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Official Paper of the South Pacific Division of the Seventh-day Adventist As Foolish As a Frog Church Editor James Coffin Associate Editor Gary Krause ames Dobson, as I recall, tells the place is a philosophy in which human Assistant Editor Joy Totenhofer tJ story of an unfortunate frog who, as perfectibility is possible without any aid Editorial Secretary Glenda Fairall part of some grisly scientific experiment, outside ourselves. Copy Editor Graeme Brown In placing themselves above the Graphic Designer Wayne Louk was placed in a saucepan of cold water Senior Consulting Editor A. H. Tolhurst over a gas burner. clearly expressed will and plan of God, Consulting Editors As the water heated, the frog con- humans have established a new auth- Correspondents R. H. Baird, J. T. tinued to sit, blinking happily— ority, a charter of liberty. The credo Banks, R. L. Coombe, M. Darius, A. Kabu, N. K. Peatey, L. Solomon, P. B. Weekes blissfully unaware of his mortal peril. reads, "I believe in Man." Regional Reporters D. D. Blanch, R. K. Nevertheless, when the water boiled, the Darwin's evolutionary theory has Brown, R. G. Douglas, G. W. W. Drinkall, poor frog went off to wherever it is that possibly given the strongest impetus to L. J. Laredo, M. R. Potts, L. R. Rice, G. M. Smith, E. I. Totenhofer, R. W. Townend, A. dead frogs go. modern humanism. But humanism has R. Walshe That story has stuck with me, partly created a paradox for itself. When hu- Local Reporters Church Communication because the story is so gruesome and one mans deny the existence of a Creator, Secretaries Subscriptions South Pacific Division, always seems to be able to recall the gory they place themselves on a lower species $A25.00 $NZ28.75. All other regions, bits. But I've always marvelled at the level than God wishes. $A48.25 $NZ55.50. Air mail postage rates frog's stupidity and wondered how it Humanism attempts to reduce us from on application. Order from Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victona 3799, could possibly allow itself to be trans- being members of God's family to being Australia. ported into eternity at 100° C. the end product of a long evolutionary Manuscripts All copy for the paper should be sent to The Editor, RECORD, And yet, I suspect, time will demon- process. In so doing, it denies our Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, strate that we, who as a denomination dignity—the very thing it wants to Victoria 3799; phone (059) 66 5781. most anticipate the second advent, are achieve. Humanism has created a field of Printed weekly by Signs Publishing Company. allowing Satan's sophistry to deceive us battle in which the issues are mutually Directory of the South Pacific Division of just as the frog was deceived. antagonistic. the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 148 Lucifer successfully convinced our In denying the existence of God, hu- Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076; first parents that human beings have the manism says that we must take the full phone (02) 489 7122 innate capacity to save themselves. responsibility for the direction of human President Walter Scragg "Your eyes will be opened, and you will affairs. Because we are the measure of all Secretary A. H. Tolhurst Treasurer W. T. Andrews be like God, knowing good and evil." our needs, a "Thus saith the Lord" does Associate Secretary V. B. Parmenter Genesis 3:5, NIV. And the same not come into the picture. Associate Treasurers 0. S. Mason, W. H. Stokes phenomenon in the form of humanism is The prospects are both frightening Field Secretary A. J. Ferch Administration Projects Director M. G. rampant in the world today. and apparent. Humanism legitimises ab- Townend Modern humanism has infiltrated the errant lifestyles and practices. And Archivist and Statistician R. E. Clifford education of schools and tertiary schools dismiss God from human Auditor G. J. Bland Associate Auditors E. N. Hokin, M. E. institutions in a subtle and powerful affairs—not usually through arrogant Mitchell, E. J. Moffitt, N. F. Sawert, K. E. Watts fashion. If we knew its full extent, it antagonism, but through an indifference Church Ministries A. E. Birch (Director), A. B. Gane (Youth), R. L. Hodgkinson (Sabbath would leave us breathless with horror. to the claims of God. The end result is School), B. K. Craig (Family Life), P. R. Jack Having just made such a strong state- still the same. (Personal Ministries), L. R. Chester (Sabbath ment, I should back it up somewhat. Hu- The scientific advances of this century School) Communication, Public Affairs and Religious manism, which has been around since are ascribed to the natural ingenuity of Liberty R. L. Coombe Eden, has disguised itself in many ways humanity. And the spirit of endless con- Education G. F. Clifford (Director), L. D. throughout history. Greek civilisation quest not only lays claim to the future, Devine, B. A. Hill, J. I. Howie, R. A. Spoor Health Food E. W. Grosser added to it, and Confucius taught it. but also reaches back to clothe the past Adventist Health D. E. Bain (Director), H. J. Basically, humanism emphasises in the new light of humanism. Stanton many of the virtues that we consider to Humanistic thought in the form of Ministerial Association A. D. C. Currie Publishing J. T. Knopper be reserved for the Christian domain, Marxism has saturated university cam- Trust Services such as truth, kindliness, honesty, self- puses in Australia and New Zealand. ADRA C. A. Laxton (Director), W. P. Truscott control and benevolence. But all these And teacher graduates diligently pass on Christian Services for the Blind and Hearing Impaired E. . Lcmkc ethical ideals are to be achieved through the humanistic philosophy they have the fundamental goodness and power in- been taught. herent in human nature. Christians who claim advantages that George Edgar Shankel points out that may be gained in a non-Christian edu- the modern humanist completely rejects cational setting must realise the eternal the supernatural in Christian religion. In peril their words may generate. fact, the humanist considers religion in- J. G. Hammond, Principal, imical to our highest development. In its Longburn Adventist College.

2 RECORD March 19, 1988 LETTERS

Shame, Shame that an audience does not pay attention the Markham Valley in Papua New Although I stopped reading the RE- longer than 20 or 25 minutes" is only a Guinea, that the SHF has 11 factories CORD some time ago because it is such part truth. and 70 retail shops across the Division, an unbalanced magazine with a rose- Skilful speakers recognise the atten- that the SDA Church in Botswana is now coloured-glass approach to church af- tion span of about 20 minutes and will the largest Christian denomination in fairs, I happened to see a copy of the Feb- release audience attention by such things the country, that a new church has been ruary 13 issue. as an aside, gesture or illustration, and built in Gdansk, Poland, and many more To my disgust and repulsion, I found a then will "pick up" their audience and such items. perfect example of emotive blackmail on proceed. Thank God for the continual progress the back page, using such provocative Content, not time, is the major factor of the work of the three angels of Revel- language as "just enough to appease his in audience attention. My appeal is that ation 14. It thrills my heart to read these conscience" and "shame him with your all ministers give more attention to per- reports, and encourages me to keep on generosity." I ask, are you Christians or fecting the divine art of preaching so that preaching. Editors, keep the thrilling not? And is it any wonder the RECORD no one will find it a pleasure to be ab- stories and snippets flowing in. They has lost support if this is the depth to sent. Raymond Stanley, SA. help us to keep our heads above water in which you have allowed it to sink. tough old Australia. I feel the people in the pews deserve an Incorrect Inference Don Fehlberg, WA. apology for this unethical, unchristian The half a million dollars referred to approach in advertising. Shame on you, in Laurie Green's letter of February 13 Finish the Work you Pharisees. Paul Spear, NSW. (first mentioned in my article of Novem- I love Jesus, our great message and our ber 21) is not at all related to Bicenten- church. Having been a member of other The "Pharisees" apologise for upsetting nial celebrations as might be inferred, churches and having heard many minis- those who, failing to catch the tongue-in- but has been allocated for major evan- ters, I am grateful for the wonderful ser- cheek tone of the ad, took us far more gelistic outreach throughout the entire mons and messages given by our pastors. seriously than we took ourselves. It's an South Pacific Division in 1988. I thank God for the unselfish service of unfortunate misunderstanding, however. R. L. Coombe, missionaries, literature evangelists and Because if the offering suffers as a result, it Communication Director, all workers in health, welfare and edu- will make even a Pharisee sad, you see. South Pacific Division. cation. We have a great work to finish. (Mrs) Leonie Pollock, Vic. Best Thing in Years Thrilling The "glastnost" approach in the Congratulations, editors! I have just Views expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necess- RECORD's present editorial direction is read Flashpoint (January 23). It reports arily represent those of the editors or the denomination. the best thing that has happened to the the baptism of people in prison in Mex- Letters should not exceed 250 words and should be mailed South Pacific Division in years. ico, that 208 people were baptised in to RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria 3799. Writers must include their Ross Jones, New Zealand. Jamaica from one campaign, that new name, address and telephone number. Letters received villages are opening up to Adventists in more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying "Leaves of Autumn" the article to which they respond will normally not be printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and literary We suggest that J. T. Knopper ("God- requirements, but the author's original meaning will not Ordained," February 6) look further into be changed. Not all letters received will be published. Ellen White's writings about the word USt Inclare„ being spread like the "leaves of autumn." He is doubtless out of touch with the _MUTER WOOF-PO, YOU WALL NOT costs in today's living. (AN YOU RECITE ERZERTA I N EAT MEAT — At the time Sister White penned that TUE COMMANDMENTS (NV SHALL NOT statement the Adventist publishing CF 13Y HEART ? z7 0 DRINK TEA oR houses were being established. But COFFEE OR AN(1 today, costs are vital to families with •1) SUCH EEVERAGE young people attending school. A„of 7 . YOU— We must encourage the reading of Sis- e44("' ter White's books. Give them away in a srfALL NOT... V no-frills edition. The work must be fin- ished. Praise the Lord for those who take L), up the challenge. Good luck to those who step out in faith. The end is near. Les and Ethel Roberts, NSW. Part Truth Your correspondent's statement (Let- ters, January 23) that "it is basic knowl- edge among qualified public speakers

RECORD March 19, 1988 3 VIEWPOINT Forgotten Christianity?

In these articles, two Adventist teenagers look candidly at their church. They believe it has failings. But they also see its potential.

echnology has changed the face The church can survive the 90s. And never with the Lord in the first place. of life to the degree where it is the youth will remain a significant part Sometimes the reasons given for vari- often difficult to see whether of the church as the church follows ous rules are unconvincing. For ex- God is relevant. He may be relevant to Christ's example. ample, many argue against jewellery and our parents, but Adventist youth are We are the church. And if we're able make-up because they draw attention to increasingly rejecting the ways of an to cross the barriers of age, culture and self instead of God. But doesn't every- older generation. socioeconomics—as Christ did—we will thing in modern society draw attention For many, worshipping in a church be able to cater for others just as we're to self? pew is boring. Reading from the KJV is catered for. It seems that many people are concen- out. Sabbath school seems antiquated. trating so much on religion that they've Shakespearian language is nonsense. By Kirallee Brown, which is a pseudonym. forgotten about Christianity. What then do Adventist youth expect? We need a relationship with God first The Old Testament describes David, eventh-day Adventism is a way of and most importantly. Then the other Moses and Miriam dancing before the life. And so it should be. But it has things will come. There shouldn't be Lord. We can read about that and then Sbecome too institutional—with rules about how we respond to God look at the rows of long-faced members too much custom and law to which (Galatians 5:13, 14). drooped in the pews today. It's natural to everyone is expected to conform. We are often told, "Salvation is a gift ask, "How Biblical is this?" As church members, we can be too from God," and "You can't work your Now, I'm not arguing that we jump up hasty to judge other people. For ex- way to heaven." Yet we have so many and down as if we were in a divine ample, we may look at the outward ap- little rules and regulations that give the aerobics session. But we shouldn't just pearance and say, "Oh, there's a lovely hidden message that we do have to work listen. All the congregation should par- Christian person." But inside, that per- our way to heaven. But these things ticipate in readings, skits and music. Par- son may be a mess trying to work out shouldn't be rules—they should come ticipation stimulates a sense of belong- who God is. Many young people have with a relationship with God. ing. been put off because of people concen- Being a Christian is having a relation- How about having some young people trating on outward appearance. ship with Christ, not with the church. It welcome people at the church door? Many older-generation Christians is looking to Him, not to rules. Too often There are those who would like to do who have been in the church all their religion has gone off the track and has it—even without a deacon's badge. And lives obey the rules because they've lost its focal point. how about letting them organise a music always done it. They often can't see why Looking like a Christian comes nat- group to accompany the singing in our other people don't understand the urally with looking at Christ. If we services? The church should be a place reasons for these rules. They were taught change on the outside, it doesn't mean where we can all be accepted and con- to be seen and not heard. Nowadays we're changed on the inside. But if we tribute to the success of Sabbath activi- young people are encouraged to ques- change on the inside we can change on ties. Let's not be guilty of putting old tion. the outside—through the work of the wine into new bottles. Instead of trying to fix up the clothing Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18). Shouldn't we take time to check out and jewellery and other aspects of young God doesn't just dump us on the earth where our real values lie? Are they in people's appearance, it would be more and say, "Live for Me." He lives in us. sticking to tradition in a constantly helpful if older members helped them to But He gives us the choice. changing world? Young people fre- know God. Instead of trying to win quently reassess priorities. And we people to the church, they should con- By Rhonda Vincent, who is a form 6 student at would love to have a church that gave us centrate on winning people to Christ. Longburn Adventist College. the right to make choices. That way we Otherwise, we set the scene for the young can move positively in the right direc- people in the church to rebel. VIEWPOINT articles will be featured tion. Teenagers aren't free enough to make from time to time to allow readers to ex- If we are to influence classmates and decisions for themselves. They aren't en- press their opinion on various topics. workmates toward the Christian way of couraged enough to think about things. Viewpoints expressed are not necessarily thinking, we need to be stimulated by And often when they do, someone those of the editors or the Seventh-day God's people (because we are people) as jumps on their back to bring them back Adventist Church. We welcome your well as by God's Word. to the Lord—when, really, they were reaction.

4 RECORD March 19, 1988 COMMENT CHRISTIAN CONCERN Surviving As a PK What Melissa by Belinda Swendson Told Dad ou think it's hard work being a by Phil Hann Christian? Well, being a ypastor's kid doesn't make it easier. Often people expect us to be Melissa had to learn to handle the tension saints. They don't want to accept that between authority and authoritarianism. we're merely humans and quite capable of making mistakes. Because our parents are helping to ody had corned beef on her sand- slave situation. But it often creates ag- spread the three angels' messages doesn't wiches. She won't go to heaven gressive rebellion on the part of the mean that we, the PKs, are little angels Jwill she, Dad?" asked Melissa, slave. And how often have children of ourselves. Although we've been brought my eight-year-old daughter, as she extreme conservatives rebelled when up in a Christian environment, we're still stuffed her mouth full of cornflakes. they have reached an age of indepen- victims of sin. That explained it. Jody was the only dence? PKs go through the same pain and sor- uninvited classmate to last week's birth- Authoritarian people tend to judge rows as any growing young person. But day party. The normally carefree Melissa situations and people solely in terms of quite often we have other burdens added had become suddenly uncomfortable themselves. How different this narrow- to the already-long list. when the party list came to Jody's name. minded belief system is to Christ's ex- For example, if we go slightly astray, This side of my daughter's personality ample. He did not dominate individual our parents, like any parents, try to bring took me completely by surprise. The decision making. He was a servant rather us back onto the "straight and narrow." corned beef was the link. Jody was differ- than a master. He judged each situation But, we also have the whole church look- ent. The Sabbath schools, Christian edu- ing on, ready to condemn or advise. We cation, family worships, the admonition, can never permit ourselves to wear the songs, the memory verses, ghosted Has the structure of something too "different" to church in past in my mind. Surely my daughter conservative religiosity case it sets the agenda for the next board knew the love ofJesus better than this. meeting or church committee. I was puzzled. How, despite my best left its mark on our We're the ones who are supposed to efforts, was Melissa growing up to accept young people? set a good example for all the rest. And if only those belonging to the in-group? we slip, we've committed the unpardon- There lies the paradox. able sin. If I sound too harsh, please for- How can we express the love of Jesus He met with unerring accuracy, tailoring give me. But a lot of people don't know and at the same time reject those who are His response to individual needs. about the pressure ministers' families seen as slightly different? Are the aims of Jesus confronts the in-group. And He sometimes have to contend with as they Christianity being achieved in the lives introduces freedom to behave with dig- work in different areas. of our young people as they deal with nity and without fear—on the basis of If someone asked me how I survive as others? Or has the structure of conserva- intelligent communication between the a PK, I couldn't give them an answer. If tive religiosity left its mark? conscience and the Holy Spirit. Has the model ofJesus been subverted Melissa had to learn to handle the ten- We also have the by submitting to a worldly power struc- sion between authority and ture? Authoritarianism works against the authoritarianism. A healthy attitude whole church looking love ethic ofJesus. However, authority is toward authority does not mean lower- on, ready to condemn necessary, and society is based on re- ing standards. But the acceptance of spect for authority figures. others must be preserved at all costs. or advise. What happens, then, when we encour- Her breakfast finished, Melissa's cus- age an authoritarian belief system? tomary smile returned. She bolted for any of you do know, please write and tell Authoritarianism is based on domi- the door to catch the bus. "Oh, Daddy, me. I do know that life has still been lots nation and power and belonging to a sel- could I invite Jody for tea tomorrow of fun. And, in a sense, being a PK has ect group. It results in defensiveness night?" she said, pausing at the door. been an advantage. After all, it's a great against all who are different. The indi- Somehow, the day seemed brighter. privilege to help, even in a small way, to vidual is governed not by an internalised rI3 hasten our Lord's return. ra belief system, but by the demands of an external authority. Phil Hann teaches Geography and English at Belinda Swendson is a Form 7 student at Longburn Fascism, the classic example of politi- Longburn Adventist College. He is also currently Adventist College. cal authoritarianism, sets up a master- studying for a MEd at Massey University.

RECORD March 19, 1988 5 TESTIMONY Can Any Good Thing Come Out of Nazareth? by Rose Petal

Acceptance must be the strongest desire of any human—but particularly a 15-year-old.

y story is typical of many on Friday night or Saturday—or any As I look back, I think that I owe much young people who grow up as other time, apparently. to my upbringing in a Christian home, MAdventists in a small country I wanted to mix with other young even though, as a teenager, I haven't town. I've suffered physical and spiritual Adventists. I looked forward to camp, always appreciated it. isolation. Do you have any idea how dif- but when I got there I found that all the I've had to be a bit more independent, ficult it is for a young Adventist to stay other youth had already formed cliques. and I've learned to stand up for what I sane and Christian in a town like mine? I wanted to feel accepted more than any- believe. I have friends who are by no Do you know about the pressures of thing else. I think that this must be the means perfect, but who have had to face not being "one of the crowd" and of strongest desire of any human—but par- similar issues that non-Christian being different all the time? Midtown is ticularly a 15-year-old. teenagers don't ever worry over. I started to go into town and spend the I was continually ashamed of being weekend with one of my friends. I started identified as a Christian. But Longburn I was continually sneaking off to the school socials. I knew has allowed me to happily lay this inhi- ashamed of being it was wrong, but I was starting to rebel bition to rest. I've made other friend- identified as a against my mother. I felt that my situ- ships that will last me the rest of my life. ation was unique in the whole wide I've met others who feel the same as I at Christian. world. My sister didn't seem to go times. I now know that we all feel, and in through all this. But she's so different to some way express, the same kinds of an isolated community, just a spot on me. emotions. I'm glad that I've had the "col- the map to most people. Tourists travel And why did Mum have to lecture me lege experience." through, but rarely stop except to buy all the time? All 15-year-olds resent lec- I've been back to my home town a few petrol and ask directions to the next tures. At that age we blame it on religion. times now during vacations. I've seen town. "If I weren't an Adventist, I wouldn't be my old friends and realise that they've We have a church of about 15 mem- getting this lecture." bers. And the youth of the church con- I had a close friend at the time, and I I've had to be a bit sisted of my sister, my brother and me. guess Mum looked at her differently to There's another Adventist community me. I saw her recently, and I couldn't be- more independent, and an hour's drive away comprising four lieve that she was once my friend. I saw I've learned to stand adults. her gradually slip into the local drug Before college, all my schooling was at scene, use booze and start to mix it with up for what I believe. the local state school. I found it difficult the guys round town. to make close friends and join in the At the end of the school year I went to gone their own way and I've found school activities because I lived so far out camp once more with Mum and Dad. At another. of town. They all knew I was an least it was a break and I got away from I was so close to going with them and Adventist because they saw us going the local scene. wish that I could reach them in some door to door on the Appeal every year. I met Lois, who had just finished a way. Many of my girlfriends are now And did I catch it at school! year at Longburn and suggested that I pushing prams and are having a drink Religion meant nothing to my friends lean on Mum and Dad to go for a year. I problem. It was so "cool" to drink when I at school. None of them ever went to wanted to get away from people and get was 15. But that's another story. church. And to them Adventism means away from home. I guess it was a sort of a I want to do something with my life. that you can't go to school socials, can't spur-of-the-moment type of decision, There's nothing wrong with ending up smoke, can't drink, can't enjoy yourself and before I could take time to think, I serving over the counter at a corner store was enrolling at Longburn. in a little country town, but I want to Rose Petal is a pseudonym. Although her story is I wanted to find Christian friends. At make a greater contribution to society. I true, names have been altered. college you can find all kinds of people. also want to stay with my church. ra

6 RECORD March 19, 1988 EDUCATION But Who Does What? by Peter Morey

Does the Christian perspective get a hearing concerning who does what in education?

- — ome, school, church, grand- preference and belief . . . human re- belief and practice regarding these issues parents and friends are just a lationships, including the use of alcohol in New Zealand society. Does the iifew factors that contribute to and drugs; moral education, including Christian perspective get a hearing con- our education. Education covers all the place, if any, of religious instruction: cerning who does what in education? areas of our lives. But who does what? these are some of the most discussed Carefully organised Christian edu- The relationship between socialisa- issues in education now."' Schools have cation promotes the development of be- tion—the process of adapting to our now become important sites of second- haviour patterns that are acceptable to society—and schooling is crucial to this ary as well as primary socialisation. Christian young people and the Chris- question. The social sciences refer to pri- The Curriculum Review Group of the tian community. Has Christian educa- mary and secondary socialisation. New Zealand Post-Primary Teacher's tion been tried and found wanting, or Primary socialisation is the process of Association reported, "Teachers should not tried at all? Give it a go! re learning our roles as males, females and hold open discussions which encourage members of a family or community. It social as well as intellectual growth. . . . 1. W. L. Renwick, Moving Targets—Six Essays on also includes developing our belief sys- Schools have a responsibility to choose Educational Policy, New Zealand Council for Edu- cational Research, Wellington, 1986, page 4. tems. Secondary socialisation refers to practices which promote desirable social 2. Education in Change, Report of the Curriculum the way we extend our learning to areas ends as well as intellectual growth."2 Review Group, New Zealand Post-Primary of knowledge and skills) However, there are great differences of Teacher's Association, 1969. In the past, both primary and second- ary socialisation were the family's re- sponsibility. The father (or patriarch) taught his sons their roles as male mem- Prayer With a Smile bers of the community, and the mothers taught their daughters their female roles. by Peter Morey However, the introduction of formal schooling changed who did what in the had to forcibly hold back a burst of laughter when listening to one of my socialisation process. This can be seen in I workmates the other day. He really has a way with words. That would be New Zealand, where homes remained nothing special—except that he was praying. All kinds of thoughts about the major sites of primary socialisation prayer raced through my mind that day. Should one laugh? Should one smile? while the schools became the major sites Should humour be part of prayer? What are appropriate prayer practices? of secondary socialisation. Schools As I understand it, we have a number of directions regarding inappropriate tended to avoid matters of value and practices. When you pray don't babble or think you'll be heard because you social attitudes. use many words (Matthew 6:7). Don't boast of your good works or run down In the 80s, boundaries between the the works of others (Luke 18:9-14). Don't pray for show (Matthew 6:5). home and school in the process of social- There's little to suggest that serious formal prayers are the only prayers that isation have become less defined. As the are appropriate. On the contrary, the idea of joyfulness comes through when New Zealand Director-General of Edu- prayer is mentioned. When Paul considers thanksgiving, he says, "Be joyful cation pointed out, "Schools as always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will institutions have also changed. They are for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.* Isaiah says, "Give them joy still concerned with instrumental knowl- in my house of prayer." Isaiah 56:7. edge. Over the years, however, they have God made us with a sense of humour. He gave us the ability to smile and to been required in the name of society, to make others smile. What about humour as we commune with God and others? broaden their mission. . . . But don't get me wrong. As the wise man says, there's "a time to weep and a "This has meant that, as well as deal- time to laugh." Ecclesiastes 3:4. We need to remember that even the most ap- ing with matters of fact, teachers have propriate practice will be most inappropriate if presented at the wrong time. found themselves increasingly dealing Perhaps we should consider, at the appropriate time of course, a prayer with with matters of attitude, value, a smile. What do you think?

Peter Morey is registrar at Longburn Adventist Col- * Bible quotations are from the New International Version. lege.

RECORD March 19, 1988 7 FLASHPOINT

years after Aerial Evangel- Hospital Graduates Associ- brochure discusses how pas- Aussie Radio in Italy ism first flew to ation will hold their annual tors, local churches, edu- Two South Pacific Div- Goondiwindi," says Mr dinner in the hospital's cational institutions and ision radio programs— Adair. dining room on Sunday, medical-care systems should Pastor David Down's "Dig- May 1 at 7 pm. Graduates respond to the epidemic, ging Up the Past" and New Conference of the 1938, 1963 and 1978 says Dr Elvin Adams, as- Pastor Geoff Youlden's Delegates representing the classes will be honoured. In- sociate Health and Temper- "Focus on Living"—will South Ghana Mission held quiries to Noreen Devine, ance director. "This pam- shortly be aired on their first constituency Maternity Department, phlet reaffirms the moral Adventist World Radio session in January to form SAH, 185 Fox Valley Road, standards of the church Italy. The programs will be the New South Ghana Con- Wahroonga NSW 2076. while making a strong plea broadcast on short wave. ference. South Ghana has to church members to re- experienced tremendous TED Youth Congress spond to this international Outreach Program growth, reports Jack More than 2,000 young crisis with the compassion The General Conference Mahon, Africa-Indian Adventists are expected to and love of Jesus Christ," is launching an outreach Ocean Division Communi- meet at Aarhus, Denmark, he adds. program to more than cation director. The number from July 26 to 31, for the 40,000 Adventists world- of members has increased Trans-European Division's WA Schools Closed wide who attend non- from 11,373 in 1983 to first international youth Two sole-charge country Adventist colleges and uni- 26,162 last year. During congress since 1984. schools in Western Aus- versities. A Ministry to 1987, 42 churches were or- tralia have been closed due College and University ganised, bringing the total AIDS Brochure to low enrolments. The Students Committee will as- to 93. The General Conference local school boards and the sist in organising seminars Health Department has de- Western Australian Confer- and developing resource Special Families veloped a new brochure, A ence executive committee materials. An Adventist Special Seventh-day Adventist Re- reluctantly decided to close Families Association has sponse to AIDS, which will Busselton and Avon Valley Water Conservation been set up in Western soon be available from where there were no pros- Africa-Indian Ocean Div- Australia to cater for the in- Adventist Health directors pects of increased ision Communication direc- tellectually handicapped. at local conferences. The enrolments. Some pupils tor Jack Mahon recently in- The association has begun spected water conservation conducting Sabbath school projects in the villages of for the intellectually handi- Doni, Wolodo, Dabadougou capped at a level they can and Tienko in Mali. relate to. Meetings are held "Tienko has a particularly the second week of every interesting dam site with month in the Victoria Park solid-rock sides opening to church hall at 3 pm. "The rr a11111111119111111 an extensive basin," he says. association is working "Preliminary reports suggest toward residential housing that a lake about five kilo- with Christian staff," says metres long could be reporter Elaine Sharp. "We formed, and pisciculture to also see this as another improve protein availability means of witnessing." is a likely option." SDA Writes Books AAA in Queensland Anthony Gordon, West Three branches of the Indies College Primary House Becomes Adventist Home Again Adventist Aviation Associ- School principal, recently A house in Mildura (Vic), which was once a residence ation are now active in published the New Day for Adventist ministers, is once again owned by an southern Queensland—at Education Books, which will Adventist. In 1970 the conference sold the house—No 5 Gayndah, Nambour and be used in Jamaica's public Gardenia Street (pictured)—and built a new house in Gold Coast. According to school system. Adventist Cureton Avenue. The Gardenia Street house changed Lawrens Adair, association schools will also use the hands several times until purchased by Muriel Prentice president, renovations to the books, says Victor Griffiths, (above). "A number of our church members befriended St George house, using vol- General Conference associ- Mrs Prentice," says church pastor Dean Giles (pictured), untary labour, are progress- ate Education director. "and invited her to attend Sabbath services and a Daniel ing well. "We are planning Seminar that I conducted a few months ago. Recently she the official opening on SAH Grad Dinner requested baptism. So 5 Gardenia Street is an Adventist March 18, 1989—just 21 The Sydney Adventist home again!"

8 RECORD March 19, 1988 from Busselton will travel to Adventist woman, was re- Bunbury to continue their cently appointed Com- primary education in an missioner of Information, Adventist school. Sports and Youth for Lagos State, Nigeria, reports Jack Revelation on Air Mahon, Africa-Indian Three Protestant clergy- Ocean Division Communi- men and members of their cation director. congregations received cer- tificates after attending a Pascoes in Colombo three-week Revelation Semi- Former Australasian nar in Daru, Papua New Union Conference treasurer

Guinea, in January. PNG Will Pascoe is currently n. Union Mission Communi- treasurer of the Sri Lanka cation director Matupit Union pending the arrival derso An Darius conducted the semi- of a permanent appointee. dley nar, which the Provincial Pastor Pascoe retired in the He

radio station broadcast. "I USA some years ago after to:

learned a lot from listening working as an associate Pho to my own presentation on treasurer for the General radio. I learned to speak Conference. Glen Threlfo's Books Reviewed in On Being slowly so that listeners On Being—a Christian magazine published in Australia— could follow the dis- SA Camp-Meeting recently reviewed books by Adventist author and photogra- cussion," he says. "I was The South Australian pher Glen Threlfo. Writing in the February edition, Susan always afraid to study Rev- Conference camp-meeting Park says that Sharing a Dream is "a book to treasure for elation, but this seminar has will be held this year from its visual testimony to God's invisible nature." She adds, opened my eyes," Kiwi April 15 to 23—not, as pre- "Three offshoots of Sharing a Dream are Birds that Walk Loui, leader of the Christian viously, during the Easter on Water, Theatre in the Rainforest and Glen Threlfo Ex- Life Centre in Dam, told break. plores a River. Each has a text by Paul White. These glossy Pastor Darius. "I will share paperbacks are classified as 'children's nature books.' ... everything I have learned Camp Upgrade Each book focuses on an aspect of God's work in hu- with my congregation." The South New South manity by using Scripture to draw a parallel from the study Wales Conference com- of the birds. Sharing a Dream and its companions are a Home Hill Extensions mittee has voted to upgrade unique means of stimulating both an interest in Australian The Home Hill church in facilities at the Goulburn wildlife and a heart to praise the Designer." Glen Threlfo's northern Queensland has campground. Improvements books are available at Adventist Book Centres and some completed extensions that will include dining-room ex- general and most Christian bookshops. include a Community Ser- tensions, upgrading of vices room and Sabbath kitchen facilities, a perma- village of Sintana de Mures. school rooms. The new fa- nent platform for the main Nearly 1,000 people wit- NA Camp-Meeting cilities were used for a tent, additional land acqui- nessed a second church The annual camp-meeting 5-Day Stop Smoking Plan sition and a permanent fa- opening in Turgu Mures. G. in Townsville will com- in February. cility for the junior division. Rossi, General Secretary of mence next Friday evening, The South NSW camp- the International Associ- March 25, and conclude on Missionary Returning meeting will be held this ation for the Defence of Re- April 2. After almost five years year from April 1 to 9. ligious Liberty, officiated at working in overseas both services. Taste for Marmite missions, John Golding has Mt Isa to Celebrate A recent visitor to the returned to Macksville, New Later this year the Mount Overseas Camporees island of Ulawa, in the South Wales, because of Isa church members will The Euro-Africa Division Solomons, saw the natives family health problems. Mr celebrate the 20th anniver- will hold two international smearing their fish bait with Golding, whose expertise is sary of the founding of their camporees in July. The first Marmite. According to the in treasury work, worked for church, which followed a will be held in Techuana, visitor, the fish really love the Karachi Adventist Hos- mission that the late Pastor Austria, from July 17 to 31. it! pital in Pakistan, the Bill Otto conducted. It is designed for senior Bangladesh Union, the Far Pathfinders from German- Most Flashpoint items Eastern Division, and most New Churches speaking countries. The sec- from outside the South Pa- recently for the Sri Lanka Two new Adventist ond, organised for Path- cific Division are provided Union of Churches. churches were opened in finders from France, courtesy of the Adventist the north of Rumania on Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Review, and have been sent SDA Commissioner January 23. More than 500 Spain and Portugal, will run to the RECORD via fac- Modupe Folosade people attended services to from July 10 to 20 in simile transceiver for im- Adeogun, a Nigerian open a new church in the Figueira da Foz, Portugal. mediate release.

RECORD March 19, 1988 9 NEWS SAH Scientific Officer Volunteers at Malamulo Hospital, Africa closer to death. They are victims of clothes they wear all during the week. AIDS, a terrible problem in Central Af- "Yet they're so happy to come to rica. World Health Organisation stat- Jesus," he writes, "just as they are, to istics indicate that 10 per cent of our worship Him for His goodness. At home blood-bank donors are reactive for we take so much for granted and become AIDS, and so are 20 per cent of our hos- so occupied with our own little world. pital patients. I've had to re-evaluate my life and pri- "Our 210-bed hospital, with its associ- orities." ated leprosarium and TB clinic, serves a Colin points out that these members population of over 400,000," writes need clothing, lesson pamphlets and Colin. "Now that the wet season has Bibles. "The people love to study," he begun, heaps of mosquitoes are breed- says, "but are deprived of the privilege ing. That means we have hundreds of because they could never afford the cost. malarial cases." The basic wage here is about 50 cents Colin goes on to discuss the Sabbath Australian a day. A small packet of corn services and the beauty of the singing. flakes costs nearly $A16 and a tin of olin Radford (pictured) left Sydney "Our worship room," he adds, "is the powdered milk more than $A30. So you CAdventist Hospital's Pathology de- large waiting room for the outpatients will understand why I stick to cornmeal partment late last year to work as a vol- clinic, with wooden benches or the con- and pawpaw for breakfast. unteer missionary at Malamulo crete floor to sit on. Many of the mothers "Mission life is an amazing experience Adventist Hospital in Malawi, Africa. have walked barefoot for long distances that I can recommend to anyone," writes Colin, son of Kevin and Mavis with children tied on their backs, and Colin. "God really offers an exciting Radford of Narromine in western New most of them own only the ragged partnership!" South Wales, is training students in radio-immunoassay techniques. The laboratory at the hospital is the primary Anniversary Recalls Wheat-field Church training centre for Malawi's medical technologists. Cohn, a scientific officer, also fills in at the lab when needed. Prior to informing the General Con- ference of his desire to be a missionary, Colin was working in the specific area of expertise that was needed in Malawi. He believes his call to Malamulo was an answer to prayer. "The temperatures are in the low 30s most days," Colin writes in a recent letter to Australian friends. "And the humidity rivals that found in a sauna. But most importantly, Malawi's people have warm hearts and are so happy to have you share your life and knowledge with them. "I'm amazed," he adds, "at the con- 0 trasts: poverty alongside new develop- ments, and hunger, disease and suffering 0a. alongside institutions offering medical a. care. Life can be so unfair and cruel. Our Eight members remain from the original church established in a Narromine wheat-field following a hospital here is crowded with bodies mission Thomas Brash ran in Dubbo. From left: Lydia (Roberts) and George Radford, Dorothy and Norman Roberts, Helen and Vernon Roberts, 011ie (Roberts) Sevenson, and Gordon Merritt. racked by fever, infection and malaria. "There are wards," he continues, "full ernon and Helen Roberts recently ministerial training at Avondale College. of skinny little bodies with protruding Vcelebrated their 50th wedding anni- He was formerly a Presbyterian minister stomachs—evidence of kwashiorkor and versary and their 50th anniversary of be- and was from Scotland—a background malnutrition. I could take you through coming Seventh-day Adventists. shared by many of the western the leprosy and TB wards—the smell of As newlyweds in 1938, they attended farmers. rotting flesh is something you don't for- a mission conducted in Dubbo (NSW) Soon after the mission started, a Mrs get in a hurry. Other rooms are filled by Thomas Brash and Errol Ibbott in Harvey persuaded her daughter, Helen, with emaciated forms, slowly edging 1938. Thomas Brash had just completed and husband, Vernon, to attend the

10 RECORD March 19, 1988 meetings. Vernon farmed in the' wrote to the Voice of Prophecy in Paris policemen at all post offices now open Narromine district and attended the and requested the Bible correspondence suspicious-looking mail. The students local Presbyterian church. They ac- course. He eagerly studied the lessons as are unable to continue the Bible corre- cepted what was said at the meetings, they arrived. After finishing the first spondence course, but continue meeting and Vernon immediately began sharing course on prophecy, he began the second together for study. Because of Mahmud's it with his 14 brothers and sisters. course about the Messiah. In the 17th courageous faith, when a Voice of As a result of Vernon's witness, a lesson, Mahmud read the text, "Look, Prophecy worker now goes to North Af- church of more than 20 members was the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin rica, he meets not only with Mahmud, soon formed. They began worshipping of the world!" John 1:29, NIV. but with a small group of believers." in a small schoolroom in a wheat pad- Mahmud recalls that as he read he was —Adapted from the Adventist Review. dock at Narromine. One by one, the suddenly engulfed in a halo of light. He Roberts family and their spouses ac- says that he heard a voice say, cepted the Adventist faith. Now, three "Mahmud, I will always be with you. I ADRA Sweden generations later, Narromine church has will never abandon you." 160 members and the schoolroom in the Convinced that this was the presence Warms Nomads in wheat paddock has given way to a mod- of the Messiah, he began to tremble and the Sahara ern church complex and school on a sep- his face turned white. "Mahmud, what is arate property. the matter?" exclaimed his wife. "Are Cive 10-metre ocean containers laden A family tree compiled at Vernon and you sick?" I— with a variety of warm clothing and Helen's Golden Wedding anniversary "I was sick," said Mahmud, slowly. 10,000 blankets arrived in Bamako, celebration revealed 165 descendants of "But now I am healed." Mali, at the beginning of January. Samuel and Katherine Roberts, Two hours later a letter arrived from a ADRA Sweden donated them. Vernon's parents. friend whom Mahmud had not seen or Larry Mahlum, ADRA Mali director, "We will be eternally grateful that you heard from for a long time. The friend has supervised the speedy delivery of brought the message to us," his brother- wrote to tell Mahmud that he had be- winter warmth to thousands of Touareg in-law Gordon Merritt told Vern. "It has come a Christian. nomads in camps on the fringes of the been the greatest blessing that has ever These two events convinced Mahmud Sahara desert. Rigmor Nybork, director come into our lives. It gave us hope and to accept Jesus. He sought baptism from of the Adventist Development and Re- we now look forward to the coming of a local Protestant pastor and then from a lief Agency in Stockholm, directed the Jesus." Catholic priest, but both refused. Finally Scandinavian side of "Operation "One of the best things we ever did he found a Swiss pastor who baptised Nomad." Mrs Nyborg and a Swedish col- was to build a school before the church," him. league, Bertil Utterback, are currently in Vern told me as we discussed the early "The North African Mission workers Africa. Harsh conditions have reduced beginnings in Narromine. "Christian have attempted to encourage Mahmud's the Touaregs during the past decade education supplements the influence of faith and study of truth through personal from wealthy "lords of the desert" to des- the home and consolidates the contacts," says Jean Kempf, Voice of titution and semistarvation. church." Prophecy director, North African Dr Mahlum says that when he visited By Reg Brown, Communication director for the Mission. "To avoid attracting the auth- Touareg camps last winter he expected Greater Sydney Conference. orities' attention, those involved in to find several hundred children. But, he Arabic evangelism take turns visiting says, "less than 100 had survived the bit- him in different locations. ter cold and semistarvation." Adventist World "Despite police pressure, Mahmud ADRA Holland has donated a con- continues his study and even takes the tainer with medicines and food items, Radio Finds Seeker risk of sharing his faith," says Pastor which is also on its way to Mali. And Kempf. "He even puts Bible texts on his ADRA Washington has sent a large con- in Northern Africa office wall. signment of clothing and specialised A northern African man now faces "One day a policeman asked what plastic sheeting for nomad housing, Aconstant danger because he has be- they were and Mahmud openly declared, which has arrived in the African port of come a Seventh-day Adventist. In this `Bible texts—I am a Christian.' The Abidjan. It is being consigned by road to story, his name and location have been policeman left, but returned a week later Bamako. changed for his safety. with five other policemen who ran- The tent material, formed of two Every night, in the mountainous re- sacked Mahmud's home and office. layers of plastic with a woven-nylon gion of North Africa, Mahmud listened They confiscated his Bible, Christian centre layer, is reversible. In winter, a to his radio. One evening he fiddled with literature and cassettes. Telling him he surface designed to absorb warmth from the radio dial and listened intently for must return to Islam, they threatened the sun can be turned outward, and in something recognisable. Then he heard him with more punishment if he con- the blistering heat of the Sahara summer, a trumpet call, which was followed by tinued to express his Christian beliefs the reflective surface can be used. In this Arabic words: "You are listening to the openly. respect, the material may prove superior Voice of Prophecy." The man smiled, "Undaunted, Mahmud continued to to the traditional black cowhide tents moved his chair closer, and closed his witness," says Pastor Kempf. "Three of now no longer obtainable since the vir- eyes in concentration as he heard a story his friends became interested in tual extinction of Touareg livestock in about a man named Jesus. Christianity and also requested the the Sahel droughts. Mahmud's interest grew. One day he Voice of Prophecy lessons. However, —Adapted from the African Digest.

RECORD March 19, 1988 11 and became the father of seven children: Searcher Finds a Debra, Daniel, David, Diana, Dawn, New Church Home Deanne and Denise. After his wife con- verted to Catholicism, the family faith- Switching Stations fully attended mass, and the children were educated in parochial schools. Californian man has become a But at the age of 41, Dan became rest- ASeventh-day Adventist as a result of less. Hearing a spiritual leader remark his interest in a booklet entitled that the true Christian has no religion, Newstart, which deals with nutrition. Dan misinterpreted the statement and Daniel MacKinney heard the booklet left the Catholic Church. For about eight advertised on the radio while switching years he had no ties with organised stations as he drove, and ordered a copy. Christianity. Soon it arrived, along with copies of The Widening his quest for truth, Dan Quiet Hour Echoes, published by The joined a non-denominational church in Quiet Hour. Several months later Dan the San Fernando Valley in California. read the Echoes' Sermon of the Month— Leaving that, he became acquainted "The Truth About the Sabbath"—and with a church in Westwood. Still, he felt said to himself, Don't tell me I'm going to spiritually hungry. And his search con- have to become a Seventh-day tinued. Adventist! Then Dan contacted The Quiet Hour. One of four children, MacKinney was A representative gave him the address of born in Los Angeles in 1935 and as early the Santa Monica Seventh-day as the age of seven he planned to become Adventist church. The next Sabbath he Excursions to nature parks and other areas of interest were part of the Summer Camp. a Catholic priest. But when asked to walked into a Sabbath school class and, serve as an altar boy, he refused because he says, "I knew I was home." Last year During the week, Avondale lecturers of his extreme shyness. LaVerne Tucker, Quiet Hour speaker, conducted a varied program of study and Dan's mother died when he was 18, officiated at Dan MacKinney's bap- recreation. "I greatly enjoyed the camp," and feeling uprooted and bewildered, tism. said one of the students, David Abel. Dan impulsively married his high-school By Kae Carter Jaworski, communication secretary, "And I benefitted immensely academi- sweetheart. But the marriage soon ended Santa Monica Seventh-day Adventist church, cally. The lecturers could associate at in divorce. He subsequently remarried California. our level and we made friends with them." Subjects offered ranged from begin- Avondale Holds High School Science Camp ners computing through to Australian mammals and reptiles. Students also chose various projects such as sports sci- ence, radiation and chemistry, and the physics of music. Students attended a morning worship series that explored the ways Christians should order their priorities. In the even- ing worships, guest speakers addressed various ethical issues. "It was easy to make new friends at the Summer Science Camp," said Laura Taylor from Brisbane. "It was a casual and friendly atmosphere where we could express our feelings and views easily."

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Students attending the Science Summer Camp at Avondale College enjoyed recreation and study. World No Smoking early 40 high-school students at- first camp was held at the end of 1982. Day Ntended the Science Summer Camp Students came from New Zealand and held at Avondale College from Decem- the United States, and from every Aus- April 7 ber 28 to January 5. Organisers say it was tralian state except Tasmania and the the largest group they have had since the Northern Territory.

12 RECORD March 19, 1988 memorate 50 years of service in Australian Docto Directs Bangkok. Bangkok Advent st Hospital What do you see as your greatest challenge? ted to remain open. A junior officer on Our greatest challenge is spiritual. the staff, Khun Pleng Vitiamyalaksana, Only 15 per cent of the hospital staff are was the sustaining force. Somehow he Adventists—most Thais are Buddhists. managed to get the cooperation of those It is impossible for local Adventists to who could help him, so that at the end of train as medical practitioners in the war the first radio message sent from Thailand. Some are training in the Phil- South-East Asia was from Khun Pleng. ippines. We cannot forget that we are a It said simply: "All in order. Hospital soul-winning institution. Some converts doing well." come from the nursing college—we now Soon after the war the old annex was offer a degree course similar to the remodelled and named the Bangkok Avondale College/Sydney Adventist Sanitarium and Hospital. Extensions in Hospital nursing training. We want to 1958 and 1983 brought the bed capacity continue to expand our health education to its present 180. department, to see more emphasis on diet therapy and to develop even further You said the hospital was one of our chaplains department. Our outreach only a few private hospitals in programs and the follow-up of hospital Bangkok when it was established. interests have averaged around 100 bap- Dr Ron Brody. Is that still true? tisms for each of the past four years. The following is an interview with No, there are now 58 private hospitals Australian Dr Ron Brody who, with his with excellent facilities, and this is the You mention diet. How do you get wife, Lorraine (nee Ivey), works at the reason why closing the hospital was con- on in this area? Adventist hospital in Bangkok, sidered when the hospital faced a severe Bangkok Adventist Hospital has Thailand. financial crisis. Under Dr Standish the always served a vegetarian diet with no administration adopted the "Sabbath tea or coffee. Our food service is an ex- Dr Brody, how long have you strategy"—all charges collected for care cellent witness for the lifestyle we es- been in Bangkok? on Sabbath are allocated to a special pouse and people come from all over the We arrived in Bangkok early in 1975, charity used to defray costs of caring for city to buy at our supermarket. I would and I served as a staff surgeon. Then, patients who cannot pay. Without like to see a health-food factory estab- when Dr Russell Standish was appointed doubt, the Lord has blessed this lished in Thailand. hospital president early in 1979, I be- scheme. As well, the hospital owns property came his deputy. And when he left in situated about two hours' drive into the 1983, I took over the administration. At So there is no plan to close down country and this could be developed as that time there was talk of closing the the hospital now? an institution specialising in health con- hospital. No, we feel there is a definite niche for ditioning. I believe these are the areas us in Bangkok. No other hospital offers where we can best serve Thailand today. But wasn't there a need for the the Seventh-day Adventists' holistic ap- hospital in Thailand? proach to health. We have just enlarged By Joy Totenhofer, assistant editor of the RECORD. This was true when the hospital was and upgraded our physiotherapy depart- established in 1937 by Dr Ralph ment, which is under the leadership of Waddell. Bangkok then was still a city of Bruce Thompson. Our therapeutic canals and nearby paddy fields. The hos- swimming pool is the only functional pital had 12 beds and 13 patients in one in Bangkok, and this area of the hos- those days! Within a couple of years ex- pital continues to grow. pansion was imperative, so a 30-bed annex was opened in a house on the You have recently opened a new property where the hospital is now lo- section. Tell us about it. cated. From that annex a School of We have been fortunate to tap US Nursing was begun in 1941. But three Aid, and this has helped us with our weeks after the first students received modernisation program. However, we their caps, the occupying Japanese raised more than $3 million from operat- forces closed the school until the end of ing and public subscription toward this the war. new block, which houses expanded fa- cilities for obstetrics and paediatrics, an What happened to the hospital enlarged cafeteria, bakery, snack bar, during the war years? health supermarket and parking facili- Because of its reputation for com- ties. This building, named after Khun In 1987 Bangkok Adventist Hospital opened a munity service the hospital was permit- Pleng, was opened last year to com- new building commemorating 50 years' service.

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Hunter—Halliday. Murray Hunter and Linda Zealand, on August 18, 1987; died February 13 at the Halliday were married on January 10 in the Brightwaters Auckland Hospital. A bright-eyed little girl, Paula was Anniversaries SDA church, NSW. They plan to reside in Honiara, dedicated on January 30. She is survived by her parents, Solomon Islands, where both will be involved in Christian Ian and Jewel (formerly from Queensland, now pastoring education. A. G. Lindsay, H. G. Halliday. the Papakura and Pukekohe churches, New Zealand). Pas- tors Lionel Smith and John Denne, friends of the family, Lott—Clover. Colin Lott, son of Rob and Jan Lott were associated in the service. John M. Denne. (Hornsby Heights, NSW), and Candy Clover, daughter of Arthur and Evelyn Clover (Auckland, New Zealand), Clements, Olive Pearl, born December 5, 1913, at were married on December 6 at St Martins Presbyterian Ripponlea, Melbourne, Vic; died February 16 at church, Papatoetoe. They plan to make their home in Syd- Edithvale after a prolonged illness. Through contact made ney, where Candy will continue her nursing training at on an "It Is Written" follow-up visit, Olive joined the Sydney Adventist Hospital and Colin, who is already a Springvale SDA church on February 22, 1986. It was the trained nurse, is now working in the police force. writer's privilege to study with and baptise Olive, and to Dan Martin. visit with her each week as she was not able to attend church. B. G. Whelan. McIntyre—O'Shannessy. William Fraser McIntyre and Pamela Joy O'Shannessy were married on December Cooper, Walter Edward, born February 18, 1901, at 20 in a garden setting at the Olsen Park Bird Sanctuary, North Carlton, Vic; died February 11 at Warburton fol- Currumbin, Qld. E. S. House. lowing a brief illness. Born to Adventist parents, over the years Wal had been an active member of the North Maiava—Laulusa. Nonu Maiava, son of Leu Maiava Fitzroy, Windsor and East Prahran churches. He and (Apia, Western Samoa) and the late Toese Maiava, and Alma Westley were married in 1926. Wal worked in the Meki Laulusa, daughter of Kilepoa and Tima Laulusa printing industry and for 20 years prior to his retirement (Tufuiopa), were married on January 11 at the Ponsonby was an instructor in graphic arts at the Melbourne College SDA church, Auckland, New Zealand. Nonu is a clerk of Printing. A foundation member of the Melbourne Ad- and Meki a nurse. They plan to set up their home in Auck- vent Band, he was an honorary life member and patron. Mr and Mrs Bill Rippon. On December 24, Bill and land. S. Okesene. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Lyn Huffer (Perth) May Rippon celebrated their Golden Wedding at a sur- and Lauris Caldwell (East Ringwood); and grandchildren, prise party given by the staff and management of College Metcalfe—Titchiner. Brian Charles Metcalfe, son of Glenn and Megan (WA) and Greg and Peter (East Health Foods, Trinidad. As a volunteer, Bill has been as- Oswald and Audrey Metcalfe (Moortown, Leeds, Eng- Ringwood). Murray Woods, a long-time friend, and Pas- sisting with the establishment of a food industry at Carib- land), and Nerida Joy Titchiner, daughter of Brian and tor Robert Trood assisted at the service. bean Union College since last July. May's uncle, the late Margaret Titchiner (Manurewa, Auckland, New Zea- Russell Wareham. Pastor J. J. Potter, married the Rippons on December 28, land), were married on February 14 at the Regional Bot- 1937, in the North Fitzroy church, Victoria. They set up anical Gardens, Manurewa. Brian and Nerida, both doc- Davey, Clinton John, born January 23 in Ayr, Qld; died their home at Cooranbong, where Bill worked for the Sani- tors, met while working at the Hamilton Hospital. They January 29 at the Kirwan Hospital, Townsville, and was tarium Health Food Company. He worked with the plan to set up their home in Hamilton and continue work- buried at the Ayr Cemetery. Although his life was only Australasian Food Research Laboratories and also taught ing at the hospital. T. T. Turner. short, he was special to his family who watched over him, at Avondale College until called to Loma Linda Foods to the doctors and nurses who cared for him and to the (California, USA) in 1973 to set up a Research and Devel- Sheedy—Dobson. Dean Laurence Sheedy, son of church family who prayed for his healing. He is survived opment department there. He retired about 10 years ago. Laurence and Evelyn Sheedy, and Leanne Maree Dobson, by his parents, Loren and Helen Davey; and the members The Rippons have three children—Norene, Barton and daughter of Raymond and Manta Dobson (Cooranbong, of their families. Leigh Rice. Julia—who have all visited them in Trinidad during the NSW), were married on December 20 at the Avondale time they have been there. The Rippons' home address is Memorial church, Cooranbong. It was the writer's privi- Hawkins, Dulcie Maude Hawkins, born January 27, 11373 Doverwood Drive, Riverside, California, USA lege to baptise both Dean and Leanne on the day prior to 1910, at Tweed Heads, NSW; died January 24 in the 92505. the wedding. Dean and Leanne plan to pursue careers in Murwillumbah Hospital after a brief illness. For almost 50 nursing, commencing at Avondale College this year. years Dulcie had been a faithful member of the Deane Jackson. Murwillumbah church. She is survived by her daughter, Weddings Audrey Donaldson; and sons, Mervyn, Jeffrey, Colin and Wilson—Pietsch. Timothy Wilson, son of Michael Trevor. Pastor Clive Butcher assisted in the services. Elise—Etuale. Fesuiaiina Tafa Elise, son of Mr Elise and Nola Wilson (Melbourne, Vic), and Karen Pietsch, W. E. Rudge. Tafa (Pata, Western Samoa), and Linda Senerisi Etuale, daughter of Walter and Marion Pietsch (Melbourne), were daughter of Mr and Mrs Simeti Fesolai Etuale (Palmerston married on February 7 at the Wantima SDA church. The Johnson, Lily May (nee Were), born November 23, North, New Zealand), were married on January 11 at the parents of both the bride and groom helped in the 1894, at Prospect, SA; died January 17 and was buried at Liverpool SDA church, NSW. Fesuiaiina and Linda, establishing of the Wantirna church. Tim, an electronics the Dudley Park Cemetery beside her husband who prede- whose friendship began seven years ago in New Zealand, engineer, and Karen, a computer operator, plan to set up ceased her in 1985. Lily May was a lovable lady who plan to live in Sydney. They are members of the Samoan their home in Mooroolbark. Bruce Manners. linked herself with the activities of the Prospect SDA church, at present holding the positions of deacon and church for more than 75 years. She is survived by her church organist. Aneli T. Fepuleai. daughter, Linda; son-in-law, Rodney; 10 grandchildren Appreciation and 15 great-grandchildren. F. T. Webb. Gaitskell—Power. Jeffrey, son of Mr and Mrs Neil Gaitskell, and Patricia Power, daughter of Mr and Mrs Abbott. The Abbott family, Beryl, and daughters, McGregor, May Jean, born February I, 1907, in York, Power, were married on January 24 at the Mandurah SDA Glenda, Neroli and Winsome, and families wish to convey WA; died February 15 at her home in Gosnells, WA. Edu- church, WA. Jeff and Pat first met a number of years ago their sincere appreciation to all kind friends for floral trib- cated at Methodist Ladies College, Perth, May was a corre- when both families lived in Kalgoorlie. M. Tonkin. utes, cards, phone calls, expressing their love and sym- spondent during the war. She had many stories published pathy in the recent sudden passing of their loved and lov- under the surname of her first husband, M. J. Holt. Bap- Gibson—Aitchison. Col John Gibson and Brenda ing husband and father. Would all please accept this as a tised on February 4, 1961, at the Western Australian June Aitchison were married on December 6 on the Lake personal expression of thanks. camp-meeting, she later attended Kulikup, Boddington, Macquarie foreshore at Balcolyn, NSW. Col, a lecturer in Gosnells and Queens Park churches. She is survived by her accountancy, and Brenda, Dean of Women, plan to con- son, David; daughter, Sally Hammond; five grandchildren tinue in their respective areas of work at Avondale Col- Obituaries and three great-grandchildren. G. Helsby. lege. Deane Jackson. "We do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall Roberts, Ivy Grace, born October 28, 1891, in Christ- Houstoun—Coutts. Simon Loeb Houston, son of asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. church, New Zealand; died February 4 in Hamilton. Ivy Geof and Gloria Houstoun (Beenleigh, Qld), and Dallas . .. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, married Charles James Roberts in Taranaki and later Leonie Coutts, daughter of David and Barbara with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and moved to Hamilton, where for almost 70 years she was as- Drummond (Mount Colah, NSW), were married on Feb- with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will sociated with the Adventist Church. For many years the ruary 8 at St John's Uniting church, Wahroonga, NSW. rise first. ... Therefore encourage each other with these home was a mecca where young people were always wel- Simon and Dallas met while both were working at Sydney words." I Thessalonians 4:13, 16, 18, NIV. The editorial come. Her life of devotion to her family and many friends Adventist Hospital, Simon as a theatre technician and staffjoin the church family in expressing sincere sympathy was a source of inspiration. Ivy retained her keen sense of Dallas as a nurse. They plan to reside at Cooranbong while to those who have lost the loved ones recorded below. humour and ready smile. She is survived by her sons, Gor- Simon does further study and Dallas continues her nurs- don and Malcolm; daughters, Isobel (Balle), Dulce ing career. E. B. Price. Bauer, Paula-Karts Evelyn, born at New Plymouth, New (McCutcheon) and Ila (Harris); grandchildren and great-

14 RECORD March 19, 1988 grandchildren. Pastor Ian Rankin was associated with the Rabina, Sharon; Rankin, Reginald; Raycock, Rabina; 683 4166; Vic (03) 650 9711; Qld (07) 221 8449; SA writer in the service. 0. D. Freeman McCutcheon. Rees, Catherin; Reeves, Bobbie; Robbie, Gregory; (08) 232 1272; WA (09) 321 6291. Roberts, Sue; Rollo, Marianne; Riddle, Peter; Rosenberg, Robotham, Thelma May ("Rowie"), born October 12, Lynelle; Rowe, Joan; Russell, Amy. Travel. For all your travel requirements contact Cunard 1902, at Calder, Tas; died December 21 at Devonport. Sales, Edith Michelle; Sampson, Jennifer; Saunders, Travel, Wahroonga. Phone (02) 489 0495. Plaza Travel, After enjoying excellent health all her life, "Rowie" died Jean; Saurine, Rosemary; Sharp, Susan; Sharp, Roderick Melbourne. Phone (03) 602 5344. Special consideration peacefully in her sleep after recovering from a stroke. A Frederick; Shaw, Lily Elizabeth; Singh, Bruce; Slate, given to SDA members. Friendly, helpful assistance as- dedicated worker, at the age of 84, she was still serving as Jillian; Smedley, David; Smith, Sidney Eric; Smith, sured. Community Services leader and senior deaconess at the Lyndon; Strahan, Karen; Smith, Clive; Schyschow, Burnie church. She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Bronwyn S; Stanton, Brent; Stanton, Karyn; Sutherland, Aussie Maintenance Services. For pests, white ants Good (Somerset), Betty Archer (Devonport), Claire Anita; Swain, Sussan Jennifer; Swain, Jennifer Anne. and weed control; roof tile cleaning and recolouring; land- McGaw (Ulverstone) and Gwen Pulford (Devonport); Talimalo, Hana; Taylor, Valerie Grace; Thane, Judi; scaping and concrete garden edging. Phone Robert Porter and 10 grandchildren. Graeme A. Brown. Tibbetts, Wendy; Tieman, John; Torode, Shirley; on (08) 251 2900. Toepher, Deborah; Turner, Gail; Turner, Denise; Tute, Schneider, Florence Emily, born August 9, 1907, at Helen. Videotapes for Hire or Sale. Evangelism, health, Adaminaby, NSW; died February 13 at Wyong Hospital Vile, Annette; Vockler, Mark. children, and music topics. Reasonable prices. Ask for free following a sudden illness. About 30 years ago, due to the Waddington, Hal; Wastrodowskie, Patricia; Were, catalogue. Write to Radiant Life Videos, Davison Drive, influence of Sister Joyce Jones, Florence became inter- Kevin; Whippy, Talei; Walker, Rhonda; Walker, Betty; Lilydale Vic 3140, or phone (03) 739 1766. ested in Adventism and was one of the charter members of Wells, Margaret; Wentworth, Marilyn; Wema, Joanna; jfie-Kanxval church. She is-survived by-one-brother, Athol White, Maurice; Whaelc1,. Christine; Wilton, Alan; We Have Friends, Not Clients. If you're buying a (Sydney); sister, Eleanor Lomman (Kanwal); son, Joseph; Williams, Sherrilyn; Willis, Sandy; Wills, Beverley; Wills, home or a - isirt-ess, reappraising yourwill, orjust-need a - four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Pastor Calvin; Wills, Merrilyn; Wood, Judith. little legal advice, then our individual and discreet per- John Ludlow assisted the writer at the service. sonal service may be for you. Contact Ken Long, Solicitor, L. H. Barnard. Information, Please. Anyone knowing the where- Long & Company, 16-20 Barrack Street, Sydney. Phone abouts of Ruth Sevil (nee McNaughton), Shirley Foley (2) 29 4081. Williamson, Nichol Shane ("Nick"), born September (nee Wells), Peter and Helen Gulson, please contact Beryl 10, 1954; died January 30 at Neville, NSW, in a car acci- J. Stafford, PO Box 234, Morisset NSW 2264. Accountant. Ronald Mager!, AASA, CPA. Certified dent. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite; sons, Joel, practising accountant. Income tax, corporate, trust and three, and Rhys, 10 months. Ken L. Lawson. House for Sale. Bonnells Bay, overlooking Lake Mac- property management. Correspondence welcome. PO Box quarie. Handy to Avondale College. Comfortable 3 B/R 303, Greenwood WA 6024. Phone (09) 448 8781. Mem- home with rumpus, en suite, lockup garage. North-north- ber of Wanneroo church. Advertisements east aspect. Excellent condition. Phone (02) 487 1706. Castle Hill and Hills District. Ross Bramley is now Wanted. Wahroonga church wishes to communicate Attention All SAH Graduates. The annual Sydney employed at L. J. Hooker Real Estate Agent, Castle Hill. with the following people. Should you know the where- Adventist Hospital Graduates Association Dinner will be For personalised service on all your real-estate require- abouts of any of these persons please contact Margaret held on Sunday, May 1, at 7.30 pm at the hospital. All past ments, please phone (02) 680 1888 or A/H (02) Hunt, Wahroonga Church Clerk, 148 Fox Valley Road, graduates are cordially invited to attend this evening of 484 4405. Wahroonga NSW 2076, or phone her on (02) memories, reunions and fellowship. 1938, 1963 and 1978 489 7122. graduates will be especially honoured. Tickets $20. RSVP, Psychologist. Seventh-day Adventist psychologist in Adamson, Delwyn; Aitchison, Delia; Allen, Marilyn; Noreen Devine, on (02) 498 3887, before April 8. private practice. Appointments may be made with Andrews, Mrs Pauline; Ashfield-Smith, Ruth. Maitland Hanbury, BSc(Psych), MAPS, 573 Pacific High- Barlas, Bianca; Barnes, Mrs M; Barnes, Sheree Nola; Real Estate. Cooranbong and surrounding areas. way, Mount Colah NSW 2079. Phone (02) 476 3994. Beard, Kathy; Barras, Lorelly; Battye, Heather; Boag, Licenced real estate, stock and station, business agents Dawn Esther; Britten, Michael; Bone, Desmond; Bourke, and auctioneers. Your Adventist agency. Country acres, Legal Services. One half-hour conference offered, free Gail Fay; Brady, Hudson; Britten, Mabel; Broadhurst, residential and waterfronts. Investment property manage- of charge, to Adventists, for advice. Our firm will accept Christine; Burrows, Daphne Marion. ment. Contact Grant Lawson, Raine & Home, instructions in a wide variety of legal matters, including Calder, Carolyn; Campbell, Raewyn; Carter, Elsie (nee Cooranbong NSW 2265. Phone (049) 77 1222, A/H conveyancing, sale or purchase of business, workers' com- Scott); Chaney, Maria; Clarke, John; Clarke, Vera; (049) 77 2131. pensation, third-party claims, litigation, probate, wills and Christie, Dianne; Cocksedge, Christine; Coffey, Jeanette; family law. Contact Armstrong & Partners, Solicitors, 95 Collins, Jennifer; Conway, Graham; Conway, Lorelle; Medical Practice. Dr Joseph Przybylko has com- Dora Street, Morisset NSW 2264. Resident partner, John Cook, Janine; Cullen, Paula; Currie, Ethel; Cain, Brian; menced in private practice of general medicine at: East C. McFadden; phone (049) 73 2511 for appointment, Carberry, Rosalie; Crabtree, Dale. Adelaide Medical Centre, 50 Hutt Street, Adelaide. Phone refer Daphne Kennedy. Dalton, Patricia; Davis, Deanne; Dawson, Peter; 210 9420. 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RECORD March 19, 1988 1 5 SANITARIUM AND NUTRITION EDUCATION A BREAKTHROUGH

When the Sanitarium Health Food Company was established both Australia and New Zealand. Videos, printed brochures and in the late 1890's, part of the reason for its existence was to advise educational kits will also be made available. a generally unhealthy public on the value of sound nutrition and Although linked to Sanitarium, the Nutrition Education Service diet. will not be a profit centre. It will exist as a resource facility, an Over the ensuing years, Sanitarium and in particular, the advisory service, and a training centre for both church and local Sanitarium shops and cafes, became well-known throughout conference personnel as well as staff of the Sanitarium Health Australia and New Zealand as nutrition information centres. At Food Company. It is intended that as this program develops, it the same time, the growing Adventist church in both countries, will become an information centre for Government Health took upon itself the official role of nutrition education through Departments and related community health organisations. the health and temperance department. That is, until about six To say that this is challenging and exciting is understating the months ago. At that time it was decided to bring all of the situation. For the first time in ninety-odd years the church has a nutrition-related activities of the church under the auspices of the fully-qualified and centralised Nutrition Advisory Centre which Health Food Department, commercially known as the Sanitarium has the potential of not only increasing the awareness of proper Health Food Company.* nutrition in the community but also increasing the credibility of In reality, the newly-formed Sanitarium Nutrition Education Sanitarium's operation in the corporate market place. Service is formalising the early commitment of bringing to the And it is just another reason why Adventists who are serious community at large the health philosophy of the Seventh-Day about their church involvement should be equally serious about Adventist Church. It will also take an active role in identifying their Sanitarium allegiance. For with your support the Nutrition nutritional needs of specific population groups within the South Education Service has now become a reality. Pacific Division. There will be a library facility, established as a service to both the church and the public, providing information on recent research and documented studies on the vegetarian • Any local church wishing to conduct cooking or nutrition classes should contact their local lifestyle which, incidentally, is becoming increasingly popular in conference Health Department for information and advice.

Nutrition Education Service Personnel: Mrs. Dianne Butler Mrs. Gail Ormsby, Director; Donna Milne, Secretary.