South Pacific Record and Adventist brkl Survey

Publication of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the South Pacific Division VOL. 91 NO. 36 September 20, 1986

Pastor Describes Recent Earthquake in PNG

See page 8 South Pacific Record GUEST EDITORIAL ... , \thtlitha 4 %Car. Official Organ of the The Adventist Appeal SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

Editor G. E. GARNE A. H. TOLHURST Needs You Associate Editor Editorial Assistant JOY TOTENHOFER Office Secretary GLENDA FAIRALL Special Correspondents: Division R. L. Coombe THE FORTHCOMING annual Ad- negative attitude can generate a Avondale College W. A. Townend ventist Appeal campaign, commencing variety of excuses for not becoming Sydney Adventist Hospital B. Sodeman Trans-Tasman Union R. H. Baird October 11, confronts the church with involved. They may range from not Trans-Australian Union an increasing challenge. liking the Appeal brochure to being Regional Reporters: The growing "sophistication" of afraid of the consequences of negative Central Pacific G. E. Christian Greater Sydney R. K. Brown society and the proliferation of publicity to theological debate. But the North New South Wales L. J. Laredo charitable appeals means we are work of the Lord calls for a walk with North New Zealand D. D. Blanch Northern Australia L. G. Robinson competing with hundreds of other Christ and an enthusiastic response to Papua New Guinea M. Kemo voices for the time, attention and His commission. When that is right, all South Australia G. W. Watson South New South Wales R. W. Townend financial resources of the people from else will ultimately be right. South New Zealand R. E. Granger whom we attempt to collect. There The Adventist Appeal magazine this South Queensland M. M. Kennaway Tasmania K. M. G. Townend was a time when we had the field year is different. It has been designed Victoria E. I. Totenhofer almost all to ourselves. Not so now. to reflect the latest trends in modern Western Australia G. W. W. Drinkall communication. We believe the strik- Western Pacific L. Solomon Today, the average Australian and Local Reporters: Church Communication Secretaries New Zealander appears to be case- ingly trendy, black, silver-and-white Annual subscription—post paid: hardened. The daily menu of crime, format of the new magazine will All areas covered by the South Pacific violence, disaster and resultant human enhance each member's efforts. Division $A18.00 Videos are available for use in every Other countries $A31.00 Air Mail postage rates on application church to train church members for the Order direct from the Signs Publishing Company. It is not an appeal for a Appeal. The two training videos are Warburton, Victoria 3799, Australia. All copy for the paper should be sent to The Editor, church, but for real people related, and may be screened on RECORD, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, successive Sabbaths. The second is Victoria 3799. with real needs. Editorial Office: Phone (059) 66 5781. designed for the campaign's opening Printed weekly tor the Division by the Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria. day. need portrayed by the media and the Many have found it helpful to DIRECTORY fact that almost every week the precede the Appeal campign with a SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH householder is confronted with some local television advertising campaign. 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076. kind of appeal makes it increasingly Thirty- 20- and 10-second advertising President Walter R. L. Scragg Secretary A. H. Tolhurst difficult to arouse compassion. videos have been prepared that inter- Treasurer W. T. Andrews Associate Secretary V. B. Parmenter The Adventist Appeal campaign will face with the message contained in the Associate Treasurers 0. S. Mason W. H. Stokes always rely on the faithfulness of Appeal brochure. Field Secretary A. J. Ferch Radio advertising may likewise be Administration Projects Director M. G. Townend Adventists willing to give of their time Archivist and Statistician R E Clifford to knock on people's doors. In some used effectively to prepare the way. Auditor G. J. Bland Associate Auditors E. N. Hokin conferences, however, the Appeal is The same message prepared for video M. E. Mitchell E. J. Moffitt being left to fewer and fewer collec- is available on tapes for radio use. E. E. Robson K. E. Watts tors. Consequently, when this factor is (Direct all enquiries regarding the Departmental Directors training and media advertising mate- Church Ministries A. E. Birch added to the increasing challenge of Associates A. B. Gane appeals generally, we are in real terms rials referred to above to your local R. L. Hodgkinson B. K. Craig collecting considerably less money conference Church Ministries De- P. R. Jack Assistant L. R. Chester than in years past. partment.) Communication R. L. Coombe Education G. F. Clifford All our people need to become The theme for this year's Adventist Associate H. T. Irvine Assistant A. C. Reye involved in the Appeal in one way or Appeal campaign focuses on people Food Services D. C. Myers and their needs. It is not an appeal for a Health and Temperance D. E. Bain another. A successful Appeal cam- Associate G. Rowe paign that involves all the church can church, but for real people with real Ministerial Association A. D. C. Currie Publishing J. T. Knopper renew enthusiasm in other facets of needs. We are collecting for their sake. Trust Services A. W. White ADRA Executive Director G. A. Laxton Christian experience as well. It goes We as church members need to go out Associate W. Peter Truscott Christian Services for the Blind E. C. 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2 SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD. SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 YOUTH FEATURE ... God Does AAnswer NORMA Before I began keeping my prayer diary, it had never really occurred to me that answers should come fluttering earthward as my prayers ascended.

ON AND OFF for a number of years a text or a snatch of a hymn to answer write, "Thank you, Lord, for Your I have been keeping a spiritual diary, many such areas of concern. For me, a answer." God has been working jotting down my thoughts in a miracle was happening. My hereto- slowly, imperceptibly, without my notebook. Sometimes the thoughts fore silent God was now speaking— even being aware of it. A snarled have revolved around insights from through His Word. situation has become unravelled, a Bible study; at other times around Not only have I learned that God problem has been resolved, someone's prayer requests. But before I began wants to communicate with us, I have health has improved, a hurt has been keeping my prayer diary, it had never also noticed that He is very practical healed. Sometimes a time-lag is really occurred to me that answers and is able to do much more than quote necessary because changes must be should come fluttering earthward as Scripture! The answers to my prayer wrought in us and in external events. my prayers ascended. requests are not ethereal or nebulous. We can hurry the divine schedule only I had always viewed prayer as only a Rather, they squarely meet basic at our own peril. one-way current, never really thinking down-to-earth needs that arise from In the Gospels, Jesus sometimes anything significant would happen. the nitty-gritty of daily living. These appears unresponsive. Of the Canaan- answers have often come as a thought ite woman's urgent, heartfelt cry, it is that arises while I am in an attitude of recorded, "He answered her not a Sometimes I become too prayer. word. . . ." Matthew 15:23. However, Some of the very practical answers Jesus eventually answered the wo- occupied with the pots in my prayer diary read like: Request: man's request more gloriously than and pans of life to write Please be with J in hospital; God's she could have imagined. Therefore, down my prayers. Answer: Send a get-well card. Or, We silences need not make us feel are having trouble with M's maths miserable and uncomfortable. homework. Get in contact with the Then I came across the book My maths teacher today. Or, I feel tense Personal Prayer Diary, by Catherine and niggly today. Get some exercise. The answers to my Marshall and her husband, Leonard Le Or, How can I break down the barrier prayer requests Sourd. On one side of each page was a between S and me? Ask a favour of blank section for the reader to fill in, her; be courageous and make the first squarely meet basic headed, My Prayer Requests; opposite move. down-to-earth needs was another heading, God's Answers. I believe we can have clear direc- I decided to give this new method a tives to the specific problems of that arise from the try—and I found that it works. everyday living if we take seriously nitty-gritty of daily Answers came almost instantly to a Jesus' words: "What man is there of number of my early prayers, and they you, whom if his son ask bread, will he living. came in the form of a Bible text. For give him a stone? Or if he ask a fish, example, a typical morning prayer will he give him a serpent?" Matthew went: "My mind is in a whirl as I try to 7:9, 10. With such a practical God to Sometimes there are large gaps in gear myself into action today. I hear and answer our prayers, we can my diary, when, like Martha in the desperately need Your leading with my confidently put our concerns for each Bible, I become too occupied with the list of 'things to do.' Please give me day into His capable hands. pots and pans of life to write down my Your guidance and marching orders as You might be surprised, however, to prayers and listen to God's answers. I step out into the morning." Invari- see how many blanks there are in my When I do get back to my notebook, ably, texts on guidance and the prayer diary. I have offered the though, it is with a feeling of relief. reassurance of God's leading tumbled prayers, but God hasn't always Each day has more meaning and over one another, begging to be written answered instantaneously or granted direction when I start it with God. in the God's Answers space. the request in such a way that I Through my prayer diary I have I discovered that only as I wrote recognised it as an answer. In one of discovered that when I take the time to down the requests did the answer seem these baffling blank spaces, I wrote, listen, expecting God to answer, life so specific. Writing out a prayer "Now don't be afraid, go on believ- becomes a more exciting adventure. request seems to clarify the issue and ing." Luke 8:50, Phillips. Persistence Why not take time each day to conduct highlight the problem. Reading back, and patience go hand in hand in prayer a similar experiment for yourself? • you can see whether the main problem life. is anxiety, interpersonal relationships, Sometimes, as I turn back the pages Norma O'Hara lives in Perth, Western Aus- envy or lack of meaning in life. There is after six months or more, I can finally tralia.

SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 3 Who Pastors Your Pastor? DAVID FOSTER, Theology Department, Fulton College, Fiji

Just as the pastor ministers to his congregation, so the congregation should minister to the pastor. And this ministry can be both restorative and preventative in nature.

HOW WELL do you know your congregation, are assailed by the cares grief, as friends and relatives are pastor? Do you have any idea where of daily life. Like the members of his usually left behind. your pastor is and what he is doing congregation, he is susceptible to It takes time to adjust to a new right now? Whose responsibility is it to personal frailties, frustrations, role environment. The pastor's wife may care for the spiritual, social and conflict (as well as pastor, he is usually be nervous about whether she and her emotional needs of the man who stands someone's son, husband, and father), family will be liked and accepted by the in your church's pulpit week by week? financial difficulties, family problems, new congregation. The children must I hope these questions will start you overwork and loneliness. enrol in unfamiliar schools and make When the pastor is in need of new friends. If one or more of the personal encouragement, to whom can pastor's family finds it difficult to he turn? adjust to the new situation, it can cause When the pastor knows that Just as the pastor ministers to his unhappiness in the home. When the his family is hurting congregation, so the congregation pastor knows that his family is hurting emotionally, he also feels the should minister to the pastor. And this emotionally, he also feels the pain. ministry can be both restorative and Consequently, his ministry may be pain. Consequently, his preventative in nature. affected. ministry may be affected. A warm, understanding and loving What You Can Do? church family can make a great difference. They can become the thinking about this important topic. 1. Make the Pastor Feel He is pastor's extended family, giving social In New Testament times Paul had Valuable. Everyone likes to feel and emotional support throughout the the privilege of encouraging such valuable to others. It is important that pastoral family's stay in that church. pastors as Timothy and Titus. Writing church members demonstrate to their Without "killing with kindness," to Timothy about the nature of pastoral pastor by both word and action that he church members should seek practical ministry, the apostle said, "Preach the is making a significant contribution to ways of becoming involved with the Word; be prepared in season and out of the life of the church. Nothing is more pastor's family. season; correct, rebuke and debilitating to a pastor than the feeling encourage—with great patience and that his parish considers his ministry of 4. Give the Pastor a Day Off. Even careful instruction." 2 Timothy 4:2, little or no value. though the pastor's work is not usually NIV. There is no occupation more strenuous physically, he needs time satisfying than that of leading a 2. Praise the Pastor Publicly, Criti- off. He often works long, irregular Christian congregation in worship and cise Him Privately. Most church work for God. pastors respond positively to genuine Referring to the significance of words of praise and appreciation. It Nothing is more debilitating pastoral ministry Ellen G. White says makes the pastor "walk a little taller" in The Acts of the Apostles, page 204: when one of his members thanks him to a pastor than the feeling "Both Paul and Silas, in all their for a helpful Sabbath sermon or for the that his parish considers his association with Timothy, sought to spiritual assistance he gave when he ministry of little or no value. deepen the impression that had already last visited the member's home. been made upon his mind, of the Since pastors are not infallible, at sacred, serious nature of the work of times they will make mistakes. If it the gospel minister." Elsewhere, she seems warranted, a member can speak hours. Since he is constantly dealing upholds pastoral ministry as "the about the matter with the pastor— with people, he faces mental and highest of all work," and says, "It privately, constructively and with tact possible emotional fatigue. If the should be kept before the youth that and Christian grace. Rarely should the pastor has little opportunity for regular there is no work more blessed of God member bring up the issue with anyone rest and relaxation, his spiritual, than that of the gospel minister."— else. emotional and physical health may Gospel Workers, page 63. suffer. Insufficient time with his family While being a pastor affords certain 3. Involve the Pastor's Family. Life can lead to problems in his home. spiritual privileges such as time to can be very lonely for the pastor's wife Obviously, emergencies periodi- thoroughly study God's Word, greater and children. Unlike many families, cally occur that will alter a pastor's opportunity for prayer and greater the pastor's family may often move routine. However, church members evangelistic outreach, the pastor re- from town to town, state to state or should encourage their pastor to guard mains very much a human being. He even country to country. Each move is carefully his free time each week. and his family, like those in the accompanied by a feeling of loss and Those who wish to contact the pastor

4 SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 on his day off might like to ask presence or in private devotions, Church members need not themselves two questions. Can it wait should be positive and encouraging. until tomorrow? Is there someone else They should attempt to enhance his be on the verge of a personal who can deal with it? In the long term, personal spiritual life, as well as his or family crisis before giving the pastor a "mini-holiday" pastoral success. inviting the pastor to share each week will not be a loss to the local Furthermore, church members need church, but a real benefit. not be on the verge of a personal or in Bible study. family crisis before inviting the pastor 5. Pray and Study with the Pastor. to share in Bible study. Studying God's from the community may actually Church members should never be Word together simply for the spiritual come to church just to see this special afraid to pray and study with the joy it provides can draw the pastor and pastor that everyone keeps talking pastor. If at first he seems surprised his church members closer to Jesus about. when someone offers to pray with him, Christ and to each other. Conclusion 6. Tell Others About the Pastor. If a Church life is intended to provide The pastor and his family, church has a good pastor and the mutual spiritual support between members are enthusiastic about him, members. Since the pastor is also a like those in the they should not keep the good news to church member, he needs to be congregation, are assailed themselves. Instead, they should tell included in this supportive circle. Just by the cares of daily life. as many people in the community as as Aaron and Hur in ancient times possible about the "super" pastor at sustained Moses by holding up his the Adventist church. arms in the day of battle, so church it may be because he has had so few Such enthusiasm encourages the members everywhere are to reach out members make such an offer. How- pastor to live up to his good reputation, and, through loving words and actions, ever, his initial surprise will soon give lets him know that his congregation support their pastor, enabling him to way to real appreciation. values his ministry and provides an continue to perform the greatest and Prayers for the pastor, either in his evangelistic witness. Some people most noble work of all. ■

O Child, My Child O child, 1.10. the joy to create shines through your eyes. The wonder of life, unfolds for you moment by moment.

You create joy for others by your implicit trust, AW your simple values, st.": your uncluttered life. 7.1*400 Keep your simplicity your strength your desire to grasp all that life offers always being true to yourself, accepting yourself, just the way you are. —Sharon Higgins.

SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMEER 20, 1986 5 Adventist Observer Describes Ecumenical Gathering RAYMOND COOMBE, Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Director, South Pacific Division

RECENTLY it was my privilege to Ecumenical Studies not share this optimism, but we must attend the 33rd General Meeting of the The communion service was not demean the attempt or doubt their Australian Council of Churches, held perhaps a fitting introduction to the sincerity. Already the churches have at the Australian National University morning session, which featured a made some significant admissions, and in Canberra, July 3-8. report from the Faith and Order we can only applaud attitudes of The fact that a Seventh-day Adven- Commission. One of the most signifi- Christian love and unity. tist attended the Australian Council of cant developments in recent years After hearing several examples of Churches' General Meeting is certain from the Faith and Order Commission various ecumenical situations or ex- to cause some members to ask, "What of the World Council of Churches has periments, the assembly divided into does our church have to do with been an ecumenical document entitled many smaller groups for reflection and them?" As with the World Council of "Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry," study. These group discussions led to a Churches, the Seventh-day Adventist which was released in 1982 in Lima, number of recommendations con- Church is not a member church. Peru. cerning how member churches might However, we are invited to have a The document, known as the Lima develop better understanding and delegate at general meetings with Text (but often referred to by its unity in matters of faith and order. observer status. initials, BEM), was the culmination of The Australian Council of Churches a 50-year study that sought to identify Cooperating With Others is made up of 13 member churches, areas of convergence in the various As I listened, I reflected on a recent representing predominantly the Ang- churches' doctrine and practice of report of the Seventh-day Adventist lican, Uniting Church, various Or- baptism, eucharist and ministry. It Church in mainland China, where, in thodox churches, Quakers and the notes both where churches agree and fact, we share our minister and church Salvation Army. Not included in ACC differ in understanding. As the various with other Protestant denominations membership are the Roman Catholics, churches had had opportunity to study and baptise people for other churches. Lutherans, Presbyterians, Baptists, the BEM document and to respond, So, obviously, there are times and Seventh-day Adventists and scores of the ACC Faith and Order Commission places where we can and must work others. was reporting the Australian churches' closely with other Christians. The council broadly represents the responses. Afternoon business sessions in- Christian community of Australia and The chairman of the group, Dr cluded reports from the Commission has links with the World Council of William Tabbernee, gave an insightful on Mission and the Commission on Churches. A general meeting is held analysis of the different responses. In Education. Both reports highlighted every two years to appoint officers, particular, he noted a trend away from the need within the Australian Council receive reports from various commis- simply comparing each church's of Churches for some restructuring sions and decide on recommendations theological position to noting the areas and re-evaluation of functions. and actions. This year more than 70 where their faith or belief was With the development of many delegate's representing church laity challenged. indigenous, fully localised churches in and leadership attended the general It occurred to me that much of the so-called "mission" lands, the need meeting, which had as its theme, "The difficulty in the pursuit of truth and for some traditional mission activities Unity of the Spirit in the Bond of ecumenism is the failure to allow no longer exists. In fact, the greater Peace." various positions or traditions to be challenge may be the mission to urban, challenged by Scripture itself. In many secular Australia or the needs of First Impressions churches, the power of tradition still Australian Aborigines. As I was unable to attend the first prevails. And we should recognise that afternoon of business, my introduction we as Seventh-day Adventists have Hosting the WCC in 1991 to the program was a 9 am communion our own "traditions" with regard to The Council discussed at length the service on Friday, conducted by the baptism, communion and ministry. It possibility of Australia hosting the Anglican Bishop of Canberra and would be well for us to constantly next World Assembly of the World Goulburn. The sacramental style of examine our positions in the light of Council of Churches, in 1991, and service was different from what we as Scripture and in comparison to other agreed to invite the WCC to meet in Seventh-day Adventists are accus- Christians whom we may have some- Canberra. Although requiring a con- tomed. However, I was impressed by times misunderstood. siderable commitment of finance and the beautiful wording and the dignity of resources by Australia's member the liturgy, which was taken from the Sincere About Unity churches, holding this prestigious new Australian Prayer Book. Al- Obviously, the various churches world religious assembly in Canberra though I, along with some others, did hope that through an understanding of would bring some 1,000 delegates and not partake, I found it an uplifting time each other's belief and a sharing in 4,500 attendants to Australia. of worship and fellowship with other faith and order, they may attain church Several members of an ACC delega- Christians. unity. Seventh-day Adventists may tion who recently had visited Christian

6 SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 churches in the Middle East gave a changed the Graeco-Roman world. Australia's Aborigines most interesting report. The struggle I sensed that all the churches and pain Christians must face to themselves need a renewal of apostolic On Sunday afternoon the general survive and witness in the very faith and zeal if they are to meet the meeting addressed the problem of the birthplace of Christianity is indeed a challenge of Australia's complex sec- Australian Aborigines, and by way of a puzzling dilemma. ular, pluralistic, immoral society with video, highlighted the tragic saga of the life-changing gospel of Jesus racial discrimination, alcoholism and Christian Love in Action Christ. the denial of land rights. While the The Commission on World Christian ACC has been constantly protesting The Status of Women Action presented a most interesting, the government's change of policy on informative and challenging report on A Bible study on feminism in the aboriginal land rights, it would appear Friday evening. I found listening to it patriarchal system of the Old Testa- that there must be a far greater to be a highly satisfying way to begin ment by visiting speaker Professor understanding of aboriginal culture the Sabbath. As a Christian aid agency Phyllis Trible, from Union Theological before the public and the government operating on behalf of member Seminary, New York, proved to be a will be persuaded of the need for churches, World Christian Action has most stimulating introduction for the justice. It was gratifying, however, to been involved in food aid and refugee evening's presentation by the Com- hear the two aboriginal pastors who camp projects in North Africa, in mission on the Status of Women. were present speak of Christian love water-supply projects in Papua New Professor Trible's study, a thorough and the hope of Christ's return. Guinea, in refugee resettlement exegesis of the creation account of the schemes in Australia and in develop- female-male relationship and two International Affairs ment projects in Pakistan. other stories that illustrated the ten- The ACC's Commission for Inter- The world's suffering and need sion between a patriarchal system and national Affairs has attempted to speak certainly challenge us all. But it is the role of women, was gratifying out on political issues around the gratifying to know that many Christ- because of its Biblical basis. world, and their report referred to ians are involved in work similar to An ACC task group study called concerns for peace and justice and the that of our own Adventist Develop- "Breaking the Silence" reported on International Year of Peace; chal- ment and Relief Agency. While we as the problems of poor women, battered lenges of independence, refugees and Seventh-day Adventists may be busy women, infertile women and silent and minority groups in Asia and the supporting our own development and repressed women. Perhaps the most Pacific; proposals for disarmament relief programs, we can pray for others significant aspect of the report was an and nuclear-free zones and resolutions who are similarly endeavouring to ease audiovisual presentation on domestic orr§anctions against South Africa. human suffering. The ACC Christmas violence. The presentation noted the The general meeting voted to release Bowl Appeal will this year take the unequal power relationships between a statement on the Chernobyl nuclear theme of development and peace. men and women that are perpetuated disaster, nuclear-powered warships by a church-sustained, male- and terrorism. We may wonder at the My Sabbath Experience dominated society. Although Christ- churches' wisdom in being involved in On Sabbath, I took the opportunity ianity has elevated the position of such controversial issues. However, I of worshipping at the Woden Adven- women more than any other faith, think we should admire the willingness tist church in Canberra. As it was the there remains a large barrier against of the ACC to speak as a prophetic first Sabbath of the quarter, the the full acceptance of women in voice against immoral situations in our congregation was celebrating the Christian theology and society, and world. Lord's Supper. I could not but severe behaviourial and sociological While it was saddening to observe compare the simplicity and signifi- problems are a result. no move away from long-held un- cance of the foot washing and ordi- I did not see this report as a radical scriptural traditions, a lack of nance service with the pomp and drumming of support for women's evangelistic fervour and a tendency to complexity of the Greek Orthodox liberation, but as a genuine concern for liberation theology, it was gratifying to communion that was being celebrated the thousands of crushed, lonely, see the individual sincerity of many of by delegates back at the council. suffering and hurting women in society these fellow Christians and their desire to whom the church must minister and to speak out against social ills. I must The Church and Society for whose sake traditional attitudes confess it was a most challenging Sabbath afternoon I rejoined the must change. experience to meet with so many council for a discussion on the church Adventists Not Immune Christians of other denominations and and its influence in society. Sadly, the listen to what they are saying and doing spiritual dimension and power of Domestic violence and battered to fulfil the mission of the church. individual conversion was lacking wives are found not only in the "world Unity, peace and justice, these were from participants' comments. Several out there," but even within the church the three great themes of the council. speakers seemed frustrated by the family. Yet many women remain However, the council gave little repressive nature of the church itself silent, for they have nowhere to turn. I attention to the glorious climax of the and its inability to bring about any suspect this is also true in the age, when all three will be realised at change in society. Seventh-day Adventist family, and it is the coming of our Lord. This is the In contrast, I thought of the zeal of an issue which must be addressed by good news of the Adventist the early apostles, whose dynamic the Family Life section of the Church message—a message that both Christ- message of the resurrection and advent Ministries Department. ians and non-Christians must hear. ■

SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 7 Mission President Describes Earthquake at Angoram KEVIN AMOS, President, Sepik Mission, Papua New Guinea Union Mission answer to the same question, everyone put their hands up, for they had been only 60 kilometres from the centre of an earthquake registering 6.9 on the Richter scale. As soon as possible I set out to visit the affected villages. It is usual for houses in these villages to be built high on stilts. Because of the wet season the timber quickly rots. Posts 10 to 15 metres in length are needed, and these are not available from timber mills. The villages close to the Sepik River can retrieve logs from the stream, but those who live near side streams have to travel some distance to their timber-gathering areas. Then they must wait until the river is high enough to float the logs downstream. During all this time the people will have to live in temporary accommodation. On Sabbath, July 12, I worshipped Above The Adventist church at Masedonai village now has to be held up with poles. with our members at Masedonai village. When anyone walked in or out I WAS SITTING in the pastor's Later in the week we had reports of the church, I could feel the whole house at Angoram in Papua New from upriver villages detailing a total building swaying! Two large beams, Guinea. It was Tuesday, June 24. loss of 138 houses, with 60 others so one 10 metres long and the other 17 Suddenly the house began rocking badly damaged they would require metres, stretched the whole length of violently and we heard wood cracking rebuilding. We contacted the Adven- the church and passed directly above as an earthquake shook the Sepik tist Development and Relief Agency, the sacred desk. I made a mental note River area. who immediately sent $10,000, which not to stand behind the pulpit while I As the quake subsided, I could hear we appreciated greatly. took the service that day! Fortunately, people from nearby houses shouting I had come to Angoram to run a the church building is now being held and laughing nervously as we began to Revelation Seminar. The previous up by poles on each side. But it will survey the damage. Fortunately there Saturday night I had asked the group of have to be pulled apart and rebuilt. was no loss of life, but five of the 12 about 250 how many had ever seen a The people were greatful for our braces supporting the pastor's home severe earthquake, and very few visit, and especially ADRA's assis- had broken and the water tanks split. responded. Three nights later, in tance. ■

Adventist Completes 10 Years on Lismore FM LARRY J. LAREDO, Communication Director, NNSW Conference

ADVENTIST Dorothy Goodman of witnessing a whole family join the has completed 10 years of continuous Lismore church as a result of a radio FM radio broadcasting, making her interview with the then resident one of Australia's longest-serving minister, Pastor David Coltheart. Adventist broadcasters. Dorothy features health messages, Her half-hour program, "Better sacred music, news and views . Living With Dorothy Goodman from Recently Dorothy started using the the Seventh-day Adventist Church," 15-minute "Focus on Living" program goes to air on Fridays at 1.30 pm on with Geoff Youlden in her half hour. station 2NCR-FM Lismore, NSW. She plans to promote the Bible Dorothy Goodman still enjoys broadcasting after Six years ago, Dorothy had the thrill correspondence course. ■ 10 years with Station 2 NCR-FM.

8 SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 Queensland Church Concludes Healthful Cooking Series

SEVENTY people attended the flesh in any of the savouries!" concluding program of a series of Pastor Woods presented an after- vegetarian cooking and nutrition dinner speech on health matters, and a classes recently conducted in health video concluded the program. Maryborough, Queensland, by Pastor "We made many good contacts," M. L. Woods. says Mr Adams. "We are instructed, About 90 per cent of those present `Wherever the truth is proclaimed, were non-Adventists, and it was "a instruction should be given in the banquet fit for a king" (see photo), preparation of healthful foods ' reports local communication secretary [Counsels on Health, page 475]. 'We Ivan Adams. are to interest people in the subjects "There were just too many dishes that concern the health of the body, as for one person to sample all of them," well as in the subjects that concern the says Mr Adams. "One man was health of the soul' [Medical Ministry, It's hard to know where to start! disbelieving when told there was no page 327]." ■ Tweed District Children's Leader Retires After 42 Years

SABBATH, June 28, saw the end of and Mr and Mrs J. Arthur, began Wall left the Murwillumbah church to an era for Irene van der Wall. For 42 meeting with them. Soon the group support the new church at Tumbulgum years she had taught Bible stories to became a church company. and help establish the children's children in the Tweed district of New After the van der Walls moved to Sabbath school," Jennifer Brinsmead South Wales. Murwillumbah in 1951, Irene led or says. "Mrs van der Wall studied early During this time she has helped four taught in the children's Sabbath school childhood education and teaching small companies develop into strong for 20 years. She also ran many methods, and especially Spirit of Sabbath school groups—or Sunday Vacation Bible Schools; and a Sunday Prophecy counsel. She has a loving school groups when living in areas school she conducted resulted in a way with children, and although she is without Adventists—that became family of five joining the Adventist a disciplinarian, children are drawn to soul-winning agencies. Now she is Church. On numerous occasions she her. We in the Tweed district of NSW retiring. led the primary division at the North are grateful for the devotion Mrs van "Over the years Mrs van der Wall NSW Conference camp-meetings. der Wall has shown to the spiritual has inspired many church members to "Five years ago Mr and Mrs van der education of two generations." ■ become interested in working for boys and girls," says Jennifer Brinsmead, Tumbulgum church communication secretary. "She has seen hundreds of juniors give their lives to the Lord and has witnessed the baptism of a similar number, most of whom she taught in Sabbath school." Mrs van der Wall was first invited to teach in the primary division of the Lismore Sabbath school in 1944. Two years later her husband was offered employment near Tweed Heads, so they moved to Coraki, where Irene commenced a Sunday school. Twenty-five children attended regu- larly. Next she commenced a branch Sabbath school at South Tweed Heads. While Mrs van der Wall taught the children, her husband met with the adults, and later all joined in a Bible study. Two Adventist families from Mrs Irene van der Wall (left) with Sue and Lyle Burgoyne and their children. Mrs van der Wall taught nearby districts, Mr and Mrs H. Trute both Sue and Lyell when they were in kindergarten Sabbath school and also their children.

SOUTH PACIFIC RECOFD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 9 Quadriplegic Finds New Life

A QUADRIPLEGIC, one of eight Lilydale's previous minister, Pastor people baptised at Lilydale church, Dean Giles, visited John and com- Victoria, on August 9, has begun a new menced Bible studies. This year Del life in Christ. Gould has taken John Revelation Fourteen years ago, the tragedy that Seminar study guides each week, and almost ended John Austin's life—in Pastor Totenhofer has visited, fact, his friends thought he was dead answered questions and loaned Ken- when they fished him from a backyard neth Cox videos. swimming pool into which he had The climax to the Spirit's prompt- dived—left him completely unable to ings came when head deacon Carl move. But now his life has meaning Stoneman carried John into the font and purpose. and Pastor Dean Giles gently baptised "John told me he was disappointed him. that because of his disability he would Seven other candidates, Elizabeth have little opportunity for witness or Campbell, Christina Taylor, Brock service," says Pastor Ed Totenhofer, Bastian, Lee Duffin, Michael Krol, Lilydale's church pastor. "However, Nick McLaughlin and Jason Walker, his baptism has been a significant were also baptised. witness for His Lord. Non-Adventist The baptismal service included family members and friends accepted recognition of church members in- John's invitation to attend, and many volved in the spiritual growth of the others have already been blessed and candidates and appointment of inspired by his faith and courage." spiritual guardians for each newly For the past eight years Lilydale baptised member. church member Fay Smit has cared for Fifteen young people and five adults Quadriplegic John Austin following his baptism John and during that time shared her stood in response to an invitation to with Fay Smit, who shared her faith with him, and faith with him. prepare for baptism in the future. ■ Tim McLaughlin, John's spiritual guardian. Retired Couple Working for Refugees

A RETIRED ADVENTIST couple connection with Pastor and Mrs Franklins help the migrants settle into in Perth, Western Australia, from their Aitken, who are involved in full-time community housing and find furniture own resources have helped more than work among refugees in South-East and household goods. 600 families come to Australia. Val and Asia," says RECORD correspondent "The work, which started in a small Fred Franklin have devoted years to Joan Dauven. "They have direct way, has snowballed," says Mrs working for Asian refugees. contact with our Seventh-day Adven- Dauven. Gosnells church welfare "Mr and Mrs Franklin work in close tist Church in Thailand, where more ladies assist, and Norm Richards Newly arrived refugees on the bus en route to than 3,000 people are studying the restores and delivers furniture. Maida Graylands Migrant Hostel. Bible in refugee camps. In the first Vale church members sew clothes and three months of this year, 575 people blankets from factory off-cuts and were baptised in the camps." Bickley church ladies sort and deliver Mr and Mrs Franklin write letters to clothing. 15 refugee camps—seven in Thailand, "But more workers and funds are three in Malaysia and five in Hong desperately needed," says Mrs Kong. Camp conditions are difficult, Dauven. "We urgently want a lay with food and water rationed, and person to visit homes and give Bible people living in huts made from grass studies. The interest is there, if only and bamboo. Requests pour in from someone had the time." Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodians The Franklins helped organise a and Laotians who are desperate to get church for the Cambodians, which out. meets in the Mount Lawley church "Mum and Dad" Franklin (as the each Sabbath at 2.30 pm. refugees affectionately call them) meet "This remarkable couple have given

n each family as they arrive and their life savings for this work," says e v transport them to Graylands Migrant Mrs Dauven. Anyone wishing to Dau Hostel. Many come with absolutely contact them can do so on J to nothing and must be given necessities. (09) 293 1770, or at 24 Betti Road,

Pho After a transition period, the Kalamunda, WA 6076. ■

10 SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 6, 1986 Mission Pilot Recounts Potentially Fatal Flight COLIN M. WINCH, President, Papua New Guinea Union Mission A GOOD PART of my life I have headquarters at Kainantu packed large back so we could glide into the airfield. served as a missionary—as a nurse, a bags of used clothing to be air- The throttle had a strange feel; I pilot, an administrator. Some of my dropped. rechecked it. The cable had broken. friends wonder why I choose to leave On this particular day we had Turning to my passenger, I pulled the home, friends and loved ones to go to packed enough bags for 12 villages. We throttle cable completely out. With some underdeveloped areas. But there took off very early in the morning, ashen face he gasped, "Is that is something about mission service climbing to 10,000 feet. Flying low normal?" I assured him it was not. (which I don't seem to find anywhere over the first village, we opened and Fortunately, we were able to land. else) that constantly reminds me of my closed the throttle to warn the villagers My hands were shaking visibly. I frailty and God's power to guide and that we were about to make a drop so reached for the offending throttle and protect One experience in particular no one would be hit by a falling bag. pulled the cable out of its casing. The comes to mind, a story I have often On a previous occasion a young man end of the cable revealed one shiny told. had tried to catch a bag before it hit the spot, indicating that it had been almost ground—and had found himself Clothing Airlift worn through for some time and had knocked cold. And as we were first been hanging by a thread. The outer I was serving as a mission pilot in learning the procedure we once put a cable had prevented detection. Papua New Guinea, and we were bag through the wall of a headman's Sitting in the quietness of the airlifting clothing to villages in the house and dropped another through a cockpit, I thought back over the flight Kukukuku Mountains, which rise to roof. we had just completed. There in the about 4,350 metres above sea-level, Because the villages were in awk- Kukukuku Mountains we had been presenting some of the worst flying wardly formed valleys surrounded by opening and closing the throttle to conditions in the world. This moun- huge limestone cliffs, we had to warn the people, to make our ap- tainous area had no vehicle road approach the cliffs, drop the bags and, proach, and to gain full power to climb system, and access was only by air or a quickly opening the throttle, do a tight out of those constricted valleys. tortuous trek on foot, a walk of about U-turn out of the little valley. This type What if the throttle cable had broken 16 days. of flying is challenging and as we approached a limestone cliff? The people, who lived in the areas interesting—and quite dangerous. It is Holding the broken cable in trembling between 1,500 metres and 2,500 metres hard on both man and machine. hands, I silently prayed, "Thanks, above sea-level, were suffering in- Having completed our deliveries to Father." tensely from the cold nights, particu- the 12 villages, we headed back to That's the kind of thrill that mission larly the small children and elderly. To Kainantu. Seeing that our final ap- service gives me. relieve their suffering, workers at our proach was a little too high, I throttled —Adventist Review. Northern Australia Catches Seminar Vision "THE ENEMY will set everything in opera- tion to uproot the confidence of the believers in MORE THAN 22 Revelation Semi- nars have been or are being conducted the pillars of our faith in the messages of the in the Northern Australian Conference past. . . . The Lord God of Israel has led out His this year, and by year-end the number people, unfolding to them truth of heavenly will have climbed to 30, according to Conference Communication director origin. His voice has been heard, and is still Lloyd Robinson. heard, saying, 'Go forward from strength to "We are thrilled at what is taking strength, from grace to grace, from glory to place as our lay ministers step out in faith," Pastor Robinson says. "Mira- glory.' " cles are beginning to happen." —Selected Messages, Book 2, page 388. One action team, led by Hazel Weber, Valerie Wood and Patrick Krogdahl, decided to conduct a Revelation Seminar. After weeks of studying, sharing, praying and visiting,

they invited their contacts to the \ Cut out the above quotation, together with this lower section, and mount it on card. Then fold back this / seminar. Sixteen, including six non- section to form a stand. Place it in a position where you will read it many times during the course of the Adventists, attended regularly day. throughout the 24-night series. All of these are now attending church and preparing for baptism. ■ J

SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 11 WORLD NEWS . . .

Adventist Leaders Report Breakthrough in USSR CARLOS MEDLEY IN THE WAKE of the nuclear should be equal treatment and no several visitors had cancelled trips to disaster at Chernobyl, General Con- discrimination between religious the USSR. This made the Adventist ference officials have scored a major church organisations, the Adventist tour even more special to the Russians. breakthrough in the USSR. Church needs a national headquarters The delegation was honoured with a The three-man delegation headed by in Moscow, similar to the Baptists and visit to the beautiful offices of the Pastor Neal C. Wilson, General the Russian Orthodox Church. Cur- Supreme Soviet in the Kremlin. Conference president, won the favour rently the Adventist work in the USSR Adventist leaders met with August of USSR officials by not cancelling operates from a small office in Tula, Voss, chairman of the Soviet of their trip despite the dangers of the about 220 kilometres from Moscow. Nationalities (the Russian equivalent Chernobyl nuclear accident (which The Moscow headquarters for Baptists of an upper house of parliament). occurred just two weeks before their and Evangelicals is supported by four During the talks, Pastor Wilson em- departure). And that favour led to huge different church organisations. The phasised the spiritual nature of the dividends for the Adventist Church. Christian groups claim a total of church and the religious character of "For the first time in the church's 500,000 members and have built, or its mission. history we were able to share with the rebuilt, 250 churches during the past At the urgent invitation of the highest levels of Soviet leadership who five years. Moscow Patriarchate of the Orthodox Adventists are, what we believe, and Pastor Wilson believes new litera- Church, Dr Beach left the Adventist the extent of the church's worldwide ture will help church members tre- delegation in Rostov-on-Don to par- activity," Pastor Wilson said during a mendously. "The literature to be ticipate in a round-table conference recent interview. printed is for the benefit of our with distinguished theologians and During the 19-day trip Pastor Wil- members and also for those who may scientists studying the problems of son, with Winston Clark, his adminis- enquire about Adventism," he told hunger, poverty, ignorance, the arms trative assistant, and Dr Bert B. Soviet officials. "We also want to race, militarism and the need for a new Beach, director for public affairs and develop a communication medium for moral order. The sudden invitation religious liberty, held discussions with the church in the USSR. A paper like emerged because the entire American Konstantin Charchev, chairman of the the Adventist Review would serve us delegation had cancelled their trip. Russian Council on Religious Affairs. well." During his talks Dr Beach urged During the discussions Pastor Wilson Mr Charchev suggested publishing a delegates to strengthen the respect for requested approval for official recog- joint SDA magazine in Russian and human rights and religious liberty and nition of the Seventh-day Adventist English and a possible film so that to channel their economic resources Church organisation and structure by people outside Russia could learn into humanitarian projects. the Soviet government, a new head- about SDA life in the USSR. Before the visit to Moscow, the quarters in Moscow, printing more Correspondence School delegation visited churches in four of Adventist literature, and a training Russia's 15 republics to acknowledge program for Russian ministers. The minister of religious affairs the 100th anniversary of the first In commenting on the requests, promised the delegation authorisation Seventh-day Adventist church in the Pastor Wilson explained specific needs for a correspondence school for USSR. of the Russian church. "Currently the church ministers, Pastor Wilson Throughout the tour of the USSR, church is recognised in the Federal explained. However, the General Pastor Wilson received considerable Republic of Russia and in the Ukraine, Conference president pressed for the press and radio coverage. He was and in about half of the republics of establishment of a seminary training interviewed by Radio Moscow, Tass, Russia," Pastor Wilson said. "We are program. Currently there is no training Pravda, and the Navost (ANH) news not recognised nationally. No Adven- for Adventist ministers. agencies. tist committee is authorised to deal Mr Charchev told the delegation that In Alma-Ata, capital of the Kazakh with the whole Soviet Union. On the the Russian government is working to Republic, Pastor Wilson and his group other hand, I must express apprecia- solve the problems of a centre and presented an album explaining the tion for the degree of religious freedom ministerial education. "A building will worldwide work of Seventh-day Ad- we enjoy and the sympathetic and be built," he said. "We are happy with ventists to the Council for Religious helpful attitude of the authorities." your visit. You have been good Affairs. They also paid a call on the Pastor Wilson also argued that since ambassadors." head of the Moslems in Kazakhstan, the constitution provides that there Because of the Chernobyl calamity the chief religious group.

12 SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 In Simferopol, only 80 kilometres group returned to Moscow. On Sab- innate sense of the church and an from Yalta, of World War II fame, bath the church was packed, with abiding loyalty to Scriptures and the about 850 people packed the SDA standing room only. The presidents of writings of Ellen G. White. church to meet with the GC guests. It the Adventist Church in Poland, 5. The emphasis on altruism and was at Simferopol that the first Hungary and Rumania were present. group solidarity. The constitution of Seventh-day Adventist church in the The Sabbath meetings lasted the the Communist Party of the USSR USSR was organised just 100 years whole day, with each GC minister states it is the duty of every party ago. In 1886, before the organising speaking and Pastor Wilson's mes- member to work for the establishment church service had concluded, the sages keynoting the service. Largely of a healthy society without the use of police arrived and arrested the two because of the presence of the alcohol. leaders! A number of the early leaders president of the General Confer- 6. The sense of identity with the were exiled to Siberia, and as a result ence, church members and govern- world church. Members show no spirit the Adventist message entered new ment officials treated the party with of ecclesiastical isolationism. areas. the greatest courtesy and respect. 7. The healthy esprit de corps, The last church the GC leaders Summarising the delegation's visit, cooperation and unity among the visited outside Moscow was in Tallinn, Dr Beach mentioned 10 points that pastors. the capital of Estonia. impressed him: 8. Adaptability. People and leaders Estonian Adventists have translated 1. The deeply religious soul of the take program changes in their stride. 150 SDA books into Estonian, pro- Russian people. Materialism has made 9. The loyalty to fundamental doc- ducing the copies by typewriter—eight limited inroads. Even the common trines. copies at each typing. This is a expression for "thank you," spacibo, 10. The gradual trend toward a laborious task, but it works. They have originally meant "God save you." more open society. most Ellen G. White books. They are 2. The central place music occupies A Russian member best expressed permitted to duplicate the Morning in church life. the spirit of Adventists in the USSR: Watch readings and the Sabbath 3. The preoccupation of officials "We love you, and now more than school lessons. and the people with peace. Practically ever." ■ Fourteen ministers and six Bible every family in the USSR lost loved workers care for the churches. Each ones during World War II. Carlos Medley, news editor of the Adventist minister preaches three to four ser- 4. The high esteem in which mem- Review, based this article on a report by Bert B. Beach and an interview with Neal C. Wilson. mons a week. bers hold the General Conference and This article has been abbreviated for the For the final part of the trip, the its leadership. This is largely due to an RECORD.

Loma Linda Children Raise $30,000 OLSEN—COLLETT. Vera Collett was escorted up for Africa. Loma Linda, California, the aisle of the Waitara church, New South Wales, on elementary school students, grades K-6, Sunday, June 1, 1986, by Edwin Samuel Olsen, to have recently walked and/or ran as many as 20 their lives united in marriage. Both had three generations of descendants present to witness this very laps around the Loma Linda Academy happy wedding. We trust that the Lord will grant to track. They were participating in a them much happiness as they establish their home in fundraising jogathon for African relief and Hornsby. E. B. Price. development projects, coordinated through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA). As of June 3, $29,848 had come in from HALLETT—McKAY. Norman James Hallett of Till He Comes pledges. Yvonne Dysinger, event coor- Palmerston North, New Zealand, married Gretchen dinator, says, "We expect the total to Elva McKay in the beautiful little Taihape chapel on ARMSTRONG. Early Thursday morning, August exceed $30,000 when all the money is in." June 14, 1986. Family and friends celebrated the 14, 1986, Alice Vera Armstrong passed quietly to rest at occasion at a dinner in the home of Robin and Ruth the Akooramak Nursing Centre, Warw ck, Queens. Inspired by films and talks depicting the McDonald of Ohingaiti. We wish Elva and Norman all needs in Africa, the students gave speeches land, at the age of 77 years. She loved her Saviour, her of God's rich blessings as they establish their happy church and her family, and in many practical ways and wrote letters in order to obtain pledges. home in Glen Alpin, Stanthorpe, Queensland. served her neighbourhood. In spite of a severe stroke Janean Mattson's letter is typical: "I am John Denne. six years ago, she continued to witness to the Lord's going to run with a willing heart. I think that HEARPS—McKAY. On Sunday morning, August grace and goodness by her cheerfulness and patience. it is important for you to contribute and to 10, 1986, Wayne and Julianne exchanged their vows Her two daughters, Eunice Payne and Carolyn Bell, be able to say, 'I helped to get Africa some beneath a beautifully decorated arch in the Launceston and their families, and the friends who gathered for the final services, find comfort and assurance in the divine food.' " church, Tasmania. The parents of the happy couple are Linden and Helen Hearps, and Peter and Helen promises of sustaining grace and a soon-coining reunion McKay. Many friends and family members shared the morning. H. M. Pascoe. Adventist Radio Beaming in Europe. happiness of the occasion, both at the church and the Twenty-four Adventist radio stations dot reception which followed. We wish them God's ANDERSON. Walter (Wally) William Anderson was the European continent, and plans are blessing and happiness as they share their lives called to rest at the Bunbury Forest Lodge, Western being made to increase the number. The together. A. M. van Rensburg. Australia, on August 4, 1986, after a short illness. He Euro-Africa Division reports a new station had lived a full and rich life of 85 years. Walter will be HICKS--VANDERMADE. Jim Hicks and Lola sadly missed by his family, but not mourned as those soon will be operating in Spain. Currently, Vanderrnade were united in marriage in the Begonia who have no hope. The words of the hymn "Abide With radio stations are broadcasting in France, House at the Botanic Gardens, Wellington, New Me," which were read at the graveside at the Bunbury Belgium, Italy and Portugal. Zealand, on July 10, 1986. The ceremony was witnessed Lawn Cemetery, stressed the hope of the resurrection In addition to the church-operated by members of their families and several friends. at the second coming of Jesus. C. G. Allen. stations, four other stations are operated Following the service, a delightful reception was held at the home of a friend. Jim and Lola are both members of ARTHUR. Bertie Stanley Arthur was born near by Adventist laypersons. the Wellington church. We wish them God's richest Lismore, New South Wales, on July 2, 1896. He blessings for their future life together, as they make married Ivy Miller in 1918, and to that union were born —Adventist Review. their home in the Wellington area. M. J. Bull. six children: Alwyn (deceased), Audrey Jung, Dorothy

SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 13 Wills, Dudley, Errol and Myron. Their marriage of 68 where a large number of relatives and friends had on July 6, 1925, and passed suddenly to her rest at the years was only broken when he slipped peacefully to his gathered, she was buried at the Pokino Cemetery on Auckland Hospital on July 9, 1986. Waimiri was rest on August 2, 1986, at the Adventist Nursing Home, July 25, to await the call of her loving Saviour when he introduced to the Advent message by a layman, and Victoria Point, Queensland. Many relatives and friends shall come to claim His own. Pastor Lyn Webber of after a series of studies, she was baptised with her paid their last respects at the graveside in the Redland Hamilton shared the service with the writer. husband, Walter, by Pastor Ron Faithful at the Bay Lawn Cemetery where he was committed to God's I. E. Trevena. Henderson church. A very close-knit family, she is care. Pastor Arthur White and the chaplain officiated at survived by her husband, daughters Mary, Marcia, the ceremony. During the years Bertie lived at the DUNCAN. Glen Duncan (nee Simpson) passed into Pauline and Annette, a son Sydney, and four Adventist Retirement Village, he became quite an the sleep of death of July 14, 1986, at the Princess grandchildren. She returned to her people, Te Rarawa, identity as an accomplished gardener. Now he rests in Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland. Glen's and lay at the Te Ohaki Marae until her interment at peace, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. husband John, and the children Keith and Verle, and Wainui, where she awaits the great resurrection Keith Miller. the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, will greatly morning. The writer was assisted during the service by miss her. It was during the Ratcliffe Mission in Brisbane Brother Bill Murray. G. Murray. BATES. Ada Florence Bates was born on April 8, that Glen and John found their way into the remnant 1897, in Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand. Over 50 church. Brother George Hedges assisted the writer in POTTER. Early Sunday morning, August 17, 1986, years ago Pastor Pascoe introduced her to the truths we words of reassurance to the many who gathered for the love as a church, and this has been her lifelong joy in Philip Bruce Potter, of Elizabeth, South Australia, was service in the Sherwood Adventist church. tragically struck and killed on a pedestriar, crossing. Christ. Her husband Fred predeceased her by three R J. Fraser. years and her daughter Elma by 14 years. She is Born in 1965, he lived a brief 21 years. He was the son of Ted and Heather (Roenfeldt) Potter, the grandson of mourned by her eight other children: Alf, Harold, HARPER. Lyall Eustace (Skipper) Harper died Ben and Ella Roenfeldt of Barmera, and nephew of Charlie, Doug, Pat, Pauline (Mrs F. West), Joan (Mrs suddenly at his home in Auckland, New Zealand, on E. West) and Tom. Sister Bates died in the Patea Trevor Roenfeldt of Mildura. That he was held in high July 28, 1986, at the age of 84 years. He was cremated at esteem was evidenced by the very large number of Hospital on June 29, 1986, and the funeral and burial the Purewa Crematorium on July 31. Just two weeks service were conducted in Wanganui. We look forward mourners, mostly young people, in attendance at both before his death Brother Harper was baptised into services. Our deepest sympathy was extended to the with confidence to the resurrection morning, when we Christ in the Royal Oak Church. He was active right up shall see Sister Bates again. J. M. Denne. family. Brother Trevor Roenfeldt assisted the writer at to the time of his death, and kept himself busy, either on the service. B. C. S. Pepper. his own property, or doing jobs for others. He is BICHARD. While visiting his daughter Helen and survived by three sisters and two daughters, Cheryl and family in New Zealand, Clive Lamech Bichard passed PRINCE. Elizabeth Prince laid down life's burdens Annette. He rests peacefully in the One whom he came on Sabbath morning, July 12, 1986, at the Fremantle away on July 31, 1986, at the age of 83. Migrating from to know in the latter years of his life. R. E. Way. the Jersey Isles as a young man, he served his adopted Hospital, Western Australia, just 10 days before her country in the war, was an active outdoors man, which 93rd birthday. Sister Prince migrated to Australia from was combined with a personal relationship with Jesus, HARTNETT. With firm trust in his Saviour, John England in the 1920s and became a cottage mother at evidenced by his baptism about 12 years ago. He was a James Hartnett passed peacefully to rest on August 7, Fairbridge Farm, Pinjarra. From there she moved to man who loved life, and was loved in return by his 1986, in the Warwick Hospital, Queensland. He was 74 Midland where, in 1933, she accepted the Adventist peers, his family, his church and the children who knew years of age. A large number of friends and relatives message, and became an active member of the Midland him. Brother Bichard was interred at A wanui, New packed the church and gathered at the graveside to pay church. Her later years were spent at Sherwin Lodge Zealand. The memorial service held at his home church tribute to the memory of one who had spent nearly all Homes for the Aged. Our sister was privately interred at Greensborough, Victoria, was attended by his son his life in the district and was held in high esteem by all. in the Fremantle Cemetery and on the following Geoffrey and family, and many friends. Allan Horne, a To his wife Ruby, son Ken and grandchildren Dale and Sabbath morning a memorial service was conducted in personal friend of Clive's for many years, assisted the Michelle, and other relatives, the comfort of the divine the Rossmoyne church, where her nephew and his wife writer at the service. Dean Burton. assurance of the blessed reunion day gives well- and son, and the residents of Sherwin Lodge were founded light and hope. H. M. Pascoe. directed to the hope of reunion on the resurrection BRIANT. Keith Edward Briant, aged 54 years, of morning. H. W. Gunter. Ayr, Queensland, passed away after a heart attack on JUDGE. Born Christina Elspeth Wintour in 1896, in August 11, 1986, and was laid to rest in the local Edinburgh, Scotland, Sister Judge nursed during the RIEDYK. James Lennard Riedyk was born to Tom cemetery to await the call of his Lord and Saviour. His 1914-18 war, before migrating to New Zealand, where and Penny Riedyk at Pingelly, Western Australia, on wife Laurel, and their children Cheryl, Karen, Bobbie, she married Edwin Judge in 1922. They finally settled in November 18, 1967. The family settled at Narrogin, David and Errol, are left to mourn the loss of their dear Gisborne, where she attended a mission conducted by where Jamie, as he was affectionately known, attended one. Many relatives and friends gathered in the Ayr Pastor Don Whittaker, and was baptised by Pastor Tom school, and was one of the youth of the Narrogin church to mourn their loss. The local aero club showed Potter. Edwin died in 1973, and Mrs Judge moved to Adventist church. In the last twelve months Jamie had their love and respect for their vice-president in a Tauranga to be near her son George. In tie last four been living in Bunbury. He passed away on August 12, "fly-over" just as the casket was being lowered into the years of her life she brought much joy to fellow 1986, in his 19th year. After a service in the Narrogin grave. Pastor G. Scott, Brother J. Watson and the residents at our Bethesda Home. After a short illness, church, attended by family and many friends, he was writer shared the responsibilities and assured the death came on July 13, 1986. Left to mourn are her two laid to rest in the Narrogin Cemetery on August 21. grieving ones of the certainty of the resurrection sons George and Burt, nine grandchildren and three Along with his parents in mourning their loss, were his morning at the return of our Lord. K E. Martin. great-grandchildren. A service was held at Brentwood sisters Susan, Dianne, Lisa, his special friend Tanya Avenue church to bring the comfort of our blessed and his grandparents. The congregation was pointed to CLARK. Mrs Grace Clark, aged 86, passed to her hope. R. R Barriball. the blessed hope of our Lord's return. rest at the Helping Hand Centre, North Adelaide, South G. Helsby. Australia, on June 6, 1986. Our sister, who was baptised KELLY. Ninety-six years of caring and helpfulness in 1933, was the mother of seven children, Ray, Alex, drew to a close on Sabbath evening, July 5, 1986, when ROBERTS. Mrs Jessie Amelia Roberts of Schofield Isabel, Margaret, Elizabeth, Robert (deceased) and Annie Eliza Kelly peacefully closed her eyes in sleep to near Sydney, New South Wales, passed to her rest in Valerie (deceased), 31 grandchildren, 62 great- await the return of her Saviour. A number of family and the Kings Langley Nursing Home on August 15, 1986. grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. friends were able to gather at the Gawler church, South A link of Adventist history was broken with her Another faithful mother in Israel awaits the resurrec- Australia, to remember her life, as well as to be passing. She was born in 1909 in the home of the tion in Christ. The service was conducted by a friend of reminded of the certainty of the Christian's hope. She Blanchard family of Wollongong. Their home was our the family. was then laid to rest in the Willaston Cemetery. first church in Wollongong. She has left to mourn her L. F. Hooper. passing two sons Ray and Lyle, and one daighter Mrs CORDINGLY. Nellie Cordingly was born in Orange, Jennifer Mason, and their families. Our deepest New South Wales, in 1896 to Fardy and Fanny Stevens, McKIERN AN. A fulfilled life came to an end for sympathy was extended to her family, while at the same and passed away peacefully in the Mater Hospital, Joseph McKiernan in his 82nd year on August 12, 1986. time our minds were drawn to the promises of the Brisbane, Queensland on August 7, 1986. Prior to that Born in Lilyfield, Sydney, New South Wales, Joe resurrection day. Ken Low. time she had been a resident in a unit at the Adventist moved north with the family and settled near Kempsey. Retirement Village, Victoria Point. At times during her In 1926 he married Lillias Graham, and they had six SIWEK. On August 4, 1986, Jan Siwek passed away long life of 90 years she had been employed in children: sons Reg, George and Mervyn, and daughters at the age of 86 years. Since the age of 34 he had rejoiced denominational work, at the Sydney San and the Dorothy (Mrs Russell Sydenham), Mavis (Mrs Robert in the Advent message. Migrating from Poland with his Sydney SHF cafe. Her immediate family were Fred, Borrott) and Hazel (Mrs Arthur Baker). His family has family 22 years ago, he became a member of the Annie, Walter, Will (Pastor) and Samuel. Family now grown to include 21 grandchildren and 31 Oakleigh church, Victoria. He leaves to mourn his representatives paid their last respects as Nellie was great-grandchildren. A memorial service vas held in daughters Stanislawa Till and Veronika Kov,aks. As we laid to rest at the Redland Bay Lawn Cemetery to await the Kempsey church, which Joe had helped to build and laid him to rest in the Springvale Cemetery, it was in the the return of Jesus. Keith Miller. where he was head elder for many years. As 'oved ones sure and certain hope of the resurrection in Jesus. and friends later met at his final resting place, the East Pastors J. Skrzypaszek and M. Ignasiak associated with CRAW. Phyllis May Craw passed peacefully to her Kempsey Lawn Cemetery, they were reminded of the writer in the service. R. Varzonek. rest at the age of 77, on July 22, 1986. A faithful and Jesus, the resurrector and the Life-giver. Pastor E. F. caring wife and mother, grandmother and friend, she Giblett assisted the writer. David Price. SMITH. Mrs Ruby Isobel Smith passed to her rest at leaves to mourn, yet not without hope, Elaine and the Chesalon Retirement Home in Harbord, Sydney, David, Dennis and Ann and their children. After a MURRAY. Waimirirangi Murray (nee Kerehoma) New South Wales, on August 1, 1986, aged 99 years 8 service at the Pukekohe SDA church, New Zealand, was born in Ahipara, North Auckland, New Zealand, months. The widow of Pastor W. J. Smith, she was also

14 SOUTH PACIFIC RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1986 predeceased by her son Allan Bucknell arid daughter GUESTROOMS—HAWAII PIANO WANTED Miss Elmer Bucknell. Etholwyn, her only surviving Guestrooms in our modern, spacious home in a Bairnsdale church needs a piano, so we are seeking daughter, lives in England. On August 9 a memorial beautiful mountain valley. Minutes to beaches, one in reasonable condition at a low price or as a service was held in the Manly church. To the shopping and island attractions. Private entrance, donation. We are prepared to collect it. If you have one, grandchildren, Mrs Jan Shipton of Townsville, Peter, kitchenette, dining and lounge. $US25 per night, for one please write to Gary Stoneman, PO Box 918, Michael and John Bucknell of Sydney, their spouses or two persons. Emma Sargeant, 47-600 Ulili Street, Bairnsdale, Vic 3875, or phone (051) 52 6488. and children, we extend sincere sympi,thy. Sister Phone (053) 32 2718. Worship will be held at the REAL ESTATE Bucknell was able to attend Sabbath school and church Ballarat church, 319 Drummond Street South. All are For personalised service on all your real estate weekly almost up to the time of her death. The angels invited to a luncheon. requirements in the Lilydale/Mooroolbark and surrounding will call her forth on the day the Life-giver returns to HOUSE FOR SALE areas, including the Yarra Valley, phone Milton Gray or claim His own. A. J. Bath. Masterton built, B/V/tile on large block. Three large B/R Mevyn Whittaker on (03) 735 1211. A/H Mevyn with built-in robes, wall-to-wall carpet. Electric and (059) 66 2505, Milton (03) 735 0283. combustion stoves, oil heater. Minutes from bus and train, RETURN THANKS REAL ESTATE AGENT close to Katoomba church. SDA primary school bus passes Milton Taylor and family sincerely appreciate the Personalised rental management and sales marketing by a door. Purchase will include small family business earning prayers and expressions of sympathy, from all the family team for your best interests. Trees & Associates, 335 $800 per week. Phone (047) 59 1354 after 10 pm or before 12 friends and relatives, at the passing of our loving Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153. Phone (02) noon. mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Ella 639 4000. Taylor. Please accept this as our sincere personal HOME FOR SALE—COORANBONG SABBATH WELCOME thanks. 3 B/R home, Weatherwall air-conditioning, 2-way oil Are you holidaying this winter in the Snowy Mountains heater, recently painted. Situated on 1/2-acre block with area? If you are, you are welcome to worship with us at 6 large storage garage for up to six cars or two trucks. BACK TO LILYDALE ACADEMY Nimby Place, Cooma North, in the home of A. Mangelsdorf. $69,500. Enquiries, phone D. E. Bain, (02) 875 2215. The annual homecoming will be held in the Norwood For further information phone Cooma (0648) 24148 or ]. Bell High School hall, Byron Street, Ringwood North, on 22810. Sabbath, October 18, 1986. This will include Sabbath HOUSE FOR SALE—STANTHORPE school, divine service, potluck luncheon and an 3 B/R, stucco house on 1 acre, close to shops, SDA SOUTH NSW TRIENNIAL SESSION afternoon program. All alumni are invited to partici- primary school and state high school. Also 31/2 acres, Notice is hereby given that the regular Triennial pate. mostly planted with apples, pears, plums. 12 km north of Stanthorpe. Phone (076) 81 2596 after 6 pm. Session of the South New South Wales Conference of BURLEIGH HEADS—HOME FOR SALE the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be conducted at Spacious, 3-year-old, immaculate B/V residence; 4 HOUSE FOR SALE—STANTHORPE the Canberra National church, Macleay Street, Turner, B/R, ensuite, large lounge, family room, sound-proof New 3 B/R, B/V house on 12 acres. Double garage, ACT, on November 8 and 9, 1986. studio, double garage and all mod cons. Roofed patio study, large lounge, family area. Set in natural bushland The business of the session will be as provided in the and separate fernery with potting bench. Attractive with few fruit trees. 5 mins to SDA primary school, constitution, incorporating the presentation of reports lawns and landscaping. Handy to Burleigh Gardens state high school and shops. $100,000. Phone and financial statements for the triennial period and church and school. Quality home in safe and quiet (076) 83 2282. including minor changes to the constitution. The first street. Phone (075) 56 1335. meeting will commence at 8 pm, Saturday, November HOUSE & LAND FOR SALE 8. BUSINESS FOR SALE 2 B/R, W/B home set on an acre of land within A. R. Butler, Secretary-treasurer. "Country Fair" Health Inn and Flower Shoppe, walking distance of Warburton Hospital. Refurbished Narromine. Well-established, combined health food, kitchen, quality carpets and curtains. The land is STAMPS FOR SALE sandwich bar and florist shop—no opposition. Large elevated, giving great views of the Yarra Valley, and All stamps first-class condition. MUH, MH, FU: walk-in coolroom. Residence available above. Close to ideal for cultivation. In addition, a workshop, S. Africa, Ethiopia, United Nations, USA, Pitcairn, SDA primary school. Large church community. Owner sleep-out, and an under-house carport. Priced for a Canada, Thailand, Surinam, Nigeria, Kenya, Russian transferring. For enquiries phone (068) 89 2030, A/H quick sale at $55,000. Call Mevyn Whittaker on Olympics, Norfolk, Cook Is, Samoa, Tonga, Dutch (068) 82 0112. (03) 735 1211 B/H, (059) 66 2505 A/H. New Guinea. Thematics: Birds, butterflies, flowers, CAR BUYERS planes, fish, trees. Also worldwide cancellations as well New Commodore, Gemini, Astra, Camira, Berlina, and INTERSTATE TRAVELLERS as of Qld period 1912-1950. Rare! Part of proceeds will all General Motors-Holden commercial vehicles. Contact When touring through NSW north coast, stop for an assist building our Beenleigh church. Write to F. de Trevor Minett, at Terry Bourke Holden, Toronto, NSW (near efficient vehicle service and free safety check. Contact Blieck, PO Box 428, Beenleigh, Qld 4207. Please railway crossing). All fleet leasing and financial facilities Winsome or Ray Barrett, Winray Motors, 102 Laurel enclose SAE. All prices greatly reduced. Chance of a available on new and used vehicles. Interstate enquiries Avenue, Lismore, NSW 2480. Phone (066) 21 2969 or A/H lifetime. welcome. Phone (049) 59 2988. (066) 88 8263. All mechanical repairs at very reasonable rates. TITHE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR SALE The Northern Australian Conference wishes to Keep your health—grind your own flour and oil seed. MOUNTAIN RETREAT gratefully acknowledge the receipt of $500 in Vitamins and minerals are only retained for 24 hours after Beautiful, solid, sandstone, 34-square home. Over anonymous tithe. grinding. Make your own wholemeal for porridge and bread, 200 different varieties of fruit and nut trees in 480-tree and retain the vitamins, minerals, bran and germ. Electric orchard, and landscaping. Ideal lifestyle. Plus grinders for sale. H. & H. Rusterholz, Yorklea, via Casino, wholesale fruit-tree nursery with full takeover assis- THE STORY OF THE ADELAIDE CITY CHURCH NSW 2470. Phone (066) 63 7180. tance. 33-acre southern Queensland mountain retreat. This book of its history and people makes fascinating Excellent opportunity. $280,000 ONO, plus stock. reading. Anyone who has ever attended the City church FOR SALE Owner may assist with some finance. Phone (075) will want one. It will also make an excellent gift to "Glenlea." Cosy cottage in beautiful Blue Mountains 65 i550 for 10-page summary. former members and friends. $10 each plus packing and at Katoomba. 2'13/R, sunroom, lounge, large kitchen, postage $1. Order from Centenary Committee, 82 furniture as listed. All-over aluminium cladding, roof NEW BOOK Angas Street, Adelaide, SA 5000. You will not be and walls. Absolutely no upkeep necessary. Only Guluguba Pioneers (stories from a Queensland rural disappointed. minutes to church and shopping centre. Irrigation community, also some Wandoan pioneers), by Launa system throughout lovely English-style garden setting. Partlett. Copies selling at Guluguba store or from L. TRAINEE FLORIST Phone (047) 82 2175. Partlett, 33 Horderns Lane, Bundeena, NSW 2230. $10 Young lady, 16-18 years, to train as a florist at Sydney post free. Adventist Hospital Florist Shop. Must have initiative GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY and excellent presentation. Write to Sydney Adventist Australia has a massive repetitive strain injury (RSI) PURE WATER Hospital Florist Shop, 185 Fox Valley Road, problem. We now have a sound solution to reduce this For pure or distilled water contact T. Vodell, agent Wahroonga, NSW 2076, or phone (02) 489 6592 phenomenon. If you are interested in joining us to help for "Pure Water Products," PO Box 202, Adamstown, evenings. market our solution, in the first instance please phone NSW 2289, or phone (049) 57 3733. (02) 977 6600 B/H, (066) 84 1346 A/H. Ask for Wayne WILLIAMSTOWN TRANSPORT SERVICES Bennett. QUALIFIED TEACHERS NEEDED We specialise in furniture removals: local, country and Are you a qualified primary or secondary teacher? interstate. Storage provided in modern brick warehouse. HOME, TAREE Would you like to join the teaching ministry of the Packing supplied. Reasonable rates. All goods insured. Free 3 B/R, B/V home on 1.4 acres. Tiled roof, 14 squares. church? Does service in a mission school challenge quote provided. Reverse charges for long-distance calls. Berber carpet throughout. Lock-up garage. Mountain you? Phone (03) 729 1811 business hours or (03) 397 7190, and rural views. Grounds extensively landscaped with If you would like to be considered for a position in (03) 391 1999 all hours. PO Box 214, Williamstown, Vic natives and conifers. Large area suitable for vegetable 1987, write immediately to: Education Department, 148 3016. garden, established fruit trees. Fifteen minutes to Taree Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076, or contact city and SDA primary school. Five minutes to the local conference education director for an WOOLLAHRA CHURCH 50TH ANNIVERSARY Wingham town and state primary and high school. Bus application form. Woollahra church will be celebrating its 50th service. All-bitumen roads. $75,000. Write C. Frahm, The first meeting of the Central Staffing Committee anniversary on September 27. A special anniversary Fulton College, PMB, Suva, Fiji, or phone convenes September 30 to fill vacancies in our school service will be held at 3 pm. All former members and (065) 52 2868 for on-site inspection. system for 1987. friends of Woollahra are invited to attend.

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TODAY, the final Sabbath of Family IN THE NORTHERN AUSTRALIAN HERVEY BAY church in southern Week of Prayer, the Annual Conference Pastor Mike Francis Queensland has completed its new Sacrifice Offering will be lifted. has shared Bible studies with a activities centre. Built onto the radio announcer on station 4AM. As church, the centre was officially WODEN VALLEY church, in the a result, religious spot ads are opened and dedicated on Australian Capital Territory, emanating from the station every September 13. recently arranged for their church hour, reaching an area from the to donate blood at the local Atherton Tablelands to Cairns to FIFTY-FOUR non-Adventists hospital. According to church Innisfail. attended the opening session of communication secretary Madge vegetarian cooking classes Berndt, hospital staff were PASTOR GEORGE PORTER, sponsored by the Adelaide City impressed that everyone who had president of the New Britain New church and held in Kidman Park booked turned up and that the Ireland Mission in Papua New Primary School. The Parkside donors seemed so happy. Church Guinea, reports on three Revelation Baptist church has invited the members were pleased to Seminars: one at Kavieng has an cooking class instructors to demonstrate that Adventists are attendance between 450 and 500, conduct a three-meeting series at mindful of community needs, 45 per cent of whom are their ladies fellowship. including blood transfusions. non-Adventists; one at Rabaul has an attendance in excess of 500, PASTOR Lloyd Robinson, of the FOR MORE than 15 years, Ilam with a similar proportion of Northern Australian Conference (New Zealand) church member Staff Adventists to non-Adventists; and Church Ministries Department, will Ashby has had a Signs round in his at Kimbe, in West New Britain, 450 open a mini-mission on neighbourhood. Getting to know his are attending, the majority of whom archaeology at Ayr this coming neighbours as friends has made it are non-Adventists. Two expatriate week. Follow-up will be a easy for him to approach them on families have requested baptism. Revelation Seminar run by local the Appeal campaign, and the Pastor Chester Stanley ran training minister Alvyn Goldsmith and lay friendships that have developed are programs in conjunction with the members. reflected in the size of donations. seminars. Mr Ashby is currently surveying the HUIA NEWSON of Rotorua, New area with a view to conducting a DURING A RECENT outreach on the Zealand, has been awarded a Revelation Seminar, and the west coast of South New Zealand, United Building Society Community response has been encouraging. three literature evangelists, Pat Care Award in recognition of his Downey, Angela Croft and Bill contribution to the community NORTH New South Wales will build Hodge, took orders for $7,000 worth through 5-Day Stop Smoking Plans. their new conference office on a of literature. Two homes opened for He has visited 58 schools and 3.25-hectare site on Lake Road, Bible studies and five others clubs and helped more than 600 Wallsend, a suburb of Newcastle, requested invitations to an people quit smoking. Mr Newson conference officials report. The new upcoming evangelistic program. says he is anxious to purchase the office complex will include a chapel films I'm Sorry Baby, I'm Joe's seating 150, considered suitable for FURTHER TO the story in the ADRA Heart, Feminine Mistake and others community programs. The complex Reporter insert in RECORD of on smoking. For further details, he is due for completion in August August 23 entitled "Save Water, may be contacted by phoning NZ 1987. Save Lives," Pastor Harold Roberts (073) 87 845. will be leading a team of six men chosen from the Rotary clubs of THE NEW 1987 Morning Watch OCTOBER 12 will be Open Day at eastern Melbourne to instal a calendar is just going through the Tui Ridge Youth Camp in North reinforced-concrete rainwater tank Signs press. Assistant manager New Zealand. at Sonoma, on New Britain. Rotary Winston Fletcher says you'll love it. International (Pastor Roberts is It's much better than a card, and for CORRECTIONS: The Flashpoint chairman of his local Ferntree Gully just the price of a good-quality item in the RECORD of August 16 club's international committee) is greeting card. You may order the referring to results of an donating equipment valued at calendar from your Adventist Book evangelistic mission in $22,000 and is working in Centre on Open House Day—or Mullumbimby referred to the local conjunction with the Adventist before. pastor as Mike Brownhill, instead of Development and Relief Agency, Mike Browning. And in the which will provide site, ongoing "FINALLY, BRETHREN ...": To RECORD of August 30, Pastor Errol costs and servicing. This is the first help someone up the mountain Wright was referred to as the such installation in Papua New while you are only able to keep Church Ministries director of the Guinea. Plans are underway for your foothold; to struggle through Central Pacific Union Mission. He, another tank on mainland New the mist together—that surely is in fact, fills that role in the Western Guinea and a further one in the better than to stand at the summit Pacific Union Mission. Solomons/Vanuatu region. and beckon!