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Adventurers enjoy camporee weekend With more than 500 people in attendance - around 300 of them children - the Adventurer and Family Camporee over the weekend of 29 April – 1 May was a great success.

On Friday at registration, clowns greeted the families as people arrived in their cars. The clowns also performed throughout the weekend, keeping the children entertained.

That was only the start of the fun. Pastor Jeff Parker, director of Youth Ministries for the North New South Wales (NNSW) Conference, says, “What an action-packed weekend it was. The recipe for a great weekend included a great kids’ band, led by two of our conference youth, Blair Lemke and Madison Gibbs.

“We also had a very dynamic speaker from Melbourne by the name of Brian Boyland, two ute-loads of wild animals and a heap of fun activities. The highlight of the weekend came when Brian asked the Adventurers the question, ‘Who wants to stand and give their heart to Jesus?’”

Pastor Parker says he was so proud of the Adventurers and their courage to take a stand for Jesus. “It is these incremental decisions for Jesus that become very important as they grow and finally make a decision to make Jesus first in their lives,” he adds.

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On the Sabbath, camporee attendees enjoyed Wild Animal Encounters from Sydney, which featured alligators, snakes and macaws, along with other wild animals. The group put on a show about the animals and told attendees all about them.

For Sunday, activities included jumping castles, go-karts, an obstacle course and creating cupcake animals. Parents got to join in too, with some sneaking a few cupcakes.

Pastor Daron Pratt, Children’s Ministries director for the NNSW Conference, also put in an appearance as Noah with a petting zoo. He performed a small play, told the children about the ark and the need for two of each animal, and also showed the camporee attendees a variety of animals. These included alpacas, guinea pigs, kittens, puppies and chickens.

Youth Department secretary Tara Gates says, “There was a really good response to the Adventurer and Family Camporee. People said they had a good time. The kids and adults enjoyed it. It’s a family camporee, as well as for Adventurers, so it was a nice weekend for families to spend time together. Heaps of people were amazed at how much they got for $39 per person!”

Pastor Parker also noted with appreciation the contribution made by the 60 or so volunteers who helped to make the weekend a huge success.

– Adele Nash

Big Camp 2011 applications close on 17 June. If you haven’t applied yet, please do so as soon as possible. Forms are available from your church or the NNSW Conference N O RT H P O I N T // 2 website, http://nnsw.adventist.org.au.

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OUR CHURCHES Lismore Church takes HOPE to Nepal At the end of last year, the Lismore Seventh-day Adventist Church decided to channel their weekly special projects offering into an international mission trip. Giving to the offering increased 300% and the fruit was that a group of 20 church members spent two weeks in April in service for God in the small republic of Nepal.

The Lismore team together with Pastor Chuck Jenson, director of the Nepal Field, and Simon and Marilyn Lewis, from ADRA Nepal, presented a range of topics for the workers. These included marriage enrichment, sermon preparation, conflict resolution, running a VBS, team building and outreach activities, and women’s health.

Led by Geoff and Trudi Chilcott, the team were in the country to work on three projects in conjunction with Asian Aid, the Nepal Field of Seventh-day Adventists and Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Nepal.

The reaction from the workers was overwhelming. Pastor Jenson said, “A new era has begun for the work of the Gospel in the country of Nepal. We are deeply grateful for the leadership and support of the Lismore Church and its team of volunteers.”

The team’s theme for the trip was HOPE, which stands for Helping Other People Everywhere.

A third project was to build a library at Shree Bal Sudhar Lower Secondary School, supported by ADRA Nepal. Funds were sent to Nepal prior to the trip so the work could commence on the library. When the team arrived, the library was almost completed. The team was able to celebrate the opening of the library with the school and hand over shelving, books, and other equipment and resources that will benefit the school greatly.

Three days were spent conducting a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program at the Asian Aid-sponsored Zenith Orphanage in Kathmandu. An outstanding program was conceived and run by Sharon and Daniel Rusterholz, with an Australian safari theme.

The VBS entertained, informed and led the 110 children who attended. They gained a better understanding of Australian wildlife and a stronger relationship with God. After the VBS, the team went straight to the town of Dhulikhel, about an hour out of Kathmandu, to conduct the first-ever Workers Conference for the Nepal Field of Seventh-day Adventists. This brought together the 10 pastors of the Nepal Field, more than 40 Bible workers, 12 spouses and some children.

The HOPE to Nepal 2011 T-shirt.

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Members of the team from Lismore Church described the trip as “life-changing,” “inspirational,” “the best thing I have ever done in my life,” and “absolutely awesome.” They would like to encourage other churches and church members to get involved in sacrificial service to God. – Paul Geelan

The HOPE T-shirt.

A banner welcoming the team for the Vacation Bible School, which was run by the Lismore team at Zenith Orphanage.

The team from Lismore Church received a warm welcome in Nepal.

The Lismore team with some of the people they met on their HOPE to Nepal trip.

The group who attended the Worker’s Conference for the Nepal Field.

Children at the orphanage.

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High Seas Expedition for Kurri Kurri kids From 11–15 April, kids in Kurri Kurri had the opportunity to go on a High Seas Expedition as part of Kurri Kurri Adventist Cottage’s Kids Club. Pastor Mark Venz says, “We had the experience of a lifetime on the high seas adventure. The 16 to 20 children who attended each day clambered aboard the SS Endeavour to discover the wonders of God’s word.”

The commitment of the “crew” was fantastic, according to Pastor Venz, who adds that a special bond was formed with the children who came from far and wide in the community. The crew shared songs that promoted community and sharing God’s Word and love.

The crew also shared games and crafts, which helped while away the time onboard, but also taught the children to have fun and help each other.

“We shared stories from God’s Word about Peter being shipwrecked and being put in chains,” says Pastor Venz. “Regardless of the troubles that seemed to be coming, God protected Peter, the crew and people who came into contact with him.”

The SS Endeavour had plenty of rations, so the crew and kids shared fruit to make sure that scurvy wasn’t an issue during their High Seas Expedition.

“As you can see from the photos, we all ended back at port safe and well,” says Pastor Venz. “We thank God for a great high seas adventure and are looking forward to the next great adventure!”

– Mark Venz

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Pastor Mark Venz and some of the holiday Kids Club children on their High Seas Expedition.

The children explored stories from God’s Word about Peter being shipwrecked and being put in chains, and had fun re-enacting the Bible scenes.

Lake Macquarie mayor helps Lakeside Church clean up Lake Macquarie City Council mayor and state member of parliament Greg Piper was among the participants in Lakeside Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Clean Up Australia Day earlier this year.

Organised by Lakeside’s youth pastor Matt Pearce, many Lakeside members and Bonnells Bay community members joined in the clean up on a bright sunny morning in March. Matt is a final-year theology student at Avondale College and is doing his ministry practicum at Lakeside.

Some of the volunteers at Lakeside Church registration for Clean Up Australia Day 2011

Church members brought their cars and trailers to support those on foot, who bagged a wide variety of rubbish on the roadsides in the vicinity of the church. An amazing miscellany of rubbish was deposited at the collection point, including a three-metre boat that had been dumped in bushland.

Mayor Piper spoke of his happy connection with the Seventh-day Adventist churches and institutions in the council area.

– Monica Nash Mayor Greg Piper, MLA, signs on for Clean Up Australia Day at Lakeside Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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OUR CHURCHES European Reformers for Bonnells Bay Over the Sabbath afternoons of 5, 12, 19 and 26 March, Lakeside Seventh-day Adventist Church hosted a series on the European Protestant Reformers. After newspaper advertisements, handbilling the catchment area and personal invitations, a good number of people from the church and community attended the public seminar on the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Stanley is conducting the 2011 Reformation Tour, which will take in Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, England and Scotland. These tours are open to both church employees and church members.

– Clive Nash

Lakeside’s senior pastor, Pastor Clive Nash, was the presenter of the series entitled In the Footsteps of the European Reformers. With an average attendance of 35, the series was presented over four programs. These were The Reformation in Germany (Martin Luther), Forerunners to the Reformation (Wycliff, Huss, Savonarola, Waldo and the Waldenses), The Reformation in Switzerland (Zwingli and Calvin), and The Reformation in France (Huguenots).

The audience was fascinated by the stories and pictures and appreciated the student notes that were distributed at each session. Of particular interest was a display of historic books relating to the Protestant Reformation.

After each programm, members of the audience were able to examine and, in some cases, handle, historic books relevant to the topic of the day. With a different display at each session, some books dated back to the 16th and 17th centuries. These included a French Huguenot New Testament, a Latin Bible (Biblia Sacra), an historic book published in Wittenberg, a reproduction from the British Museum of a page from the Gutenberg Bible, and ecclesiastical history books.

This display was made possible by the generosity of David Fitzgibbon, QC, a member of Lakeside Church. David is a collector of historic theology and law books. This display proved to be a significant attraction.

Throughout the presentations, people became aware of the great heritage that modern Protestants enjoy and the many hardships, martyrdoms and persecution that reformers suffered.

Alan Whatson, student pastor Rick Sharp and Monica Nash greeted attendees.

Corinne Kuivisto and Ron and Leone Plane provided hospitality.

Pastor Nash participated in a study tour of the areas relating to the topics and illustrated the lectures with pictures from Europe and the United Kingdom. The tour was conducted in 2009 by Pastor Harold Harker with the assistance of Pastor Russel Stanley. The latter shared resources with Pastor Nash and the notes that Pastor Harker shared with participants on the 2009 tour were also of great assistance to the speaker.

Pastor Clive Nash presenting In The Footsteps of the European Reformers seminar at Lakeside Church.

Some of the books displayed by David Fitzgibbon.

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David Fitzgibbon (left) speaking about the historic books from his personal library with Pastor Clive Nash (right) looking on, while seminar participants gather around.

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Kingscliff Church member runs 1000ks for 1000 kids Have you ever wanted to do something for charity but didn’t know where to start?

One Kingscliff Seventh-day Adventist Church member also pondered that until one day when running at the beach, he realised, “I could just run!”

Craig Harmon has taken on the challenge of running 1000 kilometres in one year to raise funds for the Asian Aid blind school in Bobbili, India. Together with Asian Aid, they have set up a donation project entitled “1000ks for 1000 kids.”

The 1000-kilometre run began on 6 October, 2010, at the North New South Wales Conference Big Camp. At Big Camp, Craig ran around the campgrounds. To complete the challenge, Craig runs an average of around three kilometres each day.

Craig has received a great deal of support from members of Kingscliff Church, who have been generous with donations and moral support. “The fundraising is going well,” says Craig. “Reports from Asian Aid are that good levels of donations are being made. Any support is welcome.”

He mainly runs in his local area, including on beach paths around Coolangatta and Kirra, lake runs around Terranora and runs along Currumbin creek. Craig says, “My ‘day’ job is an international airline pilot, so I also get to go overseas quite a bit as well. When I’m in different countries, I run there. I try to take different and interesting photos of the locations, scenery and landmarks I’m running near all around the world.”

Some places he’s run through, around and near include Buckingham Palace, Westminster, the city of Mainz, Singapore, Melbourne and Los Angeles.

He is more than six months into the project and has run more than 600 kilometres, so is well on target for a strong finish. “It’s been a wonderful experience to do something for other people,” says Craig. “It’s great motivation when I’m tired and only half-way through a seven-kilometre run. It’s also been humbling to have such a great response and well-wishes from people around me.”

A website has been set up to follow the progress Craig makes throughout the year and to view where he has been running each week. On the site, you will also find information on how you can sponsor Craig’s running by donating directly to the 1000ks project with Asian Aid. You can find out more at http://1000ksfor1000kids. blogspot.com or www.asianaid.org.au.

– Craig Harmon/Adele Nash

Craig Harmon (right) began his running project at Big Camp last year.

Running along a path by the beach.

Craig has run near Buckingham Palace while in London.

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OUR CHURCHES God’s love in action after floods John Hutchinson, a member of Nambucca Heads Seventh-day Adventist Church, awoke suddenly. Scenes of Grantham’s devastation caused by the inland tsunami earlier this year flashed through his mind. How could he help? What could he do?

“Maybe I could collect a truckload of furniture and take it north?” he thought. He dropped off to sleep, only to wake again with the same thoughts in mind. He prayed for God to show him what to do, and the idea slowly materialised of running an auction to raise funds to help the people of Grantham.

John went to the Nambucca Shire Council to check what needed to be done to organise an event like that. Armed with a pile of paperwork, he headed home in frustration. Not to be deterred, he headed back to the council, walking straight into the manager’s office.

He outlined his plan and waited for an answer. It wasn’t long before he was provided with the assurance of a venue, advertising, insurance and other major requirements.

He could hardly contain his excitement.

Many truckloads of furniture and saleable items were collected, and filled the town’s large pavilion. The auction was held at Macksville Show Grounds on 13 February.

Two real estate agents volunteered to do the auctioneering and worked late into the afternoon, selling more than $13,000 worth of goods. A further $6750 was donated through fundraising auctions at the Macksville Ex-Services Club and Macksville Country Club. These funds brought the total raised to more than $20,000. John was overwhelmed by the town’s generosity.

John and Inspector Mike McKay with one of the families affected by the floods in Grantham. The family was air-lifted from the roof of their property during the floods.

John and Kelvin Forrester, another member of Nambucca Heads Church, drove to the Lockyer Valley to hand-deliver the funds and meet with the people from the area. This was made possible through the help of Inspector Mick McKay of the Brisbane Police Department. John says, “It was pretty emotional. You had to see it to believe it.

One fellow was sleeping in his sawmill because his house had been completely washed away.”

He thanks God for the Holy Spirit’s promptings that led to putting God’s love into action.

– Ruth Stilinovic Clive Sandon, Mike McKay, John Hutchinson and Kelvin Forrester in Grantham.

CHIP proves popular at Lismore Lismore citizens are “CHIPping” away at their health problems, with Lismore Seventh-day Adventist Church hosting another Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) program in February and March. Happy participants thanked the team, led by Neville Leeson, for running the program. All 13 graduates saw significant improvements in cholesterol and blood sugar levels, as well as achieving weight loss.

rising obesity problem. Another CHIP program is planned for the near future, possibly during the day for those unable to attend at night.

– Valerie Dunstan

The people who attended the program were inspired by DVDs, demonstrations of healthy recipes and advice on healthy living. They learned to eat “food as grown” where possible, and to avoid manufactured and refined products.

Pleasant exercise like walking or swimming was recommended for most days of the week, since both a healthy diet and exercise are vital for well-being.

Neville has been the driving force behind the CHIP programs in Lismore, with a group of capable helpers providing assistance. They are inspired to reach out to the community in a relevant way, providing a means of dealing with the The group who took part in the CHIP program run by Lismore Church. Credit: Terry Humphries N O R T H P O I N T // 6

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OUR SINGLES Scripture and sand sculptures at Singles Easter Camp This year’s Singles Easter Camp, held at Yarrahapinni from 21–25 April, was attended by 37 people from around Australia who enjoyed a variety of worships and meetings under the theme of “There Is Power In The Name.”

Attendees ranged in age from 30s to around 60 and enjoyed the spiritual tone of the camp. Guest speakers for the camp were Kara Dale and Grego Pillay. Kara was the featured speaker and gave presentations based around Isaiah 9:6, focusing on God as a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace.

Pastor Peter Cousins, director of Adventist Singles Network (ASN) for the North New South Wales Conference, says, “Kara did very well. One of the attendees from Canberra spoke to me about how impressed he was by the spiritual tone of the meetings and camp. People were pleased to feel that the emphasis was on spirituality.”

Pastor Cousins noted that he likes to have female presenters for ASN programs.

“Historically, we have many more women at camps and the like — it often is around an 80/20 split,” he says. “However, this year, it was actually 50/50.”

Pastor Grego Pillay, who ministers to Charlestown and Wallsend Multicultural Seventh-day Adventist churches, spoke for the devotional programs. Desire Bera, from the Greater Sydney Conference, led out in the music for the weekend.

The weekend program allowed plenty of time for enjoying the beautiful natural surrounds of Yarrahapinni, including beach and bushwalks. On the Sabbath afternoon, a sand sculpture competition was held at the beach. Meredith Cousins was the judge for the competition, and Pastor Cousins said that it attracted attention from other people who were on the beach. “They were coming by, taking photos of the sculptures,” he says. “One of the sculptures had ‘Thy will be done’ on it, and a small boy asked his mum, ‘Mum, what does “Thy will be done mean?”’”

There are a variety of singles programs planned for the rest of the year. This month, the ASN African safari tour kicks off, with 20 people going on the tour of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana.

At the end of the year, the national ASN convention will be held in Sydney. Dr Kendra Valentine will be the guest presenter for the convention, which has the theme of “Under the Son.” More details about the convention can be obtained from Jan Bolst, who can be contacted via jbolst@adventist.org.au.

Pastor Cousins says ASN is also looking for regional and local singles leaders. “If you feel like this is something that would interest you, please contact me,” says Pastor Cousins. He can be reached at PeterCousins@adventist.org.au.

– Adele Nash More @ http://nnsw.adventist.org.au/singles-network

Attendees of the Easter Singles Camp made and flew kites on the weekend.

One of the sand sculpture competition groups with their sculpture.

The group of Easter Camp attendees.

The group prays for the young women who attended the retreat.

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OUR SCHOOLS

Avondale School’s STORM Co team clowned around in Cobar.

The team members connected with local children.

Avondale School makes it 15 years of serving Cobar through STORM CO During the Easter break, Avondale School sent out yet another committed team of STORM CO students to serve at Cobar. The 34-strong team included teens and staff from the secondary school.

The STORM CO group also engaged in service projects each afternoon with individuals and organisations around Cobar. Time was spent at the local Youth Centre interacting with some of the older children of the town.

This year, they were assisted by local youths on arrival at Cobar. The team found it exciting to see the idea of community building as a result of all the years that Avondale School has visited the town.

STORM CO stands for “Service To Others Really Matters” and improves community both in the service teams and for the people being served. Before leaving, the STORM CO crew invited the community to attend the traditional annual free pancake feed. Stories were shared and goodbyes made until the next visit in 2012.

On the Sunday, the students supported local churches in their worship services.

Monday and Wednesday saw the team run a Holiday Kids’ Club at the Cobar Public Primary School. There were puppets, music, games, crafts and a drama.

The STORM Co team from Avondale School spent the Easter break in Cobar.

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– Susan Rogers

STORM Co team members also met with members of the community, including local seniors.

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TVAC STORM Co brings joy to Tabulam Service To Others Really Matters. What an amazing concept. It’s simple, yet easily forgotten in this world. So imagine a team of 27 energetic youth taking STORM Co to the small town of Tabulam, with the purpose of fun and service wrapped up in one big adventure.

Tweed Valley Adventist College (TVAC) runs an annual STORM Co service trip to Tabulam in the Easter holidays. They visit the town and serve the community in a variety of ways. In this year’s Easter holidays, TVAC students prepared and facilitated a Kid’s Club program in the town for three hours each day. It was the first time a Kids Club program had been run in Tabulam as part of a STORM Co trip.

STORM Co participants rose to the challenge of leadership, responsibility and organisation. The team put together an amazing show with puppets, clowns, drama, stories, songs, games, sport and craft. The support from the town was great, with 55 children attending the first day of Kids Club.

TVAC students, staff and volunteers didn’t just help out the children of the town. They also participated in some service projects to give a helping hand to those in need.

One of the projects was a huge backyard blitz on a property of an elderly lady. The team also cleaned up the local tennis courts, and operated a free pancake station and carwash in a nearby town.

The school thanks the students who took part in the STORM Co trip, as well as the volunteer staff Cheryl Costigan and Robyn Benard; and TVAC staff Vaughan Jones and Andrew Lawson.

Students from TVAC ran a Kid’s Club as part of their STORM Co trip to Tabulam.

– TVAC News

Clowning around in Tabulam.

Blowing bubbles in Tabulam.

Some of the TVAC STORM Co team.

The backyard blitz involved 27 volunteers, four whipper snippers and two lawn mowers.

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OUR BAPTISMS First baptism for Alstonville Hostel Nancy Smith, a resident of Alstonville Adventist Aged Care Facility, was baptised on 16 April by Beth McMurtry. In the service that followed Pastor Tim Kingston and his family provided vibrant music.

Margaret Sparke, local manager and leading elder at Alstonville Seventh-day Adventist Church, welcomed Nancy into fellowship, while Pastor Beth preached the “Word.”

Nancy’s son Ray was in attendance.

– Beth McMurtry Beth McMurtry, Nancy Smith and Edith Merritt.

Lunchtime baptism at Avondale School Ben Evans, a Year 5 student at Avondale School, celebrated his commitment to God in front of his school friends and family by being baptised at lunchtime in the Primary School playground on his 11th birthday on 3 March.

Children watched on and cheered with delight as Ben was baptised by Pastor Mel Lemke, the Primary School Chaplain, and Matt Pearce, who had studied the Bible with Ben over the past year.

“Ben is a happy and gentle boy by nature, but we have never seen him as happy as he is now that he has made a commitment to God,” said his mother Gillian, as she and her husband Steven watched on.

Ben was the first person to be baptised on the school grounds during a weekday.

“Ben’s decision was made over time through the care and encouragement of staff and students at the school, leading him to a love of God,” said Pastor Lemke.

Ben in the font with Pastor Mel Lemke and Matt Pearce.

Ben was welcomed into the Gateway Seventh-day Adventist Church family the following Saturday.

– Avondale School Newsletter

Two from Tweed Valley Adventist College baptised On 26 March, Hayden Moulds, current Vice-Captain at Tweed Valley Adventist College (TVAC), and Callum Burns, 2010 TVAC Captain, decided to publicly declare their love and commitment to God through the symbolic ceremony of baptism.

They have both been walking with Jesus for some time now and it was very exciting to see them make a stand in front of their friends, family, school and church communities.

A service in Murwillumbah Seventh-day Adventist Church was held to reflect on Callum and Hayden’s lives, and attendees spent time as a community affirming their decision to be baptised. Pastor Brett Townend baptised both boys at Harts Hole in Crystal Creek.

TVAC collectively congratulated and affirmed both boys in the school newsletter.

– TVAC News

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Callum and Hayden with Pastor Brett Townend.

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OUR STORY ADRA assists albinos in Tanzania

she learnt of a school offering a safe haven for albinos. It provided protection from hunters, and the teachers worked to accommodate the needs of their albino students.

It’s easy to spot Neema in a crowd – but the eight-year-old albino could do without the attention; hunted by witchdoctors, she has lived her entire life in fear.

Although Neema now has a safe learning environment, she still struggles with social stigma, physical vulnerability to the sun and poor eyesight. She is forced to wear sunscreen, glasses and specialised clothing to protect her fragile health.

Albinos in Tanzania are often described as “ghost people.” It’s as much a reference to their pale skin as it is to their existence on the fringe of society. Their genetic condition is considered a curse and the subject of deadly superstition.

In her short life, Neema has been abandoned by her father, suffered through desperate poverty and faced public abuse. Her skin is highly sensitive to sunlight and poor eyesight means she has to hold things mere centimetres from her face to see them. In short, it’s been tough.

Growing up, nowhere was safe for Neema. Even at school she was spat at and ridiculed – and it was here she would face her gravest fear.

Visiting the toilet block, Neema saw danger. A group of men were hiding, waiting to capture her and receive the prize that had been placed on Neema’s head. A bounty of more than $75,000 is offered by witch doctors for albino body parts to use in potions.

And she is not alone. Tanzania has the highest per-capita albino population in the world. The reason is unknown, but today 170,000 albinos live with the constant fear of abuse and death.

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Australia, in conjunction with ADRA Tanzania, is working with the Tanzanian Albino Society, to create a safe environment for albinos. ADRA is working to establish more safe schools, improve access to vital health services and educate the community about the truth of albinism.

Psalm 82:3, 4 calls us to, “defend the weak and the fatherless;” uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” It is a call Neema, and others like her, need us to hear.

But she knew they would be back.

Every day, ADRA works with vulnerable people at home and overseas. Your support of ADRA Australia’s End-of-Financial Year campaign will help raise the $A800,000 it needs to continue offering protection, dignity and hope to those in need. Visit www.adra.org.au or call 1800 242 372 to offer your support before 30 June.

For her own safety, Neema travelled 400 kilometres away to live with her aunt. Here

– Braden Blyde

She ran back to the teacher. “It’s ok, you can use the staff toilets,” her teacher comforted.

Neema.

A group of children from the school Neema attends, which offers protection to albino students.

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