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LETTERSLETTERSNote: Views inletters do not necessarilyrepresent thoseof the editors orthe denomination.Letters should be lessthan 250 words, andwriters must includetheir name, addressand phone number.All letters are editedto meet space andliterary requirements,but the author’soriginal meaning willnot be changed. Notall letters receivedare published.PART OF THE WIDERCHURCHEmosi Lomata, FIJIThank you for RECORD.We’re blessed to be receiving itfortnightly and feel part of thewider Church.We appreciate thechallenging articles, newsstories and spectacular photos.Even my non-Adventistfriends enjoy reading it.GREATER INCLUSIONOF PACIFICADamien Rice, VANUATUThank you for RECORD.I understand it involves aconsiderable investment of theChurch. However it helps tounify us with other members,churches and territories acrossthe South Pacific.It’s encouraging to see ourmagazine becoming a trulySouth Pacific publication withgreater inclusion of Pacificanews, faces and opinions.Our members do not alwaysreceive RECORD. We would liketo see this happen more often.However, we do commendyou for the development ofdigital and visual media thatcan be accessed by increasingnumbers of people.We truly are a global Churchand must do what we can topromote unity, identity andinnovation in mission whilemaintaining a distinctly SouthPacific flavour.I hope that RECORD willcontinue to facilitate opendialogue and vigorously presentthe issues facing the church atthis time.HAVE YOUR CAKE . . .Joy Cornell, QLDPastor Eddy, you say in“Revival, revival, revival”(Feature, July 2) that revivalcomes not as we focus onpreparing to be ready for theSecond Coming, but as webecome ‘the kind of peoplethat Jesus describes in theBeatitudes’, people who showHis love and compassion for all‘the woes of the world’.I can hear Jesus chuckling“Eddy, I want you to have yourcake and eat it too!”Because as we becomethese caring, compassionatepeople, Jesus will open Hisarms wide—some glorious day,soon—and shout “Come, youblessed of My Father, I washungry, and you fed Me; naked,and you clothed Me . . .”Let’s start the revival!WOW—WHAT ACONCEPT!Linda Grant, NSWWhat an inspiring man of69 years, Pastor Johnson is.I believe he has captured thetrue essence of the terminology“revival”.As an Adventist I’vestruggled with this concept forso long and often developeddeep feelings of guilt because I“lose the energy buzz” for thesame revival concepts such asRevelation and health seminars.I wholeheartedly agreewith Pastor Garth Bainbridge’sstatement (as quoted by PastorJohnson), “Revival will notcome because we seek it foritself” and “Revival is simplythe outgrowth of a relationshipwith Jesus which makes meinto a more loving and lovableChristian”. Wow—what aconcept!REFRESHINGCONTRIBUTIONGraeme Dustow, emailWhat a refreshingcontribution by Pastor EddyJohnson.Perhaps if Seventh-dayAdventists altered theirfocus from repetitive calls torevival from an introspectivegeneration to a revival inapplying the all enduring love ofChrist in selfless service to theneeds of communities aroundthe world, calls to revival wouldbecome redundant.Do we not believe Godloves and died to redeem ourfellow human beings sufferingthe impacts of natural andman-made calamities?They are not simplycollateral damage to be ignoredin the battle for the universe,nor to be triumphantlyexhibited in calls for revivalas signs of the nearness ofChrist’s return.LOOK UP AND LIFTYOUR HEADSJan Knopper, NSWI’m disappointed in thetenure of the article on“Revival, revival, revival”.It lacks clear support forthe focus of the GeneralConference and its leadership.I’m appalled in the wayPastor Eddy Johnson reactedto the church member whowas filled with joy about whatis taking place in regard tothe fulfilment of the signsof the coming of our Lord. Iappreciate that Pastor Johnsonhas concern for the pain andsadness caused by naturaldisasters.In Luke 21:28, Jesus remindsus of the final days, “Andwhen these things begin tocome to pass then look upand lift up your heads; for yourredemption draweth.”Sister White adds to Jesus’words, “When the signspredicted begin to come topass, the waiting, watchingones are bidden to look upand lift their heads and rejoicebecause their redemptiondraweth nigh.”20 JULY 30, 2011 • record.net.au
NOTICE BOARD101st birthdaySchofield. Congratulationson your specialday! Henry Schofieldcelebrated his 101stbirthday on 28.4.11 in BupaBanora Point, NSW, with hisdaughter, Beryl Race, and familyand friends. Henry has been avery keen Bible student over theyears and had the joy of seeing anumber of his friends take theirstand for their Saviour in baptism.anniversariesTinworth.Noeleen andLoren Tinworthcelebrated their60th wedding anniversary with aspecial cake. They were married14.3.1951 in Concord church,Sydney, NSW. They were blessedwith three children, David, Roslynand Judy; three in-laws, Sue,Geoff and David; seven survivinggrandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.Noeleen graduatedfrom the old San as a nurse, andLoren pursued a business career.They continue their membershipwith Fox Valley AdventistCommunity church in Wahroonga.weddingsHerbias—Laredo.Albeth Herbias,son of Albert andLizbeth Herbias(Melbourne, Vic), and AlexisLaredo, daughter of Alejandroand Eufemia Laredo (Philippines),were married 29.12.10 in EastPrahran church, Melbourne, Vic.David PearceYoung—Glover.Andrew CharlesYoung, son ofDavid and AnneYoung (Ballarat), and Katie JuneGlover, daughter of Wayne andJune Glover (Melbourne), weremarried 13.13.11 in WandinUniting Church, Vic.David PearceobituariesBloemitje, Jacoba Johanna Aletta(Joy) (nee Arnold), born 30.9.1923at Capetown, South Africa; died23.5.11 in Fremantle Hospital,WA. In 1944, she marriedSamuel John Bloemitje. She waspredeceased by her husband, andher eldest daughter, Florence.Joy is survived by her childrenand their spouses, Benjamin andJane Bloemitje (US), BeatriceKoopman (South Africa), andSally and Frank Bobongie (Perth,WA). Joy assisted her husbandas one of South Africa’s leadingeducationists, often entertainingimportant officials. Together, theymigrated to Australia in 1977. Shewas a devoted mother, grandmotherand great-grandmotherwho, constantly shared her loveand passion for Jesus. Joy was agracious giver to God’s work overthe years.Keith GodfreyBradford, Cynthia Constance Halley(nee Norrie), born 1.9.1925;died 3.7.10. Cynthia and her firsthusband, Keith Clark, who predeceasedher in 1968, were baptisedin 1953. She then marriedBert, who also predeceased her,in 2000. She is survived by herdaughters, Katharine Clarke andJeanette Burrows, and son-inlawJohn Burrows; granddaughter,Catherine; great-grandson,Adam, and his wife, Rhiannon;five stepchildren; 17 grandchildren;and 12 great-grandchildren(on the Bradford side). Cynthiawas a member of Maroochydorechurch, Qld and had previouslybeen active in various churchesin Victoria and Queensland.She was also leader of ADRAat Mitchelton church. She lovedGod deeply and followed Jesusfearlessly.John Rabbas, Eric HurseyBrown, Dorothy RuthAnna (nee Boileau),born 10.6.1919 atKalgoorlie, WA; died21.4.11 in Perth. On 2.11.1940,she married David, whopredeceased her in 1996. She issurvived by her son, Paul; hergranddaughter, Natalie; sisters,Marie and Judy (all of Perth, WA);and brother, Philip (Sydney,NSW). Ruth was known for herpassion for life and the joy shebrought to others. A humorousand energetic lady, she showedher genuine Christianity by muchcharity work in the church and inthe community.Andrew SkeggsCain, Ellen, born 1916 in Belfast,Ireland; died 5.6.11 at VictoriaPoint, Qld. She married George,who predeceased her. She issurvived by her nephew, RobertHarvey. Ellen loved her Lord andwaits for the blessed hope ofJesus’ return.Graham AllenClarke, Norman Wilfred, born15 August at Bangalow, NSW.On 7.8.1940, he married SylviaClarice Gray at Clunes, NSW, whopredeceased him on 21.5.11. Hewas also predeceased by two ofhis children, Ivan Alan and NealGeoffrey. He is survived by hischildren, Lindsay, Norman andKaye Sylvia. Norm was a successfulbusinessman all his life.He donated generously to manymission projects and believedpassionately in the second comingof Jesus.Ted White, Ray Fraser,Ray Kent, Ron UgljesaPositions vacanTCurley, Wendy, born 24.8.1960;died 29.4.11 in Meekatharra Hospital,WA, after a sudden heartattack. She was predeceased byher partner, Robert Tullock, in1982. She is survived by her sons,Sharrick (Sharky) (Port Hedland)and Warwick (Meekatharra); andsix grandchildren. Wendy startedher education at MeekatharraHigh School and attended theAdventist church held in theCountry Women’s Associationhall as a young girl. She becameKaralundi’s first cook after it reopenedin 1986. Wendy later pursueda career in Education andgraduated with her BA degree in2009. She taught at MeekatharraPrimary School for the last twoyears of her life. Wendy lovedFor more vacant positions, go toMinister to the Torres Strait—Northern Australian Conferenceis seeking expressions of interest for the position of minister tothe Torres Strait. The role covers a ministry area that extends fromCape York to the Papua New Guinea border. It is a diverse role andthe successful applicant will be a self-motivated, energetic personwho has a passion to share Jesus and His Word; have cross-culturalexperience together with a willingness to learn from others; coordinateministry on three main islands and follow-up interests thatexist in other locations; have the relevant boat licences (Coxswain)and the ability to skipper the church’s 7.7 metre vessel (if notholding the required licence the prospective candidate must bewilling and able to be sponsored to obtain the Coxswain qualification);and be a practical person who also has some mechanical andbuilding maintenance experience. Please email your expressionof interest to the Conference President, Pastor David Stojcic, at or phone (07) 4779 3988 for moreinformation.Activity Officer/Physio Aid—Adventist Aged Care (South Qld)(Melody Park, Nerang Qld). Part time 48 Hours per fortnight. Providingdiversional therapy and physio aide services to 40 residentsin our Nerang Residential Aged Care Facility. Essential Criteria:must be vibrant and innovative; good communicator; commitmentto quality and Resident Care Current Federal Police clearance.Desirable criteria: relevant qualification in leasure and lifestyle CertIV. Contact Jan Hume, Care Manager, on (07) 5557 1777 or email. Applications close August 7, 2011.Systems Engineer (IT)—South Pacific (Wahroonga, NSW)is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Systems Engineer tojoin the busy Information Technology service in Wahroonga NSW.Based at the South Pacific Division head office, this full-timerole will provide network and server support to locations withinAustralia and the wider Pacific, as well as level 2 service desk troubleshooting.The successful candidate should be eligible to workin Australia. For more information please visit the South PacificDivision’s Human Resources website on www.adventistemployment.org.au.All written applications, including your CV, 3 workrelated referees and the contact details of your church pastor, mustbe forwarded to: Human Resources, Seventh-day Adventist Church(SPD) Ltd, Locked Bag 2014, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076 Australia;email ; fax (02) 9489 0943. Applicationsclose August 9, 2011.To receive regular email updates go torecord.net.au • JULY 30, 2011 21
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