August 3, 1996 REC R

Signs: Changing Lives —6

ADRA Workers Home From Nepal

he Alstonville (NSW) church recently played host to Paul and Dawn Dulhunty (pictured), who Twere home on furlough from Nepal, where Mr Dulhunty is director of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), and Mrs Dulhunty, an associate director. He has been ADRA director in Nepal for some 11 years. The Dulhuntys first went to Nepal to help establish a leprosy-rehabilitiation program, at the request of the Queen of Nepal. Sabbath Mr Dulhunty told the Alstonville church of some of the programs run by ADRA in the country. He said that at any time there are some 3000 women in ADRA-sponsored basic educational programs for Conference literacy, health and the environment. He spoke of the cleft-palate repair program conducted by the Creates Sydney Adventist Hospital. He also told of a recent government initiative to provide a building in Friends-11 Katmandu, the country's capital, for a simple heart clinic for children and young adults. Mr and Mrs Dulhunty were in Alstonville visiting Mrs Dulhunty's mother, Mrs Ivy Maberly, who, with her husband Allan Maberly and children (including Dawn), spent time in Nepal as a missionary family in the '50s.—Paula Chestnut

Why Bother?

tape "net" will be attractive to others; and involved in the text. h y the Internet will suit those into computers. That doesn't happen with television or both- radio. Studies show that people forget er with print 2. Few People Read? what they watched on the box shortly evangelism when Sure, some claim they haven't read a after seeing it. In fact, most media work so few people book since leaving high school or univer- more on sensation than the reason. That's read, the elec- sity, but they're the exception. why television news is often seen as little tronic age is here Three magazines in Australia (popula- more than entertainment, and why news ► and people prefer tion less than 20 million, remember) sell personalities can draw viewers more than moving pictures to static illustrations? more than a million copies each issue. the quality of the news. Some say, "Let's put evangelism into There are more magazines in circulation Reading actually cements the message the technology of now, not the past!" now than ever before. There are several more than viewing. But print evangelism still has a definite dozen new ones coming out each role to play. After all, there are people month—just note the specialty magazines 5. You Can't Turn It Off like you out there—people who choose to in your newsagent. Short of shredding it or burning it or pick up a magazine (this one, for You will note we go out of our way to destroying it in some way, a magazine instance) and read it. Obviously there is a make Signs look like any general maga- continues to make its point. Its cover place for print. zine you'll find in the newsagent. never turns off; it never looks like a blank And there are some solid reasons for Sociologists would call that contextualis- screen or becomes a pause in sound. You maintaining print evangelism. ing. We call it delivering something that can put it down, but you can't turn it off. people recognise so they will be more It continues to attract attention; it could 1. The Problem With Technology inclined to read it. be picked up at anytime, by anybody who Technology, like videos, radio, televi- happens to pass by. sion and cassette tapes, needs further 3. Taken Seriously I admit that print evangelism doesn't technology to interpret the message. But a Researchers have made an interesting have the glamour of some methods the magazine can be taken—or sent—any- discovery. Print is taken more seriously Lord uses to change people's lives. The where. You don't need a Walkman to lis- than other current kinds of communica- basic technology (ink and paper) to print ten to it; a video player to watch it; a tion. That means print is ideal for present- a magazine is 500 years old. It isn't on the computer to read it or batteries to power ing a serious message. And that isn't a cutting edge—although for evangelism its it. Ever tried to read a computer in bed? comment on style. contents should be. And magazines are cheap compared This is well illustrated by the fact that The Lord can take any method of evan- with the cost of some other communica- while most gain their news information gelism and use it for His purpose. What tion forms. That may not be a problem for from television, if a news item interests impresses me about our work on Signs of some, but for others it is. One of the prob- them they'll buy a newspaper or a news the Times is that the Holy Spirit can take lems with the Internet is the set-up and magazine to check the details. the at times fumbling efforts of humans usage costs that some will not be able to, (writers, editors, design people, printers or want to, afford. 4. More Interactive etc) and use Signs to change people's Not that we shouldn't use any of those Forget interactive computer games. lives. methods for evangelism. Reading is far more interactive—for the That's why we have print evangelism. The gospel net needs to be thrown in as mind. You see, computer games may test That's why we bother. many different directions, in as many dif- hand and eye coordination, reaction time And that's why I'll be increasing the ferent ways as possible. The video "net" or your concentration, but when you read number of Signs I sponsor this year. will be attractive to some; the cassette you're forced to think, to become Bruce Manners

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2 RECORD August 3, 1996 LETTERS

Katoomba; Sunday hikes along the plotting and fighting against the church of Heathen Link to Jewellery Hawkesbury and at Bobbin Head; Sabbath God. I sense the same groups in Australia At the conclusion of the feature days of song at the Lidcombe nursing and New Zealand would, if given half the "Baubles, Bangles and Beads" (June 29) home where we toted our portable organ chance, try to do the same. the writer says the Bible does not condemn from ward to ward and Pastor Wooller gave Usually the spokespersons for these the wearing of jewellery. If so, then what is comfort to the patients. These are some of groups make a great show of support for the meant by Exodus 33:5, which reads, the memories we have. Spirit of Prophecy, so I would like to con- "Therefore now put off thy ornaments Friday evening devotionals at Stanmore clude this letter with a couple of quotes from thee, that I might know what to do were always special, and when he ran his from the prophet herself. unto thee"? city missions in the 2KY theatrette, the "Enfeebled and defective, needing con- When God's people intermarried with Town Hall and YMCA, the young people stantly to be warned and counselled, the heathen tribes, they took on many of their flocked to hear his inspiring messages. church is nevertheless the object of Christ's customs. When they left Egypt with Moses He performed our wedding service and, supreme regard."—Testimonies, Vol 7, page they were told to take as much jewellery as after 46 years, we haven't moved out of our 16 (one of the 14 similar quotes referring they could, later to be used in the building honeymoon state. to the Seventh-day Adventist Church). of the tabernacle. It is hard to say goodbye to Pastor "When men arise, claiming to have a God's people were aware of what these Wooller, a true soldier of the cross, who set message from God, but instead of warring heathen objects were: Genesis 35 tells of us an example of a consecrated life. Vale, against principalities and powers, and the Jacob going to Bethel to dwell there to Pastor Ken Wooller. rulers of the darkness of this world, they make an altar to God. Before this took Sidney and Marjorie Keane, Qld form a hollow square, and turn the weapons place he said to his household and all who of warfare against the church militant, be Nefarious Actions were to go with him, "Put away the strange afraid of them. They do not bear the divine gods that are among you, and be clean, and I have read the report regarding the cur- credentials. God has not given them any change your garments" (verse 2). The peo- rent developments in Vanuatu with interest, such burden of labour."—Review and ple gave to Jacob all the strange gods that alarm and, yes, even hope! Herald, October 17, 1893. were in their hands and earrings that were Interest because it is something that is Pastor Ron Lewis, New Zealand in their ears. affecting my church. Alarm because again

Rachel had stolen heathen gods from her it is something that is affecting (possibly Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily represent father. Jacob's household not only gave up detrimentally) the church of God on earth. those of the editors or the denomination. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to Record Editor, the gods that were stolen, but also the ear- Hope, because, maybe the dissident groups Signs Publishing Company, Warburton Victoria 3799 rings they were wearing, recognising that who are behind such nefarious plotting will (CompuServe 74617,726; Internet 746 I 7.726@com- puserve.com). Writers must include their name, address and these were heathen objects—indicating at last be seen for what they are doing— telephone number. Letters received more than three weeks that Jacob and his people recognised that to after the date of the issue carrying the article to which they respond will normally not be printed. All letters will be edited worship God, they had to get rid of all hea- to meet space and literary requirements, but the author's orig- then objects. inal meaning will not be changed. Not all letters received will God does not change (Malachi 3:6; t 6incidev, be published. Hebrews 13:8). If God condemned orna- ments back in Old Testament times, I am 4RAIP sofrIETNING sure He would condemn them today. Gloria J Wilshere, Vic TERRIBLE MAV NAVE -1APPENED AT THE If only Jesus hadn't mentioned that the sERvicE L, 113-t-Luck father gave the prodigal son a ring. to t h A Tribute We would like to pay tribute to Pastor Ken Wooller (deceased), a youth leader extraordinaire. He led us to in the late 1940s. Youth from Ashfield, Stanmore and Marrickville churches (NSW) joined together calling themselves the Ashtonville Club. Together we enjoyed great weekend camps at Narabeen, Collaroy and

RECORD August 3, 1996 3 Food for Life between the Greater Sydney Honour for Educationalist Sanitarium's Nutrition Conference and the Associ- Education Service (NES) ation of Business and Profess- recently conducted a health- ional Members (ABPM). The promotion program called centre is located in the former "Looking & Feeling Good— premises of the Mona Vale Inside and Out" in a Brisbane Adventist Primary School in fitness centre (pictured), Sydney's northern suburbs. APBM is funding the $A500,000 renovations and extensions, but the centre, which will have 10 full-time staff, will be owned by the Greater Sydney Conference. "This novel, joint exercise promises to be a most suc- ro win-win outreach pro- ject in which all will benefit," 150. says Lyn Knight, APBM pres- ident. reports Sue Rudd of NES. Former Avondale College principal and South Pacific The program included a pre- Division Education Department director Dr Edward E White sentation on nutrition, a ques- Author on Airwaves was guest of honour at a reception attended by some 100 tion time and vegetarian food The director of the Sydney guests at Wahroonga, NSW, on June 30. Although an octo- sampling. Anne Crossley, the City Mission, Dr Gordon genarian, Dr White is still active, recently translating a book coordinator, said the program Moyes, recently interviewed from German into English. He is pictured above (clockwise) aimed to help people adjust Wingham (NSW) church with present and former education directors Dr Lester their eating habits. "Small member Kevin Smith on Devine (current), Dr Gerald Clifford (1977-90) and Dr changes can dramatically "Sunday Night Live," a Gordon McDowell (1955-58, 1971-77). Dr White (1947-52, improve the way we look and Uniting Church radio pro- 1959-70) lives near Newbold College, England. feel." gram on 2GB (Sydney). Mr Smith is the author of the book Colonial Litigant Wesleyan church in fledgling honest, and ethical with a ABPM Joint Venture Extraordinaire, which is Australia. The Weslyan sense of society." He said he A Day Care Centre for up about his own great-great- church has named a home in expected the college would to 50 children (0-5 years) is great grandfather, Edward honour of Eagar, an emanci- become more active in market- the result of a joint venture Eagar, a pioneer in the pated convict who trained as ing itself in light of increased an attorney before cofound- competition between the many Did You Hear . . . ? ing the Benevolent Society in tertiary institutions. The col- Sydney. Eagar, also a mer- lege celebrates its centenary in ... About what some churches are doing to help the deaf chant banker, was an original 1997.—Intravic in their congregations? proprietor of the Bank of Celia King, a chaplain to the deaf in the Auckland (New NSW (or Westpac) and, Zealand) Deaf Christian Fellowship, says that deafness is according to Mr Smith, is AMC Message the most common of disabilities, yet because it is invisible, recognised as one of the The Adventist Media it is not well understood nor catered for. country's earliest civil liber- Centre (AMC), in its most She suggests the following simple guidelines for a more tarians. recent newsletter, reports inclusive worship service: Install hearing loops for direct "excellent" results in its transmission of services; ensure that speakers and singers "Discovery" TV and radio use microphones and hold them close to their mouths; ask Grads Are Literate campaign. During June participants to stand closer to their congregation; announce At a recent Avondale "Discovery" went to Adelaide things slowly, always facing the congregation; have wor- College Foundation dinner in (SA) and New Zealand, with ship songs, hymns and prayers printed or on an overhead Melbourne, Victoria, respectively 890 and 368 transparency; print out your sermon outlines for distribution Avondale College principal Dr responses received. More than to the deaf; switch your presentation medium occasionally Geoff Madigan said a survey a quarter of those who take using art or drama—particularly mime—to communicate of Avondale College graduates "Discovery" tapes accept a your message.—Crosslink had profiled them as "comput- further offer of other cassettes er literate, statistically adept, or correspondence courses.

4 RECORD August 3, 1996 History Being Made The Sev-Ad Historical Led by a Four-year-old Society recently met in the Erina church on the Central Radio in Sarajevo Coast of NSW to compile a A new Christian radio sta- history of the eight churches tion was inaugurated in Sara- in the area. Resources jevo, the strife-ridden capital included church record city of Bosnia and Herzegov- books, letters, audio and ina, in June. The station oper- visual tapes, and the recol- ates as Glas Nade, or "Voice lections of those present. "It of Hope." It broadcasts pro- was a meeting with a differ- grams dealing with issues ence," says Pastor A D Pietz, such as: family problems, h vice-president of the society. health, children's programs, as c "We would encourage all well as providing information Widu churches to engage in a simi- about different station activi- C lar exercise." The society's ties. The station—also known to: Pho Sev-Ad newsletter contains a as Radio ADRA—is funded, summary of the information in part, by the Adventist Nadia, at the age of four, already has a keen desire to gathered. Development and Relief spread the Word. Nadia gives Signs magazines to her Agency or ADRA.—ANN friends at kindergarten, and also delivers them to letterbox- es on her bicycle. Not surprising, Nadia's mother, Yolanda PACIFIC ISLANDS Widuch of Narre Warren, a suburb of Melbourne, Vic, is a ADRA Gives Shelter literature evangelist (LE). And, like most LEs, says Signs Fiji Ed Gets Help With funding to date, the ministry coordinator Pastor Desmond Hills, she does not The library of the Suva Adventist Development and have enough Signs for distribution to interested people. (Fiji) Adventist High School Relief Agency (ADRA) "Record readers are invited to sponsor Signs for distribution has benefited from the ser- Bangladesh has distributed by LEs during next month's Signs campaign," he says. vices of librarians Daphne over 2500 tarpaulins to thou- and Brian Townend. The sands of homeless people dev- couple spent eight weeks in astated by a tornado near council members to a knowl- year. On July 5, 1996, the Fiji installing a computerised Dacca in May. The tornado edge of the church, effectively forum celebrated its second library-management system. destroyed 50 villages and removing barriers, prejudices birthday with more than 5000 They also catalogued the killed at least 420 people. and misunderstandings that members. People wanting a library. This work was done More than 30,000 were had occurred because of the free On-line membership infor- injured and 65,000 families church's earlier isolation.— mation pack should call the lost their homes.—ANN Messenger USA (616) 471 6083.—ANN

Brits Discuss Future Forum Tops 5000 IIW in CIS Republics Representatives of the More than 5000 people have Viewers in 50 cities of British Union Conference joined the church's Adventist Belorussia, Kazakhstan, (BUC) and the Council of On-line Forum on Kirgizstan, Moldova, Russia, Churches for Britain and CompuServe. When the Ukraine and Uzbekistan Ireland recently met for infor- Adventist Forum was first republics watch the weekly "It mal discussions to consider opened two years ago, the con- Is Written" television pro- the future status of the tract with CompuServe gram. The programs feature Seventh-day Adventist required the forum to have Pastor , dubbed in at virtually no cost to the mis- Church within the organisa- 1000 members after the first Russian.—ANN sion. The school has been in tion. This necessity arose operation for four years and because the category of "con- CHURCH CALENDAR is located in what was once sultant observer," which the the Isalei Hotel. Mr and Mrs church enjoyed to date, has August Signs Month Townend have, in total, spent been phased out, reports August 17 Avondale College Offering 17 years in Fiji; they also Pastor Denys Baildam, BUC August 31 Pathfinder Day served at Avondale College representative. Pastor Baildam September 7 Family Week of Prayer begins (NSW) and Pacific Adventist said that the years of observer College, Port Moresby, PNG. membership had exposed the September 14 Annual Sacrifice Offering

RECORD August 3, 1996 5 Signs: Chanbeiniv

igns of the Times magazine is directly linked to the Sbaptism of Sarah-Lyn Towers, by Pastor Don Madden, at Woy Woy church (NSW) on January 27. The Signs magazine, one of many distributed throughout the Gosford area by church member Roy Caro, was picked up by Ms Towers while she waited in a local doctor's surgery. Her reading of Signs led her to an interest in the Sabbath and to a search of Seventh-day Adventist fundamen- tal beliefs. In a letter received by Pastor Bruce Manners, editor of Signs, Sarah-Lyn tells her story: February 1995, my personal planner's message for that day read, "The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters never fail" (Isaiah 58:11, NRSV). I asked God to help me to be a watered garden. And I felt in response that He was wanting to tell me something. For Sarah-Lyn with Pastor Don Madden at her baptism. days I spent time reading passages of Scripture from the Old Testament. Each time I did, sooner or later, it would mention the Sabbath and to keep it holy. glanced down the contents list and noticed an article on the I thought, He wants to show me the Sabbath—but what is Sabbath. it? Quickly I turned the pages and then settled down to read. Although I'd attended several churches over the years, I'd After the tests were completed I went to Gosford Library. I learned nothing of the Sabbath. I wasn't attending church at was hungering for more. There I found a book on the funda- the time, so I asked God to teach me. mental beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Over During the next few months my allergies, which had previ- the next four weeks, Bible in hand, and beginning with the ously been under control, flared up. In May I began having chapter on the Sabbath, I studied all 27 chapters of that tests at a clinic in Gosford. On the last day that I was due for book. tests, it poured rain. Not having a car, I cancelled my Task completed, I told God I would be attending church on appointment and made a new one. God's hand was at work, I Saturday in future. was to discover. On July 8, 1995, I attended my first Sabbath worship ser- vice at Woy Woy. Afterwards I spoke with the senior elder Task completed, I told God I would and his wife and we began Bible studies. Three weeks later be attending church on Saturday in Des Fowler, the senior elder, led in a prayer in which he thanked God for sending Jesus to die for us and cleanse us future. from sin. As Mr Fowler continued praying I quietly prayed, Yes, forgive me and take away all my sin. While sitting in the doctor's waiting room a man came in Immediately a stirring began within me that lasted for the carrying two bundles of magazines. I watched him as he put duration of the worship service. Pastor D'Costa, a visiting them on the table beside me. He was a kindly looking man minister, preached a sermon based on Matthew 11:28-30, with silver hair and a ruddy complexion. When he smiled, which reads: "Come to me, all you that are weary and are his eyes danced with an inner joy. As I returned his smile, I carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my knew God had sent him. yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and hum- The magazines were entitled Signs of the Times and I felt ble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my impressed to pick one up. After checking who published it, I yoke is easy, and my burden is light" (NRSV).

6 RECORD August 3, 1996 In the Hand

by Elizabeth Coughlan

t i, an old Australian custom to "give something in the hand" to a Roy Caro (pictured left) and Des Fowler became good friends of Sarah-Lyn, assisting her in her search for truth. I departing guest—a pot of home- made jam, a pumpkin from the garden, That morning I laid down my burden at the feet of Jesus. I took His yoke and, as a bouquet of thyme, a slip of geranium. I continue to learn His truth, He gives me His peace and rest. But whatever it was, it was a gesture I've found that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. invested with hospitality and friend- As I sat at the conclusion of the service, tears I had bravely held back broke the ship. It was a little bit of one's self, banks and like rivers started flowing down my cheeks. As the tears flowed, I sat, minted into a token, the unspoken glued to the seat. Pastor D'Costa returned and spoke with me. prayer for the safe journey home. Even though I'd previously made a commitment to learn all I could, I felt that But in the face of heavy commer- this was just a beginning and so I joyfully continued attending, enhanced by the cialism the simple, gentle gestures of warmth of the love that was shown to me. our past are made to seem valueless Then it was, on January 27, 1996—my 45th birthday—Pastor Don Madden bap- and unworthy. We hide the gift of self tised me in accordance with God's Word. for fear of being mocked by the bigger After the service I met the kindly gentleman who had smiled at me at the clinic. and better syndrome or the designer Mr Fowler knew who it was and so he invited him to my baptism. He is Roy Caro, label. a member of the Gosford church. Again his eyes danced, but this time my eyes Is the rose from your garden the lat- were dancing too. ❑ est release with a string of gold medals to assure me it's an OK rose? And the bouquet of thyme, my dear, which of Changing Lives. in Ballarat . . . the 160 varieties is it?— for I like to be able to name-drop these things. Shoppers at Ballarat's Central Square We seek to have our taste affirmed Shopping Centre (Vic) pick up Signs of the by the marketable rather than dare to Times magazines from a rack supported by the put our values up for scrutiny. local church. Usually it isn't possible to have And faith is measured by the number any display racks for religious or political of miraculous interventions it can pro- publications in shopping malls. duce. Forget the daily grind of quiet "We should maintain every rack, and responsibility; the gentle faithfulness endeavour to place Signs in many more shop- of a parent, mentor or child yields no ping malls," says Ballarat church member scintillating dinner conversation, no Peter DeBrick. public affirmation. So a God who pronounces in Scripture that His eye is on the sparrow gets remarkably less publicity than the . . . and Melbourne man who puts his foot on the moon. The widow's mite is commemorated by God, not by a Taj Mahal. Rent-free Polish church members in space for a nesting swallow near God's Melbourne delivered 15,000 Signs to own altar warrants no mention at all. some 500 homes in the suburb of But God, when He left our place, Glenroy. One church has also paid for was not ashamed to "take something in 434 Signs subscriptions. Pictured are the hand" home with Him. He didn't some of Melbourne's Polish church ask if I was an OK person. He took the members, and the pastors from four only thing that was mine to offer churches that subscribe to or sponsor Him—the wounds made by my sin.— Signs. Reprinted from Channels

RECORD August 3, 1996 7 The Privilege of Prayer

by Carole Ferch-Johnson

stood at the foot of her bed. Total Istillness filled the room and silence hung on the air. She looked like a porce- lain doll, with her hair spread out on the pillow and her eyes closed in peaceful sleep. A little while before, her breathing could be heard. There was colour on her cheek, and warmth in the touch of her hand. Now her body lay still and cold. She would neither speak nor laugh again, and her ready intellect would be held forever captive in the clutches of a merciless death. Her breath was finally gone and with it, her life. dued chamber of secret penitence. Here Thank you for answering me in harmo- Just as breath is indispensable to the it voices our confession of sin to God: ny with Your wisdom and not according to life of the body, so it is that prayer is my own. essential to spiritual vitality. Forgive my wilful independence and It is prayer that lifts our eyes and indifference to your call. But who is listening when we pray? It hearts above the mundane vexations of Forgive my stubborn pride and self- is the God who calls Himself our brother daily life. It is prayer that grants us an defence. and our friend. As a mother values the audience with the Divine that changes Forgive my readiness to self-indul- lispings of her baby, and a father the plea our perspective on the here-and-now. It gence while I forget the basic needs of of his small child, so God is bending low, is prayer that allows God to empower us someone else. ever ready to hear our softest word. There with motivation and strength to live the is no communication from us that is Christian life. Cleansed and renewed in spirit worthless to His ear. At every age and Prayer stands at our behest, clad in the through the forgiveness of our sins, stage of life we will be heard by Him. garb of a servant, for it is here to do our prayer comes dressed in work clothes, Daily He invites us to come to Him just as bidding. Dressed in its festive best, ready to carry our petitions to the Father: we would to the most trusted confidant, prayer sends forth words of lofty praise and freely tell our innermost concerns to in the finest language we can command. Help me walk each moment with You Him. It is through prayer that we celebrate our and talk to You as I go. It is not in His nature to turn away, appreciation of God and that we worship Grant me a willing spirit to serve reject or criticise us. Rather, He under- the Almighty: without recognition or reward. stands us and our needs as no other ever Praise God for His glorious person Teach me Your wisdom in my daily could, and answers while we are still and His brilliant majesty. dealings with people, especially my fam- speaking. There is never a moment when Praise Him for the rich green that ily, colleagues and friends. He does not care. There is never a place clothes the earth after rain. Let me rest in the assurance of Your where He is not there. There is never a Praise Him for the vivid blue that full salvation. problem that He does not share. paints the sky and daubs the watery Prayer is the gateway through which pools that lie below. At the end of the day, prayer comes we pass to enter into fellowship with God. Praise God for the liquid gold of the brightly dressed in cheerful apparel, ready Prayer is the handset that enables us to sea that washes gently on the shore at to give expression to our thanksgiving: communicate with Him. Prayer is the key sunrise. in our trusting hand that opens to every Praise Him for all that is good and Thank you, Lord, for showing me the child of God the treasures of His king- beautiful in the earth and for love and path to life eternal. dom. ❑ kindness shared among its people. Thank you for blessing me with joy and faith and love. Carole Ferch-Johnson is the women's ministries Then, dressed in sackcloth, prayer Thank you for all those people for director for the South Pacific Division. bows its head and humbly enters the sub- whom I can work and pray.

8 RECORD August 3, 1996 Playing Hide-and-seek With God

by George A Metcalfe

ing hidden in the abundant foliage. found and go to home base with Him, we, guess everyone has played hide-and- Now, as descendants of Adam and in turn, are to be seekers of the lost. He Iseek at some time. You know the Eve, haven't we at times tried to hide will not hide Himself from us, for we are game: the seeker counts 100 before call- ourselves from God? We go merrily urged, "Seek ye the Lord while he may be ing out, "Coming, ready or not!" then along in our own devising, perceiving found, call ye upon him while he is near" races off to find those hiding. God as still "counting" at home base, or (Isaiah 55:6). The hiding players are to get back to lingering in His longsuffering, while we How foolish it is to play hide-and-seek base before the seeker found them. do what we want to and assume that God with God! If you beat the seeker back to base, won't find us and count us out! Psalm 139 makes it abundantly clear you were safe. But if the seeker got there God does not want us to play silly and that we can never escape God's watchful first, then the first one found and beaten childish games with Him. God does not eye. He really knows all about us; all our back to base had to become the next ordain a foolish or random course for His doings; all our goings; our speech and our seeker, and so it went. redeemed people. "In all thy ways thoughts. How apt are the words in verses One game of hide-and-seek that vivid- acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy 7-10: "Where can I go from your Spirit? ly remains was one my wife, children and paths" (Proverbs 3:6). Where can I flee from your presence? If I I played with our neighbour. Together we It is so easy for us to choose our own go up to the heavens, you are there; if I numbered four adults in their 30s and six compromises—like Cain who hid among make my bed in the depths, you are there. children (three from each family) his vegetables and offered an unaccept- If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I set- between ages four and nine. The chil- able offering to God. tle on the far side of the sea, even there dren enjoyed the fun, but it was the adults The Scriptures echo with the stories of your hand will guide me, your right hand who got the greatest kick out of it as they God finding and redirecting the course of hold me fast" (NIV). relived their childhood. His people: God sought Abraham among The Lord claims that He searches the Who invented hide-and-seek? Who the pagans of Ur and made him the father hearts of all players in the Game of Life. knows. But I do know that the first such of the faithful; He sought Lot in wicked "The word of God is living and active. "game" was played in the Garden of Sodom; Moses was found at the burning Sharper than any double-edged sword, it Eden. Genesis 3:7, 8 paints a picture of bush and commissioned to lead Israel out penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, the Seeker—God—and the hiders— of Egypt; Saul was found hiding behind joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts Adam and Eve. This is more obvious in the luggage and became the first king of and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all the Hebrew text where the reflexive form Israel. creation is hidden from God's sight. or hithpael is used for the two verbs God found the discouraged Elijah Everything is uncovered and laid bare used—to "walk" and to "hide." under a juniper tree and told him 7000 before the eyes of him to whom we must We see the absorbing picture of God were faithfully at "home base"; God give account" (Hebrews 4:12, 13, NIV). walking about seeking the errant pair found Rahab in a Jericho brothel and The devil seeks those whom he may who had just committed the first sin; they Ruth in Moab. Both became progenitors devour or destroy, not with an airgun as were hiding from their Maker. of the Messiah. David, He found tending my friend who took potshots at us while I could translate these verses to this: sheep. we fled to home base—but as a "roaring "And the eyes of the two of them were One of the most amazing games of lion," knowing his time is short. Our only opened, for they knew they were naked hide-and-seek was that of Jonah and his safety is to "approach the throne of grace and they sewed fig leaves together and Lord. God sought this vagabond prophet with confidence, so that we may receive made coverings for themselves. Then in the sea, and heard his prayer, which mercy and find grace to help us in our they heard the voice of God who was brought him from his three days' sojourn time of need" (Hebrews 4:16, NIV), to be walking Himself about in the garden in in the digestive system of the big fish. found without sin and blameless at the the cool of the evening, and Adam and Jesus, our Saviour, sought rough, tough second coming of Jesus. his wife hid themselves from the pres- fishermen to be on His team seeking the What a glorious finale to God's final ence of the Lord God amongst the trees lost; He found Matthew serving the seeking of His children! ❑ of the garden." God called them (yet Romans, Nathanael under a fig tree and knowing where they were hiding) and Zacchaeus up a tree. George A Metcalfe, a church pastor, writes from found them despite their hope of remain- But He seeks us all, and when we are Sydney, NSW.

RECORD August 3, 1996 9 Pastor Leads in Civic Fundraiser

and business groups produced a suc- Health Food Company, all located in the cessful concert on June 16 to raise Yarra Valley township of Warburton. "It funds for a community indoor swim- was the support of the local business ming pool. Melbourne's Advent people and their sponsorship that really Brass was also featured in the con- made the show possible," Pastor Mead cert. says. More than 700 people attended the Pastor Mead says he has always made concert held in a community sports a point of being involved with his local complex. The pool is to be built adja- community through such events, its civic cent to the sports facility. organisations, the council and police While local Yarra Valley media youth groups among others. He says that and community leaders applauded he knows that there are many church the quality and success of his produc- members who are likewise involved in tion, Pastor Mead was quick to praise their communities. his many helpers and the performers, The Yarra Valley community first invit- of whom he estimates half were from ed Pastor Mead to help them after he the Melbourne and Yarra Valley received an Australia Day Community Adventist community. "Anything that Event of the Year award for his "Sight 'n' is successful is the result of many Sound Spectacular" production celebrat- people combining their talents," says ing 85 years of Adventist education in Pastor Mead. Warburton. "As a church we are too introspec- Pastor Mead became involved in such tive. Members should be more pre- public programs during the '50s when he pared to be directly involved in their worked with expatriate Australian Pastor local community. By doing so the Ernie Steed, who initiated the "Best church will contact people who Saturday Night in Town" youth programs Retired minister Pastor Ken Mead (right) assists artist Malcolm Cormack put in place the last piece of a would otherwise never get to know in Sydney. He gained further experience giant Mona Lisa jigsaw, which formed the backdrop the church or what it offers. working with Pastors and theme of the successful "Main Event" fundraising "We have to realise that there are and Earl Cleveland, including time in the concert produced by Pastor Mead. people hurting out there and we need USA as coordinator of the first coopera- to get alongside them." tive "black-white" evangelistic crusade. Pastor Mead was invited to organ- Pastor Mead says his involvement in lue Heelers" stars John Wood and ise the fundraising concert by the Upper such community events as raising funds BLisa McCune took part in a fundrais- Yarra Arts Council (affiliated with the for the Yarra Aquatic Centre is in accord ing concert organised by retired minister Victorian Arts Council). Among the many with the principles upon which he based Pastor Ken Mead of Launching Place, sponsors of the concert were Signs his 50 years of ministry. His preparedness Vic, for the town of Yarra Junction near Publishing Company, Warburton Hospital to get involved has led to many opportu- Warburton. Pastor Mead and local arts and Health Care Centre, and Sanitarium nities for Christian witness. SDA Church Condemns US Church Burnings The recent spate of arson attacks on erate violence.- Youth Services Network is organising 1 church buildings in the United States Adventists assisted victim churches in volunteers to work on rebuilding has been condemned in a statement at least three ways, says Kermit churches as well. issued by North American Division Netteburg reporting for Adventist News "This is every bit as much a disaster president Pastor Alfred C McClure. The Network. Individual churches have for America as tornadoes or earth- attacks are apparently race-related, as offered their worship facilities to con- quakes," said Monte Sahlin, director of they have largely been churches with gregations who have lost their own to Adventist Community Services in North predominantly African-American con- the racially motivated attacks. Adventist America. gregations. Community Services (AdCare in "Our hearts go out to those whose "Adventists deplore the burning and Australia and New Zealand) has estab- congregations have been traumatised by defacing of churches or any other hous- lished a warehouse to receive donated fires. The tragedy of attacks on churches es of worship," said Pastor McClure. building supplies for groups rebuilding of any denomination cannot be tolerated "We also deplore the attitudes that gen- torched churches and the Adventist in our nation."

10 RECORD August 3, 1996 Sabbath Conference Creates Friends

he fifth Sabbath Conference in 18 result of changes in the Worldwide His presentation had particular inter- Tmonths, the first for Australia, was a Church of God, when the Sabbath was est for members. mixture of education, inspiration, sur- deemphasised. He and his church at A copy of Verdict magazine (a journal prise and, at one point, teetered on Garden Grove, California (meeting in a once produced by Mr Brinsmead) had chaos. Sponsored by the Australian Seventh-day Adventist school), could been sent by leaders of the Worldwide Friends of the Sabbath, it was held in not accept those changes. They, and sev- Church of God to their ministers to con- Sydney, NSW, from July 5 to 8. eral other congregations and pastors, vince them that the Sabbath has no More than 400 attended the Friday formed the United Church of God. authority for the Christian. evening meeting in the Chatswood "The Friends of the Sabbath is not a Adventist church; with some 340 crowd- big organisation," he said, and comment- Bacchiocchi and Holy Days ing into the Revesby Workers Club ed that it had just recently graduated Dr , an Adventist Jacaranda Room for the Sabbath; 280 for from his garage into a friend's kitchen. professor from Andrews University, was Sunday; and 180 for the Monday. More He also emphasised that it was lay driv- the key speak- en, and the concept of the conferences er and empha- was based on what he had experienced at sised his study medical conferences. at the Gregorian New Sabbath Church University at The pastor of the , a the Vatican on church of 150 members in a rural area the topic of the south of Kansas City in Missouri, made change of wor- a dramatic presentation in telling how ship from his church came to accept the Sabbath. Sabbath to Pastor Dan Gayman told how the Sunday. One church was formed in 1941 by families of his presen- who attended other churches in the area. tations caused Dr Samuele Bacchiocchi, who These people set out to be true to Bible much discus- was a key speaker at the teaching. sion among Sabbath Conference. After a considerable time of study Adventists: they moved from Sunday- to Sabbath- "How I Came to Accept the Holy Days." keeping in 1986. They then spent six He sees the Passover as a memorial to months studying every Bible text con- redemption; Pentecost to the launching cerned with the Sabbath. He told how of the Holy Spirit and a looking forward the church members had been blessed in to the latter rain; and the Feast of many ways since they had made the Trumpets as a reminder of the judgment change. He suggested that the members' to come. He felt a proper understanding faithfulness to God had even resulted in of the Feast of Trumpets (trumpets blow- Pastor David Currie, the president of the Trans- financial blessing with only one church ing every day for 10 days until the Day Australian Union Conference (left), talks with the family still paying off a mortgage. of Atonement) may help Adventists coordinator of the Australian Friends of the His church has a newsletter that reach- understand the delay of the Second Sabbath, Craig White. es more than 1000 people throughout the Coming. than half of those attending were USA. While he claims support among some Seventh-day Adventists. Adventists, including some scholars, he These figures compared favourably Brinsmead Connection did say, "If I'm wrong, they'll tell me." with the numbers attending the confer- Dr Cedric Taylor, an Adventist doctor He said he appreciated the freedom of ences in the United States, said Dr John and student of theology, used the experi- scholarship within the Adventist Church Merritt (a medical doctor), one of the ence of his uncle, Robert Brinsmead (a to investigate various areas. founders of Friends of the Sabbath. former Seventh-day Adventist), to illus- Dr Merritt stressed at the opening trate how the loss of confidence in the Reflections meeting that while there were doctrinal Bible can lead a person to atheism. Mr Because the Sabbath Conference was differences between the various groups Brinsmead had chronicled his journey in organised by some coming out of the meeting, they had one core belief that his writings, he said. Worldwide Church of God, it reflected was common to them—the Sabbath. Dr Taylor also gave a moving testimo- their concerns. Several spoke movingly Friends of the Sabbath began as a ny of his own journey into faith. of the pain they and others have experi-

RECORD August 3, 1996 11 NEWSFRONT enced as they witnessed their church into virtual chaos with two speakers the confer- being torn apart by significant doctrinal strongly opposed to each other, and ence pro- changes made. strong words from the floor of the meet- gressed. So, One presentation by a United Church ing. Dr Merritt explained they had sever- yes, the con- of God scholar, Larry Walker, used the al suggestions from people saying it was ference was Greek of Colossians 2:16, 17 to demon- only proper at a Sabbath conference that successful. strate that Herbert W Armstrong (the the new moons should be on the agenda. Organisers founder of the Worldwide Church of Later he admitted it was a mistake. hope to run God) was possibly correct in his interpre- This was the first time it was discussed two confer- tation of this passage concerning the and they would not be doing it again, he ences in Sabbath. said. He had said publicly, at the begin- Australia next The feast days were of obvious interest ning of the conference, that they were year—one in to many, including some Adventists who still learning as they went. This was defi- Melbourne Dr John Merritt is a founder of stated openly that, after Dr Bacchiocchi's nitely a learning moment. and the other Friends of the Sabbath. presentation, they will now have to con- There was a mixture of excellent pre- in Brisbane. sider their import. Whether he has put the sentations and some poor ones in the 25 The experience gained from this and feast days on the Adventist agenda with presentations. Too many speakers wanted other conferences by the Friends of the his presentations and his books, only to reflect on their Christian journey or a Sabbath will make them worth attending. time will tell. One would expect it will doctrinal position rather than stay with A quarterly magazine, Sabbath pass with further study of the New the topic, but maybe that should have History, was introduced at the confer- Testament and the significance of been expected. ence. Supported by the Australian Christ's ministry (see 1 Corinthians 5:7, The differences in theological posi- Friends of the Sabbath, subscription for instance). tions were obvious early in the confer- information is available from PO Box A discussion on whether Christians ence, but there was a growing sense of 206, Bundoora, Vic 3083.—Bruce should keep the new moons deteriorated camaraderie between Sabbath-keepers as Manners Mackay, a Magnet for Baptisms Mackay area. Have a part Mr and Mrs Byars had a keen interest in the Bible, reports John Brereton, the in Northern Area manager, and studies with Mr Patterson followed. Then, during the changing camp, and convicted by the Spirit, the couple requested they be baptised. lives! Mr Byars has already begun LE training, reports Mr Brereton, "and plans to step out and visit people just as Allan Patterson did to them." Get Pictured with Pastor Arthur Faro (left) and his wife, Florence Lay persons from the (right), of the Mackay Central church, are three most recently baptised members, Laurie and Elizabeth Warren, Mackay Central church also and Belinda Kersey. participated in a series of five Signs Revelation Seminars through- aptised at the Northern Australian out the region and a mission outreach BConference (Townsville) camp in with Pastor Arthur Faro that resulted in this month June were Andrew and Ruth Byars, seven baptisms, reports Kay Fatnowna "who simply walked into the Mackay of the Mackay Central church. Central (Qld) church" after a contact "What a splendid result, when the with Allan Patterson, a literature evan- ministry and laity join hands," says Mrs gelist (LE) and unit leader working the Fatnowna.

12 RECORD August 3, 1996 walking along the street with me, but then she saw something on A Life Saved! the road. She ran out to pick it up before I could stop her—right in the road together. front of a speeding car. Miss Loran walked steadily The crowds seemed to be get- "Your dog must have sensed along the city street. Beside her ting closer, for now they were in the danger for she ran out too. she felt the gentle presence of the heart of the city at one of its She got in front of Tanya and her guide dog, Jane. She wasn't busiest intersections. Miss Loran pushed her out of the way. afraid of bumping into the stood at the kerb, with Jane, wait- "How can I ever thank you," the crowds of people on the foot- ing for the cars to stop. mother said as she patted Jane on path, the rubbish bins or maga- Suddenly Miss Loran felt a tug the head. zine stalls. Jane led her between on Jane's harness; then the har- Miss Loran smiled as she and such obstacles, careful to keep ness was pulled out of her hand. Jane went on with shopping. Miss Loran safe. She heard a terrible scream and Taking care of Miss Loran was Even though Miss Loran was the screech of tyres as a car something Jane was trained to do, blind, Jane made her feel confi- braked hard. At the same time she but Jane was intelligent and kind dent. She didn't worry at all, heard a child's voice and a woman enough to take care of Tanya. because Jane always stayed with crying. If a dog can look after people, her; she never ever moved further Then Jane was back again, then perhaps we, who are sup- than a metre away. leaning against Miss Loran's leg as posed to be much smarter and When they came to a kerb, if to say, I'm back. kinder, can make sure we look Jane would stop then sit beside Miss Loran heard a woman after them too. Miss Loran until the traffic speak to her. Her voice was shaky. stopped and it was safe to cross "My little girl," she said, "was —Adapted from Primary Days

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Wright and Patricia Margaret Baikie were bered as a kind and gentle lady who always Predeceased by her husband, John, and son, Weddings married on 9.6.% at the Waitara SDA church, had a friendly greeting. Her husband, John (Jack) Pittard. She was also predeceased NSW. E Bruce Price Norman, predeceased her in 1991. She is sur- by her second husband, Albert Harwood. At Andrews—Groom. Robert Andrews and vived by her daughters and sons-in-law, the age of 83 Helen was baptised by Pastor Marion Groom, both members of Southport Norma and Laurie Hollins (Denman), Kay George Maywald at Wahroonga, NSW. She church, Gold Coast, Qld, were married on Obituaries and Neil Budden (Muswellbrook), Joy and is survived by her daughter-in-law, Ronda 9.6.96 at the home of the bride's daughter at Bernard Cronin (Muswellbrook), Lyn and Pittard (Forster Keys, NSW); grandchildren Tallai. Leigh Rice Bishop-Kinlyside, (Pastor) Arthur Ron Sparke (Rathmines); nine grandchildren Rodney (Albury), Cheryl Judd (Albury), Charles, Mom 25.11.33 at Warwick, Qld; died and six great- grandchildren. Leon (Bega), Calvin (Fairlight); and eight Hogan—Pitches. Jarrod Hogan, son of 8.6.96 at his home in Toowoomba. Married on Eric Greenwell, Syd Griffith great-grandchildren. Paul and Kaye Hogan (Ararat, Vic), and 5.11.55. He was an elder of the Toowoomba Des Wiggins, Ronda Pittard Karissa Pitches, daughter of David and Kay Central church for many years, and was well- Findley, Bertha Evelyn, died in Melbourne, Pitches (Ararat), were married on 9.6.96 at respected in the community. He is survived by Vic, on 2.6.96 aged 94. She was born into a Haynes, Phillipa Cox (nee Raven), born Ararat SDA church. Brian Lawty his wife, Betty; and children, Kim Rix and pioneering family and was a faithful member 8.12.03 at Broken Hill, NSW; died 1.6.96 at Darren (all of Toowoomba). of the Sale church for many years. Her hus- South Coast District Hospital, Victor Kataina—Strickland. Teararoa Te Atatu Maurice Woods band predeceased her in 1952. She is sur- Harbour, SA. Baptised on 16.12.44 in Kataina, son of Ekaroma Tiumalu and Tutai vived by her children, Alice Baply (Nambour, Adelaide by Pastor J W Harvey. She was a Tiumalu Kataina, and Kaiei Tungane Burdon, Ronald George. horn 23.10.15 at Qld), Iris Hebbard (Maffra), Ivy Maberly faithful member of the Adelaide, Penola and Strickland. daughter of Charlie Strickland and Kellevie, Tas; died 7.6.96 in Hobart. He went (Alstonville, NSW), John (Merredin, WA); lastly Tooperang churches. Predeceased by Mary Poa, were married on 9.6.96 at the to school at Kellevie, and became a sawmiller 21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and her husband, William Welsh; sons, Ron and Ponsonby SDA church, Auckland, New by trade. His wife and family have been 11 great-great-grandchildren. Bob Welsh; and in 1985 her second husband, Zealand. Karl G Sorensen church members for over 50 years. Ron is sur- Keith Hankinson, Phil Bishop Tom Haynes. She is survived by her sons and vived by his wife, Ivy (nee Hooper); and chil- daughters-in-law, Bill and Iris Welsh, and Paek—Whittaker. Steve Paek, son of dren, Geoff (Hobart), Hazel Weber Geddies, Stuart Philip, born 11.6.08 in Harold and Caroline Haynes; daughters-in- John and Kay Pack (Riverside, California, (Townsville, ()Id). Bev Lawless (Hobart, Tas), Sydney, NSW; died 9.6.% at Wyong Hospital. law, Joy and Madge Welsh; 13 grandchil- USA), and Elyse Whittaker, daughter of (Dr) Marg Haste (Hobart) and Vonnie Magerl Although crippled through polio for 70 years dren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great- John and Beverley Whittaker (Redlands, (Perth, WA). Alvin Schick and suffering much, he was independent and great-grandchild. Graham Wynniatt California formerly of Sydney, NSW), were worked at home as a taxation consultant till he married on 26.5.96 at the Canyon Crest Coe, Eileen Alice, born 26.10.16; died was over 70 years of age. Forty-four years ago Lawrence, Ronald Edward, born 19.10.26 Country Club. D G Stacey 12.6.96 in Brisbane, QM. She was married on he married Madge Rogers, who was well- at Wapara, North Canterbury, New Zealand; 29.12.42. She will be much missed by her known in denominational circles for her died 31.5.96 at Ballarat, Vic. A memorial ser- Steyn—Parsons. Bradley Farrel Steyn. church family and loved ones. Eileen is sur- Sabbath school and youth work. Madge cared vice was held at Blenheim SDA church, New son of Farrel and Priscilla Steyn (Mount vived by her husband, Bill. for her husband with unsurpassed devotion Zealand. Married Nelma Moodie on 22.9.53 at Druitt, NSW), and Racheal Annette Parsons, Keith D Grolimund right up until a few days before his death. Barbados Street SDA church, Christchurch. daughter of Barry and Kathy Jacobs Len Barnard Ron was a carpenter who spent much of his (Shalvey) were married on 16.6.96 at the Drabsch, Jean Lucinda, born 5.11.11 at life helping others with their building, and the Mount Druitt SDA church. Narromine, NSW; died 22.5.96 at Sydney Harwood, Helen Elizabeth (Pittard), born hobby of making wooden toys to give away. Ross W Baines Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga. For more 11.10.1900 at Preston Vic; died 16.3.96 at He is survived by his wife (Ballarat); and chil- than 30 years Jean was a faithful member of Bon Vetti Nursing Home, Tuncurry, NSW. dren, Stephen (Christchurch), Michael Wright—Baikie. (Pastor) Kenneth Francis the Muswellbrook church and will be remem- She married John Pittard in 1918 at Preston. (Ballarat), Petrina (Blenheim), Fiona

RECORD August, 3, 1996 13 and a hard worker. She is survived by her tion of Business Manager for the Kambubu children, Sue, Christine, Judith and Robert Adventist High School in the Papua New (all living in Qld). Guinea Union Mission. Applicants should (SANITARIUM Humberto Rivera, Ray Creighton have accountancy qualifications and experi- ence, as well as management skills, and Truszewicz, Freda Alma, born 9.6.21 in should send a copy of their resume and ref- POSITION VACANT Germany; died 7.5.96 at Caboolture Hospital, erences to Pastor V B Parmenter, Associate Qld. From the age of six Freda lived in a chil- Secretary, South Pacific Division, 148 Fox SALES REPRESENTATIVE dren's home. She was baptised in Switzerland Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076, as at the age of 17. In 1954 she came to soon as possible. REGIONAL NSW Australia and commenced work at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, NSW. In Position Vacant. The South Pacific 1992 she moved to Brisbane where she was Division office has a vacancy for an experi- We are seeking an experienced salesperson to reside in Port Macquarie and care befriended by Adventists at Caboolture and enced and fully qualified administrative for areas of the North Coast and Western NSW. You will be responsible for the the Adventist Retirement Village at Redland office secretary. It is essential that applicants performance of our products in this area. Country travel will be required. As a Bay. She was predeceased by her husband, have the ability to manage and oversee spe- well-organised sales professional with a strong will to succeed, you will be able to Gunther. M House cialised segments of work, be able to work demonstrate the following: under extreme pressure at times, have accu- Wignall, Helen Margaret, (nee Davis), born rate and fast typing skills, experience with ✓ preferably have a proven record of success in grocery-related business 15.10.34 at Waverley, NSW; died 11.6.96 at IBM computers, initiative and an ability to Kogarah, NSW. On 10.1.56 she married supervise office staff. Please send résumé ✓ the ability to merchandise with flair David Wignall. Helen was a courageous, and references to Pastor V B Parmenter, determined, hard-working and devoted per- Associate Secretary, South Pacific Division, ✓ sound negotiation and interpersonal skills son whose life benefited her family and oth- 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW ers. She is survived by her husband (Gymea, 2076. ✓ an enthusiastic and positive attitude NSW); brother, Geoffrey (Maroubra); chil- dren Gregory (Narooma) and Jan Hargrave Position Vacant. A volunteer position ✓ the ability to work with a minimum of supervision (Mount Annan); and nine grand-daughters will become vacant in September for a cou- (all of NSW). M P Cozens, M Wilson ple to serve as Custodians of Mrs E G ✓ the ability to drive and achieve sales targets White's home at Cooranbong, NSW, affec- Wood, Edna Joyce (Joy), born 3.3.29 at tionately known as Sunnyside. Suitable Applications, including a comprehensive curriculum vitae, to be forwarded by New Plymouth, New Zealand; died 23.5.96 in applicants would be required to live on the August 15 to: Auckland. In 1950 Joy married Thomas premises in the free accommodation provid- Wood, who predeceased her in 1992. She ed on the top floor. Electricity and telephone Sales and Distribution Manager was a modern-day Dorcas, always busy with (except STD/IDD) calls are provided. Sanitarium Health Food Company her hands; knitting, stitching tapestries and Applicants should be missionary minded PO Box 390 making clothes for others. With her calm and Seventh-day Adventists, who have the abili- Castle Hill NSW 2154 quiet manner she revealed Christ to those ty to represent the Church to the hundreds of with whom she came in contact. She is sur- people who visit each year. Responsibilities vived by her children, Janice McLean Sanitarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company will include: supervising a team of volun- (Manurewa) and Gordon. teers, promoting/liaising with local Tourism Alvin Coltheart, Jan Veld Associations and authorities, caring for the displays in the house and museum, as well Blenheim) and Jonathan (Kekurunga). (Dural), Norman (Dural), Lynette Schofield Young, Lawrence James (Jim), born as maintaining the home and grounds. Chris Foote, Lin Bums, Bernard White (Richmond) and Valda Marshall (Narangba, 25.8.17 at Dungog, NSW; died 6.6.96 at Applicants should write enclosing references Brisbane, Qld). Bruce H Grosse Mildura, Vic. He married Frances Fisher on to Pastor V B Parmenter. Associate Long, Kenneth, born 27.3.21 at Dewsbury 2.10.41 at the Avondale Village church, Secretary, South Pacific Division, 148 Fox West, Yorkshire, England; died 23.10.95 at Orchard, William (Bill) Edward, born at Cooranbong, NSW. Jim was dedicated to his Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076. Wollongong, NSW. He married Doreen on Aldbume, England; died 4.5.96 in Perth, WA, family and worked untiringly for youth in his 21.12.46 in Liversedge, England, and they aged 85. A much-loved husband, father and early days in the church. He was predeceased Fly'n'Build—Myanmar (Burma). came to Australia in 1948. He is survived by grandfather of Laurel, Brian (Geraldton, by his son Jon in 1980. He is survived by his Carpenters, plumbers and handymen are his wife (Corrimal); sons Harry, David and WA), Pamela (Forrestfield), Keith (Tammin) wife (Mildura); children, Lawrence, Allan, invited to join a fly'n'build team to con- Kenneth; four grandchildren and three step- and Terrence (High Wycombe) . June Hancock and Terrence. struct a community centre in Mvas grandchildren. Predeceased by one grand- Dale Arthur, Viv Booysem Albert C Piez, Ross Chadwick Taungngu for three or four weeks in child. Dinos Mastromihalis November 1996. If you can help contact Peach, Cecily May, born 10.9.04 in Robbie Erceg (02) 653 1154 or Pastor Eric McKinley, Elsa Anna (nee Wiech), born Bloemfontein, South Africa; died 3.5.96 at Advertisements White, South Pacific Division (02) 847 4.1.1898 at Pamaroo (near Terowie), SA; died Bethesda Home and Hospital, Auckland, 3333. 27.5.96 at Somerton Park. Married Reg New Zealand. She married Louis Peach on Please Note: Neither the editor, Signs McKinlay on 12.9.17. Elsa was baptised in 10.9.28 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He Publishing Company, nor the Seventh-day Teacher—Community Education 1936 at Peterborough by Pastor Harry Moulds. predeceased her in 1969. The love of her life Adventist Church is responsible for the qual- Project—Mauritius. A qualified teach- Often living in isolated conditions, she had lit- was the church and she was loved and ity of goods or services advertised. er with experience in working for needy tle church fellowship, but continued as a faith- respected by all. She is survived by her son, Publication does not indicate endorsement of children and families (children with severe ful and staunch member. Predeceased by her Peter; daughters-in-law, Mione and Moira; a product or service. learning difficulties) to work on a communi- husband; and two daughters, Dorothea Clapp four grandchildren and two great-grandchil- ty project, Black River District, Mauritius. and Norma Cozens. She is survived by dren. Alvin Coltheart Positions Vacant. The South Pacific Volunteer will train local teachers and daughters, Mavis Rowe (Mullumbimby, Division is seeking to fill two senior posi- develop strategies to allow local volunteers NSW), Elva Cherry (Kingscliff), Thom Arthur Portbury, Jessie Elizabeth, born 25.11.13, tions in the mission territories and is anxious to carry on the work. Position for 12 months. (Newcastle), Jessie (Adelaide, SA) and Verna in Melbourne, Vic; died 13.6.96 at Knox to receive applications from experienced Commencement date negotiable. Contact Davis (Adelaide); brother, Heinrich Private Hospital. She married Arthur personnel who have accountancy qualifica- Pastor Eric White, South Pacific Division (Peterborough); 21 grandchildren; 48 great- Portbury in April 1936 at Oakleigh. Her son tions. The two positions are as follows: (02) 847 3333. grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchil- Edward predeceased her. Jessie is survived by Associate Manager Finance, Pacific dren. M P Cozens, H G Josephs her husband, Arthur (Warburton, Vic); chil- Adventist College, Papua New Guinea. Volunteer Assistant Pastor. dren, Nancy Huffadine (Mittagong, NSW), Associate Treasurer, Central Pacific Union Volunteers urgently needed for Global Morton, Gordon Edwin, born 6.6.16 at Joyce Henley (Forest Hill, Vic) and Geoffrey Mission, Fiji. Denominational experience is Mission Outreach programs, to reach the Hurstville, Sydney, NSW; died 12.5.96 at (Jerilderie, NSW). preferred but not essential. Applicants secular society of Sydney's lower North Hornsby Hospital. Married Lorna Isabelle T Rowe, R Southon, K Johanson should send their résumés and references to Shore. Starting time scheduled early Morton on 2.11.39 at Stanmore. She prede- Pastor V B Parmenter, Associate Secretary, September, would like volunteers by August ceased him on 31.3.96. Gordon was baptised Strachan, Lila Anabel, born 6.11.33 at South Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley I, or earlier if possible. Contact Pastor Eric at Hurstville in about 1932. He was a co- Redfern, NSW; died 12.6.96 at Pallara, Qld. Road. Wahroonga NSW 2076. White, Coordinator, Volunteer Services, founder of the Forster-Tuncurry church. A Lila loved helping others and for 26 years South Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley quiet and practical man, he loved God and His worked as a volunteer at the Princess Position Vacant. The South Pacific Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076. Phone (02) Word. He is survived by his children, Robert Alexandra Hospital. She was a good mother Division is currently seeking to fill the posi- 847 3333 or fax direct (02) 847 3369.

14 RECORD August 3,1996 Position Vacant December-La celebrate its 75th Anniversary. The congre- Mancha Health Centre for one or two peo- gation extends a very warm invitation to all ple with experience in some of the follow- previous pastors, past members, present Lilydale Adventist Academy: ing areas: Cooking, massage, hydrotherapy, members and friends of all to be in atten- Quality Education Since 1964 health education. For details phone (066) dance. 9.45 am Sabbath School followed by 29 5138. 11.15 am Divine Service. 2.30 pm, Sharing and Remembering. A community luncheon Director of Day Care Centre. A new planned-BYO. Please bring any pho- long Day Care Centre is soon to open in tographs that could be of interest. All of us Mona Vale on Sydney's northern beaches. It look forward to your presence on this day. will cater for 20 infants aged 0-2 years and 30 children aged 2-5 years. Applications are Adelaide City Church 60th sought from a qualified and experienced Anniversary. August 17, 1996. All wel- Director who could commence in September. come. A special day of worship and witness, Generous salary and conditions apply. Up to including lunch, and history and music at nine other support staff will be required for 2.30 pm. Please send historic information to, the centre. Others with Day Care qualifica- Church Clerk, 82 Angas Street, Adelaide SA tions and experience who could be interested 5000. in working at the Centre are also invited to provide details of their experience. For fur- Wanneroo Church, WA is holding its ther information please contact Pastor Wal 20th Anniversary on 21.9.96. Past members Simmonds (02) 451 4859 or fax (02) 451 and friends are welcome. For information 4374 or Derek Rippingale (02) 9956 7077. contact Ethel Sayers on (09) 401 3348.

Alstonville Adventist Retirement Queensland. Sale on building block Village. Two excellent units are now avail- Murgon, one-and-a-half hours west of able in this delightful setting. One is a spa- Gympie. Existing double garage plus house cious two-bedroom unit with direct-access to floor level, $8000. Second-hand building garage. It is very well appointed, including materials available extra. Any interest More than just a school, it promises: an educational experience with strong reverse-cycle air-conditioning and curtains. regarding Aboriginal health work-deal con- music opportunities, established outdoor education, a friendship network The second is a single-bedroom unit with sidered. (071) 68 9259. that will be with you for life from all over Australia. The Academy's main separate lounge/dining and roomy kitchen; focus is the spiritual growth and development of each person. curtains are included. This unit is suitable for Single Mother with teenage son relocat- a person without a vehicle and is available on ing to Brisbane would like to house-sit or our normal purchase agreement or for rental. rent for three weeks late January to early A place for focus, fun and fellowship. New units are also available ready to be built. February. Phone after 6.00 pm. (03) 9800 Alstonville is located in one of the most beau- 4049. For more information contact: tiful parts of Australia with a very pleasant The Principal, Lilydale Adventist Academy, PMB 1, Lilydale, Vic 3140, Australia climate and with easy access to shopping and For Sale. Two-bedroom miner's cottage, Phone: (03) 9728 2211 other services. For further information con- built to lock up. Large machinery garage and tact Pastor Ian Johnston, Unit 37, Alstonville dam on five acres. Tranquil country setting, Fax: (03) 9728 6905 ARV, Pearces Creek Road, Alstonville NSW 20 minutes from Ballarat. $39,500. Phone 2477: phone (066) 28 5648. Graham (03) 9762 2479. Charles Road, Lilydale. (03) 9739 5565. Cooranbong and Morisset Avondale Retirement Village offers Ken Morgan's 1996-97 Aussie Areas-Moving to our area, or if you need country retirement living where independence Tours with Adventist friends. Tasmania, Distinct Computer Solutions. your rental property professionally managed, is valued, social interaction appreciated and Murray River Cruise, Central Australia, New Quality Computer Systems with three years or if you would like to sell your property- on-going care is provided. Comfortable one- Zealand, Incredible Journey Around on-site nationwide warranty. Latest give us a call. Raine and Horne: and- two-bedroom resident-funded, self-care Australia and more. Information/brochures, Christian software, Australia-wide delivery. Cooranbong-Grant Lawson or Len units are available. Prices range between PO Box 465, Gatton QId 4343. Freecall 1800 Reliability and Service at competitive prices Farquharson (049) 77 1222. Morisset- $60,000 and $85,000. For details phone (049) 817 781. is our motto. Phone (049) 73 5500, fax (049) Warwick Lawson or John Britten (049) 70 77 2340, fax (049) 77 1822, or write to PO 73 5511. 5577. Bonnells Bay-Amanda Saunders or Box 105. Cooranbong NSW 2265. Springtime in the West. Wildflower Karen Fehlberg (049) 73 4233. time-September/October. Queensland's Spiritual Growth. The Desire of Ages Azalea Court-Retirement Living Outback Matilda Country-August. and Steps to Christ for spiritual growth. The Central Coast Tax Accountants. at Hornsby, NSW. There are tour Redgums and Riverboats Cruise- Ministry of Healing for witnessing and guid- Specialists in financial management for indi- delightful one-bedroom resident-funded units November. Tour Australia with Adventist ance. The Great Controversy, including viduals and small business. References now available. Prices range from $75,300 to friends. Ken Morgan, PO Box 465, Gatton, chapters 27 + 37 + 21 for sharing. Available available on request. Confidential, caring $89,000. The units are suitable for single per- QId, 4343. Freeeall 1800 817 781. at Adventist Book Centre. and qualified Tax Agents. Call Chris sons or married couples. Azalea Court is Bantleman. Phone (043) 96 1299. handy to local shops and rail. The price will Tasmanian Luxury Beach Holiday La Mancha Health Centre for help largely be refunded when you leave and a House. Centrally situated at Swansea. east with obesity, stress, chronic fatigue. blood Cassettes-(3) "Bright & Breezy" will new occupant is found. Fortnightly payment coast. Fantastic view of Freycinet. Pets wel- pressure etc, or come and have a healthy hol- lift you a mile high! "Peaceful Waters" and of about $50 is also payable. Contact Alf come. VCR, books. From $300 weekly. iday. Pensioner discounts available. For "Sunlight" for Sabbath-each $15 posted. Miller on (02) 476 6063 or Eris Gillis on (02) Phone/fax (003) 44 5507. Cheaper unit avail- brochures and newsletter phone (066) 29 Superb melodies and orchestrations with 9987 4862 for further details. A project of able from $200. 5138. organist Tom Mitchell, 357 Main Road, Association of Business and Professional Noraville NSW 2263. Members Limited. Bellbird Lifestyle Retreat. Health WTS Furniture Removal. Local, coun- retreat in beautiful mountains. Peace and try and long-distance. Storage provided and Advertisers Please Note: All advertise- Missing Members. Anyone knowing the tranquillity at its best. For a healthy holiday packing supplied. All goods insured. Free ments should be sent to Record Editor, Signs whereabouts of Mark Quine or Milton Curtis, phone or fax (074) 46 0960. quote. PO Box 214, Williamstown Vic 3016. Publishing Company, Warburton Vic 3799. please contact, Church Clerk, PO Box 448, Phone (03) 397 7190 all hours. Mobile phone Advertisements approved by the editor will be Ararat Vic 3377. Planning Financial Independence? 018 383 140. New depot in Brisbane: phone inserted at the following rates: first 30 words, Insuring? Looking for help with income pro- (07) 84I 2621, mobile phones (018) 732 773, $A30; each additional word, $A1.50. For your Missing Member. Would anyone know- tection, superannuation or rollover funds? (015) 673 322. advertisement to appear, payment must be ing the whereabouts of Mrs Mary Mason, for- For friendly professional advice, contact enclosed. Classified advertisements in the merly of Eve Street, Guildford NSW, please Roger Robison. Phone (02) 686 4186. Fax Real Estate-Sydney. We offer a pro- Record are available to Seventh-day Adventist notify church clerk: Elizabeth Jackson, 51 (02) 639 3227. fessional property management service and members, churches and institutions only. Miller Road, Villawood NSW 2163. sales service in all North and North-west Phone/fax (021644 1553. Taxation. If you require assistance with suburbs. 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RECORD August 3,1996 15 Haunted by her promise, Hannah faced the greatest

test known to women. aunted by her H promise. Hannah faced the greatest teat known to women. HANNAH by Lois N Erickson

Clutching Samuel to her heart, Hannah shuddered at the thought of letting him go. Why had she made that promise? Questions whirled through her mind, threatening to break her resolve. Had she been rash with God, weakened by Peninnah's constant tauntinc? Would Samuel survive the influence of Eli's wicked sons in the tabernacle? How could she take Elkanah's long-awaited son to live so far away? The author takes us deep into the heart and mind of Hannah to experience her struggle for fulfilment as a wife and mother and to trust God no matter the cost.

Lois Erickson is the author of three other biblical narratives LEAH, HULDAH, and ZIPPORAH.

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