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My little All Black Jesse Herford Editor
When I think of my most cherished memories in pastoral ministry, none of them centre around programs or initiatives. They all centre around people—those who I was able to help become more like Jesus, as well as those who helped me become more like Jesus, too
It was a chilly spring day when my wife Carina and I sat waiting on a back street opposite the rubbish dump of the New Zealand hamlet of Ekãtahuna. The farmer pulled up in her rusty Toyota, opened the boot of the car and we saw him: a tiny, four-week-old miniature schnauzer puppy. Offering my fingers for a sniff, he immediately chomped down on them. We adopted Banjo immediately. I still remember those first few weeks: his toileting in inappropriate places, as well as torn up shoes, books and clothing. My backpack still has broken clips with his teeth marks in them. On Christmas Day, he decided to chew up my glasses, which I didn’t appreciate at all. When Carina and I adopted him, we knew he would change our lives— but Banjo opened up to us a whole new world of responsibility we were unprepared for. If I’m honest, I was sometimes resentful of this small, needy dog. If you’ve never owned a schnauzer, they’re often described as “velcro dogs”. Schnauzer owners will often joke that once you get one, you’ll never be alone again—ever. Where Carina and I were previously free to do what we wanted, when we wanted, now we had to plan our lives around another living thing that needed us to survive. It was an obvious prelude to having children, as many people gleefully pointed out in the first few months of Banjo’s life. But, what at first felt like inconvenience, eventually revealed itself as an invitation—to grow up a little, to put someone else first—even if it was at my expense. God entrusted Banjo to us and as I’ve grown in my walk with Jesus, I’ve come to realise He has entrusted far more to us than a miniature schnauzer. God has entrusted to us many things: time, resources, our bodies and our environment. But there’s more. Wherever you are in the South Pacific, God has also entrusted you with the most precious resource on Earth: people. He has entrusted to you your partner, your children, your friends and your community. That responsibility can be overwhelming. To be fair, Jesus never claimed it would be easy. He was abundantly clear that following Him would require self-denial (Luke 14:25–27), as well as devotion eclipsing even family bonds (Matthew 10:37)—and that it’s likely you’ll be hated for doing so (John 15:18). Dietrich Bonhoeffer summed up the cost of discipleship in his famous line, “When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” Making disciples is disruptive. It demands much, and is frequently inconvenient. To some, it may (and has) cost them everything. And yet, Jesus promises to guide, comfort and empower us through it. I’ll be the first to admit that living the life of discipleship has destroyed the neat little plan I had for my life. And yet, despite it all, disciple-making has given me a far greater reward. More than accolades or accomplishments—one so obvious that many miss it. The reward for living the life of discipleship—of becoming more like Jesus and helping others do the same—is that we get to experience Jesus more. In ourselves, as well as in others. When I think of my most cherished memories in pastoral ministry, none of them centre around programs or initiatives. They all centre around people—those who I was able to help become more like Jesus, as well as those who helped me become more like Jesus, too. John Mark Comer puts it best: “The reward for following Jesus is Jesus.” As I consider my little All Black sitting on my lap, I know now I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Interpretation? Glenn Townend South Pacific Division president
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Throughout biblical history, humans have interpreted suffering as divine punishment. It seems that God uses challenging situations to get people’s attention and call them back to a right relationship with Him. But at other times, suffering is a test from God to develop our faith and endurance. Here are some examples of trouble as punishment. Job’s friends say that trouble is punishment from God (Job 20) so Job needs to repent and come back to God. Israel is defeated at Ai because Achan disobeyed God by taking goods from Jericho (Joshua 7). Jeremiah declares that drought, famine and war are punishment for Judah’s idolatry (Jeremiah 14:17–22; 16:5–18). Later, Haggai says God is holding back the dew, rain and protection of crops as they build their own houses and leave the temple unfinished (Haggai 1:3-11). Paul also suggests some are sick because they have neglected their fellow disciples in the church of God (1 Corinthians 11:29,30). However, there are other times when suffering is seen as a test of character. Job’s suffering was a test from the devil despite his innocence (Job 1,2). James suggests that trials test our faith and develop endurance (James 1:3,4,12). Peter likewise writes that trials test whether our faith is genuine (1 Peter 1:6, 4:12). So, how do we know when the suffering we face is punishment or testing? This is an issue I have wrestled with all my life. Personal sickness, family heartache, loss of resources—I ask why? Punishment or testing? The answers don’t always come quickly. Financial and personnel matters, conflict in the workplace—I ask why? Punishment or testing? These answers do not come easily either. Eventually, as I wrestle in prayer and discuss matters over with wise friends and colleagues, the answers do come. At times I wish there was a prophet or the Urim and Thummim to give a clear answer. However, I must rely on the voice of God’s Spirit through His Word, His people and my own mind for truth to be discovered (John 16:7–14). It is only being close with God that we can discover the answers, even if it does take time.
Youth Rush reaches Pacific islands for the first time Suva, Fiji | Kiera Bridcutt
Fiji Youth Rush group in July.
Hundreds of Adventist books were sold across the Pacific, with the firstever Youth Rush programs taking place in Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands. Youth Rush leaders travelled to the Pacific in May to disciple young people and undertake outreach in local communities. Pastor Harley Southwell, Youth Rush leader for Australia and New Zealand, said expanding the program into the Pacific had been a long-time vision. “Last year, at our Literature Evangelism (LE) Summit, we had a lot of LE leaders from the islands . . . and when they heard about the testimonies from the Youth Rush guys, they said, ‘we want this, we need this for our young people as well’,” Pastor Southwell said. From July 5 to 15, a Youth Rush team of volunteers returned to Fiji, training seven local students and the
newly appointed literature ministry leader to run a Youth Rush program. Across the three countries, 40 local participants were involved, which resulted in the sale of 946 Adventist books, the distribution of 827 pieces of free literature, 659 prayers, 76 contacts for Trans Pacific for Christ and $A11,123 in donations. The Youth Rush team completed a total of four programs in the Pacific, and Pastor Southwell said all the programs completed were successful. “Training young people, giving them the general principles that they need to be successful and other training worked well there. At the end of the program, a few applied to become literature evangelists as well,” he said. Following the success of the pilot program in the Pacific, next year the hope is to expand Youth Rush further in the islands.
Future pastors challenged to rethink mission Cooranbong, NSW | Juliana Muniz/Evelyn Briggen
Participants, presenters and organisers at the symposium. [Credit: Marta Rutkowska]
Students preparing for ministry were encouraged to explore new approaches to reaching increasingly secular communities during a church planting symposium held at Avondale University, Cooranbong, on October 9 and 10. The event gathered students for presentations and discussions on disciple-making, church planting, digital ministry and engaging people with little connection to organised religion. The symposium was organised collaboratively by South Pacific Division Adventist Mission, Avondale University Seminary, Avondale University Church, the Australian Union Conference and the New Zealand Pacific Union Conference. Sessions explored the connection between disciple-making and church planting, approaches to reaching secular and post-Christian communities, relationship-based ministry and the use of digital platforms to connect with new audiences. Participants also heard practical experiences from
existing church-planting initiatives. For Master of Ministry student Lindsey Birch, the symposium demonstrated how principles associated with church planting could be applied across different areas of ministry. Although she does not currently feel called to establish a new church, Ms Birch said hearing about The Table, a church-planting initiative in Victoria, was particularly inspiring. “I certainly see a lot more of how God is moving, and I’m curious about how I can apply some of the principles I’ve learnt in the types of ministry I’ve been called to,” she said. For Ms Birch, events such as the symposium help current and future church leaders stay informed about research and approaches relevant to contemporary communities. “It’s really important for ongoing professional development, and for leaders in the Church, whether they’re lay leaders or whether they are employed or planning to be employed church leaders,” she said. October 31, 2026 | Adventist Record
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Faith FM to reach more Sydneysiders Wahroonga, NSW | Lauren Bongard/Juliana Muniz
GSC and Faith FM leaders.
The Greater Sydney Conference (GSC) has expanded its Faith FM radio footprint into northern Sydney and the Northern Beaches following the purchase of a network of radio licences. Three broadcast sites at Mosman, Collaroy Plateau and St Ives are now operational, extending coverage from the Harbour Bridge to Mona Vale and Newport, and into eastern parts of Wahroonga. A fourth site is planned at either Ingleside or Bilgola Plateau to extend the network further. GSC invested approximately $A250,000 in the acquisition, which was officially launched with a prayer of dedication on August 27. “This significant investment strengthens our ability to reach people where they live, work and connect, bringing the three angels’ messages into homes across this important part of Sydney,” said GSC president Pastor Alban Matohiti.
Faith FM radio manager Michael Engelbrecht said the Northern Beaches has a relatively small Adventist presence and GSC officers viewed the expansion as “a strategic investment in preparing the soil in this area”. The acquisition follows GSC’s $A300,000 purchase of a Western Sydney Faith FM network in 2022, funded through the sale of the former conference office in Epping. That network covers Penrith and Campbelltown, connects with existing Faith FM coverage in the Southern Highlands and has the potential to reach more than 1.2 million people. GSC chief financial officer Nadelle Manners said the Conference hopes the latest expansion will provide another avenue for connecting with local communities. The expansion is also part of GSC’s preparation for OneVoice27 and Sydney for Christ 2028.
Christchurch pastor named Junia Award winner Christchurch, NZ | Tracey Bridcutt
Pastor Romina Masih.
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Pastor Romina Masih has been named the South Pacific Division’s Junia Award winner for 2026 by the Association of Adventist Women. Pastor Masih, who ministers at St Martins church in Christchurch, New Zealand, has served the Church for 30 years as a pastor and theology lecturer. “I receive the Junia Award with gratitude, knowing that the greatest honour is not the recognition we receive, but the opportunity to use our voice, our calling and our lives to make room for others,” she said According to the Association, Pastor Masih came from a nominally religious Hindu family in an environment affected by drug use and dealing. Her experience of God’s transforming grace inspired a passion for sharing that hope with others. Pastor Masih studied theology at Fulton College (Fiji), Pacific Adventist University (Papua New Guinea) and the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (Philippines). She
served as a church pastor in Fiji, a theology lecturer at Fulton and has spent the past 14 years ministering in the South New Zealand Conference. Pastor Masih has also served on several General Conference and South Pacific Division committees. She currently sits on the Women in Ministry Leadership Advisory Committee, Biblical Research Committee, and Board of Ministerial and Theological Education, contributing to leadership, biblical understanding and theological education across the Church. “The award encourages me to continue advocating for women in ministry, championing neurodivergent communities and serving a Church where every person can know that they have a place in God’s mission.” Established in 2024, the Junia Awards recognise women from each Adventist division who are actively leading churches, teaching religion or serving as chaplains. For more, visit <associationofadventistwomen.com>.
making headlines A home rebuilt Dorcas Society members in Zimbabwe built a new house and toilet for a woman and her sister after their home collapsed in the middle of the night. The project was praised by government officials, who thanked the church for helping a family in need.—SID
The new series was launched at Avondale University Church. [Credit: Charlie Heise]
The Rescue returns fully animated Cooranbong, NSW | Juliana Muniz
Australian-produced children’s Bible series The Rescue has been relaunched in a fully animated format, with new educational resources designed to help children explore the Bible and understand the conflict between good and evil. The new Season 1 was officially launched at Avondale University Church on October 3, with the first of 15 episodes now available online and subsequent episodes scheduled for weekly release. Produced by Abide Family Ministries for Hope Channel, The Rescue originally launched in 2024, combining puppetry, animation and music to introduce children to the biblical story of salvation. The new production moves to a fully animated format, accompanied by a range of resources. Each episode includes a downloadable resource pack of approximately 20 pages, featuring activities, object lessons and teaching materials designed to reinforce the biblical concepts explored in the series. Original songs, backing tracks and musical scores are also available. Abide Family Ministries director Kimberly Houliston said the project aims to introduce children to God, including those with little or no knowledge of Christianity. “There are so many people out there that need to know God and don’t,” she said. “This is a resource that we’re using to try and reach the next generation so that they can know about God.” Speaking at the launch, Adventist Media CEO Dr Brad Kemp highlighted the importance of developing content that responds to the media habits of Generation Alpha, including their preference for visual storytelling, animation and shorter formats. He also explained the series’ strategic importance in two upcoming evangelistic initiatives. “The Rescue is going to be a major part of what we do in reaching our children in the OneVoice27 initiative, and then the following year, Australia for Christ,” Dr Kemp said. The series draws on biblical narratives and Ellen White’s Conflict of the Ages series, exploring the conflict between good and evil and the choices people make. The stories follow characters Jack and Melody as they discover how Bible stories relate to their everyday experiences. The first episode and accompanying resources are available at <therescue.au>. A companion book exploring the Bible stories featured in the series is also planned for release in 2027.
The FutBíblia club A Bible-based soccer ministry in Brazil has grown from a small group into a Pathfinder club of nearly 50 children and teenagers. Through sport, Bible study and tutoring, the ministry connects young people at risk of crime and drug exposure with Jesus, with two members recently baptised and others considering the same step.—SAD
ADRA on the world stage ADRA Mongolia shared its sustainable agriculture, soil restoration and climate resilience initiatives at a United Nations convention attended by nearly 10,000 people from around the world. Framing land restoration as an expression of Christian compassion and care for God’s creation, ADRA highlighted its work equipping farmers and strengthening rural communities through sustainable livelihoods.—NSD
Pray and park A church in Poland introduced a prayer-based parking fee system, with drivers encouraged to spend time in prayer according to how long they parked. The unusual initiative aimed to encourage drivers to pray for one another, with parking free for those attending church services and meetings.—Vision Christian Media
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Returned to serve Bibles for every student Mernda Hills Christian College (MHCC), in Victoria, has launched an initiative to provide every current and future primary student with their own Bible. The school aims to give each student an age-appropriate Go Bible, published by Tyndale House Publishers, to use during classes throughout their primary years. Students will be able to highlight and make notes in their Bibles before taking them home when they finish Year 6. The initiative will replace a limited collection of older adult-edition Bibles currently used by the school. “[We want] to help our primary students deeply engage with God’s Word,” MHCC principal Kristin Forbes said. The school is inviting anyone interested to support the initiative through prayer or donations. For more, contact <chaplaincy@merndahills.vic.edu.au>.—Juliana Muniz
The South Australian Conference has reappointed its three officers for another four-year term following its Quadrennial Constituency Meeting. Pastor David Butcher will continue as president, Pastor Yong Shin Chee as secretary and Brenda Usher as chief financial officer. The Conference confirmed the appointments in separate social media announcements after the meeting, expressing appreciation for the leaders’ dedication and commitment to the Church’s mission.—Juliana Muniz
Drafting the future Continuing the mission The South Queensland Conference has reappointed its three officers for the 2026–2029 quadrennium during its 78th Constituency Meeting at Watson Park Convention Centre on August 23. Pastor Brett Townend will continue as president, Pastor Joseph Maticic as secretary and Scott Hopkins as chief financial officer. The appointments were confirmed during the Sunday morning session, followed by a prayer of dedication for the three leaders. Held under the theme “Celebrating God’s Leading, Recognising Opportunity”, the meeting featured departmental reports highlighting disciple-making and mission. The Conference reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a strong mission focus over the next four years.—Juliana Muniz
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More than 80 teachers and education leaders from Adventist schools across Fiji attended Quality Adventist Schools Pacific training at Navesau Adventist High School in September. The training helped participating schools develop a draft five-year School Improvement Plan, which identifies priorities for improving educational quality, Adventist identity, leadership and community engagement.—Elisapesi
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Tulou in ministry
Twenty-three ministers were ordained during the Central Papua Conference (CPC) annual Workers’ Meeting, held at Mt Diamond Adventist Secondary School from September 13 to 20. More than 600 workers, spouses and children attended the week-long gathering, which focused on spiritual renewal, leadership and ministry under the theme “Grounded in the Word and Focused on Mission”. Papua New Guinea Union Mission (PNGUM) ministerial secretary Pastor Daniel Ricky was a guest speaker, leading morning and evening worship sessions. His wife, Elis Ricky, facilitated sessions for pastors’ wives and Partners in Ministry. During one of his presentations, Pastor Ricky encouraged pastors and church leaders to reflect on their calling and responsibilities. “You are all leaders and pastors carrying responsibility to care for our church members,” he said. “Don’t doubt and question your calling. God could have called others, but He called you. You must value your calling.”
Pastor Moe Siaki was ordained to ministry at Napier church, New Zealand, on September 26. Originally from Samoa, Pastor Siaki moved to New Zealand in 2010 and graduated from Avondale University in 2020. He began serving in the North New Zealand Conference in 2022 and has spent the past two years pastoring the Napier and Hawke’s Bay Samoan churches while also serving as chaplain at Parkside Adventist Christian School. During the ordination service, New Zealand Pacific Union president Dr Eddie Tupa’i encouraged him to follow Jesus’ example of humble service, highlighting the Samoan word Tulou, meaning “to lower oneself”.—Plugin/Greg Timmins
PNGUM president Pastor Danny Philip also addressed participants, presenting a message on the biblical principle of servant leadership ahead of the ordination service. The 23 ministers were ordained under the leadership of CPC ministerial secretary Pastor Kadasa Damaro. Fourteen workers approaching retirement were also recognised for their years of service to the Church during an appreciation program.—Rose Maine Sinias
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Signs of connection A new series of Auslan workshops at South Queensland Big Camp gave church members practical ways to welcome Deaf people and build friendships across their communities. Organised by Christian Vision and Hearing Services (CVHS), the workshops, on September 21 and 22, covered everyday conversation, hospitality and building relationships. On September 23—International Day of Sign Languages—participants put their new skills into practice at an Auslan Conversation Café. The 15 attendees rotated through conversations and everyday scenarios with guests who use Auslan, including two Deaf men and two hearing Auslan users. “We hope the participants take their skills back into their communities and are able to connect meaningfully with the Deaf community,” said CVHS coordinator Cassie Etwell.—Tracey Bridcutt October 31, 2026 | Adventist Record
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t was a Tuesday morning and like every other morning, I woke up, made a cuppa and started my routine of getting ready for work. Like every morning, I had a song playing in the background. If you ask my wife, she’ll confirm I often play music in the morning either softly for calmness or with the decibels slightly on the higher end to energise my mind and get me excited for the day. What was different this day was the song I had chosen. It was out of the usual rotation of songs I had, which made my wife comment, “I haven’t heard you play this song in ages!” It definitely had been some years since I had queued the song “First and the Last”, from in Hillsong Worship’s 2009 album Faith + Hope + Love. It opens:
The story of the Ebenezer can be read in 1 Samuel 7. In the story, the Israelites have repented, realising that they have strayed away from their covenant with God. As a result, the Philistines had dominated and oppressed God’s chosen nation. As Samuel led the Israelites who had gathered for congregational repentance, word came to them that the Philistines were marching on them. So, the Israelites did what they had always done in times like this: they cried out to God. Samuel prayed and God moved, sending a mighty storm to scatter the Philistines. Following the storm, the Israelites rallied, chased down their enemies and won a stunning victory. Calling the light with all the Earth we will sing
You are the first and the last, beginning and the end. As the distinct lead line on the guitar cut through the home’s atmosphere and the melody resounded from my phone speaker, my mind was transported back to a season where this song was a frequent hit. Memories of living in south Queensland, teaching and serving at church came to the forefront of my mind. Past times and challenges also bubbled up to the surface. As I continued packing my bag for work and preparing my lunch, I couldn’t help but think of the song like an Ebenezer. The promise of wonders to come, the future is in your hands
Samuel wanted to commemorate this moment—to make it real for the people and help them remember who God was. So, he organised a stone to be placed along a frequently travelled road, named it “Ebenezer”—the “stone of help”—so that whoever travelled by would see this memorial and remember when God had saved Israel. People would see it, turn to their travelling companions and say, “Remember that time we were all gathered and the Philistines attacked us? Then Samuel prayed in response to our cries and God moved in a mighty way and delivered us. God is so good!” I also imagine that generations would pass and as later people travelled the road, the young would turn to their elder and query, “Why is that stone there?” To which the
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elder would smile and with fondness reply, “Well, it’s a memorial of a time when God moved and delivered us, and He will do the same thing in your lifetime as well.” I imagine a passionate retelling following this potential conversation from the passers-by. You are the author of love, our freedom is in Your name This song that accompanied my morning routine played the role of the Ebenezer, the stone of help. It helped focus my thoughts on a time that was peaceful. A time not without its challenges, but a time that also shaped me to become who I am today. A time of starting my family and experiencing the blessings that go with it. The gratitude of a season past quickly moved to a knowledge that God today is the same as He was in that time. God is still working, still providing, still sovereign. The knowledge morphed and flowed into a feeling of joy, which moved to a string of words prayed silently, “Thank You, God.” Embracing the cross there for us, brought us to life again More than ever, we are living an increasingly connected life—a life where we are able to do something at any time. The modern pace of life demands we hustle, progress to achieve success. When we do have a spare moment, we can catch ourselves pulling out that familiar piece of technology in our pocket and filling the space with distraction
(don’t worry, we’ve all been there in some way). Although I was listening to music while doing my morning routine, the thought of listening to that song came from a moment of quiet, a moment where I could let my thoughts flow without being interrupted. The song then was able to work as a personal Ebenezer, which I believe was prompted by the Spirit. When we are present in the quiet moments with our thoughts, we can be led by the Spirit, discovering what God has in store for us daily. Calling the love with all we are let us sing So, what are the Ebenezers you have built in your life? What songs can you listen to and relive a past season when God moved? What photos or pictures can you meditate on to remember that God was with you every step of the way? Who can you call on to share memories of committing your heart to Jesus during those summer camp days? Or maybe you need to read that journal you tucked away on your bookshelf or scroll down to those phone notes of prayers that are still in the cloud. Find your Ebenezers and take stock of their forms. Create space and quiet where they can work effectively. Anchor them in places where you can remember that God is still healing, still moving, still working—that God is still the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Ryan Vogel director of music, Avondale University Church.
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Learning to walk with God
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y name is Paeahelotu Apusae Gholomo and I am a first-year student pilot, sponsored by the Solomon Islands government at Pacific Flying School in Fiji. Alongside my dream of becoming a pilot, I carried another dream in my heart: to know God more deeply, understand His Word and be baptised. My mum is not an Adventist, but my dad worships on Sabbath. Before coming to Fiji, I had already participated in Bible studies. I had learned about God and His Word, but for different reasons, I was never able to take the step of baptism. However, the desire remained in my heart. When I came to Fiji, I made a firm decision: “This year, I will study God’s Word again, strengthen my relationship with Him and, if it is His will, I will get baptised.” I didn’t know how it would happen or who would help me. I simply trusted God to make a way. Around March or April, I met Brent on an ordinary day at school. We started talking, sharing stories and praying. During one conversation, Brent asked me a simple but powerful question: “Brother, did you already get baptised? If not, then you’ll be baptised at the Fiji for Christ Evangelism, Saweni site.”
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That question stayed with me. I told him about my previous Bible studies and how I had always wanted to get baptised but had never completed that journey. From that moment, Brent encouraged me and helped guide me through online Bible studies. He shared God’s Word with me, answered my questions and encouraged me to keep learning. Looking back, I believe God placed Brent in my path at the right time. Sometimes a meeting that seems random can be part of God’s greater plan. My goal was not simply to get baptised, but to understand what I was committing myself to. Through Bible study, I learned more about God’s love, His plan for us, the teachings of Jesus Christ and what it truly means to follow Him. There were things I didn’t understand at first and questions I needed answers to, but I continued studying. Each Bible study helped me grow—not only in knowledge, but also in my relationship with God. Eventually, the day I had been hoping and praying for arrived. As I stood there to be baptised, I thought about my journey from the Solomon Islands, the Bible studies I had done before and the times when baptism had not happened. I realised: God’s timing is different from our timing. What I thought was a delay may have actually been a preparation. My journey did not end with baptism. It was only the beginning. After my baptism, Brent continued to lead me through online Bible study, nurturing me to grow deeper in God’s Word. If you have been thinking about studying the Bible or getting baptised, don’t be afraid to take the first step. You don’t need to know everything. Come with an open and willing heart. Read God’s Word, ask questions, pray and allow God to guide you. I came to Fiji to learn how to fly, but God taught me how to walk with Him. For that, I will always be grateful. “Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). Start your journey. Study His Word. Trust His timing. And never be afraid to take the next step toward God. Brent Donnex Folota, in conversation with Paeahelotu Apusae Gholomo trainee pilot, Pacific Flying School .
Why choose wholegrains? Wholegrains are an important part of a healthy diet and are packed with nutrients that’ll have you feeling great. There are many reasons why they should be a part of your diet, but here are some for you to take away. What’s a wholegrain?
What are the benefits of wholegrains
Wholegrain foods contain all three layers of the grain, just as nature intended.
Try eating dinner earlier, reducing late-night snacks or taking breakfast with you to enjoy later. Remember, breakfast doesn't need to be large. Wholegrains provide key health benefits, including:
This includes the: • Outer bran layer • Inner germ layer • Endosperm When a grain food is refined, for instance in white bread, the outer layers of the grain are removed and with them many of the fibre, minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals. In fact, up to 70 per cent of these beneficial nutrients can be lost.
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ONE MISSION. KIRIBATI 200 Baptisms
NAURU
11 SITES
14 Baptisms 2 SITES
SOLOMON ISLANDS
6852 Baptisms 333 SITES
TUVALU TOKELAU
23 Baptisms
SAMOA
3 SITES
1598 Baptisms 64 SITES
AMERICAN SAMOA VANUATU
116 Baptisms
1451 Baptisms
FIJI
62 SITES
4071 Baptisms
10 SITES
NIUE
446 SITES
TONGA 187 Baptisms 50 SITES
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MANY NATIONS. 14,514
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INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS BY COUNTRY
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Papua New Guinea
232
BAPTISMS
Australia
205
Vanuatu
49
ACROSS 10 COUNTRIES
Samoa
21
New Zealand
19
Fiji
14
USA
14
American Samoa
7
China
5
French Polynesia
5
India
5
Cook Islands
3
Solomon Islands
3
Kenya
3
Tonga
2
Ethiopia
1
Kiribati
1
New Caledonia
1
Russia
1
South Africa
1
United Kingdom
1
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Entrepreneur for the Kingdom
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dventist businesswoman Robina Nakao had no idea when she first started Café Escape in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, that it would grow into the community hub it is today. Three times a week, Ms Nakao hosts a 5:30am Zumba class at Café Escape, called Lose ‘n’ Live. Initially starting at Nuku’alofa Adventist Church more than 15 years ago, the event eventually moved to the café, where the building’s spacious courtyard could accommodate community members. Ms Nakao explains that the name Lose ‘n’ Live has a spiritual component and isn’t just about losing weight and healthy living. “It’s also about losing to self and gaining Christ,” she says. Ms Nakao’s faith is an important part of everything she does. One attendee told Ms Nakao that though there were other Zumba sessions she could attend, she loves the vibe at Lose ‘n’ Live and appreciates how they always start and finish with prayer. Ms Nakao says that prayer is essential to the event. “It’s my faith, and I won’t compromise that.” Ms Nakao is careful about creating a space where all can feel welcome. “We’ve got such a wonderful cross-section of the community,” she says. It used to be predominantly women, but with time, more men began attending. “I have to say, we’re very rowdy. I shout ‘Lose ‘n’ Live!’ and everyone goes ‘hey!’ People are really surprised with the energy, and always say the vibe is just amazing.”
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For some mothers, Lose ‘n’ Live is a highlight. “All day they’re at home with their children,” Ms Nakao says, “And it’s wonderful for them to be able to socialise.” Lose ‘n’ Live isn’t the only way Café Escape is reaching women. “Our Sabbath school attendance was poor, so I would invite the members to come to Escape for a meal. It was about encourageing the women and creating an opportunity for the women to get to know each other better, outside of Sabbath school.” Attendance improved markedly. Ms Nakao also started a support group for single mothers, offering a safe space to share and be heard. “So many women just want someone to listen to them, listen to their story, value them and connect with them.” Café Escape has also been the location for various carols nights and music programs over the years. Having been expanded three times since its opening in 2003, it now fits roughly 70 inside and 30 outside—the perfect place for a public event. Most recently, the café was one of the sites for Tonga for Christ. “Our main church was broken up into four sites,” says Ms Nakao. “I asked if we could have one at Café Escape because it’s safe, it’s neutral. I know that a lot of my friends that I would want to invite would not want to go to a church but would feel very at home in the café.” One of Lose ‘n’ Live’s Zumba instructors brought a couple with them from another denomination. They attended every night and on the night where the sermon
topic was baptism, they decided that they, too, should get baptised. After the meetings ended, Ms Nakao was determined to continue supporting the newly baptised couple. They now run a weekly Bible study at the café with a diverse group of people attending, held in English with Pastor Alfred Payne, Tonga Mission youth ministries director. Ms Nakao grew up in an Adventist home, with parents who were leaders in their local church. Now she says she prays that God will help her see opportunities. She’s currently the children’s ministry leader at Nuku’alofa Adventist Church. Café Escape isn’t all she does—in fact, it’s just a side business. What she calls her “real job” is chief executive of Fexco Tonga, which manages Western Union money transfers in the kingdom, allowing locals to receive and send international remittances. “The business exploded so quickly,” says Ms Nakao. “It was revolutionary for Tonga, especially for those who send money back to their families. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think this business would go from a humble office to what we have now.” Ms Nakao credits God for the success. “At a recent regional meeting with the group leadership team, I
introduced Fexco Tonga as a God-centred business, emphasising that God is at the centre of all we do,” she says. Alongside her career, Ms Nakao has organised several nationwide event. In 2008, she began an annual choral celebration branded ONE TONGA—“Glorifying God in Song”, where each church group across the country organises a youth choir, including the Adventist Church. The event still runs every two years. In 2024, Ms Nakao was asked to organise two events for His Majesty’s King Tupou VI 65th birthday. “I was thinking to myself,” she says, “I have to have a conversation with God about this as to how to go about it.” She came up with the idea of a block party that celebrated diversity. “We cut off the traffic from one end of town to the other!” The party, while a celebration for the King, also promoted unity between all the various cultural groups within the Tongan community. Many people say to Ms Nakao, “You must have dreamed big.” To that she says, “Not at all. It was about survival for me and I just worked hard. Initially I felt incredibly overwhelmed. But I’ve seen God work in my life and just seen the doors that He’s opened for me, you know?” But Ms Nakao has big dreams for the future. She hopes to run evangelistic meetings each year out of Café Escape. She also wants to hold a branch of Sabbath school there regularly for children. “Parents are often so tired from their busy week,” she says. “I have access to two work shuttles, so I can pick them up and drop them off afterwards.” She explains that children always have such a big impact on their parents’ faith. Ms Nakao is just one person, but with God’s help, her reach is far. Whether it be through health initiatives, music programs, evangelistic series or simply lending a listening ear, she is a part of what God and the Adventist Church is doing in Tonga. “And even if you’re fearful,” she says. “I think that with God’s Spirit, you can push yourself to do things that you never thought you could do.” Ashley Jankiewicz assistant editor, Adventist Record.
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An open letter regarding the use of AI in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia
The following is a summarised version of a letter sent on the September 30, 2026. Dear Pr Jeffrey Masengi CC: Dr Brendan Pratt, Pr Murray Hunter I hope this letter finds you in good health and God’s favour. I’m writing to you because I’m concerned that the Adventist Church in Australia relies on artificial intelligence (AI) too much, and that this will make our spiritual health worse. Our Church needs to talk about how we use AI, before we get too deep in it. I have just come back from my local conference’s Big Camp, and generative AI was used everywhere. It seemed like all the posters were made with AI. Children’s stories were accompanied by AI. Even the cafeteria menus were obviously AI generated. When I was volunteering, AI was everywhere there
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too. Many of the signs on our drama set were created with AI. Hilariously, we took a team photo, then someone ran it through AI and it didn’t look like any of us in the slightest—two people were even combined into one! I’ve seen pastors use AI on a regular basis in their work. For a while it was just to make pictures for PowerPoint presentations, but I have seen pastors using AI to develop Bible studies now as well. It is not just the Church that uses AI so much; many Adventist content creators use it too. Some use it to generate images to go with human text, whereas some use it to write the text itself. I don’t think we’ve had a conversation as a Church about when, where and how we should use AI. Whatever side of the fence we decide to land, we should at least understand why we do what we do. There are benefits to using AI, and uses of AI that (virtually) no-one has a problem with. No-one would
care if someone used AI to spell, grammar and reference check. Using AI saves time, which is a temptation in the busy world in which we live. And if you don’t know how to do something, AI can do it for you without you having to learn. But there are some real dangers to using AI. Social media users trust AI content less, and they’ll turn off if they think we’re using it.1 This is bad for our social media evangelism—how can we reach people if they don’t want to look at our posts? There’s so much AI-generated content on a user’s feed these days that ours will get lost in the sea of it. Even worse, using AI encourages “cognitive surrender”,2 as users trust how confident an AI sounds, and don’t check if the AI is actually correct.3 AI regularly “hallucinates” information; an AI is programmed not to say “I don’t know”—it will make up stuff if it judges that it’ll make you happy. Also, doing a difficult task teaches us how to do that task better. By using AI, not only do we get dumber, but we also give up the opportunity to get smarter. What does the Bible say about work? When Adam was created, his first job was naming the animals—working as their leader and provider. Work is essential; without it we can’t do God’s calling. In addition, work is how God changes us to be more like Him (James 2:14-18) because we learn to value the things that God cares about. Ellen White shares some important thoughts on God’s calling on our lives to do mission: “The angel sent to Philip could himself have done the work for the Ethiopian, but this is not God’s way of working. It is His plan that men are to work for their fellow men” (AA109.2). Because God has given us the responsibility of sharing the gospel, why should we give up that responsibility and give up the opportunities to be transformed by the Holy Spirit? What does it mean for humans to be made in the image of God? The image of God is being a representative of God in the world,4 and living in spiritual community.5 A vital part of the image of God is being able to create (Genesis 1:28).6 Because of this, why weaken the image of God by making a machine create and connect with others for us? Our culture is obsessed with new things. When we pump out content with AI, are we living by the world’s values? We should stand apart by sharing content that was created by humans and led by the Spirit—even if there is less of it. In our culture, loneliness is becoming more and more common today. Perhaps lonely people need to see human content. Maybe then they’ll see that people out there care enough about them to share who they really are. Having considered all of this, I request that the Church do the following: 1. Don’t use AI in church media, especially for pictures. People don’t trust it, and if we use it, we will turn people
away. When we use AI to generate images, we’re robbing our artists in the Church of the opportunity to use their gifts to glorify God. 2. We need to train our volunteers to make good looking visuals and authentic writing. Let’s use Christian and Adventist stock image sites and Adventist artists, and use tools like Canva to create good-looking but human content. 3. Our theologians need to think and write about how work and AI affect us spiritually. Some people have already started this,7 but we need to do more. This will inform how we use AI from a spiritual perspective so that we can be more faithful to God’s calling on our lives. 4. Ensuring that big evangelism programs do not use AI. With OneVoice27 coming up soon, it is important that we do not hurt our witness by doing things that will cause non-Adventists not to trust us. Evangelism is all about authentic sharing, so we should be the ones sharing, not our computers. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and I pray that as we discuss the issue, we can learn to be more faithful with modern tools without compromising God’s ageless call on our lives. 1. Spero, M. (2026, May 15). 67% of People Consuming Online Content Are Spotting Misleading Info from AI. Pangram Labs. Pangram.Com. https://www.pangram.com/blog/ai-sentiment-survey 2. Tangermann, V. (2026, September 19). MIT Report Finds That AI Is Leading to “Cognitive Surrender” Among Students. Yahoo News. https://futurism.com/future-society/mit-report-ai-cognitive-surrender-students 3. Shaw, SD, & Nave, G. (2026). Thinking—Fast, Slow, and Artificial: How AI is Reshaping Human Reasoning and the Rise of Cognitive Surrender (SSRN Scholarly Paper No.6097646). Elsevier BV; SSRN. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6097646 4. Mueller, E (n.d.). The image of god in gen 1:26-27. Biblical Research Institute. Adventistbiblicalresearch.Org. Retrieved 28 September 2026, from https://adventistbiblicalresearch.org/articles/the-imageof-god-in-gen-1-26-27 5. Torben Bergland. (2023, March 3). Created in the Image of God. Adventist Review. https://adventistreview.org/magazine-article/created-in-the-image-of-god/ 6. Johnson, KA (2022, February 27). A theology of work. Spectrum Magazine. https://spectrummagazine.org/culture/theology-work/ 7. Timm, WE (2026). Artificial intelligence: Is it a blessing or a curse? Biblical Research Institute. https://adventistbiblicalresearch.org/ articles/artificial-intelligence-is-it-a-blessing-or-a-curse
Yours in faith, Mitchell Strahan secondary teacher, South Queensland.
Dr Brendan Pratt’s reply to this letter will be printed in the November 7 issue of Adventist Record. October 31, 2026 | Adventist Record
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Conversations
Thin edge of the veg When you think of IBM, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s desktop computers. The reality, however, is that IBM hasn’t made personal computers for more than 20 years, having sold out to Lenovo in 2005. What about Nokia? Mobile phones? Not really. Nokia exited the handset business years ago and now focuses largely on telecommunications infrastructure. And what about Adventists? For many years, perhaps second only to worshipping on the seventhday Sabbath, Adventists were known for their emphasis on vegetarianism and healthful living. But have we gone the way of IBM and Nokia, being known for something we no longer really do? Over the past two Sabbaths, I have visited two different Adventist churches in south Queensland. In both cases, meat was openly and unapologetically served or sold. One
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was at a church social event where a meat option was available for purchase (and we’ll quietly overlook the coffee van in attendance for now). The other was at a potluck lunch following the church service. As I write this, I’m also reminded of hearing one of these churches proudly share updates from the local Adventist school. Among the highlights were community events and Bunnings fundraisers where meat sausages were being cooked and sold to the public under the Adventist banner. The first reference in Scripture to a “pleasing aroma to the Lord” occurs in Genesis 8:21 and involves a burnt sacrifice. At what point did Adventism begin preferring the aroma of sausages at church events over the smell of Nutmeat or good ol’ gluten steaks? Perhaps Sanitarium should take a brief break from promoting its profitable breakfast products and revisit its longstanding role of
providing affordable meat alternatives. Over the years many of those products have quietly disappeared from the shelves, one by one. I find it peculiar that we have become less peculiar as a Church. Maybe I’ll sell out like IBM and Nokia and go and see what the Baptists are having for lunch. I suspect it won’t be all that different. Luke Marks, Queensland
The only Bible he reads Re: “How biblical is The Chosen, really?” (October 3). Sure it might not be to the letter, but my son-in-law who is not a Christian and doesn’t want to read the Bible has watched it. One of his comments was, “I thought Jesus was a weakling before watching.” So who knows, maybe one day now he will pick up a Bible. The show and watching us live out our faith may be, for now, the only Bible he reads. Dave Gosling, via Facebook
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generosity, kindness, beautiful smile and unwavering faith in God will never be forgotten. Her daughter Nicole prayed, “When you come, Jesus, please wake Mummy up so we can see her again.” Mosese Laweloa
ROSS—WILSON. Densley Jack Ross, son of Joseph and Linda Ross (Holmesville, NSW), and Megan Chelise Wilson, daughter of Campbell Wilson (Lord Howe Island) and Michele Wilson (Murwillumbah), were married on 28.9.26 at Pepper Creek Chapel, Pokolbin. The couple met as Avondale University students and later became work colleagues. They plan to make their home in Cooranbong. Megan is a high school teacher and Densley is a company director. Colin Renfrew
Obituaries BLAGDEN, Edgar Albert William, born 11.10.1937 in Rawalpindi, formerly British India; died 17.8.26 in Perth, WA. He was predeceased by his son, David in 2003. Ed is survived by his wife, Valmae (nee Stewart); son, Gary (Perth); and daughter, Darlene Granger (Bunbury). Ed and his family migrated to Perth in 1948 following the partition of India. He completed his boilermakerwelder apprenticeship at the Midland Railway Workshops and made a career in steel fabrication and construction. He was a talented boat builder, designer, problem-solver, fisherman and handyman, but above all he was a faithful husband, father and provider. He is deeply missed and rests in the hope of the resurrection. Clark Riggins
JUDAN, Sheree Joy (nee Christian), born 4.2.1977 in Wellington, NZ; died 31.8.26 in Wellington. Sheree was predeceased by her father, Desmond. She is survived by her husband, Christian; daughter, Nicole; mother, Pearl; siblings, Mark, Jan, Shelley and Sharon; and her nieces and nephews. A beautiful and wonderful person, Sheree’s love,
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LUNDSTROM, David, born 13.9.1935 in Mortdale, NSW; died 26.8.26 in Roshana Sunshine Park, Lesmurdie, WA. David was predeceased by his wife, Joyce, in 2002. He is survived by his children, Trevor, Noeleen and Anita (all of Lesmurdie). David ran a mechanic business in Norseman before managing the farm and machinery at Karalundi Aboriginal School. The family were then called to Ambunti (PNG), where he designed and built the Pathfinder medical houseboat for the Sepik River, before moving to Kavieng, New Ireland. He supervised airstrip construction at Ama on the May River and Eloaue, Mussau. Later, he designed and built Carmel College’s manual arts block, managed its mechanical workshop and established his own mechanical business. His skills included mechanics, building, woodworking, art, butterfly collecting and writing. Gordon Stafford
MACGILLIVRAY, Karina Lyndell, born 27.9.1975 at Aore, Vanuatu; died 10.8.26 in Mildura, Vic. She was predeceased by her mother, Glenise Hardy. Lyndell is survived by her husband, Robin (Mildura); children, Jonathan and wife, Ashleigh (Cairns, Qld), Chloe (Cairns) and Brendan (Mildura, Vic); granddaughter, Jacqueline; father, Pastor Norm Hardy; and brother, Kerrin and family (WA). After graduating from Avondale, she taught at Henderson College in Mildura, Kauma Adventist High School in Kiribati and for many years in children’s Sabbath school. The church and community valued her warmth, friendship and hospitality. During a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, Lyndell’s focus remained on others, based on her deep, abiding faith in God, seen in hundreds of comments in her Bible. She wanted everyone she met to know her wonderful God and enjoy eternity with Him. David Tasker, Norm Hardy
PALMER, Ellwyn, born 29.8.1934 in Cooranbong, NSW; died 11.9.26 in Wyong. On 22.4.1957 he married Beryl (nee Berginey). Ellwyn was predeceased by his daughter, Carol. He is survived by his wife; children, Kevin and Neil; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. A man of absolute integrity, Ellwyn lived to bless others. His mates knew him as a “gentleman of the highway” operating big rigs for most of his working life. After 92 years his road finally came to an end but the stories, laughter and love he shared will live on through his family and friends. Kerry Hortop, Lorenzo Berry
ROURKE, Lorna Isabelle May (nee Wilson), born 27.6.1932 in Melbourne, Vic; died 11.8.26 in Yarra Junction. In 1953 she married Fred in Oakleigh, who predeceased her in 2004. She is survived by her children, Lynda and Paul Scott (Emu Creek), Russell (Narrandera, NSW), Kerryn and Len Patrick (Emerald, Vic), Michael and Christine (Telegraph Point, NSW), Jeffrey
(Albury), Rodney (Kyogle), Andrew (Abbotsford, Vic), Jodie and Andrew Brown (Gympie, Qld) and Janine and Carl Mitchell (Gympie); 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and sister, Lorraine. Lorna was passionate about her God, family and church. She built community wherever she went and will be sadly missed by family and friends. She is now awaiting the call of the Master. Darren Croft
STIDOLPH, Andrea Olive (nee Hawke), born 31.10.1946 in Stanthorpe, Qld; died 28.9.26 in Warwick. She is survived by her husband, Dennis (Warwick); and sons, Clifford and Warren (both of Warwick). Andrea will be lovingly remembered for her steadfast faith, determined spirit and unfailing positivity. A loyal friend and faithful member of her church, Andrea’s love for Jesus was evident in the way she served and encouraged others. She had a special passion for Pathfinders and invested herself wholeheartedly in supporting and guiding young people. Even through life’s challenges, Andrea met each day with courage, hope
and determination. Her warmth, commitment and faithful presence will be deeply missed, but the influence of her life will continue in all who knew and loved her. Jacob Boehm
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