Seventh-day Adventist Australian History and Heritage: Answer Key

Overview & requirementsAnswer Key

1. What was the name of the woman who inspired much of the Adventist belief system and what were three of her teachings?

This entire program is centred around Ellen White and other pioneers. Ellen White’s perspectives on health, poverty, everyday living, worship, and beliefs. Through her dialogue it will be clearly stated, however general knowledge of Ellen’s main teaching will be useful. The program may be paused regularly to aid in answering. You will find three possible answers below as examples.

NAME: Ellen White

1. Adventists should observe the Saturday Sabbath and keep it Holy.
2. Adventists should live a healthy lifestyle which equips them for God’s work.
3. Adventists should be the hands and feet of Jesus, helping their communities.

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

The sequence of events in the play will coincide with this activity. Trainers may guide attendees in recognising these events when they occur, but a simple number in the blank space to signify the order of events will suffice for this requirement.

Sequence these events

Ellen White arrives in Australia	2
Ellen White moves into Sunnyside	4
The SAN is established	7
Ellen White buys land for building	3
Ellen White is asked to leave America	1
Ellen White builds Avondale University	5
Ellen White plants the Sanitarium factory	6

3. Why did Ellen White come to Australia and what did she hope to accomplish?

Again, general knowledge will be useful here, however, attendees should be able to recognise at least two points for both sections of the question to achieve a full score for this requirement.

Ellen White was asked to leave America because of her strong beliefs about race and other issues and because she felt she was being called to minister in Australia. She hoped to help spread the Gospel in Australia, find time to finish the Desire of Ages, and establish institutions which would help and train future ministry workers.

4. Name three of the people Ellen brought with her to assist in her ministry.

Attendees will need to be careful to listen to the names of characters around Ellen in the play. By asking questions or discussing the scenes, pathfinder trainers may assist kids in remembering these. Below are three possible answers.

1. “Willie” White
2. Sarah Peck
3. Ella May White

5. What was the common belief held about the land in Coorangbong and how did Ellen White challenge these

assumptions?

Prior to completing the Honour it may be useful for pathfinders to see Cooranbong on a map and discuss what geographical features it possesses (e.g farm land, bush, a river). They may also wish to go through Ellen’s visions of Cooranbong prior or during the program as the answer in the play may be more nuanced than clear. At least one point should be given for the ‘beliefs’ section of the question, and at least two points for the rest.

It was commonly believed that “nothing would ever grow in Cooranbong” because the soil and geography of the settlement was poor. However, Ellen challenged these assumptions by immediately planting an orchard which flourished and buying up much of the “useless” land before turning it into profitable institutions and working land such as Avondale University and the farms which were attached.

6. Whilst in Australia, Ellen White published an influential book. What was its name and message?

If attendees are unaware of “The Desire of Ages” a brief summary could be useful in helping them decode the message aspect of the question.

NAME: The Desire of Ages

MESSAGE: The Desire of Ages tells the stories of Jesus in the New Testament and sheds light on His miracles and love for humanity.

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?

This question requires general knowledge but will be assisted by the closing acts of the play. The program hosts may also discuss the legacy. Summarising responses with attendees as they appear on screen will be useful.

	NAME	PURPOSE
1	Sanitarium Health Food Factory	To produce and promote healthy food.
2	Avondale University	To educate and train workers for mission.
3	The Sydney Sanitarium	To help people’s physical injuries and illness but also impart principles of holistic health.

8. The Adventist message was spread through Australian in many ways. Name three of these methods and how they were used.

Once again this section may be nuanced. You may need to clarify this part when it appears in the play and ask attendees questions such as, “how might books spread the gospel in Australia?” to get them thinking critically

1. Books: Books were spread around the country and communities to tell people about Jesus and Adventism.
2. Lay People: Regular people shared the message with their friends and communities, allowing it to spread.
3. The Record: The Record and other Adventist publications shared news and inspiration and could be circulated amongst communities.

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”.

“It will be my duty, as soon as I can adjust matters, to go to America without delay. I cannot say all now but I am needed in America. My testimony is needed just now, and I must go… My mind has been wrought upon and I shall come… I cannot think of being gone being gone any longer than two years and I shall leave my home just as it is, and I shall come back to it”.

• Letters and Manuscripts—Volume 15 (1900), Letter 196, par. 4 & 6
• Letters and Manuscripts—Volume 15 (1900), Letter 174, par. 11 & 12

10. Name three of the institutions built by Adventists in Australia that still stand.

This question requires general knowledge as well as attention to the program. If your group misses a response, the Kahoot and a google search will assist the answer

1. Avondale University
2. Sanitarium Factory
3. Adventist Retirement Homes

10. Name three of the institutions built by Adventists in Australia that still stand.

This will be an individualised and personal response due to the widespread nature of the program. Leaders are to take attendees through a discussion about how they see Adventism affecting their country and community. Additional research is allowed. At least three sentences are expected.

10. Name three of the institutions built by Adventists in Australia that still stand.

This is both a personal and club driven response aimed at producing reflective critical thinking. Attendees should give at least three complex sentences about the impact of legacy and Adventist history and heritage. Trainers will be the judge of response quality.

References

• Australian Union Seventh-day Adventist Australian History and Heritage Honor

• When completing the Honour, trainers and attendees may find the following additional material useful for general knowledge and understanding:

  • “Stories from Sunnyside” by Marian de Berg.
    • “The Great Appointment 2.0” program provides all answers for the Honour.
    • “The Great Appointment” program from 2022 may provide contextual information.

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