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September 24, 1994
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EDITORIAL
Even if It Rains Today
and train-loads of hay being sent to Adventists, but for all those being dev-
I t's tough in the Australian bush
right now. We're used to drought;
it's one of the realities of life in the
drought-stricken areas.
But it wasn't this that caught our
attention a few days ago. It was a let-
astated by the drought.
As we've talked to Adventist farm-
ers living in drought areas (you'll hear
sunburnt country. But it's out of hand. ter. Listen. from them on pages 8 and 9), we found
Many farmers are in their fourth "I'm writing to ask if you could pray that many are just hanging on, most
year of drought, but they'd already had for my husband and me. We are not knowing whether they'll survive.
two or three poor seasons beforehand. drought-stricken graziers in our 60s And even when the drought breaks,
Some now wonder if they'll ever recov- and 50s. We have had four years of the problems won't be immediately
er; and some wonder if they should just drought, have had to sell off all our solved.
walk away from the farm and try to stock and now our bank is threatening Even if the rains come today, even if
make a new start. Others fear that the to take over. they come before you read this, their
banks will take over at any moment. "We have nowhere to go while our situations will still be difficult. It's
We Aussies have grown up with property is being sold and we're living going to take time for new feed to grow
romantic notions of drought. It's part in an old, run-down farmhouse with and the crops to ripen. There are, for
of the struggle of the bush—the battler our youngest son. some, huge debts to pay. There's going
against the elements. Somehow, says "If we could get an acceptable price to be a need for more prayer before
the folklore, the battler will win. before the bank steps in, then we could things will be right again.
But we're basically an urban society, clear our debts and buy a little home of We propose that on next Sabbath,
more familiar with cheese dip than October 1, time should be set aside for
cheesy bloat. We can be quite removed We propose that on next prayer for the people in the bush. We
from the land and the people who are Sabbath, October 1, time suggest that we take time to concen-
its stewards. While we outside the should be set aside for
trate our thoughts and our petitions to
drought areas talk about an economy God in prayer for those who are suffer-
prayer for those in the bush
in recovery, many on the land face ing under the drought.
ruin, for the reality of drought is cruel. suffering under the drought. Paul instructed the Ephesians to
Devastating. Tragic. "Always keep on praying for all the
Television and newspaper images of our own and get the pension. I hope saints" (6:18, NIV). That instruction
the drought are becoming more emo- you can lend your prayers to us to help applies to us and includes our prayers
tive. Queensland's drought has spread us. for the country saints—particularly
south. During the last week of August, "Thank you for your support." those going through hard times at the
most of New South Wales was officially As we considered this letter, in the moment.
declared a drought area. Even in the editorial team's Monday morning Some farmers, Adventists among
land of the short-black cloud, prayer time, it occurred to us that the them, will be spending their last year
Tasmania, farmers are reportedly whole church family should be aware on the farm unless God intervenes.
killing newborn lambs because of the of the pain suffered by our church That alone is enough reason for our
dry conditions. cousins caught in drought regions. prayers.
Now we're seeing a renewed empha- But we want to go further and ask "For the eyes of the Lord are on the
sis on the drought relief with celebrity you for your prayers, not only for this righteous and his ears are attentive to
concerts to raise funds, the government couple, but for all Adventists suffering their prayer" (1 Peter 3:12, NIV).
announcing increased aid and truck- in drought areas. And not only for The Editors
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2 RECORD September 24, 1994LETTERS
could not have been put better. Noticeboard items as you do for adver-
Can Right Be Wrong? Although I have read your explanation tisements.
I agree with "Timely Editorial" (August 13), I am afraid it brings me no We think you are doing a tremendous
(Letters, August 13) about the 27 funda- comfort. The cold and sterile formality job with Signs. Keep it up, but don't lose
mentals. However, I'm worried if they of the death notices these days is such any more hair or sleep.
are changed, at which time they will that I can no longer read them. I Hona Hon, NSW
then be said to be correct. That would enjoyed reading about the people even
mean that what I might now believe though I didn't know most of them, for Did my mother ask you to write this?
must be wrong. Perhaps, then, I should after all, they were a part of our church
not glory in correctness, but in 1 family. (I also miss knowing where Big Bucks Better Spent
Corinthians 2:2. Russ Pringle, Vic newly-married couples intend living.) I think it's a shame to see megabucks
I would still rather receive RECORD spent on hospital building expansion
Request for Prayer than the world edition Adventist programs such as that of the Sydney
I think it would be great to have a Review, and have you publish the rele- Adventist Hospital and the Warburton
prayer-answering scheme in which peo- vant-to-the-South Pacific articles from Hospital. The money could be used for
ple send their requests for prayer know- Review in RECORD instead. such evangelistic purposes as Signs dis-
ing that someone will pray for them. Anne Grayson, NNZ tribution in prisons or the outback, or
Maybe we could bring souls to the mes- put into drug and alcohol rehabilitation
sage this way. (Mrs) D Burg, Qld All RECORD readers will have an centres, developing women's refuges
opportunity to help decide whether we and psychiatric institutions.
The editors have a special time of should continue with the Adventist C Proud, SNZ
prayer each Monday morning when they Review or revert to a weekly RECORD
often take prayer requests to the Lord. with selected Review articles after the While the Signs editor thought that
They would be happy to receive more. current 12-month trial period. megabucks for Signs was a good idea, he
did point out that he felt it was important
Survey of Missing Persons Alarming Photo for the Adventist Church to be at the
During the past few months I have I was rather alarmed when I read forefront of medical science in Australia
wondered how many people who your reply to the letter "Speaks for and New Zealand. He also noted that
attended our training institutions have Many" (August 13). Looking at your Warburton Hospital has a 20-bed drug
left the church—and for what reasons. I photo, I don't think you can afford to and alcohol rehabilitation wing.
would like to do a study to find out if lose any more hair or sleep, seeing such
there is some common factor that caus- a heavy responsibility rests on your
es people to change their beliefs or if shoulders and all of you who work so Views expressed in Letters do not necessarily rcpre-
some other factors such as insecurity, hard for RECORD and Signs and our sehnotultdhonsoet oe u
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power or money cause them to drift other publications. RECORD Editor, Signs Publishing Company,
slowly out. Why do Adventists want everything Warburton Victoria 3799. Writers must include their
My aim is to find those who attended for nothing? Just charge for name, address and telephone number. Letters received
more than three weeks after the date of the issue carrying
Avondale (1959-62) and the Sydney the article to which they respond will normally not be
Adventist Hospital (1964-66). printed. All letters will be edited to meet space and liter-
ary requirements, but the author's original meaning will
I wonder if RECORD readers who
are relatives or know such people can
help me trace them?
ust 6inCiiii#160-- not be changed. Not all letters received will be published.
Peter Bucknell,
1/5 Allawah Flats, Ainslie Avenue
Braddon, ACT 2601
WE—E uiegiWHEN_ IS X—i
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Give Me the RECORD NExT- POTLSCIC 041(-11
I have just been through the August RoTTIR
Adventist Review, which purports to be
a "World Edition in Association With
the South Pacific Division RECORD."
I can only say, let's revert to the
RECORD on a regular basis and forget
the Review. I don't mind the occasional
Review article if it is relevant, but please
don't interrupt the free flow of the
RECORD. Name Withheld
Lament for RECORD
Dr John Hammond's letter (July 2)
about the new format for obituaries
RECORD September 24, 1994 3FLASHPOINT
curriculum was commented
English Program Elders Summer School at Avondale on by Dr Humberto Rasi,
Some 700 people attend- General Conference educa-
ed an Amazing Discoveries Applications tion director, at a meeting
series at Stanborough Park for the upcom- of education directors in
church, Watford, England. ing Trans- Washington, DC, in early
The Australian Adventist Tasman Union August. The new South
Media Centre evangelist, Conference Pacific Division primary
Pastor Geoff Youlden, Elders Summer curriculum, "God Is Like
commenced the campaign School to be This," featured in a presen-
supported by South Pacific held at tation by Dr Don Roy at
Division ministers Avondale the program. The new cur-
Anthony Mitchell and College, riculum is currently being
Pastor Larry Laredo. A January 8-14, implemented in Australian
field school of evangelism will be accepted and New Zealand schools.
is to be held for pastors of on a first-come,
the South England first-served Church Booked
Conference. basis. Lecture Kanwal church (NSW),
topics include "What the Bible Says About the End burnt down earlier this
Bible Lands Tour Time" (including the purpose of prophecy, issues of year, is making recovery
A Bible lands tour, com- final crisis) to "Issues in Biblical Theology" (including with the aid of the
mencing May 23, 1995, is understanding Adventist distinctive doctrines, under- Salvation Army, who
being organised by the standing salvation and the nature of Christ) and work- loaned them their facilities,
Trans-Tasman Union shops on preaching, teaching, health etc. Elders can and the publishers of
Conference (TTUC). The contact their church pastor or conference office for Reader's Digest, who have
tour will end in Rome a application forms. given the church many
few days before the items to make up their
General Conference Rwanda Concert library. Bricks for the new
Session begins in Holland. support was received from building have been chosen
A free flight to and from Some $A540 was raised Prime Minister Paul and ordered, and the new
Amsterdam is part of the at an evening concert given Keating to those attending. building should be com-
package. Contact Pastor in Melbourne for the "Many of Melbourne's plete in six months.
Graeme Bradford at the Adventist Development finest gospel groups and "Replacing items that were
TTUC office, PO Box 14, and Relief Agency Rwanda artists appeared at the pro- lost, such as children's
Gordon NSW 2072. Phone appeal on August 27. A gram," reports concert Sabbath school equipment,
(02) 498 8822. message of greeting and organiser David and pianos, is difficult,"
Blennerhassett. says communication secre-
tary Midge Davidson. "We
Did Your Hear ... ? 100 Years On know the Lord will provide
Queensland's oldest in His goodness."
... About "It Is Written's" lesson in faith? church, Rockhampton, is
Portugal's "It Is Written" program sometimes relies on celebrating its centenary on Top 1 Per Cent
donations to stay on air, and when there was a shortfall of October 22, 100 years to Two Year 3 students at
$US15,000 in money for wages, the staff turned to their the day of its first baptism. Brisbane (Old) Adventist
major donor and asked for the money. All former members and Primary School are consid-
"I don't have it and cannot give you anything for at friends are invited. For fur- ered to be among the top 1
least three months," he told them. ther information, or accom- per cent in mathematics in
When they asked him how they would pay the immi- modation, contact Raelene Australia, for their age.
nent payroll he said, "Where's your faith?" and gave Boyd, phone (079) 21 1234 Daniel Butler and Brenton
them a book on faith and finance. or fax (079) 21 1244. If you King recently received a
As they reconciled their bank account to see exactly have memorabilia that you high distinction in an
how much money they actually had, they discovered, to wish to share, please con- Australia-wide mathemat-
their amazement, a $US15,000 deposit had been made to tact Peter Lawson, PO Box ics competition.
their account without their knowledge. 5059, North Rockhampton
They traced the transaction to see if it was a mistake, Qld 4702. PACIFIC ISLANDS
but found it had come from a prominent non-Adventist
businessman. Several months before, the telecast had SPD Curriculum
shown the name of the bank and account number on air The strong lead given by New Fijian Church
so people could make direct donations. This businessman South Pacific Division edu- A church has been dedi-
had made the deposit, and it was discovered just in time cators to the world church cated to the memory of a
for the payroll. in integrating faith into the former missionary to Fiji,
4 RECORD September 24, 1994FLASHPOINT
the late Pastor Gordon ple. The dedication of the
Branster. The church seats Nursing Graduates Receive Awards planning committee, all
200 people. The hall under- youth, and the support of
neath houses other func- the delegates made it very
tions. Jeff Brandstater, a apparent that the youth are
relative of Pastor Branster, ready and qualified to take
and present at the opening, over, report the organisers.
said, "You cannot under-
stand the very great thrill I NEWS EXTRA
have received on my brief
visit. I praise the Lord for
the working of the Holy ABC Radio
Spirit. Thirty years ago I Added features to the
visited Fiji. Then there Australian Broadcasting
were only two churches in Commission's Radio
Suva—now there are 23." National religious broad-
casts are: a one-hour week-
WORLD CHURCH ly program of current
Photo: CTodd
affairs for religion and
developments in theology;
Laity Festival programs on ethics and
More than 300 delegates controversial topics; a dou-
met in Fort-de-France, Awards given to Avondale College nursing graduates bling of Sunday's devotion-
Martinique, August 3-6, for of the Blue Class, 1994 (pictured from the left in front of al programs; and a new
the first of four Festivals of Rose-Marie Radley, director of nursing), were: Annette Caroline Jones program—a
the Laity held in the Inter- Eddy, Surgical Nursing Prize for clinical excellence in weekly program reporting
American Division in the pre-operative nursing; Kym-Maree Bennetts, medical the search for understand-
Central America and the nursing prize for clinical and academic excellence as a ing in philosophy, psychol-
Caribbean areas. A celebra- medical nurse; Renae Theuns, nursing proficiency prize ogy, sociology and anthro-
tion of the work of the for high level of clinical performance in clinical areas of pology.
church members, the festi- nursing; Barbara Codling, the Ian Thew/Robert Gill
vals are a time of fellowship, Memorial Prize for academic achievement in gynaecolo- Living Simply
meeting new and old gy; Wai Fong Chan, academic excellence prize through Christian families were
friends, and a time to give the Bachelor of Nursing program. called to set an example on
thanks to the Lord for the how to live simply in a time
many blessings bestowed of recession, said the Rev
upon the church in the divi- Veracruz, Mexico; and was the theme of first-ever Gordon Moyes on Sydney
sion, according to Pastor Montego Bay, Jamaica. In Asian-South Pacific Youth radio station 2GB.
Sergio Moctezuma, Inter- all, the festival is expected to Congress in the North "Christians should look at
American Division church include more than 100,000 American Division. More ways of cutting their
ministries director. Held laypeople and more than than 200 youthful delegates expenses, such as living a
once every five years, the 15,000 delegates.—ANN attended the full congress, simpler lifestyle, drawing
Festivals of the Laity will be held on the campus of La up a workable budget and
held in three other locations: Fearless Youth Sierra University, August sticking to it. A time of
Bucaramanga, Colombia; "No Fear, Just Faith" 18-21. Forty-five seminars recession makes us re-
were conducted, designed examine our lifestyle and
specifically for the youth. live simply. We should care
Scholarship Awarded to SPD Woman On Sabbath nearly 1100 for others who are really in
The first woman in the South Pacific Division to people attended the meet- need."
1.1 apply for and receive a General Conference Women's ings held in the Alumni
Ministries Scholarship is Debbie Eisele. She will use Pavilion, and the vast ANN—Adventist News
the $US2000 to finance a master's degree in youth majority were Asian and Network
ministry. Mrs Eisele was presented with the scholar- South Pacific young peo-
ship at the Northern Australian Conference camp-
meeting earlier this year. She is a TAFE lecturer in CHURCH CALENDAR
family studies in Mackay, Old, and a mother of two
teenage children. Scholarship funding comes from
sales of devotional books produced by the General October 8 Adventist Appeal Rally Day
Conference for women. Applicants for the scholarship October 15 Community Services Day
should contact the Women's Ministry Department of Community Services Offering
the division. October 29 Adventist History Awareness Day
RECORD September 24, 1994 5FEATURES
I Just Couldn't Believe It!
by Robert Williams
He'd heard the accusations, and the money not accounted for. nothing. And my friend's letter remains
but here's what happened 1 Pastor Khukaluk has had at least unanswered.
six extramarital affairs. Meanwhile, I discovered that Pastor
when a layman decided to 1 the church leadership has deliber- Neal Wilson's son, Pastor Ted Wilson,
follow them up—and the con- ately withheld Spirit of Prophecy books had sent the organisation a letter stating
clusions he made. in the Russian language from Advent emphatically that his father would not
ists in the former Soviet Union. have said he sent his children to school
And there was more. on Sabbath. The only school he and his
W hat do you think of this?"
asked the concerned church
member as he showed me a copy of the
Despite the picture painted by articles
in the Adventist Review, the author of
"A Report from Ukraine" was
sister attended on Sabbath was Sabbath
school. Pastor Wilson further requested
that an indication of the complete inac-
latest edition of Steps to Life News informed that: curacy of the claim regarding Neal
Notes—a publication of an organisation 1 too often the full message is not Wilson's children attending school on
based in the USA. being preached in campaigns conducted Sabbath be placed in the next issue of
The cover story, which filled almost in the former Soviet Union. Steps to Life.
half the six-page edition, was titled "A 1 baptisms take place too soon. This request was not granted, but a
Report from Ukraine." It began with a 1 the three angels' messages are left small item entitled "Ukraine Report
message asking the writer to: "Please out of evangelistic series. Update" made two corrections. One was
take this message back to our Seventh- 1 the mark of the beast and the in regard to Pastor Neikurs being a KGB
day Adventist brothers and sisters in antichrist are not being preached. agent. It read, "Though this is commonly
America." After expressing thanks for 1 in some cases, even the seventh- believed, it may not be the case."
Bibles, books, equipment, computers, day Sabbath is not being taught. The other item referred to the 320
vehicles and money already sent, the 1 belief in the Spirit of Prophecy is computers for distribution to churches.
plea came, "Please do not waste your certainly not a test of fellowship. It was acknowledged it should have
means by sending your gifts to us After reading the articles, I comment- read: "Three hundred and twenty com-
through the Seventh-day Adventist ed that the allegations made were very puters donated to the union by an
Church." serious and, if true, were alarming. I American to be sold for revenue for the
Then began a list of statements, suggested that we endeavour to verify churches, were sold, but again no
claims and charges too numerous to be the "facts" listed. accounting for the money was made."
itemised in their entirety, but which It was agreed that the church mem- I made it my business to personally
included the following, that: ber, who was personally acquainted with check with three people who had been
1 the then-president of the the leader of Steps to Life, would write closely involved in Adventist evange-
Ukranian Union Conference, Pastor N a letter asking for details of the donors lism in the former Soviet Union. I care-
A Zhukaluk, is a KGB agent (Pastor of some of the gifts listed and also the fully questioned each regarding the
Zhukaluk is currently the communica- content of a letter of reply they had errors and omissions claimed by the
tion and public affairs and religious lib- received from Pastor Zhukaluk. article and each person assured me that
erty director for the union). At the same time I sent a fax to Steps the claims made by the article in Steps to
1 the former General Conference to Life requesting details of those evan- Life did not apply to campaigns in
president, Pastor Neal Wilson, had stat- gelistic campaigns out of the approxi- which they were involved. Rather, in all
ed that he sent his own children to mately 85 crusades that were conducted cases they knew of, deliberate steps
school on Sabbath in order that they by Adventists during 1991 and 1992, were taken to nurture the new members
might be better educated. which had been guilty of the errors and for a considerable time after baptism
1 all foreign funds turned over to omissions listed. I particularly asked for had taken place.
Pastor Zhukaluk tended to disappear. details of campaigns that had not taught Where I could check the claims, I
1 the head of the union pastors asso- the seventh-day Sabbath. found them to be wrong. This type of
ciation, Pastor V S Neikurs, is a KGB Since I considered it would be irresponsible reporting is particularly dis-
agent. extremely difficult to smuggle 320 com- appointing in view of the steps outlined
1 a donated minibus disappeared puters into a country, I asked for a num- in Matthew 18:15-17 regarding com-
shortly after arrival, being sold by ber of details regarding this gift. But plaints against a brother. The first step is
Pastor Zhukaluk, and that no account- despite three faxes and four telephone to approach that brother. It's unfortunate
ing of the money received from the sale calls that brought an assurance from the when sincere Adventists believe infor-
has ever been made. Steps to Life organisation that I would mation of this nature. The reports are
1 some 320 computers donated for receive a reply very soon, to date only rumour or innuendo, having been
distribution to local churches were sold (almost a year later) I have received passed along through the "grapevine"—a
6 RECORD September 24, 1994FEATURES
highly unreliable news source. Again we are admonished that evil approach the individual involved. But
As well as this admonition, the speaking is sin and produces the greatest why waste time, money and energy pur-
Seventh-day Adventist Church has evils in the church and we should put it suing shadows cast by objects without
detailed information on the definition all away (see Testimonies for the Church, substance?
of, and attitude to be adopted to such Vol 5, pages 279, 609). And tale bearing I'm convinced that Satan is ever
things as criticism, evil speaking, tale separates the soul from God and by it ready to take us gently by the hand and
bearing and gossip. the faith of many is undermined (see cause us to deviate ever so slightly away
We are told that criticism is satanic, it Testimonies for the Church, Vol 2, pages from our Saviour and His rules for liv-
hinders the church, grieves away the 185, 186; Vol 4, pages 195, 196). ing.
Spirit and is something for which we Finally, we're instructed that we're to With a nudge from time to time, he is
should find no place. Further, the remedy close our ears to gossip and that even if able to place us in a position where we
for such actions is to work harder—then true this does not justify it being ped- directly oppose our fellow believers and
we will not have the time or the inclina- dled (see Testimonies for the Church, the organisation that we formerly
tion for such activities (see Testimonies Vol 5, pages 57, 58, 609). sought so desperately to support and
for the Church, Vol 5, pages 35, 36; Vol 6, Our church and its leaders aren't per- strengthen. ❑
page 42; Vol 7, pages 20, 238; Vol 9, page fect—they make mistakes like the rest
125; Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel of us do. We should be vigilant and if Robert Williams is a service technician who writes
from Asquith, NSW.
Workers, page 189). something concerns us, we should
What Does It Mean?
by Rein Muhlberg
14 in our Sabbath school quarterlies dur- A Whole Quarter on Seven Verses?
T he book of Revelation has excit-
ed the imagination of genera-
tions of Bible students and been the
ing the last quarter of this year gives us
the privilege of making exciting discov-
eries in the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Our week-by-week study of the mes-
sages of the three angels will open to us a
wealth of issues and we will be confront-
subject of immense speculation. Even We shouldn't be content to merely ed with deep and personal challenges.
in the history of our church we've seen savour the tried and familiar in our study What does Ellen White mean when she
some amazingly speculative attempts of the three angels' messages. We should declares the third angel's message to be
to unlock its symbols. seek to allow the Holy Spirit to open our "righteousness by faith in verity"?'
Ellen White wrote that "When the hearts and minds to the awesome depths What does the crisis that centres on
books of Daniel and Revelation are bet- of this Christ-centred proclamation. worship mean to us as we face the last
ter understood, believers will have an Those who study the Scriptures only days of earth's history? Is the fall of
entirely different religious experience. to confirm what they learned in the past Babylon a call to point the finger at oth-
They will be given such glimpses of the will find it difficult to sense the prompt- ers who don't share our understandings
open gates of heaven that heart and ings of the Holy Spirit and will seek of Scripture? Can we discover more
mind will be impressed with the charac- security in their own conclusions rather about righteousness by faith by under-
ter that all must develop in order to than in the challenge of Scripture. standing the contrast between those with
realise the blessedness which is to be the Our Sabbath school Bible study of the mark of the beast and those with the
reward of the pure in heart. Revelation 14 next quarter will be of lit- seal of God? Both the saints and the fol-
"The Lord will bless all who will seek tle value if we fail to approach it with a lowers of the beast have names on their
humbly and meekly to understand that deep longing for a revelation of Christ. foreheads. What's in a name?
which is revealed in the Revelation. This We desperately need to have our lives We have many things to learn about
book contains so much that is large with empowered by the Spirit of God to Christ and salvation as we study
immortality and full of glory that all who declare to the world the righteousness Revelation 14 during this coming quar-
read and search it earnestly receive the of Christ. ter. May we go beyond the pages of the
blessing to those 'that hear the words of As Seventh-day Adventists we have lesson quarterly and allow the Holy
this prophecy, and keep those things the privilege of proclaiming to the world Spirit to lead us into the deeper meaning
which are written therein.' the certainties of God's redemptive pur- of Scripture. We will be blessed because
"One thing will certainly be under- poses. That certainly doesn't rest in our Jesus has promised we would. ❑
stood from the study of Revelation— ability to pinpoint accurately the course Rein Muhlberg is the Sabbath school director for
that the connection between God and of history, but in the assurance that the North New Zealand Conference.
His people is close and decided."' God's redemptive purposes are being
Studying Revelation brings us to the carried out in history. References
foot of the cross where we encounter the Prophecy is not so much concerned 1. Ellen G White, The Faith I Live By, Review and
Herald Publishing Association, USA, page 345.
reality of God's grace and love. The mes- with identifying the future as it is with 2. Ellen G White, Evangelism, Review and Herald
sages of the three angels of Revelation making God known in that future. Publishing Association, USA, page 190.
RECORD September 24, 1994 7FEATURES
Past Carin'? Advent
by Calvin B Durrant
Now up and down the siding brown
The great black crows are flyin',
About
And down below the spur, I know,
Another "milker's dyin';
The crops have withered from the ground,
The tank's clay bed is glarin,
But from my heart no tear nor sound,
For I have gone past carin' —
Past worryin' or carin'.
Past feelin' aught or carin';
But from heart no tear nor sound,
For I have gone past carin'.
Henry Lawson penned these words towards the end of the 19th century, yet rE
he might well have been describing the 1994 "big dry" that sees Australia's pri- we
mary producers in the vice-like grip of the worst drought in a hundred years. taken a lot
Queensland has been struggling and now some 60 per cent of New South hard around here
Wales alone has been declared drought stricken. It's expected that this year's years now. Businesses
wheat crop will be the smallest in 40 years. Already New South Wales farmers Adventist couple in their 6(
have lost more than $A1 billion in income.
retirement money on food for
And where once the men and women on the land could place their hope in
one good fall of rain to turn it all around, much of rural Australia is now so farmer lives away from his famil
devastated that many will not earn any income until 1996, even if the much spends her time dragging out shy
prayed for rains arrive soon. around their nearly dry dam."—Q/c
This is tragic for those on the land, and the domino effect caused by such
conditions is now trickling through to the city in the form of price rises for "Christians are coping. One sheep fat
bread, milk, breakfast cereals and other grain products. At the same time, the church, recently quoted Joshua 1:9; Ps
cotton industry reels from a $A400 million loss in production, which will soon 2:7 in church. These promises, and kee
impact on the cost of clothes for a nation desperate to break the recession
gives strength to carry on."—WA
cycle.
But it's not the city folk who are really feeling the pinch—just yet. It's in the
bush that you'll find the parched dust bowls that were once lush paddocks sup- "Forget the last three to four years. It
porting prize-winning stock. we've had a good season. Our stock a,
It's here, too, that you will see the mounting numbers of animal graveyards than you hear. Farmers have got no figl-
beside the cracked clay beds of rivers, dams and waterholes. "It's stressful ... it affects everyone,
It's on the outlying runs that you can hear the desolate sound of rusted farm- People in the city don't understand the
house hinges as farmers walk away from generations of toil and planning, leav-
ing their homes to the whims of wind and weather. "One of our neighbours sowed all the
And it's on the streets of the inland towns that you'll recognise the telltale
crop this year. They've lost everything.
marks of despair on the faces of landowners about to renegotiate crippling
bank loans in order to handfeed their few remaining breeders that form the "There was another farm sale nearby
single lifeline to a future for their children. people support each other. One man liv
Yet bush people are no pushovers. A long heritage of self-reliance and inde- was to be sold because the banks coull
pendence goes against revealing to their city cousins that they can no longer "We are just watching farmers leave t
afford items that others take for granted. But the facts are that many are is mid-50. And their children aren't cam
unable to afford even toothpaste, shampoo or soap. seen how impossible it has been for us,
Already, urban Australians have rallied to the call for help from the bush.
So, how about you? Will you remain mute, without trace of a sympathetic tear
in your eye? Is your heart past carin'?
Calvin B Durrant is a lecturer in language education at the University of New England in
Armidale, NSW.
"The folk are of good courage, but pry
for awhile."—Old pastor
Let's Pray for the PeopleFEATURES
"The farmers
t Farmers Talk in the area
really appreciate
the support from their
e Drought church family with their
prayers and concerns.
Having support and prayers
from the extended church
family . . . it means so much
and we say thank you." WA
"We'll cope, we'll get through, but it's getting people down. Third-
and fourth-generation farmers are losing their farms. It's no wonder that
[name] is the suicide capital of the golden west as we call it."—Q1c1
!ople are
I hard "Prices have been very poor. To produce a tonne of grain has cost $A80 and the
they've prices are now at $A60 a tonne. With small or nonexistent profit margins, the drought
is been so is devastating.
or eight "Some have had to sell all their sheep and it is difficult, almost impossi-
lg. One ble to restock again. Farmers in debt are the ones in trouble."—NSW
ent their
K. Another "The worst hit are the grain farmers—the broadacre farmers; they won't
_. His wife recover—even when the drought breaks. I'd estimate about 30 per cent of
in the mud grain-growers will be liquidated. For them it's not rain that's the problem.
Unless they can get lower costs the problem will never go away."—Former
farmer, Qld
at [name]
and Revelation "All are putting their futures, and farms, in God's hands. The little rain that has
Jch with God, come has been greatly and thankfully received. Their neighbours and friends
who don't have faith in God are very discouraged and despondency is at an
all-time high. Those who don't know God are going deeper and deeper into
ore like nine or 10 since depression and good farmers are making mistakes. This will be the last
we run down. It's worse year for some farmers."—WA
em.
eople are all affected.
.nd impact of it."—Old "My own person-
al faith? You won-
I there won't be a der sometimes; it's
just a matter of
le would bid. The waiting; it's never
farm for four years after it been easy."—Old
good price for it.
Drties. The average age of farmers
e tradition. Our own children have
're not going to stay."—NSW
ay have been "For those farmers whose wives have paid jobs it's a bit easier. The extra wage keeps us
going. At the moment our farm is OK—we have feed for the sheep. But we're 99 per cent sure
we won't get a crop this year."—NSW
Pf the Bush on October 1NEWSFRONT
New Vision Found in SA
ision 2000, now under way, is the istry in every church; becoming
South Australian Conference's financially self-supporting; edu-
recovery program for what may prove cating people on tithe; consid-
to be the conference's make-or-break ering conference assets with a
year. The SA News (conference paper) view to establishing an income-
headline of "South Australia in Crisis" earning endowment fund;
in July reflected concerns felt over the establishing a special Vision
past few years with the conference's 2000 project fund; having
decline in funds, cuts in staff and static increased pastoral care; regular
growth. outreach programs to be coor-
The conference has experienced no dinated wherever possible;
growth in 10 years, and last year there establishing former-member
was a negative growth of -1.32 per cent. ministry teams in each church;
A grant of $A100,000 from the South developing a more positive
Pacific Division has kept the conference public image as a caring church;
solvent for 1994, but it is not expected making contact with every
to be available again. Pastoral staffing dwelling in South Australia;
has dropped from 17 full-time ministers every church active in helping The new vision for South Australia, shared by conference
in 1986, to 10 full-time and three part- to meet people's needs in the president Pastor Neil Watts at a city-wide rally, was
time ministers in 1994. community; giving study to the developed by members of the conference and is based
"In summary," says Pastor Neil number and location of church- on spiritual revival.
Watts, conference president, "we are in es with a view to establishing
danger of becoming a mission, depen- more viable and properly staffed starting to become enthusiastic. I cannot
dent on outside support rather than churches where possible; providing ade- stress the importance of spiritual renew-
being a viable, self-supporting and quate training for leaders and members al enough, and that this is a call to
growing conference. according to their spiritual gifts; provid- prayer."
"The first steps to turn the situation ing professional evaluation of and con- Additional training for elders and
around were the calling together of vari- sultation services to the education sys- church members is planned to provide
ous people. We brainstormed and tem. resources for people in the local church
prayed together, we shared ideas, had a "We're aiming to keep the 'vision' in should the pastor not be available. They
combined city-wide rally launch and front of people all the time," says Pastor will be instructed in leadership skills, in
presented a spiritual challenge to the Watts. "We're using everything from biblical knowledge, interpersonal skills
conference. Church pastors, elders, new tithe envelopes printed with Vision and how to preach and share their faith
church members and conference offi- 2000 and explaining the projects on it, to so that the conference can have a more
cers met on July 2, creating the basis for money tins—we're asking people to put efficient force of lay ministers.
Vision 2000—the strategy to turn the their spare change in the tin. "We are so short staffed that getting
conference around. "We'll be asking for greater prayer all this going and keeping it rolling is
"We as a conference are consecrating commitment and establishing a confer- difficult when we're cutting back all the
and dedicating ourselves to reaching a ence-wide prayer circle or prayer part- time," says Pastor Watts. "But if money
vision of where we would like the church ners. I'll be producing a newsletter for comes in we'll be able to keep our staff
to be, and making it a reality. We are people who want to share answers to and perhaps build it."
dedicating ourselves to prayer, and look- prayer and prayer requests and keep in The conference has already achieved
ing to a personal involvement in the mis- touch with one another in praying. So some of its objectives: a full-time work-
sion of the church by conference mem- far the response to Vision 2000 initia- er for Aboriginal people to be based in
bers. The faithful support of the church is tives have been extremely positive." Port Augusta and be funded by the
important. Money is not the most impor- Increased pastoral care is one of the South Pacific Division; a Spanish-speak-
tant thing. The key to it all is intercessory priorities. And a major goal is spiritual ing volunteer has offered their services
prayer—asking and praying for the Holy harmony and unity. Many steps of the for 12 months, funded by Global
Spirit to guide and empower us." program involve outreach and will need Mission; Global Mission funds have
On Sabbath, August 20, a combined funds, but Pastor Watts considers the been made available for a Chinese-
church rally for those in the Adelaide process an exciting adventure. speaking Taskforce worker (prayers are
city area was held and Vision 2000 "As a result of the previous adminis- requested so one can be found); and a
explained. Some 1200 people, including tration highlighting conference prob- youth evangelistic outreach for the
youth, attended. A similar program is lems to church members people were unchurched is just completed.
being taken to the regional areas. already aware something drastic had to And for the first time in many years
In summary the goals of Vision 2000 happen," he says. "Most were waiting the conference is employing a first-year
are: stronger emphasis on prayer min- for a new vision, and now people are ministerial intern.—Karen Miller
10 RECORD September 24,1994NEWSFRONT
People filled the church while many
A District Meeting of Marriages others stood under trees outside.
Many took notes, and a steady stream
of questions caused some meetings to
go overtime.
At the beach baptism 42 people
decided they, too, would like to be
baptised.
"Such a momentous event [the
camp-meetings] attracted an interest-
ing gathering of relatives, plus the
curious, the hungry and the potential,"
says Pastor Wright. "No doubt the
new pastor will have a busy time
preparing the next group for a similar
occasion."
Bougainville
a
0
0
Baptisms at Atoifi
ine couples were married and 19 cial for the isolated members who
N people baptised at the first district
meeting at Mate, on the island of Epi,
have remained faithful throughout the
years," reports the president of the
Vanuatu, for 50 years. Vanuatu Mission, Pastor Errol Wright.
The five-day series of meetings was "Sporadic pastoral care has kept these
held in the partially completed village loyal members in touch and encour-
church. aged them in their worship, witness-
"This 'camp-meeting' was very spe- ing, tithe paying and growth."
Photo: EPutura
$A3.3 Million Lodge Opened
the president was late for the event,"
reports Pastor Laurence Gilmore. After five years of living in the jungle, two of
The complex has 30 resident-funded the Putura children were baptised.
suites; eight for the financially disad-
vantaged, and two respite units. The o children were baptised when
federal government supplied $A1.1 Th eir family came out of hiding
Photo: MChamberlain
million and the balance came from from the bush on Bougainville, Papua
conference and resident loans. New Guinea, to seek medical attention
Food catering will be located at the for the mother.
lodge, and special vans will take pre- After five years of living in a natural
pared meals also to Charles Harrison environment, growing their own veg-
Home and Kressville Hostel. The etables and hiding from the warring
lodge supervisor is Val Taylor. forces on the island, Elijah Putura, his
Retiring administrator Ken Allen unveils the
The design of the complex was by wife and three children, Simon, Lee
plaque of the new $A3.3 million Kressville architect Bernard Adcock, and the and Ian, came out of the jungle.
Lodge. The last line of the plaque reads, builders were Pluim Constructions of "Fortunately, with the limited
"Because We Care." Gosford. amount of funds we still had on hand,
"Rooms have ensuites, lounge we were able to get to Atoifi Hospital
e new $A3.3 million Kressville rooms, dining rooms and the simple in the Solomon Islands," says Mr
Lodge at Cooranbong, NSW, was chapel make it a place of which the Putura. "There my wife was operated
officially opened on August 21 by the North New South Wales Conference on. Two of my children were baptised
Hon Bob Brown, MHR. and the church at large should be by Pastor Baxton, the chaplain."
"Short speeches made by Lake proud," says Pastor Gilmore. "Things While living in the jungle the family
Macquarie City Council Mayor John are vastly different from when the first sought God's protection, and now the
Kilpatrick, state MLA Jeff Hunter and church institution, a health retreat, was family's greatest concern has become
conference president Pastor Rex Moe built here a century ago by our pio- the education of their teenage chil-
were full of humour, largely because neers." dren.
RECORD September 24, 1994 11CHURCH NEWS
SAC, GSyd vice, brief devotional, special
music contribution and Auburn, Vic
prophecy study. Attendances Maureen Lavery,
peaked at around 90. Seeing who at the age of five
friends respond to Adventist attended Sabbath
beliefs, getting to know school with her moth-
members of a neighbour er in the Lakemba
church socially and enriching church (NSW), made
the spiritual and social needs her decision for
of members through a sense Christ and was bap-
0 of togetherness were high tised recently in the
points of the program, physiotherapy pool at
according to Mr C Collins. the Warburton
Steve Edmed of the Health Care Centre,
Balmain Tigers rugby team, Kellyville, GSyd Victoria. When Mrs
New South Wales, started The Federal Member for Lavery grew into
Sydney Adventist College's Berowra, Philip Ruddock, adulthood she left the
annual 10,000-metre road and his wife, Barbara, were Adventist Church. She married and, after her family had
run where Year 10 student present for a social evening grown, developed multiple sclerosis. Mrs Lavery then
Emma Butler (pictured) held in the recreational hall moved into a nursing home where she met Adventist
rewrote the record for her of the church complex. nurse Rebecca Distajo. In the course of conversation
age group and for the girls Some 130 people attended Bible studies were arranged with Colin Job of Auburn
open. Emma came 12th the mini-Olympics, a fun church. The baptismal service was conducted by Pastor
overall with a time of 45 night organised each year by Harold Roberts, a recent minister of the Auburn church,
minutes and 46 seconds. The Margaret Ware. Ten teams and Auburn's current minster, Pastor Mery
Fun Run was sponsored by consisting of all age groups Sparrowhawk. Pastor and Mrs Leon Powrie sang for her,
Billabong iceblocks and stu- competed, while an Olympic and the pastor who was minister at Lakemba in her child-
dents raised funds for flame burned on. Mr hood, Pastor Ken Mead, was also present.
Canteen, the support group Ruddock made the opening
for teenagers with cancer. speech, and Mrs Ruddock Horsham, Vic
gave away the medals. rently studying Year 12 in
Brighton, SA order to attend Avondale
Melrose Park combined Woden, SNSW College's nursing course.
with Brighton church mem- Overseas mission projects
bers and met together each have received increased Sunshine Coast, SQ
Sunday evening for five offerings from those of the Less than six months after
weeks for an "old time" Sabbath school over the past Queensland's Sunshine
study of Revelation led by 12 months. Offerings Coast launched its Christian
Pastor Andrew Kingston, increased each quarter; computer ministry two peo-
associate director of church $A653, $A870, $A945 and, ple have attended church.
ministries for South says communication secre- The new ministry has Bible
Australia. Those attending tary Judy Zilber, "in the Joy Dart (left) and studies available through
enjoyed a three-course meal final quarter our 'cup run- Melayna Smith are pictured computer bulletin boards.
before beginning a program neth over' with an offering in the process of demonstrat- People are able to study sub-
that consisted of a song ser- of $A1292." ing vegetarian recipes to jects like the Sabbath,
members of the community Daniel's prophecies and the
from the workbench of the state of the dead. The Bible
Invercargill, SNZ church's new welfare room study that is bringing people
Evangelist Gary Kent has been preaching in kitchen. Four Monday after- to church is foot-washing,
Invercargill's city theatre twice every Sunday for the noon demonstrations were says a report from Sunshine
past 15 months. Gary Kent is pictured with eight people held by the health depart- Coast Christian BBS. When
who were recently baptised. "This was the fifth baptism ment of the church and given individuals are asked if they
of the series," says Ray Kent. "Please pray for the work to more than 12 people new would like to attend a foot-
in Invercargill." to vegetarian cookery. washing service, most
answer yes. Currently the
Esperance, WA group has four bulletin
Glynda Slade has just boards running on Sydney
passed her Grade 6 flute (02) 980 7300; Brisbane
exam and received honours Southside (07) 820 6034;
Photo: R Kent
in her recent theory exam. Brisbane Northside (07) 285
Miss Slade uses her music in 5322; Sunshine Coast (074)
church programs and is cur- 466 388.
12 RECORD September 24, 1994NEWSFRONT
Show We Care—
Appeal '94
he Iakina Elementary School on the island of Tutuila
T in American Samoa is the special project benefitting
from the 1994 Adventist Appeal. The needs that exist are: classroom and furniture for
American Samoa is part of the territory of the United Years 9 and 10 for science, computer, industrial arts and
States, but is attached to the Samoa Mission (South home economics; library and office/staff room.
Pacific Division) because of its geographical location. Even though the school has a good enrolment, it is one
The Iakina School, staffed by eight teachers and with a of the most poorly equipped schools in the territory. It
student enrolment of 200, was established 15 years ago cannot give a good witness to Seventh-day Adventist
not only to advantage the members of the Seventh-day education because of its poor facilities.
Adventist Church, but also as a means of serving others Iakina School stretches out its hand for your generous
in this area. support during the 1994 Adventist Appeal so that it can
There are plans to expand the primary school into the attract many children and their parents and prepare
high school years. The need for such an expansion exists, them for the coming of our Lord.
but this will mean additional buildings and equipment for Pastor Kanela Alefaio
which the mission does not have adequate funds. District Director
American Samoa
CHILDREN
Something to Do!
magine that Jesus and these Colour it in, and send it with Include a stamped, self-
I children are in heaven. What
do you think they're looking at?
Draw it—and anything else to
your name, age and address to:
Children's Ministries, 148 Fox
Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW
addressed envelope if you would
like your picture returned.
Surprises will be given for two
make this picture more interest- 2076, Australia, by October 23, pictures in each age group (5-6;
ing. 1994. 7-8; 9-10; 11-12).
RECORD September 24, 1994
13NOTICEBOARD
son of Afoa and Epenesa Tuaoi (Redwood, tising Seventh-day Adventist to implement
Anniversaries ding anniversary on August 14 at their son's
home in Hornsby, NSW. They have two chil- Christchurch, New Zealand), and Repeka the college's academic program of the two
dren, John and Beverley (Jones); and five Toese Fauatea, daughter of Toese and Valasi specialist acute-care nursing study units in the
Amos, Ray and Vera (nee McClintock) grandchildren. Bev Jones Fauatea (Aranui, Christchurch), were mar- Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing course. The
were married on May 11,1944, by Pastor W J ried on July 24 at the Samoan SDA church, appointee will be a registered nurse with a
Richards at Papanui church, Christchurch, Way, Edward and Ila (nee White) celebrat- Christchurch. Ativale Mulitalo higher degree in nursing or related discipline
New Zealand. On May 14 family members ed their 50th wedding anniversary on July 10 and wide relevant clinical experience. Further
gathered at Tauranga to celebrate their 50th at a luncheon with family members. Married information and a full job description may be
anniversary. They have three children, Elena by Pastor H Streeter on July 10, 1944, at the Obituaries obtained from the School of Nursing, phone
(02) 487 9392. The college reserves the right
(Auckland), Kevin (Palmerston North) and North Fitzroy SDA church, Vic, they still
Coral (Tauranga); and six grandchildren. continue to worship there. They have two Landers, Kenneth Lawrence (Pastor), born to appoint by invitation. Applications, includ-
K G Amos children, Brian (Warburton) and Bruce 24.4.10 at Natal, South Africa; died 20.5.94 at ing a curriculum vitae and the names of two
(Sydney, NSW); and three grandchildren, Adventist Nursing Home, Kings Langley, referees, should reach the Principal, Avondale
Martin, Ted and Edna (nee Mainstone) cel- Anneliis, Danielle and Nathan. Brian Way Sydney, NSW. Married Linda Adams in 1939. College, PO Box 19, Cooranbong, NSW 2265
ebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Survived by his wife (Kings Langley); sons, by October 10. Phone (049)77 1107.
June 26,1994. They were married on August Brian (Cape Town, South Africa), Lawrence
1, 1944, by Pastor Ben McMahon in the old Appreciation (Bathurst, NSW), Kenneth (Cape Town);
and daughters, Marrianne Kearns and
Secretary. The Pathology Department of
Sydney Adventist Hospital is seeking appli-
Cooranbong church, NSW. For their anniver-
sary they were joined by their four children, O'Connor, Mrs Yvonne O'Connor, Elaine Elizabeth Bougaardt (both of Sydney, NSW). cants to fill this full-time, front-line role within
Jan Judd, Leonie Wade, Lynne Low and O'Brien, Lynette O'Brien, Cliff O'Connor, A R Faro its busy department. The position will involve
Gary, with their families and many of their Gloria, Lorraine, and Julee and families, word processing, reception duties, data entry,
relatives and friends. Ted and Edna now live thank all their many friends for their very Latimore, Vera Edith (nee Smith), born preparation of results for distribution and gen-
in Albury. Lynne Low kind and thoughtful words, cards, and flowers 2.10.09 at Comboyne, NSW; died 18.7.94 at eral office tasks. The successful applicant will
at the time of the passing of their husband, Taree. Survived by her four children, Royce preferably have previous experience in a sec-
McDonald, Len and Millie (nee Weetman) father, stepfather, grandfather, and great- (Taree), Joan (Wingham), John and Gaye retarial role, have strong computer skills (par-
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on grandfather, William John O'Connor. (Newcastle area). John Fretten ticularly WordPerfect 5.1), enjoy people con-
April 10 with a family breakfast. They were tact and have had medical terminology experi-
married by Pastor L D A Lemke in 1944 at 011ey, Elsie May, born 1907 at Lower Light, ence. Remuneration is in accordance with the
the Ferguson Anglican church, WA. They Weddings SA; died 16.3.94 at Port Pine Hospital.
Married James 011ey in 1931. She is survived
Private Hospital Employees (State) Award
(Classification: Clerk Grade III). Please apply
have three children, Rosemarie Harders,
Harold and Rodney (all of Perth); eight Anderson—Hooper. Eric Anderson, son by her husband; son and daughter-in-law, in writing to: Personnel Officer, Sydney
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. of Tony and Sherron Anderson (Bilambil, Neville and Frances (Wilcannia, NSW). Adventist Hospital, 185 Fox Valley Road,
They have been active members of the NSW), and Sue Hooper, daughter of Lance Eric P Wolfe Wahroonga NSW 2076. Fax (02) 489 2990.
Wellington Mills, Bunbury and now Gosnells and Beverley Hooper (Murwillumbah), were
churches. Rosemarie Harders married on August 7 at The Chapel, Spruce, Keith, born 17.8.27 in Newcastle, Day Care Accounts Clerk. The Patient
Sullivan's Pioneer Park, Tweed Head South. NSW; died 24.6.94 at Booragul. He married Services Department of Sydney Adventist
Taylor, Stan and Stance (nee Hopkins), who Leigh Rice Patricia Marjorie Jarrett on 14.4.51. She pre- Hospital is seeking a full-time clerk to work as
were married by Pastor L G Maxwell at decased him in 1973. He was also prede- part of the department's busy team of service-
Concord, NSW, celebrated their 50th wed- Tuaoi—Fauatea. Togamau Afoa Tuaoi, ceased by two children, Kenneth Carl (at orientated staff. The position will involve a
birth) and Jacqueline Fay (1993). He married variety of tasks, including: •working on
Edith Noele Walton on 2.10.88. He is sur- Patient Accounts counter, which involves tak-
vived by his wife, Noele; and children, ing maternity deposits, general account
Geoffrey, Cheryl Iselin, Mark, Paul (all of inquiries and payments •admitting patients in
Newcastle) and Sharon (Gladstone, Old). the Day Care Unit •collecting and receipting
Graham Allen, Peter Saunders, payments •answering account inquiries
Douglas Easthope • working on the main switchboard for meal-
relief breaks. The successful applicant will
White, Mary Alice (Molly), born 6.4.12 in preferably have: •a clerical background
Gloucester, England; died 31.7.94 at Scone, • good grooming •good communication skills
NSW. Married Edward Allan White on • ability to work unsupervised •solid key-
23.3.32. Predeceased by her husband (1990) board skills. The position involves one week
and son, Phillip (1933). She is survived by her morning shifts followed by one week after-
children, Pat (Cooranbong), Frank noon shifts. Please apply, by September
(Wollongong), Marian (Scone), Robyn 27, 1994, in writing to: Personnel Officer,
(Muswellbrook), Nola (Kings Langley) and Sydney Adventist Hospital, 185 Fox Valley
Ronnie (Bathurst). David Edgar Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076. Phone (02) 487
9756. Fax (02) 489 2990.
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For all past students, staff and friends, a time of ... recognised by the AIMS), Postgraduate (MSc, Women's Ministry Advisory
Renewing the Fulton spirit PhD) preferred. Managerial qualifications or Committee—Western Australian
COME! experience essential. This is a regular interdi- Conference. The August 1994 Session rec-
Relive the Fulton experience. Enjoy the friendship, vision appointment on denominational salary. ommended the establishment of an Advisory
feasting and fellowship. Position becomes vacant in December 1994. Committee to assist the conference adminis-
Please address all correspondence to Pastor V tration in meeting the current and future
PLAN TO BE HERE! B Parmenter, Associate Secretary, South needs of women in the church in Western
It will be an experience you would not want to miss. Pacific Division, 148 Fox Valley Road, Australia. If you are interested in serving on
FEE: $F50 Wahroonga NSW 2076 or phone Mrs Miriam this advisory committee, please advise the
Contact: Reunion Coordinator Stokes on (02) 489 7122 to arrange for an conference secretary-treasurer by October 31,
Fulton College, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji interview. 1994. Details required are: Name, Address,
Phone (679) 43 0007, Fax (679) 43 0006 Occupation, Phone number and Church
Sessional Lecturer in Acute Care attended.
Nursing (Avondale College School of
"Come . . make it your experience"
Nursing, Wahroonga), to commence 1st AAA of NNSW. The Annual General
Semester 1995. The college is seeking a prac- Meeting of the Adventist Aviation
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