Fiji’s recordPathfindercamporee

President of the Seventh-dayAdventist Church, Pastor JanPaulsen, took time to discuss a vari-ety of topics with young people of the

South Pacific Division on September 5.“Let’s talk” . . . South Pacific was filmed

at Adventist Media, Wahroonga, NSW,and broadcast live on Hope Channel.

Totally unscripted, Pastor Paulsen gaveon-the-spot answers to issues such as whywomen are not being ordained, onlinebusiness and the Sabbath, living “in sin”before baptism and worship styles and theuse of drums in church.

Participants also had the opportunity toask Pastor Paulsen’s wife, Kari, questionsbefore the session was wrapped up withPastor Paulsen asking participants, “What

do you want from your church leaders?”A second “Let’s talk” recording session

also took place earlier in the day, consistingof an Avondale College student audience,and will go to air on Hope Channel onNovember 21. Pastor Paulsen was pleasedwith the productions. “These were goodsessions,” he says. “It was different to theothers. There was more interaction amongthe participants.”

Both sessions were hosted by AndrewRobartson, community relations officer forCentral Coast Adventist School, NSW,and the host of the 2002 live REZ10 broad-casts. “I think it’s great that the conversa-tion has been opened,” says Mr Robartson.“It’s a gutsy move.”—Scott Wegener

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Pastor Jan Paulsen and his wife, Kari (centre), taking part in one of the “Let’s talk” recordingsessions with young people from around the South Pacific Division.

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WE’RE INUNDATED WITH QUIZ

shows. They’re all over TV,even the ABC. Melbourne, atleast, has a nightly 20 questions

radio quiz. The winner gets a CD fromsome obscure artist. For answering thesame questions on Channel 9’s Who Wantsto Be a Millionaire?, well, you would be amillionaire. Of them all, I preferMillionaire, because you know the answeris in there, and you have a one-in-fourchance of getting it right.

In fact, I could have won the British mil-lion-pound variant—the one where theex-guardsman cheated his way to the prize.Everyone knows a “google” is 10100—theone-million-pound question. (All of thosezeros were a big hint.) It brings satisfactionknowing you know ahead of a contestant,which is the appeal of quiz shows.

So here, for your pleasure, and there’s nomillion-dollar prize, is an Adventist historyquestion: Which of the following came toAustralia as the first missionary? (a) JohnCorliss (b) Mendel Israel (c) Henry Scott (d)William Arnold?*

History used to be taught as lists of factsto be memorised, but it’s really much morethan that—it’s the whys and wherefores, thewhat could have been, and impact of thosefacts on society that make it interesting,especially when it’s rounded out with anec-dotes of real people who made a difference.

As we get older, history becomes moreimportant and interesting to us. I know thisfrom my days as a teacher, trying to teach it,and before that, as a disinterested student.

We want to know our roots. Knowingwhere we came from makes our existencemore meaningful. That’s one reason whywe in the Antipodes, with only a derivativeculture, perform the obligatory pilgrimageto London once in our lifetimes. And it’smy guess that this is why the second andthird generations seek their ancestral roots.

One of the good things about my job isthat I am literally close to history. Right out-side my office door I’m reminded of it daily,as the Signs Publishing Company’s her-itage display—an old press, the lead type andgalleys, old cameras and photographs, booksand magazines—is housed there. Spendinga bit of time browsing gives insight into howthe church was established in this countrythrough the eyes of one insitution, and helpsdevelop an interest in it.

Because it owes so much to literaturework, I’ve come to appreciate the centralplace of our publishing house, the booksand magazines it produces, and those whodistribute them.

But how much about our church’s pastdo you know? (Have you phoned a friendyet?) Are you interested in it? Do you see itas irrelevant to the contemporary scene?

Recently I was required to produce achurch historical piece for an event that ledme to examine our old publications, datingfrom when the church was first planted inAustralia, which piqued my interest inchurch history. I reviewed many old copiesof RECORD and Bible Echo from differenteras, discovering much of interest along theway. My short journey through the annals

was fascinating, and my interest was kin-dled. Now I want to know more. On mybrowser I bookmarked the AdventistHeritage Ministry** web site. It cares forchurch-related historical sites in the US,which I’m now determined to visit. The sitesinclude the Battle Creek village and homesof Hiram Edson and William Miller.

Ignorance is not bliss. So much of whoand what we are as a denomination wasdetermined by its history, its roots inAmerican Methodism, for example, andour present attitudes and future actions areinfluenced by that. Not surprising, then,that the Adventist Heritage Ministry’sslogan is, “The past with a future.”

It’s a cliché these days, but true never-theless, that statement by Ellen G Whitethat “we having nothing to fear for thefuture, except as we shall forget the way theLord has led us, and His teaching in ourpast history” (Life Sketches, page 196).

While in this passage Ellen White isspeaking personally, telling of her life withJames, her husband, reviewing their worktogether, it isn’t unfair to apply it to ourown lives and church.

But if you’re going to live this statement,you have to know what our history is. It’smy purpose to encourage members to studyit a little more deeply.

*Answer: (a), (b), (c) and (d)—they arrived together in1885, aboard the same ship.

**http://adventistheritage.org

Lee Dunstan

Editor Nathan BrownSenior assistant editor Lee DunstanEditorial assistant Adele NashEditorial assistant Scott WegenerCopyeditor Graeme BrownEditorial secretary Meryl McDonald-GoughLayout Jason PiezSenior consulting editor Barry Oliver

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Knowing where we came from makesour existence more meaningful.

Past, present, future

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� For the first time in more than100 years a new church has beenplanted in Sydney’s CBD. Fundedby Global Mission, the Hope forBig Cities Offering and a majorcontribution from the GreaterSydney Conference, the Fountainin the City started on May 21. Ledby Pastor Gary Kent, and with thehelp of a team of 18, the weeklySabbath service has an attendanceof some 70 people. SeventeenBible studies are being given, and50 contacts are receiving Bible-study videos. An estimated 200homes in the inner-city region nowhave regular contact with Seventh-day Adventists. Fountain in the

City can be found at the AAPTheatre, on the corner of Jamisonand George Streets.—Intrasyd

� A traditional Sri Lankan watersystem stood tall while a nearby jetengine creation roared at GilsonCollege’s second science fair.Sponsored by Australand’s Water-vale Estate, the fair showcased proj-ects from students in different yearlevels, with 12 students awardedcash prizes. Among the judgeswere the mayor of Brimbank, PeterHowren, and principal MarkVodell. Andrew Claydon, who wonthe first prize for creating a modelof a working beach (pictured), says,

“We had big doubts if we would befinished in time. I’m glad that it’sover.”—Michelle Mead

� The teens at Maroochydore

church, Qld, have a post aboutthem on the ABC-TV’s Enoughrope web site. When three clergy-men, guests on the show, wereasked how many people Jesusraised from the dead, they didn’tknow the answer. When askedthe same question in theirMaroochydore junior–teenSabbath school, all the childrenknew the answer—three—andwho they were. One child sug-gested four—because Jesusraised Himself. Moral of the story:“If you give our kids enough rope,they’ll show you they know theBible better than many clergy.”—Phil Ward

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA

Signs and Edge magazines receivedawards for artwork and design atthe Australian Religious PressAssociation (ARPA) annual general

meeting in Melbourne, on September 10. Signs of the Times was awarded “Best

illustration” for a graphic by Signs designerShane Winfield, who pipped recognisedMelbourne Age cartoonist, Michael

Leunig, who hadillustrated a fea-ture in TheM e l b o u r n eAnglican.

Receiving a“Highly com-mended” run-ner-up awardwas an Edgecover (pictured,left) featuringthe issue of porn-ography, de-signed by formerEdge editorKellie Hancock.

Mr Winfield’s illustration (pictured,right) was part of a prophecy special edi-tion in the July 2004 issue.

“This isn’t the first award Shane hasreceived for his innovative artistry inSigns, and given the talent and creativity

he brings to it, it won’t be his last,” saysLee Dunstan, Signs’s senior assistant editor.

“The look of the magazine is alwayscommented on positively, and that’s all

credit to Shane, but to be ahead of Leunig,arguably the country’s best-known artist—that’s a real achievement! As for The Edge,likewise. It’s up there with the best.”

Former editor of the The Edge, KellieHancock, says, “It’s great to see The Edgebeing recognised by industry peers.Creating that cover concept was a teameffort. We borrowed a Barbie [doll] for theafternoon and my desk became the studiofor the photo shoot. Nathan Brown helpedstrategically position Barbie in the mousetrap while I took photos. Then Kathy [aSigns designer] added the finishingtouches with her great designer style.

“Although the topic may have beenconfronting for some, my aim was tocreate a cover that got people’s attention ina slightly cheeky way. The response wehad to that issue suggests we were on theright track.”—RECORD staff

Signs and Edge magazinesreceive ARPA awards

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Editors Lee Dunstan (left) and Nathan Brownrepresented Signs’s stable of magazines—

RECORD, Edge and Signs—at the ARPAAwards night.

Shane Winfield’s award-winning illustrationfor the Signs, which was part of a prophecy

special in the magazine.

The cover that won The Edgemagazine a “Highly

commended” award for bestcover.

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IS YOUR CHURCH DOING SOMETHING INNOVATIVE OR INSPIRING? EMAIL US — RECORD@SIGNSPUBLISHING.COM.AU

� Hamilton, a regional centre ofalmost 10,000 in western Victoria,has an annual Sheepvention—anagricultural show of sorts—attract-ing thousands of visitors over twodays. This year the Hamilton churchran a publicity booth offering acomputerised health age aassess-ment and also health courses fromthe Adventist Discovery Centre.Some 350 show bags containing aSigns magazine, a copy of the Good

Food brochure, Fruity Bix bars andinvitations to enrol in two differentBible courses were distributed. Atthe end of the two days more than320 people had taken the assess-ment and 135 signed up for healthcourses.—Lynette Tung

� Recent awardees within theAdventist Church are: JenniferPlahn, Rueben Richardson andRobin May, students fromNorthpine Christian College, whowere awarded the Duke of Edin-burgh Award Scheme’s highestaward—the Gold Award; RhonaWalker and Liz Forward receivedpublic thanks for the “Feed the

hungry” bus ministry operatingfrom Rosny church, Tas, at a recep-tion given by the Hobart CityCouncil Lord Mayor; ChantelleLamplough was the first civilian toreceive an ANZAC Award from theGwabegar Veteran Ex-services Clubfor her efforts in STORM Co min-istry.—Katy Bidmead, TasdaNews, Ray Boyce

� Warwick church, Qld, had nineof its youth group brave cold andwindy weather in a sleep-out toexperience what it would be like tobe homeless. Cardboard boxeswere collected and uniquely fash-ioned into individual shelters for

the night. Dianne Roberts, recentlyreturned from overseas, told storiesand experiences of her time help-ing at a homeless shelter inLondon. All participants appreci-ated anew the comforts and ofliving in a warm home. “We don’tknow how lucky we are,”said JadeMcGrady, one of the nine childreninvolved. “I don’t think I’ve ever

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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA

The Year 9 students of NunawadingChristian College (NCC), Mel-bourne, have been involved in “Noapologies,” a character-based, values-

driven program developed by Focus onthe Family ministries, as part of theirSpiritual and Personal Development classes.

The program teaches the consequences ofhigh-risk behaviours, such as indulging inpremarital sex, drugs and alcohol; the impli-cations these choices may have on futurecareers, partner and life; and the myth of“safe sex.”

“We are constantly looking for new waysto engage our students in developing char-acter and in strengthening their resiliency,”says NCC principal Jacques Calais. “Wewant to see our students become all Godintends them to be, and leading a pure andhealthy lifestyle is a key element.”

With a focus on encouraging the studentsto look at God’s plan for purity, the programis presented in an activity-based way. Topicsexplored include healthy relationships, goalsetting, character development, conse-quences of premarital sex, HIV/AIDS andthe importance of marriage.

A feature of the program is that it con-nects with the parents, involving them inpartnership by having discussion questions

for homework. In theNCC program, parentsresponded positively tothis aspect, comment-ing on the improvedcommunication theyare experiencing withwith their children, par-ticularly regarding sexeducation.

The NCC programwas as a combined ini-tiative with Vicyouthand Seventh-dayAdventist SchoolsVictoria, with classes runby trained facilitatorsRebecca Auriant and Tania Calais.

Mrs Calais, who helped to organise theprogram, says, “Overall, the program atNCC was a huge success, with all studentsparticipating in the complete program sign-ing pledge cards on the final day, commit-ting to abstinence until marriage. Most stu-dents stated that along with their parents,family, teachers and friends, God would betheir source of strength in seeing throughtheir commitment.”

Some of the student responses included:“This program meant a lot to me—Ilearned a lot”; “It’s made a difference in mylife”; and, “I learned that you can stand up

against sexual peer pressure.” “The great thing about this course is

that it is designed to be flexible: it can be runas a concentrated 12- to 15-hour seminar-type program or as part of a secondaryschool’s Bible, personal development andlife skills curriculum. It can be run at aschool or for a church youth group,” saysMrs Calais. “Plus, it is true to our Adventistlifestyle principles.”—RECORD staff

If you wish to have this program run atyour school or church, or if you are inter-ested in becoming a trained facilitator,contact Tania Calais on +61 3 9259 2310 orRebecca Auriant on +61 3 9259 2157.

“No apologies”for Nunawading students

Students and teachers from Nunawading Christian College, whichran “No apologies,” a program developed by Focus on the Family

ministries as part of its spiritual and personal development course.

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slept so badly in all my life.”—Mary Fedorow

� Jim and Edel Stirling have beenestablishing “Stirling Station” as alittle piece of Australia in Norway.It is also a centre where guestscome for health treatments, spiri-tual education and woodworkingclasses. Its lodge, which is used forSabbath services, has grass grow-ing on the roof, which is grazedby a goat. Among the farm’s resi-dents are a sulphur-crested cock-atoo and a dozen emus bred onthe farm. Mr Stirling earns a livingby making Australian leather hats,oilskin coats, crafting boomer-

angs and teaching visitors how tothrow them. He also draws acrowd by standing on the roof ofhis trailer playing the bagpipes,digeridoo or guitar and singinghis compositions of Christiansongs or those of his friend JohnWilliamson. Australian-born Jimmarried Edel, a Norwegian, andhas lived in Norway for 17 years.Mr Stirling (pictured, second from

left) and his son, Espen (secondfrom right), were recently baptisedin a cold lake in Norway. Althougha graduate nurse of SydneyAdventist Hospital, Jim’s conver-sion occurred only this year.—Mike Brownhill

More @ www.stirling.no

� At a ceremony on August 29 atGovernment House, Bangkok, Mis-son College was honoured withone of the Thai Government’s mostprestigious awards, the 2005Prime Minister’s Export Award, forbeing an outstanding higher edu-cation provider to internationalstudents. Mission College was the

only educational institution out of30 other organisations honouredat the ceremony that was broad-cast live on national television.Mission College actively supportsthe government’s initiative tomake Thailand an educational hubfor the South-East Asian region. Itdraws students from 36 countries,with almost half of the 972 studentbody coming from outside Thai-land.—Julie Cook

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WARBURTON, VICTORIA

An album consisting of Adventist-originated music and spoken wordhas been produced by the CollegiateQuaterly (CQ) Bible-study guide. A

number of artists and speakers on thealbum, KaleidosCQpe,are Australians, includ-ing four musical contri-butions.

CQ editor GarySwanson says, “I likedthe idea right off. Itsounded like somethingthe CQ would do.”

Falvo Fowler, whoworks in the Office ofMission Awareness atthe General Conference,came up with the ideafor a CQ album to showcase Adventistmusicians and said it was The Edge maga-zine that got him looking into what youth inthe South Pacific Division were doing.“That, and conversations with myAustralian boss, had me looking into theAdventist music scene.

“I was talking with Gary Swanson aboutways in which CQ could expand its min-

istry into other media. Because we share anappreciation for a wide variety of music, wedecided on producing a CD sampler fea-turing Adventist musicians from aroundthe world. It just seemed to be such a per-fect extension of the spirit of CQ itself—creation, participation and inspiration.”

The album took somesix months to compileand produce, and fea-tures 16 artists.

The pastor of MountColah church in Sydneyand chaplain at SydneyAdventist College, Jean-Pierre Martinez, wasone of the people whohad a “spoken word”segment on theKaleidosCQpe album.

“It was an awesomeopportunity to contribute to a worldwidefamily—a real privilege,” he says. “I’mthrilled with the album’s sound, because it’smuch more representative of our worldchurch family and there’s something foreveryone.”—Adele Nash

More @ http://cq.adventist.orgTo be in the running to win a copy of

the CD, visit <www.edgeonweb.org>.

Australian youth involvedin CQ album

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND, USA

As relief in the hurricane and flood-damaged Gulf Coast region of thesouthern United States continues,Seventh-day Adventists are also

surveying churches and schools that havebeen damaged by Hurricane Katrina.Satellite photos have revealed varyinglevels of flood and wind damage caused toAdventist churches and schools in andnear New Orleans.

However, Adventists from across theUSA have been working hard to helpthose in the areas affected by the hurricane.

Students from Southern AdventistUniversity in Collegedale, Tennessee, areactively involved in relief efforts inMississippi and other areas. A number ofother Adventist schools and colleges arealso involved in raising funds for victims ofthe hurricane or sending volunteers to thearea to help with the clean-up. Adventistchurches throughout the United States arealso offering help to as many as possible.

Media reports indicate that it will be atleast early to mid-October before water issignificantly drained from the city of NewOrleans.—ANN staff

Adventists worktogether to helphurricane victims

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The KaleidosCQpe CD.

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� Franklin Graham, president andchief executive officer of the BillyGraham Evangelistic Association,told a gathering at the ground-breaking of the Billy GrahamLibrary how reluctant his fatherwas to have a “monument built tohimself.” Franklin Graham assuredhim that the library will be a “livingcrusade”meant for evangelism, toillustrate how God can workthrough anyone. Earlier this year,Billy Graham announced his Junecrusade in New York City would behis last, passing the mantle to hisson. An extended standing ovationgreeted the 86-year-old as hestepped onto the stage with the

aid of a walker. Graham, who hasprostate cancer and Parkinson’sdisease, spoke in a strong voice butquipped that his hearing hadgotten so bad that he needed aninterpreter to speak with his wife,Ruth, who is almost totally blindand unable to walk. The 3700-square-metre library, to be free tothe public, should be completed in2007. Franklin Graham says it is afitting tribute to the humility of hisfather’s life—the story of a farmboy who rose to world promi-nence, eventually sharing thegospel with 210 million people in185 countries and hundreds of mil-lions more through his broadcasts.

In a recent survey of clergy, 34 percent of pastors feel Billy Grahamhad the greatest influence onAmerican churches today, and aneven larger group—58 per cent—see him as the most trustedspokesperson for Christianity.—Jody Brown, AgapePress;Baptist Press

� “Faith chips”—actual colourful,round poker chips—have beencreated to carry around as a per-sonal reminder of God and as amini tract to hand out. Five designswith messages, such as: “Don’tgamble with eternity. Accept Jesusbefore you cash in your chips,”and

“Jesus knows how to hold ‘em. No-one can take you out of his hand”are on sale. The messages aredesigned to persuade nonbelieversagainst gambling with their souls,but might also be used to help abelieving gambler kick the habit.—Michael Ireland, Assist NewsService

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COORANBONG, NEW SOUTH WALES

Australia’s leading panoramic pho-tographer captivated AvondaleCollege homecomers during atwo-hour concert in the Chan

Shun Auditorium on Avondale’s LakeMacquarie campus on August 27.

Ken Duncan, who refers to himself as“an average photographer with a greatGod,” shared images, stories and soundsfrom his personal collection. Among theimages were stills from his book, AmericaWide: In God we trust, and the Mel Gibsonfilm, The Passion of the Christ. Mr Duncanwas a set photographer for the film.

Mr Duncan, who once suffered fromagoraphobia, said many people are afraidof leaving their safe place. “I wouldn’t beable to show you these beautiful images ifI were unable to leave my lounge room.God is interested in giving us thingsbeyond our ability, so we can rely on Himmore. It is the trust in Him that gives youstrength for the troubled times ahead.”

Mr Duncan shared stories of grizzlybears, broken bicycles and a new-foundfaith in God, and following the concertstayed on to talk and autograph his books.

The Avondale Alumni Association helda “Back to Avondale” festival the follow-ing day, sharing the Lake Macquariecampus with the local community. TheCooranbong Community Centre andSydney Adventist Hospital handed outfree merchandise at the festival, and theAvondale Acro-Masters held watchers inawe as they performed gymnastic routines.

Athol Bazely received the association’sOutstanding Alumni Award for 2005during the Sabbath worship service inthe College church.

Alumni president Pastor CalvynTownend said the choice of Mr Bazely asthe recipient recognised the contributionof those not employed by the church to the“finishing of the work.”

Mr Bazely returned to his family’s dairyfarm in Monto, Queensland, after gradu-ating from accountancy at Avondale in1962. His parents hosted worship servicesin their home until the local Seventh-dayAdventist congregation purchased avacant building for a meeting place. MrBazely has held many offices, includingthat of head elder and often preacher, atthe church since.

The graduation classes for each of the

Homecoming honour years also honoureda class representative. Receiving citationswere Olive White (1935), Ian Wilmoth(1945), Lionel and Doreen Smith (1955),Ken Boehm (1965), Adrian Craig (1975),Sharon Duncan (1980), GraemeFrauenfelder (1985) and Wayne Krause(1995).—Brenton Stacey/MakushlaKontaxis

Australian landscape photographer KenDuncan shares his images and testimony

during the Avondale Homecoming concert.

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WAGGA WAGGA, NEW SOUTH WALES

The Adventist Development andRelief Agency (ADRA) has donated$A12,000 to help set up an employ-ment unit of Sunflower House,

Wagga Wagga, NSW, which providesassistance and services for people sufferingfrom schizophrenia and other mental-health disorders.

The pastor of the Wagga WaggaAdventist church, Nicu Dumbrava, andone of its members, Adrian Laws, appliedto ADRA–Australia for financial assis-tance for a refurbishment of the building.

The cheque from ADRA–Australia wasofficially handed over on September 10.

“This has been a partnership betweenthe local church, the local community andthe local TAFE” said Adrian Laws,member of the Wagga Wagga Seventh-dayAdventist Church and the TAFE teachercoordinating the project.

“The Mental Health Fellowship com-mittee who were behind the project werevery pleased with the donation” he added.

A major refurbishment of the 100-year-old building is being completed by WaggaWagga TAFE pre-apprenticeship carpen-try and joinery students.

Additional funding has come fromlocal charities, such as Rotary, and localsuppliers have donated much of thebuilding material needed in the renova-tion.—Adele Nash

ADRA helpscommunity housein Wagga Wagga

Kamahl performs for CoronellaRetirement Village fundraiser

SIGATOKA VALLEY, FIJI

More than 2000 Pathfindersgathered at Waiyala Seventh-day Adventist PrimarySchool in the Sigatoka Valley,

Fiji, from August 21 to August 28, for acamporee

The Fiji Minister of Youth and Sport,the Honourable Isireli Leweniqila, wasa guest of honour in the opening cere-mony, and the Fiji Police Band led a

march-past. The theme of

the camporee was“Let Christ lead.”The devotionalprogram wascared for byPastors KepereliLawedrau andWapole Talemai-toga.

A local prisonofficer, Jo Vosani-bola, who hadbeen recently

baptised with his family as a result of thewitness by his son, a member of the LabasaPathfinder Club, praised the organisers,saying, “I haven’t seen anything like this inmy entire life.”

Meetings were held in the open air, asthere was not enough room in local build-ings to accommodate the Pathfinders.

There is an ongoing need in Fiji for alarger permanent venue to accommodatesuch events as the camporee and for campmeetings, and a 22-hectare camp site isabout to be secured. The Fiji Mission is cur-rently awaiting funding to start the proj-ect.—Peni Dakua

A group of Pathfinders and their leaders at acamporee held at the Waiyala Primary School, Fiji.

Fiji Mission’s biggest ever local Pathfindercamporee held

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NUNAWADING, VICTORIA

On the Monday afternoon of August15, well-known singer Kamahl sangat the Karralyka Centre, EastRingwood, to raise funds for the

Victorian Conference’s Coronella Retire-ment Village in Nunawading, Victoria.

“This was a very special occasion for theresidents who were able to get along to theevent,” says Ann Gilmore, fundraising andpublic relations coordinator for the retire-ment village.

Tickets sales came from both churchand community members. Many retire-ment villages and seniors clubs in the east-ern suburbs were invited to attend. Themoney raised will go to a new hostel anddementia-specific wing.

Kamahl entertained the audience withhis music and personal anecdotes. His

personal warmth shone through the songshe had chosen and in the giving out of 30red carnations to women in the theatre.—Ann Gilmore

L-R: Pastor Ken Mead, event MC; Ann Gilmore,program coordinator; Kamahl; Robyn Stanley,

Coronella chaplain; Ruth Welling, CEO ofAdventist Retirement Villages (Victoria); and

Ruby Gomarsall, a Coronella resident.

Donated material and equipment clutter theinterior of Sunflower House, Wagga Wagga,

NSW, which is being refurbished, in part,with funds donated by ADRA–Australia.

Guest at the FijiPathfinder camporeewas the Minister for

Youth and Sport, IsireliLeweniqila.

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AFTER SERVING IN THE ROLE FOR

almost seven years, Dr Jan Paulsenwas re-elected as president of theGeneral Conference at the recent

General Conference session. Dr Paulsen—together with his wife, Kari—was a specialguest of the recent South Pacific Divisionsession in Melbourne. He took the oppor-tunity to talk with RECORD.

Congratulations on your recent re-elec-tion. What does it mean for you personally?

I have been doing church administrationfor many years now, both in Europe and atthe General Conference and I have reacheda certain stage in my life that it’s not a pro-fessional drive that says, “I have this onemore thing to achieve.”

Instead, I’m honoured—truly hon-oured—that the church should have askedme to give leadership in the role I amdoing now and that even at my fairlyadvanced age in life, that they should feelthey could ask me to carry on a bit longer.I think that is an honour.

But there are two sides to it. They canask and I have to respond. My response isquite simply because I don’t know how Ishould say to the Lord, “No, I’ve hadenough.” So I do this because I think this iswhat He would like me to do.

At times, it must be a challenging andwearying responsibility. How do you main-tain your motivation?

It is a challenging assignment. But it’s nota thing where I wake in the morning andthink, What a dreadful thing that I still haveto carry on with this. I really do find a lot offulfilment in what I’m doing. I enjoy mywork and I have a lot of well-qualified,excellent colleagues with whom I shareresponsibility.

You have visited this region a number oftimes in your role. What is unique aboutAdventism in the South Pacific?

What I find in so many parts of theworld is that you have the developing

world with the rapidly growing church,and you have the Western world—verysecular, postmodern, whatever term wemay use. God has a job on His hands tocome across in that kind of environ-ment as having an attractive option tooffer people who think they have somuch. I see here in the South PacificDivision all of these people groups andvalues together, and that is a very specialchallenge for the church.

How can the church meet the verydifferent challenges of rapid growth insome areas and little growth in others andstill remain a unified group?

There is no easy answer. The challengesof rapid growth and the challenges of vir-tually no growth are both very real for thechurch. They’re very different but veryreal. We have to remember that the Lord’scommand to us is not to convert theworld—that’s His job—He has just askedus to be witnesses.

In some places, the fruit of that witness israpid, enthusiastic and almost takes Hisbreath away, and the church has a job on itshands to know how to cope with this rapidresponse. In other places, there may be 1 percent, if you can measure the response asgrowth, as compared with the rapidlygrowing.

In one part, the question is how can weget an adequate infrastructure in place?How can we get adequate leadership inplace? How can we get adequate ministrytrained to take care of the growing respon-sibility of a church that is in rapid devel-opment? How can we do that?

The challenge to the other world offaith is how can we find a new spark, a newelement, something that can say to thejaded, Western, secular mind, “Hey, Godhas got something also for you. Listen to it.”

In meeting the challenge in secular coun-tries, how creative can we be?

I don’t think there is a limit on that. Ithink creativeness has to be explored to

whatever the limited may be. As long asyou are constantly conscious of the fact thatwhen you walk the path of newness—cre-ativity—you do not lose your identity alongthe way, that you do not sacrifice values thatare sacred to you, and that in fact you findyourself being ever so creative but not thesame person or not the same church thatyou started out as and in fact want to be.

In the faster growing areas of the world,how is the church keeping up with growth?

In most places they are doing very well.Maybe the strongest growth the church hasto deal with you find in Latin America—the South American Division and the Inter-American Division. We have a rapidlygrowing church but we also have a veryfine infrastructure.

In Brazil today, we have 1.25 millionbaptised members and we have a stronghigher-education system, a health-caresystem, the whole infrastructure of pub-lishing, health foods. All that we have his-torically identified with as a church, as serv-ices and ministries to a growing church, it’sthere. They are doing it well.

If you have rapid growth, you have atough job to get the infrastructure in place.This is true in many parts of Africa. Theyhave a big job on their hands. From theGeneral Conference, we are in constantcommunication with these parts of theworld and are asking ourselves and them,“How can we help you?”

There is particular concern that is impor-

Unity and missionBY NATHAN BROWN

Dr Jan Paulsen.

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tant to me in areas of rapid growth and thatis that the growth does not undo the unitythat we have as a church. You know youcan grow and become so big and think thatwe can carry on on our own, that we don’tneed anybody else and that is not a healthydevelopment. I think God wants thischurch to be one global family; that’s Hismodel, and that’s what I want to see.

Is the church organisation adaptableenough to meet the varied challengesaround the world?

We have to ask ourselves, “Is the struc-ture of organisation and of leadership thebest we could have for today?” You set upa structure when you are half a millionmembers. Is that also going to be sufficientwhen you are 20, 30 or 40 million? It’s animportant question to ask. The GeneralConference with the world divisions isexploring that question today. We’re goingto have a serious effort this five-year periodat looking at the structures of the church, sowe don’t get locked into something that isso inflexible that in fact it isn’t capable ofencouraging and housing the dynamics ofa growing community.

You have made a number of statementsrecently about being an inclusive church.How can we be an inclusive church andstill stand for the core of who we are?

When you are a global church, you havepeople from all kinds of cultures. Theythink differently, they look different, theyspeak differently, they come with differentvalues. These are not of themselves neces-sarily anti-Christian or anti-Adventist. Wehave to acknowledge that everyone is achild of their place, of their time, of theirculture, and they must not be uprootedfrom that to be a Seventh-day Adventist.

There are a number of core values thatare fundamental Seventh-day Adventistcore values that are transportable to anyand all cultures, languages and nations ofthe world. And we do that actually quitewell.

But wherever you come from—male,female, black, white, whatever—you mustbe recognised as having an equal place,being of equal value in the church, andgiven the opportunity to share your giftsand your resources and your capacity, par-ticipating in the life of the church.

You have spoken regularly on involvingyoung people in the church and will betaping another edition of “Let’s talk” whileyou are here in the South Pacific Division.How important is involving young peoplein the life of the church?

It is very important. There is no futurefor a church that doesn’t want to bring itsyounger generations into the heart of thethinking and planning of the church. I’mnot talking about being symbolically pres-ent at worship; I’m talking about having aplace at the table when we begin to thinkand plan strategically.

But we have to also keep in mind that it’sa democratic process. You can appeal, youcan speak, you can lay out the plan and itwould be affirmed by all—“What a won-derful idea.” But to accomplish it, youhave to have the assent and the participa-tion by the people who are going to makethe decisions.

For example, when you select delegatesto go to the General Conference session, wesaid to the divisions of the world field,“Keep in mind that you have some youthalso.” Youth meaning people 30 or below,or in the early 30s. Some divisions were ableto do better than others. The South PacificDivision did quite well.

Now, we have the General Conferenceexecutive committee. I asked the commit-tee to reserve six places for young people,young professionals, aged between 25 and32, whose only qualification is that theyare active in their local church, they arecommitted to the church, to the missionand to the values of the church, for themto be brought in to experience the envi-ronment, the climate and the concerns andissues that global leadership address whenwe sit together, for example, in AnnualCouncil.

Fear is common in life today and evenimpacts on how we treat each other withinthe church—we fear what is different.How can the church live above fear?

Fear is always a personal thing, becausewhat is fear to one person is not to another.I think that society is very unstable and ifyou only look at what is happening aroundyou, it is not a reassuring world in whichwe live. I think it is important that we areable to meet the public—in our preaching,in our teaching—that we are able to com-

municate that there is a God, He’s theonly one who owns the future and He hasit securely in His hands. We will gothrough difficult patches but allied withGod the future looks good.

Second, I think fear is also in terms ofpeople who look at their own spiritual lifeand have anxieties created by what they seeor by what they maybe have failed toaccomplish, maybe they look to God as thejudge who is scrutinising their daily behav-iour. There is an element of fear in that. Ithink we need to remember that God hasno hostility toward any of us. God is asalvific God, driven by love and compas-sion. He’s going to save everyone He canput His hand on.

So what is your vision for the AdventistChurch around the world?

I want the church to be one. The unity ofthe church is for me a critically importantfact. I will work hard to preach the messageof unity and address the elements that pos-itively or negatively impact unity.

Second, it is important for the Seventh-day Adventist Church to be focused onmission. There may be many things withthis church that we need to address and toset right. They are best set right in the con-text and setting of mission. By mission, Imean to reach out, to be what God wantsthis church to be, not a lodge or a societythat lives for itself but a community that isan instrument of God’s salvation acts inhistory.

So those are my hopes. This is not a battlethat I have to work with people, to sort ofconvince them of this. I find with leader-ship and I find when I visit churches andwhen I speak, the “Amens” are loud. Isense in the church a great desire, a positivemove to “Yes, let’s hold together.” We arebonded in faith, the Spirit is the unifyingone. The Lord’s last prayer to the Fatherwas “Hold them together, for they areMine.”

So I sense that and I sense also that thechurch is saying, “Look, we want to finishour task. We want to be done with this.”The church wants to go out and be a wit-nessing community. So I feel that there isvery little headwind and a lot of support. R

Nathan Brown is editor of RECORD.

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STEWARDSHIP IS CHOOSING TO LIVE

life as a follower of Jesus, as amember of the kingdom of Godtoday. That has practical implica-

tions for all aspects of our lives” (page v).Ordinary People—Extraordinary God takes afresh and diverse look at what stewardshipreally is, what it means to Christians in theSeventh-day Adventist Church, and how itbecomes a part of our daily lives.

Throughout Scripture, as a reminder ofwhat He has done, God asks His followersto give back. In Leviticus 27:30 one ofthese reminders is to give “a tenth of theproduce of the land, whether grain orfruit, belongs to the Lord and must be setapart to him as holy.”*

Ordinary People—Extraordinary God is amodern testimony that God still needs anduses all we give to Him. South PacificDivision director of stewardship Dr ErikaPuni suggests, “Stewardship is about prac-tical Christianity and allowing God to be incontrol of our lives daily. It is an expressionof absolute trust in Him with all that we arein Christ Jesus, and submitting to His eter-nal rule” (page x).

So it’s not just about tithing? Is theremore we need to do? Don’t be alarmed, butyes, stewardship is about much more thanthe monetary 10 per cent we give back toGod. Ordinary People—Extraordinary Godbreaks stewardship into eight categories:time, others, creation, talents, finances, lifechoices and opportunities, trials, and shar-ing our faith. Fifty-five everyday, ordinaryindividuals share their perspectives in oneof these areas, highlighting stewardship asour “love relationship with God” (pageix).

Colossians 4:5 says that we should “livewisely among those who are not Christians,and make the most of every opportunity.”Paul had it right and what a great way tostart Ordinary People—Extraordinary God.The opportunity to meet and pray with

someone almost missed because of beingtired and not wanting to meet someonenew; the love of a newborn child; sharingone’s faith under unique circumstances,and many answered prayers are just a fewof the stories. Through the diversity of 55perspectives, this book provides inspiringand memorable stories that will challengeyour perspective of stewardship and whatGod asks of you.

Sharing one’s faith isn’t always easy.Robert Granger shares an experiencewhere his beliefs were pushed to the edge.

However he was able to answer each ques-tion intelligently and biblically and con-cludes by saying, “I have come to recognisethat respecting both the individual andtheir freedom of choice are keystones insharing our teachings on stewardship”(page 17).

Opportunities, both to demonstrate andtalk about our faith, are times of steward-ship. Rebecca Koolik states, “Opportunitiesare just one of the many ways I believe Godknocks on our door” (page 36). Again andagain, Ordinary People—Extraordinary Goddelves into the opportunities taken to share,experience and grow through the steward-

ship of being the hands and feet of God.It’s not just about money or the “bless-

ings” we will receive when tithe is dutifullypaid. It is, however, about being faithfuland allowing God to work through jobs,people, nature, prayer and many otherthings. From strokes, to car trouble;cheques from unidentified donors, to bat-tered wives; dreams, to Bible in schools;shifting house and selling possessions, tocancer, Ordinary People—Extraordinary Godis a fantastic compilation of how awesomeGod is. Nurses, pastors, administrators,parents and more, these 55 ordinary peopleprovide incredible examples of our extraor-dinary God.

Compiled and edited by Nathan Brown,Ordinary People—Extraordinary God sharesthe “real-life stories of faith and commit-ment” as experienced by you and me, theordinary people God uses to do Hisextraordinary work. Pastor Jeffrey PumLian Pau shares a beautiful testimony andstates, “The more we put our trust in Him,we discover the blessings multiply expo-nentially” (page 94).

Inspirational, life-changing, and reflec-tive, Ordinary People—Extraordinary Godsheds a generous ray of light on the topic ofstewardship putting real faces and storiesinto what traditionally many have viewedas a “money thing.” Regardless of how yougive back to God, in Ecclesiastes 11: 1 Hepromises, “Give generously, for your giftswill return to you later.” R

*Bible quotations are from the New Living Translation.

Ordinary People—Extraordinary God: Real-life sto-ries of faith and commitment, compiled and edited byNathan Brown, Signs Publishing Company, 2005, paper-back, 134 pages. Available from Adventist Book Centres,price $A14.95; $NZ16.95.

Julene Duerksen-Kapao writes fromLongburn, New Zealand, and is the

regular book reviewer for The Edge.

Ordinary People—Extraordinary GodREVIEW BY JULENE DUERKSEN-KAPAO

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TO MERE MORTALS, A FLY’N’BUILD TEAM MAY APPEAR AN

ordinary group of “misfits” from everywhere—retirees, aschoolboy, a mission pilot, a caretaker, a mother, an engi-neer, an electrician, a pest controller, a nurse—the list is

always colourful.I will not even dare to delve into their personal lives: problems,

situations, experiences, families, health, wealth—or lack of it.Such a variety of factors are reasons enough not to rendezvousand fly somewhere as a team to build.

I have learned otherwise—from Scripture: “Abraham was old,Jacob was insecure, Leahwas unattractive, Josephwas abused, Moses stut-tered, Gideon was poor,Samson was codepen-dent, Rahab wasimmoral, David had an

affair and all kinds offamily problems, Elijahwas suicidal, Jeremiahwas depressed, Jonahwas reluctant, Naomi was a widow, John the Baptist was eccen-tric, Peter was impulsive and hot tempered, Martha worried alot, the Samaritan woman had several failed marriages,Zacchaeus was unpopular, Thomas had doubts, Paul had poorhealth, and Timothy was timid”*—all misfits as well.

Likewise, a fly’n’build team is a microcosm of God’s people:saved and spirited, serving out of joy and deep gratitude for theirSaviour; and, healed and blessed, they in turn want to help andbe a blessing to others. The local recipients of fly’n’build gen-erosity, in receiving, are blessed as well—witnessed to and par-ticipating with their brothers and sisters from across the sea, pur-suing not self-centredness but meaning and purpose in servingGod as they serve others.

That’s Jesus’ church, my church. R

*Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zondervan, 2002,page 233.

Pastor Usaia Baravi writes from Fiji, where he has servedas general secretary of the Fiji Mission.

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Baptism blueHAROLD GOTTING, NT

I wish to comment on the news report“SPD backs alternative baptismal vow”(News, August 27) and ask as to where inthe Bible does it state that one must makevows before one is baptised?

A person must be given Bible studiesfirst, accept the Lord Jesus Christ as theirown personal Saviour, and then be baptised.The person will then follow the Bible and itsteachings, as a result of the study undertakenbefore. When Philip baptised the Ethiopian,he first taught him from Scripture and thenbaptised him (see Acts 8:38-40). There is nomention of tithes and offerings etc. Let’s getback to the Bible, shall we?

BILL GATES, NSW

The strength of our church lies in the dis-tinctive doctrines and in the urgency of itsmessage of the Second Coming. The firstgives a person a reason to become aSeventh-day Adventist, as they realise thatthey need to come out of spiritual Babylonand see that we’ve been entrusted withtaking the special message of the threeangels to a doomed world. The second isobviously closely related, as it emphasisesthe nearness of the return of our Lord.

As I look at my baptismal vows given tome in 1971, I was proud to state my convic-tions concerning the distinctive doctrines wehold. I was proud to avow my allegiance tothe remnant church as the only church tokeep all 10 commandments and to possessthe gift of prophecy. I was—and still am—proud to take the special message assigned toour church to anyone who will listen. I

cannot see a need to produce a baptismalvow that is silent on all of these matters.

We continue to water down our publicstatements to the point where, if I were tobe baptised today, I can avow words thatwould sit so comfortably as an ecumenicalbaptismal vow that I could worship any-where Christianity is espoused. I feel asthough our leaders are betraying sacredtrusts in order to not offend. Maybe I’ve gotit wrong, but I don’t like what I see.

Poor turn of phraseROB LINDQUIST, SA

I am curious to know why in the editorialof August 20 (“Finding God”), the writerreferred to Christ as “a poor Palestinianpreacher in the first century,” especially asthe term Palestine wasn’t introduced untila later century, by Constantine, I believe. AJewish preacher, perhaps, or even Galileanor Nazarean might have been appropriate.

I feel we move further from the richnessof the church’s Jewish heritage by employ-ing such statements.

Testing timeDANIEL BROWN, QLD

As Adventists we have a clearly definedscenario as to how events will unfold in thetime of the end that includes the persecutionof the elect for their faith. In the light ofrecent events, however, I’ve begun to think

that our final test as Christians may actuallybe more about how we are involved in thepersecution of others; that is, do we partic-ipate or stand idly by as many suffer, or dowe take a stand to defend the defenceless?

A few recent situations that come tomind are attitudes toward Muslims, thecontinuing plight of Aborigines andrefugees, the AIDS crisis, and develop-ments in Zimbabwe among many others.We are certainly living in a time of trouble.

Take more careKEN MARSH, NSW

As an occupational health analyst, I notedthe cover of the September 10 RECORD

included a picture of an individual operat-ing a pedestal drill while ignoring basicsafety considerations. For example, the oper-ator is not wearing eye protection.

And while I had reason to believe afterseeing the page 4 story that this photo wasnot connected to our schools, I believe thatanyone who failed to look past the covercould reasonably assume a connection.

Unsafe acts and conditions lead to injuryand incapacity, regardless of what regula-tions may or may not say.

Many, perhaps most, readers would nothave noticed anything wrong, but foranyone who is safety-aware the picture failsto portray a positive image of our Seventh-day Adventist Church. I believe that in allthat we do, we should seek to always pres-ent a positive view of the church.

I can avow words that would sit socomfortably as an ecumenical baptismal

vow that I could worship anywhere.

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AnniversariesBowden, Cliff and Margaret, of Greystanes,NSW, were married on 11.8.45 at StStephen’s Presbyterian church, Parramatta.They celebrated their 60th anniversary onAugust 13 with 22 family and friends at their

home, ending with a musical evening. Cliffand Margaret have entertained over theyears with their music at community centres,nursing homes and churches.Congratulatory certificates were receivedfrom HRH Queen Elizabeth II, theGovernor-General, and Federal and Stateparliamentary dignitaries.

On 29.8.45, ministerial intern DouglasHokin married Mavis Brunt, colporteurand lady Bible worker, in the PapanuiAdventist church, Christchurch, NZ. PastorGriffin officiated. Sixty years later they cel-ebrated their diamond wedding anniversary,enjoying a small family function that

included both the bridesmaids, Rosa Heathand Beryl Hodge. Pastor Douglas and MavisHokin are enjoying a well-deserved retire-ment, living in Cooranbong, NSW, aftermore than 40 years service in Australia, NZand Fiji. Dennis and Bevan Hokin

AppreciationParrett. The Parrett family wish toconvey their appreciation for all yourexpressions of love, care and sympathydue to the loss of Bill. We are over-whelmed by your thoughtfulness, kind-ness and prayers, and thankful for awonderful church family.

WeddingsBadea—Ion. Vasile Valeriu, son ofGheorghe and Elena Badea (Adelaide,SA), and Gianina Romelia Ion, daughterof Nicilaie and Tabita Ion (Romania),were married on 31.7.05 in the AdelaideCity Adventist church.

Wolfgang Stefani

Bratovic—Hadji. Benjamin John Bratovic,son of Gino and Esther Bratovic (Geelong,Vic), and Luba Hadji, daughter of Mr andMrs Hadji (Istanbul, Turkey), were marriedon 12.6.05 in Istanbul, Turkey.

John O’Malley

Cooper—Carter. David Cooper andLeanne Carter were married on 26.6.05 atCarey Bay, NSW.

David Coltheart

Lewandowski—Heck. MichaelLewandowski, son of Ed and EvaLewandowski (Brisbane, Qld), and CaraDawn Heck, daughter of Derek andBarbara Heck (Brassall), were married on28.8.05 in the Ipswich Adventist church.

Sandor Gazsik

Magnusson—Lawson. Dr EricMagnusson and Jane Lawson were mar-ried on 30.7.05 at Plantation House,Duranbah, NSW.

Desmond Ford

Shea—Brooks. Keith Shea (Penshurst,NSW) and Jennifer Brooks (SouthHurstville) were married on 21.8.05 in theHurstville Adventist church.

David Reilly

Venables—Anderson. Glenn WilliamVenables and Lisa Margaret Andersonwere married on 9.7.05 in a lovely gardensetting on the banks of the Hastings River,Port Macquarie, NSW.

Bob Donaldson

ObituariesBrown, Vera Mary, born 11.10.1914 inAuckland, NZ; died 7.7.05 in Sydney,NSW. She was predeceased by her hus-band, Pastor Ronald Pavitt Brown,former editor of Signs of the Times. She issurvived by her daughter, Alison Ashby;her grandchildren, Michael and CherieAshby; Lisa and Gavin Currie (all ofSydney) and Jonathan and Georgie Ashby(Adelaide, SA); her son-in-law, ShaneHenderson; her grandchildren, Antoniaand Megan Henderson (all of Perth, WA);and her sister and brother-in-law, Jeanand Hedley Dye (NZ).

Alex Currie, Michael Ashby

Douglas, Colin Harvey, born 17.2.1930 atAlbany, WA; died 19.7.05 in Perth. He waspredeceased by his siblings, Vivian, Frankand Dulcie. He is survived by his sister,Thelma Borgas (Narrogin); also his ninenieces and nephews. Colin studied atCarmel College with the ambition of build-ing schools and churches in the island mis-sions—an unfulfilled ambition.

Phil Rhodes

Eastham, Kathleen Marjorie Thornton,born 1.2.1920 at Oxfordshire, England;died 6.8.05 at Waratah, NSW. On 23.12.40she married Allan, who predeceased her.She was also predeceased by her son,Phillip. She is survived by her sons, Allanand Paul (both of Newcastle); her fivegrandchildren; and three great-grandchil-dren. Her consistant caring life has left alegacy of love.

Murray House, Benjamin Galindo

Edwards, Arthur Wilfred, born 27.5.1919at Port Pirie, SA; died 6.7.05 at home inWhyalla after a short illness. He was pre-deceased by his son, Anthony. He is sur-

vived by his wife, Doreen; his children,Leonie, Charmaine, Denise and Kerry; hissons-in-law, Peter, Graham and Dennis; his14 grandchildren and their partners; and his10 great-grandchildren. Arthur was wellknown for his love for the Lord, family andfishing. He will be sorely missed by hisfamily, church family and friends.

Graham Thompson, Tharren Hutchinson

Emmerson, Olive Blanche (nee Manners),born 21.12.1917 at Stirling West, Adelaide,SA; died 31.7.05 at her daughter’s home atGlencoe. In 1936 she married Roland, whopredeceased her in 1998. She is survived byher children and their spouses, Mauriceand Jan, Raymond and Maralyn, Daryland Debbie (all of Nairne) and Glennisterand Roelf de Koning (Glencoe); her 13grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;and three great-great-grandchildren. Olive

was a wonderful Christian who loved herLord, her church, and her fellowman. Shewill be deeply missed by all who were for-tunate to know her. Now at rest waiting forJesus to come. Dave Hamilton

Hebbard, Joan Esme (nee McCullough),born 2.3.1926 at Wodonga, Vic; died 29.7.05in the Friendly Society Private Hospital,Bundaberg, Qld. She was predeceased byher husband, William, on 21.11.04; alsoher brothers, Neville and Ian. She is sur-vived by her children and their spouses,John and Maxine (Bundaberg), and Vinceand Rhelmae (Marburg); her siblings, Alec(Mount Beauty, Vic), Percy (Bundaberg,Qld), Doug (Maryborough), Merv(Brisbane), Ron (Bundaberg); her fivegrandchildren; her six great-grandchildren;and one great-great-grandchild.

Alwin Hilton

Positions vacant� Principal, Darwin Adventist Primary School—Northern AustralianConference. Ready for a sea change? Do you want to make a difference in younglives? Are you committed to Adventist education? Why not respond to the challengeof both teaching and growing a school in a beautiful tropical city. Darwin AdventistPrimary School is looking for a principal in 2006. For further information and appli-cation contact Mrs Ruth Jackson; phone (07) 4779 3988; or email <rjackson@adven-tist.org.au>. Applications close October 21, 2005.

� Lecturer in Accounting—Avondale College, NSW, seeks to appoint a lecturerin accounting and related subjects to commence February or July 2006. The contractis for three years, renewable by mutual agreement and subject to a performancereview after one year. Postgraduate qualifications to the level of a master’s or doctoraldegree desirable, but bachelor’s degree and professional certification with CPAAustralia or ICAA required. For further information contact Dr K Howson; email<keith.howson@avondale.edu.au>; or phone (02) 4980 2168. Applications to includeat least three referees, to Sonya Muhl, Avondale College, PO Box 19, CooranbongNSW 2265; email: sonya.muhl@avondale.edu.au>; phone: (02) 4980 2284; fax (02)4980 2269. For a full job description and selection criteria, see Avondale College website: <www.avondale.edu.au>. Applications close October 12, 2005.

�Secondary Teacher—Macarthur Adventist School, NSW, is seeking a qualifiedand experienced secondary humanities teacher to direct the secondary department andsupervise the school’s growth towards Year 12, commencing 2006. Macarthur AdventistSchool, in Sydney’s south-west, is a growing K-8 school transitioning to Year 9 in 2007.The successful applicant will be a dedicated Adventist with a passion for ministry in thecommunity; and have an interest in curriculum development and general administra-tion. Applications in writing should be forwarded to Peter Kilgour, Director ofEducation, 4 Cambridge Street, Epping, NSW 2121; email <pkilgour@adventist.org.au>; mobile 0414 772 182. Applications close October 28, 2005.

�Sales Representative—Sanitarium Health Food Company is seeking a highly moti-vated person to join our NSW team, based in Wollongong. The position requires: a highlevel of responsibility and ownership; focus on and delivery of exceptional customer serv-ice; ability to drive product sales; introduce and range new products and merchandiseproducts at store level. The successful applicant will require sound negotiation and inter-personal skills; high self-motivation and dedication; ability to work individually and withina team environment; competent computer skills; and a current driver’s licence.Applications in writing should be forwarded to Group Human Resources, Sanitarium,Locked Bag 7, Central Coast Mail Centre, NSW 2252; fax (02) 4348 7610; email<HumanResources@sanitarium.com.au>; no later than October 7, 2005.

�Supply Chain Assistant—Sanitarium Health Food Company (Auckland, NZ)is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant to improve and maintain customer service levels.The successful applicant will have administration/logistics experience; be assertive,methodical and a team player; and have computer skills, initiative and enthusiasm.Duties will include: monitor, advise availability and assist with deployment of stock;resolve discrepancies; compile, distribute and/or present reports. Applications in writ-ing (including résumé) should be forwarded to Supply Chain Assistant Vacancy,Sanitarium Auckland, 108 Pah Road, Royal Oak, Private Bag 92127, Auckland, NZ;email <hrsupplychain@sanitarium.co.nz>; no later than October 10, 2005.

For church-related employment opportunities visit the Employment section on the SPDweb site <www.adventist.org.au>.

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Hooper, Henry Roy Hooper, born28.11.1909 at Northam, WA; died 7.7.05 inPerth. In 1936 he married Gladys Bilkey,who predeceased him in 1943. In 1958 hemarried Pam Tracey, who predeceasedhim in 1998. He is survived by his son anddaughter-in-law, Geoff and Jan Hooper(Adelaide, SA); his four grandchildren; hisseven great-grandchildren; his sisters, BettyGreen (Perth, WA) and Muriel Gulliksen(Adelaide, SA); and his sister-in-law, PatHooper (Perth, WA). Henry was deter-mined, humorous, generous and a truegentleman. His many years as a literatureevangelist and support of Cottesloe churchcharacterised a life focused on God.

Andrew Skeggs

Johnson, Stella Edna, born 16.4.1913 atGreens Creek, Vic; died 5.8.05 in AdventistRetirment Village, Victoria Point, Qld. In1941 she married Bill Johnson, who prede-ceased her in 1990. She was also prede-ceased by her son, Malcolm. She is survivedby her children, Dianne Wolf (Brisbane,Qld) and Leon (Ocean Shores, NSW).Stella went to Avondale College whereher teachers included Mrs Faulkhead,George Greenaway and others.

Selwyn Bartlett

Miller, Zita (nee Murch), born 28.5.1921 atGreymouth, SNZ; died 5.8.05 in Auckland.She was predeceased by her husband,Pastor Graham Miller, who predeceasedher while serving as youth director for theSouth Pacific Division. Zita was a greatmusician—an accomplished violinist andviola player, and loved to play with musicalgroups. She was also an accomplished artistand a talented writer. She spent her finalfailing years in a rest home, where she wasdearly loved by both the residents and staff.

She was also deeply loved by the membersof the Pakuranga church, which sheattended practically right up to the end.

Geoffrey Garne, Kayle De Waal

Opo, Wuliia, born 20.9.1938 at Pukapuka,Cook Islands; died 2.7.05 in WollongongHospital, NSW. On 17.9.56 she marriedManulele and the following year they werebaptised together into the SDA Church.She was predeceased by her daughter,Lilinoa. She is survived by her husband(Bellambi); her brothers, Tutu (FairyMeadow), Maroatu (Towradgi), Walemaki(Bellambi), Ayi (NZ); her sister, Akaea(NZ); her children, Paito (Qld), Vakingake(Townsville), Urumaru (Bellambi),Patakuria (Cook Islands), Eitaro(Towradgi), Apollo Day (Figtree), Nootai(Inala) and Nawauwi (Bellambi); her 28grandchildren; and two great-grandchil-dren. Wuliia was active in her church andfolk were always welcome in her home.Her greatest desire was for her family toshare her love for her Lord.

Kerry Hortop

Palmer, Merle Sarah, born 28.4.1944 atAngledool, NSW; died 17.7.05 inMurwillumbah District Hospital. She issurvived by her husband; her daughter,Tracy Murray (Brisbane, Qld); and herbrothers, Bill and Arthur Chapman (bothof Purga). Merle possessed a very caringnature, a mischievous sense of humour,and a profound love of fishing. She has leftmany with fond memories of her life and ashared hope of Jesus’ soon return.

Sandor Gazsik

Parbs, Lorna Antonia (nee Roennfeldt),born 22.11.1912 at Angaston, SA; died26.7.05 at Charles Harrison MemorialHome, Cooranbong, NSW. On 8.11.39she married Franz (Frank), who prede-ceased her on 8.5.2000. She is survived byher daughter and son-in-law, Monica andPastor Clive Nash (Singleton); her grand-daughter, Adele Nash (Warburton, Vic);and her sister, Irene Taylor (Cessnock,NSW). Lorna was a faithful servant ofthe Barossa Valley church and numerouscommunity organisations, being recog-nised as the Citizen of the Year by theAngaston Council on Australia Day 1987.

Clive Nash, Darren Slade

Redisch, Lore Ully (nee Steininger), born5.1.1919 in Vienna, Austria; died 9.7.05 inCoronella Retirement Village,Nunawading, Vic. On 6.3.53 she marriedSeigfried, who predeceased her on 11.6.83.She is survived by her siblings and theirspouses, Henry and ConstanceStonnington (USA) and Helga andStephen Anyal (Sydney, NSW); their fam-ilies; and her nephew, John Waasz (NorthBalwyn, Vic). Ully was an outstanding ice-skater and tennis player in her teenageyears prior to migrating to Australia. Shejoined the Adventist family 20 years agoand her love of music also caused her tosupport promising young musicians.

Robyn Stanley

Rose, Janet Mary, born 13.11.1936 inEngland; died peacefully 18.7.05 of a ter-minal illness while living at home inBrisbane, Qld. She is survived by her sis-

ters, Valerie, Jennifer Harold, Audrey;her brother, Peter; and their families. Agreat deal of her life funds were spentsponsoring Asian Aid children. She choseto go without so little ones could beblessed. She will long be remembered forher gentle nature, loving acts; her sincerelove for her Lord was inspiring to all.

Keith Grolimund

Stuart, Thelma Irene, born 17.10.1920 inBrisbane, Qld; died 8.7.05 in the RedlandsHospital, Brisbane. She was predeceasedby her daughter, Shirley. She is survivedby her daughters, Fay Jones and Heather(Brisbane); her four grandchildren; andher eight great-grandchildren. Thelmahad a strong faith and loved her Lorddearly. She will be sadly missed by herfamily and friends.

Ern Lemke, Jorge Munoz

Turton, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann, born20.4.1911 at Fremantle, WA; died 11.5.05 inFreeman Nursing Home, Rossmoyne. In1928 she married Mick, who predeceasedher in 1981. She was also predeceased by herdaughter, Elsie. She is survived by her chil-dren, Raymond, Francis, Valma and Colin(all of Perth). Betty was a resourceful andloving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Phil Rhodes

Vine, Linnette June (nee Sharpe), born1.6.1932 at Osborne Park, WA; died5.7.05 in Perth. On 30.3.72 she marriedRobert. She is survived by her husband(Duncraig); and her children, Jenny andRamon. Lin was a very caring person andhad a prominent role in helping to estab-lish the Adventist Special Family homein Perth. She worked as a book-keeper/accountant.

Phil Rhodes

Wake, Thomas Charles, born 14.11.1925at Brighton, Vic; died 31.7.05 atWodonga., as a result of wartime service.On 10.4.50 he married June. He is sur-vived by his wife; his daughter, Sharon(both of Wodonga); and his daughter andson-in-law, Susan and Tony Bruce(Temora, NSW). Tom was the epitome ofdedication and service. Since retirement

he served on 40 fly’n’build projects. Theblessed hope gave him courage and peace.

Lawrence Landers

Williams, Dorothy, born 12.7.1900 atBlackburn, England; died 24.7.05 inSherwin Lodge, Rossmoyne, WA. In1917 she married John Sutton, who pre-deceased her in 1939. She later marriedErnie Williams, who also predeceasedher. She was also predeceased by herdaughter, May Parkin, in 2000. She issurvived by her children, CatherineDonegan, Gwen Cook and John (Jack)Sutton (all of Perth). Dorothy started abranch Sabbath school at Yunderup,which later became established as theMandurah SDA church.

Phil Rhodes

Woods, Ethyl Jean (nee Scott), born28.11.1923 near Nannup, WA; died 2.8.05in Fremantle Hospital. On 30.10.45 shemarried Arthur. She is survived by herhusband; her children, Ronald, AnneReeve (all of Manjimup), LorraineHaswell, Lyndon Woods (both of Perth);and her siblings, Lou Scott (Busselton)and Rose Ballingall (Harvey). Ethyl wasquiet by nature, ready in humour andloyal to her convictions. For almost 60years she was a faithful wife, mother andwitness to Jesus. Phil Rhodes

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Carmel Adventist College, WA, willcelebrate 100 years of Christian educationin 2007. All past and present principals,teachers, students, parents and friendsare invited to attend a homecoming week-end on October 1 long weekend of thatyear. Other functions are planned duringthe year, including special opening andgraduation ceremonies. Any memorabiliasuch as photos, programs, uniforms, sto-ries would be much appreciated for useand display. Inquiries/information to thePrincipal (08) 9293 5333; or email<carmel@adventist-ed.wa.edu.au>.

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Luxury holiday accommodation—Bright, Vic. Available now for the Springand Christmas holidays, but you had betterbe quick! Check our web site <www.glasspinnacle.com.au>. You’ll love it!

Data projectors, screens, DVDs VCRs, PAsystems etc. SDAs committed to lowerprices for SDA churches, schools etc. Askfor Trish at Rural Electronics (02) 63613636; or <greenfields@netconnect.com.au>.

www.aucsda.com—Australian UnionConference web site. Do you have a min-istry idea to share? Or are you needingassistance? Check out the new IdeasExchange forum.

Bickley centenary celebration—Octo-ber 22, 2005. Bickley church invites pastand present members to our centenarycelebration (100 years to the day), com-mencing at 9.30 am for Sabbath school,11.00 am worship service, light lunch,and afternoon program with review ofmemorabilia, heritage and history tohonour pioneers, such as Palmateers,and notable workers who have sat in our pews. We have many ex-Carmel stu-dents on the honour list. Further infor-mation: Neil Maxwell (08) 9454 6881; orYvonne Johnson (nee Garvin) (08) 92916508; email <yvonnelj@ozzienet.net>.

Traineeships and apprenticeships.Interested in working for a Christianorganisation? Globalone GroupTraining assists school leavers seekingtraineeships and apprenticeships. Haveyour name entered in the EmploymentDatabase <www.globalonegt.com.au>.Inquiries: <info@globalonegt.com.au>;phone (02) 43936643.

Eastward Missionary College. New2006 courses. Distinctively Adventist edu-cation for young people in health, organ-ic agriculture and Bible ministry. Dorri-go, NSW. Phone (02) 6657 1175; email<info@eastward.edu.au>. A supportingministry of the SDA Church.

Volunteers. Adventist Health Associationseeks expressions of interest from medicaland paramedical graduates and under-graduates to serve on the yacht L’Oiseau, inthe East Solomons Islands Mission (seeRECORD news story, August 13). Contact<bhands@flatrate.net.au> for details.

Final Events DVDs and other Amaz-ing Facts products are now available fromtheir Australian distributor, The StoryFactory. Contact Darren or RobynPeakall on (08) 9574 6777; or<info@thestoryfactory.com.au>.

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Real estate—Perth, WA. Buying or sellingnorth of the river? Please phone your expe-rienced Adventist representative, EllenFarmer, on 0402 059 364; or (08) 9246 3777;or email <ellenf@bigpond.net.au>;www.davidevans.com.au

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Capel centenary celebration—Decem-ber 3, 2005. Capel church invites formermembers to our celebration, commencingat 9.30 am, Sabbath school, 11.00 am,worship service. Light lunch and after-noon program. To assist with cateringplease contact Yula Vollrath (08) 97272356; or Peter Ansell (08) 9756 2065before November 11, 2005.

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