BUC News #590 (30 May 2008)

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

Contents:

JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER AT BRIXTON CHURCH.
£25,000 ADRA GOAL EXCEEDED FOR MYANMAR.
EUROPEAN PASTORS QUESTION WORLD CHURCH LEADER.
'CHIP' GRADUATE JOINS CHURCH.
ENFIELD COMPANY BECOMES A CHURCH.
'PARABLES OF LIFE' AT BRECON.
RECORD ATTENDANCE AT ADVENTURER CAMPOREE.
LET'S TALK - IRELAND.
FAIFLEY MEMBERS RAISED HIGH IN EXTRAORDINARY GDOP.
DEATH OF PASTOR K A ELIAS.
THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION".
COMING EVENTS.

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JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER AT BRIXTON CHURCH [Richard de Lisser/Judith Purkiss/Ruth Stewart]

The Honourable, Bruce Golding MP, Prime Minister of Jamaica, visited the Brixton Seventh-day Adventist church on Sabbath, 24 May. The Prime Minister was accompanied by his wife Mrs Lorna Golding, the Jamaican High Commissioner, Mr Burchell Whiteman and his wife, Joline, Junior Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Ronald Robinson and other dignitaries. The waiting 800 strong congregation stood expectantly as the party was ushered into the worship service to the beat of the Pathfinder Drum Core to be welcomed by the resident minister, Pastor Hamilton Williams.

Pastor Sam Davis, President of the South England Conference, led out in the main prayer asking God to grant wisdom to the Prime Minister as he leads his country at a most challenging time. Pastor Davis proceeded to cordially welcome the party on behalf of the South England Conference and introduced the Jamaican High Commissioner Mr Burchell Whiteman who eloquently set the stage for the Prime Minister's address.

As Prime Minister Golding stood up he started by saying "God is good!", the congregation responded "All the time!" He went on to say that he belongs to an Adventist home because his wife of 36 years, Lorna is a Seventh-day Adventist and she governs the home by Seventh-day Adventist principles. He went on to say that that is the reason why he has not tasted pork in 36 years!

Mr Golding stated that his vision is to build Jamaica through the participation of all Jamaicans, at home and abroad, referring to the Jamaicans abroad as part of the extended family. He brought his speech to a close by introducing his British Adventist family, the De Lisser members of the Brixton church. Mrs Dorothy De Lisser is Mrs Lorna Golding's sister and one of the many reasons why they had chosen to come and worship at Brixton.

Mr Golding then took his seat to listen to the song of meditation "There is a Name", rendered by his niece Paulette De Lisser-Marceny. The worship service speaker was Pastor Jonas Arrias, Associate Ministerial Secretary from the General Conference who spoke on what makes the church unique and the need for a global perspective on the work of the church. He stressed the need to work together for a common purpose and goal, as we prepare people and ourselves for the Second Coming of Christ.

Prime Minister Golding and his team stayed behind to shake hands with and greet members and visitors. This brought to an end a 5 day UK tour which saw the Prime Minister meet with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown as well as fellow Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Nottingham. A selection of pictures from the day are in the BUC Picture Gallery: <www.adventist.org.uk>.


£25,000 ADRA GOAL EXCEEDED FOR MYANMAR [Bert Smit/BUC News]

More than £25,000 has been raised in donations for the Myanmar (Burma) emergency response to date. The funds will be used towards a project ADRA will soon start with the Department for International Development (DFID) in Myanmar. ADRA-UK is now in the final stages of negotiations with DFID for a major project in the Pyinsalu area of the Ayeyarwaddy delta for vulnerable and displaced people here. Recent reports from the government of Myanmar indicate that there are more than 60,000 survivors in the Pyinsalu Sub Township alone, a patchwork of islands and rivers located at the southernmost tip of the Labutta Township, Ayeyarwaddy Division, where ADRA is continuing its assistance to isolated communities. ADRA's project will focus on helping the survivors to rebuild their lives in providing shelter, cooking kits and the basic tools to exist. ADRA is designated as lead agency for food distribution in the areas of Myang Mya (12,000 IDPs) and Pyin Salu (30,000 survivors) by World Food Programme.

Funds have come from many sources including online donations from church members and the public whose awareness of ADRA's involvement has been raised by numerous stories in the local press. Fund-raising activities include table top sales in Middlesbrough, a donation from gift aid funds from an NEC church, car washes and the generosity of many who appreciate the significant frontline role that ADRA is taking in the Irrawady Delta area of Myanmar.

This sum is in addition to the total of £566,719 received to-date for the 2008 ADRA Annual Appeal from the SEC, NEC and Wales.

For up-to-date information and pictures on how ADRA is helping in Myanmar and China, and for an opportunity to help with your donation, please visit the ADRA-UK website, <www.adra.org.uk>.


EUROPEAN PASTORS QUESTION WORLD CHURCH LEADER [TED News Staff/BUC News]

Dr Jan Paulsen, World President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church took part in a live question and comment session with six pastors from Northern Europe on Wednesday, 28 May. This programme, Pastors in Conversation, was uplinked to the Hope Channel from studios just north of London, and shown around the world.

Introduced by Trans-European Division President Dr Bertil Wiklander, Dr Paulsen answered questions about diversity, emphasising the richness that these groups add to the recipient church. Amongst the ten major questions he spoke to during the one hour presentation were reaching the post-modern mind, reclaiming "lost" members, female pastors, giving young people more responsibility, dealing with small churches, and the role of the church in its community.

Two pastors from England and one from the Republic of Ireland joined with Dutch, Finnish and Norwegian colleagues in what Pastor Ian Sweeney from Leeds called a "very open" and "very broadminded" conversation. He felt rewarded "to feel the heart of where Pastor Paulsen is at". Pastor Ashwin Somasundram represented churches in the London area and was "encouraged to hear that Pastor Paulsen shares our pastoral concerns and understands our challenges. Pastor Steve Wilson flew from Galway and as the youngest participant asked some difficult questions related to pastoral burnout and the reclaiming of lapsed members. His image of the world president has changed and he hopes the sincerity and honesty he sensed in the studio came through in the programme. Galway member, Mary Jo was among the many who sent a text message to say how much she enjoyed the programme with a "clear and refreshing message."

The programme was coordinated by the General Conference Communication department, and facilitated by the British Union Conference Media team. It will be available on the UK Hope TV website, <www.hopetv.org.uk> within the next week. Behind the scenes pictures are available on the BUC picture gallery at <www.adventist.org.uk>.


'CHIP' GRADUATE JOINS CHURCH [Sharon Platt-McDonald]

The Pavilion of Hope tent in the English Midlands was a scene of rejoicing on Sabbath, 24 May as Marilyn Saddler was baptised into the Adventist church.

Sharing her testimony to a packed audience she outlined her journey to the Adventist faith and the significant part the Health Message played in it. "For the past 20 years I have been searching for truth and I can say that it is largely because of what I found in the Health Message and experienced with the CHIP programme that I have made this decision today," she said. She attended the CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Programme) last December and has attended church ever since. Additionally, she stated, she found the readings from Mrs White's writing on health very informative and relevant and the Bible Studies she had subsequently answered all the questions she had about the Adventist faith and filled in the gaps about God that she had.

She thanked Pastor Malcolm and Naomi Watson for their hard work and support in helping to guide her through this journey and standing with her through the challenges she faced. Also important was the dedicated support of another CHIP graduate Vivienne Brady-Reid who herself has experienced remarkable health benefits having attended CHIP. Marilyn then went on to identify all the health conditions she had previously and how much improved she was as a result of following the CHIP programme and how amazed the doctors are with her progress.

Coming from a traditional English background she was heartened by the love and patience she found from church members as they answered all the queries she had about the Bible and the Adventist faith.

Marilyn is witness to the power of the Adventist Health Message as the 'entering wedge' of the Gospel. BUC Health Ministries director, Sharon Platt-McDonald is encouraged by this 'first harvest' from CHIP. She says, "May we continue to experience such wonderful testimonies as each of us undertakes the work the Lord has laid on us to accomplish to the honour and glory of His name."


ENFIELD COMPANY BECOMES A CHURCH [Godwin Benjamin]

Sabbath 24 May 2008 was the Enfield company's transformation into the Enfield Seventh-day Adventist church. The group began in 1987 under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Sam Davis. The ensuing group led by Sisters Gwenna Cornelius and Joyce Ugbomah-Harris, began life worshipping at a local school hall and embarked on a programme of community witnessing to try to boost their membership. They were organised into a company on 22 September 1990.
Former pastor, Roy Chisholm joined their present minister Steve Roberts in a vibrant Sabbath School which included musical items by a visiting singer Luanne Samson and also by a group of children from the Junior Sabbath School.

The main service included a history of the church by the first elder Sister Cornelius, prayer by another former pastor, David Burnett, and organisation of the church by Pastor Paul Lockham, the SEC Executive Secretary. During his short sermon, Pastor Lockham centred on the church being a group of people coming together for the purpose of worship as opposed to being the building the worship was taking place in. He stressed God took glory in their worship due to the group coming together in one accord. During the afternoon service Pastor Chisholm presented a communion set to the church on behalf of the SEC.

This was a high day not only for the present members of Enfield but also for those who had laboured from the late 1980s to see their groundwork come to fruition. There is still much work to be done in the Enfield community, but with the zeal of the members, they have accepted that challenge. A selection of pictures are available on the BUC Picture Gallery, <www.adventist.org.uk>.


'PARABLES OF LIFE' AT BRECON [John Surridge, Welsh Mission President]

The bank holiday weather was described as "a washout" - first by weather forecasters, and later by newspaper headline writers, as in some parts of the West Country and Wales nearly a month's rain fell in a couple of days.

There is no question that the Brecon Family Camp, which ran from Friday 23 to Monday 26 May, was wet. It rained as people arrived on Friday evening and it rained as they left on Monday morning, but it was what happened in-between that was important.

The Brecon Camps have been popular for over thirty years now and they have a dedicated following. Over the years they have attracted families and young people alike. However, as the camps are self-catering and require a fair amount of equipment, they can be a bit of a struggle for young people who don't have much camping experience. So this year Jeremy Tremeer, the Welsh Mission Youth Sponsor and camp director, introduced a few changes to try to make it easier for young people to attend:

Firstly he arranged for a catering tent to feed any young people who did not have cooking facilities. This was run by volunteers Jane Toft-Bayliss, who lives nearby, and her sister Metti Toft-Zumbuhl, who came to the camp all the way from Switzerland.

Secondly Jeremy brought in a Youth speaker who was known to the young people from the recent "Three Missions Weekend" in Scotland. Pastor Robert Hines had not been to a Brecon Camp before but went down well with young and old alike. His theme was "Parables of Life" and in each of the worship services he presented two parables - one for the children and one for the older ones. Many people commentated on Pastor Hines' energetic and animated style, as well as his graphic illustrations. Few will forget, for example, the story of how his father gashed his hand with a machete while cutting a length of sugar cane!

A third activity designed to appeal particularly to young people was a trip to a nearby climbing centre. Here, for nearly three hours on a grey and drizzling Sunday afternoon, twenty-four campers, ranging in age from under ten to forty-something, tackled caves, rope bridges and twenty metre vertical walls - and had a great deal of fun in the process. Others found their own activities - walking, kayaking on the now swollen river, or discovering the joys of Brecon café's and ice-cream.

Some observers believe that this year's Brecon Camp was the best attended ever. During the Sabbath service there were about 170 people in the marquee and even on the final day, when quite a few had already left, there were still about 100 in for worship. Altogether well over 200 people passed through the camp at some time or other over the weekend.

It's true that the weather dampened some spirits, but Pastor Hines told a very fitting parable that went something like this:

An old lady lived in a small house in the middle of a yard where her various animals lived. She felt cramped in her small house so went to a wise man and asked him what she could do about it. He advised her to bring all her animals right into the house with her. This she did - though with some effort - and ended up with a cow in the bedroom, sheep in the kitchen, chickens in the living room, and a pig in the bathroom. With so many animals in the house the old lady could hardly move and eventually she went back to the wise man to tell him that his plan hadn't worked. He advised her to move all the animals out of the house and back into the yard where they came from. This she did - and she never complained about her small house again!

As the rain-lashed campers left the field on Bank Holiday Monday they took with them memories of good food, new friendships, excellent worship music, and thought-provoking talks. They also took a renewed appreciation for the everyday things we have been blessed with, but sometimes take for granted.

Multi-media memories and photos from the camp can be seen via the BUC Picture Gallery at: <www.adventist.org.uk>.


RECORD ATTENDANCE AT ADVENTURER CAMPOREE [Nathan Stickland]

Numbers reached over five hundred at this year's South England Conference Adventurer Camporee. Twenty-eight clubs were represented last weekend at the seventh South England Conference Adventurer Camporee. It was a balmy Spring evening last Friday, good enough to allow the club leaders to set their sites and the children to play on the 82 acre site.

Sabbath morning launched the Camporee with worship outdoors, on a sunny but breezy morning. Lorna Douglas, Pathfinder Club Director, was our speaker; a fantastic storyteller who kept the children enthralled all weekend. A quiz walk in the afternoon around the site and the adjoining Country Park kept the children busy, answering Bible questions related to the various locations. A Gospel Concert finished the day with clubs participating.

Rain woke everyone on Sunday morning, but cleared enough to give an overcast and breezy day, good enough to allow all the activities, ranging from high-ropes and BMX biking, to crafts and awards.

With SOS as the theme, joining the ideas of "Save Our Souls" and "Serve Our Saviour" (the General Conference Youth department theme being "Salvation and Service"), many offered this as a prayer on Monday morning as the wind and rain endorsed their presence on us. An unprecedented quick exit from the site meant that clubs made their way home to dry out their tents and equipment.

We thank God for the blessing of looking after His little children through the ministry of Adventurer Clubs. This has resulted in the second largest South England Conference Adventurer Camporee. This is definitely a growth area in the South England Conference, with four clubs starting within the last four weeks.

God does not promise us everything we want, but sufficient for what we need. This we experienced with the weather this last weekend, sufficient for each day. Thank you and well done to all those who helped make this a spiritual and special Camporee.


LET'S TALK - IRELAND [Willie Tafadzwa Chinyamurindi]

Pastor David Neal had to contend with a range of tough questions which he tried to meticulously answer in "Let's Talk - Ireland" hosted at the Dublin Seventh-day Adventist church on Sabbath, 17 May. Communication plays a very important part in any relationship. Organised by Dublin church under the leadership of Pastor Douglas McCormac, church members, especially the young people, had a chance to ask Pastor Neal, President of the Irish Mission, questions about church life and other societal matters.

Phillip a recent graduate wanted to know the stance of the church with regards to integrating migrants into the Irish community. The response to this was rather equivocal as the issue is not only dependent on the church but also on the level of co-operation. To gauge the issues affecting young people one had to just listen to the wide array of questions posed to Pastor Neal, questions touching subjects like dress reform, issues of worship, sexuality, peer pressure, church mission and standards.

It makes sense for young people to quiz church leaders about issues that concern them as it is estimated that one third of the church populous consists of those young people below the age of 35.

Berlinda Mapa hosted the session and applauded the initiative as an eye-opener to her, "I have learnt a lot even though I was the one presenting," she said. "I think it's time we get back to the Bible and use the mantra - Sola Scriptura (the Bible alone) to guide us."

"Let's Talk - Ireland" is available for viewing at the following link: <www.adventist.ie>.


FAIFLEY MEMBERS RAISED HIGH IN EXTRAORDINARY GDOP [John Wilby/Clifford Herman]

On Sunday, 11 May fifty people and five clergy from five different denominations, were hoisted 150 feet above the ground. They were there for one purpose: To pray! They overlooked Clydebank and the Clyde river whilst aircraft ascended and descended at Glasgow's nearby airport - and prayed for its people. The old Titan Crane, once used for early ship building on the Clyde river, now hosted a party of believers wishing to bless and intercede for fellow people who do not know God.

It formed part of the Global Day of Prayer (GDOP), which started in South Africa in 1994. The local initiative was organised by the parish minister of the Church of Scotland (CoS) in Faifley. Like some of our churches, the Church of Scotland in Faifley added 10 days of prayer leading up to 11 May GDOP. Faifley Seventh-day Adventist branch members, tenants of the CoS building, were invited to take part and contribute to the 10-day GDOP programme.

The three-times-a-day prayer events, were all held at the Faifley CoS church. On two consecutive Sabbaths Adventists hosted the prayer meeting. On both occasions several local CoS members attended. On one Sabbath, some happily accepted an invitation to stay and participate in Adventist communion.

Glasgow pastor, Clifford Herman, said, "All those who participated felt it was a worthwhile exercise. They made new friends, engaged in positive networking and made groundbreaking paths that will lead to understanding the worship and beliefs of all those involved. It opened up exciting opportunities to share and engage with one another in the future".


DEATH OF PASTOR K A ELIAS

We are sad to announce that Pastor K A Elias passed to his rest on Sabbath evening, 24 May. He was 92 and had been living with his son, Pastor Lindsay Elias, in Germany. Pastor Elias entered ministry in the North England Conference in 1938 and served as a pastor evangelist for nearly 20 years. In 1957 he began a long term of unbroken administrative leadership which continued through to his retirement at the close of 1981. He served successively as President of the Irish and Welsh Missions and the North England Conference. After three and a half years as Manager of the Stanborough Press he was called to be President of the Scottish Mission before finally completing his service at the President of the then North British Conference. Following his retirement Pastor K A Elias and his late wife settled in the Bournemouth area where he played an active role in the life of the local church.

Pastor Ken Elias was the father of Pastor Dalbert Elias who predeceased him two years ago. The BUC extends its deepest sympathy to his surviving family members. His two sons Pastor Lindsay Elias in Germany and Pastor Michael Elias in California, his daughter Judy Brackenbury in Canada, and his two sisters, Mrs Leila Handysides and Mrs Audrey Nolan.

Details of the funeral arrangements for the UK will be notified as soon as these have been finalised. It is expected to be in several weeks time.


THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION"

You could say he came back from the dead. Dejan Stojkovic left his war-torn country in the back of a hearse in order to avoid military service - just one among many of the adventures of this dynamic young pastor. His love of life and for his Saviour shine through in this engaging conversation. Learn his story on "In Conversation" on the Hope Channel at the times listed below or view on demand at <www.hopetv.org.uk>:

Friday 30 May: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Vivienne Vine
Sabbath 31 May: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Vivienne Vine
Monday 2 June: 3:00 am and 7:00 pm: Dejan Stojkovic
Wednesday 4 June: 8:30 am: Dejan Stojkovic
Friday 6 June: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Dejan Stojkovic
Sabbath 7 June: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Dejan Stojkovic

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>.


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.

NOW IS THE TIME EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN. Continuing 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. For more details contact Roger Charles <rogercharles2000@hotmail.com>. Phone 07958116893 or visit <www.tottenhamsda.org>.

ANNUAL NEC EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH PROGRAMME. Continuing to Saturday, 31 May. With Pastor Kenneth O Rancifer. The tent is pitched in Hamstead Pavilion Playing Fields, Hamstead, Birmingham. For more details see: <wwww.pavilionofhope.org.uk>. Contact: Nova Banton <newstar@talktalk.net>. Phone: 07950 141213.

LONDON GHANA CHRIST IS THE ANSWER CAMPAIGN. Continuing to Sabbath, 31 May. with Pastor Enock Kofi Affum. Venue: 50 Chadwin Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8NF. Days: Fridays, and Sunday evenings, Sabbath mornings and afternoons. Contact: Dr Emmanuel Osei <eeosei@hotmail.com>. Phone: 020 7474 8095.

LEWISHAM EVANGELISM WITH KIRK THOMAS. Continuing to Sabbath, 31 May. Nightly meetings at 7:30 pm (except Thursdays) and 11:00 am on Sabbath at Lewisham Seventh day Adventist church, 428-432 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LJ. For more information please contact Brenda Parchment <lewishamcommunications@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 020 8698 1097.

WOMEN'S DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 31 May. "What are you sowing" is the theme for the Area 5 Women's Day of Fellowship at Leighton Park School, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7ED from 9.30 am - 6.30 pm. Speaker: Karen Jordan Nicholls. Full programme with workshops in the afternoon. Full day crèche provided. Contact: Juliana Amakye <area5wm@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 01344645326.

SCOTTISH MISSION DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 31 May. Venue: Granton Baptist Church, 99 Crewe Road North, Granton, Edinburgh, EH5 2NW, starting at 10.00 am. Guest speaker: Pastor Don McFarlane, BUC President. Please bring your own complete packed lunch; drinks will be available at the church. Afternoon programme 2:45 - 4:30 pm, including music, a service of ordination for David Hatch, and a panel of questions for Pastor McFarlane in an "Ask the President" session being recorded by the BUC Media Centre. Limited car parking at the church, on the street, and half a mile away on street by the Edinburgh Adventist church. Contact: Carole Peacock <sdascotland@onetel.com>. Phone: 01764 653257.

ZIMBABWE-UK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 31 May. Zimbabwe-UK Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship will hold its Fellowship Day on Sabbath 31 May in Milton Keynes. Venue: Stantonbury Campus Leisure Centre, Purbeck, Milton Keynes, MK14 6BN. For more information contact George Nyatanga <georgenyatanga@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07789334774.

YOUTH DAY AND FUNDRAISING CONCERT. Sabbath, 31 May. New Life church presents a day of praise and worship. A Youth Day followed by a church building fundraising concert designed to enlighten, encourage and invigorate. An amalgamation of talented artists and presentations. Please come and spend the day with us, and support the cause, bringing your generous offering! Venue: St Andrews Church, Bethune Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5DU. Contact: Sherri-Lee <tiria_sharai@hotmail.co.uk>. Phone: 07983617352.

MALE EMPHASIS AFTERNOON. Sabbath, 31 May. Luton Youth department will be hosting a Male Emphasis Afternoon at Luton Seventh-day Adventist church. Pastor Richard de Lisser will address issues pertaining to males from 13 to 130 years followed by a panel discussion. Contact: Velettia Davis <missvel@yahoo.com>.

SPRING CONCERTS AT STANBOROUGH PARK CHURCH. Saturday, 31 May & Saturday, 21 June. Second concert: Violin recital by Victoria Balan. Third concert: 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.

SHARING JESUS EFFECTIVELY. Sunday, 1 June. A Personal Ministries and Sabbath School training event for the London Areas 6b and 6c. Topics include: Characteristics of a Healthy Church and Empowering the Sabbath School. This is a one day event for anyone who wishes to become a more effective witness for Jesus and wants to see the church grow. Venue: The London Ghana church. Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Lunch is provided. Contact: Terry Messenger <tmessenger@secadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 232728.

ADVENTIST MUSLIM RELATIONS CONSULTATION DAY. Sunday, 1 June. All day programme 10.00 am - 4.00 pm. Designed for everyone who is interested in building bridges of understanding with their Muslim friends. This is a free event including Asian lunch and refreshments. Contact: Sabrina <sgungaloo@secadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 656509.

STANBOROUGH PRIMARY SCHOOL FETE. Sunday, 1 June. Stanborough Primary School Fete: in the grounds of Stanborough Park from 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm. Entry: £1.00 adults, 50p children. The cost of a stall is £20.00 and all proceeds will go towards the refurbishing of the library. Should you be interested in having a stall please contact Barbara Lawrence <barbara.hsa@googlemail.com>. Phone: 07940 007331.

SCOTTISH MISSION WOMEN'S MINISTRIES RETREAT. Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 June. Guest speaker: Geraldene Farmer, originally from South Africa, now living in Wakefield. She combines the roles of wife and mother of three with those of life coach and motivational speaker at Retreats. Geraldene is passionate about helping people make lasting positive personal changes, coaching in: confidence building, time management, heightening self-awareness, personal organisation, changes in career and personal circumstances and moving forward through goal setting and planning. Her theme is: "In His Image - for His Purpose". Come join us in June for a weekend at the seaside. Be prepared to be spiritually blessed! Venue: Adelaide House, in Saltcoats, on the West Coast of Scotland. Contact: Judith Martin <judith.martin3@btopenworld.com>. Phone: 0141 946 8328.

"LIVE" YOUTH RALLY. Sabbath, 7 June. Meet at Trafalgar Square 12:30 pm. The biggest and exciting youth community event of the year. The March and Procession will start at Trafalgar Square, London and end at Kennington Park, Lambeth, a walk of 2.7 miles. Come ready to walk and bring your friends. You can register for the March at our website, <www.secyouth.co.uk>. If you cannot make the Procession then come to the park, the LIVE Youth Rally will start there at 15:30. Our theme, LIVE (Living Intentionally Verses Existing) will seek to challenge a generation of young people to turn away from the guns, knives, drugs and all the negatives of youth culture and help them in turn to celebrate youth and all that is good about being a young person. Contact: Colin Stewart <cstewart@secadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 232728.

MOOR CLOSE NIGHTS. Sabbath, 7 June at 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! Free refreshments and time for socializing. Newbold Church Centre opens the doors at 18:30, and at 19:00 we 'lift up to Him'. Full Children's Moor Close Nights for younger worshippers also provided. Contact: Geert <tapgeert@hotmail.com>. Phone: 01344 407652.

WHEELS OF PRAYER. Monday 9 June. Join Pastor Andrew Rashford-Hewitt at 11.00 am as he sets off from Manchester South church on a 60 mile Prayer Ride to Camp Meeting. At each mile mark prayers will be raised up to heaven for the camp meetings in the North and South and for the forthcoming North England Conference Session. Anyone wishing to join the ride please contact Andrew on 07931 732490. If you can't ride but can pray, between the hours of 11.00 am - 3.00 pm, your prayers will be most welcome. Thus as many as possible may be able to approach the Throne of God's Grace for great blessings and miracles of grace at the respective camp meetings and for God's leading at the NEC Session. Contact: Andrew Rashford-Hewitt <a.r-h@hotmail.co.uk>.

SEC CAMP MEETING. Monday, 9 to Sunday, 15 June. SEC Camp Meeting returns once again to Prestatyn in North Wales. Book now to ensure a rich blessing at this year's event. Download a booking form from the link below or email Susan Watt for more details: <swatt@secadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 232728.

NEC CAMP MEETING. Monday, 9 to Sunday, 15 June. North England Camp Meeting returns to Southport with great speakers, inspiring music, moving worship and positive Christian fellowship. Book your place now contacting Paul Haworth at the NEC Office, 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham, NG3 5DB. For a taste of what is to come with main speaker, Ron Smith see this specially prepared YouTube video: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUWYmIG7gOc>. Contact: Paul Haworth <phaworth@necadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 0115 960 6312.

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OFFICE WORK REQUIRED - 40-year-old Adventist lady from the Czech Republic now living in Germany. Jana Bentz worked as an au pair in England 14 years ago. She would now like to work in England as a secretary or in an office environment. For more information please contact <susina_de@yahoo.com> or <susina_de@hotmail.com>.

CAMBRIDGE CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE AND RELIGION. Thursday, 26 to Sunday, 29 June. The Cambridge Project is an exciting new group of Christian interdisciplinary scholars from around the world who work together on topics of importance to today's society. Come join the Think Tank at St Neots, (just outside Cambridge) and talk about issues such as how pastors and university students can work together to make church a great place to be; a Christian response to the environment; and how Christians can use their education to help combat issues such as world hunger and human rights. Featured speakers include Andrews University President Niels-Erik Andreasen, the Geoscience Research Institute, long-time educator and General Conference administrator Humberto Rasi, Andrews University Theological Seminary's Roy Gane, scientist Mart de Groot, and many others. University students may register in advance for free! For more information and to register go to <http://cambridge2008.blogspot.com>. Contact: Karen Abrahamson <thecambridgeproject@google mail.com>.

SEC CAMP MEETING CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY. A special feature at Camp Meeting 2008 to celebrate the diversity within the SEC scheduled for Sabbath, 14 June 2008 at 5:00 pm. Aiming to recognise, promote and celebrate the unity we have in Christ despite the cultural differences. The format of the event will be a parade. The members of each country are encouraged to wear the national costume or the colours of their national flag. Each person is asked to bring a small flag to represent their country. Five persons will represent their country in the parade. The remaining 'countrymen' will be in the congregation to support their country. The photo call will be at 5:00 pm. If you would like to represent your country in the parade please inform us of your name and the country. If you are willing to be more involved and are from: Korea, Sweden, Russia, Slovenia, Germany or any small minority group within the SEC please indicate your interest and email: Elsie Staple <estaple@secadventist.org.uk>, Paul Lee <plee@secadventist.org.uk> or Susan Watt <swatt@ secadventist.org.uk>.

SINGLE ROOM AVAILABLE in a newly built 2 bedroom flat in Romford, Essex within a private, gated development. 10 minutes from Romford Town Centre and train station (20 minutes to London Liverpool Street Station). Off street parking and broadband internet available. Rent: £375 pcm inc of utilities and council tax and is suitable for a single female only. Room is available from 1 July 2008. Contact Linda Nxumalo on 0787 232 8963 or email <sisalinda@yahoo.com>.

14 DAY TRIP TO EGYPT AND ISRAEL. 10 - 24 August 2009. Organised by Norbury Seventh-day Adventist church. Only 50 places available and the trip will be happening in 2009. Check our website for information about the tour and the pricing <www.norburysda.org.uk> - just click the Egypt to Israel icon. Deposit of £150 by 30 June.

ROOMS TO LET. 2 dynamic people wanted to house share with young professional in Hemel Hempstead. Newly decorated house with all mod cons, inc wireless internet. Very close to rail station, shops and motorways. Available immediately. If interested, please call Daniel on 07801 500444 or email <danielsabatier@mac.com>.


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