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Contents:

EVOLUTIONARY DEBATE RETURNS TO CITY OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT.
NOBODY KNOWS.
FIFTY YEARS AT THE PRESS.
TINTINNABULATION AT LODGE CAUSEWAY WEEKEND.
LONDON LIVE: REVIVE.
NEWBOLD TO OFFER DOCTORATE PROGRAMME.
STANBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL HARVEST.
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE YOUTH CONFERENCE.
THE COUNTRYSIDE CANAL.
THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION".
COMING EVENTS.

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EVOLUTIONARY DEBATE RETURNS TO CITY OF THE ENLIGHTENMENT

When it comes to enlightenment many students have closed minds regarding the issues of Creation and Evolution. So what happens when you place an Adventist chemist in a room of students, humanists and other academics to present a lecture that the theory of intelligent design is compatible with conventional scientific thinking?

The chemist was Professor John Walton, Head of Reactive Chemistry at the University of St Andrews, and a member of the Dundee Seventh-day Adventist church. He was speaking at an event organised by the Edinburgh Creation Group, a Christian body dedicated to the promotion of the biblical account of creation. Junta Sekimori, writing in "Student", the Edinburgh University student newspaper reported on the lecture:

"Intelligent Design, which argues that human existence is best explained as the craftwork of a supernatural designer, stands in direct opposition to the orthodox model of evolution laid out by Darwin. It has been the subject of heated dispute in recent times.

"The last few years have seen accepted evolutionary science, and the educational system that maintains it, being vociferously questioned by proponents of prominent faiths.

"Probing the structures of the smallest organic cells identified by science, Professor Walton highlighted the complexity of the earth's design, carefully corroborating every step of his argument with facts and figures drawn from a diverse range of scientific evidence. He concluded that the fact that humans have come to exist at all belies a statistical likelihood of essentially zero."

While Professor Walton is a committed Christian he made it clear during the lecture that he was not there to talk about Genesis or the Bible. He is not a theologian. He was there to talk about chemistry. Nevertheless, his Christian ethos came through in his positive presentation. Talking to Mrs Walton this morning BUC News learnt that the lecture resulted in good dialogue with a member of the university humanist society and that some of those attending the lecture took additional literature including the Gospel of John. The Edinburgh Creation Group are continuing their lectures through the autumn with another presentation on Tuesday, 23 October by Adventist Astronomer, Dr Mart de Groot, entitled, "The Cosmos: Hallmarks of Design?" It is heartening to see that students in the enlightened city of Edinburgh are willing to look seriously at the issues and not blindly accept the reasoning of academics such as Richard Dawkins in his book, "The God Delusion".

For more on the Edinburgh Creation Group visit . To view Professor Walton's PowerPoint or a video of his lecture visit: .


NOBODY KNOWS [Richard de Lisser, SEC Communication Director/BUC News]

"Sharing the pain of others is never a comfortable experience, and this production was not about comfort." Those words from British Union Conference Treasurer, Victor Pilmoor, summarised the feelings of many as they left London's Shaw Theatre following the performance of "Nobody Knows" which ran from 4 - 6 October.

"Nobody Knows" was written and directed by Mervyn Weir. Staged by Krik Krak Productions it brought to life the scale of horror experienced in numbers that rank alongside the holocaust. The story of slavery was painfully instructive, yet powerfully delivered. Weir's writing and directing covered some of the important topics of the slave trade and its legacy in a manner which although direct, and at times painful, still allowed for windows of humour and grace.

Actor Osi Okerafor played Olaudah Equiano, an ex-slave who bought his freedom and in the 1780's and wrote his autobiography, 'The Interesting Narratives of Olaudah Equiano, The African, Written by Himself'.

Among the major topics covered was skin colour. The audience were both mesmerised and in stitches as the scene opened in the proverbial 'Garden of Eden' and highlighted the attraction of slave owners to their slaves. This powerful portrayal by Yonah Odoom, as Eve and Chris Trachnell as Adam moved on to feature a heart rending story of the abuse of Harriett Jacobs (Caroline King-Gedakah) by her master. The audience is left gasping, yet the scene moves on quickly to address the topic of skin colour and concludes in a most powerful yet extremely funny explanation of the variations of the skin colour, black.

In another scene, Wilberforce (Andrew Wall), sporting wings as that of an angel, is brought into the court room, presided over by Toussaint L'Overture, (Lennox Brown) to answer the charge of distorting history and almost wiping out the names of the many others, English and African, who also fought and in many cases gave their lives in the struggle for abolition. The song, 'No More Auction Block' sung by Robert Green and Talibah Odonkor moved the audience to tears.

The play was a change of style for Mervyn Weir who said that the story had been in the making for some years. While premiered the previous week in Birmingham, it is in London that it brought out the crowds including names such as Rudolph Walker (EastEnders), Benjamin Zephaniah (poet), and Kwame Kwei-Armah (playwright and actor - Casualty).

Daniel Sontunde of Premier Radio commented that the play was, "simply brilliant." Beverly Crooks of Brunel University said, "That was tantamount to a spiritual experience. That was the most incredible journey we were taken through".

Reflecting on the experience Victor Pilmoor stated that, "Nobody Knows asked questions about forgiveness, reconciliation and reparation. It does not necessarily provide answers, save that man's inhumanity to man cannot be forgotten. In remembrance, we learn and accept responsibility for our history and heritage and become changed."

Mervyn Weir managed to handle a painful history and its legacy with honesty and understanding and to end on a note of inspiration, triumph and gratefulness for the giants on whose shoulders we stand. And that is a collective we, blacks and whites. We, who have a role to play in today's society in making this world a better place.

Marge Lowhar, Director of Krik Krak, reports that she has already been approached to bring 'Nobody Knows' into schools, conferences, prisons and other parts of Northern Europe. After its short run it may be back on the stage by the end of November.


FIFTY YEARS AT THE PRESS [David Marshall]

Julius Lumbu, Publishing director of the East Central Africa Division, was special guest when The Stanborough Press celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the employment of Paul Hammond.

"When I first came to the Press as a stuttering, stammering 15-year-old on 14 October 1957, I never dreamt I'd be general manager," says Hammond. "Joe Craven was manager then," he continues. "Even on Sabbaths he was seen sitting on a bench admiring the Press!

Paul remembers spending his early days sweeping floors and cleaning machines. He then served his apprenticeship in the bindery. "There were forty people in the bindery then," he says. "There was a lot of hand work. In October we would do a 50,000 print run of "Uncle Arthur's Bedtime Stories". Before Christmas our Literature Evangelists would have sold them and we would be doing a reprint."

Asked about the decline of literature evangelism, Hammond said; "It's not just the decline in the number of full-time Literature Evangelists, it's the decline in church member involvement. In 1957 church members went out regularly, selling "Good Health" and "Our Times" magazines.

Paul Hammond recalls how the decline in home demand led to an increasing reliance by the Press on its export markets, principally in Africa. Pastor Lumbu represents one of our main export markets. Fierce competition with other publishing houses overseas had made it necessary to close our own printing and binding departments. A situation had come about in which it was far cheaper to have our printing and binding done in the Far East. "In my early days," says Hammond, "We would often come in on Sundays to hand bind books that some literature evangelist needed to sell on Monday morning."

But Paul does not "yearn for the old days". He states, "As a Publishing House we are now more successful than we have ever been. We are distributing more books, we are developing more products (especially in the children's area), and we have larger print runs than ever before. Print runs of our "Little Book" series are often as high as 100,000 and, with "Steps to Christ", 250,000."

In a concluding statement Paul, who has been general manager since 1984, said, "Now is the most satisfying and exciting time of my life. There is so much that needs to be done! That's the challenge!"


TINTINNABULATION AT LODGE CAUSEWAY WEEKEND

Members and friends of Bristol Lodge Causeway church became tintinnabulationists on Saturday night as Bournemouth members Charles and Daphne Richards gave them a round of bell ringing practise. Using hand-bells, even those without a strong musical ear were able to participate, working as a team to produce a joyful sound. Such was the enthusiasm that a number demanded a further workshop after Sunday morning worship.

Based at Hill House Christian Centre the church family spent the weekend of 12 - 14 October fellowshipping and worshipping together in the beautiful Somerset countryside. Worship around the theme of "What would Jesus do?" was led by guest speaker, Victor Hulbert. As BUC Communication director he was able to use his media skills to share the simple truths of how Jesus would react in different situations, whether being chased by the media or in making decisions in the difficult areas of life. With some "hands on" photography during the Sabbath afternoon walk, and PowerPoint training for some participants, there was also opportunity to enjoy some quality nature slides and music as an act of worship.

Organised by Tony and Chris King, this is the second "away weekend" for Lodge Causeway church in what is likely to become an annual event of relaxation, fellowship and worship.


LONDON LIVE: REVIVE [Murray Harvey]

London Live returned after a summer break with a weekend focused on reviving faith. Designed for those whose faith was feeling a little numb, or who recognised a disconnection between their life and the life God wants them to lead, the programme generated an attentive audience of over 300 people.

Keynote speaker was the Australian Union Conference Youth director, Tony Knight. He spoke about making the sacrifice of Jesus real and not just something we have heard before and have become immune to. He also delivered a seminar on Faith Development. Other seminars included 'Reading the Bible for All It's Worth with Dr Laurence Turner, Spiritual Gifts seminars with Gifford Rhamie, Leadership Skills with Herta von Stiegel and a seminar on London Live sharing the principles it uses in ministry. Eddie Hypolite also challenged participants to take the road Christ calls us on, not our own.

In the closing service a time of commitment allowed people to write down a pledge and their address on a postcard. The postcard was then sent to them as a pledge reminder two weeks later. I think we achieved what we set out to do - to revive our faith. As one person commented, "LL Revive was excellent. I gained a lot from the workshops, especially making the Bible relevant by Dr Turner. I was disappointed that I couldn't attend all of the workshops! A fantastic day with great preaching, teaching, praise and fellowship."

London Live is a church plant of the South England Conference. It aims to challenge comfortable Christianity and engage the postmodern population through a monthly worship event in Oxford Street, a soup run for the homeless, various social events and small groups. London Live has now also started meeting twice a month on Saturday as well. For more information please email Murray at or visit .


NEWBOLD TO OFFER DOCTORATE PROGRAMME [Helen Pearson, PR Newbold College]

Newbold College completed its suite of theological degrees this week with the final decision to offer a Doctorate of Ministry programme in partnership with the University of Wales, Lampeter.

In a meeting at the Seventh-day Adventist World headquarters in Washington DC, the International Board of Ministerial and Theological Education for the Adventist Church gave Newbold the go-ahead to offer this professionally-focused degree. The doctoral theses of DMin students focus on applied theology and practical ministerial issues as opposed to the more academic theological dissertations written by PhD students.

Currently, Newbold has admitted eleven highly-motivated PhD students and several more are expected to join shortly. Their theses are on a wide variety of subjects such as the Theology of Daniel, the Trinity in the Book of Revelation, Ellen G White and Friedrich Schleiermacher, and Seventh-day Adventist Church Growth in Europe. The first students will begin to graduate in two years time.

With a lively interest in the DMin programme a further eight part-time students have commenced the preparatory postgraduate work for the DMin programme prior to commencing their research programme next autumn.

"If the ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is to thrive and grow, we need sound academic approaches as a basis for thoughtful and professional pastoral ministry," says Dr Laurence Turner, Director of Research Degrees. "This decision gives Newbold the opportunity to assure the future of both pastoral education and sound theological teaching in the area served by the College."


STANBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL HARVEST [Cathy Boldeau]

Stanborough Primary School celebrated their annual Harvest Festival on Wednesday, 17 October. Parents, grandparents and friends joined staff and pupils to celebrate this special time of year. Items were presented by children from the nursery right up to Year 6.

As part of the service, an offering of £220.00 was collected for International Children's Care (UK) after a moving presentation by Daren Bullock, Director of the charity. ICC (UK) work in 18 countries of the world, helping to sponsor disadvantaged children.

Mrs Cheryl Allen, the Headteacher said, "I'm so happy that we, as a school, were able to help needy children overseas at Harvest time". The produce and tinned items from this year's Harvest Festival will go to the weekly Stanborough Park Church Soup Run.


MINISTRY OF JUSTICE YOUTH CONFERENCE [Jenny Williams]

"Let Your Voice Count" was both the title and theme of the Ministry of Justice's Youth Conference held Tuesday, 9 October at Central Hall, Westminster. It was organized for young people and adults who work for organizations that represent youth and children concerns in local and national democracy.

The aim of the conference was to attract young people, explain the political process, facilitate interactions between young people and politicians and showcase examples of children and youth work where the young were clearly "letting their voice count." The conference was heavily supported by young people from primary and secondary schools, statutory and voluntary forums and a range of national organizations working to engage young people in the democratic process. There were fourteen exhibitors ranging from organizations like the Citizenship Foundation, Council Youth Initiatives and Operations Black Vote.

The conference succeeded in maintaining the interests of its young delegates by the creative and the interactive manner in which the morning and afternoon workshops were done. There were three workshops. "Who Runs This Place?" was a political engagement play in which "everyman", Malcolm Nugget, goes on a journey through the council in order to fix a blocked drain. A workshop followed exploring issues in the play and using an interactive audience voting system. Next came "Political Speed Dating", a fun way for people to interact with their representatives. Based on conventional Speed Dating, participants had 3 minutes to have a one-to-one with a local or national politician on issues that mattered to them. Participants were issued with score-cards and gave points out of ten for the quality of the interactions in terms of approachability, listening, understanding issues and whether their questions had been answered. Finally "Backchat" was a mini consultation where young people were put into focus groups of 5 individuals. The 6 groups were then given up to an hour to debate topics such as votes at 16, what it means to be British and how to engage uninterested youth in the democratic process.

Keynote speaker, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice the Right Hon. Jack Straw, spoke of how he had first got engaged in politics in order to make a difference in the lives of people he cared about from his early days as President of the National Union of Students to the Judicial Inquiry on the death of Stephen Lawrence. The closing speech was given by Bridget Prentice, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice who acknowledged her pride in youth projects such as the Lewisham Young Mayor Project.

As an adult engaged in working with Adventist young people at church, area and conference levels, I had hoped to see more Adventist young people and adults who work with them attending this conference. However Dr Richard de Lisser, Communication director for the South England Conference attended and had the opportunity of interacting with the young people and facilitating some of their discussions. The conference was relevant to Adventist young people in demonstrating ways in which young people can "let their light shine" in their local communities or be empowered to "let their voice count" in expressing their views on issues of personal concern to them.


THE COUNTRYSIDE CANAL [Sheldene Hughes, Jason Chang, Donald McKenzie (photo)]

"I know Jesus loves me and died to save me, and I want to show as many people as possible that I want to be ready for when my Saviour comes," 10-year-old Safiya McKenzie told members of the Machester Central Seventh-day Adventist church. "This is the greatest decision I will ever make in my entire life," she continued.

Safiya got baptised on Sabbath, 29 September along with her friend Viola Dube. She has impressed the adults at Manchester Central with how the Lord has led her and blessed her with many talents. She says, "I want God to help me to keep my eye fixed on Him daily as I share His love with those around me."

Jason Chang was one of those impressed. With a few others he took a group of children to Salford Quays to enjoy a Sabbath walk "in the beauty of God's creation." He says, "I asked Safiya to write a poem. I am so impressed with her writing. I want others to know that the Lord is blessing children in an amazing ways."

I sighed happily as the boat gradually embarked down this meander of water.
The pristine wind hummed peacefully and riffled through my auburn hair.
The ancient oak tree stood broadly as usual but there was something different about it.
Its branches danced delicately as leaves of all different colours fluttered daintily to the beautiful russet and gold dahlias below.
A robin chirped sweetly as it breathed in the cool morning air.
The current of the water slowly increased as the summer-time frogs came out to swim.
Their Indian yellow skin stood out like a ruby among a thousand diamonds, as they lazily flopped about.
Fishes swam rapidly up to the surface of the water, hoping to find food, while Kingfishers and wild ducks mendaciously devoured it.
I quietly smiled to myself. 'Oh what a wonderful world my Saviour has created' I thought.


THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION"

Pastor Clive De Silva features in the Hope Channel programme, "In Conversation", this coming week. Family, school and church drew him reluctantly towards ministry - despite his desire to become a lawyer - but learn how this motor-biking pastor makes a difference in his church and his community.

Friday 19 October: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Roy Adams
Sabbath 20 October: 12:30 and 3:00 pm: Roy Adams
Monday 22 October: 3:00 am and 7:00 pm: Clive De Silva
Wednesday 24 October: 8:30 am: Clive De Silva
Friday 26 October: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Clive De Silva
Sabbath 27 October: 12:30 and 3:00 pm: Clive De Silva

"In Conversation" is an interview programme produced by the BUC's Media Centre and broadcast on Hope Channel Europe. North American and International versions of Hope Channel are only available on the Internet here in Europe. To find out more and to watch Hope Channel online go to our new website: .


COMING EVENTS

A full list of coming events is located on the BUC website at: . Only brief details are listed below.

SCUNTHORPE REVIVAL CAMPAIGN. Continuing to Sabbath, 20 October. Scunthorpe Adventist church is conducting a Revival Campaign at the Centinary Methodist Church, Smith Street, Scunthorpe DN15 7JR. Wednesday, Friday and Sabbath evenings starting at 6:00 pm. Contact: Geoffrey Mapiki . Phone: 01476 407 431.

HAMPSTEAD CHURCH TEENS DAY. Sabbath, 20 October. Join Guest Speaker, Asher McKenzie for Teens Day at Hampstead Seventh-day Adventist church, 66 Haverstock Hill, NW3. Contact: Cynthia Ackie .

YOUR CALLING MY NAME - CAMP HILL YOUTH DAY. Sabbath, 20 October. Come and be blessed! Lunch will be provided for those coming from a far. There will also be an evening concert and to end the day there will be a social. Camp Hill Seventh-day Adventist church, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, West Midlands B12 OJP. Contact: Dionne Brown . Phone: 07944152085.

PASTOR ALAN HODGES COMING TO SOUTH SHIELDS CHURCH! Sabbath, 20 October. Pastor Alan Hodges, BUC Ministerial Association director, is coming to South Shields church. Special singers from Newcastle church (choir). Pot luck lunch. Contact: Pastor Sandy Pairman . Phone: 07948979180.

REVIVAL WEEKEND - SWAAF, UWIC WESTERN AVE, CARDIFF. Sabbath, 20 October. The South Wales African Adventist Fellowship (SWAAF) is holding a revival weekend at Cardiff under the theme "Empowered to Serve." The speaker is Pastor Dennis Manuwa. Musicians in attendance are Ransom Khanye, Nkoliso Ndlovu, Malawi Gospel Choir and Vera Selepe and Cast the 1st Stone. The promises of the Holy Spirit are not limited to any age or to any race. Come with your friends, family and neighbours to this wonderful day and enjoy the blessings of our Lord. For further details visit . Contact: Pastor George Asiama . Phone: 0782 865 4539.

AREA 5 DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 20 October. Guest speaker - Pastor Eglan Brooks. Theme: "Pressing on in Faith". Sabbath School - 9:45 am. Morning Worship - 11:15 am. Special Youth Service - 11:15 am. Afternoon Concert hosted by the Youth Federation - 3:00 pm. Remember to bring a packed lunch. BSL for morning worship service. Plenty of free car parking. Venue: Globe Church Centre, 12 Portman Road, Reading, RG30 1EA. Contact: David Spearing . Phone: 01865 466919.

AMERICA IN PROPHECY. Sabbath, 20 October. Religious Liberty Youth Programme at Yardley. American Neo-Conservatives, Radical Islam and 9/11. Our presenter, Bro John Bishop from Norbury church, has a Religious Liberty ministry, been a missionary in Eastern Europe, a lay evangelist and has a passion for Bible Prophecy. John's talk, which is fully illustrated, will highlight his understanding of current events relating to Revelation chapter 13. John is also on the Executive Committee of the Adventist-Muslim Relations department. Come and take part in this AYS programme at 4:00 pm at Yardley Seventh-day Adventist church, 31 Berkeley Road, Birmingham B25 8NW. Contact: Darius Joseph . Phone: 07915606454.

CONCERT FOR STREET CHILDREN IN RWANDA AT CLC. Saturday, 20 October at 7:00 pm at the Central London church, Crawford Place, W1H. We are holding a concert to raise money for Amber and Fifi to be sponsored to go to Rwanda in February for two weeks helping the street children. Performances include opera, gospel and contemporary music, the steel pan, poetry, guest speakers and a sketch marking the 100 years since the abolition of the salve trade. There will also be an opportunity to purchase various gifts the street children in Rwanda have made as part of an income generating project. Food and drink will also be on sale. Tickets are on sale now for £3 (£5 on the door). For information email Amber Thorne . Phone: 07719960241.

TRUTH FOR TODAY AND HOPE FOR TOMORROW. Tuesday, 23 & Tuesday, 30 October. History is His story. Hundreds of false messiahs have arisen, claiming to be the Messiah. But there has only been one genuine Messiah in history. How do we know He was the real Messiah? Come and find out the answers to that question with Brian Davidson at the Stanborough Centre. Light refreshments from 7:00 pm. Lecture at 8:00 pm. 609 St Alban's Road, Garston, Watford, Herts WD25 9JL. Contact: Brian Davison . Phone: 01923 894664.

HEALTH SEMINAR AT STANBOROUGH PARK CHURCH. Tuesday, 23 October. You are invited to attend the next in our monthly health lectures. It will be given by Carlyle London, who will speak on "Exploring and Promoting Mental Health." Why not bring a friend along and join us at 7.00 pm for a free light meal, followed by the seminar at 8.00 pm. For further details contact: Richard Poulton . Phone: 07957 856208.

PRAYER & BIBLE CONFERENCE. Wednesday, 24 to Sunday, 28 October. The Teens Ministry's Prayer & Bible Conference is a very popular retreat for young people and new believers to teach them the basics of sustainable spiritual growth: Bible study, prayer, meditation, fasting and witnessing. We now have accommodation for up to 210 however; early booking is still advantageous since there is an early-bird discount. Contact: Angela Robinson . Phone: 01923 232728.

SCHOOL OF THE PROPHETS 4 - NEC YOUTH CONGRESS. Thursday, 25 - Sunday 28 October. Venue: Cefn Lea Park, near Newtown. Cost: £75. Keynote speaker: Pastor Ivor Myers. Theme: "Risking it all with Nothing to Loose". Special guests: Baraka Muganda: World Youth Director, Paul Tompkins: TED Youth Director, Des Boldeau: BUC Youth Director. Ivor Myers is an ex hiphop/rap star once contracted with EMI records. On becoming a Christian he left the secular music industry behind and now pastors in California and runs the "Power of the Lamb" ministry. This is a special opportunity not to be missed. Enquiries most welcomed from throughout the Union. Contact: Alan Hush . Phone: 01159606312.

NEW HORIZONS - MEN'S CONFERENCE. Friday, 26 to Sabbath, 27 October. Brother-Man Men's Conference at Regents Hall has been postponed until further notice. Contact: Eugene James . Phone: 07958655663.

BLACK HISTORY WEEKEND: "TELLING OUR STORY". Friday, 26 to Sunday 28 October at Willesden church. Friday, 7:30 pm. Sabbath from 9:30 am. Tube: Dollis Hill, Bus: 6, 52, 98, 206, 266, 302 to Willesden bus garage. Sunday from 3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30 pm): Gala including a concert, food and guests. Paying admission: £15 (food included) - £20 at the door. Copland School Hall, Cecil Avenue, Wembley HA9. Tube/train: Wembley Central, Bus: 18, 79, 92. Guest preachers and speakers: Pastor A S Wagner III, Mark Doyle, Pastor Ian Sweeney, David Neita and more... Some of London's finest gospel artists: Blessed Voices, Noni Nahpo, Willesden Praise team, Mandy Fishley, Viola and more... Contact: Michelle . Phone: 07852 941 246.

WORSHIP EXTRA. Friday, 26 to Sabbath, 27 October. Crieff church 'Worship Extra' invites you to join us in a Sabbath of Praise and Worship. This year we have a Worship team from Newbold College. Programme: Friday 7:00 pm - Praise Service. Sabbath 11:15 am - Worship Service. Lunch - bring and share pot luck lunch. Sabbath afternoon 2:30 pm - Music and Worship workshop. If you'd like to come for the whole Sabbath and need accommodation - contact us at or telephone 01764 653257/652596.

NEW LIFE CHURCH PRESENTS MUSIC IS MINISTRY. Sabbath, 27 October. Venue: Portland Ave, Stamford Hill, London N16. A Sabbath of worship and praise lifting holy hands and voices in one accord, come and free yourself from the mundane constraints of song service and show the God of Abraham how you really love Him. Lunch will be served from our West Indian cuisine ministry team. Afternoon programme by Mr Patrick Bernard entitled "Where are the Psalmists?" starting at 4.30 pm. Contact: Clive Lester . Phone: 07973788763.

POLISH DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 27 October. Darlington Seventh-day Adventist church are hosting a Polish Day of Fellowship - with a Union-wide appeal. The location is: The King's Centre, Prospect Place, Whessoe Road, Darlington, DL3 0QT. The programme will be in Polish - with an English Sabbath School class beginning at 10:00 am (and possible interpreter for the Divine Service). Divine Service Speaker - either Roman Chalupka or Wladyslaw Kosowski from the Polish Union. There will be a Sabbath afternoon picnic and an afternoon programme. Polish soup and rolls for tea - and after that a concert in Polish with 2 choirs from England providing some incidental items. Contact: Pastor Peter Jeynes . Phone: 07734 220536.

EXODUS - THE MUSICAL. Sabbath, 27 to Sunday, 28 October. Preston Pathfinders will be performing a musical detailing the story of Moses who was born a slave but became a great and mighty leader. Celebrating Black History Month and the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act 1807-2007, on Sunday from 11.30 am - 6.15 pm a multicultural resource centre will be on site offering everything you need to know about black history, black culture and religion. Donations will be collected at each performance. Refreshments will be on sale. Come along with your family and friends and help us celebrate. Venue: Preston Seventh-day Adventist church, Grimshaw Street, Preston PR1 3DD. Contact: C A Jeffers . Phone: 07931 735384.

REVELATION SEMINAR AT LEYTONSTONE. Sabbath, 27 October. God has a message for this world. God has a message for you! Sign up for our 7 week Bible seminar. Starting on Sabbath, 27 October at 4.00 pm. Continues Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7.00 pm and Sabbath afternoons at 4.00 pm finishing Sabbath, 8 December. Registration £5.00 including folder, seminar materials and refreshments. Venue: Leytonstone Seventh-day Adventist church, 14 Drayton Road, London E11. Nearest bus: W15, W16, W19 and 257. Nearest tube: Leytonstone (Central line). Come and hear God's plans for the future and the plan He has for you. You owe it to yourself to be there! Contact: Jean Heroe . Phone: 07974605708.

LIVE DVD RECORDING BY LUTON GOSPEL COMMUNITY CHOIR. Saturday, 27 October. Come and be part of a "live" DVD filming as the Luton Gospel Community Choir record their concert. The venue is Stopsley Baptist Church, St Thomas's Road, Luton. Doors open at 6:00 pm; concert starts at 7:00 pm and tickets are £5 each. Executive Production is by Mike Johnson of Number Seven Promotions and our special guest is Grammy-nominated producer Roger Ryan who has written three original songs for the project. For details contact: Gail Windrass (07930 194947) or Mike Johnson (07711 877182), email .

HEALTH & SAFETY & EMPLOYMENT LAW. Sunday, 28 October. ASI in conjunction with Citation PLC present a free one day seminar on Employment Law and Health & Safety. Venue: The Stanborough Centre, 609 St Alban's Road, Garston, Watford Herts WD25 9JL. Starting 10.30 am. Lunch provided. Phone Brian Davison to reserve your place. Email: . Phone: 01923 893981.

WELSH MISSION SESSION. Sunday, 28 October. Contact Welsh Mission President Pastor John Surridge for more details . Phone: 029 2084 4570.

WALTER TULL - (BLACK HISTORY MONTH). Tuesday, 30 October. Hands of Praise, the performance group at Battersea Seventh-day Adventist church are devising a new show which will be produced and directed by 7Z Production Company. The show will take place from 6.30 to 8.30 pm at York Gardens Library & Community Centre, Lavender Road, Battersea, London SW11 2UG. It is about Walter Tull, who was one of Britain's first black professional footballers and the first black commissioned officer in the British Army. He died in the Battle of the Somme in 1918. Walter faced racial prejudice, danger, death and loneliness, but his is a story of hope and triumph. The evening promises to be a great event as the ticket price of £3 per person includes supper before the performance itself. For further information or to book tickets, please email Tim Heymans . Phone: 07854 596 624.

PRAYER & FASTING - THE TIME IS NOW. Sabbath, 3 November. All are invited to a special Prayer & Fasting Service immediately after Divine Service at Tottenham church, 255 West Green Road, N15. Special prayers will be said for John Loughborough School, church leaders and our children. Contact: Maxine Donovan . Phone: 020 8885 5043.

IRISH MISSION SESSION. Sunday, 4 November. Contact Irish Mission President Pastor David Neal for further details. Email: . Phone: 028 4062 6361.

LIGHT OF HOPE INTERNATIONAL FUND-RAISING LUNCHEON. Sunday, 4 November. Light of Hope International (LOHI), sponsored by Bethel Seventh-day Adventist church, Fund-raising Luncheon Buffet for school and healthcare centre in Sierra Leone and orphanage project in Zambia. There will be music, drama and good food! Don't miss this opportunity to donate to a worthy cause. Venue: Advent Centre, 37 Brendon St, W1H 5HD. Cost: adults £15, children £7. Contact: S Mainda . Phone: 0207403 9430.


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TURNING WATER INTO WINE MARRIED AND ENGAGED COUPLE. Friday, 16 - Sunday, 18 November. Married and Engaged Couples Weekend at Newbold College, Berkshire. Every couple needs time to learn, reflect and celebrate their relationship. Those who have attended past events highly recommend this weekend! Cost: £80 registration fee per couple + accommodation. Discounts available if the booking and payment are received by 5 November. Download an information pack and application form from (go to Events) or contact Anna on 01923 656503 email: . The main speakers are Bernie and Karen Holford. Sponsored by the Family Ministries Department of the South England Conference.

TEMPORARY, PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST required to work at the South England Conference, 25 St John's Road, Watford, Herts WD17 1PZ. For further information or to request a job description please e-mail .

MARKETING SKILLS? ADRA is creating a "Marketing and PR Advisory Council" that will help steer the agency towards greater effectiveness in raising awareness and improve income generation. Council members will volunteer their expertise and time to re-think areas such as Ingathering and plan the promotion of the work of ADRA-UK. Please contact ADRA if you have experience in marketing and/or fundraising or charity promotion and would like to help. ADRA will reimburse travel costs. Please send your CV and contact details to .


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