British Advent MESSENGER

ORGAN OF THE BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

VOLUME 72 • NUMBER 24 NOVEMBER 24, 1967

This year has witnessed the raising of a new company of fellow believers. The baptism BRITAIN and organization are here reported by Mrs. LORNA HARRIS NEW LIGHT IN CANNOCK

AST January, Pastor Bryan Ball with helpers from chosen to serve for the following year. The late Wolverhampton distributed Voice of Prophecy Brother Rock, whose unexpected death has robbed us L cards and Our Times magazines in the town of of a devoted servant of God, was appointed to act Cannock. Much interest was thereby aroused. In May as our company leader; and before the end of the they were joined by other enthusiastic workers: A. service a new member, Brother Caddick, was ordained Crowe, J. Duroe, and E. Metzing. Miss M. Wallis, as" a deacon. [now Mrs. R. Nyberg) the Bible worker from Wolver- Although we are a small number at the moment, hampton, was also a great blessing. For three weeks we mean to do the Lord's work and help others come they worked at door-to-door distribution. to Jesus. On Sunday, May 21st, Pastor Ball commenced a At long last a light has been established in the nightly evangelistic series which lasted three weeks. To the people who attended regularly he gave: Steps to Christ, From Sabbath to Sunday, and God's Answers. These, with other wonderful books explaining the way of salvation, helped to make the message clear. They Cg3T223g1M13S 163SCAS32L) helped to reinforce the ministry of our speaker, who Report on page 2 also supplied resumes of his enlightening presentations. To strengthen interest, Pastor Ball organized a tour to Stanborough Park, Newbold College, and the New Gallery Centre. We also attended two baptismal services which proved enlightening and inspiring. From interests gained, eleven of us were finally baptized, three joining the Wolverhampton church, and the remaining eight forming the Cannock Company. Since then our number has grown to thirteen, and it was with this number that the Cannock Company was officially organized on Sabbath, October 7, 1967. We were happy to have with us on this occasion Pastor K. A. Elias, President of the North England Conference, and also Pastor Ball who had returned to us from the London area where he is now located. He led the study of the Sabbath school lesson which appropriately outlined the formation of the early Christian Church. Pastor Elias conducted the Organ- ization Service, emphasizing the principles of the Advent Faith. The members were asked if they were prepared to stand by these sacred principles and become the founders of the Cannock Company. We were all happy to do this and to serve Jesus in this way. A nominating committee was elected and officers small mining town of Cannock, an area which once non-members attended. supported many churches, but has now largely fallen At the moment we are meeting in the Gilpin Lodge, from practising religion. While many churches are Wolverhampton Road, Cannock. Sabbath school closing, it is wonderful to realize the Seventh-day begins at 2.45 p.m., and Divine service 3.35 p.m. Need- Adventist church is growing. less to say, anyone passing this way will be readily The night following the organization, Brother welcomed to join us in our worship. A. F. Crowe, our minister, launched a second campaign, MRS. L. HARRIS, and in spite of wet and windy weather, about fifty-five Church Clerk.

Bible Story Hour for participation in the "Have-A-Go" programme. Some had already ordered sets through BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE local churches. AND * 215 (65%) of the 331 pupils at Stanborough INTER-CONFERENCE NEWS School are children of Seventh-day Adventist parents.

* Mr. Nelson Knight, ex-secretary-treasurer of the BUC, who emigrated to Canada in July, 1967, returned * Mr. Malcolm Pimm, treasurer of British Advent with Mrs. Knight to England's green and pleasant land Missions, has been released from denominational in October. VICTOR H. COOPER, employment to enable him to establish himself as an independent auditor in order to meet the requirements of the Companies Act 1967, whereby Limited Liability Dell Centenarian Companies have to be audited by an independent LINDA DAVIES, who was born fifteen months ago at auditor. the Stanboroughs Hydro, Watford, made a special trip on Sunday October 22nd, to visit her great-great-grand- * Mr. D. A. Leigh has been appointed treasurer of mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wilkes at The Dell, British Advent Missions, the Church's legal body. Seventh-day Adventist Rest Home, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft. It was her great-great-grandmother's 100th * Returning to Britain from Canada, after the death birthday. Linda went with her mother and father, of his wife, Pastor J. M. Howard is to serve as John and Ann Davies, of The Glebe, Horseshoe Lane, chaplain at "The Dell" Rest Home at Oulton Broad. Garston, her grandfather and grandmother—Edgar and Doris Davies of Leverstock Green, Hemel Hemp- * Mr. Graham Wallis of The Stanborough Press stead, and her great grandmother, Mrs. Rose Joyce Ltd. has been invited to serve in the Northern Book of Upper Weston, .13ath. Linda greeted her great- and Bible House. great-grandma with a bunch of roses and a big kiss. The Queen sent a telegram of congratulations, as did * Pastor B. F. Kinman has accepted the Union's Judith Hart of the Ministry of Social Security. There invitation to render a short term of service as manager of The Stanboroughs, while retaining the post of was one from the Mayor and Mayoress of Swansea. Medical/Temperance secretary. Mrs. Wilkes was born at Neath Abbey, South Wales and lived in or near Swansea for most of her life. * Mr. R. R. Mudford, who has been serving as The Mayor and Mayoress of Lowestoft, Councillor manager of The Stanboroughs, has been called to and Mrs. Albert V. Horton, made a personal visit the Stanborough School as bursar. and brought a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums. Alderman Jean Mann of Lowestoft Old People's Wel- * Dates of the MV Week of Prayer have been fare Committee brought a large basket of fruit, as did amended from March 9th to 16th to March 16th to the Mavis Singers. On behalf of British Advent 23rd, 1968. Missions who manage "The Dell" Mr. Colin Wilson presented an eiderdown; the domestic staff gave an * The Lay Activities Department of the British embroidered cushion and the many relatives and friends Union Conference is planning to purchase 3,000 Bibles showered the erect, stately, well preserved centenarian for use in the conferences and missions as part of the with gifts to demonstrate their love and admiration. Gift Bible Evangelism programme during 1968. The Dell's oldest resident still sews and reads without glasses, attends church (and stands to sing!), * Following Pastor B. f. Kinman's call to The and she also has a hearty appetite (for which she uses Stanboroughs, Pastor K. H. Gammon has been no borrowed teeth.) All the residents were invited to appointed Sabbath School Department Secretary for the Birthday Tea prepared by Matron Rosalyn Thirkell the British Union Conference, in addition to his other and her staff. responsibilities. Mrs. Wilkes attributes her long life to her trust in God and her temperance principles; ar a temperance * Successor to Dr. B. E. Seton as secretary of the worker she has lectured to thousands of people and Northern European Division is Pastor Alf Lohne, personally rescued drunken women from the streets. former president of the West Nordic Union Con- As the Rest Home residents sang: "Praise God ference. He has just moved, with his wife, to St. from whom all blessings flow" at the close of the Albans. Welcome to Britain! party, it was recognized by all present that God has * The sixteen members of the BUC staff attending given Mrs. Wilkes a long, happy, and contented life. morning worship on October 12i5ith ordered 13 sets of VICTOR H. COOPER.

2 LETTER FROM A LEADER

Dear Friends, As you will know, my wife and I lueiteilitteks Glues Soul have just returned from a very inspiring trip to the West Indies. While we were there we were told a training involved. However, a early, dressed for worship, and went a thrilling story which I would like to growing dissatisfaction nagged at down town to the street in which share with you at this time. her soul, and she became convinced she knew our church was located. It concerns a well-to-do lady in that her life was an empty and As she neared the building her Montego Bay, Jamaica, who kindly pointless one. Eventually, unable to courage almost deserted her. How invited us to her home for the stand it any longer, she gave up could she enter all alone? Right afternoon. Obviously this lady moves dancing and returned home. there the Lord and a fine lay sister in the upper circles of society, and Back in the West Indies she re- stepped in! On her way to service represents the higher income group entered the social whirl, met her herself, this sister noticed the well- of which so few are members of husband, a fine man engaged in to-do lady hesitating outside the our church. international real estate business, building. Eager for souls she quietly Naturally curious as to how this and married him. stepped up to her and aske.d her fine young woman accepted the A very full business and social if she would like to accompany her faith, we inquired of her how she life followed, but somehow the into the service. Gladly the lady came to join the Church and the expected satisfaction didn't material- accepted, and took her place beside following fascinating story emerged. ize. She had a fine partner, a lovely this new-found friend. As she sat In her childhood she, like all home, and most of the things that down a wonderful sense of belong- other children of her social standing make life worth living. But some- ing flooded her soul, and the burden was cared for by a "nanny." This thing was lacking, and a great of months rolled away and she knew nurse must have been an outstanding burden rested on her soul. Her full she was home with Jesus. Today character, for not only did she life to her appeared empty and she is happy in the Lord and is win the little girl's lasting affection pointless, not because she was not proving a mighty power for good by caring for her physical needs so doing nominally worthwhile things, in that community. wonderfully, but she also introduced but because she was not right with How was this lady won for the the growing girl to the faith she so the Lord whom she had learned truth? First by a faithful Seventh-day ardently and conscientiously follow- about in childhood days. Adventist doing her daily task to the ed. As you will have guessed by now, Slowly the conviction grew that she very best of her ability and sharing this nanny was a Seventh-day Ad- must draw closer to her Saviour, her faith as she went along, and ventist. and the way to do this seemed to then a member being wide-awake Quickly the little girl grew up, as be to attend the church to which enough to befriend a stranger in her little girls will, and blossomed into her beloved nanny had belonged. moment of need. an eager teenager. No longer had But to do this for her wasn't easy. Can't we each one take inspiration she need of a nanny, and soon She didn't know anyone there, and from this simple story, and ask the she spread her wings and left her certainly her friends would not Lord to help us to win souls lovely homeland to seek further attend a service of this nature and similarly? education in London. There she on a Saturday morning, too! K. A. Elias, took up training as a ballet dancer But she was under conviction, and President, and entered into the life which such one Sabbath morning she got up North England Conference.

MINISTRY OF LITERATURE We canvassed the Bedtime Stories set, which she liked very much; and just as we closed, her husband Non-starter arrived. He, too, liked the books, and they ordered A WEEK or so ago, while Brother J. Greenwood a set. and I were working among the homes in Stalybridge, "Now, what's the matter with this car?" he asked, Cheshire, we called on a lady who was all set to leave and he tried the starter. The engine burst into life, and for town. But she couldn't get her car to start. She one rather sheepish wife said she "couldn't understand was sitting in the car, hopefully pulling the starter it." But we could. That good family will be seeing switch, but the engine refused to fire. Relinquishing the more of Brother Greenwood, and his books. We believe struggle When she saw us, she consoled herself by in miracles! DAVID Cox, saying that her husband would soon arrive in the Publishing Department Secretary, "other car." Then she asked us the reason for our call. North England Conference.

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LEICESTER NORTH ENGLAND Baptism THE first baptism in the Scriptures was closely CONFERENCE linked with the latest baptism in the Leicester church on Sabbath, September 9, 1967, when Pastor K. A. Elias, North England president, read Matthew 3:13-17 YORK for his scripture reading on that important occasion Red Letter Day for Leicester's three new members. Two young candidates, Volney Ham Ying and SEPTEMBER 2nd was truly a red letter day in the Ronnie Lewis, already belonged to the church inasmuch York church. Two young people expressed in public as their parents are staunch local members; but their desire to follow their Lord in baptism, and we baptism now confirms this and gives them membership had for the occasion a special visit from Pastor E. L. in their own rights. Minchin. It is nineteen years since he was last in York The third candidate, Sister N. Burnham, who was and the church was packed for the event, with visitors brought into contact with the Seventh-day Adventist from Leeds, Hull, Barnsley, Scarborough, Grantham, message by Sister Redgate, expressed her profound etc. joy by saying: "This is one of the happiest days of Pastor Minchin at the baptismal service spoke of a my life!" young colporteur in Mexico who went to give a Bible- The candidates were immersed by Pastor David study and was held up by bandits. When asked for R. Lowe and welcomed into church fellowship by money he answered that all he had 'was his Bible, Elders Hinds and Ham Ying. Pastor Elias extended a projector, and a film-strip. He was ordered to show the welcome on behalf of the North England Con- the film, and the young man sent up a prayer that ference. JAMES T. RUSH, God would give him the words that would lead these Press Relations Secretary. robbers to Christ. God answered the faith of that young man for they asked for the strip to be shown a second and third time, which lasted until midnight. Their hearts were stirred and they were moved to SCARBOROUGH tears of penitence. That unusual service continued New Church until 2 a.m. As a result, three of those bandits are now Seventh-day Adventists. SCARBOROUGH, on the Yorkshire coast, is the venue The first to enter the waters of baptism was Janet for large political and other gatherings from time to Beavers, whose mother is already a member of the time, but Seventh-day Adventists are almost unknown church. Pastor A. Cooper performed the ceremony. here. Our small group of mostly elderly but none-the- Pastor Minchin baptized Christopher Shone, son of less earnest believers has for many years past been meet- the late Dr. John Shone. ing in a dingy rented room. Through the years, however, We are looking forward to a larger baptism in the they have been giving sacrificially to a building fund, near future. As a result of the very hard work of our looking forward to the day when they would be minister, Pastor A. Cooper, many are on the point of meeting in better surroundings. decision, including a whole family in Ripon who have Sabbath, November 4, 1967, will long be remem- acknowledged the Truth. bered as the day when Pastor K. A. Elias, President 'Please pray that they will take the final step. of the North England Conference, cut the tape at PRESS RELATIONS SECRETARY. the door of number 5 Prospect Road, and declared the premises open to the glory of God as a meeting place for the local congregation. Nor shall we soon forget the numerous fellow-believers from York and Hull and even farther afield who gathered with us for the opening services. Visitors who joined us for this special occasion were evidently well-impressed with MANCHESTER all they saw and heard, especially the congregational Baptism singing as well as the special items of music. Pastor Arthur Cooper has the care of the York ON Sabbath, September 23, 1967, at the Manchester and Scarborough churches, and none doubted his joy S.D.A. church, a baptism was held and witnessed by on this day. Assisting also were Pastors C. Smith and the members from the Preston, Bolton, Barrow-in- B. A. Walton, both of whom have previously laboured Furness, Blackburn, and Stockport churches. Visiting in Scarborough. minister was Pastor K. A. Elias, President of the The purchase of the property wquld not have been North England Conference; and he, with Pastor B. possible without the financial assistance of the North Walton of Manchester, and Brother W. Robinson of England Conference, and its occupation at this time Bolton, welcomed the nine candidates into the fellow- is the result of untold hours of labour on the part of ship of the above churches after Pastor Walton had led pastor and members in clearing, cleaning, painting, them through the waters of baptism. etc. The upper room has been tastefully decorated and One of the candidates, Miss Merle Wellington, who carpeted. The rostrum, which is of oak, is the work is a nursing sister, gave her own testimony in the of Pastor Cooper's father, to whom our thanks are singing of that beautiful song: "I'd Rather Have Jesus." due for much of the carpentry and other work in the The choir favoured us with a piece called: "Come Unto building. Me," arid the packed congregation joined in prayerful Scarborough is a fine place for a holiday. Plan on rejoicing at the welcoming of nine new "sheep" into worshipping with us sometime. You will be made the "fold of Christ." Press Relations Secretary. welcome. PASTOR C. T. BANNISTER.

4 KETTERING Accent on Youth "Is it worth all the trouble?" "Sorry, I'm not with you—is what worth all the trouble?" "All this business of getting a Youth Rally or Investiture or what-have-you at conference time—it takes loads of thought and preparation on the part of lots of people, and where does it get us anyway? Seems to be wasted effort to me." "Oh no!" I can hear the young people of North- amptonshire loudly disagreeing. You see, it was just such a conference set-up which gave birth (or should I say, rebirth) to our Pathfinder Club. Yes, indeed, we've done heaps more than just attending a meeting every so often. We've had chummy get-togethers on Sabbath evenings, we've done memory work, and read books in quiet moments to ourselves, we've swum, we've collected all sorts of things, we've gardened, we've baked cakes and bread, we've stitched Northamptonshire young people—with their leaders—who were garments, we've had fun with music, we've even had recently invested In Kettering. a week-end camp—and enjoyed every minute of it. And as for jobs, we've done—well—these have varied from such mundane things as clearing the table and wash- to Kettering to invest Sven and Karin Ohman and ing dishes to caring for pets and cactus plants. Have we Zelda Shaw as Companions; Clifford and Marion "tracked and trailed"? Oh yes! On pouring wet days, Casburn and Owen Shaw as Friends; and to present with the wind slapping stray hairs in the eyes, when Carol Frost and Jacqueline Saunders with honour it's much more fun than in bright sunshine. Bandaging, tokens gained at Camp. too, is in our line, even saving a little money now and Have we had enough of it now? Indeed no! We again. And as for picking out Orion, it's just the have only just begun, and with the continued support, easiest thing in the world—beg pardon, I should say, encouragement, and prayers of worthy parents we shall in the heaven. press ever onward, ever upward holding hands with All this activity brought us to a happy service on the greatest of all Master Guides, until our work is Sabbath, October 28th, when Pastor P. Read came done. A. G. SHAW.

Historical Flashback — A Veteran Stalwart Reminisces

How "Present Truth" Opened the Way White came to spend a long week-end with the in Kettering Durlands, and took the Sabbath services. On Sunday afternoon it was arranged for Sister White to hold a IN the year 1885 several tent efforts were being service in a large assembly room in the centre of held in different parts of Great Britain. One was held Kettering. The large room was full, and there were in Kettering by the late Elder J. H. Durland from several standing. I well remember hearing her. Her text America. At that time, Sisters Short and Gresswell was: "Come unto Me all ye that labour and are heavy came to Kettering from Grimsby. After dividing the laden, and I will give you rest." territory between them, they started to call upon the My parents and my sister started canvassing with people with the Present Truth. One soon found a Patriarchs and Prophets and Bible Readings in Ketter- lady very interested in the second coming of Christ, and ing, and the districts around, and sold many, many later had Bible studies. Soon she began to keep the books. When I was eleven we moved from Kettering to seventh-day Sabbath. Northampton where they canvassed the town and Elder Durland had been holding a tent effort in the districts around, selling many more of the books. Risley, between Bedford and Kettering, when a Sister We later worked and lived in different parts of Bass and a few others started to keep the Sabbath. Staffordshire, when Brother William Baldwin of the Then he and his family moved to Kettering, living Kettering church joined them in the canvassing work. in Hawthorn Road. He soon started a tent effort. While in Stoke-on-Trent he married my sister. Then Sister Staples subsequently opened her house for from Staffordshire we moved to Liverpool still in Bible studies. the canvassing work, Pastor G. W. Bailey being the Such was how the work was established in agent for the work. Kettering. Returning to Kettering in December, 1894, we In the year 1886 my parents, Mr. and Mrs. James rejoiced to find quite a number of Sabbath-keepers. In Andrew and family attended the services every evening, 1895, Elder and Mrs. J. S. Washburn and their and finally decided to keep the seventh-day Sabbath, little son, and also Pastor Champness, came to Kettering and, in fact, the whole truth of the Bible. from holding efforts in Plymouth and other places, to I was a child of seven at the time. Mrs. E. G. conduct an effort in the Temperance Hall. A large

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of the new members, which took place in 1806. NORTH ENGLAND Several of them had been members of his church. There are still two members living from that time. I was the youngest daughter of the late Brother James CAMP REUNION Andrew who was appointed elder of several churches EASTWOOD GRANGE including Sheffield, Wigan, Southport, Liverpool, Hull, January 5-7, 1968 etc. The other member who with myself is left is We regret we are unable to reserve places after December 19th Mrs. Baldwin of Burton Latimer. We were both unless the fees (£2 17s. 6d.) have been paid to MV Secretary, 22 Zulla Road, Nottingham MG3 5BZ. baptized in 1896 by Elder Washburn, and both of us attended the first British Union Conference which was Please reserve me a place at the North England Camp Reunion. I enclose full fees/non-returnable registration fee of 10/—. held in Bath, in 1896. My eldest niece, Mrs. H. Robson and her husband, were missionaries in East NAME Africa for 32 years and returned to England in 1961: Pastor Robson was ordained a minister while in Africa. ADDRESS I am now living with them in my old age, and their retirement. My niece, Mrs. A. F. Bird, whose husband Pastor Bird died so suddenly in 1944, lives in Watford. May we all be ready to meet our dear Saviour number took their stand for the truth as it is in when He comes in the clouds of heaven and we will Jesus. meet our loved ones again. What a grand reunion The minister of the Kettering Baptist chapel loaned that will be. Time is drawing very near. the use of his chapel and baptistery for the baptism MRS. MABEL HOLMES.

-Miss Jill Riley, John Baker, Malcolm Taylor, Michael Taylor, Robert Vine (on loan from Ireland), and Pastor SOUTH ENGLAND George Emm (church pastor) have been energetically involved in the thrills and throes of full scale soul- CONFERENCE winning. The progress of the campaign since its begin- ning on September 24th in the Colston Hall and Museum Lecture Theatre has been very encouraging. President's Notes According to the regular reports from Pastor Coltheart a solid interest is being developed. We request your London Book and Bible House continued prayers in support of this major effort that The operation of a Conference Book and Bible there may be an abundant harvest of souls from the House has been a new experience for all concerned and thousands in that great city who have been privileged we have been very conscious of many shortcomings. We to hear God's message for this hour. deeply regret the inconvenience that has been caused Pastor Coltheart, besides expressing his appreciation to customers, especially to the literature evangelists for the fine co-operation he is receiving from his whose work is hard enough without having anxieties fellow workers, also mentions the enthusiastic help over delivery of goods to add to their burdens. How- that the wives of the workers and the young people ever, the responsible Committee has given careful of the church are rendering. The Conference too, is thought to the problems of this new venture and steps very grateful for this loyal support. have been taken immediately to engage additional staff Pastor A. H. Cowley is continuing his evangelistic and to endeavour to provide more space in which they work in Luton this year and is maintaining an apprec- may operate. We trust that these changes will greatly iable audience for a second-year effort. Miss Ann increase the efficiency of the Book and Bible House. Metcalfe is assisting him. We sincerely apologize for past failures but we believe Pastor G. Crutchfield begins his campaign in that those with direct responsibility for this work have Torquay at the end of this month. With him are done their utmost under very difficult circumstances. Brother Garth Anthony and Miss Bradbury, and Brother Some of these are outside the ability of the Conference Colin Martin, the pastor of Torquay and Exeter will to alter, particularly the problems of dispatch from the link up with this public effort. London area. With this in mind our Executive Com- Brother P. Dible with a very modest budget had mittee will be asked to give consideration to the re- over a hundred present at his first evangelistic meeting location of the Book and Bible House in an area of the in Great Yarmouth. Conference where national problems of transport will Pastor D. J. Mowday with Miss Joy Evers and not be so acute as in London. We pledge our whole- Dalbert Elias has begun evangelism in the unentered hearted endeavour to make the Book and Bible House town of Basildon. Nine hundred attended the opening a real benefit to the . constituency. lecture. Brother Colin Morris began his first solo flight into public evangelism on November 9th. Reservations for Public Evangelism the evening sessions were overbooked at the Friends' Our greatest investment of personnel and money Meeting House in Bromley. We believe this effort will has been in the Bristol Campaign where Pastor strengthen this new company. J. F. Coltheart [Division Evangelist) and his team All these brethren deserve our prayerful support

6 as they publicly proclaim the Gospel. This work for a suitable man to lead out in an aggressive evangel- makes heavy demands on the spiritual and physical istic programme in the autumn of 1968. Meanwhile resources of the individual. Let us uphold our evangel- our long-range plans are being implemented giving ists in every way possible. opportunity to one of our own indigenous workers to prepare to meet the challenge of London evangelism Other Soul-winning Programmes in the 1970's. We are glad to hear of the acceptance of the Gift- Bible Evangelism Plan by many of our members and Since Pastor Coltheart moved to Bristol, Pastor workers. Baptisms have already been reported from M. C. Murdoch the Central Church pastor has directed this method. We look forward to further accessions as the Gallery's evangelistic activities assisted by Leslie the Plan is more fully and effectively implemented. Riskowitcz as musical director, Miss V. M. Warren, It is encouraging to hear from the workers con- senior Bible Instrudor, Pastor A. J. Timothy, Brother cerning their church-centred systematic studies. Pastor Alan Hodges, and Miss Ruby Dunbar. During the John Bayliss is continuing his fruitful practice of summer months, several guest speakers, mainly medical presenting serialised doctrinal themes in each of his personnel, presented weekly sermons on Sundays under three churches on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thurs- the title "If I Had Only One Sermon to Preach." days. These studies both build up the membership We are indebted to these brethren for their good help. and are productive of baptisms. Beginning with November the plan was put into operation to invite various guest speakers to present Pastor James Collins is holding regular public four sermons on one selected aspect of our message and services in the Croydon church and is attracting a thus build up a complete temple of truth through the modest but encouraging non-member attendance. Breth- whole period. Dennis Porter, M.A. has been the first ren Stearman and Morris have had crowded meetings of these preachers, and certain Division, Union, and in the Lewisham church for their pictorial lectures. Conference brethren have accepted monthly assignments. We invite our members in the London area to support New Gallery Centre these meetings by their presence and their prayers. What is happening at the New Gallery? is a question we have been asked quite frequently. Here Conference Building Fund is the answer: in spite of all our diligent efforts to At the end of September, £4,000 was made available obtain a resident evangelist for the 1967-8 season we for the Norwich church, We sincerely thank all who were unable to do so. We were therefore faced with have participated in this 1% offering. If all in this formulating an alternative programme to meet the Conference who return the tithe to the Lord had added present need while we are continuing our inquiries this 1% offering, £16,000 would have been realized

blessing if we are doing His will. We must accept Sustaining Promises as permitted by a God of infinite love the things that come, whether they be sweet or bitter, knowing He by V. T. ARMSTRONG can make all things work out for our good if we trust Him. I have found comfort and help from the following E are the recipients of unlimited blessings— quotation: W benefits beyond computation. Too often we "The Christian who manifests patience and cheer- enjoy them without giving them much thought. It is only fulness under bereavement and suffering, who meets when they are removed that we begin fully to appre- even death itself with peace and calmness of an ciate them. When tragic experiences come, making us unwavering faith, may accomplish for the Gospel more depressed and lonely, then it is that we appreciate than he could have effected by a long life of faith- more fully the love and sympathy of our friends. ful labour. Often when the servant of God is withdrawn from active duty, the mysterious providence which As a result of the car accident that took the life our short-sighted vision would lament, is designed by of my companion and left me with injuries, recovery God to accomplish a work that otherwise would never from which has taken months, I have learned as never have been done."—"The Acts of the Apostles," page before the priceless blessing of friends. Scores of 465. cards and letters have come from friends around the One who does not have faith and does not know world. Some were from former students whom my the blessings of a trust in divine promises is without wife and I taught many years ago, from whom I had a sustaining hope in the hour of bereavement. But not heard for years. How much these expressions of to the Christian all the wonderful promises of the love and sympathy have meant to me in this tragic Word shine out with new hope and comfort. experience cannot be expressed in words. Then there The promise of the return of our Lord and the was the loving care of doctors, nurses, friends, and two resurrection of those who sleep in Jesus is indeed devoted daughters and a son and their companions. a blessed hope. "Looking for that blessed hope, and In experiences of this kind we learn anew and with the glorious appearing of the great God and our added emphasis what a wonderful fellowship we Saviour Jesus Christ." Ttus 2:13. enjoy as members of the Remnant Church and workers The signs fulfilling in the world today tell us we in the cause of God. are in the last of the last days and soon Jesus will It is not for us to ask why such experiences return. What a glorious event that will be! May we come, but we must by faith accept them, knowing quickly finish the task of giving the message to all always that God's love is constant and no experience the world and share with the redeemed in the blessed can come to us that will not bring some form of hope, the return of our Master.

7 and other urgent needs would have been met. But it is not too late to make up for past omissions. There is still a month left in 1967.

Church Buildings The Norwich new church foundations are now being laid. In less than six months the contract should be completed. That will be a day of rejoicing for the East Anglican believers! A church hall became available in Portsmouth in a much better location and with decided advantages over the present meeting place. The Conference agreed with the Portsmouth members' request that negotiations should proceed for the acquisition of this hall; the major part of the cost will be met by the sale of the present property which has commercial value. A few weeks later an acceptable property was put on the market in Hastings. Those who know the present place where the Hastings members meet will have no doubt about the need for a change. By speedy action because of the keen interest of other would-be pur- chasers this alternative meeting place has been secured by the Conference. We believe these recent transactions will bring en- Pastor E. H. Foster shaking hands with the tallest man he has couragement and blessing to the members concerned ever baptized-6 foot 5 inches, Brother Lester Taylor—outside and will serve to strengtnen the work in these areas. the Chiswick church. Further information will be given when these buildings are ready for occupation. CHISWICK Negotiations are proceeding for the purchase of Baptism the building at present hired by the Stoke Newington members. 't he agreement will shortly be signed. This SABBATH, September 2nd, was a very happy day proposition will demand sacrificial giving on the part in the Chiswick church when Pastor Paul Sundquist, of the local membership to equal the financial support the Northern European Division Youth Leader visited from the Conference but we believe that the members us for the first time, in the morning, and Pastor E. H. and friends of Stoke Newington will meet this Foster conducted a baptismal service in the afternoon. challenge cheerfully and successfully. Following the immersion of the four candidates, Pastor How we wish we could meet so many other real Sundquist related some of his experiences connected needs for church buildings, Tottenham, Harlesden, with different baptisms he had conducted while out Ladbrooke Grove, Redruth, Weston, Oxford, Wood in the Congo as a missionary. Two of the candidates Green, Chiswick, St Albans, Taunton, Ely, etc. A baptized join the Chiswick church, one joins Ladbroke fully accepted 1% offering would do much to respond Grove, and the fourth one Harlesden. to these appeals. ENID TOLMAN. Welcome We are very happy to welcome Pastor and Mrs. FOLKESTONE Bernard Foster and David back to England. Brother Baptism Foster is caring for the Watford Town church and THE Folkestone church enjoyed a very happy Edgware Company. Sabbath on September 16th when our South England At last we are able to announce the appointment of president, Pastor E. E. Foster, came to share with a Conference Publishing Secretary. Brother Tudor Watts our minister, Pastor V. Llewellyn and members, in the has accepted the call and will be living in Watford by joy of a baptismal service. the time you read these notes. Welcome Brother and Two candidates desired to bear witness to their Sister Watts! May your service in South England faith in the saving power of Christ. Mrs. Thompson, be long, happy and abundantly successful! formerly an active member of the Salvation Army, Thank You having received a Voice of Prophecy card, decided to take the course of Bible study offered. Thank you, Scotland, for releasing Brother Watts. Later, when visited by Pastor Llewellyn and his We know this has been a real sacrifice. helper Miss Bradbury, she was convinced that this Thank you, too, Pastor McLeary for holding the teaching was the message of God's Word which she fort so willingly and courageously during this difficult wanted to accept. transition period. Your stay, though brief, in the Miss Gwen Thomas, a young believer of sixteen, Conference office has been greatly appreciated. God has been attending the Folkestone church for some bless you in your pastoral ministry in London. years, and has therefore heard from previous pastors, In conclusion, we thank God for His direction of of the faith we hold. It has been Pastor Llewellyn's the work. We thank the Lord's people for their loyal privilege to confirm her belief and to bring her to ask support. Above all we are grateful for the 300 men, for baptism. women, and youth who have united with the Church Pastor Foster led the candidates through the water, so far during this year under the guidance of the and they were welcomed with gladness into member- Holy Spirit through the instrumentality of consecrated ship. May they ever be happy and fruitful in the workers and members. E. H. FOSTER. service of the Lord. CHURCH CLERK.

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BRISTOL churches. We are assured of their full co-operation in the city-wide evangelism so successfully launched by Baptism and Farewell Pastor J. F. Coltheart and his young team. May God bless their united ministry. T. 'H. FIELDING. THE afternoon of September 16th featured a very fitting climax to five happy years of ministry in the Bristol area. A large congregation gathered in the Central church to 'witness the baptism of Mr. Clifford Small and Miss Edith Bryant. Both had attended regularly the series of studies at the Wednesday STANBOROUGH PARK evening prayer hour when the fundamental beliefs of the Church as outlined in the Church Manual were New Youth Club covered. However, the seed sown and germinated was STANBOROUGH PARK Seventh-day Adventist church nurtured by the friendly interest of Sister E. Hodges officially opened the doors of its new Youth Club and Brother and Sister Jessup respectively. In fact, premises on Saturday evening, October 14th, when most of the fruitage in the five years of our sojourn sixty young people and a few senior members of the in Bristol has been the result of this dual ministry. It church met for a games and social evening as part of is this co-operation between members and minister the inaugural ceremony. that is so rewarding. The five souls baptized this year The top floor of the new church extension has been have been added in this way. Each year we have furnished and equipped in an attractive modern style baptized those interested and helped by members. and will provide recreational facilities of many kinds The inspiration of this latest occasion was increased ranging from the ever popular table tennis, billiards, by the re-dedication by baptism of a young couple, dominoes, etc., to other artistic and practical pursuits Brother and Sister Adrian 'Harvey. They had been such as dressmaking for the young lady members. originally baptized in early teens but felt they did As a section of the Missionary Volunteer depart- not then understand its full significance. ment of the church the club will be under the care of As we leave this large city and the lovely West Mr. R. W. Ellis, assistant pastor. The aim of the club Country, my wife and I take with us to our new is to assist young people to develop Christian friend- sphere of labour happy memories of loyal church ships, to encourage craft activities, and to provide officers, appreciative members, and a band of young avenues of service to the community around them. people who will serve the Church well in -the coming After asking a blessing upon the enterprise Pastor years in both the Central and Lodge Causeway E. Logan outlined the aims and objects of Club

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membership. While refreshments—generously paid for on this auspicious occasion by the Club leader—were being enjoyed, Miss L. Rose, the Club secretary, did a brisk trade in applications for membership.

IPSWICH Baptism

A CHURCH filled to capacity witnessed the baptism on Sabbath afternoon, August 36th, in Ipswich when 'three candidates presented themselves for baptism. One of them was a young mother with a large family of little ones to care for, another an older sister who came in contact with our message through the Voice S.D.A. welfare van unloading bales of clothing for Madiera. of Prophecy lessons, as did our brother who has passed his threescore years and ten. The sacred rite of baptism equal to the emergency. Mrs. Cowley and her helpers, was performed by our minister, Pastor R. H. Smith, who had studied with each one individually for many gathered, sorted, baled, addressed, and sent off 400 lb. months. of clothing. The accompanying picture shows the bales We were happy to have Dr. and Mrs. L. G. White being unloaded. with us for this Sabbath day, and indeed fortunate to True to our pledge: "We help wherever the need have the ministry of Dr. White for this baptismal regardless of race, colour, or creed," we were next service. In his address to the candidates Dr. White faced with a request from Israel for certain help for illustrated graphically the importance of participating the blind which was only available from this country. in an event, the remembrance of an occasion not The manufacturers were contacted and supplied us at being enough. By 'baptism these new members were cost price and these tokens of our goodwill have been to participate in the crucifixion and resurrection of dispatched to our worker in Jerusalem, so that he may our Lord. We know that this day will be long know that the Seventh-day Adventist Welfare Service remembered by the participants and also by those who in Britain is interested in him, and the work he is doing witnessed this impressive service. May the Lord help there. us all to be faithful to Him that at last we may meet This is an "overseas" report. Ever increasing acti- our Saviour face to face and join with all the redeemed vity is being seen on the "home" front. If you want to in the song of Moses and the Lamb. B. DUKE. do a worthwhile job, join the Seventh-day Adventist Welfare Service. K. H. GAMMON, Secretary, Welfare Dept., B.U.C.

CHILTERNS Christianity in Action SOUTHAMPTON THE Chiltern Welfare Federation has been res- ponsible for answering two urgent overseas calls for South Coast Welfare help. The pressing needs of some of our members and THE Autumn Meeting of the South Coast Welfare many others in the beautiful island of Madeira were Federation was held in Southampton on Sabbath after- made known to us through a visit paid by a local noon October 7, 1967. Over eighty attended, including elder of one of our London churches. Upon receiving members from Bournemouth and Portsmouth. confirmation from the Southern European Division, A report of the work accomplished was presented in whose territory the island lies, that they would wel- by the President Mrs. F. Marshall. She said there was come what relief we could offer, the various local a very good link between the societies within the societies in the Federation moved into action and Federation and the work had increased over the past twenty, 40 lb. bales were dispatched. Through the kind year. She stressed the need for more workers if the offices of ESDA we were able to effect free transport welfare work was to expand, and appealed for every of these goods from the docks to Madeira. Our thanks churchmember to become an active welfare worker and to the Union Castle line! In a letter received from our help in some way, however small. We need to become worker on the island, Pastor Jose Matos states: "It is a acquainted with the needs of others, she went on to miracle that we did not have to pay customs on the say, before we can fully appreciate our own blessings. clothes. All that was charged to us was about £3 We were very happy to have Pastor J. Ginbey [clearing charge]. We have looked at the clothes and with us, and also Mrs. E. Logan, President of the they are good. Please convey our sincere thanks to all London Welfare Federation, who was our guest speaker. who have so kindly helped us in this manner." She gave an excellent talk, certainly widened our Next came a call from the Middle East Division vision, and made us more aware of our responsibilities. whose territory has so recently been ravaged by a short We would like to thank the ladies of the South- but severe war. The General Conference was supplying an appreciable amount of relief, but we were asked to ampton church for providing us with a very enjoyable send clothing for refugees and others in Syria and tea. Jordan. Once again the Chiltern Federation proved Mrs. F. Marshall was re-elected President and

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FOR the past two years, our brethren in both the WE have read with great interest the account in the Edmonton and Walthamstow churches have been MESSENGER of the founding of the Branch Sabbath hoping and praying that our message could be made school in Peckham and wish our friends there every known to the people of Harlow, a new town of 715,000 success in their venture. people. Our prayers are being answered! We too, in Walthamstow have talked for some It began, in a way, on Sunday, September 47th, time of just such a venture. This year it seems our when our new minister, Pastor Martin Anthony and hopes may be fulfilled, as two families from our church his assistant, !Brother Brian Martin, came over to have recently moved to a new and unentered district, survey the New Town and study with us the setting and have set in motion the lay evangelistic machinery up of a Branch Sabbath school. It was decided that in the two sister churches of Walthamstow and the first stage would be to distribute to every home in Edmonton. They are no strangers to this field of Harlow a Voice of Prophecy card. Plans were made endeavour. for work to begin immediately. Teams from the two churches have already On Sabbath, September ,213rd, an appeal was made completed the first phase of the operation, and a by Pastor Anthony to the Edmonton church for meeting is being organized on alternate Sabbaths with volunteers, while Pastor A. C. Vine, Principal of the the help of other Adventist families in the area around VOP, related to us some interesting and inspiring stories of our VOP work in Britain. He told us for example, how a VOP card given out fifteen years ago had come in his office the previous week. That very afternoon, some thirty people from Edmonton, including Brother S. Smale, Sabbath school super- intendent, Brother Dust, MV leader, and Brother The M. Rogers, Lay Activities leader, came to Harlow and, in spite of steadily increasing drizzle, distributed 3,500 MORNING VOP cards. While "sowing the seeds," we were very encouraged to discover two former Adventist families in the town, who showed real interest in our work WATCH and who we hope can be reclaimed to the Church. The following Sabbath, a team of some forty DAILY DEVOTIONAL members from Walthamstow, including Church elder Dr. L. G. White and his wife, Brother N. Todd, GUIDE • 1968 MV leader, Brother H. Robertson, Lay Activities secretary, Brother N. Wright, our school headmaster, and several children, came and in fine sunshine, dis- NOW READY 1/— tributed another 4,1 500 VOP cards within 90 minutes. Plus Postage And when the party returned to enjoy their Young People's Harvest Festival in Walthamstow, they brought with them one of the families we had con- tacted the previous week. During the service, Pastor • The MORNING WATCH has specially selected texts from the Bible with brief captions for every Anthony preached a timely sermon on the second day of the year. advent, based upon Revelation '14:11,5: "For the harvest of the earth is ripe." • Helpful features include complete directory of By the Grace of God, the first of a series of Adventist churches in Britain, sunset calendar, fortnightly afternoon services for our believers in the devotional poems, and systematic Bible study area was conducted in Harlow by our Pastor on plans. October 7th. The work in Harlow has just started. We plan to • Beautiful full-colour cover, 36 pages. distribute many more thousands of VOP cards, to be followed by literature, surveys, and many other means • Send to your special friends for Christmas of contacts. It is going to be an organized work. instead of cards. If you have any used Sabbath School Quarterlies, Our Times, Good Health, etc., we invite you to send From your LAY ACTIVITIES SECRETARY

12 Harlow New Town. This week we were told of three former members who were found by the teams and are now worshipping with the Harlow group. . . . Our motto for this year is: "We don't care who you are, we don't care where you've been, we just CARE, come in!" We feel God's blessing is bound to attend the efforts of those who earnestly seek to practise this motto. W. D. REED, Sabbath School Superintentent.

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A Wonderful Witness THE "Ideal Home Exhibition" is Londonderry's big event of the year. It is estimated that half the town's 60,000 population visit it. This year the Control Committee refused to allow church bodies to rent display stands on the grounds Pastor Paul Smith on duty at Londonderry's "Ideal Homes that nearly everybody in Londonderry was already Exhibition." a Christian! However, local Adventists led by Pastor Paul Smith were anxious to strengthen their witness for the truth in accordance with the admonition arrangements were made to show two relevant films: presented in Colporteur Ministry, page 9: "Let us "Mightier Than the Sword" (an Adventist production) work now as we have never worked before . . . . and "Paper" (produced by Encyclopaedia Britannica). We are to make openings for the presentation of truth. "The Press Display was a wonderful witness to the We are to improve every opportunity of drawing souls truth," states Brother Brownlow. "What stands out to Christ." most," he continues, "is that for once people are After prayerful consideration, it was decided to looking up to Seventh-day Adventists. No longer are explore the possibility of the Stanborough Press we just a name in a back street!" presenting a display of health, children's, and general What has been done in Londonderry (and in Biblical literature. An approach was therefore made Cornwall, etc), can surely be repeated in many other to the organizers of the exhibition, who readily towns and villages throughout Britain. Your local approved of the stand. A suitable range of literature Conference P.R. Secretary and Book and Bible House was accordingly made available; and several advertise- Manager will gladly supply you with further details. ments inserted in local newspapers. W. J. ARTHUR, Pastor and Mrs. Smith, Brother T. A. Brownlow British Union Conference Publishing Department. (the local literature-evangelist), and other church- members took turns to supervise the operation. Though there were over 65 stands at the Exhibition, The Stanborough Press stand was the only one displaying Christian literature. In spite of one person in every WELSH MISSION D. three in Londonderry being unemployed, sales exceeded £70! More important than the financial aspect is the fact that many were helped physically and spiritually not only through the printed page, but by the quiet, CARDIFF sincere counsel given by those managing the stall at different times during the ten-day period. As one A Breath of Fresh Air churchmember writes in a recent letter: "It is the half-dozen people who have gone away genuinely YES, that's just what they brought to us—a breath nearer the truth that is more important than the sales of fresh air. It was good to be in the Cardiff church on side of the venture." Wednesday 11th, and Thursday 12th, of October. Members, workers, and Pastors G. R. Nash and Pastor Smith had opportunity to present to the W. R. Beach were there. Our eyes were focused on the local mayor, Councillor A. W. Anderson, V.R.D. a Sabbath school, and its great potential as a soul- copy of the publication Flee the Captor. winning and soul-stirring agency. Pastor Nash "blew One lady from Ballymena, who purchased every in" with many tales of Sabbath school conquests around magazine on display, expressed a desire to have the the world—we sat spellbound and caught a fresh Bible Story set of ten volumes which will be ready vision. Pastor Beach, in his customary enthusiastic next year. A man came to buy a (215/- book for his fashion reminded us of the fundamental reasons for children, and left with Bible Story Hour, Vols. I, II, the existence of Sabbath schools. We talked back to and III, and The Great Controversy! them, of course, and had many friendly and bene- On the Sabbath, instead of selling literature, ficial discussions. We ate together—members, workers,

13 and General Conference staff sat down and enjoyed NORTH AMERICA each other's company and friendship, talking about many things. That breath of fresh air cleared away some of the Gift Bible Evangelism "cobwebs," and we resolved to begin ten vacation Bible Schools in the Welsh Mission—to reach out with SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST laymen and pastors in Branch Sabbath schools and to join with God in an North America have given away nearly a quarter of investment plan—to put Him to the test. We thank a million Bibles since 1964. The Bibles are accom- Pastor Nash and Pastor Beach for coming. We thank panied by the first two lessons of a home-study Bible the ladies of the Cardiff church for providing such course, which the recipient may complete at his leisure. tasty, nicely served meals. Perhaps the closing words of Nearly 5,000 people have joined the church through Pastor Nash and of our President, Pastor A. H. Cooper, the programme, known as Gift Bible Evangelism. The summed up our mutual feelings: "I am sorry to have Lay Activities department of the church is to launch to say goodbye to such a friendly group of people." a similar programme in Britain. HERBERT LOGAN. BERNARD F. KINMAN.

maids, Miss Wendy Walker, the Sunday, September 3, 1967, in the W younger sister of the bride, and her Stanborough Park Church. The bride ED DING BELLO two and a half.year-old niece, Nicola attended by her two nieces and two Lavers, were dressed in orange satin nephews wore a full-length dress made covered with net. Five-year-old Mark by herself. She was given away by her GRANT-WALKER. — Wednesday, Lavers, nephew of the bride, was the brother, Mr. Cyril Vesey, and Mr. August 3, 1967, was a very happy page-boy, and Mr. James Fitzmaurice Norman Vesey of Shanklin, Isle of occasion for two of the young people was the best man. A wedding reception Wight, was the best man. Pastor W. J. of Chiswick church, for this was the for sixty guests was held in the Green- Newman conducted the service and also wedding day of Ronald Grant and ford Hall, Ealing. As Ron and spoke words of guidance to the happy Josephine Walker. The ceremony took Josephine begin their new life together pair. An enjoyable reception was held place in the Ealing church and was it is the wish of the Chiswick church- at the Beehive Grill Rooms after which conducted by Pastor Derek Clothier members that God will richly bless Jean and Raymond left for their honey- assisted by Brother Watson Southcott. them in all their future days. moon in North Wales. They carried Josephine, who has been attending the ENID TOLMAN. with them the sincere wishes of relatives Chiswick church all her life, wore a and friends, that Heaven's richest bless- full-length dress of embroidered Swiss ing will rest upon them as they tread nylon and carried a bouquet of red DEVINE - VESEY. — Mr. Raymond life's pathway together. roses. She was given away by her Devine and Miss Ruth Jean Vesey father, Mr. Ronald Walker. The brides- exchanged their marriage vows on M. D. H. NEWMAN.

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MRS. ELIZABETH BINKS

The Sutton-in-Ashfleld church has lost one of its aged members, Sister Elizabeth Binks, aged 79 years. She had been an Adventist for many years and was baptized before she married the late Brother Percy Binks in 1923. They were both faithful colporteurs for many years. This was a work they both loved doing. Our dear Sister gave up the book-work most regretfully about three years ago owing to failing health. Of a kind and gentle disposition she MISS JEAN COWAN PASTOR THOMAS L. GILLETT was a source of strength to all who knew her. After a long illness, patiently borne, our On the afternoon of October 17, 1967, Miss On Sabbath, October 21, 1967, death Sister fell asleep in Jesus, September 26, Jean Cowan, one of our much respected suddenly came to one of God's faithful 1967. The funeral service held in the Sutton workers in the British Union, was laid to ministers, Pastor Thomas Leonard Gillett. church was conducted by Pastor H. K. rest in the Morningside Cemetery, Edinburgh, Early that morning he had risen, studied Munson, who was assisted at the graveside where with others of like faith she awaits his Sabbath school lesson, said his morn- by Pastor L. A. D. Lane. The interment the voice of the Master. Pastor W. Lennox ing prayer, and was on his way from his took place at the Redhill Cemetery associated with the writer In committing home in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada, to Nottingham. We extend our sympathy to her her to the care of Him who watches over take a Sabbath morning service in the town Ivy and also to her sisters and all His sleeping saints. of Bancroft, when at a junction, he became daughter M. E. Sly, Our sister's usefulness was cut short involved in a fatal car accident, which other relatives. Church Clerk. more than a year ago by an illness which brought instant death. He was 68. finally proved fatal. To the end however, Pastor Gillett was already a master she was consistently hopeful and un- mariner when he entered Newbold College complaining. in 1934 to train for the ministry. After In her earlier life the Advent faith had graduating in 1937 he served first as LIBERTY CHAMPION DIES no attraction for her, even though her father College preceptor, then as a minister in first, and then her mother, acknowledged Southend. In 1939 he served as a With profound sorrow we learn of the its claims. But the example of her mother missionary in Nigeria, and in 1942 as a death of one of the Church's most intrepid prevailed. She was baptized In Plymouth. pastor-evangelist in the Trans-Africa Division. and successful champions of religious and then went to College. After graduating, In 1950 he returned to Britain, to minister liberty. she worked as a Bible Instructor In the In Hull, Stanborough Park, and elsewhere. Dr. Jean Nussbaum died suddenly Oc- North England Conference from July, 1941 After retirement in 1964 he emigrated to tober 29, 1967 at his home in Paris, to December, 1947; and in the Scottish Ontario, Canada. Here he initially served France. He was nearly 79. Dr. Nussbaum Mission from January, 1948 to September, In the Literature Ministry, but was later was well known throughout the world. He 1953. The declining health of her mother asked to re-enter the pastoral ministry not only was a medical doctor of repute; made it necessary for her then to remain in of the Church as a subsidised sustentated he also was an able speaker and defender Edinburgh. It was at this juncture she worker, and it was in this capacity that of the Adventist faith. He served the cause entered the colporteur ministry, continuing he met untimely death. of God for more than 40 years in the in this from October, 1953, to October, Brother Gillett was always known as a Southern European Division while rendering 1960, when she was called to teach at faithful and conscientious worker, doing his valuable help In many other parts of the the Stanborougn Park Secondary School ze-, nest work in the rewarding Nei.: of persons! world in behalf of religious liberty. art mistress. In July, 1966 because of ill evangelism. His faithful visitation endeared W. R. Beach. health she had to lay aside these duties. him to all. During the time of her enforced rest We held a special service on October from teaching she was able to return to 24th in the little northern town of Pembroke, HOWARD.—Sister Agnes Howard fell asleep her beloved Scotland, spending August until when many ministers of the Ontario-Quebec in Jesus on June 3, 1967, at the ripe age December with Dr. G. M. Brown at Crieff, Conference attended to show their respect. of 85, after a brief illness in the Abbots Langley Hospital. For many years a member and January to October with Miss W. The following day the interment took place of the Ilford church, she accepted the truth Bradley at Lundin Links. About a week in the Union Cemetery, Oshawa, Ontario, in 1938 under the ipinistry of Pastor C. A. before her death she was taken to the where our beloved brother awaits the Reeves. She gave long and valued service as church organist and clerk, and as a Marie Curie Hospital, Hill of Tarvit, Cupar, voice of Him, who is the Resurrection and welfare worker who was always busy knitting Fife, where she resignedly, and trustingly the Life. As was said in the service, we garments. Latterly she had resided in St. passed to her rest. Albans. The burial service was on June 7th. Faithful to the end, our sister awaits the Sister Cowan had many gifts, and In "Look not upon the act, call of her Master. CHURCH CLERK. whatever capacity she served, it was always but on the morrow, GIBBONS.—It was with a deep feeling of with evident success. Many are the tropies When all black clouds will flee sadness that the Ealing church heard of the in the Union of, her labours and devotion. the glorious morn, death of Stanley Gibbons, on July 19, 1967. She now rests with her parents, awaiting When earth's dark night Affectionately known to all his church friends as "Stan," Brother Gibbons was one of its the day when all will be made new. We of fear and gloom will vanish, most active missionary workers. Born in 1904, believe many will stand with her then, as Eternal life shall blossom he was brought up as a Christian and a loyal fruits of her labours. R. H. Bainbridge. with the dawn." (D.J.H.) Methodist. Together with his wife he attended a series of evangelistic services con-

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ducted by Pastor T. J. Bradley in the he was a conscientious objector. Although he of the Lord's Tithe, £36 10s. from C.E.; Chiswick Empire Theatre during 1950/1951. held high qualifications, he was ordered into and £1 10s. (in Canadian dollars) from He was baptized the following year by a low paid situation and was made to Anonymous. Pastor J. C. French. After hearing of the suffer many privations, but God never for- Sabbath truth, Stanley faced a real problem sook him, and amply repaid him for his as he owned a good Builders' Merchants faithfulness. A few years later, with his and General Hardware business. To close wife and baby daughter, he moved to Wills, Trust Agreements, and Annuities, on Saturdays meant giving up one of his Bradford and there took the office of Principal should clearly express the intentions of the best trading days, but our brother's faith of the College of Commerce. Then the was strong and he did this. Having obtained leadership of the Advent church was accepted testator, naming the secretary of British permission to open on Sunday mornings, it by him. He always gave his best to the Advent Missions Limited, to act as executor. was usual to see a queue of people outside Master whom he served in so many capacities. Your conference secretary-treasurer will be his shop then, and the Lord prospered his Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mrs. business. Both he and his wife joined the Knight-Rawlings, Eugenie, Dixon and Brian. happy to supply all relevent information Chiswick church, transferring to Ealing in on request. 1959, when the new church was opened. G. GRANT, He held many offices including Sabbath Press Relations Secretary. school superintendent, and Lay Activities leader. At the time of his death he was WRIGHT.—Mrs. Mabel Wright, a former 411 Senior Deacon and Press Relations Officer. 1 1,2.2 Although he only held the latter from member of the High Wycombe church, fell lritITISEN1 the beginning of the year, his efforts met asleep in the Lord on October 1, 1967. with outstanding success. Just a few months Sister Wright became an Adventist in 1927 before his death he was appointed as through the Present Truth magazine. She Superintendent of the New Ealing Welfare was baptized in Holloway in 1929 by Pastor SECRETARIAL help urgently needed on Centre. Having sold his business in 1965 he O. M. Dorland. She was a charter member Stanborough Park. Young ladies interested spent nearly every day of his retirement in of the High Wycombe church which was please apply to Pastor V. H. Cooper. working—largely in welfare activities for organized in 1932. For twenty-five years Secretary, British Union Conference Offices, he especially loved the elderly and very she acted as church clerk. She also taught Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts. young. He was also an active member of the the children in the High Wycombe Sabbath Greenford Philanthropic Society. After what school. Probably she will be best remembered SEMI-DETACHED, in good order, re-wired in appeared at first to be a mild heart attack, for her Ingathering; each year she faithfully 1966, lounge, dining-room, 3 bedrooms, mod- he died suddenly in the West Middlesex did her share and loved it. At the age of 67 ernized kitchen, bathroom, separate W.C., Hospital. He was buried in Ealing Cemetery she sailed for Australia where she joined the detached brick garage. In quiet cul-de-sac, on July 25th. after a service in the Ealing Freemantle Adventist church. In the five very near Stanborough Park. Price E5,800. church. The service was conducted by Pastor years of her residence in Australia she faith- Available next April. Mr. S. V. Halsey, D. P. McClure assisted by Pastor K. H. fully continued Ingathering and other forms 56 Purbrock Avenue, Garston, Watford, Herts. Gammon. We shall miss our Brother Stan's of missionary work. Our sympathy goes to bright smile, and warm-hearted handshake. her relatives and a prayer that they may EXPERIENCED sales representative seeks posi- His early Christian life and example in the come to a saving knowledge of the truth tion in South coast area, contact Denis P. home is reflected in both his sons being as they remember her faithfulness. Greenlee, 36 Blenheim Gardens, Highfield, in the Gospel ministry—one a Salvation J. W. GINBEY. Southampton, Phone 56894. Army Officer, and the eldest an Anglican minister. We bear up in ourprayers his dear WILL sender of Our Times to Mrs. Hunt, widow "Florie,'' and her family in their GAY.—Sister Clara Gay passed to her rest Stoney Lane, Burton, Nr. Christchurch, please loss. L. M. DAV I SON, peacefully on October 11, 1967, without note that this magazine is being returned Church Elder. sickness or pain, at the age of 85 years. She to us with the remark : Not known, in- originally learned and accepted the Advent sufficient address. message through the evangelistic ministry of WINKWORTH.—The members of the Pastor Ian MacGougan during the war years Worcester church were made sad by the of 1941-42. She was a faithful member of news sent from Brother A. E. Winkworth our Chalford church, dedicated to the spread that his beloved wife had passed to her rest of the message through church campaigns on Sunday, August 27, 1967, in her eighty- and personal witness. An accident some fifth year. Sister Mary A. Winkworth was years ago curtailed her movements. However, baptized in the Handsworth church, Birm- until her decease she attended worship as ingham, over . forty years ago. With het regularly as her feeble frame would permit. husband, she was an isolated member living The deepest sympathy and condolence of by at Little Compton. We were always welcome our Chalford members are extended to her Reproduced from the Nautical Almanac at the Sabbath services held in their home. daughter and son-in-law Mrs. Phyllis and permission of the Controller of The funeral service was conducted by the Jim Watkins, and Adrian her grandson, in H. M. Stationery Office minister of the Chastleton church, where whose devoted and loving care Sister Gay Bert many relatives and friends gathered, and it had lived for many years. The funeral service Lon'n Carl Edin. Not'm was in this beautiful country cemetery that at the grave-side was attended by some Dec. 1st 3.55 4.08 3.46 3.53 4.03 our dear sister was laid to rest. Evangelist forty relatives and friends, and a memorial Dec. 8th 3.52 4.05 3.41 3.49 3.59 E. J. Winch and other members of the service was held on the following Sabbath Worcester church were present. We extend in our Chalford church to esteem the honour to Brother Winkworth and all relatives our of a true saint. JOHN H. BAYLISS . British Advent - deep sympathy, and we look forward to the F 1 grand reunion, at the coming of our Lord MESSENGER and Saviour. Miss J. BARNES, ROCK.—Brother E. Rock of the Wolver- Church Clerk. hampton church died suddenly, after opening in prayer at the Cannock meeting on Sabbath afternoon, October 14. 1967. at the age of 59. Some years ago he went from Stafford to Published fortnightly on Fridays for the BROWN.—Merribers of the Chiswick church live in Cornwall for two years. While living British Union Conference of Seventh-day learned with sadness on Sabbath, September there he heard a VOP broadcast and sent 16, 1967, of the sudden death of 76-year-old for the lessons. On returning to Stafford he Adventists by The Stanborough Press Ltd., Miss Phyllis Brown, one of their charter attended Stoke church, where he was baptized Alma Park, Grantham, Lincs. members. Sister Brown was a faithful member in 1955 by Pastor L. Shaw. We shall all for nearly fifty years and was an active miss the fellowship of this godly man, who Editor R. D. Vine member of the local Welfare society. For was loved by us all. He worked zealously to thirty-one years she was a faithful collector establish a church in his own town of Assistant Editor D. P. McClure during the Ingathering Campaign, and in Stafford. His great desire was to see his Circulation Manager E. L. Southey 1966 she achieved a total of £64. The funeral wife and children join the Remnant Church. service was conducted by our minister Brother His mother and sister accepted Christ as their General Manager W. J. Newman W. Southcott in Acton Cemetery on Monday, personal Saviour through his witness in 1958. September 18th, in the presence of Sister He is asleep now, waiting for the call of THE Editor is grateful to all contributors. Brown's four sisters and a brother, and a Christ. CHURCH CLERK. Articles should be as brief as is consistent number of churchmembers, including most with clarity and interest; this also applies to of the members of the Welfare Society. We wedding and obituary notices. all look forward to meeting our dear sister again on the resurrection morning when our It is regretted that editorial cutting is often Saviour conies to take us to be with Him. essential due to limitation of space. Con- ENID TOLMAN. tributions should be double-space typed; or Acknowledgments clearly written, leaving wide margins. Please take special care with proper names and initials. Pictures are appreciated, but only KNIGHT-RAWLINGS.—It is with deep Sorrow THE South England Conference acknow- that we in the Bradford church report the those that are contrasty, glossy, and sharp. ledges with thanks receipt of the Lord's If possible please send negatives instead of death on September 28, 1967, of Brother Tithe £9 from "Anon," Waltham Cross ; prints. A. E. Knight-Rawlings, one of our aged and £70 from "Anon," Hammersmith; and £10 esteemed members. Living in Gillingham from "Anon," Tottenham. during 1912 he heard and accepted the Advent truth under the leadership of Pastor THE Treasurer of the North England Volume 72 - No. 24 November 24, 1967 Thomas Baker. During the first world war Conference acknowledges with thanks receipt Copy for next issue—November 27th.