BUC News #585 (25 April 2008)

Email Newsletter of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Contents:

ADRA - ANNUAL APPEAL ON TARGET.
ADRA FUN RUN.
PEOPLE OF THE BOOK?
FAREWELL TO ED AND SHANA SAMMONS.
BUC TO HOST LARGEST CAMPOREE EVER.
'ADVANCE' APOLOGETICS REPORT NOW ON HOPE CHANNEL WEBSITE.
CORE OF ADVENTISM TO HIT LONDON.
NEW 'JOB VACANCIES' PAGE FOR BUC WEBSITE.
THE LATEST MESSENGER ONLINE.
THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION".
COMING EVENTS.

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ADRA - ANNUAL APPEAL ON TARGET

The 2008 Annual Appeal has ended and agents are busy preparing their reports and banking the funds received. As of Thursday, 24 April over £300,000 has already been paid into the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) appeal account. "This is a great result and as final deposits are made it will certainly increase," states ADRA-UK director, Bert Smit. "We are hopeful that last year's total of £635,000 will be match or surpassed."

Pastor Eglan Brooks, Personal Ministries director at the British Union Conference is delighted at the response this year despite the many challenges, including the weather, faced by some of our members. "Our members have conquered many mountains to engage themselves this year in Ingathering. I personally want to commend them for their outstanding service."

Bert Smit agrees. "We want to express our thankfulness to all the committed volunteers who used not only their time but also their financial means to help with this year's Appeal."

As new challenges and needs arise, ADRA will continue to strive to realise its mission of reflecting God's love through compassionate acts of humanitarian service without regard to age, ethnicity or political or religious association. "We are thankful to our Lord for His blessings in a work that addresses the needs of so many people," states Smit. "I want to thank you for your prayers and your support as we continue to reach out and bring hope to suffering humanity."

For more information on ADRA visit their website, <www.adra.org.uk>.


ADRA FUN RUN [Richard de Lisser, SEC Communication Director]

Sunday, 20 April saw runners and walkers, joggers and strollers gathered together at London's Crystal Palace Park with one intention in mind, to participate in this year's annual ADRA Fun Run and raise money for those in need. Participants defied the near freezing temperatures adorned in their jade blue and white ADRA Fun Run t-shirts. Formally given their running orders by Dr Terry Messenger, Personal Ministries and Sabbath School director for the South England Conference (SEC), the run was officially started at 10:15 am by the suitably clad President of the SEC Pastor Sam Davis donned in his track suit. He prayed for God's presence, did the traditional countdown and the 2008 ADRA Fun Run was on its way.

Among the 250 participants there were some colourful characters. Samantha Robinson of the Balham church donned a large Afro for effect. When asked if it was her own hair she replied, "Yes it's mine. I bought it!" Two ladies were also seen helping each other around the 13 mile course in a three legged race. Two legs tied together and an arm around each other they moved in tandem to complete their goal.

Bert Smit, director for ADRA-UK stated that, "What was most inspiring was the good spirit in which everyone participated, from the friendly volunteers helping out to the exhausted runners/walkers - all wanting to go the extra distance to 'make a difference.'"

Seven-year-old Jemuel, highlighted in last week's BUC News lead story, continued his fund-raising as both he, his mother, and two sisters completed the course. Jemuel, from the Croydon church, moved nearer his personal goal of £1,000 on the day taking his total to £817. On Thursday, 24 April his fund-raising website, <http://www.croydonadventist.org/adra/v.php?vol=jemuelr> indicates that he has now exceeded his target achieving a total of £1,089.41.

As chief organiser, Dr Terry Messenger was very pleased with the day. "I was delighted with the numbers participating," he said. "It was especially good to see the older and younger generations walking and running together enjoying each others company whilst raising funds for a worthwhile cause. I wish to thank everybody for taking part - each person's contribution is valuable and will help make a big difference in someone's life."

The day ended in sunshine with runners and walkers, joggers and strollers tired but satisfied with a job well done, knowing that many will be benefited from their efforts both now and for eternity. A selection of photos from the Fun Run are available on the BUC website, <www.adventist.org.uk>.


PEOPLE OF THE BOOK? [Helen Pearson, PRO, Newbold College]

About 400 people filled Newbold College's Salisbury Hall on Sabbath afternoon, 12 April. They were people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, people from off-campus and on, visitors from Kent and Kettering, from London, Watford, and further afield. They came to hear a discussion with the Adventist writer and speaker, Clifford Goldstein, who for 8 years has been the editor of the Adult Bible Study Guides used in Adventist Sabbath Schools around the world. Goldstein had spoken twice in the morning. In the Early Service he had talked about Daniel chapter 2 and, then, in the Family Service, he had told the story of his conversion from atheism to Adventism.

The Sabbath afternoon event, organised by Newbold's Centre for the Study of Religious and Cultural Diversity, had been advertised as a 'conversation' between Goldstein and some of Newbold's Biblical scholars on the topic: 'People of the Book or People of the Quarterly'. Since a conversation between four hundred people doesn't work too well, the moderator for the afternoon, Vice Principal Dr Michael Pearson decided on a question and answer session.

The questions ranged far and wide. There were questions about the choice of subjects and writers, including a question about the exclusion of contemporary issues like the environment. There were questions about communication in a variety of contexts, and the difficulties of meeting the needs of different people from different cultures at different stages in their spiritual journeys. Some asked whether the Bible study guides developed thinking and problem solving skills and others whether it was possible for the 'lessons' to be edited for local use in particular situations, for instance, in church plants.

The answers roamed as wide as the questions. Goldstein offered his audience a number of insights into the challenges of editing a unique body of work which is published in 100 languages and, almost by definition, fails to please all its readers. He assured his listeners a number of times that they should feel free to ask their own questions on assigned Sabbath School topics, "It's OK if you want to disagree with the quarterly. Jump off from the topic and explore it. It's just a guide," he said.

The following week, on Tuesday evening, about 170 people came to hear Clifford Goldstein give the Diversity Centre's April lecture: 'Seeing is Believing - or is it? Faith and the limits of empiricism'. This time, Goldstein, in philosophical mode, challenged the statement of the Nobel prize-winning author, Gunther Grass: "All I can know is what I can see and feel and touch and taste". Goldstein drew on the analogy of the mobile phone messages which are in the air but which we cannot hear without the appropriate receivers. He reminded his audience: "all we can know is the reality our receptors create for us," and challenged them to recognise and experience that 'revelation' can take believers further than the senses.

"It was fascinating over the time of Clifford's visit to see so many people so interested and enthusiastic about a variety of very serious issues," says Dr Pearson, Director of the Diversity Centre. "The key, I think, was Clifford's willingness to be honest about his own journey and to acknowledge the open-endedness of many of the questions we discussed."

For a selection of pictures please visit <www.newbold.ac.uk>.


FAREWELL TO ED AND SHANA SAMMONS [John Surridge, Welsh Mission President]

On Sunday, 13 April around one hundred members and friends gathered in a hall at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, to say farewell to Pastor Ed Sammons and his wife Shana. Just four days later they were on a plane to California.

Ed grew up in the Newport church and then returned to Wales as a minister after completing his studies at Newbold College. He began his ministry in September 2000, serving his internship with Pastor Geoff Dennis in the Swansea, Port Talbot and Carmarthen churches. After completing his internship Ed stayed on as the district minister and was ordained on Sabbath, 27 August 2005.

In addition to his pastoral duties Ed also took on the role of Welsh Mission Youth Sponsor - a role that made good use of his many talents and was well suited to his extrovert personality. Over the years he organised many youth programmes and events, and his skills in this area helped to bring many young people into a living relationship with Jesus.

Ed and Shana were loved and appreciated by the members in their district and by the youth throughout Wales. This appreciation was demonstrated at their farewell party through gifts, flowers, speeches, and a large cake! Mary Latchman, an elder of the Swansea church, spoke of how Ed and Shana had been adopted by the Swansea members and of how they had enjoyed watching them grow and develop over the years. Ed's ministry had also helped the church to grow and develop spiritually during that time.

Ed is now taking up a pastoral position in the Santa Barbara church in southern California. Although he and Shana will be missed, everyone's good wishes for the future go with them - especially as they are expecting their first baby this summer. There is no doubt that God will use them to bring a blessing to their new district just as He has done in Wales.

A number of pictures from Ed and Shana's leaving party can be seen in the gallery section of the Welsh Mission website at: <www.adventistwales.org>.


BUC TO HOST LARGEST CAMPOREE EVER

This summer, the BUC Youth Ministries department will be hosting the biggest Pathfinder Camporee ever to take place in the history of the British Isles! More than 1,600 people have pre-registered to attend with many more joining the waiting list every week!

The Camporee will take place at Skreens Park Scout Campsite in Essex from 27 July - 3 August 2008. Preparations are furiously underway to ensure everything is in place when the campsite gates open to admit the flood of young people and their club leaders and staff, all intent on a week of full-on activity. There will be over forty different activities running every day, ranging from everything energetic such as abseiling, bungee sliding and cycling as well as more sedentary activities including crafting, rope making and sign language sessions. An 'Impact'-type event is being arranged in the nearby town of Chelmsford providing the opportunity to witness to those living locally and there will also be a market day to raise funds for a local charity.
"I am excited about co-ordinating the largest Camporee ever to be held in the UK," states Pastor Des Boldeau, BUC Youth Ministries director. The Youth Ministries department have recruited a team of 150 to run the daily programme and to ensure that the Pathfinders have an exciting, fun and memorable time. "I have a good team of experienced and committed people working with me to ensure that everything is in place for the event."

Pastor A J Grant from Central Coast Adventist School, Australia will be the main speaker for the event. He is planning a series of worships around the Camporee theme of 'SOS - Serve Our Saviour'.

Leaders who have pre-registered their clubs should make sure that they submit correctly completed application forms and payments to their Conference Pathfinder directors or Mission Youth Sponsors well before the deadline of 30 April. Any clubs missing this deadline will be placed on the waiting list. Full details can be found on the Camporee website: <www.bucpathfindercamporee.org.uk>.

Pastor Boldeau is requesting special prayer "that the Spirit of the Lord will fall upon the campers, their club staff and the camp staff."


'ADVANCE' APOLOGETICS REPORT NOW ON HOPE CHANNEL WEBSITE

A video report of the North England Conference Christian Apologetics weekend is now available on the Hope Channel-UK website along with in-depth interviews with four of the guest speakers. The lead story in BUC News #581 (28 March 2008) and in the latest edition of the Messenger, 'Advance' brought together up to 600 youth to explore the basis of their faith and find ways of sharing it with their university, work and school friends. The reports can be found in the Media Gallery section of the Hope Channel website, <www.hopetv.org.uk>.


CORE OF ADVENTISM TO HIT LONDON

"It is important for us to understand what we believe as a people," states Pastor Don McFarlane, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland. In an online interview this week he expressed his joy in the teachings of the Adventist Church and their centre in "the magnificence of Jesus Christ". Introducing "The Core of Adventism", a series of seminars and evangelistic presentations to run in London 10 - 17 May, he stated, "I hope that our understanding of our core beliefs especially will be sharpened... We need to understand those doctrines that point towards Jesus as Creator, as Lord, as Saviour."

Pastor Eglan Brooks has been instrumental in putting together a programme with a range of top Adventist speakers from the UK and around the world. He says, "The Bible Conference will offer ministers and elders an opportunity to revisit some key theological issues as well as give some insight into new practical areas of ministry." He hopes that the event will help to "adjust the old paradigm for ministry". Pastor Brooks would like to pay tribute to the SEC President, Pastor Sam Davis, and the London Area 6 coordinators for facilitating this dynamic concept within the SEC.

Listen to Pastor McFarlane's online interview, hear the fresh and dynamic "Core of Adventism" theme song and find out more details about the event by visiting the Personal Ministries page of the BUC website: <www.adventistinfo.org.uk/departments/personalministries.php>.


NEW 'JOB VACANCIES' PAGE FOR BUC WEBSITE

With an increasing number of job vacancies within the Seventh-day Adventist church in the UK and Ireland a new web-page brings all the vacancies into one easy-to-access page. All jobs advertised for Adventist schools, Conference and Union headquarters and institutions can be found on the page which will be updated regularly. Visit <www.adventistnews.org.uk/vacancies.php> for this week's selection of jobs from the BUC, NEC, SEC, John Loughborough School and the Stanborough Press.


THE LATEST MESSENGER ONLINE

The latest edition of the Messenger, the official journal of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland, can now be found online at <www.adventistnews.org.uk/messenger>. Included in this edition: NEC Youth Advance, Pope to rehabilitate Luther, God the sufferer, Teens are on the march in at least three stories and Olga Cockle celebrates her 100th birthday.


THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION"

As a Music Therapist Miriam Wood works with children and adults who have learning difficulties. She has given her life to serving others. As a wife and a foster mother she reflects the love God has shown her. Author of several books and a positive advocate of natural health, particularly in the area of hyperactivity in children, Miriam has a positive story to tell. Learn her story on "In Conversation" on the Hope Channel at the times listed below or view on demand at <www.hopetv.org.uk>:

Friday 25 April: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Victor Marshall
Sabbath 26 April: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Victor Marshall
Monday 28 April: 3:00 am and 7:00 pm: Miriam Wood
Wednesday 30 April: 8:30 am: Miriam Wood
Friday 2 May: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Miriam Wood
Sabbath 3 May: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Miriam Wood

"In Conversation" is an interview programme produced by the BUC's Media Centre and broadcast on Hope Channel Europe. Each week a different story will challenge your faith and thinking, giving you insights into how God changes lives and works with people.

Hope Channel Europe is available on satellite and online. 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 please visit: <www.hopetv.org.uk>.

"In Conversation" on your mobile or iPod? Download a test programme on the Media Centre website, <www.adventistmedia.org.uk>. Show it to your friends and tell us what you think. If the experiment is a success we will look at ways of making the programme more accessible for those "on the move".


COMING EVENTS

A full list of coming events is located on the BUC website at: <www.adventist.org.uk>. Only brief details are listed below.

SPRING EVANGELISM 2008. Concluding Sabbath, 26 April. Carter Knowle Seventh-day Adventist church, Sheffield is holding our Spring Evangelism, running every Sabbath for the whole month. Theme: "It's All About Him" focusing on Jesus who is just as relevant in 2008 as He ever was. Speakers: April 26: Pastor Ian Sweeney, and afternoon concert with Mark and LaDonna Bunney. Morning service: 11.15 am. Afternoon at 5.30 pm. Contact: David Bussue <springevangelism@ yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07903321144.

GRACE IN ACTION - ASNA WEEKEND. Friday, 25 to Sunday, 27 April. Grace in Action - the theme for the 7th ASNA respite and training weekend. A great weekend for all the family. ASNA was set up to support the social, spiritual, emotional and physical needs of people living with disability and special needs. It also provides advice, information resources and training for people working or supporting people with disabilities, special needs and mental illness. This weekend will provide training workshops and activities for everyone especially Disability Coordinators across the BUC. Workshops include RNID deaf awareness training, Communication skills training and activities for all children. Venue: Pioneer Centre, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 8JG. Cost £50 (£40 ASNA members), £20 for children under 13 years. Accommodation, resources and all meals included. Contact Sophia Nicholls on 01491 833395, or email <asna@special1.fsnet.co.uk>.

WEST BROMWICH CHURCH - HOMECOMING DAY. Sabbath, 26 April. All friends and former members of West Bromwich Seventh-day Adventist church are invited to Homecoming Day. Spiritual, physical and social nourishment awaits you! Lunch will be provided. West Bromwich Church, 99 Dartmouth Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DA. Telephone: 0121 525 4589. Contact: Rose Kerr <kerrb05@aol.com>. Phone: 07801802360.

WAY DAY. Sabbath, 26 April. The Wycombe Adventist Youth (WAY) welcomes you to our Youth Day of Fellowship. The theme is entitled "The Hidden Way" - Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Come and join us for a youth revival of praise and worship and a vibrant concert in the afternoon. Social in the evening and food on sale. Vegetarian/vegan lunch will be provided. Speaker: Jermaine Wong (youth elder from Kennington Community). Venue: St Andrews Church, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe. Contact: Robert Hines <robhines01@hotmail.com>. Phone: 07974 159742.

SCUNTHORPE YOUTH DAY. Sabbath, 26 April. Inviting youth from all over the UK to come and fellowship at our Youth Day. We are the future leaders so let's come together and be one people as we spread the word of God. Lunch is provided. Venue: Scunthorpe Seventh-day Adventist church, Centenary Methodist Church, Council Smith Street/Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe, Lincs, DN15 7JR. Contact: Miss Kay Dube on 07787395616 <kaynd16@hotmail.com>.

HAYES MARANATHA 10th ANNIVERSARY. Sabbath, 26 April. Hayes Maranatha Seventh-day Adventist church will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary. You are welcome to join us to thank God for His leading in the past 10 years. Contact: Samuel Ngui <sngui@hotmail.com>. Phone: 07748 542230.

CAYA TEEN CHURCH. Sabbath, 26 April. Our monthly Teen Church programme with a difference. We invite you to join us at Stanborough School 1.30 pm for lunch and 2.30 pm for our programme. Our theme this month is "The Tree and its Fruits" as we take an interactive look this year at the parables of Jesus. Contact: Judy McKie <jmckie@spsch.org>. Phone: 01923 673268.

ALL NIGHT PRAYER MEETING. Saturday, 26 April. Ilford Seventh-day Adventist church will be presenting their All Night Prayer Meeting from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am. The programme consists of powerful prayers, sermons, singing, testimonies and much more. Come and be blessed. Contact: Clare <chsinclair2002@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07932445558.

WINNING CHILDREN. Sunday, 27 April. Winning Children is an exciting event for anyone interested in exploring new and creative ways to connect with the children in their communities and congregations. Those actively involved in evangelistic children's projects will be sharing the approaches that have helped them spread the good news; and there will be interactive workshops to help inspire and develop your own ministry. A full information pack, including poster, programme outline and application form in on the SEC website <secadventist.org>. Time & Venue: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm at The Stanborough Centre, Watford. Contact: Anna McLarty <amclarty@sec adventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 656 530.

PENDEFORD YOUTH DAY: "WHO DO YOU LOVE?" Sabbath, 3 May. Speaker: Aundries Malcolm from London. A day filled with vibrant praise and worship, social interaction, and fun filled. We hope you will all attend to receive a rich blessing and also to have questions answered. Lunch will be provided for everybody. Day starts at 9.30 am running through till 7.30 pm. Attend early to avoid disappointment and to get a good seat! Bring a change of clothes as we intend to go out for a meal and bowling later in the evening! Venue: Pendeford Seventh-day Adventist church, Ryefield Road, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, WV8 1UD. For further information please contact Jessica Lawrence on 0798 4088 125, or email <jessica144000@yahoo.co.uk>.

"MEN DON'T GET OFF THE TRAIN". Sabbath, 3 May. The Croydon Seventh-day Adventist church invites you to their Men's Day of Fellowship. The theme for the day is "Men don't get off the train". There will be spoken word, fantastic fellowship, inspiring music and good food. Pastor Eddie Hypolite will be taking the AYS programme. Please pray for this programme and come get your blessing. Contact: Andrew Newby <jazzyandyuk@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07949220307.

NOW IS THE TIME EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN. Sabbath, 3 May to Sabbath, 7 June. Evangelistic Campaign at Edmonton Central & Tottenham West Green Road Seventh-day Adventist churches. 7.30 pm each evening and 11.00 am on Sabbath. Speakers: Pastor Roger Morris & Evangelist Roger Duncan both from Trinidad and Pastors Richard de Lisser and David Burnett. The campaign starts at Tottenham WGR. From 3 - 17 May it will be held on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Sabbath and from Sunday, 18 it will be held every day (except Thursday). The campaign moves to Edmonton Central on Sunday, 25 May - 7 June. For more details contact Roger Charles <rogercharles2000@hotmail.com>. Phone 07958116893 or visit <www.tottenhamsda.org>.

MOOR CLOSE NIGHTS. Saturday, 3 May. On the first Saturday evening of the month we bring our Moor Close Nights once again to the Newbold Church Centre in Bracknell. Brimming with worship, funny dramas, music and praise, do come and bring a friend to our user-friendly outreach Nights. Afterwards there will be the free refreshments and time for socializing. Newbold Church Centre opens the doors at 18:30, and at 19:00 we 'lift up to Him'. At the same time there is a full Children's Moor Close Nights for the younger worshippers provided by our dedicated Children's Ministries Team. (Next MC Nights: 7 June). Contact: Geert <tapgeert@hotmail.com>. Phone: 01344 407652.

SPRING CONCERTS AT STANBOROUGH PARK CHURCH. Saturday 3 May, Saturday 31 May, & Saturday 21 June. Spring concert series at Stanborough Park church. A series of 3 concerts starting Saturday 3 May: 1) Cello & piano recital by J Ahn sisters. Ji-Hee on the cello and Ji-Ae on the piano. 2) Saturday 31 May: Violin recital by Victoria Balan. 3) Saturday 21 June: Young Adventist musicians from Yehudi Menuhin and Purcell schools. All concerts start at 7.30 pm. Admission is free but there will be a collection to support young musicians. Contact: Ji-EunAhn <violinahn@hotmail.com>. Phone: 01923 894664.

BREAKING FREE. Saturday, 3 May. Come and join us at the all night Prayer Meeting at Stratford Church, 58 Janson Road, London and take part in lively Praise-n-Worship to keep you alert, anointed speakers to share God's word and acknowledging the power of the Holy Spirit through prayer as we break free from our strongholds. For more information contact Ros Farrell <rosamond.farrell@ btinternet.com> or phone 07956426763.

HEALTH FAIR: LIVE LONG AND PROSPER! Monday, 5 May. The Oxford Street church, Wolverhampton is hosting its 2nd annual Health Fair at the church hall starting at 10.30 am. There will be free health checks, health booths displaying a range of health information, natural health products, various health presentations, massage sessions, aerobic sessions, healthy cooking demonstrations, free nutritional advice and much more. There will be a healthy lunch on sale and many organized activities for the children. All are welcome! Contact: K Lawrence <klreece79@hotmail.com>. Phone: 01902398666.

THE CORE OF ADVENTISM. Sabbath, 10 to Sabbath, 17 May. London, Area 6, together with the BUC and SEC will be hosting "The Core of Adventism". As part of the programme, a Bible Conference for ministers and elders will held from 12-15 May during the day from 10:30-3:30 at the Stoke Newington Seventh-day Adventist church. The evening evangelistic series will focus on the core beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; District 6A (John Loughborough School - Dr Robert Kennedy), 6C (Stoke Newington Church - Pastor Michael Dyson), 6D (Chiswick - Pastor Frederick Paul Durairaj). The evening programmes will begin at 7.00 pm in each of the districts. Speakers during the day are Dr Pedrito Maynard Reid, Walla Walla College, Dr Radisa Antic, Ellen White Estate, Newbold College, Dr Stephen Currow, Newbold College. View Theme Song at <http://www.youtube.com/silvaFMmusic>. Contact: Pastor Eglan Brooks <ebrooks@adventist.org .uk>. Phone: 01923 672251.

FAITHSHAPERS TRAINING DAY. Sunday, 11 May. A day of training for all children's workers, offering workshops and presentations, as well as books and materials to browse and buy. The Sizzix cutting machine will also be available to help you design fun crafts for your children's programmes. We cannot guarantee space or materials for anyone who has not pre-booked, so if you would like to attend please contact Anna McLarty to reserve a place. If you are among the first twenty to respond you can also claim your bonus free gift! If you are unable to attend yourself, please pass on details of the event to others in your Children's Ministries and Children's Sabbath School teams. Visit our website to view and download a poster. Advent Centre, Crawford Place, London. 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. Bring your own lunch. Contact: Anna McLarty <amclarty@secadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 656 530.

SPRING FESTIVAL AT NEWBOLD. Sunday, 11 May. Newbold College is holding a Spring Festival to give prospective students a chance to get a taste of what the College has to offer. On Sunday, 11 May, from 12 noon - 3.00 pm in Salisbury Hall, the College is inviting special guests to meet students and staff, explore their career options, tour the campus, and enjoy the international cuisine for which Newbold's multi-cultural community is famous. For more information and to receive your complimentary ticket contact Kay Choudary, Tel: 01344 407581; Mobile: 07930 119271; Email: <events@newbold.ac.uk>.

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NATIONAL CHIP DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR. As part of its continuing efforts in health evangelism, the British Union Conference Health Ministries department is looking for an individual to help develop and promote the implementation of its new Coronary Health Improvement Programme (CHIP) on a national basis. The role has been funded for two years. Candidates will need to have a knowledge of CHIP and have a vibrant interest in promoting health evangelism in the British Isles. They will need to be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office, be able to work on their own initiative from home and to be able to travel to meetings at the BUC office or other specified venues for meetings in the UK or overseas. Remuneration: (relevant to candidate experience) salary range - £25,400 - £27,312 plus London Weighting Allowance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Applications from any interested individuals would be welcome. All enquiries regarding this job application should be made to Faye Weekes: British Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Health Ministries Department, Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts, WD25 9JZ or email <fweekes@adventist.org.uk>. Closing date for completed and returned applications is: Monday, 19 May 2008.

ASSISTANT HEAD POSTS, TEACHING POSITIONS AND TEACHING ASSISTANTS REQUIRED FOR JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOL. This is an outstanding opportunity for highly motivated and creative Christian professionals to share their skills and vision with our children. The John Loughborough School (JLS) is a small (2FE) voluntary-aided, mixed 11-16 comprehensive. We have a vibrant student community who are eager to learn and although currently under an OFSTED "notice to improve", we are making far-reaching changes with high quality support from our Local Authority, London Challenge and Education London. For full details of each position visit the BUC Job Vacancies web-page, <www.adventistnews.org.uk/vacancies.php>. Deadline for applications: Friday, 9 May 2008.

JOB VACANCIES AT THE SOUTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE. The SEC is looking to fill two separate part-time positions at their office in Watford: 1) an IT AND WEB SUPPORT TECHNICIAN with skills in Workstation setup and problem solving for both Windows and Mac OS X operating systems and Microsoft Exchange server technology and to provide Web Support with an understanding of online publishing systems and Internet technologies, including HTML and PHP or ASP design and coding. 2) a MEDIA CENTRE TECHNICIAN with responsibility for providing day to day support in establishing this new department, developing and maintaining a media archive, video production, coverage of SEC events including filming, photography, press releases, articles and interviews with proficiency in digital SLR photography, image processing, filming and editing, live video mixing and directing. For full details of either opportunity to develop a career within a Christian working environment please visit <www.adventistnews.org.uk/vacancies.php>, and email CV and covering letter to <jgrant@secadventist.org.uk> or post to J Grant, Human Resources, South England Conference, 25 St John's Road, Watford, WD17 1PZ. Salary will be in line with the denominational pay scale. Candidate must have the right to work within the UK. Closing date for application - Friday, 2 May 2008.

ACCOMMODATION NEEDED. An Australian Adventist 17-year-old young man has been accepted to the London Royal Academy of Music starting in August this year. His parents would very much appreciate it if he could find an Adventist home (family or retired people) who would rent out a room to him with the understanding that he would need to practice piano playing, either to use their piano or if they don't have, he would buy one. If you can help find a solution for this young man please, in the first instance, contact Miroslav Pujic, <mpujic@ted-adventist.org>.

SINGLE BEDROOM TO RENT in a Christian modern home, £200 inclusive of bills per month, 5 minutes from Bristol Lodge Causeway Seventh-day Adventist church, Tesco's and other shops. Contact 07877645421 or email <angelavictor@btinternet.com>.

AU PAIR. Alessandra Evangelisti, a 23-year-old Italian girl would like to work as an au pair starting in September in the Berkshire or West London area. For more information email: <ale.evangelisti@inwind.it>.

SDA BIBLE COMMENTARY WANTED - full set. Please e-mail <pearly_goh@yahoo.co.uk>.

PRACTISE ENGLISH THIS SUMMER. A 17-year-old Adventist girl from Estonia would like to come to England to practise her English this summer. She has studied English for about ten years and had a similar experience practising German in Germany last year. She would love to stay with a family for about 3-6 weeks to practise English this summer and would willingly help with housework or anything needed. For further information contact Heldi Kulp: <heldikul@hot.ee>.


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