September 22, 2007 In this issue Tauranga school’s greener pastures

Women’s ministries Vanuatu congress

Ella Simmons, church leader (From L-R) Carla Gober, Paul Petersen, Gerald Winslow and Peter Landless—presenters at the Adventist Health Professionals Conference, held in Adelaide over the last weekend in August. Health professionals help shape future ADELAIDE, SOUTH

dventist health professionals were that takes place now and affects tomorrow, encouraged to further integrate and health and faith are elements that can- their practice with a spiritual di- not be separated. A mension at the fourth annual Ad- “When we touch people with something ventist Health Professionals Conference. related to health,” she says, “we touch them Delegates gained a further understand- with the hand of God.” ing about the interwoven relationship be- Ms Gober also encouraged health pro- Surprise tween spirituality and health under the fessionals and church members to work theme “Shaping an adventurous future— together as a community. She spoke about Adventist health and hope.” the “middle space” of living and dying at The keynote speaker for the conference the same time that people are in. “This is honours was Carla Gober, director of the Center an exciting and dynamic space for health- for Spiritual Life and Wholeness at Loma care ministries, because people are open to Linda University, California, USA. Accord- change when you touch them at their most for alumni ing to Ms Gober, the future is something (Continued on page 5) ISSN 0819-5633

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Sabbath is the space God creates for us to shut the gates and turn off the noise. Off

t is remarkable how small things stimulated, stressed and tired. Even if not tance, our humble place at a table in a very can make a big difference. One of the physically tired, our minds are stretched to large world. The deep wisdom embedded things I appreciate about working capacity. While we may think it possible in creation will take care of things for a I at Signs Publishing Company—the to fi t so much activity in an average day while” (Wayne Muller, Sabbath). church’s publishing house—is driving by working on a variety of tasks at once At Signs—as with other church in- past the building on Friday evening and while listening or watching various forms stitutions—for at least one day, all the seeing the gates locked. It might be only of media and communicating with our as- deadlines are unimportant and, belying a small thing but it is a visible symbol sorted gadgets, our heads still need space business wisdom, the demands of custom- that we live and work by a different set to catch up, process, organise and rest. ers and relationships with suppliers take of priorities. That’s why we need places that shut second place. Yes, the business might op- And perhaps it is such a powerful their gates—and why I so appreciate erate more cost-effectively if we chose to symbol because it is so out of step with working at such a place. That’s also why work seven days per week. But this refl ects our society. We are increasingly pushed we need to make spaces in our lives when our alternative priorities—a business that toward 24/7 work, communications and we turn off the gadgets and appliances, counts more than the bottom line and is connectivity—and, at the same time as we when we disconnect and choose not to feel not solely governed by supposed business begrudge such demands made on us, we guilty about it, when we are not defi ned imperatives. expect it from others. And then there is merely by a job description, title or “to do” And the alternative is one of rest and the ceaseless chatter of media and news, list, when we are determinedly not avail- joy: “Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don’t the wash of information that sweeps over able, not working and not consuming. pursue your own interests on that day, our consciousness. And that’s why we need Sabbath. Sab- but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with In a recently published survey, research- bath is the space God creates for us to shut delight as the Lord’s holy day” (Isaiah ers asked how many hours each day were the gates and turn off the noise. “The old, 58:13, NLT). Rather than an imposition spent on activities ranging from sleeping, wise Sabbath says, Stop now. As the sun on our already busy lives, Sabbath means working and spending time with friends touches the horizon take the hand off the we don’t have to be busy for at least one to time spent online, talking on the mobile plough, put down the phone, let the pen day each week—and that reordering of phone and listening to music. In Austral- rest on the paper, turn off the computer, our priorities, our realisation of a larger ia, respondents’ answers added up to an leave the mop in the bucket and the car in view of life and the delight of God, will average of 37.5 hours a day (Lia Timson, the drive. There is no room for negotia- spill over into how we live and work the “Home Alone,” Livewire). That means tion, no time to be seduced by the urgency other days of our week. we are fi lling each day with a day-and-a- of our responsibilities. We stop because So, beginning with Sabbath, let’s cele- half of content. And that’s measuring only there are forces larger than we that take brate, seek fi rst and fi nd rest in the king- what we are doing, without factoring in care of the universe, and while our efforts dom-life of God. what we feel we should be doing, what are important, necessary and useful, they we know is most important and what we are not (nor are we) indispensable. . . . [S] wish we could fi t into our days. o we are invited—nay, commanded—to No wonder so many of us are over- relax and enjoy our relative unimpor-

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36 Editorial.indd Sec1:2 11/9/07 10:09:30 AM news Surprise Homecoming honours for alumni COORANBONG, Mrs Taylor attended Homecom- ing as a member of the 1957 honour he Avondale College Alumni Asso- year. She spoke during the associa- ciation surprised the recipients of its tion’s luncheon on Friday about the highest award by keeping their names 100,000 kilograms of food she has Tsecret until the offi cial presentation at collected and distributed over the Homecoming (August 24-26). past two decades for people who Members of the association’s committee are homeless, and for victims of voted in April to present the Outstanding domestic violence.

Alumni award to Dr Barry and Desmryna Nine other alumni joined the ord Taylor. However, they revealed the names Taylors as award recipients. Eight

only during the Sabbath worship service in were members of each honour year. Ann Staff the Avondale College church. The award Receiving citations from their class- Dr Barry and Desmryna Taylor were presented with the recognises the couple’s contribution to mates were: retired minister, Pastor Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumni award by the medical research—in physical therapy and Wal Hammond (1937); caretaker association’s recently elected president, Roger Nixon. biochemistry; their dedication to Adventist and custodian of “Sunnyside” and South Sea search fellow at Avondale. Dr Salom died tertiary education at Loma Linda University Islands Museum, Keith Frauenfelder (1947); in February this year. The award recognised (California, USA); and their contribution to retired lecturer and teacher, Beverley Reye the “initial impulse and continuing guidance” the local community. (1957); director of choirs and chair of the of the “quiet, scholarly little man” when the Dr Taylor reviewed the history of Loma music department at Columbia Union Col- class of 1957 “envisioned Jacaranda as the fi rst Linda during the inaugural Alumni Lecture lege, James Bingham (1967); minister and Avondale annual.” on the Friday of Homecoming. The insti- president of Rivers Community church and Jean Carter and Pastor David Lawson, tution’s reorganisation as a health sciences Rock Community Care, Jenny Spyve (1977); members of the 1982 and 1957 honour years, university brought focus to its mission and minister of Southside Community church preached the vespers and the worship serv- research has a greater emphasis. Loma Linda and president and executive director of The ice sermons. formalised this new mission in 2000, appoint- Spot Community Services, Ken Houliston Three others returned to Avondale to ing Dr Taylor as the fi rst vice-president for (1982); creative director of Rocfi sh, Karyn perform during vespers on Friday evening. research affairs. The next six years saw a dou- Fua (1987); and businesswoman, Charmaine Pastor Harry Halliday, Karen Thrift (1977) bling—to $US40 million a year—of external Bazley (1997). and Heather Ferguson (1977) formed the funding for research. “Research is no longer Drs and Tom Ludowici folk trio sitting around a fi re on a second- a luxury of privileged faculty but an affi rmed presented a posthumous award to the ninth, ary teachers’ club camp while studying at mission for all,” said Dr Taylor. Dr Alwyn Salom, an honorary senior re- college.—Brenton Stacey

tions for the community. The Some students were in casual dress entire group successfully com- while many came as their favourite pleted their course and earlier this story characters, in keeping with month received their Certifi cate IV the Book Week theme. Teachers in Presenting Community Health also promoted reading by choos- Education Programs, in recog- ing a book and working on it with ◆ Recently, qualifi ed nutritionist nition of—and reward for—the raised about $A7000 for literacy their students.—Roderick Shaw/ Margaret Barons has been visit- many hours of work and study. programs, walking and running Blacktown Sun ing Ballarat, Vic, to train a number Pictured are (left to right), Caroline against each other in the school’s of women from the area. As part Swanton; Daniella Walton; Mar- late August walkathon. “We had ◆ Rosa Galindo from the New- of their course, they studied and garet Barons; Laurinda Hasting about 200 children sponsored for castle Spanish church, NSW, col- researched various aspects of a and Carolynn Carnegie. Absent is the walkathon,’’ says Mountain lected more than $A1000 for healthful diet, completed assign- Rebecca Stanford from Stawell.— View’s head of primary, Megan Adventist Development Relief ments and then underwent a writ- Merrilyn Hastings Sketchley. ”It was also a fitness Agency this year, using the tradi- ten examination. In recent months, program we linked to Book Week, tional method of doorknocking they have also been involved in ◆ Mountain View Adventist Col- since the money raised will go around her neighbourhood and healthful cooking demonstra- lege students (Sydney, NSW) to the school’s literacy resources.’’ her workplace.—Oscar Sande

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36 News.indd 3 11/9/07 10:10:45 AM news Tauranga school fi nds greener pastures TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND was held by Transit New Zealand for a motorway exit ramp. he new home of Tauranga Seventh- Tauranga school had been day Adventist School is on target for exploring other possibilities for completion by the end of this year. expansion but with only slow T The opening of the new campus will progress. “There was a pressing mark the end of a remarkable two-year jour- need for a fourth classroom but ney for the small New Zealand school. Ministry of Education approval “It has been amazing to see God at work was needed before the school Julie-Maree by Photos Southen in making the seemingly impossible pos- could accept additional students,” Ross Bishop, principal of Tauranga school, at the new sible,” says principal Ross Bishop. Just two reports Owen Ellis, director of school site, with the new building in the background. years ago, he would have dismissed the Adventist education for the New Zealand will cover the cost of the new land and most suggestion of being able to relocate to their Pacifi c Union Conference. “An application of the new buildings. Building work began “ideal” site, beside the Tauranga church. was made in September 2004 but approval in April this year. “This site has great road frontage and never came. Numerous phone calls and “The students are excited about mov- safer access for parents,” he explains. “The emails to the Ministry of Education fi nally ing to the new school,” reports Mr Bishop. current site is situated on Highway 2, sur- led to the discovery that the application “They have been involved in praying for rounded originally by kiwifruit orchards had been received and subsequently lost. the project and are taking an active role in but now with a large supermarket and fur- Ten months after submitting the applica- designing the new playground.” ther retail development planned.” tion, notifi cation was received that the roll Tauranga church members have support- Inquiries were made regarding the avail- increase had been approved.” ed the project in a hands-on way, dealing ability of the land next to the church but it But this delay allowed for progress to be with local council applications, completing made in a different way. In September 2005, signifi cant earthmoving work, constructing the school was approached by someone who retaining walls and building the new school had a conditional contract to purchase the itself. “It has been awesome to see the level Transit land next to the Tauranga church of support from the local church and school but no longer wanted to do so. “He was community,” says Mr Bishop. wondering whether our church might be “We praise God for the generosity of His interested,” says Mr Ellis. “With just one people,” says Mr Ellis. “God has provided week to sign the deal, committees have a way for us beyond anything we could Building contractor Colin McMillan (left) and never worked faster!” have hoped for or dreamed of.”—Hannah Chris Watts at work on the new school building. The price received for the old school site Hogg/Owen Ellis

olic church. The trio were equal shared Jesus with the local chil- with the Salvation Army team but dren. Dareton senior citizens were managed to take the lead with also treated to a jungle theme, as their answers from Revelation.— their clubroom was transformed Marilyn Passione into a jungle world for the week. Around 40 children turned up each ◆ For the third year in a row, a ◆ Reader’s Digest’s seventh annu- ◆ The small church in Dareton, day to sing, listen to stories, play team from the Hawera Advent- al trust poll has rated Sanitar- just 20 minutes out of Mildura, games and make crafts. They were ist church, NZ, has won the Bible ium as the third most trusted Vic, recently ran a jungle-themed also treated to vegetarian snacks, Society Bible Quiz. Members brand in New Zealand, follow- kids club in the second week of catered by the church members. Tania Meyer, Colleen Waters (pic- ing Cadbury and Tip Top for the the school holidays. Melody Lister —Nadine de Groot tured with trophy) and Dorothy fourth year running. This refl ects and Ellen Praestiin, with the help Barron made the church proud. results from a similar Reader’s of a community liaison offi cer from ◆ On August 12, an excited group Colleen Waters accepted the tro- Digest survey in Australia, in the local school and other church of students and adults gathered at phy on behalf of the church dur- which Sanitarium was voted members from Dareton and Mildu- , Cooroy, ing the Bible Society Hymn-fest, the 20th most trusted company. ra, organised the event. The theme Qld, for the annual Weet-Bix Billy held at Hawera’s St Joseph’s Cath- —SANCO News “Who’s the King of the Jungle?” Cart Grand Prix. Twenty-six teams

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36 News.indd 4 11/9/07 10:10:45 AM news Health professionals help shape future Women’s ministries (Continued from page 1) congress held vulnerable—when they are sick,” she says. in Vanuatu More than 50 Adventist health profes- SOLA, VANUATU sionals from around Australia and New Zealand attended the weekend conference, ore than 200 women recently held in late August at the Hotel Rockford gathered at Sola to attend a in Adelaide. The conference was organised women’s ministries congress. It by Adventist Health Ministries of the South Mwas organised by Dorolyn La- Pacifi c Division (SPD). loyer, women’s and children’s ministries “The conference has given me a height- director for the Vanuatu Mission. Only a Delegates at the conference share ened awareness and the confi dence to step time in prayer. quarter of the women who attended were out and mention something of a spiritual Adventists. nature [to my patients],” says Mr Paul Ko- health benefi ts that come with hope.” In his opening remarks at the conference, chanski, a pharmacist based in Sydney. He also reminded delegates that health the president of the Torba Province noted “There are opportunities to do so if you let care is a ministry of healing and not an that it was the fi rst time such a meeting God orchestrate. If God prompts you to say industry or business. “As Adventists, we had been held in the province. something, do it.” need to return to the language of the heal- The women learned about self-esteem, Other speakers for the conference in- ing ministry,” he said time management, HIV/AIDS, parenting, cluded Dr Gerald Winslow, vice-president Dr Paul Petersen, fi eld secretary for the sewing and various other hands-on work. for Spiritual Life at the Loma Linda Uni- SPD, said about the conference: “We need Around 100 girls also learned about how versity Adventist Health Sciences Center, health experts for health evangelism but “true love waits.” and Dr Peter Landless, associate director of church members should get excited as they Dr Mark Turnbull from Pacifi c Yacht Adventist Health Ministries for the Gen- can participate and benefi t too.” Ministries helped the women see the dan- eral Conference. According to Deanna Pitchford, a Bris- ger of HIV/AIDS in his presentation to Dr Winslow explored the fact that health- bane psychologist, the conference has pro- them. His wife, Naomi, and daughter, fulness is not just about diet and exercise, vided a broader view of health and health Kay, assisted in the workshops. and elements like faith and religion were evangelism. “This is a conference that any- The women who attended expressed also contributors. “Adventists have the hope body can participate in and benefi t from,” their gratitude for the programs and the that [everything] will end well and exhibit she says. “It has given me new thoughts way in which God made it possible for dimensions of genuine hope,” he says. “And to think and new ways to think about them to attend.—Marica Tokelau/Pacifi c there have been theological and scientifi c health.”—Melody Tan Waves

of students from Grades 1 to 8, and chair-o-plane.—Ross Reid Ms Staff ord said each class at the cert proceeds, including match- adult teams, competed for trophies school would receive seven lessons ing funds, totalled more than and race caps sponsored by local ◆ Nothing is going to waste at on recycling, starting in October. $US13,000 and were donated businesses. The day consisted of the Ipswich Adventist School. Re- The students and staff will re-use to the Adventist Development three events. The Brytin Homes using most waste onsite at school the by-products of the school’s and Relief Agency (ADRA) Dash is a timed event to see who is the heart of its new recycling waste in their gardens, both at International for its continuing can push their billycart around project, recently unveiled. Plant school and at the Redbank West- relief eff orts in the earthquake- the circuit in the fastest time. The physiologist and project assistant falen Community Gardens.—The aff ected area. The four-hour ben- Bendigo Bank sponsors the tro- Tess Staff ord said an Ipswich City Times efi t event “ADRATON pro Perú” phies for the Down Hill Derby, an Council donation of four recycling (ADRATHON for Peru) featured event where the billycarts are given bins, a compost farm and a worm ◆ An estimated 300 people a car wash, food booths and a push and coast down the hill. The farm has helped kick-start the attended a concert at the Wash- musical performances by several Weet-Bix Grand Prix consists of two project. “The kids are so excited,” ington Spanish church in Silver local Christian artists. To date, the to four laps of the circuit. Other Ms Staff ord says. “Basically, recy- Spring, Maryland, USA, August ADRA team has distributed more attractions were a variety of rides cling can be made fun but it is 26, to support families whose than 40 tons of supplies, includ- including a jumping castle, a giant a thrilling project for the school lives have been shattered by the ing food, medicine, water, tents, slide, the cup-and-saucer and the too, because it is quite innovative.” recent earthquake in Peru. Con- blankets and clothing.—ADRA

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36 News.indd 5 11/9/07 10:10:46 AM news Larsen, Herb: New ADRA shop opens Agent for God in Queensland COORANBONG, NEW SOUTH WALES CURRUMBIN, QUEENSLAND e graduated as a biochemist, owns an engineering fi rm and preaches n August 13, a new Adventist as an agent of God. Herb Larsen Development and Relief Agency H is from British Columbia, Canada, (ADRA) shop, supplying cloth- but he visited Avondale College’s Lake Oing, furniture and homewares, Macquarie campus at the end of August was offi cially opened in Currumbin on to speak at Festival of Faith. Queensland’s Gold Coast. He encouraged staff members and stu- Pastor Geoff Donovan, chairman of dents attending the meetings to make God the local ADRA committee, welcomed their fi rst choice. “There is only one thing distinguished guests to the ceremony, that will give you a sense of relevance in this including Jann Stuckey, MP for Cur- Pastor Geoff Donovan, Geoff Provest world and that is God, and in my presenta- rumbin; Geoff Provest, MP for Tweed; and Jann Stuckey at the opening of the tions I have tried to encourage each one to new ADRA shop in Currumbin. and Gary Christian, ADRA’s national be an agent for God,” he said. program director. munity. She noted that ADRA provides Mr Larsen may be a successful busi- Mrs Stuckey expressed her appreciation support for families in need. This support nessperson—he is president and owner of for the work of ADRA in the local com- includes women’s refuges (one of which is TASH Industrial Design Engineering—but in the Currumbin area), youth in crisis he says his God-given talents are his ability centres and refugee assistance. to meet and infl uence people in high places The manager of the Currumbin shop, for Jesus Christ. Martha Beard, is excited by the modern Isabelle Millien, a fourth-year primary layout of the store and is already receiv- education student, found Herb inspiring ing strong local support. because he “talked about bringing people The ADRA shop in Currumbin brings to Jesus and not a church.” the number of such shops in Australia to Students responded to Mr Larsen’s call 28. These are mainly operated by volun- on Friday evening, with 20 requesting Bible teers and the profi ts are used for charity studies with chaplain Dr Wayne French work by ADRA.—Reg Brown and 60 committing to spend at least one The new ADRA shop in Currumbin. More @ www.adra.org.au hour per day with Jesus.—Andrew Opis

◆ In one of history’s more small Himalayan country. By ing technical problems with one beekeeping industry, includ- absurd acts of totalitarianism, barring any Buddhist monk liv- of its Boeing 757 aircraft. Nepal ing remnants of ancient honey- China has banned Buddhist ing outside China from seeking Airlines, which has two Boeing combs, beeswax and what they monks in Tibet from rein- reincarnation, the law effec- aircraft, has suspended some believe are the oldest intact carnating without govern- tively gives Chinese authori- services in recent weeks due beehives ever found. The fi nd- ment permission. According ties the power to choose the to the problem. “The snag in ings in the ruins of the city of to a statement issued by the next Dalai Lama, whose soul, the plane has now been fi xed Rehov include 30 intact hives, State Administration for Reli- by tradition, is reborn as a and the aircraft has resumed its dating back to about 900 BC. gious Affairs, the law strictly new person to continue the fl ights,” said Raju K C, a senior The fi nd off ers unique evidence stipulates the procedures by work of relieving suffering. airline offi cial. Local media last that an advanced honey indus- which one is to reincarnate. —Matthew Philips/News- week blamed the company’s try existed in the “land of milk But beyond the irony lies Chi- week woes on an electrical fault.— and honey” during Bible times. na’s true motive: to cut off the Reuters While portrayals of bees and influence of the Dalai Lama, ◆ Offi cials at Nepal’s state-run beekeeping were known in Tibet’s exiled spiritual and airline have sacrificed two ◆ Archaeologists digging in ancient artwork, nothing simi- political leader, more than 50 goats to appease Akash Bhair- northern Israel have discovered lar to the Rehov hives has previ- years after China invaded the ab, the Hindu sky god, follow- evidence of a 3000-year-old ously been found.—AP

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36 News.indd 6 11/9/07 10:10:47 AM news Youth teams take countryside by STORM WARBURTON, western Victoria, to conduct a kids club and provide community assistance. With n recent months, a number of STORM an age range of 15 to 44 years, this year’s (Service To Others Really Matters) Co youth group ran a children’s holiday teams have gone to various towns around program in the Camperdown Uniting IAustralia to run kids clubs, work on church. They also visited two local nurs- service projects and share God with others ing homes, armed with gifts of Freddo through different forms of outreach. frogs and attractive Bible-text cards, and From July 5 to 13, a group of 23 students assisted the small local Adventist congre- from in Wallsend, New gation with church maintenance. South Wales, went to Walgett. The stu- Team leader Carlie Dunne estimates dents and teachers from the college got in- that around 75 per cent of the children re- The Nunawading STORM Co group. volved with outreach, kids clubs and service turn each year. According to Ms Dunne, from the world.” projects. The trip was coordinated by Pas- “One of the benefi ts of visiting the same The team fi xed houses, cleaned up the tor Brad Rae, the college’s senior chaplain, location each year is that the local children town and ran a kids club—more than 100 with two former students, Marc Hinten and look forward to our visit, and keep on com- children arrived on the fi rst day. “It was Stephanie Jamieson, as co-leaders. ing back and bringing new friends.” overwhelming to start with,” says Pastor An average of 45 local children attended Nunawading church’s senior pastor, Mackie, “but indicative of the warm re- the kids club program each day, coming Trevor Rowe, says he is extremely proud sponse from the community. from Walgett, Namoi Aboriginal vil- “The theme of giving and not expecting lage and Gingi Aboriginal mission. The anything in return is refreshing,” he says. programs featured clowning, ballooning, “To offer service with no strings breaks puppetry, drama, face painting and sto- down barriers. By God’s grace, some of ries, all conducted by STORM Co team those kids will come into the kingdom be- members. cause of the work of these students.” The STORM Co team also took part in “Avondale students have been going to gardening work at the local hospital, visited Coonabarabran for years, so the kids re- other churches in the area, helped paint member you and tell you they want to be the Collarenebri Anglican church, visited in STORM Co when they grow up,” says elderly people in a retirement home and Ms Butcher. provided Sanitarium breakfasts for two Macquarie College STORM Co team members Jessica Blake, a second-year arts and Aboriginal communities. Breanna Lewis, Jenny Hosken and Nicole Wilson teaching student, had a similar experience ballooning in the main street of Walgett. Pastor Rae says, “The outreach, kids in Gwabegar, where she led a team of 16. clubs and service projects to the commu- of Ms Dunne and her team. Pastor Rowe “The kids got really involved and would nity were successful. However, the team says that “while it is true that the program often organise the afternoon program them- members themselves also grew in their own is primarily geared to serve others, the real selves,” she says. spiritually, personal character and leader- benefi ts are evident in the lives of the kids Four other STORM Co teams, led by ship abilitiy through the experience.” who participate. This is a team of young Jeanine Bougaardt, Katie Brown, Bridgette For the seventh year in a row, a STORM people totally united in their cause, their Judge and Ashley Penz, served in Wallaga Co team from Nunawading church visited friendships with other team members Lake, Goodooga, Macquarie Fields and Camperdown, a small rural community in and their service to God. I have seen the Moree respectively. benefi ts of STORM Co fi rsthand. This Ms Brown found that although not eve- program builds lifetime friendships and rything went to plan, her team members at the same time proves service to others were still able to mix with a range of com- really does matter.” munity members. “Our bus driver dropped Avondale College also got into the out, some of our team couldn’t come and STORM Co spirit, with a 17-member team the school didn’t want us,” she says. Yet she led by fi rst-year nursing student Angie and her team members were able to meet Butcher spending time in Coonabarabran the town’s Aboriginal elders. “It was our (NSW). According to the local church’s third year in Goodooga and it felt like our pastor, Eddie Mackie, children in Coona- relationship with the town got a lot better,” Avondale College students went to a barabran “recognise Avondale College she says.—RECORD staff with Brad Rae/ variety of towns to conduct STORM Co. students make a difference and stand out Bronwyn Rowe/Trudy Adams

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36 News.indd 7 11/9/07 10:10:47 AM feature Ella Simmons, church leader BY MELODY TAN

he first female vice-president lots of growth to do still but I am proud to of the General Conference (GC), be a Seventh-day Adventist. I enjoy min- Dr Ella Simmons, visited Australia istering to people. T in August. On behalf of RECORD, Melody Tan caught up with her at the How has your life changed? “Women at the Centre” conference at The administrative part of my role is not Yulara, Northern Territory. new but I used to be more directly involved in education. I travel more now and am You have been serving in the role of a vice- spending a lot of time overseas. I am also president for the General Conference for always on duty now, where before I was on two years now. How are you fi nding it? call. I feel that I don’t have as much time It has been a comfortable role because I for myself as before. know for certain that the Lord has called People wonder how it works because I me to this position. It has never been on my am a married woman. But Nord and I see radar but I can look back and see how the this as our joint ministry. He supports me Lord has prepared me for the role. and is comfortable with sitting in the back- I grew up as the only sister to fi ve broth- ground while I’m in the limelight. General Conference vice- ers and I only have sons, so I feel a kin- The only thing that I don’t like is being president Dr Ella Simmons. ship with my other colleagues. It feels like away from my grandchildren. But I have home. I can appreciate the sisterhood of no regrets. God has called me to do this. they realise I can hold my own. being among other women but I am also It can be taxing and energy draining but I My being in this role at this time is not comfortable among my brothers. am enjoying it so much. only history-making—it is pioneering. I am paving the way for other women. I When you accepted the role, you had a cer- How does being a woman enhance your don’t feel this is about me at all. God has tain expectation of what it would be like. role? someone special who is to come after me How has that differed? I believe in the complete equality of op- to do something He has planned. So I’m I did not have any expectations because portunity and access for men and women, opening doors, making connections and [the events leading to my being voted for the and that a woman can do anything a man demonstrating women can do these kinds role] all happened so quickly. I did not have can do. But I also recognise and celebrate of things. faith that the church would elect a woman our differences. to the position. I thought there would be all I bring a female perspective within the What do you hope to achieve? kinds of things said, some of which would group of vice-presidents, who have never First, to demonstrate that women are not be so kind. So I was shocked that there had things presented to them in that way. I called to be—and have the capability to was no negative debate when my name was cannot speak for all females but I certainly be—full partners with men in ministry presented. Instead, there has been a ground- have the boldness to speak out and give a and service for the world. swell of support and approval. different perspective. In specifi c areas, I would like to initiate I have been received around the world some fundamental change in our educa- with open arms. I have been getting genu- Are you treated any differently by your tion system. I also want to support the ine invitations from people and groups to colleagues? rather new entity of women’s ministries, participate and share in their part of the No. I am treated as one of the team mem- to the full achievement of current goals world, to be involved and share my ex- bers who brings a particular perspective. and objectives for the church and women pertise and knowledge. As a member of They treat me both as a professional and a in the world. the Seventh-day Adventist Church, I am person. I have been received as an equal col- really proud of it. league. My opinions are valued and sought Where do you think the church is heading out. I don’t feel I have to prove myself and in terms of women in ministry or leader- What have you enjoyed the most about can simply go in and concentrate on the ship positions? your role? work at hand. People around the world press me when I Being able to meet wonderful people. If there is any difference, it’s that my visit them, asking when women will receive To meet God’s people where they live and brothers, the other vice-presidents, look full recognition. I think the church is ready serve all over the world. The church has out for me a little bit. But most of the time for full recognition of God’s call to service

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and ministry for the lives of women. I see a change. I feel a change. I hear a change, not only among the administrative entities and its operations but among the people. I’m sure there’s some resistance out there but I see our church changing. And I believe, not only through my appointment but that of other women in the GC, that the presence of women is stronger at this time. It has happened by design because we see we have to make a determined effort. I believe the church is ready and is ac- cepting of all the contributions women can make, and all of the appointments to Overlooking the city which women can be called and should be called over time. The church is ready for BY CLIVE NASH women at all levels and in all roles to fully accept God’s call in their lives and func- esus stands overlooking Jeru- city, “If only you had known, on this great tion in those roles, offi cially sanctioned by salem. He sees the gleaming city re- day, the way that leads to peace! But no; it the church. fl ecting the intense sunlight and He is hidden from your sight. For a time will J weeps. “Sometimes,” He thinks, “this come upon you, when your enemies will set What would you say to women who are so-called ‘holy city’ can seem so unholy.” up siege-works against you; they will encir- thinking of either going into ministry or Jesus looks at the temple buildings, re- cle you and hem you in at every point; they leadership? cently rebuilt and considered one of the will bring you to the ground, you and your I would tell them what I say to all people, architectural wonders of the world. As children within your walls, and not leave male or female. First, hear what God calls He stands there, He casts His mind back you one stone standing on another, because you to do—it may be different at different to earlier times, before He became an em- you did not recognise God’s moment when times. Second, you need to open yourself up bryo, a baby and a man. “So many of my it came” (Luke 19:42-44, NEB) for God to prepare you completely. Then messengers have suffered in this city!” He pauses a little longer, looking sadly you need to have the courage to step up. He refl ects. across the city. But then Jesus looks forward We should hear the call from God and “Seven hundred years ago,” He thinks, and sees the faithful few, who will believe allow ourselves to be prepared. But we “Hezekiah ruled here and heard my in Him, listen to what He says, escape the should never get ahead of God, and should prophet, Isaiah. But his son wouldn’t lis- Roman slaughter almost 40 years later, and not manipulate or play political games to ten. Fancy sawing faithful Isaiah in two. accept His invitation to come to Him and get into a position. How could Manasseh be so depraved?” fi nd rest (see Matthew 11:29, 30). (See Hebrews 11:37.) He looks further into the future and visu- What Bible verse encourages you? His mind rolls forward about 80 years. He alises you and me, our time and our place. “Do you not know? Have you not heard? thinks of Jeremiah—put into stocks beside He sees people of the community around The Lord is the everlasting God, the Crea- the temple, just for telling the people what our homes, and He knows that some are tor of the ends of the earth. He will not they needed to hear (see Jeremiah 20:1-3). waiting to hear about Him and His plans grow tired or weary, and his understand- “To think that a son of a priest should hit for “a better country, that is, a heavenly ing no-one can fathom. He gives strength my servant on the face,” He muses. “And one” (Hebrews 11:16, ESV). to the weary and increases the power of it’s going to happen again—to Me.” So, for the time being, Jesus dries His the weak. Even youths grow tired and As He ponders, He recalls that even after tears. He will weep again—and more than weary, and young men stumble and fall; Babylon had destroyed the city and Ezra salty tears. But for now, His spirit soars. He but those who hope in the Lord will renew and Nehemiah had organised its renais- knows He will soon be put to death. But their strength. They will soar on wings like sance, the people of Jerusalem still hadn’t He lifts His eyes above Herod’s temple to eagles; they will run and not grow weary, learned. “I remember how they went back another city and to those who choose to they will walk and not be faint” (Isaiah to their old ways once Nehemiah returned live there. He realises that His death will 40:28-31, NIV). to Susa.” He sees in His mind’s eye how be worth it. His tears for that community There is power in God and we are they needed reform when Nehemiah came of grace will someday evaporate in heav- strengthened through Him. R back for a second term as governor (see enly joy. R Nehemiah 13:6, 7). “Sometimes, I won- der if anything has changed in the past Melody Tan is public relations 400 years.” Clive Nash writes from Cooranbong, coordinator for Adventist Media “And yet, I love them,” He murmurs. New South Wales, and pastors the Network. Gazing through tears, Jesus says to the Lakeside church.

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36 Features.indd 9 11/9/07 9:42:04 AM feature Local church: Riverland, SA BY DAVID EDGREN

n the early 1900s, ’s needs—possible school building, Riverland region was in its heyday— aged-care facility, oval, commu- paddleboats steamed up and down the nity centre and church—all on I Murray, work was plentiful and people the one piece of land. That’s why came to Berri and the surrounding towns in we bought 16 acres.” droves. Seventh-day Adventists came into The church building was dedi- the area and began holding tent meetings. cated in 1997, an old school build- “It all started in a tent with Pastor Ar- ing has been placed on site and is chie Hefren,” says church treasurer Warren currently undergoing renovations May. “Then they bought a place on McIn- to accommodate the growing tosh Street. Back then, it was called the needs of the church. While many churches bought the satellite and ran Net 98 and Net Berri Seventh-day Adventist church.” and conferences are selling off land, the 99. We’ve participated in the Search video In the early 1960s, the Barmera Council Riverland church is looking forward to ministry, letterboxing and invited David gave some land to the Adventist Church expansion in the future. Down here to present archaeology. The on which the members built the “Barmera members support the programs fi nancially Youth Hall.” The church used it for events The secret of support and with attendance. It’s quite an evange- until the 1980s when it was sold. The funds If any one thing could serve as reason listically minded church.” from the sale contributed to the purchase for the growth and health of the Riverland “We have been very blessed and are able of a fruit property, which has since been church, it would have to be that the people to return a high percentage of tithe to the developed into the current facility. of the Riverland support each other. “Prob- conference,” says Mr May. “When people “In the 1980s the church on McIntosh ably the best way to describe our church,” are happy with their church, they are also Street was bursting at its seams,” says says Mrs Arnold, “is ‘supportive’—sup- happy to give. Giving, receiving and shar- children’s Sabbath-school leader Sheree portive in relationships, supportive to the ing are all part of healthy spirituality.” Arnold. “There were 50 kids in the little community and supportive to the church’s room out the back. I remember because I mission as a whole.” Supporting the young people was one of them!” The supportive nature of the church During the 20 years, while hiring church- Supporting the church leaders is also felt by their young people. “I es and halls to facilitate their growing mem- They have modelled this supportive remember friends of mine walking down bership, a search for property was patiently nature on many levels. Personal, local, the middle of the church with their father’s undertaken until the ideal site was found. conference, division and global initiatives gumboots on as part of a drama!” says “In the mid-80s this block was bought at an have all been embraced. Riverland head worship director Jenny Boyd. “We were auction,” says Mr May, of the land where elder Deseree May explains: “Our church always supported, involved and active. And today’s church resides. “We decided to buy has always embraced whatever evangelism it didn’t seem to matter that it might have a place that could accommodate all our method was going around at the time. We gone against their conservative nature at times. They just made us feel wanted and Pieter’s testimony: we were involved.” A literature evangelist visited us when we lived in Berri—Ron Earl. He handed over “We were the host church for the 2003 to Kerry Barrett and, when she left, she put me onto Robert Porter. I thought he was Waikeree Pathfi nder Camporee,” says Mr another bookseller but he was useless at it. He never came with any books! May. The story continues from Mrs May, Kerry had given us videos by Geoff Youlden. They ran a program in the Berri Hotel “We ran the shop at the Camporee— and I was interested in the topics but wasn’t able to go along. On a Tuesday, Robert and ‘Rahab’s Red Cord Store’—and we raised Geoff Youlden rocked up at my place. I knew who Geoff was from watching the videos. $A12,000 for our new church building! The It was only later that night I realised Robert was a pastor! local suppliers gave us really good deals. I decided to go to the program. I got a glass of port and came in to listen. I thought the We put only 20 per cent on the price and meetings would go for a couple of nights but it was 16 weeks! the Pathfi nders were happy to pay a fair I had been a Christian all my life but had a lot of questions about prophecy. I said to price for things!” my wife, “They’re not going to brainwash me. I’m just going to go along and hear what they have to say.” And even though the program was “archaic”—the images were shock- Supporting the worship service ingly old and poor quality—along with the pictures were words from the Bible that I “I really do believe that our worship is a started to read. And it all came together like a jigsaw puzzle. big part of evangelism in the way it creates

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Left: The Berri church on McIntosh Street with church family in the 1970s.

Right: The new Riverland church with current church family.

an atmosphere that brings people to God and to each other,” says Ms Boyd. “We need to meet everyone’s needs, no matter who they are.” “During the past few years the style of music changed,” says Mr May. “The church has always supported new music,” says Mrs Arnold. “Whether it was hymns, scripture songs or the new style. Rarely will you get a service with music solely from any one style. “When we were in Pathfi nders, two of my friends and I basically ran the music for church—three 15-year-olds in charge church as well,” says Mr May. “So for the past two hours to build a church in India last of the music for church! Because of that few years we’ve booked top speakers—like year! By the time we sent the money it respect from the oldies, I have always been Allan Lindsay, Ray Roennfeldt and Brian was $A11,000. One year, we raised $A4000 mindful that they love their hymns and are Craig. They come across for weekends of for a school bus for the local Christian important too!” spiritual emphasis. While we have adver- school—it’s not an Adventist school but tised it in the local paper, it has primarily we helped anyway. We gave one year’s Supporting the community been for the growth of the church. We’ve Harvest Thanksgiving to the women’s Over the past 80 years, Riverland Ad- also had speakers for the young people, like shelter in town. The Harvest Festival ventists have been involved in numerous Tony Knight and Andy Litchfi eld.” money has rarely gone to our own use.” ministries. “You have to try new things— And when issues have arisen in the life of The Riverland Harvest Thanksgiving auc- experiment—to keep the church vibrant,” the church, people have been put fi rst. Mrs tion is held on the third Sabbath of each says Mr May. May explains that on one occasion when a February and is attended by people from “The church supports anything anyone theological issue confronted many churches, Mildura, Adelaide and beyond. is willing to do,” adds Mrs Arnold . There’s “Pastor Gilbert visited every church family, always support. We’ve had fl y-n-builds. explaining the truth. He really strengthened Supporting all who come When the tsunami hit on Boxing Day, 2004, everybody and confi rmed their confi dence “People come to our church for a variety of we organised a fundraiser and ran it in one in the beliefs of the church.” reasons,” says Mr May. “They come because day. We raised $7000 in 10 minutes!” At Riverland church, there’s more to Sab- they feel welcome here. They come because “We’ve got an ‘out focus,’” says adult Sab- baths than a morning worship service. Ms they are accepted here. They come because bath-school assistant leader, Pieter Raams, Boyd explains: “Because we come from all there is a meal available for them here. They “If you haven’t got an ‘out focus,’ then you’ll areas, when you come to church, you come come because they are not threatened here. just be self-serving.” Their outreach focus for the day. You bring a change of clothes And the responsibility that comes with that is demonstrated as they host the blood bank and your lunch. We have a potluck lunch is intense.” twice a year and Christmas wrapping ses- every week. And then in the evening, you “There is a cross-section of social cultures sions for the poor each December. stay for the social. And when there isn’t in the church,” says Mr Raams. “There are “Because of all the things in our church, a social, everyone ends up at someone’s people from all walks of life and everyone every one of our neighbours have been to place anyway.” feels comfortable.” church for one reason or another,” says Mr “The social aspect is one of the most im- Ms Boyd encapsulates the spirit of the Riv- May, “One neighbour, who is an atheist, portant things,” says Mr Raams. “When we erland church beautifully: “When we model came to a visitors day for Sabbath school— fi rst joined, we had church cookouts. If you a God who is loving and forgiving by being he stayed for lunch, then the afternoon and were here last week, you would have seen loving and forgiving ourselves, it connects didn’t leave until 5 pm. A few days ago, he the games night.” to people.” R said, ‘That was a great day. Let me know when something else is happening.’” Supporting the needy This is part of a series of articles profi ling healthy local “Every year we have a huge Harvest churches in the South Pacifi c Division. Supporting the faithful Thanksgiving auction,” says Mrs May. “One of the things Pastor Robert Porter “We raise more money every year.” Mr David Edgren is associate editor of taught us was to have evangelism for the May pitches in, “We raised $A5000 in RECORD.

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Peta Taylor AM letters

the minister’s role. The priesthood fi nds its who have children with various disabilities. Census consensus? fulfi lment in Christ. And because of this, the Some of the children were siblings of stu- New Testament teaches the priesthood of dents already in the school. JOHN RUSSELL, QLD all believers, male or female. Schools need to look at a number of is- The census-based article (“Loss of mem- Apostles were not necessarily the 12 sues, one of which is the costs involved with bers a ‘major issue’ for Adventist Church,” disciples either. They were called to that a support program. Other issues include the News, July 28) drawing attention to a mea- gre 2500 increase of Australian Church Has “progressive ” some of the membership in the past 10 years should be of concern to all church leaders and keys to truth and revival? Has “historic members. We should all be asking ques- tions as to why. Adventism” essential values to contribute? Do these fi gures prove that despite our skills and programs, our raising and edu- role and set aside as such by the church. effect some children may have on a class and cating young people and our evangelism And there is nothing to suggest women on the staff, and whether there is a viable that the nature of our organisation, our could not have been called to apostleship, alternative at another school. attitude and infl uences outside are eroding except an argument from silence. Again, On some occasions, we directed parents our progress? To what extent do our young the modern minister has no parallel to the to specialist schools where children have the people leave because the cultural context apostleship either. advantage of small classes, specialist teach- given to them prepares them better for life While this in no way proves women can ers with teacher aids and the satisfaction of in the world rather than in the church? serve as ministers, neither does it prove they progressing at a comfortable pace. This is Is the internet presenting the church as can’t. Even New Testament elders have no something most Adventist schools cannot trapped in the errors of its pioneers rather exact equivalent to our present role of min- even consider at this stage. than engaging in continuing their reforma- ister. Ministers today have no exact biblical Why not try—as we have at times—hav- tory process of “restoring the paths to dwell equivalent; rather they are a composite of a ing your child attend an Adventist school for in”? Is the centralised structure and plan- number of biblical roles and a variable mix one day or part of a couple of days? This can ning producing the unity and genuine in- of gifts, adapted through the leading of the always be arranged with most special schools, volvement, motivated by the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit to our present needs. The same which may also be able to send along an aid needed by all members or is it isolating Holy Spirit can call whomever He chooses for this shorter period of time. and dividing? to that function. Has “progressive Adventism” some of the keys to truth and revival? Has “historic MARGARET HALE, WA Absence alternatives Adventism” essential values and standards The writer of “WIM ‘answers’” has great to contribute? Would fewer corporate doc- news for women (Letters, August 25). We GRAHAM STARK, QLD trines, associate membership and mutual no longer need to feel guilty about shirking In response to “An absent voice” (Letters, respect for separate entities help? Sabbath-school duties. In 1 Timothy 2:12, August 18), I feel great sympathy for any When will “Moses” become so distressed the Bible says, “I do not permit a woman person who fi nds themselves in a church over the church-growth issue that he will to teach or have authority over a man.” that is uncaring, legalistic and fanatical. listen to “Jethro,” so more people will want Isn’t that clear enough? I’m quoting the Faced with such a situation, there are to join the church, more people will want Bible. Don’t complain to me, complain to three alternatives: you can stay put and be to stay in the church and more members the Author of the Bible. Come to think of unhappy; forsake church attendance alto- will want to recommend the church to it, why go to church at all? It sounds so gether; or fi nd another Adventist church others? boring and chauvinistic. where you feel at home. I would suggest the third choice. The majority of our churches are not like the Ministry in women A school suggestion self-righteous, pharisaical church described but are havens where anyone can feel the COLIN RICHARDSON, NSW PETER ROBERTS, NSW love of Jesus, and be accepted as a member The writer of “A ‘Berean’ quest” (Let- I read with interest the letter “A school of the family of God. ters, August 18) should know better than to question” (Letters, August 25) and the excel- compare eggs and apples! The letter equates lent response from John Hammond. Note: Views in Letters do not necessarily represent Old Testament priests and New Testament As the former head (now retired) of one of those of the editors or the denomination. Letters apostles with present-day ministers, then our larger primary schools, and with nearly should be less than 250 words, and writers must include their name, address and phone number. All argues that only men could fi ll such roles. 35 years of experience in Adventist educa- letters are edited to meet space and literary require- But ministers today have no equivalence tion, I can understand the writer’s concern. ments, but the author’s original meaning will not be with either priests or apostles. The role of Over the years I have come across many changed. Not all letters received are published. See the priest was intercession—and that is not parents, both Adventist and non-Adventist, masthead (page 2) for contact details.

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nary carer and source of hospitality, who Lowe, Alice Jeannie, born 18.1.1919 at loved God. We’ll see you again when Atherton, Qld; died 2.8.07 in the Wyong Positions vacant Jesus comes. Clem van Ballegooyen Hospital, NSW. Alice went to Avondale ▲ Teachers— (Victoria). Want to be part of a dynamic team in the and trained as a Lady Bible Worker, be- teaching ministry? Gilson College is seeking talented and experienced teachers Eisma, Eufelina (Fely), born 25.3.1919 at fore working as a foreman for the San- who enjoy working in an environment where quality and excellence are valued. Cavite, Philippines; died 25.6.07 in the itarium Health Food Company. After Due to retirements and the growth of the College, opportunities exist for career Mt Olivet Hospital, Kangaroo Point, Qld. this, she became increasingly interested advancement. Positions are available in the following areas: experienced lower She is survived by her daughter and son- in working with children and worked primary teacher; experienced upper primary teacher; senior secondary IT teacher; in-law, Fe Mojica and Michael Murphy, for the North New South Wales Con- senior secondary Maths teacher; and senior secondary Art teacher. Gilson College (Brisbane); her son and his wife, David ference and the Victorian Conference in is a Prep–Year 12 school set on 30 acres, west of . If you wish to be part and Marilyn (Philippines); and grand- the Sabbath school departments. Word of of a dynamic team, kindly forward your CV, with referees, to the principal, Gilson children, Arvine, Aldwin and Precious. her work reached America and in 1973, College, 450 Taylors Rd, Taylors Hill, Vic 3037 or email . A job description will be forwarded to all applicants. Mile Plains church (Qld) and will be sadly ence as assistant secretary of the Sabbath missed by the church family. One of Fely’s school department. She worked around ▲ International Development Internships—Adventist Developement Relief Agency favourite Bible passages was Psalm 23, the world until her retirement in 1985. (ADRA) Australia is seeking expressions of interest from recent International and we look forward to the time when we She was a commissioned minister who Development or Social/Human Science graduates considering a career in in- will dwell together with Fely in the house developed programs and evangelism for ternational development. ADRA Australia supports community development of the Lord forever. Jorge Munoz children. She was never married but con- programs in a number of African, Asian and Pacifi c countries and wishes to place sidered all the children of the world her up to three interns in partner ADRA offi ces for 2008-09. Applicants should have Findlay, Mavis Emma (nee Wakelin), born children. She continued to take an in- previous experience in a cross-cultural environment and/or signifi cant volunteer 17.11.1933 at Bundaberg, Qld; died 12.8.07 terest in children and the elderly in the experience and demonstrate a commitment to ADRA’s mission. Applicants must at her home in Gin Gin. On 16.5.1959, she Cooranbong community until her death. be eligible for an Australian passport. For more information, visit . Applications close October 9, 2007. ceased by her son, Lance, in 2003. She is her and wait to joyfully greet her on the survived by her husband (Gin Gin); her Resurrection morning. Ross Goldstone ▲ Program Manager—Adventist Development Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia is children and their spouses, Alfred and seeking development-qualifi ed professionals for a program manager role, to sup- Debbie (Cooranbong, NSW), Leanne McLane, Hilda Ruth (nee Blayden), born port a range of community development and relief programs mainly in the South and Les Jensen (Bundaberg, Qld), Rosalie 10.4.1915 at Scone, NSW; died 11.5.07 in Pacifi c. The successful applicant will have a commitment to ADRA and the church, and Malcolm Cherry (Gin Gin), Michelle Brisbane, Qld. Ruth became an Adventist academic qualifi cations, 5 yrs fi eld or relevant experience and a passion for social jus- (Gin Gin), Janine and Bill (Brisbane), and in 1929 and married Edmund McLane in tice. They will need strong communication skills and to be up-to-date with industry Karinda and Meetal (Brisbane); her 12 1939, who predeceased her in 1998. She is trends. For futher information, visit the ‘careers at ADRA’ website at or contact Cindy Cox on (02) 9489 5488. Applica- brother, Douglas, both of Gin Gin. Mavis Suzannah; her daughter, Coralea Bardon; tions in writing to Human Resources, ADRA Australia, PO Box 129 Wahroonga loved her Lord, her church and her family. her four grandchildren; and one great- NSW 2076; or email . Applications close October 16, 2007. She actively supported her church and was grandchild. A teacher by profession, Hilda devoted to her family. Mavis will be affec- was involved for many years at Inverell tionately remembered and sadly missed church, in children’s Sabbath school and by all. We look forward to seeing her on Dorcas work. She was church clerk for Volunteers! ragul, Vic) and Soraya Yamileth Flores Resurrection day. Bob Possingham 25 years and remained active after retire- de la o (Warragul), daughter of Gloria de ment as a ‘pink lady’ at Brisbane Adventist Mission Opportunity—Korea. Korea la o Portillo (El Salvador), were married Hopkins, Jack Turner, born 2.7.1921 at Retirement Village. Goodbye, dear Ruth. needs native English-speaking volun- 5.8.07 in Bram Leigh Receptions, Croy- Rockhampton, Qld; died 23.8.07 in Yep- Sleep well until morning. teer Adventist missionaries to teach don, Vic. Kevin Amos poon Hospital. Jack is predeceased by his Judy Fua, Selwyn Bartlett English and Bible. Excellent ben- wife, Audrey, in 2003; his brothers, Wil- efi ts, monthly stipend, health insur- Whitefoot—Kortessis. Gerald Francis liam, Edmund and Cecil; and his sisters, Roberts, Carolyn Deborah, born 24.9.1957 ance, round-trip airfare, free housing Whitefoot, son of Gerald George White- Helen and Joyce. He is survived by his at Dubbo, NSW; died peacefully on and more. Training provided. Bach- foot (unknown) and June Ellen White- daughter and son-in-law, Kaye and John 16.8.07 at Narromine, in the loving pres- elor’s degree required. Call mobile foot (Maryborough, Qld) and Fiona An- Cass (Yeppoon); his two granddaughters, ence of her mother, Elaine Roberts, after 0418 980 443. nastasia Kortessis, daughter of Jim and Kristie (Perth), and Angela (Rockhamp- a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. Dimitria Kortessis (Port Pirie, SA), were ton); his brother, George; and his sister, She is survived by her brothers, Graham Email: married on 26.8.07 at Memorial Park, Vera. Jack joined the church in 1957, with (Hervey Bay, Qld) and Greg (Narromine, Port Pirie. Glynn Slade, Allan Croft his wife, Audrey. Since then, he has served NSW); her sisters, Sharon Roberts (Ips- For more positions, check the web on the church faithfully and has been actively wich, Qld) and Christine Roberts (Bris- involved in the business and growth of the bane). Memories of Carol’s ready smile church. Jack realised the need for an Ad- and endearing sense of humour warm +61 2 9847 3275 Obituaries ventist retirement village and in the early our hearts. Carol loved the Lord and we Butcher, Kenneth George, born 90s, Jack and Pastor Frank Tassonne be- look forward to meeting Carol, restored 29.10.1927 at Geelong, Vic; died 29.5.07 gan looking for land to build a retirement to radiant, eternal health at the Resur- at Cooranbong, NSW. He is survived village on. Thanks to Jack’s vision, central rection morning. Even so, come, Lord by his wife, Eleanor; his children, Adri- Queensland and the Capricorn Coast is Jesus. Mark Roberts, Graham Wynniatt an, Jennifer Schur, Peter and Jonathon, now serviced by the Adventist Capricorn and their spouses; his grandchildren; his Retirement Village at Yeppoon. A down- Reeves, Sidney Harold Mervyn, born Weddings great-grandchildren; his brothers, Jack to-earth and God-loving man, Jack will be 29.9.1935 in Liverpool, Sydney, NSW; Dawson—Nielson. Duane Dawson, son and Clive; and his sister, Melva Powell. sadly missed by all. Thank you, Jack, for died 20.8.07 in the Hornsby Hospital. of Tod and Joy Dawson (Charters Tow- Ken was much loved and respected in your vision, persistence and commitment He is survived by his four brothers, Stan, ers, Qld) and Rebecca Nielson, daughter the Cooranbong community and the sur- to God, your family, your church and the Bill, Jim and Rusty; his sister, Enid Dodd; of Ken and Louise Nielson (Malanda), rounding areas. He awaits the certainty broader community. Andy Krause his daughters, Zahira and Toshen Maku; were married on 29.7.07, in the Yungabur- of the Resurrection morning. and his two grandchildren, Cara and ra Chapel, Atherton Tablelands, north Adrian Craig, Horrie Watts Killgour, Gladys Marie, born 8.2.1943 at Hopi. Sid accepted the Adventist mes- Queensland. John Wells Carlton, Vic; died 28.7.07 in Melbourne sage three years ago and became an active Earles, Alice Elizabeth (nee Roffe), born after a prolonged illness. She is survived member of the Thornleigh church. His Konovalenko—Kovac. Bosko Konova- 7.4.1912 at Parramatta, NSW; died by her husband, Brian (Melbourne); her life since that time has become intimately lenko (Gold Coast, Qld) and Nada Kovac 20.4.07 in Fremantle Hospital, WA. On daughter, Kristen (Melbourne); and her bound around his faith in Jesus Christ (Stanthorpe) were married on 5.8.07 in 22.4.1935, she married Ronald Earles, sons, Matthew (Sydney, NSW) and Josh- and the blessed hope of union with Him the Garden City Adventist church. who predeceased her in 1987. She is ua (Melbourne, Vic). Long-time mem- on that Resurrection morning. He was a Peter Stojanovic, Dusan Milosavljevic survived by her daughter, Valerie Hill ber of the North Fitzroy church, Gladys quiet, gentle and caring person, who was (Perth); and her son, Graeme (Melbourne, loved God’s creation, especially animals, respected by all and will be sadly missed Selent—Flores de la o. Adam Martin Se- Vic). She was a deeply loved wife, mother astronomy and geology. by his family and friends. lent, son of Stan and Hilda Selent (War- and grandmother. She was an extraordi- Greg Evans, Iutini Rimoni Barry Wright

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Smith, Gwendoline May (nee Green), Ca$h with ACF our Inv born 17.6.1936 at South Casino, NSW; t y e$ ec tm died 21.8.07 at Greenslopes, Qld. In Feb- ot e r nt ruary 1964, she married Peter Smith. She P $ Syd and Beryl Stocken: is survived by her husband (Alexandra Hills, Qld); and her daughters, Janelle Lee McKenna (Coopers Plains) and Car- Total commitment olyn Joy Bartlett (Carseldine). Gwen was extremely dedicated to her family and friends. She was a kind, loving person, Then—What do you call a strong advocate for the Lord who has a young, 90-year-old human brought joy to many people during her dynamo who has served in more 71 years. She is sadly missed. places than catalogued in “I’ve Neil Tyler Great Rates Been Everywhere!”, speaks Pidgin fl uently, sings like a bird, lived among primitive Papuan and Advertisements ACF Solomon Island tribes for 22 years, Note: Neither the editor, Signs Publishing Investments introduced the fi nger gramophone Company, nor the Seventh-day Adventist to these same people, has had a gun Church is responsible for the quality of goods or services advertised. Publication does not (02) 9989 8355 held to his head and an arrow in his indicate endorsement of a product or serv- back, learned to fl y a plane when he ice. Advertisements approved by the editor was 48, retired for a nanosecond at 60, will be inserted at the following rates: fi rst Israel)–April. 2. Cruise: steps of Paul and then kept serving another 22 years? 30 words or less, $A49.50; each additional Revelation Cruise (Greece, Turkey/Pat- The answer—Syd, of course. word, $A2.20. 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Their ministry Rural Electronics (02) 6361 3636; or Prepaid and payment plans available. in missions and homeland has spanned 56 years and their . Phone 1300 791 182; fax (02) 4648 0166; or contribution to the church is inestimable. In their 80s, they email . fi nally granted themselves a sea change and settled in beautiful Position Vacant—International Program Forster on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Manager. Asian Aid is looking to expand Your help is needed! Eastward Missionary its team to include a dynamic Interna- College, in its early developmental stag- tional Program Manager to coordinate es, needs more workers—volunteer and Now—So why did they suddenly sell their dream home and their community development program paid. If you’d like to be part of an enthu- move into an apartment in ARV, Wahroonga? The answer in Asia. Applicants require a degree in In- siastic team, in a venture with enormous is quite simple and logical. Living in Forster didn’t cover all ternational Development and experience potential, contact Rod on (02) 6585 8085 the bases of ageing. ARV was the only place where everything is strongly preferred. For further informa- or check out . came together, from dietary preferences to fellowship. The tion, please contact Sharon Heise, CEO, on (02) 6586 4250 or email . Applications close 19.10.07. ber 3, 2007, Thornleigh Seventh-day Ad- always receive the best of care. ventist church, for the church service. They love the views of the bush from the living room, the Receive the and 3ABN. You are most welcome to come for Sab- fernery and waterfall beside the study. They have nothing Complete satellite kit $265 + freight; bath school also. We would love to see but praise for the care and love of the prime signal areas in Australia only. Full you all there. If you have any questions, instructions for DIY installation. Installers please call Karina Simpson on 0404 686 staff. 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Caloundra, Capricorn, Melody Park and Victoria Point ber 5 to 9 for “Role and Use of the Spirit of Prophecy.” Pastor Bruce Price, Octo- North New South Wales Conference (02) 4951 8088: ber 29 to November 2 for “Winning Je- Alstonville and Cooranbong hovah’s Witnesses to Christ,” “Archaeol- Finally ogy” and “Successful Evangelism.” Peter Greater Sydney Conference (02) 9487 0600: Gregory (USA, Korea), November 12 to A decision is made with Hornsby, Kings Langley and Wahroonga 16 for “How to Study the Bible” and “How to Teach the Bible.” Cost: $A120/ the brain. A commitment Victorian Conference (03) 9259 2100: week inc classes, accommodation, meals Bendigo, Nunawading and Warburton etc. Venue: Colo Heights, Sydney NSW. is made with the heart. Contact Mark Roberts (02) 4565 0100 or South Australian Conference (08) 8269 2177: . Therefore, a commitment Morphett Vale

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