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Official Paper Learning to Fly Seventh-day Adventist Church South Pacific Division uring the past three or four group who ever push us on to new Editor James Coffin Associate Editors Gary Krause Ddecades the Seventh-day frontiers, who clamour for greater Bruce Manners Adventist Church in the Western consistency, who force us to re-evalu- Assistant Editor Joy Totenhofer world has changed dramatically. ate our mission, who ensure that we're Editorial Secretary Glenda Fairall Copy Editor Graeme Brown Today we see in the church a far speaking to and meeting the needs of Illustrator Wayne Louk broader range of ideas and behaviour people in our world today. Senior Consulting Editor Athal Tolhurst than would once have been tolerated. One group safeguards us from Correspondents Ray Baird, Lyn Bartlett, Terry Butler, Ray Combe, David Hay, Maua Kemo'o, Colin But not everyone feels comfortable going off on a tangent. The other safe- Winch, Neroli Zaska with the concept of tolerance. guards us from slipping into a rut. Regional Reporters George Drinkall, Chris Foote, Eric Greenwell, Colin House, Larry Laredo, Malcolm At the extremes, one group in our Each type of thinking has its merits. Potts, Leigh Rice, Lyndon Schick, Gordon Smith, church looks to the past and wishes For example, the more a message is Chester Stanley, Bill Townend. we could recapture a spiritual quality presented in black-and-white terms, Local Reporters Church Communication Secretaries Subscriptions South Pacific Division, $A31.00 they feel we have lost. The other the more likely it is to attract converts. $NZ43.40. group looks to the future and longs By contrast, tolerance makes great All other regions, $A64.00 $NZ89.60. Air mail postage for something they feel hasn't yet rates on application. Order from Signs Publishing friends, but it doesn't make people Company, Warburton, Victoria 3799, Australia. existed. sense that they must change or risk Manuscripts All copy for the paper should be sent to One group looks for more guide- damnation. The Editor, RECORD, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria 3799. Phone (059) 66 9111. lines and clearer definitions. The Openness creates a healthy environ- Telefax (059) 66 9019. other group advocates focusing on ment for discussion and the exchange Printed weekly by Signs Publishing Company. principles and leaving most final deci- of ideas, but certainty gets people into sions to the individual. the baptismal font. Certainty also gets Directory of the South Pacific Division of the Seventh- One group rejoices when "the trum- them into tithing, giving generous day Adventist Church, 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076. pet is given a certain sound." The offerings and working long hours for Phone (02) 489 7122. (Legal Trustee: Australasian the church. Conference Association Limited. Secretary: Tom Andrews, Assistant Secretaries: Richard Milne, A bird needs a right Both aspects are important, and we Properties; Bruce Jackson, Finance.) need to keep the long term in mind as President Bryan Ball wing and a left wing. well as the short term. Subsequent Secretary Athal Tolhurst Treasurer Tom Andrews generations of Adventists (see last Assistant to President Gerald Clifford other group is heartened when some- week's editorial) need room to forge Associate Secretary Vern Parmenter one admits that we don't have all the their own faith. And unless they find a Associate Treasurers Owen Mason, Lynray Wilson answers. tolerant environment for their own Field Secretary One group emphasises traditional spiritual quest, they'll simply drop out. Departments and Services: evangelism, with its focus on prophecy So when I hear people on the left ADRA Harold Halliday (Director), Neil Hughes. Peter Truscott and its emphasis on propositional murmuring about the need to muzzle Adventist Health Percy Harrold (Director), Harley truth. The other group emphasises the the right, I become a champion of the Stanton need to love other people into a rela- right. And when those on the right Adventist Media Centre Nat Devenish (Manager) Archivist and Statistician Roy Clifford tionship with Christ. want to muzzle—or even disfran- Auditing Service Max Mitchell (Director), Eric Unfortunately, each group is leery chise—the left, I champion the left. Hokin, Ernie Moffitt, Neville Sawert, Robert Stratford of the other. Each tends to view the Rather than taking the narrow- Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired Ray Coombe other as the cause for the church's minded position that we would be bet- Church Ministries Bryan Craig, (Director and Family current relative lack of progress. But ter off if we eliminated "the opposi- Ministries), Wilfred Bill (Stewardship), Colleen Buxton (Children's Ministries), Barry Gane (Youth), Alwyn are these perceptions correct? tion," we need to recognise that, even Salom (Personal Ministries), Eric Winter (Sabbath I believe that until we learn to though people with a differing view School) appreciate the strengths and weak- may cause us discomfort (ie they can Communication, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Ray Coombe nesses of both approaches, the work be a real "thorn in the flesh"), they Education Les Devine (Director), Barry Hill, Ian of the church is going to suffer. As a play a vital role in keeping the church Howie, Owen Hughes, Bob Spoor colleague of mine puts it: In order to vibrant and on course. Health Food Eugene Grosser (Director), Greg Gambrill, Lance Rogers, Alan Staples, Ray Windus fly, a bird needs a right wing, a left Only when the right wing and the Ministerial Association John Gate wing, and a good body between. The left wing both exist, only when they Publishing Bruce Campbell same applies to the church. Risk Management Service Robert Smith (Manager) both recognise their need to stay firm- Trust Services Jim Lansdown The church needs a group of people ly attached to the body, only when who constantly question the wisdom they allow the love of God to soften Cover. A safari into the of change, who are deeply concerned their hearts and make them sensitive mountains of Santo gave many lest we lose sight of our church's origi- to others, will our church ever soar to opportunities for ministry. nal mission. the heights that God intended for it. Photos: Mike Brownhill. And the church equally needs a James Coffin.

2 RECORD October 19, 1991 LETTERS

government workers of the same edu- readings in the recent Week of Prayer Sin is Sin cational standard get far better wages RECORD (September 7). I sincerely Thank you for your articles on child than their Adventist-employed thank the authors of both the adult abuse (August 17). I'm a mother of a conuterparts. The comparison with and children's presentations. teenager who was molested for years Adventist expatriates is too humiliat- As well as holding interest, there by her father. (I didn't find out until ing to mention. was a good balance between spiritual later.) This is a dangerous message our motivation and the stories themselves. After sexually abusing his daughter church is sending to the local island For a long time I've been reading and remarrying, he still teaches governments where Adventism is now Week of Prayer articles as a matter of Sabbath school classes. seen as a major religion and a reliable duty. But this time I did so with real Some will say that he may have workforce in the area of disaster relief appreciation and enjoyment. changed. If so, his daughter should be and health. These policies are long W. James Imrie, Vic. the first to know. But all she has had is overdue for rectification. a nasty letter, not even an apology. A. Talemaitoga, Scotland. No Lip Service We have had no support within the Re Austen Fletcher's article "Let's church. What is the church's stand Stunned? Celebrate the Ten Commandments" toward a man who molests his daugh- Re "Stunned" (Letters, August 31): (September 21): Thank you. The Ten ter? Doesn't God call sin sin? I find it hard to see why anyone Commandments, as the result of My daughter completed her educa- should be stunned regarding self-sup- grace, are the core of the Christian tion through Adventist schools and porting Adventist ministries. experience. left the church after she finished col- All this quarter we've been studying But wouldn't it be more effective if lege. The reason she gives is that the in our Sabbath school lessons the sermons more often pointed to the church would prefer to keep her words of a self-supporting apostle— importance of the Ten Command- father as a member. Name Supplied. Paul. "Surely you remember, broth- ments as a rule of faith? After all, ers," he writes, "our toil and hardship; they're the expression of God's char- Frustrated we worked night and day in order not acter. And there's the risk that merely Re "Why Do They Do It?" to be a burden to anyone while we chanting them will make them a mat- (September 14): Pastor Watts now preach the gospel of God to you" (1 ter of interest only for lips. feels like so many other church mem- Thessalonians 2:9, NIV). Gennaro Cozzi, NSW. bers—frustrated! It's a good thing to search the writ- From my experience as a young ings of Ellen White for advice. But Views expressed in Letters to the Editor do not person within the church, I've found let's not neglect the clear teaching of neccessarily represent those of the editors or the that "young ministers" rarely listen. scripture first! Doug Hamilton, NSW. denomination. Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed to RECORD Editor, Signs They give you the impression that, Publishing Company, Warburton Victoria 3799, because they've been to Avondale Real Appreciation Writers must include their name, address and tele- College and prepared themselves for I enjoyed the format and simplicity phone number, Letters received more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying the article to the ministry, they know what's best of the articles presented for daily which they respond will normally not be printed. All for the church and community. And letters will be edited to meet space and literary requirements, but the author's original meaning will that's despite having been in a church not be changed. Not all letters received will be pub- for a very short time. lished. I thought a minister's role within a usto congregation was to serve church , members. So if church members feel WE_ UvE iN A fillE AND the way they worship now is meaning- A6E ORE. NAVE To ful, why change it? By nurturing these members (slowly Give TUE TRUtili)ET and prayerfully) and building on what they know as meaningful worship, A CRAIN SDONDii improvements can be made. But let's forget "change for change's sake," just because "something has to be done!" Len Knott, Vic. Learning More? "Learning From Jesus" (Editorial, August 31) was a pleasure to read. I hope the church can reflect on it in view of the situation faced by "island workers" today. In the area of salaries, even local

RECORD October 19, 1991 3 WORSHIP Origins of Adventist Worship by Malcolm Potts

The pattern for Adventist worship that was set in these formative years to a large extent became the norm for the church.

e roots of Adventist worship lie Again in this context, worship is a 2. The need for understanding the deeply embedded in the soil of participative experience, characterised Word of God. This produced an empha- history and theology. The prac- by hymns, teaching, fellowship, revela- sis on exegesis and commentary, which tice of worship cannot be considered in tions, responses, fasting, offerings, reached fruition in long expository ser- isolation from the long line of events, prayers, preaching, house churches, mons. practices and concepts that have helped informal meetings and partaking of the to shape its present form. Lord's Supper. All worshippers were 3. Personal experience. This was par- The Old Testament is a rich source of involved in the worship events. ticularly evident in the revivalist empha- worship imagery. There are four main In the early centuries of the Christian sis of John Wesley in the 18th century. areas from which we can draw worship church, worship became institution- His approach to worship was a blend of sources: alised into set forms and liturgy. A two- classical Protestant forms with the per- 1. The Sinai-event, in which God part structure developed, based on the sonal element of pietism. called His people to meet Him, pro- ministry of the Word, with its attendant The revival approach was gradually claimed His word and elicited a prayers, hymns and responses, and the assimilated by this branch of the response from the assembled congrega- administering of the sacraments. Protestant church, and here and there tion. In the medieval period, the meaning replaced the Sunday worship, although 2. The tabernacle, and later the tem- of worship shifted.The idea of worship that was never the intention of the lead- ple, emphasised the presence of God as "mystery" developed. The ceremoni- ers. Where the revival approach didn't through the medium of sacred symbols, al forms became more and more a replace the worship service, its style and rituals and ministries. sacred action in themselves, a mystery emphasis nonetheless affected it.' 3. The synagogue service. In later performed for the sanctification of those The Adventist Church finds itself times this consisted of an affirmation of participating. placed squarely within the Protestant faith, prayer and the reading and expo- This led to the development of the spectrum. In fact, it believes that it is the sition of the Scriptures. Mass as the ultimate mystery, which had inheritor of the Reformation, with a 4. The Jewish festivals provided in the character of a sacred drama that was God-ordained mission to carry it to dramatic form a rehearsal of the great played out by the clergy while the peo- completion. Hence the Reformation redemptive acts in history and their ple watched. emphasis of the centrality of Scripture, relation to the yearly cycle. These fore- With the Reformation came a return the importance of preaching, the Lord's shadowed the coming and work of the to the centrality of the Scripture and a Supper, and congregational singing are Messiah. rejection of the Mass. Worship was central to Adventist worship practices. Thus we see that worship in the Old again seen as participatory. The Bible The first uniquely Adventist worship Testament context is a highly participa- was translated into the vernacular. was in the people-movement that tive event in which all worshippers are Services were held in the language of became Millerism. Their worship was involved. the people. And there was a return to intensely earnest, after the style of the While the New Testament does not congregational hymn singing. Methodist camp-meeting or revival provide a systematic picture of worship, Three trends became evident in the meeting. It featured solid Bible preach- there are numerous passages that give practice of Protestant worship, which ing, intense and spirited singing, calls for us insight, and show that there was a continue to influence us today. repentance and acceptance of the development and a variety in worship in advent, and a great deal of spontaneity New Testament times. It seems clear 1. An anti-liturgical stance. There was and involvement by the people. In some that although Jesus supported Old a movement away from written prayers cases, it was hard to keep the meeting in Testament worship, He assumed the and standard liturgies. Worship should order.2 right to re-interpret the customs of be from the heart, a personal "waiting These meetings were usually well- Jewish worship and to apply them to a on the spirit." attended, and large numbers responded Christian setting. to the invitations. There was the infor-

4 RECORD October 19, 1991 mality of a movement seeking to come dentials for preachers, membership the service itself. Attempts to look at to terms with itself and the message it records, property and financial manage- the worship event itself were mainly proclaimed. Set forms of worship had ment. related to reverence and unity. The not been established. Because Adventists strongly empha- Review issued repeated calls for "gospel After the disappointment of 1844, sised the Word, and because they faced order." there was large-scale abandonment of strong opposition for their distinctive Examples of these calls for reform the Advent movement. But those who beliefs, they increasingly emphasised can be seen in the Michigan Conference did remain tried to gather their battered doctrine. Worship tended to become "Rules to be Observed in Reference to senses and make sense out of what had objective, and to lose its subjective qual- Camp Meetings." These are listed as: happened. Their meetings were small ity. Adventists equated true worship 1.Come to the meeting. but fervent. At times there was all-night with right belief. For them worship was 2. Come in season. • pleading for understanding. Bible truths attendance at a preaching service. They 3. Take hold of the work. were discovered and accepted, as the regarded all other events in the service 4. Stay till the close.4 fundamental beliefs of the church were as "preliminaries" that merely cleared D. T. Bordeau wrote a series for the hammered out. the way for the sermon. Review entitled, "Punctuality in Early Adventists were a group of Because of Adventists' determined Attending and Taking Part in Religious people without direction, gradually Protestant stance and prophetic inter- Meetings." He emphasised the follow- finding their identity. Without any cen- pretation, they increasingly turned away ing points: tral authority to give a lead, they experi- from anything that had association with 1.Reverence. mented with different forms of worship. paganism or Catholicism. They regard- 2. Participation—"preaching is They were convinced that God was ed ornate liturgies, chants, "read" important in its place; but those meet- leading, and hence were not so con- prayers, and symbols such as crosses ings in which all take part are the most cerned about the forms of worship, but and candles with suspicion. They con- profitable to those who are established sought to know the will of God. Their sidered them inappropriate in Christian on the theory." services were strongly evangelistic in worship. 3. Testimonies and prayers should be flavour.' The pattern for Adventist worship short and to the point. Once the movement had gathered that was set in these formative years to 4. Singing must be appropriate and sufficient strength to be concerned a large extent became the norm for the well-conducted. about worship, and had a voice that church. Adventists' concern for worship 5. Quiet and general order should be could communicate (ie the Review and reform centred more around the promoted. Herald), there was a move to regularise Sabbath-Sunday issue and other theo- 6. The meeting should close when the procedures, have rules for worship, cre- logical debates than around the form of interest is good. 7. Live out the truth, so as to bring to worship a living experience.5 Coming to more modern times, the Christian world at large has experienced A tremendous change in its worship prac- tices under the impact of the liturgical WORSHIP and charismatic upheavals of the 60s and 70s. The Adventist Church was largely untouched by this movement, RESOURCE due to its commitment both to the cen- trality of Scripture and the authority of Ellen White.6 Another contributing fac- BOOK tor could have been Adventism's emo- tional and spiritual isolation from the rest of the Christian world. fa For Church Boards Raymond Holmes, in his book Sing a New Song, asserts that when the dust of • For Worship Committees these upheavals had settled, Christendom had learned some valu- able lessons that Adventists must not • For Pastors, Elders ignore. 1. The important factor in worship is • For All Members the people who worship and not the rit- uals themselves. Designed to enhance understanding of and 2. Churches finally realised the need for variety in worship forms. Worship participation in worship. was no longer a static order of service imposed on people whether they liked it or not. ORDER FROM YOUR ABC 3. The gathering together of God's people in worship became more signifi-

RECORD October 19, 1991 5 cant than the service details themselves.' DEVOTIONAL Holmes further states that there "are three distinctive doctrines that ought to be illustrated liturgically in every Adventist church's worship service: the Of Coffee and Sabbath, the heavenly ministry of Christ, and the second advent of Christ. How this is to be done leaves room for Coconuts creativity and innovation on the part of pastors and lay leaders."8 by Beryl Turner Moving into the late 80s, we see another trend developing. The modern world, particularly under the impact of We asked ourselves why anyone would want to the electronic media and mass advertis- kill a perfectly good coconut plantation. ing, has produced a generation of con- sumer-orientated spectators who treat e were mystified. We wind and to provide shade from the religion as a commodity. They therefore couldn't explain it. We pulled sun. They thrive in the dappled damp- go to church to be entertained, rather Wto the side of the road to take ness. They're carefully fertilised to than to meet God. Their criterion for another look. It had to be seen to be promote growth. worship is :"It's good if I personally believed. But as their glossy vigour takes enjoy it." After a hectic fly'n'build fortnight over the plantation floor, a subtle This particular emphasis has its in the highlands of Papua New change occurs in the palms. Their unique challenges for worship leaders of Guinea, my husband and I enjoyed a fronds turn yellow and droop. The today. We are in danger of losing the brief holiday trip to Madang on the struggle is unequal. Finally the palms dialogue and the participation, and coast. We determined to savour as die. The once beautiful canopy falls moving to a passive worship that was a many of the local delights as possible. and vanishes, swallowed by the invad- character of the medieval worship. We drove north to an island-studded ing growth. As people come to worship they are bay recommended as a boating and "It's a bit like good and bad," part of the long heritage of the faithful snorkeling paradise. Daniel concluded with a smile. "They who have gone before. Their attitudes But we were unprepared for the can't exist together for very long." will be influenced by their heritage and incongruous spectacle that confronted His snippet of homespun theology the experiences through which they us as we swung around that corner. refused to leave me. It returned to chal- have passed. The challenge for On either side of the road, marching lenge my quiet moments. And finally it Adventist worship today is to take into back to the mountain foothills, stood a came to hold for me the essence of a account the many experiences, expecta- stark, skeletal army of bare palm very personal object lesson. tions and needs of the worshippers, and trunks. It looked as if the top of each How like the thriving coconut plan- to produce a worship service that is palm tree had been lopped off. tation is the mature, committed meaningful to an increasingly diverse We asked ourselves why anyone Christian. Firmly rooted in faith and congregation. ra would want to kill a perfectly good crowned with a canopy of Christ's coconut plantation. And how did they righteousness, Christians are secure in References manage to decapitate the palms so their God-given sense of worth and I. Robert E. Webber, Worship Old and New, neatly? purpose. (Zondervan, Grand Rapids: 1982), pages 30, 31. 2. R. W. Schwartz, Lightbearers to the Remnant, We imagined an army of locals shin- But sometimes, in unguarded (Pacific Press, Mountain View: 1979), page 41. nying axe-laden up the 10-metre trees, moments, "coffee seedlings of sin" 3. An appreciation of these early worship experi- clinging precariously to their swaying may creep in. At first unnoticed, they ences can be gained by reading the early chapters perches as they hacked away at the nut- take root and begin to flourish. Unless of Arthur L. White, Ellen G. White: The Early recognised and uprooted, they'll con- Years, (Review and Herald, Hagerstown: 1985). fruited crowns while endeavouring not 4. Michigan Conference Committee, "Rules to Be to follow their earthward plunge. tinue to grow and rob the Christian Observed in Reference to Campmeetings," Review Two days later, far up the north life of vital nourishment and poison it and Herald, Vol. 38, September 5, 1871, page 92. coast at Hatzfeldhafen, the former with the fertiliser of indulgence. 5. D. T Bordeau, "Punctuality in Attending and mission station and hospital of leper Finally, God's protecting canopy Taking Part in Religious Meetings," Review and Herald, Vol. 35, March 15, page 101; March 22, colony days, we met Daniel. He'd wilts, and is swallowed by the invading page 111; May 10, page 163; June 14, page 20; spent much of his life tending planta- growth of habit, exposing the ugliness 1870. tions and had a good grasp of English. of cherished sin for all to see. 6. C. Raymond Holmes, Sing a New Song, He smiled sagely, though with a decid- God encourages me to cultivate the (Andrews University Press, Berrien Springs: 1984), ed twinkle, as he listened to our ques- plantation of my life and to prayerful- pages 4-6. Z Id page 6. tions. He then provided the simple, ly keep a watch on my heart for "cof- 8. Id page 16. logical answer. fee-seedlings." "It's the fertiliser," he said. Malcolm Potts is president of the South Australian It happens like this. Young coffee Beryl Turner lives in Helena Valley and attends Conference. This article is excerpted from Worship. seedlings are planted between rows of the Perth City church in Western Australia. coconuts to protect them from the

6 RECORD October 19, 1991 field secretary of the South Pacific TRIBUTE Division. The church has lost a man of God." "On many occasions Arthur and I discussed the mission of the church in Dr Arthur Ferch the South Pacific and the challenges we shared," says Pastor Tolhurst. "I always came away from these discus- A Tribute sions encouraged, because of his dis- cernment and because of his balanced "He considered the whole division to be his approach to the theological issues of college and the ministers his students." the day." Dr Ferch's interests ranged widely. For example, he placed a high impor- r Arthur Ferch, field secretary memory as a man who knew his God tance on an understanding of the and ethnic coordinator for the on a personal basis," says Doreen church's history and heritage. "Until DSouth Pacific Division, died Pascoe, who was Dr Ferch's secretary 1985, we really didn't start seriously tragically in a car accident in Samoa at the division office. writing Adventist history in this divi- on September 5,1991. Dr Ferch is sur- In his role as field secretary, Dr sion," says Dr Arthur Patrick, regis- vived by his wife, Carole, and their Ferch worked for the further educa- trar at Avondale College. "The wis- two sons, Richard and Andrew. tion of ministers throughout the divi- dom of Walter Scragg and the toil of Dr Ferch began work in the sion. "Arthur carried a burden for Arthur Ferch nudged us to take signif- Victorian Conference in 1967 and those ministers who hadn't had the icant steps forward." went on to serve in the division as pas- privilege of higher education," says "When the first 'Beginnings' kit for tor, evangelist, theology lecturer and, Miss Pascoe. Adventist History Awareness Sabbath in more recent years, division field "He considered the whole division was placed on his desk, he was excited secretary and ethnic coordinator. to be his college and the ministers his about it," says Miss Pascoe. "He was Dr Ferch had an extensive educa- students," adds Pastor Athal Tolhurst, looking forward to November 9 when tion, studying in Australia, England, division secretary. "He was particular- this program would be presented to the United States, Canada and ly happy as he challenged the national the division." Germany. His academic specialty was ministers in the island fields to a deep- Pastor W. A. Townend worked with er understanding of God's Word." Dr Ferch for 14 years and remembers Dr Ferch was well-known for com- that he was "extremely diplomatic." bining the rigour and discipline of an "I also recall his gusto and vehe- academic with a warm, outgoing and mence when he was making a point," sometimes playful personality. says Pastor Townend. "Afterward he "Arthur's zest for life and his sense would say, 'That's the Prussian in of humour were a perfect balance to me!'" his deep love of theology and his pro- Dr Norm Young, senior lecturer in ficiency as a biblical scholar," says Dr the Theology Department at Bryan Ball, division president. Avondale College, was a fellow stu- "I recall one occasion when on dent and later a fellow lecturer with assignment together in Fiji we had a Dr Ferch. He says that Dr Ferch was couple of hours to spare between "very much a family man," and meetings. He tried to teach me to remembers him often using the snorkel. I didn't always see what he phrase, "I promised my boys." saw. We had a standing joke there- "He and Carole were an example of after about his inability to see snakes a couple who hadn't lost their first the Old Testament. on the sea bed beneath us, and my love for each other," says Miss Pascoe. Dr Ferch's thoroughness and capac- ability to see pieces of old plastic pip- "It was like a breath of fresh air to see ity for work stand out in the minds of ing! them. His concern and thoughtfulness many of his former students and col- "I will remember Arthur not only as for Carole was a real joy to behold." leagues. But he contributed much a theologian and scholar of the highest And in a tribute to her husband's more. calibre, but as a colleague who concerns and vision, Carole Ferch has "In his classes he may have been enjoyed life to the full." initiated the Arthur Ferch Memorial trying to teach us about Levitical law "Arthur Ferch was a man to warm Fund for Island Workers, to help with or proposed dates for the Exodus," your heart by," says Pastor Alfred the training of island ministers. The says Pastor Bruce Manners, editor of Jorgensen, former field secretary for division will maintain this endowment Signs of the Times, "but we were the division and a lecturer at fund. learning about positive Christian atti- Avondale College when Dr Ferch was The results of Dr Ferch's ministry tudes. He taught that by example." It a student. "He possessed a broad will continue to be seen and felt was a trait he never lost. human sympathy. I was greatly throughout the division in future "Arthur will always remain in my delighted when he was called to be the years. 121

RECORD October 19, 1991 7 FLASHPOINT

dent Robert Folkenberg on church in Bergin and they children's hymn," says Polish Report September 14. The follow- expressed interest in our spokesman for the organis- The impact of the three ing week they aired 30-sec- religious beliefs," says Mrs ing committee Peter youth teams from the ond TV and radio spots Chaldecott. "Last year I Madden. Entry is not Trans-Australian Union inviting people to Find the received a letter from an restricted to Ryde residents Conference evangelising in Missing Peace in Your Life. African living in Belgium, and is open to both ama- Eastern Europe has been This was followed by an who had found my name teurs and professionals. outstanding, according to invitation to visit a Seventh- listed in the yearbook as an Entries close on October 25 team leader Allan Walshe. day Adventist church, Adventist. He was worried this year and prizes "We are all totally exhaust- reports conference commu- because he had done some- amounting to $150 cash will ed yet rejoicing in what nication director Larry thing wrong and could find be announced in December. God is doing," says Pastor Laredo. no Pentecostalists in whom For further information Walshe. "We are not able to confide. I wrote to our contact (008) 02 1992 to sign up any more people Esperanto conference office in between 9.30 am and 2.00 for Bible studies as the local Following the 76th annu- Brussels, in English, and pm Monday to Fridays. congregations are limited in al Esperanto Congress held was surprised to receive a their ability to follow up." It in Bergin, Norway, during reply in Esperanto from a Caloundra has not been easy as many July and August, an pastor who lived close to Following a mission con- other groups are moving in Adventist Esperanto group where the African was stay- ducted by John to fill the gap left by the will be formed in time for ing. Later I received anoth- Skrzypaszek, a company of collapse of communism. next year's congress in er letter from a much hap- around 25 has begun meet- The prayer sessions have Vienna, according to pier African who now has a ing at Caloundra, Qld. been a life-changing experi- Margaret Chaldecott, com- `new family' and will con- Many of those attending ence for many in the teams. munication secretary of the tinue his studies there." have requested baptism. The Zalaegerszeg campaign Chatswood church, Sydney, After the mission, Norm is going well with just over who was one of 11 Seventh- Music Competition Dickens conducted a stop 1,000 the first night and day Adventists at the A Christian music writing smoking program in the 1,200 by the fourth meeting. congress. Details of this competition is being staged Caloundra Ambulance They are continuing to hold group will appear in the as part of the Ryde Centre that saw 24 people three sessions. In Szeged Esperanto Yearbook, which Bicentenary celebrations in quit. Mr Dickens has now the local members cannot is sent to members world- 1992. "There are four cate- conducted 90 stop smoking believe there are still 1,800 wide. "Several Romanians gories—a hymn featuring programs. people attending, according were among participants new melody and lyrics; to Pastor Walshe. Pastor who stayed in the school lyrics to a well-known hymn Scroll Study Peter Roennfeldt has com- attached to the Adventist tune; a Christian song and a A 40-year monopoly on menced meetings in Poland scholarly study of the Dead with around 600 in atten- Sea Scrolls is over. The dance. He expects the num- Huntington Library in Los ber to increase, and says the Angeles is to allow greater people are very keen. access to its photographs of the biblical scrolls. The 800 Nambour Plans animal skin scrolls, most in Anyone with friends in fragments, were found near

the Nambour area on the Dead Sea after 1947. Queensland's Sunshine According to Associated Coast is asked to contact d Coe Press, access to 500 of the Lloy

Pastor Rex Tindall, MS : scrolls had been limited to a to group of scholar editors

1096, Towen Mount Road, Pho Nambour, Qld 4560, giving with exclusive authorisation names and addresses in from Israel. preparation for a mission to be held there next year. Lismore Displays Smallest Bible in World Ferch Memorial A recent Bring and Show Bible Day at Lismore church Internationally known NNZ Publicity (New South Wales) displayed the smallest Bible in the soul singer Frkncine Mills The North New Zealand world. Dale Cowley (pictured), mathematics and science (Bell) will take a Sing and Conference capitalised on coordinator at the Lismore SDA School, showed the Bible, Talk church service on media publicity received by which has 1,245 pages reduced to a space of 3 x 3 cm—a November 16 at 11 am in the Adventist church in reduction of 62,500 to 1. It was produced by NCR the Wollongong church, Auckland during the visit of Microfilm in 1969 and can be read by any device that mag- NSW. Dr Arthur Ferch was General Conference presi- nifies 100 times or more. scheduled for the service on

8 RECORD October 19, 1991 that date and opportunity Lawyer Baptised After Fijian Campaign Pastor Raymond Coombe will be given to contribute joined 240 delegates attend- to the Arthur Ferch ing the conference. Another Memorial Fund for Island Seventh-day Adventist, Dr Workers. A pot luck lun- Samsom Kesekka, vice- cheon will follow the ser- president of Uganda, also vice. addressed the conference. Crooks Peak Warrnambool Anni Ninety-five-year-old The 70th anniversary of Hulda Crooks recently had the Warrnambool church a jagged peak in South (Victoria) will be celebrat- California, USA, named for ed on March 21, 1992. her in a surprise ceremony Former pastors and mem- to which she was transport- bers are invited to return ed by helicopter. US repre- for this special occasion. sentative Jerry Lewis, a for- Inquiries to Pastor Alvin mer climbing partner, pro- Schick, PO Box 1034, claimed the second peak Warrnambool, Vic 3280. south of Mt Whitney as Crooks Peak. Giving credit ADRA in Yugoslavia to the Lord for her accom- Epeli Rabuka, a lawyer in private practice in Suva, Fiji, Adventist Development plishments, she took time was baptised by Pastor Graham Christian (centre), and his and Relief Agency is send- for some health evangelism, wife, Salote Seru, an education officer, was baptised by ing help to victims of fight- saying, "It's never too late Pastor Mafoa Korosaya (left), following a campaign con- ing in Yugoslavia, according to change your lifestyle." ducted by Pastor Aisake Kabu at Tamavua. Pastor Epeli to Haroldo Seidl, ADRA's Still the oldest person to Soro had studied with the couple prior to the mission. He director for disaster top Mt Whitney, Crooks also gave them Kenneth Cox tapes to view. response. ADRA Germany first made the climb at age airlifted medicines and 66. Her last climb was in munication secretary. speaker at religious gather- medical supplies and drove 1987 at the age of 91. The Adrian was baptised early ings and was quoted as say- an ambulance with medical same year she became the this year and is in Year 7 at ing, "My life will never be supplies to Zagreb in oldest woman to climb Mt Caringbah High School. He the same because I saw the September. Two additional Fuji in Japan. also plays the piano for earth as God must see it." truckloads of food, clothing Sabbath school and the and blankets were sent later Boy Preacher worship service. Revival Baptisms in the month and distribut- An old-fashioned tent ed to citizens affected by $1 Million Fire revival crusade in the unrest. "There are Fire officials in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, many civilian casualties and Hagerstown, Maryland, USA, resulted in 556 per- hospitals are crying out for USA, have determined that sons joining the Adventist surgical supplies," says John arson was the cause of a Church, says Sam Arthur, ADRA director for blaze that completely gut- Campbell, an Adventist the Trans-European ted the local Adventist pastor who coordinated the Division. "We have also church there on September meetings. Attendances sent money to ADRA 4. The fire caused $1 million averaged 2,500 for speaker Hungary to help some damage. Many community Oscar Lane, a self-support- 20,000 Yugoslavian churches have offered to ing minister. About 10 refugees in southern rent their facilities to the churches in the area partici- Hungary." The relief effort Adventists while a new pated in the effort. is being funded by ADRA structure is built. The International and contribu- church's largest publishing Liberty Congress tions from Japan, Euro- house, Review and Herald, An Adventist lawyer, Africa, Trans-European The Caringbah church, in is located at Hagerstown. who is chief law officer in and South Pacific Divisions. Sydney, has a boy preacher. the Zimbabwe Ministry of Twelve-year-old Adrian Astronaut Dies Justice, Mrs Jacqueline Most Flashpoint items from Klumpes (pictured) spoke James Irwin, the US Pratt, presented a paper at outside the South Pacific to a large congregation on astronaut who quoted the All Africa Regional Division are provided cour- August 24, telling "What Psalm 121 while in space, Religious Liberty Congress tesy of the Adventist Jesus Has Done For Me." died of a heart attack in held in Nairobi early in Review, and have been sent "His topic brought encour- August. He was aged 61. September. South Pacific to the RECORD via facsimi- agement to all present," Irwin, who was a Southern Division Public Affairs and le transceiver for immediate says Nancy Phillips, corn- Baptist, was a popular Religious Liberty director release.

RECORD October 19, 1991 9 NEWS Session Returns Conference Officers lmost 500 delegates attended the showed a 545 per cent increase over A 6th business session of the the previous year. Victorian Conference held at Wilson Decreasing school enrolments—a Hall, Melbourne University, over the further evidence of the downturn in weekend of September 14 and 15. the economic situation of many fami- President Calvyn Townend, secretary lies—has made it difficult to keep Eric Greenwell and treasurer Owen operating costs in balance despite Twist were reappointed by the increased school fees. Several schools Nominating Committee, which used are struggling to survive financially new procedures to streamline some of and a number of churches are finding the election processes. extreme difficulty in meeting the cur- Other business dealt with at the ses- rent levy contributions for school sion included acceptance of the new operations. The future outlook in this Clayton Cook Island church into the area is grim. sisterhood of churches. This brings to O The Victorian Conference runs four 70 the number of churches in Victoria. retirement homes and all are operat- The program commenced on Sabbath ing on a sound financial basis. At afternoon with a presentation of wor- Alawara, in Bendigo, there is a four- ship through scripture and song, fea- to six-year wait for available units and turing narrators Ross Reid and Coral up to one year on a hostel room. The Camps with Pastor John Baron oldest retirement village in the South accompanist. This was followed by Pacific Division, is at Nunawading. worship through mission and commit- Victorian delegates reappointed Pastor Calvyn During the past three years residents ment, when the various departments Townend as president. He is pictured with his have increased from 118 to 137. The of the conference gave brief reports. wife, Dawn, during a recent visit to Echuca. first stage of a rebuilding program Conference president Pastor Calvyn (Spanish) churches, the opening of a involving 40 new hostel rooms is now Townend took Acts 2:17 as the basis new complex for the Wantirna Polish completed at a cost of around $3 mil- for his keynote address. congregation and the building of the lion. Mountain View Retirement "We have heard of some of these new conference office at Nunawading. Village houses 50, 14 of which are in dreams this afternoon," said Pastor The Hawthorn school was closed and units. Additional units are planned. Townend. "So far the 1990s have the new Keilor school opened. Work been a time of dramatic changes—the commenced on the new Coronella Three-Year Term to Continue Gulf War; the collapse of communism, Hostel and a 10-bed Frail Care Unit Delegates voted to continue to hold the dominance of the USA and the was opened at the Mountain View conference sessions triennially. A spe- rising influence of the Vatican in Retirement Village in Warburton. cial session may be convened any year Western and Eastern Europe...The Victorian Literature Evangelists between regular sessions. influence of the New Age movement. topped sales in the South Pacific The Executive Committee appoint- Crime rates in Melbourne are among Division in 1989 with books sold to ed to serve for the new triennium the highest in the world. Someone is the value of $485,000. comprised: Pastor C. A. Townend, engineering the destabilisation of Pastor E. Greenwell, Mr. 0. Twist, modern society. Many will be Treasurer's Report Mrs Bronwyn Slade, Mrs Kim deceived by his quick-fix solutions. Conference treasurer Owen Twist Tempest, Mrs Melina Melakov, Mr But God is in control. revealed that tithe has not matched Jozef Stekla, Pastor Barry Whelan, inflation during the past three years, Pastor Lyn Uttley, Pastor Anthony Secretary's Report reflecting the difficult economic cli- Kent, Mr Ron Millett, Mr Peter The report given by Pastor Eric mate operating in Victoria during this McGowan, Mr Brian Way. Greenwell revealed the conference period. One pleasing aspect was the An appointments committee was membership as of December 31 last improvement in operating capital. At chosen. It consists of the Executive stood at 8,446, a net gain of 332 for the end of 1990 this was only $61,023 Committee and six other members the three-year period under review. short of the recommended require- elected by the Nominating The conference expects to decrease ments, and it is hoped this will be met Committee. They are: Pastor Tony departmental staff by one in the near by the end of the current year. This Campbell, Mr John Lavers, Mrs Julie future and also reduce treasury staff will be the first time since 1974 that Judd, Mr Peter Johanson, Mr Peter by one person within the next year. this has been the case. A number of Morey and Mr Noel Deed. Highlights of the 1988-1990 period offerings showed decreases—a This committee will meet within 90 included the organising of the notable exception being the offering days to appoint all departmental Rowville and Moonee Ponds for world mission in 1990, which directors.

10 RECORD October 19, 1991 NZ Church Holds Moving Baptism

he Wanganui church (North New BEST 1 Zealand) recently rejoiced when an older brother travelled halfway ITY CENTRE around the world for a double cele- cc bration with other family members. Dr Gilbert Valentine (pictured right), who is on the staff at Newbold Adventist College in England, was present for his mother's 80th birthday. A few days later he led out in a bap- tismal service for Len Valentine (left). "Thirty-five years ago Len was born Centre Opened in New Zealand handicapped and has spent a large n August 24 the Nelson church, South New Zealand, officially opened a part of his life in institutions," says Onew community centre consisting of a multi-purpose seminar room and two communication secretary Gloria smaller meeting rooms. Voluntary labour and church working bees enabled McDonald. However, during the past completion of the project. year, Len returned to live with his Those who participated in the opening ceremony included (from left): South mother. Especially during this time he New Zealand Conference president Pastor W. Townend, Mrs Marshall, Deputy has grown in his understanding and Mayor of Nelson Seddon Marshall, church pastor Aaron Jeffries and leading elder Tom Harvey. "Already the new facilities are in full use," says communication secretary Mrs R. C. Landall. "A Revelation Seminar commenced on August 28 and a Quit Now! on September 9. Vegetarian cooking demonstrations are planned to begin soon." PNG Pastor Yamap in the district. He gets an allowance of K30 per month, which he Pleads for Funds receives when the plane manages to get in. he former district director in the "During August the new district 1 Kopiago and Telefomin districts of director, Stephen Yanari and I con- Papua New Guinea has written an ducted an evangelistic campaign at impassioned plea on behalf of the Eliptamin and baptised 13 people," remote areas he is evangelising. says Pastor Daniel. "When I made an "The Holy Spirit is working on the appeal at the close of the service, 30 hearts of men in the Telefomin area," people indicated their interest in writes Pastor Daniel Teta. "From the studying for baptism." Bible they discovered the Sabbath is Eliptamin is one of the places where the seventh day, not Sunday. So they Orewa church, North New Zealand, is requested a missionary, but they can- supporting a paid volunteer. But it is a not pay for one. And since the mission lonely life. Stephen Yanari is rarely is unable to provide a budget I've sent able to visit his workers. a layman who was willing to sacrifice "Stephen walks for days to get to for these people." some of the places, but it would take "There are many areas crying out him several weeks to walk to for missionaries," says Pastor Daniel. Tumolbil," says area supervisor Paul requested baptism. But he chose to "Places such as Eliptamin, Faramin, Rankin. "It's only a 25-minute flight wait until his brother could conduct Munbil, Nene River, Sipu River and from Telefomin. But Telefomin is 75 the service. Tumolbil, on the border between minutes flight from Mt Hagen and the "A large group of family and PNG and Iran Jaya, are all extremely Western Highlands Mission has a bud- friends attended the Friday evening remote." get for only 80 hours flying per year." service that proved very moving," says In 1989 Pastor Daniel baptised 20 "Please, my brothers and sisters in Miss McDonald. people, including the senior district Christ," pleads Pastor Daniel, "we "As Len left the baptismal font he director of another church in need your help to finish spreading testified, 'I'm happy now!' Church Tumolbil. Last month he returned to Jesus Christ's last warning message to members warmly affirmed Len in his conduct another baptism of more than all these places. Then when Jesus decision and welcomed him into for- 50. The Western Highland Mission returns you and I, and all those we mal fellowship." has now placed volunteer Bisapen reach, will meet Him in the air."

RECORD October 19, 1991 11 Aore Graduates Fulfil Global Mission

o new graduates of the 1991 Aore Laymen's Training School have commenced work among previ- ously unreached villages in the moun- tains of North Santo, in the Solomon to Islands. The new recruits were among E. 14 self-supporting missionaries who 1, graduated on August 24 and were commissioned to join previous stu- dents evangelising in Vanuatu. National teachers staff the Adventist High School at Navesau, 100 km from Suva, Fiji. Western Pacific Union Mission church ministries director Mike Lecturer Visits Mission High Schools Brownhill invited James Lesti and Jonis Aru to be part of the team. They acific Adventist College Science lecturer Bruce Waldrip recently visited will join Jerry Garai, a 1987 graduate Pthroughout the Pacific to assess the effectiveness of teaching practices in from Aore Laymen's school, who has scence laboratories at Adventist High Schools. His study, part of a post-gradu- proved a successful soulwinner among ate course, was sponsored by the South Pacific Division, Papua New Guinea primitive people in Alal and Fonofo. government, OK Tedi Mining Ltd, an Australian university with special assis- A recent exploratory expedition tance from Air Nuigini and Talair. His findings frequently conflicted with the organised by Pastor Brownhill located tropical paradise portrayed in tourist brochures. Instead he found many half- an estimated 1,000 native people liv- finished projects and people with dreams only partially fulfilled. ing in isolation and heathenism in Kukudu Adventist High School, located in a picturesque setting in the small villages in the mountains, some Western Solomons, is a typical example, according to Mr Waldrip. "It's library of which reach 2,000 metres. consists of just a few old books that appear to be someone's castoffs," he says. It takes three to four days of strenu- "There are no shelves and almost no furniture.The same is true of the science ous walking to reach these primitive laboratory, which is yet to be completed. They also need a dining room and people. The lay ministers will establish kitchen to replace the temporary outdoor facilities. Already the staff have made a medical clinic, a school and later, a over half the concrete blocks needed for such a building, but with a major por- church, in a central locality. A busi- tion of the population minus income, it is not easy to proceed." nessman has provided finance to bring Mr Waldrip found the Adventist High School in Samoa also lacking in many the gospel to this new people group as essential areas. The library, science laboratory and teaching aids are all inade- a Global Mission initiative. quate. "But it is wonderful to feel the spirit in this high school in spite of the frustrations caused by lack of facilities," says Mr Waldrip. Beulah College, Tonga, also is in urgent need of maintenance. In the home- lands, local councils would order the demolition of such classrooms as grace this college which is famous for its brass band. "Even within Tonga these classrooms are not acceptable," says Mr Waldrip. "And they are in sharp contrast to near- by highschools such as a Mormon institution which has everything up to mod- ern standards." In Fiji, Mr Waldrip found Fulton College upgrading their science laborato- ries—while Navesau Adventist Junior High School resurrected the castoffs to help them commence a science laboratory! "Our teachers operate with many handicaps and appreciate all the help given," says Mr Waldrip. "But there is a limit to how far one can improvise on such a limited budget, especially when they are not exposed to new ideas. These people learn quickly through observation." Recently, the PNG government provided much equipment for all govern- ment funded high schools. Adventist schools are not government funded, so they missed out. But the equipment is often of little help because the teachers A graduate of Aore Laymen's Training School are not instructed in its use. built this church for converts on Santo Island. "Pacific Adventist College graduates are making a welcome contribution to By retired minister Eric Clark, who, with his our schools," concludes Mr Waldrip. "Government personnel comment on the wife, Isabel, recently returned from teaching at quality of our graduates. But there is a limit to the improvement possible with- the Aore Laymen's Training School in Vanuatu. out the necessary backup. They need quality items that will last and be effec- The Clark's live at Martinsville, NSW, when not tive." on volunteer service.

12 RECORD October 19, 1991 Santo Safari Unearths Opportunities estern Pacific Union Mission chief of Tombet pleaded with the visi- tive doctrines with lay minister Gerry Wchurch ministries director Mike tors to set up a clinic at his village. Garae. Brownhill recently undertook a walk- The building is already there, since "From day five onwards, team about among inland villages in the the government had agreed to a clinic, members had been mystified by num- rugged region of western Santo, but the deal lapsed for lack of funds. bers of aircraft flying over the area," Vanuatu. The trek was designed to "The following day we headed west, says Pastor Brownhill. "On reaching ascertain the needs of the population passing a number of deserted villages Winsau we heard of the disappear- and plan assistance as needed. en route to spend the night at ance of a Vanair British Norman "Although it is difficult to accurate- Lamako," says Pastor Brownhill. "We Islander aircraft with nine people on ly estimate the population of this all agreed this was the ideal location board. I joined one of the search air- region, we gather there are about for a clinic, not only because of it's craft and later the crashed plane was 1,000 people living a semi-nomadic centrality, but also because the ground found in thick jungle near the top of a lifestyle in small communities of three is flat and close to the river, giving mountain. All of those on board, of four families," says Pastor adequate water." including two ni-Vanuatuan Seventh- Brownhill. "Their contact with the According to Pastor Brownhill, day Adventists, had perished. outside world is very limited." many of the mountain people are not "The journey convinced me that In the 1930s, many mountain vil- accustomed to washing. Water has to this region is ripe for picking," says lagers accepted an invitation from the be carried long distances, so is usually Pastor Brownhill. "The medical condi- Presbyterian Church to settle in more reserved for drinking only. Another tion of the villagers is appalling, with accessible areas on the west and south advantage of the locality is that the many diseases rampant, untreated coasts of the island. Until the recent landowner is a recently baptised ulcerous wounds common and infant establishment of a Holiness denomi- Seventh-day Adventist who lives at mortality very high. I would like to nation in one small village, no other Winsau. He has offered land to estab- initially establish a health ministry in church has operated in the area. lish a clinic. Lamako and then, after establishing The walkabout team included a On Friday the team trekked to confidence, reach out through mobile nurse, ministers, teachers, laymen and Vatia and, to their surprise, found a patrols to the more heavily populated local guides. One guide, a trained Christian church. In 1983 an area around Vatia. We could do the teacher who was attending the Aore Adventist from the Solomon Islands same thing around Patunbanga." Laymen's School is prepared to work visited the district and promised that Pastor Brownhill plans another in the region in the future. Two our church would return and set up walkabout to Lamako, during which Australian volunteers on Aore also work there. he hopes to negotiate with villagers joined the group. In 1988 the promise was fulfilled by for the erection of buildings. "We are "We spent the first day and a half at the Holiness denomination. The vil- so grateful that God has opened up Alal, where Adventists established lagers warmly welcomed the visitors the possibility of taking the gospel to work about four years ago," says and offered their church for meetings yet another unreached people group," Pastor Brownhill. "Here we have a on Friday night and Sabbath as well as concludes Pastor Brownhill. "We church and clinic and a school for Sunday night. The Holiness pastor solicit your prayers and support for grades 1-3. The wife of our expedition spent all day Sunday studying distinc- the success of this venture." nurse staffs the Alal clinic and her husband conducts mobile medical patrols and cares for the interests." On the third day the team passed through Plonvarvarili and spent the night at Vatoro. "The heathen people here were interested to hear the mes- sage via picture rolls and the children readily picked up on the singing of choruses around the fire," says Pastor Brownhill. "The chief of this village is keen to have us in the district and assured us of support." In Patunbanga the village was! mourning the death of an old woman. .2 Following their custom, they buried her in the centre of the communal house, where the whole village lives, I and after sitting on the grave mound for 100 days, they will permanently vacate the village. Unreached people groups in the mountains of Santo, Vanuatu, welcomed Adventists who trekked The fourth night the paramount into the isolated area. The visitors treated people with wounds and sickness until supplies ran out.

RECORD October 19, 1991 13 NOTICEBOARD

to moving to New Zealand to be with her family, she was a faithful supporter of the village church program. Weddings She is survived by her two sons; six daughters; and Advertisements Cochrane—Mackintosh. Lyndon Cochrane, son of many grandchildren. A. S. Foote. Medical Practitioner. The Auckland Adventist Geoffrey Cochrane and Beryl Bowman (Cooranbong, Hospital requires a qualified medical practitioner to NSW), and Lynnelle Mackintosh, daughter of David May, Vernon Bradford, born June 17, 1917, in care for the General Practice Clinic in Auckland, New and Noeleen Mackintosh (Blacktown), were married Rockhampton, Old; died suddenly on August 21 at the Zealand. Applications and inquiries for further details on September 22 at the Hilliew SDA church, Morisset. Berri Hospital, SA. Vernon was educated at should be addressed to Pastor R A Evans, Trans- They plan to set up their home near Cooranbong, Rockhampton and studied engineering at night school. Tasman Union Conference, PO Box 14, Gordon NSW where Lyndon is an electrician and Lynnelle a regis- In 1933 he was baptised by Pastor Tom Kent in the 2072. Phone (02) 498 8822. tered nurse. Clive Barritt. Folden River. Vernon and his wife Isabell (nee Jewell) were married on January 10, 1940, in the Mackay SDA Volunteer Librarian Needed for Kauma Adventist Peterson—Curley. Maurice Edmond Peterson and church by Pastor Theo Anderson. Vernon operated a High School, Kirabati, to organise the school library Alta Mavis Curley were married on August 25 at the garage at Gargett, then in 1967 decided to take a work- and to process the large number of books to be pur- Mandurah SDA church, WA. They plan to live at ing holiday. After stopping off at Berri, he liked the chased over the next several months. Suitable dates Waroona. Although retired, Pastor Peterson is still place, and decided to stay. He served as a church elder, would be negotiated. An allowance would be paid caring for the Mandurah church. Don Fehlberg. gave good leadership, and was a kind and caring according to South Pacific Division policy. For Christian. He is survived by his five children, Alison, inquiries and applications contact Dr Les Devine, Dennis, Warren, Janice and Kevin; 14 grandchildren; Education Director, South Pacific Division, 148 Fox and three great-grandchildren. Murray Dyer was asso- Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076, or phone (02) ciated in services at the Berri SDA church and at the 489 7122. Obituaries graveside. Brian C. S. Pepper. "We do not want you to be ignorant about those who Adventure Christian Services to the Far East. fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have Mitchell, Evelyn Maud ("Dean") (nee Stone), born Volunteers needed for a layman-sponsored no hope. ... For the Lord himself will come down August 21, 1901, at Forrest, Tas; died August 24 at Conversational English teaching program in China. from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of Sydney Adventist Hospital, NSW, after a short illness. (1:15 hours away from Hong Kong) Starting February the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and Evelyn was baptised in Burnie, Tas, at the age of 15. 1992. For details ring Roddy Wong on (02) 680 3466 the dead in Christ will rise first.... Therefore encour- She graduated from Sydney Adventist Hospital in 1922 W/H, (02) 639 5243 A/H, or Fax (02) 680 4354. age each other with these words." 1 Thessalonians and the following year married Charles Edward 4:13, 16, 18, NIV. The Signs Publishing Company staff Mitchell. Their appointment to Papua New Guinea in Opening New Healesville Church. Past members, join the church family in expressing sincere sympathy 1927 began 30 years of medical missionary service. visitors, and friends are welcome to attend the official to those who have lost the loved ones recorded below. They retired in Wahroonga, and later moved to opening of the new church to be held on Sabbath after- Elizabeth Lodge, Normanhurst. She is survived by her noon, November 23 at 3 pm. For further information Anderson, Malcolm (Jack), born September 7, 1910, husband; daughters, Joan Waterhouse and Gwen call (059) 62 3103. in Gloucester, NSW; died July 29 at the Mercy Wavel (both of Wahroonga); four grandchildren, and Hospital, Albury. Jack had a colourful career, working one great-grandchild. Hilton Meyers, a close friend, For Sale. Eight acres near Malanda on the Atherton at a number of jobs and being involved in serveral assisted at the funeral service. George W. Maywald. Tablelands. Cleared, some trees, dam and u'ground types of business. He gave valuable help to migrants, water. Undeveloped. Close to church, shops, school worked with Alcoholics Anonymous, visited the sick, Phillips, Frank Lionel, born 1922 in Gawler, SA; died bus route. Excellent opportunity for family interested and gave practical help to a large number of people. August 3 at Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga, in country living. For details, phone (070) 96 6201. He is survived by his sons, Ross and Jeffrey (both of NSW. Frank spent most of his life in Cooranbong, Adelaide, SA); and daughter, Judith (Albury). where he was employed at the Sanitarium Health Food For Sale. 58 acres, Bundaberg area. House and shed. Margaret Doble and Mary Sharp assisted in the ser- Company for 37 years. He used his artistic talents to Boat ramp into salt water. Two dams. Water laid on to vices. W. H. Doble. paint backdrops for campmeetings. He is survived by garden and orchard. Two 5,000-gallon rainwater tanks. his wife, Helen (nee Turner); and children, Neroli Telephone and electricity. $149,000. Phone (066) 64 Ball, Cyril Thomas ("Bub"), born 1913 in Gundagai, Buchner, Kaylene Naseby, and Warren; and seven 7226, NSW, or (071) 561331, Old. NSW; died July 29 after a prolonged illness. "Bub" grandchildren. Pastor Bill Turner, a brother-in-law, was well known and loved by his family and the com- and Alan King were associated in a service at the For Sale, Brisbane Area. Large 3 B/R high set, BN munity, a factor attested to by the large gathering at Avondale Memorial church and at the graveside. home. Downstairs granny flat. U/G pool. Excellent the graveside. He is survived by his wife, Violet; chil- S. R. Goldstone. area. Close church. Bus to SDA school. $127,000. (07) dren, Shirley, Darrell, Janice, and Glenda; and grand- 341 2467. children. The Rev Ray Manuel and Laurence Blewer Tuyl, Jacob (Jack), born March 2, 1929, in The Hague, were associated in the service. S. R. Goldstone. Netherlands; died August 18 at his home in Collie, Unique Property with Rural Atmosphere in WA, and was buried at the Collie cemetery. When he town of Echuca, Vic. Situated on three acres with Clarke, Thomas Weir, born October 13, 1919, at was 17 he joined the Royal Dutch Marines. Jack mar- bushland at rear. Three B/R, BN home with den, sep- Dudley, NSW; died July 30 in Newcastle, and was ried Margaretha Peerbolte on January 31, 1951. In arate dining, lounge, kitchen, family room, downstairs buried at the Sandgate Cemetery. Tom served in 1953 they came to Australia. Following attendance at a rumpus room or fourth bedroom, cellar. W/W carpets Papua and Borneo during the second world war. In Revelation Seminar conducted by Jim Martin in 1987, and good fittings. Verandas, double carport, inground 1942 he and his wife Iris were married at Hamilton. He and studies with the writer, they joined the Collie heated pool (fully fenced). Lovely views over lawns worked for BHP, prior to his retirement in 1980. He is church in 1988. Jack is survived by his wife; son, Eddy and native bushland. Good shedding, stables, yards, survived by his wife; children, Geoffrey, Jeanette (Wanneroo); and daughters, Anne Bramwel etc. Well under market value. $254,000 ONO. Phone McDean, Stephen and Robert; and their spouses; 12 (Hampton Park, Vic) and Irene Beazley (Busselton, (02) 982 9847. grandchildren; and two sisters, Louise and Mavis. WA). Pastor Gary Webster, present pastor of the Pastor Laurie McMurtry conducted a service in the Collie church, assisted in services. Flat Available. Lovely flat, fully self-contained. 200 Hamilton SDA church, assisted by the writer. Don Fehlberg. yards to beach. Beautiful Gold Coast weather. Beth McMurtry. Cheapest rent. Holidays or long term. Jim Cherry, 13 Vea, Mele Mafi, born May 25, 1991, in Wellington, Orient Street, Kingscliff NSW 2487. Phone (066) 74 Clifton, Ina (nee Gibbons), born April 16, 1906, at New Zealand; died June 29, and was buried at the 2302. Hazelgrove, near Oberon, NSW; died August 23 at Karori Cemetery. Many friends were present to give Blacktown Hospital and was buried at the Lithgow comfort as this little one was left in the Lifegiver's New SDA Health Company has a wide range of Cemetery. Ina was educated at Oberon and POrtland hands. She is survived by her parents, Saia and vegetarian health products at a very available price. convents, and trained as a stenographer. She was bap- Laukau; and twin sister, Ana. A. S. Foote. Buy direct from the company. Money-back guarantee. tised by Pastor Whitehead in 1936 at Lithgow. She was Call the number nearest you. (042) 83 2844, (049) 77 a willing church worker, and served as treasurer and Wright, Carol Lynette, born October 24, 1970, at Red 1121, (03) 751 1117, (03) 745 2343. Sabbath school superintendent. She is survived by her Cliffs, Vic; died July 26 at Pakenham. Carol was a stu- sons, Alfred (Lithgow) and Keith (Adelaide, SA); and dent at Carrum Downs SDA school and later the Attention Ministers and Members: You are invit- daughter, Daphne (Vancouver, BC, Canada). Oakleigh SDA school. She attended Springvale church ed to a theological colloquium at Warburton Health Ray Jackson. for a number of years. She is survived by her mother, Care Centre on Thursday and Friday, November 21, 22 Maureen (Pakenham); brothers, Michael and with Dr Steven Thompson, new head of the Theology Kinikinilau, Mele Kesaia, 74, died July 9 at Christopher; and sister, Jennifer (all of Melbourne). Department at Avondale College. Inquiries and book- Wellington, New Zealand. She was a Christian mother, Her father, Ian, predeceased her two years earlier. ings to Ed Parker, Warburton Health Care Centre and and respected for her loving counsel, not only by her B. G. Whelan. Hospital, Donna Buang Road, Warburton, Victoria Tongan family but by the church and community. Prior 3799. Phone (059) 66 9010. 14 RECORD October 19, 1991

Position Available-Yarrahapinni Nature Centre Alstonville Adventist Retirement Village is phone (059) 66 5811, are happy to assist you with all Director. Avid interest in nature, children and youth proud to offer you two-bedroom units designed for your insurance requirements. essential. Suit retiree as position is voluntary. House your comfort and available for immediate occupancy. provided. All applications should be addressed to Come and enjoy the beautiful North Coast with us. Long Arm of the Law. If you're buying a home or a Secretary, Yarrahapinni Management Committee, PO Ring Brian Sparke on (066) 28 1532 or A/H (066) 28 business, reappraising your Will and you want the Box 7, Wallsend NSW 2287. 1887 Fax (066) 28 5602. Long arm of the law on your side, contact Ken Long, Solicitor, Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack Street, Pilot-Engineer. A licenced aircraft maintenance Come and Talk to our residents. Find out why Sydney NSW 2000. Phone (02) 299#4081. engineer with endorsements on engine and airframe you, too, should choose Melody Park for the best years for single-engined aircraft is required for an appoint- of your life. Two-bedroom units, garage attached, Williamstown Transport Service. Furniture ment in Papua New Guinea, effective in 1992. The $108,800. Melody Park Adventist Retirement Resort, removals: local and interstate. Storage provided. applicant should preferably also hold a commercial Gilston Road, Nerang Qld 4211. Phone (075) 78 1900. Packing supplied. Reasonable rates. All goods insured. pilots licence. Please send cirruculum vitae, copies of Free quotes. Reverse charges for long-distance calls. certificates and references to the Associate Secretary, Real Estate-Adelaide. Selling or buying in Phone (03) 729 1811 B/H or (03) 397 7190, all hours. South Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley Road, Adelaide? For personalised and friendly service, con- Mobile phone (018) 38 3140. PO Box 214, Wahroonga NSW 2076, or phone Miss Jenny Atkin on tact Rosy Hodgkinson-the specialist in the north- Williamstown Vic 3016. (02) 489 7122 to arrange for an interview eastern suburbs and adjoining hills areas. L. J. Hooker-Modbury. Phone (08) 263 2022 A/H Advertisers Please Note: All advertisements Camping Goods including tents, backpacks, sleeping (08) 380 5466. should be sent to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing bags, gas equipment and camp furniture. Good range. Company, Warburton Vic 3799. Advertisements Discount prices. Can post. Path Finder Camping Real Estate, Queensland. Your Adventist agent, approved by the editor will be inserted at the following Supplies, 20 Lyndon Way, Beecroft NSW 2119, or Bronwen Jones, Calboolture, 30 minutes from rates: first 30 words, $15; each additional word, $1. phone (02) 484 6692. Brisbane, is happy to assist you with all your real estate requirements. Call Bronwen on (074) 95 7688 or Cassettes. Hear Agatha Thrash on health, Carol (018) 78 4799, or write to: 29 Harrier Ct, Caboolture Zarska on women and relationships, Richard O'Fill on Qld 4510. practical Adventism. Many other inspiring speakers. Finally: Remember that mud Free catalogues. Write American Cassette Ministries, Ansvar Insurance Agents. Robert Hastings, RSD thrown is ground lost. Box 3480 CPO, Auckland, New Zealand. H593, Creswick Road, Mount Rowan, phone (053) 34 6472, and Ron Shelton, PO Box 215, Warburton Electrical. New installations and repairs. For all your home and commercial needs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas call Sam Chalmers on (049) 570442 for fast, friendly service. FOR YEARS HE L STRUGGLED TO OBTAIN Handyman. Home maintenance and repairs inside and out. No job too small. Domestic or commercial. PERFECTION AND GOD'S Also 3 tonne tip-truck for any kind of removal or ACCEPTANCE, HOPELESSLY delivery work. Phone (02) 684 4078. TRAPPED IN A SPIRITUAL SIBERIA Penguin School. Situated in the rich farmland of north-western Tasmania, the 16-hectare property of the Penguin Adventist School offers a rural setting for Grades K-10. For further information phone (004) 37 2705. My Tortured

For Sale. Electric and hand grinders, stone and steel. Conscience Kneading machine in combination with grinder. H. and H. Rusterholz, Yorklea Via Casino NSW 2470. by Martin Weber Phone (066) 63 7180.

Retirement Living at Hornsby. A self-contained The conscience seems innocent enough, but bed-sitter unit is available at Camellia Court, 47 Dural it turned Martin Weber into a tortured slave. Street, Hornsby, NSW. The donation required is Guilt and fear drove him to an extreme $7,500. The unit is suitable for an independent, retired legalism that destroyed friendships, family, person. Camellia Court is near to Hornsby rail, shops. scholarships, dreams, health, and nearly life Adventist churches are convenient or you may attend itself. He sacrificed everything in a desperate competition with Christ's perfection. His church services held at Camellia Court. Please contact story-compelling and painfully Mr A. Miller on (02) 476 6063. honest-tells how God saved him from obsessive efforts to silence the screams of Help Wanted. To spread the gospel-send Signs. his conscience and brought him to the source of peace. Paperback, 128 pages. CONFESSIONS OF Aussie Tours-Tasmania-November. Luxury A BACKSLIDDEN LEGALIST coach, motels. West coast, Macquarie Harbour- Matin%ber Gordon River cruise, Russell Falls, Hobart, Port Arthur, East coast. From $999. Ken Morgan, Box 465, Gatton Qld 4343. Phone (074) 62 6144.

"Paradise Bay Resort" Long Island, The Whitsundays, is now open for your family or church group booking. ADQUEST is proud to offer you the Martin Weber is the author of Adventist Hot Potatoes and opportunity to enjoy the wonders of the Great Barrier best-selling 1990 sharing book Hurt, Healing and Happy Again. Reef while providing the best of Adventist hospitality. In addition, Martin is director of prayer ministries for the "It Is For further information contact: (049) 73 2687. Written" telecast. Hawaii. Guestrooms in our modern, spacious home in beautiful mountain valley. Minutes to beaches, shop- ping and island attractions. Private entrance, kitch- enette, dining and lounge. Private or share bath, Regular Price $A13.30 $NZ20.50 $US30-$US40 (single or double) per room. Emma Sargeant, 47-600 Hui Ulili Street, Kaneohe, Hawaii SPECIAL PRICE OCTOBER ONLY $A9.95 96744. Phone (808) 239 7248. ORDER FROM YOUR ABC SECRETARY OR ADVENTIST BOOK CENTRE $NZ15.30 Toowoomba SDA Primary School invites all for- mer students, staff and friends to a 50th birthday reunion on March 7 and 8, 1992. Contact: phone (076) OCTOBER BOOK OF THE ~~t'] I I 359 090 or 24 Charnley Street, Toowoomba Old 4350. ►

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All students participate in the Outdoor Education Program - Ski Trips - Optional Courses - Water Skiing - Tramping - Canoeing - Personal Challenge Programs LAC offers: A Full High School Program for Day or Boarding Students Tertiary - Teacher Training - New Zealand National Nanny Certificate Enquiries to: The Principal, Longburn Adventist College. Box 1, Longburn, New Zealand.