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Volume 79 • Number 12 • June 14, 1974 "Granose Were The Only Ones There!"

Report of the Helfex Exhibition by Kay Miller, Granose Press Relations Secretary OME of our churchmembers reading this will have been to the HELFEX S Exhibition and must be thinking: "The above title is not true. There were hundreds of people there." In a way they are right, but also our title is right. Before explaining let me tell you what HELFEX is. The word HELFEX is extracted from three words: "HEaLth Food EXhibition." Wholesale merchants and manufacturers display their wares and warehouse- distributors and retail stores personnel visit the Exhibition to see what goods are being offered and if there are any new products on the market. As usual your own food factory had a stand. You would be proud of the display on the Granose stand had you seen it. People openly gaped when they realized that "Little Granose" was part of a world-wide health food organization. A plaque of the world—which incidentally was painted by our resident commercial artist Horace West—was a work of art, to say the least, and it took up the whole of the backdrop of the stand. This Mrs. Kay Miller serving as a representative at the Granose exhibition. Picture: Eric Southey. was floodlit, and every country having a health food factory and health food distribution centre owned by the move- ment was shown, and details given. Foods manufactured by our sister com- panies which encircle the globe were Holloway Baptismal Group displayed, and it was interesting to hear comments by passers-by who recognized these products—some of which were made in their own country, or a country which they had visited. Very many people asked questions about the "foreign" products and expressed amaze- ment that Granose was part of such a well-established background. "Granose were the only ones there"— this is true from more than one parti- cular point of view. Granose had the only stand to display products which it exclusively manufactured itself. We were able to tell inquirers that we knew the people who manufactured the pro- ducts personally. The other stands dis- played products which were agency lines. True, a very small number of stands displayed one or two products Fifty-eight of the 106 persons baptized by Pastor T. McLeary during 1973. A high percentage are which they manufactured—the rest of young people. Pastor Massey Is 5th from left back row. (See "Profile" report on page 5). the display being all agencypage Publishing Department

EDITORIAL Secretary: W. J. ARTHUR

Greater London Literature- Racism and God's Church Evangelists' Day of

AS a loyal Hampshireman this writer who "fixed the epochs of [the human Fellowship felt severely jolted recently, and also race's] history, and the limits of their a sense of grievance that is taking time territory" (Acts 17:26, N.E.B.). But dan- SABBATH, May 11th, was certainly a to wear off. ger looms when patriotism gets out of high day for the literature-evangelists The shock he had was similar to that hand. When one's national—and even of the Greater London area for it was of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the celebrated local—identity is personally valued and then, in the lovely Hampstead church, Italian patriot, who fought for the unifi- vaunted in terms of pride and superi- that all came together for a day of cation of his beloved country of Italy. ority. This is how patriotism degener- fellowship and blessing. Even before You historians will remember that after ates into nationalism and racism. the doors were open some had already the victory over the Austrians which It is a hazard against which even arrived, and when Sabbath school com- Garibaldi helped to achieve at the gory God's children must guard, and which menced at 10 a.m. under the leadership battle of Solferino in 1859, an adjust- can be avoided only by acceptance of of Superintendent Brother A. McGregor, ment of territory was decided at the the Bible truth that God "created every the church was filled with members Peace of Villafranca. Part of this adjust- race of men of one stock" (Acts 17: awaiting a spiritual feast. ment extended the territory of France 26, N.E.B.). Which means that we are Although we were disappointed that so that it now included the city of Nice all members of one universal family— such personalities as Elder J. Knopper, —as it still does today. Till then, Nice having descended from Shem, Ham, or Publishing Department Secretary of the was part of the Italian state of Sardinia. Japheth, which were the sons of Noah, Northern Europe-West Africa Division; Then, by treaty agreement, it became who himself descended via earlier Pastor W. J. Arthur, Publishing Depart- part of France. patriarchs from "Seth, which was the ment Secretary of the British Union Overnight, the people of Nice were son of Adam, which was the son of Conference, and the Editors of The thus "transformed" from Italian to God" (Luke 3:36-38). A royal line in- Stanborough Press were unable to be French citizens. Poor Garibaldi was deed! And this means—despite local with us as expected because of overseas exasperated because Nice was his home claims!—that Hampshiremen are no commitments, we were happy to wel- town. He was a Nice man, born and better than Dorsetshiremen, that Scottish come Brother E. Pender, General bred. He, the most fervent Italian patriot are no better than Welsh, that West Manager of The Stanborough Press, of them all, understandably moaned: Indians are no better than English, . . . and Brother A. H. Watson, teacher from "You have made me an alien in my but that all are brothers and sisters of Newbold College. After a very enjoy- own country!" one family with God as Father. able Sabbath school in which Brother Well, something similar happened to And when it comes to local and Pender, dressed in national costume, this writer in spring—together with national patriotism—which is, in its related a mission story, we all sat back nearly 200,000 of his fellow citizens— basic sense, a laudable virtue—we do to receive the message God had prepared when the south coast area of his birth well to remember that acceptance of for us in the Divine service. and of his forefathers, was switched Jesus as Saviour ,..ansfers our real The children's story, as told by from the county of Hampshire to the citizenship from a doomed world to that Brother A. Crouch, Manager of the county of Dorsetshire. This was done, of the Kingdom of Heaven. Here, we S.D.A. Supplies, about the removal of together with other quite massive must recognize the fact that we are the cow on the bridge was captivating changes in Great Britain's counties, in pilgrims and strangers; that our deepest to all present and will long be remem- the interests of more efficient adminis- and real loyalties must be Heaven- bered. After the three McGregor sisters tration. No one could dispute the wis- centred; that our racial differences, in presented their message in song our dom of this. the noblest sense, must be deleted in guest speaker, A. H. Watson, held Nor could we find it in our heart to the context of the Bible's assurance: everyone's interest as he spoke on the grieve over Yorkshire's "loss" of terri- "Ye are a chosen generation, . . . an subject: "It is not always right to do tory to the new counties of Humber- holy nation . . . : that ye should show what seems to be the right thing." It side and Cleveland; or over Leicester- forth the praises of him who hath called was pointed out that as disciples of shire's "take-over" of Rutlandshire; or you out of darkness into his marvellous Christ we should ever do God's work over the "disappearance" of Hunting- light" (1 Peter 2:9). in God's way for indeed: "There is a donshire into the welcoming bosom of Realization and acceptance of this way that seemeth right unto a man, but neighbouring Cambridgeshire; or over sublime fact is absolutely vital—es- the end thereof are the ways of death." the many vastly more radical changes pecially for a Church, as in Britain, The theme of the afternoon pro- in Scotland and Wales. But we felt a which consists of West Indians, Pakis- gramme was: "Adventuring for Christ sense of injustice and deprivation that tanis, Indians, . . . as well as indigen- With Gospel Literature." Although E. from henceforth we must call our home- ous Britons. Family love and unity Pender, A. Crouch, M. Turner and T. J. town: "Bournemouth, Dorset" and no simply must prevail for the new British Watts were the main speakers, all longer "Bournemouth, Hants." Not, we Church to fulfil its God-appointed role present were thrilled when one by one would most positively affirm, that we dis- as "a royal priesthood." Racial pride, the literature-evangelists present were like Dorset. It is one of England's most on all sides, must ever be avoided for invited to come forward to tell of the gorgeous areas—wholesome, exciting, the disruptive thing it is. joys of working with the Lord with the and remarkably uncommercialized. Rather let us glory in our family re- printed page. It was evident that God's It's just that roots of local, as well lationship through God our Father ''who Spirit was near us, especially when as national, patriotism are often very hath delivered us from the power of Brother Pender offered the dedication deep indeed. darkness, and translated us into the prayer while these men and women set There's nothing inherently wrong in kingdom of His dear Son" (Col. 1:13). aside for a special work of service knelt this, for it is not unrelated to the graci- R. D. VINE, before the altar. ous dealings of an all-wise Providence Editor. The message of the closing hymn,

No. 731, was certainly a fitting benedic- and thanks be to God we can all have ibility of planning for the progress of tion to a day of blessing: a part in hastening the coming of our the work in this Conference. The relocation of workers which will "Long they've laboured for the harvest, King. take effect as from September 1st is as Sown the precious seed with tears. The Publishing Department of the Soon they'll drop their heavy burdens, South England Conference thanks Pastor follows: In the glad millennial years M. C. Murdoch, church board, and P. R. Smith, District Leader They will share the bliss of heaven, members of the Hampstead church, for Leeds, York, Wakefield Never more to sigh or moan, granting us the use of their lovely C. Martin, District Leader Starry crowns will then be given, church for this special Day of Fellow- When the King shall claim His own." ship. TUDOR J. WATTS, Stoke, Crewe P. R. Clee, District Leader (Verse 3). Publishing Department Secretary. Coventry, Rugby This is the day we are waiting for, South England Conference. R. Cooper, Assistant Minister Tyneside Miss H. Bryan, Bible Instructor Bradford, Halifax Miss N. Willshire, Bible Instructor NORTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE Nottingham Di* President: BRYAN W. BALL We pray that God will bless each of these workes and their families as they face the challenge of new responsibilities. The work of evangelism continues to present a tremendous challenge in this President's Notes Conference with its 26 million inhabi- tants. Faced annually with a very meagre budget for evangelism, the THESE notes are written in the con- period. This surely reflects both the Committee is never able to meet all sciousness of the Scriptural injunction, Lord's blessing and the faithfulness of the needs and requests which press in "It is a good thing to give thanks unto the membership during a difficult period, from every direction. The following the Lord." The past few weeks have and the Conference officers are deeply programme for evangelism for 1974/75 brought several specific reasons for appreciative of this Conference-wide was recently voted: gratitude to God for His leading, and evidence of loyalty and support. for the evidence of His blessing on the A further cause for gratitude comes Public/Church Evangelism work in North England. from the fruitage of evangelism. By the C. D. Baildam Greater Manchester The Ingathering campaign closed end of the first quarter, the number of G. E. Bryan Liverpool with a final figure of approximately accessions to the Church from evan- D. Cox Blackpool £7,000 in excess of last year's total. To gelism was twice that for the first A. D. Conroy Hull all who took part in this work a very quarter of 1973, and with many more R. E. Hulbert Darlington sincere word of thanks is offered. Des- baptisms planned it looks as though this D. Marley Newcastle pite the three-day week imposed on year will show a significant increase in Durham industry in the early part of the year, membership throughout the Conference. A. R. Rodd Bradford/Halifax and other adverse economic factors, the Much of the fruitage of the Mission R. G. Vine Bolton Conference Treasurer passes on the '73 programme will continue to be seen K. Brackenbury Northampton good news that income for the Lord's in 1974, as many of the Mission '73 work during the first four months of the campaigns did not begin until the latter Youth/Lay Campaigns year was the highest on record for that part of last year. For all these evidences P. Clee Coventry of progress and growth we offer our C. Martin Stoke thanks to God for His continued bless- Laymen South Shields ing. By the time these notes appear in Gift Bible Evangelism Granose Exhibit print, Brother K. A. W. Lethbridge will L. P. Anderson Erdington have taken up his duties in Birming- L. G. A. Antonio Ward End 4- page one ham as youth pastor serving the Camp Newtown Hill and Handsworth districts. We ex- J. Bayliss Cannock Granose was the only stand to show tend to Brother and Sister Lethbridge K. H. Clothier Smethwick sister Companies which encircled the and their family a very cordial welcome A. E. Farrow Wolverhampton globe—a fact of which we are justly to service in North England, and wish J. Freeman Grimsby proud. Granose was the only stand to them much of God's blessing in their J. Handysides Chesterfield give samples of SPUN vegetable protein new sphere of activity. We would also G. Harris Yardley Burton —as distinct from TEXTURED Vege- extend a welcome to Miss Norma E. Lowe Rotherham table Protein. Willshire, who will be joining the D. Lowe B. Robinson Carlisle Most important of all—and the reason worker force in North England later G. Roper Loughborough why Granose exists—Granose was the this year as a Bible Instructor. P. Smith York only HEALTH-orientated Company in Due to various transfers and resig- W. Southcott Sutton the Exhibition. The rest were WEALTH- nations, the membership of the Execu- A. C. Vine Lintoln orientated, their profits going to well- tive Committee has been somewhat al- to-do shareholders. As you, dear readers, tered over recent months, and the con- We are also grateful to our sister know already—the profits Granose make stituency will be interested to know that Conference for agreeing to release Pastor go to the Lord's Cause. Of this fact we the following brethren now serve as G. Crutchfield for an experimental are proudest of all. members of the Committee: Pastor M. L. scheme of spearhead evangelism to be Anthony, Pastor K. H. Clothier, Mr. M. held in Northampton later next year. P.S.—Granose was the only stand able Bayliss, Mr. E. Johnson, Mr. D. A further injunction from the Word to give out Health Magazines and Lawrence. The continued prayers of the of God concerning prayer, is that in truthfully say: "Would you like this membership are solicited for the Execu- the time of the latter rain, God's people magazine? It is printed by our Press." tive Committee in its continued respons- should ask for the Holy Spirit. Every

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. i r II II. 41 evidence suggests that the Church is the influence of Christian homes. Diamond Wedding now entering upon that time foretold The JMV work has been strongly BROTHER ALBERT GELDARD and his wife in Scripture. In addition to our prayers promoted in Nottingham I. A few of gratitude, may our united prayers for Edith, both aged 83, celebrated their months ago we had a fine investiture Diamond wedding anniversary on May the finishing of God's work continually when twenty children received their in- 28, 1974. It has been a happy marriage. ascend heavenward, and may they be signia for course work completed. Path- Said Sister Geldard, "We have been matched by a corresponding dedication finder work and Youth Club activities very happy. If we could turn the clock of time and talent on the part of laity are helping our children and youth enjoy back, we'd go through it all again." and ministry alike, for the accomplish- life. Local MV camps have also been As reported in the Bolton Evening ment of that purpose. BRYAN W. BALL, part of the scene. Sutton started JMV News, the couple are "keen members of President, work earlier this year which is even the Bolton Seventh-day Adventist North England Conference. attracting some non-members. An inves- church." For fourteen years Brother titure is planned soon. Nottingham II Geldard was local agent, and Sister has also begun JMV work. Geldard worked for the church's Wel- Our members are enthusiastic and are fare department for many years. faithfully supporting the church pro- We congratulate this grand couple Notts. Not Hibernating gramme with time and money. on their outstanding achievement, and We've not been hibernating, just too wish them God's rich blessing. busy to drop you a line. MISS H. SMITH, "DOESN'T anything happen in your dis- PASTOR W. SOUTHCOTT. P.R. Secretary. trict that's worth reporting, Pastor?" "Whatever do you mean, Sister? We have a thriving work in Nottingham- shire." "Well, we hadn't heard anything President: K. A. ELIAS from you, and thought you were all SCOTTISH MISSION hibernating!" In view of this verbal rebuff we had better see what has happened in the past year, which incidentally was the writer's Dunfermline Baptism through his door. Although not in- first in the North England Conference. terested in attending at first, he felt a Working backwards in time we see very strong impression that he must SABBATH, April 20th, was a beautiful much cause for rejoicing. The recent spring day, made far more beautiful attend, and he says he is now a very Ingathering Campaign saw our three for the members of the Dunfermline happy man as a result. Brother Francis churches achieving the highest sum ever church by the tasteful floral arrange- has known the truth for many years, —Nottingham I, £2,133; Nottingham II, ments undertaken by our young dea- and there will be friends and relations £475; Sutton, £705. conesses, Jill and June Renny, in prep- in his native Jamaica and in this country All three churches are now getting so aration for the planned baptism that who will rejoice with him in his deci- crowded that latecomers have to hunt sion. day. first- for chairs. On one or two Sabbaths in It was in quite different weather that We believe that this is just the fruits of our efforts. Pray with us that our main church, thirty to forty people Pastor Alan Hodges had begun his have had to stand for the divine service. series of meetings in the local Masonic we will do our part faithfully to ensure The local council have put a compul- Hall, the effects of which were not that many more souls will be baptized AUDREY OGILVIE, sory purchase order on our North helped at the beginning by the heating here as a result. P.R. Secretary. Sherwood Street church (Nottingham and lighting restrictions placed on all I), so that they can extend the Poly- public meeting places. technic. Following a public inquiry they However, we all rejoice at the result- have agreed to provide the ground and ing baptism of Bill Findlay and Charles Extensive Magazine the funds for a new church. Discussion Francis, and we pray for, and confidently is continuing on establishing a represent- look forward to, more fruitage as they Programme Launched in ative church in a central area. Please witness to their fine young families. pray for success. Brother Findlay came to the meetings Scotland The Sabbath school work in the area as the result of a handbill being put has shown good progress. Sutton, in the recent time of crisis due to the three- WORKING in one of the toughest areas day working week, etc., set a goal of in the Union, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, this £50 for the mission offering, and dedicated group of young people are achieved £100 in one quarter! trail-blazing their way to good success. Plans are being laid for a Vacation Led by David Hoover, minister and Bible School this summer, and a desire evangelist in the Falkirk district, they to establish a branch Sabbath school has are planning an extensive magazine- led to plans being formulated to open selling programme this summer. another church in Nottinghamshire. Already well over 2,000 magazines Some thirty of our members are going have been sold, and 6,000 pieces of into the largest village in Europe (popul- literature distributed. David Hoover ation of 40,000) to start services. The writes that "the layout and content of local Anglican minister has promised to the Signs of the Times and Good Health co-operate, even offering the use of his is very good." church! By the time this report is read The band is meeting with encouraging we hope to have started work. results at the door, that are producing Each church has seen accessions dur- good contacts. Brother Hoover has in- ing the year. Two baptisms saw fifteen Pastor Alan Hodges (left) and Pastor K. A. formed us that "one Catholic lady who immersed, and one received in by vote. Elias (right), with Bill Findlay, and Charles teaches in a Catholic school is at present These accessions represented the result Francis, who were baptized In the Dunfermline purchasing the set of books My Bible of a public campaign, lay witnessing and church. Friends for use in her school, after

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Jamaica and continued serving the Scotland's Trail-Blazing Youth denomination as Publishing Department Secretary for both the Central and Eastern Jamaican Conferences. In November, 1966, he answered a call from the British Union Conference, and he, with his wife and family, re- turned to England. He spent one year in the Publishing Department of the South England Conference, and then went as church pastor in the Brixton area of London. It was during his ministry here that he raised up the Balham church, consisting of over one hundred mem- bers, most of whom he personally baptized. I asked Pastor McLeary what, in his opinion, was responsible for such an excellent baptismal record. He thought long and hard and finally replied: "God has blessed the small efforts I made on His behalf." During our further dis- cussion he made the point: "Remember, though, if there is no effort made, then there is nothing for Him to bless." Our prayer is that God will continue to bless this devoted, untiring, and dedi- cated minister of the Gospel, and his family, as they continue to "make efforts on His behalf." L. M. KELLAWAN, The Falkirk youth whose efforts in circulating our evangelistic magazines are meeting with good Communications Secretary, success. Pastor and Mrs. David Hoover pose with their trail-blazing team. Holloway church. seeing them advertized in Signs of the are following the inspired blueprint Times." in their ministry and scattering our All the profits are being put aside literature "like the leaves of autumn." Baptism at Stanborough for holding an evangelistic campaign in If every church in the British Union had Falkirk. Hence the literature band's a similar programme our work and Park outreach is being put to a twofold use: missionary outreach would be greatly making contact with interested people, enriched. AMID a delicate tracery of pretty spring and providing funds for a "reaping Why not form an Adventist Literature flowers, eight young people were bap- campaign" later in the year. League in your church? Be "Al! out for tized in the Stanborough Park church, We wish them every blessing in their Christ," and "Plan for more in '74." Watford, on Sabbath, May 18th. The crusade in Falkirk. There can be no TED PETTIT, Assistant Editor, candidates were Michael Parker, Kenneth doubt that success will come since they The Stanborough Press. Francis, Susan Dunton, Kathryn Gallivan, Valerie Archer, Sharon Meredith, and Eric Dell who join the Stanborough Park members, and Nina SOUTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE Mark who will join the Chiswick mem- f9L President: DONALD LOWE bers. Pastor Beardsell, who 'baptized the first four candidates, said "the Church others may consider "too large a job needs strong young men." On Sabbath in addition to the regular duties of we were blessed with strong young men pastoring two churches." From March and women, and we do pray that they Profile to December of each year he conducts will go from strength to strength in a continuous Bible seminar each Sunday their new lives for the Lord. LAST year ended on a happy note for evening. Using films on travel, health, Pastor R. Surridge, who baptized the Pastor T. McLeary, minister of the and temperance, he manages to swing remaining candidates expressed his Holloway and Stoke Newington churches his discussions on to a religious theme. special pleasure when two of the young in North London. At the final baptismal This sets the scene for a Bible study ladies entered the baptismal waters to- service for the year, twenty-four per- to follow. gether after much earnest study in their sons were added to these churches under Born in Jamaica, West Indies, Pastor homes and at Stanborough school, where his care. These converts brought the McLeary came to Britain and served in one of them was first introduced to the number of persons baptized by him in the Royal Air Force. After he was teachings and love of Christ. 1973 to the grand total of 106 precious demobbed, he attended our Newbold Pastor Surridge reminded us all in souls. A persistent, methodical worker, College, graduating with the Bachelor closing that now is the time to make he recently told me that he always of Arts Degree in 1958. He returned our decision for Christ—tomorrow may makes baptisms "a major service in the to Jamaica and served as a pastor in the be too late. church calendar." Members are encour- Montego Bay and St. Elizabeth areas. This was the second baptism in the aged beforehand to bring along their In 1963, he left Jamaica for the United church this year. Four weeks ago we friends to witness this rite of the States where he attended the Theol- had the pleasure of welcoming into our Church. Contacts made at each service ogical Seminary at Andrews University, fellowship Adrian Hinks and Victor provide him with the potential for the graduating with a Master of Arts Degree Hulbert, who were baptized with candi- next baptism. in Theology & Philosophy of Religion dates from St. Albans and Chiswick. Pastor McLeary does what perhaps in 1964. He once more returned to ANITA MARSHALL.

5 disposal for the clinic. The St. Albans Church Board voted a sum of money to finance this community service, but Temperance Department Baptism and Clinic at the registration fees from the forty smokers, paid for all the expenses in- Secretary: BERNARD KINMAN St. Albans curred. Altogether, a very satisfactory and rewarding experience for all con- IT WAS a very happy Sabbath. The cerned. PASTOR J. MCMILLAN, members of the St. Albans church met Minister of St. Albans church. with the congregation of the Stan- borough Park church to share in the joy 5-Day Plan Comes to Halifax of a combined baptismal service. Five of our young people were baptized to seal their allegiance to the Lord Jesus Bournemouth Baptism IN Halifax, April was a month of con- Christ. siderable impact in the sphere of health. It was an international group. Two SABBATH, April 20th, was a very happy Despite its being the time of radical were English, daughters of our elder, day at the Bournemouth church. Instead reorganization of council administration, Brother George Youngman. Two were of the Young People's meeting at 3.30 the combined efforts of Pastors A. R. American, daughters respectively of Dr. p.m. we held a joint baptismal service, Rodd, Howard Parkin, and the writer, and Mrs. B. B. Beach, and Brother and when members from the Southampton produced a favourable response to the Sister Pierson. The fifth was Italian, and Portsmouth churches, and the Wey- 5-Day Plan approach. Several inter- Miss Rosa Carlowe, brought up in a mouth company, joined us in worship. views with the health authorities re- Roman Catholic family. Rosa is the only After a short address by Pastor S. G. vealed that the new powers were in one of her family at present a member Maxwell on the "Seven Steps to Bap- favour of our plans for a clinic. Due of the Adventist Church, but we pray tism" we were favoured by several to the reorganization of the Calderdale that her faithful witness will lead her lively Christian songs by the Southamp- area, they were forced to withdraw parents to the faith of Jesus and the ton junior choir ably led by Brother active support until later in the year, but commandments of God. These five young Holford. as some people had been promised help, people studied under Pastor V. Llewllyn Pastor S. G. Maxwell baptized Sister our plans proceeded. while he was minister of the St. Albans Richmond, whose interest in our Church The writer took "the battle" to the church. He shares the credit for their was first actively encouraged by Sister chemists and found them a valuable decision to become members of the Briggs of the Weymouth company, and aid. Every chemist displayed our poster, Remnant Church. Pastor R. H. Bainbridge baptized Sister and the local paper accepted an advert On March 11th, we began a Teresa Goncalves. for the clinic. Despite the shortness of advertising time some thirty people "Five-Day Anti-Smoking clinic" in the After the baptisms the two sisters registered by phone, even though only Board room of the Northern European were welcomed into Church fellowship, eleven came the first night of the clinic. Division office, kindly lent to us for Sister Richmond into the Weymouth These proved to be a lively group from this community service. This clinic was company, and Sister Teresa Goncalves the start, and under the guidance of conducted by Pastor B. F. Kinman, and into the Bournemouth church. We were Pastor Howard Parkin, and two S.D.A. Brother L. Hubbard, of the British also delighted to accept into the Bourne- nurses—Tabitha Cooper and Maureen Temperance Society. It was sponsored mouth church, Sister B. Baldwin on Taylor, who shared the medical side of by the Medical Health Dept. of the St. profession of faith. P. W. POOLE, the clinics—every member of the group Albans Council. Two ladies from the Church Clerk. came through the course without falter- department attended the five nights of ing. the programme and spoke strongly in favour of the procedures followed. The clinic was the first in Halifax, and operated in the youth hall of the Forty-two men and women registered Tottenham Walkers church. We thank Pastor Parkin for his on the 11th, and on the Friday night guidance and say a special word of of the 15th, thirty-two were present to ON March 16th, a return trip by foot thanks to our two nurses who were both declare that they were still numbered from Tottenham to Cheshunt was doing their first 5-Day Plan, and who among the non-smoking fraternity. On gallantly performed by the stalwarts of did an excellent job which was deeply Wednesday night, May 1st, we had a the Tottenham church, determined to appreciated by the people who came. reunion, and twelve of the original band raise urgently needed money for church We had two reports in the local paper came to a testimony and fellowship funds. which spotlighted the clinic, resulting in meeting. Practically all were still free Undeterred by vicious winds, this a request for the plan to be run at the of smoking, two admitted that they had happy group completed their sponsored local hospital for the staff. We thank suffered a relapse, but were still deter- walk of twenty miles, and were able to God for His blessing on our plans, and mined to persevere in the fight. present the church treasurer with £240 hope that more churches will make use It was a very rewarding clinic. Under as a result. MRS. I. CHARLES, of "the right arm." R. COOPER, the genial teaching of the two Union P.R. Secretary. Assistant Minister. brethren, a relaxed atmosphere was sus- tained, and despite the somewhat austere regimen of the course of treatment, the "patients" remained happy, and victori- ous. E. H. Foster, British Union Conference On behalf of the St. Albans church, Church Acquisition in President, who gave the morning we would thank the two brethren from address, and of Pastor D. Lowe, South the British Union, the ladies from the Cornwall England Conference President, who Division, Miss Peggy Howlett who cared ministered in the afternoon. for the floral decorations, and Miss A DAY of Fellowship on May 6th was This valuable acquisition has not yet Denise Beecroft, who acted as Registrar, enjoyed by members from Bodmin, St. been dedicated. It is in need of renov- and for their work in catering for re- Austell, and Redruth, in the recently ation, and may be modernized. freshments each night. We also express acquired Wesleyan Sunday School at Visitors to Cornwall will be welcome our appreciation to the Division officers Vogue Beloth, Illogan, Redruth. at all services, which are held at the for placing their Board room at our We enjoyed the ministry of Pastor usual times. L. W. ROWE.

6 NO TWO PEOPLE ARE ALIKE A fact that makes your witness both interesting and difficult You have to reach them where they live, in terms of their lives, their interests, their per- sonalities. When you've met their immediate needs, then you can begin to draw them closer to the Church. But first you have to get their attention. How? SIGNS OF THE TIMES and GOOD HEALTH speak the people's language. They discuss to- day's issues, today's happenings, today's con- cerns, relating each topic to the individual's need for a relevant religious experience coupled to a better, healthier life-style. They present the beauty of Jesus Christ with clarity and clearly defined Bible truth and healthful living. These two journals can make your church a bright spot in the community, a witness where it really counts. Be sure you have a part in this soul-winning ministry. In 1974 our campaign is for more sales than ever. Is your church involved NOW? SIGNS OF THE TIMES with its truth for today GOOD HEALTH with its accent on the God-given pillars of health and happiness

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SANDERS.—Mrs. Elsie Sanders was a faithful mem- ducted by Pastor Arthur Cooper in the Rhyl Till the Day Dawn ber of the Stanborough Park church, Watford. church and committal followed at the Colwyn for many years, and her death on Sabbath even- Bay crematorium. Many members and friends CONCADOR0.—Brother Joseph Concadoro of the ing, April 27, 1974, saddened all of us who met at the church to pay their last respects. Our Holloway church passed to his rest at the age knew her. Mrs. Sanders, who before her marriage sympathy goes out to Sister Ball in her loss. of 89, on May 10. 1974, and was buried on May was Elsie Cash, became an Adventist when Ken had been her constant care throughout. He 17th in the St. Francis Cemetery, London. The Pastors J. Taylor and F. S. Jackson were evan- rests until the glorious morning when our Lord service was conducted by Pastor Theodore McLeary. gelists in Hull around the year 1911.4. She returns to lead us home. M. BINGLEY, Brother Concadoro who was born in Palermo, graduated as a nurse from Stanborough Sanitarium Church Clerk. Italy, was baptized in 1946, and was a loyal in 1923 and married Brother Arthur Sanders the member of God's family, being a faithful church next year. The three daughters of Brother and Mrs. J. French, widow of Pastor J. C. French, visitor. He leaves to mourn their loss three Sister Sanders were all pupils of Stanborough and Pastor French's sister Sylvia of the Bourne- daughters and two sons—including Brother School, and it is a tribute to Sister Sanders that mouth church. would like to thank very sincerely Joseph Concadoro of Stamford, Lincolnshire. We they are active members of the churches where all who kindly sent cards and letters at such a extend our sympathy, and commend to them the they are located; Hazel in Canada, Carol in sad time, and to request that they please continue joy of glad reunion when Jesus comes. Ireland, and Dorothy here in Stanborough Park. to remember them in prayer. PASTOR T. MCLEARY. Our prayers and sympathy are with these and especially with Brother Sanders. The other close SWEET.—Lodge Causeway church. Bristol were relatives include Brother and Sister Cash. Pastor saddened at the death of Brother Frank Garfield and Mrs. J. H. Bayliss, and Brother and Sister Sweet on May 13, 1974. Born into a prominent W. Proudley. The words of Jesus are our source Fellowship of Prayer Bristol family in September, 1897, Brother Sweet of hope and. comfort : "Because I live, ye shall was baptized into the Church family by Pastor live also" (John 14:,19). ''PLEASE pray for my daughters, that they will not H. W. McCrow in 1955. Although illness pre- PASTOR RONALD H. SURR IDG E. follow the ways of the world, but will give their vented his attending church for many years, hearts to Jesus; also for my friend who is Brother Sweet held his faith firm to the end. The WARDEN.—We record with sorrow the death, on beginning to see Jesus more clearly. Please also funeral service on May 17th was conducted by December 17, 1973, of Mrs. Grace Alice Warden pray that I will be successful in my forth- Pastor Robert Dougherty, and cremation took in her 85th year. Sister Warden was introduced coming midwifery examinations."—I.T. place at Cargford, Bristol. Present were : Brother to the truth by Brother Trenear of Redruth, and Sweet's wife, Sister Gladys Sweet; his daughters, after Bible studies with the late Pastor A. S. "I want to thank you for your prayers on Sister Phyllis Bonney from St. Helena, California, Rodd, was baptized, and joined the Redruth behalf of my children, who, I am happy to say, and Sister Glenys Cooke from Coventry; his church where she was a faithful and much loved are now baptized. Please continue to pray for son, Dr. Ronald Sweet from Toronto, and his member for about eighteen years. Three years ago them, that God will give them the strength to son•in-law, Brother Arthur Cooke. We extend Sister Warden moved to Newcastle Emlyn in overcome the temptations of the Devil." —L .8., our heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones including Carmarthenshire to stay with her son and London. those in America and Canada who could not daughter-in-law. Our sister was laid to rest in be with us, /and to all the grand-children. We the Chapel Cemetery, Bryngwyn, Newcastle Emlyn, "Please pray for my wife and the rest of my are conscious with them, that the day of joyful and we look forward to meeting 'her again on the family as we go through a crisis in our lives."— reunion will soon be here. resurrection day. PASTOR PETER H. STEARMAN. H. J.. Oxford. BRONWEN ATKINSON. PHILLIPS.—Brother J. H. Phillips, a faithful P.R. Secretary. member of the Oldham church, passed to his rest REDRUTH, CORNWALL—NEW ADDRESS WitrrErthorrom.—Yet another faithful pioneer of on February 20, .1974. He was brought to a the Oldham church has laid down to rest. Sister knowledge of the truth through the influence of WOULD visitors to Cornwall please note that the Isabella Winterbottom was one of the charter the late Brother Hilton, being baptized in 1965. Redruth church now have their own church members baptized by Pastor W. R. A. Madgwick During the intervening years, and despite in- building. The address is : Seventh-day Adventist in 1944. Despite unrelenting pain and sickness creasing ill-health, he served as both deacon and church, Vogue Beloth, Illogan, Redruth, Corn- from the age of twenty-one until her death at the treasurer, until moving to Glossop, Derbyshire. wall (formerly Vogue Beloth Wesleyan Sunday age of eighty-six, on March 9, 1974, all was His death came swiftly after an unavailing school). Illogan is 11 miles north of the MO borne with a more than human courage and operation. Services in his home and in Charles- between Redruth and Camborne. Services : Sabbath resignation. In the process, she preached many a worth parish church, preceded the burial at Hurst school-10.15 a.m. Divine Worship-111.30 a.m. gracious sermon without uttering a word. Relatives, Cemetery, Ashton-under-Lyne, these services being churchmembers, and friends manifested their deep shared by the Rev. R. Griffiths, assisted by his HEMEL HEMPSTEAD curate, and Pastor E. Bell. Our prayerful sympathy respect, both at the funeral service and the com- THERE is now a Seventh-day Adventist place of mittal in Greenacres Cemetery, conducted by is extended to the widow and other loved ones. P.R. SECRETARY. worship in Hemel Hempstead in the Committee Pastor E. Bell. We look forward to meeting our Room of the Old Town Hall, High Street, Old sister again soon, when mortal weakness will BALL.—The Rhyl churchmembers were saddened Hemel. We invite all those who live in the area give place to glorious immortality. To her sister, by the death, early on Sabbath morning, April or who may be visiting to attend. Sabbath school Maud, and all who mourn her passing, we 13, 1974, of Kenneth Ball at the age of 36. after 10 a.m. Preaching service 11 a.m. extend our loving sympathy. P .R . SECRETARY. a life-long illness. The funeral service was con- PASTOR R. H. SURRIDGE .

7 Wedding Bells ATTENTION. . . . The Stanborough JORDON -ANTW I NE .-On Sunday, May 12, 1974. at Bodnant Avenue church, Leicester, Pastor G. Press Limited urgently needs young Roper solemnized the marriage of Brother Rudolph ladies prepared to dedicate their talents Jordon and Sister Claudia Antwine. This was Pastor Roper's first wedding service in the to the Lord's work. General office ex- Leicester church since taking up pastoral work perience desirable, but not necessary, here two years ago. It is also the first we have seen since our Youth Hall was built. The recep- as training will be given. Good command tion was held in the Youth Hall, and nearly of the English language would be all the church was present for the occasion. The Caribbean Heralds provided the special music. especially appreciated for one of the Brother Jordon is church treasurer and choir vacancies. Apply in first instance to the member. He and Claudia are loved and respected by all. This young couple have also proved a undersigned, giving details of age, blessing to the M.V. department. We wish Brother qualifications, and experience: Ernest and Sister Jordon God's richest blessing. CARLTON SWEENEY, A. Fender, General Manager, Stan- P.R. Secretary. borough Press Limited, Alma Park, PARR-HULBERT .-Many friends and relations Grantham. Lincs. NG31 9SL. gathered at Wimbledon church on March 27, 1974, to witness the pretty wedding of Heather Margaret Hulbert and Andrew Francis Parr. The happy couple were joined in matrimony by Pastor CHOICE OF FIFTY good used cars. Full guarantees. John Shaw. Heather is the elder daughter of Hire purchase and part exchange. Family Autos Pastor and Mrs. E. E. Hulbert, and Andrew is (Brother R. Littlejohns), 142-166,184 Pinner DO YOU REMEMBER UNCLE ARTHUR? the younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parr. Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Tel. 4270441. sons of Arthur S. Maxwell would The bride, given away by her father, looked The radiant in her long gown and train of flower- SELF-DRIVE HIRE. Usual rates, but 20% discount like to learn your personal memories of embroidered white satin with a long veil edged to Adventists. Family Autos (Brother R. "Uncle Arthur" for possible inclusion with guipure lace marguerites. She carried a Littlejohns), 142,166-184 Pinner Road, Harrow, white Bible with orchids attached. The two Middlesex. Tel. 4270441. in a forthcoming biography. They would bridesmaids, Rosemary the bride's sister and Elizabeth her sister-in-law, were dressed in SPECIAL CAR SALE and repurchase arrangements also like to know if you have recordings kingfisher-blue satin with head-dresses and bouquets for overseas missionaries and visitors on 3 to 6 of his sermons prior to 1945, or any of white and yellow spring flowers, adding great month trips. Immediate cover insurance. Family movies of him taken at any time. Write: charm to the occasion. Malcolm, the groom's Autos (Brother R. Littlejohns), 142-166484 brother, acted as best man. The couple are Pinner Road, Harrow, Middlesex. Tel. 4270441. C. Mervyn Maxwell, Andrews University, former students of Stanborough Park school. Berrien Springs, MI 49104. Heather is now qualified as an S.R.N. and Andrew who has an M.-Sc., is in charge of the development laboratory of a well-known electronics Holiday Accommodation firm in Croydon. Ernest Lamey delighted the congregation with a beautifully rendered vocal It is understood that advertisers of holiday solo, and the organist for the service was Mrs. accommodation in this Journal are prepared E. Lacy. The reception for seventy guests was to make bookings which will not involve travel The Voice of Hope held in the church hall, after which the couple on Sabbath (Saturday). left for their honeymoon in Cornwall. 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This Grantham, Lincs. could be more than just digs; it could begin a Christian community, strengthening us, and help- Editor R. D. Vine ing people around. Even if your ideas aren't firm yet, let us know Acknowledgements Assistant Editor Edward P. Pettit what you hope to do. We'll send you details Contributing Editors: about the house, and about our plans. Write to: THE Newbold church treasurer, John Rigby, ack- Keith Hertogs, 1 Anderton Close, London SE5, nowledges with thanks receipt of £80 tithe from Bryan W. Ball, Kenneth A. Elias, Edwin H. or telephone : 01 73'3 1341. KLf. Foster, Ernest Logan, Donald Lowe, Peter H. Stearman. The Treasurer of the North England Confer. OUR daughter, 9 years old, would like to spend ence acknowledges with thanks receipt of £45 General Manager E. A. Pender 18th) with £25 about six weeks, (July 14th to August Tithe and offerings from M.C.; Tithe and Circulation Manager Eric Southey a good Adventist family (with children her age) offerings from M.C.; and £61.90 Tithe and to help her speak English. Exchange basis offerings from E.W. suggested. Please write to : Familie Josef u. The British Union Treasurer acknowledges with Volume 79 • Number 12 • June 14, 1974 Rosy Moll, Sagewerkstrasse 47, 6971 Hard, thanks receipt of £5.30 and 15.20 Tithe, from Austria. Glenys. Copy for No. 14-June 21st