BUC News #593 (20 June 2008)

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

Contents:

MOVEMENT OF DESTINY: NEC CAMP MEETING REPORT.
'SIGNS OF HOPE' AT SEC CAMP MEETING.
CAMP MEETING RADIO: LIGHTFM.
HOPE CHANNEL - EUROPE HITS RUSSIA.
FREQUENCY CHANGE FOR HOPE CHANNEL.
DEATH OF G C NOEL.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PASTOR K A ELIAS.
LATEST MESSENGER ONLINE.
BUC NEWS NEXT WEEK.
NEW ON THE HOPE CHANNEL THIS WEEK.
COMING EVENTS.

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MOVEMENT OF DESTINY: NEC CAMP MEETING REPORT [Fred Mapp/Victor Hulbert]

Martin and Natasha Shaw are excited. For most of the year they worship in a congregation of six. Together with their young son, Nathanael, they purposely choose to move to Southport, Lancashire, to help revive a church whose membership was dwindling rapidly towards zero. But once a year that membership leaps. For the week of 9 - 15 June they were surrounded by around 1,250 Adventists with the number rising to nearer 1,800 on the weekend.

Martin and Natasha live 3 miles from Pontins, Ainsdale, on the outskirts of Southport, venue for the North England Conference annual Camp Meeting. Martin is a consultant in the local hospital. Natasha's excitement bubbled over as I met her by the bandstand in the town centre. "This is great!" she told me. "The witness of our members here makes a real impact." Surrounding her were Adventist youth and adults handing out literature and invitation cards to the local Adventist church which currently meets in the vestry of the Unitarian Church just off the town centre in Portland Street. Conversations were taking place with school children, office workers, shoppers and retirees enjoying the afternoon sunshine and the music. Pastor Andrew Rashford-Hewitt coordinated a varied programme of music and testimony - with an unexpected entry from one passer-by who had recently given her heart to Jesus and rejoiced to see a large group of Christians active in the town.

Witnessing at the bandstand is part of the NEC Camp Meeting tradition. This year they added door-to-door visits and they are already planning for a more sustained witnessing effort next year to help grow the church in Southport. This is something Martin is really looking forward to. He wants to see his church grow and sees Camp Meeting as a prime opportunity to enhance the witness of the local church.

Each time campers sang the 2008 NEC Camp Meeting theme song, 'Witness for Jesus,' written by Tochi Anurukem, Michael Edwards, and Natasha Windsor, they reinforced their commitment to witnessing and the desire to return home and reach out to their community. However, witness is just part of what was a very positive week for campers at Southport.

In the adult Commitment meetings, Dr Ron Smith, Executive Secretary of the Southern Union Conference in the USA took practical lessons from Bible stories such as the creation, the prodigal son, and Samson, then turned the messages around with hard-hitting practical applications for 21st century Christ-centred living. Saturday night got even more practical and personal. Sharing the story of how God slowed his life down and made him rethink and relearn following a stroke, Martin says the personal testimony "made a convincing and powerful impression on the congregation."

Dr Elaine G Kennedy's informative mid-morning 'Studies in Creationism' integrated faith and science in a fresh and challenging way. "Data proves nothing," she said. "It is the interpretation and the use of the data that tells us something - and this latter is affected by our world view." Dr Kennedy is a research scientist and adjunct professor of geology at the Southwestern Adventist University dinosaur field station in eastern Wyoming.

Dr Sharon M Robles, MD, received a steady stream of enquirers after her morning Health presentations. Campers have come to love and appreciate her insightful presentations on aspects of healthful living. Dealing with diabetes, understanding depression, the real and practical benefits of a plant based diet, Dr Robles was not afraid to address any topic nor fazed by any of the questions presented at the end of each session. Her second year at Camp Meeting she really enjoys the fellowship, taking a break from her practice of internal medicine and endocrinology in a New York City public clinic.

Youth speaker Matt Parra experienced a series of delays getting to England. However local NEC Bible Instructor in the Leeds/Huddersfield district of churches, Adam Ramdin stepped in and generated a powerful alter call in his Wednesday mid-day Power Hour on left-handed giftedness. From Thursday onwards Matt enthusiastically challenged the audience to be all that they could be for Jesus Christ. One hundred and twenty youth responded to Friday's Power Hour appeal indicating their desire to be trained, equipped and sent to work. "It is clearly evident that when our youth are given the opportunity, they desire to share in the finishing of God's work on earth," says Pastor Alan Hush, NEC Youth Ministries director. Scores of young people responded to a specific appeal for baptism resulting in a spontaneous expression of praise and rejoicing that extended to the early hours of Sunday morning.

A highlight of Sabbath School was Pastor Roy Morgan's presentation of the NEC ADRA collection trophy to Raymond Angel from the Worcester church. Once again he led the field collection with a total of over £4000.

Sabbath afternoon saw a very special service in the main auditorium. Pastor Patricia Douglas, currently serving part-time in the West Midlands Walsall district, became the first female pastor in the British Union Conference to be commissioned to the gospel ministry. A full report on this service will appear in a future issue of the Messenger.

NEC Camp Meeting 2008, themed Movement of Destiny, was bathed in prayer by five Prayer Warrior teams of some six individuals each who began their day at 5.30 am petitioning God and interceding with Him concerning everything and everyone connected with the meetings.

So what do campers feel as they leave this week of renewal? One question asked at the end of NEC Executive Secretary Pastor Paul Haworth's Sunday morning farewell service says it all: "What is the date for next year's Camp Meeting?"

For Martin and Natasha there is a slight loss that the week is over, but there is delight that it has made a difference, both in their lives and in the lives of the community where they choose to live and witness.

A photo gallery from NEC Camp Meeting is available at <www.adventist.org.uk>.


'SIGNS OF HOPE' AT SEC CAMP MEETING [Richard de Lisser with Jon Gendle, Sharon Platt-McDonald, Ranette Prime, Michelle Terrelonge & Malika Bediako]

For the South England Conference, Camp Meeting 2008 began with 3,000 people. This grew to over 4,000 at the weekend converging once again on the Welsh town of Prestatyn for a week-long spiritual feast under the theme, 'Signs of Hope'. In the adult meeting Dr Emil Dean Peeler, pastor of the Dupont Park Seventh-day Adventist church in Washington DC challenged us to break the generational curses, stating that the traits of the parents will become tendencies of the children unless the parents put an end to theses traits in their own lives. Dr Peeler began every night with a rousing call to the congregation and a cry of "Devil! Get out of here..." Three times he led the congregation in the chant as they rose and loudly echoed the call, with their Bibles raised in defiant hands, before Dr Peeler concluded: "...because the Holy Ghost is in the house."

In the Youth meeting Pastor Paul Hunt a native of the UK who currently pastors in Dallas, Texas challenged the audience with the statement, "Those who believe in God do not need miracles to sustain their faith. Miracles are for unbelievers, God wants us to go further and deeper with Him." He intrigued his 300 strong audience with his Trans-Atlantic experiences, in particular his battle with leaving the music industry to pursue ministry. He challenged the youth that "when God calls you, there is always a sacrifice."

In the Teens meeting Anthony Fuller, a native of the UK and a prospective ministerial graduate from Oakwood Adventist University, Alabama, called the teens to order by making the Gospel basic and asking the question, what does it mean to be in Christ? This had a revolutionary effect on the minds of the teens.

The Morning Prayer Session on the beach was once again a great success. This year it was led by Dan Augsburger, a prayer practitioner from the USA. Many hearts were blessed and moved by the testimonies and the miracles of God.

The Bible Study Hour was taken by Dr Kwabena Donkor a native of Ghana and Associate director of the Biblical Research Institute. He spoke with passion and clarity on the issue of Hope. He stated, "Hope is the expectation of a positive outcome" and "the root of modern man's hopelessness is the abandonment and denial of God's presence in His creation." Dr Donkor began by observing that we continue to deal with the problem of the enlightenment which denied God and thus, to restore hope, we have to restore God.

Drs Thomas and LaVerne Jackson, Gospel Health educators stated that the Bible is our owner's manual. "It tells you how to maintain the product and how to troubleshoot the product." This was no empty proposition, but a hypothesis they verified over and over through the many informative slides, they informed minds, and revealed references to the biblical narrative. Their assurance that "Only the one who designed the product knows how to look after it" was proven in Thomas' life and in the lives of others. Dr Thomas stood before the packed hall as a 'wounded healer', stating, "I am here to declare today 'there is hope.'"

Sabbath always brings Camp Meeting to a significant climax. Dr Terry Messenger led out in an excellent Sabbath School and introduced Dr Kwabena Donkor who ably took the lesson study. The highlight of the morning was the ADRA Annual Appeal 'Ingathering Awards' with top honours going to London district 6b who collected a total in excess of £66,000. The top church was once again Croydon with a total of £31,000. The top collector in the SEC was Joyce Morrison from the Hampstead church who collected a total of £3,322.

Sabbath divine service commenced with the processional of a mass choir as they marched in to the tune of 'We are marching in the light of God'. In his welcome and introduction of the platform party, SEC President Pastor Sam Davis enthused "We have had a wonderful week in God... we welcome you to this encampment... camp meeting truly is a wonderful event... we acknowledge that the Holy Spirit is here to bless and do us good."

The pastoral prayer was a unique and uplifting experience as Mary Barrett and Dan Augsburger led the congregation in prayer interspersed by Paul Lee meditatively singing verses of the hymn 'Be Still and know that I am God.' Enriching the service through music was the mass choir of 120 individuals who sang an African American Anthem, 'High Praise', written and arranged by Nolan Williams. Conducted by Tina Brooks and accompanied by musicians Tony Best and George Acquah on the keyboards, we were caught up in praise to God through the inspirational words and pathos of the music.

Pastor Cecil Perry then presided over a baby dedication where Ruth and Darren Perry presented their daughter Cerys Elia Samara to be blessed. Baby Cerys was born last year at Camp Meeting so this dedicatory event was a very special one for the parents. Camp Meeting speaker, Dr Peeler delivered a powerful and enlightening sermon on the seven facets of a productive prayer life. In his address he gave practical pointers of how we can prepare for our prayer experience, tap into the divine source of power when we connect in a meaningful way with God and rely on His spirit to guide us in prayer.

Following the conclusion of the worship service a baptism was conducted at the site swimming pool as 14 individuals demonstrated their commitment to commence a new journey with God. The service was conducted by intern Rebecca Pedersen who led out in announcing the candidates to be immersed and Pastor Ashwin Somasundram in the reading of their favourite texts. Pastors Sam Davis and Paul Hunt along with Dr Peeler pronounced the baptismal commitment and blessing as Pastors David Riley, Steve Roberts, Dejan Stojkovic and Paul King-Brown immersed the candidates. Details and photos of the candidates appear on the SEC Camp Meeting Baptism photo gallery: <http://www.adventistpictures.org.uk/gallery/2008/SECcampmeetingbaptism>.

Sabbath evening began with a dramatic fanfare played by Tony Best on keyboard announcing the 'Celebration of Cultural Identities', the first of its kind at a Camp Meeting. Compared by Susan Watt and Pastor David Riley from the Central London church, their enthusiastic comments ignited the interest and celebratory mood of the congregants. Susan and David greeted the audience in an extensive range of languages spanning most of the cultural groups represented in the procession. And what a truly magnificent procession it was! A beautiful collage of colours as each group depicted their cultural attire filed in triumphantly behind their country's flag.

Reflecting the changing demographics of the UK, the rich mix of cultures displayed throughout the procession and within our church community, Pastor Sam Davis gave an engaging and inspirational address highlighting the importance of both valuing and celebrating diversity. He asserted "When we look down on other cultures or despise individuals because they are of a different background we are anti-God, anti-Christ, because diversity is God ordained. It was a divine idea and our lives are enriched because of it."

In the closing song we were invited to learn a few words of Mandarin. However the gift of tongues was evident in the closing prayer as 6 individuals representing their respective countries, prayed in their mother tongue. Pastor Sam Davis stated that "Camp Meeting has been a blessing to the adults, youth and children alike, it has been good to have excellent speakers that have been a blessing to all of us."

A fuller report of SEC Camp Meeting will appear in the Messenger. Two photo galleries from the event are available at <www.adventist.org.uk>.


CAMP MEETING RADIO: LIGHTFM

One of the many highlights of this year's SEC Camp Meeting was its own dedicated radio station, LightFM. Broadcasting on the 87.7 FM frequency and on the internet at <www.lightfm.net>, LightFM inspired campers and community members alike with a mixture of music, comment, information and debate. Station director Mike Johnson, said, "Our name is an expression of our purpose. We recognise that there are people in our towns and cities who are going through situations which to them represent dark days; we want to bring some light to them; to show them an alternative and a better way. Jesus said He's "the light of the world" and that's the light we will be presenting. It also indicates our approach in that our programmes are fair and balanced and presented in a way that is easy on the ear." He went on to add, "I am pleased with the annual progression that the radio is making and this has been instrumental in LightFM getting off to such a successful start."

BUC Communication director, Victor Hulbert visited the studio on Sabbath morning and was impressed by the warm relaxed atmosphere there. "I wasn't expecting to go live on LightFM but was immediately invited to sit in the hot-seat," Pastor Hulbert reported. He was able to update campers and the Prestatyn/Rhyl community with the latest ADRA developments, information about the church and also the Hope Channel. People were listening as they commented on the programme when he walked downstairs into Sabbath School. Thanks must go to the many volunteer presenters and technical staff who helped to make it possible. Most important of all, the comments of appreciation from the listeners serve as confirmation that we are heading in the right direction, to God be the glory. You can still listen to the station at <www.lightfm.net>.


HOPE CHANNEL - EUROPE HITS RUSSIA

The Hope Channel Europe (HC-E) board met this week in Moscow and Tula to discuss issues affecting the operation of this multi-lingual outreach and to coordinate scheduling for the coming year. HC-E covers the whole of Europe and the Middle-East from Iceland in the north to the Ural Mountains in the East. Miroslav Pujic and Victor Hulbert represented the Trans-European Division in the two days of meetings chaired by Brad Thorpe, Hope Channel director. Sergey Kuzmin shared how the Hope Channel is expanding in Russia with plans for 14 small studios across this vast country. Visiting the extremely modest one-camera studio at their headquarters in Tula, a two hour drive south-east from Moscow, demonstrated the commitment and vision of the Euro-Asian Division for this project. This small studio with a team of four young men led by their Director, Sergey, produces four hours of material a week including documentary style programmes and animated cartoon stories for children.

Across Europe participants were able to share vision and materials with innovative programming from youth in France and the delight of an Italian series on cooking: who could resist that! There are also big challenges. Discussions ranged around the cost of satellite time, the best way to work a multi-lingual station, how to maximise the largest number of viewers, the intent to start separate Arabic, Romanian and Russian channels, and the need to ensure that programming is focused towards the needs of those who do not yet know the joy of faith as expressed in the Adventist Community.

Hope Channel Europe has now been running for almost five years and compliments the International and North American channels along with the growing number of language channels.


FREQUENCY CHANGE FOR HOPE CHANNEL

Hope Channel satellite broadcasts will be changing frequency in July. This is due to a reallocation of frequencies by the owners of the Hotbird Satellite and is beyond the control and wish of Hope Channel Europe. From 1 July and into the middle of August the channel will run on both the old and new frequencies but during that period you will need to retune your receiver to the following frequency: 11585 Mhz. We apologise for the slight inconvenience this will cause and will give you fuller guidance on re-tuning your receiver in a future edition of BUC News, in the Messenger, and online at <www.hopetv.org.uk>.


DEATH OF G C NOEL

We regret to inform you of the death of Mr George Noel on Wednesday, 18 June. George worked as a Literature Evangelist in the South England Conference for 22 years. We will inform you of the funeral arrangements in due course.


MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR PASTOR K A ELIAS

In a previous edition of BUC News we informed you of the death of Pastor K A Elias who passed to his rest on Sabbath evening, 24 May. We can now inform you that a memorial service will be held in celebration of his life and ministry in the Bournemouth church on Wednesday, 9 July. The time of the service is still to be decided.


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>. Reporting on the Jamaican Prime Ministers visit to Brixton, asking "What kind of service do your visitors receive?", and a historical feature looking back at Adventist Health in the UK makes this a packed double edition.


BUC NEWS NEXT WEEK

BUC News next week will be reporting to you from the North England Conference Session in Scarborough, 26 - 29 June. As a result it is probable that the news may be published slightly later than normal. It will also help if general news stories can be sent in as early as possible next week so that they can be edited before leaving for Scarborough. Please pray for this special event that God's leading can be clearly seen in the plans and decisions that will take the North England Conference forward over the next four years.


NEW ON THE HOPE CHANNEL THIS WEEK

Ricky Porter's dad came to England from the West Indies in the 1930s, breaking the taboos by marrying a Welsh girl. The pressures of his father's singing fame and the racial pressures led to family breakdown and Ricky ended up in boarding school where boxing was the best way to make a name for himself. He knows about prejudice and despair - but also about hope - a hope he found at his father's deathbed. This gritty and moving story is on "In Conversation" this week on the Hope Channel at the times listed below or view on demand at <www.hopetv.org.uk>:

Friday 20 June: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Jim Huzzey
Sabbath 21 June: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Jim Huzzey
Monday 23 June: 3:00 am and 7:00 pm: Ricky Porter
Wednesday 25 June: 8:30 am: Ricky Porter
Friday 27 June: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Ricky Porter
Sabbath 28 June: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Ricky Porter

Hope Channel Europe is available on satellite and online at <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.

ARE YOU A CANCER SURVIVOR? Every Thursday evening until 3 July. Do you know someone who has cancer? Want to learn how you can protect yourself against cancer? Would you like prayers for people with cancer? Seminars, talks, demonstrations helping us make lifestyle changes. Thursday: 6 to 9 pm. Venue: 14 Ettington Close, Dorridge, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 8RR. Contact: Naomi or Malcolm Watson. Phone: 01564 771353/07786380770/07737195292. Email: <natural-solution@hotmail.co.uk>.

BALHAM CHURCH MEN'S WORSHIP SERVICE. Friday, 20 June. Balham church invites all men to our Friday evening of Worship, Praise and Prayer under the theme: Stand For Something Or You Will Fall For Anything. Join us as we testify, pray, encourage one another and are challenged by a message. Time: 7.30 pm. Address: 16a the Boulevard (off Elmfield Road), SW17 7BW. Buses: 155, 355, 249. Tube and Train: Balham Station. Contact: Errol Anderson <errol@andersonwham. freeserve.co.uk>. Phone: 07908203791.

FAMILY MINISTRIES SEMINAR: "LET IT GO". Friday, 20 & Sabbath, 21 June. Doncaster Seventh-day Adventist church weekend seminar: "Let it Go". Special guest speaker: Dr Joyce Woods, (Maryland, USA) Christian Counselling Psychologist and Family Therapist, along with Dr Gina Brown, Dean, School of Graduate & Professional Studies, Columbia Union College, Maryland, USA. Dr Woods specialises in restoring the wholeness in family relationships. Times: Friday 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Sabbath morning 9:40 am - 1:00 pm; Sabbath Afternoon 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Refreshments and Sabbath lunch provided. Contact: Dr E Avevor <eavevor@tiscali.co.uk>. Phone: 01302 536 571.

WOMEN'S MINISTRIES DAY AT NEWCASTLE. Sabbath, 21 June. Featuring a fiery preacher and woman of God, Claradell Morgan. Day starts at 9.45 am. A humble potluck lunch and a special birthday cake will be available to share! Theme: "What is your song?" Venue: Newcastle Seventh-day Adventist church, Nesham Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7QY. Contact: Gladys Mashiri <gladysma74@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 0191 289 5576.

THANKSGIVING DAY. Sabbath, 21 June, 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at Brighton & Hove Seventh-day Adventist church. A Thanksgiving Day in Brighton! Among other artists will be the well acclaimed London Adventist Chorale and Mahali Vera Selepe from Wales. Location: Hove Methodist Church, Portland Road, BN3 5DR. Contact: Regina Gumpo <regiegumpo@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 01903751872.

"CHURCH BY THE RUNWAY" CONCERT. Sabbath, 21 June. Horley Gatwick Seventh-day Adventist church is presenting a fund-raising Concert in aid of the extension to their new building, the grade II* listed church St Michael & All Angels, "The Church by the Runway". Venue: Warwick School, Noke Drive, Redhill, immediately behind Redhill Station. Start time: 5.30 pm. Contact: Ruth Hersey <ruthhersey@talk21.com>. Phone: 01737 773497.

CAYA TEEN CHURCH. Sabbath, 21 June. 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 "The Ten Virgins" takes an interactive look at the parables of Jesus and concludes this academic year. Contact: Judy McKie <jmckie@spsch.org>. Phone: 01923 673268.

SPRING CONCERT AT STANBOROUGH PARK CHURCH. Sabbath, 21 June. Young Adventist musicians from Yehudi Menuhin and Purcell schools. Concert starts 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.

IMPACT LONDON BIBLE CHALLENGE - THE SECOND WAVE. Sabbath, 21 June. This youth led initiative supported by the Area 6A (North London) Pastoral Advisory will run during the entire year and will serve as a catalyst to encourage a renewed passion for the Bible within Area 6A. Attendees will enhance their knowledge of the Bible whilst helping others, including non-believers who may attend the events, to learn something about the Bible and our church history. For more information on the event contact Kenwyn Richins <area6ayouth@googlemail.com>. Phone: 07961843175.

THE ONLY SMOKING ANIMAL. Sabbath, 21 June. Have you tried remedies to stop smoking? Do you want to feel like a new person after giving up? There is Good News! You can begin a New Start. Venue: Egham Youth Centre, 185 High Street, Egham, TW20 9DY. Time: 5 - 7 pm. Free admission. Phone: Sylvia Wilson on 07708094905.

SHARING JESUS EFFECTIVELY. Sunday, 22 June. A Personal Ministries and Sabbath School training event for Area 8. 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 Cambridge church. Time: 10 am to 4 pm. Lunch is provided. Contact: Terry Messenger <tmessenger@secadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 232728.

SEC FIRST AID (ONE DAY TRAINING COURSE). Sunday, 22 June. Cost: £20. Please bring your refreshments as only drinks will be provided. Application form can be obtained from Natalie on 0207 723 8146 or email by request to: <nsimon@secadventist.org.uk>. Receive your certificates valid for 3 years.

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@ googlemail.com>.

LUTON CENTRAL PATHFINDER'S FUNDRAISING WEEKEND. Friday, 27 to Sunday, 29 June. The Luton Central Pathfinders are having a weekend of fundraising. Friday: a singspiration night followed by a sermon and light refreshments. Sabbath: a concert featuring various talented artists performing, prizes to be won and food on sale, starting at 7:30 pm prompt. Tickets are on sale for £5.00 per adult and £3.50 for children aged 5-16 years, under 4s are free. Sunday: a carwash, a BBQ, a bring-and-buy sale and various beauty treatments on offer, starting at 10 am. Venue for all events: Luton Central Seventh-day Adventist church. Please come and support us. Contact: Douglas Davis <dadavis@onetel.com>. Phone: 07879247634.

ZIMBABWE CONCERT AT WILLESDON. Sabbath, 28 June. Willesden Seventh-day Adventist church, Corner of Pound Lane & Glebe Road, Willesden, London, NW10 2JD, at 4.30 pm. In aid of Zimbabwe. Contact: Claudia Francis <claudiafrancis@btinternet.com>.

ABERDEEN REVIVAL WEEKEND. Friday, 27 to Sunday, 29 June. Feel you're lacking something in your Christian walk? Join Aberdeen Seventh-day Adventist church to gain your direction for a Weekend of Revival. Theme: "21st Century Christians". Also Friday, 4 to Sunday, 6 July. Theme is "Dry Bones Surgeon in Action". For more information email Devon Searchwell: <devsea7@gmail.com>. All welcome!

YOUTH RALLY CARDIFF - CANTON. Sabbath, 28 to Sunday, 29 June. Youth Rally in Canton Community, Cardiff. Guest Speaker: Laurent Grosvenor from Manchester. Music Galore. Adventist Youth making a difference in their communities again. Sponsored by SWAAF and the Welsh Mission. All youth are welcome. Contact: Molapo Selelpe <molapo_selepe@yahoo.com>. Phone: 07954190373.

BEST OF THE BEST 5 ASIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT. Sunday, 29 June. The London Youth Federation presents Best of the Best 5 Aside Football Tournament. Location: Tottenham Power League, Willoughby Lane, Tottenham, London, N17. Contact: Eugene James <eugjames@ gmail.com>. Phone: 07958655663.

BALHAM CHURCH COMMUNITY FAIR. Sunday, 29 June. Balham church invites you to their Community Fair, inviting and involving the local community. Features include health checks and advice, other informative stands, mini gym, music and computing, fun and games, plenty for the kids, jumble sale and entertainment. Food will be on sale. Entry is free but try and invite a non-Christian to attend. Time: 12 noon - 5 pm. Buses: 155, 355, 249. Tube and Train: Balham station. Contact: Errol Anderson <errol@andersonwham.freeserve.co.uk>. Phone: 07908203791.

LUTON INTERNATIONAL DAY. Sunday, 29 June. Luton Seventh-day Adventist church Cultural Day at the Hightown Sports and Arts Centre (York Street, Luton, LU2 0JD). Come and see cultural dances, folk songs, national dishes, Steel band and lots more. Entry £1.00 (a percentage of funds will go towards Luton Pathfinders). Time: 1.30 pm. Contact: Newton <lutonsdafc@hotmail.com>. Phone: 01582 511771.

"LIVING FAITH" WORKSHOPS. Tuesday, 1 to Saturday, 5 July. Dr Randell Roberts presents the "Living Faith" series of workshops at the Advent Centre, 37 - 39 Brendon Street, London. For more information visit <www.centrallondonchurch.org>. Contact: David Riley <driley200@mac.com>. Phone: 07966 525663.

LETS DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 5 July. LETS annual big Day of Fellowship, commencing at 9.30 am and climaxes with just over an hour of musical extravaganza from 5.30 pm - 6.45 pm, at Handsworth Girls' School, Church Lane, Birmingham, B20 2HL. The day is designed to bring inspiration, nurturing and equipping for outreach. Specialist workshop presenters will customize witnessing approaches for our times. Our special guest speaker will be A Ramdin, a 'child' of Amazing Facts. The day will lift us up to another level. Entrance is free. Contact: Pastor R Morgan <rmorgan@necadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 0115 960 6312.

MUSIC EMPHASIS DAY. Sabbath, 5 July. At New Life church. A morning where singing and praise will be a major feature and you will discover how music impacts your life. In the afternoon a fusion of some known and unknown artists who create/arrange Adventist songs plus: get to know about the aims of where Adventist music can and could go in the future introduced by the SEC Music director. Venue: St Andrews Church, Bethune Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5DU. Contact: Music Ministry department <music@newlifesda.org.uk>. Phone: 07985191107.

GOSPEL MUSIC - VINCENTIAN CHILDREN IN NEED APPEAL. Sabbath, 5 July. The Men's Christian Fellowship of Sands Adventist church, High Wycombe present an evening of Gospel Music in aid of the Vincentian Children in Need 2008 Appeal at 8.00 pm. Featuring the Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Gospel Choir. Venue: St Andrew's Church, Hatter's Lane, High Wycombe, Bucks. Price: £5.00 per ticket. For further information and for tickets please call Joel Williams on 01494 533 905 or email David Da Silva on <macgenesys@mac.com>.

WINDSOR STREET CHURCH SONG FEST. Sabbath, 5 July. Sing unto the Lord a song... but, do you remember all those soul stirring songs? Songs like Victory in Jesus, I saw the Light, The Coming King is at the door, Love lifted me. Come and take a trip down memory lane at Windsor Street Seventh-day Adventist church, off Forster Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4HX @ 7.00 pm. A love offering will be collected. Contact: J Barratt <ajeffrey6@aol.com>. Phone: 07825 442 335.

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JOB VACANCIES AT JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOL, LONDON. John Loughborough School is seeking to recruit a Science Teacher, a PE teacher and an Advanced Skills teacher. Visit <www.adventistnews.org.uk/vacancies.php> for full details.

ESTHER LORENTE, an English speaking 30-year-old teacher from the Adventist Primary School in Madrid, Spain would like to stay with a family in England this summer to help her improve her English. She is willing to help with children or care for an elderly relative. For more details email <sesthercio@gmail.com> or phone 0034 687 408565.

CHARACTER BUILDING BIBLE STORY AUDIO CDS. Produced and recorded in the UK by Lets Cre8 Productions: former NEC Bible worker and current Theology student George Hamilton and professional producer David Smart. Be introduced to a Colourful World Farm where there is no such thing as an ordinary day. There's action, adventure, and all kinds of things going on in the beautiful countryside, where Farmer Josh loves to work and tell stories from the Bible and everyday life. Creative stories that teach the young and the young at heart about God's colourful world. Join Farmer Josh, Peggy the Parrot and friends and discover a wonderful world of tremendous tales and sing-a-long songs. To find out more or to order your copy please visit: <www.acolourfulworld.com> or <http://cdbaby.com/cd/letscre8productions> or email George Hamilton at <info@acolourfulworld .com>.

REQUEST FOR FIRST AIDERS. The London Seventh-day Adventist Youth Federation requires First Aiders to work with our Croydon First Aiders to help to manage any immediate injuries, sickness, or dehydration issues that may happen to the participants or spectators that attend 2 events: Sunday 29 June: Best of the Best London 5 aside Football - In Tottenham, North London; Sunday 20 July: All London Sports Day - In Crystal Palace, South London. If you can form part of the team for any of these events and work with the SEC First Aider Sister Roberts from Croydon you will be most appreciated and welcomed. For further information contact Eugene James on 07958655663 or email: <lyfsports@googlemail.com>.


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