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magilly46 Registered: 10/29/02 Posts: 185 Loc: BC	TED News Bulletin Trans-European Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church 17 September 2008 In this issue: ------------------------- * Croatia: Church Planting Conference in Croatia * Norway: Ingathering Time is Party Time! * Albania: Second Camp Meeting in Tirana * England: Passionate About Higher Education * England: New Endowment Funds ------------------------- CHURCH PLANTING CONFERENCE IN CROATIA...[TED Staff/TED News Staff/TED News] Marusevec, Croatia - The third TED Church Planting Training seminar for the Adriatic Union Conference, was held at the Adventist Theological Seminary in Marusevec, 28-30 August. This event gathered 170 participants on Thursday and Friday, and about 800 on Sabbath. The aim of the first Church Planting training event was to get on board the decision makers and establish a common language for church planting. The second event was an intensive training course for pastors only; and this third and last training event this year aimed to introduce Church leaders and other Church members to Church Planting strategies, in the topics: The Biblical Mandate; Vision Statement; Mission Statement; Values and Target Group; and Identification. Janos Kovacs-Biro, Evangelism Director of the Trans-European Division, and lecturer at the event, said: "The Adriatic Union is serious about growing new churches. They have long-term plans to plant churches in the strategically important cities of their countries. I am looking forward to see the church planting core groups selected and commissioned for this task. I also pray that God will give them openness, strengths and patience to experience the great joy of leading people into a saving relationship with Christ." INGATHERING TIME IS PARTY TIME!...[Gry A. Haugen/TED News Staff/TED News] Vik, Norway - During the last couple of weeks, pupils and their parents, teachers and church-members in the Adventist Church have participated in the annual Ingathering, to support projects run by the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Norway. This year projects in South-East Asia will benefit from the funds collected by these volunteers, and in particular to prevent human trafficking, especially in Cambodia and Northern Thailand. "In my opinion, the ingathering week is like a party!" exclaimed an enthusiastic parent at Rosendal Adventist School. "Imagine starting a new school year this way! What a message this conveys to our children and our community." Rosendal church school gathered NOK 57 000 (about GBP 5,500) the first evening of their campaign, and the other church schools are not far behind. Students and teachers at Tyrifjord Videregaaende Skole, the Norwegian Adventist high school, have so far collected NOK 300 000 (about GBP 29 000), and they still have not finished. "Our students just don't want to finish ingathering," says John Gamborg, teacher and organiser. "Students wish to spend their spare time doing ingathering in addition to the couple of days scheduled for this." "The schools and churches are creating a good atmosphere connected to the Ingathering", says Gry A. Haugen, ADRA Norway. "They make it an event, serving dinner and supper, and driving for several miles. These components leave our children with good memories, which I believe is very important. We are indeed helping ourselves by helping others." Stephen Cooper, newly appointed ADRA Director in the Trans-European Division, visited Norway during the Ingathering. He said: "While in Norway, I had the opportunity to see the Ingathering programme in full swing. I was impressed to see the enthusiasm and dedication these school children had in collecting funds for those who are less fortunate. ADRA Norway is a shining example of how Ingathering can be done." SECOND CAMP MEETING IN TIRANA...[Sylvain Romain/TED News Staff/TED News] Tirana, Albania - On 5-7 September members of the Adventist church in Albania, together with their friends, repeated the success of the 2007 camp, as they fellowshipped and worshipped together in the natural park adjoining the capital Tirana. This year, Janos Kovacs-Biro, Trans-European Division Evangelism Director was the guest speaker at the camp. In his presentations he offered guidelines and strategies for establishing a strong foundation which will promote a solid church growth throughout the country, - among existing church groups, but also in the planning of starting new groups. The participants responded positively to this challenge, and gave evidence to the further maturing of the Church in Albania, returning home strongly motivated and with a renewed sense of mission. Pastor Kovacs-Biro offered to teach a course of practical training next year, to further equip the Church members. In preparation for this, the local pastoral team together with Pastor Sylvain Romain, President of the Albanian Mission and initiator of the camp project, were asked to make a SWOT analysis to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats, to strengthen their strategic planning. Pastor Romain reported that the pastoral team in the Albanian Mission will also be working intensively on a continuous educational programme which will meet the individual needs for additional training. PASSIONATE ABOUT HIGHER EDUCATION...[TED News Staff/TED News] Binfield, England - With the new academic year well in progress at Newbold College, Paul Clee, Trans-European Division Communication Director, has been in contact with Dr Jane Sabes, the new Principal at the College, for a comment on her new appointment and her visions for the College. With the knowledge that Dr Sabes had offers of other employment positions, it was interesting to learn why she chose Newbold College. Dr Sabes said, "Higher education has my heart! And, I am passionate about Seventh-day Adventist youth having access to quality Christian education that equips them to assume key positions in the family, for our church, in government, and industry, and in society." And she added, "The most persuasive element of this position came, however, was when I learned that Newbold College is the only institution of higher education serving 40 countries that constitute the Trans-European Division. Just imagine the impact that Newbold graduates can have, as change-agents in their homeland!" And about her vision for the college, Dr Sabes said, "... we [must] listen to the dreams of our youth, then design creative ways in which Newbold College can most effectively assist these 'young scholars' to realize their dreams. The support we render should not be restricted solely to their pursuit of academics but also in the spiritual and personal realms as well." NEW ENDOWMENT FUNDS...[Helen Pearson/TED News] Binfield, England - Two alumni families have established endowments at Newbold College. The Denys and Jean Baildam fund was created in loving memory of the long-time British pastor, Denys Baildam. Barbara and Henry Abrahamian have also recognized the growing need to support worthy Newbold students both academically and financially. They have created the Beaven-Abrahamian Endowment Fund for that purpose. Dr Jane Sabes, Principal of Newbold College, expressed joy over the generosity of these families and the significant contributions these endowments will make in educating students. She said: "Having myself established endowments, I know the personal satisfaction that comes from memorializing a loved one in this way - whether it be at the time of their death or to recognize a significant mile-stone in their lives such as retirement, an anniversary, a birth, or a birthday. The Baildam and Abrahamian families have done something of great significance, the results of which will only fully be realized in the kingdom. For these acts of thoughtful generosity, Newbold College thanks them." Contributions to either of the above funds can be made through the College Bursar, Berit Lisle. ________________________________________________________________ TED News Staff: Paul Clee, News Director and Editor Heidi Kamal Kendel, Editorial Assistant 119 St Peter's Street, St Albans, Herts., AL1 3EY, England Website: www.ted-adventist.org.. TED News is an information bulletin issued by the Communication department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Trans-European Division. You are free to re-print any portion of the bulletin without the need for special permission. However, we kindly request that you identify TED News whenever you publish these materials. You can unsubscribe from this mailing list by replying to this email and putting "unsubscribe" in the subject line.
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