MESSENGER, CHURCH PAPER FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS IN THE BRITISH ISLES

VOLUME 84 NUMBER 8/9 13 APRIL

NEW PUBLISHING DIRECTOR FOR BRITAIN

by Pastor E. H. Foster, president, British Union Conference

WE are very happy to inform the Union. The Fidelia family plan to be constituency of the appointments of in England by 2 May. Pastor Roland Fidelia as Publishing Pastor Fidelia's experience, en- director of the British Union Con- thusiasm and dedication, we are ference. sure, will provide strong leadership We most heartily welcome Pastor to the literature ministry. There are and Mrs. Fidelia and their family to many challenges to be met in this the work in the British Isles. area of service and we believe your . Roland and Valerie Fidelia, with their children For twelve years they have served prayers and your encouragement will Gerard, Alain and Harvey. Baby Claire was still unborn when this photograph was taken. in West Africa. Currently Pastor sustain Pastor Fidelia as he dis- On behalf of the membership in Britain MES- Fidelia is Publishing and Communi- SENGER welcomes them to service in this charges his responsibilities. country. cation director of the West African

OFFERING FROM WORLD CHURCH TO BENEFIT STANBOROUGH SCHOOL

PART of the Thirteenth Sabbath Over- flow offering for the second quarter of 1979 is to go to Stanborough Secondary School. This is an offering to which Sabbath School members throughout the World Church contribute. It has been decided to appropriate the proceeds to the building of a new school hall/gymnasium. It is anticipated that the offering will meet only a por- tion of the total cost and much faith is placed in the generosity of private donors. Stanborough Park's Estate Hall — the 'tin tabernacle' — has served the school as an assembly hall since it was built as a 'temporary structure' not long after World War II. According to ex-head- master, Dr. Edward E. White, even at the time of construction 'it was more like a huge barn, draughty and ugly.... While it served a useful purpose it was always regarded by some with disdain,

• by others as a bad joke.'

In this issue . . . Page 4 On the Air in Birmingham Left: Headmaster Derrick Mason and senior master, Phillip Richards, discuss the plans for the new school assembly hall/gymnasium drawn up by Malcolm Bayliss. Page 12 SDAs on Woman's Hour Top: Two sixth formers, Robert Beardsell and Geoffrey Smith, hard at work in the physics laboratory. Page 16 W. L. Emmerson on the new Bottom: Colin Powell learns the Master's craft from master craftsman and woodwork master, Terry Menkens. Photos Paul Sundquist Pope.

gelism in Londonderry and Coleraine News in pictures from July to the end of November in order to consolidate the work along Ulster's north coast. In March 1980 Pastor Currie has been invited to conduct a 'reaping' campaign in Cornwall, following a variety of pre- paratory activities which are planned for the interim. New official name for Church Youth organization The General Conference has authorized the name 'Seventh-day Adventist Youth' in the place of 'Missionary Volunteers' as the official name for the Church youth organization. 'Adventist Youth' is recog- nized as an acceptable shortened version of the whole name. Fourth previous student to join Stanborough School Staff The Stanborough School is commending itself well to the student body in so far as a fourth, former student — Miss Brenda Lewis — plans to join the staff in Septem- ber. D. C. Clothier returning from Mission service Pastor D. C. Clothier, after having com- pleted his term of service as president of the North Nigerian Mission, will be re- turning to Britain in August to take up an appointment in the South England Conference. As March winds gusted their squalls of hail over and around Stanborough Park, passions were also blowing up a storm. The scene, in a small way, resembled Blitz- Stewardship year 1980 krieg over Poland, with bulldozers instead of tanks. They had come to take our trees The General Conference has designated away and to replace them with parking bays, widened roads and, apparently yet 1980 as 'Stewardship Year' when special more signs. Most Holy Row residents thought it a poor exchange and were boiling emphasis will be given to the blessings up an unholy row. Other interested parties joined in. For a time the BUC switchboard which accrue to faithful stewards. was jammed. Someone quipped: 'Plant a tree in '73; plant a sign in '79.' For the W.1.A. benefit of those who are turned on by cherry blossom rather than tar macadam The Stanborough Press photographic department have produced a montage of last year's Distinguished visitor at BUC Office blossoms and the Stanborough Park management have planted more trees. Photos John Pasco Dr. Roy E. Graham visited the Union Office on Wednesday, 28 March en route to Spicer Memorial College (India), where he is to lecture at the Andrews IN TOUCH WITH BRITISH UNION NEWS University Extension School being held there 6 April — 8 May. On account of his Missions presidents' re-appointment L. P. Anderson appointed ABC modesty and our lack of communication to office manager/HHES treasurer we have never expressed through the The constitutions of the two missions Pastor L. P. Anderson, presently serving medium of the MESSENGER our congratu- require the BUC Committee to appoint as district leader at Wolverhampton, has lations to Pastor Graham on his attain- presidents mid-way between Union Ses- been called to head the new ABC/HHES ment of the Ph.D. degree from Birming- sions. Consequently, at the March meet- programme at The Stanborough Press. ham University in July of last year. His ing, Pastors E. Logan and R. H. Surridge The new position calls for preaching research thesis was entitled, 'Ellen G. were re-appointed for a further term of and promotional skills with reference to White: An Examination of Her Position service as presidents of the Welsh and church visitation; and administrative and and Role in the Seventh-day Adventist Irish Missions respectively. financial expertise as far as the office Church'. Our belated but nevertheless programme is concerned. Pastor Ander- sincere congratulations are offered to Dr. Graham on this achievement. G. S. Crutchfield renders special son is looking forward to the challenge. Another significant milestone in Roy's service in Tanzania Annual General Meeting — varied denominational career was his In response to an appeal from the Afro- appointment as Provost of Andrews Uni- Mideast Division, Pastor G. S. Crutch- World-Wide Advent Missions versity on 15 March 1979. In this posi- field has been released by the South Eng- At the AGM of World-Wide Advent tion he discharges the responsibilities of land Conference to conduct a six-week Missions on 20 March 1979, the board the second executive officer of that evangelistic campaign in Tanzania, members voted unanimously to express notable institution. E.H.F. where Pastor Derek Beardsell serves as appreciation to all churchmembers who Union president. Meetings commence on participated in the 1978 campaign, when 27 May. a record total of £190,720.79 was raised POSTAL DELAYS for the Church's outreach programme YOUR Union ABC and The Stanborough Press wish to apologize for the delays experienced in Dates for Mission Sessions, 1980 receiving supplies. This is due to industrial dis- The dates for the two Missions Sessions Schedule for Union evangelist putes both in the U.S. and our own postal system. in 1980 are as follows: Ireland, 13-15 Pastor A. D. C. Currie has been invited We are unable to post to London or Eire at the moment. Please allow a FULL 4 WEEKS for June; Wales, 5-7 July. to extend the period of his public evan- other areas. 2 EDITORIAL To a member in good and regular standing

I heard about it from a friend, much Adventists in at least two other countries.) them: "Dead to the world. The end of given to dramatic hats and irregular hours. Have you noticed it? all things is at hand. Be ye also ready". It had been received through the post and God probably has a word for it be- They looked just like all the vain ones expressed a point of view of which the cause He knows the heart. I can only around them . . .. They were in the broad sender was not proud. That can be as- note the symptoms — for this week any- way, yet they professed to be of the sumed from the fact that it was unsigned. way. With the Bible in one hand and the number who are travelling the narrow In place of a signature was typed the Spirit of Prophecy in the other we might way.'4 legend, 'From a Member in Good and find a few broad hints as to the nature A dual carriage-way in God's last Regular Standing'. of the condition, when space allows. Church, then, with Members in Good and It was Friday and soon my Beetle was Symptoms, then. And at least one New Regular Standing in both north and south chewing up the miles of the motorway, Testament writer thought that you can lanes. But God's servant saw that this homeward bound. I had time for cogi- deduce a fair bit from the symptoms.2 polarization or shaking times would occur • tation. And like the gossamer that idles At one end of the polarity is a group not long before Jesus comes. We need to in the wanton summer air (except that it just to talk to whom makes you feel that wake up to the challenge of the task still was winter) that phrase kept playing your soul has been watered. The urgency to be accomplished in the British Isles. around the edges of my mind. What did of the task of taking this Gospel of the Let those who think they are in Good and it mean to be 'A Member in Good and Kingdom to all the world, of speeding the Regular Standing with the Lord take heed Regular Standing'? Three-and-a-half gal- Advent, is strong in their minds. Powered lest they fall. Only in keeping our eyes lons of three-star later I had decided that by God's own fuel, they give of time and directed upward to Jesus can we stand it could mean everything or nothing at means to God's cause. They're getting it at the end of all things. Only by beholding all. all together; gum-shoeing around town can we be changed in His likeness. Only We Adventists are always on the look- letter-boxing, door-knocking, witnessing by kneeling at the foot of His cross and out for signs of the nearness of Jesus' in every way they know how. Ingathering, making a full commitment can the victory return. And so we should be. Are we Welfare, Signs distribution — they're first be gained. Only as we witness to its rev- right, though, always to look out for cata- off the touchline. olutionary power within the life, exposing clysmic events? There is a sign of His Then there's the others. Becalmed on others to its magnetism, does the King- coming going on in our very midst that a horizonless sea. All washed up on a dom come. makes sun, moon, stars, distress of tideless shore. Resting on their fallen Those who stand looking upward when nations and rumours of wars look like Jesus returns through the vaulted skies Mr arches. By no means card-carrying old hat. sceptics; indeed often relying on the fact will be those who have stood looking up- You can see it in homes and In that they are Members in Good and Reg- ward to Him all along the narrow way. churches. It's a kind of separation, a ular Standing. But, like the Pharisees, Those so fuelled by His power that they polarization. The two groups have always being nothing more. Hoping that that in have not been able to contain themselves. been there, but there have always been itself will purchase good opinions. The But the blessings of the narrow way are people in between them. Now they are excitement has long gone out of their not all at its end. 'Heaven is waiting to becoming more distinct. It is almost as If Christian walk, and the aim, direction and bestow its richest blessings upon those the lukewarm of the Laodicean church purpose out of their lives. In the absence who will consecrate themselves to do the have become either stone cold or piping of the real thing, they park themselves work of God in these last days of the hot. I've noticed it in quite a few churches in front of the Box and try to achieve world's history.'6 and have heard that it is happening among excitement and purpose vicariously, Don't worry how Good and Regular second-hand, through the celluloid world your standing is. Leave that to God. dished up to them each evening in thirty- Just keep looking up and don't miss MEET YOU AT CAMP! minute helpings. Still loyal to the prac- out on the blessing. tices but having long neglected the mis- M. Vendon, Cassette on Laodicea, Advent CALLING all young people, 9 to 35 years, and Audio Visuals; R. H. Parr, Australasian families, to renew friendships and to make new sion of God's Church. They have received Record, 80/23. ones at one of the exciting camps planned for the embrace of the affluent society and it 2 James 2:14-26, NEB. the North British Conference this year. Most of 2 E. G. White, Early Writings, pages 269, 270. these camps will be held at our own beautiful is smothering them. ' E. G. White, Testimonies, vol. 1, pages 127, • camp site at Aberdaron, North Wales. Get away 128. from the rat race and enjoy its peace. Other Am I exaggerating? Correct me if I am. 6 E. G. White, Early Writings, pages 269-273. camps will also be run at other venues. For appli- Ellen White saw God's last Church in 6 E. G. White, Messages to Young People, page cation forms and further details write to Pastor 26. Bob Rodd. Youth Director, North British Confer- vision as two distinct groups on more ence. 22 Zulla Rd.. Mapperley Park, Nottingham, than one occasion. 'I saw some, with NG3 5BZ. Tel. Nottingham 606312. strong faith and agonizing cries, pleading AN HSI CATECHISM FOR 18-20 May with God.... Firmness and great earnest- EVERYMAN Camporee provisional date. Venue to be arranged. ness was expressed in their countenances; What is this HSI? 2-9 July large drops of perspiration fell from their HSI in plain English means The Home Study Scottish Camp (Tayport) foreheads. . . . Evil angels crowded Institute. 16-19 July Why should I be interested in the HSI? Sixth Form Conference (Aberdaron) around, pressing darkness upon them to Because it can help you make the most of your talent of time. Remember you have only a limited 20-29 July shut out Jesus .. .. Their only safety was amount of it. Family Enrichment Camp (Aberdaron) in keeping their eyes directed upward. . . . How does it do this? 23-28 July Others 'I saw, did not participate in this By helping you improve your education. By killing Division Youth Congress (Norway) the boredom ogre stone dead for you and helping work of agonizing and pleading. They place. 30 July - 6 August you keep the Box in its Pathfinder Camp (Aberdaron) seemed indifferent and careless. . . .3 The What are some of the specific benefits the HSI offers? 7-14 August broad and narrow roads 'are distinct, Instruction in how to be better informed • Earliteen Special Pursuits Camp (Aberdaron) separate, in opposite directions.... Those how to become a better Sabbath School teacher 14-23 August who travel in the narrow way are talking Senior Special Pursuits Camp (Aberdaron) how to sell literature more success- of the joy and happiness they will have fully 23-30 August how to preach better Earliteen Holiday Witness Camp (Aberdaron) at the end of the journey.' But notice that how to be a better elder 31 August - 9 September some members in Good and Regular and how to be a much more effective Christian. Senior Holiday Witness Camp (Aberdaron) How can I find out how to start one of these Standing are on the broad way to destruc- excellent courses? 12-14 October tion; 'I saw many travelling in this broad By writing for a prospectus to: Scottish Youth Retreat The Secretary/Registrar, NEWAD Branch, New- Provisional date. Venue to be arranged. road who had the words written upon bold College, Bracknell, Berks., RG12 SAN.

3 CHURCH NEWS ROUND UP BRISTOL ON THE MOVE THINGS don't stand still here. The Spirit of God and a dedicated ministry guides GROWING INTO JESUS Wimbledon. The message for the young folk on this joyous occasion was that the church forward. they are not only to enjoy the fellow- We have just returned from Broom- ship as members of the church family hill House in our own minibus pur- in Ipswich, but more important, they chased by the efforts of our own are also members of the family of God membership. Pastor Mel Travena, an in heaven. excellent driver and organizer, proved The rendering by the choir of 'Any- to be an experienced pathfinder too. where with Jesus I can safely go' brought We found true relaxation while we a re-assuring message to all present. enjoyed nourishing food supplied to B. DUKE. meet our spiritual and physical needs. PR secretary Pastor Dougherty refreshed us with good counsel, and spoke with assurance of the benefits of obedience; 'The blessings ON THE AIR IN BIRMINGHAM of physical, mental, and spiritual health are all part of God's plan for his chil- ON Sunday, 25 February, Pastor S. D. dren.' Hensman and Sister Pam Jones, Ward Morning services in the beautiful End PR secretary witnessed for the risen Exeter church were enjoyed by all. and returning Lord on BRMB Radio, Laughter is a good medicine too. This Birmingham. we proved in an informal concert in A few weeks previously Brother the evening. Mahoney, a member of the Ward End The following day saw us walking on church, went to the radio station to the sea front at Teignmouth, imbibing ask if it would be possible for an Ad- the ozone! Next on to Torquay, around ventist to speak on the radio. He was the blue boat-filled harbour and up the given the address of the Director hill. The descent was rapturous and of Religious Broadcasting. Brother Mrs. Kathie Connors. our hearts overflowed with praise to Mahoney contacted Ward End's PR God for all His works. secretary and she wrote to the director. THREE years ago Kathie Connors Hearty appetites relished a good meal stepped through the doors of a Seventh- At this stage Pastor Hensman also be- on return. Then, following a prayer of day Adventist church. A convinced vege- came involved. thankfulness we prepared to leave. The tarian, she came to a Christmas Pot-luck Within days a reply was received mini-bus followed by two cars, one supper organized by the newly-formed setting up an interview for 25 February. driven by Pastor Dougherty and the Coventry Vegetarian Society. The soci- Pastor Hensman and Sister Jones dis- other equipped with trailer carrying all ety's organizers, Mr. and Mrs. Howard cussed what they would say and arrived our luggage, was safely steered by Lynne Trickett, are friends of the church and at the studio on time with eager antici- Travena. requested use of our hall. pation. Before the programme com- Thank you Pastors Dougherty and In a MESSENGER report, written soon menced they had an opportunity to Travena, host and hostess Ken and after, I remember quoting Kathie as discuss the interview with Rev. John Megan Hayes, and every one. We feel saying, 'I knew nothing about Adventists Austin. They were admonished to 'speak refreshed to renew a vibrant witness so until I came to these meetings. For smoothly'; If they said anything the that more souls in this vast city may some time I have been searching for broadcasting company did not approve yet be on the move towards God's king- truth and I should like to know more of they would be 'cut off'. dom. A. A. WOLFE of your beliefs.' Despite this inhibition, minister and Since that time Kathie has completed PR secretary were able to put forward several Voice of Prophecy Bible and many important doctrines, including the health courses. Following Bible studies Sabbath, the Second Coming and the INGATHERING WINS SOULS with Pastor Paul Clee and a deepening origins of man. The Rev. Austin was TEN souls were added to the church in conviction that she had at last found particularly interested in our non- Gloucester in 1978 due to the faithful truth, she committed her life to Christ smoking clinics and Pastor Hensman witness of the membership. While one within the Adventist Church. invited listeners to phone him for de- sowed, another had watered and God On 20 January there was much happi- tails. gave us the increase. Earlier in the year ness in heaven and in the • Coventry Thanks to Brother Mahoney's ground- four young people church as Kathie was accepted into work, the hundreds of thousands who had followed their Lord in baptism, one as the direct re- church fellowship. It took three years live in the Birmingham metropolis have sult of a house call during the Ingather- and many prayers but what is time with now heard the message of the soon- ing Campaign the previous year. Brother the Lord? MARY BARBER returning Lord. Preparations are now Morgan had called for a donation in PR secretary, Coventry being made for a second interview. Local radio stations, hungry for his box and left with an appointment material, have been established all over for a Bible study. Successful Ingathering Britain. Has your church realized the indeed! Now on Sabbath 6 January, BAPTISM IN IPSWICH full potential of this avenue of witnes- Pastor K. H. Gammon addressed the A CAPACITY congregation at the Ipswich sing yet? PAM JONES remaining six candidates who, now church, with many visitors including an PR secretary, Ward End baptized, rejoiced in the full assurance Adventist young lady from Japan, wit- of sins washed away. nessed the baptism on Sabbath 10 William Johnston, who recently March, of three young people, Brother joined the worker force in the Confer- ence and is now assistant minister in and Sister W. Whiting and Beverley Dell Rest Home Graham, and the acceptance by vote of the Cotswold district, was ordained to Urgently required at Dell Rest Home a single Sister F. Vare. lady, preferably with nursing experience though church eldership. We welcome Billy and Pastor B. Gane immersed the candi- not necessarily qualified. Good accommodation his wife Lilian, and their children available. Apply: Matron, Dell Rest Home, 45 dates and the address was given by Cotmer Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk. Wendy and Alexander as they serve a Pastor G. S. Crutchfield, minister in Telephone: Lowestoft 0502 2591. loyal membership in the South Mid- Ipswich for 7 years before moving to lands. PASTOR R. A. BURGESS 4 Pastor Newman has accepted office as our elder, Mrs. Newman as Health and Temperance secretary. Retired! What an example of active Christian service they are giving. They have made their pres- ence felt by inviting Dr. H. Royall to speak in the church on the 'Danger and Misuse of Drugs'. At this meeting an alcoholic testified of God's saving

SKEGNESS WAITS FIFTY YEARS grace and the help he had received from IN the recent past the faithful members toiled — to see this dream become a 'Alcoholics Anonymous'. After the meet- at Skegness have realized a dream. Some fact. ing non-alcoholic drinks were served of those who first had this dream half The dream was to have a church of and were on display for sale. a century ago, including Brother Faulkes their own. Fifteen years ago the land Through Pastor Newman's 'sense of and Brother Dawson, have fallen asleep was bought. Today a building stands urgency' for these days in which we in Jesus. Others, like Brother and Sister on it — a monument to the glory of God are living, fifteen members of the church Bartle, Sister Faulkes, Sister Bone, and the faithfulness, sacrifice and toil contributed £250 in sending out Con- Brother Rook and Pastor and Mrs. of men and women committed to His frontation to the professional people in Munson have lived — having saved and cause. the area. We ask your prayers for those to whom they have been sent. MARY SNEED PR secretary was given to these two motherless Indian girls. Pastor Riches sent the photograph to WOOD GREEN BAPTISM thank the Ipswich Welfare ladies for their help. B. Duke, ON Sabbath afternoon, 3 March, the PR secretary members of the Wood Green church extended the right hand of fellowship to two new souls, who publicly professed their faith in Jesus Christ by being im- CONFRONTATION AT mersed in the waters of baptism. NORWICH Taking this memorable step were THREE hundred copies of the book Con- Owen Seivwright and Norbert Vitry, frontation, the modern title of The both in the prime of their youth, and Great Controversy, were on display both having been assiduously instruct- below the rostrum for dedication at the ed in the faith by the church minister, Sabbath morning service by Pastor P. Brother C. Cook. Stearman and brother G. Cabbin the Pastor K. H. Gammon, president of Lay Activities leader. the South England Conference, officiated The members of the Norwich church leading the candidates through the The photograph from India sent by Pastor waters of baptism. He subsequently ap- Robin Riches shows two needy Indian girls had donated these books for distribution with the blanket knitted by Indian folk from to Members of Parliament, doctors, pealed to the congregation to re-dedicate wool provided by the Ipswich Welfare their lives to God, and those who felt Society. clergy, dentists and others in the Nor- wich area. It is hoped that a work of the need to commit their hearts to the grace may begin in the hearts of a Lord for the first time he asked to affirm this decision by a show of the hands. FROM IPSWICH TO INDIA section of the public that we have per- haps neglected. Pastor Gammon quoted several rele- While Mrs. Riches of Ipswich church was May God speed the truth. vant texts and gave a poignant example visiting her son, Pastor Robin Riches, W. P. WATSON of one person whose life-style had president of the Central India Union, and P.R. secretary changed dramatically after having sur- family, she wrote to her friends in Ipswich rendered her will to the Holy Spirit. saying she was teaching some of the We wish these two young men a really Indian people to knit but there was diffi- close walk with God. C. HICKSON culty in buying wool there. Ipswich Wel- fare leader Sister T. Chalcraft made an YARMOUTH ON THE MOVE PR secretary appeal for wool and she was able to send IT is now eleven months since the open- a good consignment which arrived safely ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ing of the Gt. Yarmouth church. THE Treasurer of the British Union Conference and was knitted into blanket squares. acknowledges with thanks receipt of the following When Mrs. Riches paid another visit During that period we have welcomed tithe: £26 from M.R., £20 from 'Thankful'. to her family in India she was asked to into our membership seven persons who THE treasurer of the South England Conference complete the blanket by sewing up the have moved into the area, among whom acknowledges with thanks receipt of the follow- ing tithe: £1 from H.T., £1 from H.T., E2S from squares and making the border. Then it are Pastor and Mrs. W. J. Newman. W.T.C. 5 In the quarter when Stanborough School is to benefit from the Thirteenth Sabbath offering MESSENGER brings you . . . Assembly Hall for a Secondary School by Dr. Edward E. White Education director of Euro-Africa Division, Schosshaldenstrasse 17, 3006, Bern, Switzerland (Headmaster at Stanborough School from 1940-46).

THE Stanborough Secondary School was Let it not be thought, however, that Undercover facilities were therefore born of a great need almost forty years finally the school had advanced to the necessary, and furthermore suitable ago, when children of Adventist families stage of luxury, for this hall was a pre- equipment and sufficient place to store at the British Union headquarters, who fabricated building, temporary in it. The 'estate hall', as it was called, for faithfully attended primary school, nature, but like most temporary school it also served the youth department of found themselves blocked in acquiring structures of enormously long life; it the church as well, was therefore an ur- further education. In great faith plans was more like a huge barn, draughty and gent need, and while it served a useful were made to offer the full range of ugly, its only virtue being that it en purpose, it was always regarded by some secondary education, and the first ven- closed a large area under cover. For with disdain, by others as a bad joke. ture was begun at what seemed a most while the secondary school inherited inauspicious time, namely, just after the some magnificent playing fields in a Importance of Christian education outbreak of World War II. Circum- park-like atmosphere, of adequate area stances proved, however, to be most for the whole school at one and the same Now with the primary school section propitious, for the flood of evacuees time, yet the vagaries of the English cli- re-housed in a beautiful new building from the other side of London caused mate were such that the non-rainy days at the other side of the park, it is time the enrolment of this embryo secondary did not coincide with the physical edu- to direct attention to the secondary school to grow extremely rapidly and cation slot in the daily time-table. school. This is the only Adventist as a result higher classes and additional staff were added each year until the full range of subjects were offered.

Need of school hall Even at this early stage the need of an assembly hall was obvious. Classes were crowded into the small rooms of what was formerly a dormitory for nurses. Even when some dividing walls were removed to make reasonably sized rooms, there was always need for more space. The largest room of all was always in use as a classroom and for morning assembly the pupils gathered like sar- dines to receive their spiritual instruc- tion. Conditions in fact were so unsatisfactory that four days a week morning worships were conducted by the teacher in his own classroom. In some respects this was a good thing, but there was the lack of the unity of the school, the school spirit, the psycho- logical togetherness of all of the pupils, the sympathy of numbers so to speak. At the close of hostilities the school was able to move into the former Seminary building which had been vacated when the college moved to New- bold. The contrast was at the time magnificent, for all of the secondary pupils — about a hundred of them — could stand in the old chapel building for morning assembly, and listen to the various teachers as day by day they endeavoured to infuse noble ideals of honesty, integrity, obedience, service and the like. Bad joke Further progress followed in the pro- vision of a separate building for as- semblies, gymnastic exercises, and special occasions, such as speech days.

COME AND GET IT/ Stanborough School is multi-national. Here is Dudu from Denmark and Arita from the Aya- tollah's country, Iran. Photo: Frank Blewitt 6 Top: Sharon and Nelly engage in an experi- ment in General Science.

Bottom: Beryl in an 'A' level Chemistry prac- tical at Stanborough School. In September 1978, she began studying at a College of Physiotherapy. Her sister, Eileen, also an ex- pupil, is now reading Medicine at the Uni- versity of Manchester. Her brother, Robert, still in the Sixth Form, hopes to begin his medical training later this year. Photos: Frank Blewin

secondary school in Great Britain, and boarding facilities are offered so that adolescent youth can attend a Christian institution in their formative years. Re- ligious education and moral instruction, and more especially teaching based on the Scriptures as the Word of God, is gradually disappearing from the schools, and openly atheistic sentiments are part of the general curriculum in state schools. How much we need a centre of light and blessing such as a Seventh- day Adventist secondary school can and does offer. How necessary it is to have regular spiritual instruction for the whole school family, not only in the facts of the Bible, but also concerning the moral issues of a young person's daily life and problems, and how he can resolve them in a manner that is well-pleasing to his Heavenly Father. Not only so but facilities for the physical development of growing boys and girls should find a place in a school of this size and importance.

Fine record The Stanborough Secondary School has a fine record of academic achievement. It is even prouder of its spiritual trophies, for not only are former stu- dents led to become baptized members of the Church — and this whether their home background is Seventh-day Adven- tist or non-Seventh-day Adventist - but from either group have also come workers for the Church and or- dained ministers. Part of the offering for the coming 13th Sabbath will benefit the school. It is an investment, in bricks and mortar, yes, to some extent, but essentially in the lives of young people who are on the threshold of service, whose poten- tiality will be a mighty factor in finish- ing the task committed to this Church. Such an investment finds its rich reward in the reaping of the final harvest of souls for eternity.

Why not do your 'A' Levels at Stanborough School under the direction of friendly, dedicated, Christian teachers?

• Pleasant dormitory facilities with sixth form privileges. • London University 'A' Level entrance offered in English. Biology, Geography, French, Physics, Chemistry Mathematics and History (Oxford). Religious Knowledge is offered as a core subject covering a syllabus giving Newbold credit. For details write to the Headmaster, Stanborough School, Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts. WD2 6.1T

1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 7 COTSWOLD DAY OF FELLOWSHIP ing us all to an evaluation of the true motives which inspire daily Christian A DISTRICT Day of Fellowship for warm-hearted, spirit-filled Christians living. Gloucester, Avon and Somerset was held who had come together for united wor- Pastor J. Paul Sundquist, no stranger in the Town Hall, Weston-super Mare ship and expecting a blessing. to such gatherings throughout Britain, on Sabbath, 20 January 1979. Despite Right on time, Pastor Andrew Gebbie had chosen for his theme well-depicted heavy snowfalls throughout the southern introduced the Sabbath School presen- on a large cross suspended above the counties the previous afternoon, which ters and the congregation rose to sing platform — 'Our Foundation Standeth almost prevented our guest speakers their praise to the Lord of the Sabbath. Sure.' This was such a welcome change from travelling and closed many of the A spirited presentation of the lesson for from all the depressing headlines we had roads approaching the area for a time, the day was given by the Conference been subjected to through the national the main hall was almost filled with president, Pastor K. H. Gammon, lead- media in recent weeks. Despite the heavings of earth's masses, unsettled by politics, wars and strikes, through hatred and discontent, we responded to this enthusiastic declaration made by Paul the Sabbath School director for MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT THE NEWAD quoting Paul the Apostle, 'Nevertheless, the foundation of God standeth sure'. The youth were responsible for a 10 delightful presentation of music and 40011.6 drama in the early afternoon. Items of music were well given by a number of the talented in our district and a dra- matic enactment of Noah's appeal to the antediluvian world was presented by William Johnston and the youth from Gloucester. The climax was 41°;4 11 Illnt 91* reached as the narrator read the words of Christ to this stilled house — 'As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the coming of the Son of Man.' The day closed with Pastor Sund- quist's invitation, which we gladly ac- MV cepted, to join him on his journey into Papua New Guinea and to view on 101/ATFOly colour slides the progress of the Adven- tist cause in the islands of the sea. We were not disappointed. We will long remember this exciting day. We thank all who made it possible. R. A. BURGESS Enjoy fellowship and relaxation with fellow churchmembers WORCESTER'S HIGH DAY Have a heart-to-heart talk with Union and Confer- MARCH 3rd was a happy day for the ence leaders, Newbold representatives etc. members of the Worcester church. Friends from Dudley, Stratford and Smethwick churches arrived for Sabbath Get acquainted with the Church's insti- School and stayed to share a day of worship. Every seat was taken and extra tutional and departmental programmes chairs were needed in the aisles. Sev- operated on the headquarters estate eral interested non-Seventh-day Adven- tists also joined us for the first time. Conducted tours round BUC, VOP, Stanborough Pastor Martin Bell gave an inspiring School, Granose Food Factory. morning address, and took the after- noon meeting which included a film on Christian witnessing. Take advantage of special discounts It was heartening for our small mem- bership to see the church filled to Bibles, books and hymnals in The Stanborough capacity. Under Pastor Colin Martin's Press marquee; Sabbath School supplies; Health leadership we are beginning a Christian foods from Granose including cookery demon- outreach programme. We pray that our strations; cassettes; etc. Cricket match; volleyball; church will soon be filled by others who will find the love of Jesus. G. P. TANNER musical programme in church hall. PR secretary

NEWBOLD GRADUATION SUNDAY 13 MAY 4-6 May Graduation speaker: Dr. P. P. Schuil 10 am — 5 pm Other weekend speakers include: Pastor V. H. Cooper, Pastor D. J. Sinclair, Dr. S. Thompson Admission by ticket. Apply to the Principal, Newbold College, Bracknell, Berks., RGI2 SAN. 8 COMMUNICATORS COMMUNICATE SEVENTY-TWO YEARS AN ADVENTIST '1 thought the morning services were tation 'My Friends the Editors'. fine, and the plastic briefcase and its Punctuality, painstaking perseverance — contents impressive. I learned a lot from a lot of hard work and a certain some of your speakers especially Frank winsomeness go into success with editors Blewitt, and I think something from all and reporters — column inches bear testi- of them. On the whole you hit the right mony to Enid's success. Surprising, too, balance, and you provided us, with an the invitations that have come to be a opportunity to meet, to discuss, to criti- guest speaker or writer in the wake of cize our own attempts. The lunch was such winsomeness. Yes, Enid certainly acceptable and the Luton ladies lovely gave us some good guidelines. — last Sabbath's Seminar will achieve 'Look in, listen in, read all you can, much.' know your subject. Don't be caught out. Words of appreciation from Bronwen Keep your information on the Church Atkinson in one of several letters re- and world affairs updated and fresh,' ceived after the Communication Semi- was the advice given by Arthur Torring- nar held in the Luton church, 10 March ton, radio journalist, L.B.C. Arthur 1979. interviewed Neal C. Wilson, world presi- 'We must take every justifiable means dent for L.B.C., also Ken Gammon, of bringing the light before the people. South England president, for his station. Let the press be utilized and let every His advice was timely as more and more advertising agency be employed that will of our ministers and laymen are invited call attention to the work. This should to speak into the microphone. not be regarded as non-essential.' With slides demonstrating every This quote was used by John Arthur, point, Frank Blewitt of Stanborough SISTER Casburn, senior, of the Welling- Communication director of the BUC Park, led us a step at a time through the borough church celebrated her 97th and it is for the reasons expressed in it intricacies of photography suitable for birthday on 18 March. Born into a that a group of some thirty-five Com- press usage. 'Get that picture' became Roman Catholic family in Liverpool, munication secretaries gathered at more of a challenge than a topic as his she was sent into domestic service at an Luton. programme unfolded. Frank's record of early age. While in service in Leeds she Bernard Kinman rallied our thoughts 'getting the picture' and seeing it pub- met her husband-to-be, who was then a around the life of Jesus and the methods lished is undisputed. We learned much Methodist. Shortly after their marriage of His ministry. He demonstrated how from this excellent approach to a diffi- the young couple attended an evangel- that 'Thinking Big in Communication' cult subject. istic series being held in Leeds. Under means following the pattern of His Thirty-five Communication secretaries the instruction of Brother Andrews they ministry as outlined in Isaiah 58; with friends attended the seminar. To- learned of the Three Angels' Messages. 'When we demonstrate the caring atti- gether we enjoyed the comfort and Being faithful to the call, both were tude of Jesus for those in need then, hospitality afforded by Pastor Edgar baptized by the late Pastor McAvoy in only then will our cause be noticed.' Hulbert and the ladies of the church. 1907. Brother Casburn then lost his job 'Developing Journalistic Skills' be- We remember the lovely renderings by as a fireman with one of the railway came a lively challenge as Helen Pearson the Harmonettes'. companies and Sister Casburn lost the of Newbold College led us through the Remember, 'Souls have been won by respect of her family on leaving the Do's and Don'ts and the 'Pitfalls' en- a simple one paragraph announcement Catholic Church. countered in preparing copy. of a meeting'. Sister Casburn has proved herself a Enid Tolman, Chiswick, was obvi- L. ACTON-HUBBARD true Mother in Israel, bringing up a ously at home in her topical presen- Communication director, SEC family of boys. Although blind for forty years, she remains a faithful stalwart for truth, with her sons and their wives who serve the cause, respectively, in Wellingborough, Kettering and Western Australia. EDWARD 0. CASBURN

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, May I add one more letter to your mountain. I read John Arnold's letter, in MESSENGER No. 6 this morning, and I would say whole-heartedly, Yes, please let us hear more about the time of trouble just ahead of us, we do need something to awaken us out of our Laodicean sleep before it is too late. We are seeing signs all around us today, of the very near return of our Lord. D. WHITMORE Dear Editor, Listeninv by chance to the programme 'Sunday', relayed from Manchester from Radio 4UIC at 8.15 this morning, I was very surprised and con- cerned to hear that a Seventh-day Adventist (his name was Russian and I could not catch it) is on trial at Tashkent, USSR and that six other Adventists who have been subjected to torture have been refused permission to give evidence on his behalf. Tashkent is in the southern part of the country in the region which borders on Afghanistan, where I believe our missions are denied entry, and this may perhaps have some bearing on the case. As an Adventist for more than 40 years, I realize that such happenings will become more and more frequent towards the end, but I do not understand why our members should not be informed. Surely it is known to the General Conference, and it would be interesting to hear what representations have been made to the Soviet authorities by the Conference. I find the official silence on a matter of such vital concern to the Church rather disquieting. M. J. WIBER 9 4) Surrey, Sussex and Kent 5) Oxford, Bedford, Berks and Bucks 6) Inner London IN TOUCH WITH THE PRESIDENT 7) Middlesex, Herts and Essex 8) Cambridge, Suffolk and Norfolk District leaders are not appointed for South England Conference a set term or duration. Some are mini- sters with experience in leadership and President: K. H. Gammon organizing, others are younger ministers who are being given opportunity to de- velop a talent for leadership which, if proven, may one day be recognized by areas are merely an extension of the old a nominating committee. Worker moves district plan, but the enlargement has and appointments mean that District certain undeniable advantages. It helps leaders are subject to change. The initial in the overall administration. It fosters appointments are: a greater fellowship within the area. It 1) Pastor A. Hodges gives a knowledge of other churches. 2) Pastor R. Burgess Broader plans can be laid for a more Pastor G. Anthony complete work and for spreading out 3) 4) Pastor G. Crutchfield into the unentered areas within the dis- 5) Pastor R. D. Vine trict. It gives a sense of concern and 7) Pastor D. Sinclair involvement. 8) Pastor P. Stearman District Advisory Committees have District 6 is currently being cared for IN industry, commerce — and the Church been set up in each area made up of — there are times when administrators all the ministers and an elder from each by the Conference president. ask, 'Is our present method of operating church and leader from each company. It must naturally follow, where Dis- meeting our needs efficiently and satis- This committee discusses ideas and sug- trict Committees recognize needs and factorily?' Would it be advisable to gestions from members of churches rep- make lists of recommended local pri- adapt, within our constitutional frame- resented, and projects and plans orities, that funds to make such progress work, to meet the demands of an en- formulated to suit local needs. Inter- possible are also necessary. The Con- larging work and future growth church co-operation can be fostered and ference Committee has taken the initia- requirements?' joint-team action can be undertaken. tive in planing for this in two ways. The South England Conference The needs of the entire district can be First, it has arranged within the Executive Committee has asked these discussed and a recommended list of Treasury department that provision is questions, and in order to find the local priorities can be fed back through made to handle a District Advancement answers it was necessary to look at the a District leader for study by the Con- Fund for each district. Then it has made facts with an amount of analytical ference Executive Committee. This possible a self-help funding in the fol- thought. This involved facing areas gives the Executive Committee detailed lowing manner. Subject to the churches which may have given cause for real or knowledge and provides 'grais-roots' co-operating with the Conference in the imagined grievances. Some of these information and suggestions for its dec-. 1% Development Fund, the Conference found expression in such statements as, ision making. For a detailed knowledge will allocate one-third of its income on 'The administration does not have suf- of the whole Conference the admini- tax return on Deeds of Covenant to the ficient detailed knowledge of all the stration will be able to consult with the District Advancement Fund of the churches and their needs'. There eight District leaders. District develop- participating churches. This money will is no local-level voice in Conference ment and stability can be carefully be used by the Conference for church planning.' The further from the Con- weighed by the committee in evangelis- buildings, evangelism, church debt elimi- ference office, the less interest there is tic planning and worker placement. nation, etc. etc. within the districts in the churches and companies.' To As each district will have its own having regard to the list of priorities these could be added other supposed annual Day of Fellowship, not only will drawn up within the district. This self- shortcomings, and although not all are the members have opportunity to meet help programme will grow and grow valid, yet, to be fair, they need to be together, but also the Conference presi- in proportion to the goodwill and co- considered. dent will be enabled to meet with al- operation of the members. Through the The Lord's work is progressing. He 'is most the entire membership each year. allocation of these funds a programme A adding to the church daily such as shall This is a considerable improvement and of progress in each district can go for- be saved'. Branch Sabbath Schools are enhances communication and care. ward in a way that has not been pre- being started, companies are being The success of the plan depends to a viously possible. formed and churches are being organ- large extent on an abandonment of any It is the sincere hope of the admini- ized. This is all the more reason to parochial attitude and a growing spirit stration that our members will endorse strengthen fellowship and relationships of care and concern for other Adventist this entire programme by their prayers throughout the Conference and provide communities within one's enlarged dis- and action. At the moment we are faced a two-way flow of care — to our members, trict. Already even in these early stages with a tremendous uphill struggle. Infla- and by them for the organization. there are indications by action, and tion attacks the Church. There are Rather than treating each church as participation, of a growing warmth for numerous challenges. The plans that an isolated community, the Conference a growing work. The district plan is also have been made are a serious attempt needs to be concerned with every church being promoted by and for the various to provide an onward positive approach in relationship with its neighbouring departments. For instance, the Youth that will lay the foundation for the churches and locality. The members, Department has organized its work in breakthrough which must come if the too, need to be thinking of the unfin- the same district pattern having Youth Lord's work is to be finished within our ished (often unstarted) work in the sponsors and Youth Committees. An en- territory. 4 district, area or county around them. couragement and enlargement of youth This report would not be complete They are more familiar with this ter- activities is being evidenced. without thanking our believers for their ritory than anyone further afield or in District adjustments, for the initial faithfulness in returning the Lord's tithe the Conference office. period at least, are as follows: and in making their freewill offerings. With these things in mind the Con- 1) Cornwall and Devon It is our prayer that the windows of ference has now been organized into 2) Somerset, Avon, Gloucester and heaven may be opened to provide con- eight areas. These in general follow North Wiltshire tinued spiritual blessings and soul- natural geographical boundaries. These 3) Hants, Dorset and South Wiltshire winning opportunities. K. H. GAMMON 10 May 1978. Consequently, we would like and emigrated to the Middle East and to invite artistically-inclined church- to many parts of the world. Most members to submit: Armenians can speak many languages (a) A 'logo' for possible use outside fluently and are good bankers, business- all SDA buildings, on letterheads, men and craftsmen. The Armenians etc — so as to make possible 'instant first accepted Christianity in AD 301 recognition'. The Review & Herald has published a (b) A format for a name board which book telling the vivid story of an could be manufactured in different Armenian girl who endured hair-raising sizes in order to meet local needs. persecution and eventually became an Designs must reach the BUC Com- Adventist nurse. The book is called munication Department by. 30 May Exiled and it is written by Serpouhi CHURCH / INSTITUTIONAL 1979. Even if you cannot claim orig- Tavoukjian. Moses worked for nineteen years as IDENTIFICATION BOARDS inality for an idea, but you have seen something displayed in other parts of the managing director of a leading ALMOST all successful business organi- the world which appeals to you, please radio and electrical household appliance zations have a standard name board for submit either a sketch or a photograph, company which was situated in the High easy identification. Whether one is so that it can be considered. Street of Nicosia. Then he was called walking through the main shopping The BUC Executive will appoint a to be secretary-treasurer of the Cyprus thoroughfare of Thurso or Truro, well- committee of 'experts' to advise them Mi, sion, carrying the responsibility of known nameboards like 'Marks and regarding the final choice. A prize will several departments for a period of Spencer', 'British Home Stores', 'W. H. be given to the individual submitting twelve years. While still a denomi- Smith', etc. are readily recognized. The the suggestion which is ultimately rec- national worker, Moses and his family first law of advertising, repetition, has ommended to the constituency. moved to Beirut in Lebanon to study been applied; and not without con- The BUC committee would not ex- at our Middle East College where he siderable benefits! pect recently-acquired boards outside took Religion and Business Admini- However, if one undertook a tour of churches to be suddenly taken down for stration. SDA churches and institutions through- replacement by the new design; the A year before he moved to England out the British Isles to inspect name- change-over could be effected over a (after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus) boards, one would certainly find a ten-year period. he left his salaried work in the denomi- variety as considerable as the products of Once the basic designs for the logo nation and chose to be a literature- H. J. Heinz! Somehow, the importance and name-board have been decided, evangelist and immediately became the of standardizing the identification of quotations for various sized boards will top colporteur in the whole of the Afro- our denominational buildings seems to be obtained from manufacturers by the Mid-East Division with over £1,400 sales have been lost sight of. BUC Communication Department, with a month. The writer had the privilege of visit- the information being supplied to the Those of us who heard the thrilling ing the Southern Union in the USA field on request. Churches would then story of his family during the war in several years ago. Here an excellent order direct from the recommended Cyprus in 1974, when they had to flee identification symbol not only enhanced manufacturers. to the refugee camps set up at the churches, schools, offices and factories It would be our plan, however, to British bases in the Island, marvel at owned by SDAs, but 'tied-up' the Union- illustrate the design which is approved the way God worked in their lives and wide programme in the mind of the on- by the Union Committee in the July protected them. God eventually opened looker. issue of MESSENGER. up the way in most unusual circum- The question of designing., an ac- Please let us have your suggestions, stances for them to move to England. ceptable name board, which would meet in an effort to portray the name of the Like most Armenians, Moses can speak the needs of the whole constituency, Church before the public in a clear and four languages fluently — Armenian. was recommended to the BUC Com- easily-recognized manner. W. J. ARTHUR Greek, Turkish and of course English. munication Department at the two Communication director His wife Alice, who has worked at the conference sessions which convened in British Union Granose office, now works at the Seventh-day Adventist Association Ltd. They have four children, Ani, studying at our Columbia Union College in the USA; Sylvia who is at Newbold College; MOSES AT GRANOSE and Madeleine and their son Alex are THERE is no need to introduce our new at Stanborough School. Sales and Marketing manager to readers We are confident that Moses will of the MESSENGER — more especially per- bring to Granose the enthusiasm and haps to those in the south — but litera- dedication he has shown throughout his ture-evangelists all over the UK will work for the Lord in our little corner know him well. of the Lord's vineyard. Brother Moses Elmadjian, who lives Moses says that one of his priorities in Watford, has been a Publishing direc- is to make all the wide range of Granose tor in the South England Conference products (with the new mouth-watering for four years, but was invited a short lines Granose makes) available to all our time ago to take his present post at members throughout the UK at reason- Granose. The literature work has made able prices. He says you will hear a lot great progress under his able leadership. about it through the MESSENGER soon! We know that the loss of his service KAY MILLER in the Publishing Department will be Public Relations Officer Granose's gain for a dynamic person CONGRATULATIONS. Our sincere congratula- like Moses will be a tremendous asset. tions to Jude Cuniah who graduated recently as Moses is an Armenian and was born Dr. of medicine at Montpelier University's Faculty of Medicine in France. His thesis was based on in Cyprus. The Armenians were a Chris- research in 'the role of dietary fibre in the pro- phylaxis of diseases affecting modern (civilized) tian nation oppressed and persecuted by communities', during a survey conducted in Cali- Persians, Turks and others during most fornia (USA), on practising vegetarian communi- of their long history. Hundreds of thou- ties, including Seventh-day Adventists. We wish Jude God's blessings in his medical career. sands of them fled from the persecution C. H1NCKSON, PR Secretary. Wood Green 11

FIVE-DAY CLINIC ON WOMAN'S HOUR FROM SUNDAY TO SABBATH? MANY readers of MESSENGER will no spoke to some of the participants and Dr. Samuel Bacchiochi, author of From doubt have heard the Radio Broadcast, recorded their appreciation of the pro- Sabbath to Sunday, has received many 'Woman's Hour' 22 February 1979, when gramme and their hopes for the future. 'wonderful and positive responses' to the problem of smoking and the advis- The result of this Radio Broadcast his book from religious leaders of dif- ability of stopping was discussed. The has brought many requests for in- fering persuasions around the world. familiar voices of Bernard Kinman, Rex formation regarding the 5-day Plan, Professor L. G. Patterson of the Riches and Lionel Acton-Hubbard will which are filtering through to the South Episcopal Divinity School at the Uni- no doubt have been recognized. England Conference, the North British versity of Cambridge states that the The actual clinic at which some of Conference, and the Missions. book marks 'a new stage in the study the recording was made convened in of the origin of Christian Sunday ob- Guildford, 5-9 February. This was a We are always grateful for publicity relatively small clinic and was conducted of the work of the Church in this partic- servance. . . Marcus Ward of Expository Times for the benefit of Newbold students, ular field, and once again it has been concludes; 'After reading this, any who had done all of the spade work in demonstrated that we have a programme reasonable man must question the gene- Guildford by way of a questionnaire and in which the people involved with ral easy, uncritical acceptance of Sunday door-to-door visiting. The students also smoking are anxious to participate. as the Lord's Day.' participated in the presentation of the The accompanying pictures show There has also been a favourable re- 5-day Plan. Anne McNamara chatting over the pro- view by a lecturer at the London Bible On two evenings, Anne McNamara gramme with Rex Riches, and again College, while Richard Bauckham of the from the BBC was present to record sitting with participants, getting their Church History Department at the Uni- parts of the programme, and further to reaction to the programme and its ef- versity of Manchester states that the interview Rex Riches and Lionel Acton- fectiveness. LIONEL ACTON-HUBBARD work 'deserves very serious attention in Hubbard concerning the effectiveness of Health Education and Communication the current search for the theological. the programme. On the last evening she director, SEC norms of the Christian day of worship'. Another development has been a visit by the executive director of the 'Lord's Day Alliance', the American equivalent of the 'Lord's Day Observance Society', to the campus of Andrews University, where Bacchiochi currently lectures. This has led to Dr. Bacchiochi being given a unique opportunity on February 14th to present the Adventist position regarding the Sabbath at the annual board meeting of the 'Lord's Day Alli- ance', attended by fifty religious leaders from thirty different denominations. Coincidentally, Arthur Torrington — a freelance Adventist reporter for the London Broadcasting Corporation inter- viewed a representative of the (British) 'Lord's Day Observance Society' regard- ing Bacchiochi's publication. The news report was featured on the 'Sunday Supplement' programme on 18 March from 8 pm to 9 pm on 261 metres. W. J. ARTHUR Communication director British Union Conference

SAVING THE CHILDREN MANY of us are concerned that the Word of God is no longer being taught in schools to our little ones, and that many of them are growing up without any knowledge of the great truths of the Bible. With this in mind Sister Monica Vesey of Reading church has started an activity group for the under- fives at her home in Wallingford. A happy, busy day is filled with simple craftwork, games and exercises and the reading of one of the well-loved Bible stories, which the children listen to eagerly. At Christmas a grand party was given • for the group, when thirty children at- tended with their parents. Pastor Mike Stickland of Reading church, told the Christmas story to the children with the help of slides. We pray God's blessing on Sister Vesey's venture and on the children in her care. E. D. HUGHES 12 LOVELESS AT NEWBOLD veloped he began to see that we really believed in what we were doing. It WHAT do looking for Noah's ark, Sligo turned out that nine of the ten of us church, the International Family Coun- from Newbold had been just as scepti- selling Association, and Newbold's cal as Chris a few years before. Eight Spring Week of Prayer, all have in of us had only become Christians in common? Answer: Dr. Loveless, Princi- the -past four years. By the time we pal of Columbia Union College and the dropped Chris off at Bristol he had speaker at Newbold's Week of Prayer. realized that at least Christians were Dr. Loveless drew on his wealth of normal! experience from all walks of life to For the Newbold students the plan- make his talks interesting. This is where ning sessions held with the Bodmin and looking for Noah's Ark and harpooning St. Austell young people were a reve- sharks off California come in. He has lation. Suddenly classes like Introduction worked as a pastor for thirty years and Discussion continues during the recess. to the Ministry, Ministerium Practicum, is the only person to have pastored Photo: L. Acton-Hubbard Personal and Public Evangelism, be- the two largest Adventist churches in came relevant as we grappled with such the United States — Sligo and Loma LEARNING TO LEAD questions as: What type of meetings will Linda. we have? What type of person are we He is very interested in human be- A two-day training Seminar for Depart. trying to reach? Young or old? Where haviour and one of his specialities is mental directors recently convened in will the meetings be held? What type counselling. These were combined in the BUC boardroom, the first of its kind of approach will appeal to the public the theme of the week Caring-1- in the history of the Church in Britain. most? Who can sing and play and talk? Confrontation = Growth. To grow one Approximately twenty delegates (in- By the end of the Sabbath some firm must have confrontation but this must cluding administrators), participated in plans had been made and all the young be linked with love and care. If you the discussion periods which followed people were able to relax and get to confront or criticize someone in a nega- lectures on such topics as Recognizing know each other better at a light- tive way he will regress rather than Priorities; Human Relationships; Ef- hearted social. progress. The only way we can achieve fective Communication; Finance; De- The Newbold group travelled back balance is in Christ. nominational Policies and Practice; on Sunday, but the work has just begun. The week consisted of early morning Training Programmes; Office Procedures, Please pray for these plans between and evening meetings. After the evening etc. now and the end of August! The seminar certainly clarified a meetings there were after meetings for AUDREY E. BOYLE the 'giraffes'. Here people were divided number of 'grey areas' which existed in into groups of six called support groups. the minds of some delegates; and it is During this time we discovered the hoped that the implementation of the value of group Bible study, prayer and emergent recommendation will lead to- CHRISTMAS IN MARCH wards greater impetus and co-ordination mutual support. It was not only of im- AFTER two postponements — through mediate help for those who stayed but in the departmental programming both foul weather — our Edinburgh church also gave valuable training to those who for membership conservation and Gos- was happy to welcome Dunfermline are preparing for the ministry. pel outreach. W. J. ARTHUR members, and others, to a very belated The week ended with a communion Communication director Christmas party. Despite the continued service on the Friday night. It began British Union cold, but happily without the familiar with a meditation and a very serious snow, fifty people braved the night air tone and gradually moved into a ser- to join in a happy evening organized by vice of praise and thanksgiving. Pastor C. D. Baildam, ably assisted by AUDREY E. BOYLE APPLIED EVANGELISM his son, Dr. Andrew Baildam, and our Communion service Friday evening. Dr. Love- THE dirty brown mini bus shuddered latest 'proud father', Gordon Howard. less is at the head of the table. Michael Pear- son, left, and Warren Johns, right, are the to a halt and the young hitch-hiker Our members provided the food which serving elders. climbed in. He looked a bit surprised was served by Sister Gullard and her at the assortment of people, guitars and helpers. It was a special joy to see so bags. Smiling tentatively he said, many children and young people pres- 'Thanks for the lift. My name is Chris. ent. Games and special items especially Who are you?' those from the Ogilvie family, were David answered him: 'We're a group much enjoyed. Surely the Lord blessed of students from Newbold College and our gathering. we are on the way to Cornwall for the Pastor Baildam's campaign has sur- weekend.' vived the snow, ice, strikes, etc., and ap- 'Are you on holiday?' he asked. proximately 35 people are faithfully 'Not exactly. We're on our way to plan attending. As the time draws near when a series of Christian witness meetings.' he will present the difficult and testing Our hitch-hiker looked startled but subject of the Sabbath we would ask for thought he'd better look interested. your special prayers. E. S. FERRtER 'What will you be doing?' he asked. Gill replied this time, 'We are going down to meet with other young people AFTER INGATHERING from two SDA churches at Bodmin and Bring your family, come with friends, to: St. Austell. We're all going to pool our CARAVANSERAI ideas for the evangelistic meetings that the Lakeland caravan weekend retreat we plan to hold there this summer at 27-29 April the end of August.' He looked even more Cost per 6-berth caravan £15 incredulous as she went on to explain Guest Speaker - Pastor E. L. Henry, NBC Secretary that most of the group were studying Social evening - Beautiful walks - Activities Theology — even the girls. Obviously BOOK NOW: Send deposit with your name and Christ was beginning to think that he address to: Pastor G. M. Bell, L.A. Director, North British Conference, 22 Zulla Road, Mapper- had been picked up by a bus-load of ley Park, Nottingham, NG3 SBZ. crack-pots! But as the conversation de- 13 HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SABBATH SCHOOL British Union and Pastor Bob Rodd, Sabbath School secretary for the North WHAT good fortune it was that the snow That objective, though desirable, may British Conference, had left nothing and ice that had blanketed Britain and seem daunting, and, if excuses are out. There followed further talks and paralysed rail and road links only a sought, then these are easily found. discussions on the organizational and week before, had all but disappeared Sabbath School departments do not al- financial aspects of the Sabbath School, in time for the Sabbath School Leaders' ways possess trained teachers or an even plus details about organizing Holiday Council held at Newbold College from mixture of age groups. In some of the Bible Schools and Branch Sabbath 23-25 February. Some 50 or so Sabbath larger cities and rural areas transport Schools and some of the delegates were School superintendents and represen- difficulties may provide an apparent ex- so busy taking notes that one feared an tatives from churches throughout the cuse for unpunctuality. However, not epidemic of writer's cramp. British Union were treated to a week- only the weekend's remaining lectures Come Sunday morning, and the end of fellowship and instruction and and seminars but also Newbold's own closing lectures, there were not many when the time for farewells came, after most invigorating and inspiriting Sab- blank sheets left in the notebooks given lunch on Sunday, the verdict was un- bath School made it plain that it lies to the delegates by The Stanborough animous — it had been a weekend well well within the power and resources of Press Ltd. and there was even a good spent. every Sabbath School department to deal of to-ing and fro-ing over lunch The programme had been conceived improve and extend the scope of Sab- as ideas were exchanged and suggestions with the aim of assisting Sabbath School bath School activities. noted. superintendents with the important task From simple, practical suggestions It is now up to the Sabbath School of planning and running a well-organ- from Pastor Alan Crowe, preceptor of ized, effective Sabbath School depart- Newbold College, on how to prepare superintendents who attended the coun- ment, and, from the start of the the Sabbath School lesson — and the cil to 'spread the good news' in their weekend's busy schedule none of the comforting reassurance that most own Sabbath Schools back home. It will require diligence and determination superintendents gathered was allowed teachers are made, not born — to Dr. to remain in any doubt about his or Bryan Ball's concise analysis of the prin- to match up to the high standards we her responsibilities. ciples of successful teaching, the dele- set ourselves over the weekend at New- gates were given a step-by-step guide bold, but it is not just the Sabbath On Friday evening, Pastor Mike School which will derive benefit from Stickland, a lively, enthusiastic evan- on how to approach the 'core' of every Sabbath such an effort — it is the Church and its gelist from the Reading church, spoke School — the lesson study. work as a whole. convincingly of the great potential of Newbold church's Sabbath School each and every one of the Sabbath supervisor, Sister J. Schomburg, gave I am sure all the delegates would join Schools in the Church. A weekly visit more general hints on programme plan- with me in thanking Mrs. Luxton, to Sabbath School should not simply ning and Sister Betty Robertson. a Pastor Rodd and their secretaries, be a token presence — Sabbath School teacher from Newbold church Sabbath for the amount of work they put into is a soul-winning agency. But if mem- School children's division used her own organizing the Sabbath School council bers are to attend faithfully (and punc- visual aids to provide some delightful and also the staff and students of New- tually) then Sabbath School depart- examples of how to interest children in bold College who helped make our stay ments must strive to make the Sabbath Sabbath School activities. there so pleasant. School the high spot of everyone's The council organizers, Mrs. M. INCA-BETH HINCHLIFFE week. Luxton, Sabbath School secretary for the A delegate

een grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchild- of being a good servant of God, but he was WEDDING ren, eleven great, great grandchildren, and one not very robust. We extend our sympathy to his sister. To them we extend our deepest sympathy. widow to whom he was married as recently as 13 C. HINCKSON August 1978, to his four sons by a previous mar- PILMOOR—STRATFORD—Roy Pilmoor, younger riage, and to their families. The service was con- son of Pastor and Mrs. Brian Pilmoor, whs marri- PR Secretary ed at Helderberg College church, South Africa, by ducted at Bishopthorpe Crematorium by Pastor R. his father on 29 October 1978, to Sandra M. Strat- DAINES, Minnie—d. 12 January 1979. Since G. Vine In the meantime, our hope is in Jesus ford, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. suffering a major stroke more than three years who will come and end all suffering. G. HANSON Stratford of Bulawayo, Rhodesia. Roy graduated ago, Sister Mines had been unable to attend the Church Clerk from the Science Dept. of Helderberg College in Hutton church she loved so much. She was 1977, obtaining his South African B.Sc. early last baptized in 1941 after a campaign by Pastor C. A. SMITH, Muriel Lynda--d. 3 February 1979. Sister year and beginning work in the Computer field Reeves and had always been a keen Bible student. Smith was baptized by Pastor H. E. Armstrong in in South Africa. Sandra graduated from Helder- Pastor A. J. Timothy conducted a brief service 1912 but had been attending the Cardiff church berg with a Teaching Diploma in 1978. After the before the interment. Members of the Hutton since 1897, brought by her mother, Sister Morris, wedding Roy and Sandra left South Africa to church will remember her with deep affection. a charter dumber. Sister Smith devoted her life come to England, where he has recently obtained E. Asuworm, Church Clerk to the church and filled numerous offices with great employment in his chosen field in Windsor. efficiency. The funeral service was conducted in DOROTHY PILMOOR WRIGHT, Frederick William—d. 19 January 1979. the Cardiff' church by Pastors Ernest Logan and It is with great sorrow that the Oxford church Stewart Finlay. She now rests until the Resurrec- records the death of one of its charter members. tion Day. To her sons Gurney and Malcolm and Frederick William Wright, who was born early in step-daughter Essie, we extend our deep sympathy. 1881, passer' away quietly earlier this year shortly 'Well done, thou good and faithful servant.' OBITUARIES before his 98th birthday. It was in 1961 that B. NEWELL Brother Wright joined 4he ranks of the Adventist Church Clerk Church and later that year was married to his MASON, .0. 4 December 1978. Brother WILLIAMS, James Charles Herbert—d. 4 Febru- Mason was one of the founder members of High wife Muriel. Since that time both he and his wife have been regular, sincere members and have ary 1979 Brother Williams joined the Cardiff Wycombe church where he held many offices in- church in 1952, being baptized by Pastor D. J. cluding Sabbath School superintendent and deacon, seen the Oxford church develop from its humble Handysides, but for many years he had lived in he was also involved with the missionary activi- beginnings. In recent years all who knew him Cornwall and attended our Liskeard church. We ties of the church. Brother Mason was cremated were amazed by his iron constitution, but alas, he have grateful memories of the help he gave to at the Chilterns Crematorium. The service was suffered a slight stroke in May last year which the Cardiff church in former years and the conducted by Pastor A. Cooper. We extend our marked the beginning of his last illness. The beautiful communion table and minister's chair deepest sympathy to all those who mourn our dear funeral service was held at the Oxford Cremator- ium on 26 January and was conducted by Dr. which he donated will be a lasting memorial. brother. K. JEFFERS The funeral service was conducted in the Cardiff PR Secretary B. W. Ball, a previous minister of the Oxford church by Pastor Stewart Finlay and our brother church. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mrs. was afterward laid to rest in Cathays Cemetery. SWABY, Margaret—d. 1 January 1979. Sister Wright at this time of bereavement, but it is with To his family we extend our sincere sympathy and Swaby became a member of the Wood Green joy that we look forward to the glorious day of re- look forward with them to the Resurrection Day. congregation in 1977, after having diligently stud- union that is only a short time away. C. J. WOODFIELD B. NEWELL ied the doctrines and beliefs of the Seventh-day Church Clerk Adventist faith under the able guidance of Bro- Church Clerk ther T. Cuniah, our elder. In conducting the fun- Mrs. Muriel M. Wright would like to thank all HASTINGS. Betty—d. 12 February 1979. Sister eral service Brother C. Cook brought to mind those who offered prayer on her husband's be- Hastings collapsed at her home in Corfe Mullen, the well-known text: 'Come unto Me all ye that half, those who sent messages of condolences and Dorset, with a heart attack and died at Poole labour . . . and I will give you rest', and con- for the beautiful floral tributes. Please accept this General Hospital. Betty had been a staff nurse tinued to explain that though this was a time of as acknowledgement. at this hospital for over twenty years and the intense grief and sorrow, we should, however, fact that she was much loved by her colleagues was bear in mind that Christ is our bearer of burdens. DICKINSON, R.—d. I February 1979. Brother evidenced by the many tributes paid to her and a Sister Swaby leaves to mourn four children, eight- Dickinson was baptized in July and made promise write-up in the Bournemouth Echo by the hospital 14 administration. Our deepest sympathy goes out to her aunt, Mrs. Charlotte Hastings, who had raised and educated Betty from five years of age. LEICESTER CALLING ALL OVER 60s The funeral was conducted at Corfe Mullen by YOUTH DAY OF FELLOWSHIP Pastor Don McEune of the Bournemoutn church SENIOR MEMBERS HOLIDAY AT where Betty attended. DON McEuNE MAY 5 BROOMHILL HOUSE BRYAN, George E. D., evangelist-d. 13 Febru- As in previous years a period has again been set ary, 1979. Pastor George Bryan died after more Special Guest Speaker: Pastor J. M. Huzzey, Youth director, British Union. aside for, our senor members to spend a holiday than 23 years of Gospel Service. His death was at Broomhill House. which is set in the beautiful a great shock to his dear wife Edna, to the family Sabbath school 10 ant Devonshire countryside. Why not join those who Mervyn, Heather, Warwick and Russell, and to all return regularly each year to enjoy a holiday in his many colleagues and friends inside and outside D.vine service 11 am Special musical programme 2.30 pm a relaxed Christian atmosphere? Brother & Sister the ministry. He was fifty-eight years of age. K. Hayes are our hosts and are renowned for their George had spent a very busy and eventful life. marvellous hospita..iy. He loved the Work and the members for whom he At the Robert Hall Memorial Baptist church, toiled so hard. He was born in Birmingham, and Narborough Road, Leicester. The dates are: there seemed to be destined to carry on the family Young people from all surrounding churches are 12-19 June 19-26 June 3-10 July 10-17 July business. However, he felt called to the ministry cordially invited. and the cost is £35 per week. and gladly responded, taking his wife and young family to Newbold College so that he could re- For further details please write without delay to: ceive the necessary training. Broomhill House Co-ordinator, 25 St. Johns Rd., His service began in Dunfermline in the Scottish ADVENT AUDIO VISUALS Watford, Herts., WD.1 1PZ. Mission. He then moved to Wales and did a fine work at Rhyl and Swansea. He then returned to AMAZING OFFER! 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 his birthplace where he took charge of Camp Hill for several years. During his ministry over three We appreciate that it's hard to decide which of USA EXCURSION hundred souls were added to that church and new our musical cassettes will take your fancy, so we SOME of you have written in regarding our 15- churches were started in districts around. He cared have produced a SAMPLE CASSETTE featuring day excursion to the General Conference Session for Erdington too, for part of his time in Bir- one song from each of the eight SuA singers and in Dallas, Texas, 17-26 April 1980. Please note mingham, and ran a successful campaign at West musicians recorded by us in recent months. that we have been informed officially that attend- ance at the daily sessions of the GC is for dele- Bromwich. WHAT YOU DO gates only. Visitors will be allowed to attend the His work completed in the Midlands he moved 1 Send 75p for this SAMPLE CASSETTE. last weekend. That being the case the planned tour to Merseyside and finally Carlisle. His health had 2 Listen to the songs and decide which of the - to take in New York, Mount Vernon, Washing- been poor for some time and he found sleep diffi- singers appeals to you most. ton DC etc. will go ahead. Those interested cult to achieve. Now he sleeps, his work done, 3 Send for the full-length cassette featuring your should write to one of the following addresses: surely his works do follow him. favourite singer. (We will send a detailed price V. Grant, 61 Sheriffe Road, W. Hampstead, Lon- To his wife and family the love and condolences list with all SAMPLE CASSETTES.) don, NW6. (Tel. 01-624 1947.) L. Atkinson, 2 of a wide circle of friends were expressed in the 4 Return the SAMPLE CASSETTE to us, un- Malfort Road, Camberwell, London, SE5. (Tel. service so kindly arranged by Pastor B. Flynn in damaged, and we will deduct 75p from the 01-274 5804.) his beloved Camp Hill church on Wednesday, 21 cost of any new cassettes you order. In fact, February. Pastor Lloyd Antonio was the chief you can deduct this amount when making out NUMBERS. If you enjoy playing with numbers speaker. your cheque/postal order, payable to British you may be just tne person needed as a Personal George's work has been cut short unexpectedly. Union Conference. Orders should be sent to us Assistant (Part-time or full-time) to an Adven- Let those of us who have survived him take up at Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts. tist Charterer.. Accountant in practice in St. the task he has laid down. The return of Jesus Albans. Duties will include checking and pre- that he proclaimed so enthusiastically will soon P.S. If you want to keep the SAMPLE CAS- paring accounts, (both for church organizations be here. When Jesus does come tragedies like SETTE that's fine by us! and other businesses) typing and involvement with this will be over eternally. Come quickly Lord a planned computer installation. Salary will be Jesus. PASTOR K. A. ELiAs related to ability. Please send details of experience NBC President Sabbath School Lesson Quarterlies to: A. Redfern, Chartered Accountant, 14 Sleap- cross Gardens, Smallford, St. Albans, Herts. 13 February 1979. Sister Cradle Roll .50p WILSON, Evaline-d. Kindergarten .50p Wilson was baptized at Norwich in 1965 by Pastor Primary .50p A. Cowley, having had studies with Bible instruc- Junior .50p tor Miriam Ford. Our sister remained a very Earliteen .50p Situations Vacant faithful member until her sudden death in her Youth .50p House of Natural Foods, Leicester 80th year. Independence was a marked trait of Senior (2 quarters, paperback) .60p We will shortly be opening another Health Food her character. She was loved by all who knew her These are all operative from the 3rd Quarter, shop and Take-away in Leicester and are looking and we remember her with affection. for full-time and part-time staff. Would interested D. L. GRAHAM 1979. applicants please apply in writing to: R. Poulton, Church Clerk Sabbath School Supplies Granose Foods Ltd., Stanborough Park, Watford, Item Yearly Quarterly Herts., WD2 6JR. Cradle Roll, Picture Roll £7.50 £2.00 House of Natural Foods, Bracknell PRAYER REQUESTS Cradle Roll, programme helps £3.75 £1.00 For our established shop in Bracknell, we require Please pray for my son David, a medical Cradle Roll, teaching aids E2.75 .75 temporary staff during the summer holiday period doctor, who was an Adventist until his university Kindergarten, Picture Roll £7.50 £2.00 and one person full-time, commencing September days. May the Holy Spirit impress his mind with Kindergarten, programme helps f3.75 £1.00 1979. Would interested applicants please apply the truth he once accepted. Secondly, please pray Kindergarten, teaching aids £2.75 .75 in writing to R. Poulton, Granose Foods Ltd., for my grandson, Jonathan, son of Pastor E. Primary, Picture Roll £7.50 £2.00 Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts., WD2 6JR. Lowe. He has a cardiac condition. Please pray Primary, programme helps £3.75 £1.00 that he will be healed. The assurance that fellow- Primary, teaching aids £2.75 .75 members are praying will give us hope. Junior, programme helps £3.75 £1.00 TWO Swedish girls would like to work as home E. MARSHALL Junior, teaching aids £2.75 .75 helps in English families this summer, while at Earliteen, programme helps £3.75 £1.00 Please pray for Fitzie Buchanan who has recently the same time learning the language. For further Earliteen, teaching aids £2.75 .75 details please write to Mrs. E. Stone, Varberga- been baptized. He is having difficulty at work. Youth, programme helps £5.00 £1.25 Pray that God will solve the problem as He sees Adult, programme helps £5.00 £1.25 gatan 39, 703 51 Orebro, Sweden. best. A SISTER IN CHRIST These are all operative from the 3rd Quarter, NEW 4/5-berth touring caravan for hire. For 1979. details please contact Keith Nightingale, 'Shiloh', Further Accessions to the Church Periodicals Bighton, Nr. Alresford, Hants. Auto Single for February Item Yearly Renewal Copies Adventist Review £11.50 Bristol Central .30p THE WINTERTON MEMORIAL Adventist Review (monthly) £3.50 £3.50 .30p Miss J. E. Henry, Miss B. V. Johnson Liberty Miss N. D Julius £2.25 £1.75 .50p LECTURE Life and Health (USA) £5.75 £5.00 .75p Insight Croydon £8.75 f7.25 .30p Delivered by Dr. B. N. C. Prichard, M.B., B.S., Mrs. A. Registe, Mrs. D. Roberts Guide £8.75 £7.25 .30p M.Sc., F.R.C.P. Worker £3.50 £3.00 .30p ALCOHOL AND THE WAR OF THE High Wycombe These are all operative from 1st July, 1979. HOLY SPIRIT Miss C. A. Cain, Miss C. C. Haywood A twenty-page booklet of absorbing interest. A Mr. V. A. Roberts Bible Games must for men and women whO are concerned Bible Journey no. 1 £4.00 plus VAT 32p £4.32 about the alarming increase of alcoholism. Bible Journey no. 2 £4.00 plus VAT 32p £4.32 Obtainable from: The General Secretary, United ADVERTISEMENTS Bible Journey no. 3 £4.00 plus VAT 32p £4.32 Kingdom Alliance, Alliance House, 12 Caxton St., These are all operative from 1st July, 1979 London, SWIH OQS. CAN YOU TAKE A CHALLENGE FOR GOD? THEN apply to join the proposed Holiday Wit- Order from your local L.A. secretary, or ABC 20p plus postage. ness Camp in the beautiful Isle of Man from sales, The Stanborough Press, Alma Park, Gran- 22 June to 1 July. It is planned that the group tham, Lincs., NG31 9SL. stay in a Youth Hostel and have meals provided, ACCOMMODATION urgently needed in New- giving added time for study, recreation, and wit- bold area for married couple during 1979/80 ness. If you have musical talents, or are interes- CHURCH ORGAN. The Oxford church has for college year. If you have a spare room, or know ted in running a Holiday Bible School, street sale a Harris-Wyvern electronic church organ with of suitable accommodation, please contact us: witnessing, and house-to-house calls, then apply to a separately mounted loudspeaker. Among the fa- Michael and Ruth Hamblin, 51 Drumnavaddy Rd., Pastor Bob Rodd, Youth Director of the North cilities included on this two manual instrument are Dromore, Co. Down, N. Ireland, BT25 1JT. British Conference, 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley a swell pedal, full pedal board, two preset couplers Park, Nottingham, NG3 5BZ. Tel. Nottingham for each manual and a full complement of stons. AN Austrian Adventist (age 16-17), wishes to spend 606312. Cost £25 each. (This is heavily subsidized The console and integral bench are both tastefully July and August as an au-pair with an Adventist by the NBC and the Division.) Limited space, so finished in afrormosia wood. Price £850. Contact family in England, in order to improve her Eng- not everyone can expect to go, but a group will Pastor R. D. Vine on Kidlington 6421 or Mr. D. lish. Please contact Miss Giuliani, Dult 833, be chosen for their various skills and abilities. Porter on Cumnor 2555. A-8101 Gratkorn, Austria 15 ISSN 0309-3054 GUEST EDITORIAL by W. L. Emmerson OXWICH BAY, Gower, S. Wales. Luxury 8-berth caravan to let on Greenway Holiday Park next to Advent Youth Camp. Has children's bedroom and double end bedroom, running water, electric lighting and colour TV. Toilets, showers and shop The New Pope's on site. Write or phone Mr. 3. Baker, 168 Chapel- 'Civilization of Love' wood, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff. Tel. Cardiff 763220. I I I////// A NUMBER of letters have been received policy of the Roman Catholic Church, W C A LEWD from members up and down the coun- which, since Augustine's City of God, 114,0/ Slit\l'="•ET has been the 'sacralization of society'. try asking if we need to modify our London and Edinburgh times reproduced from the attitude to the modern Papacy in view 'Christ as a political figure, a revol- Nautical Almanac by permission of the Controller of Pope Jean Paul II's remarkable ad- utionary, as the subversive man from of H.M. Stationery Office. Other times have been Nazareth, does not tally with the calculated. dress at the opening of the Conference Lon'n Car'f Nott'm Edin. Belt of South American bishops at Puebla, Church's catechesis,' declared the Pope April 13 7.53 8.04 7.59 8.14 8.23 firmly. The Church 'does not need to April 20 8.05 8.16 8.12 8.28 8.36 near Mexico City, and the appeal for April 27 8.16 8.28 8.24 8.43 8.49 a 'civilization of love' in the final mes- have recourse to ideological systems in May 4 8.28 8.39 8.37 8.57 9.02 sage sent out at the end of the meetings, order to love, defend, and collaborate not only to the 'people of God' in Latin in the liberation of man: at the centre America, but 'to all the peoples of the of the message of which she is the MESSENGER world'. depository and herald, she finds in- Volume 84 Number 8, 9 13 April 1979 Many have been impressed and in- spiration for acting in favour of brother- EDITOR: D. N. Marshall deed surprised by the 'evangelical' tone hood, justice, and peace, against all Copy for No. 11 - 7 May forms of domination, slavery, discrimi- Copy should be sent to the Editor, MESSENGER, of the Pope's address, and many besides The Stanborough Press Ltd., Alma Park, Grantham, Roman Catholics have felt, like Norman nation, violence, attacks on religious Lincs., NG31 ASL. St. John Stevas in the Catholic Herald, liberty, and aggression against man.' Contributors should take note that the Editor reserves the right to correct, alter, amend, clarify, that it 'constitutes one of the great So the Pope urged the faithful in précis or expand articles sent to him when, in Christian and spiritual documents of our South America to trust in Christ and his judgement, such action is necessary. time'. Christ alone to bring to their continent Published fortnightly on Fridays by the British Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. 'Let yourselves be led by the Spirit,' and to the world a 'civilization of love'. Printed by The Stanborough Press Limited, the Pope began. 'Your principal duty 'Do not be content with this your Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9SL. is to be teachers of truth - not a human human world,' he pleaded, 'make a BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE, Stanborough Park. Wat- and rational truth, but the truth which world explicitly more divine, more ac- ford. Herts. WD2 6JP. Telephone. Garston (09273) cording to God's mind. . . . Do not lose 72251. comes from God.' Its essential content,' President: E. H. Foster: Secretary, W. J. Arthur; he went on, 'is Jesus Christ, whose mis- sight of the vertical orientation of Treasurer and Auditor: D. A. Leigh. sion consists in complete salvation evangelization.' Departmental Directors' Lay Activities and Welfare: M. L. Anthony; Publishing (Acting): R. E. Appenzeller; through a transforming, peacemaking, With all of which, as we have said Communication: W. J. Arthur; Minister.ali A. D. C. before, we entirely agree. We believe, Currie; Youth and Family Service: J. M. Huzzey; Stew- pardoning, and reconciling love.' ardship, Public Affairs, Religious Liberty: D. Lowe: We entirely endorse these and many as the final Conference document as- Education and Sabbath School: Mrs. R. M. Luxton: more 'evangelical' affirmations which the serts, that Christ is the 'centre of his- Health and Temperance: R. Riches. BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL (VOP), Stan- Pope made in his address, but we still tory' and 'the Lord of history'. But borough Park, Watford, Herts. WD2 6JU. Telephone: unfortunately, we cannot believe that Garston (09273) 72606. feel that prophecy provides us with a Principal: K. F. Taylor. 'more sure' (2 Peter 1:19) understanding Christianity as defined by the 'magis- GRANOSE FOODS LTD., Stanborough Park, Watford, of the new papal strategy than the terium' of Rome is 'the complete proc- Herts. WD2 &IR. 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