BUC News #582 (4 April 2008)

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

Contents:

SWIM, RUN, KNOCK AND JUMP
'MAGNIFICENT CHANGE' FOR READING CENTRAL
"MAN ON A MISSION" STEPS FORWARD IN FAITH WITH OTHERS
SIMPLE REFLECTIONS - IMAGES OF GOD'S LOVE
SPRING HARVEST IN SEC
'NOW IS THE TIME' CD RAISES FUNDS FOR ADRA
PROMOTE YOUR CHURCH FOR FREE
DEATH OF ZAMBIA UNION PRESIDENT
ENCOUNTER ONLINE
LATEST MESSENGER ONLINE
NEW SERIES OF "IN CONVERSATION"
COMING EVENTS

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SWIM, RUN, KNOCK AND JUMP

Fifty metres swimming, 50 bean-bags caught, 50 baskets hit. These are just a few of the ways in which the Camp Hill Seventh-day Adventist church Pathfinders raised funds for ADRA's Annual Appeal. Aptly titled 'Do 50 4 ADRA' the one-day event last Sunday, 30 March, at a local Sports Centre helped raise funds for the Annual Appeal which benefits development and relief projects around the world and in the UK. Club leader Ken Burton states that the club's thought was: "Why should we be special and the only ones to go camping? Let's give the ones with real special needs the chance to enjoy it too!" That same Sunday saw members of the Newbold Seventh-day Adventist church participate in a FunRun at the Great Park in Virginia Waters. Participants enjoyed a great day of wonderful sunny weather as well as raising funds for their favourite charity.

The ADRA office is still distributing the very popular new ADRA lanyard for the collector's badge. "This really makes a difference," reports Bert Smit, ADRA-UK director. He has been fielding many phone calls and requests leading up to the appeal and has sent out thousands of lanyards. He says, "Volunteers really love the lanyards. I am really surprised how positive they feel about them. It gives a professional edge to the collector's appearance as they knock on doors collecting for ADRA.

Maritza Sabatier is one of those collectors. She says, "the hardest part of Ingathering is leaving your comfort zone and getting out there. One fervent prayer as you do so and all fears melt away - you do not even notice the people who you know are in but do not come to the door when you ring the bell, or those who flatly refuse to give. And yet, the satisfaction gained from all the others who do give, and maybe the one contact you may make with one individual, as has been my experience on the first day I went out, makes the whole exercise so worthwhile."

She is one of the many thousands who have the chance to collect for one more week (two weeks in London). She feels a real burden for more of her friends, and church members across the country to take the challenge and collect for a few hours. "Just think," she says, "if all members went out just a few times and collected any sum of money, what a difference it would make to our final figures, and hence to all the good that can be achieved for so many less fortunate than we are."

Another popular new option for raising funds during the Annual Appeal is the new Gift Aid envelope available from the church Ingathering Agent or from the ADRA-UK office. The South England Conference is also organising the annual FunRun at Crystal Palace on Sunday, 20 April. Why not come and enjoy a nice walk, run or bike ride AND support ADRA? For more details on the Annual Appeal visit <www.adra.org.uk>.


'MAGNIFICENT CHANGE' FOR READING CENTRAL [Corinne Felix]

The Reading Central Seventh-day Adventist church has undergone a magnificent change. Seven weeks of major renovation works, from plastering and painting the walls within the sanctuary, to installation of a floor to house the Pastor's Vestry, installation of windows in the school room and additional female toilets. The renovations were undertaken by contractor, Miroslav Mojzes and his team in conjunction with Pastor Steve Thomas and Elder June Thompson, an accomplished interior designer.

This project which has been on the drawing board for the past five years has now come to fruition. In the interim the church family held its worship services at the Reading University and on 8 March 2008 returned to their beautifully renovated sanctuary.

Members of all ages described the transformation as; "wonderful, marvellous, great change, very warm, much brighter, the colour of walls and chairs has made the church more welcoming. Comfortable - no more hard chairs."

Many members came together a week before the reopening of the church to assist in the clearing of rubble, cleaning and decorating.

Although this magnificent change has taken place, there is still the problem of accommodation, for the church was packed beyond capacity on the day of reopening and rededication of the church building. Whether it was from members visiting from other churches to celebrate with Reading Central, or new visitors, the challenge - though a good one - is still there.

The dedicatory service was conducted by Pastor Steve Thomas based around the dedicatory prayer offered by Solomon after the completion of the temple. 'Magnificent change' then took place in another way as in the afternoon service four individuals demonstrated their choice to follow Jesus in an act of baptism. Robert Bezuidenhout, Trudy Duckeridge, Taciana Oakley and Paige Wilkinson had been studying the Word of God over the past year with the Bible worker and elders of the church. Family members and friends celebrated and the church was packed to capacity once again.


"MAN ON A MISSION" STEPS FORWARD IN FAITH WITH OTHERS [Sonja Eikum]

Every single pew was filled to capacity at Aberdeen church on Sabbath, 29 March 2008 to witness the baptism of three young men who stepped forward in faith. They were close friends Mwai Mkukuma, Kevin Sukati and Ian Kay. Pastor Brian McCormac set a spiritual tone when he spoke about "What must I do to be saved".

Ian has been attending Aberdeen church intermittently for the past couple of years. However, he has found his gift and is now a truly dedicated "Man on a Mission". Recently, while on a research trip to Zambia, he observed the tremendous work that Kitwe Women's Ministries and associated groups do. Amongst other things, they have set up feeding stations for families, an HIV Clinic and Mothers Shelters. Ian was so impressed with the work of these dedicated women, and came back on such a spiritual high, that he is in the process of setting up a charity to help support causes like those in Zambia. In June he is planning to cycle from Galway to Aberdeen to raise funds for the Women's group in Zambia.

Kevin's baptism follows a move to Aberdeen nine years ago with his parents. He is a very committed member of the Pathfinder Club and his hidden musical talent includes playing the saxophone. However, this was both a happy and sad occasion. Because their visas have expired, Kevin and his mum will be leaving Aberdeen church and moving back to Africa to join his father.

During his baptismal classes, Mwai enjoyed challenging Pastor McCormac and constantly questioned him about what they were studying. A committed member of the Pathfinder Club, he enjoys assisting in their fundraising events and is looking forward to the Pathfinder Camporee this summer.

All three express their appreciation to the Aberdeen members and their families for the utmost support they received in preparing for this day.

If you would like to support Ian's charity or receive more information regarding the different areas he is supporting please contact Ian by email at: <Ianbrucekay50@talktalk.net>.


SIMPLE REFLECTIONS - IMAGES OF GOD'S LOVE [Heather Haworth, BUC Children's/ Women's/Family Ministries Director]

For the first time, women from the British Union linked with another Union to run a joint retreat at de Bron in the Netherlands. The BUC/Netherlands Women's Retreat ran the weekend of 28-30 March with guest speakers from the General Conference, Mrs Heather-Dawn Small, Women's Ministries director, and her Associate Mrs Raquel Arrais. Their presentations focused on how women can reflect the images of God's love in a practical caring way in their home, workplace, college and church. "It was inspiring to hear quality women preachers who were totally passionate about what they were sharing," stated Marci Neal from Ireland after the event. "I hope to get Heather-Dawn Small to Ireland next year I was so impressed. They are gifted communicators."

In her Sabbath afternoon workshop, Raquel also spent a special time with the young ladies challenging them to be empowered by the Holy Spirit. "Like Esther of old," she said, "God needs women today to put His cause first." Another workshop speaker was Mrs Karen Holford. Her room was crammed in by over 100 women wanting to learn how to not only pray creatively themselves, but also to share these activities with their church. Valerie Fidelia's seminar was musical. She turned 60 ladies into a choir whose Sunday performance of the 23rd Psalm received an ovation.

The joint nature of the event was reflected in the programme. The song leader, Renate, was Dutch; the Sabbath mission appeal was by the British, Judith, Ruth and Malika. A number of Dutch women translated the speakers but a majority of those from the Netherlands understood English. When it came to the creative arts evening on Saturday, a favourite feature of the Dutch retreat, translation was not really needed. All eyes focused on the sample picture of a vase with, of course, tulips, and happy chatter accompanied the painting. Although not Rembrandts, the ladies proudly packed their canvas very carefully so it could grace their wall at home.

Although a BUC student had her laptop stolen at the Amsterdam airport, she still felt blessed by attending. Three other women rejoiced as their visas finally arrived the morning of the retreat. Clair Sanches, the Netherlands Union Women's Ministries director, commented at the end of the retreat what a joy it was to see the ladies from two Unions enjoy fellowship and spiritual renewal. Heather Haworth, the BUC Women's Ministries director, announced, to the jubilation of the congregation, they were planning to invite the Dutch ladies over in 2010. She continued saying "the BUC is looking forward to doing a UK and Eire style of retreat" and thanked Clair and her team for their hospitality.

A selection of pictures from the retreat can be seen on the BUC picture gallery: <www.adventist.org.uk>.


SPRING HARVEST IN SEC [Richard de Lisser, SEC Communication Director]

Spring is in the air. The daffodils are blooming, the apple and cherry blossoms are resplendent in their array of colours. Everything is fresh and new: new growth, new beginnings, and new life. The joys of spring can be felt across the churches that comprise the South England Conference as many have been engaged in a flurry of evangelistic activities.

In the Brixton church, Pastor Ainsworth Joseph of the Kingsboro Temple church in New York, along with singing evangelist Racquel Faircloth of Jamaica, concluded a series of meetings on Sabbath, 29 March 2008 with a baptism of 14 individuals while another 30 are being prepared for baptism in the near future. It is hoped that by the end of 2008 the Brixton church will surpass the 1000 member mark. Their membership currently stands at 979.

In September 2007 Pastor Joseph also conducted a series of meetings at the Croydon church. Thirty-eight individuals were baptized at the time with an additional ten joining the church through baptism on Sabbath, 26 January.

During March the Edmonton Central and the Tottenham West Green Road churches invited Pastor Steve Riley of the South Caribbean Conference to conduct their annual Youth Week of Prayer, the meetings concluded with seven persons being added to the church through baptism.

The Church at Enfield, under the leadership of Pastor Jon Gendle, increased their church membership by adding 3 new members through baptism in February. The Church specializes in 'process evangelism' which means that, rather than having campaigns run at intervals, regular Sabbath morning services are designed to be 'unchurched friendly' and contemporary in style in order to best attract people from the local community.

Spring is just the beginning. Across the Conference evangelism in its many forms continues, and summer awaits our earnest efforts for the Kingdom.


'NOW IS THE TIME' CD RAISES FUNDS FOR ADRA

Accomplished musician Paul Lee has produced a CD compilation of songs entitled 'Now is the time' that he has recorded over a number of years with fine Christian musicians and vocalists including Ken Burton, the Croydon Adventist Gospel Choir, and the London Adventist Chorale. Proceeds from the compilation of 15 songs will go to the 2008 ADRA Annual Appeal. Paul says, "ADRA is a world-class charity and is doing a fine work. I really wanted to do something with my love of music to support them." The guide price for the CD is £8.00 but Paul is leaving it to individuals as to how much they would like to donate for this special CD project. Send your donation with a clear return address to: Paul Lee, South England Conference, 25 St John's Road, Watford, WD17 1PZ and he will send you a copy of the CD. Please make all cheques payable to ADRA-UK.


PROMOTE YOUR CHURCH FOR FREE

It's a question many people ask: "How can my church be better known?" There are many answers and even a few that work, but have you considered that every time you send an email you could also be sharing your faith? It is very simple. As part of your signature add your preferred website. It could be that of your local church, the Hope Channel, Discover online, LIFEdevelopment or even the BUC website. From serious emails to the trivial jokes that you send to your friends, each email will then also carry a message about what you believe in and give a simple opportunity to share your faith in a non-threatening manner. If you would like to give it a try for a month here are a few web addresses that you might like to choose from: <www.hopetv.org.uk>, <www.discoveronline.org.uk>, <www.lifedevelopment.info>, <www.adventist.org.uk>.


DEATH OF ZAMBIA UNION PRESIDENT

We are sad to announce the death of Dr Cornelius Matandiko, the President of the Zambia Union of the Seventh-day Adventist church who died this week after a short illness. Pastor Matandiko was guest speaker at the North England Conference annual camp meeting in 2006. He will be sorely missed by the members and leadership of the Adventist Church in Zambia. Zambian members who live here in the UK have written and asked BUC members to kindly remember the bereaved family and the church in Zambia in their prayers.


ENCOUNTER ONLINE

Adventists and jewellery; speaking in tongues; young, healthy and happy; Impact Taiwan and in search of true Sabbath observance. All this and more is in the latest "Adventist Lifestyle" edition of Encounter magazine, The Magazine for Adventist Youth in the UK and Ireland. Encounter is in your church soon and online now on the Youth department page of <www.adventist.org.uk>.


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>. This special edition gives four pages of coverage, comment and reflection on the recent fraud case at Southwark Crown Court involving four Adventist young men. Other articles cover Baptisms in Willesden and Camp Hill and a special Mother's Day outreach in Ilford.


NEW SERIES OF "IN CONVERSATION"

The new series of "In Conversation" continues this week with Joan Saddler. Recognised for her contribution to the voluntary sector, Joan recently was awarded an OBE at Buckingham Palace by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. But how did this working class girl growing up in the immigrant communities of Northern England come to be so involved in community work, the National Health Service, women's, ethnic minority and equality issues - and in her spare time sing with the London Adventist Chorale? Discover the answers on the Hope Channel at the times listed below or view on demand at <www.hopetv.org.uk>:

Friday 4 April: 12:30 am, 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Herta von Stiegel
Sabbath 5 April: 3:00 pm: Herta von Stiegel
Monday 7 April: 3:00 am and 7:00 pm: Joan Saddler
Wednesday 9 April: 8:30 am: Joan Saddler
Friday 11 April: 12:30 am, 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Joan Saddler
Sabbath 12 April: 3:00 pm: Joan Saddler

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

Hope Channel Europe is available on satellite and online. North American and International versions of Hope Channel are only available on the internet here in Europe. To find out more and to watch Hope Channel online please visit: <www.hopetv.org.uk>.


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.

FROM THE CELL TO THE CROSS - DENNIS PAGE (USA). Sabbath, 5 and Sabbath, 12 April. Dennis Page from the USA shares his powerful testimony of freedom from spiritualism, pornography, gambling and drugs. Venue: South Bristol Seventh-day Adventist Church, Southville Methodist Church, Stackpool Road, Southville, Bristol, BS3 1NW. Time: 11:15 am and 4:30 pm. Contact: Richard Daly <richarddaly@ukonline.co.uk>. Phone: 07958433744.

SPRING EVANGELISM 2008. Sabbath, 5 to Sabbath, 26 April. For the second year Carter Knowle Seventh-day Adventist church, Sheffield is holding our Spring Evangelism, running every Sabbath for the whole month. Theme: "It's All About Him" focusing on Jesus who is just as relevant in 2008 as He ever was. Speakers: April 5: Mark & Clive Palmer (am), and the afternoon programme will be the Palmer family ministering. April 12: Costa Vaggas, and the afternoon programme is a Gospel Concert. April 19: Youth Emphasis Week with Ashford Mackay. The afternoon programme is "This Is My Story" with Martyn Lee, Chantell Hayes, and Jackie Jackson. April 26: Pastor Ian Sweeney, and the afternoon features Mark and LaDonna Bunney in concert. Start times are morning service 11.15 am and afternoon programmes at 5.30 pm. You will be blessed! Contact: David Bussue <springevangelism@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07903321144.

PROM PRAISE. Sabbath, 5 April. This combination of Songs of Praise and Last Night of the Proms is a joy and worship experience for Christians of all denominations. This year's event is specially designed to increase the worship experience for Christians of diverse backgrounds including the black-led churches. For more information and to book your ticket visit <www.royalalberthall.com>. In essence, the event is a great evening of music, word and worship. Royal Albert Hall, London at 7.30 pm. Contact: Royal Albert Hall box office. Phone: 020 7589 8212.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP AWARENESS/TRAINING DAY. Sunday, 6 April. An Awareness/ Training Day is to be held at the Stanborough Centre, 10.30 am - 4.00 pm on Sunday, 6 April. The programme will cover: Where we have come from; Where we are - Who comes, Who cares, Who serves; What are our objectives? What are our plans? Contact: Joy Bussey <js.bussey@ntlworld .com>. Phone: 01923 461044. (Will also be held on Sunday, 13 April in Birmingham - see below).

ADVENTIST YOUTH SONG BOOK. Thursday, 10 April. As the Youth department enters the second century of its history, the General Conference Youth Ministries department accepts the challenge to provide our young people with a new special Seventh-day Adventist Youth Song Book to be used world-wide. We encourage Adventist music writer/s as well as composer/s to write and compose songs that will uplift the name of Jesus and His righteousness. What songs can be included in the new Song Book? All the Theme Songs written for any Youth Congresses, Youth Camporees, and any Youth activities within the past five years, plus other songs that will inspire young people to be faithful, to be active serving the Lord and to be eagerly waiting for the Second Coming of Christ. Please send your songs (music and lyrics) to the BUC Youth department accompanied by the copyrights from the writer/s and composer/s, stating that they grant the GC Youth Ministries department permission to print and use their songs world-wide. Deadline is Thursday, 10 April 2008. Contact: Natalie Davison <ndavison@adventist.org.uk>. Phone: 01923 672251.

HEALTH DAY: "MAKE ME WHOLE". Sabbath, 12 April. An event encompassing the spiritual and physical aspects of health. Mrs Elsie Staple, SEC Health Ministries director will be speaking on the topic "What health has to do with it". This sermon aims at explaining the relevance of positive health changes to our soul salvation. In the afternoon there will be a presentation on high blood pressure, followed by free blood pressure screening and advice for all. Venue: Palmers Green Seventh-day Adventist Church, meeting at Winchmore Hill Methodist Church Hall, 611-613 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London, N13 4EP. Contact: Jenine Bignall <j.bignall@ucl.ac.uk>. Phone: 07983681099.

ADVENTIST YOUTH TODAY. Sabbath, 12 April. Stafford Youth Day with BUC President, Pastor Don McFarlane. The local community will be invited to come along and worship with us. The afternoon programme will be a Praise and Worship Concert to which churches are invited to come along and bring an item with them. Vegetarian/vegan lunch will be provided. Contact: Yvonne Holyoake <holyoakefamily@talktalk.net>. Phone: 07762146124.

PEOPLE OF THE BOOK OR PEOPLE OF THE QUARTERLY? Sabbath, 12 April. A day with the writer, Clifford Goldstein. Early Service 9.00 am: "The Fifth and Final Kingdom". Family Service 11.15 am: "Called by Name - Why I Joined the People of the Book". Afternoon Programme, 3.00 pm: "People of the Book or People of the Quarterly?" A dialogue with Clifford Goldstein, Editor, Adult Bible Study Guides (ie. Sabbath School Lesson Books). Venue for all services: Salisbury Hall, Newbold College, Binfield, Berks, RG42 4AN. Contact: Helen Pearson <helenpr@newbold.ac.uk>. Phone: 01344 407580.

CAMP HILL VISITORS' DAY. Sabbath, 12 April. Camp Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church, Stratford Road, Birmingham. Speaker: Pastor Gifford Rhamie (Lecturer, Newbold College). Theme: Christians - Foolish Fanatics Following Fake Philosophies? Does Christianity really make a difference? Come and explore these and other issues of particular interest to your non-Adventist friends. Lunch is provided. Special music by Jennifer Phillips, Camp Hill Youth Choir and Eternal Praise. Contact: Herline Simon <hurricaneherl@hotmail.com>. Phone: 07737557121.

HEALTH FAIR: "IN THE BEGINNING". Sabbath, 12 April. Doncaster Health Ministries team invites you to an enriching full day of health evangelism, including a Health Fair themed "In the Beginning". Events will include health talks, food tasting and dietetic advice. Venue: Doncaster Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 Austerfield Avenue, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 9QU. Contact: Dr Tumpale Mhango <tumpalem@yahoo.com>. Phone: 01302885220.

AN EVENING WITH NIV & KONNECT - WOLVERHAMPTON. Sabbath, 12 April. In the first of a series of "An Evening With" performances, Wolverhampton Oxford Street AYS present: NIV and Konnect. This all male a cappella collective who hail from the north and the south of England will be performing at Oxford Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, Oxford Street, Horsley Fields, Wolverhampton, WV1 3SD. Everyone is invited to come along from 7.00 - 9.00 pm. Admission is free. This will be a great way to end your Sabbath and to fellowship with others. Contact: Mark Palmer <fourpalmers@blueyonder.co.uk>. Phone: 07931531722.

MOOR CLOSE NIGHTS. Sabbath, 12 April. Not as usual on the first Saturday evening of the month, but 12 April will bring our Moor Close Nights once again to the Newbold Church Centre in Bracknell. Brimming with worship, funny dramas, music and praise, do come and bring a friend to our user-friendly outreach Nights! Part of the offering taken will go to the 2008 ADRA Annual Appeal this month. Afterwards there will be the free refreshments and time for socializing. Newbold Church Centre opens the doors at 18:30, and at 19:00 we 'lift up to Him'. At the same time there is a full Children's Moor Close Nights for the younger worshippers provided by our dedicated Children's Ministries Team. (Other MC Nights: 3 May, 7 June). Contact: Geert <tapgeert@hotmail.com>. Phone: 01344 407652.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP AWARENESS/TRAINING DAY. Sunday, 13 April. An Awareness/ Training day is to be held on Sunday, 13 April at 30 Ravenhurst Street, Birmingham (next to Harper Bell School). The programme will cover: Where we have come from; Where we are - Who comes, Who cares, Who serves; What are our objectives? What are our plans? Contact: Joy Bussey <js.bussey@ntlworld.com>. Phone: 01923 461044.

PAT'S SALE. Sunday, 13 April. Pat's Sale at the Stanborough Centre, 609 St Albans Rd, Watford, WD25 9JL. Time: 12 noon to 2:00 pm. Admission: 20p. Light lunches and refreshments will be on sale as well as bric-a-brac, clothing, toys, books, etc. The proceeds will go to ADRA. Contact: Pat Walton <walton@groats.co.uk>. Phone: 01923 672500.

HANWELL VISITORS' DAY. Sabbath, 19 April. Speaker: Robert Dilworth. Hanwell Seventh-day Adventist church, 58-60 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 3QP. Contact: Carol Fletcher <sassi1247@yahoo.co.uk>.

HOLLOWAY CHURCH'S HOMECOMING CELEBRATION. Sabbath, 19 April. Holloway Seventh-day Adventist church is celebrating its 81st birthday. We invite all churches that branched out of Holloway to participate in our evening concert entitled Roots, starting at 5.00 pm. There will be a drinks and food reception to follow. This event is free of charge. Please bring whatever talents you have been blessed with. Please contact our Youth leader, Dean Palmer, on 07961281770. Contact: Dean Palmer <aysholloway@yahoo.co.uk>.

GOSPEL MUSIC CELEBRATION IN RUGBY. Sabbath, 19 April. Rugby Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship Day followed by a Gospel Music Celebration Service in the afternoon, closing the Sabbath day with an Agape Feast. Programme from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm, a Fellowship Lunch, then an afternoon programme from 3.30 pm followed by an Agape Feast. Music groups from London, Birmingham, Luton, Northampton, Wellingborough have confirmed their presence plus the Rugby Singers. Location: URC Church, 40 Hilmorton Road, Rugby, CV22 5AD. Local Building Fund special offering will be collected. For further information please contact Patience Msidi on 07511327450 or Roberto da Silva on 07817430786, email <rocasi007@hotmail.com>.

GOSPEL CONCERT - GREENWICH. Sabbath, 19 April @ 7:00 pm. A benefit concert featuring some of London's best gospel artists. Cost per ticket: £5.00 adults, £3.00 children under 12 years old. This is to help raise tuition fees for Amanda who is studying at Andrews University. Contact Bro. Robert on 07939 143 537 or Sis. Dorothy on 0208 695 8815. Venue: Greenwich Seventh-day Adventist church, Devonshire Drive, Greenwich, London, SE10 8JZ. Contact: Dorothy Blenman <deblenman@aol.com>. Phone: 0208 695 8815.

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