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YOUNG PEOPLE COMMIT TO JESUS IN MURWILLUMBAH
Mar. 2018 Issue 8
MY NEW MISSION:
LIVE MORE HAPPY ADVENTIST
RADIO FAITHFM
GOES LIVE
B igge r
THAN THE BOTH OF US
A letter from the editor
What makes you unique?
Each one of us has a talent. Some of us It’s amazing
have more than one. There are even those what can happen when you’re
lucky people who seem to be good at able to fully embrace what you’re good
absolutely everything they try. But have at and use it to make a difference in the
you put much thought into how you use world around you. That’s something that
your talent(s) for good? Dr Darren Morton is also doing with his
special skills — you can read more about
And what about using them for God? that with the launch of his book Live More
Happy on page 10 of this issue.
About That’s something singer-songwriter Ashlee
Bennetts has done with her first EP. As our So what are you doing this month to share
The Upside is published 10 times cover feature this month, Ashrae (as she’s your skills with the world? Share it with us
per year by the Seventh-day known) shares with us how music provides at www.facebook.com/NNSWAdventists!
Adventist Church (North NSW an opportunity to share God with people
Conference). who might not have heard of Him yet.
Adele Nash
Editor-in-chief Paul Geelan
March
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as space is limited. 3 World-changing education
4 Bigger than the both of us (cover story)
6 Breakfast Show goes live
Disclaimer
7 Avondale Brass Band
Articles express the opinions of
the authors and not neccessarily
7 Organ school opens doors
those of the Seventh-day Adventist 8 Baptisms across our conference
Church.
9 Carer takes client to the cricket
10 Live More Happy launched
11 Meet our ministry team
Subscribe 12 Health, fitness and recipes
today!
14 Book review
14 Kids Crafter Masterclass
See pg 11 for details
15 4D Living
2 [March 2018] The Upside
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At Avondale College of Higher Education, we aim to provide There are more than enough institutions across Australia that
students with not only a credible and professional study will provide you classes day in and day out, as well as a piece
opportunity, but an experience that will positively shape the of paper at the end of the journey to say you’ve ticked the right
way they choose to view themselves and the way they fit in the boxes.
world.
But then there are the lecturers and peers — like those you’ll
A holistic, personal approach in the education experience might come into contact with at Avondale — who inspire and
just be the best answer for individuals seeking to thrive in a encourage individuals to strive for and excel in what they
spiritual environment that nurtures their potential, as well as set their minds to after study. As a Seventh-day Adventist
being able to “experience life.” institution, we have been proudly educating students from all
around Australia since 1897 to go on and become some of our
When students are able to parallel their professional study future world leaders.
efforts with fun — as well as spiritual opportunities — on
offer, they can graduate with a great sense of achievement I think of Dr Lachlan Rogers who started his journey at
that they were able to shape and grow themselves into both Avondale, and is now recognised for completing world-first
the career-minded individuals they set out for, as well as research on diamond colour centres, and who also completed
confident, spiritual leaders. Experiences like meeting and being postdoctoral studies in Germany on quantum optics. Or Jacob
in conversation with people from all around Australia, living in Windle, who won 2016 Teacher of the Year and was invited to
dorms, being involved in leadership opportunities, and going attend the 2017 NASA Space Camp in Alabama, USA, and
on mission trips to Vanuatu and East Timor build our students become one of their Australian representatives. Jacob started
up for success. And, of course it allows them to tally a wad of out on Avondale’s pathway diploma of General Studies and
laughs and memories with real uni friends along the way that ended up graduating from a Bachelor of Education (Primary).
become part of dinner-table conversation for the next 20 years.
These defining moments of inspiration, spiritual development
But what does the holistic approach really mean for graduates? and friendship along the journey of education are what propel
And if the end goal is a piece of paper, why travel from far and our graduates into some amazing successes. The personal and
wide to get an education at Avondale? I need more than this catered experiences are what set us apart from the rest, and
page to completely answer this, but let me touch the surface. are what might just be the encouragement needed to fly the
Continue reading, then go ahead and apply to see for yourself! coop. If you’re considering study, don’t be afraid to step out
from far and wide to reach your potential.
— Paris Lawrence
The Upside [March 2018] 3
Ashrae — bigger than the both
Singer/songwriter Ashlee Bennetts — also known as Ashrae Destiny’s Child, Adele, Melissa Otto), she produces something
— hails from the east coast of Australia and is impressing the that is new and unique in and of herself.
country with her first debut single, Bigger Than the Both of
Us. While the EP is a fine melting of soul-pop and jazz, what With such talent, the rally of new fans should come as no
stands out is the messages carried through the songs. At the surprise. Behind the catchy songs is a young girl eager to
young age of 20, Ashrae is playing with the art of storytelling share with the world what is running through every crevice of
to spread relatable messages of love and hope through her her heart. Over the five tracks on the EP, the depth of her voice
music. is mirrored by the depth of her lyrics. She’s not just talking
boyfriends and bad decisions. Instead, she’s rising to the
Music isn’t in her blood, but 10 hours after releasing her single, challenge and expanding her songwriting beyond expected
Ashrae was climbing up the iTunes charts above big-hit stars topics. She’s digging deeper into the things that consume us
such as Bon Jovi and Adele. She made it to number 20 on the as humans. Not only the stresses of life, but the joys and the
album charts and number two on the R&B soul charts — an things to be hopeful for too: friendship, seasons of life, new
impressive feat for something she posted to share with friends beginnings.
and family.
In an industry that bombard listeners with mixed messages
Every once in a while, you come across a new voice that gives about relationships, sexuality and beauty, Ashrae is looking
you goosebumps. Ashrae’s music balances funk and soul, at life from a different angle — one that is very inclusive of
and draws attention to her impressive vocal range. While you her creator. But her target audience isn’t the churched — it’s
could liken her at times to an amalgam of artists (Alicia Keys, everybody.
4 [February 2018] The Upside
As she dives deeper into the music scene, Ashrae
is trying to wedge herself between two groups — a
difficult thing to do in an industry that tries to categorise
you as either secular or Christian.
Since the launch of her EP, Ashrae has been swept off
her feet with opportunities to perform around Sydney,
the Central Coast and Newcastle. Throughout her life,
music was nothing more than a hobby. Then one day
she said to God, “Whatever you want to do with this,
go to town. I’m happy to go where you go.”
If it’s any indication of what’s to come, the attention
Bigger than the Both of Us has received is sure to keep
Ashrae parading in the music scene. But the idea of
fame isn’t something she places importance on. What
is important is presenting the message that God is
trying to share through her.
“If I’m leaning on my understanding of what success is
Photo credit: Frozone Photogr
aphy and what fame is, I would get lost and caught up in it.
Humanity would kick in and I would end up doing it for
me . . . This is a gift I’ve been given and I don’t want to
use it for myself.”
As a performer, Ashrae’s goal is to be as authentic she
can be — not for her own applaud, but to glorify her
King and straighten out some of the mixed messages
people have about Christianity.
(continued over page)
Photo credit: Givargiz
of us
“God wants me to talk about him, especially to the
people who don’t know him”
“God wants me to talk about him, especially to the people Photo credit: Frozone Photography
who don’t know him,” she says. “If there were a few people
who stood up to say, this is not what we were called to be,
we’d start to see a lot of change.”
While piecing together her EP, Ashrae recorded songs that
would speak to anyone, irrespective of what path of life they
are on. She writes her music in a way that will allow her to
share Jesus with the people who have never heard of Him, as
well as give reminders to those who have.
“That’s what I have been called to do,” she says. “We’re all
dealing with the same issues and we’re all chasing the same
thing.”
While most of her songs are upbeat desires that were placed in her heart as
with lilting vocals and a hot jam of a child. The past few months, she has
instruments, Ashrae tones things down been on one big musical journey and is
a notch at the end of the EP in her song, more encouraged than ever to continue
Colours. Like a closing lullaby, Colours spreading messages of love and hope to
shows her diversity as an artist, but her audience.
what’s more is that even the placement
of the song tells a story. It is a moment An album is definitely in the cards for
of worship, an anthem of praise. the future. But for now, Ash is enjoying a
“Christianity and the whole story of Jesus season of writing and honing her sound
is about that fresh start,” Ash says. (don’t worry, she swears the jazz isn’t
“Jesus coming to earth was a fresh start. going anywhere). She’s pulling apart
Salvation is a fresh start. I wanted to lyrics, finding ways to explore messages
portray that at the end of my EP. To show in a more current context and going with
that no matter what you go through, the sway of everything that knocks on
no matter how you feel, a fresh start is her door in between. Bigger than the
always available.” Both of Us is a glimpse into the world of
a young musician only growing in depth
After the release of her EP, Ash put her and talent.
studies on the back burner to live out the — Zanita Fletcher Photo credit: Frozone Photography
GOES LIVE
Faith FM’s Breakfast Show went live for the first time on He adds, “The reason we’re doing this is because Faith FM
Wednesday, 14 February. The first live broadcast was hosted has proven to be very effective in connecting listeners with
by Pastor Lyle Southwell and Nic Coutet, Director of The local churches, and we think being live will make it even more
Breakfast Show. For the past few years, The Breakfast Show effective with the personal connection with listeners. They will
team has pre-recorded their shows in the purpose-built studio be able to call in and directly participate in the program.”
at the offices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Northern
New South Wales. However, the reach and impact of the show Of going live, Pastor Southwell says, “It’s higher pressure and
has grown to the point where it made sense to go live. more fun! You get a greater sense of accomplishment from
reaching your goals and targets too, because you don’t have
Faith FM team members from the Seventh-day Adventist Church an option to make mistakes. It’s exciting — incredibly exciting
in Australia and in NNSW worked hard to make live broadcasting — to be speaking live to so much of Australia and we get to
possible; researching and testing thoroughly, and making sure talk about Jesus every day!”
the technology could handle it. A trial run was conducted online
on Tuesday, 13 February which was successful. A growing number of people have been connected with
Seventh-day Adventist Churches through the ministry of Faith
Michael Engelbrecht, who manages Faith FM for the Australian FM. You can tune in around Australia on 87.6, 87.8 and 88 FM,
Union Conference, says, “For the past three months, it’s been or listen online at https://faithfm.com.au.
a team effort to prepare for going live. This is a first for the
Faith FM network. We have gone live in the Newcastle, Central — Adele Nash
Coast and Geelong regions, and have plans to expand across
the country in coming months.”
6 [March 2018] The Upside
BRASS BAND IN TUNE WITH LOCAL CHURCHES
Avondale Brass Band is a group of experienced, talented In 2017, Avondale Brass Band visited nine of the churches in
brass players who visit a number of smaller Adventist the surrounding area, including a performance for a Conference
churches throughout the year to bring enhancement to Regional for combined churches in the North West of northern
the worship service for those congregations. New South Wales.
Recently, the Avondale Brass Band visited the Polish Adventist For some 25 years continuously, Avondale Advent Brass has
Church in Wallsend, Newcastle. support the Anzac March and the Remembrance Service on
11/11 — a much-appreciated and outstanding community
The church members were delighted with the selection of contribution. They have also been involved in local community
hymns and the harmonies of the spiritual pieces that were fairs and events.
performed as features during the worship services. During the
fellowship meal following the program, an enthusiastic invitation — Dr David Faull
was extended for a return visit by the band.
Avondale Brass Band’s mission includes the opportunity to extend music ministry in worship and outreach to the community.
New brass playing members are welcome of any age! Email zactap67@gmail.com if you would like to join.
ORGAN SCHOOL OPENS DOORS TO opportunity
Did you know that Avondale Memorial “The Memorial Organ School reaches out
Adventist Church in Cooranbong now has to the wider community in various ways,”
the largest group of young organists in David says. “Students come from all faiths,
Australia? so we can witness and share our talents
with each other, playing in various churches
Suzuki Organ teaching has been established and cathedrals every year: the Uniting
in Australia for nearly 10 years, with more Church, Anglican, Catholic and Adventist
than 50 students in New South Wales churches in NSW, interstate and overseas.”
and Victoria. It was first established by
David Clark at Avondale Memorial Church, He adds, “Annual concerts raise money for
Cooranbong, and was based on the model those in need, including the local women’s
founded in Sweden by Gunilla Ronnberg, refuge and overseas projects, as well as
Suzuki Organ and Piano teacher trainer. scholarships for local students.”
David says, “Young kids love the organ — The prestigious Sydney Organ Competition
the variety of sounds from very soft to very was originally held on a Saturday every
loud — and they love to have fun with the year, but when their committee discovered
largest instrument in the world! Pipe and how many young Seventh-day Adventist
digital organs range from a single keyboard organists there were, they changed the day
to seven keyboards, plus a keyboard you to Monday so many of the students could
play with your feet. What an exciting and participate — and they win awards annually!
interesting ‘toy’ for little kids.”
— Dr David Clark/The Upside
And now days, the earliest a child can start
to learn the organ is four years of age.
Photos (left) courtesy of David Clark (all with permission)
(Top to bottom) 1. Emily Thompson was awarded second prize at the Sydney Organ Competition held last October. She is
seen here in front of the pipe organ at Shore Grammar School, Sydney, where the competition was held 2. At the annual
Community Carols and organ concert last November, two of our organists played a Vivaldi concerto for two cellos. Many of
the organ students play a second instrument. 3. Stephen Aveling-Rowe is seen here at the new Avondale Memorial Church
organ. He was given a master class by visiting Dutch organist, Martin van Heerde. 4. One of our youngest students, Johann
Thompson (8) playing at the Christmas concert while Jared Robinson looks on.
The Upside [March 2018] 7
More baptisms at
AVONDALE SCHOOL
It was with much celebration that six Avondale School students Byron Richards, the first person in his family to be baptised,
were baptised at Shingle Splitters Point on Saturday afternoon, wrote this for his Avondale School Religious Studies teacher:
25 November 2017. Jesus was so excited to see Liam and “For most of my life in other schools, I believe that I have been
Nikysha Bennett, Tyson and Chloe Hibbard, Byron Richards and a follower of Jesus, but not one of His disciples. During Years
Jeremy Howse baptised in His presence on that beautiful day. 3 to 6, I only half-believed that Jesus was actually real. During
this time, I knew as well as everyone else who Jesus was and
These students had the opportunity to enjoy many different what He did for us, but I didn’t really care or understand it. But
Bible studies prior to giving their lives to Jesus. Avondale now I am beginning to grasp the enormity of what Jesus did for
School chaplains and teachers, Avondale College theology us on that cross. Now I believe in Him fully and I am striving to
students, local church pastors and a grandparent each led become one of his disciples.”
Bible studies with these very keen students over a two-
year period prior to the students making their own personal In the words of one of the parents, “I am sure the angles lost
commitment to Jesus. their voices on Sabbath celebrating for so many reasons! Truly
a blessed day.”
Having Avondale School Chaplains Brian Reed and Pastor
Mel Lemke, as well as Pastor Steve Magaitis, in the water We ask that as you finish reading this article that you take the
praying with and also baptising some of these students helped time to pray for all of the students at Avondale School. Please
make this occasion very special. The day was extra special pray that the aforementioned six students will keep Jesus as
with Grandpa Urquart baptising his grandchildren, Liam and their anchor. Please pray that God will continue to talk to the
Nikysha. Anthony Hibbard, a teacher at Avondale School, was hearts of all of those students who are currently having Bible
also very excited to baptise his own daughter Chloe. Later, Studies with their chaplains, pastors, teachers and other
when asked about his baptism, Tyson recounted, “Those few significant persons. And lastly, please pray that the Holy Spirit will
moments where our group was together out there in the water continue to prompt and urge those who have not yet personally
praying and then collectively giving our lives to Jesus, was very, met Jesus to take the step to find out more about Him.
very special. It was the highlight for me.” — Anthony Hibbard/Colin Chuang
A Rose BY ANY OTHER NAME
Mary Rose Anderson was re-baptised by Pastor Eddie Mackie and found a community when she did. The first thing that drew
at Ourimbah Church on Saturday, 25 November. her attention was the interesting flyer about Danny’s program
that she received. Feeling prompted to attend, she went along
Her first baptism occurred when she was only to the public meetings, then back to church and then finally
13 years of age, some decades ago. Sadly, made a public recommitment to God through baptism.
when she joined the church at that time,
she felt that she was just an item in the On the special day, she was welcomed into a community by
church, rather than a person of worth. the members of Woy Woy and Ourimbah Adventist Churches.
Subsequently, no genuine attachments The first time ‘round, the Lord would have found Rose’s scent
were forged with other members and she sweet, but tainted with sadness in His heart knowing that she
drifted away from the church. This time, would wander. The second time round the Lord must find she
however, through a mission run at the Woy smells even sweeter.
Woy Church by Pastor Danny Milenkov last — Tony Hernandez
year, she found her way back to the church —
Young people commit to
Jesus IN MURWILLUMBAH
During November last year, Murwillumbah Adventist Church
celebrated the baptisms of six young people. On 11 November,
Annabella Hankin was baptised by Courtney Tyler, one of
the Chaplains at Tweed Valley Adventist College, who she
has studied with. In the afternoon, Nalani Cherry and Megan
Southon were baptised by church pastor Ashley Smith.
Two weeks later, Chad Penman and Caleb Smith were
baptised by Ashley, with Carlo Chacon being baptised by his
grandfather, Pastor Ray Jerrard, at the beautiful Hart’s Hole,
Crystal Creek.
Ashley said, “A decision to follow Jesus at any leaders to take seriously the decisions that your
stage of life is always a special event, but to young people are making, for who are we to
see it done with such sincerity and childlike question the working of the Holy Spirit? ‘Let the
faith is truly a wonderful thing. The decisions little children come to me and do not forbid them.’”
that these young people have made has
influenced the decisions of their peers and We are very proud of our young people, and pray that God will
consequently grown the Kingdom! I strongly bless them and use them for Him.
want to encourage both ministers and church — Melinda Southon
CARER TAKES CLIENT
TO THE CRICKET
Neville Tosen is a lifetime cricket fan. These days, most of his
cricket comes via television. But last year and again in the early
days of this year, he has attended One Day Internationals at the
Sydney Cricket Ground.
Neville is a resident of the Adventist Senior Living retirement
village, Avondale Lifestyle Community in Cooranbong. He also
has a government-funded Adventist Senior Living Home Care
package that affords him a little extra support with his daily Neville Tosen enjoys lunch at the Sydney Cricket Ground under the
care and living. watchful eye of Mitchell Knight, his Adventist Senior Living Home
Care support.
His carer is Mitchell Knight. Just recently Mitchell arranged to
drive Neville to the Australia versus England match. “It was a
great day, except that Australia lost,” mused Neville. “Australia
did better last year and won against Pakistan.” “Cricket is in my blood,” he noted, with obvious enthusiasm for
the game.
“I normally get around the village on my walker and it wouldn’t
be possible for me to enjoy a ‘live’ game on my own. But “As a boy, I had a beautiful Doberman that used to retrieve the
thanks to Mitchell I had a great day,” said Neville. “And I ball. I hope to meet Rags in heaven and maybe we can have
noticed that he enjoyed the cricket too.” another game of cricket,” he said with a chuckle. “Meantime, I
would like to see the Proteas (South Africa’s cricket team) beat
Neville started playing cricket in his homeland, South Africa, the Aussies when they play soon. I hope my carer will take me
when he was seven. The doctor had told him to go and play to that game!”
cricket with a tennis ball to relieve his asthma. A spade handle — Calvyn Townend
was the wicket in the backyard of their home. “I got pretty
good at getting people ‘out,’” he said, “even though there was
not the usual three wickets.”
The Upside [March 2018] 9
Avondale academic’s “audatious” plan to lift the lives of 10 million people
The launch of a book about emotional who is now also a founding fellow of “That sounds
wellbeing is part of an Avondale the Australasian Society of Lifestyle like a pretty big
academic’s “audacious” plan to lift the Medicine. “To build in the science.” goal, but for
lives of 10 million people. all of us who
Over the past decade, neuroscience, know Darren
Live More Happy “represents what I positive psychology and lifestyle and the God
want to do with my life,” said Dr Darren medicine have exploded as areas of he serves,
Morton, Lead Researcher in the Lifestyle research and healthcare. Live More there’s no
Research Centre and Course Convenor Happy incorporates this new information. doubt in my
of Postgraduate Courses in Lifestyle While the book maintains Seven Secrets’ mind.”
Medicine at Avondale College of Higher easy-to-read and accessible style, it
Education, “to share information that includes more than 200 references. Dr Morton dedicates Live More Happy
can help you live a fuller, better, more to wife Sarah, and children Olivia, Elijah
abundant life.” This passion has helped Dr Morton’s mate, Dr Jason Hinze, the and Caleb. Elijah presented the first
shape Dr Morton’s personal mission, Secondary Course Convenor in the official reading of the book, a passage
which he shared publicly for the first Discipline of Education at Avondale, about a bedtime conversation between
time during the launch in Avondale changed tack, sharing testimonies father and the then toddler that became
Libraries on Thursday, 8 February. “I about Dr Morton’s character from a game. Darren would tell Elijah, “Daddy
believe everyone — I don’t care how former students. “He’s constantly on the loves you,” and Elijah would respond,
young you are, I don’t care how old you run setting,” wrote one. “I’m not even “Why?” Darren would then give a
are — everyone needs to know what is sure he knows how to walk.” Another different answer — “Because you are so
contained in this book.” described Dr Morton as having “zest for good at climbing trees,” for example—
life.” “He inspires you, motivates you, each time. But he soon realised the
As a teaser, Dr Morton referred briefly encourages you, and simplifies and inadequacy of his responses and instead
to a few strategies — all backed by unpacks the most complex topics into replied, “Because you’re mine and
scientific evidence — for lifting your everyday language. . . . Without Darren there’s nothing you can do, good or bad,
mood and your life. How you feel affects I wouldn’t be a teacher. I am forever to change that.”
how you heal, motion creates emotion, grateful.” One asked Dr Morton to be the
food feeds your mood, giving is living. best man at his wedding. “The impact The passage ends with this: “I hold
He pitches content in the book in a of just how far reaching his impact has the worldview that says you belong to
positive way. “I never tell people what been will be something that will continue something greater than yourself, and
they’re doing wrong. I simply say, ‘This to live on through the legacy of the this belonging makes you immeasurably
is what the science says you can do to teachers he has taught and the down- valuable. Your life has meaning. For
feel better.’ Why wouldn’t you want to to-earth wisdom written in the pages of me, knowing this is an absolute game
know that?” His challenge: “Test it, see if his books. This is because how he lives changer that lifts every aspect of my life
it works.” out his life is consistent with what he and enables me to truly flourish. I would
professes to be true.” love for you to discover that, too.”
Dr Morton’s interest in emotional Live More Happy is available from
wellbeing began about 15 years ago, five “Isn’t this a book launch?” asked Dr Seventh-day Adventist bookstores in
years before the publication of Live More Hinze. “We’re not launching Darren Australia and New Zealand, and from
Happy’s predecessor, Seven Secrets Morton on the world are we, or are www.drdarrenmorton.com
for Feeling Fantastic. “I always felt we? . . . . I guess that’s the beauty of
impressed, a deep prodding, to go back this book.” Dr Hinze also referred to Dr — Brenton Stacey
and do that book better,” said Morton, Morton’s mission to lift 10 million lives.
10 [March 2018] The UpsideMEET OUR Ministry Team
Lynelle King has worked for the Adventist Education company in Northern New South Wales for the
past six years. Her job involves two roles — she is a personal assistant for the operations manager
(who handles work, health and safety, return to work and so on) and manages Personal Service
Records. This involves keeping a database up-to-date so everyone’s details are accurate (you’ll
know how important this is if you’ve been accumulating long service leave!). Lynelle is married to
Simon and they have an adorable baby boy.
What do you like most about your work? up camping as kids with our families, and
I enjoy the diversity of my roles. There is never a dull moment we believe that our son should have the same pleasure of
and I’m constantly learning something new. The Schools camping and experiencing the outdoors.
Company team is like a family, and it’s wonderful how everyone
is willing to help out when and where they can. You have a love for helping young people, having
volunteered to work with them at Summer Camps and
What’s the most challenging thing about your work? other events around Northern New South Wales. What
That would be making sure all the data I enter is as correct as inspires you to do this?
possible! Once again, it’s people. People are important and they should
feel important. I’m blessed to have people invest time in me,
What are you most passionate about? and I feel that I can give that time on to others. I’ve always
I’m passionate about people. I try to be as helpful as possible loved this quote from William J Toms: “Be careful how you live.
when someone phones and has an issue that needs to be You may be the only Bible a person ever reads.” To me, this is
dealt with, either transferring them to the right person who can very true and I strive to live this.
help or doing it myself if I can help them. It’s not a nice feeling
when someone gets the run-around, being transferred to lots What would you suggest people try if they want to get
of different people. more involved in working with young people in their
churches or communities?
What tips do you have for people who are looking to I’d suggest giving them time. Spend time saying hello, spend
balance a busy career and parenting? time asking how they are, spend time attending their Sabbath
Balance is the key word! Each person needs to find their school. Invite them to your house for lunch or if you are running
balance. For me, I’m only in the office 2.5 days a week and a social event. Some people will open up straight away while
home with my one-year-old son for two work days. On others need time, but if you invest that time, it will be worth it.
weekends, my family is all about being together and having
quality time as a family or visiting our friends. What’s something unique about you that not many people
would know?
How important is it to go on family adventures — such as Something I like to do when I have time is sew. I have sewn
holidays — and what sort of things have you enjoyed most formal dresses, skirts, tops, cushions and so on, but mostly
as a family? I love to sew costumes. I don’t have much time for sewing
Family holidays are very important. We love to go camping; now with my son, but I look forward to the day when he’s old
we love to be in God’s nature. Both my husband and I grew enough for me to teach him how to sew!
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STAY FIT WHEN TRAVELLING
Holidays and travel are a great part of everyone’s year, as the long-anticipated wait to get away is finally realised and you’re
out the door (hopefully not forgetting your toothbrush)! I’ll confess, my husband and I are holiday junkies — we get really
motivated by having a trip to look forward to and getting away from the busy-ness of life when we can. Maybe it’s because
we don’t have kids yet though and we’re just making the most of it ‘til then!
Travelling does pose the challenge, however, of staying active when you’re out of normal routine. In fact, I’m sure you (unlike
crazy people like me who love holidays for the fitness) actually look forward to letting your hair down, and having a great
excuse to relax and take it easy. And so you should!
But is it wise to completely drop the ball with your healthy eating and exercise while you’re away? Doing so can make the
comeback more challenging than it needs to be. So while I’m definitely not suggesting that you workout longer and harder,
and never have a treat or decadent meal while away, I’d like to share a few tips on how to continue a an active lifestyle while
travelling.
Try these suggestions:
1. Incorporate a walk into your daily plans with the family. No matter what kind of exercise you decide
2. Do a short cardio interval workout each morning or evening. Ten to to do, I strongly encourage you to plan and
15 minutes will do just fine. Bodyweight exercises like squats, push- visualise before you go away what you aim
ups, plank, jumping jacks (for example) are do-able anywhere. to accomplish. Pick a goal, such as I will
3. Use your hotel room to create an exercise circuit. For example, use commit to a 30-minute walk every second
a chair or bed end for triceps dips (just make sure it’s sturdy). Use day or I will commit to a 15-minute cardio
the stairs for stair runs. If there is a balcony railing, use it for inclined interval workout every morning before the
push-ups. Sit on the end of the bed for in-out knees and swimmer day’s activities.
legs. Complete 30 seconds per exercise, with 15-20 seconds rest
in between. Giving yourself this small commitment
4. Take a resistance band or two when you travel. These are usually will make the transition back into normal
small and lightweight, and can allow you to do more resistance routine a lot easier. Keep it realistic, and
exercises while away. make sure that more than anything,
5. Most hotels have a small fitness room. Make the most of it and you enjoy yourself and come home
create a circuit with whatever equipment they have (i.e. treadmill, feeling relaxed and rejuvenated without
bike, free weights). compromising on your health and fitness.
12 [March 2018] The Upside1 Lunges (alternating) PEAR, CHOCOLATE AND CHIA POTS
— Recipe by Adele Nash
2 Push Ups
3 Squats (goblet)
Ingredients (serves six to eight)
–– 1 large tin of pears, drained and one cup of juice reserved
–– 1 tsp vanilla essence
–– 150g high-quality dark chocolate
–– 70mL coconut cream
–– 6 or 8 tbsp blackberry jam (depending on how many pots you make)
–– 300g berries — raspberries, strawberries or whatever you like — mashed,
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with a little sweetener of your choice if you choose
Step Ups –– 3 tbsp chia seeds
Method
1. Combine the chia seeds and pear juice in a large cup, stirring them
regularly to make sure the seeds don’t clump together. They will grow in
size as they absorb the juice, taking on a pudding-like consistency. Set
this aside as you work on preparing the rest of the layers.
2. Chop the pears into small chunks and put them into a blender with 1 tsp
of vanilla essence. Blitz them until they’re completely smooth.
3. Divide the puree between the small cups or bowls you’re going to serve
the desert in.
Hotel Room Exercises 4. Top this layer with a tablespoon of blackberry jam.
5. Place the chocolate and coconut cream into a microwave-safe bowl.
Triceps dips with chair Heat it in 30-second bursts, stirring thoroughly until the chocolate and
Stair runs coconut cream is combined. It should have a nice ganache texture — if
Push-ups on chair it’s too thick, add a little more coconut cream to thin it. Allow to cool.
In-out knees on bed 6. Once the ganache has cooled, divide it between the cups/bowls, layering
Swimmer legs on bed it carefully on top of the pear puree.
7. Divide the mashed berries between the cups/bowls, layering them
Resistance Band Exercises carefully too.
8. Top this with the chia seed pudding you created first up.
Bicep curls with band 9. Once the pear, chocolate and chia pots are assembled, cover them and
Shoulder press with band chill them until they’re needed.
Triceps extensions with band
Seated row with band
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Leg press with band
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HERE WE STAND
CRAFTER
MASTERCLASS
Kids
BY MICHA EL W. CAMPBELL AND
NIKOLAUS SATELMAJER RUSTIC WIND CH
As human beings, we have an inordinate
fascination with big round numbers, Are you looking forward to enjoying some
meaning that anniversaries are sometimes gentle Autumn breezes? A wind chime is a
accorded more significance that they great way to “hear” and “see” the breeze,
would otherwise merit. As such, the 500th plus it will make a beautiful sound.
anniversary of Martin Luther’s “95 Theses”
nailed to the door of the Wittenberg Church An easy way to make a wind chime is to
on 31 October, 1517, was more important hang different objects from a branch in a
as an opportunity for re-examination and tree (if you want to hear it easily, choose a
reflection than for the big number itself. tree that is close to the house).
Here We Stand is a stand-out example of You’ll need to find items that won’t break,
this opportunity taken, with a specific focus but also will make an interesting sound
on the Reformation’s continuing significance when they “bump” into each other in the
for Seventh-day Adventists, who “see wind.
themselves as heirs of the Protestant Reformation” (page 13).
As the editors point out in their introduction, Ellen White devoted more
space to Martin Luther than any other post-biblical leader in the history 1
of Christianity summarised in The Great Controversy — this theme is
expanded in the chapter exploring “Ellen White’s Portrait of Martin Luther.” Pick a branch that is fairly horizontal
In this way, Here We Stand offers an exploration of how Luther and
Adventism can assist in the understanding of each other. A dominant
commonality between Luther and Adventism that Here We Stand
highlights is that of sola scriptura — the Bible alone — and what this
means for the centrality of the Bible to faith, as well as how the Bible is
read, used and applied to life.
The 19 scholars contributing to this book rank among the Adventist
Church’s leading theologians and historians. Together, they bring depth
and breadth to the tasks of reflecting on the significance of Martin
Luther and the Reformation for the Adventist Church today. A book
such as Here We Stand demonstrates what historical anniversaries are
for in the life of the church — opportunities to learn and reflect, as well
as to refocus and recommit to the faith we have received and are called
to continue to renew.
Of course, this is not only a task for a 500th anniversary, even when
prompted by it; it is equally worthwhile in the 501st year — thus, Here
2
We Stand’s ongoing value and significance.
Use string or fishing line to hang your items
— Nathan Brown, book editor, Signs Publishing Company — tie the string or fishing line tightly around
the item. Hang them so that they can
easily “bump” into each other
Here We Stand is available from
Better Books & Food
adventistbookcentre.com.auWHAT YOU NEED:
String or fishing line
Acrylic/poster paint
Enamel/spray paint
Objects to hang
- sticks
- old cultery
- strings of beads
- shells
- little bells
The importance
of self-talk
HIMES with Pastor David Stojcic
While the Bible has been familiar with the concept of self-talk for a long
time — for example, Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool has said in his heart,
‘There is no God’” — modern psychology has only relatively recently
3 discovered how important our self-talk is and has come up with some
strategies to help us change our self-talk where necessary.
Some ideas for objects to hang are painted
So what is self-talk? It refers to the way we speak to ourselves — our
sticks, old cutlery from the op shop, strings
internal monologue. For example, some people may have this kind of self-
of beads or shells, little bells.
talk: “I’m not good enough for this” or, “I’m so dull and boring, and this is
why people find me invisible,” or “I’m not pretty enough.”
Where does this happen? It’s not necessarily a conversation that others
can hear (even though it can be like that). It’s in the heart. The rest of the
verse in Psalm 14 clearly indicates the link between negative self-talk and
the state in which those who do it may eventually find themselves in: “They
are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none who does
good.”
Proverbs 23:7 also tells us, “For as he thinks in his heart, so he is.” While
what we think about ourselves can be expressed aloud, what goes on
silently inside our mind still affects us and others too. In general, people
talk to themselves at a rate of 150 to 300 words per minute. Your self-talk/
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internal thinking occurs through your mind’s conscious area, and you may
not be aware that your self-talk becomes instructions to your subconscious
mind — the place where orders are fulfilled by your conscious mind.
Use regular acrylic/poster paint to paint the
If the 50,000 words per day going from our conscious to sub-conscious
sticks. Adding a little white paint will give a
mind are the wrong kind, it can result in some poor choices and actions.
brighter colour, and smoother sticks will be
easier to paint.
What we must understand is that our self-image and self-esteem is
developed by the way we speak to ourselves. While our inner critic believes
5 it’s protecting us from disappointments, it’s actually making things worse.
Researchers have found that the thoughts of an average person consist of
80 per cent negativity and 20 per cent positivity!
Painting anything metal, like cutlery, is a
little more tricky. Ask an adult to help you What can we do to change our negative self-talk? The first step is to make
with some enamel paint or spray paint with a conscious decision to do something about it. The change starts with
undercoat. Acrylic paint will coat the metal, a mindset that says, “I can change my self-talk!” The second step is to
but will easily scratch off. replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk.
There are also spiritual benefits to positive self-talk. The Bible has told us it
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You
will either cause us to act as fools or wise men and women. But positivity
hear its sound, but you cannot tell where
has an added benefit — that of inner peace, which is no doubt a very spiritual
it comes from or where it is going. So it is
concept. What’s the consequence of focusing on God? The Bible says in Isaiah
with everyone born of the Spirit.”
26:3 that He’ll keep us in “perfect peace” because we trust in Him.
— John 3:8
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New King James Version Bible 2 Ibid 3 Ryan James, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 21 Most Effective Tips and Tricks on Retraining Your
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