'The Touch of A Woman' CD released

Continuing on the the theme of women doing it for themselves in previous post, Adventist Womans Ministries (AWM), have released 'The Touch of a Woman'. A brand new CD containing a collection of Hymns featuring local artists from Cape Town. To find out more contact Harriet Goosen at 084 583-4622 or email Cordlieb at hotmail dot com. Price excl. postage R80. Track Listing
UPDATE: For those who have not maxed out their credit cards this holiday season or have just patiently waited for the new year sales, you're in luck. The above CD is now going for a ridiculously cheap R60 excl. postage.

Southern Africa's own Devotional for Women by Women

"Fear God and Don't Be Afraid" is the title of the new 2006 Daily Devotional written and produced by Africa's own Seventh-day Adventist women (Some men were also involved,I guess). Women of all walks for life contribute a wide range of topics and issues to make this a 'must have' inspirational devotional. Contact your local church for your copy for a reasonable price of ZAR90.

Judge rules 'Intelligent Design is not science'

A United States Federal Judge, on Tuesday ruled that "Intelligent design" cannot be mentioned in biology classes in a Pennsylvania public school district. Adventists are among several faith groups who are questioning that ruling. Intelligent design, or ID, is the idea that some forms of life are so complex, they show the distinct hand of a designer, as opposed to origin of the universe that Darwin's theory of evolution postulates.

"We find that, while ID arguments may be true, a proposition on which the Court takes no position, ID is not science," the Judge John E. Jones III said.

Jones said advocates of intelligent design "have bona fide and deeply held beliefs which drive their scholarly endeavors" and that he didn't believe the concept shouldn't be studied and discussed.

But, he wrote, "our conclusion today is that it is unconstitutional to teach ID as an alternative to evolution in a public school science classroom."

To read more on the Seventh-day Adventist view and response click here.

Link: Der Adventistische Pressedienst (APD)

How To Survive the 'Eating Season'

It's that time of year when we find ourselves looking for an extra hole in the belt. A Christmas/New Year's lunch of turkey gluten, stuffing, and other dishes and desserts can exceed 2,500 calories and 130 grams of fat. At least three times during the holidays most people will eat single meals of more than 2,000 calories. So think twice before you make a beeline for the buffet tablet for seconds and thirds.

One rich dessert, added to our daily diet for eight weeks, can by itself result in 2 to 5 kilo of newly acquired insulation.

Loma Linda University's Adventist Health Sciences Center give a few useful tips to reign in the holiday bulge.

Adventists must express practical concern for "the very poorest"

In his year-end message Pastor Jan Paulsen, world church president, noted of the world's less fortunate, that "whether they are poor, carry the HIV virus, or whatever, they are loved by our Lord. It is our duty to express that love, and to give them dignity and value as human beings. That is also our mission."

Pastor Paulsen also reflected on the year by observing that "2005 was [also] the year when several thousands of our church members met in St. Louis for what we know as the General Conference Session. We came away from that with a clear mandate to be even more deliberate in focusing on mission; and I am especially delighted that we also gave a signal that women and youth must be full and equal partners in the life and witness of the church. ... It is now our responsibility to make sure that it works."

Watch Pastor Paulsen's year-end message
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Source: Adventist News Network

Fuzzy Hope on DSTV

If you have recently lost your Hope Channel on your DSTV decoder don't fret. There has been a frequency change, so try an 'Scan all networks' as outlined in our walk-through. You may also have to look through all the channels on your PAS7/10 free channel bouquet to find Hope. Once you found your 'missing channel' you might experience a picture breaking up or ghosting. This might call for a re-alignment of your LNB (that expensive thingamajig on your dish). Please call an expert.
Useful Tip: When in doubt, Reboot your decoder by unplugging the power cable for a minute, then reconnecting.

Donate at Hope TV Africa to keep Hope TV on DSTV alive.

Summer Sunset Concerts are back

It's that time again. Get those picnic baskets stocked up, cheese and wine grape juice should do nicely, because the Summer Sunset Concerts are starting on the 27th November. There will be the usual Carols by Candlelight, with loads of other genres from jazz, classical to the contemporary. There's even those Doo Be Doo folks, Freshly Squeezed or somethin? So start saving up, its R35 for adults and R10 for kids. Bring along a 'valid' (yes you know who I'm talking about) student card and get a R10 discount. And no sneaking through Cecilia forest. You have been warned.

More info

Jemuel Anderson in Cape Town

Jemuel Anderson, a renowned International Concert Pianist from the States, will be performing at Prayer Meeting taking place at the Riverside Seventh-day Adventist Church, Athlone.
Born in England, Jemuel Anderson moved with his family to New York City at the age of four. He began taking piano lessons at the age of seven from his older brother, who was an outstanding classical pianist. He later attended Andrews University where he earned bachelor’s degrees in both mathematics and computer science.
So be there on Wednesday, 23 November at 7:15pm

Nonpartisan Asian appliances

I guess your won't be able to watch all those Dwight K. Nelson DVD's

From Gizmodo

Longevity Secrets Revealed

"Seventh-day Adventists are known for living long, healthy lives."

But then again you already knew this. Get the low down in the current issue of National Geographic.

"Tired of rushing in the mornings, mom Kim Rawson, a Seventh-day Adventist in California, found a way to slow down the day for her family. When morning comes, they gather to pray, which studies indicate may help extend life."

More sights and sounds

Riverside Campus attacked by aliens

OK, you can relax, we're not being attacked by scrawny lime green men with eyeballs punctuated randomly across their faces. I'm talking about alien vegetation! The grass on the 'sports field' is so long crop circles won't look out of place. It also seems that the grass is always greener on the other side - literally! Ok, maybe someone ain't abiding by the water restrictions. But come on Riverside lets get our act together and show visitors that the grass is greener on our side. Let's get mowing.

UPDATE: The smell of freshly cut grass wafts across the Athlone plain. Houston... the lawn has been cut.... Over and out.

Riverside Car Rally Results

The Provisional results are in! The 2005 Riverside Car Rally took place on Sunday 30th and was enjoyed by all. The turn-out could have been better, however those who didn't hit the snooze button that morning relished in the some entertaining challenges. It is safe to say we don't have any aspiring Ernies of Tigers' in our midst's. The golf 'challenge' proved interesting and the 'submerged clue' created some memorable video footage! But at the end of the day Denise and Omelia took the 2005 Trophy.

Winners
1. Denise and Omelia
2. Myrtle and family
3. Mandy, Kelly-Ann and their other halves.

Full Provisional Results
More Pix..

Video footage to follow

05 Revival Series

Pastor Doug Batchelor, speaker/president of Amazing Facts international Radio and TV ministries will be presenting another 10-day church revival series called ’05 REVIVE! live from Fort Worth, Texas, from November 4 to 12, 2004. This series will be broadcast live both on 3ABN and Hope TV channels. All the resources and promotion material at www.05revive.com.

"The Bible Speaks" Crusade

Don't forget the two week crusade begins on the 16th October at Riverside Seventh-day Adventist Church, Athlone. Join Michael J. Bougaardt and delve deeper into the scriptures and find its relevancy in today's world.

Starts nightly at 7:15pm with an extra morning lecture on Saturdays.

King's Heralds in Cape Town

At the recent King's Heralds concert in Cape Town our man Charlee hooked up his longtime protagonist, Jim Ayres. Jim has been a long time member of the oldest continuous gospel quartet in America.

Hope TV is back!

The Southern Union has got the act together and has come up with a solution to get Hope Channel back on your DSTV decoder. To help keep the channel going you can find details on how to donate at Hope TV Africa.
Parameters for [PAS-7, Ku-band]
Frequency: 11.674 Ghz, (11674) will change to 12.722 (12722) late June
Polarity: Vertical fixed
Symbol Rate: 26652 Msps
FEC 5/6

For those technophobes out there, I've created some hopefully simple step-by-step instructions. Click here and enjoy!

Browse schedules.

Sweet Gospel Music

G# (G Sharp) is back with a fantastic musical production to soothe a weary soul. The concert will feature Cape Town's top artists and will be recorded live for both DVD & CD. For only R20/R10 for under 15 (that actually cheaper than last year!). This all takes place on Sunday the 29th of May 2005 at the Bellville Civic Centre starting at 16h30. Get your tickets now before they all gone.

Watch The Prophecy Code Online

We are still waiting for the Southern Africa Union to make up its mind about Hope TV/3ABN on DSTV. So if you have the bandwidth go watch online. The Prophecy Code Seminar starts tonight. There are live links and the archives with be available 2 hours later. Enjoy!

Watch The Prophecy Code

Have we lost Hope?

South Africa, we have regretfully lost the test broadcast of Hope TV on DSTV.

We'll try and keep you updated...

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UPDATE: Adventist Television Network (ATN) Africa has released the following statement regarding the demise of Hope TV on DSTV. Read here.

[Thanx Kurt]