Volume 65 WARBURTON, VICTORIA, JULY 17, 1961 Number 29 •••••••• ••••••••••••=...mm•mr Wandering and Witnessing

* W. R. L. SCRAGG in the West Division Radio Secretary

EXTREME LEFT: Pastor Des Mowday stands beside a giant "whim" used to haul karri logs in the old days. LEFT: Seven Day Road was given its name in derision by a relative of the group of Adventist pioneers who pushed the road through the bush in order to meet in worship with one another. ABOVE: The author stands , beside one of the warning signs along the Albany coast. This coast is famous for its "king waves."

OR THE FIRST TIME out of a number of flights I This is surely the most dangerous coast in all Australia. have made to West Australia, the skies were clear, Many men and women have lost their lives here. The day F and as the mighty DC6B roared out over the desert is clear and beautiful, but the waves are rugged and high. we could see plainly below us the vast wastes of this con- And ahead as we approach the coastline itself is a sign that tinent, country that one day will blossom as a rose in God's reads, "DANGEROUS COAST, KING WAVES KILL." new earth, but which today is the home of kangaroos, a Why this notice placed at frequent intervals along the few sheep, flocks of emus, and some rabbits. shore? How marvellous to cover this great distance in the space Simply this. Out of the bosom of the great Southern of a few hours! Just twenty-six years before, I had crossed Ocean there may arise at any moment a "king wave." For this expanse of salt bush and scrub in my father's Essex hours the waves may roll in, varying but slightly in their Super Six, a faithful old car that took seven days to travel size. And then suddenly from nowhere will come one what we would now do in as many hours. For over an mighty roller, far bigger and higher than his rivals. Places hour I kept my eyes focussed on the wandering ribbon of that for hours have seemed safe will be swept underneath road below that we had crossed so slowly years ago. Then a tremendous surge of water. we crawled; today, in answer to prophetic statement, we Two brothers were fishing over seventy feet above the are running to and fro upon the earth carrying the gospel water. Suddenly, after several hours of fishing, they saw message. a giant wave begin to form. They ran for safety. But it Would you like to join me as we land in Perth and be- was too late! The waters caught them and they were gin a trip through the West Australian Conference that will swept into the deep. We know what happened to the men take us south to Albany and then north to the mission sta- in part, because one of them escaped and told his story. tions recently established at Karalundi and Wiluna? I can He was a fortunate man. Only rarely does one escape the assure you that this trip, will be fascinating and intriguing, fury of the king wave. so come along now and let us look at God's work in the Tread carefully, then, as you look at the great natural West, surely one of the loveliest parts of this rich country. beauties of this coast. It is the sort of place where we would like to spend hours, but take care where you stand to "King Waves Kill" take that photo. Remember, too, that Satan has his king Have you ever seen a sign just like that one? Below waves. Stand too close to his temptations, and you will us the mighty waves are roiling in from the Antarctic and find yourself suddenly engulfed; and you will be fortun- crashing against the massive rocks of the Albany coastline. ate to escape. (Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, fer transmission by post as a newspaper) [2] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

But we have not come to Albany just to look at the coast and the whaling" station. Here we have a work of witnessing to do, RIGHT: Jimmy Wonger- wal, former witch doctor to a meeting to take, and radio talks to give. the Wiluna tribe, now a How wonderful to fmd the little church happy resident of the Wil- una S.D.A. Mission. BE- hall packed with earnest believers! Visi- LOW: A row of the new tors from Denmark church fill the hall to houses for pensioner natives on the Wiluna Mission Sta- capacity. Here we meet enthusiastic lay- tion. men who have won their friends to Christ's remnant church. Later we give a message to the listeners to Station 6VA. The Voice of Prophecy is on this station, for which we pay, but in addition, the station gives us free time for "Your Story Hour" and a message each week from the local minister, Pastor E. S. House. Seven Day Road Albany is now far behind us, and we are on out way to Manjimup in the heart of the .ta}.1 timber of West Australia. How exhilarating to drive for mile after mile through the giant Karri and Jarrah for- ests! This is some of the finest timber in the world. Our guide, Pastor Des Mow- day, Radio-TV secretary for West Austra- lia, was brought up in this country and describes vividly the early days of bullock teams and the mighty "whims," with their great high wheels that used to drag the logs to the mill. Today it is done by truck and bulldozer, and a little of the glamour and excitement of the old days is gone. Having heard of' the Seven Day Road, we naturally stop and look at the sign- post. This road is a tribute to Adventist pioneers who were determined that they the trip is always a full one. Five, and there we are convinced that here is a should be able to worship one with an- on the return journey, six of us must fit really rewarding way to work for our other. To make this possible, over fifty in with our luggage and urgently needed aborigines. Separated from their degrading years ago they cut a road through some supplies for the two stations we shall be environment and cared for without the twenty-six miles of forest country. Today visiting. The road is surprisingly good tribal influences and superstitions, these it still bears the name given in derision and we speed along averaging over fifty children respond rapidly to education and by a relative of one of the Adventist pion- miles an hour. With us are Pastor Frank spiritual help. Many of them are real eers. Attempts to change the name have Maberly, conference president, Pastor P. A. gems and will surely shine as jewels in the failed, and even though we might not like Donaldson, secretary-treasurer of the day of Jesus' appearing. the spelling, it is a real piece of local his- Trans-Commonwealth Union, Brother J. tory and something of which the Advent- In the morning we walk over to the K. Irvine, local conference secretary-trea- ist locals are justly proud. neat school and watch the children salute surer, and Brother R. Parkinson, division In the evening we have a meeting in the flag and study in their classes. Except auditor. In the next few days all of us the Adventist church at Manjimup, and for their faces and the unmistakable ac- have -work to do that will keep us more again here is a fine crowd come to wor- cent in their voices, this could be—lessons, than busy in attending to the problems ship, among them a number of new be- discipline, mischief, and all—a school in of the mission stations and giving spirit- lievers won and receiving studies from our any suburb of our metropolitan cities. ual counsel. laity. Pastor J. C. Perry is the minister Brethren Sodeman and Ward, who are in here. It .is late in the afternoon when we see charge of the school, are trying to keep How good to meet here many who have the sign "Karalundi Mission" and travel alive the native arts and crafts while they accepted the Advent Message through the the few miles off the main road to our educate them to civilized ways. We take Voice of Prophecy, and others who are station. Here we are surrounded by many worship with the children and join them studying our courses. of the seventy-five aboriginal children in their hearty singing of the gospel On we travel next morning for Sabbath who are the care of the station. They choruses that all children love.. services in the beautiful new Bunbury are friendly and curious, and their clean, Wiluna Witnesses church, where we have a combined meet- bright faces tell of the good care and the One hundred and thirty miles east of ing drawing members from seven sur- spiritual growth they are making in this Karalundi, over the good dirt roads of the rounding churches and companies. A environment. They come from far and outback, and we are at another promising wonderful new day has dawned in the near, and each of them is a true son or project that is doing a great deal for the south-west, and there are many believers daughter of the bush. Take them for a name of Adventists in the West and help- there today. The church is packed be- walk and your eyes will pop open at the ing a really pitiful type of person. When yond capacity with more than 400 who ease with which they unearth the trea- the great gold rush of the 1920's and 30's crowd in for the day of meetings. sure of the bushland. An hour's walk with them will convince you that they finished at Wiluna, huge machines were North to Karalundi can find more than enough to eat in a abandoned. It is interesting for us to Now early in the morning we slip land where we would be hungry the first visit the old mine and see the gaunt skele- through the suburbs north out of Perth on day, and starved within a week. tons and twisted remains of the huge our great adventure. Today we shall Pastor V. Heise is in charge of the sta- crushing plant, now rapidly being cov- travel 530 miles and more through the dry tion. With his band of helpers and teach- ered by the drifting sand and disappear- interior of the West to the mission station ers he is able to care for the large group ing with the ravages of time. at Karalundi. You will have to breathe of children here. There are no native But not only were the mines aban- in and squeeze yourself into the car, for adults on this station. After a few hours doned. Many natives gave up their tribal AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY , 17/7/61 [3]

way of life and lived about the mine, ob- night is needed and refreshing, and early South Wales Sabbath School secretary, taining good work and easy money. When in. the morning we leave on the long road Miss Alice Lowe. the money stopped they could not bring home. It has been raining and word has A Sunday school teacher attended all themselves to go back to tribal ways reached us that the road we travelled eight of our lessons on successful teach- again. When we found them, many were coming up is now closed to traffic. For- ing. After the first four lessons she facing gradual but sure starvation. Too tunately our plans take us out to the missed Sunday school in her own church old and incapable of work, they were sub- coast, and this road is open. We are to to get the rest of the course. "The best sisting as best they could on a mere pit- pick up the balance of the party at I've ever seen and heard on gospel teach- tance and what relief they could get from Meekatharra. They have spent the Sab- ing," was her appraisal of the instruction. various sources. Many residents regarded bath at Kaxalundi with the folk there. She said she was going back to her church this as a blot on the country. Would you like to count the kangaroos "to tell all about the wonderful training." Today these people, many of them get- on the road between Wiluna and Meeka- There were thirty-two non-Adventists ting the old age pension, are located on tharra? Don't look too hard around present on Visitors' Day in the Sabbath our Wiluna Mission station. Here we are or you will miss those right in front of school. All stayed to the preaching ser- building simple but substantial accommo- the car. Soon you are well into the vice, when we spoke on John 20: 19, 20. dation for these simple people, and they fifties, as the big seven-foot boomers hop * Every mail from South New Zealand are finding new life and new hope. Why and bound away into the scrub. On the these days brings news of that field going not come and watch Pastor and Mrs. A. D. trip we will average well over one 'roo per forward in its departmental programme, Vaughan distribute the weekly rations? mile, the great red and grey giants of the with Pastor H. W. Hollingsworth, the Watch the eager smiles, the happy byplay West, bounding away from us like flocks president, giving solid backing, and Pastor that makes these people so lovable. of sheep. This seems a barren country, J. J. Dever enthusiastically participating. Come, let us meet one or two of the but really when the season is good it can Just a few items: Plans for conference- identities about the place. The old man support a wide variety of native life as wide "Signs" coverage with the paper's with the yellow sweater and the red wool well as sheep, and even some cattle, where editor, Pastor R. C. Piper; committee ac- about his head, is Jimmy Wongerwal, the there is water above ground. tions regularizing Dorcas Welfare work; tribal witch-doctor of years gone by. He What will you remember most of this column yards of newspaper clippings; a still has a long way to go before he is an trip? I do not know what has impressed tape-recorder-projector awakening. Adventist, but the progress is sure and you most, but I shall remember these *"Together," a brand-new departmental steady. One big problem that he has to things as long as I live. The lesson for face is the fact that he has two wives. monthly that has been produced in North my own spiritual life that king waves can New South Wales by the new secretary, Pray for him, for he is a man of con- come and sweep us away. I shall remem- siderable influence among his people. Pastor E. F. Giblett, announces E.M.E., ber the faithful work of lonely mission- which is something else new up there. It Wander for a while among the bark, tin, aries on their stations. Water bubbling and bag humpies that some of the natives is thus described by Brother Giblett: up under the desert insuring life for "E.M.E. is the name of a week-end course are still living in, and compare them with orchards and lucerne patches in the midst the new shining aluminium houses and of interesting, intensive, streamlining of the wilderness will remind me that God study that we shall be conducting in our you will see why these people love the can take the most barren life and make it mission. North New South Wales churches. It will fruitful when the water of life begins to show how every church member can make But it is not just the comforts of the well from within, under His blessing. contacts, conduct Bible studies, and in mission that hold them there. On the I shall remember the bright-eyed ex- close co-operation with the pastor, bring Sabbath over 120 are present for the ser- pectancy and intelligence of dark faces people to the place of decision and bap- vice. Would you like to tell those thirty- and brown eyes as I told them the same tism. Everything presented will be prac- five little children aged from three to nine stories that my own children love to hear. tical, workable, down-to-earth, and well a story? Watch their dark eyes dance as I shall remember the aged and lonely tried. Not one word of untried theory will they respond to the gospel message. These finding solace and hope under the tender be spoken." children are the hope of the church care of a devout missionary, his wife, and among their own people. For the old folk staff. we can do little but work and pray, hop- Yes, there is much I shall remember. ing that some ray of light will penetrate Perhaps the greatest of all is the fact their dark minds, as indeed it does in What Our Evangelists Are that wherever you may wander in the many cases. But these little ones—hear West, as in all other parts of God's vine- Doing them sing "Jesus Loves Me" in their own yard; you will find the faithful worker, G. BURNSIDE language; test their ready grasp of Bible layman, boy or girl, witnessing for our Secretary, Ministerial Association, Australasian stories, and you will see that here is the Division Lord. No more important commission is hope of a large fruitage of souls for the given us than the Lord's own direction, Evangelism in Australasia grows kingdom of God. "Ye shall be witnesses unto Me." brighter as the days pass by. In the dormitory at Wiluna there are "Record" readers will be interested in thirty-five little children who are cared the placement of leading evangelists as for by the mission while their parents are decided at the recent presidents' council: away working on stations in the district. 1962 1963 They respond easily to the message we Laymen Learning and Doing A. G. Ratcliffe Tasmania G'ter Syd. bring them, and you cannot help but love W. A. TOWNEND J. F. Coltheart G'ter Syd. Sth. Aust. them. Sabbath School and Home Missionary Secretary, Trans-Tasman Union A. P. Cooke Sth. N.Z. Sth. N.Z. Step into the dormitory, see the neat C. R. Stanley Sth. N.S.W. Nth. N.S.W. * By actual count, the list of lay projects beds, and meet Eileen and Nellie, the two L. J. Cherry Nth. Qld. Nth. N.Z. submitted in support of requests for full-blood native girls who are in charge R. M. Kranz Qld. Qld. of the children while they are not at financial help from the union Lay Evan- school. This is unique. For native young gelism Fund run up to the impressive fig- Queensland. In addition to the Cairns women to step out of their bush environ- ure of eighty-three. In addition, all con- mission, which is reported at length ment and care for these children the way ferences have other lay work in progress. in this issue of the "Record," Brother they do is a real miracle. Nellie is Jimmy In our union these are the beginnings of J. Ludlow is running a series of meetings Wongerwal's daughter. She is bright, the days of which Sister White prophesied in the small town of Ayr (population intelligent, and a truly born-again Chris- long years ago, "The work of God in this 8,000), and Brother Otti has been preach- tian. This is the sort of trophy that earth...." ing for about four months in Bowen thrills the heart of the missionary. * Kempsey and Macksville churches gave (population 2,000). Brother Ludlow opened The Sabbath is a day of delight, but us many happy surprises during a recent with 250 people present, and Brother Otti comes swiftly to its end. The sleep of the week-end planned by the North New has a regular audience of between sixty [4] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

and seventy, with fifteen people preparing "Brother E. J. Brownie up in Whan- cerned with the way youth are being af- for baptism. garei, who is in the centre of a lot of lay fected by those "twin evils" alcohol and North N.S.W. Brother R. H. Abbott is activity, is also commencing Sunday night tobacco. having a very encouraging time in Lis- meetings." As a result of the screening of the films more, with good prospects. "From Five to Seven-thirty" and "Cancer In Sydney Brother J. F. Coltheart's mis- by the Carton," Pastor Hankinson has sion continues, and the prospects are been requested to show the tobacco film bright. Spiritism in Naturopathy to 800 high school boys and 800 high school girls at Rotorua, as well as to Busi- Victoria. On his eighth Sunday, Pastor Dr. C. H. Palmer, who has recently re- turned to the Sydney Sanitarium and ness Men's Clubs and other groups. G. Ratcliffe preached to an audience of In Christchurch the public meeting was 1,800, on the change of the Sabbath. The Hospital from a period of study abroad, made this statement: opened by the Mayor, Mr. George Man- suburban meetings have now become Bible ning, and chaired by Mr. Brown, the marking classes, of which there are six- "Naturopaths practise very extensively in Britain. They have their own schools president of the New Zealand Temperance teen. The total attendance is 600, of Alliance for Canterbury. Dr. P. E. Savige, whom approximately one third are non- and are held in high regard. A gentle- senior medical officer of Sunnyside Mental Adventists, so the outlook is very heart- man at whose home I often visited, has multiple sclerosis, and the doctors told Hospital, and Mr. A. B. Smeaton of the ening. Transport Department, spoke to the 150 The laymen of Warburton have him there is no known cure. It was only natural, then, that he should seek help people present. All of the speakers out- launched a campaign at Yarra Junction. lined the dangers of alcohol and strongly Two hundred and fifty members volun- elsewhere. He has attended all the lead- supported us in our programme of educat- teered to call on the homes, and thirteen ing naturopathic clinics in and around London. In every clinic he found that ing the youth regarding the perils in- non-Adventists are now attending regu- volved in imbibing liquor. larly in this little settlement. the emphasis is now on spiritualist heal- ing. Every clinic was staffed by one or The subject, "Beverage Alcohol and West Australia. In Perth Brother A. P. Youth," was topical, because when I ar- Cooke is holding a regular audience of more mediums who were qualified naturo- paths, claiming that the only form of rived, the youth of Christchurch were dis- 800-1,000 each Sunday as he proclaims the cussing their drinking habits in the col- Advent Message with vigour. natural healing is through Spiritualism. "I have never heard of this liaison be- umn "Attention Teen-agers," in the South Australia is planning four efforts fore, and was inclined to accept it with Christchurch "Star." I quote the June 5 in the spring. Brother Colin Townend, a grain of proverbial salt. Not long after- issue: "There was an almost unanimous supported by the Stirling church mem- wards, our Sabbath school lesson was on opinion from the girls that they drank bers, has a steady audience of 120 at too much." Blacktown, a village in the Adelaide hills. Spiritism. After the church service one of the Sabbath school teachers came to Then, in the New Zealand 1960 Parlia- Homes are opening there for Bible studies. me somewhat perplexed. She said that mentary Licencing Committee's report, Tasmania. I am planning to lead a two of the lathes in her class, both fine page 90, appeared this statement: "One campaign in the city of Launceston dur- Adventists of long standing, made no very disturbing fact is that there is evi- ing July and August, and then probably secret of the fact that they completely re- dence to show that drinking by younger another one in Dunedin, South New Zea- jected the church doctrine on Spiritism. persons has very considerably increased." land, in October-November. Both these ladies had suffered from symp- The screening of the film on lung can- toms which had not responded to medical cer was also timely, because in the Christ- North New Zealand church "Star," June 15, there appeared From Pastor F. L. Stokes, president of treatment, so they had consulted a naturopath, who was also a medium. these headlines: "Both Boys and Girls the North New Zealand Conference, we Smoking Before 14 Years." have this interesting report.: They had been greatly benefited as a re- sult, and since they believed all healing "On the average, boys in New Zealand "Papakura. Brother Bambury, our is of God they were quite convinced that are smoking regularly by the time they visiting evangelist from South Africa, this medium was a servant of God and are thirteen, girls when they are thirteen opened his mission two weeks ,ago with that Adventist teaching on this point was and a half, according to a survey of the between 600-700 present. Last Sunday in error. The Spiritualists make no secret smoking habits of more than 4,000 school night there were not quite so many in the of the fact that they now completely children recently completed by a Health hall, but there were considerably more dominate naturopathy." Department team." non-Adventists. We feel this is a good There is no doubt that deceptions are Our Press Relations men around the beginning in such a small place. multiplying, and only those who know field saw that the press were alerted and "Stratford. 850 people were present at and believe and love God's Word will re- we had the privilege of interviews with the opening of Pastor L. A. Gilmore's mis- main steadfast, immovable, unto the end. the editors. Reports appeared in a num- sion, in two sessions. For such a small ber of newspapers. town we thought this was excellent. The impression I have gained from this "Tokoroa. Brother R. Parr is running itinerary is that there are many more this winter in Tokoroa, and for a start Temperance in New Zealand prominent people than we imagine who are interested in our programme of health has commenced meetings in the nearby A. WHITE town of Putaruru. He reports about 200 Temperance Secretary, Trans-Tasman Union education. They speak highly of our present at his first meeting. "Alert," and appreciate what we are doing The Temperance secretaries were in to promote a programme of better living. "Auckland and Napier. A suburban ef- action when I arrived in New Zealand. fort in Auckland is to be opened by Pas- Pastor J. F. Hankinson in the North tor V. W. Stotesbury, while Brother L. D. Island had arranged ten public, meetings, Vince commences in Napier. and Pastor J. Trim in the South had "Small Missions. A number of workers planned five. It has been a very interest- A .M.C. Enrolment are running small missions this winter: ing tour and a very profitable one in the E. G. McDOWELL, Principal Brother F. Pearce with a very active lay- cause of Temperance. This year we have a record college en- man in Miramar, near Wellington, and The average attendance at these public rolment. Altogether there .are a total of Brother Rex Robinson in the new church meetings was 100, Palmerston North and 655 students on the College campus. This at the Hutt. Brother V. Novelly is going Christchurch reaching 150 (50 represent- number includes a primary school enrol- to hold Sunday night meetings in Hamil- ing the public and 100 of our own A.T.S. ment of 128 and a high school enrolment ton, and Brother A. K. Gersbach in members). of 97. There are 430 in the College depart- Huntly. We have also given Brother Alan I found that prominent citizens such as ments. This is well above any previous Lindsay a budget to run a campaign in the Mayor of Christchurch, teachers, enrolments, and it means that we have Gisborne. headmasters, and doctors were all con- some very large classes. For instance, we AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 17/7/61 [5] have two classes in Bible Doctrines with est groups in Australia. We have them north of Cairns there are only the small 112 students in one class, and 87 in the coming from overseas, all the way from towns of Mossman and Cooktown, where other. It is obvious that in future we Ethiopia, from Formosa, and across the the Adventist church is represented by shall have to have three, if not four Pacific from the United States. We have only one isolated family. classes, because our present classes are three from Ethiopia, three from Formosa, Down through the years very few evan- much too large. However, staff limita- three from the United States, and sixty gelistic missions have been conducted in tions do not permit reduction in size of from countries in between. Some of our the North Queensland Conference because classes this year. most brilliant students are from overseas. of the large open spaces of this region In Daniel and Revelation, a tertiary I would say two of the Chinese students and the small conference staff. The level subject, we have 93, while 57 students are among the most brilliant enrolled here church membership in this territory is are taking first-year College English. for many a long day. We have a yaung still under 1,000. These figures give you some idea of the man from Ethiopia who is not only a My husband, Pastor E. B. Ibbott, and size of our classes. I mentioned that prince as far as character and courtesy Brother I. Vickery were asked to locate in Daniel and Revelation is a. tertiary-level and kindliness are concerned, but who is Cairns, and with the local minister, Pastor subject. That means a student must have also a very fine student; we are very R. Illdgkinson, run a mission. The church a Leaving Certificate before he can com- happy with the calibre of our overseas members, numbering around seventy, were mence that work. The fact that there are students. very happy with the prospects and all 93 in that class alone, -a first year class, I believe, this is one of the most enjoy- worked with a will as we prepared for the gives you some idea of the calibre of the able years I have ever spent in the service opening night. students. Actually, we have more than of God. I suppose every year has its As the Palace Theatre, where the meet- 100 doing B.A.'s in either Secondary Edu- pleasant memories, but I have never en- ings were to be held, seats 1,000, and the cation or Theology. An additional 40 to joyed a year as much as I'm enjoying this population is only around 20,000, my hus- 50 are doing the Primary Teachers' one. Perhaps it is because we have a nice band was anxious to make the mast of Course. Then there are approximately 90 new building to work in; but I think it is all advertising, and the mission team went in business subjects. largely because of the very pleasant atmo- ahead in faith and booked the hall for As a faculty, we believe we have one of sphere working among such fine young two sessions, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The the finest groups of young people we have people. advertising followed the usual pattern and ever had in the college. We have noticed included an interview over Radio News- in recent years a type of young people reel on the Thursday before the opening. coming to college with higher academic The reservations started to come in, and ability and higher academic qualifications. Big Audience in Little City by Sunday morning we were thrilled to We have quite a number this year who ELVA CHERRY find we had more than 1,100, being thus have obtained Commonwealth scholar- assured of a good audience. We are now ships to proceed with advanced work at This is a report from the "top of Aus- pleased to report that both sessions were different Australian universities. We have tralia," where the beautiful little city of packed and just over 2,000 people at- them from Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Cairns is situated amidst tropical sur- tended. The second week 1,800 came, and Sydney, and Brisbane. They have come roundings and in the vicinity of the Great for the third Sunday, June 11, 1,200 seats to college for twelve months to get some Barrier Reef. were reserved. The subjects chosen for help in Bible and do some more advanced Our most northerly church in Australia the meeting were, in order, "Do Dead Men work in Science before proceeding to the is here in Cairns. Inland we have our Tell Tales?" "Russia and Daniel 2," and university. This is a very good trend. Mona Mona Mission, and church services "Will Christ Come in Our Day?" And so we believe we have one of the fin- are held on the Atherton Tablelands, but The meetings from Monday to Thurs- day nights inclusive are being held at very small centres in an effort to encourage the folk there to attend the main Sunday meetings. In each locality, though small, there seems to be a genuine interest. It is intended to follow this schedule for a month and then decide whether the at- tendance warrants a continuance of the meetings. During the sessions "Dead Men Tell Tales," more than 500 names were handed in for literature, and the second Sunday over 300 were recorded for the second time, besides many new names. As the mission team begins the visita- tion programme they are praying that they will fmd many souls whom they may help to guide into the kingdom of God. Practically every able-bodied church member is helping with ushering, the book table, and the display section, which leaves no members for the choir, so the song leader, Brother Ibbott, is making a feature of his Hammond electric organ, and his recitals are very much appreci- ated. As the mission proceeds in this little city "on the top of Australia," will our "Record" readers please pray that God's Word shall be glorified here and many precious souls be won for Him. We count so much on the prayers of our people, and we are counting on you personally to re- A photo of the night session on the opening day of the Cairns Mission. Two sessions were held, a both were packed, 2,050 in all attending. member us. [6] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

A SERMON FOR YOUNG ADVENTISTS be able to turn off all the evil conse- quences when you give your heart to God. You are mistaken. Remember the text. It is possible to have a deathbed experi- ence; it is possible to be saved, but there "Howbeit" is that word, howbeit. Little wonder that L. M. NELSON God urges, "Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. To- Howbeit. Will you pause with me for given, but in our memories they are as day, if you will hear His voice, harden not a few moments over this word in relation fresh as yesterday. Perhaps God has a your hearts." If you would save your- to this challenging text, "And Nathan said reason in this; to keep us humble, to selves from disappointments and heart- unto David, The Lord also hath put away make us more careful in the future, to aches and tragedies, then learn the lesson thy sin . . . howbeit." 2 Sam. 12: 13, 14. make us more charitable in our judgment while you are young to so surrender your When God forgives this is not the end. of others. Take David, who said, "My sin hearts to God and partake of His power There is something left that we must per- is ever before me." that He may keep you from sin.—"South- sonally reckon with. While it is a won- Secondly, when we sin we lose moral ern Tidings." derful truth that God graciously extends strength. I am reminded of a young man His mercy and forgives our sins, He never who years ago struggled with certain turns back the clock. It is never as temptations. He fought courageously, but though there had been no sin. True, God then one day, in discouragement, he Esteeming God's Word of First washes away our sins when we really re- turned back to the old sin. He was once pent, and our sins are completely forgot- again filled with bitter remorse. His Importance ten by God. Yet there are certain conse- resolutions had been like ropes of sand. MRS. J. D. ANDERSON quences and tragic inescapable results Remember, every sin we commit takes "Where are you planning to be over the that we must face. something from the will, and we are Queen's birthday holiday week-end?" Take Adam and Eve, for example. They weakened. A song we used to sing in "At Maranatha." sinned. They were truly repentant. Their Sabbath school went something like this: This could have been part of the young sin was forgiven. Their sin was even "The bird with the broken pinion never people's conversation in most of the punished. Nevertheless, there was a soared as high again." Seventh-day Adventist churches of the dreadful consequence which engulfed the Thirdly, we lose our moral influence, Queensland Conference for many weeks whole world and brought it down to utter Take David, that great king of old. Sol- before the gazetted date. ruin, and only the cross of Calvary dier, poet, singer—yet he had children "Why the interest in Maranatha?" some stemmed the tide. Here was the after- whom he could not direct in the right listeners question. math of sin. way. There was Amnon, who was guilty "From June 10-13 there is to be a Youth of one of the most shameful crimes in Bible Conference, the first gathering of A Tragic Illusion the Old Testament, but you never find the kind in this conference," is the answer. Too many youth today have the illusion David trying to straighten him out. There As the date drew near, some who knew that they can depend on the mercies of was Absalom, who killed Amnon in cold how cold it could be in the winter at God.to forgive their wayward life; so they blood to avenge his sister. Still, you Maranatha, questioned as to whether the will go ahead and have a good time doing never find David doing, anything. Why? young people would venture out for such as they wish, then fall on the mercy of Was David an indulgent father? No; an occasion; but they no longer need the Saviour and ask Him to forgive. But there was a deeper reason. David had question, for the 150 who joined in this they have not counted the cost. stains on his own life concerning the same time of Christian fellowship and study It reminds me of a young man who was kind of sin. He could not effectively dis- have given their answer in a very practi- a genuine Christian. He had sinned in cipline because he had never effectively cal way. Although the nights were much his youth. He bore the marks of his sin disciplined himself. colder at the camping spot than in many in his body. He had been repentant, ac- Some sins follow the parents to the areas along the coast, few if any of the cepted of God, and his name was written children. Fleshly sins are visited upon campers missed any of the programme, in the books of heaven. But one day he their children even "unto the third and which could have been termed a heavy came and spoke to the pastor, telling him fourth generation." Dr. F. W. Boreham one had it not been balanced with games he could hardly stand the pain. This states that' he wishes he could take every and pleasant hikes through the beautiful young fellow was up against God's un- young man and every young woman into valley. changeable laws that sin brings punish- a room called hope, and show them "the To feel the spirit of such a gathering ment. Assurance was given of a better angel face of the little-one-to-be sleep- one must be present to hear the questions land where there would be no more pain, ing." and answers relative to- sickness, sorrow, or death, and there was When will God's youth remember not to 1. The Origin and Reliability of the Old a prayer for him to be steadfast and to yield to temptation; that by doing so they and New Testaments. hold on. However, a few weeks later in may strike that child of the future a blow 2. Why a Scientist Can Accept the church he arose from his pew and fell worse than with clenched fist: Youth Genesis Record. dead—the aftermath of sin, the howbeit. must ponder the fact that by living pure 3. The Question 'of Evolution. lives they may give that little child an 4. The Fascinating Story of How "The wind is hushed and the storm is inner heritage greater than they could gone, Archwology and Chronology Support the leave in any will after they are gone. Bible Record. But the waves of the ocean keep roll- The challenge of this hour should be ing on." 5. Evidences for the Existence of God— ever kept before us, and that is that the the Divinity of Christ. When will the youth of God remember youth of today are the fathers and moth- 6. Why Argument and Demonstration that "the years which the locusts have ers of tomorrow. We should ever keep in Are an Insufficient Basis for Christian Ex- eaten can never be fully restored"? "And mind that God may forgive, and God may perience—"What Lack I Yet?" put away our sins, but there is the how- Nathan said unto David, The Lord also 7. The Certainty of the Third Angel's beit. Remember, David's son died. hath put away thy sin . . . howbeit." Message. Are you one who is not yet a Christian? 8. The Carbon Theory and Radio-Active Sin's Consequences Perhaps you have never thought of your Time Clocks. There are consequences to every sin we decision in this light. You suppose that commit. First, we have them left in our when you get ready sometime, Jesus will Dr. E. E. White and Pastor N. C. Burns memory. Every one of us knows that accept, and so you put it off. You live as proved to those present that such subjects many times our sins are flashed into our you like, do as you please, and you feel can be dealt with in a way to fire the in- minds. Oh, we know they have been for- that someday, with a little magic, you will terest and imagination. All campers ex- AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 17/7/61', [7) pressed their satisfaction and joy in such A nursing sister: "A new experience, a fact that every member was in full uni- words as "mighty," "terrific" when new vision, and from now on a new life." form was a credit to their director, Mr. asked what they thought of a Bible Con- Barritt. John Bennett. Those taking part in the ference for young people. Electrician: "At our Conference I found march, and many others, assembled in Pastor F. Gifford, the conference MV a real storehouse of treasures in my Bible Civic Park for the service. leader, with his staff consisting of the that has given me a stronger faith in the Several folk approached the Path- office secretary, Miss Olive Hodgkinson, Lord and an inspiration to serve Him in finders, wanting to know just who they who duplicated all the notes for the lec- these last days."—Terry Heath. were, and the Juniors were pleased to tell tures given; the song leader, Brother Salesman: "Our attendance at this them. While travelling to work the next Kevin Moore; and the cooks led by Sisters conference was one of great inspiration day one of the counsellors overheard a Cullen and Dickins, must be commended and joy for my wife and myself. We have lady in the bus ask her neighbour had she for making possible such a pleasant and never before been to a youth camp, and, noticed the Pathfinder group in the profitable gathering. found this one to be a thrilling new ex- march, adding, "They were the only group Each church was invited to appoint perience. To study and to pray with who stood for the prayer with heads delegates to the conference whose special young fellow believers was indeed wonder- reverently bowed, and all the boys re— responsibility would be to collect notes ful. We have learnt much in the study moved their caps." and material, return these to the society of the Bible, and I know it will be of im- Yes, the Wallsend Pathfinders were on for record purposes, and present a sum- mense value to us in the future."—W. D. Parade, making the most of this Youth mary in one or two MV programmes. Boucher. Sunday ceremony to give a public witness Without doubt this was the most help- School Teacher: "I've found it hard of the high principles of Adventist youth, ful youth programme we have enjoyed so since leaving home to find fellowship in far, and Pastor Gifford assured us that he Bible study because all my friends here plans at least two every year and possibly (of my own age) belong to other churches one a quarter. and church groups. Though the people in Pathfinders Offer Hospitality to We are all looking forward eagerly to our church are all extremely good to me I Church Members the next Youth Bible Conference for an- miss the friendship of other young people other week-end together, studying God's who have the same faith as I do. Because K. D. L. BROOK Word. of this I found our week-end at Eraring The North Shore (Auckland, N.Z.) helped to fill a deepening need in my Pathfinders are an active group of young- * * spiritual life, and I hope that it will be sters. , They are always busy helping possible for me to come to any similar others. Their kindnesses reach out to Youth Bible Conference camps in the future. I have experienced others not of our faith. They have a keen and enthusiastic leader in Brother David SPECIAL YOUTH CORRESPONDENT a great spiritual lift, a strengthening of my faith in many directions, and I am Davies, who is supported by two other What could be called the first Regional really thanking God that He led me to Directors and two Counsellors. As pastor Youth Bible Conference was held at the such a gathering."—Kay Donald. of the North Shore church, it gives me North New South Wales camp-ground at Is it any wonder that the MV Depart- much satisfaction to see these lives being Eraring during the holiday week-end, trained for future service. June 10-12. Would the youth living ment of the North New South Wales Con- ference is making plans to hold similar One of the highlights arranged by these around Newcastle respond to this type of busy little people was a combined evening camp programme? Would they forfeit this Youth Bible Conferences in various sec- tions of the field? meal for the older people of the church holiday week-end to spend it in Bible and some dear non-Adventist folk, on study? Thirty young people answered the June 18. And what a meal it was! above questions for us by enrolling as Fourteen Pathfinders worked all day in permanent campers. What a blessing the the back of the church. They polished Bible conference proved to all who at- Wallsend Pathfinders on the floor and had heaters operating to tended! Parade! warm the room, which gave the place a We were fortunate in having such cap- SPECIAL YOUTH CORRESPONDENT comfortable, homely atmosphere. A long able A. M. College instructors as Dr. D. table was attractively set and the young- Commonwealth Youth Sunday saw ap- Ford, who presented the important sub- sters made all preparations for a delicious proximately 3,000 youth from more than jects: "Why, and How We Should Study meal. They made soup, sandwiches, cakes, twenty clubs marching through the streets God's Word"; Dr. E. Magnusson, who and many other good things. of Newcastle (N.S.W.). In the midst of established our faith in creation; and Dr. Dressed in dark trousers, white shirts, A. Salom, who addressed us on the ques- this procession, George Norris, proudly bearing the Pathfinder flag, led forty- and bow ties, seven young boys ably car- tion of proving ,the veracity of the Scrip- ried out the duties of waiters. And they tures; also Pastor W. R. L. Scragg of the four members of the Wallsend Club. Their fine display of marching and the were the essence of etiquette and courte- Voice of Prophecy, who ably led a textual ous demeanour as they ushered the guests study of the Book of Ephesians. Chal- to their seats. The girls in their uniforms lenging devotional talks were presented by had done their work behind the scenes, in our conference president, Pastor W. J. serving the food and making the waiters' Richards, Pastor E. Giblett, Pastor D. work easier. Dabson, and Brethren E. R. Gane and He Always Understands After the meal, family worship was con- D. B. Hills of the A.M.C. faculty. With V. FULCHER, Brisbane ducted by Karene Horlor, who read the such talented and godly men to expound ninety-first psalm, augmented by a few the Scriptures it was no surprise when the How dark the night to those in pain, Who seek their couch to rest, in vain! words from me. Closing prayer was youth were heard to exclaim, "We have offered by one of the Pathfinders. , never heard anything like this before!" How long the hours to weary hearts When sorrow comes and strength departs! A pleasant entertainment followed the It was an inspiration to see the young And how they sigh for morning light repast, items being rendered by various people jotting down notes during the To dissipate the fears of night. people. A highlight of the programme presentation of every subject. The separa- was rendered by Brother Leggett, who is tion into small groups of six to study the How sweet to know that from above one of Auckland's best accordionists. He Book of Ephesians proved very popular A Father's hand is stretched in love. thrilled us with his beautiful music. The How wonderful to feel He's nigh and most helpful to the youth in forming evening ended on a very happy note, and a basis for their future Bible study. To hold them close, to hear their sigh, Who soon will meet their souls' demands, we all say, "Thank you, Pathfinders of the What is the testimony of the young And day or night—He understands. North Shore church." May God bless people themselves concerning a Bible con- these young lives as they press forward ference? E9 JIGS in service. [8] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

THE WORLD VISION

Victory Over Bacchus—God of Wine SHERMAN A. NAGEL, M.D. Medical Secretary, West Africa Jos, which is situated on the Bauchi plateau, in the heart of the tin-fields of Nigeria, is one of the up-and-coming cities of this young country. Because of the mineral wealth of the area, and because of the some 4,000 feet elevation, making the climate there the best on the West Coast of Africa, many Europeans as well as Africans have through the years made their homes and their business headquar- ters in Jos. This city is connected with the rest of Nigeria by road and by rail. It also has The two new European-style "fales" to house the pupils of primary-school age in Apia, Samoa. one of the thirty-odd airfields operating in this country. With these travel benefits, sixteen-by-four-foot masonite blackboard. linking it easily with the rest of the coun- The Primaries Profit The half walls are more than satisfactory try and with the outside world, Jos is NEIL HUGHES for well over half the year in Apia, where proving to be a progressively prominent The last few months have brought much every breeze is welcome and only the sea- centre in this rapidly advancing nation. satisfaction to a portion of our staff here sonal downpour a problem. Thirty-five miles west and north of Jos at the central school in Apia, Samoa. on the Zaria road is our Seventh-day Ad- We are on holiday for almost two ventist Hospital, located at Jengre. Here For many years now we have yearly months of the approximate five-month another medical institution, a link in the faced a round of embarrassment with the period that the rains swing in. The re- chain of medical institutions which sur- housing of our primer classes. Money, mainder of the time, blinds which can be round the world, is doing its part as "the always the burden of any mission, has attached to the upper row of nogging can right arm of the message" to break down never been sufficient to provide adequate be let down to provide good shelter. housing for these smaller classes. Samoan prejudice and to spread further the won- Both buildings have been designed so fales have been built year by year, but derful story of God's redemptive love. that in future times when money is again these have never been very satisfactory, One Sabbath I stood by the banks of available, shutters can be fitted to provide even though they are "common fare" in a muddy pool near the hospital at Jengre. weather protection and a securely locked Samoa. To build in proper Samoan ma- I saw a leper go into the, watery grave room at night. Aids and charts could terials has always been prohibitive. The and come out a son of the kingdom of then be left up instead of the soul-wear- cheaper structures have never lasted be- God. He had travelled some '700 miles ing process of arranging a display each yond two years, and the effort and cost along the railway to come to this hospital morning and then dismantling it so as to involved in such frequent rebuilding have to be cured of his leprosy. While attend- lock it in a cupboard at night. been a continual thorn in the flesh. ing the hospital he also met the Great Thus far our fales have no paint, and With this background you can imagine Physician who had healed him of his they surely look half complete, but no our great pleasure when it became pos- leprosy of sin. rain penetrates the roof? and centipedes sible, after two years of effort, to have Less than a city block away from these don't come up through the stones of the accumulated the means to provide the rented quarters is the Adventist church floor to occasionally enliven class activi- two fins "European style" fales that you in Jos, and the home of the African pas- ties. tor, Pastor G. A. Dickay. can-See in the accompanying photograph. Among the stories this national mis- They are built with a solid concrete floor Who knows?—maybe next year— sionary told me was one concerning a and imported Oregon pine. The roof is Meanwhile, let's count our blessings and forty-seven-year-old African farmer, of iron, and each is equipped with a new get on with the teaching job. Brother Ayuba Kasuwa. Before he be- came a Christian he was a worshipper of 64, a pagan god called Bacchus, the god of wine. As can well be expected, the worshippers Because Brother Ayuba was -an out- preceded him, and it was one of the, re- of this god are practically all drunkards, standing citizen of his village, four years quirements of his position of authority. and under the influence of alcohol these ago his people made him their chief. But this faithful brother would not worshippers practise the most demoraliz- Upon his appointment to this civic post yield to the pressures of his pagan sub- ing pagan rites. Anyone in their village he was required to take up his living in jects, and in time many of them began to who does not drink wine among them and the chief's compound. This was composed manifest hatred toward the leader they does not participate in these lascivious of a group of buildings built by the village had themselves appointed. On one occa- practices is looked down upon as one not for those who served from time to time sion their hatred for his pure Christian deserving of the name of "man." as their civic leader. life was climaxed by his subjects threaten- Seven years ago Brother Ayuba left this As well as being the temporal ruler of ing to force him to vacate his civic office. lustful road and became a Christian, and the town, the villagers also expected their But when in reply to their threat he though his life has been filled with hard- new chief to practise and encourage the told them it was easier for him to forget ships and temptations, he has remained heathen rites of this cult who worship his office as their chief than to forget his an ardent believer in his new-found faith. Bacchus, the god of wine, and to multiply faith and love for. God, they finally left off Indeed, his changed life is a daily witness to himself many wives and children. This their persecution of him. For, like Daniel to the power of the Word of God. was the custom of the chiefs who had in days of old, they could find no fault ANb ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 17/7/61 [9] with the manner in which he adminis- imagine our surprise to discover that there A few months ago the Indian govern- tered his public office. was only one numeral on the plates— ment' sent one of their doctors over to His boldness in proclaiming the truth number seven. Surely this was the sign Jamaica to learn malaria eradication. The encouraged him to take over one of the from God. one in charge of malaria eradication in civic buildings and use it as a meeting- One Saturday about three or four Jamaica happens to be a Seventh-day place for Sabbath services. In his own months later we arrived home one after- Adventist doctor. The doctor from India compound he shares a portion of i, with noon to fmd a "Signs of the Times" and our own Dr. Johnston worked together an evangelist whom the Adventist ni'ssion magazine on our doer step. Upon leafing for several weeks. Dr. Johnston found has recently stationed there. through it I came `a a page entitled that the Indian doctor was religiously in- Though he had taken a stand for Chris- "Why I Close My Bus Mess on Saturday." clined so they had many talks together tianity some years ago, Brother Ayuba God was again reminding us that the and prayed together. As the Indian doc- was not actually baptized until 1959. On seventh day must be God's true Sabbath. tor departed for home, Dr. Johnston pre- this day- many of his brethren and his Later we learned that two church mem- sented him with two books: "God Speaks bers had spent the afternoon giving out former enemies were there to witness the to Modern Man" and "The Bible Speaks." baptism. As he came up out of the water, Christian magazines in our neighbour- one of his heathen kinsmen raced toward hood. We are sure that God reserved that Travelling home, the Indian doctor the water to greet him. Yes, prejudice issue just for us, but how awful it would wrote Dr. Johnston from Mexico saying, has begun to break down. have been had there not been anyone to "God sent me to Jamaica for a special give of his time. purpose." Again from Washington, the Because of this noble African's personal doctor wrote, "Now I am certain God sent testimony to the saving grace of Jesus We can truly say that the "Signs" maga- Christ, a splendid company of young be- zine was the turning point of our coming me to Jamaica to meet you and to learn lievers are now springing up about him. into the truth. Mrs. Snider gave us a the truth. From the books I have learned "Marked Bible" booklet to read. Then we that the seventh day is the Sabbath. This And so the cause of righteousness is attended church with her and soon it was knowledge I shall begin to put into prac- pressing forward in, what was a strong- arranged to have Bible studies. We were tice." Then he added, "There are thirty- hold of spiritual darkness. In these baptized August 16, 1958, and know again two million people in the territory that I solemn and yet glorious days of earth's the joy of our Saviour's love. have charge of in India. I shall do all I history, may we each day remember the words of our Master, "You will be witness can to interest these people with the to Me . . . to the very ends of the earth." knowledge I have received."—"The Inter- —"Northern Light." American Division Messenger." Inter-American Division COLOMBIA-VENEZUELA HAITI A. R. NORCLIFFE A Personal Testimony C. L. POWERS Greetings from our almost 16,000 bap- MR. and MRS. A. J. GALLEY I want to tell you what happened to the chief assistant to the Catholic priest. tized believers in the Colombia-Venezuela As we look back on the wonderful way We were holding an evangelistic effort in Union. Our largest mission, Upper Mag- God took over our lives, we have nothing a town in Northern Haiti. The priest was dalena, last year baptized one new mem- but praise and thanksgiving for Him. For quite perturbed because every night the ber for every six church members in that some time we had been burdened for people were flocking to hear our preacher. field. God is blessing the work and we, those in darkness and felt deeply led to Finally, the priest said to his chief assis- are looking forward to great things in the rid ourselves of our home, to purchase a tant, "You go there to the Adventist union. caravan, and go about the country telling meeting and take down the name of every everyone we could about Jesus. But God Roman Catholic who is listening to the I would like to tell you of an experience had other plans for us. We sold our home sermons." which demonstrates God's protecting care but did not purchase a small caravan. We of His people. One of our colporteur bought one that was forty-five feet long, So the assistant began attending the leaders, Brother Alfredo Castro, decided which did not leave us any money for meetings. The more he listened the mare to go out into the area of Tolima, an area travelling expense. At that time we were interested he became. Instead of taking wherein we have had some of the most members of the Church of the Nazarene. down the names, he forgot about that and bitter persecution. He felt now that strife We had also received some light on the listened intently to the message. Later had subsided it would be well to go in. Sabbath question, but our pastor had al- he returned to the priest with this report: One of his colporteurs went with him, and ways preached that every day was a holy "You gave me a hard job. I went there the two worked with good success. day, and that Sunday was the Christian to learn which Catholics were listening to Sabbath. But God stepped in and again the Adventist preacher; but something When the area had been fully worked, we began to feel that we were keeping the happened which I cannot explain. I am and as they were returning by bus to wrong day. When testifying my husband convinced of the fact that he is preach- Ibaque, the busload of passengers were would be reminded of the text that says, ing the truth and you are not preaching besieged by a group of armed men. The "He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth truth. So I have come to tell you 'good- bandits had plans to seize the bus and not His commandments, is a liar, and the bye.'" driver, but the passengers were lined up truth is not in him." When teaching my This former assistant to the priest is to be shot. In the moments of tension and confusion the leader of the bandit class of junior girls the Ten Command- now in a baptismal class and will one day group stumbled and sprained his leg so ments, I knew that I was breaking them be a member of the Adventist family. at the same time. Our former joy left us, Already he has begun to win others to his severely that he could not stand to his and we were in a state of unrest, but we new faith. feet. Our alert colporteurs rushed in and began to pray more fervently. took the opportunity to give the leader WEST INDIES first-aid, as described in one of the health About this time we discovered that we books they had among their prospectuses. were living next door to a Seventh-day A. C. STOCKHAUSEN Adventist—that seventh day again. I Jamaica has become a home base for The result of the experience was that learned that her name was Mrs. Lola sending out missionaries! We have a the bandits freed the bus and passengers Snider, that she was a widow and anxious missionary out in Burma. We have liter- and allowed them to go on their way. for Jesus to come. We enjoyed a long ally thousands of lay missionaries in the Many of those folk, I suppose, prayed in talk with her. Then we asked God to British Isles at the present time, and re- their own way, but our two brethren had send us a definite sign. The licence cently we had an experience which makes been praying earnestly to God for His plates we had requested, came in a few us feel that although he is not a Jamai- protection and His care. God honoured days. When they were unwrapped can, we will have a missionary in India. their prayers and their integrity. [10] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN,RECORD

The wife, too, has to be more than an adorable sweetheart. She must be a com- Marriage Is a Partnership-- rade to her man, a housewife, a manager of money, a mother to their children, the family representative in the social life Not a Dictatorship of the community, and perhaps an auxili- ELAINE D. TOWNSEND ary breadwinner. It takes quite a talented It would be difficult to overstate the From a man's point of view, marriage is person to be really good in all these roles. seriousness of the marriage step, from any a serious step with regard to the financial Two things are especia:'‘7 important in angle. Certainly, this is true from the responsibilities involved. He enters into a enabling a couple to woi out a good point of view of the parents involved. contract, not as he would elsewhere— partnership. The first is laptability in Their whole investment in a child finan- for five days a week, eight hours a day— both of them; the second is a sound work- cially, to say nothing of their incalcul- but for all day every week, "till death do able policy for decision making. able investment of love, hope, and prayer, us part." Now let's consider decision making. The they are turning over to become the most interesting study of this aspect of A. W. Heaven, in his book "The Art of marriage was made in Australia by a team supreme possession of someone else. Living Together," expresses it this way From first place in the life of their child, working under Professor Oeser. They "He offers her his name. He obligates found among other things that in the the parents step into second place. This himself to support her as long as she fact often mingles tears with joy at the rural areas husbands still make most of lives. She can spend his money, run him the family decisions, but that in the big marriage altar. into debt, drive him to, desperation. If there is any time when the young cities the wives have pulled ahead and Much of his comfort and practically all become the real managers of the home. people themselves should be tender and that his home can mean to him depend However, the Oeser study does not fav- considerate of the feelings of their par- upon her. Into her hands he is to put our either the husbands or the wives mak- ents, it is at such a time. Elopement is the shaming of the ideals of his children. ing the decisions. Joint decisions mutu- an act of ingratitude that is particular- She determines, in large measure, whe- ally arrived at are much better. ly hard for parents to bear. ther he has two hells or two heavens— From the standpoint of the young one here and one hereafter." Page 110. woman, marriage is a tremendous step, DO CHILDREN ADD TO HAPPINESS? from a home that is certain to one that Marriage is more than two people in One important qudstion is whether is yet to be made. From those who have love. It is also two people in partnership, children increase marriage happiness. understood her, sheltered her for years, and the partnership must work if the The answer most of us would give is "Yes, and provided for her wants, she goes to marriage is to be happy and successful. of course." Children are the fruit of a love that is comparatively new and an It isn't enough for a husband to be marriage, and they ought to make it association as yet untested. She gives up able to tell his wife in glowing terms happier. What the researchers have her own name and transfers to his name how beautiful she is and how much he found is that if the marriage relationship whatever reputation she may have loves her. He must also be able to pro- is healthy and strong, the coming of achieved. She promises to follow him to vide her with a home, bring in. a steady children will further strengthen it. If it the ends of the earth, to depend on him income, manage the family's business af- is weak and insecure, parenthood is likely for support, to accept him in place of her fairs, deal with the children, organize to make it even more so. parents—not for a day or for a week, but outings and vacations, and do the odd Four of the most thorough American. for life! jobs around the house and yard. researchers, investigating many thous- AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY. 17/7/61 [11] ands of married people, all arrived at the The matter of home finance is most im- admonition, "Bring back the change." conclusion that the happiness of a mar- portant for those who seek true happiness This is not "partnership," and this kind riage is not affected by the presence or and success in marriage. It is becoming of family financing does not make for absence of children. Another study found more and more general for the husband happiness in marriage. marriages happier without children in the to give his wife a weekly or a monthly al- A final thought on the financial aspect early years, but less happy without them lowance, especially in cases where she is of marriage is the high standard of ma- later. Another study found no difference not working and has no income of her terial comfort and convenience that has between the happiness of childless couples own. No woman is happy when she is become a national objective in America and couples with one child, but discovered obliged to "beg" her husband for every today. It is natural and proper that that those with several children were less coin she wants to spend. Whether the people should want to take advantage of happy. Still another found that mar- allowance be £20 or less, in keeping with modern inventions. However, too many riages decreased in happiness as the his income, the wife should have some- people attach supreme importance to families increased in size. thing she can call her own and can spend costly belongings and keep themselves ' Before we jump to conclusions, let us as she pleases. poor and hopelessly in debt in an en- add another factor that seems to be sig- "I'm tired of going around with only deavour to have nothing but the best, nificant. The studies agreed that merely sixpence in my pocket," one young wife just to impress their neighbours and having children does not necessarily in- was recently heard to say. She had no- friends. Going into heavy financial debt crease married happiness, but they also thing but the highest praise for her hus- for such "comfort" often brings discour- agreed that wanting children does make band in every other respect, except that agement, unhappiness, and despair to a great deal of difference. he never gave her any money unless she what otherwise might be a happy home.— I think this gives us a clue to the prob- asked for it, and then usually with the "Review and Herald." lem! Where married couples want child-

ren, even if they can't have them, this cro seems to draw them together, and streng- then their marriage. On the other hand, couples who really don't want children but do have them, seem as a result to be- What's Wrong With a Good come unhappy in their married life. So, a strong desire for children is a quality that favours a good marriage, whether Movie? the desire is fulfilled or not. T. CARCICH This is what we would expect. People President, Central Union Conference, U.S.A. who love children are usually warm, lov- ing, outgoing personalities. People who In answering this question, one should ing of Hollywood's productions, since one don't like children tend to be self-centred, keep in mind that the moving picture in- becomes a participant in what he be- rigid, and lacking in humour and gaiety. dustry is not in business to teach or holds, whether he wants to or not. If the Of these two types most of us know which preach moral values. Hollywood is not thoughts and feelings generated by the we would prefer to have as a marriage interested in reforming the world. Its film are impure, cheap, artificial, foolish, partner. presentations and standards are geared and false—what about the character? Sometimes difficulty arises in the home to and motivated by the ticket office. In Here is God's answer: "For as he think- from a nervous or physical condition, order to keep the ticket office turnstiles eth in his heart, so is he," (Prov. 23:7), whether temporary or chronic. Lack of clicking, the script writers are constantly and "If the thoughts are wrong, the feel- sleep, an upset stomach,' excessive indul- inventing new plots and scenes for audi- ings will be wrong; and the thoughts and gence in food or drink, overwork, and ences that have well nigh "seen every- feelings combined make up the moral worry are often responsible for nervous thing." character."—"Testimonies," Vol. 5, page irritability, hasty words, and insulting Driven by a cold financial urge, the 310. remarks. True love will be charitable purveyors of cinema-entertainment inten- The charge that a movie-mentality seri- and understanding in such situations. tionally shock the moral sensibilities with ously affects the Christian character can subtle affronts to the established conven- best be understood when one realizes the HOME FINANCE tions in even so-called "religious films." false tolerance which modern movies cre- Why do so many men refuse to take A public whose moral mentality has been ate. Through the medium of a sensation- their wives into financial partnership in blunted flocks to the theatre for still ally arranged plot and a fascinating tech- operating the home? This is one of the greater thrills and shocks, and thus the nique the mind is conditioned to regard most common problems encountered at profits soar while moral standards and nudity and lewdness as artistry, the wise- the Institute of Family Relations. • values decline. Without this sordid built- crack as wisdom, a bandit as a hero, moral Sometimes a man has been reared in the in box-office appeal in even "good movies" looseness as a fashionable custom, pro- patriarchal tradition. This is likely to Hollywood would go broke overnight. fanity' and brutality as a mark of man- be the case if he grew up on the farm, If it were not so tragic, some rationaliza- liness, and smoking and drinking as de- where it is still the general custom for tions of attending a "good movie" would sired social practices. Even the poor the husband to handle the business of create a laugh. In listening to a breath- drunkard is so portrayed that he no the farm independently. A boy brought less explanation of the good in certain longer excites pity, but only moronic up on this pattern comes to the city and films, one would be led to believe that laughter. marries a girl who has been making her these darkened theatres have suddenly False tolerance in turn leads to a false own living, handling all her own finances, become expositors of moral light, and sense of moral values. This accounts for and doing it well. After marriage, she that angels are rushing up and down city the fact that the sensation-drenched does not suppose she will handle the streets herding the multitudes through mind of a movie fan soon becomes dis- family finances single-handed as she did the box-office turnstiles. satisfied with the commonplace duties of her own; but she assumes that she will The truth of the matter is that the same every-day life. He or she must act out in at least have something to say about them. strange fascination far evil that drew Eve his own life what he has witnessed on It never occurs to this type of husband, to the forbidden tree in Eden, draws the the screen. The desire grows to act, live, however, that his wife should expect to modern viewer to Hollywood productions. dress, and eat like the hero and heroine. know what he is doing with his income. The good that some movie may contain The relish for the solid virtues is soon Another reason for a man's insistence on is simply bait that keeps the viewer com- lost, and their violation is looked upon as holding the purse strings may, in some ing until he is a confirmed fan. a logical step to happiness. Was it not instances, be a more or less subconscious It is an established fact that movies af- so with their screen hero and heroine? feeling that this is the only way he can fect a viewer's thoughts and feelings. By thus breaking down moral stand- dominate his wife. There is no such thing as a passive view- ards, the movie breaks down moral in- [12] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

hibitions. In breaking down moral in- regardless of where they are presented. sation and our manner of life consistent hibitions, the mind is conditioned to en- He will not permit such rot to be sifted with our belief in the imminence of tertain and practise sin. through his mind. Christ's coming? In the observance of The enemy of righteousness is aware A Christian's chief business is to per- the Sabbath day do we bear witness as we that modern film presentations do not fect a character corresponding with the should to our belief in its holiness? And constitute a good moral diet for Chris- entrance requirements of the "new earth, as to our other teachings, are we as faith- tians. Therefore he solicits their theatre wherein dwelleth righteousness." Since ful in following them as our books and attendance by exotic and glamorous re- sense stimuli do affect one's thinking magazines and the preaching of our ligious movies. And under the guise of and character, the Christian will avoid evangelists might lead others to expect? mistaken religious sentimentality, some seeing or hearing anything that adversely naive souls rush to the theatre. To hear affects his moral character. Some Challenging Testimonies them talk upon their return you would Because Christians wish to conform The messenger of the Lord, thinking think that the devil was converted. their characters to the holy will of God, of this, sent to our people some very chal- To the contrary, instead of having they need to take great pains in educat- lenging testimonies. faith and character strengthened, the ing their children to the evils and dangers "Men may profess faith in the truth; viewer is confronted with scenes in which 'f the modern movie picture theatre. In but if it does not make them sincere, kind, the realities of religion are distorted .1.1o, addition, they need to take greater pains patient, forbearing, heavenly minded, it cheapened by the sensualities in which in keeping such moving pictures out of is a curse to its possessors, and through such productions are cast. Whatever virtue their churches, schools, academies, and their influence it is a curse to the world." the picture may have is neutralized by the colleges. In this task, all parents, teachers, —"The Desire of Ages," page 310. risque and inane love scenes, gross crime, "If a Christian is hated because of his and indecencies which must be included and ministers have a solemn responsibil- ity. good works and for following Christ, he to attract people to the ticket offices. will have a reward; but if he is hated be- No church officer, conference worker, or The moral collapse of our day with its cause he does not take a course to be increasing lawlessness is not without teacher can be a party to weakening the inspired counsel given to God's remnant loved, hated because of his uncultivated cause. Should anyone wish to get an manners, and because he makes the truth idea of what some 60,000,000 people feed church in this matter. All are called upon to present a solid front to the enemy. a matter of quarrel with his neighbours, on each week, just let him turn to the and takes a course to make the Sabbath theatre section of any metropolitan news- We read: "The true Christian will not as annoying as possible to them, he is a paper. desire to enter any place of amusement stumbling block to sinners, a reproach to One cannot imagine any moral idea or or engage in any diversion upon which he the sacred truth."—"Testimonies," Vol. 1, practice growing out of this lush jungle cannot ask the blessings of God. He will page 420. of fantastic nonsense, sophisticated vul- not be found at the theatre, the billiard These are strong words, but they are garity and polished profanity. Upon view- hall, or the bowling saloon. He will not given to cause us to think seriously of the ing such newspaper advertisements one unite with the gay waltzers, or indulge in kind of testimony we are bearing before can understand the reason for so much any other bewitching pleasure that will the world. We are not to have our minds infidelity, so many broken homes, and so banish Christ from the mind. only on the preaching of the Word and much disrespect for law and authority. "To those who plead for these diversions, give little attention to our relationships The great tragedy of the modern movie we answer, We cannot indulge in them in with those to whom we preach. We are is its crippling effect upon the mind, the name of Jesus of Nazareth. The bles- to remember that we are special ambassa- upon its capacity to think seriously and sing of God would not be invoked upon dors of the heavenly King, sent forth to rightly upon such matters as honour, the hour spent at the theatre or in the be the heralds of the last message of sal- trust, marriage, home, parenthood, pur- dance. No Christian would wish to meet vation to all mankind. We are sent to ity, and honesty. death in such a place. No one would wish win and not repel. We are to present this Because of this the individual who be- to be found there when Christ shall message in as favourable a light as pos- lieves in a moral God will turn away from come."—"Messages to Young People," sible. We must be respectful to all those such exhibitions with disgust and loathing, page 398. with whom we come in contact whether they deserve respect or not. A good ambassador is not easily pro- voked. Instead, by his patience, gracious- ness, and thoughtfulness he seeks to win The Adventist as an Ambassador the confidence of the people to whom he FREDERICK LEE has been sent. He is willing to wait for the most suitable time to take up any One of the most testing situations for "There must be no pretence in the lives important matters with them. Such the Christian is found in his own com- of those who have so sacred and solemn a should be the attitude of everyone who munity. Having to deal with all classes message as we have been called to bear. desires to represent rightly the High and of people, he may be tempted at times to The world is watching Seventh-day Ad- Holy One in these trying times. lower his standards in order to meet with ventists because it knows something of Although we are called to, be a separate approval. To be a good fellow, in the their profession of faith and of their high people, this does not mean that we are to mind of worldlings, means to go along standard, and when it sees those who do be aloof, exclusive, or unsociable. It means with the group and never raise a question not live up to their profession, it points that we are to retain our distinctiveness as to what is said or done. In mingling at them with scorn."—"Testimonies," Vol. as a people with a special message. We with the people of his community the 9, page 23. are to hold to a position of non-conform- Christian must learn to maintain his Paul wrote, "We are made a spectacle ity so far as worldly ways and thinking principles and still not give offence. [margin, "theatre] unto the world, and are concerned. We are to mingle in a There are those who seem able to do to angels, and to men." 1 Car. 4: 9. This friendly manner with those who live about this because they are careful not to be is especially true of the Advent people to- us so long as we are not led into some abrupt or tactless in their daily contacts. day in view of the beliefs we hold. We activity that would compromise our faith.. They are willing to wait for the appropri- stand as it were on a stage under a spot- We should not join in public and social ate opportunity to speak a word for their light, with those about us observing care- affairs that are alien to our Adventist faith. They believe, too, that their most fully our every word and deed. That ideals and views. effective testimony is a life of honesty, which they may excuse in others they An Adventist should never take part in fairness, and uprightness in all their will not excuse in us. They take special social parties or events where there is dealings with men. Let us who have a note of our manner of life. Should we dancing or drinking and a general let- special message for all men beware lest not continually ask ourselves such ques- down in proper decorum. Some Advent- we fail at this point. Of this we read: tions as these: Is the tenor of our conver- ists may become so entangled in the social &ND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 17/7/61 [13] life of their worldly friends that they are moral independence and will move for- TAYLOR-BARNETT. In the Wahroonga led to participate in such activities. This ward in the fear of the Lord. They will church on June 25, 1961, Neil Grant Taylor not only is dangerous to the spiritual life be kind, noble, courteous; yet they will and Benita Hylma Barnett were united in of the ones concerned; it is also damag- not be swayed from the right path, but marriage. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Taylor of Bentleigh, Vic- ing to the truth they profess. No amount will proclaim the truth in righteousness toria, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. of so-called broad-mindedness can be an whether men will hear or whether they and Mrs. N. Barnett of Kin Kin, Queens- influence for good. Shall we do evil in will forbear."—"Testimonies," Vol. 5, page land. Both are graduates of the Sydney order that good may come? 263. Sanitarium and Hospital, and we wish them On the other hand, the Adventist is not "The greatest want of the world is the God's blessing as they continue their ser- to go around with a sombre countenance. want of men—men who will not be bought vic for those who suffer. G. W. Rollo. He should be cheerful. Never should he or sold, men who in their inmost souls are think it necessary to be harsh and severe true and honest, men who do net fear to KRAFFT-CCX. Yvonne Lois Cox be- came Mrs. Lambert Krafft at the altar of call sin by its right name, men whose con- in order to give an appearance of right- the Gympie church (Queensland) on May eousness. He should also remember that science is as true to duty as the needle to 1, 1961. This popular young couple grew his testimony in favour of the truth will the pole, men who will stand for the right up in the Gympie district, where Yvonne be ineffective if he is known for any though the heavens fall."—"Education," was instrumental in leading Lambert to find weakness in his character. No correctness page 57. the Adventist faith. Relatives and friends in certain details of his religion, such as "The world is not so much in need of from near and far crowded the church and refusing to work on the Sabbath or zeal great minds, as of good men."—"Gospel its precincts to wish them well. The de- lightful floral arrangements were lent tonal in distributing literature, will cover _ up Workers," page 204. colour by the church's new electronic organ. In these inspired words we have a clear such defects as dishonesty, sharp prac- We wish them every happiness which Hea- tices in business deals, unreliability in statement of the kind of met=-' necessary ven can bestow in their new Christian home the payment of bills, freely giving prom- to see God's work right through to the in Gympie. M. M. Stewart. ises and as freely forgetting them, or hav- end. It is not better preaching or clearer ing frequent brushes with the law. Such teaching of the unique truths for our day things and others like them too often are that we need, but courageous, dedicated overlooked by the zealous churchman, but men. God needs men in the office, pulpit, UNTIL THE DAY BREAK they are not overlooked by the people and pew wlio have a faith to match the about them. mountains of difficulty before us, a faith that will not shrink though pressed by A New Danger many a foe. We need such men in the WELCH. Janet Roger Welch, an aged A new danger faces Adventists today in communities where we live, in the and esteemed member of the Bendigo (Vic- the realm of relationships. It is not the churches we attend, in the committees, toria) church, closed her earthly pilgrim- danger that we shall disregard the feel- and in the great congregations where de- age on June 9, 1961. Some twelve years ago Sister Welch accepted the truth of the three cisions are made. Thank God we have ings and opinions of others; it is that we angels' messages through the late Pastor shall regard them too highly. The in- such men in all our conferences and P. G. Foster, and was most faithful to her creasing emphasis all about us these days churches throughout the world. God Lord until the end. We know the family on the need for togetherness, even to the grant that we shall hear from them more will greatly miss mother, and we extend point of conformity in aims and views, and more as we meet the critical issues in to them our sympathy. Brethren G. Brad- can be a threat to the distinctiveness of the days ahead.—"Review and Herald," bury and R. G. Cooper were associated with the Advent Movement. In our desire to Feb. 2, 1961. the writer as we laid her tenderly to rest in be esteemed by others not of our faith, the Bendigo general cemetery. E. H. Clark. or in our eagerness to conform to stan- dards not our own because of pressures WATSON. Mrs. Annie Watson of Gos- from without, we may one day awaken to Weddings nells, W.A., at the age of eighty-three years, find that our religious concepts, our edu- passed to her rest, and was buried in the cational patterns, our views regarding the Karrakatta cemetery in Perth, on June 6, world and the universe, have been greatly 1961. Mrs. Watson, who was born in Scot- modified, if not wholly changed. WILSON-SHICK. In the attractive land, came to Australia about forty-six years ago, and was a devoted member of the These are times that not only try men's Lord Howe Island Seventh-day Adventist church on a sunny afternoon, June 8, 1961, church where she lived. She had seven minds but their souls as well. The call children, five of whom are living, and we for conformity in so many ways and for Gower Chase Wilson and Thelma Shick were married before an interested gathering extend to them our sincere sympathy. The reasons that often seem compelling re- of relatives and friends. As many again Good Book says we are not to sorrow as quires that every leader and member of were gathered outside, friends, tourists, and those who have no hope. Our sister was the church thoroughly know the teachings children, to see this rare event, for marriages ready for the call and rests in the blessed in the Word of God and the counsels of are few on Lord Howe Island. Both bride hope. D. A. Speck. His messenger that have made us a spe- and groom are members of old island fami- cial people. It will take courage in in- lies, and we pray that their united lives GREEN. Oliver Norman Green was sixty-five years of age when he fell asleep in dividual experiences and in the experi- shall be an inspirational influence in this gem of the Pacific. D. H. Watson. Christ on June 1, 1961. Brother Green was ences of the church in the days to come born in Beechwater, S.A., and came to Wes- to resist the temptation to yield a point BUTLER-DAVIS. The beautifully dec- tern Australia in 1919 to attend the W. A. here and a point there for the sake of the orated Central church in Brisbane was the M. College. Thereafter he spent the greater approval of individuals or groups of men scene of a very pretty wedding when in part of his life farming, mainly in the Har- who have little knowledge of our views the autumn evening of May 17, 1961, Ron- vey district. He was a life-long member of and little sympathy with them. ald Edward Butler, second eldest son of the Adventist Church. His first wife died in 1953. Three children graced their union, Looking toward these times, God has Brother and Sister E. A. Butler of Greater Sydney, was united in holy wedlock to Eric, Dorothy, and Dawn (Mrs. Haines). given us definite instruction as to the Daphne Roslyn Davis, eldest daughter of Left to mourn his passing are his wife (nee qualifications that are necessary properly Brother and Sister Stan Davis of Brisbane. Dorothy L. Potter), also his brother Horace to meet these dangers that threaten the Ron is manager of an S.H.F. shop in Bris- and his sister, Mrs. F. Love, both of South work of the Advent people. We read: bane and the bride was a member of the Australia, and another sister, Mrs. E. Clarke "When God raises up men to do His work, Company's office staff at the Brisbane fac- of Kulikup, W.A., as well as nephews and they are false to their trust if they allow tory and wholesale branch. A large number nieces, including Mr L. Green of the Mid- their testimony to be shaped to please the of relatives and friends witnessed the cere- land church. Brother Stan Louis, a life- mony and afterwards attended the recep- long friend of Brother Green, and the writer, minds of the unconsecrated. He will pre- tion in the Jacaranda Room at The Can- laid him to rest in the Harvey cemetery, to pare men for the times. They will be berra. May the new home be a place await the glad call of the Life-giver when humble, God-fearing men, not conserva- "where the love and peace and purity of the day clawnS and the shadows flee away. tive, not policy men; but men who have Eden shall abide." E. R. Whitehead. A. S. Jorgensen. [14] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

KOHNE. At the age of eighty-three LARFIELD. William John Larfield, aged EDWARDS. On June 19, 1961, Walter years, George Ernest Kohne passed to his thirty-six, passed suddenly from this life on Oscar Edwards, at the age of eighty-one, rest May 31, 1961. Our brother was a June 18, 1961. Although not a member, he passed quietly to rest at his home in Tweed regular attender at the Kanwal church, New worshipped with God's people and gave Heads, N.S.W. Born in Gober, Victoria, South Wales, until his health made this im- willing support to the Advent Cause. Words Brother Edwards read himself into present possible. At the funeral service held in the of sympathy were expressed to his wife and truth at the age of seventeen. For over Avondale church, Pastor G. Peacock spoke four children, both at the service held in thirty years he worked in the book room of words of comfort to the mourners. At the the church and later at the Bundaberg the Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, g weside the writer said that our brother (Queensland) cemetery. S. G. Wood. and also served in the literature-ministry. ',).d the full assurance that he would rise in In his last few years of retirement he was tile first resurrection. Left to mourn are his BROOKS. A respected member of the a tireless missionary worker, and that almost wife, sons, and daughters. To these we ex- Yandina church, Queensland, Brother till the day of his passing. His notebook has tend our sincerest sympathy. Harold Brooks, passed to rest May 29, 1961. the names of 105 persons enrolled in the C. J. Boulting. Born in Victoria, he spent most of his fifty- V.O.P. courses. He distributed like the three years in Queensland, having been an leaves of autumn the church literature he JACKSON. Florence Elizabeth Jackson Adventist some twenty years. He was al- loved so much. Brother Edwards was of Warragul (Victoria) found the sweet rest ways a devoted Christian and willing to take greatly loved and will be painfully missed that follows pain on June 20, 1961, in her church office, conduct services, and engage by us all, and especially by those to whom seventy-fourty —. A champion of present in missionary work. For over three years he was dear. To his devoted wife, his son truth for over forty years, Sister Jackson was he served as a colp ,teur spreading the Milton of Tweed Heads, and his adopted a steadfast and practical Christian, a true prir ed page that had rst brought the light daughter Mrs. Theobold of Victoria, and a servant of God and man. Her devoted to-sim. To his sister Jean we extend our number of other close relatives we extend motherhood and godly example will be ever sincere sympathy and point the hopes of all our Christian sympathy. We laid our remembered by her three daughters; Mrs. to the resurrection morn. brother to rest in the Adventist portion of Fowkes (Victoria), Mrs. J. Kinnear (S.A.), G. H. Engelbrecht. the Murwillumbah cemetery with the as- and Mrs. Dillon (Victoria). The only son, surance that the Life-giver will soon awaken William, and Sister Jackson's husband are HARDY. Frederick James Hardy fell him to glad re-union with the faithful. deceased. In her quiet place of rest at asleep in Jesus on May 10, 1961, in Mel- S. A. Bartlett. Korumburra she awaits the triumphant call bourne, in his sixty-first year. As a young of Him whom she loved. M. C. Bland. man of twenty he heard the teachings of the Adventist people and gladly embraced YOUNG. After many years of indiffer- them. With courage and confidence in God TERRIGAL. Lady with new home, pic- ent health resulting from the effects of two he accepted all that a kind father saw was turesque setting, offers full board, recom- World Wars, Alexander Daniel Young went needful to the development of a strong mended ladies needing quiet holiday, ideal peacefully to his last rest on June 14, 1961, Christian character. Through his consistent convalescent. Please write to 4B Tabletop in Melbourne, at the age of seventy years. living he bore a wonderful testimony to the Road, Terrigal, N.S.W. About thirty-two years ago he became ac- sustaining power' of Jesus. We laid him to quainted with Adventist teaching and rest in the Box Hill cemetery, where the ser- HOMES FOR THE AGED, AVON- through the years was a faithful member of vice was shared by Pastor L. Rose and the DALE. Single units available shortly. In- the church. During his recent illness the writer. A widow and five sons, other rela- terested persons kindly communicate secre- blessedness of Christian living was displayed tives and church members will miss the pres- tary North New South Wales Conference in its fullness—patience, joy, gratitude, ence of one of God's gentlemen. earliest. Address, P. 0. Box 129, Hamilton, hope, and confidence that God would an- H. S. Streeter. N.S.W. swer every prayer. His devoted wife, one son, three daughters, and their families are MORGAN. Ethel Morgan, nee Pyke, WANTED. Any used church magazines sustained by the promises of God's Word. was born in England in 1897, and was that would be suitable for distributing in He was buried in the Springvale lawn ceme- married to Harry Morgan in 1913. The hospitals; also, any small books would be tery. H. S. Streeter. newlyweds left two days later for their very much appreciated. Post to Mrs. L. honeymoon voyage to New South Wales. BASKIN. Edith Jean Baskin (nee Mc- Thomas, Care '53, Gordon St., Paddington, In 1924 Bible studies with Pastor Albert N.S.W. Grigor) fell asleep June 24, 1961, at Moe Kent were followed by baptism by Pastor (Victoria) at the age of forty-four years. A G. G. Stewart. On June 3, 1961, death TRANSFERRED, URGENT SALE. vivacious, zealous, and dedicated disciple of claimed its first victim from among the fam- Cooranbong, July only, large family home, her Lord, Jean shared His burden for souls ily, leaving Brother Morgan and the four 4 b.r., self-contained flat, carport, 1 acre, and influenced many to find a closer walk children, Viola, Elsie, Gladys, and Ronald, Alton Road. Furniture extra. £1,050. J. with their Lord. Her years of service in to mourn their loss. We commend the sor- K. Aitken, Pacific Highway, Wyong North. the Sydney Vegetarian Cafe, the Fireside rowing ones to our loving heavenly Father Phone Wyong 371, Gorokan 416. Correspondence School, and in the South in whose resurrection power Siste? Morgan New South Wales Conference office en- had complete confidence. Pastor A. Gal- HOLIDAY CARAVANS FOR HIRE deared her to a wide circle of friends whose lagher associated with the writer at the from modern hire fleet; three-quarter berths, lives she enriched by her spontaneous Chris- chapel and at Northern Suburbs lawn cem- all conveniences. Will deliver and pick up tian witness and influence. Her husband, etery. F. T. Webb. if necessary at no extra charge, or will Brother J. Baskin, their four children, and transport to holiday site by arrangement. her mother, Sister F. McGrigor, cherish PAINE. On June 9, 1961, at her home ' R. Payne, Strathfield, Sydney. YB 1826. wonderful memories and the joyful anticipa- in Pascoe Vale, Victoria, Mrs. Beatrice tion of the day of reunion. She rests in Paine closed her eyes in death in her ninety- PIANOS, ELEC. ORGANS. (Including the Moe cemetery. M. C. Bland. second year. In 1906, following a camp- portable organs from £50 to Lowrey, Conn, meeting on the Melbourne Showgrounds, Hammond, etc.). Available all states. GRE A T HE AD. Our much-esteemed Pastors J. H. Woods and C. P. Michaels set Church demonstrations given. For further Brother William Burgess Greathead fell up a mission tent in Maribyrnong Road. particulars communicate with T. R. Mit- asleep in Jesus at Nunawading, Melbourne, Brother and Sister Paine and their daughter chell, 395 Canterbury Road, Vermont, Vic. on June 9, 1961, at the ripe age of ninety- Lorrie (Mrs. T. Behrens), accepted their seven years. Born in South Africa, he came message with joy and were baptized. to Australia as a young man. Through the Brother Paine went to his rest in 1948. Our stirring preaching of Pastor J. W. Kent, he beloved sister spent the intervening years ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE! All and his wife and daughter Maisie (now the partly in the old home with her daughter advertisements should be sent to the wife of Pastor A. Sedgman) embraced the Mrs. King and partly with Mrs. Behrens in editor at 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, truth. It was one of the writer's great joys Shepparton. Now she sleeps beside her hus- N.S.W., and cheques should include ex- to visit him frequently in recent years, and band in the Fawkner cemetery. Her three change where necessary. to witness a life likened to a tree that sons, Roland, Leslie, and Leonard, have all brought forth fruit in old age, and was full passed to rest, her three daughters and Advertisements approved by the editor of sap and flourishing. We laid him to rest other descendants remain to cherish most will be inserted at the following rates: in the Box Hill cemetery. His only daugh- pleasant memories of a happy home life, First 25 words 3s. 6d. ter and her family carry with them most not alone for themselves, but for many Each additional 6 words .... 9d. pleasant memories and look forward to the others who shared its joy and hospitality. Remittance and recommendation from time when the dead in Christ shall rise. May the day of reunion hasten on apace! local pastor or conference officer must H. S. Streeter. H. S. Streeter. accompany copy. A-,ND AD'VENT': WORip SURVEY 17/7/61 [15]

condemnation can at tiines overwhelm SABBATH SCHOOL "those who have known the pardoning love of Christ." Even when a sense of LESSON HELP imperfection almost overwhelms us, "we are not to be discouraged."-Id., page 64. HARRY W. LOWE Satan can bring no condemnation to those General Conference Field Secretary "who are in Christ Jesus." For Sabbath, August 5, 1961 3. Imputed Righteousness (Please preserve for reference) 2 Cor. 5: 21. "For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him." "Upon Christ as our substitute and surety was laid the iniquity of us all." IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS- 2. The Forgiveness of Sin "The Sinless One has taken our place." JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH Prov. 28: 13, R.S.V. "He who conceals ("The Ministry of Healing," page 71.) It is fundamental that God forgives and his transgressions will not prosper, but "The Lord imputes unto the believer the accepts sinners who confess and believe. he who confesses and forsakes them will righteousness of Christ and pronounces David cried, "I acknowledged my sin unto obtain mercy." "The Lord does not re- him righteous before the universe." Thee. . . . I said, I will confess my trans- quire us to do some grievous thing in ("Selected Messages," Vol. 1, page 392.) gressions' unto the Lord." He found by order to gain forgiveness. We need not Confession, forgiveness, cleansing-these experience the truth of his own words: make long and wearisome pilgrimages, or great steps in salvation bring justification for- "Blessed is he whose transgression is perform painful penances, to commend to the sinner, who is viewed by God as given, whose sin is covered." (See Psalm our souls to the God of heaven or to ex- covered with the robe of Christ's right- 32: 1-5. The publican in Luke 18: 13 was piate our transgression. He that iconfes- eousness. justified because he prayed, "God be mer- seth and forsaketh' his sin 'shall have Rom. 5: 1. "Being justified by faith, we ciful to me a sinner." mercy.' "-"The Acts of the Apostles," have peace with God through our Lord Paul's desire to "win Christ" involved page 552. Jesus Christ." In the same epistle Paul (a) the forsaking of what he called "mine Acts 5: 31. "Him hath God exalted. states the fact of justification "freely by own righteousness, which is of the law;" . . . to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to His grace." The act of man's will is turn- (b) being "found in Him" and having give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness ing to God, accepting Christ by faith. The "that [righteousness] which is through of sins." It is "the goodness of God [that] act of God is in offering salvation freely, the faith of Christ, the righteousness leadeth thee to repentance." Rom. 2: 4. and in extending thereby, and thereafter which is of God by faith." Phil. 3: 9. "God bestowed the utmost honour upon at every step of the way, free redemptive 1. The Removal of Guilt Him ... to bless His people with the grace grace. See Horn. 3: 24. Clearly, with the apostle, "we conclude that a man is jus- Matt. 5: 18. "Till heaven and earth of repentance and the gift of forgiveness." -F. F. Bruce, "The New London Com- tified by faith" and not by his works pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise mentary," on Acts 5: 31. In the eloquent (verse 28). pass from the law." "Could the law have been changed or set aside, then Christ passage Rom. 2: 1-4, Paul presents the 4. Righteousness Changes Man's Nature despiser of God's goodness as the man need not have died. By His life on earth 1 John 5: 1. "Whosoever believeth that who, though God's hand draws him toward He honoured the law of God. By His Jesus is the Christ is born of God." When higher things, uses divine forbearance as death He established it. He gave His life a man surrenders his will to God, con- an excuse to remain impenitently in sin. as a sacrifice, not to destroy God's law, fesses his sin, receives forgiveness, cleans- not to create a lower standard, but that 1 John 1: 9. "If we confess our sins, He ing, and justification in God's sight, he justice might be maintained, that the law is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, becomes a new creature. He is "born of might be shown to be immutable, that it and to cleanse us from all unrighteous- God" and does not henceforth live in sin might stand fast for ever." - "Christ's ness." Confession of sin is to be made to (1 John 3: 9). He is now launched upon Object Lessons," page 314. God, who only can forgive. All sin is an the life of sanctification, growing daily Horn. 3: 25, 26. "Whom God hath set act against God. "True confession is al- more Christlike. It is to as many as re- forth to be a propitiation ["expiation," ways of a specific character, and acknowl- ceive Him that God gives power "to be- R.S.V.] through faith in His blood, to de- edges particular sins."-"Steps to Christ," come the sons of God, even to them that page 38. clare His righteousness for the remission believe on His name." of sins that are past." Paul follows this "Satan had declared that.. .. should the Heb. 8: 10. "I will put My laws into by saying that the declaration of right- law be broken, it would be impossible for their mind, and write them in their eousness is to show God's justice and His the sinner to be pardoned. . . . If God hearts." "The law [under the new coven- justification "of him which believeth in should remit the punishment of sin, He ant] shall no longer be an external code Jesus." Faith in the sacrificial atonement would not be a God of truth and justice." by correcting and prohibiting, but being for sin on the cross is the basis of the -"The Desire of Ages," page 761. itself within the mind and heart shall be sinner's justification, and of every subse- Our text asserts positively that forgive- obeyed from reason and love."-H. G. quent act in the process of sanctification. ness of, and cleansing from, sin are as- Holmes, "Hebrews," page 313. 1 Cor. 15: 3. "I delivered unto you first sured on the one condition of true confes- "The 'new covenant' was established of all that which I also received, how that sion. Does the church need to keep these upon 'better promises,'-the promise of Christ died for our sins according to th things constantly in mind? See "Testi- forgiveness of sins, and of the grace of Scriptures." "For OUR sins" indicates a monies," volume 3, page 476. God to renew the heart, and bring it into substitutionary death. "In my place con- Rom. 8: 1, R.S.V. "There is therefore harmony with the principles of God's law. demned He stood," we often sing. Isa. 53: now no condemnation for those who are . . . The same law that was engraved upon 5 predicted this in the words: "He was in Christ Jesus." "It is our privilege to the tables of stone, is written by the Holy wounded for our transgressions, He was go to Jesus and be cleansed, and to stand Spirit upon the tables of the heart. In- bruised for our iniquities." "Upon Christ before the law without shame or remorse. stead of going about to establish our own as our substitute and surety was laid the [Rom. 8: 1 quoted]."-"Steps to Christ," righteousness, we accept the righteousness iniquity of us all. He was counted a page 51. A sense of unworthiness and of Christ. His blood atones for our sins. transgressor, that He might redeem us His obedience is accepted for us. Then from the condemnation of the law. The the heart renewed by the Holy Spirit will guilt of every descendant of Adam was bring forth 'the fruits of the spirit.' "- pressing upon His heart."-"The Desire of "The only way to multiply happiness is "Patriarchs and Prophets," page 372. Ages," page 753. to divide it." -"Review and Herald," April 20, 1961. [16] 17/7/61 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

Brother C. L. Kelly, who has transferred Mr. Kanik, who is doing a teacher train- AUSTRALASIAN RECORD from Greater Sydney to North New South ing course. and Advent World Survey Wales, will engage in full-time literature "Villagers throughout Papua and New evangelism in that territory. Official Organ of the Guinea were canvassed for six weeks to - AUSTRALASIAN DIVISION OF SEVENTH- get the signatures. DAY ADVENTISTS Pastor R. W. Taylor, author of the "Pastor 0. L. Speck of the Seventh-day Editor L. C. NADEN popular book "Polynesian Paradise," had Adventist Mission said the signatures Assoc. Editor - CONSTANCE M. GREIVE to leave Samoa some years ago for health were 'fairly representative.' More signa- reasons. Along with his wife and eight- tures could have been obtained, but the Single Subscriptions, in Australia 15s., New Zea- year-old daughter Jeanette, he has now land 12s. 6d. per year (post paid). natives had wanted to present it this When mailed to territories outside Australasia regained this paradise, for they qailed week, before the Legislative Council and territories annexed thereto (Papua, New from Sydney on June 30 for Apia. Pastor opened. The drink question was expected Guinea, Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands, Fiji and Western Samoa) 16/- extra for empire and Taylor is now president of the Samoa to be raised at the present sitting." foreign postage is required. Mission. Incidentally, his book received a • Order through your conference office, or send The petition stated in part: direct to the Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, favourable review in the "Pacific Islands Victoria, Australia. Monthly." "We, being native men and women of All copy for the paper should be sent to The the Territory of Papua and New Guinea, Editor, Record," Fax Valley Road, Wahroonga, N.S.W. The president of the South New South desire to let the Administrator know that Appearing regularly in the Australasian Record Wales Conference announces that four we do not wish to drink any alcoholic are articles from the Review and Herald, the general church paper of the Seventh-day. Advent- ministers who already have the responsi- liquor. . . We therefore appeal to the ists, published at Washington, D.C., U.S.A. bility of caring for several churches will Administration not to make any laws that Printed weekly for the division by the be launching evangelistic campaigns in will bring about the free use of liquor." Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, Victoria. the spring. They are Pastors D. Brennan, We trust that this appeal will be effec- Canberra; K. Bullock, Narromine; M. tive in the quarter to which it is directed. DIRECTORY Logue, Millthorpe; and D. Mitchell in Australasian Division Bega. About the same time Brother J. President F. G. Clifford Secretary L. C. Naden Beamish, who is finishing off his work in Assistant Secretary - - R. R. Frame Bowral, will open a mission in nearby Treasurer E J. Johanson It Makes Soul Winning So Assistant Treasurer - - W. E. Zeunert Mittagong. Brother D. Lawson will be Auditor L. J. Stace moving from Parkes to Forbes for the Easy Associate Auditor - R. L. Parkinson same purpose, and Pastor R. Stanley will W. W. FLETCHER Departmental Secretaries commence in Wagga early in September. Manager, Book and Bible House, Melbourne Education and Religious Liberty - - - - - E. E. White A constant thrill and a reward to look Health Food - - - - B. 0. Johanson forward to in the literature ministry is the Home Missionary and Sabbath School - - - H. White prediction made by Sister E. G. White: Medic al A. K. Tulloch "More than one thousand will soon be Ministerial Association - - G. Burnside Three Thousand Say "No" to Public Relations and converted in one day, most of whom will Temperance - - - E. H. J. Steed Drink trace their first convictions to the reading Publishing E. R. Gane Radio and TV - - - - L. C. Naden In the Territory of Papua and New of our publications."—"Colporteur Min- Assistant Radio istry," page 151. and TV - - - - W. R. L. Scragg Guinea there has been some agitation for Young People's Missionary the Administration to rescind the law But what of the present? Have you Volunteer - - - - - R. A. Vince prohibiting natives from drinking alco- ever felt you would like to win someone holic liquor and prohibiting Europeans for Christ? Have you wished that you from giving them drink. Last November, had something appropriate to give a rela- when Pastors J. B. Keith and E. A. tive or friend and didn't know what to Boehm, presidents of the Coral Sea and give? Well, here is a suggestion. BREVITIES Bismarck-Solomons Unions, attended the The missionary book "Planet in Rebel- Division Annual Meeting in Wahroonga, lion," written by Pastor George Vande- Two school teachers, Brother F. J. man, is just the book you're looking for. Brown, of North New Zealand, and Bro- they consulted with Pastor E. H. J. Steed, ther L. Lawrence, of North New South secretary of the division Temperance Recently a friend of mine requested a Wales, are changing places. Department, on methods of counteracting book to give his brother that would lead this dangerous expression of opinion. him to Christ. I suggested "Planet in They decided to organize a petition from Because of Pastor E. R. Gane's decision Rebellion." This book is so up to date the native people who were opposed to the to retire later this year, Pastor H. White with its facts, so readable and its title so drinking of liquor, and this was recently has been appointed division Publishing current that the reader's attention is held presented to the Administrator, Mr. secretary. He will also continue to lead throughout. Cleland. the Home Missionary Department until My friend's brother had no interest in the General Conference session in July- Under the above heading this report ap- our beliefs, and when he lost a loved one August, 1962. In addition to his Voice peared in the "South Pacific Post" con- lately he seemed bitter towards all re- of Prophecy offices, Pastor W. R. L. cerning the occasion: ligions. As time went on, however, he ob- Scragg has been requested to take over "A petition with 3,200 signatures was served the victorious outlook of his Chris- leadership of the division Sabbath School presented to the Administrator in his tian brother. Sensing that an opportun- Department for the remainder of the office by three young Papuans. ity would present itself, my missionary- minded friend had secured a copy of quadrennial period. "The petitioners claim that alcoholic "Planet in Rebellion." We are thrilled to liquor would be harmful to their people say that the message of God's love for this Brother Carl M. Rathbun of California, `physically, mentally, and morally.' who for many years has supplied large planet fell upon a receptive heart, and quantities of razor blades to the mission- "The native people could not afford the within a month the brother was attending aries in the more primitive areas of New money for liquor. church. Guinea, has advised us that he has had Now the two brothers, rejoicing to- to relinquish this service, and in future Hunger, Neglect gether, are a constant witness to other it will be continued by Mr. E. C. Bell, "Its use would produce hunger and neg- members of their family and to business of 123 Hoover Road, Santa Cruz, Cali- lect of family needs. associates. fornia. Brother Bell, formerly on the "The petition was presented by Pastor Wouldn't you like to help reap God's staff of the Pacific Press and. the "Signs Gapi Ravu, Mr. Alan John, a medical stu- great harvest? You can with "Planet in of the Times," is now retired. dent at the Papuan Medical College, and Rebellion."