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Stan Jensen Carpe Diem!!! Registered: 09/15/06 Posts: 3945 Loc: 49.05° Lat- 122.3° Long	BUC News #458 (16 September 2005) Email Newsletter of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland Contents: JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS BEGIN SEC YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONVENTION IN SPAIN GOD USES NEWBOLD STUDENTS FOR AFRICAN EVANGELISM FLOWER FESTIVAL RATED AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS BALLINASLOE CHURCH GROUP FEATURED IN IRISH NEWSPAPER BUC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTIONS ADVENTISTS IN GUERNSEY APOLOGIES FOR MISSING NEWSLETTERS COMING EVENTS ---------------------------------------- JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS BEGIN Yesterday afternoon, 15 September, a special reception marking the twenty-fifth anniversary of the John Loughborough School was held in the House of Commons Pavilion. The event was hosted by Diane Abbott, Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, and organised by former John Loughborough student Anthony Roberts. More than one hundred guests and dignitaries were present as Ms Abbott began proceedings by asking BUC Education director Dr Keith Davidson to open with prayer. She then commented on the general state of education in the United Kingdom and the relatively poor performance of black students, particularly boys, as they get older. However, she went on to say that the John Loughborough School set different standards and had given black boys the belief that they can do well. "John Loughborough has given us a way of looking at our children in a way that values and respects them," she said. Ms Abbott praised the many practical steps that the John Loughborough School had taken in order to change the pattern of black education and highlighted its standards, targets and monitoring. However the key point for her was belief - belief in the children by the parents, and belief in themselves by the children. "The educational community has a lot to thank the Seventh-day Adventist Church for," she said. Responding to Ms Abbott's address, Pastor Orville Woolford, the first headmaster of John Loughborough School, acknowledged the help of many individuals in the success of the school. "As a Church we know the worth of people," he said. "Human beings are created by God in His own image." One of these key people, Pastor Woolford said, was Dr Keith Davidson, now Education director of the BUC, who, during his eleven years at John Loughborough School pursued the issue of the school's finances "like a Rottweiler!" Pastor Woolford also praised the contribution made by the South England Conference Administration, particularly Pastor Ken Gammon, who was President at the time. "The Administration of the Seventh-day Adventist Church had faith in us as educators and supported us one hundred percent," he said. Dr Davidson described his time at John Loughborough School as a challenge and a struggle. His headship began in 1987, a time when small Church groups were not considered for state funding. However after much lobbying and with support from MPs Bernie Grant and Stephen Byers, Grant Maintained Status was finally secured for the school in 1998. "For us now," Dr Davidson said, "the challenge is to allow John Loughborough to continue to be a leader." Pointing out the relatively poor performance of black students in most schools across London he said, "John Loughborough provides the best deal for our children ... but we need a belief that all our children can succeed. John Loughborough should be an inspiration for other black children in our community." Other speakers at the event included the current headteacher Dr June Alexis who, while admitting that there were still challenges, condemned those who were negative about the school. "The media are saying to our children over and over again that they are at the bottom of the pile ... but don't be negative, come and help." BUC President Pastor Cecil Perry praised the achievements of the school over the last twenty-five years, and SEC President Pastor Humphrey Walters spoke to the students, past and present, saying, "John Loughborough School gave you the light and launched you on your way, but the brightest days of the school are yet ahead." There will be a special John Loughborough Anniversary Day of Fellowship this Sabbath at St Stephens Church, Enfield, and further celebrations will be held at the banqueting suite of Lords Cricket Ground this Sunday. Attendance to the latter is by ticket only. SEC YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONVENTION IN SPAIN - Beth Holford Imagine the zest of a seven-day trip to Spain. Add a generous helping of imported specialist speakers, and a sprinkling of lake-water, and you have the recipe for the South England Conference's Youth Leadership Convention. 'Raizes '05' took place at the Adventist campsite near Madrid, from Sunday 4 to Sunday 11 September. On arriving at Entrepenas, we found that Japhet's staff had been there for nearly a week, setting up equipment and finishing the preparations on location. That night, a lively worship session was led by Kwaku, and supported by a band gleaned from all over the SEC. Then, we were introduced to our worship speaker, Pastor Esther Knott, who works at Andrews University. She spoke on aspects of leadership and life, including self-worth. Many people were touched and changed by the messages she presented, and the time she spent individually with each attendee. One of the greatest things about 'Raizes '05' was the way that everyone, from the best speaker down to the most junior youth member, had time to socialise together, and to "network and share ideas and concerns with other youth workers," said Carolyn Schulz. Another memorable speaker was the prominent leadership consultant Pastor Fredrick Russell, who gave a six-hour seminar on leadership skills. His dynamic personality and creative presentation style challenged us all to be better leaders. While Pastor Russell's seminars were for all trainees, there were five levels of seminars available. On offer was Level 1 in either Pathfinder or Youth Leadership (equipping people to be involved in youth work), Level 2 in the same (training actual leaders), or Advanced level training (for those wishing to sit on the SEC Youth Advisory). NAD Youth Ministry Leader and YLC Speaker Pastor Ron Whitehead commented on how good it was "to see that there is powerful, quality, Bible based youth ministry training taking place in the SEC." I'd say that the best experience for me was the two-hour-long afterglow on Thursday evening, which was preparing the way for a Communion service the following night. During this informal worship time, we were led through moods of celebration, adoration, and contemplation as we praised God through songs, prayers, and testimonies. The Spirit of fellowship seemed to settle that night, and remained for the Communion service, in which we burned papers that held scribblings of sins we wanted to give God. For the wine, Esther gave us all tiny cups made of olive-wood from the Middle East, to remind us of the reconciliation process of the Cross. The added symbolism of this made the already poignant service tremendously powerful. I think that anyone who attended would agree with Pastor Eddie Hyppolite when he said "I believe that in the years ahead, many youth leaders in the SEC will look back on this year's YLC as the pivotal year in the transformation of youth work in this Conference and their personal lives." I would recommend the Youth Leadership training event to anyone at all interested in youth work. It is a great place to test the waters and be empowered, and to meet those who are passionate about saving young people. If you want more information about 'Raizes '05', check out the SEC Youth website, or call the SEC Youth Department on 01923 656500. A video/DVD is being produced of the week and will be available on completion. GOD USES NEWBOLD STUDENTS FOR AFRICAN EVANGELISM - Sujoya Paul-Bullock Newbold's mark on the world was pronounced when in June and July three hundred people in Kenya came to know Jesus through the efforts of former and present Newbold students - Pastor Mahende and Fenades and a team of fifteen speakers. Africa was on the heart of the seventeen strong group who conducted the evangelistic meetings. Six of the team members were from the UK and they paid for their own tickets to travel to Africa for the events. This commitment was equalled by that of the local people, who were willing to walk more than ten miles every day to attend the meetings. The meetings were held outdoors and in spite of heavy rains, the people sat patiently and listened attentively to God's messages. Three hundred other individuals experienced the life changing, life transforming power of Jesus Christ's love and forgiveness. The committed team of seventeen pastors and volunteers also succeeded to build a new church from scratch during their time there. All the finances were contributed by UK Adventists who have a special burden for ministry in Africa (the UKAAF). They also put in place a practical way of following-up the many newly baptised members. This was through setting up a Sabbath School in a widowed church member's house who was willing to contribute a piece of land where the new Christians would be nurtured during the next six months. The people have decided to follow Jesus; the local members have the space and place to nurture them and fellowship with them; but Bibles are still in short supply. Two hundred and eighty Bibles are being called for, so that each new member can read the life giving truths for themselves and continue to grow into mature Christians who can some day hold evangelistic meetings of their own. For information on where to send your surplus Bibles, email <fenades@yahoo.com> or phone: 07915 669255 or 07765 948176. FLOWER FESTIVAL RATED AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS - Audrey Balderstone A sensory garden, complete with fountain and birdsong in the North Porch, and a waterfall and stream at the front of the church, were two of the most popular displays at the Stanborough Park Church Flower Festival during the weekend of 9 - 11 September. Children loved the buzzing bees in the harvest display, the 'guide dog' for the blind, and the Dr Barnardo's house, while adults gazed at the moving tribute to those killed in terrorist outrages. 'Fishers of Men' appealed to lovers of the sea, while the exotic colours and smells of India were conjured up by flowers and spices. Unusual heliconiums and proteas were incorporated into the design depicting the work of David Livingstone in Africa; musical notes were sounded for Charles Wesley, and flowers tumbling from a dustbin spoke tellingly of the work of our soup run. A giant 'rainbow of promise' welcomed visitors to the church where, in four sections, they learned how we are Linked by Love: Filled with Hope. The first section dealt with God as our Creator and how He has provided for our physical needs. The second concentrated on Jesus as our link between Heaven and Earth. The next depicted pioneers who responded to God's love by preaching the Gospel and serving humanity, while the final section was devoted to the hope and confidence we have in Christ's return. This 'Blessed Hope' was the theme of the joyful Sabbath sermon preached by Pastor Paul Clee to a packed church. Trumpets, musical instruments, moving vocals and the spoken word all conspired to make this a memorable service, following on from an excellent presentation by the Family Life department the previous evening. On Saturday evening the church was filled to overflowing for a concert, organised by Roland Guenin, which rivalled anything the Proms had to offer. In her moving appeal, Alison Burgess used the story of the starfish to good effect, resulting in a collection of £1,700.00. Sister Frances Dominica, founder of Helen and Douglas Houses, responded by saying how impressed she was by everything she had seen and heard and she thanked the congregation from the bottom of her heart. Forty-two displays were interpreted by arrangers from Stanborough Park church, members of Flower Arranging Societies and arrangers from other churches. Their work drew people from far and near to the Preview evening and to the church for the viewing days. However, Flower Festivals are much more than flowers artistically displayed - they are instead an opportunity to share the Gospel in a unique way. Visitors ask questions, are offered literature and have the opportunity to speak about things which trouble them or have moved them. The funds collected for charity make a real difference and we are hoping to be able to reach our goal of £10,000 so that we can offer 100 days of respite or loving end of life care to teenagers and young adults who have life-limiting illnesses. Videos and DVDs of the Flower Festival, and videos and DVDs of the Musical Concert are available priced at £5.00 each plus £1.00 p&p - with profits going to the fund. If you would like to purchase one please send a cheque made payable to 'Stanborough Park Church Flower Festival' to: Flower Festival Visuals, Stanborough Park SDA Church, 609 St Albans Road, Watford WD25 9JL. Please state clearly if you wish to have a video/DVD of the Flowers OR of the musical concert and include your phone number. Thank you. [Editor's note: We have just received news that the goal of £10,000 has now been reached.] BALLINASLOE CHURCH GROUP FEATURED IN IRISH NEWSPAPER On Friday 9 September an article and photograph in the Connacht Tribune focused on the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ireland. In particular the article, by Carmella Maffeo, highlighted the multi-cultural nature of the group in Ballinasloe, pointing out that most of the members are Brazillian. It also described how, at a recent meeting in a local hotel, 90 Adventists from 20 different countries got together for a small groups seminar with BUC Personal Ministries director Pastor David Cox. The inclusion of the article in the paper was largely down to the efforts of Mr Oliver Martyn, communication secretary for the Galway church, who attracted the interest of the editor by broadening the subject to include the growing cultural and ethnic diversity of Ireland. "Meetings like this are an example of Ireland's growing multicultural landscape," he said. "It shows there is a greater variety of people living in Ireland." With a circulation of over 28,000, the Connacht Tribune is the highest-selling regional newspaper in the Republic of Ireland. BUC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTIONS Following the BUC Executive Committee yesterday, 15 September, a service request has been sent through to the NEC for Mr Malcolm Hayles to take over the management of the Roundelwood Health Spa. Pastor Martin Bell has been asked to manage the Church's property portfolio, including the Dell, Lingmore, and Coniston House. As the ADRA-UK search committee has not yet found a permanent replacement for Mr Raafat Kamal, who is now serving at the Trans-European Division, Mr Mark Castellino, currently serving as ADRA-UK Programmes director, has been asked to take over on a pro-tem basis. ADVENTISTS IN GUERNSEY This week we have heard of an Adventist member who is moving to work in Guernsey. The Adventist Church has had an intermittent presence on the island over the past few years and is visited regularly by Adventist holiday makers. If you know of any members living on the island, or are planning to visit and would like to get in touch with other Adventists there, please contact John Surridge <jsurridge@adventist.org.uk> at the BUC office. Phone: 01923 672251. APOLOGIES FOR MISSING NEWSLETTERS Last Friday we received a large number of "undeliverable mail" messages after sending out BUC News. We believe that for some reason it was blocked by the increasingly zealous anti-spam programmes used by certain Internet Service Providers. We are hoping that this week's mailing will be more successful but are powerless to stop this kind of blocking. 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. EVERLASTING GOSPEL SATELLITE TV SERIES. 12.00 noon every Sunday until 9 October on Sky Digital Channel 223 OBE Television. Contact: Pastor Osei <pastorosei@blueyonder.co.uk>. Phone: 07956 344085. SIX WEEK DANIEL SEMINAR AT LEYTONSTONE. 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings continuing until 22 October. Venue: 14 Drayton Road, Leytonstone, London E11. 30 places available. Contact: Jean Heroe <jeanheroe@msn.co>. Phone: 020 8471 4951. UNDER THE JUNIPER TREE - WEST MIDLANDS YOUTH MEETING. 7.00 pm on Friday 16 September at the Wednesfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1TP. Fellowship, praise and worship. Speaker: Gary Gordon. Contact: Donna Palmer <wmya_1@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07947 227208. SCOTTISH MISSION PRAYER CONFERENCE. Starts 10.00 am on Sabbath 17 September at the Crieff church. Worship Service at 11:15 'Prayer in the Church'. Afternoon service: talk and discussion with guest speaker Mary Barrett. Please bring your own packed lunch. Finish time approximately 3:30 pm. Contact: Ps J Brian McCormac <jbrianmccormac@supanet.com>. Phone: 01224 744883. THE JOHN LOGHBOROUGH SCHOOL 25TH ANNIVERSARY DAY OF FELLOWSHIP. Sabbath 17 September at St Stephens Church, Enfield. Song Service starts at 9.30 am. Divine Service: 11:15 am. Afternoon service: 4.00 pm. Contact: Anthony Roberts <anthony@betterdifferent.co.uk>. Phone: 07895 327241. WHAT'S GOD GOT TO DO WITH IT? - WATFORD TOWN YOUTH DAY. Sabbath 17 September. at the Leavesden Road Baptist Church, WD24 5ER. Guest speaker: Pastor Colin Stewart. Vibrant praise and worship with Tony Best & Co. Also an exciting drama production written and directed by Mark Grey. Free evening concert with artistes including: Blessed Voices, 3D, Joel & Desron, Heart 2 Praise, and more. Email: <ray.stewart@fujitsu-general.co.uk>. Phone: 07721 488598. FROM CONVERSION TO DISCIPLESHIP - STOKE NEWINGTON EVANGELISM. 7.30 each evening, except Thursday, from Sabbath 17 to Sabbath 24 September. Speaker: Dr Diop of Oakwood College. Venue: Stoke Newington Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, Yoakley Road, London N16 0BD Email: <stokeysda@hotmail.com>. Phone: 07889 857636. LONDON YOUTH FEDERATION - ALL NIGHT PRAYER MEETING. 10 pm on Saturday 17 to 6.00 am on Sunday 18 September at the Advent Centre. Breakfast will be provided. Contact: Sam Gungaloo <spolayah@hotmail.com>. Phone: 07961 071805. REPENTANCE & REVIVAL DAY - HORLEY AND HACKBRIDGE. Sabbath 17 September. Morning service at Horley church presented by Al Eccles. Fellowship lunch and DVD presentation at the Hackbridge church. Contact Ruth Hersey: 07837 337108 or Al Eccles: 07958 409519. BETTER DAYS ARE COMING - BRIXTON CAMPAIGN. 7.30 pm every night from Sabbath 17 September to Sabbath 8 October at the Brixton church, Santley St, London. Speaker: Pastor Samuel Telemaque from CUC Trinidad and guest singer, Pretha Garnett-Radlein from Ontario, Canada. Contact: Hamilton Williams <reidjoan@blueyonder.co.uk>. Phone: 020 7274 8283. JOHN LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOL REUNION - LORD'S CRICKET GROUND. Starts 3.00 pm on Sunday 18 September. Tickets for this official 25th Anniversary Celebration are available now at: <www.betterdifferent.co.uk/shop.html>, or call for Henry Coleman on: 07092 008346, or Donnette Hamilton on: 07092 864071 for credit card bookings. Call 07895 327241 to purchase tickets with cash. The tickets are limited and will be issued on a first come first served basis. Contact: Anthony Roberts <anthony@betterdifferent.co.uk>. DIVERSITY LECTURE - NEWBOLD. 7.30 pm on Tuesday 20 September. Dr Steve Currow presents: 'Beyond Diversity: The Role of the Church Pastor in the Local Church'. All are welcome. Contact: Gifford Rhamie <grhamie@newbold.ac.uk>. Phone: 01344 407483. SABBATH ADVENT SEMINAR - PECKHAM. 7.30 pm on Friday 23 and morning and afternoon on Sabbath 24 September at the Peckham church. Speaker: Dr Samuele Bacchiocchi. Contact: Carol Joseph <carol.joseph@dh.gsi.gov.uk>. Phone: 020 7740 6453. MEN'S DAY OF FELLOWSHIP - SALFORD. Starts 10.00 am on Sabbath 24 September at the Manchester Pendleton church in Salford. Speaker: Pastor Eddie Hypolite. Contact: Cyril Sweeney <csweeney@necadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 0115 960 6312. MAKING A MARK - FILIPINO ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Saturday 24 September. Come and join us, the Filipino International Church of Seventh-day Adventists, as we celebrate our unity and blessings from the Lord over the past three years. Visit: <http://ficsda.moonfruit.com>. Contact: Todd Frias <todd@tfrias.wanadoo.co.uk>. Phone: 02084 292209. YOUTH DAY OF FELLOWSHIP - ABERDEEN. Sabbath 24 September. Watch the Scottish Youth website <www.sdascotland.com> for details. Contact: Marcel Ghioalda <marcelg@onetel.com>. Phone: 01738 850399. SEC AREA 2 DAY OF FELLOWSHIP - CHEDDAR. Starts 10.00 am on Sabbath 24 September at the Kings of Wessex School, Station Road, Cheddar. Morning speaker: Pastor Richard DeLisser. Contact: Mick Smart <mick.smart@virgin.net>. Phone: 01666 510282. AREA 5 DAY OF FELLOWSHIP - READING. Starts at 9.45 am on Sabbath 24 September at: The Globe Church, 12 Portman Road, Reading, Berks RG30 1EA. Guest speaker: Pastor Don McFarlane. Afternoon programme at 3.00 pm featuring items from the Area 5 churches. Please bring a packed lunch. Contact: David Spearing <davidspearing@hotmail.com>. Phone: 01865 466919. YOUTH DAY - MILTON KEYNES. Sabbath 24 September. Guest speaker Pastor Carlton Byrd from Dallas, Texas. The day starts off at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone in Central Milton Keynes at 10.00 am. The afternoon session moves to the Milton Keynes church in Veryan Place, Fishermead, starting at 4.00 pm. The day concludes with a concert at 8.00 pm, back at the Church of Christ the Cornerstone in Central Milton Keynes. Entrance fee: £6.00, payable at the door. Featured artists will be Andrea Carnegie, MKCGC, Desron & Junior, plus others. Contact Doreen Christopher (07714 147080) or Sylvia Vigne (07832 277053). For a map, visit: <www.mksdachurch.net/youth.htm>. LONDON YOUTH FEDERATION SPORTS XTRAVAGANZA. Starts 9.30 am on Sunday 25 September at the Shooters Hill Post, 16 Campus, Woolwich, London SE18. Netball, Badminton and Table Tennis. Contact Sports Chair Trevor Young. Email: <taayoung2001@yahoo.co.uk>. Phone: 07958 753695. WORKSHOP: CHILDREN NEED GOD'S LOVE. An SEC sponsored day for parents and children's workers. 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on Sunday 25 September at the Advent Centre, London. Two streams: first is a full day of training on Inspired Parenting; second is geared for children's ministry workers and will include a variety of creative workshops for those working with children. Day is free, but you do need to pre-book your places so that we can have enough materials for everyone. Those on the parenting stream will need to pay £10 in advance to cover the cost of the workbook. More info at: <www.secadventist.org/cngl.php>. Phone: 01923 232728 or email: <jguthrie@secadventist.org.uk>. IT'S HEALTHY AFFAIR - BATTERSEA. Sunday 25 September. Free entry, free food, free nutritional counsel etc. Email: <info@battersea-sda.org.uk> or contact: Pastor S M Esson <smesson@aol.com>. Phone: 07985 408669. ENDLESS LOVE - MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND. Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October. A time of enrichment for married couples. Venue: Robinson Centre, Wyboston, Bedfordshire. Sponsored by the North England Conference Family Ministries department. Contact: Cyril Sweeney <csweeney@necadventist.org.uk>. Phone: 0115 960 6312. ASNA CARERS WEEKEND. Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October at Highgate House Hotel, Northants. Workshops for carers include: Stress Management, Money Management, and How to Access Available Resources for Carers. All carers in a challenging role welcome, including carers of people with any disabilities, people with chronic illness, people with mental illness or those people who are frail. Contact: Sophia Nicholls <emailasna@special1.fsnet.co.uk>. Phone: 01491 833395. THE 164 - CHRISTIAN CABARET. Saturday 1 October. Venue: Hackney Seventh-day Adventist Church, 164 Haggerston Road, Hackney, London E8. Doors open at 7.30 pm. Over 18's only! Tickets: £5 in advance (call Michelle 07949 760 663 or Adrian 07903 941 662). £7 on the door. Includes food and refreshments. Choose from our luxurious menu and exotic cocktails. Live music, poetry, comedy, and much more. Come and enjoy good, clean Christian entertainment in a comfortable setting. Contact: Adrian Blake <blake_adrian@hotmail.com>. Phone: 07903941662. IN TIMES LIKE THESE - LEICESTER EVANGELISM. 7.00 to 9.00 pm every evening (except Thursdays and Fridays) from Sabbath 1 to Sabbath 15 October. Speaker: Dr Richard De Lisser. Free evening seminars plus gifts, quizzes and great gospel singing. Contact: Pastor Paul Liburd <pn.liburd@virgin.net>. Phone: 0116 210 1376. PROPHECY SEMINAR - GREENWICH. Saturday mornings from 1 to 29 October. What's happening to our world? Natural disasters, famines, terrorist attacks, crimes, diseases, false teachings and doctrines. Only one book has the answers - the Bible. Venue: Greenwich church. Contact: Isaac Ogunlana <sanctuary@greenwichsda.org.uk>. Phone: 01322 270492. CHATELIER SINGERS AT STANBOROUGH PARK CHURCH. Sabbath 1 October. The Chatelier Family: Gavin, Trudi and their six children are coming to Britain, and will be singing at Stanborough Park church. Family service at 11.00 am, and a concert in the church at 7.30 pm. Entry free, but a collection will be taken after the concert to support their ministry. CDs will be on sale. Contact: Ian Sleeman <isleeman@email.com>. Phone: 01923 894664. GOSPEL CONCERT - LUTON. 7.30 pm on Saturday 1 October. Fundraising Concert featuring: Blessed Voices, Golden Chords, Praise & Harmony, Soul Symphony plus others. Venue: High Town Methodist Church, High Town Road, Luton. Tickets: Adults £7.00, Children (3-16) £5.00. For tickets or further information contact Careen Hanson: 07931 454859, Gabrielle James: 01582 574620, or Cecil Johnson: 07837 786624. Contact: Careen Hanson <goldingsn@aol.com>. Phone: 07931 454859. FINANCIAL FREEDOM SEMINAR - BALHAM. 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm on Sunday 2 and Sunday 16 October. Learn how to be free from financial burdens by increasing your income, minimising your debt and spending sensibly. A free community and church event conducted by Deborah Harris. Contact: Errol Anderson <errol@andersonwham.freeserve.co.uk>. Phone: 020 8672 9415. TED PRAYER GUIDE. For the week commencing 18 September we are praying for HUNGARY. Hungary is still a secular country. While having an increased interest toward religious experiences its people have a decreasing affinity to any religious organization. Our mission is to plant new churches which are able to meet these special needs of the people. We have decided to start 20 new church plants over a period of five years with most of them in territories where there is no Adventist presence. We have challenges with our existing 113 churches. In the last five years the membership in 57% of our churches has decreased. Our challenge is to revitalize these churches, to sustain unity and mission focus among the members, to create an open and supportive atmosphere for newcomers. Our mission statement is: Walking with Christ and waiting by working. Please pray: ? For our 20 new church plants. ? That we can train and equip the majority of our church members to carry out in a new, up-to-date way the gospel commission. ? For the revitalization of the dying churches. [Erno Ösz-Farkas, Secretary, Hungarian Union] ---------------------------------------- SMALL ADS CONFERENCE ON TEENAGERS. The BUC Youth department is hosting a Conference addressing issues which parents, youth workers, pastors and others who have vested interest in teenagers will want to attend. We shall be having as special guests persons from the Met Police, Hope UK drug educator, Project manager for the Coram boys2men project, a behavioural scientist from RAP consultancy, Experienced youth worker, Counsellor etc. If you would like to improve your skills in working with this age group, then you need to be at this conference. Cost: £80 per person for the two days, 19 and 20 November, including accommodation, meals, resources and information package which will be distributed there. Time: Sabbath morning 9.30 am to Sunday 5.00 pm. Venue: Staverton Park, Staverton, Daventry, Northampton. Contact: Des Boldeau at <dboldeau@adventist.org.uk> or <bucyouth@adventist.org.uk>. Limited spaces, so apply early. Late booking after 31 October: £95.00. SECRETARIAL JOB VACANCY. Due to the expansion of ADRA-UK, they will be taking on the full-time employment of one of our Union secretaries at the end of September. We therefore have an immediate vacancy for a full-time secretary who will be responsible for handling departmental secretarial responsibilities. This is an exciting and demanding role for an energetic person with good secretarial skills and committed to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The successful applicant will be well-organised, flexible and able to work under pressure and willing to work as part of a team. Salary and terms of employment will be in harmony with denominational policies and are available on request. Closing date for applications is 3 October 2005. Interested individuals should apply in writing for an application form to Pastor E C Lowe, Executive Secretary, BUC Office, Stanborough Park, Watford, Herts WD25 9JZ. Email: <elowe@adventist.org.uk>. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 Oc! tober 2005 from 2.00 pm onwards. JOB OPPORTUNITY: SECRETARY FOR TED HEADQUARTERS. The Trans-European Division is seeking an office secretary to the ADRA Trans-Europe Director and the Director for Adventist Volunteer Services at the international headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church covering Northern Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan and part of Africa. This is a full-time position in two busy and varied departments. Details available upon application. A letter of application together with current CV and the names and addresses of two referees should be submitted by 17 October 2005 to: Harald Wollan, Executive Secretary, Trans-European Division, 119 St Peter's Street, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3EY. Email: <hwollan@ted-adventist.org>. ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE. Cosy bed-sit available in a north London flat. Share bathroom and kitchen facilities with another female Adventist professional. Contact Rebecca on: 020 8340 7644 or 07768 766088. Email <bex@beckylarsen.freeserve.co.uk>. AU PAIR WANTED. Adventist home-schooling family seeks Adventist au pair for approximately one year, to start immediately. Three children aged 13, 10 and 2. Parents are studying at University and need the au pair to watch over the oldest children approximately two days a week. Youngest will be at nursery. Phone: 01908 263694 or 07886 166444. BUC News is a weekly news bulletin produced by the British Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and edited by the Communication Department. Items for inclusion should be sent to <bucnews@adventist.org.uk> and need to be received by 6.00 pm on Thursday, preferably as simple email text. Coming Events and Small Ads should be kept short and preferably be submitted via the on-line form at: <www.adventist.org.uk/news>. The editor reserves the right to modify articles received to make them suitable for inclusion. The views expressed by individuals cited in this bulletin do not necessarily reflect the views of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, though we try to ensure that they do. You are free to re-print any portion of this bulletin without the need for special permission. However, we kindly request that you identify BUC News or other sources whenever you publish these materials. Back issues are available on our website at <www.adventist.org.uk>. The British Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church accepts no liability to any party for any error, omission or mis-statement by any contributor in any material published in this newsletter.
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