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Volume 78, Number 14 Price: 8 cents April 8, 1974

It's a Great Family

R. H. H. THOMAS, Communication Secretary, Victorian Conference

THE ADVENTIST CHURCH and its image of "a family" and the expression, "It's a good family to belong to," were never more aptly illustrated than when the president of the General Conference, Pastor R. H. Pierson, visited Melbourne late in 1973. One of the first to greet him was Pastor J. B. Conley, who had worked with Pastor Pierson, when they were young missionaries in India. Others who renewed friendships, and asked concerning mutual friends who had left during the period prior to India's independence, were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart-Jacks of the East Prahran church (Pastor Pierson was their church pastor in Bombay), and Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Watson-Brown and their son, Stephen, and daughter-in-law, Chris- tine, of the Hughesdale church (Pastor Pierson baptized Brother and Sister Watson- Brown in Bombay). Their conversation was of the past, the present and the glorious future of the church in the hands of God. They parted with "Be faithful, be faithful." Pastor Pierson spoke at a combined meeting in the Camberwell Civic Centre, on the night of his arrival, and the following day met with all ministers, teachers, and their Co-labourers years ago in India meet again in wives before flying to Sydney. It was only a glimpse of the man and his leadership, Melbourne: Pastor J. B. Conley (left) chatting with Pastor Pierson. but it cemented again the unity, the brotherhood and warmth that exist in the world- Photos: R. H. H. Thomas. wide Adventist Church.

Meeting former converts: Pastor Pierson (second from right) between Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Watson Greeting old friends: Pastor Pierson (left) with Brown. Their son, Stephen and his wife Christine, are on the left. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart-Jacks. Registered for posting as a Periodical—Category A [2] 8/4/74 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD coating of slime and the stench of rotting debris permeating all. It took a strong stomach to enter the ceiling to clear the Floods-- The Local Church Scene nauseating wreckage, then gradually to J. LUDLOW, Pastor work lower down the walls cleaning, scrubbing, hosing and disinfecting, while NO DOUBT, RECORD readers are well acquainted with the general story sloshing in the ever-present ooze and of flood devastation in Queensland and North New South Wales but they may slush. Members started what became an appreciate the picture from the local church angle. Ipswich is a city twenty miles all-too-familiar pattern of taking home south-west of Brisbane with a population of 65,000—a thriving "outer suburb" furniture, carpets, linos, mattresses and on the banks of the meandering Bremer and Brisbane River systems and has an other household paraphernalia to clean; Adventist population of two hundred. dry or shampoo. The river rose nearly 20 metres (sixty up. The church members first tackled the When church members' homes were feet) after torrential, 75 cm (30 inches) cleaning of their less fortunate fellow made somewhat habitable, then both of rain on the week-end of January 26. members' homes. It was a heart-breaking young and old joined the army of Civil The consequential flooding necessitated operation to enter a house with its Defence workers helping the community. the evacuation of six hundred families from their homes. More than thirty houses were completely lost, 250 homes and business premises were submerged, while unnumbered buildings suffered damage. Thankfully, only three Adventist homes were completely submerged in Ipswich. Water in the church basement hall made it useless as a relief depot. Our brick primary school stood like a "dry oasis," according to a neighbour, in the whirling sea of muddy waters. Each member has his own flood tale to tell, for together with much of the com- munity they were isolated into pockets of humanity during the actual flood period. With all modern conveniences non- existent, many areas organized and estab- lished field kitchens and hygiene facilities. The Adventists manned the Goodna suburb kitchen where thousands of sand- wiches, gallons of hot drinks, cauldrons of soup and buckets of fruit salad were provided daily for the flood-disabled community. A Coating of Slime

With the subsidence of the water com- This picture shows damage sustained in a street near the church school. menced the stupendous task of cleaning Photos supplied by J. Ludlow.

Some of our men were recruited in the survey teams assessing relief needs. The ladies accomplished an almost impossible task as they washed mountains of muddy household linen, clothing and soft fur- nishings. Young people and others lent a willing hand to help rid the community of its slimy, squelching mud bath. But the city will take a long time to recover from its ordeal. As a church we see the necessity of better organization in our local church for Civil Defence. We hope the flood will give a needed impetus to our somewhat lagging efforts to raise funds for a more commodious and functional church build- ing. Above all, to the Christian, the flood made a tremendous attack on the materialistic philosophy of our time. For many, their entire life effort was washed away overnight. For others there were the heart-rending decisions: what to salvage and what to discard to the growing pile of garbage, of things which were once their prized possessions. With muddy emphasis, the words of Jesus re- sounded. "Seek ye first the kingdom of Under this swirling flood at Goodna are the railway station and shopping centre. God and His righteousness." AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 8/4/74 [3] NEWS FROM TWEED HEADS AND THE GOLD COAST HOWARD TREVETHAN, Communication Secretary, Tweed Heads Church AS WE LIVE on the Gold Coast, lawns and trees and the old camping was really pitiful to see. Houses had been we have recently received letters from ground, had practically disappeared. The moved off their foundations; furniture various friends living in other states, sea had come right over the Pacific High- was destroyed; personal belongings that way, covering it with rocks and stones, inquiring if we suffered any serious loss can never be replaced had Just dis- uprooting trees and fences and practically appeared; mud and slush and devastation or damage during the recent disastrous everything else in its path and had gone were everywhere. cyclones and floodings experienced here pounding into the shops opposite. Miracu- in Queensland. lously, there was very little property How tragic for these people to lose all damage, although the hotel on the corner their possessions almost overnight, and Most RECORD readers would know our as very few had flood insurance there Tweed Heads church membership is was almost washed away (which we felt would be rather an asset to the com- were many heart-rending scenes. What supplemented each week by many visitors a blessing will be the offering that was holidaying on the Gold Coast. They munity!). It was such a scene of deso- lation and destruction that it brought to taken up on February 16 in alleviating come from all parts of Australia, New the suffering and loss of these brethren Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and even as mind the description written by Mrs. and sisters. far away as America. No doubt many of White about the end of time. We were these visitors, like our friends, will have more than thankful that our beach was We who live in these areas and went thoughts as to how we fared in this area not as badly affected as that at Kirra, and through this experience, feel that it could during the cyclonic period; so I will no serious damage was suffered by those not be anything else but another sign of endeavour to give you a few details. in our area. the Lord's soon coming. The first cyclone raged for four days As usual, the Tweed River rose and Now, back to our church news. At and nights, bringing torrential rain and flooded the homes of those who live round present, we are endeavouring to raise winds from one end of the Gold Coast about it. One of our church families—the enough money to start our building pro- to the other. One could not believe such Col Marshalls—had the river flowing in gramme. We hope to extend the church rain and wind possible unless one ex- the back door and out the front. They and build a hall at the back, but owing perienced it. The sky was so grey we stacked their furniture high and moved to our limited membership our progress wondered if the sun would ever shine out, new baby and all. They stayed with is rather slow. Our aim is to formulate again. another young family from the church. plans for a more modern church building The second cyclone, although so far The church itself is well out of the that we will be proud to share with our away from the coast, brought the king many holidaying visitors. tides. From our windows the sea was flood-level area, but further up the coast, magnificent to behold—spray and waves from Miami to Southport, many suffered We are in great need of facilities for rising about fifteen feet high in the air. from severe flooding, especially some of our Welfare work and especially for our But almost overnight it caused such those living on the new "water" estates. youth activities. We have many young devastation, erosion and flooding one They were all water and no estate! Some married couples with young families as would have to see it to believe it. houses had only the roof showing above well as youth, and we would like to be the water, but so far as we know, none able to cater for them. New Baby and All of these belonged to Adventists. We are planning a 5-Day Plan early We live at North Kirra, about a mile Heart-rending Scenes from Kirra, which was one of the worst- this year and feel it would have a greater affected areas, and when we could at Some of our young folk answered the impact on the public if we could hold it last venure out, we walked down to Kirra call for help and went to Brisbane. They in our own hall. Therefore we are grate- to see the results of the cyclones. We said, there as here, it had to be seen to ful for the generosity of our friends and could hardly believe our eyes! The king be believed. Some of the homes (and we visitors in the past and trust that it will tides had caused such tremendous erosion refer to Adventist homes), had been continue. We will keep you informed that the beach-front, with its lovely completely inundated and the damage regarding our progress.

.••••••••••••••••••••••••• Another Kind of Flood GORDON W. OAKLANDS, Communication Secretary, Cairns Church

ONE of Australia's heaviest rainfall suits and white shirts. Many of our areas, Cairns, in the far north of Queens- members worked around the clock to re- land, escaped major floodwaters in Janu- ceive, sort, and hand out clothes. Over ary. But we were inundated with a dif- one thousand garments were handed out ferent type of flood. Our Welfare room that Sabbath to needy people who had was flooded out with thousands of articles been evacuated from the Gulf Country of clothing in response to urgent appeals. districts. The Seventh-day Adventist church was Our Health and Welfare ladies are now well and truly on the map when it came faced with a healthy, but overwhelming to Welfare work and concern for our fel- problem. What to do with so many low men. clothes! Our photograph depicts one tiny It was on Sabbath, January 26, that it section of the "flooded" Welfare room. all started. From early morning, through Our heart-felt gratitude and appreciation Sabbath school time, and during divine go out to our leader, Sister V. Kum service, people from the community visit- Yuen, assistant leader, Sister G. Beaman, ed the church—many for the first time. and helpers who have worked so hard There were bundles of clothing which in- and long to maintain our unit and keep the "flooding" under control. What an Mrs. V. Kum Yuen, Welfare leader (left) and cluded every type and size of articles Mrs. G. Beaman, assistant, amidst the "flood" from babies' nappies to men's quality introduction for Impact '74 evangelism! of clothing in the Cairns church Welfare room. [4] 8/4/74 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD EDITORIAL -)< How Are Things in South Australia These Days P Yessir! That's a good question, because things couldn't be offensive. And if this isn't exactly offensive to young read- have been too salubrious when the students of Salisbury East ers, it would surely be so to their parents, and it is most in- High School in that state wrote their "Wish Poem" not so long appropriate. ago. We feel that, if the poem reflects the feelings of the The sentiments expressed in the foregoing travesty are sick young people in South Australia, the whole state ought to be and indicative of the worst features of the permissive society thoroughly investigated. in which we live. That youngsters should write such muck is You have read the "Wish Poem"? No? Then pause a frightening enough; that adults would include it in an an- moment and peruse this sick little piece of trivia (TRIVIA! thology is terrifying; that an editor would pass it for publica- Bless you, it's dynamite, and it's been included in a book of tion in any book, let alone one directed at young minds, is poems entitled "Improving the Blank Page" by Deborah Cook horrifying; and that schools should select such a book as con- and Keith Gallasch, and is required reading in at least one tains a poem like this, so that its pupils could feed their minds state's high schools). Sit down, take a deep breath and on it, is a shattering blow to the confidence we ought to be able read.... to have in our school systems. And that parents would suffer WISH POEM their children to read (to say nothing of study) this garbage is the most mind-boggling of all! Why haven't we heard a howl I wish my father would fall downstairs and break his head; of unfeigned rage from ten thousand parental throats as they I wish I had teeth like fingernails; have learned of this mind-bending nonsense? Why haven't I wish my fingernails were as hard as diamonds; we heard of a mass walk-out of the English teachers who must I wish my sister would explode; handle this brain-polluting rubbish—they go on strike for so I wish I had a house of my own; my most prized trophy my much less, why not for plain decency? mother's head; This is what worries us: no outcry; no clamour for the book I wish my other sister would grow as thin as a match so I cduld to be withdrawn; no voice of protest. What's up with the par- lose her down a crack; ents? Or don't they know (or care) what their children are I wish I had purple ears with yellow spots. reading—even when it is prescribed by the school. Perhaps it I wish the school would catch on fire; is time YOU took a look at what your child is required to read I wish all the teachers would marry each other; —especially if your child is not under teachers to whom the I wish we could wear anything we like; Lord's Prayer means something and to whom the Ten Com- I wish our recess times would be our lesson times, and our les- mandments are more than a collection of nice sentiments. son times would be our recess times. Just take a look at the thought-content of some of the lines I wish I could tell the future, so that I could see what the of that literary abortion we have reproduced above. What is it world would be like just before it ended; teaching the teenagers to whom it is given to study? It begins I wish I could sing and play the guitar, just like the men do and ends (first line and fifth last line) with an undisguised on the records; hatred of parents; it develops this grisly thought, pouring I wish white people would leave aborigines in peace and not acidulous comment upon sisters and mothers—they want try to change their culture; mother's head as a prized trophy! What happened to filial I wish the U.S.A. would not want to drop an atom bomb on love? What happened to that bond between siblings? What that country near China, killing all those people; happened to the image of the father-figure? What, for that I wish the government or someone would do something about matter, happened to the fifth commandment? pollution it would be a horrible ending; The whole poem is an unhealthy exercise from start to fin- I wish I could be a mad scientist so I could outwit my chem- ish; it is emphasizing the wish-image, rather than the thought istry teacher. of achieving something decent and worthy. I wish. . . . I wish. . . . I wish. . . And the adolescent, who has not yet I wish my parents were dead; recognized the essential difference between his fantasies and I wish I had a little kid; the real world tends to substitute the unreal for the real, the I wish I could go back to England; fantasy for the form, and then poisonous thought-patterns I wish I could take drugs; develop. This scurrilous piece of writing (we can no longer I wish my parents would hate me and leave me by myself to even call it "verse") breeds hatred for those who should be rot away. loved, and ends on the note of self-destruction. While we do not for one moment suggest that every piece So we believe our title is relevant; if this reflects the think- of writing should have some "message" or some salutary "les- ing of the South Australian youth, we earnestly, reverently say, son" or even some subtly concealed point—some writing can "God help South Australia!" There is a deep mental sickness stand alone simply because of the beauty of its prose—we take here, and there ought to be help rushed to the people of that exception to such literary sewage as this, which encourages erstwhile pleasant place before the whole state explodes into hatred where there ought to be love, and destruction where one terrible anarchistic mess. there ought to be the foundations of decency laid and built But why are we pointing the accusing finger at the young upon. people? Many a group of youngsters, browned-off by the But come to think of it, this pathetic apology for poetry tedium of study, study, study, have given vent to their feelings does have a strong lesson-line to it after all. How blind of us in some form of pseudo-poetry from time immemorial. It is not to have seen it before! You will, of course, have perceived the adults whose ankles ought to be caned. It is Mr. Keith it before these lack-lustre eyes discerned it. You will have Gallasch and Miss (or Mrs.) Deborah Cook who ought to be the seen that it was a carefully camouflaged message to all parents target for our pity. It is one thing for a bunch of adolescents who care: Place your children in schools where permissiveness to frame such terrible sentiments as this piece of writing con- is not condoned; where parental and filial love are encouraged; tains; it is quite another for a couple of supposedly responsible where decency is not trampled in the dust; and where high adults to gather up the poem and put it into a manuscript and principles still really matter. Of course, if you elect to do submit same to a publisher. And the publisher's editor ought other than this, who is answerable for the consequences? You? not to escape the thunderings of our wrath, either. The func- Who else! tion of an editor (or at least one of his functions) is to elimin- ate that which is not appropriate and expunge all that might 2ateill H. p4,4 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 8/4/74 [5] News from South New Zealand ... ORDINATION AT CAMP K. J. BULLOCK, President, South New Zealand Conference

"SEPARATE ME [Alexander M. Pen- A congratulatory letter was presented has been appreciated. His wife's musical man and Harley J. Stanton] for the work at the ordination bearing signatures of abilities have added much to his work. whereunto I have called them." On Sab- the sixty-seven members of the Stanton's For the past five years he has laboured in bath afternoon, December 29, 1973, at the home church at Margate, Tasmania. Dunedin, Oamaru and Timaru and has South New Zealand camp meeting, these Pastor Stanton has served the church now transferred to the North New Zea- two brethren were ordained to the gospel well in South New Zealand. His emphasis land Conference where he is pastor of the ministry. on health and 5-Day Plan programmes Longburn College church. The ordination service was preached by Pastor J. H. Wade, who was formerly president of South New Zealand Confer- ence, and was responsible for calling both men to South New Zealand. Time has demonstrated his discernment in the choice of young men. Pastor R. A. Vince, associate secretary of Advent Radio Television Productions, offered the ordination prayer. The charge to be faithful to their ordination and high calling was read by Pastor R. A. Abbott, Sabbath School and Lay Activi- ties secretary of the Trans-Tasman Union Conference. The Conference presi- dent then welcomed the newly ordained men to a life of service for Christ in the ranks of the gospel ministry. Pastor Penman Pastor Penman was born at Lithgow in New South Wales and has a preaching tradition behind him. When his parents moved to Lithgow, the church company consisted of five senior ladies. Brother Penman senior ran public mission pro- grammes at his own expense and was largely responsible, under the blessing of God, for building the company into a strong witness in that centre. He is now Pictured after the ordination service are (left to right): Mrs. Stanton and their two sons, Pastor over eighty years of age and is still R. A. Vince, Pastor H. J. Stanton, Miss Robyn Penman, Pastor K. J. Bullock, Pastor A. M. Penman, preaching. Ross Penman, Pastor R. H. Abbott, Mrs. Penman and Pastor J. H. Wade. Pastor Penman was encouraged and in- fluenced to think seriously about entering the gospel ministry by Pastors C. D. Judd, A. Bath and Brother Edward Garrard. He is a fitter and turner by trade and God Speaks to the "Workaholic" brings a lot of dignity and experience to From a Sermon by H. J. STANTON the ministry. He has served the South TO THOSE who might be expecting a The one point which I came away pon- New Zealand Conference in Dunedin, homily on the need for a daily jog to en- dering was a statement to the effect that Ashburton and Blenheim and has now able them to cope with the pressures of there was relatively less danger for those moved to Christchurch to assist Pastor life, let me say I am sorry that you will who decide to make the one-day-in-the- David Lawson in a city mission. be disappointed. It is my intention to ex- week change each Sabbath. It occurred Pastor Stanton pose something else that is largely to me then that man may finally be Pastor Stanton is the youngest of eight neglected today that will be a boost to catching up with some of the wisdom of in the well-known family of Brother and your entire body. the God who created him. Sister Roy Stanton of Sandfiy, southern It was intriguing some time ago as I It will be clear to anyone reading the Tasmania. RECORD readers will re- sat listening to a leading Melbourne doc- account of creation in the Bible that God member seeing in an issue last year tor who has specialized in the psychologi- ordained the seventh day as a day of rest, (RECORD, 24/9/73) the story and picture cal aspects of heart disease. I was refreshing and spiritual relaxation. (Read of their golden wedding, with their chil- startled as he spoke positively about the Genesis 2: 1-3.) Without this weekly rest, dren and grandchildren who are all in benefits of a weekly day of rest and re- time would have been like a monotonous the message—a commendable record in- ferred to the Sabbath. wasteland of unending grandeur but no deed. Mum and Dad Stanton were pres- This doctor spoke of many people who beauty. To relieve man from this, God ent at the ordination. just cannot wind down as—to coin a word ordained that the seventh day should Harley is the only son of the family in —"workaholics" because their addiction bring tranquillity, peace and a repose that the ministry, but both his sisters are to work keeps driving them on. Their would be the answer to man's need. married to ministers. Leonie is the wife relationship to their work is tantamount The Sabbath was given by God to man of Pastor A. N. Duffy, an evangelist of to other forms of addiction. These people before the entrance of sin into this world. Greater Sydney Conference, and Joyce is may not have any personality defects, yet It goes without need for amplification, the wife of Pastor E. I. Totenhofer, presi- they appear to have a particular reserve that if the Sabbath was for the benefit of dent, North Queensland Conference. about ever taking any rest and leisure. (Concluded next page) [6] 8/4/74 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

GOD SPEAKS TO THE "WORKAHOLIC" trip in week-end traffic to a "batch" in the country. They then wonder why they (Concluded from previous page) feel the need of a rest to get over the man in such congenial surroundings, then week-end trip. LEAVES FROM A its necessity would be multiplied in a The need for rest or change of pace in MISSIONARY'S major way in an environment less in har- life was the very reason for the Sabbath mony with the original intention of the being given by the Creator, and Christ's DIARY Creator. One writer has said the Sab- own example is likely to furnish us with bath is the "urgent answer to our daily positive precepts. First, He went to a MOLLY RANKIN running, screeching to a halt, and run- house of worship every seventh-day. December 1. ning again until we arrive nowhere, out Christ as the Great Physician offers a of breath and ready to break."' Self-government day. Both proven prescription for the restoration of black and white people all over both mind and body. What God Says About Rest Papua New Guinea have waited "Dr. C. G. Jung comments: 'Among all for this day with fear and trem- Looking at this rest from a purely my patients in the second half of my life bling. Many Europeans have physical point of view, it has been sug- there has not been one whose problem in left and gone home. Down in gested that the seven-day cycle with the the last resort was not that of finding a Omaura village some of the men seventh a day of rest is a part of natural religious outlook on life. . . . None of them stated that they were not going body processes. has been really healed who did not regain to sell any more of their bows While evidence for this may be some- his religious outlook.' and arrows as souvenirs—they what scant, yet we do know that during "With our nerves rubbed raw by a were going to save them to pro- the French Revolution when the law- thousand anxieties, we go to a psychia- tect themselves. When the white makers tampered with the seven-day trist. The mental healer lies us on a man first came he broke all their week and instituted a ten-day cycle, that couch to confess our sins and then pre- bows and arrows and stopped this arrangement did not fit the needs of scribes for us rest in order that we may tribal fighting but now the white either man or beast. One writer was so strike a balance in life."' If only man man was leaving, so they reason impressed with what the Bible says about took time out for the weekly rest and that they will need their wea- this weekly rest that he said, "It would communion with God then much of this pons to protect themselves when be as easy to believe that Moses came need for psychiatric help could be the tribal fighting starts again. upon this great principle of six days of avoided. However, the day passed labour and one of rest by chance as it The weekly rest provides this great quietly. One of the contributing would to believe that the 'Iliad' was writ- benefit that through worship man can factors, I'm sure, was the fact ten by a hog scribbling with his snout."' take his eyes off the dizzying whirl of that sales of liquor were banned What God expects of man in regard everyday routine and focus on the eternal by the Government for the en- to this rest, is most clearly explicated in realities. tire week-end. the fourth of the Ten Commandments: The Sabbath can thus be a joy as man In our area, far from being a "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it turns to his God in worship. Some types day to be feared, it was one of holy. Six days shalt thou labour and do of work of necessity must be carried on. great joy. The Counsellor sent a all thy work: but the seventh day is the We know that Nature, though created by message up asking Ian to con- Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou God, does not halt in her work. The duct worship down in the village shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, necessities of life must be attended to on early in the morning. It seems nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor that day, and Christ taught that to sup- that the people did not under- thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy ply the wants of the needy and give re- stand the significance of self- stranger that is within thy gates: for in lief to the suffering, is in harmony with government and wanted some- six days the Lord made heaven and earth, Sabbath observance. But it would be well one to explain a little about it. the sea, and all that in them is, and for us to make sure that such acts of The idea of worship originated rested the seventh day: wherefore the mercy as are performed are kept in har- Lord blessed the Sabbath day and hal- from Michael Somare, the Chief mony with the restful intent of the Minister, who said that the peo- lowed it." Ex. 20: 8-11. Sabbath. ple of Papua New Guinea could Just as most men need their regular Having been born and bred on a farm do nothing better than go into nightly rest to recuperate from the activ- where the weekly Sabbath was as much a their churches on December 1. part of living as the six days of toil, I ity of the day, God intended that man Quite a few village folk were have yet to see any detriment accruing should take a weekly rest, to furnish him there for the service and yet from placing all other things aside to anew for another week. Jesus clearly when we went to our regular spend this time with God. "Be still, and said, "The Sabbath was made for man, Sabbath school and church ser- know that I am God" (Ps. 46: 10) has and not man for the Sabbath." It was vice there were just not enough not intended to be a bane, but a blessing. paid rich dividends even in times of har- vest. seats for everybody. We were Man may try to shrug off the importance very conscious of God's presence of this weekly rest, by saying that God is For all workaholics the memorable there with us. too big to be so concerned over a day, but words of the prophet Isaiah have modern it appears that we now face the unavoid- relevance when he says, "If you cease to But the crowning event was when the Area Committeeman able truth that even if this were true, our tread the Sabbath underfoot, and keep (the man appointed by the bodies will one day most surely call us My holy day free from your own affairs, villagers and recognized by the to question for our failure to take suffi- if you call the Sabbath a day of joy and Government authorities as the cient time in physical rest and spiritual the Lord's holy day a day to be honoured, local keeper of the peace), came refreshing. if you honour it by not plying your trade, not seeking your own interest or attend- up to us and stated that for How the Workaholic May Rest ing to your own affairs, then you shall eleven years he had been a back- Coleridge once said, "I feel as if God in find your joy in the Lord, and I will set slider and had committed many giving the Sabbath has given fifty-two you riding on the heights of the earth." sins but from today he was giv- ing it all up. He had completely springs in the year." The question that Isa. 58: 13, 14, N.E.B. finished with his old ways and really faces us now, however, is how to REFERENCES: make every seventh-day a spring for the was going to come back to 1 Beach, B. B., "Dimensions in Salvation," page 147. worship with God's people. week ahead. Many attempt this by build- 2 Id., page 148. 3 Iversen, J. 0., "In Search of a Plot," page 84. ing a holiday house Or taking a tortuous Ibid. AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 8/4/74 [7] South Australia Makes .. . Another Giant Stride in Christian Education

M. M. STEWART, Communication Secretary, South Australian Conference HERALDED by the magnificent playing of the Advent Silver Band, progress in educational facilites for our church in South Australia took another giant forward stride on Sunday, February 3, with the official opening of the Northern District Adventist Primary School. Dignitaries present were welcomed by the Conference president, Pastor W. A. Town- end, and included: Senator C. L. Lauke; His Worship the Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor H. L. Bowey; Councillor W. G. Brassington; Mrs. Molly Byrne, M.P.; Pastor S. M. Uttley, president of the Trans-Commonwealth Union Conference; and Mr. L. R. Thrift, Education secretary of the Trans-Commonwealth Union Conference; besides leading personnel from the city's four church school boards.

Pastor Townend reviewed the phenom- To quote our Conference president, * Record large appropriations for edu- enal growth of the church's educational these are some of the good things for cational work from Conference funds. facilities in South Australia during the which we thank God: * Record large contributions from past four years before inviting Pastor * Peak enrolment at our Southern Dis- church members for educational work. Uttley to present the dedicatory address. trict Primary School. *A new large school building erected The Union president then stated that, "If * Peak enrolment at our Eastern Dis- in the northern area of the city. ever there was a time when there was a trict Primary School. * Doubling of the school building in need for the bulwark of Christian educa- * Peak enrolment at our high school. eastern area. tion it is today." He referred to the in- (Two years ago the enrolment was * Work commenced on new toilet block roads of atheism, communism and racial- 30, last year 81, now it is 118.) for high school. ism, and said that Christian education is * Peak enrolment at our Northern Dis- * Plans approved, finance voted, for a veritable bastion against these false trict Primary School. comprehensive recreational area for philosophies. * Organizing of two new primary high school. schools in Adelaide and a new pri- * First year of full five-year matricu- mary school in Darwin. lation course at high school. * Opening of a new Domestic Science Department at our high school. * Best-ever scholarship results at high * First year of operation of a fully school. equipped wood-work and metal-work *A large number of high school young department at our high school. people baptized. * Two school buses on the road for the Truly God is blessing our work of first time. Christian education in South Australia.

This new three-teacher church primary school was opened in Adelaide on February 3. Photos: M. M. Stewart. Before officially opening the new $60,000 complex, Senator Lauke told the large audience present that he had felt L. LAM' privileged indeed to hear Pastor Uttley's S".14.1/111' "soul-reaching and wise address," and "to hear Christian education described in such a salutary way as the harmonious development of man's physical, mental and spiritual make-up." The Senator concluded: "In its truest sense you know what education is." Senator Lauke congratulated the church on the splendid growth of its educational facilities in South Australia, and wished us well in the growth of all our schools— sentiments which were echoed and re- echoed by all the dignitaries present. Optimistic About the Future The Conference president then intro- duced the school's staff to the delighted assembly. These were: Mr. G. Harring- ton, principal, Mrs. D. Greeneklee and Miss L. Wareham. In retrospect as well as in anticipation, South Australians have cause to be both Dignitaries present for the opening of Adelaide's New Northern District Church School are (left to optimistic and elated as they face 1974 right): Pastor S. M. Uttley, president of the Trans-Commonwealth Union Conference; Pastor W. A. and review immediate and past educa- Townend, president of the South Australian Conference; and Senator C. L. Lauke who officially tional attainments. opened the building. [8] 8/4/74 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD "Where Have the Building Boys Been During 1973?"

KEN A. BOEHM, L.A.I.B., Carpenter, Papua New Guinea Union Mission

THROUGHOUT PAST GENERATIONS, Papua New Guinea homes sought security from invading, warring, head- hunting tribesmen by the erecting of fences or forts around their villages. These took the form of five-foot vertical, spiked, bush timbers driven into the ground and laced together with vines. Like many others throughout the country in these modern times, our mission committees deemed it necessary to erect a security fence around the home of our office ladies. With the increase in the Union office staff to nine girls, their flat proved to be inadequate, so they were to take over the adjoining married-staff residence, leaving them with no male pro- tection from the present violent generation. Thus the 1973 building programme started with the erection of a six-foot- high chain and barbed wire fence.

Four additional male staff were due to vastly different from the usual Papua air-freighted from Port Moresby. After arrive in Lae in February to commence a New Guinea out-station airstrip or land- that I had a registerable roadworthy mis- programme of study and work in our ing spot. Surrounding the airstrip are sion-field G.T.R. This was just another headquarters office as (budding) local- horse-shoe-shaped mounds of ground advantage of having graduated from the mission secretaries and book-keepers, and which were used as parking bays for air- Sepik Mission Mechanical Course con- housing for them also had to be found. craft during bomb attacks. ducted by president, Pastor L. A. Smith. To meet this demand on accommodation, Roadworthy Our first night at Popondetta was spent complete renovations of the office clerks' in the vestry of our reasonably new residence at our Two Mile compound were On being handed the keys to our mis- church, quite acceptable except for the commenced. A new bedroom was added sion Dyna double-cab truck I climbed into company of the mosquitoes. Tony Coyte as well as a new washroom and laundry the driver's seat to drive the twelve-mile (our mission electrician) and I laughed facilities. The kitchen was enlarged and section of Ore Bay road to Popondetta. ourselves to sleep discussing our toilet and improved, and new built-in furniture in- Moments later I realized that my first washing facilities—not the lack of them, stalled throughout. Leaving Beniae Oge, assignment in North East Papua was to but the lack of upkeep of what must have a long-time mission carpenter, in charge get, and keep, a mission "heap" running been used as a public utility. of this project, I proceeded to Popondetta, and on the road. It was some days later Pastor Paul Jama and his wife, al- headquarters of our North East Papuan I was handed the complete tail light as- though in the midst of packing, provided Mission, to erect a home for our presi- sembly with part of the surrounding us with meals, while we carpenters put in dent, Pastor Peter Miller. rusted bodywork attached and told it some long working days to finish off the Life always being interesting and varied was found on the Inonda road. Be it my town pastor's house, giving my native in the mission field, it was the airfield driving, bad road conditions, or worn out carpenters a place to live. This house built during World War 2 by the United vehicle—I had a problem. had been commenced by the headmaster, States at Inonda that took my interest on But it only took days to overcome with Tanna Patovaki, of Inonda School, and arrival in north Papua. This is a top- the help of two sheets of flat iron, a his students during the Christmas holi- quality tar-sealed airport similar to any packet of pop rivets, a trip to the local days as a school fund-raising project. We large Australian-town airport, but is rubbish tip, and $60 worth of spare parts also renovated our secretary's house,

On the steps of the Two Mile church at Lae are the P.N.G. Union Mission Some of the church members outside the new Two Mile church at Lae. carpenters. Brother Ken Boehm is at left. The transit quarters for mission personnel are on the ground floor. Pictures supplied by K. A. Boehm. AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 8/4/74 [9]

The wedding of Russell and office girl Mavis Papapu, whose reception National carpenters at work on the new Youth Hall at Lae. This build- was held in the new Lae Youth Hall. Mavis used to type all the speci- ing was commenced some time ago by the author and the late Pastor fications for the mission carpenters. Laurie Shields. making one large bedroom into two, thus VIP. Inside, it is quite comfortable with building where I was working. He was enabling me to take up boarding with its four beds and sponge mattresses. telling me the story when a yelling crowd Kone Paiva and his new bride, Doris. It (Yes, times are changing in Papua New arrived carrying sticks, stones, and was many an enjoyable meal I had in Guinea.) This room is for the use of our bottles. their home and my first experience of local officers when in transit. The other Our driver disappeared behind a actually living with Papuans. flats are complete with small electric slammed door, leaving me to face the Work went well on the nine-square stove, sink, beds, and with access to riotous crowd. Once again I was brought fibro three-bedroom home, our main pro- common shower, toilet and laundry facili- to realize that God answers our prayers, ject in Popondetta. We had one scare ties. It has the convenience of being for no blows were received, although when Billy Suluwe, our mission foreman complete with town water supply. stones held in clenched fists were shaken carpenter, fell from a 14-foot trestle, land- Lae, although having its designation within inches of my head. By now the ing on his back on top of a 44-gallon changed from town to city, and receiving increasing crowd did not realize who the drum placed under the eaves to catch a new evangelist (Pastor Liversidge is driver was, and most thought it was I. drinking water. A few days in hospital transferring to Sonoma College), still It took two car loads of police to restrain and a week's rest off work, then he was received the same "gut nius." Samson and remove the crowd. I felt it fruitless back on the job to take charge, praise be to lay charges. I just felt so much more to our loving heavenly Father. Billy Songavare, our city evangelist, held one public effort early last year from which thankful to our good Government and to completed the home which is a credit to our heavenly Father. him and to our training schools through many Bible studies were started. A num- which Billy passed to learn his trade. I ber of baptisms followed throughout the (Concluded next page) returned to Lae on our mission plane to year, each time adding ten or so to our help the building team there. faith. Some took up their membership at Two Mile church and others at Lae "VIP" city church. It was regretted that the It was during the month of May that assistant evangelist dropped out of church we commenced the conversion of our old employment to work for the Government Coral Sea Union Mission office at our Department of Finance. A total of fifty- Two Mile compound. This was to be- four were won to Christ during the year. come the city of Lae's second Seventh- day Adventist church, as well as mission Incident at Lae personnel transit quarters. The church It was during one of my regular visits has now been organized and members are to Lae that I became directly involved in meeting in their new building each week an incident I hope will never be repeated. with a growing attendance now number- Our mission truck driver was returning ing about eighty people. Some Sabbath from the wharf with mission goods school members are having to sit on the heading for our transit shed when at the floor as funds ran out before we could high school crossing a car going in the provide complete seating for one hundred opposite direction knocked down a man. and fifty. We were able to line the por- No onlookers actually saw which vehicle tion of the building around the rostrum. hit the man and so the gathering crowd This was done in polished local rosewood, soon started to make accusations against creating a very attractive setting. Brother Ken Boehm with mission driver Jonah our driver who had stopped to help. He, (left) who was pursued by an angry crowd In the section providing transit quar- realizing the nasty mood of the people, who thought he had knocked a man over on ters the door of one room bears the letters decided to drive off and came to the the road. [10] 8/4/74 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD As the year drew on, so came the church. Stan Strahan of Kuna Sawmill, upon us, keys should be handed over request from our Port Moresby church worthily assisted this project by supply- during January. Our Dorcas ladies have members for assistance and attention to ing most materials used, in return for raised funds for the furnishing of their their needs caused by over-crowding in which he presently has the use of the Welfare section through sales of work the existing two city churches. It was shed. and bring-and-buys. Already we have decided to build a hostel chapel adjoining During "spare moments" many main- enjoyed a staff tea with Pastor Pierson in our University hostel at Korobesea to tenance jobs were attended to, some just the building, and a number of year-end meet the need for an English-speaking in time, others with urgency. A few of wedding breakfasts have been held there group. This project was supervised by these were a new truck body, remodelling —one being that of our office girl, Mavis Billy Suluwe (who transferred from kitchens, converting large homes into Papapu, who has assisted in the building Popondetta), assisted by building gradu- duplex housing to meet growing staff ac- work, doing our typing of specifications ates Samuel Emil and Isaiah Siku and commodation needs, cleaning blocked and plan tracing. other self-trained men. Funds were raised drain pipes and septic tanks or just the Throughout the year our building pro- through pledges and generosity of the usual facelift with the paint brush that is jects have had many a "flying visit" from members. required so often under tropical condi- our maintenance plumbers John Tenaen It was in November that Pastor Richter, tions. Then, of course, there was the run of and Murry Moata and electrician Tony Union Education secretary, dedicated the (Boi) Coyte. John and Murry are both $12,000 timber and concrete-block build- usual church responsibilities—assisting by licenced plumbers and drainers, caring ing to the glory of God and the service holding office in one's "home" church. But to me the most enjoyable experience for the plumbing needs of our two hos- of mankind. The building was architect- pitals, Sopas and Togoba, and the designed to suit the tropics and must be plumbing work of the missions in Port one of our most open churches, yet still protected from vandals by timber screens. Moresby and Lae, which have town- supply water and require licenced trades- Maintaining the Mission men to supervise the work done in these Visits to Port Moresby were looked for- areas. Both accepted the message in re- ward to, especially when we could attend cent years through evangelism. Tony the Friday night meetings conducted by has been based at our Kabiufa High Pastor Bernie Brinsmead for our Uni- School doing rewiring to enable Electricity versity students of the capital. There Commission power supply to be connected, were many other calls of duty attended which will, in the near future, be sup- to in Moresby: maintaining mission plied from the Ramu hydro system now homes, preparing our hall for Pastor under construction. Stanley's training mission and helping My duties have been made so much out with the finishing of work at our more pleasant by the kind hospitality of newest high school, Mount Diamond. my fellow workers, your missionaries: the Some of this work was assisted by one Piez family, the Oli families, the Paivas, of our laymen, Mr. Vitch, woodwork in- the Rupas, the Gillers, the Brinsmeads tructor, who has not only furnished and the Tosens, under whose tables I his knowledge and manpower, but also have gratefully placed my feet for the supplies of discarded yet usable material. occasional meal or for a regular one Oriui, one of our mission bricklayers, had One of the churches Brother Boehm visited on (more of the latter). a narrow escape from death when he was week-ends was at the village of Antiragen, up thrown from a ladder by an electrical the Markham Valley, ninety miles from Lae. To complete this building report I "short" in the drill he was using. He would express my thanks to the loyal was rushed to hospital, bleeding and un- was the occasional visit to our village Sabbath school members for their funds conscious, but made full recovery within churches of a Sabbath or for the week- and prayers. Some $43,000 has been weeks. end to minister the Word of God and en- blessed in your church's service to the Back in. Lae, work pushed on with our joy the fellowship, faith and trust shared underprivileged here. The last few large storage shed. This was erected to by the villagers of our vast scattered months have seen tremendous cost rises: meet a crisis and to avoid having a por- membership throughout Papua New wages have risen by 80 per cent, steel tion of our land resumed. It will also Guinea. From the beautiful palm-strewn fabricated goods by 60 per cent and con- meet prospective future needs of the shores of Hula to the mountain coolness crete goods by 30 per cent. What we will of Bisiatabu, across the Owen Stanley be able to do in this coming year [1974] Ranges to small Kokoda on the vast plain is yet unknown. But it is quite obvious, and the heat of the Markham Valley, even out here in this spot of the Pacific, hundreds of souls are being told of the that the world is in a mess; Christ's com- nearness of Christ's soon return and are ing can't be far away; what we don't do accepting the invitation to repent and be for the Lord now we will be unable to do baptized. for Him tomorrow. Youth Hall Our final deadline for the year was to complete our Lae Youth Hall. This pro- Polish Government ject was financed by an MV offering of the Division some years ago. Like many, Backs Free Thinkers' Congress wanting more than we could afford to The Polish Government has sponsored a pay for, we commenced this project with congress to lay plans for promoting working bees of a Sunday morning under atheism throughout the nation. An as- the leadership of our pastor, the late Pas- sociation has been formed called the tor Laurie G. Shields, and myself. This Society for the Propagation of Lay Cul- way we saved on labour costs and got the ture. Some 300,000 people are said to be- roof and floor up and were able to use long to the society. Members will engage the building as such for Sabbath school A working bee prepares the site for a new in activities aimed at counteracting the church at Port Moresby. Pastor Bernie Brins- classes and film evenings. influence of religions such as the Catholic mead makes it "savi" with the lawnmower Now with full-time work being under- Church. About 95 per cent of Poland's in foreground. taken on the project and 1974 almost population is Roman Catholic. AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 8/4/74 [111

LITERATURE PLACED A Thought for ON ROYAL YACHT Youth/Family Life Year by Pearl McRorie E. GALE Lay Activities Leader, St. Albans Church, Christchurch, New Zealand

AT the St. Albans church, Christchurch, we were honoured to have the Common- Liberated wealth Games in our parish, and what a wonderful week of witness it was. Divi- sion Temperance secretary, Pastor R. W. Taylor, took the sermon on the Sabbath Children the Games concluded. He informed the congregation that many athletes were in- terviewed for stories for "Alert" maga- zine. It was wonderful to have the royal fam- IN THIS AGE when so many psychologists and "experts" advocate "free ily at the Queen Elizabeth Park venue, expression" and advise against the over-discipline of children, how can we and Lyttleton harbour was full of over- know what advice is best to follow? seas vessels, including the royal yacht Dr. Benjamin Spock, whose writings were once regarded by millions as "Britannia" and H.M.S. "Jupiter," the their bible on child-raising, said recently, "I didn't realize how my know-it-all warship on which Prince Charles serves. attitude was undermining the self-assurance of the parents until too late. ... Many of the ships that brought visitors Child psychologists and pediatricians like myself should only be a small factor here for the Games had the three angels' in the raising of your children.... message literature placed on board. The "Have confidence in yourself, and in your own judgments...." "Britannia" was visited and several copies While that might be good advice up to a point, we would suggest that our of the "Signs of the Times" were placed "own judgments" might sometimes prove just as misleading and false as some on board. The missionary book "One of the advice handed out by various "experts" on child-raising. But we are World" by Pastor H. M. S. Richards was not left to flounder in uncertainty. The Good Book says: "To the law and to placed on the "Jupiter." How wonderful the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is it will be if, as a result the royal family no light in them." Isa. 8: 20. learn of the soon-coming of the King of Some of the best instruction ever given to parents is to be found in the kings and Lord of lords. book, "The Adventist Home," by Mrs. E. G. White. It deserves thoughtful read- Other vessels visited were H.M.A.S. ing by every Adventist parent. But more important still in this lawless and "Anzac," the "Ocean Monarch," the permissive age is the serious study of God's Ten-Commandment Law, and the need to teach it diligently to our children. "For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is a light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life." Prov. 6:23. Speaking of parents, Dr. Spock said, "Inability to be firm is the most com- mon problem in America today." (We might remark that this problem is not unique to America!) Doctor Spock also had this to say: "Parents are afraid to spank their child or to be angry with him because some child experts have told them the child will be repressed and harbour hostility toward his parents. They become obsessed with not inhibiting the child's spontaneity, allowing him to steal, play truant, become sexually promiscuous, all in the name of the liberated child." Not so long ago a lady was disposing of her deceased parents' possessions, when she came across the old family Bible. She was a devout Christian, but having no children of her own, she decided to send the Bible to her married sister so that it could be passed on to her children. Accordingly she wrapped it carefully and took it to the post office. The postal clerk weighed the heavy package and then inquired: "Does this parcel contain anything breakable?" As quick as a flash the lady replied: "Indeed it does—the Ten Command- ments!" When the royal yacht "Britannia" visited Christ- Have our children been taught that the Bible contains something "break- church for the Commonwealth Games, Adventist literature was placed on board. able," and only those who keep the Law have real liberty?

"Marco Polo," an American supply ship, a Russian ship and a Yugoslav ship. All had our literature placed aboard. How Sister White mentions in "Testimonies "So long as we do not consent to sin, was it done? The policeman on duty was for the Church" that seamen should not there is no power, whether human or told that papers from "Missions to Sea- be forgotten. So don't forget them, will satanic, that can bring a stain upon the men" were to be placed, and full permis- you? Those who live near the ships soul."—"Mount of Blessing," page 32. sion was given to proceed to the royal should remember that one of the first yacht, where only the royal family and Sabbath Reformers was a seaman: Cap- "Every temptation resisted, every trial the crew were allowed. The Master at tain Joseph Bates. There could be many bravely borne, gives us a new experience Arms on gangway duty said it would be more like him, hungry for our literature, and advances us in the work of character put in the ship's library. on these modern ships that visit our ports. building."—"Mount of Blessing," page 117. [12] 8/4/74 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD An Experience for the Inexperienced-- DAWN TOWNEND, Missionary Wife, Lae, Papua New Guinea AFTER A DELIGHTFUL tea of lentil soup and homemade wholemeal buns, our family was sitting around the table at the home of Ray and Sue Newman at Rakamanda, our mission headquarters for the Wabag district. We were chatting about the happy time we had had with Bruce and Sandra Roberts at Laiagam. My husband, Calvyn, and Bruce had conducted workers' meetings and camp meetings at Laiagam and Kandep, January 6-13, 1974. Suddenly we were inter- rupted by a knock on the door. Jonathan, the Aid Post orderly, told us that a really in pain and crying. The handbrake national missionary's wife, Candium, was in labour and wanted to go to hospital. failed to hold. The Toyota began to run backwards. But God heard our prayers Calvyn went out to investigate. We winding road to Sopas. Even the picture immediately and we slowly climbed up overheard him say, "Bel bilong you i no of the rickety log bridges we had crossed the steep ascent to where relief would big pella yet!" Before any of you mis- that afternoon while taking a missionary come for both Candium and us. judge him, the previous week, while at family to a remote part of the Wabag With only five minutes to go to reach Rakamanda conducting similar meetings, valley could not compare with the events our goal (it seemed like five hours!) we in the absence of district director and of the next hour. heard a cry of pain and Candium said, pilot, Ray Newman, he had driven two I told Candium to squeeze my hand "Baby bilong me i come." I groped other women on two separate trips to the when she had a contraction (hoping that around in the darkness and couldn't find Sopas Adventist Hospital. One was a would relieve some of the pain). By the the baby. Then I felt something warm false alarm and the other woman didn't time we arrived at the bottom of the and slippery at my feet! Quickly I took give birth to her baby till two days later. Sopas Hill she was not only squeezing my off my cardigan and wrapped it around He wasn't going to be rushed into driving hand but both her arms were around me a beautiful new-born baby girl. What a this time! Besides, he had a very nasty and her squeezes almost left me breath- joy to all three of us when we heard her head-and-throat cold and was ready for less! Realizing the baby's arrival was first cry! bed. I must add that Ray was again very close I started to pray that all would Shortly afterwards with tremendous away fulfilling his duties as senior mis- be well. Neither Sue nor I had had any relief, Sue and I placed our two passen- sion pilot for Papua New Guinea. previous experience in this line and it's gers, one only three minutes old, safely in Sue brought Candium into the house. hard to express just how anxious and the care of the capable and experienced While we were talking to her she began nervous we were feeling. hands of Sister Olive Fisher, Sister Linda to have contractions which we timed at and three of our Sopas nurses. intervals of seven minutes. Sue and I During this time Sue had made a vali- No doubt many missionary wives in the decided to take her to Sopas. Calvyn ant effort in driving the Toyota Land more remote areas have had similar ex- stayed home to put the children to bed. Cruiser. She had never driven it before! periences. This type of experience often The mother-to-be and I, with Sue at It was borrowed from Sopas while the breaks their busy routine. the wheel, started out on what ended as Newman's Land Rover was being repaired. In closing I would remind you that the most nerve-racking ride of my whole But the worst stretch of road was in front when you pray for the missionaries, don't holiday in the Highlands. Even my first of us—the Sopas Hill! Sue tried unsuc- think only of the men. Plesse spare a ride in the mission plane could not com- cessfully to put the Toyota into four- thought and a prayer for missionary pare with the fourteen miles of bumpy, wheel-drive. Poor Candium by now was wives.

Local Newspaper Story from North New South Wales . . . The Pathfinder Club is an organization within the Seventh-day Adventist Church and provides church-centred recreation Federal Member Presents National for the denomination's boys and girls aged ten to fifteen. The Wauchope Club was formed only a year ago but is now operat- Flag to Wauchope Pathfinders ing vigorously with some forty enthusias- tic members, all in uniform. ON SATURDAY EVENING last the and are of little value until each Path- The club seeks to provide a situation Wauchope Pathfinder Club began their finder tries to put them into action in his where young people can meet in Christian second year of activities by having as life. fellowship and learn that Christianity special guests the Member for Lyne, Mr. "Likewise," said Mr. Lucock, "the has its place in everyday living as well P. E. Lucock, C.B.E., M.H.R., and Mrs. National flag is in itself merely a piece as in church on the Sabbath day. . . . Lucock. Also present as guest for the of cloth, but is representative of the spirit evening was Shire Councillor F. R. Harri- of endeavour of the people who have built Last year the Wauchope Club, although son. our nation and of the ideals that our only a little over six months old, per- The purpose of Mr. Lucock's visit was country is striving for. Therefore we show formed very creditably at the Fair held to present to the club an Australian flag respect to the flag and are proud to live on the Avondale College grounds at Coor- which will be used in the club's cere- under it." anbong. Pathfinder Perry Matthews then ex- monial activites. Wauchope Pathfinders are indeed pressed thanks to Mr. Lucock on behalf Speaking to the members, Mr. Lucock of the club and presented him with a grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Lucock for giv- commented on the ideals of the club as book as a souvenir of the occasion. ing up their valuable time and for the set out in the Pathfinder pledge and law. presentation of the Australian flag which After the formal ceremony, the guests He pointed out how necessary it is to mingled with the Pathfinders as they en- will be diligently cared for and proudly respected. have rules in a club so that it will run gaged in their various club activites such smoothly. "These are high ideals," he as first aid, knot work, signalling and —"Hastings Shire Gazette," said, "but they are expressed in words crafts. February 7, 1974. AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 8/4/74 [13]

and standards that have guided and shaped their lives. Pastor and Mrs. Halliday With the invitations to be present on this happy occasion was the request that no gift be presented. But if the guests Celebrate Golden Wedding wished to give something to honour the MARIAN HAY occasion, it was suggested that a gift be made towards providing pulpit chairs for IN A HAPPY function planned and organized by their daughter and three the new Brightwaters church. The sum sons, Pastor and Mrs. H. J. Halliday celebrated their golden wedding anniversary of $233 was received, which will go be- with many friends on January 3. The beautiful lower hall of the Avondale yond providing the needed chairs, and Memorial church was the setting. will assist in finishing and furnishing this church which is so dear to the hearts of It was a time when all the family could be together. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Pastor and Mrs. Halliday, and for which Halliday and their two daughters, recently returned from a long period of mission they have laboured untiringly from the service in Fiji, had come to Avondale College, where he is registrar. Mrs. H. T. days when it was only a dream and a Irvine, nee Joan Halliday, with her daughter and youngest son, came from New plan. Zealand; Mr. and Mrs. Ian Halliday with their two sons and two daughters, The singing of "Auld Lang Syne" came from Glen Innes; and Pastor Harold Halliday came from Perth. brought to a close an inspiring evening where God's goodness had been gratefully A delicious wedding breakfast had been The family's gift to Pastor and Mrs. acknowledged. It had been a joyous prepared and tastefully served, and all Halliday was a large album, beautifully occasion, fittingly celebrated, and all enjoyed the food and the happy fellow- bound, containing a recent portrait of present enjoyed a foretaste of the eternal ship. each family group, with a tribute express- reunion so soon to be celebrated on the The bridesmaid of fifty years ago, Miss ing appreciation of the home influences heavenly shore. Vida Wiles, now Mrs. Ted Harris, again attended the bride. The best man, Pastor E. E. Roenfelt, now living in the United States, wrote a letter wishing the Lord's continued blessing on the bride and groom. The officiating minister, Pastor J. Scott Stewart, has gone to his rest, but his son, Mr. Norman Stewart, now living in the vicinity, was present. A guest at the wedding fifty years ago, Mrs. Col Harris, then Miss Carmen Brown, delighted the guests with a musical monologue. President of Two Conferences A number of those who had been asso- ciated with Pastor Halliday in the Health Food and Conference work over the years were able to be present. In a brief life sketch given by Pastor A. L. Hefren, we were able to follow Pastor and Mrs. Halli- day from the time they linked with the S.H.F. company in Adelaide, to Hobart, then to Christchurch, where he was sec- retary of the S.H.F. Company in New Zealand. Seven years at head office in Wahroonga concluded the period of valued service with that company. A period of fruitful ministry in the Confer- ence began with his call to be secretary- treasurer of the Victorian Conference, followed by a call to the North New South Wales Conference, where he was ordained to the ministry. Pastor Halliday was The family all together for the golden wedding celebrations (left to right) back row: Pastor Harold Halliday, Mrs. H. T. Irvine, Mr. Ian Halliday and Mr. D. J. Halliday. Front row: Pastor and Mrs. president of North Queensland for six H. J. Halliday. years, and of Greater Sydney for eight years when he retired, having completed forty years of service. Since his retire- ment eleven years ago he has lived in Silverwater on Lake Macquarie, and has ENGINEERS, ARCHITECTS ORGANIZE the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist continued his soul-winning ministry and ASSOCIATION denomination." his active leadership in the churches. An organization of Seventh-day Advent- The official name of the organization is Special interest was shown in two sets ist engineers and architects has been Association of Seventh-day Adventist of pictures, displayed on large boards. established through a Washington non- Engineers and Architects. David R. Hensel One showed photos of Pastor and Mrs. profit corporation. Halliday in infancy, childhood, early of Auburn, Washington, was elected presi- married life, with their family at various Its stated purpose is ". . . to assist in dent. Mr. Hensel reports that preliminary stages, and family groups of each of their providing that means whereby engineers, surveys show a potential membership of children. The other set showed groups of architects, and those in allied fields, and two thousand or more. This, he points cafe workers, office workers, and Confer- students in these areas of interest may out, "represents tremendous potential for ence staff with whom Pastor Halliday had contribute their many and varied talents the church in several complex areas of been closely associated. in the promotion and accomplishment of specialization."

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planning for a place in God's eternal home. The wedding breakfast was held at Heath's Rainbow Room, Bathurst. May the joy of youth never fade from the home as it si established in the rural setting near that of Milton and Jenny. R. Straker. Elizabeth Holds WEDDINGS . JAENSCH—WINTER. More than two cen- turies ago, William Cowper wrote, "God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform." At least two young people believe that "God's Would those who send notices of weddings mysterious way" led in their lives, and this con- Its Fourth V.B.S. and obituaries please remember that two facts viction climaxed on Monday, March 4, in the must be included in every notice. These are Murray Bridge church, South Australia, when the date and the place at which the death (or they came together to exchange their marriage MRS. G. F. O'BRIEN, Director burial) or wedding took place. Without this vows. Peter Murray Jaensch, elder son of information the notices cannot be published.— Brother and Sister M. Jaensch of Murray Bridge, Editor. and Merlene Grace Winter, only daughter of Pastor and Mrs. C. C. Winter of Berri, South THE CHURCH at Elizabeth, South Aus- Australia, were the young people concerned. CURNUCK—BAILEY. On Sunday, February Relatives and friends made a happy group as tralia, conducted its fourth Vacation Bible 17, 1974, there was a very happy gathering at the they witnessed the exchange of promises. These School from January 21-25, this year. Seventh-day Adventist church, Oberon, New two young people are active and dedicated South Wales. Jennifer Margaret Bailey was church workers, and the union of these two Seventy children attended, forty of whom escorted down the aisle by her father to join lives will strengthen their Christian witness. were not Adventists. Milton Robert Curnuck, and there with him, They plan to set up their new home in Adelaide. to be united with God's blessing as husband and C. C. Winter. In previous years, the local church hall wife. Jenny grew up in the Oberon district, and Milton has been associated with that church for RIGGINS—ROBERTSON. At the home of has been used for the Vacation Bible some three years. After the service, a delightful the groom's parents in Nelson, New Zealand, meal was served at the home of Sister I. Hays. Scott Douglas Riggins and Jan Anne Robertson School programme, but this year it was May God richly bless the home of these young were happily married on August 25, 1973. Jan decided to obtain the use of a local public people as its light shines for Jesus in the was given to Scott by her father. Sandy school. This proved to be ideal, with the country area of Tharbogang, New South Wales. Robertson of Christchurch. They will make R. Straker. their home at Cooranbong, where Scott will use of three large buildings, and several attend Avondale. A. N. Riggins. acres of playground. With so much space CURNUCK—BOOTH. It was a beautiful day STEWART—SQUIBB. On March 18, 1974, available, we were able to conduct our on Sunday, March 3, 1974, when the Oberon in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Fremantle, Seventh-day Adventist church was again the Western Australia, Kimberley R. Stewart and combined meetings in one building, the scene of another joyous wedding service. Here Mandy L. Squibb exchanged marriage vows. crafts in another, and serve the drinks in the bridegroom, Vernon Royce Curnuck (brother Both of these young people were born in Fre- of Milton, married at the same church two weeks mantle. The bride's mother, before she was the third. earlier) received his bride, Denise Dawn Booth, married, was Barbara Heal, a daughter of from the arm of her father. Vernon and Milton Brother and Sister Charles Heal. About twenty- Our V.B.S. was divided into three are partners in their earth-moving business. five years ago, it was the writer's privilege to groups: junior, primary, and kindergarten. Denise, whose parents live in Oberon, attended officiate at her wedding in the Fremantle church. Avondale College and then worked in the Wah- So this wedding is of special interest to us, and Sister I. Littlewood was in charge of the roonga office. The happy couple exchanged vows we all wish this young couple every happiness juniors, Sister R. Watson had the pri- and are now united in a lifelong partnership, for the future. D. A. Speck. maries, and Sister J. Matheson cared for the kindergarten section. Sister M. Jasper HYLAND. At the good age of nearly seventy- organized the crafts for the juniors and three years, Ivy Joan Hyland, after a period of primaries. illness, passed to her rest in Hobart, Tasmania, on March I, 1974, awaiting the call of the Life- The local weekly newspaper printed two giver. Her husband had predeceased her by some three years; but most of her fourteen articles for us, making a total of twenty- children were present at the Dunalley Cemetery, five column inches, in the issues before the where the funeral service was held. As a faithful member of the Eaglehawk Neck church programme commenced. One non-Advent- TILL HE COMES company since she accepted the message twenty ist family travelled several miles each day years ago, she was able to lead a number of her children to an acceptance of the Advent so that their children could attend the message. In addition to relatives, a large school, after having read the newspaper CURTAIN. Sister Tanson Curtain passed to number of friends gathered to pay their last articles. her rest in the Hillmont Hospital, Sydney, on regards to her as a well-known and respected February 19, 1974. Her eighty-seven years of identity of the Murdunna district, where she had The handbilling also proved effective in life were full and happy. Tanson Chilcott was lived all her life, Bible promises of Jesus' born at Dookie, Victoria, and early in life return and the associated resurrection brought bringing children to the meetings. A lady accepted the Advent message as presented by comfort and hope to all. R. W. Howes. whose three daughters attended each day the writer's father. Pastor David Ferris and the McKEOUGH. On Sabbath afternoon, March writer felt honoured to share in this service at 16, 1974, in the Home for Incurables, Adelaide, as a result of receiving a handbill in tlie'r the Avondale Cemetery in bringing hope and South. Australia, where he had been a patient letter-box, sent the following letter on the comfort to the sons and daughters of this lovely for some months, the long and useful life of saint who had meant so much to us through the Patrick James McKeough, aged eighty-six, came Friday morning: years. With her husband, William James to an end. Reared a Roman Catholic, our Curtain, she established homes in Victoria, brother embraced the Advent message thirty-odd "Dear Ladies, Thank you so much for Culcairn, and Wagga, New South Wales. Later years ago, and had been an active and faithful the past week, which my children have they came to Avondale, where she remained for member since then. A man of cheerful disposi- over forty years. During this time, her husband tion and bright optimism, Brother McKeough enjoyed so much. I hope you will accept went to his rest in 1950. Left sadly to mourn was well respected in the communities where this small donation as a token of my the loss of a godly mother are Bruce, Bill and he lived; in Booborowie, South Australia, where Bon, and their families, and Meriam Cameron he farmed most of his life, and later in Adelaide thanks." Enclosed with the letter was $2! and family. Hazel (Mrs. Darryl Ball) sadly where he lived in retirement. His wife pre- misses her lovely Grandma. A devoted sister, deceased him nine years ago. He leaves to Our minister's wife, Sister A. D. Camp- Mary Dunlop, and her family, will long cherish mourn, his son John, farming in Keith, South bell, while teaching her class of juniors, the fond memory of "Aunt Tam." The influence Australia, and daughters Mabel and Irene, with of her Christian life will not soon fade, and very their spouses and families. Services of interment noticed the very keen interest of one of soon the days of partings will be for ever gone. were conducted at the funeral parlour and the the older boys in the daily Bible lessons, W. G. Ferris. Centennial Park Crematorium by Pastor S. Butler and the writer. As the family obituary notice and on the last morning she was able to HUNTER. Eric Duncan Macaulay Hunter, said: "A loving father at rest." R. Bullas. enrol him on the Bible study course for weary with pain and infirmity, fell asleep in Jesus on March 14, 1974, aged seventy-one. MORRIS. Ethel Jane Morris, who was young people: "Insight." Brother and Sister Hunter joyfully accepted the seventy-two years of age, passed to her rest on Adventist faith at Young, New South Wales, in December 9, 1973, and was interred at the The final programme on Saturday night 1927, under the ministry of the late Pastor E. Karuah Cemetery, New South Wales. It seemed Parsons. Our brother worked for eight years that everyone living in the district gathered to in the church was attended by about ten in the engineering department of the Warburton bid farewell to one who had endeared herself non-Adventist families with their children, S.H.F. factory. This term of service was followed to the whole community. Ethel Evans was born by a further fourteen years of life in Cooranbong, at Raymond Terrace, and in 1923 married Fredric besides our own church members. again serving in the S.H.F. factory. For the Morris. To mourn their loss are her beloved past two years Brother and Sister Hunter have husband, her sons Ernest and Owen, and her Five children have now attended our lived in retirement at Bonnells Bay, attending, daughters Evelyn (Mrs. Herb Johnson), Rachel regular Sabbath school as a result of the when physically possible, the Brightwaters church. (Mrs. Noel Ball) and Hazel (Mrs. Jack Skelton). Christian sympathy is extended to his devoted There are also fifteen grandchildren and seventeen Vacation Bible School, and eight others wife, Jessie, and children, Bruce Alvin, Elaine great-grandchildren. These all rise up to "call are at the branch Sabbath school each Verna, and Bevan Ross. In the certain hope of her blessed." May God comfort these sorrowing the resurrection of the righteous, our late brother hearts. Brother Jack Skelton spoke kindly words week. rests at the Avondale Cemetery. Eric Clark. of comfort and hope. W. G. Ferris. AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 8/4/74 [15]

SMITH. On February 14, 1974, at the Lorne The Treasurer of the Victorian Conference WANTED—To buy or loan for 10 months, for hospital, Invercargill, New Zealand, Henry gratefully acknowledges receipt of $517.62 anony- college student. 1 copy "Greatest of the James Smith passed quietly to his rest. Henry, mous tithe received on March 22, 1974. Prophets," by Price—W. W. Fletcher, 84 The one of the oldest members of the church. was Boulevarde, Strathfield, N.S.W. 2135 much loved by many past and present worship- FOR SALE. Choice of three building blocks. pers. His consistent Christian life was witnessed 55 ft. x 140 ft. Made road. Very conveniently WANTED URGENTLY. Exacta camera. by all, both within the church, and at the situated for all Cooranbong Adventist activities. Anyone having an Exacta camera for sale please hospital where he spent his last few months. Moderately priced at $4,800-$5,500. Contact: write to Pastor Alec C. Thomson, 55 Yarravel Henry's one hope was to meet the risen Christ Pengelly, Red Hill Street, Cooranbong, N.S.W. Street, Kempsey, N.S.W. 2440, stating the price. face to face. The Lord had indeed taught him 2265 He urgently needs such a camera for his work to "number his days," and at the age of ninety- in doing illustrations and message pictures in two, he was laid to rest at the Eastern Cemetery, FOR SALE. Schoolwear. Adventist school his work for the aboriginal people. Invercargill. Ross W. Baines. uniform material (36 in.) 90 cm Summer material ($1.80 yd.) $1.97 metre (plus postage). (54 in.) TURNER. Florence Margaret Turner passed 140 cm Wool/Terylene Serge ($7.50 yd.) $8.20 quietly to her rest on October 17, 1973, at the metre. (54 in.) 140 cm Blue Blazer Flannel Elizabeth Drive Nursing Home, Liverpool, New ($7.50 yd.) $8.20 metre. Pockets $1.89 each. South Wales. Our late sister had reached the (54 in.) 140 cm Wine Blazer Flannel ($9.50 yd.) age of ninety-one. As the former Sister Mitchell, $10.39 metre (Lilydale Academy) School ties she was well known as a member of the $1.90 Juniors, $2.10 Seniors. From Dee Ess AUSTRALASIAN RECORD Woollahra church, where she married Brother Fabrics, 88 Whitehorse Road, Ringwood, Victoria. and Advent World Survey Turner some twenty years ago. During our 3134. (Posted to anywhere in Australia.) Phone regular visits, she would firmly clasp the hand 870 7839. Official Organ of the of the writer and express her complete confidence in her blessed Saviour. Words of comfort were HOUSE WANTED. Cooranbong area, 3 bed- AUSTRALASIAN DIVISION OF SEVENTH- spoken at the Liverpool church and the graveside rooms preferred, to rent, buy or swap later this DAY ADVENTISTS by Pastor G. Southwell and the writer. A simple year. Replies to W. Brown, 30 Tammadge Street, marble plaque with the words "The Lord is my Te Kuiti, North Island, New Zealand. Editor R. H. PARR Shepherd" marks her resting place in the Ad- Associate Editor - K. S. PARMENTER ventist Lawn Cemetery, Liverpool. KRESSVILLE H. G. Richardson. Because of our inability to meet present com- Office Secretary - - DULCE RICKARDS mitments to our own members and the many Wahroonga Representative WATKINS. At the age of eighty-three years, from other Conferences who have applied for CELIA STOTESBURY Percival Joseph Watkins passed to his rest on accommodation at the Kressville Homes for the December 5, 1973, in the Grafton Base Hos- Aged at Cooranbong, the North New South pital, New South Wales. It was in the early Wales Conference wishes to advise that until further notice, no further applications will be thirties, when Pastor W. J. Richards and Pastor Annual subscription—post paid: Kent held a tent mission in the town, that accepted. 0. H. Twist, Secretary. Brother Watkins accepted present truth. Because All areas covered by the Australasian of his long-standing illness, our brother was "MORE ON JEHOVAH'S PROPHET." An unable to attend church, but his interest and up-to-date study on the Watchtower Society's Division $4.00 faith in the Lord was strong to the end. At claims. For the student and the enquiring Other countries .... .... $6.30 the church and the graveside, hope and comfort Jehovah's Witness. 50 cents posted. Mr. D. from the Scriptures were extended to all in Mason, 126 Miles Street, Karrinyup, W.A. 6018. Air Mail postage rates on application. the sure hope of the resurrection. H. Dodd. (This material has been read by several of the ministry, who have all expressed appreciation of • Order through your Adventist Book Centre or WILSON. During the waking hours of it.—Ed.) send direct to the Signs Publishing Company, Sunday, January 6, 1974, at his Carmel home in Warburton, Victoria, Australia. 3799 Western Australia, Robert Henry Wilson (known All copy for the paper should be sent to The as Harry) unexpectedly passed to rest. His Editor, RECORD, Signs Publishing Company. death cast a gloom, not only in the Carmel- Warburton, Victoria. 3799 Bickley district, but also in Perth, where he Appearing regularly in the Australasian Record was widely known and greatly admired for his CAREER OPPORTUNITY are articles from the Review and Herald, the musical ability. Harry Wilson was born in general church paper of the Seventh-day Adven- Belfast, Northern Ireland, and on December 29, An opportunity exists at the Signs tists, published at Washington, D.C., U.S.A. 1947, was united in marriage to Janet Stewart, Publishing Company for a keen Printed weekly for the Division by the who became his devoted companion. Early in Signs Publishing Co, Warburton. Victoria. March, 1961, they arrived in Western Australia, young man 16 to 17 years of age to and during the following years, under the commence a printing apprenticeship. ministry of Pastor Austin Cooke, accepted Only those interested in making a Christ and joined the Bickley church, Western Australia. Harry used his talent of song for contribution to the work of God on the uplift of others. His was an unselfish life; a continuing basis should apply. DIRECTORY a loving life truly dedicated to God and the Please write to: AUSTRALIAN DIVISION OF church he loved. To his beloved wife, Janet, SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS THE MANAGER, the children—Michael, Carmon and Simon, as 198 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, N.S.W. 2076 well as the relatives living at Carmel and at Signs Publishing Company, Belfast, Ireland, we extend Christian condolences. Until the song of the redeemed is heard in the Warburton, Victoria. 3799 President R. R. Frame glory land, our loved Harry will rest in the or phone Warburton 66 2501. Secretary - - - K. S. Parmenter Karrakatta Cemetery to await the call of the Treasurer L. L. Butler Master and the resurrection morning. May that Assistant Secretary - - R. A. Evans day be greatly hastened. G. I. Wilson. Assistant Treasurer - - A. H. Forbes Field Secretary - - - A. S. Jorgensen WOOLF. Douglas Fitzgerald Woolf was Auditor - - - - S. H. Macfarlane fatally injured in a fall while rock-hunting near Associate Auditors - - - G. J. Bland Motueka, South New Zealand, on or about ATTENTION YOUNG ADVENTISTS R. W. Richardson January 29, 1974. We laid him to rest at the Nelson Crematorium on February 5, 1974, and You could be one of today's nurses at the Departmental Secretaries comforted his sorrowing wife and relatives with Sydney Adventist Hospital if you: Education - - - - E. G. McDowell the promises of God. Brother Woolf accepted Health Food - - - - F. C. Craig the message at Wellington, New Zealand, in • Are at least 17 years of age. Lay Activities - - - G. W. Maywald 1955, under the labours of Pastors J. F. Coltheart Health D. E. Bain and A. Gersbach. He remained faithful until • Possess school certificate or Ministerial Association - C. R. Stanley his death and was always a good witness for matriculation. Sabbath School and his Lord. K. J. Bullock. • Have a certificate of health. Communication - - M. G. Townend Communication (Associate) - R. A. Vince YOUNG. Norris Henry Young, aged eighty- • Are a baptized member of the church. Publishing - - - - • J. W. Nixon seven years, was buried on February 11, 1974, • Have an interest in spiritual ministry. Stewardship and Development J. H. Wade in the Pitcairn Island Cemetery to await the Temperance and Religious call of the Life-giver. During many weeks of Adventist nurses are the kind of people who Liberty - • - - - R. W. Taylor confinement to his bed, he was pointed again like involvement. Meeting and understanding Young People's Missionary and again to Jesus, and by faith he claimed the people. Getting more out of Volunteer - - - - C. V. Christian promise of a heavenly home. "For me too." life than the or- Trust Services Director - W. E. Rudge he said in his last conscious moments. As dinary nine-to-five person. Belonging to the his son Henry and devoted daughter-in-law most dedicated profession. Being recognized Florrie sat by the open casket, surrounded by and respected all over the world. Meeting hu- almost all the dwindling Pitcairn population, ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE! All ad- a double quartet of male voices vigorously sang man needs. Representing Christ to men and vertisements should be sent to the editor at the last message which Norris bequeathed to women. Signs Publishing Company, Warburton, Victoria. his loved ones. "Be True to the Bible, My If you would like to be one of them, join the 3799 Boy." Norris was one of the sixty-five who Advertisements approved by the editor will be were baptized by Pastor Robert Hare "down July 10, 1974 (applications close March 30), or inserted at the following rates: Isaac" (a rocky pool just down in front of the January 22, 1975, nursing class (applications present mission home) nearly fifty years ago. First 25 words $2.00 Two who voted him into fellowship that day close September 30). Each additional 5 words - - 10 cents were present at the funeral service, Mimic and Remittance and recommendations from local Andrew. Several others who "were buried with Applications or enquiries to: pastor or Conference officer must accompany Jesus and rose to walk in newness of life" so Director of Nursing, copy. long ago were also present on the island. They Sydney Adventist Hospital, were Millie, Elwyn, Roy, May, Christie, Vir- ginia, Lilla, Wallace and Henry. May they 185 Fox Valley Road, all be faithful. John J. Dever. 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X.- A message stick from the States United tells of the >(-- Now for some appointments and transfers: Miss advance of one of Australia's sons. Dr. Colin Stan- Noelene Donald, at present in private employment in dish, who recently went to Columbia Union College Auckland, has been invited to join the staff at the (Takoma Park, Maryland) to head up the Psychology Division office. Miss Donald is an Avondale graduate. Department there, has now been made academic * Miss Carolyn Miliward of the Temperance Depart- head of that prestigious institution. ment of the Aust. Division, has been called to the >(--. Pastor and Mrs. Ron Craig's third son, Dr. Winston • South New Zealand Conference for office work. Craig, a graduate of the University of Queensland >(--- Mrs. L. Coyte of the Home Health Education Service, who dabbles deeply in the field of organic chemistry, Sydney, has been transferred to Esda Sales and has been missing from the local scene for some little Service. time, and some of his friends have posted him ->(-- Pastor A. W. Martin, once well-known and appre- among the missing. Take his name off the list; he's ciated in our colleges in the homeland and the island alive and well and madly busy in Mr. Nixon's coun- field, and until a couple of weeks ago living in retire- try. Actually, he's deeply involved in research over ment in Melbourne, has accepted the challenge of there, having done such at Syracuse University (he's the Mission Hostel, Wahroonga, where he will be on a scholarship, as befits a man of his standing); he custodian, caretaker, and general factotum, all rolled then tackled the problem of cancer research at Okla- into one. He occupies the quarters and the post so homa Uni (so you may confidently expect some good ably filled by Pastor A. Parker who is now taking a news in that department any old day), before moving well-earned respite in retirement. on to Loma Linda University where he is now doing * Brother Noel Shipard, a minister of the Western Aus- his master's degree in Public Health. His wife, (nee tralian Conference, has been called to the Papua Jeannie Stratford) stands nobly by his side and (if New Guinea Union Mission as district director at memory serves as it should) we believe she is in- Daru (Papua). volved in a study programme also. Here's an arrival-to-be of particular interest: Pastor - INGATHERING, TRA-LAA! Things Have Never Been Bryce Pascoe, son of Pastor W. L. Pascoe of the Gen- Better! Take Longburn College, frinstance. In 1972 eral Conference Treasury Department, has received a they topped the $7,000 by a few dollars; last year deferred call to this Division. He'll be here as soon they were just $64 short of $8,000, and this year, as he has completed his post-graduate work at Loma ZOOM! they flew up to $8,387. Splendid, Longburn! Linda University where he is involved with a master's >(.- While we are in the North New Zealand field, let us degree in Public Health. take a look at some of the meritorious performances * And while we are mentioning the illustrious name of that have come to our attention. First, the Confer- Pascoe, let us consider yet another: Pastor H. M. Pas- ence has notched up (to date—more'll come) the coe, a district director in the P.N.G.U.M., who has magnificent sum of $103,402.72. Just wonderful! given a lifetime to mission service, has been granted permanent return to the home field. - And here is one of our favourite stories from Pastor Maurice Nash, the L.A. sec. of the area: In Taupo, a - Remember that Flood Relief Offering you gave some donor was SO IMPRESSED by a student collector who little time ago? Of course, you've forgotten how called on her LAST YEAR, that she enquired if there much you gave by this, but putting it all togther it was a local church that she could attend. Contact came to a massive $80,000. About half of this was has been maintained with her, and at a special Sab- given to responsible public bodies to administer; the bath morning meeting conducted by the president remainder was kept by the church to provide aid for of the Conference recently, she was there to meet church members who suffered loss as a result of the this year's student collectors. Remember that story disaster. "It's a great family. . . ." when you think that the young people aren't what >(._ In their married lifetime together, Mrs. Sibley and the they were in YOUR day. late Pastor David Sibley graced many a gathering Ponsonby, the church where the congregation is with their music. As duetists, they were greatly ap- mainly Polynesian people, jumped its total by almost preciated. It has now been suggested that a record. $1,400 this year to a most gratifying $8,747! THAT'S ing be produced of these two delightful singers, but collecting! the trouble is that, although it is well known that tapes of their singing exist, the whereabouts of those X.-- From the SARAWAK TRIBUNE (you KNOW we read tapes is not known. So here's where you come in. everything to keep you up-to-date) of 5/1/74 we If you have ever taped Pastor and Mrs. Sibley sing- notice a paragraph: "Mr. Martin Waterworth, 21, a ing together, would you let us know? Write, in the graduate of Avondale College, Australia, is now in first place, to the editor, and give details, and we'll Kuching to serve as an Adventist Volunteer Service pass on the glad tidings to the people who are plan- Corps teacher in Sunny Hill School. In June, 1973, ning the recording. Thank you. he sat for his London B.Sc. (Ext.) examinations and was among the very few in the world awarded the * Sad note: Pastor N. C. Burns was recently involved in degree with first-class honours. He will serve Sunny a car accident in Manly (Sydney) and received a Hill for a two-year period as a volunteer." (A group broken leg and a broken nose. He is recuperating picture shows Martin W. in the centre of a group of in the Manly District Hospital. Thank you for your Asians bearing such names as Mr. Sim, Mr. Phoon, prayers on his behalf. Mr. Chong, and Mr. Choo.) Martin, teaching science "Finally, brethren . . .": Diplomacy is the art of con- for twenty-eight periods a week, is in charge of the vincing a man he is a liar without actually telling laboratories and is on the library committee. him so.