MESSENGER CHURCH PAPER FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS IN THE BRITISH ISLES

VOLUME 87 NUMBER 13/14 25 JUNE 1982 NEW CHURCH FOR LANGLEY by Pastor R. H. Surridge FOR

J4-The opening of an Adventist church is a great experience wherever and MARRIEDS whenever it takes place. On Sunday, 25 April, the opening of the brand new Langley church in the • West Midlands was not only a special experience, but a unique event. BBC and A CEMETERY newspaper reporters were there to cover the story of the first new Asian " Adventist church in Great Britain. Some of you may have glimpsed a picture of IN EVERY it on BBC 1 Television early on Sunday morning, 2 May. The Assistant High Commissioner for India and the Mayor of Sandwell were HOME _ among those who wished the new congregation well. by Pastor R. H. Pierson After an historical review of the origins of this company of Indian believers I stood by the graveside of a friend by Pastor K. A. Elias, Pastor H. L. Calkins, the British Union Conference recently and watched as the coffin was president, addressed the members and visitors, pointing out the effect of the lowered into the rich black earth. Here, 'Dower and influence of a Christian church within the community. He also made buried some six feet deep, his earthly a special point of commending the local pastor, Dalbir Masih, and the Langley remains would be well sheltered from members for their tireless work and unstinting sacrifice which have played such all earthly predators until the Life a. a vital part in making this church a reality. Giver calls. It was a sad time, even for We can be sure that the blessing of God will rest on this church, where, on Christians with hope of a soon coming resurrection. I am glad every day { several occasions, members have brought unopened wage packets for the doesn't bring another funeral, building of the Lord's house, and where, though the English language has to be -6, • separation from someone I love, and interpreted, the language of Christian love is so clearly understood. another trip to the cemetery. _*.The Assistant High Commissioner for India and the Mayor of Sandwell open the new Langley church . But the Lord's messenger says that every home should have a cemetery of its own. Listen: The heart of his wife should be the grave for the faults of the husband, and the heart of the husband the grave for his wife's faults' — The Adventist Home', page 177. You see, God knows that predators stalk the land of the living in greater numbers than they haunt the land of the dead. Whenever we live intimately, as we do in the family, weaknesses soon become evident. And just outside the family circle lurk the predators, ready always to gather titbits about the weaknesses and failures of our loved ones, eager to parade them for all to see. But Christian love requires daily funerals, deep burials, permanent gravesites for the faults of our loved ones. These, however, are not sad occasions! At this cemetery scene, our loved ones find out what real love is like and are given courage to grow. Minute Manna for Marrieds is a service provided by the Home and Family Service, General Conference . Disabled People thirteen million children starved to death. Any cause connected with the disabled is ipso facto a good EDITORIAL cause. But when will the starving capture the popular imagination as the disabled have — finally — done? During the three and a half years in which I have been sitting at A. S.,Edj Maxwell's desk, three issues raised in this 1.1 paper have captured the imagination of its readership — and elicited three bumper SAVE THE CHILDREN! bundles of mail. 1. The racy style of a certain missionary Thirteen million children starved to death work through us? paper published in August 1979 (which, last year. 'We go out Ingathering, don't we?' incidentally, sold twice the number of The statistic is easily said and almost as For a fortnight once a year. that's true. copies that even the best of its successors easily forgotten. Not so the pictures of And let us not minimize the importance of have done). 2. Why we should or should hideous, emaciated, not-quite-human that fortnight's work. It is the one period in not be loyal to a certain health food little forms shovelled up for burial in the the year when a majority of the Church's company in Watford. 3. The Papal visit. far-away places with strange-sounding able-bodies are mobilized on one Wouldn't it be marvellous if the issue of names. Those who have seen them never missionary task. However, the funds the starving captured the imagination of forget. collected during Ingathering are the 15,000 committed Adventists and 'Suffer the little children to come unto apportioned, as you would expect, to the readers of MESSENGER in the British me; and forbid them not,' says the evangelistic, educational and medical — Union? No. I'm not requesting another Saviour, 'for of such is the kingdom of as well as welfare — areas of the Church's bumper bundle of mail. I haven't finished heaven.' outreach. coping with the last one. (Yes. I know . . . I And we have a mental picture of plump Is a fortnight's hard labour in the cause asked for it.) Wouldn't it be marvellous if little bundles in romper suits clambering of the least of these the brothers and during the 'witnessing season' of the onto the lap of the children's Friend .... sisters of our Lord enough for one year? summer and autumn of this year, we got Think of the anguish in His heart when He Our behaviour would seem to indicate ourselves mobilized on as many projects sees tiny beings with skeletal heads, that we believe that it is. The extent of the as our imaginations could throw up to protruding bones covered by thin, medical and economic problems of the raise funds for the starving — and outdid parchment-like skin and outstretched world say that it isn't. Not to mention the the good help we provided for the bird-foot hands appealing for bread . . . . corpses of thirteen million children per disabled last year? If 15,000 of us were a Thirteen million children died of annum. mobilized it would pull the carpet from starvation and malnutrition in 1981. That By the end of last year only those away under the 'little old me' argument! is the equivalent of a Hiroshima every on a package tour of the galaxy had any At the beginning of this year certain three days! Think of it! If a Hiroshima excuse for not knowing that it was the newspapers and relief organizations occurred every three days, imagine the International Year of Disabled People. It made a brave attempt to get 1982 labelled, scenes in the UN Security Council, caught the public imagination. It certainly hundreds of parliaments and national caught the imagination of the 15,000 assemblies, the demonstrations in the Seventh-day Adventists in the British streets, the banners, the slogans, the Union. Representing a lot of hard toil, interviews on Nationwide, the specially fat cheques were presented to extended news bulletins, the feature representatives of all the major charities documentaries at prime time, the connected with the disabled. And that is newspaper headlines, the rhetoric of the exactly as it should be: the people of God A politicians, the mounting international showing, unintentionally, what it means to pressure . . . . be saved by grace through faith. But since it is only a case of children But when will there be an International starving to death the reaction is — what Year for Those Who Are Starving to shall we say? — philosophical? Death? When will that capture the public Can we afford to be philosophical about imagination? The Save the Children Fund thirteen million children starving to death have written to tell me that, not only did — just because they are doing it discreetly thirteen million children starve to death in parts of the world out of sight of the rest last year— but around the same number (if of us? not more) of adults! The Adventist Family settles down to Perhaps the sheer scale of the problem Sabbath lunch. The table groans under boggles the mind. Yes. That's it. It's not the steaming food. Dad: 'Lord we thank that we don't care. It's that the problem is Thee for this good food. We pray that so vast that we don't see how 'little old us' Thou wilt bless it to our body's use and us can do much about it. to Thy service. And remember those less OK? fortunate than ourselves. Amen.' Then, Will that serve as the stuff of an after a momentary wave of piety has excuse? swept over us, we get stuck in. Let's face it, if you're looking for an Is that the limit of the attention we plan excuse anything will serve. If you're in the to give to 'those less fortunate than business of manufacturing excuses, ourselves'? Does the Lord need you're bound to churn out one that looks reminding about them? May He not, custom-made for the situation sooner or rather, be of the opinion that it is we who later! need reminding? Are we in a position to But no amount of excuses will alter the do something about it? Does He want to fact that during the International Year of 2 'The Year of the Refugee'. It didn't catch on, did it? FAMILY LIFE has done its part in running Year of the Refugee features. First-hand reports have been published NEWS in pictures from refugee camps on the Thai- Kampuchean border. What is the connection between • refugees and the starving children? 1114 tell you. More often than not, they're one and the . ^ same. Yes. That's it. You read it right the first time. They're one and the same. When adults fight wars they say: 'We're 4 doing all this for the sake of our children.' In fact the most obvious casualties of war • A. are usually children. Let me introduce you to two of them to whom Save the Children Fund has introduced me. Pham is 15 and comes from Vietnam. He is the most vocal of a large group most • of whom are younger than himself at the Fund's centre on the Kowloon Peninsula, • Hong Kong. Pham says his father got thrown into 're-education' back in Vietnam and his mother got stabbed. He boarded a junk, 13 metres long, bound for Hong Kong. He says they spent 52 days at sea. They had 20 kilos of rice and 40 Photo: Leslie Hill • litres of water. The boatmaster wanted to John Emm apple picking on Stanborough Park. kill a man to eat him. The man committed After 25 years' service lovingly tending the grounds of Stanborough Park, Mr. John Emm retired on Friday 7 May. He was presented with a cheque for over f100 by Pastor Harold ▪ suicide by jumping overboard. The boatmaster wanted to eat him — hit on the Calkins, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Association. The money, a gift from " head — shirt over his head — still Association funds and from private donations, will help with the expensive business of conscious: cried out — permitted to live. moving house. He now awaits news of a home in Britain. In making the presentation, Pastor Calkins said that he would like to pay tribute to two Lara is exactly one year old. She cannot very special people who have meant a great deal to the British Union. He said that talk. A Save the Children representative — sometimes the very necessary work done by people in the more basic areas is forgotten. And yet what a vital work it is. a-. newly admitted to the Lebanon — tells her story for her. Her birth was 'A Caesarean Members of the BUC board and colleagues of John Emm took the opportunity of section by explosion'. It happened during coming forward to thank him for his years of faithful service and for all the pleasure the an air raid. Her mother, nine months picturesque surroundings had given to visitors and workers on the park. , pregnant, rushed from her house to John Emm was born in Wiltshire, the middle son of nine children. His mother was the escape the bombs. No one knows what late Mrs. Beryl Emm of Andover. In 1957 he moved with his family to Watford so that his happened next. Her body was found in the sons could attend Stanborough School. At first he worked as assistant groundsman, but rubble. Three metres away, still took charge ten years later. • enveloped in the placenta, lay Lara. Every Helen, his wife, was born in London. She is the daughter of Mrs. Eleanor Lack who was week Lara is joined by more newly a member of the Holloway church for fifty-one years. Helen has been working for the - orphaned boys and girls from Beirut. local Health Authority for the past eight and a half years — for the last six years as a ward For more details about how Save the clerk in the Peace Memorial Hospital. 4" Children are trying to do something about The couple have three sons. The eldest, Nigel aged 32, is married with two children. He the thirteen million, write to them at 157 qualified as a science teacher but now works as a representative with a pharmaceutical Clapham Road, London, SW9 OPT and company. Philip, aged 28, is a physiotherapist at a hospital in Stockport, while Kevin, ask. You can help them in exactly the aged 21, is a horticultural student. He intends to follow in his father's footsteps as a • same way you helped the disabled last groundsman. year. But remember: the stories of John and Helen have recently moved to a house on the Kingswood Estate where they " the countless millions who starve plan to spend their retirement. It's not all a life o finactivity, however, as John is continuing unobtrusively in Chad, Kampuchea, to do part-time work on the grounds of Stanborough Park. KATHERINE RHODES " Bangladesh, Uganda, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, Upper Volta and the rest will never STOKE NEWINGTON: 'English Connection' be told. These are they of whom you ▪ speak when you say: 'And Lord presentation remember those less fortunate than On Sabbath 24 April, Stoke Newington church held a special presentation programme. ourselves. Amen.' The Lord needs no Eleven copies of the book The English Connection, written by Dr. Bryan Ball of reminding. Their cries pierce His heart Newbold College, were officially presented to Councillor Kate Hoey, chairperson of the daily. But He may think we need Leisure Services Committee of Hackney, who accepted them on behalf of the Hackney reminding . . . libraries. • 'Then shall the King say unto them on Councillor Hoey informed the congregation that the Hackney libraries are in great his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my need of good religious material and she hoped that more Seventh-day Adventist books I Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for would be donated in the future. you from the foundation of the world: For I The books were bought individually by members of Stoke Newington church in order -4— was an hungred and ye gave me that one might be placed in each of the local libraries. They see this as a most effective meat . . .' Matt. 25:34, 35. means of witnessing to the community. JOANNE DALEY, Communication secretary 3

A History of Newbold? BUC News notes by Pastor W. J. Arthur BUC Family Life Director. Pastor Hugh Dunton has been appointed as Family Life director for the British Union in addition to his responsibilities in the Education and Sabbath School Departments. Divorce, Remarriage and Church Membership. From time to time problems arise with reference to divorce, remarriage and church membership. Normally such matters are dealt with by local church boards. However, the two conferences have established sub-committees to provide counsel to local churches and relevant parties; and a Union committee has also been appointed for the purpose of providing advice to the conferences when necessary. 4 `The English Connection'. Approximately fifty copies of Dr. Bryan Ball's book The English Connection are being distributed on a complimentary basis to leading church officials and theologians throughout the British Isles in an attempt to ensure better understanding regarding SDA beliefs and mission on the part of other Christian leaders. Reorganization of Publishing Department. As from 1 July 1982, the Publishing Department will revert to a de-centralized system, with local publishing directors operating from the two conference offices. Bill Kitchen and Roy Chisholm have been appointed as leaders in SEC and NBC respectively, assisted by Nigel Naidoo in the South, and Victor Harewood in the North. According to the Union Publishing director, Pastor Whitford Shaw, the recruiting drive is on target, with sales up to the end of April showing a £29,000 increase over The above is a picture of Mary and 1981. Jonathan Barrett. It was taken on the Visit by Vejlefjordians. The choir from our Danish Junior College at Vejlefjord occasion of Mary's graduation a few visited South England from 2 - 6 April, and this was followed by an exchange visit by weeks ago. Jon hopes to graduate next fourteen scholars to Stanborough School from 6 -11 May. year. Both Mary and Jon have already New Gallery. Negotiations are still continuing with reference to the future of the New gained a lot of practical, soul-winning Gallery. 'Country Life', a sub-division of the American `Wildwood' organization who experience as student missionaries on the successfully operate two health-food restaurants in New York City, have responded Isle of Wight. positively to an invitation to run a similar restaurant in the basement and a health-food They represent Newbold's present. retail outlet in the Studio/Reading Room of the New Gallery. Right now planning Did you ever wonder about Newbold's permission is awaited from the local authorities. A further progress report will appear in past? the MESSENGER in due course. Did you ever wonder: Crieff Update. At the time of writing there are 30 patients, (20 elderly, plus 10 others) How Newbold College got its name? in the Roundelwood building out of a maximum bed occupancy of 42. A further 15 Who was the first 'home grown' patients are housed in Akaroa. principal of the British College? Discussions are taking place with Adventist Self-Supporting Institutions (a lay Where H. Camden Lacey came from? organization co-ordinated by the General Conference) as to whether a group of SDA What was Kingswood? businessmen could operate the institution. In this way, a Church programme could be What was George McReady Price's continued, and the BUC could be relieved of some of the heavy indebtedness. favourite subject, and who was his Special VOP Card for Pope's Visit. A special Voice of Prophecy card advertising the favourite boy? course Great Teachings of the Bible was published to coincide with the Pope's visit to If it is true that for a few weeks the idea A Britain. It is hoped that this will be the medium for enrolling many students during a was mooted of moving the General time of great religious interest in England, Scotland, and Wales. Conference to London thus affecting the Audio Visual Workshops — Denmark. Twelve delegates from Britain will be attending location of the College? an Audio-Visual Workshop at Kikhavn in late May in order to study new techniques for How come the college moved so often? ti communicating the Christian message. The main lecturers will be Brethren C. Mead and About the million dollar question — J. Davis from the Adventist Media Centre at Newbury Park, California. Why didn't Newbold go back 'home' to Joint Departmental Council. A joint Administrators'/Departmental Council will Rugby? convene in the BUC on 7 June in order to map out a strategy for co-ordinated These are just a sample of the questions evangelism and general Church growth during the remainder of the quinquennium. waiting to be looked at. Derek Beardsell, Special emphasis will be given to the '1,000 Days of Reaping' programme recently who is studying at Andrews University, featured in MESSENGER. Resolutions passed at the Union and Conference Sessions in plans to write a doctoral dissertation on 1981, the M. L. Anthony Report, and the NED Winter Council recommendations will the history of Newbold. Although this will also be studied, so that a workable plan can be formulated — which, with the blessing of be concentrating on administrative God and support of all who are connected with the Church, can lead to unprecedented decisions, he believes that so much progress. Please pray for Heaven's rich blessing on the future of the Church in the context will be required that the result will British Isles during the next few years. be a full and readable history of the Personnel. Pastor John Arthur has declined at this time the call to serve as college. Development Aid director in the Africa-Indian Ocean Division because the move To get this context he needs your help— would have posed education problems for his children. if you ever had anything to do with R. Pastor and Mrs. Rex Riches are due home on furlough from Sri Lanka from 22 June Newbold or knew someone who did from until September. 1899 to the present. The kind of help he April Dunnett returned on 13 May from a two-year teaching assignment at the needs is: Information about yourself, your Adventist Seminary of West Africa in Nigeria. relationship to the school, experiences as Marcus and Ann Dove are due for permanent return to Britain on 21 June. Marcus an administrator, teacher, staff or student, H has been secretary-treasurer of the Ivory Coast Mission for the past four years. He copies of any documents you would be previously served in the same capacity in Sierra Leone for two years. willing to share, including certificates, 4 FAMILY LIFE has a dual purpose:

1. to uphold the Chrisian conception of the family, to preserve the integrity of the family, to give guidance to husbands and wives on problems within marriage, to give guidance on the bringing up of children — from babyhood to adolescence, to provide material for children and adolescents which will at once entertain as well as guide and uplift. 2. to provide a first approach to Adventist belief for a post-Christian public; to instil a sense of need — and to present Jesus as the fulfilment of that need. This magazine needs your support! •

• diplomas, photographs, annuals, diaries, Fareham and Gosport Marathon. Pastor existence our athletic pastor was a letters, etc. West was a sponsored runner. He ran to Physical Education instructor at It is hoped that this will be an honest enable an individual to go to the Camp for Stanborough School. We congratulate and accurate report of the college's the Disabled at Aberdaron. In a previous him on staying in trim. EDITOR history. It will be written by one who has a deep affection for the institution with a strong desire to show the college to the world in its glory as well as its humanity. MIDLANDS' EDUCATIONAL DAY OF If you can help, please send material to Pastor D. C. Beardsell, 203 North FELLOWSHIP Maplewood Drive, Berrien Springs, MI Sabbath 1 May saw the Birmingham Central Hall filled to capacity as we came together 49103, USA, or to Dr. B. W. Ball, for this special day. Newbold College, Bracknell, Berkshire During Sabbath School 'Living Water' rendered the beautiful musical item: 'He loves RG12 5AN, marking it Tor dissertation'. me'. In Divine Service, Pastor R. H. Surridge spoke on 'True Education'. He quoted It is strongly advised that if you have Education, page 225: 'Character building is the most important work ever entrusted to • documents of any sort you have them human beings; and never before was its diligent study so important as now. Never was photocopied and send the copy. If a better any previous generation called to meet issues so momentous; never before were young reproduction is needed later then Pastor men and young women confronted by perils so great as confront them today.' Beardsell will contact you. May the hymn rendered by the Camp Hill Junior choir be our pledge also, 'I will Thank you in advance for taking part in follow Thee my Saviour'. this project. The afternoon's topic was given by Pastor H. I. Dunton and entitled: 'Focus on Christian Education'. Young people from the John Loughborough School gave their HAMPSTEAD: Seven impressions of Christian education. This was followed by question time, and ideas on • baptized raising funds for a Midlands' church school. On Sunday 14 March Hampstead church For those staying for the evening's gospel concert featuring 'Golden Chords', a film was filled to capacity to witness Pastor was shown at 5.30 pm. Proceeds from the concert were in aid of a local church school. ,. Derek Marley, minister of the church, E. W. BRYAN baptize seven persons. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The service recorded at the Camp Hill church which was to be heard on the West Midland's radio 16 May will now be heard on 20 June at 8.30 am. ▪ These candidates were the result of Bible classes held at Hampstead by Sister ▪ Fleming-Noel the Bible instructor, and Brother Prince the church elder, who are YOU AND YOUR BODY, YOUR FOOD, YOUR 14, devoted to moulding the characters and FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS minds of our youth. We are happy that DO YOU KNOW VA these candidates were received into fellowship and we have the blessed hope HOW you tick? that their names are written in the Lamb's WHAT keeps you ticking? WHEN your ticking fails or falters? Book of Life. NORMAN FRANCIS WHERE you get this information? Marathon Runner JOIN ' We have heard much about the London The Home Study Institute NUTRITION COURSE Marathon. One of these days we may even LEARN 4` 4 hear from one of the six Adventist to keep your family healthy ministers who, according to reliable what and how to tell your friends reports, ran in it this year . . . The first Adventist minister in the TUTOR Mrs. M. Rosier, ACP SRN HV AIHE Division territory to run in a marathon did • so a few weeks before the London event Write for further details to the Secretary, HSI, Newbold College, Bracknell, Berks., took place. On 4 April Pastor David West, RG12 5AN. minister at Southampton, ran in the 5

LEEDS: Seminar and Workshops Round and About The weekend 1-2 May was the date fixed for the Sabbath School Rally and Workshops in Leeds. We were pleased to NOTTINGHAM RETREAT TO see many members from other churches. From the start we had with us Pastor LEICESTERSHIRE Alan Crowe (Newbold) and Pastor Bruce Flynn (NBC) with their wives and families. The two pastors said they had had an 'Ideal' Sabbath School class, which gave much thought for discussion later in the workshops. We were favoured at the close of Sabbath School with the beautiful voice of Victor Harewood, singing 'Down From His Glory'. The presence of the Holy Spirit pervaded this blessed hour. Pastor A. Crowe led us in Divine worship with a stirring sermon. After this service our visitors were invited to lunch in the church hall. The ladies of the Leeds church provided food for the visitors throughout the sessions. They are becoming very expert in providing for the `inner man'. One distinguished visitor said the food served was delicious. In the afternoon Pastor D. Lowe (NED), along with Pastor Crowe and Pastor Flynn, joined us to add to the Nottingham youth at Harby in Leicestershire. interest with projections and information on Sabbath School work. Pastor Flynn What image is conjured up in your mind at the mention o f the word 'Barn'? A rustic one, mentioned how concerned he was at the I'm sure. Well, for the seventy young people from Nottingham and their guests from failure of many Sabbath School Sheffield and Leicester churches, whenever they hear the word in future, pictures, secretaries to send in reports at the end of flashbacks and memories will be evoked of an exciting spiritual weekend spent by them in the quarter. It was expected that many the tiny village of Harby in Leicestershire. times they would have to 'estimate' Everything was perfect for an in-depth study of the topic — 'Is Christianity Really certain items, but this should not delay the Necessary?' THE SETTING WAS RIGHT — rolling fields, cows for company and birds for reports to the Conference. friends. THE TIME WAS RIGHT — it was the Easter weekend, when in common with many others around the world, thoughts were being turned to Christ and His relevancy to Sunday morning Workshops were of great interest. Pastor Flynn introduced the everyday life. THE TOPIC WAS RIGHT — a comparing and contrasting of Christianity with 'isms' and philosophies which seem to challenge and attract confessed Christians, for meeting and said how important, as a rule, the last wishes of a person were. And the example Rastafarianism, Communism, Marxism. THE PEOPLE WERE RIGHT — that is the young people between 13-30 years, the age group most likely to be affected by the last wishes of Jesus were no exception: 'Ye `pull' of the 'isms'. shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be The counsellors and leaders were the best we could have hoped for — BUC Youth A leader Pastor Barry Gane, Brother Ron Chapman, Nottingham Central's assistant pastor, witnesses unto me . . . . unto the uttermost Brother Keith Burrell, Nottingham Central's Youth leader. The speakers for the weekend part of the earth' (Acts 1:8). included Brother E. Weekes (Grantham church) and Brethren L. Fagan and T. Messam How important the role of Sabbath (Nottingham church). Mums Burrell, Brown, Mellis and Watts attended and as mums are School members, the heart of the church, wont to do, made sure we were well fed! THE PROGRAMME WAS RIGHT — a mixture of should be in fulfilling the last wishes of walks and witness; discussion and debate; social events and serious reflection — and of Christ. The heart plays a vital role in our course food and fun. THE WEATHER WAS RIGHT — the nippy April air and the draughty system of seeking out 'missing persons'. stone walls o f the barn ensured a camaraderie, closeness and sharing in an attempt to keep Pastor Flynn made this very profound warm. inference: 'Cut off the heart supply to the During the final hours of the weekend Pastor Barry Gane brought together the various brain and in seconds we become a points discussed into a conclusion that was encouragingly unanimous. Answers to the cabbage.' Then he went on to enumerate questions 'Why are we here?' Where do we come from?' can come from only one source the aims of the Sabbath School. No other — Christianity. Men are groping in a darkness they created themselves. They are looking department of the Church was trained to for a reality and an escape from the suffering of their own making brought about by be a blessing more than the Sabbath putting themselves at the centre of the universe in God's rightful place.' School. Here we could learn to be True Nottingham youth have come to the decision, as we hope you have today, that Witnesses. Christianity is the only 'alternative'. CATHERINE BURRELL After this and much more helpful counsel from Pastor Flynn, the different New Release from Advent Audio Visuals departments separated to their sections to learn 'How to run ideal Sabbath School , Series of nine cassettes by George Vandeman recently recorded at Stanborough Park. classes'. 1. WATER CURE 2. GOD'S LAUNDRY 3. STAR IN THE NIGHT 4. REVELATION'S MOST VITAL TRUTH Brother G. Clee ably dealt with Juniors 5. WHEN GOD MADE REST 6. THE NIGHT I TALKED WITH GOD 7. A LESSON IN SINGING 8. A PLANET OUT TO LUNCH and Sister S. Crowe the Primary children. 9. HAPPINESS WALL TO WALL Pastor A. Crowe, dealing with the adults, Single cassettes £1.75 each post free. Set of nine cassettes £15. explained that there were three avenues Advent Audio Visuals, Stanborough Park, Watford, WD2 6JP. teaching an adult class: (1) Rhetorical, (2) Cheques/postal Orders made payable to BUC. Elliptical, (3) Direct. After explaining 6 fully these avenues, those present were set CHISWICK: Record On Sabbath morning two teenagers aside in five different groups, five or six in were on the platform assisting the minister a group, to put into practice what they had Ingathering who spoke on the subject — `Are you afraid learned. Each group was to study one day Two £20 notes, ten £10 notes, twenty £5 of sanity?' After Christ cast out the legion of the coming week's daily study for about notes, nine hundred and thirty-eight £1 of devils from the demoniacs,' he ten minutes. After this they all came notes and one thousand, seven hundred commented, `The people told Jesus "to together to bring out the main points of and fifty 50 pence pieces in addition to get out". When we tell Jesus to go He discussion. With Pastor Crowe as over £5,000 in silver, helped to make up leaves us until we call for Him again. The chairman you can imagine the most the record total of £8,930 collected by the demoniacs loved and witnessed for Jesus interesting and stimulating conversations members of Chiswick church during their and later the people received Him. When on the Dos and Don'ts of how to lead out 1982 Ingathering campaign. This sum He returned to their town they were no in `ideal' class discussion. This had been a exceeded their previous record total by longer afraid of their sanity.' most thrilling seminar in Leeds, as finally over £2,000 and was achieved by 106 The service on Monday was led by we retired for another delicious meal and collectors, the top three of whom were Andy Ruddick, the subject being `Fit to Gwen Blake (£402), Jim Douglas (£384) live with angels.' ▪ then home. G. L. COPLESTON and Nonyem Okpaleke (£382). The oldest The following night Pastor W. J. ._EASTBOURNE: High collector, Tom Nugent, had the fullest box Newman spoke on `The joys of seeing His achievement which contained £52.82. face'. The youth total was £1,271, the top Friday evening was very special; a The twenty adults and six children who collectors being Josianne Ahwan (£140), communion service with a difference. were able to go Ingathering over the Margaret Bhola (£94) and Mervyn Weir Tables were set in the form of a cross in the fourteen days, accumulated £935 cash (£89). It was Bill and Enid Tolman's centre of the beautifully decorated and over £40 in children's clothing thirtieth year as Local Agents and they church. A message on humility was given between them. This was the second year in congratulated the Chiswick members on by the pastor, after which we separated for 4. succession that the Eastbourne church their good achievement in collecting such the ordinance of humility and then exceeded its super goal, and the first time a large sum and for their excellent gathered around the table for the its faith goal of £900. co-operation in returning their cans and communion. Those who attended said Over 30 per cent of the above total was authorizations so promptly. they would never forget the service. collected by the Benjamin family of three After announcing the final results on On the closing Sabbath we were with Brother Benjamin collecting £191.89 Sabbath morning 1 May, the congregation privileged to have Pastor G. Martin Bell, in cash and over £40 worth of clothes. Mrs. joined in praising God by singing the who delighted us with the theme, `Heaven G. Cox, an 87-year-old member, doxology. ENID TOLMAN, Communication secretary is cheap enough'. He asked us why we • distinguished herself by collecting over wanted to go to heaven. Some answers £120 for the sixth consecutive year. Sister BRISTOL: Prayer Meetings were: `To see Jesus', `To meet relatives ▪ Kathy St. John, a spiritist medium prior to led to Baptism and friends', `Because there will be no her conversion and baptism into Christ more death or sickness'. and the Seventh-day Adventist Church On Sabbath 24 April, five candidates from the Bristol Central church expressed their Much hard work and careful planning last July, attained over £90 at this her first went into making our programme so • Ingathering venture. H. T. F. BENJAMIN intention of following Christ by going through the waters of baptism. They were successful. Our grateful thanks and • • SOUTHAMPTON: immersed by Pastor Malcolm Vine. appreciation go to our leaders, Sandra The five who were baptized are a direct Green and Gill Ruddick. `This Is Your Life' MYRTLE NEWMAN result of Pastor Vine's weekly prayer Following the successful communication meetings. These meetings have uplifted O weekend at Broomhill, I wasted no time in and renewed the strength of the members. BLACKBURN: 5-Day Clinic contacting the local press and BBC Radio The church expressed the intention of Late publicity in the local free, mass • Solent. Being favourably received by both helping these young Christians towards distribution Citizen newspaper brought I will be making regular contributions to spiritual growth, and gave a hearty some twenty-five people to the 5-day Plan them. In fact the Southern Evening Echo welcome to five others who had their operated in the Wesley Hall community printed our Ingathering appeal and it was membership transferred to Bristol from centre in Blackburn from 8-12 March. broadcast on the Monday afternoon other areas of England and also from Some twenty people attended each religious programme. Also for the whole Jamaica. evening and about 80 per cent were of this year twenty-five local libraries will In this age it is encouraging to know that successful in giving up smoking. • be receiving copies of the FOCUS and there are still those who will take their We were very grateful to the authorities FAMILY LIFE magazines. There is also stand for the Lord. V. ALLEN • a large leaflet distribution being in charge of the centre, which also undertaken. It is hoped that through these YARMOUTH: Youth Week comprises the central Methodist Church means the Lord's work will become more in Blackburn, for their help in providing us widely known. begins with 'Love Feast' central and attractive accommodation. Our Youth Week — in which folk from the Thanks must also be given to faithful o--* A few weeks ago we held a surprise afternoon programme in the form of `This Lowestoft and Oulton Broad churches Blackburn members who supported the Is Your Life' for Mrs. Frances E. Brooks, joined with us — opened with a Love Feast. programme throughout. The clinic was wife of the head elder. The church wanted The idea was that the young people could operated jointly by the writer, • to take the opportunity to say a big `Thank enjoy a wholesome meal during which enthusiastically assisted by his wife who you' for all the good work — especially they could share their experience of what catered for the medical side. "sr welfare work — done on behalf of the Christ meant to them. We are grateful that once again this type church in the community. She is a `Catch the Bright Dawn' was the title of of evangelism has made friends for the k • wonderful guiding light and example to us the Friday evening service taken by Gill church. In Preston, Bolton and all. Needless to say she had been out every Ruddick. `Today the world and people are Blackburn, regular follow-up meetings day during Ingathering. Her brothers covered in darkness,' she said. `We need have been operated, and the writer has participated in the programme and tapes God's love and Holy Spirit to live in our visited clinic participants in their homes, and many of these people have gratefully were played from Pastor and Mrs. Garth hearts, to transform our lives. We must Anthony in Sri Lanka and Brother and become personally acquainted with God received copies of Focus, and Family Life, Sister L. Lichfield in the USA. . . . . May we be willing and ready to catch and other SDA literature. J. PLUMMER, Communication secretary, Southampton the bright dawn.' PASTOR RICHARD COOPER 7 International runner Carl Hamilton has been competing for Britain since 1976. In the past five years this headline-hitting young Jamaican has taken the cup three times in the Amateur Athletics Association 400 metres Lancashire Indoor Championships. Carl not only has a good record on the track but also at his place of employment. Having decided to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church he informed his employer that he did not wish to continue to work on Saturday. The manager was somewhat taken aback. However, on seeing Carl's determination to follow ► through his decision, he acquiesed and even attended the baptism at Manchester`-4 North church along with his staff. Carl first came in contact with the truth 4 through a school friend and later had studies with Pastor I Vincent Goddard, then Manchester TOP ATHLETE BAPTIZED North minister. The influence of by PATRICK McKERROW, COMMUNICATION SECRETARY his faith is being felt at work where one of Vt.*. the staff is receiving Bible studies. Says Carl: 'Now when I run I know all the glory for my achievement belongs to God, not myself.'

Top: Carl (right) with Sebastion Coe (centre). Left: Carl (left) and fellow runner Earl Tulloch present some certificates to school children. Below: Carl with Pastor Vincent Goddard.

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50 YEARS AT STOKE STOKE: After Many Days Sabbath 1 May was a very special and happy day at Stoke church, for fifty years ago on 1 May Sister E. Norris became a member. Since then 'Aunty Norris', as she is lovingly called by everyone, has held ▪ several offices including church treasurer for many years. But her main love, apart from her Lord and Saviour, is for the children. Aunty - 4 Norris lives approximately ten miles from the church and until recently has had no transport except bus or train. This, though, did not deter her in her love for • the little ones. She gathered them all from round about her home and held Sabbath School for them in her house each week. Every 13th Sabbath saw Aunty Norris shepherding her little flock onto the buses and into Stoke church to perform the small items she had so patiently taught them. Those children are now grown-up and Left to right: Stoke minister B. Stokes, B. Porter, R. H. Surridge, Ivy Porter, B. Pilmoor and H. Taylor. many of them married, and Aunty Norris Stoke church had a very happy Sabbath on 10 April. In the afternoon a baptismal service knows their children. was held and the candidates were Bert Porter and his wife Ivy. -4 Sister Norris is also well known for her But the story starts about twenty years ago, when Bert and Ivy were contacted by Pastor missionary letters to the weary and the B. Pilmoor and Brother H. Taylor, who took studies with them on the Adventist message sad, which carry comfort and en- and doctrines. At that time, although Bert and Ivy were convinced of the truth of the couragement across the miles. As she message, they were in business and could not see their way clear to keeping the seventh-day • recently said to me, 'I do not need to quote Sabbath. They were staunch Methodists and as such lost personal contact with Adventists Scripture to encourage people. The Lord although they still received and read our literature. • has done so much for me that I only need In January 1982 the phone rang at the home o f the Stoke elder, Brother R. Wild, and to relate my experiences.' Brother Porter was asking what time the meetings were held at Stoke church! Imagine our Aunty Norris was presented with a joy when we saw them there on the next Sabbath morning and every Sabbath afterwards bouquet, a cheque and also a poem until the happy day when they were baptized and became fully committed SDAs. Pastor composed especially for her, and although R. H. Surridge, NBC president, took Bert and Ivy through the waters of baptism and also she has passed her allotted span, we hope 11. gave an inspiring message on the text, 'For where your treasure is there will your heart be she will be with us for many years to come. also.' As the candidates were received into membership a lovely surprise awaited them. MARGARET E. WILD, Communication secretary Pastor Pilmoor and his wife had travelled all the way from Halifax and, along with TOTAL ABSTINENCE Brother H. Taylor, gave them the right hand of fellowship while telling the congregation a MARGARET E. WILD, Communication secretary The National British Women's Total little of how they first met twenty years ago. Abstinence Union held their annual council meetings in April at High Leigh Conference Centre at Hoddesdon. There LIFE CONTINUES AT WATFORD TOWN were five Adventists present. The stage was set in an arrangement of beautiful white, pink, yellow and red flowers on a The National President, Mrs. Olive green background. People were seen coming from all directions towards the church. Burrell, opened the session with her What was happening? It was the occasion of the third baptism in four months, when 4v. address, speaking on the Council theme, seven precious souls sealed covenants with their God. The date of this happy time was `Travelling together with God'. It was a 23 January. • full four-day programme from 9.30 am to They were: Lorraine Henry and Bernard Daley, giving the strength of their youth to 9.30 pm. the Lord; Nellie Bromfield who has had contact with the church for over twenty years, The guest speaker was Dr. Boris but just during the New Life Crusade made her decision for the truth; Clara Brown, who Serebro of the Conservation of Manpower was brought to the church by our faithful lay-workers; and Kenneth St. Cyr, Lloyd Holness and Ambrose Charles, who had been won through the crusade and the ▪ Unit. His subject was, 'The Alcohol Dependent Person within the framework faithfulness of their wives, the first two of whom had themselves been baptized only two '` of total abstinence'. months previously. In spite of our busy programme we did Watford Town is really on the march for God! ERVINE J. LEWIS, Communication secretary • take time off for a coach trip to St. Albans. Here we were able to visit the Adventist church, where Pastor P. Cieslar explained HILDA SHOWS SHE'S A STAYER the design of the church. Afterwards about one hundred enjoyed an excellent This was a column heading in the 'Bolton tea provided by the ladies of St. Albans Evening News' on the occasion of Sister Hilda and Stanborough Park churches. This was Smith's 80th birthday. when she received a followed by a short visit to the famous presentation from the elder of the Bolton Abbey and then back to High Leigh church. The newspaper report stated that, through some beautiful Hertfordshire because she had been frail as a child, Sister countryside. MYRTLE NEWMAN Smith had not been expected to reach her 21 st birthday. For the last twenty-three years she ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The treasurer of the British has been a vegetarian. The report spoke of Union Conference acknowledges with thanks the receipt Sister Smith's travels in the United States and • of £2,500 tithe from Anon; £215 from Anon; £290 tithe and thank offerings from C. J. Edwards; £20 tithe from of how she represented Bolton at the Vienna 'Thankful'. — M. B. Musgrave. General Conference. 9 NBC CAMPOREE '82 £2,000 PLUS FOR AMANDA Reported recently in MESSENGER was the case of Amanda Simpson's acute eczema. Amanda with her mother is now in Brazil for treatment at an Adventist hospital in Camp Grande, 800 miles west of Rio de Janeiro. The trip was made possible by Air Portugal who were contacted by Sister Hilary Darkin who attends Manchester North. The airline was so touched it gave Amanda £2,000 worth of tickets for herself and her mother. A spokesman for p TAP, the Portuguese airline, commented, `We get hundreds of requests for help, but" this little girl's plight touched our hearts.' Sister Hilary has also already collected £200 for Amanda's treatment by swimming in the Daffodil Marathon and collecting sponsorship money. There has been wide coverage of this good news in The Daily Telegraph, The People, and Manchester Evening News. The local independent radio, 'Radio Above: Pastor Rodd and the winning Pathfinder Piccadilly', broadcast a short interview team. Left: Barnsley Pathfinder leaders receive the with Mrs. Simpson just before she and NBC Camporee shield. Photos: Tim Stockley Amanda and Pastor Vilmar Gonzales, co-operative and happy. In fact, they who recognized the skin disease, took off enjoyed it so much that they asked the from Manchester International airport. Conference to hold another Camporee Pastor Gonzales got a special fare deal this year so they would not have to wait from the airline and the NBC paid the another twelve months. residue. He will stay with them for three Pastor Barry Gane, the new Union weeks. Youth director, was our guest for the As a result of the article in weekend and took the Sabbath morning MESSENGER many letters and telephone service, which we held in the delightful old calls were received from concerned village parish church lent by the vicar for readers from many parts of Britain A the occasion. On the walk to the church offering advice and promises to continue somebody spotted a whole cluster of rare to pray for Amanda. Mr. and Mrs. wild orchids. Naturally, this was an added Simpson extend their thanks to everyone. delight to the Pathfinders because nature The writer will keep readers in touch with spotting is one of the joys of Path- developments. findering. R. PATRICK McKERROW, Communication secretary, Manchester North On Sunday there was a test in eight different skills for each group. These included first aid, knots, compass work, BRADFORD: Church tent erection, drilling, semaphore signalling and so on. Just as we were extension coming to the end of the first aid exam, About one decade and three pastors ago, there was a loud crash and we noticed that the Bradford church discussed the a motorbike had hit a car. I don't know possibility of an extension. For the first time in its history, Barnsley what frightened the injured rider most, his A building fund was established and last Pathfinder Unit won the NBC 1982 injuries or the sight of about twenty year in November, after much debate and Pathfinder Camporee, held in the Pathfinders bearing down upon him fund-raising, the extension got under way. beautiful Manifold Valley. However, I did complete with first aid boxes and Extending south-west at the rear of the not feel that winning the Shield was the triangular bandages. I am glad to report existing building, the work progressed most important part of the Camporee but that he survived both events. through the winter and only came to a halt the enthusiasm all eight clubs showed as My last memory is the congratulations in the very severe weather when the they took part. Of course, it was a of the leader of a school party who said material became covered in snow and ice. marvellous achievement. Barnsley has that his children were tremendously By early March the building was only a small group of youth aged between impressed with our group, and especially finished and the floor laid. Now with 10 and 15 years and almost all of them the time spent around the camp fire volunteers to take care of the interior were in the Unit that won. singing hymns and choruses. I trust that if decoration and fitting we have more room We were greatly blessed in that we do hold another Camporee in for the various activities planned for the everything was just right for the September even more will come. future. Camporee and it was one of the best that I Perhaps I should add that Erdington The church was fortunate indeed to have attended since being Conference was a worthy second and Grantham third. have a serving member who works in the Youth director. The weather was superb, What was very pleasing was the way the City Architect's office and was able to except for the minus 6°C at night! The new clubs entered into everything and take care of the plans, plus another serving scenery was breathtaking, the 110 showed such promise for the future. member who runs a building business with Pathfinders and leaders were keen, PASTOR BOB RODD, NBC Youth director his brother and who, in tender with others, 10 presented an acceptable estimate for the TOTTENHAM BAPTISM work. Prayers have been answered for this united effort, and now it is to be hoped that the church will make full use of the new facilities available. • After the Good Lord, thanks are due to the pastor, the architect, the builders, the Pr sponsors, and all those who co-operated to make the extension a reality. SID EARLY. Communication secretary

ADVENTIST IN • FALKLANDS • •My son, Christopher Spall has lived and worked in Port Stanley for seven years. • He witnesses for God in the face of great adversity and his faith is very strong. I made the long journey to the Falkland Islands to visit Chris in 1975, and stayed A one year. The feelings of the Falkland Islanders • are intensely British. They do not want to At the end of the first quarter of 1982, eight persons were baptized into Christ at the be ruled by Argentina. In every shop, post Tottenham (Lordship Lane) church. This was Pastor Kavalo's (with Bible in hand) first office and the bank I saw pictures of the baptism since his appointment as minister in January 1982. Queen and royal family. A. G. TORRINGTON, Communication secretary I know Chris would be sad if he knew I watched the news through tear-filled eyes, he would think I am lacking in faith, but GRANTHAM: Special Music and Baptism • then I have a mother's heart. The Grantham churchmembers were treated to some fine music recently when they played I think, and pray, for all the mothers in host to the local Salvation Army Band and Songsters during one of the regular Young People's meetings. The presentation was in true Salvation Army style with band numbers, Argentina who must be crying over the a tambourine duet, solos and several pieces performed by the Songsters. plight of their sons. For the one who introduced the 'Army' to the full church, it was the second visit within a Speed the day when there will be no few weeks, for he had been invited to attend a baptism which had impressed him; an more war and God shall wipe away all experience, he said, that will remain with him for the rest o f his life. '. tears. Received 5 May ELSIE SPALL The Epilogue, an important feature of the service, was delivered by a retired Brigadier who had given many years of service to the Salvation Army cause. Once again we were reminded o f the words 'Other sheep have I.I . .', and I believe that Pathfinders on 'the Beacons' God was very much in evidence as we joined together with this fine dedicated group of The Brecon Beacons that is, and it was fellow Christians and praised His name. Newbold's Easter camp. We recovered Grantham witnessed another baptism during the morning service of Sabbath 15 May. from Ingathering with a hard, but The decision of Mrs. Florence Robeson to become a member o fthe Seventh-day Adventist enjoyable geological survey centred on Church, completes a chapter in the experience of a family, for Mrs. Robeson's two the Brecon Beacons. Our aim was to cover daughters are active Adventists. ▪ an area of fine scenery and complicated Both the address and the immersion were conducted by Pastor David Markham. geology, thus giving our Pathfinders a We wish Sister Robeson God's blessing as she continues to worship with the Grantham • taste of life on the hills. congregation. MIKE COWEN, Communication secretary Our method was to go backpacking. Photo: David Bell The night before we set off, five days' food, tents, clothing, and other gear were squeezed into rucksacks. Our nights were spent on the hills themselves, a most enjoyable experience. One thing we all remember was the fresh, tasty water straight from the hills. A great deal of walking was done, and many fossils were collected. They were displayed and described in a Creationist setting. This we found to be most useful in a group of young people, nearly half of whom were non-SDAs. Also there was much attentive listening to Keith Francis's excellent worships on famous biblical K A pathfinders. Our trip was not only educational. Have you ever tried • swimming in a mountain stream? Some of us did — it was very cold but refreshing. How about some elementary climbing? That's interesting too. We had an excellent camp that both tired and refreshed us. NEWBOLD PATHFINDER CLUB 11 ,111.1111.1.,...11Caen...11•

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'BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIANS' Dear Editor, There are no born-again Christians Messenger 7 May, page 14, only Christians, or born-again people. More important, the phrase originates In a type of evangelicalism which is at times facile, and I wonder whether we need to borrow its terminology. Pastor Stewart Finlay 14 THE PAPAL VISIT Dear Editor, I see the letters in the Messenger dated 7 May re the Pope's visit and do not agree with some. I don't think it is a good idea to drape our churches with black. Surely the writer isn't serious? Would it not attract vandals to our churches, breaking windows? I do think we should voice our protest in some way, especially to our non-Adventist friends and neighbours by telling them that the Pope's visit is Bible prophecy coming true and quoting the Scripture for it, (Rev.13:16-18). H. Smith (Miss), Bolton church THE PAPAL VISIT Dear Editor, Have been reading your article in Messenger, 2 April, entitled '666 and all that', and feel that I would like to give you my thoughts on this subject. 'He's done a grand job.' This was one comment at the gathering for Pastor and Mrs. R. D. Where I live in Belfast we have a number of Roman Catholic neighbours. We speak agreeably in passing but Vine, after forty-one years in the Gospel ministry, on Sunday 31 January 1982, at the do not exchange visits. The Catholic Church has a very bad Oasis Hall, Oxford. past but it is now eager to represent itself as pure and innocent. The planning for a day of celebration began way back in October 1981 with the The Irish people are naturally kind but there is a hatred question 'How do we say Cheerio to such a man as Pastor Vine, who is known throughout of Protestants whom they call heretics, and have in the past killed, thinking they were pleasing God by killing the Adventist world?' We knew that there would be many folk who would want to be enemies of the Holy Mother Church. present at such an occasion. There is a change here after thirteen years of murders, It was decided to present a programme on the lines of 'This Is Your Life', a complete the priests are preaching against it. The Pope has called it murder. Neighbours on both sides show sympathy at surprise to both Pastor and Mrs. Vine. What a mammoth task! It does not take much funerals. imagination for you to guess the problems associated with guarding one of the best-kept It is possible that some RCs may turn. Some have gone to England because they do not want to have big families and • secrets in the Ox ford church history. Meetings took place after Pastor and Mrs. Vine were priestly interference in this matter. ushered home after MV meetings. Some were arranged in homes, ensuring they did not When the Pope came here some people admired his face. He seemed to be a lovely person. Because I come from an ti clash with prayer or Pathfinder meetings, and children were dismissed early from such older generation I remember the past. I have been taught meetings, for fear of them letting out the secret. from the Bible. F. M. Thompson When the research was completed, some thirteen colleagues were invited to take part in Widow of A. H. Thompson, who died in September 1952. the programme, 'This Is Your Life'. They included his sons, Pastors Robert and Richard THE PAPAL VISIT Dear Editor, Vine, their wives and children; Pastor and Mrs. K. A. Elias, who so kindly acted as MC I was very pleased to read your article '666 and all that'. for the evening, Pastor and Mrs. L. Acton-Hubbard, Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Wood field, It is timely, restrained, yet definite; just what is needed at A the moment. May I make a fervent plea to you? Pastor W. L. Emmerson, Miss L. Gardiner and Brother E. Etchells. The church rooms Would you please ask the readers of the Messenger to were by no means large enough to stage such an event which included 120 members and read and to study again and again, the 35th chapter of The Great Controversy — 'Aims of the Papacy'. It confirms friends from other churches besides Oxford, who had had a long association with Pastor absolutely the statement of your last paragraph. and Mrs. Vine. Therefore, a room large enough had to be sought. We are grateful to Herbert Barham British Leyland' who so kindly lent us their dining room for the whole day, which allowed THE PAPAL VISIT Dear Editor, us adequate time to prepare, with all the furniture that we required. As an isolated Adventist, I was baptized by Pastor B. A. At 5 pm when all the guests were seated, Pastor and Mrs. Vine were escorted along to the Walton at the South Manchester church in 1967 and afterwards received into the fellowship of that church, but hall by their son Richard, and as they entered, the guests sang Happy Birthday' (it was as I grew older (I have passed the three-score mark) I found Pastor Vine's 65th birthday). He was welcomed on to the plat form and introduced to the that the distance was too great, I now receive a Sabbath School lesson quarterly from the North British Conference first guests, who had been hidden in a passageway with the other guests until the in Nottingham, and proceed every Sabbath to do the appropriate moment — Pastor and Mrs. Elias. Pastor Elias then took over the programme lessons here at home. and introduced the rest of the guests. I have read your editorial entitled '666 and all that' concerning the visit of Pope John Paul II to Britain, and During the introductions, tapes were played from Pastor and Mrs. Arthur Vine of will take the opportunity to say that I agree with your Grantham, Pastor and Mrs. H. Burbank, Dr. Ken Vine, Monica and Per de Lange words. I have written a letter to The Daily Express protesting against Robert Runcie'a invitation to the Pope (daughter and son-in-law), and Mrs. Druitt (Pastor Vine's sister). We also received letters to participate in a service at Canterbury Cathedral on 29 and telegrams from friends wishing them a happy retirement. May. As Adventists we should 'stand up and be counted'. Brother D. S. Porter spoke on behalf of the members of the Oxford church and Lawrence T. Fuller FRATERNALS presented the gifts. The members then gave a programme of music, song and drama, Dear Editor, representing aspects of the Oxford scene during Pastor and Mrs. Vine's ministry. Re Fraternals in Pastor W. J. Newman's letter Messenger 4 7 May 1982, I thank God for such brave men as Pastor The last item o f the evening was the food prepared by the members, including a birthday Newman for this form of outreach has been long overdue. cake and retirement cake. The food was enjoyed by all present, our guests being extremely Let me join with the prophet Elisha, 'Lord, I pray Thee complimentary on the fine display. The evening turned out to be a wonderful event, and open the eyes' of other preachers that we will see the importance, as Pastor Newman has, of working for the thanks are due to those who went through so much effort to ensure a perfect evening. sheep not yet of the fold of Jesus. M. T. Thompson In closing, the members and friends wish Pastor and Mrs. R. D. Vine a long and happy retirement, which we know they deserve. R. W. HEAL. Oxford elder Have you ever had a SABBATH SURPRISE? Ever wondered what to do with your children on Sabbath afternoon? If you have you'll find SABBATH SURPRISE full of practical ideas for indoors and outside, for younger and older Resolution Like Moses, suffer rather than enjoy the pleasure of children. Easy to read. illustrated, seventy different ideas. Like Paul, forget those things which are behind sin for a time. Order your copy, price £2.50 (inc. p. 8 p.) from: and press forward. Like Job, be patient and faithful in all Sabbath School Department, Like David, lift up my eyes to the hills from which circumstances. British Union Conference Office, my help comes. Like Joseph, turn my back on all evil advances. Stanborough Park. Like Abraham, trust my God implicitly. Like Gideon, advance even when my friends are Watford. Herts.. WD2 6JP. Like Enoch, walk in daily fellowship with my few. H. I. Dunton, Sabbath School director heavenly Father. Like Andrew, strive to lead my brother to Christ. 12

Golden Wedding WOOD GREEN LAY EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN July 1981 was transition time in Wood with the other he held tight to the gift Green. Pastor C. Cook was leaving us for Bible against his chest, underneath his the New Gallery, while Pastor R. Fidelia jacket! Brother Cuniah observed with was preparing to join us. This could have satisfaction as the Book of books was meant that 1981 would slip by without an smuggled away that night by a searcher of evangelistic effort. The Lay Activities the truth who had found the pearl of great council, however, rose to the challenge. price. Under the leadership of Brother T. It was most encouraging to find the Cuniah, plans were prayerfully considered churchmembers bringing along their and formulated before submission to the friends and relatives. In an evangelistic church board for approval. The green light outreach the church must play a vitally was given and the Wood Green Lay important supportive role. As the days • Evangelistic Campaign was under way. passed, a rapport was being built, The church was full to capacity the first especially as most of the attendees met in four Sundays, as our Lay Activities leader the junior Sabbath School room after each expounded vividly the prophecies of session and chatted over some light Daniel and Revelation, with the help of refreshment, cakes and biscuits. charts and slides. It was most encouraging By now we were observing that two -k and thrilling to observe the various ladies were fully engrossed and were persons turning the pages of their gift attending the meetings regularly, at times Bibles as they verified the relevant key bringing along other friends. Midway verses and passages quoted during the • Congratulations to Pastor and Mrs. C. L through the meetings, they signified, by W. Cooke, who celebrated their Golden lectures. responding to altar calls, that they had Wedding on Wednesday 14 April 1982 at It was a multi-national congregation decided, by God's grace, to make an the home of their daughter Joan and eager to absorb the truth. about-turn and follow Jesus. What family, together with their son Arthur and Brother Cuniah was most impressed, thrilling and delightful news! The Holy family. We wish Pastor and Mrs. Cooke one Sunday night, when two Irishmen Ghost was working and impressing minds lw God's blessings and many more years of stepped into the church in response to the and uplifting Christ to those who were advertisement in the local press. One of willing to accept Him. The proof was wedded bliss together. G. M. COOKE them maintained eye contact and hung on tangible. These ladies were also attending the preacher's words throughout as the the Wednesday night prayer meetings and TAMWORTH: Ingathering signs of the times were being challengingly Sabbath School on a regular basis. Tamworth gathering, who worship at The presented. However, his colleague sitting Offering and tithe were returned to the k Arts Centre in Tamworth, really went to by him was determined to refer to the Lord well before the baptismal rites were work during the Ingathering weeks. scriptural passages that were quoted, administered. _ As this was the first year of Ingathering thereby satisfying himself of their Eventually, the campaign climaxed with for the Tamworth members everyone was relevance and application in the the baptism of Vera Li and Eileen Chaves determined to do well, and to reach the set panorama of prophecy. on the Division-wide baptism day. The goal of £500. At the end of the lecture, everybody church was packed and an indescribable ▪ With lots of zeal and energy — but rather was intended to leave their Bibles with the joy filled our hearts as Pastor Roland nervous — nineteen individuals went out usherette. Not so with our Irish friend. As Fidelia immersed the candidates as they collecting. As the first week went by he left the auditorium, with one hand he covenanted publicly to follow their Lord nerves disappeared, and more confidence gave a warm handshake to the preacher, and Saviour. A follow-up programme is ' was built up. This made the second week being implemented with the other much easier. Pastor R. Fidella baptizes two sisters, Eileen and contacts established during the outreach. ‘111- After the final week a total sum of Vera. I. THOMPSON, Comm:wawa secretary £665.27 was achieved—well over the goal. The members were very pleased with their ▪ efforts and hope to do even better next year. ELSON NEWTON • OXFORD: Community • services Olive Stedman, Oxford Community I-4- Services director, has recently presented a box of toys to Mr. David Clifford, director ' of the NSPCC. Oxford members have also donated £25 towards the Camp for the • Disabled. In addition to this they have raised £20 for the same cause by the sale of ▪ FAMILY LIFE magazines from door- to-door. A gift sent to Poland has been gratefully acknowledged. OLIVE STEDMAN t. ISOLATED ADVENTISTS. Would you like to write to and Wk receive letters from someone in another part of the British Isles who is perhaps alone? You may even like to discuss ▪ the Sabbath School lesson by post! We shall attempt to put you in touch. Write initially to Mr. and Mrs. P. Reynolds, Penforfach, Llanrhystud, Dyfed, Wales. SY23 5BZ. All initial letters acknowledged immediately. 13

North British Conference Youth Department NEWBOLD COLLEGE SUMMER POST-GRADUATE ABERDARON PROGRAMME 1st SUMMER SESSION 22 June — 22 July • The English Reformation and the Rise CAMP '82 of Puritanism H. LEONARD with everything you need for a Ministry of Healing J. BERGLUND • great Christian holiday Love, Marriage and Divorce S. THOMPSON ABERDARON is situated on the extreme north-west point of Wales in some of - • the most beautiful and breath-taking coastal scenery that you can imagine. The Church Music and Hymnology E. E. WHITE 8-acre Conference Camp Site is situated a few hundred yards from the cliffs and beach. The accommodation is in large, sturdy ridge tents. For Family Camp you 2nd SUMMER SESSION can bring your own accommodation if you wish. This year we are most happy to 15 July — 16 August announce that the toilet block has been renovated at long last, at a cost of Church and Urban Community £17,000, so much better facilities are provided. Meals and indoor activities are in NORMAN MILES the main camp building. The six camps cater for many ages and different tastes, Doctrine of Man so choose which camp suits you for a cheap and exciting holiday with other ZACHARIAS LYKO Christian friends. History of Seventh-day Adventism JUNIOR CAMP 26 July-2 August — £28.50. Age 9-13. This camp is well staffed MARTIN KOBIALKA and the children have almost individual attention from Counsellors and House Temperance and Evangelism Parents. They have an organized day when they can do crafts, nature subjects, FRANCIS SOPER MV honours, etc., in the mornings, with games in the afternoons. The spiritual side plays a big part in the camp which begins the children's camping life and enables them to make new friends, so is most important. • SENIOR SPECIAL PURSUITS CAMP 2-11 August — £39.50. Age 16 BRIXTON: Baptism upwards. These camps concentrate on activities that capture the spirit of On Sabbath 26 March at 6 pm a grand adventure and challenge, such as sailing, canoeing and rock-climbing. They also baptism was held at the Brixton SDA offer classes in art, collage and other craft subjects, and appeal to those who like to church, where nine precious souls gave be organized into worth-while and challenging activities. Please note that the their lives to Christ through baptism. The A prices have been kept well below the level of inflation for both senior camps this candidates were from the Peckham, year, because we know that a good number of young people are out of work. Battersea and Brixton churches. Similar camps cost £90 upwards in other organizations. As the candidates prepared their hearts EARLITEEN SPECIAL PURSUITS CAMP 11-18 August — £32. Age 13-16. for this great event, they were spiritually Programme as per Senior Pursuits. fed by Pastor H. Walters. They were then examined by Brother H. Wilson and EARLITEEN HOLIDAY CAMP 19-26 August —£32. Age 14-17. Please notice baptized by Pastor A. Charles. that we have introduced an older Earliteen Holiday Camp, with ages 14-17 PERCIVAL BLAKE, Communication secretary years. Thus it is really a Mid-teen Holiday Camp. This comes because of a request for a rather older Senior Witness Camp and Earliteen Camp. If the experiment works we will keep this age group, otherwise it will be changed. This is a relaxed Make a note of it! holiday camp where the spiritual side is important and the young people have a 4 happy organized holiday with games, sports, trips (if desired) and entertaining SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER evening programmes. SENIOR HOLIDAY WITNESS CAMP 27 August-5 September £39.50. Age Stanborough 18 upwards. This is the camp that is the most heavily booked, so please apply early. Besides having all the fun of a holiday camp with its various sporting and Press social activities, it also has the challenging witnessing programme of beach BIGGEST EVER singing, singing in the market towns and at the local chapel, and the distribution of f—Th literature. Please notice the increased minimum age of 18. This has often been requested, so we are experimenting to see how it works. Unless it is fully booked we will possibly have to revert to the younger age group. 0 Make this the best holiday you have had Application forms for all camps available from your youth leader or write to: Pastor A. R. Rodd, Youth Department, North British Conference, 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 5BZ. Tel. 0602 606312.

EVERYTHING YOU DESIRE FOR A CHRISTIAN HOLIDAY AT THE NORTH BRITISH CONFERENCE 0 CAMPS HELD AT ABERDARON, NORTH WALES As I have travelled in the North British Conference, I have noticed that there is some confusion regarding which is the official Conference camp. At present there are other camps run by churches, but I would point out that only the Aberdaron camps are the official Conference Camps and any applications for these should be AT GRANTHAM addressed to Pastor Bob Rodd, NBC, 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 5BZ. There are still More selling space, more books, vacancies at all the camps except the Family Camp, and I would be glad to have any further applications as soon as possible so that final arrangements can be made. We have a large staff, well-run camps, and a varied more Granose foods, many and exciting programme at each. attractions

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her), in a very comfortable home for the elderly, where they have both lived and faithfully witnessed for the last OBITUARIES eighteen months. The funeral service was conducted by PERSONAL Brother Ron Wood, and members of the church bade farewell to their dear little sister who will be sadly missed LAMECH PALASO and his family are coming to Britain in RODGERS, Rosa May — d. 4 March 1982. It is with September from Papua New Guinea. Lamech will be heartfelt regret that we feel we must report the until the happy reunion that God has promised His faithful people. Doris I. Lack undertaking postgraduate studies at Imperial College, sudden death of our dear Sister Rodgers, the London. He is looking for a one or two bedroom flat and gracious and beloved wife of Pastor George JOHNSON, Florence — d. 22 March. Miss Johnson first wonders if you can help. If you can, please write to him at • Rodgers, who will be well known to many of our heard the Message at the end of World War One. However, PO Box 2352, Konedobu, Papua New Guinea. although she kept the Sabbath and paid tithe, it was not members in the United Kingdom. For many years until Pastor Robert Vine held a campaign in Todmorden in HOLIDAY CARAVAN three to four berth at Dell Rest she suffered the discouraging pains of angina, 1973 that she made her public stand and was baptized. She Home. Lowestoft, Junel August £30 a week. Write to: II. and quietly passed to her rest and sleep in Christ suffered much in her final years and looked to death for Matron, Dell Rest Home, 45 Cotmer Road, Lowestoft. in the Oshawa General Hospital, Ontario, relief. She died in the Blessed Hope. E. Bennett Tel: 2591. Canada. Sister Rodgers was a graduate of GODDARD, Phyllis — d. 24 March. Two very young ladies WHY are there so many English versions of the Bible? Stanborough College, taught in Chiswick, and enjoyed each other's company at school in Stonehouse, What aims has each translator had? What type of reader did he have in mind? What type of English does he use? was headmistress of the Church School in Gloucestershire a very long time ago. One of them is my wife and the other was Miss Phyllis Goddard who enjoyed You will find the answers to these and many other Watford. It was at this time that she married questions in a book which deals with over seventy 20th George Rodgers, and served the Church with him fellowship with us at Chalford since 1977. It was the influence of a friend in Bath that started her interest in the century English translations. It is entitled: Some Aspects Id in various parts of the world as a missionary. She third angel's message. Phyllis was thrilled to be en of Style in Twentieth-century English Bible Translation: was always the perfect hostess, a great Adventist and really enjoyed her last Sabbath fellowship One-man Versions of Mark and the Psalms and is written • ,complement to her husband, sharing his at Bath. Her sister-in-law has said: 'I think Phyllis found by Dr. Pearl Sj8lander. Price £3, including postage. Send a what she was looking for.' The funeral was held at the cheque with your order to Dr. P. Sj6lander, Box 1107, 111 triumphs and sorrows. Many will mourn her loss, 81 Stockholm, Sweden. but chiefly Pastor George, and her son and Parish Church, Stonehouse. There will be many things we daughter Marcus and Anita, together with will understand better when Jesus takes us home together SELF-CATERING holiday flat to let. Sleeps four. All with those who sleep in Jesus. Basil H. Hyatt nephews and nieces both in Canada and in the dates available. Tel: Bideford (02372) 77733. UK. FINDER, Gladys — d. 26 March. Sister Finder's mother, PERSPEX AND LAMINATED PLASTIC CHURCH A beautiful service was held in the College Park Mrs. Golding, was an Adventist in the Wimbledon area NOTICES manufactured to your requirements by where Gladys and her sisters grew up. Sister Finder lived member-owned firm. For free quotation and leaflet SDA church in Oshawa, the college choir singing in Salisbury for some years until the death of her husband. apply to Brother F. Maggs Commercial Engravers Ltd., the anthem 'All to Jesus I surrender'. Pastor Lloyd She then came to Southampton to live with her daughter, 14 Market Street, Highbridge, Somerset. Tel: Reile, former Union president of Canada, spoke who cared for her until a stroke made it necessary for her to Burnham-on-Sea (0278) 783946. • words of comfort pointing the congregation to the go into hospital. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Barbara time of the Great Resurrection. Pastor Dan J. Fraser, her son Ray, and her sisters Dolly and Madge. The AIR FARES Handysides, who had known the Rodgers for funeral service was conducted by Pastor David West at the Travelling on business or pleasure? Salisbury crematorium. many years, gave the eulogy. Winifred Buckle Contact Len at Sveda Travel for reduced air fares, e.g. Barbados £290 return. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, but HANSON, Alfred Christian — d. 14 April. Alf, as he was affectionately known to the Bromley church, fell asleep in Tel. 0227 68040 or write to Sveda Travel, 26a Stour Street, we rejoice in the great truths of the Second Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NZ. Advent, when at the call of the Giver of Life, our Christ at Joyce Green Hospital in Dartford. He moved to Bromley from South Shields three years ago. He suffered sister will come forth in the glory and beauty of greatly over this period but was always faithful and WOULD you like to spend July and/or August 1982 in the immortality. Pastor D. J. Handysides supportive of the Church. He was brought into the Church seaside resort of Estoril, Portugal? Family wishes to spend over forty-five years ago with his wife Lydia. He leaves his two months in England on exchange basis. Write: J. B. dos I. WILSON, Lily — d. 21 April 1982. Another chair is wife, son Derek, and daughter Lydia, to whom we extend Santos, Portuguese Conference, Rua Joaquim Bonifacio vacant in the lounge of our Dell Rest Home with our sympathy. He was buried at Farnborough Parish 17, 1199 Lisboa, Portugal. j. the passing of our Sister Wilson, bringing a sense church where he rests until his Lord and Master shall call BROOMHILL NEED A LIBRARY! Any books — especially of loss to so many hearts — even though we knew him to life everlasting. Pastor Patrick J. Boyle E. G. White books — would be appreciated in forming a that the end was near — for she had been suffering DAVIS, Danley H. — d. 25 April. The Chiswick church was Broomhill House Library. Please address them to pain for so long and had become so frail. packed to capacity when relatives, members and friends Broomhill House, Christow, Nr. Exeter, Devon, EX6 7P1. Many of the Dell family and Church friends came to pay their last respects to one of their deacons, 17-YEAR-OLD Finnish boy wishes to find work as an au attended the service to listen to the comforting 66-year-old Danley Davis, who had been killed in a car pair with an Adventist family August/September to spring ▪ crash on the A40 in Ealing. Brother Davis became an 1983. Has experience with small children. Write: Kai words from Pastor C. Rhodes. Adventist in Jamaica in 1950 after leaving the Catholic Keinanen, 21500 Piikkio, Finland. . Sherrard, Sister Wilson's son who is Church and was the very first West Indian to join the PORTABLE video with camera for hire, capable of taking headmaster of our Newbold School, and his wife Chiswick church almost twenty-eight years ago. He pictures with movements and sound at any social Sheila, were present to say their fond farewell to endeared himself to all who knew him and served his gathering, weddings etc., and will project back on the the memory of their loving mother. Sister church faithfully and well. Following the church service, screen for viewing. Mini-bus and car for hire. Write: Mr. H. Wilson's other son Hardy and his wife, who live which was conducted by Pastors Taffe, Cuthell and Smiley, 18 Spring Parklands, Dudley, West Midlands. Tel: _ in South Africa, were too far away to attend, but Kennedy, Danley's body was interred in Mortlake Dudley 213803. Cemetery, there to await the life-giving call of the Saviour. 21-YEAR-OLD German young lady wishes to find work as their thoughts would be with us on this sad Our sympathy is extended to his four daughters, Gloria occasion. Davis (in Jamaica), Islyn Davis (who lived with her father), an au pair with an English Adventist family from Mrs. Wilson was born in 1902 in Portsmouth. In Tolman August/September for six months. Write: Yvonne Myrtle Dehaney, and Icelyne Campbell. Enid Gessner, Buchmattenstr. 10, D-7891 Dogern, Germany. 1922 she accepted the Advent Message and was PORTER, Eva — d. 3 May. The Crouch End church are sad .4 baptized by the late Pastor W. Borrowdale. Sister 18-YEAR-OLD French Adventist girl would like to spend to report the death of Sister Porter, aged 79. In 1954 she one year with an English Adventist family as an au pair, Lily wanted to become a worker for the Jesus she embraced the Advent message after attending the commencing in September. Write: Sylvia Long. loved, so later she attended Newbold College. evangelistic efforts conducted by Pastor G. E. Vandeman L'Estellan, Alla° des Pins 13009, Marseilles, France. 'V-• After her graduation she married a fellow at the New Gallery and was later baptized by him. Sister FOR SALE: 3-bed. detached bungalow, gas c/h, small student and together they worked in the ministry Porter joined the Holloway church and as long as she was glass extension, on new estate in pleasant village, two able to do so, took an active part in the Welfare Department 4. until her husband's death in 1958. Sister Wilson's miles from Grantham. £22,000. Tel. Grantham 76249. loss necessitated her working full time as a and faithfully attended church until arthritis crippled her. She transferred to the Crouch End church on its formation ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES. Considering building, ▪ colporteur. There will be many people in the and continued to be a faithful servant of the Lord although alterations or an extension? Experienced Adventist offers Kingdom as a result of the books Sister Wilson confined to her home. Her faith and hope in Christ was free advice and very competitive service to church and sold to them. strong. Sister Porter was laid to rest in the Islington members in Hertfordshire and surrounding counties. Tel. ill Sister Wilson joined the Dell family in 1977, Cemetery, Finchley. Pastor D. Murtagh conducted the K. J. Halls, Wheathampstead (Herts.) 3157. and from the beginning became a friend and funeral service, attended by Pastors L. Preston and J. SELF-CATERING CAMPING HOLIDAY by luxury coach .e helper to all. Sherrard and Sheila, Hardy and his Collins. Although she will be sadly missed we look to the Cote d'Azure (French Reviera). 24 July to 8 August forward to seeing her again on the great resurrection day wife, also the grandchildren, we commit to the 1982 with excursions to St. Tropez, Cannes, Antibes, Nice, when Jesus returns. Cynthia Gray Monaco. Total cost excluding food: travel £65; campsite loving arms of Jesus. Irene Osborne . • charges approximately £30. Organized by the Ipswich YP Peter and Audrey Howard wish to thank all those who Society. For details write: Pastor E. Metzing, 113 Clapgate BARNES, Marian — d. 14 January 1982. It is with much have sent floral tributes and messages of sympathy in Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 ORA regret that the Worcester church reports the loss of its connection with the death of Pastor J. M. Howard. eldest and most faithful member who passed away PIANO TUNING, repairing, polishing: second-hand and peacefully in her sleep during her 90th year, having been new pianos available. Ring Brother N. G. Rose. 01-348 • an Adventist for seventy-two years. It was after attending 3673. some 'tent meetings' in Worcester held by Pastor A. S. Rodd that Marian was baptized together with her mother WEDDINGS • and sister Jessie. The baptism was conducted by the late Pastor S. G. Haughey, then the president of the North SMITH-WOOD. — On 8 February 1982 Geoff Smith and BROOMHILL England Conference, in the local swimming baths on Rona Wood, both of the Edmonton church, London, were private holidays by arrangement Friday evening, 25 March 1910. They all became charter married in the lovely village church in Grasmere, Lake members at the organizing of the Worcester church on the District. Bed and breakfast £ 6.50 next day. Sabbath, 26 March 1910. After holding office in The sun came out to welcome the bride. William Bed and breakfast and evening meal £ 8.00 practically every department of the church, Marian was Wordsworth looked down from the wall as the Rev. Weekend full board £16.00 church clerk and treasurer at the same time for several Richard Bevan joined the couple together, and her old Week full board £55.00 .8 years, and then became the treasurer for about twenty music teacher, Mr. R. Griffiths officiated at the organ. years until she reluctantly 'retired' from this Afterwards the guests and couple repaired to the Phone or write to F. Smoker, Broomhill, Christow, responsibility, so faithfully performed, as recently as Vegetarian restaurant at Bowness for the reception. We Nr. Exeter, Devon. 3."—. 1977. Due to failing health, she was unable to attend the wish Rona and Geoff God's richest blessing as they church she loved for about three years. Happily, she was journey together to the Kingdom. Tel. Christow 52627 or 52488 found a place with her beloved sister Jessie (who survives Communication secretary 15 ISSN 0309-3654 ORDAINED IN CONFERENCE NEWS NOTES GERMANY NORTH BRITISH CONFERENCE President: R. H. Surridge ► Scotland has been causing us concern for some time. Here the membership figures have actually been declining. A number of corrective measures have been adopted. 1. Scotland has been a organized as a separate district unde the co-ordination of Pastor C. D. Baildam. 2. Pastors David Robertson and Llewellyn Edwards will join together to conduct a campaign in Dunfermline. 3. In Glasgow Pastor Baildam is to be joined by Brian Webster and his wife, now completing their Newbold studies. 4. A new literature-evangelist Brother Ruthven - of Scottish ancestry who has live for many years in Australia - has begun work in Aberdeen. ► Pastor Ken Lacey will be in Britain conducting evangelistic campaigns during 1983. Pastor p Lacey has recently retired but has volunteered his services at little cost to this field. His campaigns are scheduled to take place in Edinburgh and Scunthorpe. ► Major campaigns are planned elsewhere. Pastor Don McFarlane is already involved in a crusade in Castle Vale, Birmingham, and he plans to hold more such meetings if funds from the NED are forthcoming. Other crusades are planned for the Manchester area. Leek in Staffordshire is to have On Sabbath I May Lindsay Elias, second its first major campaign. Pastor D. Masih, fresh from opening our Asian church in Langley, plans to son of Pastor and Mrs. K. A. Elias, was hold a campaign in Bilston Town Hall. There are other campaigns with lower budgets which are no ordained to the Gospel ministry — in less important. Berlin. The ordination, attended by both ► Next sees the return of Pastor Eric Henry from the USA where he is now studying. 1983 is the parents and Pastor Dalbert Elias, beginning of his'five-year plan for evangelism in North Britain. Starting first in Leicester and then in Liverpool, he plans to evangelize in Derby, Northampton, Leeds, Preston, Dudley, Rugby and Lindsay's older brother, took place in R Sheffield. Please pray that our Conference evangelist will realize his aims as he works for Christ in Berlin's vast modern Congress Hall. these major towns and cities. Lindsay was one of seven young men set ► Some of you may be wondering what is happening regarding plans for a Church School in the apart for the ministry. Their wives were Birmingham district. For two years now, a West Midlands School Project Committee has been present with them on the huge stage in front meeting, discussing the feasibility of such a plan and also considering various ways of raising funds of an audience of five thousand. Leading for what will be a massive financial undertaking. At the last Committee meeting, action was taken out in the service was Pastor E. Ludescher, to set a goal of £100,000, to be reached during the next two years. It was felt that this goal can be president of the Euro-Africa Division, reached if the membership is encouraged to donate £1 per week for the two years. With such a fund, • it is believed the project will receive further backing, and the school, which has been talked about so Pastor Neal Wilson, president of the often will become a reality. General Conference, the officers of the O• We would like to say a very special thank you to Pastor John Handysides and his wife for their West German Union and the local years of faithful ministry. They retired from major responsibilities in January. We wish them both conference presidents concerned. Lindsay every blessing and happiness as they settle down in Lincoln. is at present located in the North Rhenish At the same time, we are happy to tell you that Vince Goddard was ordained to the Gospel Conference where he is district leader of ministry on 13 March during a Day of Fellowship in Leicester. We welcome also Brother Ron three churches. Soon Lindsay and Ulla will A Chapman who has recently returned from Australia, into the ministerial worker force in be moving to similar duties at Leer, near Nottingham, and Pastor Vilmar Gonzalez from Brazil to the North Manchester district. . the Dutch frontier. EDITOR IRELAND :President: D. C. Clothier Many of our people have prayed for Bobby Johnston who has been in custody awaiting trial for very LONDON SPORTS DAY serious charges (crimes) committed before his conversion. Not at any time have we condoned what Brother Johnston did. Our only hope and prayer was that the Lord would impress the judge to take WEST LONDON STADIUM cognizance of Bobby's confession of wrong and his changed life, and to administer justice DU CANE ROAD mercifully. At the Crumlin Crown Court, Belfast, Bobby, after pleading guilty to all the charges, was LONDON W 12 sentenced to five years' imprisonment. It could easily have been fourteen years on each charge, so we give the Lord thanks for answered prayer. According to my reckoning, Bobby, who should 25 JULY qualify for 50 per cent remission and have seventeen months already served taken into account, 12 - 8 pm should be released by about March next year. Pastor R. H. Surridge gave evidence of Bobby's changed life and his involvement in church affairs since his conversion. The judge seemed to me to be favourably impressed when he learned that Pastor Surridge had travelled from Nottingham in order to stand in the witness box. Brother SUNSET Bob McCormac also gave similar evidence. The barrister defending Bobby elicited very positive and helpful answers from the detective who Sunset times are reproduced, with permission, from data sup- gave evidence. plied by the Science Research Council. Lon'n Car'f Nott'm Edin. Bel't To some of us looking on it seemed evident that the Lord's hand was over the whole of the Jun 25 9.22 9.34 9.35 10.03 10.04 proceedings. We thank you for your prayers over the past eighteen months. Please continue to Jul 2 9.21 9.33 9.33 10.01 10.02 remember Bobby as he serves his sentence valiantly witnessing for the Lord's truth, and more 9 9.17 9.29 9.29 9.56 9.58 especially pray for his wife Margaret, and the two young children. 16 9.11 9.23 9.22 9.48 9.50 NOTTINGHAM PATHFINDERS MESSENGER Volume 87 Number 13/14 25 June 1982 Boredom, a spectre which seems to haunt the young and is the side effect of instant EDITOR: D. N. Marshall entertainment, is strongly attacked in Nottingham by the Pathfinder club. Copy for No. 16/17 -12 July Annually the work of the clubs is brought to the attention of the church at large by Copy should be sent to the Editor, MESSENGER, The means of an Investiture service when the NBC Youth director attends, promotes the Stanborough Press Limited, Alma Park, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9SL. work of the clubs, giving encouragement to the members, and presents the various Contributors are asked to take note that the Editor may alter, certificates, badges and scarves as rewards for the hard work and effort expended. clarify, précis or expand articles sent to him if he thinks it Pastor A. R. Rodd did just that recently, complete with anecdotes which made the necessary. MESSENGER SUBSCRIPTION as from February 1982 - occasion even more memorable for all who attended. £7.14 home and £8 abroad. Sixteen Adventurers and Pathfinders collected their awards for working on the Published fortnightly on Fridays by the British Union following honours: Bird, Flowers, Spotter, Collectors, Home Helper, Road Safety and Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Printed by The Stanborough Press Limited, Alma Park, Grantham, Missionary Service. CATHERINE BURRELL Uncoinshire, NG31 9SL