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ifty-two students received degrees from Newbold his dreams are focused on later becoming a pilot and a College on Sunday 19 May. They represented ‘flying missionary’. Pastor Gavin Anthony, president of the twenty-four countries, including nations from Iceland Conference, received an MA degree in Leadership, Facross Europe and places far beyond – Canada, along with Pastor Llewellyn Edwards, recently-appointed Egypt, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and the USA. president of the Scottish Mission, and Pastor Humphrey The main speaker for Graduation weekend, Dr Jan Walters, secretary of the South England Conference. Paulsen, is a Norwegian. President of the General Llewellyn refers to the experience of taking the course as Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, he is also a former ‘fun, inspirational, humbling, painful’ (perhaps not in that principal of Newbold College. order), while Humphrey says, ‘This has been a wonderful The 2002 Class Motto, ‘Quo Vadis?’ (Where are you journey of learning and discovery.’ Newbold’s bursar, Mrs going?) was interpreted and expanded upon in diverse Judith Vucic, was one of two women to receive the MA in ways by the various speakers who addressed the Continued on page 8 graduating students and their families and friends during

Above: Dr Jan Paulsen. Left: David James was given a special commendation for his work with young people in the community. Right: SEC Executive secretary Pastor Humphrey Walters with Loretta Johns and Karen Graham. Below: Hats in the air! The graduates of 2002 – about half were receiving an MA in leadership.

the services and ceremonies of 17-19 May. Dr Paulsen’s Sabbath sermon pointed his listeners to ‘compassion, forgiveness and love’ as being essential ingredients of humility, the kind of humility that leads to acceptance before God and acceptance of one another. ‘Each should build up the other, rather than please herself or himself,’ he said. In his address to the graduates on Sunday, the GC president emphasised that living with flaws is very much part of life. As always, Graduation weekend was about celebra- tions – marked by music and flowers and friendly re- unions. Benign weather came like added congratulations. Among those graduates who are British or who call Britain their home, David James, who received a Columbia Union College BS degree in Management, was given a special commendation for his work with young people in the local community and for his contribution to the spiritual life of the College. David plans to be a social worker, although BUC News Editorial David Marshall

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he greatest need of Seventh-day Adventists 3.We need the right motives. Sometimes we seek picture of a child in famine-stricken Africa is what gave Charles his stopped; then started again. ‘In my view,’ he declared, ‘Jesus is the most today is the need of spiritual power. Whatever the right things with the wrong motives. The Holy first doubts about God. He chose to put faith in those doubts and important human being who ever existed.’ A built upon them. At that point Charles Templeton said the words that his interviewer form of evangelism we use to fulfil our com- Spirit exalts Christ, not us. By the time he shared his doubts with his friend Billy, Charles had never expected to hear from him. ‘And if I may put it this way,’ he said, his Tmission of taking the Gospel to the world, it 4.We must have a hatred for sin. It was because reached a point at which he no longer believed in the reliability of voice shaking, ‘I . . . miss . . . him!’ will fail unless we have the power that only God Scripture. But it was that picture of a child that really haunted him. ‘If Tears bubbled from Templeton’s eyes and ran down his cheeks. He bent Jesus hated sin and loved righteousness that 1 can give. God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. We are there were a God,’ he told himself, ‘he would send rain to the famine-belt. downwards. His shoulders heaved as he wept. The tremendous challenge of LIFEdevelop- to abhor that which is evil (Rom. 12:9) and to Either he does not exist or if he does he’s a monster.’ Years ago I taught a hard-bitten class of children who’d had it up to ment.info also depends upon every Adventist being That was a serious conclusion to have made. You see, Charles was a here with the Church. A colleague said they were ‘Gospel-hardened’; but abstain from even the ‘appearance of evil’ minister! there was more to it than that. Though most were from Christian homes, empowered by the Holy Spirit. So often, like the (1 Thess. 5:22). disciples after the crucifixion, we are timid and Charles Templeton’s friend Billy was a minister, too. Billy confronted his those kids habitually swore, told dirty jokes (girls as well as boys) and afraid, but when the Holy Spirit comes upon us we 5.We must have a spirit of obedience (Acts 5:32). doubts and built on his faith. He decided that the Bible was trustworthy. made every attempt to outrage the Christian sensibilities of their teachers. After that he became involved in an evangelistic campaign in Los Angeles. Once a week I had the task of conducting a 40-minute worship for my gain a courage that no power can resist. 6.We must have faith (Gal. 3:14). We receive this That campaign proved to be the first in Billy’s long career as a preacher. class. The preparation of that worship talk involved me in as much creative How can we obtain this power, which will enable promised power through believing. Unbelief By the time he retired Billy Graham had spoken to more people about thought over that one year than I’ve expended over many years as a us to reach secular men and women who make up hinders our receiving of the Holy Spirit. Christ than anyone else in the entire history of Christianity. preacher. the major proportion of the population of Britain Billy’s old friend Charles had a long career, too. After resigning from the Those kids were spiritually hard-boiled. With the certainty that only and Ireland? It is our privilege to go forth in the power of the ministry Charles Templeton became a crusading atheist. adolescents can muster, they believed that they had seen right through the Spirit and to live in that power. What results we In his 80s Charles Templeton was interviewed by Lee Strobel, a system and found it to be a sham. Their parents included a significant 1.We need to pray for the outpouring of the Holy barrister and writer, who was preparing a book called The Case for Faith. number of church workers: their parents had conducted too many political Spirit upon us. would see if every Adventist in Britain and Ireland were empowered by God’s Spirit. There would be In the course of the interview Strobel covered the various twists and turns conversations in their hearing – and the results could hardly have been 2.There needs to be unity among us. We cannot of Templeton’s career. Templeton made the case against God sound more damaging. It seemed that a wall of cynicism a mile high protected no limit to our usefulness. Our churches would be compelling. Suddenly Strobel altered the direction of the conversation by those kids from any exposure to every spiritual influence. permit discord in the family or in the church if filled and new ones would be organised. Let’s ‘Get putting this question: ‘And so how do you assess this Jesus?’ In the November the school had something along the lines of a Week we wish the power of God’s Holy Spirit to be Connected’, first to the Holy Spirit and then to What a question to put to a crusading atheist! of Prayer. It is possible that they called it a ‘Week of Spiritual Emphasis’. upon us. secular people in our community. Strobel watched Charles Templeton relax, climb down from his high The decision was taken that there would be no special speaker; each class horse and begin to smile. His whole body language softened. Clearly would have worship on its own – each day! I asked my colleagues what Templeton was comfortable now. The hard edge in his voice had dissolved they planned on doing. ‘Prepare a rota,’ most said. ‘A different class when he replied, as if thinking out loud: ‘Jesus was the greatest human member to take the worship each day.’ being who has ever lived.’ He was selecting his words with care: ‘His How many class members volunteered to take worship in my form- ethical sense was unique. He was the wisest person that I’ve ever room during that Week of Spiritual Emphasis? You’re right! None! encountered in my life or in my readings.’ He went on: ‘His commitment That year – in the late 1960s – everything had to be ‘relevant’. Healthwise was total and led to his own death, much to the detriment of the world. Relevant was the buzz word. Accordingly my preparation hours for prepar- What could one say about him except that this was a form of greatness?’ ing my week’s worships in my top-deck flat behind Top Rank were spent Barrister-writer Strobel was amazed. ‘You sound like you really care exploring relevant topics: the War in Vietnam, Apartheid in South Africa, about Jesus,’ he said. civil rights in the US, the status of women in society, abortion. Sandwich Men (and Women) Richard J. B. Willis, BUC Health Ministries director After more than 50 years as a crusading atheist, Charles Templeton When the week began it occurred to me that one of my immediate chal- made this statement: ‘Well, yes, Jesus is the most important thing in my lenges would be getting the class to sing. Perhaps if I asked them what life. . . .’ After that he couldn’t seem to find the right words. Then they wanted to sing it would be sensible, I decided. I asked them. Their he Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792) the time to prepare the meals in mess tins, taste in the mouth. A Templeton went on: ‘I . . . I . . . I know it may sound strange, but I have response was amazing. There was a consensus in favour of ‘Beneath the spokesperson involved would no doubt be pleased to know etc. Water is fairly easily obtainable, but to say . . . I adore him!’ Cross of Jesus.’ On the first day they sang it with such gusto that it had that his dietary arrangements to finding time is another matter. with the MREs said that What could the interviewer say? ‘You say that with some emotion . . .’ two consequences: there were complaints about the noise from next door Tavoid leaving the gaming tables are So the US military, after years of ingredients could be Strobel exclaimed. and I was provided with an alternative – and altogether more preferable – still a topic of interest. As a growth industry research, have now produced an item added which would keep ‘Well, yes,’ Templeton replied. ‘Everything good I know, everything theme for the week’s worships. We talked about Jesus every day and – by the sandwich is a popular fast food choice designated ‘Meal, Ready-to-Eat’ (MRE). the soldiers alert and decent I know, everything pure I know, I learned from Jesus. Yes . . . yes. their request – sang the same hymn. At the end of the Friday worship for investment. What is more, it is reckoned to be virtually able to function over And tough! Just look at Jesus. He castigated people. He was angry. People period the class divided into prayer groups. Jesus had become a reality to It used to be thought that British Rail indestructible, well, for up to three years. extended periods without don’t think of him that way, but they don’t read the Bible. He had a right- them that week; and each class member felt the need to talk to him. had a monopoly on dated sandwiches since This MRE is none other than a pre- rest. If the MRE is used eous anger. He cared for the oppressed and exploited. There’s no question Jesus said, ‘I, if I be lifted up, will draw all . . .’. And the magnetism of they used to crop up with great frequence packaged sandwich in a variety of flavours. in this way soldiers that he had the highest moral standard, the least duplicity, the greatest Jesus is powerful enough to dissolve all barriers and contrary attractions. in jokes about railway stations. Now there It is pasteurised, and the water is sucked could be manipulated to do their master’s compassion, of any human being in history. There have been many other Jesus is the most relevant issue there is. In the Person of Jesus is the is a new contender for that monopoly. Enter out by humectants to prevent moisture bidding whatever that might be. The use of wonderful people, but Jesus is Jesus.’ solution to all and each of life’s problems. The issues of time and eternity the US army – quite literally! accumulating and bacteria forming. mind-altering drugs is not new. Who knows Strobel then asked, ‘If Jesus is so wonderful then shouldn’t the world are resolved in him. Nothing – not even death itself – can separate us from Armies, famed for marching on their Apparently the soldiers (not noted for taste!) what effects MREs would have if specially copy him?’ his love. stomachs, have an interest in food and its find the pepperoni and barbecue-chicken doctored and dropped over enemy lines? ‘Oh, my goodness, yes!’ replied Templeton. ‘I have tried – and try is as Jesus is the perfect revelation of God. And, as I feel certain Charles preservation. Iron rations have proved to be acceptable. It is planned to use the same The humble sandwich is poised for the far as I can go – to act as I have believed he would act. That doesn’t mean Templeton will one day acknowledge, in God there is no unChristlikeness just that – iron – since a variety of foods are process on other popular foods. big league. What direction will it take? The that I could read his mind, because of the most fascinating things about at all. packaged as dry blocks or chunks awaiting The news about MREs sounds like a Earl of Sandwich might have regretted his him was that he often did the opposite thing you’d expect – ’ invention if he had had sufficient foresight! Charles Templeton cut himself off abruptly. There was a pause. It was only rehydration in order to make them logical move to overcome the catering prob- 1 This story is told by William Johnsson at the beginning of the book The Essential Jesus. It was palatable. The trouble with that is twofold: lems of soldiers on the march, but some It is time to get out the sandwich-boards as if he was deciding whether it was wise to go on. edited by Johnsson in collaboration with Bryan W. Ball and is published by Pacific Press. Lee the need for a good supply of water; and aspects of their introduction leave a nasty again. ‘Uh . . . but . . . no,’ he said awkwardly, ‘he’s the most . . .’ Templeton Strobel’s book, The Case for Faith, was published by Zondervan. 2 Messenger Messenger 3 Newsbreak

sale, got the support of the members Still the right hand! in the year we hope that we will have an Erdington: Double and the NEC, and purchased the hall. AIMS team available to visit churches Securing suitable accommodation for by Clemency Mitchell with health ministries programmes, and by John Osei-Bempong worship made it possible for the in the long term, to help run residential anniversary Erdington group to amalgamate with our AIMS UK (Adventist International Medical New Start type programmes. We also pioneers. The church, therefore, was Society) held their fourth annual Sabbath talked about the possibility of helping an March 2, 2002 marked a momentous E. Lowe, Pastor and Mrs B. Pilmoor, formed and assumed the name of the Day of Medical Fellowship on 11 May. Adventist medical student in one of the occasion in the history of the Erdington Pastor M. Walker, and Pastor and Erdington Seventh-day Adventist church Two dozen members met at the Ellen developing countries. church. The members celebrated the Mrs P. Haworth. in May 1952. G. White Research Centre again, by cour- In the evening Dr Karlman gave a talk fortieth anniversary of the church’s Economic events in the Erdington tesy of the director Roland Karlman. The about the effects of Ellen White’s health opening on 3 March 1962, and the 50th Early history area caught up with our members over theme of the meeting was ‘Medical vision of 1863 as reflected in the denom- anniversary of its being established in The church grew out of the evangelistic the years. Ten years after the purchase the Erdington area in 1952. campaign meetings held in the of the hall on the Sutton New Road, missionary work, still the right hand of inational publications of the time. The The occasion was well attended. Birmingham Town Hall in 1942 by Pastor Birmingham City Council gave a notifica- the Gospel?’ The Sabbath school response then was enthusiastic. There were special guests and visitors Lamont Murdoch, a well known evangel- tion to our members to vacate the prem- missions appeal set the scene, with a According to the letters in the Review from around the country. We were fortu- ist at that time. The church was known ises. The site had been earmarked for firsthand report from two student and Herald, the newly-introduced health nate to have in attendance the Deputy then as the ‘Central Church’ because the economic development. Unperturbed by missionary volunteers just back from a principles resulted in blessings both Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor pioneers, including Bernard Thompson, this setback, Brother Thompson began project in Kenya, and we were touched to physical and spiritual. In fact their Theresa Stewart and her husband, were holding meetings in hired halls in making weekly trips to the Council’s hear how difficult it can be for young responses were very similar to those one Professor John Stewart. Mrs Stewart, in Birmingham city centre. Housing and Property Department with a people there to get a medical education. hears from the guests of Adventist her speech, emphasised the need for a As a result of the difficulty in view to being allocated new premises. Left to right: Simon Facey, Hyacinth Facey, Thabo Mkwananzi, Nicole Rafferty (Birmingham), Mark Forrester (Nottingham), Lydia We were privileged to have the Sabbath lifestyle programmes now. The meeting fervent development of community spirit obtaining suitable halls for worship, the This paid off because his presence every Rafferty, Dwane Facey school lesson led by neurosurgeon Chris ended with a renewed enthusiasm for the in everything that we do in Erdington. pioneers sought alternative accommoda- week made life a little uncomfortable for Levy, and the sermon preached by Akhtar future of AIMS UK and its potential for Other special guests included our BUC tion in Erdington. At that time there was the Council officials. In the end they had Injeeli, physician and pastor, who took an helping to fulfil the Gospel commission. president and his wife, Pastor and Mrs another group of worshippers who called to give in to a determined man whose Youth still Ingather! inspiring, fresh look at the Gospel If you are practising, studying or C. R. Perry, together with the NEC presi- themselves the ‘Stonehouse Gang’. This man hobby was ‘the church’. Commission and the New Start retired from medicine, or a medically Six eager youth ventured out into Huddersfield on the first Sunday of Ingathering. Willingly, with tins, leaflets and permits, they wore a dent, Pastor and Mrs E. R. Francis. Past group met in a hut on the Sutton New programme. allied profession, and are interested in The present church smile and felt the need to help others. Their dedication contributed to the Huddersfield total of £3,967. May God continue to bless young and present pastors of Erdington also Road, by Erdington Six Ways, where In the afternoon forum we discussed fellowship with other Adventists in The church on Wood End Lane, near people across the country who value this important duty. paid homage to the Erdington church. the pioneers too had a small group of the way forward, and made some impor- medicine, or in serving the church in Among them were Pastor and Mrs C. D. worshippers. The Stonehouse Gang Erdington Six Ways, was built by CHRISTINE MOSES tant decisions about AIMS: as a result some sort of medical missionary Baildam, Pastor and Mrs M. Smart, folded up and the hall was placed on the Spooners of Hull Limited and was Note. At the beginning of the year NEC Ingathering co-ordinator Pastor Roy Morgan set an optimistic goal of £175,000. In the event a massive £180,636 was the AIMS UK website should soon be outreach, do contact AIMS UK. Phone Pastor and Mrs M. Watson, Pastor and market for sale. Our present senior elder, officially opened on 2 March 1962 with collected by the NEC churches. A total of £518,000 was collected nationally, by far the highest total for the last six years. Mrs L. P. Anderson, Pastor and Mrs Brother Thompson, became aware of the a membership of 65. set up and also a database of AIMS Clemency or Colin Mitchell on 01344 The church achieved its current members able to help churches with 459787 or email position as a result of the dedicated health evangelistic programmes. Later [email protected]. work of all the ministers who have enough courage to go and it took him a served it, and the resilience of its mem- long time to step through those doors. bers and serving officers. Our present From publican to saint When he did, what a blessing he got. minister, Pastor Paul Haworth, has His worries were lifted. Then he had this appointment and a little disap- introduced to the church a style of As a local publican Patrick Hill was Then he had another dream about a another dream that he should read SEC recruits pointed that we could not recruit all the worship which combines the use of new enjoying life. He felt he was helping church on Mansfield Road. He knew Isaiah 14 and be baptised. He met with counselling candidates as they demonstrated good technology and a flavour from the NEC. people, especially those who came Mansfield Road as he travelled it twice Pastor Patrick Herbert and told him his counselling skills and commitment to We share a keen and enthusiastic in- night after night to discuss their prob- a week to go to the bank, and he story. co-ordinator Christian counselling,’ said Bernie terest in helping a number of charitable lems with the landlord. He became an thought, ‘There is no church there.’ It Sabbath 23 April was the day he Trudy Young of the St Albans church causes. Every Christmas we take up a Holford, who, as SEC Family Ministries agony uncle. It was only later that he was six months before he found the gave his life publicly to God. He says, ‘I has just started working for the SEC as special Christmas Gift offertory and director, will be supervising Trudy’s realised that the more they drank the church as he kept forgetting to look for may have lost money but I have found a half-time counsellor and team co- donate in excess of £300 towards good work. more problems they had, and that it until he got home. Then one Saturday God and I have never been so happy.’ ordinator for their counselling service causes. Last year we broke our own If you would like to volunteer to work every day or night they repeated the morning he found it and stopped to Following Patrick’s public example based at the Advent Centre in London. record and donated £722 towards the with the service, please contact the same story. There was no way out. look. Patrick had a chat to a member three adults and five children ‘I’m really excited by the challenge national Afghan Appeal. Family Ministries department at the Above. Past and present pastors of Erdington with their wives plus the two It was only after a year or two that and told him he would be back next responded to the appeal to give of this new job,’ said Trudy. ‘The SEC For a number of years we have also SEC on 01923 232728 or email coun- presidents of the NEC and the BUC and their wives. From left to right: NEC he started to have dreams that told week, but he never went. It was three their lives to Jesus Christ. Counselling Service has been very president, Pastor and Mrs Francis, Pastor and Mrs Baildam, Pastor and Mrs gone out at Christmas singing carols in [email protected]. him quite clearly that what he was weeks later before he plucked up ROGER ANSCOMBE, Chester Green close to my heart since it began. I’m Haworth, Pastor Lowe, Mrs Bell, Pastor and Mrs Anderson, Pastor Walker, the High Street of Erdington. These The SEC Counselling Service, 0845 741 doing with his life was wrong. He had a looking forward to working with the Pastor and Mrs Pilmoor and BUC president, Pastor and Mrs Perry. special Carol services have brought in 3602, is a confidential service offering Below. Brother B. Thompson receiving a gift from Pastor Paul Haworth for his good income, guaranteed by a contract very dedicated team of counsellors as over £300 each year to help finance our telephone and face-to-face counselling 50 years service as an Elder of Erdington Church. Behind Pastor Haworth are camp in North Wales for disabled young that would cost him heavily to break. we continue to develop this much for anyone wishing to talk about a the two other Elders, left, Brother Grant and right, Brother Lewis. Looking on in people. needed and expanding service.’ the foreground is Mrs Thompson. His dreams continued to trouble him, Young people baptised When it comes to Ingathering, the ‘It is a source of encouragement to personal issue. PASTOR BERNIE HOLFORD then one night he dreamt that he Sabbath 29 December 2001 was a very special day for three of our young church does its part. In 2001, for exam- should read Psalm 115. Next morning see how well our counselling ple, the members collected £4,405.74. people. Families, friends, visitors and church members from the Stoke service has developed and I am he told his wife, adding that he didn’t Newington church gathered to witness the baptism of Andrew Bulgin, Throughout the year, we are able to send think there were that many Psalms. excited to have Trudy, a fine around 250 handmade teddy bears to Monique Browne-MacDonald and Nakeisha Aaron-Wallace. Dr Richard De Christian lady, as co-ordinator for She told him to get a Bible and check, Lisser, who conducted the baptism, stands on the left of the picture. children in Eastern Europe and other so he started reading. Verses 4 and 5 the service,’ said Pastor Don KATHY STEWART parts of the world, through a kind and stuck in his mind: ‘Their idols are sil- McFarlane, SEC president. generous Erdington lady who supplies ver and gold, the work of men’s hands. Trudy has served as a counsel- them, free of charge, to the Erdington They have mouths, but they speak not: lor for fifteen years and volunteer church for distribution to children in eyes have they, but they see not.’ counsellor on the SEC Helpline and need. This verse helped him make his Counselling service for the last six For the past two years the Lord has years. The interview team con- blessed us with four new members decision; God was more important than sisted of Eulalee Marshall-Wiggan, through our evangelical campaigns. money. He called his manager and told Three of our members were baptised him that he was leaving the pub, but a social worker from Willesden through the ‘Living Waters’ campaign in his wife was upset and did not agree. church, the writer and Pastor Summerfield Park in Birmingham. The He was worried and couldn’t sleep and Humphrey Walters. They inter- fourth member was baptised after Pastor started to lose weight. He wanted to go viewed three other applicants for Haworth’s presentations. to a church, but where and which one? the post. ‘We are both excited by 4 Messenger Messenger 5 Issues Obituaries

CASBURN, Robert Daniel – d. 21 February. Born in Leeds in 1910, Dan was one of four sons born to Adventist book: Frank, a literature-evangelist, and his wife Elizabeth. The family moved to Wellingborough in 1914, and played a prominent part in the church for the rest of Look for the fire the century. The brothers served the church in vari- ous capacities, and Dan is remembered with great by Roy Adams * affection in the Northamptonshire district. He con- ‘A ringing defence of Jesus’ tinued preaching and teaching the Sabbath school class well into his 80s. He married Florence Lily Sanders and they enjoyed a happy marriage until handed my passport to him. He board. Indeed, if you walked the city them not yet members, rubbing shoulders by Pastor John Surridge, Communication director, BUC her death in 1988. Dan never failed to witness for looked it over for a second; then he streets and country roads of this nation of in an Adventist church, praising God the truths he loved, facing a tribunal in World War spoke. ‘So you are the man!’ he said, 2.5 million, more than one in every ten together! II in order to serve his country without compromis- ● n Monday 29 April former South Pacific launch. ‘It draws attention to the person and work of ing his belief in the sanctity of human life. He spent still looking down at the document. would claim to be Seventh-day Travel with me on the camp meeting the war years on a farm. In retirement he became a I 1 It was November 2001, and I was Adventist. And if you mingled with our circuit – in North America, in Australia, Division president Dr Bryan Ball visited the Jesus in a well-researched and well-written manner, gardener, respected by his employers and his neigh- standing at the Immigration counter at people, it wouldn’t take long for you to in the United Kingdom. Experience the British Union Conference office for the and it helps to dispel the ideal, still current in some bours, who enjoyed his outspoken, humorous, and often pungent turn of phrase. He feared no one, the Norman Manley International sense an intensity in their approach to warmth of God’s people, their outpour- launch of a brand new book about Jesus. Christian circles, that Adventists do not believe in even tackling a burglar just before his 90th birthday. Airport in Kingston, Jamaica, at the com- mission, a spirit of sacrifice in many ing of love, their commitment. O After that incident he was never his old self. On his Entitled The Essential Jesus, the book contains chap- Jesus. It is an Adventist response to the continuing mencement of a brief itinerary. What sort places, a fire in the belly. ● Come to Poland and see the fire in the last Sabbath, he came to church as usual and ex- of reaction is this? I puzzled in my mind And Jamaica is far from being alone. eyes of young Adventists gathered on the ters written by twelve leading attacks on the biblical Jesus in pressed his thankfulness for the good health he had Adventist scholars, all combating secular as well as liberal theo- always enjoyed. Five days later he died peacefully in for a second. Have the Jamaican authori- When I hear eggheads taking it out on shore of a little lake near the town of Jesus is under attack his sleep, just a month short of his 92nd birthday. ties been looking for me? the church or right-wing malcontents Choinice. Listen to their powerful testi- specific aspects of the new wave ‘Jesus is under attack. As logical books being published The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Alan ‘What do you mean, sir?’ I queried tearing it to shreds, I want to say: monies. From the first crack of dawn I of ‘demythologising’ which is today. We want to put into the Conroy, with tributes from the writer and one of ● Dan’s nieces. The Friends’ Meeting House where the when it became clear he was talking to Come with me to Engenheiro Coelho can hear them already singing in the big spreading across the secular and perhaps never before in hands of our members material funeral was held, was full of nieces and nephews, me. ‘Do you know me?’ in Brazil and watch 900 young people of tent just outside my room. They’ll be Christian academic world. The Christian history, sceptics and which they can share with their neighbours and friends from his village, as well as members of the Northampton, Kettering and ‘Well, I don’t know you,’ he said, Brazil Adventist University – committed, worshipping throughout the day and Essential Jesus has been jointly friends and neighbours about beaming slightly, ‘but I recognise you serious, focused, – gathered for Friday witnessing in the nearby towns. And as I liberal scholars seek to under- Wellingborough churches. The last of the ‘old edited by Dr Ball and Adventist what Adventists really believe timers’, his passing leaves a sad gap in the from your picture in the Adventist evening vespers in the quiet setting of prepare for bed the tent will still be alive, mine and destroy the Gospel Wellingborough church, and our sympathies go out Review.’ their rural campus. Stay with me through with many lingering in the afterglow. Review editor Dr William about Jesus.’ to his surviving brother Tom as well as his other rel- Johnsson and, Dr Ball points out, accounts. An important new Dr David Marshall’s chapter atives. We look forward to the great reunion at the I was bowled over – to think that the the Sabbath hours and witness 1,500 Second Advent of Jesus which was the centre of very first person I was encountering on other students on the São Paulo campus o, I don’t view the church through is targetted at ‘the thinking book by twelve Adventist in the book is entitled ‘The Dan’s hope. the island – and the immigration officer, of the same institution completely Nrose-coloured glasses. I’m fairly Adventist reader’. scholars, The Essential Jesus Risen Jesus’. In an interview, Dr PASTOR ROY HULBERT to boot – was a Seventh-day Adventist. wrapped up in a sacred concert in the familiar with some of its failings. Interestingly, the majority of gives a ringing defence of the Marshall spoke of the impact ELIAS, Eileen – d. 10 April. Eileen (née Brother Fitzgerald Gale is a member of huge campus auditorium on Sabbath Worldliness bedevils us, and mischief is the contributors are either that his extra studies into the McGoldrick) died in Oregon, USA. She was born in the famous North Street church in afternoon. Hear stories about how other not unknown among us. But I bristle at biblical Jesus and shows how Bradford and came into the Church with her Kingston, the nation’s capital. students farm out in the surrounding the arrogance of those who’re always British or have some connection subject had had on him mother, her brother Frank, and sisters Doreen and with the British Union. There are he impacts life today.’ personally. ‘The truth of the Betty, at about 10 years of age. Her father was bap- The incident served as a fitting symbol barrios (areas), to spread the Word, and whining, always finding fault, always tised many years later. She was married to Douglas, of the vibrancy of the church on this how parents of non-Adventist students pointing fingers. Here I choose chapters by former Newbold Adventist Review, North American resurrection of Christ impacted and had four children, two of whom are still alive, Caribbean island. Interviewed on Smile, come to the campus for weekly Bible to look beyond the dark principals Dr Andrea Luxton and Division Edition, on my mind in a new way after and living in Oregon with their families. Eileen had lived in Oregon for many years, but on several oc- Jamaica (TV Jamaica’s equivalent of studies organised by students. underside to the fire in Dr Steven Thompson, May 2002, page 27. researching the chapter,’ he casions visited England with her sister Betty, staying ● Good Morning America), I would later Come with me to Port-au-Prince, the belly of the Church. Stanborough Press editor Dr said, ‘I found it tremendously in Halifax with her sister Doreen. She will be sadly learn that a co-producer of the pro- Haiti, and observe three major public missed by Doreen and Mansel and Betty and John of 1 David Marshall, Newbold Head of Theology Dr exciting and have found that it has renewed my gramme (Tricia Cameron) is an evangelistic efforts in progress simul- The official church figure is Texas, also by Jim and his family and Michael and 1 in 14. Laurence Turner, and Dr Ball himself, who comes spiritual commitment.’ his family. We hope to meet her again in the Earth Adventist. At LOVE FM, the Christian taneously, each meeting place packed made new. * Dr Roy Adams is from the south-west of England and has served in a The Essential Jesus had its American launch on DOREEN JONES radio station where I would show up for to the rafters. Associate editor of ● number of different capacities in the territory of the Wednesday 17 April before an audience of over 250 at another interview immediately following Come to Santiago, Chile, where lay Adventist Review where ANGER, Philip Dale – d. 23 April. We record with this feature appeared as the television appearance, the adminis- evangelists are taking the Adventist mes- BUC, including president of the North England the Spring Council of the General Conference. It was sadness the death of Philip Dale Anger of the an editorial in January trator (Derval Graham) and one an- sage to sectors of the community typically 2002. Conference and Head of Theology at Newbold College. launched in Australia on 18 May when Professor Cwmbran company, who died on 23 April. Known as An annual Philip by some and Dale by others, he was born in nouncer (Arnold Kelley) are Adventists, ignored by the church: the police, the In addition, The Essential Jesus contains a chapter Edwin Judge, Professor of Ancient Christian History at the village at the head of the Sirhowy Valley in 1941. with another prominent lay Adventist military, Arabs, Jews. What an emotional subscription to Adventist Review by General Conference president Dr Jan Paulsen, who Macquarie University, Sydney, was the guest speaker. He became associated with the Adventist Church (Aston Tai) a key member of the station’s high to see all these people, many of costs £18.50. through his sister Yvonne Celtel about twenty years lived in England for many years and served as Newbold The book contains 299 pages and is now available ago. After studies given by the writer and Pastor L. College principal and Trans-European Division from the ABC. A. D. Lane he was baptised and joined the Newport church and soon after joined the company at president. Cwmbran. The funeral service was conducted at ‘I believe that this book is of great significance, £9.95 Newport church by Pastor P. S. Lockham, assisted by Pastor A. Broome and the writer, followed by both for our own membership and for the wider non- interment at St Woolos Cemetery. Dale was a good Religious and Pastoral Studies Course Adventist community,’ said Dr Ball at the book’s British defender of the faith and was not afraid to witness to those he worked with at the Girling Factor in Cwmbran or to his immediate family. He was a big man in every sense of the word. We cherish his at Newbold College by Dr Erich Metzing memory as a brother in Christ. To his wife Barbara, Dr Bryan Ball, co-editor daughter Kerina, sons Karl and Kevin and the other with William Johnsson members of the family we relay our sympathy as A new course will be offered by the demic or professional experience. More BA degree in Biblical and Pastoral interests. Further information from the of The Essential Jesus. members of a wider church family, firmly believing Department of Theological Studies in specifically, it serves the interests of Studies. Consideration will also be Department of Theological Studies or Dr Ball visited the British that we will meet him when Jesus returns. Union Conference office DR. B. P. PHILLIPS conjunction with Behavioural Sciences, three categories of student: a) those in given to mature students, in consulta- the Admissions Office at Newbold Mrs Barbara Anger and the family would like to thank all and was interviewed on those who sent letters of sympathy and cards, together with Humanities, Business Studies and pastoral employment without formal tion with their respective Conferences College. Visit our website: camera. gifts for ADRA which totalled £615. Islamic Studies, beginning next semes- education or insufficient academic or Unions, who may be contemplating www.newbold.ac.uk. ter. The course is intended particularly, background to enter a degree course; working for the Church as Bible Congratulations Available from the ABC, though not exclusively, for those of the b) church officers and other interested Workers. It is a non-validated Newbold We congratulate André Celtel on his award of to Huguette Comerasamy on receiving a at The Stanborough Press Ltd, a D.Phil in Social Anthropology from Oxford Adventist community who wish to lay members in local churches who College Certificate in Religious and PhD in Education from the University of Alma Park, Grantham, benefit from a programme of continu- wish to engage in further education; Pastoral Studies (one semester) or Lincs. NG31 9SL. University. This is the fifth award of a Doctor Surrey. We wish her well in her chosen of Philosophy degree to someone associated ing education. With this in mind, the c) prospective degree students without Diploma in Religious and Pastoral career as she continues to give God the Tel. 01476 539900. £9.95. with the Ystrad Mynach church in the past college will now offer a wide selection adequate academic prerequisites who Studies (two semesters). Modules can glory for her achievement. From family ten years. of optional subjects for the more may choose appropriate modules to be selected in a variety of combin- and friends both in the UK and Mauritius. DR BRIAN P. PHILLIPS, mature student with appropriate aca- form an Access Year preparatory to the ations to suit one’s own personal Noelie Comerasamy Welsh Mission president 6 Messenger Messenger 7 News Digest ‘Mr ADRA’ receives honour OFSTED inspectors praise John Loughborough From 4-8 March this year eleven of the school. This good report shows Her Excellency the Right Honourable clinics in the Dominican Republic, hous- inspectors from the government’s Office that faith schools, and particularly Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of ing programmes in Mongolia and China, for Standards in Education (OFSTED) Adventist schools, can be beacons of Canada, announced that Meritorious and water projects in Zimbabwe. Since Service decorations will be awarded to ADRA-Canada’s inception in 1985, this visited the John Loughborough School in excellence in the communities.’ twenty-four individuals whose specific organisation has implemented approx- Tottenham. Prior to their visit the inspec- John Loughborough obtained Grant achievements have brought honour to imately 1,400 projects in over 80 coun- tors had spent time talking with parents, Maintained Status in 1998, which was Canada. The Meritorious Service Medal, tries, a humanitarian effort worth over 36 staff, and governors, to get their views on changed to Voluntary Aided Status in civil division, was created by her Majesty million dollars. the strengths and weaknesses of the 1999. It currently has an enrolment of the Queen to recognise a deed or activity Congratulatory letters have been re- school. They spent a full week attending 307 students from 11 to 16. There are performed in a highly professional man- ceived from all across Canada. The Right classes, inspecting facilities, and talking 26 teaching and 6 auxiliary staff. ner or according to a very high standard Honourable Joe Clark wrote, ‘I would like with students and administrators about EDUCATION DIRECTOR that brings benefit or honour to Canada. to applaud the excellent work you have the work of the school. The Adventist Development and done through the Adventist Development On 26 April the school passed the Relief Agency (ADRA-Canada) is de- and Relief Agency. Your commitment to THE JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH lighted that Pastor John Maxwell Howard, improving the lives of the poor throughout OFSTED inspection. The report showed SCHOOL founder and retired Executive director, is the developing world has brought great that the inspectors had understood the is currently looking for a one of the recipients. He will be presented honour to Canada.’ cultural and social context in which the Teacher of Mathematics (CPS) with this award in recognition of estab- John Reynolds, Former Leader of the school operates, and in particular praised for September 2002 lishing ADRA-Canada and for his involve- Opposition, said, ‘It is with the greatest spiritual and moral standards. In addition Must be well qualified, committed and ment with humanitarian aid since 1985. admiration that I would like to commend the report highlighted the good teaching enthusiastic, a teacher of Key Stage 3 & 4, The official presentation ceremony will you personally for the extraordinary serv- in 90% of the subjects, and the achieve- with sound knowledge of National take place in Ottawa this coming ice you have offered, and the courage and ment of the school in raising the Curriculum, and excellent classroom September. British-born Pastor Howard strength of character you have displayed.’ skills. Must be Adventist or sympathetic to was a Newbold graduate and the elder Pastor Howard’s commitment to im- self-confidence and aspirations of the Church. son of the late Pastor Jack Howard, a proving the quality of life of the poor, the the students. British evangelist and field leader. starving, and the destitute has left a last- In an interview, headteacher Edwena Application forms from Headteacher, In 1985, Howard founded ADRA- ing impact on communities worldwide. McFarquhar attributed the successes of John Loughborough School, Holcombe Canada, an organisation that offers long- Even though he has retired, he is still the school to committed staff, a strong Road, Tottenham, London N17 9AD. term community development and known as ‘Mr ADRA’ as he continues to Christian ethos, and good support from Tel: 0208 808 7837. Fax: 0208 801 6719. Closing date for applications: 20 June. humanitarian relief to disaster victims promote awareness and concern for the parents. ‘We are very pleased with the and disadvantaged communities in more developing world. Pastor Howard states, inspection report,’ she said. ‘The Carers/kitchen staff required for Special than 120 countries around the world. ‘ “Making a difference one life at a time,” is strengths of the staff have been high- Through Pastor Howard’s dedicated serv- ADRA-Canada’s motto. I truly believe the Needs Camp, Aberdaron 7-14 July. ice and expertise as its Executive director, foundation of this phrase comes from in- lighted, their hard work and commitment Phone Joy Bussey 01923 461044 or ADRA-Canada has met the needs of dividuals being willing to share a little part have been praised, and the spiritual email [email protected]. millions of people in the developing world, of themselves with someone else.’ emphasis has been recognised as a implementing initiatives such as dental ADRA-CANADA contributing factor to the achievements Retirement flat for sale Sheepcot Villa, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire Newbold Graduation from page 1 Juha Mikkonen (Finland), a ministerial Dr Laurence Turner, head of Newbold’s A delightful, first-floor, two-bedroom flat intern in Wales, added to earlier academic Department of Theology, reflected on the with lounge/dining room, kitchen and Leadership. Judith is Croatian, and was successes by graduating with distinction rigours of following Christ. ‘If we are on bathroom. Excellent location, Church- applauded energetically by her cosmo- from the Biblical Studies programme. the road with Jesus’, then, ‘we will not be owned Retirement Flat Complex. politan Newbold ‘family’. Three students graduated with a on the road to power, but powerlessness; Life-tenancy £89,000. 60%-90% refund About half of those graduating were Diploma in Islamic Studies, a new course not on the road to success, but on the when leaving the property. receiving MA degrees in Leadership that aims to assist the Church in building road of service; not on the broad road of For full details contact: (Andrews). This is a new course, bridges between Adventists and Muslims. praise and popularity, but on the narrow Pastor Martin Bell, offered by Newbold College in association Two students also graduated with an road of confrontation and rejection. To a Good Health Association, Drummond with the Campus Adventiste du Salève, Andrews University MA in pastoral place where we would rather not go. Yet to Terrace, Crieff, Tayside, PH7 4AN. Collonges, France. Pastor Jim Huzzey’s ministry. a place where Jesus has been before us.’ Telephone: 01764 653806 emphasis, on Friday evening, was on the real functions of leadership. ‘Leadership is about friendship,’ he said. ‘It is not only UPCOMING EVENTS about achieving my goals . . . but about EVENT WHEN WHERE WHO HOW helping others to find and achieve theirs.’ Changes in the House 15 June, New Hope Centre, Pastor Ian Sweeney 0161 442 9606 The leadership programme has proved Gospel Meetings at 7.30pm Stockport church very attractive to church employees. ‘Da Plan’. Rap, Riddim 22 June Montgomery Theatre, SIANI & Teddy Bear £6 adv. £7.50 at door. CLC 0114 According to its director, Dr Michael and Rhyme at 7.30pm Surrey Street, Sheffield 272 4663, FAP 0208 318 2632 Pearson, ‘The strength of this course is that all the student assignments are 5-a-side Football 7 July Forest Fields, Steve Palmer, 0115 960 6312 focused on the full-time work which the Nottingham NEC Youth department email: [email protected] participants do in the Church.’ Lay Evangelists Training 12-18 August Gorway Conference Pastor J. Zachrison, 0115 960 6312 This year also marked the first gradu- Seminar Centre, Walsall General Conference PM Dept. [email protected] ation of students who have taken three All advertisements for upcoming events should be submitted in this format. new Newbold MA degrees validated by the Open University (UK) – in Biblical Studies, Messenger Sunset Pastoral Studies and Theological Studies. Sunset times are reproduced with permission from Volume 107 Number 12 14 June 2002 data supplied by the Science Research Council. EDITOR: D. N. 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