MESSENGER

CHURCH PAPER FOR SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS IN THE BRITISH ISLES Volume 90 Number 25/26 6 December 1985

SDA CHURCH TOP OF AGENDA AT WINDSOR CASTLE MEETING by Borge Schantz, NEWBOLD COLLEGE

`Because of their unique self- direction of Dr. Beach, that he Adventist presence. The Div- men and women of the various understanding, Seventh-day was pleased that there were not ision's Dr. Jan Paulsen and the Churches and denominations Adventists have not . . . joined only Adventists in the Lam- BUC's H. L. Calkins and W. J. who had members in many the ecumenical movement' beth Palace on this occasion. In Arthur were part of this pres- parts of the world was friendly, were the words of William G. addition to Dr. Johnsson and ence. frank, challenging but uncom- Johnsson, editor of Adventist Dr. Beach, there was a strong The dialogue between these mitting. Review as he addressed thirty The 1985 Conference had select Church leaders rep- the profile of the SDA Church resenting more than 800 as the main point on the million Christians world-wide. agenda. William Johnsson in He continued: 'While they (the his keynote address touched on SDAs) desire and seek fellow- the uniqueness of ship and co-operation with dealing with both distinctive other men of faith, they do not teachings as well as the wish to be restricted in doc- Church's involvement in social trine, but especially in mission.' concern world-wide. The lec- The occasion was the 1985 ture was well received, evident Conference of Secretaries of from the many questions and Christian World Communions positive comments from many held on 21-24 October within of the outstanding Church the precincts of Windsor leaders. Castle. This conference works independently of the World Council of Churches. Dr. B. B. Beach, director of the Public \141WimPumftiow Affairs and Religious Liberty Department at the GC, serves as Secretary to this auspicious Conference. His appointment is interesting in that SDAs are not members of the WCC, although they have observer status. They have seen Dr. Beach's appointment as an opportunity not only to listen, but also bear witness to the SDA uniqueness. The Conference commenced with a reception in Lambeth Palace, hosted by the Arch- bishop of Canterbury, Dr. Robert Runcie (a personal friend of Dr. Beach). In his opening address to the thirty secretaries from many lands and Christian traditions, the Archbishop remarked— humorously — looking in the Home Study International All youth are invited to the North British Conference Stephanie Barr is one of our youngest stu- dents. With her mummy's help she is working GRAND CAMP REUNION through the PRE-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 1 course and thoroughly enjoying it, so her 24-26 January 1986 parents told me enthusiastically. at EASTWOOD GRANGE CENTRE, DERBYSHIRE Why don't you give your pre-school children the same opportunity? Write for details to' This year there will be ONE GRAND CAMP REUNION for Home Study International, all the Aberdaron camps. However, young people who did Newbold College, not go to camp are also invited, especially those who are Bracknell, away from home doing further study. Berks., RG12 5AN Secretary's note: At the other end of the age-scale is a lady of 81 who The reunion will be held in the Eastwood Grange Con- has recently booked up for our INTERMEDIATE GREEK course. How ference Centre, set in the lovely Derbyshire countryside. about that?! This was by far the most popular vote of all those asked, because it is central, warm, and provides good food in a relaxed atmosphere. The exciting programme will include spiritual uplift and challenge, a film and social, games and walks, and hope- GIVING: fully a visit to a local leisure centre. SYSTEMATIC, SPONTANEOUS—OR BOTH? Guest speakers: Pastor D. Elias, Padre at Senior Special Budgeting is essential in every aspect of our financial dealings, es- Pursuits Camp and formerly the Irish Youth leader. pecially when setting aside offerings. Dr. M. Pearson, Newbold College, who really challenges a The work of the Lord on earth is too great and too serious to be upheld young person's thinking. by random, loose change benevolence. We need to plan what percent- Pastor A. R. Rodd, North British Conference Youth director. age of income we can give for offerings, home and overseas (Sabbath school). The cost is £25 for the weekend, but there is a SUBSIDY God never ceases to surprise us by His goodness, and the surprise is of £8, making the total cost just El 7 . This is a bargain even greater if we have faith in His promises to provide. Birthday weekend. Please apply at once for the application form as offerings are yearly opportunities to say Thank You to God for another places may be limited. year of life. As God blesses, we can express our gratitude with a thank offering. The Investment offering is a way of raising money for the work of God without straining our own resources. There are dozens of ways in which CAMP REUNION APPLICATION investing can work if we will dedicate some time. Will you share with Please send me an application form for the Camp Reunion, 24-26 MESSENGER readers some of your Investment success stories? January 1986. Giving to God is something like giving to the family. Systematic, yes, but with the spontaneity and the loving surprises that are part of being in Name Age a happy relationship. God will never be a debtor. H. I. DUNTON, MA., PhD., BUC Sabbath school director Address

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DEVOTIONAL course He did. He was born God. But on John 1:1-3, 14, page 1129. He never used this advantage, because Another mystery that we often waste He laid down the power of divinity endless hours in discussing is how Jesus within Him and lived His life as a man could be in every way tempted as we THE MYSTERY OF through the power of His Father from are. 'It is a mystery that is left unex- above Him. He gave us an example of plained to mortals that Christ could be THE INCARNATION victory from above rather than from tempted in all points like as we are.' — ibid., pages 1128, 1129. by within. Obviously then, man's beginning The two mysteries concerning the Even though Jesus took on Himself our is different from that of Jesus. This nature of Christ are (1) how He could infirmities, or weaknesses, He lived leads some to insist that there would be born sinless of human parentage, without sinning, doing always those have to be a doctrine to explain how and (2) how He could be in all points things that pleased His Father. Not Jesus could be born sinless, of human tempted as we are. only did He not sin, but He was sinless. parentage. But there are some things There are two things of major im- He loved righteousness and hated in- that we cannot and do not need to ex- portance that we should remember iquity. He was tempted more than any- plain. 'The incarnation of Christ has concerning the nature of Christ. one who ever lived, but He overcame ever been, and will ever remain, a mys- Number one, He had no advantage in the same way that we can overcome. tery. That which is revealed, is for us over us in meeting sin and the devil, `For we have not an high priest which and for our children, but let every and number two, He overcame sin and cannot be touched with the feeling of human being be warned from the the devil in precisely the same way we our infirmities; but was in all points ground of making Christ altogether can overcome. By His death, Jesus tempted like as we are, yet without sin.' human, such an one as ourselves; for it provided a way of escape for us, that we Heb. 4:15. It is often asked, 'Didn't cannot be.' — The SDA Bible Com- might not die; and by His life He gave Jesus have an advantage over us?' Of mentary, Ellen G. White Comments, us an example of how to live.

2 EDITORIAL

pulpits to deny this foundation-stone truth. Under a confu- `THE GREATEST WANT OF THE sion of ill-defined words they would re-introduce the theol- WORLD . . . ogy of the rubble that almost broke Luther's spirit. The very essence of the Gospel is against them. Every principle of . is the want of men — men who will not be bought or sold, New Testament theology is against them. The apostle Paul men who in their inmost souls are true and honest . . wrote the epistle to the Galatians to confound them. The fudgers of the issues and the time-servers, the The Gospel again is under attack. It is time once again to `operators' and the manipulators of men, and whosoever stand out for what is right and true. loveth and maketh a half-truth, assorted pullers of strings, On a bitter, moon-cold night of winter a Roman legion political strategists and self-interest seekers are, compared was encamped on a lakeside in France. Forty heroes for with the greatest want of the world, at best, surplus to Christ, like Luther in a later century, refused to renounce requirements, at worst sabateurs of the Kingdom of God their faith. Their sentence: death by freezing on that ice- among us. They have their place; but it will not be in the solid lake. Numbed with cold they clung together and began heavenly mansions. to sing. On an October Sabbath, red in the sky, shadows leng- A Roman commander from his tent on the side of the thening, with Adventist publishers from almost every coun- lake heard their song: try in Europe, I was in the ancient German city of Worms. I `Forty wrestlers, wrestling for Thee, 0 Christ, was standing on the very spot where Martin Luther made Claim for Thee the victory his famous avowal in 1520. In my imagination I caught a And ask from Thee the crown.' great hall hung with faded tapestries, tiered with gaudy- The Roman commander was used to frantic pleas for apparelled, spade-bearded princes, landgraves, margraves mercy, not this. These men, freezing to death, were men of and Electors of the Empire — with the 19-year-old emperor, his own company. He knew them. But they had put their Charles V, presiding. faith before their Emperor. And there stood Martin, the miner's son from Saxony. He ordered his troops to build a great fire. This would Isaiah had said: You ' "will raise up the age-old founda- tempt them from the frozen lake. Flames were soon leaping tions; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer high into the mid-winter night air. Surely they must weaken of Streets with Dwellings." ' (Isaiah 58:12, NIV.) now. Nehemiah had returned to a Jerusalem that was no more But no. The refrain came again. than heaps of rubble. He and his workmen had had to dig `Forty wrestlers, wrestling for Thee, 0 Christ, down to find the original foundations on which to build. Claim for Thee the victory Luther had come upon a Church in ruins in which the And ask from Thee the crown.' religion of Jesus Christ was rubbled over with the impedi- Then suddenly it changed. menta of pious practices and impious frauds. He had lived `Thirty-nine wrestlers, wrestling for Thee . . through the long, dark night of the soul in which he had A half-dead huddle of a man scuttled from the ice and sought to achieve the assurance of salvation by personal slumped by the fire. One man had disavowed his faith. effort, effort he believed was assisted by the power of God. The Roman commander looked at him with pity. The Perfection was his goal. But each day assurance of God's proud commander's face was contorted with strange emo- acceptance — let alone perfection — looked further away than tion. Then, before his troops could act, he flung off his ever. cloak, tossing it to the wretch by the fire. For years he had lectured on the letter of Paul to the He ran onto the ice, then shouted back: 'As I live, I'll have Romans. But one day it all fell into place as he understood your place!' for the first time words he had read a thousand times: 'The In moments the astonished soldiers, their outlines black just shall live by faith.' against the roaring fire, fearful and awestruck, heard again He had dug down until he had found 'the age-old founda- the triumphant refrain. tions' of : the glorious truth of Righteousness by `Forty wrestlers, wrestling for Thee, 0 Christ, Faith in Jesus Christ alone. Claim for Thee the victory He told Diet and Emperor: 'Unless I am convicted by And ask from Thee the crown.' Scripture and plain reason — I do not accept the authority of `The greatest want of the world is the want of men — men popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other— who do not fear to call sin by its right name' — nor to point to my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I that fountain that washes away sin and uncleanness, nor to will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is lift higher the Christ whose righteousness alone can save the neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen.' sinner. 'Men whose conscience is as true to duty as the Ellen White declared that the foundation stone Luther needle to the pole, men who will stand for the right though had uncovered was 'The Third Angel's Message in verity'. the heavens fall.' (E. G. White.) Today there are unprincipled men who gain access to our D. N. MARSHALL

3 `TILL WE MEET AGAIN . ..' A HOTLINE TO HOMES `Dear Radio Minister, Greet- I want to thank you as much as ings to you and your band of I can for the literature you sent, co-workers. Believe me, it is a because I've been well in- joy and privilege writing you formed about the Seventh-day this letter. I don't know if it was Adventist Church. I've spoken by chance or by Divine will that about it to some of my rel- I found your programme. But atives: they are interested. The find it I did on Sunday morn- Adventist Church isn't a neg- ing.. . . I listened to your mess- ative sect. . . . Their teachings age and was moved with inter- are all from the Bible. I am est. As a child of God I would looking forward to starting the like to know as much as I can Bible correspondence course about Him, so I would like to that you mentioned in your become engaged in the Bible letter. . . study course you offered. Thank God that, although Please do not delay in sending Radio is only me these studies. . on short wave and is just a Just over six years ago my fam- secondary schools, ten private Since coming to work in the small station, people are still ily and I responded to a call to schools, one medical/dental Communication Department hearing us, finding out what we serve the Lord and His Church clinic. of the British Union I have believe and, most important, here in the British Union. As we bid adieu, we express been delighted to receive finding out about Jesus Christ. We were asked to be respon- thanks and appreciation to letters like these from the In the last year AWR has sible for Lay Activities, Com- God and His people for the listeners to the programmes we established its own radio munity Services and Steward- privilege of being able to serve broadcast on Adventist World station in Italy. The first ship in the South England Con- you and be served by you dur- Radio-Europe. Since the end short-wave station owned and ference. My wife Audrey ing these six years. of May I have been preparing run by Seventh-day Adventists worked in the John Lough- Let us pray for each other programmes for this important in Europe. This has given us borough School as secretary. continually as we plan to meet form of evangelism. Together more flexibility in airtime and At the last Union Session in again in the New Jerusalem. with programmes made at programme control at a much 1981, I was elected to serve as Everette, Audrey, Richelle and Siegfried Newbold College and by Mike lower cost than that of buying secretary of the British Union Howell Cowen at Grantham, a total of airtime from other stations. and Stewardship director. fifteen and a half hours of Ad- Although the station is small, it Shortly after the General ventist teaching is heard each is reaching an audience. Some Conference in New Orleans, I Walsall church YOUTH DAY week throughout the British of the programmes have been was elected to serve the Church Sabbath 14 December Isles and the rest of Europe. requested by other English as president of the East Guest Speaker: Michael Simpson People who would never visit language stations in Europe Caribbean Conference with All Welcome. an Adventist church, never and are now being aired in headquarters in Bridgetown, K. N. Morgan, Youth leader perhaps attend an evangelistic Geneva — to a large diplomatic Barbados. crusade, who would put a tract community including the The East Caribbean Confer- ANJA KROMREI, an 18-year-old straight from the letter box into World Council of Churches, ence is made up of the islands German young lady would like to stay in the waste bin, are listening to and in Rome direct into the of Barbados, St. Lucia, an Adventist home during January and the Adventist message on their Vatican! Dominica, St. Vincent, Union February, 1986, helping in the home We are currently looking at and at the same time improving her radios. Not just listening. They Island, Canonan and Bequia. English. Please contact: Anja Kromrei, are responding. ways of expanding the The present membership is just Luckeweg 43, 1000 Berlin 48, West A first-time listener wrote to Church's radio ministry and of over 21,000. There are five Germany. me in August asking about moving into other areas of the Adventism. I was happy both mass-media so as to communi- to reply to his letter 'on the air' cate the Gospel more effec- `WORD' CHRISTMAS CASSETTES and to write to him personally. tively. We have accepted the I had a reply from him this challenge of reaching out to FOR SALE FROM ADVENT AUDIO VISUALS morning: secular twentieth-century man A CHRISTMAS ALBUM `Dear Victor, I tuned in to in a medium he understands. Some of the world's favourite Christmas music presented by Amy Grant, a Adventist World Radio quite We ask for your prayers to top Gospel singer. £5.99 by accident! Then at that very support us in this challenge. CHRISTMAS SONG AND CAROLS VICTOR HULBERT, manager, Sunbury Junior Singers of the Salvation Army. £4.50 moment I heard about my Advent Audio Visuals 0 COME ALL YE FAITHFUL letter! Thank you so much. . . . Continental Singers. £5.99 CHRISTMAS A HAPPY TIME COME ON RING THOSE BELLS ADVENTIST WORLD RADIO IN ENGLISH A magical mixture of new and old Christmas music from the always Each cassette £5.99 PROGRAMME SCHEDULE: Winter 1985 enchanting Evie. 6205 kHz 49 metres short wave MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS Daily, 4-5pm The Cambridge Singers and orchestra bring you beautiful traditional 8-9pm 6205 kHz 49 metres short wave music. £5.99 Additional programmes on Sundays: EMMANUEL 6-6.30am 9670 kHz 31 metres short wave Your Story Hour. 6.30-lam 9670 kHz 31 metres short wave '' with H. M. S. A Christmas Praise album from the Maranatha Singers and orchestra. Superb value! £2.99 Richards 9-9.30am 9670 kHz 31 metres short wave Voice of Hope. with Victor Holbert CASSETTES post free, RECORDS add 60p extra. Daily programmes include: Who Cares? Christian Life-style with Ray Allan and Russell Bryant. Full catalogue of quality music cassettes and records available on request by sending SAE to Gospel Time with Mike Cowen, Challenge with Victor Hulbert, and stimulating talks by Martin ADVENT AUDIO VISUALS, STANBOROUGH PARK, WATFORD, HERTS., WD2 6JU. Anthony, Ken Gammon and Watson Southcott. Cheques/Postal Orders made payable to British Union Conference. 4

FAMILY LIFE FUTURE THE VERDICT! No less than three times in as many years the decision has been taken to close down FAMILY LIFE, most recently in July of this year. A special meeting of the Stanborough Press Executive on Monday 11 November, chaired by Review and Herald General Manager Pastor Harold Otis, dramatically reversed the earlier decisions. FAMILY LIFE has been reprieved, the death sentence quashed.

From the beginning of 1986 FAMILY LIFE will become a quarterly, instead of a A ONE YEAR STANDING ORDER FOR MYSELF. bi-monthly. A new issue of FAMILY LIFE I wish to take out a standing order for copies of FAMILY LIFE per quarter for the —and, as usual, a new issue of FOCUS— four quarters of 1986. The cost of a standing order for one copy per quarter is 39p. I under- will be published at the beginning of stand that, to work out how much I have to pay my local Personal Ministries secretary I simply each new quarter. have to multiply 39p by the number of copies I require each quarter. The quarterly total will * NEW PRICE. The new price to be I understand that I may then sell the magazines at 65p each if I so wish, making church members will be 39p (instead of 40 per cent profit. 33p). The new price for the public will be 65p (instead of 50p). This means that My name the profit margin for church members who sell from door-to-door has been My address increased to 40 per cent. 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I peace of mind — and be saved — in this understand that The Stanborough Press will mail the magazine each quarter directly to the address given gloom-heavy world; The Bible— book for below. The total per individual standing order will be £2.95 for the year. Enclosed is a cheque/PO made out today; Salvation by grace through faith to The Stanborough Press Ltd., to cover the total cost. in Jesus Christ alone. Friend's 'Relative's * NEW PROPRIETOR. The new pro- Name prietor is you. As FAMILY LIFE's new pro- prietor you are invited to take up your Address responsibility right away. Begin by filling Postcode in the coupons on the right. The top Name coupon is your standing order for the Address copies of FAMILY LIFE you wish to sell or give away. (These copies will be handed Postcode to you each quarter by your Personal Name Ministries secretary.) The bottom coupon is the standing order you are Address taking out on behalf of your friends and Postcode relations (the cost includes postage Name because these copies will be mailed dir- ectly to your friends and relations each Address quarter). Postcode IMPORTANT. Send this coupon, with cheque PO directly to The Stanborough Press Ltd., FREEPOST. Alma Park, Grantham, Lincs, NG31 6BR. NO STAMP NEEDED RENEWED IN HIS SPIRIT by Pastor R. J. B. Willis A REPORT OF SEC CAMP MEETING 6-13 OCTOBER AT BOGNOR REGIS A penetrating chill reaching motto: RENEWED IN HIS priestly role. In true old-time tor J. Collins, Personal Minis- into thousands of chalets and a SPIRIT. Renewal opportunities camp meeting style he drew his tries director of the Pacific damp grey mist hanging over came through the devotional prophetic charts, 'making it Union Conference, pointed to Bognor Regis welcomed some periods, the specialist lectures, plain upon tables' — in this case those church members who 2,800 people to Butlin's Holi- the workshops, the Bible an overhead projection — have lost their sense of mission. day Camp, the venue for the studies, health spots and the detailing the various events He very kindly demonstrated SEC Camp Meeting 1985. The evangelistic presentations involved and assuring all that that there should be no such weather forecast promised (reported separately). If you our High Priest 'ever liveth to person as an anonymous Chris- strong winds. Strong winds add to this mixture recreation make intercession for us'. tian. In his two other lecture there were around the camp- and general fellowship you Pastor I. Leito, Youth direc- periods Pastor Calkins spoke site together with that 'rushing have a recipe for renewal. tor of the Inter-American Div- about 'The third coming of mighty wind' that fills disciples Devotionals. These pre- ision, led our thoughts to 'Trust Jesus', and the experience of with the presence and the breakfast times of fellowship in God, not things'. His pres- those who will witness that power of the Holy Spirit. had a diversity of speakers. The entation was all the more poig- event at the end of the millen- The crystal clear tones of speakers were pleasantly sur- nant as he had shortly before nium: and 'Life after life' in Gifford Rhamie's trumpet solo prised by the very full attend- related the experiences of our which he graphically portrayed pierced the gloom and ance. Mexican brethren caught up in the New Jerusalem. He had heralded in the platform party Dr. Paul Yeboah of Chicago for the welcome and keynote spoke of 'The spirit of Jehu'. address at the Sunday evening Using 1 Kings 19:15-17 he opening of the Camp Meeting. identified three characters who SEC president Pastor C. R. played a part in the reform of Perry spoke in his welcome of Israel. He left his meditating the previous camp meetings congregation asking of them- re-introduced by former presi- selves, 'Which of these three dent Dr. S. M. Reid, and gave characters am I?' hints of good things in store. Stanborough Press editor, He asked the sobering question Dr. David Marshall, called us `How many more camp meet- to 'Know Him and the power of ings must there be before Jesus His resurrection'. Using the comes?' The answer to that three resurrection miracles question was provided in the performed by Jesus, Dr. Mar- address delivered by BUC sec- shall directed our attention to retary, Pastor E. W. Howell, as the events following those res- he emphasized that God is a urrections. The eating, speak- Deliverer as well as a Provider. ing, and walking were spiri- `God delivers those who are tually interpreted and applied ready to be delivered.' to the life that every believer The Camp, a culmination of has in Christ. Thus empowered the work of thirty-six com- we are to eat of the Word, to Pastor John Collins — 'The Perfect mittees and many months of proclaim Christ, and to be Crime'. obviously done his homework planning, was not designed for actively engaged in the Gospel with calculator in hand! Taking `sleeping saints'. The very full work. the earthquake and its after- the dimensions of the Holy daily programme catered for BUC president, Pastor H. L. math. His appeal was capped City he showed that there was the spiritual needs of all pres- Calkins, reminded us of 'Jesus by his beautiful solo, 'Keep me space for thirty-nine billion ent and lived up to the camp the High Priest' and His safe till the storm passeth by'. people to occupy ten square Trans-European Division feet each. Pastor Collins Dr. and Mrs. Reid receive the appreciation of the congregation and a presentation dynamically emphasized the from SEC secretary, Martin Anthony. secretary, Pastor P. Pohjola, reflected on 'The Bread of reality of these descriptions and Heaven', admonishing us not the fact that real people are to repeat the mistakes of the involved. past by looking for the super- Dr. Yeboah traced 'The natural element in our religion problems of food' through the when we should be seeing the scriptures showing that man's obvious. Christ calls all who variance from God invariably will to eat of the true Bread of had food, or more precisely Heaven. man's appetite, as its central Newly-arrived TED Minis- issue. terial Association director, Representatives from Pastor , helped us Hyland House School (J. to see into the 'Face of Jesus' Cook), John Loughborough through various descriptive School (K. Davidson), Stan- cameos. He spoke of the shin- borough Secondary School (I. ing face, the steadfast face, the Margerison) and Newbold col- soiled face, the suffering face, lege (H. Pearson) gave the and, not least, the smiling face rationale for Christian edu- of our Saviour. cation and a glimpse of life in Lectures. Under the intrigu- their various institutions. ing title 'A perfect crime' Pas- Workshops. It was soon evi- dent that the campers wanted family life group were fortu- dismissed as methods and con- ABC NEWS FLASH to participate at Camp Meeting nate in being able to view the cepts which do not glorify the New American SDA Hymnal now in and in their home churches. entire range of Dr. James Creator or have Him as part of stock - price £7.75. The workshops on how to con- Dobson's films for parents and the therapeutic process. Order through your Personal Ministries secre- tary or come to the following Christmas Book- duct 'Revelation seminars' children. Miss Helen Craig, as From the side seat. It was a sales from 10am to 4 pm: were filled to capacity twice Associate director of the GC pleasure to see so many atten- BIRMINGHAM - Sunday 8 December, New over as the youth showed their Sabbath School department, tive and appreciative faces. Birmingham School and Youth Centre, Camp eagerness to be involved in this shared her obviously deep con- There was much to be Hill. LONDON - Sunday 15 December, John new programme. Dr. K. cern for the need to reach and appreciative about. Thoughtful Loughborough School, Tottenham. Hassinger and Pastor R. to hold our Adventist youth. in prayer, song and music, Hubbartt of the Texas Confer- An experienced teacher, Miss those who assisted the various ence were no doub't delighted Craig elaborated details of speakers helped to bring the ADVENTIST LEADER to see the response particularly Sabbath school technique. message home. Their names URGES END OF ARMS as they will be continuing their Bible study. Dr. Graham are too numerous to mention RACE instruction in other venues in Maxwell of Loma Linda Uni- though special thanks should The SDA world president the BUC. versity held his listeners be given to Pastor W. Stefani asked the leaders of the United The Personal Ministries pro- enthralled as, through the for his co-ordination of the States and the Soviet Union to gramme under the direction of week, he brought us fresh to music and his specially- end the international arms Pastor Collins was also pre- the certainties of the Advent composed and written theme race prior to their 19/20 sented to a packed hall with faith. Dr. Maxwell answered song. November meeting in Geneva. participants eager to be part of affirmatively the question 'Is It was good to fellowship in In letters to President the Church's outreach. By the God worthy of our trust?' He prayer with different believers Ronald Reagan and Soviet each day and to have an all- leader Mikhail Gorbachev, GC too-rare glimpse into the lives president Neal Wilson said: and struggles of others. A spirit `Millions of men, women, and of love and reverence was evi- children around the circle of dent throughout the meetings. the earth . . . are most anxious Granose Foods and The that the (Summit) Conference Stanborough Press ABC were will be the beginning of the end `open all hours' to cater for the of the international arms race, camp family. a contest which consumes huge Dr. S. M. Reid and his wife portions of the world's finan- kept a low profile during the cial resources while millions of week, quietly saying their our human family suffer in goodbyes as they circulated poverty and die from famine around the campers. The sin- and disease.' cere embraces and handshakes Wilson urged the American observed show the great affec- and Soviet leaders 'to find ways tion of church members for this whereby nations can channel dedicated couple. Pastor C. R. their energies and resources Perry could be seen here, there into positive, non-military, and everywhere as he shoul- humanitarian endeavours in dered the mantle of his prede- order to make our world a hap- cessor. pier, healthier, and safer place Thus RENEWED IN SPIRIT in which to live. Dr. Graham Maxwell. 'His anecdotal introductions and clear delivery pointed out that we need not we can attain to the Camp `Seventh-day Adventists endeared him to all.' fear 'The certainty of final Meeting aim 'TO REACH take seriously and personally judgement'. As the time of BEYOND'. the following words from the end of the week many who had preparation for the Sabbath Photos: David West and Errol Blackburn Bible: "Blessed are the not previously conducted Bible drew near he gave insight into peacemakers: for they shall be studies were successfully role `The certainty of the Sabbath'. called the children of God",' modelling techniques for wit- His anecdotal introductions Wilson concluded. Audrey Boyle and her Holiday Bible ness. If even one tenth of those and the clear delivery of his ROBERT NIXON School children. present become actively messages endeared him to all. involved in either of the above Health spots. The medical programmes the SEC can team continued in the evenings expect tremendous days of to bring healthful living to a reaping ahead. wider group than those who There was hunger for the attended the workshops. Short word in the health workshops presentations with the Bible in conducted by Drs. Agatha and one hand and recent medical Calvin Thrash of Yuchi Pines research supportive of E. G. Institute, Alabama, in associa- White's writings in the other tion with Dr. Yeboah. Hun- impressed the listening audi- dreds listened, questioned, and ence. Questions handed in dur- bought the materials specially ing the course of the day were brought for the Camp Meeting. answered with the simplicity Workshops with a more and ease characteristic of the specialized appeal were con- team. Effective natural ducted in areas such as edu- remedies were given for a wide cation, communications, stew- range of complaints and con- ardship, community services, ditions. Treatment methods church music, video and radio and procedures such as acu- ministries and the VOP. The puncture, iridology, etc., were ^ I

to submit their lives to God's rule; to those who had lived in fear of God; to back-slidden hearers, and to those who had worshipped God ignorantly. So they came — twenty the first night, then fifty, forty, twenty, another forty, and so on, different people on each occasion. Moved by an unseen hand men and women, young and old, white and black would join the evangelist at the front as he paced to and fro to the familiar appeal song, 'Pass me Stanborough School choir. Evangelist E. E. Cleveland. tion of leaflets. Thursday evening, and the CAMP MEETING EVANGELISM evangelist, Pastor W. John A Report by Pastor H. Kennedy Arthur, had arrived; Adventist supporters had also come. The Cleveland experience. To the thrust of the Gospel not, 0 gentle Saviour'. The Seventy local non-Adventists many of the over two thousand ammunition. One willing bowed heads of many were also turned up to hear the Bible believers and friends who hearer commented: 'He's a lifted up; the angry hearts of answer to our world's turmoil. gathered night after night in warm individual who preaches others were subdued; the alien Outside the Centre were local the Ocean View hall, Bognor the solid truth.' He doesn't spirit between others was dis- Baptist church members led by Regis, the Gospel truly mess about, does he?' said her pelled. Hope was restored, their ministers ushering people sounded like 'Good News' for companion. marriages were remade, faith into the meeting, grateful that the first time. The opening Each night there was some was rekindled. 'Trouble', he there was an alternative to the message on Sunday night at point with which every hearer said, 'won't last always.' While Spiritualist session taking place Camp Meeting was 'The could identify or, indeed, be only some may have been con- judgement', but there was convicted. Fascinating stories spicuous in their response, all Pastor Everette Howell gives a characteristic `good news' in it to satisfy the gleaned from his sixty-four were invited to share in the uncertain. Someone, you see, years, and world-wide Gospel exaltation of the Word. has 'gone before to establish a itinerary enriched, clarified, If at the beginning of the report for us to be in Heaven'. and entranced. There was, week there were any of the Evangelist, Earl E. Cleve- undoubtedly, an earnest desire `British audience' who did not land, called upon his forty- to bring home to the hearts of know how to 'rap' with the three years of Gospel ministry the believers 'that old time re- preacher, they eventually to bring into SEC's fourth ligion'. learned to say, 'Amen!' when Camp Meeting, messages of From the opening night Dr. the evangelist said, 'Talk to revival and reformation among Cleveland made it plain that he me!' the believers. He had come had not travelled thousands of Evangelizing Bognor. Camp with 'love ammunition' (pun miles to entertain, or to have Meeting evangelism spread its on 'live ammunition'), not people go to sleep on him. wings this year as it ventured `empty bullets'. He came full of Those were Satan's ploys to into nearby Bognor Regis. The the Holy Ghost and with keep people in their stupor. Thursday evening meeting had power, and the people heard Hence, after each night's ser- been advertised through the him gladly. They responded to mon he made an altar call: for distribution of thousands of Seventh-day Adventists living handbills. There would be an SEC president, Pastor Cecil Perry, contrary to the life of Christ; to evangelist in town for a one- makes the presentation to 1985's those non-Adventists wanting night-stand in the Regis Mastermind. Centre. Pastor Derek Marley had seen to the printing, organ- ization of workers and distribu-

STOP PRESS ► Pastor Don McFarlane, the secretary of the North British Conference, has been called to serve as the secretary of the British Union Conference. The vacancy at the Union was created by the departure of Pastor E. W. Howell. ► Pastor Tom Sargeant, pastor of the Lewisham church, has been called to serve as Personal Ministries director of the South England Conference. The vacancy was created by the election of Pastor Cecil Perry as SEC president.

CAMP MEETING HIGHLIGHTS by Pastor A. A. Charles

Wedding. South England Con- Youth director for South ference Camp Meeting only England Conference, set the needs a funeral to run the full ball rolling on Monday morn- gamut of Seventh-day Advent- ing with a thrilling and fascinat- ist liturgical practices. For dur- ing presentation: 'I have a ing the youth divine service dream'. He was followed by programme, there was a baby Vincent Goddard, Phillip dedication, and on Thursday Leenhouwers, Hamilton 10th there was the most adver- Williams, Robert Surridge and tised and reported Seventh-day Hymers Wilson Jnr. They all Adventist wedding ever. The `touched base' with their youth Sandy of Woolwich is baptized by Pastor couple, Dawn and Robert, who audience. Sven Ohman. in another hall. The new minis- met at Newbold College, were Contributions by Mark Fin- ter of Bognor area, Pastor Mel married in Manchester, but ley, Ministerial Association quality of his presentation. Pas- Trevena, reported that forty enjoyed the experience so secretary of the Trans- tor Leito left us with the con- visitors had left their names for much that they decided to do a European Division, were viction that he is a man of God. further contact and follow-up. repeat at Camp Meeting. invaluable. His dynamism and The vast majority of young The joyful culmination of It would have taken some- genuine enthusiasm for the people opted to equip them- , the week was the immersion of thing straight out of Dallas or message and mission of the selves to run Revelation sem- twenty-one believers in the sea Dynasty to outdo the marriage Church was well portrayed as inars in their districts. It was on Sabbath afternoon. This of this beautiful couple. It's not he spoke to the young people fascinating to see the interest testimony was witnessed by every day one's wedding is on several occasions, including demonstrated by so many in over three thousand who covered by every newspaper in divine service and communion. this area. added to the spiritual atmos- the area or by local radio with a Helen Craig, Dr. Agatha `I think this is the best youth phere as they sang familiar readership and audience Thrash, John Collins, programme we've had', said consecration songs. respectively of four million Wolfgang Stefani and Dalbert one youngster. 'I really people. The wedding was per- Elias made valuable contribu- enjoyed it.' The fact that farewell. formed by Pastor Louis Preston tions with their workshops and someone says the same thing of Holloway and John presentations. every year speaks of a healthy Matthews of Newbold College. Pastor Israel Leito, of the prognosis. Baptism. Some 4,000 people Youth and Communication Farewell. On the last Satur- stood on the promenade out- Departments — Inter- day evening the adults and side Butlin's Holiday Camp, American Division — was the youth bade farewell to Dr. and and on the beach to witness the main speaker for the young Mrs. S. Reid. baptism of 21 candidates. people, leading out in the Representatives from all This took place on the evangelistic programmes. His over the Conference expressed afternoon of Sabbath 12 Oct- style not akin to Dr. Cleve- best wishes to the couple who ober. The candidates were all land's, is calm, cool, yet not leave to take up their new young people, aged 18-26. The lacking pathos or enthusiasm. appointment in the West Indies waters may have been cold, but His love of language (he speaks Union. as Pastors V. Kerr, R. Fidelia, Dutch, Spanish, French and Tokens of appreciation were F. McPherson and S. Ohman English) could be heard in his made on behalf of the adults by immersed these souls in the beautiful expressions, proving Pastor C. R. Perry, president sea, the young people rose with the truth of the Wise Man's say- of the South England Confer- warm smiles on their faces. ing, 'A word fitly spoken is like ence, and Jackie Austin, South To the TV and newspaper apples of gold in pictures of England Conference Youth cameramen, including our own silver.' (Prov. 25:11.) Department secretary, on Pastor David West, who were His singing added to the behalf of the youth. in the four boats provided and as such closer to the candi- dates, there was no mistaking the joy displayed by those bap- tized. Pastor Cecil Perry, president of South England Conference, led out in the service. Youth programme. They met for most of the time in the Gaiety Theatre with its lovely atmosphere. The day began early at 7.15am with devotional. Pas- tor Paul Tompkins, associate

Left: Wedding of the year. Robert and Dawn exchange rings. Right: Dr. Kerr and Pastors McPherson and Ohman prepare to immerse the candidates in the ice-cold sea. BRIXTON YOUTH CRUSADE NEWS DIGEST The Brixton youth department A launched their Youth Evangel- istic Campaign on Sunday, 1 bath evening there were joint shouts of our small children. A September. The campaign ran seminars with parents and chil- prayer was on my lips that from on Sundays, Wednesday, dren, senior members and this place may come many men Fridays and Saturdays from youth. Different age groups and women who, should time 7.30pm to 9pm for three were given various topics to continue, will take their place weeks. discuss, and a lively feedback in the preaching and spreading The youth campaign was emanated from this. of the Gospel of Christ. My attended by people of various PERCIVA L FRASER, Communication mind went to other older- races as a result of advance secretary established educational institu- groundwork. A few weeks before the campaign the youth of the church were busy on the WEST MIDLAND'S ADVENTIST streets of Brixton as they con- Pastor McPherson immerses Sister ducted their street witnessing CENTRE KEYS HANDED OVER Claxton. programme. Each night visitors came to During recent months negotia- tions — Newbold College, Stan- A 10-YEAR-OLD'S hear sermons presented by tions have been taking place borough School, and our scat- TESTIMONY young people elected by the for the purchase of a property tered primary schools — already A day of rejoicing was declared preaching committee. Nadia in the centre of Birmingham training committed Christians in the Holcombe Road church Beverley from the Willesden which will enable the Church to to invigorate churches far and in Tottenham on Sabbath 14 church and Carl Johnson from open and operate a church wide in giving the good news. September. Every member the Battersea church were the school in that area. Now as we venture on new rejoiced as seven precious two guest speakers. The other Many hours of hard work ground in one of Britain's souls were added to the fold. speakers were young men and and effort have been expended largest cities we pray for the The candidates joyfully women from the Brixton by the members of the West same kind of results. made public their desire to fol- church. There were special fea- Midlands' churches in raising Older generations often low their Lord and Saviour tures such as 'the seat of the the necessary funds to finance meet and discuss school and through the waters of baptism. fortunate', prizes, quizzes, and this project, and all members college days with feelings of When asked by the Hol- question-and-answer sessions. and friends everywhere will nostalgia, and so may the gen- combe Road elder, Brother The youth campaign ended on now rejoice with us in the fact erations to come, should time M. L. Rodney, why they de- 21 September and culminated that our 'dream' has become a last on this earth, be able to sired to be baptized, the with a youth day. reality, and that the property speak of the West Midlands youngest candidate, Corelle, The doors of the church previously known as St. Adventist Centre as a place who is just 10 years old, opened at 9am on youth day Anthony's Boys' Home and where they found Jesus Christ replied, 'Because Jesus wants when visitors and members Don Bosco Hall, has now and committed their lives to me to and because I know I'm took their seats for the Sabbath changed hands and will now be His service. ready.' school programme, conducted called the West Midlands' Ad- L. D. EASTWOOD, treasurer, NBC We ask that you join the by Sharon Platt and her associ- ventist Centre. Not only is it members of the Holcombe ates. Robert Prendergast of the our intention to open and Road church in praying for Brixton Personal Ministries operate a Primary School there PUBLISHING young Corelle and all the other department gave a report on but the building will also be DEPARTMENT BAPTISM new members, that they may the success of the groundwork used for the operation of youth Sabbath 26 October was a very grow in strength and that we for the youth campaign. The activities, welfare, and a com- special day for Manchester may give them the support and preacher for divine service was munity centre. With the new South church when we wel- encouragement they will need. Alric Williams, a well-known Camp Hill church being built comed representatives from P. AUGUSTE, Communication and loved young man, who close by, we anticipate a great the Publishing department. secretary spoke on the second coming of witness going out from this In his address on Sabbath Christ. centre to the people of Bir- morning, Division Publishing held, the candidates being F. B. The Youth Committee mingham. director Pastor K. Pedersen Brown, P. and D. Lewis, and K. organized a fellowship lunch It has, as previously stated, pointed out that there is a time Ledford. They were immersed for all the visitors. The evening taken a great deal of self sac- for everything. To illustrate by Pastors W. Shaw and L. programme was one of praise rifice by the members in this this he cited various events in Antonio. and thanksgiving. Several sing- area, and by friends and mem- Scripture. 'In the fulness of E. FREEMAN ing groups were present and bers in other parts who see the time God sent His Son to re- each raised their melodious needs of the inner city areas. deem mankind. Just as Jesus voices in praise. However, the exchanging of gave Himself completely to us, FRENCH-SPEAKERS As a follow-up to the cam- contracts is only the beginning so we should give ourselves REMEMBER PERSECUTION paign, a family weekend was and we still need the prayers completely to Him. Soon there It was appropriate that the arranged. Pastor and Mrs. and efforts of all to make this will be time no longer. We French-speaking Adventists in W. A. Shaw from the BUC project a reality. The property should, therefore, do what we London should meet on 26 Publishing department ac- is in great need of renovation, can to save souls for eternity.' October to commemorate the cepted the invitation to come and plans are in hand for this In the afternoon the theme tercentenary of the revocation and share their knowledge on work to be carried out with a was 'The talent of time'. Sev- by Louis XIV of the Edict of how to have happy families and minimum of delay. eral literature-evangelists gave Nantes. The result of this revo- homes in a very unhappy When the keys were handed interesting experiences of the cation by a fanatical despot was world. The first meeting com- over on 31 October, I walked way the printed page had been that Huguenots (Protestants) menced on Friday evening and quietly through the empty the means of winning souls to all over France either had to was strictly for youth between rooms which will soon echo to Christ. abandon their faith or leave the the ages of 13 and 35. On Sab- the running steps and happy A baptismal service was country. 200,000 valiant 10 Adventist Church Services on the BBC Two services from SDA churches will be broadcast to all regions of the United Kingdom by the BBC in January 1986. * On Sunday 5 January 'Sunday Half Hour' on Radio 2 at 8.30pm will come from our Brixton church. Frequencies: 693 kHz,433m. and 909 kHz/330m. It will also be featured as part of the World Service output. * On Sunday morning 26 7.* — January 'The Morning Service' on Radio 4 from 9.30-10.15am - ) .1,4 will come from Stanborough a Pastor K. J. Mittleider. rna Beardsell., left, escorts Princess Anne around the Maternity unit. Park church, Watford. Photo: Albert Sutton Photo: Herald Express. Torquay This programme will be beamed out on: 200 kHz/1500m. visit Stanborough Park. He and VHF 92-95. echoed the message: 'Pray that MYRNA MEETS THE PRINCESS This is the first time such God's will will be done.' meetings, both recorded in Myrna Beardsell, a member of the unit. She has played a large Pastor Mittleider is chair- the Torquay church, had the part in the preparing and com- advance, produced by man of the Review and Herald Adventists, will have had privilege of escorting HRH missioning of it in readiness for country-wide coverage. Publishing Association, of Princess Anne around the its opening on 14 October. It W. J. ARTHUR, Vice-president, BUC ADRA, and of Harvest 90, newly-built, three-million- has been described as the finest which is successor to the 1,000 pound maternity unit at maternity unit in the country, days of reaping project. Torbay Hospital on the occa- and is already adequately ful- French Protestants took the Pastor Mittleider was in sion of her recent visit to open filling in the South-west the latter course, 40,000 of them England for Trans-European the unit officially. Myrna is the purpose for which it was built. Division and ADRA meetings. migrating to England. director of Nursing Services, D. M. CLEMENT Pastor Winandy, of the Before returning to Wash- Midwifery, and is in charge of Theology department of New- ington DC, he will be visiting bold, recapitulated the history , Hungary, Yugo- culus and computer science of the Reformation. Dr. Noel slavia and South Africa. has now completed a three- and Dr. Wilbert Schneider dealt more specifically with the An American of German month course at the National teaches accounting and macro awful consequences of the ancestry, Pastor Mittleider is a Broadcasting School in and micro economics. Revocation of the Edict of family man with three grown- London where he's taken a Nantes. up sons. His passion is Personal HELEN PEARSON, PRO course in radio programming Ministries (Lay Activities). and presentation. 'I'd like to K. NOEL see Adventists participating AUDREY MAXWELL NEWBOLD'S DISC JOCKEY Back at Newbold to complete more in local radio', he says, MITTLEIDER PRAYS FOR his studies is final-year theol- and is doing everything he-can PEACE ogy student Ray Allen. For to make this goal a reality. The General Conference has NEWBOLD MEANS four years now Ray has been HELEN PEARSON, PRO five general vice-presidents. BUSINESS improving his expertise as a Following President Neal Wil- Newbold's new Department of radio programmer and pro- son's request for the Church to Business Adminstration is duction manager. As well as Preacher's Prayer pray for the Geneva Summit teaching forty students this spells in Portugal working with Dear Lord, fill my mind Conference held on 19 and 20 year, most of whom are busi- Adventist World Radio, in With worthwhile stuff — J. And nudge me hard November, Kenneth Mitt- ness majors. Dr. Albert Waite France with Radio 74, and in When I've said enough! leider, one of the five, came to is teaching business maths, cal- Italy as technical operator, Ray WESTON BIDS FAREWELL Sabbath 28 September was a done for the Weston church day of sadness and joy. Sadness members. because we were saying good- The afternoon praise service bye to our pastor, Mel Trevena was followed by an investiture and his family, and joy because service in which Pastor we were able to give thanks to Stickland invested our four God for His many blessings juniors. Invested as Builders and answers to prayer. The were Debbie Trevena, Victoria morning service, with guest Maggs and Christopher Maggs. speaker Pastor Mike Stickland, Pania Trevena was invested as was on the theme of thanks- a Busy Bee. giving for the way God takes We shall miss Mel, Lyn and care of His people. After a the children. They leave plenty superb pot-luck lunch Pastor of happy memories, together and Mrs. Trevena and family with our new church hall which were presented with a cheque Mel helped to construct. and gift to show our love and I. S. MAGGS, Communication appreciation of all they have secretary 11 UP TO 50% DISCOUNTS OFFERED! 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The 'Bring-a-Friend' crowd in high spirits at Broomhill. `BRING-A-FRIEND' No. 3 A HIT! You too can join the It was with great anticipation hardly anybody ate the choco- that on 18-20 October thirty of late bars at supper! us headed for Broomhill House A slide show on Thailand, its in Devon for Number Three in people, religion and eating coo a series of 'Bring a Friend' habits, was given, followed by weekends. Eleven non- some 'quiet' games in the con- baptized and newly-baptized ference room. A few adventur- EWS BOOK CLUB members invited by their Ad- ous folk went out for a walk ventist friends braved the hills and to behold the stars in their and dales of Devon for what beauty. promised to be, and was, a Randal Lunan rounded off APPLICATION FORM most beautiful and Spirit-filled the weekend with a stimulating Please accept my application and enrol me as a member weekend. The format was presentation on Sunday Law. of the GOOD NEWS Book Club which entitles me to re- fairly simple, including devo- We were glad to have Alan, our ceive: The quarterly bulletin. The 'Book of the Quarter' at tionals by Derek Morrison, coach driver, join us for this a special discount. A catalogue of discounted books Ray Patrick and Joyce Audain. session and it was inspiring to available only to club members. The Sabbath morning ser- see how the Lord revealed As a member I agree to buy at least £20 worth of books mon was presented by Colin many things to him, which we at special discount prices each year. I understand that the Stewart who made all consider hope will be as seeds in his minimum length of membership is two years. If after this seriously the nearness of heart to bear fruit in the future. period I wish to cancel, I may do so by giving one month's Christ's second coming. We Yes, certainly this third notice in writing. I am over 18 years of age. were glad to have Pastor Ken weekend in the 'Bring a Friend' Gammon and his family with series was a blessing to all pres- BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE us, and were thankful for the ent, especially to our visitors. encouragement and advice he Thank you, Mike and Fran Mr Mrs Miss shared with us. Smoker. Our Sabbath afternoon walk DEBORAH SPOONER Address became somewhat of an adven- ture — and there were several would-be mountain climbers in IPSWICH CHURCH are holding a CHARITY CHRISTMAS GOSPEL CON- action (mentioning no Postcode CERT in aid of the African appeal. Pro- names!). We were glad to see ceeds will be shared between Oxfam and ADRA. The Mayor and Mayoress Church our visitors relaxing and join- ing in the fun, even our coach of Ipswich will attend. Singing groups will include: Rivival from Norwich, driver Alan was well involved. Prophecy, Shiloh and Visions from Signature Upon our return, Brian London. The venue is: Suffolk College Ackie gave a presentation on of Higher and Further Education on 21 December at 7.30pm. Tickets: £2 adult, health and — to his credit and £1 oap and children, available from Paul Mike Smoker's consternation — King on Ipswich (0473) 44665. for books that you can trust NEWS IN CRIEFF good for Adventist pastors to `We're pleased too, that the There are seven young people rub shoulders with counsellors local Christian community is in the Crieff church, not count- from other agencies and recognizing Newbold as a ing the children. In addition we broaden their outlook', says resource.' have Pam Salter, our American Dr. Howse. HELEN PEARSON, PRO student missionary and Jose de Groot who is a Taskforce worker. They both work at LEWISHAM PATHFINDERS Roundelwood. The long, hard preparation of this act of investiture should Like many others, some of the Pathfinders, directed by not be taken lightly, but that our young people had begun to Sister Thompson and her each one should live up to the wonder what Christianity was associates, seemed worthwhile club's rules and regulations. In all about, and had often found on Sabbath 19 October. 'Walk closing Pastor Charles said to Sabbaths to be a bore. Then tall' was the message given by the Pathfinders, 'Let no one Jose and Pam formed the Pastor A. A. Charles, SEC think little of you because you Christian Teen Club. Youth director, who admon- are young.' We would like to On Sabbath 16 November, ished both young and senior extend a thank you to the the older church members ex- members alike to walk tall in London Brass Band and Brix- perienced the first results of the the Lord. ton Pathfinders. Dr. Harry Leonard — a look-alike of the CTC as the young people filed The Pathfinders' pro- H. JAMES, Communication secretary subject of his book J. N. Andrews? onto the platform to take the gramme continued in the service. afternoon with a march around PORTRAIT OF A PIONEER the streets of Lewisham ac- Jose introduced the pro- The first copies of a new book gramme and the club's aims. In companied by the London Brass Band and escorted by on J. N. Andrews, pioneer the main these are to get to Adventist missionary to know each other, the church the police. Back at the sanctuary we Europe, are beginning to arrive family, and God better, and to in England for sale by The increase their knowledge of were joined by members of the Brixton Pathfinders for a lively Stanborough Press. The book God's love, and to share it with contains a collection of papers others. song service. Both Master Guides and Pathfinders took presented to the centennial Through choruses, a poem, conference held at Collonges, personal testimonies and a an active part in the pro- France, in 1983 on the 100th sketch, they reminded us of gramme. Pastor Charles anniversary of Andrews' God's love and guidance and invested three Sunbeams, five death. Edited by Dr. Harry how Satan seeks to counteract Builders, three Helping Hands, Leonard, head of the History that. three Friends, and one Sun- department at Newbold Col- E. WILBY beam. The formal charge was given to the Pathfinders that lege, the book paints a warm human portrait of J. N. COUNSELLING AND THE Andrews in his roles as hus- COMMUNITY band, father, scholar and mis- This quarter Dr. Kevin Howse sionary. In addition to Dr. is offering his course in Pas- Leonard's own paper on J. N. toral Counselling in the eve- Andrews and his mission to" nings to enable interested Britain, the book, published by people from Bracknell to par- Press, ticipate. The course lasts ten contains sixteen other papers, weeks and students pay £25 most of them by European plus the cost of textbooks. Adventist scholars. Three volunteers from local HELEN PEARSON, PRO youth agencies who counsel in their spare time are participat- CONGRATULATIONS to Robert ing along with ten Newbold Dixon of the Newcastle-on-Tyne church, who has completed the MSc ministerial trainees and two of degree in analytical chemistry. Robert their wives and three practising has accomplished this while working full pastors from London. 'It's time, and also giving much of his 'spare' time to the service of his church. The Newcastle church wish him God's bless- ing. to Alison Derrit of the Gloucester BUILDING WITH SABBATH SCHOOL MONEY church on obtaining her BA with hon- ours in European history from South- Half of the Sabbath school ampton University. overflow offering for the sec- to Franco Giarraputo, an ex-member ond quarter of 1984 came to of the Wimbledon church, on obtaining his degree in medicine at the University Newbold for an extension to of Medicine, Padua, Italy. the library. In September this year building began on a two- YUGOSLAVIAN pastor is looking for an Adventist family who would wel- storey construction. The exten- come his young daughter as an au pair sion will hold 60,000-80,000 for the summer holidays. Please write books, provide extra seating direct to: Pastor Plesko Fruskogorska space for readers, and an 29, 41000 Zagreb, Yugoslavia. enlarged catalogue hall and AU PAIR for Greece. An SDA family check-out desk. (with children) in Greece require an English au pair. Travelling expenses and HELEN PEARSON, PRO pocket money provided. Telephone Newbold library extension, November Cambridge 245187 (evenings). 1985. 13 rii•eeMeTf...Meotel•MMIAMIffeerliMeiN 7,1 •11/.. ""mwr-msigorrmon,..7

NORTH BRITISH CONFERENCE CAMP MEETING THE BIG THREE CAYTON BAY, SCARBOROUGH A REPORT ON HELEN CRAIG'S SABBATH SCHOOL 21 to 27 APRIL 1986 WORKSHOPS IN THE SOUTH ENGLAND Members outside the NBC who wish to attend may CONFERENCE obtain booking forms by writing to: defective our teaching will be PASTOR D. W. McFARLANE, NORTH BRITISH CONFERENCE, Miss Helen Craig from the 22 ZULLA ROAD, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5BZ. General Conference Sabbath defective too. Teachers have a school department has come to responsibility to use the the South England Confer- facilities provided to do all they ence, made her mark and gone can to improve their skills. home. Her visit was in every Sabbath school has tremen- The North British Conference Youth Department invites YOU sense a blessing to the Sabbath dous potential for spiritual to the school work of the Conference. renewal and growth. We need Whether at Camp Meeting, to exploit this potential. No YOUTH LEADERS' CONVENTION Wood Green, Wimbledon, other department is more im- 7-9 February 1986 Stanborough Park, Newbold portant than the Sabbath EASTWOOD GRANGE, DERBYSHIRE College, Brixton, Bristol or school. It is the only depart- GUEST Pastor J. M. Huzzey, TED Youth director Willesden, her message came ment which cares for you from SPEAKERS Pastor M. J. Stickland, BUG Youth director across clearly and pointedly. the cradle to the grave. We Pastor A. R. Rodd, NBC Youth director The work of the Sabbath must make our Sabbath Pastor C. Fletcher, NBC with emphasis on Youth evangelism school is: schools places where bridges Dr. K. Howse, Newbold College— emphasis on Youth counselling Mrs. M. Rodd, School teacher— emphasis on Pathfinder training • To Win are built between men and • To Hold women in their sin and God in Do YOU need HELP with the HARDEST job in the church? Would you like ideas and training for: • To Train His mercy and grace. YOUTH EVANGELISM, AYS MEETINGS, PATHFINDERS, YOUTH CLUB It is relevant to quote from `The Sabbath school should PROGRAMMES. the Sabbath School Manual be the place where, through a Then plan to attend the YOUTH LEADERS' CONVENTION. It is for YOU. page 9 on these points: 'The living connection with God, There will be special emphasis on YOUTH EVANGELISM. Sabbath school was developed men and women, youth and COST: Note the special prices! £24 for the weekend. However, there will be a to teach the Gospel of Jesus children, may be so lifted up Conference subsidy of £5 each for two members from each church, bringing their cost to £19 each. More may attend from any one church if Christ in response to the com- that they shall be a strength and there is room, but they will pay the full price of £24 each. mand of Jesus, and in the set- blessing to the church.' — WRITE NOW FOR APPLICATION FORMS. Even if you do not have the names of your ting of the three angels' mess- Counsels on Sabbath School new officers as yet, these can be sent later as long as we have the numbers coming ages. In loyalty to this original from each church. Work, page 11. Send for application forms to: PASTOR A. R. ROOD, NBC YOUTH DEPARTMENT, purpose the Sabbath school Helen Craig's visit was a call 22 ZULLA ROAD, MAPPERLEY PARK, NOTTINGHAM, NO3 582. continues to communicate the and a directive to make our Telephone: (0602) 606312. good news with objectives to Sabbath schools what our Lord win, hold and train for Jesus and Saviour Jesus Christ de- Christ, men, women, youth, sires they should be — places boys and girls, in all the world.' where we win, hold and train Before over three hundred for the kingdom of God. SABBATH SCHOOL people who attended her work- CONVENTION For Officers and Teachers shops, Helen Craig held the idea of excellence in Sabbath HELEN CRAIG IN IRELAND HAYES CONFERENCE CENTRE, school work, with the objec- What does your Sabbath SWANWICK, DERBYSHIRE tives of winning, holding and school tell the children of your 31 January to 2 February 1986 training as the goal for which church? When they come along we are to strive. on Sabbath morning do they Does YOUR Sabbath school need help? We are grateful for her visit receive the impression that • Would you like a higher standard of teaching the lesson? and for the unstinting service they are loved, needed and • Would you like to know what visual aids and other materials are available? • Would you like your Sabbath school to be more she gave, whether it was to a very important? Or are they evangelistic? • Would you like to see more of your church group of fifteen or a crowd of a given the 'left overs', whether it members attend Sabbath school? hundred and twenty. be in room, teachers or If the answer is 'Yes' to any of these questions, then your Several personal obser- Sabbath school officers and teachers ought to attend the North resources? British Conference Sabbath School Convention, as exper- vations. There exists a real and These were some of the ienced personnel will be there to help them. urgent need to do all in our questions posed by Helen GUEST SPEAKERS. Pastor D. Lowe, TED Sabbath school director power to hold the children and Craig of the General Confer- Pastor A. R. Rodd, NBC Sabbath school director youth in our Sabbath schools. ence Personal Ministries Pastor and Mrs. A. F. Crowe, Newbold College lecturers Mrs. M. Rodd, school teacher This will require hard work and Department, when she visited sacrifice on the part of the the Irish Mission in October. COST: £20 per person for the weekend, less a Conference subsidy of £5, making a total of £15 each, which must rank as one of the lowest membership and ministry. We Sister Craig specializes in child prices ever. need to pay more attention to evangelism. By travelling the work for our children in the around the Mission she was

Please send me application form(s) for the Sabbath School Convention. Sabbath school, to see they able to speak with Sabbath have the best of everything. school officers, teachers and Name Church Adult teaching levels need to parents from all over Ireland. Address be constantly improved. An She outlined a suggested pro- obligation rests upon the Con- gramme for the whole of the Position held or to be held in Sabbath school ference to provide training Sabbath school period and Signed Date workshops so that teachers have introduced a thought that was Please return to: PASTOR A. R. RODD, 22 ZULLA ROAD, MAPPERLEY PARK, the opportunity to improve and new to many of us, that of hav- NOTTINGHAM, NG3 5BZ. refine their study and teaching ing something prepared for the skills. If our study methods are children to do before Sabbath 14 school begins. She pointed out became an Adventist in her early twen- Nicholas Church in Lincoln was chosen that 'we are constantly planting ties. With her two sisters, Mrs. Betts and for the funeral service; this being shared OBITUARIES Mrs. Mildren, she attended meetings by the local minister and Pastor Ron memories in childrens' minds, Aimio conducted by Pastors Barrass, Bird and Edwards. Appropriate words were forming attitudes and values'. West. She was baptized into the fellow- kindly spoken, and Ada rests in Jesus Therefore if there is only one PASTOR CHARLES L. W. COOKE, ship of the Walthamstow church. Our until the joy of the resurrection morn- 1907-1985. sister was, for some years, the caretaker ing. child in a church there should `A man diligent in of the original Walthamstow church CHURCH CLERK, LINCOLN be a Sabbath school class for HIS business . . which was destroyed by fire in 1929. him. This tribute paid Along with many others, she was in- NELSON, Elsa — d. 6 October. Sister Nelson passed away peacefully at her She also stressed the im- by district pastor strumental in raising funds towards the and colleague cost of the new building. The work of home in the arms of her husband at the portance of making the Sab- Jack Mahon, the Dorcas Society was dear to Sister age of 61. She was baptized in Jamaica bath school lesson relate to the sums up the im- Bampton's heart, and she was extremely at the age of 13, and went to school in everyday lives of the children. pressive total of active in this field. The funeral service Jamaica, completing her education in fifty-seven years was conducted at the City of London England. She was trained at the East `Facts are not the most im- service in the lit- crematorium by Pastor M. L. Anthony, Birmingham Hospital, but later moved portant thing about the lesson. erature and pas- who spoke words of comfort and hope from Birmingham to London and mar- The fact that Zacchaeus was toral ministry by Pastor Charles Cooke to the bereaved. Sister Bampton was ried Mr. Nelson. A member of the Brix- ton church for many years, Sister Nelson small and climbed a sycamore who died in his Derby home on 28 Oct- lovingly and faithfully cared for at home ober. Fifty-three of those years were by her daughter Stella, with frequent served in the capacity of Sabbath school tree does not really matter. The closely shared by his boyhood sweetheart visits from her son Harry. To these we superintendent and choir member, dur- most important thing to stress Lilian who now mourns his loss. A offer the love and sympathy of the ing which time she introduced stocks is that he became a follower of friendly man, he was the centre of a Church family, praying that the day will and shares for Christ for Sabbath school closely-knit family. Seventeen family soon come when our sister will see the investment. Most people responded Jesus and as far as was possible members came to demonstrate their face of her Saviour whom she loved so well and that year Brixton came first in made restitution for the wrongs affection and a large representation of well. the South England Conference for the he had committed.' Teachers neighbours swelled the mourning con- M. TODD most money raised. Sister Nelson lost her mother, who had lived to the age of should ask themselves, 'What gregation at the Chester Green church Sister Stella Bampton would like to thank all on 31 October. Although the interval those who sent floral tributes and messages of 101 only seven weeks prior to her own changes would I like to see in between the pastor's passing and the love and sympathy. Also special thanks to Pas- death. She was the youngest member in the children as a result of my funeral was shorter than customary and tor Anthony, a former Walthamstow church a family of three sisters and two teaching each week?' many people were not informed, the minister, who willingly gave up his busy brothers, and leaves to mourn her death schedule to arrange and conduct the funeral her loving husband, other relatives, and CYNTHIA SOUTHCOTT church was crowded. Pastor Ronald H. service. Surridge with former Derby pastor, Eric Enid her sister. We live in hope of meet- Lowe, and the present incumbent, pres- DAVIS, Yvonne — d. 1 August. The Hol- ing her in the first resurrection when LEWISHAM INVESTMENT ided over the funeral service. All the combe Road church in Tottenham suf- Christ comes. officers of the North British Conference fered a great loss with the passing of PERCIVAL FRASER DAY were present and several from the dis- dear Sister Yvonne Davis. A strong and Sabbath 21 September was tricts Pastor Cooke had served. faithful member of the church, Yvonne A coronary heart attack brought was born to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lufor on indeed a special day for about Pastor Cooke's official retirement 15 December 1904 in the beautiful WEDDINGS Lewisham. Our Investment from the ministry in 1972, a few months town of Port Louis, Mauritius. Nineteen from his sixty-fifth birthday; by that years later she met, fell in love with and programme was presented by FISHLEY-COOPER — time he had served forty-four years. married Felix Whylock Davis. The Lord Sunday 29 Sep- Sister D. Thomas. We were tember was the occasion for a beautiful With admirable self-discipline, determi- blessed their union with six children wedding ceremony when Sandra reminded by Julia Smith of the nation and dependence on God, Charles (five boys and one girl). Yvonne and Cooper and Llyold Fishley were united various inducements in today's regained after a few months an effective Felix moved to England in 1961 and in marriage. The bride, with her seven measure of physical fitness and returned continued their happy union until Felix world that are offered to us to bridesmaids looked radiant. The to his pulpit and pastoral ministry on a passed away in 1978. Left to mourn her `invest'. Gloucester church was packed with voluntary basis. He kept up an itinerant passing are her children, fourteen relatives and friends, and the ceremony Julia then introduced us to ministry in the East and West Midlands grandchildren, and one sister in was conducted by Pastor Derek Marley. `Eternal Life Investment'. 'For until a few weeks before his death. Australia. Though deep in sorrow we all The Youth Choir sang their own The constant concern and attention of look forward to meeting Sister Davis in this kind of investment', she arrangement of 'Just a closer walk with his daughter Joan and son Arthur and glory when our Lord returns. said, 'we will have to put to Thee'. A very enjoyable reception took their families were a great source of com- P. AUGUSTE place at the Ebony Youth Club. It is the work the talents God has given fort and practical help to Charles and GRACE, Hilary — d. 14 September. Sis- prayer of the whole church that God will us. It may be money, labour, or Lilian during those final weeks. Visits by ter Grace has attended the Guildford abundantly bless Sandra and Llyold as former ministerial colleagues George time. The "talents" have been church for the past two years. Although they make their decision to become Bell, Dennis Conroy and John Freeman born in this area she went to Australia members of the Gloucester church and given out—how have we devel- raised his spirits as his health declined. ten years ago, and there accepted the as they set up their home in Gloucester. oped them? To make sure that Many loving messages from members Advent message. Two years ago she DAWN FISHLEY brought sunshine to the darker days and our investment works for us it returned to her parent's home, but the prayers of the churches were a con- is directed by the most reliable became ill soon afterwards. She was stant support. cremated on 19 September at a service administration — the pro- Pastor Cooke served in the literature NEW CASSETTE conducted by Pastor Douglas Sinclair at fessionals of professionals — the ministry in Wales for twenty years from St. John's, Woking, Surrey. She will be 1928 and in 1948 was invited to enter the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. greatly missed by the Guildford mem- DEO DICAMUS GRATIAS pastoral ministry of the Church. This he Your investment will get con- bers. She never paraded her suffering, THANKS BE TO GOD did most effectively as pastor-evangelist, although she was ill for most of the time stant care and attention and first in Wales, then in Ireland and in the she was with us. She always had a cheer- NEWBOLD COLLEGE East and West Midlands. The church will grow.' ful word for those she met. We shall miss building in Rhyl is one of several perma- CHOIR and SOLOISTS HILARY JAMES, Communication her presence at church each Sabbath. nent memorials of his service. It was secretary Our sincere sympathy is extended to her Director of Music: Eivind Keyn acquired during his five-year ministry parents and brother, and also to the Recorded May 1985 by Theatre Productions, England. there. Charles and Lilian were married members of the church in Rockingham, Dolby System. Stereo. 2 x 30 minutes. in Newport in 1932, the first Adventist MALE CHOIR SING AT Western Australia, who lent her to us CONTENT couple to be married in that church. for these two years. Eleven songs by the choir: Thanks be to God BAPTISM While he was diligently about his Mas- PASTOR ERNEST MARTER (Dickson), Agnus Dei (Bizet), Sanctus On Sabbath 18 August Shef- ter's business, Charles Cooke was not (Gounod), The Lord is my Shepherd field Burngreave church wit- much in royal company but will surely COLVILLE, Ada — d. 30 September. (Schubert), Swing low (Spiritual), and other `stand in his lot' in the King's presence Ada became acquainted with the Ad- favourites. nessed the baptism of Brother when 'this mortal shall put on immor- ventist Church in her mature years. She Four songs by three vocalists: The Holy City tality . . S. 0. Henry. The address was felt drawn to the message and the (Adams), Calvary (Rodney), etc. given by NBC president, Pas- PASTOR JACK MAHON warmth of fellowship and friendship she Thank you. Mrs. Lilian Cooke wishes to ex- found. Her presence in the church, and Organ solo (Bach), piano solo (Chopin) and tor R. H. Surridge. The Shef- pressveryrdien hsefrromalwarm aaporth ecciationtoth UK who seenmta her quiet and trusting manner endeared one song by The Brazislavians. field male choir rendered an ex- her to the members in Lincoln. Advanc- Send £4.50 together with full name and pressions of sympathy and condolence to Joan, ing years were made easier for her as Joy address to: item entitled 'Ring the Bells of Arthur and herself during her recent bereave- Heaven'. The candidate was ment. They have been a source of great com- Twartz undertook to transport her to NEWBOLD COLLEGE CHOIR, BRACKNELL, fort. church as often as possible on Sabbath BERKSHIRE, RG12 5AN immersed by Pastor E. L. mornings. Eventually Ada's health and you will receive the tape by post (the Henry. BAMPTON, Ellen Rose — d. 3 March. failed, and quietly she laid aside life's postage is covered). ANN HILL Sister Bampton was born in 1887 and burdens at the age of 86 years. St. 15 usual cycle, but ADRA moved Mr. Kallio. About 200 local ahead in the anticipation that a volunteers have been mobil- harvest would be possible. The ized to assist in the actual food WORLD UPDATE rains began just as the first distribution which will last for plantings were completed. at least six months. The most Additional funds are needed critical period will have been ADRA STILL HELPING directed by ADRA Inter- to continue and expand the October, November and De- `Operation Seed for Life'. 'With cember. IN MEXICO national and financed by ADRA Netherlands, made it continued funding, ADRA will ADRA headquarters in The same day the earthquake possible for thirty-nine be able to assist in providing Washington DC has chan- struck (19 September) 300 Ethiopians to learn how to long-term relief to Ethiopian nelled $350,000 (£253,000) local volunteers began to train others to cultivate gar- families and continue to teach towards relief for Sudan. The rescue people and recover dens to feed their families. them how to help themselves. supply of food is coming from bodies under the guidance of ADRA shipped 3,000 kilos People are waiting for more various sources such as ADRA Pastor Antonio Estrada. They of vegetable seeds—beans, car- seeds to arrive so that even Canada, the United Nations, rescued about 150 alive during rots, cabbages and others — to more gardens can be planted the European Economic the eighteen days, and con- Ethiopia. Vegetables are part before the end of this rainy sea- Community and the govern- tinued to feed 5,000 people for of the Ethiopians' diet and they son', says Jim Blackwood, ment of Sudan. 'Our ability to six weeks. can produce a harvest within ADRA director in Ethiopia. respond to this massive effort On the day following the one month of planting. Grain H. J. SMIT depends very much upon the earthquake Haroldo Seidl flew needs four months to mature. continued generosity of our from ADRA International to This two-week seminar in FREE TRANSPORT ON donors', says Dr. Mario Ochoa, evaluate the needs and make Addis Ababa instructed the BAND AID SHIP ADRA International deputy plans for relief and rebuilding. participants in gardening that director. A day later, 300 blankets were Space was offered to Holland's Though Sudan is experienc- would increase yield and ADRA director, Jan Reith, on airlifted to Mexico City. On the minimize the effects of ing good rainfall now, there is board one of the Band Aid next day the ADRA feeding drought. Ken Flemmer, still considerable concern that Traders destined for Port programme commenced. Four ADRA's agricultural specialist there may be another famine Sudan loaded with supplies. days after the quake ADRA and Jim Rankin, in charge of a next year. The planting season ADRA Holland was able to International sent £46,000 for scientific gardening project in in Sudan is short. It has not secure the co-operation of the immediate relief. On 5 Oct- Zimbabwe, worked through an been possible to get people to Ministry of Agriculture in get- ober 5.45 tons of medicine, Amharic interpreter explain- return to their home areas, and ting 25 tons of multi-vitamin tents, blankets and clothing ing how to prepare the soil, to provide enough seeds to biscuits being loaded on to the valued at £1,159,000 were air- make rows that would retain plant for next year's harvest. Band Aid Trader in two days' lifted to Mexico City. water, make compost and how For this reason there will be time. ADRA has started rebuild- to irrigate. large numbers of drought vic- Jan Reith and Herman Smit, ing fifty to a hundred homes in Each trainee was given a tims for some years to come. the latter under appointment Ciudad Guzman, a town of supply of seeds for planting in ADRA will look at this prob- 100,000 people in the Jalisco as director of ADRA Zambia, lem and work towards a sol- his own village family gardens. paid a visit to the ship while the Province where 80 per cent of Special trainees with agricul- ution in its overall relief goods were being loaded, houses were destroyed. Each tural experience travelled from strategy. shortly before departure. new house costs about £3,600. village to village giving addi- HEIKKI LUUKKO, ADRA ADRA Trans-Europe has It was the first time ADRA director, Trans-European Division tional instruction. had been offered space on sent £18,000 for rebuilding Ken Flemmer reports, board a ship of the British family houses. The Euro- `These thirty-nine Ethiopians organization Band Aid. Band Africa Division sent £18,000 are not very many to teach a for immediate relief and an- Aid is organized by a pop star land of thirty million. But it was Bob Geldof, together with SUNSET other £18,000 for recon- a start. Just one of the gradu- other pop musicians. struction. The Pacific Union ates mobilized 3,000 people to Sunset times are reproduced, with permission. sent £108,500 in cash along H. .1. SMIT from data supplied by the Science Research plant family gardens. By now at Council. with medicines. Maranatha least 21,000 gardens have been Land Card Nott Edin Bell Flights International has planted as a direct result of the 400,000 FED IN SUDAN Dec 6 3.53 4.05 3.49 3.40 4.00 offered to help with recon- 3,000 kg of seed provided by The Adventist Development 13 3.52 4.04 3.48 3.38 3.58 struction. ADRA.' and Relief Agency (ADRA) is 20 3.53 4.05 3.49 3.39 3.59 27 3.57 4.10 3.54 3.44 4.03 In various countries ADRA The good success of the fam- responsible for giving dry appealed to the public for ily garden project has encour- rations to 400,000 famine vic- funds to help with its work in aged us to send another ten tims in Sudan, reports David Mexico. An average of £3.62 tons of vegetable seeds. Taylor, ADRA Sudan direc- MESSENGER from 200,000 would raise the ADRA has sent $60,000 tor. needed £724,000 ($1 million). (£43,500) from Washington The world food programme VOLUME 90 NUMBER 25/26 6 DECEMBER 1985 HEIKKI LUUKKO, ADRA director and £40,000 cash from Europe of the United Nations, co- Trans-European Division EDITOR: D. N. MARSHALL to buy local food. With 180 ordinator of Sudan relief, COPY FOR No 2 - 30 DECEMBER tons of wheat from Holland asked ADRA to be responsible 100,000 GARDENS FOR Copy should be sent to the Editor, and 200 tons from the USA, for feeding the famine victims MESSENGER, The Stanborough ETHIOPIA nearly half a million people can in the White Nile Province and Press Limited. Alma Park. Grantham, `I am 35 years old, but my life be fed for one month. ADRA part of the Northern Province. Lincolnshire, NG31 9SL. has been like one year. I have feeds daily 45,000 Ethiopians To supervise this great task, Contributors are asked to take note that the Editor may alter, clarify, précis or now a wonderful new begin- on the feeding stations set up people from various places expand articles sent to him if he thinks it ning', said one participant in a for this purpose. have been asked to help. On 12 necessary. training seminar held in While the garden project September Teuvo Kallio from Published fortnightly on Fridays by the Ethiopia on how to grow was timed to coincide with the Finland travelled to Sudan on a British Union Conference of Seventh- food-producing family gar- Ethiopian growing season, four-month assignment, and day Adventists. Printed by The Stanborough Press Limited, Alma Park, dens. The seminar, part of there was no assurance that the another person from Holland Grantham, Lincolnshire. NG31 9SL. `Operation Seed for Life', rains would return to their will be leaving shortly to join ISSN 0309-3654