Vol. 38, No. 18 Sydney, Monday, April 30, 1934 Registered at the General Post Office, Sydney, for transmission by Post as a Newspaper- What Sacrifice Means O UR God shall come, and shall not keep silence : a fire shall devour before Him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about Him. He shall " call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that He may judge His people. Gather My saints together unto Me; those that have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice." Ps. 50 :3-5. " Christ came to the earth to suffer and die, that, through the exercise of faith in Him, and the appro- priation of His merits, we might become labourers together with God. It was the Saviour's purpose that after He ascended to heaven to become man's inter- cessor, His followers should carry on the work that He had begun. Shall the human agent show no special interest in giving the light of the gospel message to those who sit in darkness ? There are some who are willing to go to the ends of the earth in order to carry the light of truth to men, but God demands that every soul who knows the truth shall seek to win others to the love of the truth. If we are not willing to make special sacri- fices in order to save souls that are ready to perish, how can we be counted worthy to enter into the city of God ? "—" Testimonies for the Church," Vol. 9, p. 103. " We must be partakers of Christ's sufferings here, if we would share in His glory hereafter. If we seek our own interest, how we can best please ourselves, instead of seeking to please God and advance His precious, suffering cause, we shall dishonour God and the holy cause we profess to love. We have but a little space of time left in which to work for God. Nothing should be too dear to sacrifice for the salvation of *the scattered and torn flock of Jesus. Those who make a covenant with God by sacrifice now, will soon be gathered home to share a rich reward, and possess the new kingdom forever and ever."—" Early Writings," p. 47. These quotations from the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy surely set forth the privilege and duty of the people of God at this time to do their utmost in giving to God of their means. There is, however, a word of in- struction of which we should be reminded in this con- nection. It is found in " Early Writings," pp. 266, 267, and is as follows : " I saw that Satan bade his angels lay their snares especially for those who were looking for Christ's second appearing, and keeping all the commandments of God. Satan told his angels, . . . The sect of Sabbath- keepers we hate ; they are continually working against us, and taking from us our subjects, to keep the hated law of God. Go, make the possessors of lands and money drunk with cares. If you can make them place their affections upon these things, we shall have them yet. They may profess what they please, only make them care more for money than for the success of Christ's kingdom or the spread of the truths we hate. Present the world before them in the most attractive light, that they may love and idolise it. We must keep in our ranks all the means of which we can gain control. The more means the followers of Christ devote to His service, the more will they injure our kingdom by getting our subjects. . . . Present every plausible excuse to those who have means, lest they hand it out. Control the money matters if you can. . . . Make covetousness and love of earthly treasures the ruling traits of their character. As long as these traits rule, salvation and grace stand back. Crowd every attraction around them, and they will be surely ours. And not only are we sure of them, but their hateful influence will not be exercised to lead others to heaven. When any shall attempt to give, put within them a grudging disposition, that it may be sparingly.' " This extract needs no explanation. It is perfectly clear that the enemy is making every endeavour to cause us to withhold our means. He knows full well that God is greatly blessing the money His people are giving. Thousands of souls are being saved as a result of our giving. How the enemy would gloat over His victory if he could persuade us to give sparingly at a time when real sacrifice is called for in order to almost double our Week of Prayer offering for missions. The Sacred Record is full of the spirit and record of sacrifice. Abraham sacrificed his home, his kindred, and his country. Later he withheld not his only son. Moses " refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter ; choosing rather to suffer affliction . . . than to enjoy the pleasures of sin ; . . . esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt." 2 r- ATISTRALA.SIAN RECORD 30/4134 Ezra and Nehemiah put their all into the work of rebuilding Jerusalem. Haggai the prophet cries, "Is it time for you, 0 ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste ? . . . Consider your ways. . . . The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, saith the Lord of hosts. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former." The latter was built for the actual bodily presence and worship of the Son of God while on earth. What a privilege it was back there to sacrifice for the building of such a house, with such an ultimate glory I John the Baptist gave his all, for he sacrificed his life for- the cause. Peter and Paul did likewise. Mary gave her most pre- cious possession, but the perfume of that On Board the " Diari," Papua WE must resume our story where we left off, the other side of Cairns, which port we reached at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21. Having notified our workers at Monamona of our passing through, we were not surprised when toward midday we heard that Brother and Sister Broad were in port looking for me. Needless to say, it was a pleasure to meet this family and to learn something of their work at Monamona. Though not without their perplexities, the mission family appear to be happy, and their spiritual interest in- creasing. A near-by mission field seems to be one of their principal needs, and we sincerely hope the time is near when another station can be opened a little far- ther north, to which some of their bright- est and best can be sent. At S.30 p.m. we were on our way again for Port Moresby, which place we reached on Friday, the 23rd., at 9 a.m. Here I was met by Pastor Lock, but before I could recognise him on the wharf I saw the mis- sion ketch Diari lying beside a little jetty on the foreshore. When she was pointed out to the Administrator of the Territory of New Guinea, he expressed his surprise that we were so well established in Papua, with four stations in charge of Europeans on the long coast line. The ship Diari looked neat and trim, and is recognised as one of the fastest and nicest boats in the territory, a credit to the cause she represents. After clearing customs, and receiving mail and cargo, two hours' steaming on the Diari brought us round to Bootless Inlet, where the head station, Mirigeda, is now well established. Here we met Sister Lock and some of the family, also Brother and Sister C. J. Howell and little Bryan. Brother Howell is in charge of the train- ing school, which is developing nicely. The students are gathered from widely separated districts in which our work is now represented. During the past year two good substan- tial European residences have been built, one for the superintendent of the mission, the other for the headmaster of the school. These were re-erected houses, having been purchased complete from a nearby mining concern now defunct. The purchase of ointment still pervades the world. God gave His only begotten Son. That Son gave His precious life, and that gift has become the pivotal point of all history. Sacrifice means that we must do as God's servants have ever done and will still continue to do. It is a Christian duty not only to give but also to sacrifice in our giving. But " duty becomes a delight, and sacrifice a pleasure. To honour Christ, to become like Him, to work for Him, is the life's highest ambition and its great- est joy."—"Education," p. 297. Then finally when the work is done and the battle won, " all who follow Christ will wear the crown of sacrifice."—" The Desire of Ages," p. 223. these houses has saved us quite a sum of money, and our• workers are now provided with spacious, well ventilated, and well constructed homes. Owing to this part of the year being the wet season, we experienced a good deal of rain on landing here. Sunday morning, however, broke fine, and at an early hour we left the head station for Vailala, a dis- tance of nearly 200 miles west. Calling at Port Moresby, the Diari's hold was soon filled with cargo and mail, some fourteen bags and parcels of the latter ap- pearing on the " weigh bill." Naturally the residents of these western places are pleased to see the Diari hove in sight, as there are but few boats now trading along this rather rough coast. We are now twenty-four hours out of Port, and the mouth of the Vailala River is in sight. The first cargo of mail and goods has been landed at a friendly trader's place near by, and he will dispatch mail carriers along the coast. We are at present passing the village where Dick and Jessie Richardson are stationed, having relieved Tereti and family for their leave in Fiji. The goods and mail were landed safely, but when the crew endeavoured to return to the ship with Dick on board in his nice, clean clothes, a large swell struck the dinghy and sent her sideways, swamp- ing her, and the waves passed right over crew and passenger. Dick elected to re- turn to land and walk along the shore, while the crew make a second attempt, this time being successful. Later.—An hour later we are • well within the river, an entrance which is not inviting because of the heavy swell break- ing over a wide bar. Immediately within, we draw near to the left bank, and drop an L.M.S. Mission family who have had a passage with us from Port Moresby. The wife and little four-year-old boy have just returned from a few months' respite from the tropics, spent in Sydney, and the hus- band had gone to Port to meet them. We are glad to oblige them, admiring the spirit which leads families away into the far west outbacks of Papua to extend the kingdom of heaven. March 27.—Steaming farther up the Vailala, a few more bags of mail and cases of goods are delivered to lone over- seers of plantations or traders, who seem very grateful for these favours. About seven miles from the mouth of the river we berth our good ship by the river bank, alongside of an extensive plantation. As we had already been sighted from the coast lower down by Dick Richardson, our workers living three or-four miles in- land have received word of our arrival, and on the bank of the river we can recog- nise Brother Lawrence Howell with about thirty native young men, most of them from the district school conducted by the missionaries,—a clean, happy lot, who are always so willing to pick up our bags and chattels and carry them off to the mission station. About a mile's walk through the long straight lines of coconuts brings us to the owner's large and hospitable home. It being after midday, we accept their hos- pitality and partake of a nice lunch, leave their mail bags, exchange news items, and pass on again through plantation and forest, until we arrive at the mission com- pound with its music of youthful laughter and banter from the boys and the quiet pensive smile of the older men who stand by the roadside to meet us. Reaching the hilltop, which is about 150 feet higher than the village, we are wel- comed by Sister Howell, holding in her arms a fine, happy little baby boy about nine months, who unfortunately lost his mother on a plantation several miles along the coast. Two fine little children were left, whom Sister Howell mothered for several months. The older one has since been taken into Port, where she is being cared for by kindly hands. How refreshing it is to step into a nice, clean home after a long walk through the tropical bush! It is pleasing to see the missionary families maintaining the same high standard of order and neatness in their homes in the jungle, where they are seldom visited by a European, as they would were they living on the highway of civilisation's busy throng. After a re- freshing hot bath and a change into our clean clothes, we are glad to meet with the mission family in their large new schoolhouse, almost completed. This is built of all native material. A pleasant hour or two after the even- ing meal is spent discussing the ever on- ward progress of the work, and then we retire to enjoy a most refreshing sleep, in preparation for an early departure on the morrow for a visit to the Great Delta region. � A. G. STEWART. The Most Isolated Island Engages in the Appeal ON Monday afternoons we hold our missionary meeting, and recently it has been a much-looked-forward-to meeting, as we plan to read anything of interest from abroad which comes in letters. There is a very enthusiastic correspondent in Glendale, California, who has a special interest in Pitcairn. He was cabin boy on the denomination's first mission ship, the Pitcairn. Now that we are here Brother Dan Fitch has written long letters of real interest to me. He speaks on matters pertaining to social relations, and has sent some very helpful matter in the way of books which we are using among the peo- ple. The folk here are getting on well in the Ingathering work. I am sure it would be an inspiration to our missionaries to see A. H. PIPER. figgrAtigailaW&IONSIMEEIMMOWAIREIMUratiZEI OUR MISSION FIELD IIMEOMSMNM --------lasmoomamszawmatmima 30/4/34 `gwaf'--AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 3 atsnew.4wle these dear people earnestly turning out their baskets and other kinds of curios to sell for the Appeal. We have a chart drawn by one of our island men, Fred Christian, one of the elders. The design is of a house with a square brick for every church member, representing s eve n shillings each, and as each reaches his or her aim, the brick is blackened, signifying, as does the chart in the RECORD, that the amount represented by that space is paid in. Not only our church members on Pitcairn, but some who are not yet church members are helping. Although the sea and the weather have 'been very threatening, the Lord's hand has been over them, and the ships have been able to call. We had three ships call in four days up to yesterday, and another, the Akaraa, calls today, Four boats in five days! As a result, our house chart is fill- ing up nicely. The treasurer says we now have about £24 out of the aim of £40, and the people started only three or four weeks ago. They are quite happy at the results. I am sure it would have inspired our RECORD readers had they been on board the Ruahine yesterday, and heard our people singing on the deck of the vessel those beautiful hymns which the passengers on passing ships so much like to hear. One man, after a few hymns had been sung, took a basket round and gathered money for missions. And so we have strangers urging others to give for missions. This should be an incentive for some timid soul who might read these lines to go out and collect a little for the work in our needy island fields. I had my pictures from New Hebrides, and soon found an interested company gathered round me to hear and see in these photos the kind of people for whom our missionaries are labouring. Surely Pitcairn Island is a witness to these passengers on the high seas, many of whom perhaps could never know much of our work in any other way. Two religious ladies came to me yesterday on the ship, utterly ignorant of Adventists and their work or message. This gave us oppor- tunity to speak and to give our literature, which will silently explain what we could not do through lack of time. Mission work in the South Seas is always a great and useful basis for conversation with people with whom we are not personally acquainted. I find it is still so here on the ships. Yesterday we had rather a sudden and thrilling landing at Bounty Bay. The Pitcairners usually go out in three long whale boats, each capable of holding about forty passengers. The passage out of and into the landing place often becomes treacherous, and many are the stories that can be told by the older ones of narrow escapes from death, and in some cases lives have been lost near this spot. Yesterday the boat in which I was a passenger was negotiating the entry when a huge wave followed, lifting the boat so high at the stern that the rudder was rendered powerless. The boat turned in the direction of some great stones on the shore, and with tremendous rapidity was carried right on to them. The suddenness of this event brought a thrill to those on board, also to the spectators on the shore. We are grateful to report that the damage done was not serious, but when we saw the danger and the great stones on to which our boat was pitched, we could see how God's angels protect His people in times of need. We thank and praise Him for His goodness and love. I must close, as the word "Sail-0 " has already been sounded. The ship is about here. I am now trying to write going off to the steamer on the small boat. Best wishes to all. W. D. SMITH. Pitcairn Island. NORTH � 74- QUEENSLAND MISSION g. SUPERINTENDENT, R. A. THRIFT SECRETARY: A. E. MAGNUSSON iuuununuumunuuunuvuunuuuuuunmmuuuuuumnunumnunuuunr Fourth Baptism at Mackay IN God's work here below there are times when it seems that heaven is far removed from earth, and like Elijah of old, God's workers feel like fleeing away from their responsibilities. Still, on the other hand, there are many occasions when heaven is brought very near to earth. This was the case on Friday, March 23, when it was the writer's privi- lege to lead six dear souls into the waters of baptism. There by the old Pioneer River a little band of believers had gathered to witness the scene, and join in singing with the candidates the good old hymns chosen for such an occasion. And all rejoiced with the angels to know that the names of these new-born members of the family of God were written in the books of heaven. This is the fourth baptism at Mackay in recent months. While on one occasion circumstances made it necessary that only one was baptised and two on another, yet we thank God for the wonders of His love, and for the souls who have left their worldly ways and yielded their lives to Him for sacrifice and service. Recently a small company comprising three families met in the country near Sarina, where the two eldest children of Brother and Sister May were baptised. There in the quietness of the forest, with the cattle grazing by, heaven was brought very near to earth. And our hearts re- joiced with the parents to see these dear young people take this definite step to- wards heaven. Brother May is the head teacher of the Sarina Rural and State school, and although only young in the message, we thank God that He is able to use him and his family in upholding the light of truth in a very definite way. The workers of previous years will be glad to know that Mackay has a good strong organised church, and plans are being laid to have a church building erected. Our greatest difficulty is to secure a suitable piece of land at a reason- able price on which to build. The plans for a new city harbour have made a gen- eral rush for building sites, and the de- mand has caused an enormous rise in the price of central allotments. Recently one quarter-acre allotment which we sought °to purchase was sold for the large sum of six hundred pounds. Still, with all this, we know that "the earth is the Lord's" and that He will guide His people in this matter, and soon they will be worshipping Him in a house dedicated to His glory. It has also been the writer's privilege to work for the South Sea Island people who live in this district, and witness some won- derful victories for God. Eleven new members were welcomed into the Far- leigh church recently. This church is conducted by our South Sea Island brethren, and it does one good to visit them and see how earnest these dear people are in their worship and service for God. Many of them still carry on their bodies the marks of heathenism, but in their lives are seen the wonderful work- ings of the gospel of God's grace. One of the new members was until recently a preacher for another church among his people, but when he heard the message he sent in his resignation to the local arch- deacon, stating that he could not continue to preach in his church, as it would be dishonest for him to preach a message which he knew was not the truth. As a result of this young man's firm stand for the truth, his father, step-mother, and brother are now rejoicing in this message. And we believe God will use him to lead others to see the light. We thank God for a small part in the preaching of this wonderful message. We believe that the work will soon close and God's people be gathered home. We ask an interest in your prayers that God will help us to do our part to hasten that day. � THOS. R. KENT. Our Governor General The following clipping from a Mel- bourne daily, concerning the Governor General of Australia, is published by request, and is recommended to the leaders of Missionary Volunteer So- cieties for use on Mother's Day, May 12. DUTIFUL SON " Owes All to Mother" Sir Isaac Isaacs Melbourne, Tuesday. From the time Sir Isaac Isaacs, as a boy, left his home in Beechworth to seek his fortune in the city, until his mother died in 1912, he sent her a telegram every day or spoke to her on the telephone, and wrote her at least two letters. Since she died, he has twice daily sent telegrams or telephone messages to his brother John and sister Carrie who live at Auburn, where Sir Isaac stays when he is in Melbourne. The latest message, a telephone call, came from Sydney this morning, informing them that he had re- covered from a cold which sent him to bed yesterday. Sir Isaac had the most profound love for his mother, and it is to her mainly that he attributes his success. As soon as he was able to read she gave him a Bible, and every day had him read passages to her. She taught him a love of Shakespeare, Milton, Byron, and other great figures in literature, of which she was a deep student. Working from 4 a.m. until midnight, Sir Isaac Isaacs studied law, and in a few years was offered £700 a year to manage a legal business. The Government offered him a minimum of £500 a year to retain him, but he refused both offers, as he was determined to become a barrister. The greatest sum he ever made at the Bar was £8,000 in 1888. When he entered politics in 1892 he won the Bogong Seat, and six 4 �L__111Y-ATISTRATIBIAN RECORD-3Iffflg,9 30/4/34 months later became Solicitor-General. Later he was a keen advocate of Federa- tion, and was in the Commonwealth Parliament from its inception, until he was appointed to the High Court. Sir Isaac rises at 5.45 every day, and goes for a long run before breakfast. Convention at A. M. College HAVE you ever had the privilege of at- tending a Sabbath school convention? I wish you all could have been here at A.M.C. this week, as each morning in the chapel period and each evening at com- bined worship, many students, under the efficient leadership of Miss H. K. Lewin, the Union Conference Sabbath School Secretary, and Miss M. Hay, the North N.S.W. Sabbath School Secretary, talked to us on the importance of the Sabbath school. Could you have heard the inspiring rally song, as over two hundred students sang it each day, your heart would have caught the spirit, and sent it echoing through your home fields. In these lines it is possible to give but a brief account of the subjects dealt with ; but they were all vital points for the Sabbath school, with many helpful suggestions for the building up and sustaining of that missionary phase of the church. Miss Lewin spoke on the importance of the study of God's Word. The Lord fore- saw the need right at this time of fortify- ing our minds with the truths of His Word, and so He planned the Sabbath school, and placed it in the denomination. The Sabbath school is a soul-saving agency ; souls must be won and held for Christ. Every feature of the school should have some definite value in fitting us to be more efficient soul-winners. Mr. Egbert Reye told us of the develop- ment of the Sabbath school lessons from the year 1852, when Brother James White wrote the first lesson while on a journey. These were published in the Youth's In- structor the same year. Miss Hay spoke of the progress of the college Sabbath school since it was separated from that of the village in 1920; and, taking as her text, Luke 2 :52, she explained to us how it really had "in- creased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." In 1920 the membership was 172, and the offerings were £120. In 1933 the membership was 245, and the offerings were £600. Mr. H. Bryant stressed the importance of the place the lesson fills in the Sabbath school, and the necessity for a serious, thorough, personal method of studying, making each text the basis of our study. It is not sufficient for us to know the meaning of the text, the places, and names mentioned therein ; we should make a practical application to our own lives, which is the true end of all study. The knowledge gained in a few years of Sab- bath school study will form a gold mine of truth. One retired worker said that 95 per cent of his knowledge of the Scrip- tures was gained through the study of the Sabbath school lessons. Miss R. Vetter demonstrated how to conduct the lesson in the primary division. It is just as essential to prepare the lesson thoroughly for the little tots as it is for the seniors. The story, because it is so familiar to us, is not always so to the chil- dren ; and there are countless new lessons to be drawn every day. Remember that " however simple the story, we are draw- ing from a full well, not scraping in a puddle." Make a connection between the previous lesson and the day's lesson; en- large the story wisely, and the children's interest will be held. The review of the previous week's les- son comes next in importance to the lesson of the day ; and Miss E. Lead showed us how often a good review is spoiled by a faulty delivery. Miss I. Casley conducted a model review, speaking in a clear voice, stressing the high points of the lesson, forgetting personal ideas, and directing her questions to individuals. Using the blackboard for special points of interest, the ten minutes passed pleasantly, leaving a deep impression of the study upon the mind. Miss R. Creelman, in speaking of the opening exercises, quoted the proverb, "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof." Not so with the Sab- bath school, however; we should al ways aim for such a beginning that the mem- bers will desire to be there on time to receive the blessing of the welcome, the prayer, and the missionary reading. The success of these exercises depends largely on the superintendent and his assistant. It is important that the officers should be efficient, those being chosen who possess the love of God and an experimental knowl- edge of Christianity. The home division is, perhaps, even a greater soul-winner than the 1 arger Sabbath school. Several instances were quoted, showing how many families had been won to Christ through the influence of an isolated mother and son. To make the Sabbath school a success, we as individuals must co-operate, being co-workers with the officers and other members. The Sabbath school is the life of the message. Often before a church is established a Sabbath school is meeting and winning hearts, preparing them to become members of the church. The Sabbath school is the church at study, and if it fails, then the church fails. The success of the island missions is largely due to the home Sabbath school and its offerings. If it ceased to function, one half of our mission work would have to cease. What a burden rests on us I In spite of hard times, needs are greater; calls are more insistent, and we must give as never before according as the Lord bath blessed us. The first Sabbath school gave no offer- ing ; later each member gave one penny to supply needs. But as they started to fulfil the great gospel commission, the offerings flowed into the treasury and mis- sionaries were sent out. In closing, Miss Lewin gave us a peep into the Bank of Heaven, as it were. The Sabbath school account was started in 1887, and since that time millions have been given. Do you know what the colours of our Sabbath school stand for? The purple denotes the royal line of God; the gold, the glittering stream flowing out week by week to the mission fields. Miss Lewin appealed to us all to conse- crate our lives to the work of God ; to make the most of God-given abilities, and to stand loyal to the Sabbath school. Gladly we rose, and offered our all to God ; for had we not realised as never before the great call for loyal, true- hearted service ? Thus ended the convention, and with the words of our rally song echoing in our ears, we went our various ways, deter- mined to uphold the Sabbath school. OLIVE M. BATHGATE. Memorial Service at the A. M. College A TOUCHING service was held in the college chapel on Friday evening, April 6, when a memorial photo of Mrs. Arthur Parker (née Stace) was unveiled. This makes the third reminder in the chapel of a student who has gone to the mission field to live and then to die for the Master. A brass plate bears the name of Brother Frederick Lang; a shield of wood tells the supreme sacrifice of Brother Norman Wiles, and now from a narrow frame of black, the pictured face of Sister Parker looks down, friendly, sweet, and strong, and still fragrant with Christlike influence. In introducing the subject, Pastor Speck read from Heb. II :8. Abraham obeyed the call of God, "and he went out, not knowing whither he went." This calm faith in the reality of God's call even in darkness and disappointment, is possible only as we, like Moses, "endure as seeing Him who is invisible." There is no ques- tion that God is able to save the lives of those who put their trust in Him. Through faith, the violence of fire has been quenched, the mouths of lions have been stopped. In our day, the story of missions is full of such deliverances, humanly inexplicable. But this wonderful faith chapter does not end there. "Others had trial of cruel mockings � : they were stoned." Manifestly, though God is able, He does not always see fit to prevent suffering and martyrdom. But from the time of righteous Abel to the most re- cent martyrdom, the death of the righteous is precious in His sight. We sorrow not as those that have no hope. Brother Speck spoke feelingly of the Christian life of Mrs. Parker as he withdrew the veil from the photo. All who knew her, whether fellow workers, patients at the Sanitarium, or acquaintances, had but one testimony to give: hers was a life of unwearying patience, consistent helpful- ness, and abiding joyfulness. And the secret of this life is found in the words of her favourite hymn, "I am trusting Thee, Lord Jesus," sung to her by her husband as she lay dying. Now, though that sad day on Batuna, Solomon Islands, is nearly four years past, influence of her life lives on, quietly fashioning the thoughts and aspirations of others to her own high ideals. MARIAN HAY. New Church at Bishopsbourne Collinsvale Church Since Its Enlargement New Church at 1aoota 30/4/34 AtISTRALA.SIAN RECORD TASMANIA PRESIDENT � F. G. RAMPTON SECRETARY � 14. W. ADRIAN A Building Year THE year 1933 in Tasmania has been one of consolidat- ing the general work in the field, and housing the growing membership in church buildings. The Collinsvale church was the first Seventh-day Adventist church building erected in Australia, and for approximately forty years the members met in their building, 30 x 20 feet, with a schoolroom 20 x 20 at the rear. But at each fruit pick- ing season it has been increasingly difficult to put the influx of members and their own growing families into the building. So after much discussion, the writer submitted a plan for en- larging, and it was accepted by the church. The rear wall of the church was extended back ten feet, and to provide for the church school, a new room 24 x 20 was erected. The fine body of young people was provided with a social hall 30 x 20. The inadequate porch was removed, a three-light leadlight window put in its place, and a 10 x 10 THE church school teacher at Collinsvale, Miss L. G. McMahon, writes of the re-opening of the school for another year : " Work has begun sweetly with nineteen sparkling pairs of eyes by day, and four earnest faces on certain evenings each week for night classes. " We are very happy in our little school. It is true that God sends 'His grace into the hearts of the students,' and that He has placed in their young hearts a desire for tower erected for the main entrance. The gift of a piece of land the things worth while. Religion is to them refreshingly alongside, by Brother W. Eizele, provided a fine playground for the real. It encourages me much at times to notice the word- school children. � ing of the prayers offered both by these little ones and by the On Sabbath, March 4, a special service was conducted in this students at the evening class. Any one in either division will church by Pastor W. J. Westerman, when these new buildings~pray when called upon. We are trying to support a native were dedicated to the service of God. � teacher this year. The required amount is earned weekly by In the afternoon of the same Sabbath, the new church for the work or by the sale of produce, as far as possible without Kaoota membership was also dedicated. This church was cut out drawing from any other offering. We have our aim thus far." of one tree, drawn, sawn, and erected by willing members. Brother J. C. Warren had been labouring in that district prior to the camp meeting. The Kaoota church possesses in its elder a model home mis- sions worker. He accepted the message in another district through the work of a canvasser, and moved with his family to Kaoota, a small farming area. Without any assistance other than what we were able to give from the conference office, and he could secure from one brother who read him- self into the message through "The Great Controversy," he led several people into the full light of this blessed truth. After six months' work under the leadership of Brother War- ren, Kaoota now worships in its own building, 26 x 18, the only church in the district. At Bishopsbourne, where our people have met for nearly forty years, part time at the homestead of Grandfather Murfet, and part time in the local hall, a very neat and tastefully finished church, 46 x 18 feet, has been erected and dedicated. In spite of very contemptible opposition in Longford, seven miles away, several people took hold of the truth and meet with the Bishopsbourne church. Brother David Brennan laboured in this district for about six months prior to the camp meeting. On the day of the dedication service, conducted by the writer, a memorial in the form of a plaque was set in the vestry of the church to the memory of the Murfet family, the last of that name, Sister Emma J. Murfet, having passed to her rest just after seeing the building completed. It was a substantial gift from this sister, along with the gifts of other members, that made this church possible. We thank God for a growing membership. We thank Him also for church buildings erected to His honour in which this membership now worships. Our 1934 season is to be spent strengthening the Burnie church in the north, whither Pastor C. E. Bird and Brother D. Brennan have gone to labour, and branching into new territory in the south, under the leadership of Pastor W. J. Morris and Brother J, C. Warren; and we humbly but rightfully expect the Lord's blessing on this work undertaken in His name. F. G. RAMPTON. Collinsvale School 6 � ST � I. RECORD ,r A,:,f4 3.014134 milimminnommunimilinnummin IIIIIIIIIIIIItIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.. 5 � 1 2. rE' � NORTH NEW SOUTH WALES E. = � . PRESIDENT A. H. WHITE SECRETARY ; E. L. PENGILLEY Lismore LISMORE is the centre of a large farm- ing district, dairying being the principal industry. Scattered throughout this district in every direction are representatives of this Advent message, holding up the banner of truth. There are three organised churches, one at Lismore, one at Kyogle, and the other at Corndale. Until about Novem- ber of 1933 there was an organised church at Bangalow, but so many of the members moved to other parts it could not continue as a church. These places are visited periodically' also many of the church members who are unable to attend any of these places of worship because of distance and other circumstances. World has been carried on in this town and district for the past ten years. A camp meeting has been held annually in Lismore for about eight years. In the Appeal for Missions the aim set for the Lismore church was £8o, which was exceeded by iro, and had it not been for the wet weather for some weeks we would have reached a greater amount. We believe that God has other children not of this fold, who will yet be brought into the fold of safety. We are hoping and praying that some honest souls may be gathered out, as the result of the litera- ture distributed during the Appeal, and the Signs of the Times which will enter the homes as the result of Brother Renn's Visit. Studies are being held in a number of homes, and some have decided to obey the Master and take their stand with the remnant people who keep the command- ments of God and the faith of Jesus. J. S. JACKSON. Important Dates North Queensland Camp Meeting : May 10-20. Week of Prayer : May 19-26. Annual Home Missions Effort: June 23— Annual Council: August 28 to September 6. WEDDING BELLS Pennington-Chatman.—In the Bendigo church on March 28, Nurse Mary Chatman, daughter of Brother A. E. Chatman of Windsor, N.S.W., was united in marriage to Brother Stanley Pennington, of England. Loving hands tastefully deco- rated the church, and in the presence of a church full of witnesses these two were united as one. Brother Pennington is the church school teacher in Bendigo, and we are confident that his good wile will strengthen his hands in fulfilling the sacred responsibility of training the minds of the young after the Divine similitude. The good wishes of many friends follow them. L. F. WERE. Uttley-Lyndon.—Amid tastefully arranged floral decorations in the Perth church, W.A., Miss Cora Lyndon, youngest daughter of Pastor and Mrs. F. E Lyndon, was on April 7 united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Brother Stewart Uttley, who is engaged in Bible work in this con- ference. A large number of friends and well-wishers assembled in the church to witness the ceremony and to express their wishes to the bride and bridegroom. It rejoices ones heart to know that these young people have committed themselves to God for service. May He bless and prosper them and use them to His glory. E. E. ROENFELT. OBITUARY Brinsmead.—On April 6 a large number of friends and relatives gathered in the home of Brother H. Brinsmead, Lake Con- newarra, to pay their last tribute of respect to our departed sister, Mrs. Mina Brins- mead, who passed peacefully to rest on April 4. Sister Brinsmead was born in Leopold, Vic., and was seventy-eight at the time of her death. She accepted pres- ent truth under the labours of Pastor A. W. Kent in 1917. She leaves her husband, six daughters, and one son to mourn their loss. We laid her to rest in the quiet Leopold cemetery to await the call of the Life- giver. Services were conducted in the home and at the graveside. We extend our sincere sympathy to the mourners. C. P. MICHAELS. Dawson.—George Dawson, aged thirty- three years, passed peacefully to rest in the Pyramid Hill hospital, Vic., double pneumonia being the cause of his death. Brother Dawson's father, now residing in Gippsland, accepted the message through the influence of Brother Armstrong and the Signs of the Times. Brother George Dawson followed in his father's footsteps, and was baptised at a camp meeting at the age of fifteen years. When seventeen years of age he went to Avondale, where he received a training for teaching. Being unsuccessful with his application for church school work, he engaged in State school teaching, which responsibility he faithfully discharged up to the time of his death. The children of his school marching before the hearse, and the great company of peo- ple assembled at the grave, gave testimony of the esteem in which he was held. He took every opportunity of studying the truth with his neighbours, who hold him in grateful remembrance. To his wife and six children and to the other members of his family we express our deepest sym- pathy. We left him to "sleep in Jesus " in the Pompiepeil cemetery during the few remaining dark hours of the reign of sin, to be awakened in the roseatte resurrection morn so soon to burst in its wondrous splendour. � L. F. WERE. Semmens. —Sister Elizabeth Annie Sem- mens passed peacefully to rest at her residence, Rosewater, S. A., on April 6, 1934, at the age of seventy-seven years. She lived a very consistent Christian life, evident to those who knew her best, and with a strong faith in her Saviour's near return to gather His faithful ones to Him- self. She was laid to rest in the Chelten- ham cemetery. Words of comfort, hope, and courage were spoken by the writer at the home and at the graveside. Being on a Sunday, a large concourse of peo- ple gathered, which gave a good oppor- tunity to present the second coming of Christ, with a deep appeal to all to be prepared for that event. We extend our sincere sympathy to the family in their sad loss. � A. H. ROGERS. PRESIDENT: P. G. FOSTER SECRETARY : F. J. BUTLER � E- An Ingathering Trip to the South-East ALL aboard for a trip on our annual Appeal to the south-east ! Six adults with food, bedding, and personal luggage for a journey of about one thousand miles, cover- ing seventeen days, were stowed away in the car. Starting out about 7.30 a.m. on a very hot moaning, we sped along to our destina- tion in the heat of the day, the maximum temperature being Ito degrees. Lack of rain had made everything dry, yet in spite of this, nature is beautiful and inspiring in its aspects, and we all enjoyed the open country and the coast line with its many beautiful sights. We were in high hopes and enthusiasm in our object of seeking help for God's cause, and apart from the pleasure of the scenes around us, we were anxious to get down to solid work and do our bit in this Appeal campaign. Fifteen townships were called upon in our trip, and large and small homesteads in the intervening spaces between each village. Many large donations were re- ceived from these isolated,homes. Some were feeling the depression, but from their meagre means the widows' mites were much in evidence, and, given willingly, these small amounts helped to swell the total. One brother in the party called on a lady who had already given half a guinea this year, but she doubled the amount, and recommended that we call on a gentleman who, she was sure, would donate to our work. This would take us about seven miles from our track, yet we were im- pressed to go on virgin soil. Arriving at his home at 8 p.m., the rest of us waited while our brother called and received a donation of one guinea. This gentleman in turn recommended our brother to an- other friend on whom we had not previ- ously called. His home was about fifteen miles out of our way, yet we went about 9.30 p.m. Our brother knocked at this door, was received in a friendly way, and in due time he came out to the rest of the party waiting in the car, with a donation of two guineas. Our message is an unpopular one, yet we are overwhelmed by the way the people who know us not give to us freely. Their kindness was evident in many ways. One lady, anxious to give me something, searched the house and even the boys' clothes, but could not find anything. Not wanting to turn me away empty, she gave me a bag of pears. All had similar ex- SOUTH AUSTRALIA Q. 11,000 £600 £700 DO C DEO Tas. �= m £500 mum = K Mil MU CO CU NININ mum OM ED ▪ MIEN UM MU ELI K El NM EU MD Li] ▪ MINE al MD MN NM OM Om Missions inc. N.Q W.A. periences in receiving fruit and many good wishes for God's blessing on our work. One of the young ladies of the party met an old lady who had no means to give, but asked would she accept a bottle of castor oil, which she could sell. Thus her donation was given. A young lady was met who had attended a meeting of the Tongan boys when they visited South Australia last year. So impressed was she with their lives that she determined to save a coin each week, and when opportunity offered, give her savings to mission work. One of our men happened to call at this home and she gave her savings to him, the total amount being twenty-six shillings, her mother also giving two shillings. We met many of our own people who helped us in a material way. The first Sabbath of the trip we held meetings at Rendelsham, and the following Sabbath at Mount Gambier and Penola, encouraging them in the good work. We were all sorry when our work had to stop, but we rejoiced in the blessings and the aid given us in this Appeal. Surely there is a blessing in this great soul-winning work. Many names for literature were obtained, and as we turned our faces homeward we felt glad to have had a part in God's work. We know that eternity alone will reveal some of the work we have done in this corner of the Lord's vineyard. F, BOYD. Appeal for Missions Eighth Official Report To April 14 Per Cent of Goal Latest � Home Goal Weeks Report Total Field Sth. Aust. £850 4 � 80 £960 113 Sth. N.Z. 1,000 � 3 �1,095 107 N. N, S. W. 1,050 8 � 34 1,121 107 Nth. N.Z. 1,750 6 �1,845 105 West Aust. 600 10 � 42 � 631 105 Victoria 2,100 7 2,125 IOI Tasmatna 500 6 20 470 94 , S N.S.W. 2,100 7 � 44 1,946 93 Queensland 1,000 £10,950 � £220£10,173 93 � II 30/4/34 AIISTRALASIAN RECORD ig"-='-f- I By the time this report reaches its readers, Queens- land, with an aim of EL000, will have commenced its Appeal effort, and this conference will have the honour of finishing off our "skyscraper." Besides this we are counting on £700 from North Queensland and the is- lands. This amount will be gathered later, at a more convenient time in those parts of the field. A telegram received this week brought the cheering news of the successful completion of the effort in West Australia, with an overflow of £31. You will notice that South Australia's total has risen to 113 per cent of its aim. An additional amount of £80 this week brings the overflow received from this conference to Elio. We appreciate very greatly also the additional as- sistance rendered by North and South New Zealand and North New South Wales. When the final re- turns were in from the A. M. College church it was found that £312 had been gathered, their aim being £250. Besides the splendid work which will be accom- plished by these funds, seeds of truth have been sown in many hearts in the home field, and we trust that this seed will be cared for, that a rich fruitage may result. "Those who give their lives to Christlike ministry know the meaning of true happiness." Brother Dyason of North New Zealand writes that the Appeal has proved to be what they called it at the commence- ment, " A Happy Appeal," and we trust that our people will continue to find true happiness and joy in following up the interests created by the Appeal contacts. "In doing for others, a sweet satisfaction will be ex- perienced, an inward peace which will be a sufficient reward. When actuated by a high and noble desire to do others good, they will find true happiness in a faith- ful discharge of life's manifold duties. This will bring more than an earthly reward; for every faithful, un- selfish performance of duty is noticed by the angels, and shines in the life record." A.U.C. HOME MISSIONS DEPT. too......a000nc...aexasc.ac.,11 EACH BLACK SQUARE REPRESENTS £25 OR A MAJOR FRACTION THEREOF PAID IN. 4, Sth. � Nth. N.Z. N.S.W. S.A. �UNE mamaMEM £8501- 11- • og I 111I mama I � N MI IN 1maim 1 1 aim KM ma mum inima maim mmaa I 11.1.1 NNE mum NUNN MEN ▪ mum MN MEN mum MEM mum MEN MEM UNE EMU Maim UM WE mum NUM MEN MEM mum ENE MIN MU mama MEE ▪ MEIN ENE MEM mama MEM NM NM NM NMI UNE NUN NM NM ENE INMEN NUE NMI MN MN Mull NUM mama MEM UN NM INN NNMEI NUN NIMEN MIN NMNM AHEM MU MU ▪ MINNHENN MEM MM. MINN irp A TOTAL of £10,173 as a result of the united efforts of our army of missionary workers in so short a time is certainly a good achievement for these days, and one in which we must recognise the hand of God. � £1,000 £1050 MI RISME ERIE Victoria � Sth. £2,100 N.S.W. • Nth. N.7. � £2,100 £1,750 minim 00ED • mom mnim mum mama maim UNION L111,650 no DOD 0000 MOOD 0E1000 INUSELDEIE EININNINN MENINNINEM mmumummm IMENMENIMNI immaimum NOMMMINNE. NEMININIEN INENNEIMIN MINMENNIOI umimmmmm EIMMINNMINN MINNIEMEN MENNINININ MN mm ▪ MISSIONS IneNuCting 11111 mm Rep,;rtin,SIN ii Later ONNI ▪ Ai.;1700.1.1 -PRAM MINNISMMEN MINNIENNEN MINNEEMEN MININNIMIN EINEMEINEN MEINMENIN MINNMENEIN monomania inimammini NINIMEMEN 11.11.11.101. MONIENNEM EMMENNEN MMENEMEIN NINNIMEMEN NEMENNEN NINEMENNE MINIEEMENN IMMENNINIEN IMENNENN. MEINMINEINK NEMMEMENI IMMENNEIMIN NIMENIMENM NMEMENNIN 12111NININNIEN NMENIMMEM IMEENNMEN IINMENNIEN NISMNIMININ tiagef"-AUSTR&LASIAll RECORD 30/4/34. Attotrainsinn Fetorb THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Acting Editor: Viola M. Rogers Single Subscription, per year, post paid - 8/- Order through your conference office, or send direct to the Avondale Industries, Cooranbong, N.S.W. Advertising rate 2s. 6d. for each insertion All copy for the paper and all advertisements should be sent to Miss Rogers, "Mizpah," Wahroonga, N.S.W. Printed weekly for the Conference by the 141/014DALIS PR5111 (A.C.A. LTD.), COORAHDONG, N.I.W, There will be no "Record" next week, as the issue dated May 7 is the Week of Prayer number. This has been printed early and sent out in time to reach all parts of the field before that important prayer season, May 19-26. We trust that all our subscribers are keeping safely their copies of the special number for use at that time. WILL church leaders please announce every Sabbath the forthcoming Week of Prayer, and plan early to make the most of this special occasion. Arrange, as far as possible, for those who cannot attend the meetings each day to be supplied with the RECORD containing the readings. A few extra copies may be secured for this purpose by ordering early. MISS MURIEL HOWE sails for China on April 3o by the Atsuta Maru, to train as a nurse in the Sanitarium at Shanghai. DR. WARREN G. HARDING, who is a cancer specialist, attended as a delegate the Australian Cancer Conference which opened in Canberra on April 17. Dr. Harding returned to the Sydney Sanitarium on Friday, April 20. PASTORS W. G. TURNER AND H. E. PIPER are journeying to the New Hebrides to visit the mission stations there and at- tend the general meeting. They leave Sydney by the Laperouse on April 24, which calls at Noumea, New Caledonia; and they will return by the Morinda, via Norfolk Island and Lord Howe. BROTHER F. W. REEKIE sails for Fiji by the Aorangi on April 24, to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. W. R. Litster, wife of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Fiji Mission. Brother Reekie has served this cause many years, and now, following the death of his wife, when he goes to reside with his daughter in a mission field, we know the influence of his life will be helpful wherever he is. We have an English-speaking Sabbath school at Suva Vou, and Sunday night meetings for Europeans are held in Suva each week, so he will not find himself entirely among those speaking a foreign tongue. Brother Reekie's recent work as head gardener at the Sydney Sanitarium has been taken up by Brother L. G. Munro. BEFORE the P. and 0. liner, Strathaird, with hundreds of tourists on board, reached Suva, Fiji, the agent for the company rang up the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Mission and requested information Concerning our Sabbath services and any other helpful information that might be used by them upon the arrival of the ship the following Sabbath morning. Brother Litster, writing before the arrival of the tourist ship, expressed appreciation of the courtesy shown. PASTOR W. j. GILSON, the Union Educational Secretary, recently made a literal " flying trip " to Tasmania, to inter- view the State educational authorities on an important matter. The results are very satisfactory. By going across by aeroplane and returning by boat, Pastor Gilson was able to save a return fare from Adelaide and a week of time. Thus the aeroplane helps in speeding up the work of the message. THE forming of a new Sabbath school on Tahiti is mentioned by Sister G. L. Sterling in her letter dated March 23, from which we quote: "Last Sabbath we went out some twenty miles to a semi- Chinese family, where a Sabbath school has recently been begun. It was encour- aging to see them with new Bibles, en- deavouring to find the places and trying to read. Some are just learning to read the Tahitian. There are three young couples in the company." PASTOR G. PEACOCK, Superintendent of the New Hebrides Mission, wrote in a recent letter: "I am just waiting to go to Malekula again, as there is trouble in a big way over there. One man was shot just near the mission before I reached there the other day, and there were more scouts than worshippers and things did not look good. I went ashore, but returned safely. A man at the bottom of the trouble is living on the mission, although he is not a Sabbath Mission man in the true sense of the word. The opposing party does not care so long as they get a man to take the place of one of their num- ber who has been killed, or perhaps an extra one for a feast. I do not know what I shall do when I return, but shall have to be careful and go ahead as the Lord directs. The periods in my life for thrills are past; but duty calls and 1 shall do my best, though I shall have to keep my eye on some of those fellows that are quick to finger the gun." Purpose and Goal of the Week of Prayer Offering DURING the past few years our work in the Pacific has been growing apace, and in its development native men and women have been converted and largely used of God. At the present time we have up- wards of 175 regularly and fully employed native ministers and teachers connected with the cause in these island groups. In- creasing responsibility is being placed upon them, and many are demonstrating their ability to lead successfully in a num- ber of enterprises. It was Solomon Island teachers who broke ground on Mussau. Their consistent lives and clear teaching, used by the Spirit of God, remarkably changed the situation in that field. To such workers we look for the further development of our work in New Guinea and elsewhere. Missionaries of all denominations who have been associated with the native workers speak and write most enthusi- astically of their labours. The author of the book, "Christianity and Polynesia," says: " There is no page in Polynesian his- tory which deserves to be printed in such large type as the page which re- cords the heroism of Polynesian men who have laboured and died in the cause of Christian missions. I do not be- grudge the prominence which is given the English, Scottish, or Australian missionaries ; but greater honour is due to those who, only just themselves merging from paganism, have laid down their lives in this service." Another writer, when referring to the splendid and heroic work accomplished by these native men and women, says that properly to record it all "a separate volume would be required, written in letters of gold." Conscious of the excellent work that these men are doing under the direction of our own mission body, we believe that the appeal to our people to give in this Week of Prayer offering toward their support for 1934, will be willingly accepted and supported by our church members. We are therefore setting before you as the purpose of our offering the support of our native teachers in the islands of the Pacific. The amount necessary to support all these workers exceeds £5,000 for 1934. This is a large sum, and is probably beyond the purses of our folk at this juncture. We have, however, by action of the Executive Committee at the 1933 Council, set as our goal the sum of £3,500 for the Annual offering. This is over EI,000 greater than the goal set for 1933, and comes to us because our staff of native workers is increasing as doors open before the call of God in these island territories. To reach this goal we recognise that more giving on the part of our members is essential at this time. We know that many of our members sacrifice much to support the cause they love so well. We are conscious, too, that they find joy in so doing. We recognise that many have not thus far experienced this spirit of sacrifice. To such we now present the opportunity of giving in greater measure, that needs may be met, and the kingdo m of God hastened. When the offering is made on May 26, the last Sabbath of the Week of Prayer, we sincerely trust that it will have proved to be a very blessed experience in the hearts of our people. Will YOU do your part to make the goal a fact of attainment, thus providing in this offering the major portion of the amount necessary to meet the wages of our army of native workers so fruitfully employed in the Pacific groups ? Should there be any overflow, the en- tire amount of the overflow will be de- voted to opening up work in New Guinea, thus far impossible, owing to financial lack. New Guinea is a most promising field, and we greatly desire to extend our work in this territory. We have confidence to believe that our people will respond to this call, as they have always so nobly done, for we are convinced that the blessings received through prayer for ourselves will, through giving, be imparted to others. W. G. TURNER.