BUC News #599 (15 August 2008)

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

Contents:

CAR-JACKING CRISIS AT NEWBOLD
SUMMER HARVEST IN SEC
MORE THAN LENTIL SOUP
"EIGHT MILLION, AND RISING.... "
JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER ON HOPE TV
FREDRICK RUSSELL TO HEAD ALLEGHENY WEST CONFERENCE
NEW PORTUGUESE SPEAKING CHURCH FOR LONDON
THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION"
COMING EVENTS

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CAR-JACKING CRISIS AT NEWBOLD

A security checkpoint, a car-jacking and armed militia transformed parts of the Newbold College campus on Wednesday, 13 August. Explosions and gunfire brought ADRA staff on a personal security training course into realistic situations where individually and as teams they were forced to plan and think on their feet for both their own and their team's safety.

The simulation exercise climaxed four days of training organised by the Adventist Development and Relief Agencies UK office (ADRA-UK) on behalf of the ADRA network. ADRA staff in donor offices frequently travel overseas where they are managing development and relief projects. Much of that work takes place in areas of the world that can be insecure so putting staff at risk. ADRA-UK director, Bert Smit developed the training initiative after two staff were ambushed 18 months ago while on assignment overseas. He says, "From experience we know that learning how to keep secure in different situations we may be facing is important. In addition, ADRA-UK has a 'duty of care' for its staff and this Personal Security Training meets the UK legal requirements for providing protection for our staff."

The four days of training was led by RedR, a highly respected agency that specialises in providing security training to humanitarian agencies. The ADRA network has been using RedR and its training materials for many years in helping implementing countries to develop security strategies. This was the first time a specialised Personal Security Training was provided for ADRA donor offices in Europe. "It's your life, you have the primary responsibility to take care of it," trainer Graham Flood-Hunt told the participants from Denmark, Germany, the Czech Republic, ADRA's EU office in Brussels, ADRA-International headquarters in Washington DC and the UK office. As a former Metropolitan Police officer, and now as a consultant to the Swiss Army and various agencies around the world Graham had a wealth of experience to draw on in sharing the skills of self-preservation from being picked up at the airport, through checking security issues, dealing with checkpoints, minefields and crossfire to hostage situations and how to give yourself the best chance of survival. ADRA-UK Programmes Assistant, Howa Avan-Nomayo hopes that much of it stays in his mind. "The most important thing for me is planning to be in control as much as possible with the awareness that so much is uncontrollable."

The training was a mixture of theory and practical with Graham being joined by Paul Wooster of the Norfolk Fire Brigade. Paul is part of an emergency response team that is often early on the scene of major disasters world-wide. His practical and calm manner in helping develop appropriate strategies balanced with his sense of humour as he tossed a hand grenade into the middle of the group who immediately scattered as the blank exploded. Perhaps it was fortuitous that he also spoke about dealing with stress in one of his later workshops.

As a Technical Assistant of Emergency Management, Sasha Ross joined the training from head-office. "I came because security is integral to the good management of projects - and my own safety," she said. She saw the simulation exercise as a good insight into safety and security and has learnt to "be more intentional in planning and ready for those split second decisions."

Jahn Fisher from ADRA Germany has faced danger first hand, being driven by a local driver through a mine-field. It is not an experience he wants to repeat. "I've learnt not to rely entirely on the local office for security," he said. "I need my own guidelines and limits on what I'll accept." As an added bonus he saw the ADRA network family coming closer together during the training. "Team building and good communication was one of the real side-benefits of the exercise," he said.

Bert is satisfied with the outcome of the course. "It has made the participants aware that in all situations one's own safety matters most. Even though we were, for instance, introduced to mines and how to react when under fire, the most important lesson was to make sure you never face such situations. Preparedness and anticipation are key to travelling in safety."

And how did the Newbold community react to guns, grenades, car-jacking and hostage taking on the college campus? "Newbold is a peace loving community," Berit Lisle, College Bursar, states, but she was comfortable with the campus being used for these exercises. "We have a wonderful campus with plenty of open space and excellent conference rooms for this kind of training," she added. "The college has had a long association with ADRA and we were more than happy to facilitate training that will protect ADRA personnel as they carry out their humanitarian programme in some of the more dangerous parts of the world."
For more about ADRA visit <www.adra.org.uk>. For Newbold College visit <www.newbold.ac.uk>.


SUMMER HARVEST IN SEC [Dr.Richard de Lisser SEC Communication Director]

Summer brings with it renewed energy and a zest for life. With longer days and shorter nights there is a feeling in the air that much can be accomplished. In the life of the church summertime brings with it evangelistic activities and accomplishments. In the South England Conference over 200 new members have been added to the church through baptism between April and July. With hundreds more being contacted daily, the work of the church goes on relentlessly even during the traditional times of holiday, rest and respite.

In the Cornerstone church, Eastbourne, an Asian couple who had been studied with by Pastor Alan Hart were baptized at a service held at the Polegate Seventh-day Adventist church and joyfully received into fellowship. Through the leadership of Pastor Hart the Cornerstone, Polegate, and Hastings churches are engaged in field evangelism conducting community surveys leading to community events, distributing Bible study cards and establishing a community outreach choir, breaking down barriers through the power of gospel music.
In Great Yarmouth, Thetford and Lowestoft Pastor Michael Walker continues to conduct an evangelistic seminar that has attached great interest. One lady had not been to church for some 50 years since she was a little girl in Sunday school stated that "these meetings have awakened her interest in the Bible". Now she is wishing to pray once again!

In Northolt Pastor Everett Picart has led his group in conducting a community survey which has yielded 15 postal Bible study requests and four regular home Bible studies. The Community survey has also uncovered a family, parenting and youth need in the area. The Northolt group is now endeavouring to meet these needs. In Southall Pastor Picart reports that a witnessing programme organized by the Youth and Teens department took place during Sabbath School time with more than a dozen young people attending to share their faith, witnessing to local people in the Park and along the pavement and the entrance of a busy market place.

In Plumstead Pastor Esson reports that six persons were added to the church through baptism as the churches gear up to celebrate 25 years of community involvement through a series of meetings, 22 - 24 August, in which they will honour community champions.

In Hope Community Pastor Fergus Owusu-Boateng reports that while many may have been celebrating the first official day of summer on the 21 June, the Beckenham 'Hope Community' church was engaged in celebrations of a heavenly kind as four individuals were baptised. Pastor Owusu-Boateng also reports that following a successful evangelistic campaign held at the Lee Valley church by international evangelist, Dr. Paul Adu Sampah, 24 members were added to the church through baptism.

After five weeks of evangelistic meetings held in the Tottenham West Green Road and Edmonton Central Churches Pastor Burnett reports that 25 new members were added to the church through baptism. This number swells to 32 if we include the seven baptized in March following a youth campaign conducted by Pastor Steve Riley from Trinidad.

In Lewisham following a successful evangelistic campaign held by Pastor Kirk Thomas, Pastor James Phillip reports that 18 new members were added to the church through baptism.

The summer is not yet over the harvest continues.


MORE THAN LENTIL SOUP

Why would a world famous American progressive rock artist find himself performing at Newbold Church Centre in Bracknell? Known in the music scene for bands such as 'Transatlantic' and 'Spock's Beard' and his guest appearances on other artists albums', Neal, an atheist from birth, told worshippers on Sabbath evening, 9 August that he found himself worshipping the god of music - but the more he worshipped, the more he found himself depressed. "Like Esau," he discovered, "you need more than lentil soup". After a long journey, which he shared with his Newbold audience, he gave his life to Jesus in 2002.

While still acclaimed for his musical prowess by his secular fans, Neal's music now focuses on worship with its centre pointing towards God. As the penultimate performance of this summers European Tour, he chose Newbold Church centre as the venue since a number of Newbold Members are among those who have been blessed by his music and ministry. Nick Barclay is one of them: "I was a fan of Neal Morse's music and wanted to see what his worship-style sessions were like, as opposed to a concert." The result for Nick was a new meaning to worship. "His dedication to the Lord and his ease at praying to the Lord whenever he felt the occasion for it really impressed me." Espen Johnson came not knowing what to expect: "He was very sincere in like his love for God, the way he prayed and the way he sang his songs... It is awesome and I hope there are going to be more [such concerts]."

The evening was organised by Newbold Church Youth Leader, Steven Hulbert. He says, "Neal Morse is my favourite Christian musician and expresses a true love for God and a great testimony in his music. It was great to meet and worship with Him at Newbold."

The event was not so much concert as testimony and worship. Tired at the end of a summer's touring Neal still shared from his heart. Edit Liebhardt came to organise the refreshments but found herself enchanted: "I liked how many of his songs applied to me as well. He talked about a lot of the emotions all Christians go through like doubt and wanting God's guidance."

Steven feels it is good to expose the Newbold community to other Christians who have a real faith and testimony to share. At the same time the worship evening opened up the Newbold Community to others who drove up to three hours to attend. "Newbold has great facilities. We had a lot of visitors from outside the Adventist Church come because Neal came." Nick adds, "It can build relations between other 'non-Adventist' Christians and, more importantly, helps to break down the mental 'security blanket' many Adventists seem to have."

Since his conversion Neal Morse has gone solo with the strong feeling that it "was God's will in his life". Now he has written many worship songs and still continues to write Christian prog. albums, his latest being 'Sola Scriptura'.

This is the second concert of its kind organised at Newbold Church Centre by the Youth Department. Programmes like this are seen by the church as complimenting "FOCUS", the Teen church led and run by Newbold youth that is making a positive impact on the teen community surrounding the college.


"EIGHT MILLION, AND RISING.... "

[Audrey Balderstone travelled to the ASI North America Convention in Tampa, Florida and brings this report on the way members of the Adventist Services and Industries organisation are doing great things for God.]

A galvanised steel structure to one side of the large platform was the intriguing sight which met the large congregation which gathered for the opening night of the ASI North America Convention. It turned out to be a scaled down model of the 'One Day Church', the brain-child of Gawain McNeilus and Maranatha International. With eleven new churches being formed each day throughout the world there is great need for these 4,000 congregations to have a 'spiritual home' of their own.

The 'One Day Church' was only one of the many inspiring projects which the attendees heard about over the three days of the Convention. Among the many thrilling testimonies of God's leading, guiding and protective care was the story related by the Mosier family, missionaries in The Democratic Republic of Congo. Immediately after take-off the plane in which they were travelling to visit their son serving in another part of Congo, crashed on to the commercial area of the city of Goma. Forty people were killed and more than 100 were injured but the Mosier family survived and gave thanks to God for their miraculous escape.

As well as inspiring devotionals and thrilling testimonies ASI attendees had the opportunity to participate in seminars covering evangelistic, health, business and non-profit issues. Before each Convention a large "Youth for Jesus" programme is conducted in the host city. Preparatory work is done for months before the young people arrive to conduct bible studies and hold a campaign. On Friday evening they testified to the thrill of leading others to Christ and of the baptisms which had resulted.

ASI Chapters are springing up all over the world and Sabbath afternoon was devoted to interviews with ASI members from abroad. Countries in Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe were represented. Among those from Europe Audrey Balderstone, past President of ASI Europe, was interviewed by Debbie Young, past President of ASI North America.

Pastor Jan Paulsen, President of the World Church, joined the congregation on Friday evening. Pastor Paulsen spoke briefly on a number of occasions and closed the Convention with a devotional on Sabbath evening. Pastor Paulsen emphasised that there should be no division between Administration, Pastors and Laity. "This is God's work", he said, "and we are all in it together." Expressing thanks for the support and hard work of ASI Pastor Paulsen urged that we continue working closely with the Church so that together we can finish the task Christ has entrusted to us.
The highlight of the Convention was, without doubt, the way in which the attendees rose to the challenge of supporting forty projects with sums ranging from US$10,000 to $1 million. The total sum needed was $2.5 million. The 'One Day Church' took centre stage during the Sabbath morning service and was rotated to show the different claddings which local congregations could apply. This captured the imagination of all present and when the total of the offering was announced it was a staggering $8,034,672. At the close of the Convention it was announced that a further 40 churches at a cost of $3,000 per church had been pledged. As Audrey Balderstone said in her interview, paraphrasing the motto of William Carey, "Attempt great things for God and we can be certain that we can expect great, great things from God."


JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER ON HOPE TV

Following the visit of the Jamaican Prime Minister, The Honourable, Bruce Golding MP, to Brixton church in May this year, the South England Conference has produced a 58 minute video memory of the event. This is now available for viewing or download from the UK Hope TV website: <www.hopetv.org.uk>.


FREDRICK RUSSELL TO HEAD ALLEGHENY WEST CONFERENCE [Bryant Taylor/ Adventist Review/BUC News]

Fredrick Russell, pastor of the Miracle Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Baltimore and a regular guest at UK training events, is the new president of the church's Allegheny West Conference in the USA. Russell was elected 10 August and is expected to begin his new duties this autumn in the conference where he first began pastoral ministry.

"I am humbled by this next assignment God has placed over my life, and I am looking forward to forging a shared vision with the leadership team, the pastors, and members of Allegheny West Conference," Russell said.

Fredrick Russell provided leadership training at the February British Union Conference Ministers Meetings and is well known to many members in the UK for his dynamic presentations on Leadership and Prayer. Now in his 27th year of ministry, Russell, an Oakwood graduate, is a longtime pastor and sought-after speaker. He also holds a Master of Science in Management with an emphasis in managerial leadership from National-Louis University in Chicago. Russell was recently interviewed by Victor Hulbert for the "In Conversation" series on the Hope Channel. His programme can be seen at: <http://www.hopetv.org.uk/content/media-library/program-in-detail/medialibrary/229/>.

The Allegheny West Conference comprises 54 Seventh-day Adventist churches and congregations in the western part of Maryland and western Pennsylvania, Ohio, the southwestern part of Virginia, and the state of West Virginia. The BUC leadership would like to wish Pastor Russell God's richest blessings as he takes up this new leadership role.


NEW PORTUGUESE SPEAKING CHURCH FOR LONDON

On Sabbath, 9 August a new group of the Portuguese speaking Church will start to meet in the southeast of London. The venue is: Centenary Hall, Cottington Street, SE11 4RZ. The new group has 36 members and is based in the heart of a large Portuguese community. Pastor Enrique Duarte solicits your prayers for this new venture and say, "Praise The Lord for the growth of his cause in London."


THIS WEEK'S "IN CONVERSATION"

Ron Clemow enjoyed life but also feared it. A young lad in Cornwall his life revolved around the pub, the lads and a string of girlfriends. It also revolved around the occult. Yet his world all changed when he met a girl who said "no" and found her God to be more powerful then the evil influences in his life.
Share his story on "In Conversation" this week on the Hope Channel at the times listed below or view on demand at <www.hopetv.org.uk>:

Friday 15 August: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Naomi Watson
Sabbath 16 August: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Naomi Watson
Monday 18 August: 3:00 am and 7:00 pm: Ron Clemow
Wednesday 20 August: 8:30 am: Ron Clemow
Friday 22 August: 4:30 am and 8:00 pm: Ron Clemow
Sabbath 23 August: 12:30 am and 3:00 pm: Ron Clemow

Hope Channel Europe is available on satellite and online at <www.hopetv.org.uk>. Please remember that Hope Channel Europe is changing frequency this week. For latest details and instructions on re-programming your set-top box 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.

THE LOVE ME TENDERLY SERIES. Continuing to Sabbath, 16 August. Presented by Drs Alanzo and June Smith from New York: international motivational speakers and authors, licensed marriage and family therapists and mental health counsellors. Sabbath at 10.00 am - "Getting It All Together". Venue: New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church, St Andrew Church Hall, Bethune Road, London, N16 5DU. Contact Pastor A Lawrence, 07957 274 246 for more information. Email: <augustusclawrence@googlemail.com>.

CROYDON TEENS CAMPAIGN. Continuing to Sabbath, 16 August. 'Standing Out Good or Bad' presented by Anthony Fuller. This is a series for all teens and not too be missed if you want a life-changing experience. The address: Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Church, 95 Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6LH. For more information contact Cheryl Pellew <c.pellew@btinternet.com.uk>. Phone: 07803842282. Contact: Cheryl Pellew <c.pellew@btinternet.com.uk>. Phone: 07803842282.

AREA 2 YOUTH DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 16 August. Venue: Worle Community School, Redwing Drive, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 8XX. Theme: 'Between the Beginning and the End.' We are all on a journey, looking at where we have come from, where we are and where we are ultimately heading and who is ultimately in control. Combined with modern day examples the theme will relate to the youth of today in relation to the journey of life in the 21st century. Speaker: Jermaine Wong from Kennington, London. The day will commence at 10:00 am with Prayer, Praise and Worship whilst having breakfast. The afternoon will feature a mini concert event with special items being offered. Contact: Tanisha de'Cordova <tanishadecordova@hotmail.co.uk>. Phone: 07890338307.

OPERATION ANDREW MISSION 2008 "FAMILY UNITED". Sabbath, 16 August to Sabbath, 6 September. Doncaster Seventh-day Adventist church invites you to an Evangelistic Campaign themed "Family United". Meetings will start at 7:00 pm weekly on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Pastor Victor Marshall, a powerful and dynamic minister of the gospel, responds to God's challenge in presenting a message of hope to today's families. Recognising the many challenges our families face in an ever changing world, he offers the only true happiness found in the restoration of the family unit by following God's specific prescriptions. Special music groups every night. Venue: Doncaster Seventh-day Adventist Church, Austerfield Avenue, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 9QU. Contact: Elisha Muringani <mzamomike@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07903835280.

FAMILIES LIFE EMPHASIS DAY -. Saturday 16 August. Willesden Seenth-day Adventist Church's Family Life Department invites you to their Family Life Emphasis Day on Saturday 16 August, commencing at 9.30 a.m. A day of praise and fellowship for all. Lunch will be provided so why not make a day of it. Venue: Willesden Adventist Church, Glebe Road,Off Pound Lane, Willesden London NW10. Nearest tube station Dollis Hill on the Jubilee Line - buses 260,266,297,226, 98, 6, 52,460 to Willesden Bus Garage, opposite the church. Contact: Norma Whyte <power77force@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07930 245438/020 89312848.

ADVENTIST ADULT SINGLES BARBECUE. Sunday, 17 August. Cambridge church Singles Ministry is hosting a barbecue on Sunday, 17 August starting at 1:00 pm. Venue: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge, CB1 8EA (close to BP Petrol Station). The invitation is extended to other adult Adventist singles who enjoy social gatherings, having a good time and meeting new people. Come prepared to help with the barbecue! This event is aimed at bringing singles together to widen their circle of friends, establish networks and build Christian relationships. Do join us for a fun-filled afternoon in beautiful Cambridge. For more information or to register your attendance, please contact Rosemond (01223 726836) or Del (07947 936052) by Friday, 8 August. Contact: Del <darliewhite@hotmail.com>. Phone: 07947 936052.

TASTES OF THE TROPICS - SUMMER BANQUET. Sunday, 17 August @ London Irish Centre. Strictly 18 years and over only! You are cordially invited to another elegant black tie evening hosted by Holloway Seventh-day Adventist church. The evening will begin with a drinks reception at 5.00 pm followed by a 3-course meal, enthralling entertainment including a live DJ, a Fashion Show, and Test Your Knowledge-Culture Edition. There will also be the return of the acclaimed "A-Factor Competition". This year's competition will be much tougher with first prize winning a cash prize. Groups, solo artists, poets, rappers - all welcome. So get practicing and come prepared to win! A photographer will be present to take keepsake pictures on the night. All of this for £30 each/£50 per couple. Please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment as last year's banquet was sold out! Contact Keshinda Johnson Lewis, <keshindaj33@hotmail.com> or Ranette Prime <rai118@hotmail.com> for tickets ASAP. Phone: 07786736626.

25 YEARS IN THE COMMUNITY. Friday 22 August to Sunday 24 August. Celebrating 25 years of Plumstead Seventh-day Adventist church in the Community. You are invited to celebrate with us from Friday - Sunday 22-24 August at the Plumstead Community Seventh-day Adventist Church. Friday 22 August - Consecration Service 20:00hrs. Sabbath 23 August - Commitment Service 1130hrs. 1700hrs Award Ceremony & Songs of Praise. Sunday 24th August - Community Interaction 1030 -1700hrs: Features: health checks, Car Boot Sale & Lifestyle Talks. Come along and meet the Community Business people. Food for sale, free gifts for all and many other exciting features. Address: Plumstead Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, 11-15 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, London SE18 1SA. For further information please contact: D Harris on: 0795 0556977 or 0208 331 0165. Contact: D Harris <valda.trowers@lewisham.gov.uk>. Phone: 0795 0556977.

WILLESDEN WOMEN'S MINISTRIES RETREAT. Friday, 22 to Sunday, 24 August. Do you want to let God transform you? Then come to the Willesden Seventh-day Adventist church Women's Ministries Retreat at Wyboston Lake Hotel, Bedfordshire. Double room (shared) £75.00 per night; Single room £95.00 per night. All meals included. A time for fun and fellowship. For more details contact Maureen Duncan, <Maureen.Duncan@barnet.gov.uk> or phone 07949 909 268.

SPECIAL PM DAY OF FELLOWSHIP - STACI OSTERMAN. Sabbath, 23 August. Special emphasis on Evangelism Day at Derby Chester Green church. Guest Speaker Staci Osterman, Michigan Conference. Contact: Pastor Cedric Vine <cedricvine@aol.com>. Phone: 07985160275.

BARNSLEY, DONCASTER & ROTHERHAM DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath, 23 August. District Day of Fellowship at the Springwell Gardens Community Centre, Eastwood View, Springwell Gardens, Rotherham S65 1NG. Pastor Don McFarlane, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the UK and Ireland will be the special guest speaker. There will be no service at Doncaster church that day. Contact: Mandela Thyoka <mandela.thyoka@imperial.nhs.uk>. Phone: 07725189991.

CAMP HILL YOUTH DAY - EVENING OF PRAISE & TESTIMON. Sabbath, 23 August. You are invited to Camp Hill Youth Day. The special guest speaker: Michael Dantzie from London. There will also be an evening of Praise and Testimony followed by an evening out at Go Kidz Go in Wolverhampton {for adults} 8pm-10pm at £7pp. Contact: Dionne Brown <camphill_ays@hotmail.co.uk>. Phone: 07886714532.

FUN IN THE SUN FAMILY FUN DAY. Monday 25 August. Mums In Action, a Watford based voluntary group, will be hosting FUN IN THE SUN - FAMILY FUN DAY. There will be lots to do, see and eat. Many interesting stalls which will benefit children, young people and adults. There will also be an open air concert which will include Children from our Sports/Arts Summer School held at Stanborough Primary School. The times are from 12 noon through to 6pm. We will also enjoy together great community games which will be fun for all. Lots of prizes to be won which include, dinner for two at the Hilton Hotel, Sainsbury's gift card and much more. Why not come along with all your family members and sample cuisine from all parts of the world. Stalls to include, beauty treatment, alternative health, health screening, Reptile Road Show, Peace Hospice, Environmental Health etc. We will also have bouncy castles, buckaroo, face painting. A great day out for everyone - see you there! Contact: Barbara Lawrence <barbara@mumsinaction.org>. Phone: 07940007331.

ADVENTIST CHURCH DOCTRINE AND ELLEN WHITE. Friday 29 August to Sunday 31 August. You are invited to a weekend of seminars by Dr. Radisa Antic, Curator of the E G White Centre at Newbold College. Venue: Crieff Seventh-day Adventist Church, Gwydyr Road, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland PH7 4BS. Starting Friday evening 7:00pm ~ 'The Encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan Woman'. Sabbath morning service 11:15 ~ 'The relevance of Ellen White for Adventist Theology and Practice'. Sabbath evening 7:00pm 'The Biblical Concept of Revelation and inspiration; Hermeneutics. Sunday morning 10:00am 'The Sanctuary Doctrine'. Sabbath fellowship 'bring and share' lunch; Sunday lunch finger buffet ~ bring a contribution. Limited (free) accommodation provided - contact Carole Peacock at the Scottish Mission Office. Contact: Carole Peacock <sdascotland@onetel.com>. Phone: 01764 653257.

EVANGELISM DAY DERBY, BETHEL CHURCH WITH STACI OST. Sabbath 30 August. Special emphasis on Evangelism Day at Bethel Church Derby. Guest Speaker Staci Osterman, Michigan Conference. Contact: Pr Cedric Vine <cedricvine@aol.com>. Phone: 07985160275.

LIVES TOUCHED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT. Sabbath 30 August to Thursday 4 September. We all have family members, friends and acquaintances who we would like to see enter into a relationship with God. Starting Sabbath 30 August Stanborough Park church will set aside 1 hour for 6 days to pray for the Holy Spirit to touch the lives of those we care about. We will pray for those who live in Watford, that. Each evening we will read a few chapters from the book of "Acts" reflecting on each chapter and spend time praying either individually or in small groups. Sabbath 30 August, 4-5 pm. Sunday 31 August to Thursday 4 September, 7-8 pm. For further details, please contact Mary Barrett on 01923 442 338. Contact: Mary Barrett <iansleeman@gmail.com>. Phone: 01923 442 338.

SMETHWICK & BREATH OF LIFE JOINT YOUTH DAY. Sabbath, 30 August. Spirit filled day! Come and get some spiritual food for the mind and soul, poems, drama, music, 10 min Presentations, sermonette. Speaker: Stephen Fuller, AYS should start by 3:30pm but the time might change so keep an eye on this space. LUNCH PROVIDED so come for the day and have a good time praising the Lord. Contact: Yanique Parson <yani.p@hotmail.co.uk>. Phone: 07895783595.

HAGGERSTON COMMUNITY STREET FAIR. Sunday 31 August. Hackney Seventh-day Adventist church invites you to their community street fair being held on Sunday 31 August from 1pm. A fun day out for all the family with lots of activities including Bouncy castle, competitions and games, races, face painting, health checks, sexual health workshops, massage, Gospel DJ, live music, Haggerston's got talent, and much more. There will also be plenty of food on sale- BBQ, Rice N Peas, Roti, Cakes, Freshly made juices and smoothies, Home made Italian ice cream and plenty more. Venue: Haggerston Road,E8 4JA where our church is based. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to get together and enjoy ourselves in a safe Christian environment, come along bring the family and especially your unchurched friends. Contact: Michelle <michelle.waithe@hackney.gov.uk>. Phone: 07949760663.

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KIDDERMINSTER PRAISE - An evening of praise and worship organised by Kidderminster Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church. The concert will take place at Kidderminster Town Hall on 11 October at 7pm. Master of ceremony will be Phil Simpson from BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester and the money raised will go to BBC Children in Need. Tickets on sale from Kidderminster Town Hall Box Office Tell: 01562 732158 or online at: <www.kidderminster-nights.org.uk>.

MAHALI SELEPE'S ALBUM ON iTUNES. Mahali's debut album is now out. Please visit the website: <www.mahaliselepe.co.uk>. The album is called Dignified. God's sheer elegance, ultra virtues, timeless beauty, priceless attributes and irresistible love all evoke the ultimate thanks contained in this album which stands out from most conventional gospel releases. It is friendly to the ear, instructive to the Johnny-come-lately in the music world, and a real treat to the learned in music. You can't help but join in celebration and appreciate the sobriety she brings to life in this her grand work. She is decidedly giving praise and in conversation with her Maker. She epitomises a person who has given her all for Christ. This is not a display of raw talent only, it is the combination of rich experience compressed into melody and dance, the liberty of rowing your own canoe and the genius of an African woman. In this work she has gracefully catapulted herself arguably into the category of among the best in the world. For more details email <mvselepe@yahoo.co.uk> or call 07930932236.

THE LONDON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST MALE VOICE CHOIR FESTIVAL OF PRAISE 30th Anniversary, 6 December 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Westminster Central Hall, London, SW1H 9NH. Tickets £15 Adults; Senior Citizens & Children £10. Tel: 0208-764-6366/0208-764-8430. The Theme: Magnify, Extol & Exalt the Lord. Website: <www.londonsdamalevoice.org.uk>.

INVERNESS BRANCH SABBATH SCHOOL. Commencing Sabbath, 2 August at 11.00 am regular Sabbath services will be held at the Strathdearn Hall, Tomatin, Inverness-shire, IV13 7YN. For full details call Michael Walker on 07528295716; or Pastor J B McCormac on 01224 744883. Check each week for updates. All are welcome.

AU PAIR NEEDED. 82-year-old, partially disabled Adventist lady living in Dartford, Kent, is looking for a live-in female au pair who can do odd jobs in the house during the week between 1-3 months trial basis initially to be extended by mutual agreement. For further information please contact Pastor Claude Lombart at <pastorclaude@sky.com>, Tel. 01842-824494 or Mob. 07962-901-194.

CALLING ALL MOBILES PHONES. Harper Bell School is upgrading its library system and needs your support. Do you have any old mobile phones? Would you like to help improve the environment? You can support Harper Bell School by recycling your old mobile phones. The phones collected can be of any age and condition (please remove all sim cards) and there are prizes to be received for each phone collected. For more details, log on to <www.fones4schools.co.uk>. There are fun things for the children to do and learn about the environment, along with prizes to win. There are letters that can be printed off to give to your neighbours or businesses to inform them of the project. It couldn't be easier. So join in the fun, help the school, improve the environment and start collecting now! Phones should be sent to Harper Bell Adventist School, 29 Ravenhurst Street, Camp Hill, Birmingham, B12 0EJ. For enquiries email <harperbellsdaschool@hotmail.co.uk> or telephone 0121 693 7742.

JOB VACANCIES. ADRA-UK is seeking to recruit an Advancement Officer. There are also a number of job vacancies for teaching, administration and support staff at The Eden Seventh-day Adventist School in London (Secondary and Primary), the John Loughborough Secondary School in North London and at Stanborough Secondary School in Watford. For full details of these vacancies please visit the BUC job vacancy website: <www.adventistnews.org.uk/vacancies.php>.


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