• Football and Freeing the Wild Goose Within

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• Football and freeing the wild goose within

• In this issue Youth camps change lives Blind and deaf funding increased "Man of God" dies of cancer 33 6 5 19- TV temperance time NO ISS edit o r i al a THE END OF THE WORLD SHOW

n July 4 an article appeared As we hope and pray for the 24: 36-44) that the time of His return in the English Sunday Times return, we're to take notice of the is not known. To speculate beyond 0entitled "It's the end of the words of Jesus when He said, "False that revealed by revelation is to world show." The article was written messiahs and false prophets will engage in a kind of quasi-date set- for the fourth of July because appear and produce great signs and ting. Nostradamus had "prophesied that omens, to lead astray, if possible, 2. No significance can be placed the 'King of Terror' would arrive in even the elect." Then He added, on the year 1000 or the year 2000 the seventh month of 1999." "Take note, I have told you before- because Jesus was born some three Somewhere in the prophecy is a hand" (Matthew 24: 24-25, NRSV). or four years BC. Dionysius Exiguus, reference to an eagle, which led At the dawn of the new millenni- who drafted the anno domini calen- some to believe the apocalypse of um, we who are living in the expec- dar, was three to four years out in his Nostradamus would occur on tation of the imminent return of Jesus calculation—the third millennium AD • America's Independence Day. Christ and committed to the certainty has already started. Our evangelists The article talked about several of His literal, visible return need to be teach this when they explain that quasi-Christian and non-Christian vigilant. We need to ensure that we Jesus was about 30 years old when groups that have become obsessed don't allow apocalyptic speculation to he was baptised in AD 27. with the new millennium and its sup- sway our thinking. Many scholars 3. While we earnestly await the posed connection with the end of the have sought to lay such a charge at return of our Lord and Saviour there world. The writer cautioned, "As the our feet. The origins of our church is the danger that faith becomes moti- millennial dawn approaches, a caul- and the predisposition of the vated in an unbalanced way by dron of prophets and doomsday cults Millerites to set dates for the return of expectation alone. The New is coming ominously to the boil. . . . Christ are happy hunting grounds for Testament writers were very clear that The dawn of a new era holds a pro- those who wish to do us a disservice. the Christian Church and its faith are found fascination for cults, evangelical While we believe there are signs of to be grounded on the life, death, Christ's return and that He has made burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians and modem soothsayers, which could easily turn dangerous." it clear that we should be alert, apoc- The knowledge of the person of On Wednesday evening, July 28, alyptic speculation that thrives on the Jesus Christ as the incarnated revela- • the well-advertised "Seven Signs of sensational and speculative has no tion of God gave substance to faith Christ's Return" was broadcast in place in authentic Seventh-day and grounded the hope of the early prime time by the Nine Network in Adventism. I refer particularly to pub- Christians. The formula has not Australia. While we cannot concur lications, for example, that attempt to changed. with most of the theology presented, make more of the Y2K bug than can The Seventh-day Adventist Church, the fact that a program on Christ's possibly be known at this time. as an apocalyptic movement of return was aired in prime time on a Generalisations, logical inconsisten- prophecy, must ensure that it national network is of considerable cies and the emotive language that remains distinct from other apocalyp- significance. In the past, religious pro- often appears in publications of this tic movements. It is gramming just didn't happen in prime nature is unacceptable. The truth is imperative that we, of time on major commercial networks. more important than speculation, no all people, maintain a There has been a tremendous matter how desirable the end may be. balanced theological upsurge of interest in the millennium The tragedy is that many Adventists perspective. and the end of the world as we are being enticed by just such forms approach the year 2000. We, as of reasoning and speculation. Adventists, are certainly interested in We must avoid this kind of specu- Barry Oliver events leading up to the return of our lation for three reasons: Secretary Lord, but we do need to be cautious. 1. Jesus told us clearly (Matthew South Pacific Division

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September 25, 1999

a d v e n t is t l i FREE THE WILD GOOSE WITHIN by Nathan Brown

made our way somewhat An answer rereverently into the assembly. An answer—not necessarily the We seated ourselves on the answer, but an answer—is that we hard wooden pews and shivered have to be prepared to take risks. because of the cold. A large congre- Being a Christian is a risk. That's gation was shuffling in, all dressed what faith is about—it is being appropriately. The Record was distrib- sure of something about which one uted at the door. An offering was col- can't really be sure. lected, announcements were made God takes risks: He took a risk and a couple of hymns sung. creating us, He took a risk in giv- • One shouldn't be surprised at what ing freedom of choice, He took a happened next, but you might be: as risk in sending His Son and He the main presentation began, the con- took a risk in leaving us to tell gregation began to cheer, applaud everybody about Him. We have and support the cause in which they a God who takes risks. believed. Welcome to a gathering of The opposite of risk is comfort one of Australia's largest religions. and contentment. That's what the The Australian Football League had whole Laodicean luke-warm thing a total attendance that weekend of is about. God wants a church that approximately 280,000.* The Seventh- will take risks. day Adventist Church averages On occasions, I've been told around 35,000# weekly attendance that we should not take risks in across Australia. the church and in our attempts Last weekend, I attended a gather- to reach out. But when working + ing of each of these denominations. for a God of risks, there is no In my brief Victorian sojourn, I have excuse in clinging to the comfortable. to its community. Let's be creative; been amazed at the fanaticism in rela- In commenting upon the general let's be daring. When it comes down tion to their particular brand of foot- decline in mainstream church atten- to it, the answer to the question ball; it truly is a religion. So I took the dance, the report of the National over the church's continued rele- opportunity to observe this bizarre Church Life Survey concludes: "Our vance is practical, not doctrinal or social phenomenon in the hallowed greatest need is to release the wild theological. surrounds of the Melbourne Cricket goose presently locked within us, and Wouldn't it be great to get a bit of Ground on a cold and windy Sunday to follow where it leads. In following footy-esque enthusiasm into our afternoon—and, yes, they do sell the the wild goose, we take big risks. church, into our worship, into our AFL Record outside the games. There's such a thing as a wild goose outreach and into our lives? The main difference I noticed was chase. Yet to go with the Holy Spirit, This kind of attitude cannot be cre- the excitement and commitment that I with all the attendant risks, is the only ated artificially—it requires something observed in that of the larger denomi- way. If we are to save our life, we to be excited about. Our communities nation. And it wasn't that it was a must lose it. That means risk. And must be able to see that Christianity is close and exciting game—it was a there are no safety nets." something with real, practical value. • decidedly one-sided affair. To be per- While being careful in taking And I think that it might be an fectly honest, I think Australian Rules risks—it doesn't have to mean com- encouragement to us to see some football is a bit of a silly game and I promise, recklessness or change for practical result of our professed faith wasn't terribly excited about the the mere sake of change—we must as well. experience. take the risks. Personally, we have to It is only by taking risks and getting be prepared to feel uncomfortable: uncomfortable that we can have such The question we have to be prepared to wash the an impact. But as I looked out across the 70- smelliest feet we can find. Our atti- something-thousand football faithful tude should be the same as that of Official AFL attendances. who had assembled that afternoon, Christ Jesus (Philippians 2:5-8). # National Church Life Survey. the question had to be asked as to As a church, we need to risk our how these people could be reached precious buildings, our new carpet, by a greater event, a more certain vic- our upper-middle-class image and Nathan Brown wrote this while working as tory and—in Jesus—a greater super- even our reputation in the process an editorial intern on the RECORD. He has • star. of being a church that reaches out since returned to study in Queensland.

September 25, 1999 Off the RECORD fl a s hp o in t Did you hear...? Clarkson has own church after 23 years ■ . . About the two church members who shaved to raise money for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency? fter worshipping in rented community alls for 23 years, the Clarkson (WA) church—formerly Wanneroo church—is finally moving into its own building today (September 25). The new building (pictured) includes a 200-seat nave in auditorium style, Sabbath school rooms, a hall and kitchen. Local fundraising and the support of the Caringbah (NSW) church head Western Australian Conference helped with • elder David Taylor (pictured, left) building costs, reports Clarkson communication secretary Werner Tubbe. raised $A385 from church members The opening and dedication is planned for February 12 next year. All former mem- for shaving his 25-year-old mous- bers and ministers are invited. tache. Treasurer Lex Khunpes (right) raised $A665 from his work mates Minister covers the distance ney took a new turn on College in 1994. During that and church, family and squash club August 21 when the time he has baptised 17 church members for shaving his Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Port people. "His ministry has Pine and Whyalla (SA) min- been greatly appreciated," head. ister was ordained in the says Pastor Hosken. "The Port Pine church on August church full of friends and ■ . . . About the Sabbath-keeping 21. Pastor Ballantyne (pic- church members testified of database at the South Queensland tured, with his wife, Tania, the friendship in which his Conference? being presented with his ministry is held." More than 100 non-Adventist certificate of ordination • groups around Brisbane who keep from South Australian the Sabbath are listed in the data- Conference president Pastor Signs' record financial year base. And all have been personally Don Hosken) has been a Signs Publishing Dr Samuele invited to attend During his ministry, Jim minister in the South Company has returned its Sabbath and Second Bacchiocchi's Ballantyne has driven more Australian Conference for best ever financial figures. Coming meetings at this year's than 500,000 kilometres to the past five years—he The result, for the year end- camp-meeting. cover his parish. The jour- graduated from Avondale ing June 30, is, according to

■ . . About the scientist invited by a Christian minister to give a series of studies on Seventh-day Adventist Youth represents Christians doctrines in his church? Warren Shipton of Townsville, ngelina Wright (pic- Miss White, an elder at who was 35 years or Queensland, spoke on the sanctuary Aured, far left), a secre- the Fox Valley church, was younger. and the great controversy theme. tary at the Greater Sydney She describes being cho- He was then invited to speak at a • Conference office, repre- sen as the Christian repre- meeting of Torres Strait Island sented the Christian church sentative as "quite scary," church groups. at a program sponsored by but, she says, "Christianity Mr Shipton, who along with the World Conference on has the best thing going George Jackson, another scientist, Religion and Peace on for it. The other speeches now of Hobart, has since collated August 18. were all historical and the- the studies into a book, The Pattern The program, organised oretical, and all based on of Salvation (available at Adventist by the University of doing things. Book Centres). Sydney, brought together "The other speakers "The request was too good to representatives of five reli- were just like me—they're refuse," says Mr Shipton. "And it's gions—Baha'ism, searching for something great to see this opportunity benefit- Buddhism, Christianity, chosen because organisers and think they've found ing the church." Judaism and Islam. wanted a representative it."—Brenton Stacey •

September 25, 1999 Off the RECORD • flashpoint general manager Dale Did you hear . . . ? Williams, due to TV temperance time ■ . . . About the woman who used cost effi- Family Medical Care to save a life? ciency, A few weeks after she purchased healthy the books, the woman's grand- growth in daughter, whom she was minding, SIGNS PUBLISHING COMPANY key areas, swallowed a bottle of pills. She and good used the emergency section of vol- Adventist Book Centre and ume three to save the child's life. literature evangelist sales. "The result is a tribute to God's leading and the team Quotable effort of all the staff at the Signs Publishing Company," "Local village elders say we at says Mr Williams. • Sopas are the only ones con• cerned enough about their plight Choir performs for first time to do anything positive to stop The Avondale The Seventh-day Adventist Church's stand against Contemporary Choir is per- alcohol was featured, September 5, on 70 television the fighting." forming in concert for the stations around Australia. —Sopas (Wabag, Papua New first time, at the Avondale South Pacific Division Adventist Health director Dr Guinea) Adventist Hospital chief College (NSW) church Percy Harrold (pictured, left) appeared with Gordon executive officer Dennis Tame, tonight (September 25). Moyes (right) discussing the problems of alcohol use in writing after a meeting with neigh- Also performing at the con- Australia on the Wesley Mission program "Turn Around bouring villagers that led to the hos- cert are the Avondale Australia." pital being reopened. (See Singers, Vision, and Dr Harrold said one of the main reasons for abstain- Newsfront, September 18.) arranger and composer Tak ing from alcohol was the need to remain free from its • Yamamoto. "We're hoping clutches, considering 25 per cent of Australians have the to use the talents here at possibility of becoming alcoholics if alcohol is used. college to praise God and He also compared the supposed mild improvement in Snap' celebrate His grace," says heart disease by the use of a little wine with the director Moe loam. The increased incidence of heart disease and cancer once choir is featured on the more than one drink a day is used. Avondale College "Greater Dr Harrold also appeared on Mr Moyes' nationally Vision" album, released at syndicated radio program "Sunday Night Live" dis- this year's Homecoming. cussing the problems of alcohol use. On both programs Dr Harrold was introduced as "coming from the Seventh-day Adventist Church with its Said to celebrate centenary strong emphasis on health and prevention of disease." The South Queensland Conference will celebrate its centenary with a recom- 2000 couples renewed their tor Pastor Jose Campos and mitment and dedication wedding vows at the end his wife, evangelist Adly • service on October 23 this of a fami- Campos, ■ Staff and students of Wanganui \ ear. The service will be ly life spoke at (NNZ) Adventist Primary School cel- held on the old show- evangelis- the pro- ebrated Conservation Week by ground site in Toowoomba, tic programs. planting 60 trees in the school where, during camp-meet- gram in Samuel grounds.—River City Press ing on October 18, 1899, Nairobi, Misiani, 211 church members voted Kenya, on director of to form the conference. August Adventist Church calendar 28. The World baptism, Radio in ■ October 16 AdCare/Community Vorid church held at a sports ground, Africa, reports after Mrs Services Day received nation-wide cover- Campos preached, "680 1787 baptised in Kenya age by three television sta- new people responded and ■ October 16 AdCare/Community Some 1787 people were tions. General Conference indicated they too wish to Services Offering baptised and more than associate publishing direc- be baptised."—ANN •

September 2 5 , 1999 5 n e w s f r o n t BLIND AND DEAF FUNDING INCREASED Board recommends 66 per cent subsidy increase for New Vision camps.

"lamps for sight and hearing impaired children will now receive extra funding following a Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired (CSFBHI) Board decision in early September. South Pacific Division associate secretary Nat Devenish praised the work of the CSFBHI team during the board meeting. (CSFBHI provides, as its main function, a library of talking books for the Funding for New Vision camps has been increased. Local conferences who run camps for sight impaired.) sight and hearing impaired children will now receive a 66 per cent subsidy increase. He said although the major service of CSFBHI reached the elder- ly, service to youth should not be increase will encourage confer- the bi-annual CSFBHI Offering.

diminished. ences not running New Vision "Their generosity keeps these ser- • As a result, the board recom- camps to run them. vices alive." mended a 66 per cent subsidy The board also recommended increase to local conferences who that each church library should In other news . . . run New Vision camps. This have a copy of the newly subtitled CSFBHI loaned 11,109 talking equates to a new subsidy of $A250 Keepers of the Flame video series. books to the sight impaired last per sight or hearing impaired According to CSFBHI treasurer year. This free service continues. camper. Lynray Wilson, the board A new catalogue of CSFBHI CSFBHI director Dr Percy expressed thanks to the thousands resources will soon be available Harrold hopes the subsidy of donors and those who gave to from CSFBHI librarian Jan Mitchell.

GOING PLACES GOES PLACES omen at Seventh-day Division, features articles on parent- they WAdventist churches in ing, columns on health, nutrition don't Australia and New Zealand will and relationships, interviews with have the receive a free copy of Going Places women who are doing unusual finances next Sabbath (October 2). things for God, letters and recipes. to pay "As I've travelled across the divi- "And our writers are all from for it. sion, women have asked me, 'Are Australia and New Zealand," says "If you going to publish a magazine Mrs Ferch-Johnson, "so they write you're for us?' This has given the impetus with a perspective and style suited already to produce Going Places," says edi- to our part of the world and about sub- tor Carole Ferch-Johnson. people and places we know." scrib- The magazine, produced quarter- Mrs Ferch-Johnson adds that ing, could you subscribe ly by the Women's Ministries women in the Pacific islands would for a Pacific islander as well? Your Department of the South Pacific value a copy of Going Places, "but dollar will be well spent."

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values. They are fed a diet of pre-digested secondary experiences and, living inconsequentially, they find themselves too involved with the moment to examine those experiences and are compelled on by their peers. It is no wonder that youth workers investigate every new program and ministry tool on the market that could possibly enhance their work with Trans-Australian Union Conference this complex age group. Some discover that the wilderness is such a tool." ( • Volume 4 Number 3 September 1999 in The Youth Leader's Source Book, 1991) life-long friendships, waving It's the same old story. We've had goodbye to friends, counsellors these opportunities for years. It and staff, all of whom have seems the world has finally caught become a significant part of their up. In 1942, some 60 or 70 years lives. True — camps come and go. Youth Camps after Ellen White wrote about such The faces change. So do the things (Evangelism 386), venues and programs. But the lists kicked off in of kids whose lives have changed, Wales through the efforts of Kurt and have made commitments to Hahn, a German born Christian God are ever present. educator who believed that the Change Lives! best lessons were learnt when Praise God that Ellen White one was taken out of their normal page realm of experience — hence the 253, page idea of the "retreat." This 186) and others saw value in e've heard it experience, says Hahn, would "getting away from it all" for said. We protect the young person from spiritual refreshment and learning winstinctively what he called the "tempting in the great outdoors. Praise God, believe it, but is it declines" of the modern world. that in virtually every Conference, true? Yes. Let me "The decline of fitness, due to our pioneers and church leaders say that again with modern methods of moving about; saw fit to purchase and develop Tony Knight. emphasis — Yes!! Youth Director Without a shadow Continued on page 2 of a doubt, "Are we taking full unequivocally, no questions at all advantage of the — YES!! resources we have • Like many of you, I have been before us?" involved with all manner of youth camps from full-scale summer camping programs and bush properties that we, the church, retreats to Pathfinder expeditions may use to our heart's content to and club camps, church retreats, enormous effect. The question, Bible camps, and teen-initiative however, is this. Are we taking full weekends. The end result is advantage of the resources we Inside always the same — groups of have before us? elated kids looking back on their • From the President. p2 camping experience with a "Today's young people," says Bud fondness that sees them Williams, "are being bombarded • Church Planting & Multiplying exchanging addresses, promising from every side with hedonistic Conference. p4

• TRANS-AUSTRALIAN UNION CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER • and I believe will make a great contributing to the development contribution to our church. of their religious faith. Further, where Conferences run a From, the Most of the students are trained to camping program, there was go back to their people as seen to be a 32% greater chance volunteers and in this they are of their youth reporting high doing an excellent work already. Christian commitment levels. Press ent Some feel called to ministry and I must say that those who applied When camping ministry is done are fine examples of "born again" right, kids can't get enough of it. have been to Christians who love their Lord. They are keen, they are open, Western Australia they are eager to participate. Itwice in the past They come along with a sense of two months. The On summing up the general attitude of the ATSIM Bible expectation and anticipation. first visit was with College, I quote an applicant - "if I Something great is going to our people in the happen — they just know it. And it • r David Currie am not chosen I still want to work AUC President North West. I does. Lives are changed forever! participated in the for my people." opening of the Broome church and conducted (ontinued from page Ankara Youth (amp (SA) evangelistic meetings. The second visit was to interview Youth (amps Change lives haded by majestic River Red students at our ATSIM Bible Gums and framed by College at Carmel, Perth. My soul Stowering sandstone cliffs that was refreshed on both occasions! the decline of memory and reflect the sunset onto the imagination, due to the confused tranquil waters of the mighty The Broome company is 100% restlessness of modern life; Murray, Ankara is truly a delightful active in sharing their faith and decline of skill and care, due to the witnessing for their Lord in their weakened tradition of community. What kind of craftsmanship; the decline of • witnessing? To many it will appear self-discipline, due to tranquillisers unusual to say the least! Every and stimulants. Worst of all, the second Saturday night during the decline of compassion, due to the cooler, drier months the town unseemly haste with which hosts a local speedway. The two modern life is conducted." (In main areas in which they are Kenneth R. Kalish, involved are: 1. Canteen — Announcers give 1979 page 5.) Camping ministry does many plenty of time and credit to to the spot to be. Situated 110km from things: it stimulates spiritual "Adventist food". Such as, "You Adelaide, the site boasts growth, it promotes physical abundant bird life and native get generous serves and we all development, helps develop social animals, its own aquatic know that the Adventists know relationships, it goes a long way playground with sandy beach, how to make it best." diving board, pontoon and some towards meeting important of the best water-skiing in the 2. Racing — Many young people psychological needs (security, country. • participate, driving around the recognition, acceptance), and it "Ankara is about more than just track in one of three cars, (literally provides an agency for education. having fun." Says Camp old bombs — made safe for It can and should expose young Superintendent, Kevin Parker, racing). The Cars advertise people to many new experiences, "There are many stories of young "Advent Racing" in big bold letters. helping to unearth their unique and people meeting Christ and making hitherto latent gifts present in every decisions to serve Him from those who have camped here. It is The second visit was to interview young person. And it works. Of the experiences such as these that ATSIM Bible College students and kids responding to the make it all worthwhile for my wife it was a real inspiration. Five of Valuegenesis survey, 72% of the students at the college are those who attended camps applying for ministry positions in identified them as dramatically Continued on page 3 our Conferences. They have completed a three year course

RALIAN UNION CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER • Continued from page 2 to the doing of His work. There is no greater joy than seeing young people requesting baptism, Thelma and me. My belief is that publicly declaring their decision at God has been preparing me for this our youth camp because that is work right throughout my life." where they met their personal Josh Hunt Kevin Parker Saviour. Contact: Kevin & Thelma Parker Ph. Teacher Training Package (08) 8570 8043 Please pray for our youth and for RSD 4818, Walker Flat, SA, 5238 our church's camping ministry. Andrew Eyre Double Shur Class Ea Contact: Mr Andrew & Mrs Beth Eyre tisoplemaking Teachers Videos Logue Brook Dam (amp (WA) Ph. (08) 9733 5522 + Work Books Logue Brook Dam Camp Road, Harvey, i - WA, 6220 rtl As a young guy of around 15, I • was starting to get a taste of Special Introductory what the world had to offer. New Sabbath Price $67 My non-Christian friends School Teachers Mile Stedu lost were inviting me to their Friday night parties, movies and (amp Howqua (Vic) Resource OVER i HOUR! OF anything else that was going. VIDEO TRAINING Despite my parents' best efforts to educate me in the Christian lifestyle, my interest in church was non-committal. Their questions about my comings and Adventist Alpine Village (SNSW) goings were greeted with a brief, "Just going to a friend's place." The Adventist Alpine Village (a Around the time I turned 16, an South Pacific Division institution) old church friend invited me to a For decades, the Adventist Church has for almost a decade been the • Pathfinder camp-out. I'd been has embraced Camping Ministry camping before with the local as a means of encouraging young venue of Summer Camps for the Scout club, so I agreed to go. It people to reach their God-given South New South Wales was great. I knew some of the potential, discovering the great Conference. While the camps are other campers and I had fun outdoors and as a way of activity based, many young meeting some new friends, most connecting with their Creator. The people have discovered that there importantly, girls. Victorian Conference Youth is more to a week in the Australian Department is very much High Country than just "neat To cut a long story short, it was committed to this philosophy and things to do." Worship times through this and a string of other has seen evidence of its benefits. camps that followed that I found featuring dynamic music, relevant two very important friends. The Camp Howqua is situated at the drama, fun video and challenging first was my Saviour whom I foot of Victoria's magnificent high talks, are all aimed at creating a discovered had been watching country, and offers a unique range climate that will nurture the and waiting for me all through my of activities including grass skiing, spiritual dimension. searching teen years. I also met a high ropes adventure course, a another friend who has supported hard-court outdoor playing "It's not unusual," says Youth • me and walked beside me for surface, access to snow sports in Director, Graeme Christian, "to over 18 years now - my wife Beth. winter and water sports in summer, hear comments like — "Special Looking back, I would hate to as well as activities on the beautiful things happen when I come here," think what direction my life would Howqua River. have taken if it were not for those or "The music's great — it brings years of being involved with the Camp Howqua is a special place. me closer to God." Summer church's camping program. Our youth are special people. Camps have become a place to What a combination! invite non-SDA friends — a place Our feelings about camping Adrian Raethel to be proud to be an Adventist — ministry are so strong that Beth Vic Youth Director a ministry that makes sense to and I have dedicated over 13 those who know our Lord, as well years to it. In that time we have Contact: Mr Ken & Mrs Jeannie Harvey as those who are searching. seen many young people, Ph: (03) 5777 3509 Adventist and non-Adventist, Howqua River Road (PO Box 291) dedicate their lives to Christ and Howqua via Mansfield, Vic, 3722. Continued on page 4 1. TRANS-AUSTRALIAN UNION CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER Continued from page 3 Trans-Australian Summer Camps — Memories for a lifetime!" Union Conference Graeme Christian SNSW Youth Director

Contact: Mr Owen & Mrs Michelle Amos Ph. (02) 6456 1316 Tinworth Drive, Jindabyne, NSW, 2627. Orford Youth (amp (Tas) Church F rford Youth Camp is located O80kms to the North East of Hobart, and is situated in a 21st Celt' beautiful bush land setting. The camp mostly caters for school groups from around Tasmania, Church Planting though some Victorian schools, & Multiplying including Lilydale Adventist Conference

Special Guests: Dr Russell Burrill North American Division Institute Of Church Growth & Evangelism John McGhee Pacific Union Church Academy, are regular guests. Planting Consultant

We have had many memorable times since we've been here at Orford!

We like being involved in this part of Gods work. We have enjoyed March 3-5 2000 our work immensely. Pat Hyland Howqua Victoria

Contact: Mr Jim & Mrs Pat Hyland Ph. 03 6257 1502 Spring Bay, Orford, Tas 7190

Update is the official newsletter of the Trans-Australian Union Conference. It seeks to challenge members spiritually; to provide information regarding its services; to train and resource for the strengthening of our churches. Trans-Australianiat Union Conference 141 Central Road. Editor: Tony Knight ([email protected]) Nunawading Vic 3131 Design/Layout: Colleen Kane PO Box 116, Mitcham, Vic, 3132

TRANS-AUSTRALIAN UNION CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER • n e w s f r o n t "Man of God" MEGALIFE BUS BURNS-TWICE dies of cancer nastor Mery Savage, minister of V. the Dandenong (Vic) church, died of cancer on August 7. (See Noticeboard, page 14.) He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease in January 1998. "Mery remained positive during this time of sick- ness," says Wantima church minister Pastor Morrie Krieg, who preached the funeral service. "His faith was 2 Pastor Mery Savage. true, his hope strong." Yallah minister Pastor Ross Chadwick crouches in front of the burned Megalife bus. Vandals Pastor Savage and his wife, set fire to the bus at 1 am. Fire brigade officers then extinguished the blaze; however, the van- Judy, ministered for 10 years in dals returned three hours later to finish the job. New Zealand starting 1972. During this time the couple had Vhe double-decker Megalife bus Pastor Graeme Christian. "It's an • three daughters: Lynelle, Kerrilyn used by the South New South excellent attention-grabber. You and Delwyn. The family moved Wales Conference for outreach drive it down a street, anywhere, nine times in 10 years. events was burned, twice, on and people stop just to look at it." "Mery loved and cared for his September 4. He describes the renovation of the parishioners," says Pastor Krieg. The bus was parked on the cor- bus by young people in the confer- Pastor Savage, a trained coun- ner of a highway and road in Yallah ence as a "great job." "They worked sellor, was the director of health as a promotion for the local hard, how do I tell them it's gone? education at Warburton Health Seventh-day Adventist company. I'm not looking forward to that." Resort following a move from Minister Pastor Ross Chadwick says The bus helped youth in the con- Bendigo. He then ministered at the fire is a blow to the company. ference focus on outreach, says Hughesdale for a year before "We have only been going for 12 ministering at Dandenong, where months and it's disappointing when he worked until his death 11 we get setbacks like this." The bus . . . was years later. Vandals set fire to the bus at 1 worth about He also worked at Charis am. Fire brigade officers then extin- House, a counselling centre run guished the blaze; however, the $A30,000, "but how • by the Victorian Conference, and vandals returned three hours later to served on the conference finish the job. do you put a value Executive Committee. "It was supposed to be garaged in on volunteer work?" "He spoke only when he had our warehouse over the weekend, thought an issue through," says but a break and enter on the bus a Pastor Krieg. "Many people few weeks ago made that impossi- Pastor Christian, "although we had- sought his counsel. He was the ble," says Pastor Chadwick. "The n't realised the potential it had." sort of man we need more of. intruders on that occasion left the The bus, which was insured, was He'll be sadly missed." lights on and flattened the batteries. worth about $A30,000, "but how do • Pastor Savage's family would . . . I paid nearly $A500 for new bat- you put a value on volunteer work?" appreciate any cassette or video teries, but I was busy on Friday says Pastor Christian. "I'm convinced tapes of his sermons. Send tapes night and didn't get around to our youth are eager to be involved care of Signs Publishing putting them in." in outreach. This is not going to Company. The bus was in "good condition," stop them."—Brenton reports conference youth director Stacey/Illawarra Mercury

September 25, 1999 / letters • How can we make this time so special so happy, so welcoming, that we will be a living witness of the love of God?

Still wondering ent's strong convictions to do what make a difference particularly for "Just wondering" (Letters, August was right has helped me and my hus- non-Christians. "If we were to cast 21) asked what to do when unmar- band find God. . . . We are not to do our Christian judgment on them, we ried couples who are family members what makes people feel comfort- would immediately create barriers visit. Should they "allow them to able—especially if it is wrong—we that would stop any opportunity to share the same bed under our roof'? must always do what God com- witness of God's great love and for- The question received a large mands." giveness. So the question we need to response. Some warned against shar- But this seemed to be where the ask is, How can we make this time so ing in the guilt of the guests, others division came: What does God com- special, so happy, so welcoming, that • thought differently. mand and expect of us? we will be a living witness of the love "Stop worrying about what other of God?" church members might think," said PERFECT OPPORTUNITY "If someone was to enter God's one. "Your concern should be what Said one: "You have the perfect house (church) and they were forni- sort of impression you leave on the opportunity to show that you have cators, adulterers or not dressed prop- young couple. . . . Allowing them to something better to offer. God took erly, would God have us kick them share the same bed doesn't mean Israel just as they were before He sat out of His house or tell them immedi- you're in agreement with what they're them down at Sinai to show them the ately what is correct behaviour? No! doing." better way; the prodigal was wel- He would have us welcome them Some felt that it did. comed home, just as he was; and, lovingly, make them feel accepted as "If [a couple] were allowed to dis- while still sinners, Christ died for us. they are. Then they will want to stay. obey God in my home, I would be a Jesus always shows us He has some- They will want to know more about `partner in crime' and as guilty as thing better after He shows us He our God and what pleases Him." [they]" said one who'd been through loves and accepts us. Don't set a Another reasoned, "What if they • the experience and insisted on sepa- standard or barricade for family, don't keep the Sabbath, would we rate bedrooms. "You have to be firm friends and associates to jump before refuse them hospitality? What about a and loving and you will have a clear they can associate with us." thief, would we hide our valuables? conscience," the writer concludes. Most agreed, some suggesting that And what if they're a liar? These peo- Another agreed: "If you don't stand the background of the couple could ple need help, not censure." by your principles, what's the point of having them? We stood by our principles and requested that while in Just a coincidence our home they [a son and his girl- friend] abide by our wishes and use separate beds. They respected this. . . . I feel you would be responsible to God to allow them to occupy the same bed. If they do not like your stand, they should find some other place to stay." •

DO THE RIGHT THING Another reader suggested that this being the case, then, "do the right thing and book them into a motel— and pay their first night. If they stay a month, you're in front!" One writer, since married and now a church member had been in this situation—as the guest. Her parents insisted on separate rooms when they Mail: RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Victoria 3799 Fax: (03) 5966 9019 stayed over. "I would have felt E-mail: [email protected] Views in Letters do not necessarily represent those of the editors or the uncomfortable sharing a bed with my denomination. Letters should be less than 250 words, and writers must include their name, address and phone number. All letters are edited to meet space and literary requirements, but the author's fiance there. . . . I found that my par- original meaning will not be changed. Not all letters received are published. •

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Positions vacant children A Business systems analyst—Sanitarium (Head office— Berkley Vale) is seeking a Business Systems Analyst. The successful Joseph is on his way to see his brothers - applicant will have excellent analytical skills in computer software, up-to -date knowledge of technical products used by business systems, excellent people management/interaction skills, abiity to be proactive in the Ca" you spot 10 it, the two pictures? 4ifferea,ces determination of company systems requirements, good presentation skills in both written and verbal format. Tertiary qualifications in _ Information Technology are desirable. Applications in writing (including s_ ._ a current CV) should be forwarded to The Human Resources Officer, 4010116. Locked Bag 7, Central Coast Mail Centre NSW 2252; fax (02) 4348 7787.

--.0.----,--•-., —__,__,.__,...._...... _...__.., A Principals/teachers—New Zealand schools for 2000. The fol- rfA lowing principalships and teaching positions are currently being adver- CP ' .. '' 41 tised nationally: Principals at Auckland High, Invercargill Primary, 1.40 S. Wellington Primary, Rotorua Primary; teachers at Christchurch Area 1 ,4itr 0 ....., .. School (secondary chemistry/maths/science; also secondary "33 biology/maths/science), Auckland High ESOL position, Rotorua Primary. bra Further information may be obtained from Daryl Murdoch, National SDA V, flP r a) Schools Director, phone 0011 64 9 262 5620.

bane), were married on 21.8.99 at Adventist Retirement Village Clear Mountain Health Lodge, Sam- "--- ford, Brisbane. --,--- Brian Christian Caloundra Jakupec--Baraba. Shane Geoffrey Lot 3 Sunset Drive Jakupec, son of Tomo and Nada Jaku- Little Mountain, Qld 4551 .y e ' _ 61 pec (Stanthorpe, Qld), and Zorka Bara- Situated on Queensland's ba, daughter of Marijan and Ana Bara- fg* l Sunshine Coast, close to major ba (Wetherill Park, NSW), were mar- shopping centres, hospitals and ,... -e-C ried on 5.9.99 in the Parramatta Adven- all medical facilities, is this \t":„, i tist church, Old Toongabbie. unique retirement village. u) Ray Roennfeldt Ni 44 There are independent living a McKay—Edser. Phillip Andrew units and single accommoda- tion available for immediate McKay, son of Doug and Dorris McKay occupancy. • (Launceston, Tas), and Andrea Chris- Appreciation Transfers tine Edser, daughter of Trevor and For further information contact Chris Edser (Mackay, Qld), were mar- our manager: Geelan, Mrs Nancy Geelan and family *Donald Dickins, from secondary ried on 11.4.99 in the North Mackay wish to sincerely thank all who sent flo- teacher, Mountain View Adventist Col- Adventist church. Mr Barry Hiscox ral tributes, cards and personal condo- lege, Greater Sydney Conference, Andre Richards phone (07) 5491 3544 lences in the sad loss of their beloved Trans-Tasman Union Conference, to or fax (07) 5491 3958 husband, father, grandfather and great- lecturer in marketing, Avondale Col- Mitchell—Symons. Nathan grandfather, Arthur Geelan. lege. •Georgina Chelberg, from Mitchell, son of Bruce and Rae Mitchell health educator, Warburton Hospital, (Auckland, NNZ), and Rona Symons, Ivey, Edna Stanford, sister of Elsie Ivey, Trans-Australian Union Conference, to daughter of Laura Symons (Brisbane, deeply appreciated the flowers, cards, serve as project officer, Nutrition Edu- Qld), were married on 22.8.99 at Point Obituaries prayers and support of all her friends cation Service, Sanitarium Health Food Chevalier Beach, Auckland. during this sad time. Company, head office, NSW. Paul Gredig Charlton, Mervyn George, born 18.9.19 in Launceston, Tas; died 21.7.99 Liggett, Helen (formerly Lofton-Brook), Rowe—Topperwien. Wayne in Hobart. He is survived by his wife, would like to sincerely thank all those Weddings Thomas Rowe and Judith Ann Topper- Beryl (Lindisfame, Tas); his children, who gave their condolences and sympa- wien, daughter of Gordon and Mildred daughter-in-law and grandson, Barbara thies at the recent loss of her much loved Abel—Carney. David Wesley Sey- Topperwien (Perth, WA), were married (Sydney, NSW), Denis and Bev husband, Theo. mour Abel, son of Wesley and Eliza- on 4.7.99 in the Carmel Adventist (Hobart, Tas), Brian (Melbourne, Vic); beth Abel (Chandler, Qld), and Suzan church. Wayne was privileged to have Val (Gosford), and Rohan (Sydney). Rachael Camey, daughter of Greg and the support of family from Melbourne. Leigh Rice, Ray Stanton • Anniversary Brenda Camey (Oxenford), were mar- Dale Arthur ried on 25.1.99 at St Peters Presbyter- Craig, Sybil Alice, born 21.5.15 in Boucher, Mavis and John celebrated ian church, North Sydney, NSW. Schirmer—Carey. Gregory James Auckland, NNZ; died 18.7.99 in their golden wedding anniversary with a Allan Walshe Schirmer, son of Ken and Elinor Bethesda Home and Hospital. In her very special evening in the Redcliffe Schirmer (Rockhampton, Qld), and younger days, Sybil worked for the church hall. They were married on Acosta--Carrasco. Luis Acosta, Kim Marie Carey, daughter of Bob and Sanitarium Health Food Company in son of Francisco Acosta and Francisca Vicki Carey (Murarrie), were married Auckland, where she gave loyal and Cuera (NSW), and Allison Carrasco, on 29.8.99 in St John's Lutheran willing service. In her latter years she daughter of Ademir Carrasco and Ruth church, Eight Mile Plains. lived in the Adventist Retirement Vil- Johnston (Fairfield), were married on Neil Tyler lage. She will always be remembered 29.8.99 in the Wetherill Park Spanish for her love of music and her sweet Adventist church. Thomas—Craig. Jeffrey Stuart singing voice. Walter Flamenco Thomas, son of Barry and Valerie R R Faithfull Thomas (Bundaberg, Qld), and 25.6.49 and have been blessed with three Augustakis—Oaklands. Jim Colleen Marie Craig, daughter of David Dunstan, Sydney Leonard, born children and eight grandchildren. The Augustakis, son of Anastasis and Lynne and Glenda Craig (Watalgan), were 25.5.14 at Sandstone, WA; died 31.7.99 highlight of a lovely meal was the beau- Augustakis (Brisbane, Qld), and Kay- married on 29.8.99 at Baldwin Swamp in Charles Jenkins Nursing Home, tifully iced 50th wedding cake. The many lene Oaklands, daughter of Pastor Gor- Environment Park, Bundaberg. Rowethorpe. On 21.12.42 he married church members wished them well. don and Christine Oaklands (Bris- D R Dunn Olive Murdoch. He is survived by his S

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Volunteers needed Position Place Job description/duties Term Fly'n'build teams Sepik Mission, Wewak, Blocklayers, builders, plumbers and painters to assist May—Sept, 2000 PNG in upgrading the mission headquarters. Project date negotiable.

For jiirtber iqlbrmation contact Pastor Eric White, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, South Pacific Division, Locked Bag 2014, Wabroonga NSW 2076. Phone (02) 98473333; fax (02) 9489 0943; email web

Key to a relationship PC/NETWORK SUPPORT with God ors Vying Y Adventist Retirement Villages (Vic) is a provider of Bart aged care services in Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are now seeking a suitably qualified The person to provide support for our current PC and Worshiping LAN network. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Heart and/or experience in the following: by Carrot Johnson Shewmake • Microsoft products including NT cARRoi_ louiNsoN • Lotus Notes Drawing from her personal experience in learning to worship God, Carrot Johnson SHEWMAKE • LAN/WAN installations Shewmake shares valuable insights that will • Purchase of hardware and software help you have a more meaningful worship experience. In The Worshiping • Management of major IT projects Heart you'll discover: • That worship is more than Sabbath morning—it takes place every moment • Training staff in IT matters of the day. • Maintenance and support of PC networks • A biblical key for learning how to worship God in spirit and in truth. • Willingness to learn new applications • How your worship can glorify God to the world. • Why the issue of worship is so important for end-time Christians and how He speaks with us today. Applications should be sent to and further information can be obtained from: • Worship ideas for enriching your relationship with God. Mr Errol Peterson Chief Executive Officer REGULAR PRICE $A19.85 $NZ26.95 K24.95 163-165 Central Road adventist retirement Nunawading Vic 3131 villages SPECIAL $A16.95 $NZ22.95 K21.20 -victoria ORDER FROM YOUR ABC SECRETARY OR ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE Telephone: 9259 2111 SEPTEMBER BOOK OF THE MONTH ARV (Vic) is an equal opportunity employer. wife; his daughter, Beverly Jeffery; his brought up an Adventist but left the bong, NSW. In July, 1940 he married she married Richard, who predeceased sons, Brydon, Murray, Lincoln (all of church for many years. She returned Edith Spital and migrated to Australia in her in 1990. She is survived by her Perth), John (Albury), Lee (Warbur- about 1984 and became the driving August, 1946. He is survived by his wife daughters, June Peakall and Janice Mur- ton); their spouses; his seven grand- force of the Scamander Company, Tas. (Cooranbong); his daughter and son-in- phy (both of Perth). Linda, though small children; and four great-grandchil- George Rappell, Don Fehlberg law, Margaret and Jack Carter (Berowra in stature, was big on those wonderful dren. Syd served in church ministry Heights); son and daughter-in-law, Ian gifts of the Spirit. for some years; and later as elder at Gosling, Raymond Gordon, born and Bev Jones (Hornsby); and his four Edgardo Campos, Robert Kingdon Queens Park church. Cyrus Adams 15.12.27 at Macksville, NSW; died 2.8.99 grandchildren. at Macksville. He is survived by his wife, David Blanch, Bruce Price Richards, Valmai Elise, born 12.9.07 • Ellis, Marion, born 21.5.11 in Tas; Jean; his children, Geoffrey, Jeanette at Nelson, SNZ; died 30.7.99 at Nel- died 22.6.99 in the Adventist Retire- Kendall (all of Macksville), Bernard Liggett, Theodore Archibald, born son. She is survived by her niece, Pat ment Village, Kings Langley, NSW. (Nambucca Heads) and Trevor (Coffs 15.9.09 at Helensville, NZ; died 24.6.99 Feam (Nelson). Douw Venter She was predeceased by her hus- Harbour). E Krause, M Browning at Manukau City. He was predeceased band, Thomas, in 1986. She is sur- by his first wife, Merle, on 2.9.89. On Savage, Pastor Mervyn John, born vived by her daughter and son-in- Johansen, Vera Maude, born 8.9.91 he married Helen (nee Lofton- 27.1.46 in Timaru, SNZ; died 7.8.99 in law, Merilyn and John Maxwell 14.12.05 at Lithgow, NSW; died 30.7.99 Brook). He is survived by his wife Warburton Vic. On 20.12.71 he mar- (Cherrybrook); her two grandchil- in Esther Somerville Nursing Home, (Manukau City); his children, Wallace ried Judy Hangs. He is survived by his dren and their spouses; and her five Nonnanhurst. She was predeceased by (Manurewa), Dellwyn Ellis (Pukekohe); wife; his daughters and son-in-law, great-grandchildren. Marion was a her first husband, Gordon, on 5.11.73. and his stepsons, Kenneth Lofton-Brook Lynelle and Murray Howse; Delwyn true "mother in Israel." W F Taylor She is survived by her second husband, (New Plymouth) and Oliver Lofton- (all of Warburton); Kerrilyn and Mick Pastor Eric Johansen (Cooranbong); her Brook (Toronto, Canada). Theo was a (Woori Yallock); his father, Ernie Gill, Ruth Isabel, born 17.2.11 at daughters and their spouses, Val and well-respected, appreciated Christian (Timaru, NZ); his brothers, Brian Cooee Creek, Tas; died 4.7.99 at Scotts- Les Fehlberg, Deidre and Roy Benton gentleman and church leader. (Greymouth), Alan (Christchurch) and dale Hospital. On 1.8.49 she married (all of Kariong). Kyrill Bland David (Sydney, NSW). Morrie Krieg Geoffrey, who predeceased her in Claude Judd, Eric Glee iwell 1989. She is survived by her daughter, Molyneux, Linda Jean, born 24.6.15 in Schubert, Norman Laurence, born Gayleen Williams (Waterloo, NSW); Jones, William, born 22.11.07 in Lon- Perth, WA; died 1.8.99 in the Freeman 1.6.19 at Murray Bridge, SA; died and her two grandchildren. Ruth was don, England; died 1.4.99 at Cooran- Nursing Home, Rossmoyne. On 2.2.37 26.7.99 in Parklea Nursing Home, Ade- •

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Join with us in celebrating A once-only opportunity to hear the renowned LONDON ADVENTIST CHORALE 100 YEA1[18 Voted "Choir of the Year," the Chorale has sung before royalty, per- formed at the London Coliseum, the Royal Albert Hall, and to world audiences through the BBC. Now you can hear this out- Queensland Conference standing group in person. Look for the nearest venue, and be sure to book early. Admission charges will be affordable. We invite you Centenary to share this opportunity with your friends. Sabbath October 23, 1999 South Queensland Camp Saturday, September 25 On 18 October 1899, 211 Adventists voted to form the Brisbane Concert Hall Monday, September 21, 8.00 pm Bookings: Phone 136 246 Queensland Conference. One hundred years later it's time to reflect, rejoice and recommit. Toowoomba Empire Theatre Tuesday. September 28, 8.00 pm • Bookin23. Phone 1300 655 20') 10:00 am Sabbath School for all ages Tweed Heads Civic Centre Wednesday. September 29, 8.00 pm 11:00 am Worship service - Pastor Athal Bookings: Phone 131 931 or (07) 3404 6700 Tolhurst North NSW Camp Saturday. October 2 12:30 pm Picnic lunch (B.Y.0) 2:30 - 4:00 pm Special program of music, drama, Avondale Memorial Church Sunday. October 3,1.30 pm audio-visuals and interviews Canberra Llewellyn Hall Wednesday. October 6, 8.00 pm 4:30 - 5:15 pm Dedication service on site of Bookings: Phone 6249 5491 original camp meeting Sydney Opera House Thursday. October 7, 8.00 pm Booking,. Phone 9250 7777 Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre Camberwell Centre, Saturday, October 9, 8.00 pm University of Southern Queensland, Baker Street, Melbourne Bookings: Phone 132 849 Toowoomba Special guest For non-booking inquiries phone (07) 3849 7889 Pastor Athal Tolhurst Undersecretary of the General Conference

laide. He is survived by his sisters, Position vacant—dentist. Taxation. It you require assistance Bible study guides (24) exploring Irene Wicks (Murray Bridge), Doris Excellent opportunity for full-time with your individual or business taxa- the sanctuary doctrine as pivotal to the Burner (Adelaide); his brothers and assistant/associate is available in our tion affairs please contact: Fred church's world view; establishing firm sisters-in-law, Vic and Flo (Vic), Leo well established (21 years) high qual- Eakins, CPA of Frederick J Eakins & connecting links to other major doc- and Heather (Strathalbyn, SA). ity suburban practice in CANBERRA. Associates, 28 Charles Road, Lilydale. trines. Biblical Research Committee Dave Hamilton We require a caring and experienced Phone (03) 9739 5565. reviewed; declared mainstream, helpful! dentist who wishes to settle into a Signs Print, The Pattern of Salvation, Smith, Clara, born 15.4.03 in Lin- busy and friendly workplace. Modern WTS Furniture Removal. Local, available on request through ABC's. For colnshire, England; died 31.7.99 in comprehensive surgery with full facil- country and long-distance. Storage more details phone (07) 4775 1436 AH. West Park Nursing Home, Goolwa, ities. For further details please con- provided and packing supplied. All SA. In 1925 she married Bob, who tact Robert Rider, Weston Creek Den- goods insured. Free quote. PO Box For sale—Cooranbong. Compact predeceased her in 1963. She is sur- tal Care, phone (02) 6288 3734 BH; 214, Williamstown Vic 3016. Phone 3 BR house on approximately 0.5 acres. vived by her daughter, Hazel Hughes (02) 6286 1137 AH. (03) 9397 7190 all hours. Mobile Subdivisible R/C airconditioning. (Aldinga Beach). Clara was the daugh- phone 0412 383 140. New depot in Solid—pre-purchase building report ter of Walter and Clara Short, who Cooranbong and lake Macquar- Brisbane: phone (07) 3345 9200, available. Walk to college, schools, were members of the Adventist ie properties. Buying, selling or rent- mobile phone 0418 732 773. shops. Carport—large, drive through. church in England. E G White stayed ing in Cooranhong and surrounds? Sheds include lockup garden. in the Short home when she visited Please call Glenn Roberts or Larry Schur The only Cooranbong agent— $A130,000. Phone (02) 4977 2856. England the first time (24.8.1885). at L J Hooker Morisset. Nobody does it LAKE TO MOUNTAIN Real Allan Croft better. (02) 4970 5222. Estate. We can help you with prop- Advertisers please note: All adver- erties in Cooranbong and Lake Mac- tisements should be sent to RECORD Edi- • Strickland, William Edward, born Dahlsford Grove—lifestyle village quarie. We also have offices at Moris- tor, Signs Publishing Company, Warbur- 10.4.14 at Aitutaki, Cook Islands; died for the over 50's. A peaceful, secure set and two Central Coast agencies ton Vic 3799. Advertisements approved 25.7.99 in Central Auckland Hospital, environment for people who appreciate specialising in waterfronts. Inquiries by the editor will be inserted at the fol- NNZ. He is survived by his wife, Vae; the finer qualities of living. Situated in welcome. Michael or Raymond Dab- lowing rates: first 30 words or less, his sons, Howard, Edward, Karika, Port Macquarie, NSW. Many private son (02) 4977 3999, (02) 4973 3000. $A30; each additional word, $A1.50. For William and Moses; his daughters, facilities for residents' enjoyment. Archi- your advertisement to appear, payment Emily, Georgina, Nora and Maryanne; tect designed homes at affordable rates. AllState financial services must be enclosed. Classified advertise- his 14 grandchildren and four great- Telephone directors (02) 6582 0683 AH (home loans/leases/insurance). ments in the REcom are available to grandchildren. Errol Singer or (02) 6582 0673; fax (02) 6584 4911. Our innovative home loans can cut your Seventh-day Adventist members, mortgage by years. Our lease and insur- churches and institutions only. Unused Pictorial Aid and manu- ance packages are flexible and afford- Advertisements als urgently needed—for ministry able. Contact us for creative solutions! and volunteers throughout PNG. Some (02) 9251 2080. Please note: Neither the editor, Signs have up to 15 hand churches (branch Finally Publishing Company, nor the Seventh- churches) with no materials. Please send Wanted to buy—the book Rattling day Adventist Church is responsible for to: Pastor Keith Grolimund, c/- PO Box the Gates by Roland R Hegstad and the Promises are like snow- the quality of goods or services adver- 86, Lae, 411 PNG. Quality Bibles and guide book Charismatic Countdown by balls. They are easy to tised. Publication does not indicate current hymn books, with or without the same author. Urgent for missionary endorsement of a product or service. music, are also needed. work. Phone (02) 6382 6602. make but hard to keep.

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The KAUM A PROJECT •

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ADRA believes in empowering people through education. Every year thousands of children receive education and life-skill training through our Educational Support Programs in the South Pacific and Asia. Kauma School, Kiribati has a special desperate need for your help. For six months of the year 420 students have only contaminated salty water to drink.

We encourage you to support the "Kauma Project — Missions Extension 0 enng on November 6th, 1999. As an added incentive ADRA Australia will match every dollar you give with another dollar* from our general funds as our matching contribution to this mission project.

All donations over two dollars are tax deductible and should be placed in an envelope marked "The Kauma Project" and placed in the offering plate on November 4'h or sent directly to ADRA Australia, Reply Paid 61, PO Box 129, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076 Please accept my donation of $ Mr/Mrs Ms/Miss Address ADRA Postcode 'Match applies up to a cap of $70.000 We Care! Australia New Zealand Donation hotline: Donation hotline: • 1800 24 2372 0900 4 2372