ORGAN OF THE 11111114 N111 111111 Ai 01 II BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS MESSENGER EDITOR W. L. EMMERSON

VOLUME 70 • NUMBER 26 DECEMBER 17, 1965

A Message to Our People from

The Northern European Division Winter Council

E, the members of the Northern European Division Executive Committee, assembled on this first occasion in our newly dedicated headquarters office in St. Albans W for the purpose of transacting necessary business in connection with the orderly and successful prosecution of the work of God in Northern Europe, West Africa, and Ethiopia, send warm Christian greetings to all our believers and their children in these many countries. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our membership for their loyalty to the message and to the church, and for their sacrificial support under the prospering hand of God of our evangelistic field and institutional programmes, thus helping to make it possible for us to vote the largest budget in the history of the Northern European Division. Through the fruitful co-operation of the ministry and laity under the blessing of God, an unprecedented harvest of souls has been brought into the brotherhood of the church and substantial material advancement of the work has resulted in all lands of the Division. The Northern European Division is a far-flung field. The work has spread marvellously, especially in the African fields, but, brethren and sisters, much remains to be done. Political, religious, and social events indicate with precision that we are indeed living in the climactic period of this globe's history. The lengthening corridors of time are rapidly leading human events toward the "night when no man can work." In such a time as this there is a need for the total energies of our churches to be focused on the task at hand, and for yet deeper devotion and consecrated commitment. The providential openings for the extending of the Advent message in many parts of our Division field, constrain us all, members and workers, to dedicate ourselves anew to the finishing of the Gospel commission's task in order that the world may be lightened with God's glory. "For this cause" together with you, we bow our "knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, "That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, "May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; "And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3 :14-19.

THE DIVISION COMMITTEE.

...... „...... The Church Its Ministry

by Pastor J. A. McMillan President, British Union Conference

THE ministers for Christ are derived from the the congregation. We should have a clear under- ministry of Christ. Jesus taught that the ministers standing as to their resemblances and their of the Gospel are the servants of the church. differences. "Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered Both are called of God and elected by the unto, but to minister, . . . whosoever will be membership. (Heb. 5:4; Acts 6:1-5; 13:2.) Both great among you, let him be your minister." Matt. are ordained by the laying on of hands, signifying 20:28, 26. The New English Bible translates this that they are "set apart" to serve the church. "serve" and "servant." Jesus invites His followers Speaking of Paul and Barnabas' ordination, E. G. to pray that since "the crop is heavy, but labourers White writes: "Their ordination was a public are scarce; you must therefore beg the owner to recognition of their divine appointment to bear to send labourers to harvest His crop." Matt. 9:38, the Gentiles the glad tidings of the Gospel." (Acts N.E.B. of the Apostles, page 161.) Both minister and elder But while the minister is the servant of the are the spiritual shepherds of the flock and are church, he is also, under God, the one responsible equally charged to "tend the flock." 1 Peter 5:1, 2, for the existence and the healthy development of N.E.B. the church. As we have already seen, Jesus ordained What are the differences between the ministry and twelve and sent "them forth to preach." Mark 3:14. the eldership? There are a number of these and they It was by the preaching of the word by the ministers should be kept in mind in order to maintain good that souls were saved and churches formed. (Acts relationships. 2:14, 37, 41.) "It was at the ordination of the The local elder is ordained to serve the local twelve that the first step was taken in the church or assembly, which elected him to office, organization of the church that after Christ's and he is accountable to the local congregation departure was to carry on His work on the earth." for the discharge of his duties. (Acts 14:23.) He is —Acts of the Apostles, page 18. elected for one year and while his ordination is not "God's workers today constitute the connecting repeated, he must be re-elected by the church if link between the former workers, the church of he is to continue in his office beyond the year. history, and the church that is called out from (Church Manual, page 79.) the world and prepared to meet their Lord. The Although the elder is strictly limited in his tide of spiritual life is to flow through the appointed spiritual office to a single congregation, nevertheless channels, as in the history of the past. From age his is a responsibility second only to the ordained to age the light which God has for the world minister. He must subscribe to the same high has been imparted to the church militant, and standards of conduct, being "above approach," "a God is continuing to impart precious light. All man of the highest principles." 1 Tim. 3:2, 4, the excellencies that have come through the belief N.E.B. The Lord's messenger states that among the of the truth from past ages to the present time, responsibilities resting on the elders, they must are to be treated with utmost respect."—Special guard the spiritual interests of the church Testimonies. (Testimonies, Vol. 5, page 241), promote faithful In the apostolic church, the following categories tithing by the members (Testimonies to Ministers, were found—"God's people, incorporate in Christ page 305), and plan soul-winning activities and Jesus, . . . including their bishops and deacons." Christian service in the church. (Christian Service, Phil. 1:1, N.E.B. Saints, bishops, and deacons made page 62.) up the church. It is agreed that "bishops" and The minister is ordained to serve the universal "elders" were synonymous terms in the New church and is not elected by, nor accountable to, Testament. (Acts 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1; 1 Tim. the local congregation. He serves the conference 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9.) Elders and deacons were elected which grants his credentials and is answerable to and ordained. (Titus 1:5; Acts 6:1-5.) In addition, the conference committee in the person of the deaconesses were appointed to assist the deacons president of the conference. He serves as the ranking in caring for the church and promoting its welfare. officer in the church to which the conference has (Rom. 16:1; 1 Tim. 5:9, 10.) This was the total appointed him. (Church Manual, page 79.) complement of officers recorded in the New "Paul regarded the occasion of his formal Testament. ordination as marking the beginning of a new and It is clear from the New Testament that the important epoch in his lifework. It was from this expression "elder" was taken over from the time that he afterward dated the beginning of his synagogue services and the Old Testament (Num. apostleship in the Christian church."—Acts of the 11:25, Joshua 23:2, etc), and applies both to the Apostles, pages 164, 165. ministers of the Gospel and the local elders of The minister is authorized by the conference

2 to preach, baptize, organize churches, conduct the who look to him for courageous leadership and ordinances, funerals, and marriages. Paul reminds direction. He is also called an "ambassador," where both ministers and elders that their position of the concept is of divine calling and authorization leadership and authority must not tempt them to to represent the grace of God and proclaim the "lord it over the charge alloted to" them (1 Peter peace terms of the Gospel of Jesus to mankind. 5:2, 3, R.V.) "not tyrannizing over those who are Working for God is a great honour, but it also allotted to your care." (N.E.B.) Repeatedly, the calls for great fortitude, that a man may "war a Lord's messenger has reminded us that God has good warfare." Therefore Paul exhorts the young not placed any kingly power in the church. Jesus minister Timothy: "Thou therefore endure hardness, established the principle, "All ye are brethren;" as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." 1 Tim. 1:18; "You are all brothers." Matt. 23:8, N.E.B. 2 Tim. 2:3. Because of this, "the church should The deaconate (deacons and deaconesses) have gratefully accept these servants of Christ, even an important part to play in the affairs of the as they would accept the Master Himself. They church, but in a secular rather than a spiritual should seek to derive all the benefit possible sphere. (Acts 6:1-5.) Nevertheless, their character from the instruction which each minister may and reputation must be of the same high standard give them from the Word of God. The truths as the ministers and elders. (1 Tim. 3:8-13.) And which the servants of God bring are to be accepted Paul recognized that the deacons, even though their and appreciated in the meekness of humility, but election was to "the general financial interests of no minister is to be idolized." (Acts of the Apostles, the church" (Acts of the Apostles, page 89) could page 278.) "Remember your leaders, those who "with a good record of service . . . claim a high first spoke God's message to you; and reflecting standing and the right to speak openly on matters upon the outcome of their life and work, follow of the Christian faith." 1 Tim. 3:13, N.E.B. the example of their faith." Heb. 13:7, N.E.B. Stephen—one of the first deacons, was an out- standing example of this, earning the noble honour There is a close tie-in between Paul and Peter of witnessing before the highest Jewish tribunal, regarding the relationship between ministry and and suffering martyrdom for the faith of Jesus. membership. Peter states that the entire body of The words used in the New Testament with believers is "a royal priesthood," who are called reference to the ministry bring out the many-sided- "out of darkness into His marvellous light," in ness and rich variety of service demanded of the order to "show forth the excellencies of Him." man "set apart" to the work of God. They are 1 Peter 2:9. Paul sets forth the "gifts" entrusted called "shepherds," whose duty it is to tend, feed, to the ministry and their purpose: "Special messen- protect, and nourish the flock. They are "caretakers" gers, some prophets, some preachers of the Gospel; appointed to watch over the welfare of the church. to some He gave the power to guide and teach His A similar thought is expressed in the word people. His gifts were made that Christians might "steward." Paul applies a military word—an officer be properly equipped for their service, that the who has charge of an organized group of men— whole body might be built up until the time

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3 comes when, in the unity of common faith and moves all along the line. In their planning they are common knowledge of the Son of God, we arrive to give special study to the work that can be done at real maturity—that measure of development by the laity for their friends and neighbours. The which is meant by 'the fullness of Christ.' " Eph. work of God in this earth can never be finished 4:11-13, J. B. Phillips. until the men and women comprising our church- These scriptures endorse the well-known quotation membership rally to the work, and unite their from the Lord's messenger: "The leaders in God's efforts with those of ministers and church officers." cause, as wise generals, are to lay plans for advance —Testimonies, Vol. 9, pages 116, 117.

A Night to Remember

by Pasfor R. D. Vine

DESPITE its adherence to a familiar and time- But School Speech Night was different. Despite honoured pattern, Stanborough Secondary School the soporific comfort of the hall, rapt attention speech night never fails to draw capacity crowds. prevailed throughout. Main speakers were Head- I was one of several hundred parents who helped master W. G. A. Futcher and Miss H. M. S. Wylie, fill the Park's smartly refurbished Estate Hall on Principal of Easthampstead Park Training College, that memorable Thursday night, November 4th. Berkshire. Many a heart was stimulated by the good things Referring to an Adventist Teachers' Convention that were said and done on that pleasant occasion. recently held in Norway, Brother Futcher referred Many a pupil sensed a special glow of satisfaction to its overall aim as "The Pursuit of Excellence." as hard-earned trophies for academic and athletic He continued: "How often in school the temptation prowess were bestowed. Many a fond parent is present to think of excellence only in terms of luxuriated for a while in a warm glow of satisfac- academic prowess. Theodore Roosevelt, however, tion that their own particular "prodigy" had some- stated that 'to educate a man in mind, but not in how managed to make the grade. And teachers, morals, is to educate a menace to society;' and too, were doubtless gratified—maybe in some cases more recently Dr. Glenn Olds, of Springfield agreeably surprised—by the good fruitage of their College, Massachussetts, told the American Associa- previous year's efforts. tion of School Administrators that 'education which Speech sessions are not generally noted for their emphasizes technical skills, the accumulation of entertainment value. Folk attend out of loyalty; facts, and discipline of the mind, without accom- speakers speak because it is their job. Often it is panying stress on the religious aspects of man, a rigorous discipline dutifully endured both by will build technological giants and moral midgets.' " those who "give it" and those who "take it." The reporter for the Watford Observer seized on this last phrase as an eye-catching lead-in to a well-balanced report. Stanborough School, like all the 5,000 Adventist schools around the world, has as its aim "the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and spiritual powers." It is aware that the world's greatest need is for good men and women, rather than for those who are merely clever. Of course, some parents have vaguely feared lest, in the pursuit of moral excellence, the school should slacken its effort to attain academic ex- cellence. While goodness is pre-eminent and will be seen so to be in the Judgment Day, it is a relevant fact that children must be scholastically qualified to serve effectively in the world today. They must have their "0-levels" and "A-levels" as well as moral strength and godly piety, if they hope to go on for higher training in preparation for the Lord's work. The Headmaster's statement not only left no doubt that the school was well aware of what was needed, but reported academic successes that were well above the national average. Headmaster W. G. A. Futcher renders his report. He said: "Once again G.C.E. results were most

4 the years of devoted service rendered by Pastors D. J. Dunnett and V. H. Hall, and others no longer on the staff; while Brother and Sister J. Barnard, Miss G. Crocker, Brethren A. Keough and D. Abel were warmly welcomed. Tribute was paid to Miss W. Willis, "almost part of the school fabric," who has retired after forty-two years' continuous teaching in our schools—twenty-three at Stanborough Park. Sister Willis was recently awarded a gold medal by our General Conference Education Department. Her place is filled by Brother J. Catt, who has already achieved popularity. Sadness prevailed as the tragic loss to the cause of former Headmaster R. C. Syme was referred to. He was "a Christian gentleman who personified so many of the qualities of excellence which we pursue. This school owes a tremendous debt to his vision, his faith, his planning." In silent tribute to a truly great man, all rose to their feet for a few moments. Guest speaker for the evening was Miss Wylie. Her theme: "The Moral Education of Young Miss H. M. S. Wylie, Principal of Easthampstead Park People." She spoke of the need to provide young Training College, was the main speaker of the evening. people with imaginative outlets in their quest for adventure. In this connection she was impressed, encouraging. At Ordinary Level, only one pupil she said, with the School's community service failed to gain any passes. Twenty-six pupils of programme. Nobility of character, and moral fibre, Form Va gained a total of 101 passes out of 167 can be nurtured and strengthened in no better entries. Twelve grade A results were achieved. way than by Christian service. Fifteen of the twenty-six candidates gained four She feared that Britain's spartan conditions of or more passes each—one gaining eight passes pre-war years have led to an over-soft attitude out of eight, and another seven out of seven. . . ." toward modern youth. The result has been moral For works of Christian charity, Stanborough declension. "Education," she continued, "is a School must surely be in the vanguard of British dialogue between hardness and softness, and young schools. The report continued: "Throughout the people must overcome something difficult if moral school year, various good causes received our support worth is to be developed." She reminded us that —the National Children's Homes (£45), Dr. "learning without tears" is a myth. Young people Barnardo's Homes (£25), Oxfam (£15), World- must discover their potentialities, then work with Wide Advent Missions (£502)." sustained effort, accepting the hard fact that a There was a special word of appreciation for degree of drudgery is unavoidable.

The School Choir rendered several items very commendably under the baton of Mrs. Futcher.

5 She spoke highly of Adventist girls who had have a joyous day of fellowship. Many willing gone for teacher training to her college. "I warn folk arranged games for the young people and them that they will have to be tolerant," she said, provided an excellent tea for nearly eighty people. "for many girls that come to us do not have the As the harvest follows the summer, so our standards and principles which this school upholds. Harvest Festival Service of Thanksgiving took place But they have been both tolerant and a positive on Sabbath, October 2nd, when our hearts were influence at the college." gladdened by the evidencies of God's love. Our This bouquet was sincerely offered and warmly minister, Brother W. Southcott, preached on "The received. We realized anew how good is the Miracle of the Harvest," and reminded us that, as "Adventist mould" which our schools give. In terms there would be no material harvest without the life- of decency, stability, self-discipline, satisfaction, and giving rays of the sun, likewise, there would be eternity, it is the most effective and desirable thing no spiritual harvest unless we looked to the Sun of for our young people to have. Righteousness, who gives eternal life. Miss Wylie ended her speech with a verse by Our church school, Fletewood School, held its Rupert Brooke: Festival in the church on Wednesday, October 6th, when many parents and friends attended the service. "Now God be thanked who matched us with The pupils' gifts of fruit and flowers were dis- this hour, tributed to homes whose names and addresses were And called our youth and wakened us from supplied by the Plymouth Guild of Social Service. sleeping." A Course of Lay Evangelism has been taking place during the past eight weeks every Sabbath It was clear from her opening remarks that she afternoon, under the direction of Brother Southcott thought she was addressing an Adventist audience. and Brother D. Hall. Nine members enrolled for In fact, the majority were non-Adventists. the course and other interested members have After the speeches came the presentation of attended to receive instruction on how to win others certificates including many G.C.E. "0-levels" and to Jesus, and to study denominational history, the "A-levels," and finally the sports cups. A special divine blue-print, and the message we believe and award went to Delphine Proudley, graduate of share. last year, and now at Easthampstead Park College. The Annual Week of Prayer has just concluded She was presented with the Northern European and God's blessing was felt to be present at the Division award for the outstanding contribution nightly meetings held in the church, and with those to school life in 1964-65. who read and prayed in the quietness of their homes. Well-worded expressions of thanks were presented We were happy to have a visit from Brother Colin to the chairman, Pastor J. A. McMillan, by Head Martin of Exeter, during this period. Boy Brian Davison, to Miss Wylie by Head Girl Our J.M.Vs are meeting on club nights in the April Dunnett, and to the parents by Deputy Head church hall and are busily making Christmas Girl Monica Vine. decorations, which they are hoping to sell and thus So passed another memorable occasion which swell the Investment Fund in which they are keenly we parents really enjoyed. It left us in no doubt interested. Our young folk are very musically- that the school motto, Dominus Magister Ludi minded and from time to time assist in the senior Nostri, is by no means a dead letter, but a reassur- Sabbath school by playing their musical instruments. ing fact. We knew that here was a school which A number will soon be taking examinations on the wisely acknowledges that the pursuit of true educa- oboe, violin, and piano. tional excellence can only succeed where Jesus Over 1,000 garments have been collected by the Christ, and the principles of eternity, are upheld welfare department ladies since October. Requests and followed. come in from the local official bodies for help, and it is hoped that recent improvements made in the welfare room will assist the ladies in their very worth-while work. SOUTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE Dartmoor Prison is not so very far from Plymouth and our minister, together, together with the aid President : Pastor E. H. Foster of Brother Hall, is holding evangelistic services Office Address : 25 St. Johns Road, Watford there twice monthly to a group of fifteen and Telephone : Watford 32728 more in the Methodist chapel. Four services have already been held. Brother W. Gray, of Brentor, continues his service of personal visitation with the prisoners in their cells. Report from Plymouth Plans are in hand to start a branch Sabbath school in Tavistock, which is fifteen miles from OUR annual church outing is now only a happy Plymouth and six from Princetown. It is hoped memory, for it was on a beautiful Sunday in July that by the end of this year a real interest will be when Sabbath school and churchmembers with established in the Tavistock area. friends met on the lawns of Furzeland Down, Brother Southcott attended the Young People's Grenofen, near Tavistock, to meet our host and Retreat held at Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon, hostess, Brother and Sister G. L. Bunker and to over the week-end of November 12th to 14th, when

6 more than forty West of England young people speaker, Pastor E. H. Foster, reminded us that met together in fellowship for guidance and in- God who gives beauty of fruit and flower also struction. gives beauty of character. We pray for all our churches up and down the "All things bright and beautiful," sang the land and we know you will remember Plymouth children as the service closed, and the congregation in your prayers. F. E. COOMBE, joined them giving thanks to God, not only for Press Relations Secretary. the harvest, but for the brightness of the young lives before them. D. S. NuNN.

Cornish Farewell ! NORTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE IT was with sorrow that we, the Cornish young people, heard that Pastor and Mrs. D. C. Uffindell President : Pastor K. A. Elias would soon be leaving us to take up work in the Office Address: London area. 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham During his time in Cornwall, Pastor Uffindell Telephone: Nottingham 66312 has done much for the young people. Although we are few in number and very scattered, we have been able to get together for some week-end camps, News from Blackburn where we have been able to enjoy the company of other Christian young people and also to gain EARLY this summer it was the happy privilege a spiritual blessing. of the members of the Blackburn church to join In the past few months even more has been in fellowship at Manchester with the other churches done for us, and plans had been made for us to of Lanchashire. On July 24th, together with twelve get together once or twice a month. The winter other candidates from various parts of the county, programme of activities promised to be most Miss Laura Herbst was baptized. Laura, daughter interesting. of Brother and Sister G. Herbst, was the first new Pastor and Mrs. Uffindell have always made us member to be received into the fellowship of the feel most welcome at their home and we have Blackburn church since it was organized in the gathered there several times for a social evening spring of this year. We warmly welcome her and together. When the weather was warmer we met wish her much joy in serving the Lord. on the beach for some energetic exercise, and last On October 30th, Sabbath morning services were month we were able to try our hand at horse riding. recommenced in Blackburn. For some years it had We would like to thank Pastor and Mrs. Uffindell been the custom to meet on Sabbath afternoons for all they have done for us, and although we only, but after prayerful consideration, and in are sorry to lose them, we pray that God will accordance with enlarged responsibilities as a church, continue to bless them and their two children as it was decided to dedicate to God's worship the they move to London to continue their work for first and best part of the Sabbath. We were very the Lord. happy to welcome Pastor and Mrs. Alan Norman We are pleased that Pastor and Mrs. H. S. Pearce and their two sons to our services that Sabbath will soon be joining us and we give them a hearty morning. Sabbath school was conducted by Brother welcome. THE CORNISH YOUTH. F. Baron, our Sabbath school superintendent and church elder. Sister G. Crane gave the missions appeal most efficiently. After the lesson review by Brother Baron, Pastor Norman conducted the Newbold School's Harvest Festival adults' lesson study, while Brother Ron Edwards AN epidemic of Harvest Festival fever attacked took the lesson with the young people. Newbold School in October, and by Thursday the Addressing the congregation in the second service, fourteenth, every pupil and teacher had caught Pastor Norman emphasized the spiritual benefit of this rather pleasant illness. conducting the main services on Sabbath mornings. On that morning lots of pupils with shining Then, using illustrations from Bible characters, he faces arrived at school bearing baskets and parcels went on to point out our need, both of being firmly containing equally shiny apples, pears, grapes, and anchored in the faith ourselves, and also of reaching many other fruits and vegetables, not to forget out to others, to share with them the blessings we some beautiful crusty loaves and golden sheaves possess. The presence of the Holy Spirit was felt of bread. By 2.30 p.m. all the songs had been in our midst, as we listened to the inspiring practised, all the poems learned well, and the display message, and determined we too, like Eliakim, of God's bounties were piled high in the sunlit would be as a nail fastened in a sure place. classroom where the Harvest Festival service was We warmly invite any who may be visiting to be held. Blackburn to attend our Sabbath services, which A fanfare of brass instruments played by junior now are as follows: Sabbath school, 10 a.m.; and senior boys opened the service and then each Preaching Service, 11 a.m.; Missionary Volunteer pupil, in turn, acted his or her own part in the Service, 3 p.m. RUTH BARON, hymns, poems, and Psalms which followed. After Church Clerk. the school's section of the service was over, the (More North England News on page 10.)

7 PIONEERING IN PRIMITIVE NEW GUINEA by Mrs. J. Stewart

"IT would be wonderful to visit a mission field. I'm sure it would make us more aware of the needs of the work," I said one day to a friend of mine. "Then why don't you? My daughter and her Operating on a baby at Sopas Hospital. husband will be delighted to have you stay with them. Their mission station is way up in the districts round about, growing food for their own mountains of New Guinea." household and all the natives on the compound, My friend and I had been sewing two tiny growing vegetables to sell to help keep the mission dresses to send to two little baby girls who had going, sewing garments also to raise funds, educating only recently been born, and whose mother had their own two children, etc. died just after their birth. The mother had been The needs of the New Guinea natives are unable to get to a hospital in time and had tremendous. Not so many years ago cannibalism hxmorrhaged badly. The two little babies were was the common practice among them, and their two little dark-skinned, curly haired piccaninnies way of life even today is extremely primitive. The born to the wife of one of our native teachers in tremendous change which comes into the lives of the Highlands of New Guinea. There were four these benighted people when true Christianity takes other children in the family and the poor husband hold of them is thrilling to see. Some denominations was distracted at the loss of his wife, a lovely do little to improve their lot. The people may Seventh-Day Adventist native girl. continue to smoke, raise pigs, live in filth with the Beryl and Len Doble, the daughter and son-in-law blessing of their religious leaders, but our church of my friend, were caring for the twin babies at demands that all these things be changed—and their mission station called "Omaura," and my what a change there is! The expression on clean, friend and I had thought that two little dresses shining, happy faces is truly worth seeing. From and jackets would come in handy for the children. being sullen, suspicious, fearful, distrustful, and And so, as we stitched, was born the plan to fulfil dirty, a miracle has taken place. A miracle that a long-cherished desire to see a mission station in only God and His love can perform. action in perhaps the most primitive heathen land The people sadly need educating to healthier ways in the world. of living. There is much .disease among them. The There was great excitement as letters were sent dear, curly-haired, chocolate-skinned children are so and phone calls were made to secure permits of pretty, but so dirty, and often very sick. Most of entry' and plane tickets for the three of us—John, them have distended abdomens caused by hook- my husband; Ken, our thirteen-year-old son, and me. worm. Their entire bodies are often covered with On a chilly autumn evening on May 6, 1965, sores. The older men and women have ugly red a Qantas Electra plane, with us on board, screamed mouths and gums, accompanied with decayed teeth its way out of Melbourne's Essendon airport and caused by betelnut chewing. headed for Sydney. There we changed to a DC6 Pigs are more treasured than children. These and continued our way north through the clouds, pigs are the "status symbol" of the native. They touching down at Brisbane, Port Moresby, and Lae. signify his wealth to his neighbours. Again we changed planes. This time to a tiny eight- The Government requires that natives keep their seater Piaggio which carried us over the mountains pigs penned in, but this is seldom done. Our of New Guinea to our first stopping point, Kainantu. missionaries have permission to shoot pigs destroy- The planes became smaller and smaller, but our ing the mission gardens. Food is valuable, and one excitement grew and grew! pig can destroy a large area of vegetables in a Len and Beryl are both fully qualified nurses and very short time. On one occasion Dr. Yeattes at their mission station consists of a hospital, a Sopas Hospital shot a troublesome pig after having maternity hospital, a Bible teacher training school, warned its owner several times to keep it tied up and a junior school—and Len and Beryl cope with and out of the hospital vegetable garden. The man the lot, as well as running baby clinics out in the came to Dr. Yeattes in a great rage and said to

8. him: "You fellow kill piccaninny bilong this fellow." Dr. Yeattes was astounded, but the man con- tinued: "You fellow kill pig bilong this fellow, all the same you fellow kill piccaninny bilong this fellow." The Sopas Hospital is situated higher up in the Highlands and was built from money given by Sabbath school members around the world in the Thirteenth Sabbath offering a few years ago. Could you see this splendid hospital and realize the wonderful work being done there, you would rejoice that you had a part in it through your offerings. Dr. Yeattes and his wife made us most welcome in their home beside the hospital, and we had the privilege again of seeing what Christian sacrifice can and does do for heathen people. While there we saw a young native girl arrive at the hospital with her day-old baby. This girl had walked many miles through the mountains to bring her baby for the doctor to cure. The baby had a growth as large as a man's fist on the side of its face and neck. We watched as Dr. Yeattes operated to remove the growth. There was a slim chance that the operation might save the baby's life, but, alas, after three days of the utmost care, the little life ebbed away. However, many, many others have been saved as a result of the untiring work of Dr. Yeattes and his dedicated staff. On the same day on which the baby was treated, a woman was successfully operated on for a growth on the neck, and as the ABOVE—A Christian "doctorboy" attends a patient. result of this operation many natives came flocking for treatment. BELOW.—A New Guinea native in all his "finery." In the Sopas area, a few miles from the hospital, Dr. Saleem Farag is stationed as medical director. What a delight it was to talk with him and to learn that his father was baptized into the Seventh- Day Adventist church by Dr. E. G. Essery when the latter was a missionary in Egypt! Mr. Farag went to America from Egypt with his wife and family. His son Saleem studied medicine at Loma Linda, and was a missionary in Africa for a few years. Now, with his wife and three lovely children, he is serving God in New Guinea. Dr. Farag also had affectionate memories of Pastor G. D. Keough, now at Newbold. It is Dr. Farag's ambition to establish "Aid Posts" throughout the mountainous district of which he is in charge. One tribal chief came to him and begged him to send a "Seven-Day" doctorboy to help heal his people of their sicknesses and teach them about Jesus. These doctorboys undergo three years of nursing training in a hospital to enable them to reach the standard required by the Govern- ment. They are then sent out to strategic points, where they live among the native peoples in a small native house with a slightly larger native house, called an "Aid Post" nearby, stocked with suitable medications to enable them to treat the common ailments of the people. A converted native doctorboy can do wonders with the people among whom he lives and works. Dr. Farag took us to see this chief who so des- perately wanted a doctorboy for his people. This man was actually busy with five other tribesmen

9 clearing a piece of land to erect the Aid Post and Miss E. Dawkins, Mrs. R. Denham, and Miss W. doctorboy's house. How glad you will be to learn Priest. Although each candidate could tell an in- that both houses are now completed and through teresting story of how God guided them, only a few the generosity of some who knew of the need, a experiences can be mentioned. Perhaps one of the doctorboy is now at work saving not only the most interesting things to discover from those health of the people, but their souls also. coming to campaign meetings is how they first heard "Come and look round our Leprosarium. It is or read of them. Mr. Roberts first saw a notice of doing a splendid work for these mountain people." the meetings in an advertisement he read at work And so we visited the Togoba Hansenite Colony in an out-of-date newspaper. Mr. and Mrs. Redgate at Mount Hagen. It is a large institution sponsored and Mrs. Kenzie had a round trip of fifty miles by the New Guinea Government, and staffed by every night to attend the meetings, and again for Seventh-Day Adventists. Lance Waddington, the the Sabbath services. Before they were baptized director, and his staff made us most welcome and Brother and Sister Redgate had to take a great for the first time in our lives we visited and talked step of faith in selling their business, "esteeming with men and women and children suffering from the reproach of Christ greater riches than the the "outcast" disease of leprosy, who, but for the treasures of this world." life of dedication and unselfishness of Christian Our preacher for the afternoon was Pastor Alan workers, would be without God and without hope Norman, whose message was prompted by a in the backblocks of New Guinea. How grateful common road-sign, "Parking for one hour only." In these native sufferers are for the help given them. it he reminded the candidates and others present Our last stopping point was at the Coral Sea that the Christian's life and experience is never Union Missionary College at Kabiufa. There, some static, but continually moving, as stated by Paul: 500 young people are receiving an education to "Forgetting those things which are behind . . I train them to teach their own people of the Gospel press toward the mark for the prize of the high of Christ. The applicants for entry to the college calling of God in Christ Jesus." Special musical are more than the college can accept. Already the items were provided by the family which is fast students are crowded together in dormitories under becoming well known and loved throughout our any roof that will keep out the heavy rains of the Midland churches, "The Singing Stuarts." "wet season." More dormitories are urgently re- At this time a fourth group is being prepared quired, more classrooms, more teaching staff. for a baptism, which it is hoped will be held The needs of the mission field are money and early in the new year. This group will be composed men. Money to let the work go forward and largely, once again, of those who first heard the consecrated men to carry it forward. great truths of God's Word through the evangelistic Dear friends, the need is indeed great and the campaign. MALCOLM L. PEDLAR. time is short. In our comfort and prosperity, are we perhaps forgetting that others are in poverty and want, without God and without hope in the world? Bolton "Dial-a-Prayer" The Thirteenth Sabbath overflow this quarter will go to help the people of the Islands of the DURING the first year of operation, about 140,000 Pacific. How grateful they are for the help they calls were received, an average throughout the year receive, and how wonderful that we are to have of 380 calls each day, or one call every four the privilege of helping them! minutes, day and night. At the peak (around the eighth and ninth weeks) we were receiving 6,000 calls a week. At the beginning, calls came in so quickly that the machines were put out of action Baptism at Wolverhampton temporarily through overheating. To date we have received 146,000 calls. The area from which calls FOR the third time this year the church at have been registered by the G.P.O. includes Wolverhampton was beautifully decorated for a Manchester, Stockport, Bury, Rochdale, Burnley, baptismal service. It was on Sabbath afternoon, Blackburn, and Preston. November 6th, that fourteen souls were added to Through Dial-a-Prayer the church has received the church, making a total this year of thirty-four some excellent publicity in the local press, as well new members who have been welcomed into the as coverage in the national press, by BBC sound fellowship of God's remnant church. This last and TV and by Independent Television. The first baptism was the largest single baptism to be news item, in heavy print in a central position on conducted in Wolverhampton and was the direct the front page of the Bolton Evening News reported result, as also were the two previous baptisms, of "12 dial for the first prayers," with a three and a the evangelistic campaign conducted in the town half inch single column report following. Next day, by Pastor B. W. Ball. Dare anyone now say that again on the front page of the same newspaper, the day of public evangelism is past? it was reported, "500 Pray." Since then numerous Those baptized and received into fellowship news items have appeared. Altogether I estimate were Mr. and Mrs. Redgate, their daughter, Mrs. that we have been given sixty column inches in the Kenzie, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Roberts, Mr. local press, plus coverage in the national news. and Mrs. Collister, Mr. and Mrs. Grant, Mr. Brown, Articles have appeared under various captions, such

10 as "First Town in the North to have Dial-a-Prayer," Combined Effort Rewarded in Lincoln "Instant Prayer," "Standin' in the Need of Prayer," and so on. THE church in Lincoln was filled to capacity on From its inception the Bolton Dial-a-Prayer October 23rd for a baptismal service. Visitors service has been the united effort of members, and friends from different places had converged for departmental secretaries, and minister. The ground this special gathering, and no-one was disappointed work was very soundly done by Pastors V. H. with this time of spiritual blessing. Cooper and A. Norman, together with the members Pastor E. Bell had brought a husband and who posted over 1,000 invitations to listen by wife for baptism from Doncaster. Pastor John telephone. Since then 10,000 most attractively Handysides, the local minister, had five baptized designed cards have been distributed to advertise during the week-end, representing the church in the service—very kindly supplied by the B.U.C. Lincoln and the company in Newark. Public Relations Department. A special Press Fund Could we give case histories of each candidate, is maintained by which we are able to advertise you would be thrilled to know the leading of in the local press four times a week. The lay the Lord in the lives of His children. preachers of the Bolton c h u r c h, Brethren J. What was evidenced more than ever was the part Grimshaw, G. Murphy, and A. Platt, have given many play in the bringing of souls to the waters messages from time to time. During the summer, of baptism and acceptance into full membership. while I was away at MV Camp, and also during Pastor Bell, the previous minister in Lincoln, my holiday, Brother Amos Platt transferred a pre- had begun bringing neighbours' children to church. recorded message every morning to the Dial-a-Prayer Really, it was Pat Bell who first introduced them machines. RONALD EDWARDS. to Sabbath school, and under careful nurturing in the church through the Sabbath school, MV meet- [We congratulate Brother Edwards on the success ings, youth camps, and the present pastor's Bible of his first year's operation and on the excellent class, two young souls were born into the family eight-minute coverage which Granada TV gave to of Lincoln church. Parents and grand-parents made Dial-a-Prayer in Bolton on November 4th.—Vicrox impressions upon others with consistent and devoted H. COOPER.] love for the church and thus two more of our young people entered into a new life with the church. A family was united when a sister joined her husband and family already members, thus Cookery Demonstration at Coventry strengthening the church and the family's ties. Other young people were desirous of going WHAT happens to the eating habits of new forward, and we request the prayers of you who members brought into the church? Usually people read this, that difficulties that have hindered so far are encouraged to "give up" tobacco, alcohol, tea, will be removed, and two children of Catholic pork, rabbit, shrimps, crabs, cockles, etc., and are parents may unite with the church of their love. suddenly introduced to Granose foods, without Pastor K. A. Elias was our guest speaker. He being told much about these health-giving products. gave a message appropriate for the hour, calling With this in mind, and as there are several those who were undecided to join with God's people. candidates ready for baptism at Coventry and The membership in Lincoln and district are Rugby, the need was felt for some kind of food sowing, watering, and waiting, for another harvest demonstration, besides theoretical information. So of God's increase. JoHN HANDYsinEs. on Saturday evening, November 20th, a health food 10- cookery demonstration was held at the home of the local pastor. Organ Dedicated at Sutton-in-Ashfield Everyone, whether old-hand vegetarian or newly- introduced "experimenter," expressed the same THE Sutton-in-Ashfield church was well filled surprised opinion that there is much more in this with members and friends on Sabbath morning, health-food business than having the knack of October 23rd. This was a special occasion when using a tin-opener. Pastor K. A. Elias dedicated our new church organ. The dishes that were prepared, cooked, and The organ is a Compton Electric and was a gift served by the helping hands were appreciated by to the church from one of our members, Sister all present. Those who gave their time, energy, L. Hawksley. After the dedication Pastor Elias and talents to the venture (Mrs. M. Clothier, Mrs. gave a very inspiring address which dealt not only K. Cooper, Mrs. K. Welch, Elspeth and Margaret with the dedication of material things, but of Millar, and Carol Carr) felt rewarded by the heart- human lives to the service of God. felt words of appreciation that were expressed by CHURCH CLERK. the recipients of the tasty dishes and the refreshing, non-stimulating drinks. 1.111111.11111111111111.101111110•■••••""'" A special word of thanks must go to Brother H. Barham, of Granose Foods Ltd., who supplied & most of the foods for the evening's demonstration, eZ4Gaevre OUR TIMES and an overwhelming variety and supply of free GOOD HEALTH samples. "SATISFIED."

11 her helpers, the film "The Crowning Experience," WELSH MISSION was enjoyed by all. During the evening a stall was set up by Sister Holloway, the welfare leader, President : Pastor A. H. Cooper at which she sold a variety of articles made by Office Address : the sisters of the Newport church. This brought in I Rookwood Close, Llandaff, Cardiff the sum of £8, which was equally divided between Telephone : Cardiff 73773 the church funds and the Good Samaritan fund. The latter will help to supply a few little extras for the needy of the church at Christmas time. MV Week-end in Newport The general feeling of all present was, "Why don't we do this more often?" It was lovely to meet IN typical Welsh style the MV week-end in socially, chat with old friends, and renew friend- Newport began with a song service, conducted by ships that had been neglected. Pastor R. Burgess, the young people's leader for The good weather previously enjoyed, gave Wales, at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 5th. A way to torrential rain on Sunday, but this did not large number of youth were present to hear Pastor deter an enthusiastic group of young people and S. H. Parkin's address, "An army of youth." In children from an hour's swimming in the Empire his talk, the theme of the week-end, "Youth Pool, Cardiff, prior to the study group on "Leader- Leadership" was presented. This was made more ship" held in the Cardiff church. At 10.30 a.m. interesting by the use of wonderful visual aid Brother Parkin was again ready to help and advise charts and Leadercraft class note books, which all those present as to how we can make our all present received. young people's meetings more interesting. Then at On Sabbath morning, more and more members 11.30 a.m. Brother Burgess spoke on the use of came streaming in until chairs were brought in to visual aids and good speech. Those present found fill every available space in the church. Sabbath the help and advice most rewarding, and it was school was conducted from the desk by Pastor arranged to meet the following Sunday afternoon Burgess, and a most graphic description of the to complete the Leadercraft Course. effect which leprosy can have on the life of an God needs those who can lead out in His work, individual, and of the blessing which a Christian and we are most grateful to these brethren who Leprosarium can be, was given as a missions appeal gave most unselfishly of their time and talent by Dr. J. A. Hyde, who himself was a missionary in to help us to forward the young people's work in Africa for many years. Dr. Hyde's gift for story South Wales. CAMILLE MACHELL, telling also held the attention of the whole con- Press Secretary. gregation when he told the children one of his own childhood experiences. The morning service was conducted by Pastor SCOTTISH MISSION Parkin, his theme being a continuation of "Youth Leadership." Before the sermon on "The Ideal President : Pastor R. W. Brett Leader," a short investiture was held. Pastor Parkin Office Address: 3 Bristo Place. Edinburgh, told a story about sheep and the way they blindly follow one another, impressing upon the children Telephone : Caledonian 3798 the need to follow "The Good Shepherd." He then invested Lesley Rees from Swansea as a Friend, and her younger twin sisters as Busy Bees, Five-Day Plan at Aberdeen also Leslie Roderick from Cardiff as a Busy Bee. After this, the children went into the youth hall THE reunion held in the Aberdeen Music Hall for their own special programme. for those attending the recent anti-smoking clinic At 2 p.m. the young people were taken in cars was quite well attended, both by the clinic members to the outskirts of the town and a walk in the and their friends. Information gathered at this time beautiful South Wales countryside was enjoyed revealed that seventeen had completely stopped by everyone who took part. The afternoon service at smoking and three had cut down. This represented 4 p.m. was of special interest to parents and forty-five per cent of those who regularly attended teachers. Dr. Hyde spoke on child psychology and the clinic, but as yet this information is incomplete the blessings of Christian parents, and the service and we hope for even better results when the ended in a discussion about the necessity for a survey is completed. church school in South Wales, when all pledged Everyone present enjoyed the film and Pastor themselves to aim to this end. R. A. Brett's address, and many compliments were Saturday night, at 7 p.m., found the youth hall paid to those who organized the refreshments on crowded with happy young people and children health reform principles. for a social evening. Games were played, then We are glad of this opportunity to introduce Brother Parkin showed us some films on the to Aberdeen the wider form of the Adventist Teachers' Convention in Norway and the trip to message and are grateful for the many contacts the Youth Congress in Helsinki. After a wonderful it has given us. J. M. LEMIN, repast, provided by Sister Pimm of Newport and Press Relations Secretary.

12 Aberdeen Baptism with the Advent people in this land do so because they love the truth and not for any worldly incen- As the result of the young people's VOP card tives. Often they have to suffer keenly the jibes distribution earlier in the year Miss Edna Phillip and unchristian thrusts of those who oppose them. was baptized into the Adventist faith on Sabbath, Rosemary's and William's stand is a source of November 13, 1965, at Aberdeen. encouragement and inspiration to us and we wish Pastor R. A. Brett officiated and was assisted them God's blessing as they grow up into the full by our minister, Brother S. Hensman and Elder R. stature of Christ Jesus our Lord. Hay. Music and a solo was beautifully rendered Stewart Finlay, had an interesting experience in by our church organist, Sister Mair. coming to a knowledge of the Advent truth. It was The service, coming as it did at the end of largely through the labours of Brother David the Week of Prayer, served as a reminder to all Murray that Stewart took his stand for Christ. present of Christ's redemptive grace, and many Brother Murray, who is blind and suffers also the responded to Pastor Brett's call for re-consecration physical handicap of having no legs, gave Stewart of our lives to Christ. J. M. LEMIN, Bible studies until he was led to accept the truth. Press Relations Secretary. However, it was not without a struggle that Stewart was persuaded of the soundness of the Advent message. He proved every point by personal study and he even went to one of the professors of the "Smarties" Campaign in Dundee theological faculty of Queen's University, where he is a student, over the Sabbath question before he IT all started on the annual outing in June, when felt satisfied. At home Stewart also suffered opposi- Mrs. Cuthell smilingly presented each churchmember tion, but he bore it patiently and faithfully, and with a full sixpenny tube of Smarties, with the triumphed over it. Stewart is at present taking his injunction to fill the tube—after enjoying the con- tents—with threepenny pieces to help provide a chapel for the Old Folk's Home recently opened at Lundin Links. Over the next few weeks the tubes rolled in and the weekly total posted on the notice board moved Make it a New Year date! gradually toward the goal of £20. Last Sabbath, after officiating at the service at SATURDAY, JANUARY 15th Lundin Links, Pastor J. M. Cuthell had pleasure in presenting a total of £25 in cash. at 7.30 p.m. A successful campaign and congratulations to in the NEW GALLERY CENTRE Mrs. Cuthell on a bright idea. PRESS SECRETARY. A concert will be given by the IRISH MISSION

President : Pastor D. Lowe Office Address : 83 Shandon Park. Belfast ji LUTON Telephone: Belfast 657244 GIRLS Baptism at Belfast SABBATH afternoon, November 13th, was a happy occasion for the Belfast church. Three young people were baptized into the fellowship of the believers CHOIR there. They were Stewart Finlay, Rosemary Agnew, and William Johnston. Conductor: Rosemary and William, who come from Lame, Arthur E. Davies, M.B.E. Co. Antrim, took their stand as a result of the labours of Pastor E. E. Hulbert. William was in- fluenced to seek a deeper Christian experience • Admission by Programme only because he was impressed by the witness of his (Available soon) cousin, David, who has borne an honest testimony to the Advent faith. Rosemary, who has been a • Proceeds to help equip the new Christian for some time, felt that the moment had come for her to follow her Lord in baptism. Her WELFARE CENTRE at Ealing witness will be a source of strength to the other young people in her church, for those who unite

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Diploma in Education, having successfully com- despite the snow, frost, and floods, he was accorded pleted his graduate studies. We wish him every a very warm welcome to the Dublin church. success as he continues to prepare himself for Not only did we welcome Pastor Parkin, but service and seeks to grow in the knowledge of our also Paddy Boyle, a native of Dublin and the Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus. Youth Sponsor for the Irish mission, and four The fact that two of these young people were young people he brought with him from Belfast. won to Christ by personal witnessing, points to On the Friday evening the theme was "An Army the need for all of God's people to engage in this of Youth." In this, Brother Parkin presented to work. David, who is a young boy, did not allow the youth the tremendous challenge of the hour his youth to deter him from witnessing, and God and our place in it to "share our faith." honoured him. Brother Murray who suffers in- Brother Boyle led out in the Sabbath school and credible physical handicaps, is not in the least bit conducted the lesson from the desk. dismayed or discouraged- from witnessing for In his sermon during the devotional hour, Pastor Christ. This brother is a source of amazement to Parkin presented to us a picture of the ideal leader all who know him. For despite his handicaps he and gradually led us up to see Jesus, the ideal is an avid reader, a keen Bible student, an excellent Leader of all men. Sabbath school teacher, and a faithful attender at According to the programme the early afternoon the Sabbath services. His life and witness is a should have been devoted to a walk, but owing rebuke to laxity—in witnessing, church attendance, to the very inclement weather this was postponed and intellectual activity in any Christian. Much and we came together at 3 p.m. for an Investiture more, it is a source of encouragement and inspiration service, when five young people received their to all of us to engage to the best of our ability in scarves and badges. With only a short break we calling out a people from the world to prepare went right into a workshop, where again leadership to meet our soon-returning Saviour. was the theme, and many questions were asked and The baptism was performed by Pastor Donald answered. We learned that the five most important Lowe, president of the Irish Mission. The candidates words for a leader were "I am proud of you," were welcomed into the fellowship of the Mission and the least important, was "I." by Pastor Lowe, for the Lame church by Pastor Those of us who had not the privilege of going E. E. Hulbert, and for the Belfast church by to the Youth Congress in Helsinki enjoyed seeing Brother Boyle and the church elder, Brother A. the highlights on film slides; and a moving film, West. PUBLIC RELATIONS SECRETARY. "The Sequel to the Mutiny on the Bounty," gave us some vivid idea of life on Pitcairn Island today. The rest of the evening was devoted to a social and all entered into the fun and games. The 'Leadercraft Course in Dublin ladies of the church provided a delightful tea and we all left tired but happy. DURING the week-end, November 19th to 21st, Although we enjoyed another session on the Pastor Howard Parkin, the Union MV leader, came Sunday morning the full course was not finished to Dublin to conduct a Youth Leadercraft course. and we were promised this will be done on a later He could not have chosen a worse week-end, for occasion. a few hours before his plane landed at Dublin To all who helped to make the week-end a success airport all traffic had stopped because the runways Dublin church gives its hearty thanks. were under a blanket of frozen snow. However, E. A. BUTTERS.

was radiant in her full-length friends, a marrage union between Dols; BEL gown of crystal satin trimmed two people who had dedicated with organza and rose motifs. their lives in service for the Carrying her bouquet of white Master. CRow-E-avv.---On Sunday after- lilies, Susan, a teacher at our Alan, one of this year's noon, August 22, 1965, Frederick Laurieston church school, arrived Alan Crowe of Oulton Board, graduates from Newbold College, a little before time with her whose father is an elder in his Suffolk, and Susan Clee of father, our local Leeds elder, who Bramhope, Yorkshire, were united home church, has entered the was to give her away. Susan's ministry and is in the Bradford in holy matrimony. Thus two re- punctuality was indicative of her spected Adventist families were evangelistic team this year. Mr. faithful and appreciated work at John Fortune from Handsworth brought together. the school. The immaculate morning attire was best man. His groomsmen of the gentlemen of the wedding Thus was set the atmosphere were Mr. Paul Clee, the bride's party, was in striking contrast to for a truly happy day and a brother, and Mr. John Baildam. the colourful dresses of the ladies. prelude to the ever-exciting After a private reception at the Set against the background of her solemn climax of the exchange bride's home, Alan and Susan bridesmaids — her sister, Ruth, of the "I wills" in the wedding started out for a journey north wearing a dress of cyclamen, and ceremony conducted by the writer. to the Scottish Highlands. In Miss Ann Everett, also in a full- Here was sealed before God and reality they had just set their length dress of jade green—Susan a large assembly of relatives and direction together to lead many 4 HUMPHRIES-HILLS, — Thursday, JESSOP.—It is with deep regret that to the coming kingdom of God. we record the death of Sister Clara We wish them the full rich September 9, 1965, was a sunny Jessop, charter member of the Barnsley blessing of the Lord and His day and the sunshine seemed to church. Though through age and failing reflect the happy occasion inside health she had for some time been continued guidance. unable to attend church services, yet C. DENYS RAILDAM. the beautifully decorated Ports- her faith in the Lord and love of the mouth church, where guests were Advent message remained strong. She waiting to witness the marriage accepted this message through the RANGER-HOSSOCK. — August 29, labours of Pastor E. E. Craven in the 1965, was a very happy day for between two of our faithful year 1933 and joined the church, David Ranger and Edna Hossock members, Pastor H. Humphries together with her niece. Sister N. when they were united in marriage and Mrs. D. Hills. Brother Walton, and was baptized the follow- ing year. Through the years she had at the Methodist church in Howard played appropriate music been active in almost every phase of Farnham, Surrey, near the home at the organ as the bride entered church and Christian service, especially of David's mother. the church on the arm of her that of bringing comfort and encourage- ment to others. The little cemetery The service was conducted by brother, Mr. Tollerfield, looking chapel was filled with relatives, friends, Pastor John Freeman, assisted charming and radiant in a beauti- and neighbours who had come to pay by the Methodist minister, the fully becoming dress and jacket of tribute to her memory as she was laid to rest on September 14, 1965, in the Rev. Bailey. pink and beige lurex, with dark Barnsley Cemetery amid the flowers Edna, who was given away by brown accessories. As Pastor and the autumn sunshine. We would her brother Glen, was a very Humphries stood at his bride's extend special sympathy to her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George attractive bride in her full-length side, we felt that these two dear Bostwick and to all other relatives. white dress, with train, and folk had found a true and lasting We sorrow not as those without hope, attended by the young bridesmaids. happiness. Pastor F. C. J. Pearse for sooner perhaps than we think, she will wake to the call of the Saviour A happy reception followed, conducted the service, assisted by whom she loved, Until then, she rests wishing the young couple much Pastor F. Edwards, who has just from her labours and her works do joy and good health in the days come to Portsmouth, and as he follow her. CHURCH CLERK. to come. concluded in prayer, he asked for A later service-reception was the blessing of our Lord Jesus LOUDON. —Our well-loved Sister held on September 12th in the Christ not only on the bride and Margaret Loudon, who fell asleep in Jesus Christ on Sabbath morning, Folkestone Seventh-Day Adventist groom but on all the families October 16, .1965, had attended the church, conducted by Pastor represented at the church. Oxford church only the previous Freeman, and attended by Pastor A very happy reception was Sabbath. Aged eighty-one years, she accepted the third angel's message G. Norman and many fellow- held afterward at the Rechabites through the ministry of Pastors S. G. members and friends. In his words Hall, where the best man, Mr. Hyde and James C. Collins. With her of kindly counsel, Pastor Freeman David Starna, ably carried out husband, Brother R. W. Loudon, our sister joined the church in 1958, emphasized the joy of starting his duties. becoming one of its charter members. another Christian home with the Much could be written of the We extend our sympathy to Brother presence of Christ abiding in the ministry of Pastor Humphries Loudon, and to his daughters, Sister Connie Loudon, a staff member of the house. over the past few years. Many City Mental Nursing Corps, and to Tea followed in the church hall, are grateful for the light he has Mme. Vaccron, of Paris, who came by given, and admirably prepared, by shed during his pastoral care of air for the last rites, and to the other relatives. Kind words of apprecia- Mrs. Hossock, during which, the church. His wife has been tion were sent both from France and several useful gifts were presented our faithful clerk for many years from the Slade Hospital, Oxford, where to Mr. and Mrs. Ranger. and we know that theirs will be Sister Connie Loudon is convalescent after surgery. The cremation, at the CHURCH CLERK. a home rich in blessings as they Oxford Crematorium and Garden of continue to work for the Lord Rest, was conducted by Pastor A. J. side by side. CHURCH CLERK. Timothy, our new minister at Oxford, SPENCER-CROSSFIELP.—On Sun- assisted by the chaplain of Windale day, September 5, 1965, Miss House, Rev. M. P. Puleston, the Anglican priest of Blackbirdleys Inter- Vashti Crossfield walked down the denominational Church Centre, Oxford, aisle of the Brixton church lean- on October 21st. A number of nursing ing on the arm of her brother, personnel, representing local hospitals, TILL THE DAY DAWN joined relatives, friends, and church- Mr. K. Crossfield to be united in members. Mr. and Mrs. Boon, wardens marriage with Ivan Weleslis of Windale House, were very kind to Spencer of Luton. our Brother Loudon and his family SHAW.—It is with much regret that in their sudden loss. We miss our Looking extravagantly pretty, we announce the loss by death to the sister from our fellowship very much, she carried a bouquet of red roses, Manchester church of our aged sister, but we look forward to that great and was followed by eight atten- Mrs. Mary Shaw, who passed away reunion day at the call of Christ, in her home at 30 Marshall Road, the Lifegiver. E. M. GIRLING. dants who added colour and Levenshulme. on May 19, 1965. The attraction to the beautiful scene. committal took place at the crematorium, Pastor H. Bull performed the where the officiating chaplain addressed ASHE.—A gain the Bournemouth words of consolation to the mourning churchmembers mourn the death of ceremony. The well-wishers and relatives and friends of the deceased. one of their faithful members. Sister friends both of the bride and Mrs. Shaw had early associations with Ashe passed to her rest on October groom numbered some one Seventh-Day Adventists, being a relative 19, 1965. Our sister had been an of the late Pastor J. J. Gillatt, and Adventist for many years. Sister N. hundred and fifty making the was baptized into the Advent faith in Adams had the joy of bringing her occasion a happy one, as they September, 1923. She remained faithful into the Advent faith and making conveyed their best wishes to the to her Lord until the end, although a friend of her over the years. Although for some years past infirmity had Sister Ashe's family were not sympa- young couple. prevented her from sharing the bless- thetic toward her faith, she stood firm We sincerely pray that God will ings of public worship. To the devoted over the years, rejoicing in the truth, keep them ever in the unity of daughter and sons, Mary, Edwin, and and now awaits the call of the Saviour Joseph, and all who share in their on the grand resurrection day. Pastor the truth that their home life sorrow, we extend our heartfelt B. W. Dougherty conducted the may extend into the life eternal sympathy, earnestly praying that they funeral service at the Boscombe 0. RAFFERTY, with us may know the true comfort cemetery. Our sympathy goes out to of a joyously anticipated reunion at those who mourn the loss of a loved Press Relations Secretary. our dear Lord's return. 7. A. Coox. one. CHURCH CLERK.

15 GRIFFIN.—The Ipswich church was brought many to a knowledge of saddened by the sudden passing on the truth. October 22, 1965, of an elderly and At arst beloved sister, Mrs. E. M. Griffin, at For many years cottage meetings the age of eighty-one years. Our sister W. HILTON were held each Friday in his home had been in failing health, but was always in the Lord's house on the and he was elder, first of our Sabbath day whenever this was IN the death of Brother W. Denton church and later of the possible. There was always a kindly Hilton of Ashton-under-Lyne, our Oldham church, which office he word from her for young and old church in Oldham, and indeed the alike, and her cheerful spirit made it held until his death. He visited a delight to be in her presence. She cause of God in North England, countless homes with our truth- was truly a gracious lady, and while has lost a most faithful, zealous filled literature and many local the Lord saw fit to allow her to fall worker and a valiant champion. quietly asleep in her room in the way business houses gladly gave to our she wished, she leaves many fragrant No brief word can paint a true mission work when he called. memories to linger among us. Mrs. picture of his service and sacrifice. Even the hospital staff, speaking Griffin accepted the message in the Brother Hilton first learned of the early days of the Baths Hall cam- of his courage in sickness, were paigns and was baptized in July, 1952, truth through Brother Casson of compelled to mention that his by Pastor S. G. Hyde. She served the Sheffield and was baptized in 1919 thought seemed always for others. church as head deaconess for many by Pastor J. D. Gillatt at the years, until advanced years made her He fell asleep in Jesus on June less active. The funeral service in the Derby Conference. Along with his 28, 1965, at the age of eighty church was conducted by Pastor R. H. late wife, he attended Stanborough years and was laid to rest in the Smith and was attended by many of College to train for foreign mis- her relatives and churchmembers. Some Dickinfield Cemetery on Friday, of her family recently returned to sionary service, but ill-heatlh July 2nd, to await the call of the Canada after visiting their mother. She prevented the carrying out of this was gently laid to rest in the Ipswich Lifegiver. Many are the tributes plan. He served in the colporteur that have since been paid by cemetery, with the certain hope that work in England and Ireland, and she will be raised to eternal life on member and non-member alike to the resurrection morning when the while working in the Durham area, the radiant life of this "man of Lord shall call His sleeping saints. We was instrumental in establishing God," and those whom he has remember her loved ones who mourn the West Hartlepool church. For the passing of a mother and sister led to the Saviour, with all who and pray that God will comfort them some time he served as Field knew him, now look forward to in their sorrow and grant them the Missionary Secretary and on the that wondrous day when they will same assurance of a glorious future North England Conference Com- awaiting the faithful. B. DUKE. be able to greet him again when mittee and then, returning to live the shadows will for ever have fled. in Ashton-under-Lyne, he took IE115 over the Stamford Commercial MRS. E. BYROM, LIPTUTIM College and through this venture, Church Clerk.

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