ORGAN OF THE BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Volume 75 Number 26 December 18, 1970

1971 has been designated "Laymen's Year," and , January 2nd, is "Soul-Winning Commitment Day." DON'T UNDERESTIMATE YOUR POTENTIAL

For the Good of Others, for the Sake of the Lord, for the Upbuilding of His Church, for the Enriching of Our Own Souls, Let's All Make a Positive Evangelistic Effort in the New Year

Appeal by Pastor V. H. Cooper, Lay Activities Secretary, British Union

A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD boy lifted the tractor that lift the back of the machine and let bystanders pull his had trapped his sister after an accident on the family sister out. Later when the boy tried to show his friends how farm. it happened he was unable to budge the tractor! The girl who was driving had released the clutch too Crises release hidden strength unavailable in normal rapidly. The front wheels came up, throwing her back and situations. And the more sensitive are to the desperate pinning her under the seat and steering wheel. needs of those around us—the more likely it is that we Her teen-age brother summoned up enough strength to shall help them quickly, efficiently, and maybe with sur- prising results. If you were asked to go out and rescue a trapped sinner from the Devil's clutch and win him to Jesus Christ during 1971—I can imagine most of the quick, short, negative replies that some MESSENGER readers might give. But let me assure you that. it's not as hard as lifting a tractor, and that there is illimitable power available to help you. SO NOBODY SHOULD UNDERESTIMATE HIS POTENTIAL. On the first Sabbath of 1971 every Adventist around the world is being invited to link arms in a great soul-winning venture. And British Adventists, shy and retiring as some of us may be, will each be invited to be a link in a "chain" of two million witnesses, that will belt the globe. "Well," you say: "what do we have to do?" Very simply we suggest you start praying earnestly that the Holy Spirit will use you and lead you to someone who needs spiritual help. You may have to search you neighbour- hood to find the person whose heart the Lord has prepared. He may be among your friends and acquaintances, he may live near you or he may be one of your colleagues at work! You may discover him when you knock on his door distribut- ing Christian literature (e.g. Think, Our Times, Good Health, Course invitations, Health Course applications). Welfare workers may find spiritual hunger among some of the people •.? 0 who contact them for clothes. Parents may discover it in 4. "t- their neighbours' children as they conduct a Bible Story Hour. '07 ' •ise In simple terms, our concern for another's salvation is to be demonstrated in action—loving Christian action. By Scottish Mission pouring out the "milk of human kindness," by caring and sharing, by putting ourselves in another's place—by empathy and sympathy we may introduce another to Jesus Christ. And the Gift Bible Plan will help us. The Conferences Joyful Day of and Missions have purchased 10,000 copies of the N.E.B. New Testament. To accompany them, 10,000 sets of a six- lesson Bible Course are being printed. A set of six lessons Baptism costs 2/-, and a N.E.B. New Testament (value 7/-) goes free with every set. Churchmembers are invited to purchase these sets of lessons, and distribute them with a Bible to all who undertake to study the lessons (delivered two at a time). Students who complete the six lessons may then take the regular 24-lesson course: "The Bible Speaks," based on the Authorized Version; or they may take a revised 24-lesson course with the New English Bible. Everyone can do something, and on Sabbath, January 2nd—"Soul-Winning Commitment Day," you are invited to indicate your response to the "Laymen's Year" challenge. Is it too much to spend just one hour a week in personal contact with ,one or more non-Adventists? Will heaven not hear if we pray daily that the Holy Spirit will guide us to influence at least one person to Jesus Christ and the Adventist faith during 1971? Your local church and Conference lay activities depart- ment officers will help you start. Witnessing is not always easy. Some people may snub you. But there is no joy like that of rescuing a sin-trapped life, and watching a personality beautifully remoulded by the Lord Jesus Christ. Can I still hear you sighing that you cannot talk about your faith—you "cannot lift tractors." Pray about that, too. And remember—YOU are a co- worker with Christ. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE HIS POTENTIAL!

Pastor A. E. Farrow (right) with three young people who were baptized in Glasgow at the close of the Week of Prayer.

Programme of Special Days GLASGOW.—An unusual opening for the Week of Prayer, Sabbath, October 31, 1970, was experienced by our members, for the New Year bringing much joy and inspiration to all. After the week of prayer reading on: "The Church—Its Foundation" and January 2—Soul-Winning Commitment and comments by Pastor A. E. Farrow, we all formed into prayer Gift able Evangelism Day groups which proved solemn preparation indeed for the Lay Activities Local Offe-Ing baptismal service to follow. Our hearts were overjoyed as 9-15—Christian Home and Family Altar we witnessed three dear young people enter the waters of Day baptism to follow in the footsteps of their Lord and walk 23—Stewardship Sabbath in obedience to His commandments. These were Mr. and February 13—"Messenger" Offering and Sabbath Mrs. A. F. Facey, and Mrs. Mary Martin. School Emphasis Day A double joy was experienced by Carolyn and Roy Facey 27—Literature-Evangelism Rally Day in having their baby son, Justin, dedicated prior to the March 6-13—M.V. Week baptismal service. 13—"Youth" Offering We pray that these young folks may be kept faithful March 27 April 25—Ingathering and that their light may shine brighter and brighter until April 10—Disaster and Famine Relief Offering the perfect day. 22—Spirit of Prophecy Day In consequence of our present Sabbath school lessons, and May 8—Welfare Evangelism Day and Local by request, it is planned to hold a series of cookery demon- Offe ing strations on Healthful Diet as from November 8th in our June 5—Education Day and Offering Church Hall. Recently a demonstration was given on this 12—"Our Times" promotion and Tract subject at the Church of Scotland Ladies' Guild meeting Campaign in Hamilton. Mrs. Muriel Logan gave the demonstration July 3—Local L.A. Offering and her husband, Brother James Logan, showed a film on: 17—Radio Offering "Your Disposition and Diet." August This programme was much appreciated by an audience September 4—V.O.P. Bible School Day—and of about fifty ladies. P.R. SECRETARY. Offering 18-25—Missions Extension—and Offering October 2—Pathfinder Day FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER 16—Sabbath School Visitors' Day 23—Temperance Day and Offering "I PRAISE God for the wonderful way He has worked in regard to the four requests I made to you some months ago. My deaf sister is now in October 30—November 6—Week of Prayer and World Baptism hospital ; she is receiving every care and attention for which I am very Day (November 6) grateful. Please pray for my witnessing, and contacts. I hold a Bible study in my home with three girls. All three are having the Bible course November 6—Annual Sacrifice Offering and one has accepted Jesus as her Saviour. A boy may join the group. 27—Health Emphasis Day—Medical I also study with a middle-aged lady, recently out of hospital, who has also accepted Jesus. A family living near has mother and three deaf and A'd Offering dumb children. One, a girl, has been cured, and two boys are in a special school and receiving wonderful help. My last request is prayer (with "Good Health" nrnmotion) 'or a church to be established here. Thank you for your prayers already December 11—Old People's Homes Offering offered."—J.E.N.

2 North England News ORCHESTRAL Baptism at Stoke WEEK-END January 29 — 31, 1971 THE work of the public evangelist and the personal evangelist joined hands in a baptism held in the Stoke church on for players of all orchestral instruments Sunday, October I ltn, when three members were added to the Cannock company. When Brother Redgate first arrived Send for particulars and application form to: in Cannock it was some time before he could secure a suitable Director of Music, job. During that time he, with his wife, spent many hours Newbold College, working from door to door. One of the interests, Mrs. Bracknell, Freeth, was baptized as a result of faithful home Bible Berkshire. RG12 5AN studies. In the autumn of 1969 Pastor A. Crowe opened a series Sponsored by the British Union M.V. Department of public meetings in Chasetown, a small but rapidly growing suburb about 5 miles from the church. As a result, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges were added to the church by baptism. This very reasonable price of 1/6d. per head, went to help clear our young couple, with their two children, have already demon- Building Fund debt. strated their faith, with many hours spent working on the At this point, I might be permitted to mention that on new church building, and with the children's meetings. January 26th, at 7.30 p.m. Bradford Police Choir are to give We were happy to welcome Pastor Paul Smith as our a concert at the Library Theatre, the proceeds of which are guest speaker for the occasion, and Pastor Crowe immersed to go to our Building Fund. If anyone would like a ticket the candidates. for this, will you please send 5/- per person to our minister, Just recently we have commenced a Monday evening series Pastor A. R. Rodd, 11 Melbourne Place, Bradford 5, and in the church at Cannock, which is reinforced by weekly you can be assured of an excellent evening's entertainment. door-to-door work by Pastor Crowe and Mrs. Redgate. We M.D.B. believe that the future presents the greatest challenge ever, Church Clerk. as we attempt to fill our new church. South England News Bradford's Bonfire PIES, peas, parkin, parkin pigs, Priscilla, and Philip were all Oxford Concert enjoyed at our plot party on Saturday night, November 7th. People of all ages were there, from our kindergarten up- QUITE a novel way of raising money for the Oxford Church ward, and toasted themselves around the fire, or sat chatting Building Fund was tried recently. Brother L. Wood invited on a huge tree trunk. A few fireworks were lit from time some of his piano pupils to take part in a concert held on to time to add to the occasion. There was a happy feeling the evening of November 28th. His young pupils agreed to which was brought to a climax by community-singing led take part—and brought along their parents (non-Adventists). by our Halifax elder, Mansel Jones. Philip and Priscilla Visitors from the Aylesbury church were also present for a McGoldrick entertained us well with more singing and very pleasant evening. playing, and other excellent items were rendered, including The collection realized £4, which went towards the new the lovely voice of Faith Unger, and a monologue from church. M. K. TAYLOR, David Croft. The refreshments which were charged at the Minister.

Mayor and Mayoress of Grantham visit The Stanborough Press

On Tuesday, November 10th., Grantham's Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor and Mrs. N. H. Bee paid a good-will visit to The Stanborough Press. Both are active Christians in the Salvation Army, and their visit was much appreciated by the stall. Left: Press Manager Pastor K. A. Elias welcomes the visitors: (centre) Press Production Manager Mr. D. Archer explains a composing machine to the mayor; (right) Pressroom foreman Mr. Alf Dutton demonstrates a Heidelberg Press to the Mayor and Mayoress.

3 Bristol Baptism West Country Baptism

and Disaster Relief Concert TROWBRIDGE.—The addition of members to a church is always a happy occasion, and this was the experience that LODGE CAUSEWAY.—The week-end, November 21st and 22nd came to the Trowbridge company on Sabbath, November was one packed with interest, for the members of Lodge 7, 1970. Not having a baptistery of our own, we were grateful Causeway church, Bristol. The afternoon service on November to Pastor R. W. Dougherty and the Lodge Causeway church 21st saw the baptism of Brother "Bob" Parry by Pastor for making their church available to us once again. We do Robert Dougherty. A widower, Brother Parry had nearly all appreciate the willing service rendered by their deacons and of his eight sons and daughters present. In his address, deaconesses on these occasions. Pastor Dougherty stressed the necessity of the Christian Three candidates presented themselves for baptism. They following Christ's example. This was impressed on us in a were: Margaret and Michael Morgan, the oldest children of beautiful way as Brother Brian Beechey sang: "I walked Brother and Sister Morgan; and Brother Philip Burke, who today where Jesus walked." was first attracted to the Church by the faithful witness of In the evening, Brother Beechey, Sisters Margaret Benwell, some of the Trowbridge members. All the members of the Doreen Brooks, and Aurelia Wolfe, Brother and Sister Trowbridge company joyfully made the journey to be present Dalbert Elias and Ramola Beechey presented "Our Kind of on this inspiring occasion. The address was given by Pastor Music" a panoramic view of the story of redemption from Dougherty, of the Bristol churches, who based his remarks Creation to the Second Coming, expressed in some of the on the first Psalm. The candidates were then immersed in the world's greatest music, and in Gospel songs. One of the watery grave by Pastor D. M. Swaine, who had prepared most memorable items was the quartet: "I will pass over them for baptism. you, when I see the blood—the precious blood of Jesus." Proceeds of about £20 swelled the Bristol churches' contri- Though we are few in number, we believe the Lord has bution to the Pakistan Disaster Fund to nearly £100. great things in store for the Trowbridge Company. MRS. B, ATKINSON. P.R. SECRETARY.

The Maxwell Story A Giant in God's Cause

by Pastor W. L. Emmerson

BY the death of Arthur S. Maxwell, the publishing work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has lost one of its most brilliant writers and energetic promoters. His children have lost a devoted father, his closest associates a sincere friend, A. S. Maxwell shortly after and millions of children the world over—many now grown he began his epochal career, old themselves—their beloved "Uncle Arthur." at The Stanborough Press, It was in the later years of Pastor W. T. Bartlett's In 1915. editorship of the old Present Truth, that he recognized in a young graduate from Stanborough College having his first tendent, and Charles Richter in the bindery, now all resting experience of the work, a potential which led him to offer in the Lord. Brother Maxwell a place on the editorial staff of The Diligent as Pastor Maxwell was in his primary task, he Stanborough Press. Pastor Bartlett chose well, for there still found time for interests beyond the publishing work. Arthur found his calling—and his dear wife. And so it came Among his many "projects" in those years, he raised up the about that when, in 1920, Pastor Bartlett went to East Watford Town church and was largely instrumental in the Africa to rebuild our mission work there after the devastations transfer of the College to Newbold Revel, near Rugby. As of World War I, Brother Maxwell took his seat in the Religious Liberty Secretary the issues of Calendar Reform, editorial chair which he was to occupy for sixteen years. Sunday Laws, and National Service had his earnest attention. Before very long—and in no small measure through the And for a period he was manager of the Press as well as encouragement of his wife—he revealed his special talent chief editor. by producing the first issue of Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories. Inevitably Arthur Maxwell's many gifts and boundless Little did anyone realize, however, as the volume came off enthusiasm were noted beyond the confines of the British the press—least of all "Uncle Arthur" himself—that this Union, and, in 1936, he was called to become editor of the delightful collection of character-building stories for children American Signs of the Times. To this larger responsibility would appear annually for forty-eight years, and that he he applied the energies which had been so manifest in would complete the last manuscript, for 1971, only a few Britain, building the magazine up to become the largest in days before the swift onset of the illness which took him the denomination, and one of the highest-circulation religious from us. journals in America. And while doing this he also wrote It was a few years after he had become editor of the many books, large and small, over a hundred in all, culminat- British Publishing House that I first met Pastor Maxwell. ing in the ten-volume Bible Story, and with circulations He was visiting the Sheffield church in the North England totalling many millions. Conference, and, learning that my work was of a literary One of the secrets of his grasp of things needing to be nature, he asked me to write something for Present Truth. done and his unflagging zeal in doing them was his famous The result was a "Five-minute Message" on the back page "little book." What he could do "today" he did with a will, of a subsequent issue. Soon I was a regular contributor, and and what had to be left until "tomorrow" was carefully in 1028, after graduating from our College, Pastor Maxwell noted down. As a result he never forgot a promise he had invited me to join him on the editorial staff. made, or a task he had given himself to do. Often when the Included in *he Press "team" of those never-to-be-for- little book was produced I was reminded of Captain Cuttle's gotten days were Arthur Warren in the Sales department, advice to young Walter in Charles Dickens's Dombey and John Rigby in Accounts, Will Liney, the factory superin- Son, "When found, make a note of."

4 - • Uncle Arthur with his family, a picture taken not long before his wife passed away. Pastor Lawrence Maxwell (second from right In the back row) was appointed his father's successor as editor of "Signs of the Times." Lawrence has been editor of "Junior Guide" since Its birth eighteen years ago. Right: Uncle Arthur surrounded by children. at Swanwick.

But what of the man behind all this incredible activity of the early years one of these journeys taking him to the in the cause of truth? In his private life he was a simple sick-bed of one who was herself soon to fall asleep in Jesus. man, wanting little for himself, except the love of his family Pastor Maxwell left these shores seemingly in the best of and his friends. It is a tribute to the faith of Pastor and health and spirits. "You will live to be a hundred, Arthur," Mrs. Maxwell that their children all grew up in the truth, my wife said to him. "I hope I shall," was his quick response. and today hold responsible positions in the work of God. But it was not to be. He will be sorely missed by all whose He knew great sorrow as he watched his wife's decline lives touched his. His memory will be cherished as a giant through a lingering illness, and without doubt this heightened in the cause of God. But those who knew him best will his compassion for the suffering and weak. In the brief time perhaps remember him best as a warm-hearted and loyal he spent in his homeland on his last journey before his friend. death, he travelled hundreds of miles to look up old friends

But when he wakes up to see "the King in His beauty" "It's Got to Be Good!" and the glories of "the far-stretching land" he will in no wise regret what might have been poor, failing years, nor by Mary J. Vine (nee Sanders) evci, his own bit of coast line that he loved co much. a close friend, and editorial secretary of A. S. Maxwell in the We remember that he preached a number of times on the nineteen-twenties. words of 1 Samuel 10:26 describing Saul's companions, the "band of men whose hearts God had touched." A.S.M. AND suddenly, just like that, he was gone, and to those loved to expatiate on what happens when God touches of us whom he counted his friends, it is hard to get adjusted things. He had somewhat of a gift himself—but always to the blank his going made. giving God the glory—of bringing about transformations. Just two months prior to his going he sat in this arm- We had the privilege of working for him in those hectic chair telling us where he wanted to go during his retire- days when he was both editor and manager at The ment, whom he wanted to see, and what he wanted to do. Stanborough Press. Immediately upon his accession to the And he did none of it. managership the Press took on a new face. "Trouble with But how good God is! you is," the good treasurer grumbled, "you've got a million- Not for A.S.M. the abating drive, the faltering step, dollar taste and a five-cent income." But the Press put on the depressing awareness of shrinking ability, the forlornness its new face nevertheless and prospered all the time while of the "back seat," the heart-ache of too great a dependence under his hand. upon others, the gradual, frustrating decline into the rheumi- ness of extreme old age—he could hardly have borne it. His enthusiasm was boundless, but solidly based. It was Instead, he went out on a particularly joyful wave of triumph. only common sense to him that with all the resources of "I have never had such a hectic trip," he told us. He visited heaven behind him he should take full advantage of them. his old friends in Britain; he took services in the churches We remember some of his sermon texts. Jeremiah 33:3. he had long loved; he "visited" with the high and low; he "Call unto Me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great "never saw," he said, "so many of his books in so many and mighty things which thou knowest not." He believed hands" as he did in Finland; he spoke over the radio and profoundly that the "mighty things" were not beyond the appeared on television in Finland—while there he appeared range of any of God's children, and his delight and joyous on television three times—"their jolly uncle" the ch;ldren amazement in the manifest leading of God did not wane. called him, and when he returned home he enjoyed writing It was as greaf in the years of his maturity as it was in a volume of Bedtime Stories more quickly than he had ever the early days of his beginnings. He loved success but he done before. What a thrill that must have given him! And never failed to give God the glory. then, in a day or two, he had left us. No time at all for any Ourselves, we shall always remember him with apprecia- of the things he had planned. tion. He had a passion for good workmanship, not always

5 . 1, 111„, • it 1,, 11,111111 , , 1111 i t i m-) IV' WI, I a characteristic the easiest to work under, but something bosses the happiest and most encouraging in the world. We nevertheless greatly to be desired. "It's got to be good," he remember an often-repeated closing prayer of his: would say. We are thankful if even in some small degree "Send us forth, dear Lord, firebrands for Jesus, plucked that quality rubbed off on us during the happy years of our from the burning glory of Thy presence." working together. He certainly spared no pains in the en- Firebrands— couragement of it in any department over which he had He burned well, A.S.M., and most of the time "at control. And if it could be both well done and at the same both ends." It was wonderful that he lasted even so long. time be done with interest and zeal, then he was of all Sleep well, Uncle Arthur!

Pastor Spencer- G. Maxwell, elder brother of Pastor Arthur S. Maxwell, gives an intimate and heart-warming account of The Early Years

HAVING known my brother longer than anyone else now alive, I can accept this opportunity to recount how the Lord won his allegiance and a life of service. He was the younger and physically stronger of two boys born to non-Adventist parents in Balham High Street, London, in the early 1890s. In a few years a move was made to Hove, Sussex. Father took a holiday in Scotland each year and called his home "Dunblane" (which only Scots will recognize). We had a large garden. Cricket was a favourite pastime—but an annoyance to our neighbours, for a certain vigorous boy was always sending the ball over the wall. Arthur soon showed a practical side to life when he offered to cultivate a small plot if Mother would guarantee to purchase all it produced. A large room at the top of the house served as a workshop. There we built canoes, only to discover there was no room to get them down the stairs;

Arthur (in white), and Spencer, with their parents. This family picture was taken at Brighton in the eighteen-nineties.

knew was Arthur was with Bernhard in his room at college. Mother was overjoyed, and though she could not afford it, she somehow managed to find the fees for that year. The change in Arthur was as complete as that of the apostle Paul. From then on he never looked back. Canvassing in the Outer Hebrides brought out the best in him. He never forgot the Lord's deliverence when he foolishly tried to cross between two islands and was caught by the rising tide. Each year he more than paid his way at "Alpha and Omega"--Arthur tests his homemade canoe (left). Right: college. His first literary effort was on a rainy day at Just as keen at 74! Uncle Arthur pilots a power boat on a Canadian Ullapool, when he penned a poem on the delights of bachelor lake in British Columbia, in July 1970. This picture, one of the last ever bliss, evoked by a house of crying bairns. taken, is by his brother. Pastor Spencer Maxwell. Graduation came in 1915 during the war years. He was recognized as an unordained minister and allowed to carry so perforce a window had to be taken out to let them down on his duties in the editorial department of The Stanborough the outside wall. But it was all worth the happy, carefree Press. His companion in the office was a red-haired Irish days racing them on the ship canal at Portslade. Meanwhile lass. He is reported to have said: "I will never marry her." education proceeded at the York Place Secondary School, But he did. A wonderful family of doctors of education was Brighton, where Arthur was usually top of his class. the result. In 1910, handbills began to come through the letter box Others may now take up the story, for with 1920 came announcing meetings with startling subjects. Pastor J. D. my call to mission service and, for the rest of our lives, we Gillatt had commenced an effort. Part of the family attended were separated by thousands of miles of ocean. Yet we were and were baptized. But Arthur would have nothing to do never really far from each other. with it. He was already thinking of taking up some form Arthur never did anything by halves. He gave of his of agriculture and had commenced some lessons. So when best and expected the best from others. His enthusiasm was the minister came to give a Bible study, Arthur retreated to infectious. One was never long in his presence before fears, his room. Once when his way was blocked, he slid down doubts, and discouragement disappeared. Never have I heard the drain pipe to secure his escape. As Auntie and Brother an unkind word of criticism spoken against him. He was decided to go to Stanborough Park College, Mother moved one of God's true gentlemen. God blessed his writings and the family to Watford. Still Arthur would not go near the he generously gave away what he received. We shall miss place. Mother prayed. God worked. him greatly. A young man from Finland came to the college. Mother Farewell, wonderful brother. What an inspiration you noticed he was lonely, and invited him home for Sabbath have been! We imagine your first question on the resurrec- meals. Bernhard Kohtanen had a winsome, kindly nature tion morn will be: "Where are my old friends from Great and was soon friendly with Arthur. The next thing we Britain?" We must not disappoint you then. SPENCER.

6 Ruddick. The best man was Mr. Barry WILL anyone knowing the whereabouts of Miss Sylvia Thomas. who used to worship at Ely, and Smith, a friend of the groom. The service WEST INDIAN ADVENT ASSOCIATION. last heard of at Chiswick, please advise : J. B. was conducted by Pastor William Frazer 155 Ferndale Road, Clapham, London, S.W.4. Oddie, 34 Greens Road. Cambridge. of Newbold College church who, in his JOIN OUR HOLIDAY CLUB NOW. KENT : Small Whitstable cottage to let. 4 rooms, address, emphasized the importance of true 4 weeks in Jamaica. July-August, 1971. kitchen/bathroom, reasonable rent. Half-hour from Christian love in marriage. A reception Deposit £20. 36 weekly payments £3. the Canterbury S.D.A. church. Ring 01 458 2648. for one hundred guests was held at St. TRAVEL WITH ADVENTISTS. evenings. • Andrew's Hall, Enfield, and the happy FOR SALE : Modern detached 2-bedroom bungalow pair left for a honeymoon in the Lake in Egham. 80 ft garden. Ring Staines 58648. District. The whole day was made very STOREMAN PACKER. An interesting and permanent S.D.A. minister's wife requires someone to help happy for Stella and Brian who appreciated position for right man. We need a reliable man care for her two young children because of her the many gestures of friendship shown to with driving experience to take charge of our illness. The helper is needed to live in with them by members in preparing the church stockroom. Good references and integrity needed. the family for up to four months. Contact : Sickness and pension scheme. Write in first in- Brother B. Martin, 48 Keene Way, Galleywood, for the ceremony. stance to Managing Director, Ensiform Type Chelmsford. Essex. May God bless and prosper this young Products Ltd., 10-13 Newbury Street, London, E.C.I. couple as they set up home in Camberley, Holiday Accommodation MARGARET DAVIS, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO HELP OUR PERSONAL Surrey. It is understood that advertisers of holiday EVANGELISTIC WORK IN NORTH WALES: Do P.R. Secretary. accommodation in this Journal are prepared you have any relatives or friends or anyone to to make bookings which will not involve travel whom you have been sending our literature on Sabbath (Saturday). in the North Wales area? If so, please send PARRY-LAcm-On Sunday morning, their names and addresses and any other holidays : where it's warmer at all useful information to: Pastor Arthur Cooper, BOURNEMOUTH November 22, 1970, Brother R. Parry times of the year. Room and breakfast daily; "Albert Villa," 28 Albert Street, Rhyl, Flint- married Sister Ruth Lacey who has been other meals on . Caravans also welcome. shire, North Wales. a faithful member for many years. A Crawley, IA The Avenue, Westbourne, Bourne- mouth, BH13 6AA. Tel: Westbourne 65781. widow, Sister Lacey was given away by FEMALE COMPANION urgently needed for invalid Adventist lady. Good home provided. Contact her son Robert. Her matron of honour was SANDOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT : Self-catering holidays Stuart R. Ware, Minister, 22 Hillview, Gilwern. at DOWNSVIEW CHALET SITE. Off The Brother Parry's daughter, Betty, a close near Abergavenny. Mon. for further details and Fairway, Sandown. Mid-week bookings available. interview. friend. Brother Parry's brother was best S.A.E. for brochure to : Downsview Chalet Site, man. Sister Lacey carried a white leather Dept. S.D.A., c/o Riverside Caravan Site Office. LEAVING SCHOOL AT CHRISTMAS? Due DI expansion Avenue Road, Sandown, Isle of Wight. Tel: bride's Bible presented to her by Lodge we need a young lady as office junior. A small Sandown 2927. Causeway members with their love. The modern switchboard to operate, and order-taking, churchmembers wish Brother and Sister etc. An interesting post. Write giving full details of qualifications (if any) to : Managing Director, Parry much happiness in their future to- Ensiform Type Products Ltd., 10,13 Newbury Acknowledgements gether, as they continue to walk where Street, E.C.1. Jesus walked. BRONWEN ATKINSON, Wills, Trust Agreements, and Annuities should OLDER PERSON interested in above post would be clearly express the intentions of the testator, P.R. Secretary. considered, willing to adjust hours, say, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for suitable person. Details as above. naming the secretary of British Advent Missions Limited, to act as executor. Your conference secretary-treasurer will be happy to supply all LAWSON-DE NEUZE.-A lovely wedding relevant information on request. service conducted by Pastor T. McLeary took place at the Brixton church on Sunday, THE Secretary-Treasurer of the South England Conference acknowledges with thanks the fol- September 27, 1970, when Desmond DIRECTORY lowing : £1 Medical Aid from Anon ; 10s. Tithe Alston Lawson married Madgadela Elenor and 10s. Week of Sacrifice from C.S.; and £35 De Neuze. The bride wore a white em- BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE Tithe from Grateful. broidered dress and carried a bouquet of Office address: B.U.C. Offices, Stanborough Park. Watford, Herts., WD2 6JP. Tel : Garston 72251. THE Treasurer of the British Union Conference assorted flowers complete with a white- acknowledges with thanks receipt of £70 Tithe President: E. H. Foster (also secretary : Minis- from O.B.M. bound Bible. She was given away by terial Association, Public Affairs, Religious Brother T. Culverwell, elder of the church, Liberty.) of which both Desmond and Madga are Secretary-Treasurer: C. Wilson. active members; Desmond being editor of Departmental Secretaries: Youth View, the youth club magazine, and V. H. Cooper (Lay Activities, Stewardship.) \ \\1I 1////// CALENDAT\ Madga the public relations officer for the B. F. Kinman (Medical. Temperance. Public Relations. Radio.) church. The bridesmaids, flower-girls, and R. H. Surridge (M.V.. Education. Sabbath ‘tPV1111))A / page-boys were a delight to behold. The School.) Reproduced from the Nautical Almanac by young people's leader, Hugo Kennedy, was W. J. Arthur (Publishing.) permission of the Controller of A. C. Vine ( Bible Corres- H.M. Stationery Office best man leading a team of stalwart pondence School. Tel. Garston 72606.) groomsmen. June, the bride's sister, was the Lon'n Car'f Not'm Edin. Belt SOUTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE chief bridesmaid. The reception held in Dec. 25th 4.56 5.09 4353 4.44 5.03 Office address: 25 St.ohn's Road. Watford, Alladyce Hall was attended by about 250 WD1 1PZ. Tell: Watford 32728. Jan. 1st 5.02 5.14 4.58 4.49 5.08 guests, who were later entertained by a President: R. E. Graham. talented group of young people. We believe NORTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE the prayers of Pastor McLeary will be Office address: 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park. British Advent realized, in that as man and wife Desmond Nottingham. NG3 3BZ. Tel: Nottingham and Madga will be more active than ever 66312. President: in their service and dedication to the Donald Lowe. church. We join in wishing them many IRISH MISSION Office address: 20 Roddens Crescent, Belfast, years of married bliss. BT5 7JN. Tel : Belfast 59891. JUNE GOULDBOURNE, President: R. M. A. Smart. Published fortnightly on Fridays for the British P.R. Secretary. SCOTTISH MISSION Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists by The Stanborough Press Ltd., Alma Park, Office address: 3 Bristo place, Edinburgh 1, Scotland. Tel : Caledonian 3798. Grantham, Lincs. President: A. H. Cooper. Editor R. D. Vine WELSH AND BORDER MISSION General Manager K. A. Elias Office address: 11 Rookwood Close, Llandaff, THE Editor is grateful to all contributors. Articles Cardiff, CF5 2NR. Tel: Cardiff 33280. should be as brief as is consistent with clarity President: P. H. Stearman. and interest; this also applies to wedding and obituary notices. EIRE'S URGENT NE ED. American friends are BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSES prepared to subsidize two full-time literature- It is regretted that editorial cutting is often North and Missions: Northern Book, Bible, and essential due to limitation of space. Contributions evangelists for one year in Dublin in order to Health Centre, 1 Market Place, Grantham, prepare the ground for a Field School of Evan- should be double-space typed ; or clearly written, Lincs. Tel : Grantham 5224. leaving wide margins. Please take special care gelism/Campaign Series next summer (1971) under the direction of Pastor George Knowles. Manager: Edward Johnson. with proper names and initials. Pictures are ap- preciated, but only those that are contrasty. Those interested in meeting the challenge of South England: S.D.A. Supplies, 314 St. Albans presenting the Advent message from door-to-door Road, Watford, Herts., WD2 5PQ. Tel: glossy, and sharp. in this stronghold of Catholicism are invited to Watford 29842. write to the B.U.C. Publishing Department Manager: A. R. Crouch. Secretary, (see Directory for address), who will then forward the names of applicants to the Volume 75 - Number 26 • December 18, 1970 Irish Mission Committee for approval. Copy for No. 3-January 13th. At arst

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time. Thousands of children the world hospitals. He also was received by the over knew Pastor Maxwell as "Uncle Minister of Education in Finland and by Arthur." leading churchmen. His adult books include Your Bible and Pastor Maxwell returned home October You, Man the World Needs Most, and 15th in apparent good health, but was Time Running Out. stricken with a terminal ailment three Others participating in the funeral weeks later. It was the first time that he service in addition to Pastor Bietz, who required hospitalization during a robust delivered the address, were T. R. life. Torkelson, Associate Editor of Signs of The family of Pastor Maxwell has in- the Times, Morris L. Venden, pastor dicated that those who wish to remember "A GIANT has fallen !" said Pastor R. R. of the Mountain View church, R. F. him in a personal way, may do so with Bietz, General Conference Vice-President, Cottrell, Associate Book Editor of Review a contribution in his name to the "Signs and the theme was reiterated again and and Herald, and L. F. Bohner, General World Ministry" (c/o Pacific Press, again during funeral services on November Manager of Pacific Press. Mountain View, Ca. 94040), the fund 16th for Arthur S. Maxwell. Three points brought out during the that supplies Signs of the Times to Pastor Maxwell, aged 74, author, service impressed those who attended missionaries for evangelistic purposes. editor, and for more than 55 years a that Pastor Maxwell had completed his Pastor Maxwell leaves six children : "giant" of the Seven!h-day Adventist task in a rewarding career. Only one week two daughters, Maureen Maxwell, Associ- Church, died on November 13, 1970, before his death he had completed volume ate Dean and Director of the Graduate in a Mountain View, California, hospital. 48 of Bedtime Stories. Before leaving on Programme, Loma Linda University, Three days later over 500 Adventist a European trip shortly after his retire- California, and Mrs. Jack [Deirdre] leaders and laymen from throughout the ment he had remarked to a friend : Woosley, a housewife and wife of an country gathered in Mountain View for "Destiny shall preserve me until my work accountant in Sunnyvale, Calif. : four services in memory of the beloved and is done." For his final editorial for the sons, A. Graham, Director of the Division respected Adventist statesman. December, 1970, Signs of the Times, of Religion, Loma Linda University; C. Pastor Maxwell had been editor of he chose the title : "Task Accomplished." Mervyn, Chairman of the Department of Signs of the Times, the 96-year-old Pastor Maxwell was born in 1896 in Church History, Andrews Universly; D. missionary magazine published by Pacific Balham, London. As a young man he Malcolm, Associate Professor, Depart- Press, for 34 years until his retirement was ordained a minister in the Seventh- ment of Religion, Walla Walla College; in June. Upon his retirement his son, day Adventist church and appointed and Lawrence, Editor of Signs of the Lawrence, was elected editor of the manager-editor of The Stanborough Press Times; eight grandchildren; and a journal. Ltd., Watford. brother, Spencer, of Weymouth. During a long and prolific career, In 1936 he came to the United States BARBARA HERRERA, Pastor Maxwell authored 112 books. to become editor of Signs of the Times. Public Relations Director, His multi-volumed Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Shortly after his retirement in June, Pacific Press. Stories and The Bible Story together sold Pastor Maxwell made an eight-week tour PASTOR and Mrs. S. G. Maxwell thank their over 43 million copies, making him one of Britain and Scandinavia, visiting many friends who have sent comforting messages of sympathy on the death of their brother, of the most widely read authors of all religious publishing houses and children's Pastor A. S. Maxwell.

Lewis.—On November 16, 1970, a real link with ROGER S.—On Tuesday. November 10, 1970, the wife. In earlier years Brother Edwards had been the past was severed when Sister Sarah Lewis senior deacon of the Newport, Mon., church an outdoor man, a lover of nature, a long- died at the great age of 104 years in the Manor died in the Cardiff Royal Infirmary, after a very distance cyclist, a walker, and swimmer. Pastor Private Hospital. Auckland, New Zealand. She long illness, and was laid to rest in St. Woolos A. J. Timothy conducted the funeral service at had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery on November 16th. Pastor V. Benefield our church in Chatham—the first held there Church for sixty-three years. At the time of assisted by Pastor Roy Burgess conducted the since we took it over ten years ago—and at the her baptism in 1907, Sister Lewis was living service in the church in the presence of many Borough Cemetery in Chatham. We believe with her family in Mountain Ash, Wales, and relatives and friends, who were comforted by relatives and friends, as well as churchmembers was baptized by Pastor Harry Armstrong, a the wonderful tribute paid by Pastor Burgess present, were encouraged by Jesus' own sympathy member of one of the pioneer Adventist families to Brother Reg's humble Christian witness, and through the words of life spoken in the very in Great Britain. Later the family moved to the wonderful hope contained in the words of the face of death. Let us remember : "He that Cardiff where they lived for many years. In service given by Pastor Benefield. Sister Doll believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall 1965, at the age of 99, Sister Lewis took her Rogers, his dear wife, witnessed faithfully for he live." John II :25. CHURCH CLERK. first and only aeroplane trip, flying to New the truth for many years prior to Brother Zealand to join her daughter Grace [Mrs. Roger's joining her in church membership, and Britton]. For five years Mrs. Lewis lived happily it was a happy day for us all when Pastor in Auckland as a member of the Royal Oak C. L. W. Cooke baptized him in .1959. Brother church, and during this time the writer, who Rogers was very dear to the hearts of every had known the deceased since the early nineteen- member of the church. His generosity to the twenties and was a close friend of Gilbert (her children and young people, his kindness to the IEDDING HELLS only son who died in mission service in South aged members, and his willing co-operation in the life of the church organization will never be Africa), had many talks in which Sister Lewis JEFFERY-RUDDICK.—Sunday, July 26, 1970, confirmed her faith in the coming of Christ. lust forgotten. May the God of all peace bring prior to her death, even though her faculties comfort to his sorrowing wife and family until was a momentous day for Edmonton church were somewhat clouded, she surprised us all they meet again. VERA MACHEIL, when Stella, only daughter of Mr. and by singing a verse and chorus of "Onward. Press Relations officer. Mrs. C. R. Ruddick, was united in marriage Christian Soldiers" and repeating the Lord's EDWARDS .—Alan Jack Edwards, beloved brother prayer, proving that what is learned in childhood at Chatham church, passed to his rest on with Mr. Brian Jeffery of the Exeter is never really forgotten. After a service in the November 11, 1970, aged 52 years. He was Seventh-day Adventist church. Given away funeral parlour we laid her to rest in the baptized together with his wife, by Pastor by her father, the bride looked radiant in Mangere Lawn Cemetery with her life-long George Emm on June 5, 1960, as a result of friend. Mrs. Florence Owen. who had died in an evangelistic campaign. In spite of progressive a white satin dress with lace bodice and 1969. They came into the Church together, and paralytic sclerosis which affected the last years sleeves. Her veil was held in place by a tiara now they rest together awaiting the call of the of our brother's life, the burden falling heavily of crystal and pearl and her flowers were Saviour. To her surviving daughters Lily, Doris on his good wife due to the almost full-time and Grace, we offer our deepest sympathies in nursing demanded, our brother's faith did not white madonna lilies, roses, and carnations. their loss, but in assurance of reunion on the fail. The ability to smile and be pleasant, and Her attendants were her friend Miss day of resurrection. F. L. STOKES even jovial, never left our brother or his loyal Teresa Butcher, and her cousin Miss Paula

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