Excellent work is being done with a young peoples club on Saturday evenings when up to 40 young people gather for fun and games and devotions. The tween age club is still well patronised and is filling a need for the younger folk. Good times of fellowship are enjoyed at each meeting of the indoor bowls. The Ladies Knitta Xnatta and the Ladies Bible Study are” | both continuing to fill a need. A generous donation of $500 has been received, while a $50 donation was received from a lady in appreciation for the help given to her family over many years. Both these donations are very much appreciated. Arrangements for the Church Centenary are well in hand and it promises to be a very large gathering of past and Present menbers. A note to Bro K.Cooney, 55 Orchard Ave, Hamilton indicating your intention to attend would assist with the catering arrangements. Although the weather is very cold attendances continue to be satisfactory for most services and the ministry of the local brethren in taking responsibility at the services is appreciated. ALR. FOR YOUR pooxsHeur A Compendium of @ Body, Soul and Spirit oe God! s Gift Death and Resurrection of Eternal Torment Eternal Life Everlasting, Life . Price 25c - Order from the Book Steward Box 1258, Aucklan Frank N. Raynel - 2 Springfield Cres. Hamilton Pubtanes by Charen ot Cult ite Advent Association, for 358, Austand Kew Zealand Registered as a magazine for transmission through the Fost ISSN 0110-845x The BIBLE STANDARD AUGUST 1982 VOL. 102 NO 8, PRICE 40 cents WHEN CHRIST WHO IS OUR LIFE SHALL APPEAR, THEN SHALL YE ALSO APPEAR ae IN seer ae >>>>—E_——_EEE== “PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER" 1 cannot tell why there should come to me ‘A thought of someone miles and miles away, In swift insistence on the memory Unless there be a need that | should pray. ‘Too hurried oft are we to spare @ thought For days together, of some friend away. Perhaps God does it for us, and we ought To read His signal as 2 call to pray. Perhaps, just then, my friend has fiercer fight, ‘Some overwhelming sorrow or decay Of courage; darkness, some lost sense of right; ‘And 80, in case he need my prayer, | pray. Friend, do the same for me, if | unsought Intrude upon you on some crowded day. Give me a moment’s prayer, In passing thought; Be very sure | need it, therefore, pray. 10. Selected The JUNIOR STANDARD AUGUST 1982 COVER BY ANDREW cameronAlmost every month someone says to me "...was thrilled to read their nane printed in the ‘Junior Standard’ ," or "I was pleased to see ....'s picture on the Junior Standard." Most of us like to see our names in print, don't we? However, in many Bible stories some of the important cheracters ere never named. This is certainly the case in the story of Peter and John's first miracle as written in Ac oi, Feter and John were on their way to 2 prayer time in the Temple when 2 crippled man called out to them, This man was forty years old and had been crippled from birth, When Peter told the lane beggar to look at them, the cripple expected to receive sone money, but neither Peter nos John had any. Instead, Peter said, “silver and gold have I none: but such as I have, give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk." Then, usking the man by the right hand, he helped him stand, Iniediate- dy, strength flowed into his feet end ankles so that he was able to jump up and walk, ‘Then, praising God, he went into the temple with Peter and John, iho was the important character in this story who wasn't named? Oh, you say, the lame man didn't have his nane recorded for us, That's quite true, but for me there is another group of people who are really very important to the story, yet not one of this group is named, In fact, they barely rats a mention. The forty year old man had never been sble to walk, yet every day his friends carried him to the beautiful Cate of the Temple. This group of people must have been very reliable, and devoted to their crippled friend or relative ~ every day they carried him to the sane place, where he could beg money from the many people who passed into the temple. Had they decided, on this day, that they couldn't be bothered carrying him, that they were sick’ of doing the same thing day in and day out, this story could never have been written, The cripple needed these unknown friends in order to meet Peter and John. hese seemingly insignificant friends enabled the crippled man to walk, It is very easy to think-that you have to do something big to have an important part to play, but these quietly cons: ent people had an extremely important vole in e story thet brought great glory and honour te God tae Father. 2,Dear Girls and Boys, Some of you had difficulty in the dot joining competition, but there were some very nice trees drawn. I was surprised that only one person drew in extra parts to the picture. I thought more of you would have drawn the crowd. Pastor Cameron judged the competition and the winners were:- SECTION I: Chantal Gaiqui SECTION 2; Adam Webb August's Birthday greetings go to Tracey Rameka, Delwyn Cameron, Claire Rameka, Tiffany Johnstone, Gareth Callaghan, Lisa Cameron, Rosalind Coulter, Aleta Gaunt, and Tracey Mann. Happy Birthday to you all, Thank you Andrew, for the cover designs you sent me. I had some other children choose which of your six pictures to use for this month's cover. May God bless all you young readers. Your sincere friend MARGARET. COMPETITION: SECTION I, Children up to 8 years = (a) Draw the two things missing from this picture, at points A and B (b) Colour the picture on your own. SECTION 2, Children 9 years and over 2 (a) Draw the two things missing from this picture, at points A and B (b) Colour the picture on your oxn (c) Read Acts 3:1-11 (4) Copy a verse or part of a verse from this passage as a suitable caption, SEND TO: MARGARET, 3 Halcombe Place, Green Bay, Auckland 7. SLOSING DAE lel: (AME Date of Birth 19. ADDRESS: 14. NEW BEGINNINGS D. SCOTT - ‘THAMES God ministering through Moses sought to begin fresh by calling out a people with His mighty hand of. deliverance and bringing then into a chosen locality, the land of canaan. ‘These people having taken the step of faith in God, by passing through the waters of the Red Sea on dry ground, were to learn to live a life of, trust, obedience, purity, sanctification and the worship of the true God. ‘They were to be a chosen people unto God, a holy people, walking in. righteousness, being a light to the surrounding nations. ‘Their lot as children of God was not just going to be a miserable existence. God promised to abundantly bless them if they were obedient and multiply them, giving then health and prosperity. They too were promised deliver- ance over their enemies. They were to enjoy the’ good things of life, love and happiness in all its purity, but above all they were to have God with them and on their side. Surely here was a wonderful calling and a wonderful privilege. ‘They had everything to gain and nothing to lose. they had come out of a cruel dark bondage. Life had just been nothing but a miserable drudgery, an existence, God had offered them life, fulfilment of all their dreams, deliver- ance, freedom, cleansing, a new start, and their own land. ‘There were the conditions of this life of fuffilment in God through obedience and worship. We hear these slogans - "New Zealand my way"; "New Zealand our way", but what about "New Zealand God's way"? We often hear the remark "New Zealand is God's own country". Oh that we were, as a people; God's own people! 1s.Getting back to the call of the children of Israel. what sort of people were they? Were their hearts different from ours? Were they? They knew what it was to hate, to be jealous, to envy, to cheat, steal and even to kill; to be full of bitterness; to suffer sorrow ang grief. Their call and liberation by God was miraculous. ' They had no merit or ability of their ow. God sought to redeem them. They were a people in deeperate need. ‘They had no means of self-liberation. We may wonder why God let the descendants of abrahath get 50 low. People who have everything become proud and independent. God sought to raise up a people who would look to Hin. Would they recognise God who, in mercy, was to 1ift them up against all the odds that were against then? Would they humbly seek His pardon and cleansing through God) appointed way? Would they worship and obey Him? Would they accept Him? As we read through the book of Exodus we will see that it was not an easy road. Discipline is never easy. The Apostle Paul said, "The things that I would, I do not and the things that I would not, that = do. Aren't we all like that? We need someone to lean on. That someone is God through Jesus Christ our Saviour. ‘he Children of Israel were preserved from the angel of éeath through the covering of the blood of the lamb in accordance with God's decree. We are preserved unto life eternal though the covering of the Blood of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ His Son. But just as the Children of Tsracl had to make a response to God in the act of acceptance and obedience to God's will, 50 we today require to make a response to the call of God, individually. God loves you. God wants to make some- thing special of your life. will you trust Him as the Children of Israel did at the Red Sea? He can do sonething wonderful for each one of us if we will permit Him. We cannot blank out the past but He can 16, Victory is ours over all sin through the covering of the blood (1 John 1:9)"I£ we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness". Jesus said "And T give unto then eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." turn to Him now, Find release from the burden of sin ‘os you begin life anew in Him. Cassettes and tapes are available from our Cassette/Tape Library on a wide range of Biblical subjects. Write today for our gree catatogue from our Librarian NR. N.T.C, BRANDT 14 Dermont Street, Hamitton, TRUTHS TO THRILL THE THINKER ORDER NowHAMILTON CHURCH OF CHRIST CENTENNIAL YEAR 1982 ocToBer - 23 - 24 Arrangements are well in hand for the celebrations marking the 100 years of witness by the Church of Christ (Life and Advent) Mardon Road, Hamilton, - (Previously of Grey St, Hamilton) The Proposed Programme is ‘TURDAY 23 OCTOBER - 12 noon Centennial Dinner gt Ferry, Bank Lounge. 5.30 pm, Buffet Tea at the Church followed by an entertainment at 7.30 pm. SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER - 10,30 am Communion Service 3,00 pm Informal ‘Get together! 5.00 pm Buffet Tea 7.00 pm Evening Service of Worship Speaker: Pastor 1,.Chalmers ~ Subject: 'Prophecy' followed by supper. An invitation is exteided to ali our readers and to those who have had any association with our Hamilton Church in the past to attend in part of in full these times of celebration and Thanksgiving. To assist in catering arrangements we would ask you to complete the registration fon and forward to our Registrar ~ Mr.k.Cooney, 55 Orchard Ave, Hamilton BEFORE 50 SEPTENBER 1982. REGISTRATION FORM We accept your invitation to attend but will not be at the dinner Number attending and what day We accept your invitation to attend and will be at the Centennial Dinner and enclose $12.00 for each dinner ticket required. NAME: Number attending ADDRESS: A limited number of billets will be available if applied for. 18. The Moathly Church News POPOOO OOOOH OOOOOOOOOD FORREST HILL Thirty five of our ladies, including some of the mothers of our young people, attended the Ladies Dinner at Salisbury House on 2 July.. Wot only was the food and fellowship enjoyed but all were challenged by the speaker's message. We look forward to the fifth annual dinner ee A family evening was held on Saturday 19 June, at a local school hall. This took the form of a barn dance (square dancing) with games for the younger children. On 26 June, the young people had a trading evening around the neighbourhood; the items they collected will be given for sale at the Powley House Fair later in the year. They also enjoyed a car rally recently with the Walters Road group. The young people conducted the service on 27 June. Praise God for their growth in the Christian life. Pastor T. Long and Pastor C.Cooney have also ministered to us during this past month. We are now holding a prayer meeting before the Sunday morning service instead of in the evening. 0 Mid-week activities, young peoples Bible classes and the ladies group, are continuing as usual. Sharon Josephson has had a few days in hospital, having her appendix removed, and we trust that soon she will be feeling well again. W.P.Ce PAKANINT on Sunday 13 June our church building was very full, as we joined together with the Fist Takanini Co. in their Girls Brigade Parade, All of the girls took part in the very interesting service when we were told the various aspects of Brigade work, and the girls shared some of the things they had learned. Our guest speaker, the Regional Commissioner Mrs Bicknell reminded us that each of us is import- ant in God's sight; and it is as we work together as a unity we can have an impact for God. Pray for the Brigade and its leaders ~ at the moment we seem to be losing our older girls. Continue to remenber the Rundle family in prayer ~ Mrs Paddy Rundle is still unwell. 19,Russ and Kay Kern have been blessed with the birth on June 2 of a second son: Graeme Russ. Congratulations to the whole Kezn family. The Focus on the Family films are being well received by the congregation. Though our impact on the community nay not be as great as we had hoped, the films are still doing a good work in stimilating our own congregation. Who knows what the end result may be? During our morning services we are learning from the book of Ezekiel. It is good to study one of the lesser known portions of the Bible, and to hear God speak through Fzekiel to us today. May our hearts and minds be open to God's leading day by day. AWE. THAMES: on 13 June a farewell presentation to Pastor Tony and Sis. Janice Spicer was held after the morning service, when the church folk warmed themselves with a cup of tea and then presented Tony and Janice with a painting by Graham Braddock titled "Come and Dine". The Ladies Guild also gave Sis. Janice a bowl nade of native woods, and crafted by a local resident, in appreciation for her work in the Guild during their time in ‘Thames, The Spicers are at present in the process of buying a house in Te Aroha and will probably shift there during the August school holidays. . ‘The Y.P.C. ¥ One team were in Thames for two days in June, when they presented an evening of musical items, skits, drama and testimonies. This was very well received by the audience, and we ask God's blessing on this group of young people as they travel around New Zealand witnessing for their a Bro. Doug Campbell spoke to the Ladies Guild at their Jaly meeting, on the recent 100th Association Conference. ‘our own Church's 100th Centenary is now very near, and by the time you read this, will be past, but we look for God's blessing on us and all who attend, and may we be “giving thanks alwaya for all things unto God and the Father in the nane of our Lord Jesus Christ” TC. WALTERS ROAD: We thank God for the way He is continuing to bless us here in Walters Road. ‘qhursday prayer meetings continue to be a blessing to all who attend, Bible study on Wednesday is enjoyed by ali and Sunday 20. services have been a real encouragenent and blessing. We thank God for the messages He give through servants such as Pastor Grant Caneron, and Colin Hood. ‘Sunday evening 4 July we closed our doors and took our evening service to join with many other churches in united worship at logan Campbell Centre. The speaker Mr David Pawson gave a stirring message against materialism in the church, a need to prepare for a national revival born out of international financial collapse and the need to walk by faith believing God to be able to work in the Chtistian life. Once again Alison Chandler put on a scrumptious dinner for our Ladies Dinner. The speaker Captain Judith Bennett of the Salvation Army spoke on “Being There” - a challenging thought for these busy days, Joanne Penman was soloist for the evening. Please join us in our prayers for Walters Road. Pray for the new hearts the Lord has clained, for Wayne, Lee, Nike, David, Kathy, Lisa, Lorrainé, that God will grant growth and maturity as they ‘try Him and learn that He is indeed true’. Pray for our Thursday evening prayer meeting as we seek God for our fellowship. Wie hope and pray that God will continue to bless our Association of churches. IAB. /TAURILANDS: At the beginning of June we were involved with @ very satisfactory Conference. Pastor Tony Spicer from Thames was the speaker on the Sunday morning. We atterided the combined service at East St on the Sunday evening, vhen our guest speaker from Conference was Rev Adrian Shepard who gave a very challenging address. The singing in the crowded church and combined choir was grand. We are holding our evening services for June and July at 6.p.m, It has caused some absenteeism but on the whole we have a good congregation. On 16 June a group went out to the Lincoln Rd Chapel at Henderson for a C.W.C.I. Coffee morning. Mrs Lois Nichelle, a missionary on furlough from Bast Malaysia addressed us giving a very informative talk about Barnabas. ‘The Fot Luck tea held every 6 weeks was on Wednesday 16 June. Although experiencing wet, cold weather and @ power black out, quite a crowd assembled, Pastor Tin addressed us and he also conducted a service of dedication for 21,the Trailer Picture Caravan, which is being run by Bro and sis Sheridan Parris and team, They show Christian films on late shopping nights. Joanne, Bruce, Mal, and Jenny.competed in the ¥.P.C. Capital Teen Convention in Wellington, Queen's Birthday weekend. they gained seconds in the Open Banii and Vocal sand aectscas, There is a Bible class for men held Saturday morning 7.40 am For a cup’of tea or coffee and then 8 am they are studying the book "The Godly Man". This lasts for one hour and the 14° doing the study are enjoying the book. The K,A.0.S. group inet at John and Judy's, rt was an hilarious evening viewing slides and movies of their + weddings and closing with devotions. : The Coffee Hour this mofith was addressed by Pastor Pim Long. A very pleasant morning tea was held at the nanse one Thursday. Pastor Tim and Mary invited the older people in the church now known as the ‘early borns’ to have fellowship with them. This was ehjoyed. Thank you Tim and Mary. The Ladies Dinner waz attended by 160 people. The excellent chairmanship of Judy Nicholls, set the tone for the meeting with a poem she had.conposed. We have two new babies in our midst ~ sons have been born to Helen and Oven McKernon and Renate and Richard Morrison. We wish these parents God's richest blessing on these young lives in their fanilies. Thought: You must be melted before you can be molded. Maranatha. Makathe AAST STREET: Greetings to our sister churches. “Several of our ladies had a most enjoyable evening at the Ladies Dinner, enjoying the fellowship,message, and food. Thank you Alison for all your work, and those who assisted You. one 1adies listened this month with interest to Sis Ruth Penman, who spoke about her work of-Radio Missions. It Was most interesting to hear just how far the radio‘ can reach, Our young people are very busy practising their volleyball, for the games to be held with the othér churches at the Youth Conference..Some of thé young people followed the Motorguard Rally as far as“Hamilton. They have also had a Beetle evening. The'CWINBIS' have had another evening, and went to the hone of Bro and Sis’ Harvey’ Stewart where games ware played. 22. - It was with sadness that we lec: falling on sleep of Sis Doreen Leman, an attend: for many years. st St. We have had quite a lot of sickness, and it is with thankfulness to our Heavenly Father that we report the restoring to health and strength of Murray Penman; Bro and Sis David Penman's baby, who spent 2 weeks very sick in hospital. We also welcome back to our services Sis Nettie Blackwood, after about three months illness and Bronwyn Aldridge after a short stay in hospital. The Pastor has given a most’ interesting series of addresses on anti-christ. Tea. NEW PLYMOUTH: Ladies Fellowship was held at the home of Sis Thomson. A pleasant time of sharing,was spent when we were given words, i.é. courage, serenity; neighbourly, love. Every- one took: part, speaking for two minutes on our particular mnie Services have been’ taken by Mr J.Wetzel and Mr M.Snowden,. both from.St..Andrews.- Bro Claude petteridge took a service prior to his and Jean's departure for a holiday in Japan. a Tt has been’ encouraging to.welcome visitors - Mr and Mr ‘Harrison from Melbourne, Mrs Jo Logan and daughter Joanne from Te atatu. While visitation work and prayer have gone forth in connection with the youth work, results have been very disappointing and we would ask for prayerful support in this avenue. DJ. HAMILTON: Visiting speakers during the past month have included Tan Graham and Pastor Nash from. Auckland Bruce Richmond from Hamilton, and: Pastor Chalmers from Thames. Special functions to interest the ladies of the church and from the locality have heen arranged and good attend- ances looked for. Bro Tom Cave spent a brief ‘period in hospital and his wife Grace had a fall injuring her leg. Both are convalescing at home. A service in which eleven of the younger mémbers took part was very successful in that it gave each of them an opportunity to present one step toward ‘Peace with God’. This service was prompted by an address given by Rev Adrian Shepard at Conference, 23,