Seventh-day Adventist Australian History and Heritage
Overview
Have you ever wondered about the origins of Adventism in Australia and the Pacific? How did we grow to be a thriving church today? And which important people played a significant part in sharing Jesus with their communities and beyond?
In this honor, you will discover answers to all these questions as you view and summarize a dramatic retelling of our founding events and consider your own role in preserving the legacy of Adventism in the South Pacific.
Requirements
1. What was the name of the woman who inspired much of the Adventist belief system and what were three of her teachings?
2. Sequence these events: Ellen White arrives in Australia; Ellen White moves into Sunnyside; The SAN is established; Ellen White buys land for building; Ellen White is asked to leave America; Ellen White builds Avondale University; Ellen White plants the Sanitarium factory
3. Why did Ellen White come to Australia and what did she hope to accomplish?
4. Name three of the people Ellen brought with her to assist in her ministry.
5. What was the common belief held about the land in Coorangbong and how did Ellen White challenge these assumptions?
6. Whilst in Australia, Ellen White published an influential book. What was its name and message?
7. From Australia, Ellen focused on her health and education messages, and established numerous institutions in Victoria and New South Wales. Name three of these institutions and what they make/do?
8. The Adventist message was spread through Australian in many ways. Name three of these methods and how they were used.
9. Fill in the gaps:
“It will be my _________________________, as soon as I can adjust matters, to go to _________________ without delay. I cannot say all now but I am needed in _________________________. My ____________________________ is needed just now, and I must go… My mind has been ______________________________________ and I shall come… I cannot think of being gone ________________ years and I shall leave my home ____________________________ and I shall come back to it”.
10. Name three of the institutions built by Adventists in Australia that still stand.
11. As a club, research the impact of Adventism in Australia on your own country or community. In your own words, briefly summarize your findings.
12. As a club, think of some ways Adventist Heritage and the concept of a ‘legacy’ impacts you. Briefly reflect on your response to this.
Answer key & resources
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