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Publication of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Australasian Division VOL. 87, NO. 34(cid:9) August 21, 1982
MEDIA OUTREACH IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA .
It Really Did Happen!
NAT E. DEVENISH, Communication Director, South Australian Conference
IT REALLY DID HAPPEN, although I still
find it hard to believe, but yes, it did happen.
One morning, toward the end of June, the
television set at our home was turned on so that
we could view the news bulletin on the program
"Good Morning, Australia. " During the first
commercial break there was a promotion
message by Pastor George Vandeman inviting
viewers to join him for the "It Is Written"
program on Sunday morning. Included in the
next commercial break was a "Lend a Hand"
message. Then later, after the news, there was
an advertisement for Dial-a-Prayer. All three
free and on the same program. Just a few
Saturday nights ago a thirty-second promo-
tional message for "It Is Written" was
screened during the high rating "Parkinson in
Australia" program.
Here is a brief report of just some of the
exciting media happenings here in the South There are some wonderful Christians that Barbie Mitchell and Scott Devenish appear in
Australian Conference: God has in positions of responsibility in the a Dial-a-Prayer advertisement made in a
* During 1981 all seven commercial media. People like: studio at SAS Channel 10, Adelaide.
channels in our conference screened Appeal for * The television executive who used the Photo: N. Devenish .
Missions messages. Two Adelaide radio Encounter Bible Guides to teach his Bible class
stations also aired radio spots for the Appeal. at his church each Sunday.
* All seven commercial channels screened * The leading Adelaide radio personality
the "Lend a Hand" messages. Actually, these who has given so much of his time to help at
messages are still being aired by at least one church functions because he enjoys working for * The lady radio producer who told me how
channel in Adelaide. his Lord. she had been greatly impressed by a group of
* Two channels in Adelaide are currently * Another television executive who last our young people who visited her station to do
screening advertisements for Dial-a-Prayer as year attended Pastor George Vandeman's cnmP recording with oor conference Youth
community service spots. seminar because he believes in what Pastor director, Pastor Glenn Roberts. These young
* All three channels in our conference Vandeman is doing. people certainly were wonderful ambassadors
carrying the "It Is Written" telecast are airing * The Uniting Church clergyman who for our church.
promotion messages (ten-second and thirty- conducts an open line in Adelaide on Sunday * The radio man who, after interviewing
second) for this program. nights, who wants an Adventist minister as a one of our denominational administrators, said,
There are other items such as 5-Day Plans guest, to talk about the beliefs of our church. "Pastor, it is refreshing to meet a man who
and our Camp for the Blind which have been Pastor Russell Kranz is booked to be the guest. knows what he believes, why he believes, and
advertised by radio and television stations. This clergyman has a high regard for the beliefs can quote Scripture to back up his beliefs."
All that has been listed above is completely of Seventh-day Adventists. Of course, in addition to what has been
free of charge. Then there are some media people who have listed, there have been many radio and
We are very grateful to the television stations been influenced by our church, like: television interviews that have been granted to
and some radio stations in our conference for * The very popular A.B.C. personality denominational personnel.
the magnificent support they render to us in who, before a recent interview, stated "The We praise God for the wonderful way media
presenting some of our community services to Seventh-day Adventist Church, that's a very doors are opening to our church in the South
the public. practical church." Australian Conference.(cid:9) n
AUGUST IS SIGNS MONTH
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Australasian Record
EDITORIAL
and Advent World Survey 4(
--1 (cid:9) SAYING IT LIKE IT IS!
Official Organ of the
AUSTRALASIAN DIVISION OF THE SEVENTH-DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
Editor (cid:9) G. E. GARNE IN THE PRESENT ecumenical climate it is becoming increasingly distasteful to deal
Associate Editor (cid:9) R .W. TAYLOR with issues in a frank and forthright way. Some Adventists are becoming extremely
Editorial Assistant (cid:9) LINCOLN E. STEED
squeamish, for instance, about identifying the Papacy as the power at which prophecy
Office Secretary (cid:9) GLENDA FAIRALL
Special Correspondents: points its finger in Daniel 7, Revelation 13 and 17, etc. It is felt that such utterances only
Australasian Division (cid:9) R M. Kranz tend to estrange and isolate us from other Christians, and that we should concentrate on
Avondale College (cid:9) W. A. Townend
Trans-Tasman Union (cid:9) J. B. Trim building bridges and breaking down barriers. Bridgebuilding has become the popular
Trans-Australian Union (cid:9) R. K. Brown religious exercise of our day. Consequently many preachers—among them Seventh-day
Regional Reporters:
Central Pacific (cid:9) A. J. Bath Adventist preachers—remain silent on these subjects nowadays, for fear that prophetic
Greater Sydney (cid:9) E. B. Price preaching will make them unpopular. This in turn has the effect of leading their listeners
North New South Wales (cid:9) M. R. Potts
North New Zealand (cid:9) C. A. Townend to interpret the silence of the pulpit on these matters as meaning that they are not
North Queensland (cid:9) G. B. Scott important.
Papua New Guinea (cid:9) K. R. Price
At a time when Seventh-day Adventists are adopting an almost apologetic stance on
South Australia (cid:9) N. E. Devenish
South New South Wales (cid:9) R. Tindall these issues, it is thus interesting to notice the outspoken way in which some other bodies
South New Zealand (cid:9) R. L. Coombe
are speaking their mind. Take, for instance, the front-page article in the June issue of The
South Queensland (cid:9) M. M. Kennaway
Tasmania (cid:9) E. H. Winter Protestant Review, published in Sydney. Under the heading, Papal Visit to England, the
Victoria (cid:9) H. J. Stanton article states:
Western Australia (cid:9) R. H. H. Thomas
Western Pacific (cid:9) G. M. Smith "True Protestants must be appalled at the media coverage of the papal visit to
Local Reporters:(cid:9) Church Communication Secretaries England. Pope John Paul H has been hailed as a 'Pilgrim of Hope, "Waving the flag of
peace' and in an editorial in the Telegraph (28/5/82) it was stated: 'The Vatican is a
Annual subscription—post paid: symbol of peace. Let us hope that the Pontiff can bring peace to these troubled nations.'
All areas covered by the Australasian
Division (cid:9) SA13.50 Millions of Christian martyrs . . . will strongly dispute that the Vatican is a symbol of
Other countries (cid:9) SA20.75 peace! (Revelation 6:9-11.) Indeed with Britain at war with Argentina, which is a
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"Surely it is time Protestants awoke to see that the papacy is really bent on seducing
DIRECTORY
AUSTRALASIAN DIVISION OF THE SEVENTH-DAY the churches and nations of the world (Revelation 18:3). Everything about this visit
ADVENTIST CHURCH
points to this. He is meeting not only church leaders, but the Queen herself. The
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President (cid:9) K. S. Parmenter Anglican Church has succumbed to the papal overtures and welcomed him into her
TSreecarseutareryr (cid:9)(cid:9) W .R T. .W A.n Tdareywlosr bosom in direct contradiction to the celebrated doctrinal standards, The Thirty-Nine
Assistant Secretary (cid:9) R. A. Evans Articles, which repudiates Roman Catholic doctrine.
Assistant Treasurer (cid:9) W. H. Stokes
Field Secretary (cid:9) "What more could be done to trample underfoot the blood of the Anglican martyrs
Auditor (cid:9) S. H. Macfarlane
Associate Auditors (cid:9) G. J. Bland than the spectacle of spontaneous applause as the Pope entered Canterbury Cathedral
C. E. Fisher
K. M. Hughes followed by the embrace of the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Runcie, who then
M. E. Mitchell
addressed the Antichrist with the words: 'YOUR HOLINESS, BELOVED BROTHER
Departmental Directors
Education (cid:9) G. F. Clifford IN CHRIST, IN THE NAME OF THE LORD WE WELCOME YOU'!
Education (Assistant) (cid:9) H. T. Irvine
Health Food (cid:9) D. C. Myers "The Church of Scotland has been described by historians as the most thoroughly
Lay Activities and Sabbath School (cid:9) H. C. Barritt
Assistant Sabbath School reformed church of the sixteenth century Reformation, because in her doctrine and
(Child Evangelism) (cid:9) Miss L. R. Chester
Health and Temperance (cid:9) Dr. R. J. Swannell practice she came so near to the standard of the early church as portrayed in Scripture.
HHeeaalltthh aanndd TTeemmppeerraannccee ((AAssssoisctaiantet)) (cid:9)(cid:9) W D.r .G H. .D Roawinlidnag However she has fallen all the way to pre-Reformation darkness and denied her glorious
Ministerial Association, heritage when last week the moderator of the Church of Scotland spoke in terms of
Stewardship and Development (cid:9) A. N. Duffy
Ministerial Association, Stewardship dialogue with the Church of Rome as he welcomed Pope John Paul II in the shadow of
and Development (Associate) (cid:9) E. C. Lemke
Communication (cid:9) R. M. Kranz John Knox 's statue in Edinburgh. On Channel 9 in Brisbane the news commentary
Publishing (cid:9) J. T. Knopper
Public Affairs, Religious Liberty and SAWS . G. A. Laxton labelled John Knox as a `heretic'!
Youth (cid:9) K. E. Martin
Youth (Assistant) (cid:9) L. A. Lansdown "By this act Scotland denies everything that has made her great. "
Christian Services for the Blind (cid:9) R. A. Vince This is straight talk. It takes courage to speak as plainly as that in the present religious
Trust Services (cid:9) 0. L. Speck
climate. The Protestant Review is to be commended for saying it like it is! Could it be that
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First 25 words (cid:9) $5.00 there who are looking to us to speak up? Could the tragic muting of our witness be
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Sharing God with Others
GRADES 3 and 4 children of the
Moonah Adventist School recently de-
cided to share their newly acquired Bible
knowledge with others. They visited the
infant room, and, with use of the visual
aids which they had made, explained
individually to an infant room partner, the
story they had learned about Jesus.
"To tell others what you have learned is
an excellent way of reinforcing the
lesson," states Miss L. Orel, the Grade 3
and 4 teacher.
The infant room teacher, Mrs. N.
Douglas, responded: "My class has
greatly enjoyed the individual tuition
which the class members have received
from their peers." She suggested that the
children take the aids home and retell the
story to their parents for opening Sabbath
worship that night.(cid:9) n
Nathan Adderton (8) teaches the story of Jesusto a recent refugee from Laos. Pheng Yang (5).
rhoto Moonah School
Does Mrs. Wilson Of course you have all these books, haven't
you?
Oh! What was that you said? Shhh. Not too
Live on Your Street?
loud. Just whisper to your local colporteur; he
will give a demonstration in your home. After
all, we want the benefits for our children too,
BY EVANGELINE*
don't we?
And be like Mrs. Wilson. Think of your
"MRS. WILSON, each story is true to life and lead them to Jesus. friends and neighbours . Ask your colporteur for
and each is especially selected to teach a Many thinking parents are concerned about a few referral cards and as visitors come to your
character-building lesson, such as kindness, the mighty influences on children's minds, both home, say, "Look at these beautiful books I
honesty, obedience. These are stories that build inside and outside the home. When they see our bought for the children. They teach them to be
the finer traits of character." beautiful volumes, they are thrilled that a honest, obedient and lots of other lessons."
"Mmmm." means of protection against evil influences is Be enthusiastic.
"We can never estimate the value of available at such a reasonable price. Postmen are fathers. So are many other
character in dollars and cents. That is true, isn't They are beautiful books, aren't they? door-to-door salespeople. Ladies collecting for
it, Mrs. Wilson?" The children love them. Testimonials come welfare societies have children . . . and
"Yes." from enthusiastic parents whose children have grandchildren. Friends at work have families.
"In this problem age of crime, violence and been "transformed" through the reading of our Tell them all.
questionable literature, we believe, and books. One story a night—only five minutes, Soon everyone will be asking, "How can I
naturally you share our desire, that we should but what a lesson goes into the subconscious get a set?" You know what to do then, don't
provide something better. After all, only the mind as the child sleeps! you?
best is good enough for your children, Mrs. "Mrs. Wilson, you can have your set today, After all, colporteurs love referrals from
Wilson. Don't you agree?" or if you prefer in a month's time. Which would enthusiastic, satisfied customers.(cid:9) n
"Yes." suit you best?"
What's it all about? Which books can teach Yes, Mrs. Wilson bought a set of "Bedtime Also available now:
such important lessons and build character? Stories" for her children. She also ordered "Everything a Married Couple Should Know,"
And who is Mrs. Wilson anyway? Well, the "The Bible Story" and "My Bible Friends" for by Dr. John Knight.
lady is just any mother in your neighbourhood. a later date. Thinking of her teenage relatives,
She is being given the opportunity of having she referred our literature evangelist to that Available end August:
"Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories" in her home, recommending the Teenage Girl and "Family Medical Care"-4 volumes,
home. Of course, a literature evangelist is her Boy books by Dr. John Knight. by Dr. John Knight.
visitor.
Maybe Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Smith or Mrs.
Pappadopolos would never see these beautiful *The lady colporteur who sent us this article asked to remain anonymous, "because," she says, "it is designed
books unless a colporteur visited her home. She to be a message from the local colporteur, wherever he or she is in Australasia. For the general reader, I want
would never know that Arthur Maxwell wrote the message to come from THEIR colporteur." We have supplied the pseudonym Evangeline. We feel it fits!
—Editor.
"Bedtime Stories" and "The Bible Story"
especially to give children a Christian character
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Youth Feature...
You don't need to build a case from the Bible or experience a moral or spiritual conversion to
condemn the use of alcohol.. .
Alcohol: A Witness Against Itself
JOHN M. DRESCHER
SIDNEY KATZ, staff writer for the Toronto
Star who studied alcoholism at Yale Univer- In Western society alcohol is killing people faster than
sity, in an article "Booze: Why You Shouldn't
Drink a Drop," writes that he abandoned the deadliest wars of all history. Alcohol causes 60 per
drinking alcohol and became a teetotaller, not cent of teenage deaths on the highway and 50 per cent of
because of a moral or religious conversion, but
all highway deaths.
on grounds that to him are simple, pragmatic,
and irrefutable. His article cites statistics and
facts to prove his case against any use of
alcoholic beverages. agencies, in addition to law enforcement, to irritates and destroys its tissues. "
No, one doesn't need the Bible to develop a attempt to deal with the problems it creates. The It is estimated that 85 per cent of all hospital
case against alcohol; it is a witness against known cost to the taxpayer for Government admissions are alcohol related; this includes not
itself. Notice a few facts. services alone exceeeds $15 billion per year in only those who drink, but also persons affected
In Western society alcohol is killing people the United States. In Canada the cost is $2.5 by them. Everyone who is concerned about
faster than the deadliest wars of all history. billion annually. Everyone concerned about health must be concerned about alcohol.
Alcohol causes 60 per cent of teenage deaths on human welfare must be concerned about Disregarding the actual physical harm
the highway and 50 per cent of all highway alcohol. alcohol causes, it has no food value and takes
deaths. It shortens the life span of one out of from family needs. Not only does it destroy
every thirteen persons (alcoholics live ten to Alcohol depresses brain function from the families and bring incalculable sorrow and
twelve years less than other people). The first drink and destroys thousands of irreplace- suffering, but the annual bar bill for a husband
executive secretary of the International Com- able brain cells with every drink. Dr. Daniel and wife can easily come to $2,000-$3,000 per
mission for the Prevention of Alcoholism said Sutter writes: "As a neuroanatomist and year. It is a major cause of family breakups in
recently that of the 6 million known alcoholics neurophysiologist, I believe the use of alcohol the United States. Everyone concerned about
in America, 350,000 would be buried before a has very serious implications for the Christian. the family must be concerned about alcohol.
year is out. In contrast, Vietnam killed 5,000 To me it is extremely serious to voluntarily One doesn't need to build a case from the
yearly. Half of drownings are alcohol related, subject one's highest levels of intellect and Bible or experience a moral or spiritual
and according to a study by Johns Hopkins emotions to the anaesthetising effects of a drug conversion to condemn the use of alcohol. It's a
University, 50 per cent of pedestrians killed in which has no food value to the body but rather witness against itself.(cid:9) n
accidents had been drinking. Everyone con-
cerned to preserve life and peace must be
concerned about alcohol.
Alcohol is the number one drug problem of
American youth. One-third of high school
students boast of getting drunk at least once a
(cid:9) ji
month, and 1.3 million young people between
twelve and seventeen years of age have severe This Couldn't
drinking problems. Alcohol use among teens is Eti
up 90 per cent in three years, according to U.S. Be You,
News and World Report. The Department of MINUTE
Health and Human Service's survey offourth- Could It?
andfifth-graders on the West Coast reveals that MAN NA
45 per cent consider themselves continuing ROBERT H. PIERSON -FOR (cid:9)
users of alcohol. The parent who drinks forfeits
his arguments against the child's use of drugs. MARRIES
Everyone concerned for youth must be
concerned about alcohol.
Studies show a clear relation between
alcohol consumption and the rate of crime.
Alcohol is involved in 80 per cent of all crime, "YEAH, yeah, yeah. Grrr, grrr, grrr. Wrangle, wrangle, wrangle." Harry Husband
and 80 per cent of those in prison are there and Winnie Wife are arguing again. The air is blue with conflict.
because of alcohol-related crimes. Dr. Jaren The phone rings.
Tinklenberg, of Stanford University, speaking Harry Husband hurries to answer.
of the close link between alcohol and violence Immediately his voice changes dramatically. The abrasive yowling is gone. Now his
of all kinds, said, "Alcohol is a disinhibitor of words are dripping with honey. They are the essence of sweet reason.
social control." Every person concerned for "Yes, why of course! Sure," he purrs. "That's wonderful. No problem at all. I
law and order must be concerned about alcohol. appreciate that so much. You are so thoughtful. Thank you very much."
One of every ten persons who drinks will Sound familiar? I hope not. But this little bittersweet-talk scenario is not altogether
become an alcoholic. In every community fiction. Now is it?
alcohol necessitates various social and religious The Apostle James has a few words for any of us who may be bittersweets: "Doth a
fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?" James declares: "My
.:ohn M. Drescher is a professor at Eastern brethren, these things ought not so to be." James 3:11, 10.
Mennonite Seminary, Harrisonburg, Virginia, I think James knew a great deal about husband-wife relationships, don't you?
U.S.A., and a widely published author on a variety of.
subjects.
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Leaders and Pathfinder club members hold aloft their lighted
torches with the connecting bands to the symbol of Jesus.
Photo R Henn
Investiture at Prospect TRIVIA
PROSPECT A.J.Y. Leaders, Prospect Church, South Australia Lord You have so much to do
And yet it seems I'm always bothering You.
AN INVESTITURE marks the culmination of a great deal of effort
and preparation by the AJY society and Pathfinder club members, You have the stars to hold in place,
teachers and leaders. This is especially true when nine Master Guides, The sun to feed with everlasting fire,
twenty AJYs and nine pre-AJYs are invested—the case at our recent
The sadness of the wars
investiture.
Just as the sun was setting on Friday evening, our dedicated Youth When men You love are killed
leader, Pastor Glenn Roberts, led us into the investiture service. Each And nations mourn.
person stepped forward to receive their bars and badges, indicating they
had completed their year of study. As the last person received his, all
Great movements call upon Your name
lifted their lighted torches high as Caroline, Melanie and Megan sang,
deepening our pledge to follow Christ. The group dispersed carrying Yet I beg You do
their lighted torches through the darkened church. Such trivial things for me.
Yes, it was a great deal of effort, but what greater joy is there than
seeing the youth of your church preparing their lives for His service'? n
There are Friendships
Real estate
A meeting I must chair
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDS A cake for a bazaar
—I'd like it look the best—
Protection for a loved one
not yet home
Safety and pleasant weather
ON MONDAY EVENING, June 28, 1982, in the New Masonic
for a day of fun.
Centre in the City, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards were presented to
forty-two young people by the Governor of New South Wales, His
Excellency Air. Marshall Sir James Rowland, K.B.E., D.F.C., Does it worry You I bring
A.F.C., K.St.J. This is the first time the State Governor has officiated These comparatively paltry things?
for the Duke of Edinburgh. The message from Buckingham Palace and
Or do You love me so You listen to my cares,
signed by "Philip" read: "Gold Awards are not easily gained. Young
people growing up in this modern, complicated world have many And guide my puny ways?
difficulties to face and opportunities for personal achievement are often I, who am a child of dust,
limited. I hope that all those who take part in this scheme will find Microscopic, even less
added purpose and pleasure in their lives."
In Your vast universe.
About 400 people were present to see the awardees receive their
certificates. Two of the recipients were Gary Bain, eldest son of Pastor
and Mrs. Don Bain, Sydney Adventist Hospital, and Wayne Ferris, son I do not doubt, 0 God,
of Elwyn and Val Ferris of West Pennant Hills. It was a pleasure to see
That You bend low
Pastor Walter Ferris, retired missionary and grandfather of Wayne,
To hear my small request
present on this occasion. Pastor Ferris also had the opportunity of
meeting and talking with the Governor. We congratulate Gary and And answer always in a way that's best.
Wayne on their achievements, especially in this twentieth anniversary —Margaret D. Clarke.
of the scheme.(cid:9) n
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FIRST PERSON . . .
GOD'S MYSTERIOUS WAYS
SUSAN HIGGINS
MY BOYFRIEND was a member of the thoughts: God or myself. I decided to let God the right time to approach this man! I
Seventh-day Adventist church. I was told by work it out for me. I gave the bank manager a immediately explained that on Friday evenings
my parents that I was a Presbyterian, though fortnight's notice of my resignation. My I would need to be finished work before the sun
what that meant, I had never cared to ask. I parents thought that my attitude was absolute had set. I didn't want to have to suffer the
went with my boyfriend to church every nonsense! "What does half an hour or a few disappointment I had previously with the bank
Sabbath (Saturday), even if only for the divine minutes matter anyway? Why throw a good job job. He assured me that it would pose no
service. His parents expected it of him, so he down the drain because some silly religion tells problem whatsoever. How I praised God for
went. I was eager to encourage our relationship you you've got to do something? What does it His lovingkindness! I worked there in this
so I went with him. At first I was just proud of matter which day you keep anyhow?" devout Catholic man's office during July and
being at my man's side in public, but later I Studies Commence August 1977.
started to listen—not only to the minister, but
At about the time that I commenced working
also to the young people in the church who I had in the bank, my boyfriend and I started a series Given an Ultimatum
associated with during school. I became aware of Bible studies with the local church pastor. I For some reason, during this period, things
that something in our practice of lighting up a can remember well how they came about. In came to a very savage head at home. It was
cigarette as soon as we were away from church church one morning I had stood, in response to probably a combination of my baptism, my
was wrong. I continued to smoke for some a call to rededication. The pastor came to me. refusal to give up my new principles and my
time, though I did so with a troubled afterwards and asked me whether I would like deepening relationship with my boyfriend. I
conscience. We frequented the drive-in theatre, to do Bible studies. I leapt at the opportunity, was given an ultimatum: either I stop seeing my
often with some bottles of alcohol to saying that I had been meaning to see him about Adventist boyfriend and stop going to church or
accompany us. This, of course, led to other it for weeks. He suggested that my boyfriend, I would have to pack up my belongings and go.
practices common among young people of the although a born, bred and baptised Adventist, I remember that at the time I was very calm. I
world. might like to come also. Oh, how we both was not disturbed by this threat, although I took
Sabbath Conviction needed it! God was moving in His mysterious it very seriously. Something seemed to tell me
The fact that the Sabbath day was something ways. Even before I was presented with any exactly what to do. "He who loves father or
special soon dawned upon me, and I realised particular aspect of Christian living through the mother more than Me is not worthy of Me."
that I could no longer work on the Sabbath Bible studies, I was often impressed to give up Matthew 10:37. "And every one who hath
without suffering from a guilty conscience. At the bad habits that related to these subjects. I forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or
this stage, I had not even been given one Bible dropped my habits of swearing, drinking father, or mother, or children, or lands, for My
text, though there are many, to show me that I alcohol and smoking with apparent ease, but name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and
should keep the Sabbath—but somehow I knew my boyfriend was to struggle with them for shall inherit everlasting life." Matthew 19:29.
I should. I found that even working the night years after. I guess the habits were more deeply I packed my belongings, loaded them onto a
shift, which started at 2 p.m., thus leaving the ingrained in him, in spite of his Adventist friend's utility and left. I think my parents were
morning free for church, did not make me feel upbringing. astonished that I would leave them in favour of
that I was doing the right thing. I went to my At the same time that we were having studies a religion, but they were too stubborn to change
boss and told him that I could no longer work on with the pastor, an evangelist was in town their minds. I also was stubborn. I knew that the
Saturday before the sun had set, yet I did not presenting his series of lectures. We faithfully new life before me offered me more hope, joy,
feel brave enough to tell him why. I got the attended every meeting. Because I was not yet peace and love than I had ever known before.
feeling that he knew why, even though I had baptised, and so was regarded as a visitor, I After living at the home of my boyfriend's
never mentioned the subject to him. received a beautiful family Bible for attending parents for about six weeks another unusual set
Not long after this, I was informed by a bank so many meetings. I was happy to go to the of circumstances occurred that let me know for
that my application for employment had been front of the hall when a call was made for sure that God was truly leading in my life. Even
accepted. I started my new job with joy. I had people to give their lives to Christ. I firmly though on the dole again after finishing my
finished Year 11 at school just a few months believed all the Bible truths and was fascinated casual work at the supermarket, I wanted to find
prior to this, and I looked upon this permanent by the fulfilment of Bible prophecies. As God a place of my own to rent. I was seventeen.
job as a sign from God showing me that I was led me, more evil habits dropped off. I was There was a lovely little house for rent just
correct in not continuing my education or baptised by immersion on June 10, 1977, with a outside of the town where we were living,
completing my Higher School Certificate. My small group of others. I pleaded with my which was about twenty kilometres from my
mother and stepfather were also happy because mother for her attendance, but her heart was parents' town. My boyfriend and I carefully
I had received, in their eyes, a prestigious job. hardened. As I returned home after my baptism inspected it, and I fell in love with it. The rent
I had only been working in the bank for two I felt a real joy surge in my heart. This joy was was reasonable; everything about it was
weeks or so when I realised that I would not be to be tested and shaken severely in the next few perfect. I was quite prepared to live there by
able to keep the Sabbath as my conscience told weeks. myself. The only problem was that I needed
me I should. It was autumn and the sun was I still had no permanent employment after $60 to get the power turned on, and I did not
setting earlier. During an interview with the my baptism and was receiving Social Security have this money. I felt obligated to tell my
bank manager I explained my situation with benefits, or "the dole" as it is known. Through parents about the house even though relations
many tears. He told me he was impressed with my pastor, God led me to my next job. My between us were still somewhat strained. They
the sincerity of my convictions, but that he was pastor must have felt impressed to go and visit a agreed to come up and have a look at the little
unable to let me have the necessary time off. I certain businessman whom he knew. He house. I prayed fervently that I could have it.
thought that this was an extreme attitude and explained my situation to him and, as a result, I In my parents' eyes it was a hovel,
found it hard to bear. Doubts came to my mind. soon received a message that I was to go and completely unfit for human habitation! Or so it
Was I right in keeping the Sabbath of the Bible? visit this man, the manager of a local chain of seemed by their attitude. They said they would
If I was, why was this happening to me? I had supermarkets. After talking with me, he think about it before they gave me the $60. I
prayed for this job and had gotten it; why was it informed me that one of his office staff was still had high hopes.
being taken away from me? I realised that I was going on holidays for about a month. He A couple of days later my mother rang and
being tested to see who was supreme in my offered me a temporary position. God knew just asked me to come and have lunch at her place
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and we would talk about the little house that I other hand, the new job offered me better at that thing. I became convinced that I should
wanted so badly. I was confident that God had hours, and also the unique experience of not read any more of these types of books,
led me to the house and I was also confident that working with a largely Adventist work team. because they were not drawing me closer to
He meant for me to have it. How utterly My mind was in turmoil for some time. I Christ but were, instead, filling my mind with
disappointed I was when my mother informed asked God what did He want me to do. Often other things, making it very difficult for me to
me that they weren't going to let me have the our prayers are answered in unexpected ways, have a living relationship with Him. I also felt
house!! immediately flew into a rage, burst into but we surely do have a God who answers our convicted that I should not watch many
tears and started to shout my mother down. I prayers. programs on TV that I had made a habit of
went into the bathroom and caught my I was riding home on the motorbike one watching lately. My husband did not agree with
reflection in the mirror. I then realised that I Friday afternoon, still tossing the issue of the me at first, so many were the nights that he sat
was not acting as a Christian should. What if job over in my mind. The sun was just setting as alone in front of the TV while I read in bed.
God doesn't want me to have this place after I came into town. I negotiated the railway I had many books in my personal library, and
all? Why don't I pray about it? I once again crossing and headed up the town's main street found many in the church library that I wanted
gave myself over to my heavenly Father's care. toward a very busy intersection. The next thing to read, because I knew that they would benefit
I immediately felt a peace of mind. I knew, there was another motorbike- cutting my Christian growth. But I couldn't seem to
I decided to accept whatever happened. With right across in front of me! We were going to concentrate on them; they bored me. I had
this new attitude, I left the bathroom and went collide! CRASH! always been in the habit of studying my
to face my mother again. She told me she kneW I managed to get to my feet and take my Sabbath school lesson every day, but lately it
of a flat for rent in the town where they lived. I leather coat and helmet off. "It's a girl!" had become perfunctory. I was trying to get it
listened to her grudgingly, but decided to let several onlookers exclaimed. Just at that done more and more quickly in an effort to get
God lead. A week later my boyfriend and I moment my husband came around the corner in on to something more interesting. I found that
looked over the flat and found that it was both our car. Recognising the motorbike which lay my prayer life was slipping. I found it harder to
suitable and reasonable in price. crumpled on the roadway, he pulled up and talk to Jesus as a friend. I was aware of these
Job Opportunity! rushed to my aid. The rider of the other bike problems, but it was like trying to scream
I was doing some shopping in the same was also walking around, but had a few nasty during a nightmare. I had no power to do
supermarket where I had previously been gashes on his arms and legs. Someone sat me anything about them. I realised that something
employed as a fill-in office clerk, when one of down on a bench on the footpath, and it was was seriously wrong in my spiritual life.
the men who worked in the same office spotted then I noticed that my right foot was bleeding I had ordered a book some time before called
me. He rushed over and said that they had been freely and that my toes were numb and tingly. I "Sanctification or Living Holiness," by Daniel
trying to contact me for a week or so and would went into shock and started to tremble all over. T. Bourdeau, from the Adventist Book Centre.
I mind stepping into the office for a minute My husband took me to the hospital where my When I received it, I merely placed it with all
while the manager talked with me. I agreed to foot was stitched and I was treated for shock. my others. In February 1981 I decided to get it
go with him, thinking that they must have When my husband visited me the next out and read it. I'm sure it was God who
discovered something wrong with my work or morning he told me he blamed himself for prompted me to read it—He knew just what I
wages or something. You can imagine my letting me use the motorbike to travel to work in needed. I was prepared to find myself in the
surprise when the manager explained that he the first place. Right then it dawned on me that I midst of yet another boring book, but I was also
wanted to put me on a six-month training had an alternative, and my husband put it into equally prepared to struggle through it if
scheme sponsored by the Government! I words later on when he said, "Why don't you necessary because I realised that I needed the
jumped at the opportunity of having a full-time take the job you've been offered, then you counsel that it would offer.
job, even if only for six months. The flat I had won't have to travel to work on the bike?" What a pleasant surprise it was to find that
so recently moved into was within easy cycling Although I knew that God had not caused the the book was speaking directly to my heart! I
distance of the supermarket office. Imagine if I accident, I realised that God was using it to became totally absorbed in it. It pointed out my
had been so stubborn as to insist on having my show me what He wanted me to do. I thought no great need; my need to awaken from my
own way about the other little house in the town more about the negative aspects of the new job. Laodicean spiritual lethargy. It emphasised the
twenty kilometres away! God surely knows I decided to hand in my notice at the need for honest self-examination, no matter
what He is doing, even if we don't! supermarket. When my foot finally healed and I how painful it might be, and then it pointed me
In December 1978 I was married in the no longer needed to use crutches, I went back to to the only One who could give me total victory
Seventh-day Adventist church to the man who my old job for a week or so to tidy up loose over sin. I realised that to have total victory
had been my constant companion since before ends. All my friends in the supermarket gave over the sin problems and bad habits in my life,
my baptism, by the same pastor who had led us me such a lovely farewell that it made me I had to give myself totally to Jesus. I started to
through the Bible studies, and we settled down wonder once more. Was I doing the right thing feel the joy of being a Christian as fully as I had
to live in the same flat that God had led me to a in leaving? God made it abundantly clear later when I had been baptised. My prayer life
year previously. on that it was what He had planned for my life. became alive once more, and I really started to
The years that followed, 1979 and 1980, see things happen in my life. I am thankful that
Still Questions
were mainly happy ones. The wound between God is so very patient with me. I now know that
my parents and myself seemed to be slowly I commenced my new job as secretary for a God knows best, and that I can trust Him no
healing. They accepted what had happened, but river-gravel crushing plant in July 1980. matter where He leads me. I have discovered
not with rejoicing. I was very involved in the Meanwhile, in my Christian experience, I that the most important thing in life is to give
work of the local church in both Sabbath school thought everything was going well. On looking yourself fully to Christ; all the other things will
and the young people's meetings. At the end of back I'd say I had a Laodicean attitude. fall into place if you will only take this step.
1979 we shifted back to my husband's home My job at the crushing plant gave me quite a I have found that if you let Jesus lead you day
town twenty kilometres away. We both felt that bit of spare time each day. After I had by day, He will reveal many things to you about
God led us in this move also. We rented half of completed my daily duties I was still needed your character that were before hidden. He will
a large house, which had a huge backyard right there to answer the phone and to check trucks in give you the strength to give up whatever is
in town. My husband was working close to our and out, but I could use the time in between as I necessary and will lead you on to something far
new home, but I travelled the twenty kilometres wished. better. The closer you come to Christ, the more
every morning and evening to my job in the I spent the time doing handicrafts and you give yourself to Him, the more defects you
supermarket office on our motorbike. reading. Being an avid reader, I decided to join will see in your character. Be ready to say in all
In about May 1980 I was offered another job the local library. I read all kinds of novels, war situations, "God knows what He is doing."
by a churchgoing friend in our home town. stories, westerns, romances, practically any- One day we will be able to understand why God
Would I accept or not? I had been with my good thing. I began to feel uneasy. Was God trying to has led us across the particular path He has
Catholic boss in the supermarket for a good tell me something again? Usually when you feel chosen, but for now, we must become as little
while. Dare I leave the job I knew so well and guilty about something it is a sure sign that the children, put our hand in His, and let Him lead
start something completely different? On the Holy Spirit is prompting you to look objectively us.(cid:9) n
8 :: AUSTRALASIAN RECORD :: August 21, 1982
FREE BEHIND PRISON WALLS
MRS. BERYL DEAN, Communication Secretary, Bowral Church, S.N.S.W.
at Blacktown and then moved to an
Adventist boarding house, living there for
two years. During that time he ceased
paying tithe. Later he bought a motorbike
and moved to Drummoyne for two years.
He still attended church up until the age of
twenty, and then the backsliding began.
He became interested in the wild, fast life,
attending discos, clubs and he began
smoking marijuana.
In May 1980 he entered hospital to have
a disc transplant operation. During this
time he had been living with a girl for three
months. In June 1980 he returned home to
plan an armed robbery, and purchased
a .22 rifle. During July plans were still
underway, and by August he was robbing
TAB agencies at the count of one per
week, notching up seven TABs and one
hotel to his credit, plus $20,000 in takings.
In one robbery he shot a bystander in the
hand. During his last robbery, Leslie
recalls, he even prayed for Satan to make
Leslie Law (right) with his most prized possession, his Bible. Brother Don Fehlberg hands him him more evil. Not being content with one
his weekly RECORD . Taken inside Berrima gaol. robbery on his last escapade, he proceeded
to his second location, very much filled
IT TOOK PRISON WALLS to lead 5-Day Plan. His brother accompanied him with greed, where the police were in
Leslie Law back to God. Leslie, who is to the 5-Day Plan and Leslie was a waiting.
twenty-four years of age and formerly of successful candidate. From then invita- By this stage his offsider was caught,
Sydney, is now serving his sentence at the tions were extended to attend the and on sighting the police Leslie fled into a
Berrima Training Centre (a short distance Blacktown church where he experienced vacant paddock with a .303 and a .22 rifle
from Bowral, south N .S . W.). As Leslie warmth and love from the church members in his arms. As he ran from his pursuers,
related his story to me, I could see that this as he'd never known before. From these the police thought he was about to open
young man was truly sorry for his warm encounters with the church folk he fire over his shoulder as the guns were
two-month surge of crime, and has noticed his speech impediment had waving about. A policeman fired, with a
consecrated his life to the Lord Jesus and improved immensely. bullet slicing through Leslie's hair. At the
believes wholeheartedly that his sins are He moved away from home at sixteen same split second, God's mighty hand
forgiven. My wish is that those who read years of age and lived alone for four guided those running feet into a small ditch
this story could see the peace that Leslie months. During that year he was baptised, in the ground, so that bullet would not be
has which shows so warmly in his eyes; but looking back now Leslie feels he was fatal. Leslie told me, evil as he was in
that beautiful peace which only our never really converted. Later he boarded those days, he could see God's hand still
Saviour can supply. with an Adventist family for nine months upon him.
This young man grew up in Sydney in a
home with little love and a non-existent The beautiful
relationship with his father, a nominal sandstone facade of
the entrance to the
Christian and professed evolutionist who
Berrima Training
lived in constant fear of death. His mother
Centre.
is a Catholic. As a child he stole pencils Photos: B Dean .
and other small items from school, by way
of getting back at anyone who was nasty to
him. As his family was poor, they could
not afford such luxury items as coloured
pencils.
Growing up in an environment without
love, resulted in Leslie having a speech
impediment. When he reached the age of
sixteen,and being a smoker, he was invited
by an Adventist neighbour to attend a
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During the court hearings, the judge
often remarked how severely Leslie Buoyed by
needed to be dealt with. On the final day at
court and with no reason given, the judge "THE BLESSED HOPE"
miraculously lessened Leslie's sentence
by three and a half years . The first sentence
C. R. STANLEY, Ministerial Secretary, Trans-Tasman Union
was to be seventeen years and an
eight-and-a-half-year non-parole period,
and his final sentence was seventeen years
and five-year non-parole period. These are
the sort of miracles only God provides,
tells Leslie, smiling. So now he has a little
over three years to spend behind bars and is
due for parole in September 1985.
Leslie spent the first eighteen months of
his sentence at Long Bay in Sydney, which
he says is a violent place. While here he
had a nose broken for looking the
"wrong" way. It was there he requested
"Here's Life" and "Light of the World"
Bible study guides, and was transferred to
Berrima at his request.
Leslie spends most of the day reading
the Bible, which he has almost finished
reading right through, and tells me his
favourite books are Daniel and Revelation.
He keeps mainly to himself, but recently
another inmate who had been studying the
Scriptures on his own, asked if he could
join Leslie and Brother Don Fehlberg
(Bowral's pastor), who regularly visits to
study with Leslie. Upon asking Brother
Don what Adventists are all about, this Edgar Davis plays his favourite tune of hope on the violin.
Photo: C. R. Stanley.
man sincerely requested further Bible
studies, as what he had studied and found
to be truth, Adventists also taught!
MY HEART was touched and my eyes moist rich is this poor man.
Leslie anxiously awaits our Saviour's
as I looked into his radiant face, where sorrow Edgar Davis is one of many aboriginal
second coming, and firmly states it's and joy blended together. Edgar Davis' home, believers in and around the village of Kuranda,
sooner than we all realise, adding how though humble, was to him the dearest place on which is a tourist town on the tablelands near
amazed he is at most Adventists' earth. There were no carpets, not even polish on Cairns. On Friday evening, May 28, it was my
lukewarmness. He has given up Sabbath the bare, rough floors. No green lawn or bright privilege to conduct a nightly Family Revival
flowers graced the surrounds of his dwelling, Series which proved to be one of the most
work, which has sliced his income by
which is far removed from his people. Yet inspirational times of my ministry. These
almost half to approximately $6, and in
Edgar's face had a cheerful calm that revealed a meetings were held in the attractive Adventist
addition to that he wants to pay tithe from beauty and richness of experience which is the church, and attendances grew from night to
what he has left. product of his keen inner eye of perception. night. Many who had not been faithful in
Brother Fehlberg has been able to From the age of ten, Edgar has lived in a world church attendance came regularly.
supply Leslie with Pastor John Carter's of darkness for fifty-five years. Each day with Pastor George Quinlan, our
series of tapes, which he says are fabulous It was during his years at the Mona Mona only ordained aboriginal minister, I visited
mission that Edgar had been given a violin: and these needy people. Through prayer and Bible
and he is really enjoying them.
as I stood at his doorstep, I asked him to play his reading, decisions to make a new commitment
The Bowral church members who have
favourite tune. I choked back my tears, as from of life to the Lord were a joy to witness. It was
been visiting Leslie have had their hearts that old violin he expressed his assurance with heart-rending to visit in one home and see a
warmed by this prisoner, and have gained the tune of: young woman burst into tears as she lamented
rich blessings from their association with the terrible physical damage alcohol and
"I saw one weary, sad, and torn,
him. With eager steps press on the way, smoking had done to her body.
At the last meeting on "How Not to Be a
Can I urge you all to pray for Leslie, as Who long the hallowed cross had borne,
Cranky Parent," almost every person in the
his light of truth reaches out among the Still looking for the promised day;
crowded church indicated a desire to renew
darkness behind those prison walls. He too While many a line of grief and care, their commitment to Christ. A large "thank
Upon his brow was furrowed there;
shall hear those beautiful, long-awaited offering" expressed their appreciation for the
I asked what buoyed his spirits up,
words, "Well done, good and faithful week of blessings.
'0 this!' said he— 'the blessed hope.' "
servant; enter into the joy of thy Lord. " May I take this opportunity of appealing to
As I talked with Edgar and read to him from all who plan holidays in the tropical beauty of
Can we visit more of our gaols with our
God's Word, it was very evident that here was a the far north, to include in their schedule a visit
message of hope?
man whose soul was unfettered by the things of to these friendly people of Kuranda. It will
I know our opposition is moving in at this world. The return of Jesus Christ was the bring a spiritual blessing both to you and to our
great speed!(cid:9) n pole-star of his dark night, and I thought how original Australian brethren and sisters.(cid:9) n
From left: Pastor Ron Baird (Southern Asia Health and Temperance Students of P.A.S.C. were invited to pray for the family in this village
director). Mrs. Veronica Baird. Carol Eager, Jennifer Eager. home.
Robyne Eager, Mrs. Yvonne Eager (a twin to Mrs. Baird), Elizabeth Photos. H Eager.
Stuart (Volunteer Service) and Hedley Eager .
The people have a great need to learn of the
WINDOW ON THE WORLD saving grace of Jesus.
The college is operating a health education
NEWS BRIEF FROM AROUND THE WORLD and village practitioner training program, as
well as a ministerial program, that trains young
Pakistan Seminary and College people to go into the villages for this outreach
work. This health education program is
dependent on 'a resident doctor, or preferably
H. J. EAGER, Academic Dean, Pakistan Adventist Seminary and College
two doctors—one to visit the villages in nearby
A KNOCK on the door from early morning The college is located in the rich food belt of districts where clinics are established from our
to late at night on a mission school compound the Punjab. For many miles around the college own Rural Health Education Centre, and the
can lead to so many different experiences. the countryside is covered with wheat or rice other to be responsible for the clinic centred
In just over a year of service here at Pakistan fields, sugar-cane and small vegetable crops right in the Health Education Centre on
Adventist Seminary and College the wide nearer the villages. Although this part of campus. This centre is equipped with a small
variety of calls has introduced us to much of Pakistan is seemingly rich in food production, laboratory, X-ray plant, surgery and nursing
Pakistan life, from homesick children to many of the people live on a meagre wage of as station, with medical examination room and
cafeteria announcements that breakfast is little as Rs. 250 to Rs. 300 (about $25) per two small four-bed wards for urgent in-patient
delayed for two hours; from an urgent call for a month. On the other hand, many professional needs. There is a hydrotherapy department and
missionary wife to assist in a difficult delivery, people in the cities draw salaries of Rs. 2,000 to an ongoing Expanded Program of Immunisa-
to an invitation to a village wedding; from Rs. 3,000 (about $250) per month, and even tion (E.P.I.), which is reaching out into the
students desiring help with studies, to a higher. villages to immunise both children and adults
volunteer missionary trying to solve problems
of electrical shocks from the shower, and an A MISSIONARY FAMILY
endless run of request chits for staff for many HEDLEY EAGER, who sent us this story on Pakistan Adventist Seminary and College, and his
and varied purposes. wife, Yvonne, are both Australians.
In between the many calls and daily requests Hedley graduated from Carmel College in 1951, then went on to Avondale College where he
are the usual responsibilities of the role of an graduated from the Theological Normal Course in 1953. In 1966 he completed a B.Ed. (W.A.
administrator in academic affairs for all levels University), and in 1976 gained an M.A. Honours at Canterbury, New Zealand.
of education for our 420 students from class one He began teaching in Perth in 1956 at the Victoria Park School, then was headmaster of the
of elementary school right through to fourth Millicent S.D.A. School from 1960-62. In 1963 he transferred to Hawthorn High School and was
year college, ending in the degree of Bachelor deputy principal from 1965-68. In the years 1969 and 1970 he was principal of Avondale High
of Liberal Arts. School, then moved to New Zealand where he was principal of Christchurch S.D.A. Central
Pakistan Adventist Seminary and College School from 1971-76. From there he went to Longburn Adventist College where he was director of
offers vernacular education for the first five teacher training; his duties included deputy principal and registrar, 1978-80. He is now serving as
years of elementary school. From class six to academic dean, registrar and headmaster of Pakistan Adventist Seminary and College.
ten the teaching is in English. At the end of His wife Yvonne is the daughter of the late Pastor Herbert White and Mrs. Vera White of
class ten, students sit the government matricu- Bonnells Bay, New South Wales. (Mrs. White has just returned to Australia after visiting the
lation examination in English medium. Four Eagers in Pakistan and her children in Poona, India. Ron and Veronica Baird, where Ron serves as
years of college education follows this to Health and Temperance director for the Southern Asia Division.)
culminate in a bachelor's degree. Yvonne graduated from the Business Course at Avondale College in 1951, and as a nurse from
The college offers two-year courses in Sydney Sanitarium in 1955 and a midwife at King Edward Maternity Hospital, Perth, in 1956. She
Elementary Education, Bible Instructor's has continued in the nursing profession and has done office work part-time at short intervals till
Training, Secretarial Science, Business Ad- 1979 when she completed a refresher course at Palmerston North Hospital and then specialised in
ministration, Christian Salesmanship, neonatal care. For about six months last year she assisted in the Rural Health Education Centre at
Ministerial Training (Urdu Medium), Health P.A.S.C. in both nursing care and oversight, as well as lecturing.
Education (Urdu Medium), and General They have four daughters. Narelle, aged twenty-three, is a graduate nurse from Sydney
Studies. The B.L.A. degree is offered in the Adventist Hospital and is currently in Bangkok for volunteer service with the SAWS program for
areas of Religious Philosophy, Elementary Kampuchean refugees. Robyne, twenty-one, returned from student missionary service in Fiji last
Education and Health Education. November and is completing her Primary Teaching Diploma this year at Avondale College. Carol,
On March 28, 1982, thirty-seven students nineteen years, is in her second year of nursing training at Sydney Adventist Hospital. and
graduated, one of the largest graduating classes Jennifer, fifteen, the youngest daughter, accompanied her parents to Pakistan. She has been
since the college has been granted senior teaching piano there and studies by correspondence with New Zealand. She plans to return to
college status. Australia to continue her studies at Avondale High School at the end of this year.(cid:9) n