February 24, 2007 In this issue TRY-athlon series up and running
Award for veteran communicator
The power of a united eff ort The “Circle of courage” team as they prepare to leave Bluff on their 23-town tour of New Zealand. “Circle of courage” begins in NZ BLUFF, NEW ZEALAND
n the morning of February 11, eight to equip these towns with the resources to cyclists embarked on the 2229-kilo- help young people.” metre “Circle of courage” New The “Circle of courage” is a model that O Zealand cycle tour from “where focuses on four main areas—belonging, the journey began” in Bluff. mastery, independence and generosity. They are currently halfway through a 23- Reading materials, information packs, radio town tour of New Zealand spanning four spots and newspaper articles are some of weeks, speaking about strategies to address the resources that are being made available Weet-Bix issues of “at-risk” behaviour among young to towns visited by the “Circle of courage” people in small, rural communities. cyclists. “The ‘Circle of courage’ model helps The “Circle of courage” New Zealand gets healthy build resilience and self-esteem among cycle tour has been organised by Adventist our young people,” says Jonathan Duffy, health in the New Zealand Pacifi c Union director of Adventist health for the South Conference (NZPUC). choice nod Pacifi c Division. “We’re doing all we can (Continued on page 4) ISSN 0819-5633
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What I had read and what she had heard were two diff erent things. “God’s people. Amen.”
omehow we got to talking about both genders, that message is repeated. place.” But, urges writer Charlie Peacock, famous and favourite opening lines And it is not that our church doesn’t have “the fact that these verses and others from to books. And as the conversation a tradition of women in leadership. In The 1 Timothy have caused women, in particu- S evolved, this was pared back to com- Silent Church, Zdravko Plantak charts the lar, so much pain is a sad commentary on paring the fi rst three words of literary works. decline of women’s involvement in leader- our failure to be the people of God. The Eventually we got to the Bible and, despite ship roles. The number of women in con- whole assembly of followers has suffered her lack of religious background, she was ference leadership positions reached a high as well, and God and his Word have been proud to tell me she knew the fi rst three point about 1915—notably the year of Ellen maligned” (New Way to Be Human). words of the Bible, “In the beginning . . .” White’s death—then fell away to almost If we consider that Paul was urging But then she asked, “So, what are the zero by 1950 with only slight recovery since Christians to conduct their public meetings last three words?” that time. While we have never as a church and family relations in a manner appropri- As I retrieved a New International Ver- had this issue settled—despite the promi- ate to their culture, these texts might be best sion from a nearby bookshelf, I had to nent role of women among our church pio- read as endorsing equality of opportunity, admit I didn’t know. I fl icked to the last neers—it seems incongruous that we seem voice and standing for women in churches page and unwittingly read: “God’s people. to be doing worse in more recent times than in societies where this is culturally appropri- Amen” (Revelation 22:21). we may have done in the past. ate—and even culturally demanded. This “What?” she almost exploded, hearing Unfortunately, the perception of the role makes even more sense when we consider four words in place of the three I had read. of Women’s Ministries has not always been other statements from Paul calling for a It took me just a moment to fi gure out what helpful in this regard. While a specialised more egalitarian social organisation within she had heard. ministry by women for women as a safe the kingdom of God in light of the unify- “How can it say that?” she continued, her place for addressing specifi c issues of wom- ing reality of salvation: “There is no longer outrage belying her lack of belief. en’s experiences and faith is important, the Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. After a few moments, I was able to pla- continued marginalisation of women into For you are all Christians—you are one in cate her indignation with assurances that such a specialised ministry can be a frus- Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28, NLT). what I had read and what she had heard trating distraction and, at best, a temporary As we write new chapters of the story were two different things and that the Bible stop-gap measure. If women had more voic- of our church, we need to focus on the was not as misogynist as it appeared. es and greater leadership opportunities in unifying and inclusive reality of “God’s But as I did, I was wondering how often the wider church, there would be less need people” and stop misreading, mishearing we—either intentionally or unintention- to create these artifi cial distinctions. and misstating the “Amen.” The church ally, individually and corporately—send the The diffi culty is that this is largely a as a whole, the experiences of many faith- message: “God’s people are men.” When- cultural issue and that the relevant bibli- ful women and our witness to the society ever women are under-represented in our cal references are open to such divergent in which we work will be stronger and church’s decision-making processes, when- readings. Various—generally male—voices healthier for it. ever they are denied opportunities and rec- rely on a superfi cial reading of texts such as ognition in ministry roles and whenever the 1 Corinthians 14:34 and Ephesians 5:21-33 language we use as a church fails to include to argue women should be kept “in their Nathan Brown
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0066 Editorial.inddEditorial.indd Sec1:2Sec1:2 113/2/073/2/07 8:01:358:01:35 AMAM news TRY-athlon series up and running BERKELEY VALE, NEW SOUTH WALES rewards your input with a volunteers bag including he Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRY- event shirt and hat.” athlon 2007 series commenced on The events in both coun- February 4 at the beautiful Catani tries are supported by a list TGardens in Melbourne, attracting the of elite sports professionals. largest participant numbers in the event’s The February 4 event in nine-year history, while the New Zealand Melbourne was attended by TRY-athlon series commenced in Hamilton offi cial Melbourne ambas- on February 11. sador and Olympic swim- This year the Australian series travels mer Matt Welsh, who spent across eight locations in Australia, visiting much of the day meet- capital cities and prominent regional areas ing kids at the fi nish line between February and April 2007, with with congratulations and exciting new events to be held in Geelong a medallion. Australian Olympic swimmer Matt Welsh with one of the (February 25) and Newcastle (April 22) In New Zealand, Ol- hundreds of children who attended the boosting predicted participation to 16,000. ympic triathlete Hamish TRY-athlon event in Melbourne on February 4. The New Zealand series, celebrating its Carter is returning as the ambassador for and encompasses an every-child-is-a-win- 15th year, continues in 2007 with a total of the Weet-Bix TRY-athlon and is attend- ner attitude. nine events across the country, where a total ing events. The remaining events in Australia are: of 20,000 kids are expected to participate. Sanitarium TRY-athlons are challeng- Geelong, February 25; Sydney, March 11; With six more events to come in Aus- ing events that combine swimming, cy- Adelaide, April 1; Brisbane, April 15; New- tralia and New Zealand, group product cling and running, and encourage kids castle, April 22; and Perth, April 29. manager–cereals Andrew Hewson says, to give a healthy, active lifestyle a go. The The events to come in New Zealand are: “The season is just getting started and we event emphasises participation and allows Tauranga, February 25, with a new loca- encourage you to come out and witness this all kids aged seven to 15 the chance to be- tion at Memorial Park; Mosgiel, March 4; great and inspiring community event. You come a champion, with all participating Nelson, March 11; Christchurch, March 18; also still have the opportunity to enter your TRY-athletes receiving a medallion and Wellington, March 25; and North Shore, children as participants or assist as a volun- certifi cate. April 1.—Jaemes Tipple teer on the day, which not only in itself is The day encourages children from all More @ < http://tryathlon.weetbix.co.nz> a selfl ess and valuable experience but also backgrounds to try these exciting sports or < http://www.weetbix.com/tryathlon>.
◆ “Size is no indicator of heart it ◆ Following up on a recent Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth would seem,” says Pastor Craig evangelical campaign in the II.—Gloria Greenfi eld Gillis, the newly appointed presi- Ukraine, retired schoolteacher dent of the South New Zealand Elaine Lillystone and her hus- ◆ Dandenong church members, Conference (SNZC). Despite SNZC band, Rob, returned to Kiev to Vic, spent 24 hours in prayer over being one of the smallest confer- conduct a series of meetings Sabbath, February 3. Members ences in the South Pacifi c Divi- designed to teach the people member Dorothy (Dot) Robson signed up for the hours they sion, it has once again managed to think for themselves when was invested as a serving sis- would spend in the prayer room to outgive many of its much fi nding answers from the Bible. ter of St John at the Auckland and then fulfi lled their commit- larger cousins in the annual Mr Lillystone, a business advis- Cathedral of the Holy Trinity by ment in a time of singing, dis- camp mission offering taken er, shared what he had learned the Governor-General of New cussion and prayer. Prayer topics up for the new plane for Papua about business and business- Zealand, Anand Satyanand. Dor- were the Mark Finley “Discov- New Guinea—raising more than people in the church. The couple othy has served for 27 years, fi rst eries” series, rain for Australia, $NZ10,000. “The church mem- plan to return to the Ukraine in in sports and fi rst aid, and is now revival, outreach contacts, church bers of SNZC are passionate August.—Arthur Bath the welfare offi cer of the Wan- leadership and members of the about mission, be it overseas or ganui Simpson Division. The Dandenong community.—David at home,” says Pastor Gillis. ◆ In December, Wanganui church investiture was sanctioned by Edgren
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0066 news.inddnews.indd 3 113/2/073/2/07 8:03:558:03:55 AMAM news Veteran church “Circle of courage” begins communicator in NZ wins award (Continued from page 1) sociable event and the time has just gone SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, USA so quickly,” she says. “This tour has been created for the young What will take effort, however, is the ohn Banks, a veteran Seventh-day people because we recognise just how valu- cycling itself for the rest of the tour. The Adventist Church communicator, who able they are,” says Paul Rankin, tour coor- cyclists are covering about 100 kilometres a until recently was associate director dinator and director of Adventist health for day during the tour that will fi nish at Cape J for communication at the church’s the NZPUC. “With the ‘Circle of courage,’ Reinga on March 8. world headquarters in Silver Spring, anybody can make a difference in the lives They usually arrive at the town centres at Maryland, was presented with the 2007 of young people. It takes very little effort about 3.30 pm almost every day, with a talk Bridge Award. to adopt the model.” organised at 7.30 pm at various venues. General Conference communication A small group of tourists and well-wish- The eight cyclists, Mr Duffy, Mr Rankin, director Rajmund Dabrowski presented ers from the Invercargill Seventh-day Ad- Doug McLeod, Neone Okesene, Jake Mr Banks with the award, which recog- ventist church waved goodbye to the cyclists Ormsby, Rebekah Rankin, Ms West and nises “lifelong service to corporate com- and their four support crew on the fi rst day Steve Kennelly, are being supported by munication, media relations of the Sev- of the cycling tour. Allen and Juleen Foote, Rex and Elaine enth-day Adventist Church, and mentoring According to Norah West, one of the Jackson, and Anne Anderson.—Melody others in innovative Adventist media cyclists, she experienced a great fi rst day. Tan productions.” “The roads have been incredibly fl at. Being More @ www.circleof The award was established in 2001 by able to talk to everybody has made it a real courage.co.nz the Communication Department of the world church in recognition of outstand- ing contributions to Adventist communi- cation, locally and internationally, and in particular for visionary thinking, fostering professionalism and excellence in responsi- ble journalism, and relevance of commu- nication through broadcasting and public relations and media productions. Mr Banks is the fi fth Australian recipi- The “Circle of courage” team setting off from Bluff , destination Gore. ent of the award.—ANN
◆ So Good Bliss is a new Sanitar- has also produced a So Good Bliss has infl uenced the competition. ium frozen dessert now available recipe book—available in softcopy Organisers of some of the tour- in the freezer section of super- from the So Good website. naments were so impressed with markets. It comes in six fl avours— More @ www. Daniel’s ability to play golf that Creamy Vanilla, Heavenly Choco- sogood.sanitarium.com.au they have changed the playing ◆ A team of four from Stanthorpe late, Creamy Boysenberry Swirl, day from Saturday to Sunday church, Qld, visited Karalundi Creamy Caramel, Creamy Straw- ◆ Eleven-year-old Daniel Lazarte in main games so he could com- Aboriginal Education Centre, berry Swirl and Creamy Passionfruit of Innisfail church, Qld, is an pete.—Sheryl Curcuruto WA, in January to renovate the Swirl. So Good Bliss is 97 per cent accomplished golfer whose regu- dormitory ablution blocks. David fat free and dairy free—mean- lar winning and Sabbath-keeping ◆ Andrew Kiprono Lang’at of Entermann, Howard Wilmot and ing it contains no Armidale church, NSW, was Julie and Tony Marini (pictured cholesterol and is recently awarded a Doctor of left to right) worked through the low in saturated Philosophy (PhD) at the Univer- 40+OC days to tile fl oors and walls fat—and is made sity of New England. His thesis and install brand new accessories from non-geneti- focuses on psychoanalytic inquiry before students arrived back from cally modified of teaching pedagogies in cross- the holidays.—Sharon Grey soy. Sanitarium cultural contexts.
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0066 news.inddnews.indd 4 113/2/073/2/07 8:03:578:03:57 AMAM news Toowoomba runs Retreat for returning cross-cultural, multi- missionaries national STORM Co WAHROONGA, NEW SOUTH TOOWOOMBA, QUEENSLAND WALES oowoomba Central church pastor ix families were represented at Clifton Maberly was approached this year’s “Re-entry retreat” by a group of Korean nationals for returning missionaries. The T eager to visit Australia and con- S retreat was held at Crosslands duct a STORM Co (service to others re- Convention Centre in New South ally matters) program over the Christmas “Re-entry retreat” attendees. Wales from January 2 to 6. The partici- holidays. pants were returning from a range of says Pastor Coombe. “Time was spent in As a result, two Australians, an Ameri- countries including the United Kingdom, group discussion to assist understanding can, a Filipino and eight Koreans made Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea. the transition that occurs as people move their way from Toowoomba to Goondi- An additional three families were unable back across cultures. windi on Boxing Day, led by Dan Craig and to attend the retreat. “As always, an afternoon river cruise the church youth pastor, Jon Schaffer. Pat Gustin, former director of the Gen- and the ‘fl ying fox’ activity were popular An average of 80 children attended the eral Conference’s Institute of World Mis- for those who were keen to enjoy some kids’ club run in the town and a further sion, was the key presenter, supported by relaxation or a physical challenge.” 60 attended at the border town of Boga- Pastor Ray Coombe, director of Advent- Pastor Coombe adds, “The SPD has billa. Activities included learning fi rst ist Mission for the South Pacifi c Division conducted re-entry programs now for aid for a snakebite, jumprope activities, (SPD); Dr Lyell Heise, director of the several years, and it is one of the high- soccer, learning origami, craft and biscuit SPD’s Institute of Worship; Pastor David lights for those returning from mission making. Robertson, director of Adventist Support service overseas.” The STORM Co team also visited a local for the Australian Union Conference; The program concluded on January nursing home and conducted the Sabbath Ewan Brown and Drs Andra Dabson and 6 with a recommitment and dedication service at the Goondiwindi church, with John Wallace. service. A number of the attendees have members enjoying an evening of games “The quiet bush surroundings of Cross- returned to take up private employment with their visitors. The Korean visitors also lands is an ideal environment for couples and some couples look forward to com- spent time on a 14,000-acre farm, where it and families to unwind and process some mencing retirement.—Ray Coombe/ takes six hours to travel from one side of of the challenges of returning home,” RECORD staff the property to the other.—Focus
lets students practise everything and Tobago in May 2006. The cer- churches in the area, so he sent from take-off s and landings to emony was held in Port-of-Spain, bins of watermelons to several emergency situations and private Trinidad and Tobago on Decem- local congregations. “It won’t and commercial manoeuvres.— ber 20.—Adventist Review hurt to build a bridge or two,” Bonnie McLean Mr Walker says. “I want to live ◆ Anchor Point church plant in like Jesus is coming tomorrow, ◆ Onuoha Clement, a paediatric Oregon, USA has used watermel- and I have to believe that some ◆ Andrews University’s Aero- surgeon and an elder of the Yaba ons to reach out to individuals of these people are going to be nautics Department has wel- church, Lagos, Nigeria, was one of and other Christian churches. The in heaven with me.”—Claudia comed the arrival of two new six United Nations (UN) volun- church held a concert at the local Flaiz fl ight simulators. Andrews is the teers to receive Awards of Excel- fairgrounds, which the communi- first institution to receive this lence for “their commitment as ty was encouraged to attend. As brand of simulator, which will ambassadors of volunteerism for extra incentive, free watermelons help students practise during bad development.” Mr Clement was were donated by church member weather as well as reducing fl ying recognised specifi cally for his part Steve Walker. This got Mr Walker expenses such as fuel and insur- in successfully organising a Walk thinking about what was needed ance costs. The new equipment Against Child Hunger in Trinidad to build bridges between other
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0066 news.inddnews.indd 5 113/2/073/2/07 8:03:588:03:58 AMAM news Alumnus gives Weet-Bix given nod as school a boost kids’ healthier choice NEW PLYMOUTH, NEW ZEALAND BERKELEY VALE, NEW SOUTH WALES Statistics show 25 per cent of Australian he computer room at the New Ply- children are overweight or obese. How- mouth Adventist school now has a eading health foods manufacturer ever, the Choice report points to kids “eat- computer room, thanks to the efforts Sanitarium commend the January ing too much of the wrong foods” as the Tof a former student. 22 report issued by Choice magazine primary reason for the alarming statistics, Carl McDowell not only installed 16 Lhighlighting the hidden nutritional even though a study of schoolchildren new computers, but helped strip wallpaper, content of some of the food most com- in New South Wales has found they’re paint the room and assemble desks. He also sumed by Australian children. now exercising more than they were 10 sourced hardware and was responsible for Choice magazine recommends Austral- years ago. the budget. ia’s favourite breakfast cereal Weet-Bix Some of the offenders, according to the Principal Ian Littlewood says the school as a “much healthier cereal” compared Choice report, include such childhood had wanted a dedicated computer room for to Nestle Milo cereal. lunch-box staples as Nutella, Roll-Ups, fi ve years, adding, “The students can’t wait Recent fi ndings revealed to get the same Tiny Teddy Dippers and Nutri-Grain to get in here.” He believes Mr McDowell wholegrain goodness from just two Weet- bars. has saved the school thousands of dollars Bix, you’d have to eat 12 slices of the best- Weet-Bix, however, shines—with the in labour. Mr McDowell spent more than selling high-fi bre toast or four bowls of magazine citing it as a “healthy cereal.” 320 hours working on the project the leading energy cereal. Parents concerned about providing their The school previously had four comput- At 97 per cent wholegrain, low in fat kids with healthy, nutritional breakfasts ers, all of which were more than 10 years and sugar and high in fi bre, Weet-Bix and lunches should try to incorporate at old. The upgrade sees the students pro- provides long-lasting goodness and en- least two servings of wholegrains a day. vided with 12 workstations and access to ergy. Sanitarium dietitian Penny Selems “An easy breakfast of wheat biscuits the internet and shared server for the fi rst says a diet high in wholegrains is essential with milk and fruit, followed by a whole- time. $NZ24,000 was contributed to the for good health. grain sandwich for lunch will provide kids the project by the TSB Community Trust, “Replacing refi ned grains with whole- with a great nutritional base for long-last- Adventist Church and Parent Teacher grains can play a key role in controlling ing energy and concentration at school,” Association. weight and tackling obesity. Foods con- says Ms Selems.—Jaemes Tipple/Choice Mr McDowell, 21, is in his third year of a taining all three levels of the grain help magazine/RECORD staff Bachelor of Applied Information Systems keep people feeling full longer, meaning More @
◆ A Roman Catholic man from to every weekend,” he says. “As you ent translations. “We are very than 700 people attended the Illinois, USA, is on a trek to visit 365 look across the United States and excited about this,” says Rhema service that was held in the Great churches in 365 days. But David across the world, of course [the Broadcasting chief executive Hall of Parliament House, Can- Hiemann is not your ordinary pil- church] is thriving with great diver- John Fabrin. “It’s an experiment berra, Australia, and was chaired grim. He left his job at a Catholic sity, and it’s easy to show on a web- really, and we don’t expect huge by the president of the Parlia- church in Chicago to embark upon site.”—Religion News Service audiences, but we hope to reach mentary Christian Fellowship, a yearlong, high-tech pilgrimage people who need to hear the John Anderson. Speaking at the that will take him to 365 churches ◆ A Christian radio station in Scriptures.” Mr Fabrin says he welcome service Peter Jenson, in 35 countries across fi ve conti- Hamilton, NZ, is playing record- would love to air local, profes- the Anglican Archbishop of Syd- nents. After visiting the church, Mr ed Bible readings all day every sionally made readings but all ney, said that although a physi- Heimann uses the internet to blog day. Owned by Radio Rhema, the programs currently come cal drought is gripping Australia, his experience, providing links to who call the program “The from the US or UK. —Assist News there is also a far worse spiritual pictures of the churches through Word—Bible Radio 24/7,” it is Service drought gripping the country. Google Earth. “Sometimes we believed to be the fi rst conven- He urged his listeners to combat become so focused on our imme- tional radio station in the world ◆ The National Parliamentary this shortage through support, diate experience of church that our to broadcast nothing but scrip- Prayer Breakfast has recently cel- involvement and fellowship in only community is the one we go ture readings from three diff er- ebrated its 21st birthday. More their local church.—New Life
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COORANBONG, NEW SOUTH WALES of music at Avondale College church, ar- yne Lorens of Penrith church in ranged each of the songs. Sydney was the guest speaker for a he South Pacifi c Division’s Institute Sales of Play Today 2, which the insti- recent women’s retreat in New Cal- of Worship has produced a second tute launched in September, have already L edonia, which ran from November music book to encourage new pi- reached 500. One Adventist church in 10 to 12. More than 300 women attended Tanists to join praise and worship Queensland bought 12 copies, one for each the Sabbath program, featuring a time for bands. pianist in the church. women to share testimonies that ran for Dr Lyell Heise, director of the Institute Play Today sold about 1500 copies. Ac- three hours. of Worship, and Valmai Hill’s Play Today cording to Dr Heise, this was largely be- Mrs Lorens, originally from Mauritius, 2 contains—like the fi rst book—12 wor- cause it is diffi cult to fi nd music books in has been in Australia for 37 years and de- ship songs with arrangements for begin- the Christian market that include con- scribed her French as being “rusty,” but ners and intermediates. temporary pieces for beginners or that added that the language returned to her Each song in the book comes with a note combine beginner pieces with intermedi- quickly, saying, “God did it.” She shared about the song’s origins, a Bible reference ate pieces. her life experiences and spoke about prayer and a note to piano teachers about how to “Lots of kids, teenagers and parents are with the women, encouraging them to use each song in their lessons. overjoyed they can play songs they sing at overcome obstacles to prayer and to daily Dr Heise coordinated the production school and church,” says Dr Heise. put on the armour of God. of the book as director of the Institute Play Today 3 is due to be released early One of the other major issues the women of Worship, which is based on Avondale next year.—Olivia Tooley discussed at the retreat was abuse preven- College’s Lake Macquarie campus. Mrs The Play Today books are available tion, with those attending committing Hill, a piano teacher and former director through Adventist Book Centres. themselves to share this message. There was a prayer room and sanctuary ADRA works to reduce global hunger set up at the event and women spent time there praying. Joy Butler, director of wom- SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, USA also provides food for people affected by en’s ministries for the South Pacifi c Divi- HIV/AIDS. sion, says, “The women are determined to n 2006, the Adventist Development and In Rwanda’s eastern province, ADRA is copy this in other parts of the island group. Relief Agency (ADRA) continued to making a difference in 70,000 households There was a revival of godliness among fulfi l its commitment to improve food through projects that enhance agricultural the women and they went home refreshed Isecurity and fi ght hunger globally. Dur- production, increase produce marketabil- and inspired. ing the past year, ADRA partnered with the ity and improve the health and nutrition “This small mission has been experienc- United States Agency for International De- of women, children and other vulnerable ing a revival in recent times with many velopment to distribute nearly 13,000 tonnes groups. Many benefi ciaries are survivors of people becoming Adventists. It has all hap- of food to vulnerable populations across the the 1994 genocide. pened because of strong prayer ministry globe. More than 178,000 people received With long-term initiatives in Central and and unity of heart and working together essential food items. South America, ADRA has helped farm- among the mission leaders and church This distribution enables ADRA to ers with working to maximise crop yields people. The women have consistently had continue its core food-security initiatives, through creating healthy soil and farming good retreats on this island for the past 10 including feeding programs for the criti- practices. They also provide seeds, fertilisers years.”—RECORD staff /Joy Butler cally ill, schoolchildren and orphans, food and other agricultural products. programs for women with young children “Food security addresses a person’s access and for those living with HIV/AIDS, and to food or their ability to grow that food,” food-for-work programs. said Rudy Monsalve, director for food se- In Madagascar, ADRA runs a program curity at ADRA–International. “It not only that feeds up to 500,000 children in 200 targets a person’s ability to eat today, but schools, hoping to provide not only food but tomorrow, the following day, and weeks, an incentive for children to stay in school months in advance. ADRA works to pro- and get a better education. vide its benefi ciaries with the skills, abilities ADRA’s Life Initiative Project feeds an and confi dence to feed themselves and their Some of the women who attended estimated 5000 children in Kenya. ADRA families.”—ADRA–International the retreat in New Caledonia.
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Video ministry: Frequently asked questions
BY JOHN GATE
ere are answers to a Late afternoon, before dark, from number of frequently asked ques- 3 to 7 pm seems best. Never after H tions about video ministry. dark and never in groups. Question 1. What if we get only a post of- Question 4. What if there’s nobody fi ce box number? home? The Adventist Discovery Centre will try Don’t leave the video on the fi rst to give a telephone number, but use it only visit. Leave your visiting card with Tested and successful letterbox cards, off ering a as a last resort. You may be able to get the a note. Call back later at a different free viewing of the Search videos, are avilable residential or street address from the phone time. On future visits, do not leave from the Adventist Discovery Centre. book or by ringing. Endeavour though, to notes or videos in a place where way, the friendship will grow and confi dence make the personal contact. That’s one of they are visible to the public, thus indicat- will build. On the basis of your friendship, the strengths of video ministry. Use post ing the home is unoccupied and jeopardis- you can share other outreach resources with ing security. them, invite them to an event or programs, “Media ministry, utilis- and ask them important questions regard- Question 5. What if they think it is a free ing their response to the things they have ing Search TV advertis- video? seen on the videos. This sometimes happens. However, the ing, followed up with ad clearly says a free viewing of a video. But Question 8. What if they don’t have a video ministry, friend- don’t argue. Explain the offer and give them VHS player? the video. But this doesn’t change the strat- It’s true that changing technology means ship, Dinner with Geoff egy—call again the following week at the some homes still use VHS, but most people same time to see how they have enjoyed it. are moving to DVD. The only real answer and prophecy seminars Possibly collect the video, but offer them an- is to provide the videos in both VHS and other one. The same video ministry strategy DVD format. But this is not always avail- is currently our most continues. Although some people don’t hear able. New productions from Adventist productive evange- the television commercial clearly, it seldom Media Network (AMN) are produced only causes a real problem when followed up as in DVD format now. listic strategy.”—Pastor explained above. Questions 9. Can we bulk copy DVD pro- Geoff Youlden, evangelist, Sydney, NSW. Question 6. What if they ask a question I ductions for outreach purposes? cannot answer? The answer is no. AMN productions only as a last resort, and remember to offer Welcome questions. Questions tell you a are copyrighted and owned by those who another video in the covering letter. lot. Endeavour to answer the question by have sponsored their production. For video sharing another video. You don’t have to be ministry, which is a follow-up to televi- Question 2. What if the address is very a know-all. If you’re not sure of the answer, sion advertising, AMN makes available to isolated? just tell people so, and fi nd out the answer churches video resources at cost price by Most responses with isolated addresses are before the next visit, either from your own ordering and producing them in bulk. See sent to the conference offi ce from where the study or from your church pastor. your conference director of personal min- video is posted out. If you are given an iso- istries for supplies. R lated address, please let the Discovery Centre Question 7. What is my role in video know, so any future videos to that area can ministry? This is the last of a series of articles exploring video min- be directed to your conference offi ce. To follow the example of Jesus. First, de- istry and how it can work in your community. liver the video. After the second visit, connect Question 3. What is the best time to deliver with people, converse and listen to them, care John Gate is director of the Adventist the fi rst video? and show compassion for their needs. In this Discovery Centre.
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The big picture BY JO GOWANS
ave you ever stopped and con- and groups come to our site as clients. sidered what kind of person oth- The fi rst group chatted happily with ers think you are? I don’t mean to Jess and the team and were pleased H bring about the paranoia possibly with her work. Then on the last day the lurking in each of us, but really if you were leader asked, “Which Adventist church balised opinions have cut off another’s walk honest, what would people describe you as? do you attend?” with Him? Could it be that I, too, have ex- Encouraging? Loving? Caring? Christ-fo- Jess let him know she wasn’t an Advent- cluded a person from my presence simply cused? Mission-focused? ist, but attended another church. The leader because they weren’t a church member? If I were honest with myself, it would be promptly turned on his heel and cut all I don’t come from an Adventist home en- a challenge to stack it all up against what conversation. Jess didn’t get a thanks nor vironment, but came to the church thanks God intends me to be. a smile from that leader after that. Why? to some kindly nurses at the Warburton Listen: “Get along among yourselves, Because she wasn’t one of “us”! Health Care Centre who cared for my each of you doing your part. . . . Gently Another time she was berated for an mentally ill mother. encourage the stragglers, and reach out hour by a church member who wanted to How I wish those persons—those who for the exhausted, pulling them to their argue that, even though she had enjoyed encourage and include—would come to feet. Be patient with each person, atten- Jess’s work for the weekend, Jess had no our staff members and witness in their tive to individual needs. And be careful idea how to cook vegetarian food because kind way, rather than those who “freak that when you get on each other’s nerves “she isn’t an Adventist.” out” and immediately exclude them or you don’t snap at each other. Look for the I wish these were the only instances; belittle them. best in each other, and always do your best however, there are plenty more examples So, how do we stack up? Are we inclusive to bring it out” (1 Thessalonians 5:13-15, of such segregation. How do you think to those outside our fold? Are we looking The Message). Jess thinks of us and our church now, after for the “best in each other” and doing our An employee of ours was refl ecting on three years of such individuals voicing their best to “bring it out”? Do we consider the her time working with us. She is a Chris- thoughts publicly or cutting her off without ministry of others and how we can help tian, but not a church member. When she a further word? their cause? fi rst started with us she knew a little about Are we so adamant about being in the I pray we may all be truly refl ective of what we believed as she had as a young per- “right” church that the legacy we leave His image. As James 1:19 says, “Be quick son been taken to an Adventist church by a behind for others means they don’t wish to listen, slow to speak” (NIV). R kindly neighbour. We decided that as em- to seek Him because His people have been ployers we would lead the way through our arrogant and rude? *Not her real name. day-to-day interactions. Slowly, but surely, I had never considered the big picture of the questions started, not only from Jess* my part in the church body prior to work- Jo Gowans writes from Horsham, but from other casual workers. We were ing in this kind of ministry. I had always Victoria. Until the end of last year, Jo thrilled—what an opportunity! prayed that I would make my heavenly and her husband were managers of a Then we had some Adventist churches Father proud. But could it be that my ver- church camping facility.
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The power of a united eff ort
BY JOSPEH TALIPUAN
t takes me back some 10 years ago. Lord, they left behind I was heavily involved in the golden ju- home, family, land, valu- bilee celebration in my home province ables, even tribal mem- I of Enga, Papua New Guinea. It was a bership. They knew that moving occasion. by doing this they would As a young man, I saw those who walked never return home as the path before me, and heard stories of their land may be taken courage and sheer determination from by rival brothers or kinsman. Heaven was nonetheless they came when I sat watching them. I was overwhelmed with emotion. worth more than them all. this grand sight of ordinary people—men Real people with daring stories that made In those days, there was no cash econo- and women—who possessed extraordinary your mind spin—stories of heroism, mira- my. The traditional value system was built drive and conviction that turned the high- cles, dangers, near-death experiences and around the land. Without land, their future lands region of Papua New Guinea upside relentless determination. was hopeless. Taking a conscious step to down with just a simple smile, a picture roll, People walked through mountainous leave their association with the land was and passion that no-one could dispute. terrain, crossed fast-fl owing rivers, dared like someone giving up his or her entire to venture through cannibal- and crocodile- savings, including retirement benefi ts, for Not just history infested areas. They were just ordinary peo- the sake of the gospel. It was literally a Today, I wonder whether such a simple ple—both men and women—who in their step of faith. faith could again be reignited and relived. youth dared to step out in simple faith and After almost 50 years of Adventist pres- Yes, those pioneers were from an undevel- traverse a land that lay in darkness. They ence, they had grown old physically; many oped, rural and primitive background, but had no knowledge or skills, no formal have since been laid to rest, still burning so were Jesus’ original disciples. It seems training, no money and no wages. They with the hope. But as they marched up to God fi lls an empty heart more easily than received only a bar of soap and a packet of the stage to receive from us tokens of ap- a full one, and could it be that these so- salt as their monthly wage. preciation for their courage, you could still called primitives met that condition. This Jesus was coming soon—and their kins- see their vibrant faith in the living God. same passion and pioneering spirit drives folk needed to know. Consumed with the Tears came down my cheeks; I do not the General Conference’s Global Mission conviction of the imminent return of the know whether tears of joy or sorrow, but initiative: “Tell the world.”
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Taking the foul BY CALVIN REDMAN love basketball—but there’s nothing more frustrating than a referee who seems biased. I came home fuming from the game last night. Every time we went near a player—foul! I On the other hand, we were shouldered, pushed, slapped, held and charged without that piercing sound of a whistle of jus- tice; so much for non-contact sport. We did fi nish with a win, but it was not the same. It was not a happy occasion; it was frustrating. Believe it or not, this experience gave me an insight into God. God loves us so much that He is willing to have the referee call foul even when there is no foul. He offers to take all our fouls so we don’t get called for them. What’s more, He chooses to play the game! If it were me, I’d call for a new referee or eventually pick up my drink bottle in frustration and go home. How He deals with the exasperation of taking it all on the chin is far beyond my human emotions and understanding, and yet He willingly became our sacrifi ce so we could have eternal life with Him. Each time we foul, it’s called on Him. Though He has done no wrong, it’s a mark against His name. He willingly takes it for us so we can have a relationship and a future with Him. “In this way, God qualifi ed him as a perfect High Priest, and he became the source of eternal salvation for all those who obey him” (He-
brews 5:9, NLT). R a Taylor a
Calvin Redman pastors in Mildura, Victoria. Pet
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We believe it is crucial to represent our suggests a simple yet powerful strategy to in the great confl ict. That Jesus in His last God in a godless age. But we also see a proclaim the name of the Lord God. Jesus hours prayed for unity among His follow- world that has a growing interest toward was also praying that “all of them may be ers suggests we should be more concerned the concept of God. The prevalent religious one, Father, just as you are in me and I am about it and look for ways to unite accord- wars and religiopolitical agendas are proof in you. May they also be in us so that the ing to Christ’s plan. of that. Make no mistake; people young world may believe that you have sent me” Our unity should not be based on com- and old are craving spirituality that has (John 17:21). mon technical knowledge, historical data, substance. Just pick up any newspaper, or When God’s people are united and have correct worship programs, correct method- tune into your evening news and you fi nd become one there is something in that unity ologies but simply on a common knowledge this hunger. that powerfully reveals Jesus as the world’s of how worse it was to be a sinner and, Many have claimed to defend God’s Saviour. If prayer represents our greatest now, how blessed we are to experience name by sword and gun, ideologies and need and deepest longing, then consider God’s forgiveness. We do this effectively philosophy. Bloody wars have been fought; this—Jesus longed for a united church. based on our experience—sinners saved many schools of thought have been estab- The power base for the church against the by the Saviour. lished as a result of those confl icts and no enemy is in God. That power is effective modern political system is able to contain and infl uential when it operates among The power of oneness them. united God-fearers. Such unity is powerful and no power on In an age like this, we can take earth beneath or the heavens above the back seat, trying to sail on the can easily deny it. Could it be that new waves of whatever sociocul- Jesus saw the potential embedded tural trends develop. Or we can be The simplest basis for in this unity to advance the work of proactive and intentional and be God that He in fact prayed for it? I ahead before it happens. I believe unity is in the act of believe so. The world will believe we must be ahead. We must not be proclaiming Jesus as if and when they witness a united the tail but the head. church, united believers, common This sounds radical but it is more Saviour of the world. conviction and a common com- straightforward than it appears. Let’s mission that sets the stage for every consider a profound statement Jesus other Christian deed. made in His prayer: “This is eternal The New Testament church life: that they may know you, the only true Unity, how? grew because of such unity. It was not God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have In this global community—where we are smooth sailing—diversity of cultures and sent” (John 17:3*). It is obvious that God told truth and morality are relative—how backgrounds did cause some setbacks. But must be known and revealed, but only in can we speak and act in unity? On what the power of conversion and the Lord’s the context of “Jesus Christ, whom [He basis are we going to be united? commission was always high on the agenda. has] sent.” Off course we come from diverse cultures It led in priority, and every setback became The crucial matter seems to be that and different backgrounds but the simplest a stepping stone for the advancement of this knowledge of God, revealed though basis for unity is in the act of proclaiming the gospel. Jesus, must be proclaimed to the world. Jesus as the Saviour of the world. This act, The privilege to relive that apostolic ex- The world needs to know God and Jesus, done in unity, has the potential to reveal perience is ours today. Peter said the out- whom He has sent. Jesus to the world. Jesus knew it would be pouring of the Holy Spirit then was not possible, so He prayed for it. limited in time or space. “The promise is The need of the world There is another side to this request. Jesus for you and your children and for all who The world had been under a terror lead- prayed because there is an enemy who does are far off—for all whom the Lord our er. He had been dictating the conscience of not want unity in the church. Look at what God will call” (Acts 2:39). men and women by instilling fear by the the devil said about unity: It was done for them and the same power threat of death into their lives. Unfortu- “We must cause distraction and division. is available now for us. nately the human race has believed this lie We must destroy their anxiety for their own We must talk about it, pray for it, preach and followed this impostor, believing that souls, and lead them to criticise, to judge, it and live it. R he has the power to destroy life and give and to accuse and condemn one another, life. But the truth is life comes from God and to cherish selfi shness and enmity. For *All Bible quotations are from the New International the Creator, and He alone gives life. Ac- these sins, God banished us from His pres- Version. ceptance of this life comes as one knows the ence; and all who follow our example will true Creator and accepts the arrangement meet a similar fate” (Testimonies to Minis- Joseph Talipuan is director of He made to deliver the human race. ters, page 475). personal ministries and Sabbath Knowing God is eternal life and not Disunity is to the advantage of the enemy. school for the South Pacifi c Division, based in Wahroonga, New South knowing God is eternal damnation. The It is not just one small issue. It cannot be at- Wales. world must know this. Therefore Jesus tributed to physical happenings; it is rooted
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either”—is incorrect. Furthermore, if you hold the “gentle Hope prevails God chose only the “sons of Levi” to take Jesus, meek and mild” view, you’d do well charge of the temple administration and to to remember that the Jesus of the New DAVID POTTER, NSW be “shepherds” to the fl ocks of believers. Testament is actually the same God of the I reject the assertion that hope “is not the Exodus 28 and 29 give some detail about Old Testament. most positive” of words (“Knowing hope,” priests. Not only was a priest from the Letters, February 3). On the contrary, hope tribe of Levi, but he was also a descendant MICHAEL DOBESCH, QLD is the most positive word, as any diction- of Aaron, Israel’s fi rst high priest. Priests It is true that we are to love our enemies ary will show. had more responsibilities than Levites. As and turn the other cheek. But look at the We hope for what is not fully realised. high priest, Aaron was in charge of all the Old Testament: God sent His people to I hope to see my wife again whenever priests and Levites. wipe out the ungodly nations! Was God we’re apart. By faith, believers hope to see The priests performed the daily sacrifi ces, with His people then? Did they ask if they Jesus when He returns. But not all share this hope. Old customs never die, but—thank- When the day comes, believers will look up and—in spite of their hope—cry, “Who fully—the one that says women have shall be able to stand?” But grace rewards their hope and ignores their fear (see The no place in the pulpit is fading away. Great Controversy, page 641). In contrast, unbelievers will look up maintained the tabernacle and counselled could go to war or did God say, “Go, and in perplexity and horror. Why? Because the people on how to follow God. They destroy utterly”? What about the words they did not develop hope when they had were the people’s representatives before of Christ in Luke 22:35-38 when He said the chance. At this point, they suddenly God and thus were required to live lives to buy a sword? What is a sword used recognise their true condition as being worthy of their offi ce. Jesus is now our for? The sword Jesus is talking about is a without hope. High Priest (see Hebrews 8). weapon, not a Bible. If believers have a problem, it is not a ten- In the Bible we have many instances of Consider also Romans 13:4 regarding the sion between hope and Christian assurance. women serving God in other capacities, responsibility of a righteous political ruler: The two go hand-in-glove. However, it is but I fail to fi nd any evidence of women “For he is God’s servant to do you good. a mistake to pretend our hopes have been being appointed as temple/synagogue But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does fulfi lled before the time. priestesses. not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punish- ment on the wrongdoer” (NIV). The place for women Jesus’ sword So, yes, we have a duty to love our en- emies but we also have a duty of justice BILL JOHNSON, NSW BEN KLEINIG, NT even if it means going to war. Let’s not Thank you for the article “Women in Those who hold the belief that it is wrong just look at the scripture that suits us; let’s ministry good for church” (News, Feb- for Christians to serve in the military or look at it all. ruary 3). be combatants (“Of war and the Word,” After the Resurrection it was a woman Letters, February 3) evidently are blessed who received the double commission, to have come from generations of unop- Parents of students from an angel and then from Jesus Him- pressed people. self. She was to tell the brethren the good My sincere thanks go to the Diggers, KEN LOVE, QLD news—the gospel. Could you imagine Tommies, GIs and Marines, regardless of So your child has grown up, left home what Jesus Himself would today say to a their religion or creed, who, shot-by-shot, and gone to university; too many students woman who wanted to minister and preach played their part in the liberation of my leave God while at university. the good news? grandmother from a Japanese camp, and How about asking your pastor the contact Unfortunately the brethren, who were my grandfather from German-occupied details of the local pastor or chaplain, and safely hiding, did not believe. There is Holland. ask them to keep an eye on your precious nothing new under the sun. I love life, and I wouldn’t exist if these young person? Old customs never die, but—thank- men hadn’t gone, in many cases prayer- fully—the one that says women have no fully, off to serve humanity, at extreme Note: Views in Letters do not necessarily represent place in the pulpit is fading away. risk to themselves. Paul wrote about how those of the editors or the denomination. Letters the Christian should relate to the state (see should be less than 250 words, and writers must HAROLD GOTTING, NT include their name, address and phone number. All Romans 13:3, 4). Obviously there are vari- letters are edited to meet space and literary require- Refl ecting upon “Who decides?” (Let- ous kinds of states, and we’re created to be ments, but the author’s original meaning will not be ters, February 3), the statement—“There intelligent enough to discern when one is changed. Not all letters received are published. See are no ordained male pastors in the Bible acting with total immorality. masthead (page 2) for contact details.
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0066 Letters.inddLetters.indd Sec1:13Sec1:13 113/2/073/2/07 8:02:558:02:55 AMAM noticeboard Obituaries Positions vacant Ainsworth, Ellen May (nee Pritchard), born 20.5.1920 at Collie, WA; died 11.12.06 ▲ Proofreader or Trainee Proofreader—Signs Publishing Company (Warburton ,Vic) is in Albany Regional Hospital. On 22.12.38 seeking an experienced Proofreader or someone interested in working as a trainee in she married Jock. She is survived by her this aspect of producing magazines, books and general print materials. The success- husband; her children and their spouses, ful applicant will have an excellent command of written English, attention to detail, Joan and Ken Marshall (Albany), Eric and the ability to concentrate and work unsupervised for extended periods, and a com- Beryl, Judith and Eric Roberts (all of Ko- mitment to quality publishing. Appropriate training or experience may be helpful. jonup), Lesley and Pastor Robert King- ▲ Editorial Assistant/Secretary—Signs Publishing Company (Warburton, Vic) is don (Bunbury), and Kaye and Brian Pitt seeking an Assistant for the editorial department, focusing on the weekly compila- (Albany); her seven grandchildren; her 24 tion of Noticeboard in Record with some other administrative duties, with potential Great Rates great-grandchildren; her one great-great- for other editorial input and duties in line with interest and abilities. The successful grandchild; and fi ve adopted great-grand- applicant will have good written and oral communication skills; ability to process children. Following Jesus’ example, Nell and manage information effi ciently; attention to detail; and working knowledge of ACF was a caring wife and mother, a guiding the Adventist Church. Applications in writing should be forwarded to the Edi- infl uence, and the ultimate peacemaker. tor, Signs Publishing Company, 3485 Warburton Highway, Warburton Vic 3799; or Investments She lived for others and now awaits the email
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Whether business or pleasure, we can assist you with all YOURSELF—IT’S TRUE your travel needs, insurance, car hire, accommodation, fl y ‘n’ builds and group travel. astor Clarrie O’Neill and his wife, PLydia, were baptised on December Included in our 2007 program are the following: 18, 1959, by Pastor George Burnside in ● Middle East Tour Christchurch, New Zealand. Clarrie was Archaeological Diggings April 24–May 17 invited to work for Sanitarium Health Food Company. In 1962 he became a lit- ● Northern Territory Tours Red Centre/The Ghan/Top End/Broome May–October erature evangelist. In 1968 he was called to Australia for literature evangelist lead- ● Greece/Italy Tour ership in the Greater Sydney Confer- Archaeological Diggings September 25–October 15 ence. They almost lost their lives during ● Tu rke y To u r transit in the shipwreck of the Wahine (During the School Holidays) September 28–October 10 in the notorious Cook Strait. ● China Tour After leaving Sydney, Clarrie served Shanghai/Beijing/Xian/Hangzhou/Suzhou October 25–November 06 the church in South Australia, Queensland, country New South ● Cruise on the Orient Queen Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania and the western Pacifi c. After Athens/Malta/Sicily/Rome/Naples November 1–November 10 45 years of denominational service, Clarrie and Lydia have at last settled down at Caloundra Adventist Retirement Village. Clarrie: “We fi rst made inquiries concerning retirement back in Call us for brochures and information on all your local and 2001. It was one of the most signifi cant decisions we have made in overseas needs. our later years. For my wife and me it was an opportunity to solve our retirement concerns. God was indeed presenting to us relief Phone 1300 309 831 Sydney (02) 9847 3202 from repeatedly moving house in church employment. In 2003 we Fax: (02) 9847 3300 eventually moved into one of the most beautiful retirement settings Email: [email protected] one could ever wish for. Visit our website at www.adventist.org.au/travel “Our medical needs are provided for in our nearby community as well as within the village in case of emergency. As Lydia and I Carmel Centenary—2007 Homecoming Data projectors, screens, DVDs VCRs, weekend. Calling all former students, work- PA systems etc. Lower prices for SDA are both serious heart patients, this brings so much peace of mind. ers and friends of Carmel Adventist College. churches, schools etc. Australia only. The privacy we enjoy in a community setting is also a big plus. Our centenary will be held this year and the Rural Electronics (02) 6361 3636; or However, many social activities are arranged and provided for by highlight of our year-long celebrations will
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