AUGUST 1,982 VOLUME 77, NO. 8

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Our Mandate— the whole gospel to the whole world page 2

A Lie? page 4

Getting ready for Sabbath page 13

Suddenly the truth hit me: God missed my father more than I did!

by did He take her? Why did He have to How does a take my little Laura ?" The words are spat out with anger and frustration. The Christian's death young mother's face shows intense anguish as she rocks affect God? back and forth wringing her hands. No amount of explain- ing at that moment can con- vince her that God under- Stephen Adessa stands.

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Our Mandate—

the whole gospel "Build up, build up, prepare the road! Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people." to the whole world

John Y. Willmott

For twenty-five years it has been my privilege really one. Christian unity is an instrument for to f ottow the evangettstie cart ytven to me as evangelism. Those who received the advent mes- a young man when .1 surrenaerea my tile to the sage should manifest their unity to the world, Lord Jesus Christ. There is no happier pace displaying a new solidarity which will stand on earth than in the fires of a great evangetisiic examination and analysis, showing to everyone campaign. I'm never happier than when I'm that what binds us as a people is God. The model challenging men and women to accept the ctaims of that unity is the Divine God Himself. of Jesus Christ. Whether it is preaching in an When the world begins to see such unity, ordinary pundal, in a community hall, they will sit up and take notice of our message. behind the sacred pulpit in our churches or in For when they hear us proclaim the message but the open air, I'm committed to the task of cannot see it in us, our behaviour negates our evangelism. message. Then they are not interested. The I've had the privilege of preaching in evan- world already has too many words. They want to gelistic campaigns throughout this land and over- see the message operative before their eyes. seas. I'm, however, increasingly persuaded about 3. The most e ffective evangelistic church will certain things and the burden of this editorial is have a sound financial base. If our work is to to express them to my fellow workers and be- be strong we need to increase our internal re- lievers in Southern Asia. sources and endeavour to utilize all appropriated 1. The most effective evangelistic method funds for special projects. God desires His people is not public evangelism (even though I'm com- to be faithful in the support of His work by re- mitted to public evangelism). but every member turning that which belongs to Him—the tithe— evangelism. It is the task of the whole Church to and by willing participation in generous giving take the whole Gospel to the whole world. And I to His cause. believe the task of the pastor, and especially the The Church needs to rethink through vital evangelist, is not to attempt the job alone but to concepts and seek to educate the local churches to teach the membership of the Church to do the build up a strong financial base rather than de- job of evangelism. The task of the Church is to pend upon funds received from elsewhere. We train members to become missionaries to enter should be willing to change the wage scale hitherto unentered places and seek to evangelize structure, organizational structure and other all those areas. The Holy Spirit desires to im- methods of operations to suit the condition of the press upon the Church that every member in places and the people for whom we are working. whose heart Christ dwells is a missionary and Leadership styles and departmental operation every person in whose heart Christ does not dwell must be geared to meet the needs of the local is a mission field. Let us tap the full resources church. All our activities must be service- of the Church for mission work. oriented and people-oriented. Local people, cul- 2. The most effective tool of evangelism is tures, languages must be recognized and valued unity. In John 17 we see this as one of the specific and they must be educated and encouraged to petitions in the Lord's high priestly prayer. He respect one another and cooperate with one realized that Satan would make God's special another in pushing forward the Lord's work people a target of constant attack, to divide and together. Unity in diversity must be our goal. to rob us of our joy in the family of God. He Total stewardship is the key to reaching this prayed not just for unity in the Spirit, a unity goal. inherent in the body, but for a visible demonstra- When God's work is carried forward according tion of it—that the world should see that we are to the instruction we have been given as a people, John Y. Willmott is division ministerial advisor residing at there will be no lack of men, money or methods Salisbury Park, Poona. to finish His work. ❑ 2 Southern Asia Tidings Every church member an evangelist Every Adventist home a church Every Adventist church an evangelistic centre 1000 DAYS OF REAPING Sept. 18 ....

Union President Rex Riches rendering the keynote address on the theme, "Our High Calling", with P. S. A. A ranze and J. Gnanasekaran translating. Sri Lanka Camp Meeting Draws 500

Lowell C. Cooper

Members from almost every Vellore, Dr. M. E. Cherian from was made for members to join Seventh-day Adventist Church Spicer Memorial College, and in a commitment with their pas- in Sri Lanka travelled to Lak- Lowell C. Cooper from the divi- tors for evangelism. As each pahana Adventist Seminary sion. church name was called out a and College for the Camp Facilities at Lakpahana were lay representative from that Meeting, April 28-May 1, 1982. used to the limit in accommo- church came forward to hold a Almost two years had passed dating the nearly five hundred banner with the church name since the last Camp Meeting. persons attending various meet- printed on it. This signified This lengthy interval created ings on the campus. the partnership of workers and strong desires for fellowship During the closing meeting members in witnessing and among the members who on Sabbath evening, an appeal evangelism. 0 came—and that is just what they did. From early morning till late at night groups, fam- ilies, relatives were reunited in conversation, worship and laughter. The Camp Meeting theme, "Our High Calling" was intro- duced by Union President Rex Riches at the opening meeting. Throughout the brief Camp Meeting speakers developed various facets of the theme, in- cluding redemption, demonstra- tion of God's character, wit- nessing and stewardship. Guest speakers for the session includ- ed : Pastor C. P. Jonahs from

Lowell C. Cooper writes from Poona, where he serves as division lay activ- Children at Sri Lanka annual camp meeting enjoy lively Sabbath schools. De- ities advisor. voted ladies care for every Sabbath school children's division. August 1982 3 don't know where he stands—he does not deal with the challenge of the Ellen G. White pheno- A LIE? menon." Seminar attendees recognized that represen- Victor Cooper tatives of the Church have sometimes not clearly It had been promised for many months. presented the true Ellen G. White and have un- feinany it was published witnin a few days wisely encouraged cult-hero attitudes. To the of the opening in Washington, D.C. of the inter- extent we have perpetuated myth, counselled one national rropnetic Guidance vv orksnop. iviempers reviewer, we are party to a white lie. Another of the Vv lute hstate Board of Trustees, bran commented, "We must move away from the pro- _Members, Research Centre Directors, 'Overseas motion of a mythical, infallible saint, to the Division Spirit of Prophecy Coordinators and presentation of a person whose total commitment others met to discuss current issues relating to to God enabled her to be used fully for the up- the writings of Ellen G. White. building of a church and its people—in spite of "We knew The White Lie was coming," said her humanity, fallibility and limitations." one of the 70 delegates, "so it's no surprise." Mrs. White's use of printed materials has "Certainly not surprised," continued an- always been recognized by Church leaders. More other—"except perhaps in my degree of sadness recently, members of the White Estate have pub- regarding Walter's stridency and rancor." licly confirmed that evidence of some borrowing Walter Rea's 400-page book lists a large has been found in all types of Ellen G. White's number of parallels between Ellen G. White's writing except in autobiographical material. In- published works and those of other authors. He deed, White Estate secretary, Robert Olson, said also charges church leaders with suppression of in his Washington, D. C. office that their re- information about her writing methodology. searchers have evidence of additional materials In the foreward to the book, Associate Dean on which Ellen White was dependent but which and Professor of Law at the University of South- were not part of the Walter Rea research. ern California School of Law, Jerry Wiley, des- cribes the book as "deliberately harsh." Attendees Researchers for the White Estate, Ron Gray- at the Seminar who were asked for their initial bill, Warren H. Johns, and Tim Poirer have as- reactions agreed on the tone of the book. They sembled information about Ellen G. Whit's use found it "vitriolic," "cynical," "selective," "out- of the sermons of the popular English preacher, rageous," "sensational," and "an offensive, scur- Henry Mellville. Their findings suggest that rilous piece with little to commend it to our Ad- Ellen G. White read through the book system- ventist readership." atically but did not reach the last few chapters. "However, beyond the offensive style and Asked what his father knew about literary language, it raises a few very significant ques- borrowing, Ellen White's grandson, Arthur, who tions that call for serious, candid, honest, posi- for 40 years was secretary for the Ellen G. White tive answers. I shall devote some of my time and Estate (1939 - 1978) told seminar attendees that effort to providing these," said one perceptive "well informed workers have known down participant. through the years. My father, W. C. White, knew "It's sad to see the bitterness," one ventured. —and I knew, except for the extent. Years ago, Another added that his reaction was one of "sad- there were no tensions, no suppression. We work- ness for the pain and disillusionment it will ed with a limited staff and did not deal with cause, sorrow that (for whatever reason) we have questions that were not being asked. We were not had so much essential information until such busy trying to do something constructive. as Rea have forced us to seek it and share it." "I've never held back in revealing any in- Still another described the former California formation that I have had. I dealt with the mat- minister's book in these words—"It lives up to ter of her borrowing. I dealt with the Desire of its title." "It's the response of an angry man who Ages. I gave exhibits of her work. I published has not had a proper understanding of Mrs. them. Reprints were advertised. White's inspiration," opined another. "No, there's been no conspiracy to cover up "It's not a scholarly presentation," observed facts." one. "Very unfortunate language," agreed an- Expressing satisfaction over the confer- other. "His theological position worries me; I ence, Director of the Ellen G. White Estate, Victor Cooper writes from the General Conference where Robert Olson, added: "We were able to clarify he serves as associate communication director. some of the issues." To page 12 4 Southern Asia Tidings COVER STORY

5,07 "God, why did You take my Maria from me? She was such a good wife and mother. Why, God, why?" A young father stares at the empty sewing room and the dress that will never be finished. Numbly he picks up her Bible and reads a freshly:, underlined text that bears mute testimony to the last thing she read before being struck head-on by a truck on a narrow country road. "He was such a good man. I don't under- stand why God would take him so suddenly." An elderly widow wipes her tear-streaked face for the hundredth time. She was my mother. While working through my own grief over my father's sudden death, I began to think about God's feeling. How does a Christian's death affect awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Like me, Jesus God? Knowing the Bible teaching about death must wait until the resurrection to embrace His (John 11 :11-14 ; Acts 7:59, 60; Eccl. 9:5, 6), I mother in joyful reunion. How do you think our was aware that God was no more able to com- Lord felt as He watched His beloved disciples municate with father than I was. Father no being slaughtered one by one until John was the longer could think, speak, hear, or remember; only one left of the 12 ? and therefore God also had lost a friend. I picture Jesus looking with longing eyes on Suddenly the truth hit me. God missed Father the graves of Noah, David, John the Baptist, more than I did! Why? Because God knew him Peter, Mary, Martha and the martyrs. I see Him better than I did. He lived in Maryland ; I lived looking at the silent resting places of the millions in northern Pennsylvania. I saw him once every who used to walk with Him and talk with Him. six weeks or less ; God saw him 24 hours a day. I think of Enoch, the antediluvian patriarch I talked with him by telephone about four times who walked with God (Gen. 5:24). With so many every month, but God and Father talked together people pursuing their own pleasures and ignoring every day. God, our Saviour must have treasured the walks As a child I remember my father often on He and Enoch took together. Perhaps the idea his knees in prayer. Sometimes he prayed past of parting with Enoch was too much for even midnight. When he died, God had one less person God to bear. One day He eagerly said : "Enoch, on this hostile planet to speak with Him. we have walked together for so long. I don't want I think about the men of old who lived close it to end. I cannot let you die. Come home with to their Creator. Abraham was a "friend of God" me so we will always be together." So the two of (James 2 :23, R.S.V.). They were such close them sped back to Paradise, and Enoch became friends that God once said; " 'Shall I hide from the first of only two people to whom God never Abraham what I am about to do ?' " (Gen. 18 :17, had to say goodbye. N.I.V.). When Abraham died, I believe God felt I no longer question God's being touched by the loss more keenly than Isaac, Abraham's son, a Christian's death. I believe He misses His peo- as he wept at the cave of Machnelah. God must ple more than we do. Whether they are snatched wait for the resurrection to see His friend Abra- away by a sudden and tragic death or succumb ham again. to a lingering illness, God feels the emptiness of How did Jesus feel when His mother Mary their passing. The more they love Him, the was laid to rest? She too sleeps in the grave, more He misses them. I often have wondered why many of the graveside services I have at- tended have been on rainy days. Could it be that Stephen Adessa is a pastorlevangelist in Fredericksburg, falling from heaven are the tears of God ming- Virginia. ling with our own? ❑

August 1982 5 Village evangelism yields eight

Several years ago in a village near Hatkanangle, a few ac- cepted the advent message. No work was established there, except that layman Viswas Ghatge kept the flicker of truth burning. When the Hatkanangle church pastor, D. Waghmare, visited the village, Viswas Ghatge along with the villagers invited him to hold evangelistic meetings there. Mr. Waghmare and Pastor U. R. Ananda Rao to- Six of the candidates baptized at Minche with those who worked for them. gether began a series of meet- ings in the first week of April. us, but nothing brought greater On May 12 eight were baptized happiness or was cause for at Minche, including two from more celebration than their de- a neighbouring village of Kini. cision to follow Jesus all the One of those baptized was a way. It was like re-living an- blind man who lost his other unforgettable experience sight seven years ago. The day —the day I had the joy of bap- he lost his sight he resolved to tising my youngest sister who cling to Jesus. During these had been away from the church seven years he longed for some- for 40 years. one to give him a fuller knowl- Today as I write, I know edge of Jesus. When he heard there are many of you who are of Christians meetings right in praying for a son, a daughter, his own village he gladly at- a husband or wife, or other tended them every night. His family member. Never give up! wife who led him to the meeting Keep on praying! Sometimes joined her husband in baptism. Don't Ever Give Up miracles take 40 or 50 years, Seven others-are preparing but God hears those prayers for baptism. ❑ Robert H. Pierson and uses them to keep love and concern awakened in our hearts I knew when she walked in toward that struggling one. YOUTH BAPTISM DAY that something wonderful had Because of Jesus and the REPORT happened. In her hand was a abundant salvation which we March 6, 1982 letter. have found in Him, we can pray "Jimmy and May have just Bangladesh 69 always and not faint as He has been baptized !" she announced, Burma 150 asked us (Luke 18:1). ever beaming and wiping the tears Central India 109 hopeful that others will be away at the same time. Northern Union 247 drawn to Him through us. "That's wonderful news," I Pakistan 48 replied, standing up and taking Sri Lanka 6 her in my arms. "We've been South India 379 praying for them for 51 years !" "Minute Manna for Marrieds" is a series of articles provided by the My wife's brother and his 1008 Home and Family Service of the wife live a continent away from General Conference. 6 Southern Asia Tidings -Lakpahana Celebrates 3oth Anniversary

Lakpahana Adventist Sem- of Sri Lanka's present church inary and College celebrates employees. Other graduates, this year the 30th anniversary employed in private enterprise, of its being located at Mailapi- give strength to the member- tiya near Kandy. The school ship of the church. had its beginning as a mission A new school term began school near Colombo in 1923. on May 3, 1982. Two hun- Eighteen students enrolled that dred and thirty-two students year. Shortly afterward it be- registered for the Elementary, came necessary to move the High School and Special Eng- school, this time to a location lish sections. During the first 12 miles from Colombo. It serv- week of classes Lowell C. ed there as a boarding school Cooper, division lay activities until 1926 when it was trans- advisor, conducted a Week of ferred to a seven-and-a-half-acre Prayer using the theme, "God coconut estate. In 1952 the school Offers Something Better." moved to its present site, 12 This year LASC will be of- Many Lakpahana students care for miles from Kandy. fering the "A-level" program the grounds to gain work experience. The mountainous area in which the school is located pro- which is recognised by the vides a pleasant climate for government of Sri Lanka and education. With more than 150 which is required for entrance acres of property the school to the University of Sri presents a rural atmosphere. Lanka. The college section open- Almost 4,500 coconut trees pro- ed for a new term on May 23. vide year-round work for seve- As a Junior College, LASC of- ral students. Vegetable garden- fers two-year courses in reli- ing, poultry, and a small dairy gion, elementary education, sec- retarial science, business admin- Milling around while waiting to be istration, and vocational nurs- registered at Lakpahana. ing.

1982 INGATHERING RESULTS SHOW INCREASE

Lowell C. Cooper Reports of the 1982 Ingathering Campaign received prior to June 15 reveal another record achievement. A total of 21,11,500 units of currency has been received. This represents an increase of 8.5% over last year's attainment which was itself a record. The 1982 goal of 21,41,000 has still not been reached, however, it is expected that the completion of the Bangladesh campaign in July will raise the total beyond the goal. The South India Union reports the largest figure—over Rs 6,72,500. This is an impressive increase of Rs 1,68,700 or Eggs in two baskets. 33.5% over last year's results. The Sri Lanka Union showed the highest rate of gain ;omplete the agricultural in- in comparison to 1981. The total of SL Rs. 2,04,000 represents lustries at LASC. a growth of almost 43% over last year. Lakpahana means "Light of The Central India Union and Spicer Memorial College ri Lanka." Through the doors have also surpassed last year's figures in their campaigns. f this school have come most ugust 1982 7 Advent11, HIM II

Mike Stevenson of the GC, pinning Adventist Youth Leader pins on Justin S. Singh, division youth ad- About 40 Master Guides of Salisbury Memorial Church backed three to be ins visor, and S. G. Mahapure, local Master Guides, Wilson John, Priscilla Moser and Wesley James, standing centre section youth director, the first two with World Pathfinder Director Mike Stevenson facing them. to receive these pins in Southern Asia.

Investiture Service Report as of March 1982

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7,1 k Unions Reporting 6, B ,wts -2 8 t *c.=loz n C-) • Burma 9 347 310 — 18 Central India 349 17 174 389 640 30 Pakistan 6 21 25 15 535 36 South India 1,508 64 187 228 1,146 118 Four SW youth directors received awards from the Sri Lanka 10 — hand of Retiree S. Jesudas, left, youth director for many years. E. S. James, Y. R. Samraj and Bhanu TOTAL 1,872 102 733 942 2,331 202 John received Youth Leadership Service pins for five years or more. S. Rajamony, right, received Pathfinder Staff Five-Year Service Award.

Panaveli Seminary students on completion of the Mike Stevenson and happy parents invested 37 Friends, three Youth Ministry Training Course. The last require- Helping Hands, two Builders, and three Master Guides. Also ment for many who were invested as Master Guides. 107 AY Honour certificates were awarded, Livest mites

Boys of James Memorial School getting a boy ready for mouth- to-mouth resuscitation.

EDT boys of the Friend AJY class demonstrating First Aid.

Makila, of Pondicherry, handicapped since a baby, was carried to the Investiture service to receive a Companion Master Guide Mrs. Beulah Jayarathinam inspired and pin with the AY honours she had earned. helped every fellow teacher of Jallahali school to be- come a Master Guide. During the investiture she had the pirivilege of investing her husband as Master Guide and her son as Busy Bee. Below: Master Guides of Madurai Central School investing Adventist Junior Youth. M4:

'astor and Mrs. E. S. James leading out in an Investiture 'uticorin High School. c1.00 r Id cEidiN go

ANGOLA or, Arno Patzke, during the annual FAR EASTERN Obstacles fail to halt progress meeting of the board of directors on Quiet Hour aircraft in Philippines January 11. Gifts from listeners and The latest and largest of the Quiet February 3-6 was an important donors helped to balance the U.S. Hour airfraft, a Beechcraft Twin period in the history of the Advent- $ 420,000 budget. The studio's trans- Bonanza with a seating capacity of ist Church in Angola, report Edwin missions reach most of the Euro- seven, has arrived in the Philippines. Ludeseher, Euro-Africa Division pean countries. Listeners respond This aircraft, donated by the Quiet president, and Jean Zurcher, divi- from as far as the Ural Mountains Hour, already is in service expand- sion secretary, who travelled in in the U.S.S.R. —Adventist Review ing evangelistic and medical work Angola recently. to needy areas in the Central Philip- For the first time delegates (70 pine Union Mission. pastors and 45 church members) met for a nationwide session of the INTER-AMERICA —Adventist Review Angola Union Mission on the Largest student colporteur club in Bongo Mission Training School Inter-American Division MEXICO campus. Business was conducted in Volcano affects 15,000 SDAs a spiritual and cordial atmosphere. The largest student colporteur The volcano Chichonal in south- At the session departmental club in the Inter-American Division ern Mexico that had been erupting leaders for the union were elected. is the one at Montemorelos Univer- for more than a week has done ex- Also, in a reorganizational move, a sity, which has 450 members. Dur- new local conference ("associa- ing the past summer vacation tensive damage, and tens of thou- tion") was organized. student colporteurs in Mexico sands have been left homeless. Formerly the mission in the distributed UM 314,000 worth of Towns have been buried by ashes Angola Union consisted of smaller books, all printed at the Pacific and rocks. Pastures are covered by counties or parts of provinces, with Press Branch in Mexico. The suc- ashes, and water is contaminated. a mission station as their centre. cess the students had in the summer Cattle are dying by the thousands. They did not comprise the whole is an encouragement to other Pedro Romero, president of the national territory. Now a plan has students to join the club. South Mexican Conference, who has been in daily contact with the Inter- been adopted to form conferences —Adventist Review for the whole country. The reorgan- American Division SAWS director, ization is to be completed by 1985. reports a great number of deaths The newly organized local con- U. S. S. R. 2nd injuries. ference does not correspond to any Workers meeting for Adventist A large concentration of Ad- of the former missions. pastors planned ventist members live in the vol- Conditions for the proclamation canic area. About 15,000 members of the gospel in Angola are not either have been left homeless or easy, yet 4,724 new members were Two Adventist theologians from have lost their crops and cattle. added to the church in 1981. Tithes Europe will participate in a series Thousands of Adventists have fled have quadrupled in the past four of workers' meetings for Adventist the area. One church collapsed years from 10 million kwanza to 40 pastors in the U.S.S.R. during 1982, from the weight of the ashes, and million kwanza (30 kwanza equal Jan Paulsen of the Northern Euro- those who were seeking shelter one U.S. dollar.) pean Division and Jean Zurcher of there were injured. Some buildings the Euro-Africa Division. Each of have collapsed at Linda Vista —Adventist Review them will participate in three Academy in Pueblo Nuevo, Chia- weekend meetings in different parts pas. Other buildings on the campus of the country. EURO-AFRICA are about to collapse. The school During the meetings the workers German Voice of Hope studio has been evacuated. will study Adventist doctrines, dis- SAWS has established three cuss Adventist theology, and seek The German Voice of Hope refugee camps. Food, clothing, and studio is creating radio programs answers to their questions. Since at medicine are being supplied by for several stations, producing cas- the present time Adventist workers SAWS workers. The Adventist in the U.S.S.R. do not receive any settes for sale and for the affiliated hospital in the Southeast Mexican formal ministerial training in an library for blind people, and con- Conference is sending teams of established institution, they are ducting a Bible correspondence doctors and nurses to assist the in- looking forward to these meetings. school. All of these activities are jured in the most affected areas. self-supporting, reported the direct- —Adventist Review —Adventist Review Adventist Youth Sponsor Tree Planting

Mayor Babanrao Padval addressing Salisbury Park resi- dents during the tree planting ceremony; with him were Corporator Shankarrao Mithapali, Division President G. J. Christo, Corporator Vithalrao Ladkat and J. S. Poddar of OWPH.

Wesley James and Joseph feyaraj planting a Mexican babul together.

Mayor Babanrao Padval was chief guest at the tree planting ceremony at Salisbury Park, Poona, Sunday, June 20. One hundred Mexican babul and two Ashoka trees were planted. The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the welfare and social work done by Christians, Mayor Babanrao Padval and Probash Haldar planting an especially the orphanages and homes for the aged Ashoka sapling. and the blind operated in Poona. He was pleased to note the emphasis placed by Seventh-day Ad- ventists on health education by publishing a Division President G. J. Christo thanked the monthly health magazine and books on health Mayor for his visit. Earlier James S. Poddar in eight major languages in India. welcomed the Mayor, who was accompanied by He was pleasantly surprised to know that Corporators Vithalrao Ladkat and Shankar- the Seventh-day Adventist Church does teach the rao Mithapalli. ill-effects of smoking, drinking, and cinema-go- The babul tree is one of the few trees that ing. He expressed appreciation for the hospitals can draw sufficient nourishment to attain average operated by this Church to help the sick find height. Its spikes protect it from grazing ani- relief. He hoped the children of Hume McHenry mals. The Ashoka tree grows erect, evergreen Memorial High School of Salisbury Park will and rather small, with a smooth, grey-brown grow as tall as the trees that were planted. bark and a compact, shapely crown. ❑

World-wide woo Days of Reaping Begin September i8

August 1982 Lanka received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Religion with honours in absentia. Fourteen stu- dents qualified for the two-year certificate in Post-Secondary Community Health Education; eight received the two-year Business Admin- istration certificates. Other certificates awarded

Two-year Post-Secondary Community Health graduates with Dr. Tom Mullen and Pastor Austin John, back row. PASC Graduates Largest Class

Pakistan Adventist Seminary and College Eight received the two-year Business Administration recently granted degrees and certificates to the certificates. largest graduating class in its history. Out of 37 included Ministerial Training Institute, General participants eight received the Bachelor of Lib- Studies, and Bible Instructor Training. Dilani eral Arts in Elementary Education, Health and Fernando received two-year certificates in both Religion degrees. Brian Kanagaratnam from Sri Secretarial Science and Elementary Education. spired. By making the message relevant to our From page 4 A Lie age, we underscore its timeless inspiration." There was a useful presentation, he said, by As a result of careful research, Ron Graybill, Secretary of the Euro-Africa Division, Jean Warren H. Johns and Tim Poirer have produced Zurcher, about some Sabbath-keeping among the a list of 1,300 books that were in the Ellen G. Waldenses (which some consider to be a con- White library. "So if people want to make a firmation of an Ellen G. White statement). vocation of studying Ellen G. White's depen- Director of the General Conference Health dency," said Robert Olson, "we can provide them and Temperance Department, Dr. Mervyn Hard- with a list of her library books !" inge told the Seminar that all health-related state- The Conference recognized that our mem- ments of Ellen G. White had been scientifically bers need at this time—in the words of one del- confirmed except her reference to masturbation, egate—"to perceive works of Ellen White as which he confidently expected in the future. `unifying balm' rather than 'divisive corrosive A young Czechoslovakian minister, Milan acid' in Adventism." It was feared that many Hlouck, wrote a paper about Archbishop Zybnek members have an inadequate understanding of of Prague who reacted against Ian Hus. Hlouck "inspiration." One delegate called for factual presented evidence that there was an interdict data to be presented in a truthful manner, em- from Pope Gregory XII which would confirm phasizing the totality of Ellen G. White's min- Ellen G. White's comment in The Great Contro- istry and showing the relevancy of her writings versy. to the needs of our church members. But some problems remain unresolved. "We The Conference voted to recommend that the don't take this statement as meaning what it General Conference more than double the finan- appears on the face of it," a researcher told the cial assistance it gives to the translation of Ellen group concerning a difficult passage. We do not White's books into non-English languages. claim verbal inspiration for Scripture, said Ron The Conference concluded with a reaffirm- Graybill, and we should not in respect of Ellen ation of confidence in "the continuing operation White's writings. of His Spirit through the prophetic gift mani- A delegate confirmed: "We must always seek fested in Ellen G. White's ministry," and a rec- to remind ourselves that it is not Ellen G. White's ognition that "the humanness of prophets does ❑ words, but her message, that was—and is—in- not lessen their God-given authority." 12 Southern Asia Tidings Pakistan Holds Five-Day Plan the program, it became °pen to adult family members. for Ladies Those leading out in the meetings included Miss Farzana Mernie Johnson Khan, nurse at the Health Cen- tre at Pakistan Adventist Sem- Although nearly 50 Five-Day of Lahore. Although publicity inary and College; Mrs. Surriya Plans have been conducted in for the program was primarily Khazzan, a nurse at the Paki- Pakistan to date, ladies have by word of mouth to various stan Union headquarters ; Mrs. not had the opportunity to at- friends and relatives, about 25 John McGhee, also a nurse; Dr. tend such a program until late people attended regularly. Be- Maria, a doctor at a Gulberg this April. This special ladies' cause of the special wishes of a hospital ; and Mrs. George John- program was a first, not only number of the women to have son, Home and Family Director, in that it was conducted speci- their husbands or sons attend Pakistan Union. fically for ladies, but also be- cause it was planned and car- ried out entirely by ladies. The seed for the idea was Getting Ready for Sabbath planted several years ago dur- ing a visit in a non-Christian Cindy Tutsch home by Pastor and Mrs. John McGhee and Mrs. George John- son. John McGhee, Pakistan It is much more satisfying to welcome coveries. First, the goal of being Union Health-Temperance the Sabbath with energy and enthu- completely ready for Sabbath be- director, had just completed a siasm than with a moan of exhaustion. fore sundown was correct. If any- Five-Day Plan in the Pakistan thing, my study of the subject con- National Centre in Lahore, and One Friday evening near sun- down, when our twins were about firmed, if not increased, my desire the program had received wide to have all preparations, including 6 months old and our daughter 3 coverage by local newspapers. cooking, cleaning, and bathing en- years of age, a neighbour dropped When he then visited in this tirely completed before Sabbath particular home, the lady of the by and exclaimed, "How do you do it? Every Friday evening your (see Testimonies, Vol. 6, p. 355). house showed a great interest In the back of my mind a vague house is sparkling, your candles in the program and expressed fear arose that one reason I was are burning and you seem ready a desire that some of her sisters not experiencing the fullness of the to welcome the Sabbath." I basked and other relatives could stop Friday evening blessing lay in the in the glow of her compliment, not smoking. This March the same willing to spoil the rare positive lack of organization. I wrote for family, with whom regular con- comment on my housekeeping by advice to a friend for whom I have tact has been maintained utmost admiration. (Not every describing the last-minute, frantic through the years, visited the efforts to be ready at the precise woman can be a houseparent to McGhees. Pastor McGhee was six teen-age boys, a mother, loving moment the sun set. again involved in preparation My neighbour was right: most wife, and model homemaker, and for a Five-Day Plan to be held still make bread without getting Fridays as the great golden orb in the city of Lahore. The lady sank behind the Nebraska trees, 1 a speck of flour on her apron or visitor asked, this time with was outwardly ready for sabbath. on the floor.) She responded with some insistence, why such a No matter that I fell exhausted several practical suggestions. From program could not be conducted into the nearest chair and the her ideas and my own tearful ex- just for ladies. kitchen floor was still wet periences the following suggestions Immediately plans began for with wax and no one was allowed that have worked for me emerged. such a program to be held at 1. Avoid major projects on Fri- in the kitchen; no matter that I the home of this lady's sister in day. For me this means no sew- was cross and irritable from hav- ing (except buttons or minor mend- the fashionable Gulberg section ing crowded a week's work into three hours; I was ready for Sab- ing), no heavy cleaning such as waxing floors or washing drapes bath! (I even change the sheets on Thurs- Mernie Johnson writes from Lahore, I knew something was wrong, Pakistan, where she, her husband, and day), no article writing, no house- two children have served for over 12 and as I sought to discover the years. "missing linik" I made several dis- Next page August 1982 13 fairs and believes that if tested, then next I Stewardship 13 month or next year will be better under God's blessings. Though I go to church on the Sabbath and 8. Love never fails—for whether there return God's holy tithe, and have not love shall be fearful doubts about God's ability in my heart, then I am nothing. to provide, they shall fail. 2. And though I present offerings in ad- 9. And whether there be negative criti- dition to the tithe and understand all teach- cism against increased giving, they shall ings on Christian stewardship and though I cease. have all faith so that I could accomplish 10. And whether there shall be selishnessf much more in sacrificial giving and have not to increase material possessions, it shall love, then it is nothing. vanish. 3. Love is able to wait patiently for the 11. For I know that tithing and free will luxuries I would like to have. Love envieth o fferings is taught in the Bible, and return- not the material things my neighbour has. ing God's tithe is a vital part, of my loyalty, Love does not let me spend my money for and giving offerings is an essential expres- things that would cause a new Christian to sion of my love. stumble. 12. When I was a young Christian my 4. Love is not easily provoked into think- knowledge was that of a child, but now that I ing evil of those who have much, and do not have grown in Spiritual truth, I have put tithe, for verily they have their reward. away my childish thinking about money and can see my personal part in spreading the 5. Love rejoiceth not in defending selfish- gospel of God's everlasting love through the ness, but rejoiceth when the pastor preaches returning of God's holy tithe and the giving a sermon on tithing and condemns coveteous- of my offerings. ness, the prevailing sin in the church today. 13. And now abideth these three, tithe, of- 6. Love bears up under the burdens of ferings, and love, but the greatest of these repair bills, hospital bills, higher taxes, and is love, for love is the basis for all phases of even higher school tuition. my Christian stewardship, a love tested by 7. Love believes all things—especially that sacrifice. the Lord is taking care of my business af- —Adapted

SABBATH the cleaner my house is during the pp. 248, 249; Testimonies to Min- From page 13 week, the less hectic Fridays are. isters, p. 240). Perhaps this sug- painting or town trips. (Of course, (Only the organized folks will think gestion should be first. Often my there is no sin in going shopping on this observation was amazingly problem was that I did not begin Friday, unless it keeps me from belated—and they do not need to to appeal for divine assistance un- being ready for Sabbath.) Above read this article anyway.) til about three o'clock Friday all, don't even touch a new in- 3. Simplify the Sabbath menu. afternoon, I am learning to ask teresting book, and if reading is I found this suggestion especially the Lord for His efficiency and really a temptation have someone helpful when my sons were two inspiration every day. else in your family dust the book- years old. Make something special, I cannot say that we are always case! but not elaborate. As a matter of polished and shining an hour be- 2. Begin getting ready for the fact, this is a good rule for the rest fore sundown these days. However, Sabbath on Saturday night. I dis- of the week, too. Probably nothing by practising these suggestions, covered that the probable impetus is as wholesome or pretty as a Friday has become a happier day for my neighbour's compliment platter of fresh fruit—and all you for the whole family. It is much about my house sparkling on Fri- have to do is to wash it. more satisfying to welcome the day night was the tremendous con- 4. Ask God to grant His. bless- Sabbath with energy and enthusi- trast with the effects of the usual ing on your efforts to keep His asm than with a moan of ex- week-day cyclone. I observe that law (see Patriarchs and Prophets, haustion. ❑ 14 Southern Asia Tidings UNTIL TOMORROW 1SOUTHERN ASIA Elder Hare was foremost among HARE, Eric B., the pioneers in developing concepts 88, passed away and tools for child evangelism. He on June 1, 1982. believed profoundly that the future He was born on of the church depends on what the Volume 77 No. 8 August 1982 October 12, 1894 church does for and with its children Editor Juanita Singh in Hawthorn, and youth. The attention devices and to Robert and simple illustrations he created have FIELD DIRECTORY Henrietta Hare, been copied and used effectively in Bangladesh—Box 80, Daces Australia. As a President D. P. Rema children's Sabbath Schools, church Secretary S. K. Dass small boy Eric schools, and junior camps around Treasurer M. M. McHenry played the trum- Burma—Box 977, Rangoon the world. President pet for his preacher father's evangelistic liyaw I3alay Even wider has been the influence Secretary Thein Shwe Treasurer Ba Ilia Thein meetings. Later at Avondale College, of these thrilling stories in printed he met Agnes Fulton. They were Central India—Box 4665, Bombay 100 008 form. Such titles as "Clever Queen", President R. S. Shinge married June 24, 1915. That same Secretary K. Bir-tskara Rao "Jungle Storyteller", "Fullness of Treasurer year their dream of mission service K. G. George Joy", "An Irish Boy and God", and Northern-11 Bailey Road, New Delhi 110 001 became a reality when they were "Doctor Rabbit" are gratefully rec- President R. D. Riches called to serve in Burma. For twenty Secretary S. Chand ognised by readers, young and old. Treasurer B. . Kurian years Elder Hare was known af- His book, "Those Juniors", was for Pakistan—Box 82, Lahore fectionately to the Karen people of President G. C. John,un many years the classic "How to" Secretary M. Zubaid that land as Doctor Rabbit. He was training guide for leaders and teach- Treasurer D. A. Gay famous for his jungle brass band South India—Box 120. Bangalore 550 012 ers of juniors. President W. H. Mattison at the Ohn Daw School. Secretary V. D. Edward Several years after his official re- Treasurer Five children were born to Eric tirement in 1962, a series of Elder P. H. l.all and Agnes Hare. One died in infancy Sri Lanka—Box 1258. Colombo Hare's stories under the title of Doc- President R Riches and lies in a lonely grave in Burma. Secretary P. S A. Aranze tor Rabbit appeared in the "Junior Treasurer R. Isaacs A daughter, Eileen, was killed in a Guide". The series was later pub- tragic automobile accident while on SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF SDA lished in book form. Block F-88 Second Avenue furlough with her family from over- Owing to failing eyesight and other Anna Nagar East seas service. Another daughter, Verna Madras-600 102 physical frailties which made active Director May, and two sons, Leonard and b. David life more and more difficult, the Eric Secretary J. Noilpillai Peter, complete the family. In 1934 Hares moved to Berrien Springs, Treasurer S. Singh the Hares brought the family back to Auditor V. Benjamin Michigan, a year ago to live in the Assoc. 1. Nagabhushanana California so that Verna May might Ass't. J. Stanley home of their son Leonard. It was Office Manager W. L. Sharalaya attend a special school for deaf chil- here, following an unfortunate fall, dren. Elder Hare served at that time DIVISION ADVISORY COUNCIL that Eric passed away on June 1. P. 0. Box 15 as youth director in the Northern Of Elder Hare's family these re- Poona-411 001, India California Conference and did much main to feel his loss: His wife, Agnes; Chairman G. J. Christo to promote the camping for church sons Leonard, of Berrien Springs, and Secretary E. A. Hetke Field Secretary R. S. Lowry youth. Peter, of Ade1phi, Maryland; two Financial Advisor F. M. Ytreberg In the autumn of 1941 they return- Auditor V. Benjamin sisters, Ruth Lane, of Australia, and Assoc. I. E. Crice ed to Burma. A few weeks later the Enid Wilkinson, of New Zealand: Communication A. M. Peterson Assoc. K. P. Philip Japanese bombed Rangoon and the eight grandchildren; and five great- Education J. M. Fowler mother and children were evacuated to Assoc. N. V. Reddy grandchildren. Health Si Temp. R. N. Baird India, along with other missionary Lay Activities L. C. Cooper wives and children. Elder Hare was MOMIN, Justin M., 51, passed away Ministerial & Stewardship J. Y. Willmott Assoc. M. A. James detained for a time to serve as an January 19, 1982 in Bakrapur, Garo Assoc. L. C. Cooper Hills, Meghalaya. He was born March Religious Liberty M. E. Cherian ambulance driver. Then he escaped Publishing D. R. L. Astleford from the country on foot, with only 4, 1930. In 1956 he accepted the truth Sabbath School D. S. Ariyaratnam Assoc. Mrs. W. L. Sharalaya the clothing he wore and his silver and was baptised as a result of evan- Youth Justin S. Singh trumpet. gelistic meetings conducted by Mr. P. K. Gayen. He attended Assam Printed and published for the Proprietors In 1942 the family were able to Oriental Watchman Publishing House, Salis- return to California, where Eric again Training School for one year receiv- bury Park, Poona 411 001. V. Raju, Manager. took up youth work. In 1946 he was ing instruction as a gospel worker. 294-82. called to be an associate director in In 1965 he was ordained to the min- the Sabbath School Department of istry; the first worker to be ordained the General Conference, where he in the Garo field. He served the Lord Moving? Let us know your served until his retirement at the in this area until 1976 when he re- new address. Print your old time of the General Conference ses- tired owing to deteriorating health. and new addresses and mail sion in 1962, at which time he was However, even in retirement he re- to: especially honoured as "Mr. Sabbath mained active as a translator and song OWPH School." composer. He also conducted several Box 35 His other titles were Doctor Rabbit, evangelistic meetings. He is survived Poona 411 001, India Jungle Band Leader, and Master by his wife, four sons and one Storyteller. daughter. NEWS FLASH ------r---

* At a little village on the banks of the Beas River, Punjab, a shamiana went up, pitched by Pastor J. A. Joseph and I. M. Gill for evangelistic meetings. "You have pitched your tent on the very spot from where pas- tors run away in three or four days," said a man. "I drove them way!" Undaunted, the two men held a series of meetings which resulted in a harvest of 59 souls. Among those baptised was the son of the man who voiced the threat. When asked whether his father opposed him, Swaran Masih answered, "God • holds me responsible for my salvation, not my father. I have talked to my father * A new company of believers was raised in Malgazi that he is responsible for his salvation. He is now wor- with 27 baptised members. These stepped out as a result ried because there is no hope except in Jesus." Swaran of attending a series of evangelistic meetings conducted went on to say that his father was seriously thinking about there. A non-Christian lady donated a piece of land for the gospel truth. the construction of a church where this group can meet for worship. Thirty others are interested in joining the * A village of animists in the Western Field of Bangla- church and are currently studying the Word. desh Union was a challenge to Santosh Kisku, an evan- gelist. Knowing that over the years these villagers have resisted the Christian influence, Santosh Kisku sought the help of a neighbouring chief. The Muslim chief, con- vinced that the Seventh-day Adventists have something to offer his neighbours, talked with the chief of the village and arranged a meeting with the evangelist. Introduced by a neighbour the chief welcomed Santosh Kisku. The Mus- lim chief also stayed by the evangelist as he conducted meetings, worked with him, visited the villagers and per- suaded them to accept the truth. As a result, the whole village is now a Seventh-day Adventist community.

* After working for 11 years at Spicer Memorial Col- lege, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Berger moved to the Pakistan Adventist Seminary and College. At PASC Mr. Berger was the manager of Desert King Food Industries which processes and markets peanut butter, vanilla, puffed corn and wheat, frozen peas and corn. Mrs. Berger held several teaching positions on the elementary level, and also taught English to high school students. Presently the Bergers have moved to the USA where they plan to take up permanent residence. Pictured above from left: Mrs. Bonnie (Berger) Cooksey, Cherry Berger, Mrs. Pearl Deede (Mrs. Berger's mother), and Mr. and Mrs. Berger. * Churches in and around Madras, 15 of them, enjoyed a period of spiritual refreshing in connection with meet- * Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hooper have recently returned ings conducted by Dr. John Willmott, division ministerial to the United States after 24 years of service in the advisor. Three hundred delegates, mostly non-Adventists Southern Asia Division. They arrived in India in 1952 were invited to join in studies on Daniel, Hosea, Acts of and served in various capacities at Vincent Hill and the Apostles and II Peter. A special interest was shown by Spicer Memorial College until). 1967. After a six-year in- the group studying the book of Daniel every evening, 6:30- terval in the USA they returned to Southern Asia to the 9:00 p. m. This group realised the importance and need Pakistan Adventist Seminary and College. At PASC Mr. of the Spirit of Prophecy in these last days. May 22, the Hooper taught Industrial Arts, Science and Art. Mrs. last Sabbath, more than 600 people attended the Sabbath Hooper was head of the Education department, and for services followed by the baptism of 63 delegates in the part of her term served as Academic Dean and Librarian. afternoon. The candidates fully equipped with the truth Her efforts in maintaining high academic standards and were challenged to share it with others and win at least her work in upgrading the library helped PASC to achieve one for the Kingdom of God, accreditation. Registered No, PNC-2$