VOLUME 86 NUMBER 13/14 26 JUNE 1981
MESSENGER
CHURCH PAPER OF THE BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
Report on 52nd
Triennial Session of
the North British
Conference
Scarborough 4-7 June
RECONSECRATION
AND ORDINATION
Focal point of the Conference weekend
was the service of Reconsecration and
Ordination when six young ministerial
workers of the North British Conference
received the laying on of hands in
ordination to the Gospel ministry. Pastor
E. H. Foster, preacher for the day, spoke
on the theme of Matthew 16:24, 'If any
man will come after me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross, and follow
me.'
`These words,' he pointed out, 'were
said not to the disciples but to the
multitude — and to the Church at large
they still apply. Maybe the lack of progress
in my personal experience and yours, as
well as in our Church, is centred in this
problem — that we are not willing to pay
the price. Self esteem, self aggrandisement, self supremacy are ingrained in our
personality. They are the root sins of our
fallen nature. We have all been
contaminated by this satanic poison. Self
sacrifice, self denial, self distrust: these are
the characteristics of the true disciple.'
`This' declared the preacher 'is not
rhetorical idealism but Christian realism.'
Two choral pieces 'The Lord's Prayer'
and 'The Lord's My Shepherd' preceded
the ordination address, rendered by the
Leeds and Bradford churches' choir,
director Pastor K. H. Clothier, and at its
conclusion Pastor Foster made an appeal
to ministry, to church officers and to the
membership to reconsecrate themselves
to that definition of discipleship he had
eloquently expounded.
Among the first to stand in response
were the six ordinands stationed with their
families on the front row of seats. As they
were led one by one by a self-selected
minister to the platform, Pastor Kenneth
Elias gave an informal introduction. In
more solemn terms he read to the six
young men as they faced the crowded
auditorium, the ministerial charge. The
congregation were hushed as the solemn
moment of ordination approached.
Encircled by their peers the young men
knelt. Pastor Victor Cooper, who had
come from America with Rhona his wife,
to witness their son Richard's ordination,
now offered the prayer of ordination and
the six ordinands felt upon their heads the
pressure of hands, human hands, that
were at the same time the recognition of a
divine appointment and commitment on
their part to self denial and cross-bearing.
Joining their voices in a hymn composed
for the occasion by Pastor B. A. Walton,
the NBC ministers welcomed the six
COVER PICTURE. Retiring president,
Pastor K. A. Bias, introduces incoming
president, Pastor R. H. &fridge, to the
Sabbath congregation in the Grand Hall.
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newly-ordained pastors into their
fellowship. To Llew Edwards were
committed the last words of a memorable
morning as, responding to the solemn
charge, he paid tribute to consecrated
parents, self-sacrificing wives, inspirational teachers and exemplary colleagues.
The ordinands:
Richard Cooper — PrestonlBlackpool
Llewellyn Edwards — Glasgow
Roy Morgan — West Bromwich
Philip Rhodes — Isle of Man
David Robertson — Teesside
Peter Sayers — SheffieldIRotherhaml
Doncaster.
Below: Uew Edwards responds for the ordlnands. Bottom: Part of the Sabbath congregation
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SPOTLIGHT
Retiring president, Kenneth A. Elias,
received a spontaneous standing ovation
from the crowded conference hall at the
close of the Scarborough session. The
greater part of his ministry of forty-three
years has been spent in service to or on the
territory of the North British Conference.
A notable achievement of his
administration has been 'the real measure
of Christian love and harmony that has
been so obvious between the various
ethnic groups that make up our
membership' to quote his report.
In his keynote address on the
conference motto 'Forward In Jesus'
Pastor Elias frankly stated that if the
motto was to mean anything significant
the Church must go forward together.
Satan would, he said, make mighty efforts
to drive a wedge between the races. His
success would spell ruin for the Church. It
could not and must not happen. The only
formula for triumph was Forward in Jesus
TOGETHER.
Another personality at the session who
has served the greater part of his career in
the North British Conference was Union
president, Edwin H. Foster. His birthday
coincided with the first full day of the
session. Business was halted while
delegates sang 'Happy Birthday'. Pastor
Foster, whose reputation for complete
candour stands high in this part of the
country where people traditionally say
what they mean, paid tribute to the
objectivity and Christian commonsense of
the nominating committee which made
the chairman's task — one of his major
session responsibilities — a light one.
Behind the spontaneous tribute to the
retiring president was a sincere
appreciation for the superlative preparation of the session programme by
his administration, a demonstration of
highly competent chairmanship which
struck the right balance between strictness
and slackness throughout the four days.
Summing up the delegates' reactions in a
trenchant phrase, president elect Pastor
Ron Surridge declared, 'Pastor Elias's
administration will be a hard one to
follow.'
APPOINTMENTS
Exactly twenty-four hours after the formal
`open for business' declaration at the
Scarborough session Pastor Edwin Foster,
nominating committee chairman,
presented the first report. Steve Mitcham,
secretary, read out the name Pastor
Ronald H. Surridge as president of NBC.
The nomination succeeded by a large
majority vote and Pastor Surridge was
duly presented to the assembly.
On Sunday morning, 7 June, the second
nominating committee report was
presented and the following names were
put forward and approved again by a large
majority vote.
Conference secretary Bruce Flynn
Conference treasurer W. J. Griffiths
Lay Activities Paul R. Clee
Health & Temperance Paul R. Clee
Youth Arthur R. Rodd
Family Life Arthur R. Rodd
Sabbath School Bruce Flynn
Stewardship referred to NBC Committee
Conference Evangelists referred to NBC
Committee
Later in the day the final report of the
nominating committee was read and
voted. This named the Conference
Executive Committee as follows:
Ex officio the three administrative officers
C. D. Baildam, Edinburgh
Top: Pastor R. H. Surridge. Centro: Star ingatherer,
Brother Sam Morgan of Handsworth, registers.
Bottom: Presidents of the North Conference, past
and present: left to right K. A Bias, B. W. Ball, E. H.
Foster, R. H. Surridge, D. Lowe.
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Mrs. C. Burrell, Nottingham Central
K. H. Clothier, BradfordlLeeds
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C. MacKay, Glasgow
D. Masih, South Staffs
G. Taylor, Manchester
Oscar Stewart, Handsworth
Mrs. M. Johnson, Grantham
G. Harris, Nottingham
R. Chisholm
P. R. Clee
Keith Hamilton, Barrow-in-Furness.
The Nominating Committee for the
Session was composed as follows: E. H.
Foster, Chairman; B. Bell, Grantham; K.
Burrell, Nottingham; G. Clee, Leeds;
K. H. Clothier, Bradford; B. E. Flynn,
representing Conference isolated 4
members; Mrs. R. Lethbridge, Crieff; D.
McFarlane, Handsworth; D. Marley, A
Manchester; S. Mitcham, Northfield; S.
Nugent, Top Valley; Mrs. A. Ogilvy,
Edinburgh; Mrs. V. Vine, Hull; V. Welch,
Camp Hill; R. Morgan, West Bromwich.
FINANCIAL
INDEPENDENCE
Hear all, see all, say nowt;
Eat all, sup all, pay nowt;
An' if tha' does owt for nowt,
Allus do it for thysen!
Above: Newly appointed NBC secretary, Pastor Bruce Flynn, talks to a visitor. Below: The lady Mayor of
Scarborough speaks to the delegates.
This well-known caricature of the 1
Yorkshire personality was completely at
variance with the spirit of the North British Conference's 53rd session. Bill Griffiths, the Conference treasurer reported
that tithe for the triennium was one-andthree-quarter million pounds. Funds sent
overseas included Ingathering, Sabbath
School, Famine Relief and similar offerings were close on four hundred thousand
pounds.
Cause for much rejoicing in both
presidential and treasury offices and
graphically illustrated in the official report
of the session, was the undoubted fact that
the North British Conference is now
completely self-supporting. Outgoings to
`higher organizations' now exceed grants
received from them. In a phrase NBC has
`come of age' having achieved financial
independence.
As for 'saying nowt', on the contrary,
the delegates were in good voice as a
constant queue for the floor microphone
indicated. Equally ready to praise or A
express disapprobation, they exercised
their right of free speech to the full.
NEW CHURCHES NEW MEMBERS
Five new churches were welcomed into
the 'sisterhood of churches' in the opening
session of the Scarborough Conference by
unanimous vote:
Pastor Don McFarlane moved the
adoption of the Northfield Birmingham
church.
Pastor Derek Marley of Manchester
moved the adoption of the Old Trafford
and Sale churches.
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Church elder, Eddie Langley, moved the
adoption of the Top Valley,
Nottingham church.
Pastor D. Masih moved the adoption of
the Wednesfield church.
Mention was made in President Elias's
report of five new companies established
between 1978 and 1981. The president
further noted from figures supplied by
secretary, Eric Henry, that at a time when
most religious communions were shrinking, the Conference net growth had been
more than 12 per cent. Membership today
stands at 5,403 against 4,809 at the time of
the last session at Blackpool. This
encouraging expansion was effected by a
new-member accession of 1,186 persons
entering the Church by baptism during the
triennium.
SCARBOROUGH
REACTIONS
When it is not thronged with summer
visitors, Scarborough is an attractive
town, especially when the sun shines as it
did for most of the session. The Adventist
delegates evidently thought so. Each
received a small blue card conferring on
them the freedom of the city's miniature
golf, putting and bowling greens, its
swimming pools, deck-chairs, miniature
railway and band concerts. Even the
museums could be enjoyed without
entrance charge. With such a temptationticket scorching every wallet wonder was
that any session reached its attendance
quorum. In fact all sessions appeared to
have a 'full house' and priorities were
evidently well established!
But what did Scarborough think of the
Adventist delegates? It isn't every week
that the resort welcomes so many visitors
whose roots are in the Caribbean lands.
Approximately half the delegation was
West Indian, and their numbers were
swelled on Sabbath by several hundreds
more. To their fellow delegates they are
`our own people', bound by strong links of
friendship and brotherhood through the
years. What was the reaction of the
townsfolk?
Coventry delegate, Mrs. Winifred
Peacock, reported one Scarborough
housewife's reaction to the visitors.
Evidently their smart attire and
impeccable behaviour excited her
admiration, for she found their
demeanour to be in sharp contrast to the
hordes of rowdies who invade the town on
bank holidays; pockets of their scruffy
garments bulging with beer cans.
`Scarborough can do with plenty more of
their sort,' she said, warmly approving of
the current peaceful invasion. 'And a lot
less of the others,' she added disdainfully!
Top: At 2.45 pm on Friday Pastor Foster welcomes
Pastor Surridge as the new North president. Centre:
During Friday morning's business Pastor Elias
divulges to the delegation that it is the Union
president's birthday. Bottom: Brother Richard Gray
of Lincoln, centre, shares the facilities of the Spa with
fellow delegates.
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THE SPA
When the session closed at 5 pm on
Sunday, 7 June, with a brief epilogue from
the president elect Pastor Ronald H.
Surridge, there appeared to be no doubt in
the mind of the four hundred strong
delegation that the session had been
eminently successful in all its objectives.
By mutual consent it was agreed that the
spiritual tone had been excellent and the
preaching of the Word of an exceptionally
high standard. Discussions on the floor of
the house, with rare exceptions, had been
constructive, good-humoured and, above
all, seasoned with Christian love and
forbearance.
Blessed by abundant sunshine, the
delegation enjoyed the facilities of a
unique building which one delegate, with
pardonable extravagance, liked to
Brighton pier, swung inshore and backed
by the hanging gardens of Babylon! This
was that authentic Victorian institution
known for more than a century as 'The
Spa'. Restored to its pristine splendour at
a cost of two and a half million pounds and
re-opened to the public but three weeks
before the session opened, it proved to be
an ideal venue. The 'Ocean Room', scene
of the business sessions, was at once
spacious and intimate with abundant
room for the departmental and
institutional displays. Both Granose
Foods and The Stanborough Press stands
with their 'special session offers' appeared
to be doing plenty of business in the
breaks. Paul Poddar seemed to keep his
embossing machine going non-stop as
delegates responded to the slogan 'Have
your new Bible and hymn book embossed
in gold at no extra cost'!
The newly-furbished Grand Hall, with
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Above: Brother E. R. Francis. assistant minister
from Leicester, chats to Brother Keith Burrell of
Nottingham outside the Ocean Room. Below:
Charles Twentyman (Hull) and general manager
Keith Adair, man the Granose stand. Right:
A view of Scarborough.
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its sumptuous flame velvet seating and
luxurious matching drapes, combined
dignity with comfort, proved perfect for
the Sabbath meetings. Max Jaffa and his
music, nostalgic name from the fifties
when his signature tune 'Roses from the
South' introduced 'music from the palm
court of Grand Hotel', is the resident
musician here.
SABBATH SCHOOL
All the elements of a first class Sabbath
School were present. A real live
missionary, Robin Riches, telling a story
of inspiring progress against adverse
conditions, with carefully documented
facts linked to passionate presentation.
The Rodd was not spared — traumatic
interludes from the recollections of the
childhood Sabbath Schools of Arthur R.
that is! Vincent Harewood found himself
incorporated as an illustration in the
lesson presentation after his superb
rendering of 'Holy City'. The Handsworth
Youth Chorale, director Frank Stewart,
matched with their music their sartorial
elegance. Girls in smart black dresses,
fellows in black suits and crisp white shirts
all sporting red carnations, looked and
sounded great! Starting and closing times
— punctilious punctuality — a model for all
future Sabbath Schools.
In his 'Advice to His Students' C. H.
Spurgeon recommends 'When you preach
about heaven your countenance must be
irradiated with a divine effulgence, but
when you preach about hell your ordinary
face will do'. Denied by man appropriate
time to develop the prescribed cranial
luminosity, Donald Lowe was not
deserted by the friendly sun which
streamed through the translucent roof of
I the Spa's Grand Hall to give the honest
countenance of the lesson presenter at
least the reflected glory of a mini Moses!
He succeeded in decanting into a thirteen
minute 'pint pot' sufficient of the gallon of
distilled wisdom he had in store on 'The
' New Creation', to create a thirst in his
auditors which shall only be slaked by the
streams emanating from the Eternal
Glory, that flow through green fields
supernal.
Above: Doyen literature-evangelist, Jessie Wear of
Newcastle (centre) and world-travelled teacher, Idris
Owen of Grantham (behind) listen to Dr. Kubo's
uplifting devotional. Below: Education director,
Pastor H. I. Dunton, talks to Leeds teacher, Pam
Cady.
For this special NBC session MESSENGER the
reporting team was C. D. Baildam, Don McFarlane,
Judith Mazzaferri, Carl Fletcher, Robert G. Vine, Jack
Mahon. Photographs by David Marshall, Barry
Mallinson, Jack Mahon, Robert G. Vine.
NEWBOLD
TODAY
Is
OUR
CHURCH
TOMORROW
INTRODUCING
THE NEW
PRESIDENT AND
SECRETARY
President Elect, Ronald H. Surridge, was
born in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. Parents
' Herbert and Mabel are still members of
the church there.
He began his ministerial training at
Newbold College, Bracknell, graduating
in 1952. In that year he worked as a
ministerial intern in evangelism with the
late Pastor S. G. Hyde in South England,
and the following year went for further
studies to Washington Missionary
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College. Four years were spent there and
at the Theological Seminary then in
Takoma Park, Maryland. In 1958 he
returned to South England and the
following year began a four-year stint
as a departmental secretary in the
North England Conference (Youth,
Temperance, Education). In October
1964 he went as a missionary teacher to
West Africa and was appointed Bible
Teacher of the Nigerian Theological
College. At the beginning of 1967 he was
appointed Youth and Sabbath School
director of the West African Union, a
position he held until he returned to
England in 1969. During his service in
Africa he became a member of the
International Red Cross Relief team in
the Nigeria/Biafra conflict. In 1969 he
entered Manchester University working
on a theology doctorate but was called to
the Sabbath School and Education
departments of the British Union from
1971-73. In May 1973 he became
minister of Stanborough Park church and
in October 1976 was appointed president
of the Irish Mission. At the April 1980
General Conference session he was
appointed Northern European Division
Youth and Stewardship director.
In 1952 Pastor Surridge married Rachel
Phillips, daughter of the late Professor
E. B. Phillips of Newbold College. The
Surridges have two adult sons, Robert and
John.
Secretary Elect, Bruce E. Flynn, was
educated at West Indies College and
Oakwood College, graduating from the
latter in June 1965. From 1966-68 he
served as principal of academies in the
South West regional conference and
Allegheny West Conference. In 1969 he
went to Andrews reading theology, and
graduated with MDiv three years later.
From 1971-74 he was principal of Pine
Forge Academy, Pennsylvania, before
returning to Jamaica for ministerial
service. In 1978 he responded to a call to
serve in the North British Conference and
was appointed to Camp Hill, Birmingham,
where he was senior minister until his
present appointment. In 1964 he married
Pauline C. Turner. The Flynn's have two
children, Karl Anthony (11) and Donna
Fay (5).
Top: Richard and Tabitha Cooper with (right)
Richard's father, Pastor Victor Cooper of the General
Conference Communication department and (left)
Pastor K. A. Elias during the ordination service.
Centre: Delegates taking the air at the Spa. Bottom:
Pastor Bob Rodd presents the Youth departments
report flanked by the outgoing NBC administration,
Pastors K. A. Bias and E. L. Henry, together with
Brother W. J. Griffiths.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
Notice Is hereby given regarding consideration of amendments to the Constitution at
the forthcoming British Union Conference
Quinquennial Session in the Royal Hall,
Harrogate- 8 to 12 July 1981 • Details will be
supplied to delegates at least twenty-four
hours prior to such proposed changes
being brought to the full assembly.
W. J. ARTHUR
secretary to Brttish Union Session, Harrogate
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Editorial
THE ROUNDHOUSE — A parable
Charley Churchgoer called it home, the little
white house beside the sea. He would tell you
any time it was a snug enough house, but there
was one thing about it you couldn't miss. It was
round, while all the other houses nearby were
more or less square. Life in a round house had
its problems. Charley had had to sell all his
corner cupboards, for one thing. There weren't
any corners. Worse than that, the piano
wouldn't fit against the rounded wall. Or the
sideboard. These minor crosses Charley
vaguely felt would somehow make him a Better
Man.
'I have to look at it this way,' he said in one of
his mellow moods. 'Everybody's got problems.
Pete Jackson has a bad leg, Jim Fenton's got a
spendthrift wife, and I've got round walls and no
corners.'
But there was a more disturbing side to the
problem — the fact that his house stood out from
the other houses around 'like a hollyhock in a
pansy bed.'
'Just makes me uneasy,' he'd mutter
sometimes, 'seeing folks looking out of the
windows of square houses. Seeing them look
over here at my round house as if to say,
What's the idea anyhow, am I too good for a
regular house? Makes me uneasy, being
different.
The place stood out all right. It was tall as
three houses and the top was small and 'all
glassed in most peculiar,' as Charley put it.
So Charley Churchgoer was forever looking
out of his windows at the squat little square
houses around and wondering what their
owners thought of him and his tall, round
house. Actually, it had caused some comment.
When Bill Walters returned the hedge shears
across the fence to old Dad Gray one evening,
he jerked his head in the direction of the round
house by the sea.
'Funny thing,' he said, 'about that lighthouse
out there. I've never yet seen a glimmer of light
in it.'
'That's so.' said old Dad. 'What's more, there
really needs to be a lighthouse there. Seems to
me, we have more shipwrecks here every
year.'
Bill wondered if the lamp had run out of oil.
Maybe the keeper didn't know where to get any
more.
No. Dad Gray happened to know that
Churchgoer had an instruction book. It
explained where to get oil and how; and that
was for certain, according to Dad.
'Odd,' Bill Walters said, and went to turn off
the lawn sprinkler.
Dad Gray put the shears away and went in to
supper.
At the supper table when Dad looked out
past the dark lighthouse as the sun went down,
he saw a dark pile of clouds, just rolling around
looking for trouble. He stood up and walked
over close to the window. squinting his eyes to
sharpen the view.
'Seems to me,' said old Dad Gray, 'as if this
would be a good time for Charley Churghgoer
to light up. That looks like a bad storm hoving
in.'
But Charley Churchgoer sat in his round
house by the sea and looked almost fondly at
the round walls that surely were going to make
him a Better Man. And when the storm swept
in, the neighbours looked out towards the man
who had a light but didn't let it shine.
And they wondered why.
Adapted from 'No Corners for Ed Kirksinger'. by M. B.
Wilkinson. Insight. 1 June 1971
LARNE: Progress through
Health Programme
The temperance programme initiated by
the Larne church in January has
continued, and as a result we are able to
report that much of the prejudice existing
in this area is being broken down. A
further 5-day Plan to Stop Smoking was
held in the church youth hall during
March, as a result of requests following
the Budget. A reunion held towards the
end of April was well attended and
showed just over eighty per cent of those
who had attended the plan had
maintained their decision to stop smoking.
Following discussions with the
Counselling Department of Larne College
of Further Education a temperance
programme was arranged for a selected
group of students. This opened with a
showing of the film One in Twenty
Thousand. Following the showing of the
film those who smoked were invited to
attend a 5-day Plan to be held during
college hours. All of the young people
announced their desire to make the effort
to stop befriending Lady Nicotine, and so
during the week commencing 11 May, the
plan opened and fifteen young people
attended. The attendance would have
been higher had the week chosen not
preceded the examination period. A
further programme will be held when the
college re-opens during the autumn. The
young people who attended were really
interested and when they met on Friday
for the final programme, eleven of the
group had not used cigarettes since
Monday, while the other four had reduced
from around twenty cigarettes a day to
only one or two.
During the same week other groups of
young people attended programmes on
the narcotics problem.
All the programmes were conducted by
Brother Bob McCormac, who received
assistance from Sisters Agnew and
Templeton.
As the emphasis on Temperance
continues in Larne please remember us in
your prayers, and also as we go from door
to door distributing magazines and VOP
cards. We are anxious that the work of
spreading God's Word in this little corner
of His vineyard, may be accomplished so
that the promise of Matthew 24:14 may
soon be fulfilled and Jesus may return
without delay.
BOB McCORMAC. Communication secretary
HOUNSLOW - Ingathering
Despite the recession, unemployment and
racial tension, the Hounslow members
collected £3,242 in 1981 for Ingathering.
MARLENE SASS
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which comes under the umbrella of the IYDP.
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NORTH WEST:
Special Day
HEREFORD - BAPTISM
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Pastors Henry and Hensman with the baptismal
candidates.
Pastor Ernest Logan, Mrs. Elsie Szuster and Mrs. Dorothy Wood.
`This is the message . . . that we should love one another' (1 John 3:11).
In the baptism of Mrs. Elsie Szuster this scriptural injunction was followed and
demonstrated. Two years ago, through a shared interest in vegetarianism and healthful
living, a friendship was formed with Ron and Dorothy Wood. The faithful witness of this
Adventist couple led to a 'curiosity-satisfying' visit to the Hereford SDA church. 'They
were so kind and friendly', Elsie Szuster later declared, 'I didn't feel at all strange — in fact,
very much at home.'
Because of an eye defect, and subsequent corneal grafting for Mrs. Szuster, Pastor
Ernest Logan recorded, on cassette tape, two Voice of Prophecy Bible courses. These
formed the bases of weekly Bible studies.
On 9 May the Shrewsbury church graciously provided baptistery facilities and yet
another soul was born into the family of God — and now the newly-enlarged Hereford
church continues its witness of 'loving one another'.
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On Sabbath, 16 May, over two hundred people were at High Wycombe church to witness
the baptism of seven candidates. Our minister, A. A. Charles, examined the candidates,
and various musical items were rendered by members of the High Wycombe and
Aylesbury churches. Dr. S. M. Reid then immersed the candidates — Mrs. M. Thomas,
Miss A. Thomas, Mr. L. Thomas, Mrs. C. Thomas, Miss P. Thomas, Miss E. Lewis and
Miss M. Joseph.
K. JEFFERS, Communication secretary
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A glorious day commenced with the
fellowship of brethren and sisters from
Ambleside and Barrow at the Carlisle
church. After Sabbath School, Pastor
Henry delivered a wonderful sermon for
Divine Service concerning the two thieves
on the crosses. Later Brother and Sister
Hay proyided special musical items.
In the afternoon we reassembled to
witness the baptism of Pastor and Sister
Hensman's two daughters, Josephine and
Elizabeth, and of Sister Vida Cocks from
Barrow, a VOP student.
The baptism was preceded by duets
from Brother and Sister Hay and a solo
from Sister Henry, to the glory of our
Saviour. This joyful Sabbath closed with a
service of anointing at the home of Pastor
Hensman conducted by Pastor Henry for
three members of the Carlisle church.
G. MACKAY
COLCHESTER - Baptism
Colchester church is blessed with a lovely
group of children and youth. Sabbath 9
May was a joyous occasion when two of
our young ones were baptized by Pastor
Brian Martin. Pastor Martin Anthony
preached an encouraging sermon, from
Joshua 3:4, 5. Battles are fought and
victories won when God smoothes the
way, as when He parted the waters of
Jordan and brought down the walls of
Jericho. God will do wonders if we trust
and obey. Sister Marion Andrews sang a
moving solo 'In Jordan's stream the
Saviour stood'. Then her daughter Nicola,
13 years old, followed by Lawrence Dunn,
15, entered the baptismal waters to
witness before a large congregation their
desire to follow in Christ's steps. The
baptistery backdrop of trellis was
beautifully hung with fresh greenery and
white flowers arranged in the form of a
descending dove. The two ministers and
elder, Brother Evers, welcomed our dear
children into church membership, and our
hearts were glad as we held out the right
hand of fellowship. G. STEVENS, church clerk
SUBJECT FOR PRAYER
In The Observer newspaper of 31 May 1981,
Amnesty International was quoted as saying that
sixty Seventh-day Adventist ministers are at
present in labour camps in the Soviet Union.
ANOTHER BAPTISM AT HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE
BRISTOL LODGE
CAUSEWAY
Tears of joy sparkled in many eyes on the
morning of 9 May, when Helen Greaves
expressed her faith in her Saviour, as she
followed Him through the waters of
baptism.
Pastor M. Vine's message stirred every
heart, not least, those of Helen's parents
and family.
We pray that God's blessing will rest on
this young life as she continues to serve
her Master.
AURELIA A. WOLFE, Communication secretary
TOP VALLEY - A church
At the beginning of 1978 Brother and
Sister Langley commenced a small
company of Seventh-day Adventists at
Top Valley, Nottingham.
The first to be baptized into the little
company were Brother and Sister Brady.
This was in mid-1978. Since their baptism
the group has grown steadily.
On 16 May 1981 the prayer and toil of
Brethren E. Langley, S. Nugent and
others saw fruition; the little company was
organized into a church. One hundred and
thirty members and friends met in the
Community Centre of the Top Valley
Estate for the service of organization. To
officiate on this special occasion were the
then NBC president, Pastor K. A. Elias,
Pastor E. H. Foster, president of the
British Union Conference, Pastor G. M.
Harris, the local minister, and Brother
Samuel Nugent, the church elder.
Licensed minister, Brother E. R. Francis
of Leicester, delighted the congregation
by singing 'Beautiful Hills' — and also by
conducting the afternoon service.
On the following day Sister Veronica
Rowe was baptized at the Nottingham
Central church and joined the Top Valley
church.
The Top Valley story now continues as
L we seek to build up the church building
fund.
Photo: Frank Biewitt
With the appointment of a physiotherapist to lead the Health and Temperance
Department at Stanborough Park, the emphasis of the programme has been on the
physical fitness of the churchmembers.
Other departments of the church have produced programmes for the under 30 and over
60 age groups, so it was thought appropriate to make provision for those aged between 30
and 60.
In an effort to contain the increasing problems of middle-aged spread in this group, they
have been led to the swimming pool in spite of some who were heard to protest 'I haven't
been swimming for years' or 'I doubt if I could get into a swimming costume'.
An average of twenty-two turn up each month, some of whom are learning to swim for
the first time.
Maybe other churches could benefit from this idea, for swimming is good exercise for
the whole body, and can be done at a pace to suit each person.
A successful 5-day Plan for a group of fifteen was held in March and another is planned
for the autumn. Other forthcoming activities include a First-Aid course and a
Healthful-living weekend to cover every aspect of health and temperance.
DR. DERALD BARHAM
LONDONDERRY BAPTISM
■
D. BRADY
Members of our Coleraine and Londonderry
churches assembled as a united congregation at
Londonderry church on Sabbath, 16 May, to witness
the baptism of Sister Florence Peoples.
Florence was baptized by our Mission president,
Pastor D. Clothier, and was first contacted through
door-to-door evangelism by the writer.
K. A. DAVEY, District leader
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ST. AUSTELL INVESTITURE
The Union'
Se5
Important
A
DAY OF FELLOWSHIP
Sabbath, 11 July
ST. GEORGE'S HALL
HALL INGS,
.
BRADFORD 1
(opposite City Hall)
9.30
10.00
In March, Pastor J. Huzzey officiated at the Investiture of eight children of the St. Austell
church. The proud girls were (from left back) Julie Smith, Ellener Smith, Lynette
Newcombe, Karen Preston, Catherine Thomas, Krista Hodges, Alison and Carol
Symons. The leaders (at right) were J. Coysten and M. Newcombe.
J. CO YSTEN, Communication secretary
WATFORD INVESTITURE
11.15
2.30
3.30
5.00
,
Programme
Praise Service
Sabbath School —
J. Paulsen (NED Secretary)
Total Church Mission —
Department directors
Musical Programme
Commitment Service —
N. C. Wilson (GC president)
(Close)
4
Children's Meetings
Meetings for different age groups wil
be held during the morning one
afternoon in the basement of St.
George's Hall (and NOT in the
Bradford church as previousl4
announced).
1
Meal Arrangements
Day visitors are advised to bring picnic
lunches. Hot and cold drinks will bE
available, though areas for dining are
limited!
Sixty youngsters dressed in the colourful uniforms of the Advent Youth Society filed into
the front pews of Stanborough Park church during Divine Service on Sabbath 9 May.
It was the day of their annual Investiture service and they were there to receive the
honour badges and certificates they had earned as the result of their year of hard work.
Pastor James Huzzey, also in uniform, was present to give the awards. He said it was
very appropriate that the Investiture service was being held during morning worship
because as the young people received their awards they were also giving of themselves in
service. He went on to thank the club leaders for the work they did with the youth as they
sought to develop their lives for service to God.
Ruth Bardell collected a remarkable total of seventeen honour badges. Her sister
Sharon won a good conduct award, while Taras Huzar also won a good conduct award as
well as the award for the best unit. Special good conduct awards were given to Fiona
Men kens and Roger Fletcher.
Peter Huzar, leader of the early teens, recalled the time when they had survived gale
force winds that destroyed £150 worth of equipment and washed out their fires. He
claimed that the group during the past year had become the most skilled with which he had
DR. DERALD BARHAM
ever worked.
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Entrance Tickets
Adult admission for 1,800 will be by
ticket, though there will be 150 spare
seats for those making late requests by
phone (09273 72251). Churches
located south of Harrogate are beinc
allocated tickets for Bradford in order tc
ensure that there is adequate seatinc
for all who plan to attend the Sabbati.
services.
,
Car Parking
There is a public car park next to St
George's Hall in the centre of Bradford,
W. J. ARTHUR Organizing secretary, BL
onference
ion
CHILTERNS COMMUNITY SERVICES —
'On the Map'
Photo .1 P West
buncement
e
DAY OF FELLOWSHIP
(BUC SESSION)
,
Sabbath, 11 July
ROYAL HALL
k
HARROGATE
Programme
Praise Service
p.00 Sabbath School —
B. W. Ball (Newbold College)
0 .15 Divine Service —
N. C. Wilson (GC president)
2.30 Musical Programme
3.30 Consecration/Ordination
Service — W. R. L. Scragg
9.15
I,
8.00
.
(NED president)
Musical Concert —
L. Riskowitz
Children's Meetings
Meetings for different age groups will
e held during the morning and
fternoon in the Royal Baths Assembly
looms, opposite the Royal Hall.
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`The Chilterns Community Services Federation are on the map again!' These words
were the opening remarks of the new president, Mrs. Margaret Robertson, elected at
the assembly held in November 1980. At the spring federation meeting held in March
at the Watford Town church, we were treated to an informative, instructive, and
inspirational time.
The musical item by Mrs. Ruth Blewitt — 'I'll take my cross and follow close to Thee' —
was a fitting introduction for the guest speaker, Pastor H. Smit, who spoke of the role of
the Christian Church in a secular society.
The suggestion of a workshop for the Federation was eagerly supported by those who
attended, men and women!
An impressive spread of culinary delights prepared by the Watford Town branch of the
Federation brought a well-spent afternoon to a close.
SILVEA THOMAS
I
Meal Arrangements
)ay visitors are advised to bring picnic
inches. Hot and cold drinks will be
iyailable. Those attending the BUC
session will be able to purchase
Sabbath meal tickets on the Wediesday and Thursday at Harrogate.
HAPPY IN THE LORD
Photo: J. Mahon
Entrance Tickets
kdult admission will be by ticket only.
;eating on the Sabbath will be limited
it Harrogate. Consequently tickets for
lay visitors have been allocated to
:hurches geographically situated north
if Harrogate.
K
Car Parking
"here is a free public car park next to
-ie Royal Hall; and a pay and park area
it the rear of the Royal Baths
kssembly Rooms.
ssion
This group of smiling West Midlands believers is pictured with assistant minister, Will
Wemyss, following a service of baptism in Coventry on Sabbath, 2 May.
Left to right are: Lynford Rapley (Coventry), Ruth Chisholme (Nuneaton), Barbara
Bernard (Rugby), Patricia Bannerjee (Coventry), and Paul Chisholme (Nuneaton).
The morning address was given by Pastor Kenneth Elias, president of the North British
Conference. Pastor Jack Mahon, minister of the Coventry church, immersed the
MARY BARBER
candidates.
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ADVANCE IN AFRICA
by W. J. Arthur,
BUC Development Aid director
Following a grant of £25,000 by the
British Ministry of Overseas Development for the erection of three clinics and
the purchase of a mobile ambulance in
North Nigeria, I recently had the privilege
of inspecting progress to date on the
project.
It was my first visit to the African
Continent and, stepping out of the plane
at the modern Murtalah Mohammed
Airport at Lagos — even at 5 am — was like j,
entering an oven! However, it was
heartening to have an old friend, Basil
Powell, NED's financial consultant to the
Nigerian Union, at hand to steer me
through the formalities.
We soon reached the Church's
headquarters for Nigeria, on the busy
Ikadura Road. The new office building
dominates an attractive compound which
contains about eight homes occupied by
the Union staff. The newly-arrived visitor
from England was immediately made to
feel at home by Pastors Helge Anderson,
president, and Caleb Adeogan, secretary,
and the other workers.
On the Sabbath, Brother Powell and I
travelled about forty miles inland to the
Adventist Seminary of West Africa.
Unfortunately our Volkswagen minibus
broke down in the middle of the bush — but
I was assured that this was a fairly frequent
occurrence, so there was nothing to worry
about! Eventually we 'limped' mechanically along to ASWA at 7 mph on full
throttle! There was a truly warm reception
laid on by Dr. Ronald McKenzie,
principal. With almost 400 students, a
140-acre campus, modern academic and
dormitory buildings, a profitable bakery
and agricultural programme, and a vibrant
Bible-loving church membership, it
appears that the present and probable
future state of the Nigerian Church is
healthy.
I also had the privilege of visiting
Church-operated health clinics at Inishia
and Aba. In the latter town, headquarters
of the East Nigerian Conference with
32,000 members, a new £300,000 health
centre is under construction. Financed
mainly by Swedish International
Development Aid, the Aba Clinic project
is being superintended by Tore
Oderbraten, a successful businessman
Top: MOBILE HEALTH SERVICE. Part of the British
Government grant for the Adventist health
programme in North Nigeria has been used to
purchase a new ambulance to serve the Jengre
Hospital and the three branch clinics nearby. The
medical team is made up of Nursing Tutor Yvonne
Eurick, left, and Dr. Lena Lehman and her musical
husband. Centre: MAIGAMO CUNIC. The new clinic
at Maigamo, partially financed by aid from the British
Ministry of Overseas Development, was opened in
May. Two similar clinics in North Nigeria will be
completed by the end of 1981. Bottom: MEETING
WITH THE OBA In several places meetings were
arranged with the local oba (mayor). With the Oba of
Inisha: Dr. Kari-Koskinen (Nigerian Union Health
director), Pastor C. Wiklander (Swedish Union
president), Dr. Geelong (Medical director, Inisha
clinic), the Oba, Pastor 0. Jordal (NED Development
Aid director), and a member of the Oba's family, and
Pastor W. J. Arthur.
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from Norway, who operates his own
private building business but has devoted
one year of his life to erecting this
much-needed facility in East Nigeria.
With a staff of twenty nationals, a single
storey building about ten times the size of
the Chiswick church has been erected in
only nine months. At the same time, an
adjacent older property is being
renovated to serve as an orphanage.
I also had the happy experience of
paying brief visits to Ghana and Ivory
Coast. In both places it was equally
encouraging to note the progress being
made by God's Remnant Church. At
Accra it was a joy to meet fellow
Newboldians of twenty years ago, like
Pastors C. B. Mensah and William Ackah.
In the Ivory Coast, I appreciated the
hospitality of Marcus and Anne Dove
— modern-day missionaries from
Stanborough Park church, Marcus being
the secretary-treasurer of the Frenchspeaking Ivory Coast Mission.
The climax of the trip, from a personal
point of view, was to inspect the new
Maigama Clinic in North Nigeria, which
has been constructed in the bush country
of Plateau State. Two builders have
erected the 50 ft x 25 ft clinic in only four
months. By the end of 1981, two similar
clinics will have been completed at nearby
Doko and Warsa. Each of these clinics is
less than one hour's drive from the Jengre
Hospital, which will probably revert to
the Church's control in August. The
Adventist doctor at Jengre, together with
nurse/health educator Miss Yvonne
Eurick (one of Pastor and Mrs. George
Bell's 'adopted' children), will travel by
ambulance to each centre, which is sited in
,close proximity to an SDA church and the
home of a national pastor.
0 Travelling with me for most of the
journey were Pastor 0. Jordal, NED
Development Aid director, and Pastor 0.
Wicklander, Swedish Union president.
The last named person has just had an
audience with the King of Sweden in
4 connection with the Church's centenary
celebrations. In addition, Dr. 0.
^ Kari-Koskinen, the Nigerian Union
Health director, who attended Liverpool
University's School of Tropical Medicines
prior to his call to West Africa, was in the
party. With each of us will long remain
memories of an advancing work in West
Africa, memories of the excellent
co-operation between leaders and
members of many nationalities who are
serving the cause of God in Nigeria,
memories of men, women, boys and girls
who have been responsive to the call of
God, and the product of the good
foundation which has been built
throughout the years.
'QUOTES'
Evangelism is not an obligation because
somebody says it ought to be done. It is what
happens when the believer looks at the
tragi-comedy of the world.
- Dr. John Habgood, Bishop of Durham
OBITUARIES
STANLEY
COMBRIDGE
Stanley Combridge,
who passed away on
Wednesday, 3 June
1981, was born in 1899
in Walthamstow. He
had a good family, a
good education and a
good family doctor - Dr.
F. Shone. He entered
the Civil Service and in
1922 had occasion to
visit his doctor. Dr. Shone asked him if he could sing,
draw a poster or be an usher at Walthamstow Public
Baths, as there was to be a campaign conducted by
Pastor Lionel Barras and Maynard Campbell, assisted
by two Bible instructors, Misses Ada and Connie
Baldwin, Connie later becoming Mrs. Bird, whose
daughter Romola is married to Brian Combridge. Not
only did Stanley become an Adventist as a result of that
campaign but his future wife, Nellie Raper, whom he
married in 1923, also accepted the Advent Message at
the same meetings.
His stay with the Civil Service lasted only as long as
he could use his leave period by taking it in days, these
days being the Sabbath. Having had some experience in
selling 'Present Truth' and 'Good Health', when he
was forced to leave his employment owing to Sabbath
commitment, he entered the literature ministry full
time. His co-worker was Jack Hardy, and together they
worked South England and North Wales, travelling
mile after mile on bicycles.
In 1948 Brother Combridge was invited to take the
position of Publishing secretary for the South England
Conference. Many of those who profited from his
leadership remember his kindly assistance always
given with happiness and joy. After two years, be
decided to take our large publications to the
businessmen in London. All in all he spent forty-seven
years in the literature ministry. In retirement he was
still the bookman, searching out old and valuable
manuscripts. He enriched the Newbold College
library, and many a student by using the money he
received to help them through College.
His steadfast and faithful following of God's plan for
his life is seen in the fruits of his labours. A son, Brian,
principal organist of Stanborough Park church for
twenty years, and a daughter, Beryl, former soloist of
the Voice of Prophecy choir and wife of Pastor K.
Gammon. Many believers, who during the war were
young people in the Bristol area, pay tribute today to
his guidance and leadership during those difficult days.
The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Ron
Surridge, assisted by the writer, and we laid our
brother to rest on Monday, 5 June, at the North
Watford Cemetery.
Among the many talents which Stanley Combridge
possessed was that of writing poetry - and the volume
he composed entitled 'Lovely Things' contained many
beautiful poems, but two particularly could have been
especially written for his service of remembrance in
Stanborough Park church. They were 'The Last
Chapter' (page 82) and 'Life's Span' (page 51):
THE LAST CHAPTER
My life is like a book with pages fair.
And every day are made some entries there.
My thoughts and acts are faithfully Inscribed The record stands, and cannot be denied.
One day the final chapter will be writ.
And I must honour every line of it.
When finis shows the story is complete
And I must stand before the judgement seat,
Among the entries made may there be one Writ by God's hand, the last, two words - 'Well done'.
LIFE'S SPAN
There is a span between the dawn of day and set of sun ere
darkness holds its sway, which is too short to bear one thought of
III - but long enough with love its hours to fill. Spend not Its time
accusing or regretting, but let us live forgiving and forgetting.
Within this span are moments weighted well: the richness of each
minute- who can tell? The pain of yesterday is over, past; the joy
and happiness alone should last. Too short the hours to hold the
bitter feeling, but long enough to give to all love's heating.
During life's span we can afford to wait God's time - we have no
room for spite or hate; the moments pass, the years speed on in
haste, and not a single second dare we waste on anything but love
and high endeavour. For love alone lives on - lives on for ever.
Pastor Bernard Rittman
BOOTH, Wllfrld - d. 7 March 1981. Friends and members
from Blackpool and Manchester shared in the service at
Carleton Crematorium on Friday, 13 March, which was
conducted by the writer. Severe illness had prevented
Brother Booth's attendance at church for some time, but
his interest in the church remained strong until the end.
Baptized in Manchester in the early 1960s, he was church
elder and carried many offices with humour, enthusiasm
and Christian dignity. Neighbourhood children clubbed
together and presented a beautiful posy 'for the friend of
the children', which has done much to encourage his wife.
We look forward with her to restored friendship when Jesus
comes.
Pastor R. Cooper
SPARKS, M. - d. 15 April 1981. Sister Sparkes died aged
89 years. It was the writer's joy to study with this faithful
member over thirty years ago when Pastor Lamont
Murdoch held his evangelistic campaign in Bristol. Sister
Sparkes took her stand in 1957 and remained a loyal,
loving, and lovable Christian until God granted her the
sweet gift of sleep. Pastor Malcolm Vine officiated at the
Canford Crematorium funeral service, and spoke words of
comfort to her family and friends. We share with her dear
husband and family their sorrow at this time, but above all,
we joyfully share our hope of the glad reunion when Jesus
comes again. The promise is certain!
Aurelia A. Wolfe
MARGETSON, Alice - d. 25 April 1981. Sadly we record
the death at 76 of Sister Margetson of the Clacton church.
After her baptism by Pastor Ivor Kinnersley in 1958 she
began a long period of active service in the church's welfare
programme. Her unflagging energy, meanwhile, helped
raise funds for the purchase of the Clacton church in 1975.
Always a gracious lady, she will be sadly missed by her
family and by the Clacton members. Although our sister
had been unwell for over a year she never relinquished her
strong faith in the Lord. A sudden illness claimed her life
and she died at Clacton Hospital on Sabbath afternoon. We
do not sorrow for her without hope in the coming of Christ
the Lifegiver. The funeral service was conducted by the
writer on 1 May.
Pastor B. Martin
PRICE, Charles Sidney - d. 15 May 1981, aged 71 years. It
is strange to see Coventry church without Brother Price,
who had been a regular member since his baptism in 1940.
A quiet, unassuming man, he had fulfilled a variety of
offices in church work with a great sense of responsibility
and faithfulness. In particular he maintained a great
interest in the youth, and this was shown in that monies, in
lieu of floral tributes, were to be given for the youth work of
the Coventry church. Found inside Brother Price's Bible
was a short poem (author unknown). The first verse reads
this way:
In Heaven there will be no parting, no pain to bear,
No careworn brow, no sigh, no silvery hair;
No death to snatch our loved ones from our side,
No angry waves, no sea, no treacherous tide.
At his funeral service, conducted by retired minister Pastor
W. Lennox and resident minister Pastor J. Mahon, on 22
May 1981, family and friends looked forward to the day
when the words of this verse will reach fulfilment.
Dr. David Bull
COWDERY, Eric - d. 20 May 1981. Reading church has
lost another of its oldest members. Brother Eric Cowdery,
aged 72, died suddenly at his home. He had been connected
with our church for over half a century, and served in
several senior offices for many years as Sabbath School
teacher, head deacon and Sabbath School superintendent.
In the late 1920s Pastor Tonks held a tent effort in a
marquee pitched on the Thames riverside promenade, and
Eric assisted as tent master. With his son Jim he carried out
much of the repair and maintenance work to our church
building. In 1969 he and Jim were mainly responsible for
the erection of our splendid youth hall. Before he died, Eric
had the joy of seeing his teen-age children Jonathan and
Erica baptized by Pastor A. Cooper. Pastor Cooper
conducted the funeral service in our church followed by
interment at Henley Road cemetery. We extend to Sister
Eva Cowdery and her children our deepest sympathy and
Christian love.
P. Clark
WEDDINGS
THOROUGHGOOD-SINCLAIR - Jacqueline Sinclair and
Rodney Thoroughgood exchanged marriage vows in the
parish church of All Saints, Binfield, on Monday, 18 May
1981. Jacqui was give away by her father, Pastor Doug.
Sinclair, and attended by three bridesmaids - her cousin
Fiona Bayliss and her friends Joanna Beeby and Emma
Pearson. Rodney's best man was David Spearing. The
marriage was performed by the Reverend Timothy
Fletcher, Rector of Binfield, and Pastor Barry Gane gave
the address, drawing on biblical counsel and personal
experiences to share with the young couple the Christian
ideal of married love. After the wedding service and
photographs in wind and pouring rain, the young couple
and their families and friends enjoyed a buffet reception in
Moor Close, Newbold College. Later in the afternoon, the
rather improved so that some better pictures could be
taken in Moor Close gardens, and eventually the
confetti-covered couple left in bright sunshine for their
new home in Bedford.
Helen Pearson
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ISSN 0309-3654
FIVE-MINUTE EVANGELISM
Five minutes may not seem a long period
of time on radio. But if you are presenting
Christ you can do so without much
difficulty. In fact, the Holy Spirit can
convince a listener in five minutes that
Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
For the past year, Arthur Torrington
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has an audience of six million each week.
Christians are interviewed about their
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what they are doing in the community.
Among the people who have been
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Adventists featured have been Pastors
Louis Preston Jr., Cecil Perry, Everette
Howell, W. John Arthur; Brethren
Orville Woolford, Hymers Wilson,
Orville Baxter, Finbar Benjamin, Les
Johnson; Sisters Valerie Clarke, Valerie
Bernard, Hazel Hutton, and the members
of 'Deep Persuasion', and `Amana'.
ESTHER ALLEN
MERSEYSIDE - News
Sabbath morning, 11 April, was a very
happy day, when Sister B. Littlewood
united with the Wallasey church through
baptism. The Wallasey membership met
in the Liverpool church for the occasion,
when Pastor E. Bell immersed our new
sister. Pastor K. A. Elias preached the
sermon.
In the afternoon, the company in
Southport was organized with a
membership of seven, including Sister
M. E. Watts, who joined the family by
vote. Pastor Elias and Pastor Bell led out
on this special occasion also.
Any visitors to the Southport area are
cordially invited to the Sabbath services at
258 Upper Portland Street. Sabbath
School is at 10 am, and the afternoon
service at 3 pm.
PASTOR E. BELL
RICHMOND - Ingathering
We do not have a church building at
Richmond, only one upstairs room as big
as the average sitting room in which to
worship. We do not have a piano or organ,
only our voices to sing the Lord's praise.
And out of our membership of fourteen
only nine were able to participate in the
Ingathering campaign due to sickness and
age.
Our total collection? Can you give a
guess? Only nine collectors bear in mind £507? No! You are wrong by £1,000. Our
total collection was £1,507. Is this a
record? Sister Sheppy, our star, collected
over £355. Sister Carter, 90 years young,
went from door to door and collected
£55.75.
THELMA R. SMITH (Mrs) Communication secretary
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THE ENGLISH
CONNECTION
by Dr. Bryan W. Ball
Heed of the Bible Department, Newbold College
AN IMPORTANT NEW BOOK that seeks to
establish the true nature of the Seventh-day
Adventist message and its relationship
with the Protestant Reformation through
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Chapters include: This Incomparable
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MESSENGER
Volume 86
Number 13/14
26 June 1981
EDITOR: D. N. Marshall
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