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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 Protect your Ca$h with ACF Inve$tment$ Great Rates ACF Investments (02) 9989 8355 Advertisements Note: Neither the editor, Signs Publishing Company, nor the Seventh-day Adventist Church is responsible for the quality of goods or services advertised. Publication does not indicate endorsement of a product or service. Advertisements approved by the editor will be inserted at the following rates: first 30 words or less, $A33; each additional word, $A1.65. For your advertisement to appear, payment must be enclosed. Classified advertisements in RECORD are available to Seventh-day Adventist members, churches and institutions only. See masthead (page 2) for contact details. 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 . 30 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. from Written and produced by Adventist Youth AVAILABLE NOW at your local ABC, or for more information phone (02) 4977 1398 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. February 8, 2003 31
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