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FEBRUARY 8, 2003
RECORD
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EDITORIAL
The wonder of His grace
There have been many attempts to define,
theologically, the term grace. In essence
it’s a word that describes what is solely a
divine attribute and encapsulates the love,
mercy, kindness and unmerited favour of
God “exercised toward undeserving
human beings. We did not seek for it, but
it was sent in search of us” (The Ministry of
Healing, page 161).
Grace is the only basis on which we
receive salvation, and it comes to us as a
free gift. It isn’t tainted or soiled by any
works we can render.
But it is the wonder of His grace that I
find so amazing. It’s wonder that adds a
richness and breadth of meaning to the
word. That transforms it from a theological
statement into something to be experienced.
That gives hope to the hopeless,
courage to the faint-hearted and gives
“beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness
instead of mourning, and a garment of
praise instead of a spirit of despair” (Isaiah
61:3, NIV).
The wonder of the grace God offers is
seen time and again. It is based on a love
that:
Is patient. In spite of the wickedness of
the antediluvians He extended His grace to
them for 120 years.
Keeps no record of wrongs. Notwithstanding
the humiliation suffered at the
hands of the people He had come to save,
and the prefabrication and lies told to
secure His condemnation at the hands of
the Romans, Jesus’ dying prayer was,
“Father, forgive them, for they do not
know what they are doing” (Luke 23:34,
NIV).
Always protects. When the woman
taken in adultery was brought to Jesus for
judgment He was quick to respond: “If any
one of you is without sin, let him be the first
to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7, NIV).
Always perseveres. Jesus could easily
have given up on Peter, who had the
privilege of being part of His select group
for three-and-a-half years and yet, in His
moment of greatest need, denied Him. But
Jesus saw that Peter still had value and was
worth working for.
This belief led Him to say, “Simon,
Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have
It is much easier to debate the meaning of grace and
articulate its theological importance than it is to
extend it to others.
you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I
have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not:
and when thou art converted, strengthen
thy brethren” (Luke 22:31, 32, KJV).
There is so much more that could be said
to illustrate the wonder of God’s grace if
only we could find adequate language to
describe it.
This year the worldwide church has
voted as our theme, “United in Wonder of
His Grace.” However, we need to be aware,
as Helmut Thielicke has stated, “The devil
succeeds in laying his cuckoo eggs in a
pious nest. . . . The sulfurous stench of hell
is as nothing compared with the evil odour
emitted by divine grace gone putrid” (in
What’s So Amazing About Grace? page 34).
It is much easier to debate the meaning
of grace and articulate its theological
importance than it is to extend it to others.
So often—in the heat of a church feud,
during a difference of opinion over what
constitutes worship, in a personal
encounter with a family member or
neighbour—we fail the “grace test”! In
such circumstances we give evidence of
possessing a “grace gone putrid.”
It is the wonder aspect of His grace that
brings unity. And what a difference it
would make to the witness of the church
and in our lives if we reflected God’s grace
and were as patient with others as Jesus is
with us; if we kept no record of wrongdoing
of others toward us and were as
jealous of the reputation of others as we are
of our own.
What a difference we would see if we
allowed people the latitude to make
mistakes and think differently to us
without putting them down. If we never
gave up on people and always endeavoured
to see the good in others no matter how
objectionable they may appear to be.
Such a demonstration of grace in action
would, I suspect, give off an aroma that
would fill our lives and churches with a
fragrance that would attract people like
nothing else could. It would engender a
unity that would be so powerful that the
world would be forced to acknowledge that
we are His disciples.
It is this kind of grace manifest by a
loving and caring
God that saved
one such as I, and
it is this same kind
of grace that “will
lead me home.”
Laurie Evans
President
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February 8, 2003

NEWSFRONT
Adventists donate money and
time for bushfire victims
Brenton Stacey
The Adventist Development and Relief
Agency (ADRA) is donating $A40,000
from its relief fund to victims of the
bushfires in Canberra.
The donation is to cover costs—
replacing business equipment not kept
within a house, for example—not covered
by insurance or by the government. The
Australian Capital Territory’s (ACT)
Family Services Department will refer to
ADRA those who may qualify to receive
the money.
“While it’s clear $A40,000 won’t go very
far, we hope it will be significant for a
struggling single mum, or an electrician,
who needs to get back on their feet,” says
Gary Christian, ADRA–Australia’s national
program director.
ADRA, as part of its ADRAcare program,
is also coordinating volunteers to organise
short-term emergency accommodation for
victims—including at least one
Adventist—of the bushfires.
The Governor-General of Australia,
Peter Hollingworth, and the Prime
Minister, John Howard, both thanked the
volunteers during visits to the disasterrecovery
centre at Narrabundah College.
ADRAcare team leader Pastor Dale
Arthur, the minister of the Canberra
National church, worked 40 hours
without a break to accommodate the 310
victims who visited the centre between
January 18 and 21. “Many have come in
standing in ash-covered clothing, and
that’s all they’ve got.”
Pastor Arthur organised for a
psychologist from Canberra National
church to help the counsellors at the
centre. Other members of the church
have offered help, too. “Their support’s
been overwhelming,” says Pastor Arthur.
One Canberra National church
member, Julie Nagle, is the ADRAcare
area coordinator elect for the ACT and
south-east New South Wales. She says
thank you to the ADRAcare volunteers,
the church members who work for the
ACT government, the church members
“who just called to offer help,” and the
church members “who prayed constantly
for our volunteers and for my husband,
Roger, and me.”
“You’ve been great. The message
Adventists have sent to the community
during this disaster is that we’re here,
we’re helping and we’re not interested in
playing politics. We get the job done.”
Chris Olafson is ADRAcare’s disasterrecovery
service manager for New South
Wales. “Our acceptance as a credible
service provider will be enhanced greatly
because of the work of our volunteers
during this disaster,” he says.
KidSpeak—Adventist children speak about their world
To celebrate the Year of the Child, RECORD has invited children from our church family to share their thoughts on the world,
their church, and living in the 21st century. Here is the first of a new monthly column—KidSpeak. Featured this month are
children from Papatoetoe church in the North New Zealand Conference, as interviewed by Julie Weslake.
Name:
Age:
Channae Davies
10 years old
Name:
Age:
Steven Ryan
10 years old
Name:
Age:
Zebedee Tupa’i
9 years old
Name:
Age:
Brooke Davidson
9 years old
I like being a Christian because
I like having God on my side. I
really like the cool songs we
sing at church, and at Sabbath
school we get to do special
items. Our pastor is fabulous
and our teachers are cool.
My Sabbath school is fun. We
do activities, crafts and learn
about God. All my friends
come to church, and I feel like
I belong here. I really like
church because I like learning
about God.
I like going to Sabbath school
because it has fun activities and
songs. Jesus is my Saviour and
I come to church because I get
to learn about Him. Even when
I’m travelling with my dad I
like going to church.
I come to church with Mum
and Dad, but one day I want to
be baptised and go to heaven. I
like learning about Jesus at
church. When you are a
Christian you don’t have to be
afraid of anything.
February 8, 2003
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NEWSFRONT
Pathfinder camporees make lasting impact
Brenton Stacey
Forty-five Pathfinders were baptised and
hundreds made decisions for baptism
during camporees in Australia, Fiji and
New Zealand over the year-end.
A Pathfinder is a Seventh-day Adventist
aged between 10 and 15. A camporee is a
mix of activity-based learning and worship.
Australia
The 2600 Pathfinders attending the
camporee in Australia, January 2-6,
marched through the streets of Waikerie,
South Australia, for their opening parade.
“We take pride in ourselves and in our
organisation,” says Pastor Tony Knight,
youth director for the Australian Union
Conference. “We wanted to say to the
townspeople, ‘Here’s a church doing
something significant for its young adults,
and it’s paying off.’”
The Pathfinders returned to Waikerie
during the camporee to build a sundial as a
gift to the community.
The camporee theme, Courage to
Conquer, focused on the biblical story of
the children of Israel and their quest to
enter the Promised Land of Canaan. Pastor
Knight and his team even built to
specification a replica of the tabernacle.
Several clubs from rural churches could
not attend the camporee because their
leaders could not leave their droughtravaged
farms. “We took a risk holding
camporee in South Australia at this time of
year,” says Pastor Knight. “But the dust and
the dryness suited us. The Pathfinders got a
real taste of what it would have been like to
live—as the children of Israel did—in
desert conditions.”
Almost 200 Pathfinders made a decision
for baptism during the camporee. More
than 250 asked for Bible studies. More than
400 promised to serve in their communities
as volunteers in the future.
Fiji
The 3500 Pathfinders attending the
camporee in Fiji marched through the
streets of the capital, Suva, January 10,
carrying placards with anti-drug messages.
P r i m e
Minister Laisenia
Qarase, in
a speech during
the opening
parade, January
5, described the
Pathfinders as
future church,
civic and community
leaders.
He also
spoke of the appropriateness
of
using his alma
mater, the
Queen Victoria
School near
Three union Pathfinder camporees took place this summer. Pictured are some
Pathfinders from Tonga at the Trans-Pacific Union Misson camporee in Fiji.
Korovou—established originally as a
training ground for future leaders of
Fiji—as the camporee site. “You children
of today are a country’s most valuable and
important resource. It is good for the
future of our region that you should come
together in this way now,” The Daily Post
reported the Prime Minister as saying.
More than 200 Pathfinders from the
Solomon Islands attended the camporee,
despite their country’s crippling economic,
political and social problems.
The more than 350 Pathfinders attending
from Vanuatu chartered the only plane to
fly to Fiji three times. “It flies only once a
week and seats only about 120,” says Joe
Talemaitoga, the communication director
for the Trans-Pacific Union Mission. “The
Pathfinders chartered the plane during the
early morning. They departed Vila at 1.00
am for the one-and-a-half-hour flight to
Nandi, then boarded three buses for the
three-hour drive to Suva.”
Pathfinders from Kiribati, Niue,
Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu also attended
the camporee.
New Zealand
Nine hundred Pathfinders attended the
camporee at Tui Ridge Park in Rotorua,
New Zealand, December 31 to January 4.
More than 140 were from the Cook Islands,
French Polynesia and New Caledonia.
Pastor Nick Kross—youth director for
the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference—and
his team established what
they called “net banking” for the camporee.
The system, which reflected the camporee
theme of Cast Your Net, used fish money as
tender. “We gave the Pathfinder leaders the
money to give to the Pathfinders as a
reward for good behaviour. It also acted as
an incentive for the Pathfinders to get to
know their leaders better.”
Pastor Kross and his team gave each club
a bankbook to record how much money
each Pathfinder received. The clubs banked
the money before each of the evening
programs and then watched for the total of
their account during a stock-market report.
“One club said it would aim to increase
by one the number of its Pathfinders for
each note of money it collected during the
camporee,” says Pastor Kross. The club
banked 50 notes.
The stage for the evening program
resembled a house on the shores on the Sea
of Galilee. A large net hung over the
program venue.
“We wanted camporee to be inclusive of
all cultures,” says Pastor Kross, “That’s why
we chose a geographically specific theme,
but one that linked beautifully with the
biblical story of Jesus and His disciples.”
More than 80 Pathfinders asked for Bible
studies during the camporee.
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February 8, 2003

LETTERS
Ordination issues
Neil Watts, Vic
While my learned colleague, writing
under “Ordination questions” (Letters,
December 14), is correct in denouncing an
unbiblical distinction between clergy and
laity, and in emphasising the priesthood of
all believers, he has detracted from his case
by overstating it. I agree that “ordination to
pastoral ministry is a valid, biblical
practice.” The texts given also support the
biblical practice of ordination for elders,
deacons and missionary-evangelists.
However, there is no biblical support for
ordination to be “bestowed on every gift,”
except in the general sense of consecrating
every member to God for service.
On what basis can he say every pastor’s
wife is called to pastoral ministry as much
as her husband, and should also be
ordained? This may be appropriate in some
cases, but a pastor’s wife may have her own,
separate career and have (perhaps regrettably)
little to do with her husband’s calling
to ministry. Let’s emphasise the “every
member a minister” concept—without
overstating the case.
Tony Robinson, Vic
I’ve read with interest letters concerning
ordination of pastors, and teachers’ wages.
The two are more closely linked than may
appear, with the opinion expressed in
“Ordination questions” raising an issue at
the heart of the problem that confronts the
Just a coincidence
church and its teachers.
The writer correctly claims no distinction
between the gifts of the Spirit. God
appoints those needed for His church; we
humans set in place illusory hierarchies.
Our church wouldn’t be in its present
position in respect to the conflict between
teachers and their employers if it weren’t
for the perceived separation of “callings.”
Biblically, there is no support for a priesthood
since Jesus’ death. We pay lip-service
to the notion of the priesthood of all
believers, but we can’t conceive of a workable
system without a corporate ladder in
which there are degrees of remuneration
according to “responsibility,” yet we discriminate
against any who aren’t of the
pastorate. Observe the organisation and
structure of our church and how heavily
weighted it is toward this ministry in its
decision-making committees.
Financial alternatives?
John Kama, Papua New Guinea
Highlighted in a number of South Pacific
Division and union meetings (“Finance
review sees growth and concerns,” January
11), the Papua New Guinea Union Mission
(PNGUM) has a poor financial standing to
run its operations—including its local
missions and schools. As a consequence,
schools have closed, staff and pastors have
been laid off or are underpaid. This is not
healthy in a country with the fastestgrowing
membership in the division.
A major cause for this problem is
PNGUM’s total dependence on churchmember
contribution (tithes and offerings)
and division grants. With Papua New
Guinea’s deteriorating economy and
mission expansion in other areas of the
division we face difficulties. To avoid greater
problems in the future, is it time to try
business as a source of income? Surely we
can learn from church business interests in
Christ left behind an example today’s missionaries,
His disciples, are to follow.
Australia and New Zealand—Sanitarium
Health Food Company, Sydney Adventist
Hospital, Avondale Foundation, retirement
villages and other conference-owned
business entities.
Reality of living
Kua Nugai, Papua New Guinea
“Volunteering life” (November 16) is a
model for all gospel workers—a life of
sacrifice, hard work and endurance in the
Master’s service. Christ left behind an
example today’s missionaries, His disciples,
are to follow. The disciples lived the
volunteering life, earning nothing for what
they did for the Lord. Their basic needs
were provided according to His promise
(see Matthew 6:24-34; 17:24-27). Even the
donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem was provided
by someone else (Matthew 21:2, 3).
Let’s stop living amid life’s luxuries and
the expectation of higher wages. The focus
and purpose of our ministry is Christ and
the salvation of souls. As did Christ, we’re
to be identified with the people we serve,
becoming one with them.
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February 8, 2003
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NOTICEBOARD
Weddings
Freeland—Sandon-Skousgaard. Ian
David Freeland, son of Herbert and Jean
Freeland (Sydney, NSW), and Jill Lorraine
Sandon-Skousgaard, daughter of
the late Thomas and Olive Sandon, were
married on 9.1.03 in the home of the
bride’s sister (John and Leigh Lauder’s
home) at Cherrybrook. Dave Hamilton
Hayton—de Berg. Ryan Hayton, son of
Dr Bill and Cheryl Hayton (Dana Point,
Southern California, USA), and Sharlene
de Berg, daughter of Dr Kevin and Marian
de Berg (Cooranbong, NSW), were
married on 22.12.02 in a garden setting
on the shores of Lake Macquarie.
Lester Devine
Hibbard—Hill. Raymond Paul Hibbard,
son of Lindsay and Christine Hibbard
(Mount Pleasant, SA), and Naomi
Leigh Hill, daughter of Allan and Julie
Hill (Bonnells Bay, NSW), were married
on 8.12.02 at Lakeside Adventist church,
Bonnells Bay.
Ray Baird
Hitchcock—Wells. Mark Hitchcock,
son of Christopher and Loris Wells (Ballarat,
Vic), and Katherine Wells, daughter
of Kelvin and Iris Wells (Springvale),
were married on 12.1.03 at Roselyn
Court Homestead, Essendon.
Edwin Totenhofer
Jerrard—Brough. Conan Jerrard, son
of Pastor Ray and Dawn Jerrard (Taree,
NSW), and Amanda Brough, daughter of
Volunteers needed
Youth Pastor—Hamilton church, NNZ—to assist the youth of the church in a
variety of areas. Full job description available. Living allowance, accommodation,
meals and return ticket provided. Term: 12 months, commencing February 2003.
Chaplain—Atoifi Adventist Hospital, Solomon Islands—to serve as chaplain
to staff and patients, including outreach and teaching Bible to nurses. Experience in
ministry required. Living allowance and benefits to be negotiated. Term: 12 months,
commencing asap.
Youth Pastor—Parkridge, Qld—to help foster a youth ministry program.
Undergraduates/college students with teens and leadership experience welcome to
apply. Living allowance, insurance and accommodation provided. Term: 11 months,
commencing asap.
ESL Teachers—New Dimension Foreign Language School, China. Schools
at various locations in China seeking soul-winning volunteers to teach conversational
English. Must be a native English speaker in excellent health. Term: 12 months,
commencing asap. Round trip airfare reimbursed after one year of service.
Youth Pastor—Springvale Spanish Church, Vic. Single person aged between
20–30 preferred. Living allowance, meals and accommodation provided. Term: 12
months, commencing July 1, 2003.
Computer Support—Saleve Adventist University, France. Must have
experience working with network, XP and Windows 98/2000. Must also speak
French. Term: 10 months, commencing September 1, 2003.
Home Study Supervisor—Nepal—to teach and supervise two students, a 2nd and
6th grader. Must have at least two years in college experience and love children. Term:
10 months, commencing September 1, 2003.
Mail: AVS, Locked Bag 2014, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Phone: (02) 9847 3333
Email: volunteers@adventist.org.au
Internet: volunteers.gc.adventist.org
Ian and Willa Brough (Cairns, Qld), were
married on 1.12.02 at Tradewinds by the
Sea Chapel, Cairns. Ray Jerrard
Jones—Service. Dale Jason Jones, son
of Lyle (Bundarra, NSW) and Kay Jones
(Boonah, Qld), and Jessica Jane Service,
daughter of Gregory and Judy-Anne
Service, Bellingen, NSW, were married
on 29.12.02 in the Kellys Plains church,
Armidale.
Frank Cantrill
Martinez—Winzenried. Jean-Pierre
Martinez, son of Pedro and Joanna Martinez
(Fairfield, NSW), and Dianna
Winzenried, daughter of Noel and
Georgina Winzenried (Lilydale, Vic),
were married on 7.10.02 in the Lilydale
Adventist church.
Ian Howie
Mitchell—Foster. Daniel Alan Mitchell,
son of Noel and Christine Mitchell
(Rankin Springs, NSW), and Carina Maree
Foster, daughter of Wayne and Yvonne
Foster (Hillston), were married on
29.12.02 in the Griffith Adventist church.
Aaron Jeffries
Tapping—Esau. Shane Allan Tapping,
son of Robin and Linley Tapping (nee
Butler, Brisbane, Qld), and Kylie Louise
Esau, daughter of Joseph Esau and Beverley
Nevell (both of Brisbane), were married
on 5.1.03 in the Eight Mile Plains
Adventist church. David Edgar
Townend—Angus. Dr Bradley Townend,
son of Bill and Robina Townend
(Singapore), and Marcia Angus, daughter
of Derrick and Verena Angus (Perth, WA),
were married on 12.1.03 at Noonaweena,
Kulnura, NSW.
Bill Townend
Obituaries
Davey, Francis Louis (Frank, affectionately
known as Pop), born 28.3.1905 at
Charters Towers, Qld; died peacefully
23.10.02 in Murwillumbah Hospital,
NSW. In 1932 he married Orion McDonald,
who predeceased him in 1946. He is
survived by his children and their spouses,
Edwin (Bunderberg, Qld), Eunice
Hancock and Ruth Southon (Murwillumbah,
NSW); his eight grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren. Frank was a
well-respected Christian gentleman and
loved by his church family; always friendly
and committed to the church he loved.
Both family and friends will miss this
genuine and wonderful Christian.
Adrian Craig, Clive Butcher
Hitchcock, Elsie Alice (nee Wood),
born 12.6.1912 at Parkes, NSW; died
9.12.02 at New Plymouth, NNZ. On
18.12.51 she married Cyril, who predeceased
her in 1979. They had no children.
Elsie graduated from teacher training
in 1935 and taught at Monamona
Mission, Remuera and New Plymouth.
She made property available for the present
New Plymouth school and church.
Stan Fisher, Gary Rielly
Muggeridge, Anthony Ross, born
7.2.1961 at Opunake, NNZ; died 13.12.02
at the home of his parents-in-law, Lyn and
Julie Gall, in Sydney, NSW. He was predeceased
by his daughter, Sarah, on 28.6.95.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemarie; his
son, James; his daughter, Hannah; his parents,
Elsie Strange and Noel Muggeridge
(New Plymouth, NNZ); his siblings and
their spouses, Gaylia and Stephen Ellis
(Palmerston North), Darren and Anna
(New Plymouth), and Angela and John
Han (Houston, Texas, USA). Despite his
long illness, Anthony remained a deeply
committed Christian, ready and prepared
to share his faith. He will be greatly missed
and fondly remembered. Wayne Gredig
Bob Possingham, David Jack
David Erickson, Graham Sutherland
Oostewegel, Bernadus Jurien (Ben),
born 15.7.1921 in the Netherlands; died
5.8.02 in Bethesda Hospital, Auckland,
NNZ. In 1945 he married Josephine ten
Broek. In 1952 they moved to NZ after
becoming Adventists while living in
Indonesia. He is survived by his wife,
Josephine (Auckland); his daughter,
Sylvia (Sydney, NSW); and his brother,
John (Canada). Ben was a faithful Adventist
who loved his Lord and was always
keen to share his faith. Kayle De Waal
Poland, Emily Lavinia, born 23.9.1908
at Echuca, Vic; died 3.12.02 in Esther
Somerville Nursing Home, Normanhurst,
NSW. She was predeceased by her
husband, George, in the late 1980s; also
her son, Charles, in 2001. She is survived
by her daughter, Norma Owens (Hervey
Bay, Qld); her six grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.
Robert Craig
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Notice of session—South Queensland
Conference. Notice is hereby
given that a special session of the South
Queensland Conference of the Seventhday
Adventist Church will be convened at
Watson Park Convention Centre, Old
Gympie Road, Dakabin, on March 9,
2003, commencing at 10 am. Delegates
will be appointed in harmony with the
constitution. The business of the special
session will be a proposed legal restructuring
of Aged Care Services, the school’s
system and conference general operations
(as recommended by the South Pacific
Division, Australian Union Conference
and South Queensland Conference Executive
Committees) along with those constitutional
changes such restructuring
necessitates. Malcolm Potts, Secretary
Singleton 40th anniversary—June
21, 2003. Past members, pastors and
friends of Singleton church (NSW) are
invited to return to commemorate the 40th
anniversary of the Singleton SDA church at
its present site. Former pastors intending to
come are asked to contact the current pastor,
Clive Nash (02) 6571 2102 or 0407 614
458 or email .
Elm Grove Mountain Retreat—
Tumut, NSW. Enjoy swimming, bushwalking,
relaxation, trout fishing, escorted
or tag along 4 x 4 trips. Self-contained
houses for rent from $77 per night, including
5 people. Phone (02) 6947 5766; web
site .
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February 8, 2003

NOTICEBOARD
Positions vacant
▲ Personal Assistant to the Treasurer—South Queensland Conference
is seeking a Personal Assistant to the Treasurer to provide secretarial and office
administrative support to the Conference Treasurer. This is a full-time, senior
position and offers variety and challenges in a growing and developing conference.
The successful applicant will be a practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church; possess extensive knowledge, skills and current experience in the
following: audio-typing, computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel,
Publisher and Lotus Notes or similar email/database programs; a full range of office
administrative procedures; and possess good relational skills. Applications in
writing should be forwarded to the Treasurer, South Queensland Conference, 19
Eagle Terrace, Brisbane Qld 4000, no later than February 14, 2003.
▲ Group Product Manager—Sanitarium Health Food Company is
seeking a Group Product Manager for Beverages based at their head office in
Berkeley Vale, NSW. The successful applicant will be a professional marketer with
strong strategic ability; have proven team leadership, development skills and formal
qualifications in marketing/commerce, with at least five years proven ability in
FMCG product management. Applications in writing (including current CV)
should be forwarded to the Corporate Human Resources, Sanitarium Health Food
Company, Locked Bag 7, Central Coast Mail Centre NSW 2252 or email
no later than February 28, 2003.
▲ Workers in the Outback—Western Australian Conference. Many of the
managers and administrators throughout the outback are seeking good people, often
Seventh-day Adventists, who are sensitive and caring in their relationship to the large
proportion of Aboriginal folk they will have regular contact with, have honesty,
integrity, and are willing to work. If you are even vaguely interested, and would be
willing to have your name on a register for potential outback work/service, please send
details of yourself and dependent family (with work résumé and reference from your
local pastor) to Pastor Gordon Smith, Aboriginal Ministries coordinator for WA, PO
Box 134, Gosnells WA 6990; phone (08) 9398 7222; 0429 379 237.
For church-related employment opportunities visit the Employment section on the
SPD web site .
Discounted car and tractor parts.
email ;
web ;
phone (07) 5497 1882; AH (07) 5497
2939. Credit-card facility or COD delivery
within Australia. Try us also for
imported makes and models. Snail mail
address: Kilcoy Auto and Electrics, PO
Box 240, Kilcoy Qld 4515.
Awesome opportunity—The Pinnacle
of Terror Outback Ministry Challenge
requires 10 drama/creative/gifted
people to share the “good news” to
Oodnadatta, Coober Pedy, plus other
outback towns, April 15 to May 2003.
Minimum cost. Contact Delhuntie Park
Ministries (03) 5633 1000.
Broadcast quality video: Wonderful
News in God’s Final Message. First of series
by Pastor Jack Lange. Hungry for biblical
Adventist preaching? Introductory: $A12
incl post, credit card OK. Phone (02) 4938
7670; email .
Endless Praise, one of Australia’s leading
music ministries is urgently seeking a
young male or female to join the team for
2003 on a full-time basis as a vocal singer.
The applicant must have versatile experience
in the area of music, singing, team
work and leadership. For further details
please contact the EP office: phone (02)
8783 7000; email ;
or PO Box 1361, Green Valley NSW 2168.
Need to get back into shape? Lose
weight, look good and feel great! Free
delivery, free consultation. Call Julie on (07)
3820 6098 or email .
Hope Haven Women’s Refuge—The
Annual General Meeting will be held on
Thursday, March 6, at 7 pm. Venue:
church hall, SDA Retirement Village,
Alstonvalle. Chaired by Pastor Roger
Nixon. All members and interested parties
welcome. Please come and help
select the new executive and management
committee. A main agenda item
will be the new constitution.
Whispering Willows Health Retreat.
Stress, overweight, stop smoking, almost
any disease. Doctor’s supervision. Vegetarian
diet, hydrotherapy, massage, herbs.
Beautiful rural property, peace and quiet.
153 Dunn Rd, RD 3, Drury, Auckland, NZ;
phone 0011 649 294 9112; or email
.
Alps 2003—Waldensian Valleys,
Italy, May 22—June 1, 2003. Spiritual/lifestyle
retreat. Inspiration: Allan
Lindsay, EdD, Andrews, author/speaker,
“Keepers of the Flame,” 3ABN. Nutrition:
Winston Craig, PhD, Andrews.
Lifestyle: Vicki Griffin, PhD, Health dir.,
Mich. Conf., Lifestyle: Jeff Gates, PhD,
others. Tours, museums, hikes. Register
by February 15, 2003.
;
; (706) 820 0325.
Angus Gowans—the new manager of
Camp Howqua, is seeking people for the
following positions for the camp: farmhand/maintenance
person and catering
personnel. Positions need to be filled by
the end of March. Please contact Bill
Truscott on (03) 9259 2100 or 0416 031
434 for further information.
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Eden Valley Health Centre—
Balingup, WA. Position vacant:
female therapist. Are you interested in
doing some missionary work for the
Lord or looking for an opportunity to
share your faith? Do you want to learn
more about our health message and get
some practical experience in using
God’s natural remedies? Why not give
us a call (08) 9764 1183 or email
.
A1 Rent-a-Car Christchurch
(NZ). “Thrifty” cars, vans from
$NZ49/day, “Budget” cars from
$NZ39/day all inclusive (5/10 day minimum).
Free pick-up. Phone 0011 64 3
349 8022; fax 0011 64 3 349 8218.
Check our web calculator .
Computer support and training. We
provide an in-home computer support and
training service in the Brisbane metropolitan
area. Call to make an appointment—PC
mechanic 0404 934 394.
Homeschooling? Delaying school? Son-
Light Education produces and sells a 5–7-
year-old home learning program, based on
the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy writings.
Also, some primary and high school materials.
Inquire at or
phone (02) 6550 6180.
Cashflow positive property investment
for under $A100,000. Return is
government pension indexed and in
excess of 6.5% net plus capital growth.
Phone (02) 9651 7940 for information.
Urgently needed—Adventist business
partners (both working and financial) to
launch and operate a viable health food
business named Trevor’s Ticker Tucker at
151 Wellington Road, Sefton NSW. Contact
Dr Trevor Adie on 0414 416 007.
For sale—The Summit, Qld. 20 acres,
large house renovated, 3 BR, good
position, 10 km to Stanthorpe and
church. $A125,000. Phone Morrison
(07) 4683 2516.
PhD scholarship in the area of nutrition
research available at the University of Sydney,
commencing March 2003. Applicants
should hold an upper-level honours
degree or a master’s degree in a relevant
field. For further information contact Dr
John Ashton, phone (02) 4980 2841 or
email .
PhD scholarship in the area of microbiology
and food processing research available
at the Victoria University of Technology,
commencing March 2003. Applicants
should hold an upper-level honours
degree or a master’s degree in a relevant
field. For further information contact Dr
John Ashton, phone (02) 4980 2841 or
email .
Finally
Be grateful for the doors of
opportunity—and for friends
who oil the hinges.
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