A survey of secondary The religious course had students showed that most 1111,LOCI-IRA least support (66 per cent) Deanery, and Rev Canon M. favoured the introduction Rev I.. Sutcliffe, Rector of A. F. from a technical school. Downie, Rector of of religious education as Strongest support 197 per FOR to OTHERS Auburn-Rivern since 1969 Cmpllbe wTon anoss,d R has resigned to take up work a regular curriculum cent) came from a high school. toe be Rural Dean of the e survey's findings vary Professor Fensham said at Crafers-Stirling, effective choice, the Melbourne The same proportions said Eastern Rural Deanery, from a survey of teachers by parents, teachers and stu- April 12. "Age" reported. State school teachers should On St Matthias' Day, the Victorian Teachers' dents should be consulted by Rev D. Grey-Smith, Rector February 24 the Bishop But the newspaper's Educa- be allowed to teach religious Union which showed that education, if they were the Government before the of Ceduna since 1971 has ordained the following in St tion Reporter. most teachers rejected the • Ross willing and able. Russell recommendations resigned to become rector of David's Cathedral: arnecke, said that only a Russell committee's recom- But in six of the eight were implemented. Broadview, Adelaide from To the Priesthood — minority stated they would mendations, early June. Rev schools, fewer than 40 per He urged the Government E, W. Cave, choose religious studies as a who will assist in cent of students said they The Minister for to allow each school to make MURRAY the Parish of Burnie. subject themselves. Educa- would elect to study religion. tion (Mr Thompson) said the the decision on whether Rev R. Ankor, Assistant- Rev J. D. Gibson, The survey to be released who will Most interest VTU survey had already religious studies be intro- Curate in the parish of Nara- be in charge of the Derby- by the Australian Student was shown in court been studied by the Educe- duced to the curriculum. e was ordained priest on Ringo rooma Parish. Christian Movement, was the study of "comparative March 16. world religions". Support t ion Department. Religious studies have not Manifesto by Rev L. V. Daniels, who will conducted by Professor been part of the Victorian SYDNEY varied from 22 per cent in one study at St Michael's House, Peter Fensham of the He said the Russell report school curriculum since Rev R. Piper, curate-in- Craters, South Australia, Monash University educa- technical school to 63 per had been considered by Cabi- charge at cent in one high school. 1872 when a secular Educa- Call for aid to St tion Aidan, during the year. faculty. net. tion Act was passed. Hurstville Grove has been European To the Duaconate — Rev It followed publication of appointed rector Christ A. S. Colyer, the Russell committee's re- Church, Kiama. to be assistant curate at St Mark-on-the- port on religious education, Rev L. Johnstone, formerly Hill, Launceston. which urged the Victorian Curate St Mark's, Darling Rev G. D. Tyson, to be Government to include reli- Author-journalist church group Point, has moved to St honorary assistant deacon at gious studies as a regular cur- Andrew's Hall, Melbourne, Beaconsfield and Exeter. riculum subject in all State with a view to taking up a Vietnam refugees Rev J. C. Paul and Rev N. schools. theological post at St W. Powell-Davies to be The survey covered six high to lecture in Aust against 'false Philip's, Kongwa in honorary assistant deacons in The Archbishop of Sydney ( Archbishop ,Vlarcus Loanel and the Australian Council of schools and two technical Mr George Patterson, a noted author Tanzania. the Cathedral Parish and journalist, would visit Australia in April, schools. the Victorian Churches have called upon the Australian Government to admit adults as well as children from TASMANIA Council of Churches said this week. Vietnam. The Bishop has appointed Mr Patterson was d Rev W. G. H. Willis, e- the "Daily Telegraph" and ecumenism' Rector scribed as an expert on ref George Patterson has i- "London Observer", In a statement to of Ulverstone, to be Rural NEW RECTOR OF KIAMA gion and life in South-Eas recently joined the staff of A group of European church leaders claiming the Federal (;oiernment, On the same day, the Rev number of Vietnamese Dean of the North West He has been adviser and Archbishop Loane last week Asia, including China. Keston College/Centre for worldwide support in its fight against "false said: John Mayor, on behalf of the families will be accepted Re, Reg Piper has accepted scriptwriter for several Central Deanery, Rev vinity. He expects to tak He would be in Melbourn the Study of Religion and ACC, cabled the Prime initially for asylum and ulti- an imitation to become Rec- e films made for British ATV, ecumenism, Marxism and theological modernism" has Cannon W. L. B. Verrall, his appointment in May. Communism, Michael Boar- "All Australians must disaster as Vietnam. The Minister: mately if still necessary for during April 11-18. which has since been shown published its constitution. Rector of Scottsdale, to he tor of Christ Church, Kiama, &aux is founder-director of share a common concern at second reason is that Aus- "Australian Council of resettlement stop believe Diocese of His visit follows the visi t in more than 50 countries to The group is the "Inter- ecumenism, Rural Dean of the newly Sydney. that college. syncretism what is happening today in tralian troops were commit- Churches urgently requests Australia has a particular re- last year of the Rev Michae1 some 300 million people. national Network of ('on- formed North Eastern Rural Mr Piper served curacies Since 1970, this Centre had and pseudo-Christian spin- the country of South ted in Vietnam for several Australian Government sponsibility for those UBS BUDGETS Bourcleaux, who lectured on One of his films, "Raid fessing Christians" 11 N CC). tualism''. in the parishes of Willough- gained a wide reputation Vietnam. It fulfils all the years and we should share allow entry limited number families whose safety may be religion in Communis t into Tibet" (1966), portrays Its constitution was INCC is to have a by and Lalor Park, and has countries. "for objective, accurate and worst fears arising from 30 now in the final results of that Vietnamese families and not jeopardised because of been Minister of St Aidan's, Tibetan resistance to the adopted at a joint meeting newsletter edited by the Rev FOR $10,900,000 Mr Patterson will give a reliable information regar- continuous years of war. conflict. only Vietnamese children former association with Aus- NEW CHAIRMAN Hurstville Grove, since Chinese Communist take- of Evangelical Lutheran Francis Moss, Rector of Responding to requests series of lectures on: Mao ding religious life, freedom stop Australian Council of tralian military operation 1972. A graduate in science over. and Roman Catholic Kemerton, Gloucester- "I appeal to the Australian Mr olin Neekley of from 84 Bible societies Marxism, and Christianity and oppression in Commu- Churches normal policy stop ACC resettlement from the Australian He has written 12 books, Church leaders and theo- shire, and one of the "There are in my view two Government to lift immigra- Sydney has been elected around the world for more Christianity in China after nist countries, as well as pro- against removal of Viet- department stands ready to National University, he also including "Christianity in logians at Regensburg, founders of the Anglican cogent reasons why the Aus- tion quotas, cut red tape, and Chairman of the Bible than $14-million in 1975, the Mao; Is there a church in moting understanding be- namese children from Viet- assist within limits of its holds the Scholar in Theo- Communist China" (1969), Bavaria, in December last Association and of the tralian Government should make it immediately Society in Australia's Com- UBS budgeted at its recent China?; Religion in China; tween religion and commu- namese environment but resources," logy diploma. In addition, Mr Patterson was a major year. Christian Affirmation open 'ihe door to refugees possible to allow a large monwealth Council. meeting in Warsaw for a China and Buddhism in nism in general", the accepts that under present Both the Anglican and Mr Piper recently qualified contributor to the Asia "The INCC, it says, "is a Campaign, a British group from Vietnam. One is the number of refugees, adults as He was elected at the record $10.9-million — a 9.3 Tibet; and Christian Revolu- Council of Churches said. crisis entry of limited number Roman Catholic Arch- for the award of the Bache- Handbook, and he has worldwide fellowship of that shares the aims oft humanitarian argument: we well as children, into this annual meeting of the per cent increase. Almost half tion in Asia. Mr Patterson's visit was of Vietnamese children bishops of Sydney called lor of Divinity degree of the broadcast regularly for the concerned Christians INCC. live in a peaceful and pros- country. I am confident that Council in Melbourne this total is expected to be He has worked with seve- being arranged by con] justified stop deeply hope upon their dioceses to Melbourne College of Di- BBC and Radio Hong Kong from various ecclesiastical Mr Moss is also a perous country and should Australians will give them a recently and takes over from raised in the I !nited States. ral newspapers, including mittees of private individuals that the concern of the observe April 13 as a special on Asian affairs traditions who are deter- member of the INCC's share these benefits with the warm and hospitable Mr Robin Millhouse, MP, in each state. Government will not only be day of prayer for the Viet- mined to uphold unfal- European Liaison Com- victims of such an appalling welcome." of Adelaide. for children but that a namese and Cambodian Mr Millhouse silted Christian standards mittee, together with Pro- was Commonwealth Chair- refugees. At St Andrew's of doctrine, ethics and fessor Peter Beyerhaus man for three years. Cathedral last Friday a church order over against (Lutheran); Dr R. Gruber, Mr Weekley has been Vice- special day-long prayer vigil anti-Christian currents President of the New South NEW RELIGION EDITOR Roman Catholic Bishop of , was held, special speakers both inside and outside the Regensburg; Dr 0. Sak- Wales Auxiliary of the Bible were Rev W. Arkell of Aust. churches, especially the Society since 1960. He has rausky, Lutheran Bishop of t care, Mr John O'Hara of Ecumenical Movement." been interested in Christian Austria; and Professor Bal- World Vision and the Rev FOR TIME MAGAZINE Members of INC(' are cluin Schwarz (RC). missions for many years and Fred Nile of the Festival of united in acknowledging the has been a member of the NEW YORK, NY — Michigan, and North- The newsletter will be Light. authority of Scripture and sent out through sup- Council of the Overseas Mis- Richard N. Ostling, religion western and George Washing- The Australian Council correspondent for TIME ton universities, Mr Ost• the Apostles' and Nicene porting groups not only in sionary Fellowship (for- Creeds. for Overseas Aid has merly China Inland magazine since 1969, has ling formerly served as news Europe but in Canada, launched a special appeal to They pledge loyalty to the USA, South Africa and Mission) for about 12 years. been appointed Religion editor for CHRISTIANITY raise $5 million for refugees traditions of their own New Zealand. He has been Chairman of Editor of the magazine, TODAY, He is the author of in Indo-China. The appeal is churches, but are able to Directors of Sydney Mis- replacing Mayo Mohs who SECRECY IN THE backed by the Prime Minister join with those of different —"CHURCH TIMES" sionary and Bible College has become a writer for CHURCH: A Reporter's and the leader of the opposi- confession against "theo- • for seven years and has been TIME's essay section. A Case for the Christian', Refer also report on tion Mr Malcolm Fraser. logical rationalism, modern- on the Council of the graduate of the University of Right to Know. future of Ecumenism in Au,. ' s m . Marxism, false Katoomba Christian Con- tralta on page 2 this issue. vention for about 10 years. He is also on the Council of the Evangelical Alliance of SIGNS OF THE TIMES INSIDE THIS ISSUE NSW. The increase in world NSW State Secretary, Mr famine is typified by these • A parable of the times — Sir Cyril Keith Williams said, "Mr pictures which show (right) Black — Page 2. Weekley's contribution to Nigerian children wailing for • Bishop Bradley on South Africa — Page the Bible Society in wise something to eat, and :below I counsel and astute chair- a severely malnourished child 4. manship has been an enor- in a drought-starved province • The gospel and science ---- D. B. Knox mous benefit. _ of Ethiopia. -- Page 6. The fact that he is non DR DONALD coccar4 IN PROCESSION, during his enthronement as the 10Ist Archbiship Chairman of the Common- • On and off the record --- Don Howard of Canterbury, watched by Anglican bishops from all over the world. In the upper left corner are Shipments of food and The Re, Stephen Barrett, formerly curate of St Alban's, Epping, Diocese of Sydney, together wealth Council will con- the R t Rev John Howe, Secretary General of the medicine from church groups, — Page 6. with his wife Judith and small sons Andrew (3) and Anthony 11' tribute greatly to the spin- Anglican Consultative Council, and to his left, 2l, departs on Sunday, 27th April the Rt Rev John M. A11in, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the I'S A. (Photo Credit: the International Red Cross, • Anne Deveson on Ethiopia — Page 6. for the Diocese of Northern .Argentina as missionaries of the South American Missionary Society. tual emphasis of our work" PRESS ASSOCIATION PHOTO.: UNICEF and other agencies went by air to aid the Nige- • To page 8 BIG SAVING FOR rian children. TheEthiopian boy was said to NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY have walked many miles to the shelter (pictured) where he Send only S2 and we will send you post free the The was placed on an intensive- Rev Desmond Tutu, a Alban's Golders Green, and next twelve issues of the feeding programme, black South African who is St Mary's Bletchingly. Associate Director of AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD the From 1967 to 1970 he Theological Education Fund taught at the Federal Theo- — Photos by Bill Campbell of the World Council of This is an introductory offer, open only to new logical Seminary at Alice in and Paul Larsen of UNICEF . Over the last five weeks the world IT:is witnessed the Churches with area responsi- old, "better red than dead" slogan. That viewpoint the East Cape. (Refer story page 3), downward onslaught by North Vietnam against the insurgents said to be supplied by North Vietnam. Then subscribers. Send the coupon below now and bility for Sub-Sahara Africa, would have a lot more moral authority if the ordinary He now assists at St Augus- South. It has witnessed deliberate acts of terror against there were other reports of renewed activity of the receive this long established national Anglican is to be Dean of Johannes- tine's, Grove Park, in South- people of South Vietnam believed it. Over the years burg. helpless refugees. It has witnessed the massive flight of communist guerillas in Malaysia. It seems that it won't newspaper which stands firmly for biblical truth. East London, near his home. there have been many opportunities for the great mass of thousands of ordinary people who, whatever the feelings be long before the Domino Theory is really tested. He succeeds the Right Rev the people to transfer their allegiance to the North, to Timothy Bavin, now Bishop about the Thieu Government, are prepared to leave NAME desert Saigon and end the fighting. They have never Meanwhile, in Vietnam, millions of people face the ofJohannesburg. home and lam. rather than live under the communist "liberators", taken these opportunities. But now, whether they want it possibility, some would say the certainty, of death or not, the US Congress, the Australian Government through reprisals. Two million Roman Catholics and THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. The world has seen all this and has done nothing. True, and world opinion has decided that the freedom of the over one hundred thousand Protestants and countless The new Dean is 43 and at Editor.' and business. Room 311, 160 food and other relief materials has been sent but it is too Castlereagh Street, Sydney. 2003 people of South Vietnam can go to the wall. It seems others who opposed the North face the same fate as the present based in London little and too late. The world has become tired of that with his wife and four child- Phone 612975 The National paper for only a matter of time till the fall of the Saigon thousands of people in Hue in 1968. Church cift7England people — Catholic dirty war and is now prepared to let a people, whose only ren. Government, which, whatever its faults, was an elected Apostolic, Protestant and Reformed is crime was that they wanted to be free, fall to a In these circumstances, Australia, in the name of issued fortnightly on alternate Thurr one, and the imposition of a government ruled by Hanoi. Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church He was a schoolmaster for days Subscription $5 per year, posted morel tent whose record in the past indicates that it will humanity, should admit as many refugees as possible four years prior to ordina- Printed by Maxwell Printing Ca Pty Ltd reap a violent and cruel vengeance on the people who The Archbishop of Sydney is right in his call to the Record. I enclose S2 Subscription for twelve issues. 862 Elizabeth Street. Waterloo for the Of course, this won't have any impact on the rest of tion: and, when he was study- Church Record Ltd. Sydney opposed it I or so long. Federal Government to receive adults as well as children. Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, South-East Asia, Mr Whitlam has said so. Everybody ing at King's College, Lou. Many people rationalise their attitude by saying, at The Government ought to divorce its political hostility Room 311. 160 Castlereagh St. Sydney, NSW, 2000. knows the Domino Theory has been disproved. Has it? don, for his BD and MTh least when the communists take over the war will be to the Government of South Vietnam from the real degrees, worked as a part- Last week the press carded reports of renewed fighting over, there will be an end to the killing. A variety of the danger that ordinary people will face if the North takes time assistant curate at St in Thailand between Government troops and communist over. — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 3, 1975

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Notes and Comments `A parable for the times' Football pools and the In the County of Blankshire in the centre of England theve were two very similar small towns By Sir Cyril Black, and quoted from jazzed-up TAB called Northchester and Southchester, in both "Landsdowne Nlagazire", England The NSW Government is are to go. Only revenue of which there were two churches of different so greedy for every dollar of matters to this Liberal denominations and traditions, but which for revenue which it can squeeze Government. many years had enjoyed a considerable degree more turned to them for help to believe anything in parti- from the gambling addic- in their problems in the per- cular. The bad aspect of foot- of spiritual unity and had fruitfully co-operated tion of its citizens that it plexing modern world. "This will set a pattern for ball pools is that it will never stops to consider the in many useful joint enterprises. The upshot of all this was the great World Church," he attract young people's atten- added. sociological consequences Now it so happened that much more pedestrian that the two Northchester tion. Youth is interested in churches grew so weak that it of the gambling octopus the four ministers of these course. They preached care- As a result of the union at football but not in horse became impossible for them Northchester, one church which it has unleashed. churches all retired at fully prepared, thoughtful racing. sermons on such old- to carry on separately. building was sold to pay the 'There must be more Govern- about the same time. Meetings were held for the debts, Smith received a redun- ment-sponsored gambling in The Royal Commission, fashioned themes as "God is ['hey were all men who had Love", and "The Way of Sal- purpose of "meaningful dancy payment, and trained SIA than anywhere else in over which Mr Justice proved themselves to be faith- vation", and they were so open-ended dialogue" to see and became a psychiatrist, Australia. Edward Parnell Kinsella whether some ecumenical ful pastors, preaching and reactionary that they en- while Jones became Minister presided, recommended scheme for "structural of the United Church. II xi, community could teaching the Nord of Life, couraged people to read their that the TAR shops should organic union" could be gamble its way to jealous in visitation, and Bibles and to pray. Some of the residue of the not seek to attract patrons loved by their church mem- arranged. church members, puzzled and prosperity, surely NSW On weekdays they visited would be that community. by providing lavish bers and respected in their However, difficulties were distressed, left the church. the sick, made contact with encountered, as it was found To the vast sums poured amenities. 'Ile back-alley communities. new arrivals in the town, and Some of them joined a that there were serious doc- through poker machines (no SP "bookies" were declared In spite of the indifference comforted the bereaved and local Gospel Hall, where a trinal differences among the humble layman faithfully other State has legalised to be an evil which the of the present age, they left the dying. members of the two churches. administered the Word of them), we add more Government said the police behind strong and well None of these activities It was at this point that the Life, while, most regret- could not control. The 'TAB attended churches, and their ever millions spent on lotteries, gained even a passing well-known ecumenical tably, others gave up church shops were to provide in retirement caused much reference in the horses and greyhounds. the local news- Bishop, Dr Tracey Spencer, attendance altogether. alternative to the back-alley sorrow. paper. we are now to have football was called in and, after pro- These proceedings were pools. Gambling casionos SI' operators. In due time the vacant pas- Strangely, however, the longed discussion, the finan- two churches at North- widely hailed in most of the are still regularly canvassed The ALP Member for torates were filled. In the case cial position of the churches religious and secular press as chester began to empty, while became so acute that union in the press. (The NSW Liverpool, Mr G. Paciullo, of Northchester there an outstanding example of arrived two young ministers, the two churches at South- on any terms was ines- Government consistently used to campaign against ecumenical enterprise. Rev Smith and Rev Jones, chester began to fill. capable. rejected football pools for Meanwhile, at South- the TAB's intrusion into the product of liberal Both the church members At a subsequent press con- chester, congregations con- years past declaring that areas against the wishes of forward-looking theological and general public at North- ference the bishop an- tinued to grow. Baptisms there was more than enough the Local Government colleges, who came resolved chester were so hopelessly nounced that a brilliant new and additions to the gambling in this State. bodies. Now he is campaign- to give their churches a new old-fashioned that they were concept had emerged. churches were frequent, and Since Mr Thomas Lancelot ing to have lavish amenities look. puzzled and even disgusted "We have settled our doc- soon the two church build- Lewis became Premier, this installed in the TAB shops with the "progressive" trinal differences," the To the two Southchester methods of Smith and Jones, ings had to be enlarged. attitude has been changed. to turn them into mini-clubs bishop proudly announced, churches, however, came and registered their disap- Missionary giving also Just as Mr J. C. Maddison in an endeavour to attract "by producing a church con- two men, Rev Robinson and proval by staying away from stitution whereby the increased from year to year. wants to lift all restrictions more patrons — the very Rev Brown, the product of their churches. Minister and members will be But nothing about what on the sale of alcoholic thing which the Royal more orthodox type con- At Southchester, contrary free to believe anything or was happening at South- liquor, so it would seem Commission advised servative theological col- to all predictions, church nothing. chester ever received any pub- that all limits on gambling against doing. leges, where the professors members and the public came "In this age of doubt, it is licity. were so behind the times that to respect and love Robinson clearly unreasonable that It was not considered they still actually believed in and Brown, and more and anybody should he required newsworthy! the Bible! AIM ABORIGINES OPPOSE In Northchester things soon began to happen, and Smith and Jones figured in LIQUOR LICENCE the headlines in the local Ecumenism 'marks Ina statement by Jacob Nayinggul, deputy chairman of the press. Oenpelli Council, he expressed opposition to the free availability Striking subjects for Sun- of alcohol at Oenpelli. day sermons began to appear "Oenpelli was a very happy licence in the Northern on the church notice boards, time' says place until 1969 when a Territory Licencing Court such as "God is Dead", "All liquor licence was granted to but our oliect4ons were over- Roads Lead to Heaven", a store just outside the ruled. "Modern Man Debunks the Arnhem Land reserve, 12 "Late in 1974 the problems Miracles", "Compassion Victorian report miles away. The Oenpelli became worse. On some Better than Chastity", and community then unsuccess- nights none of the papule- "Salvation by Social fully opposed the granting of Lion of 600 were able to sleep Reform" Melbourne, March 20 — "Ilhe future of ecumenical structures viewed from the 1975 the licence. because of drunken brawls. Smith and Jones were often vantage point was uncertain, the Rev Douglas Dargaville said today. "Men drinking too much beer has led to lots of "Cyclone Tracy and the away from home during the "What is certain is that its problems. People are sick. 1975 wet season have brought week, and the local news- occupied with internal con- Orthodox Church as its Six, men have died and many peace. The store has not been paper contained frequent pic- direction will hr different cerns. eleventh member. from this point on," he stated. have been taken to Darwin able to get sufficient supplies tures of them parading with "The full contribution Bishop Gerald Muston was hospital. There have been lots of beer. It is hard for people banners outside South which they are able to bring elected chairman of the of fights with fists, knives, to get to the store from Africa House and the Ameri- Mr Dargaville, who was to ecumenism may have to Council for a second term. axes and rifles. Oenp elli because of all the can Embassy, lying in the delivering his annual report wait several years." "In March, 1974, we water. road to prevent lorries to the Victorian Council of Mr Dargaville said he re- opposed the renewal of the With Bobby Nganjmira, making deliveries to fac- Churches, stressed three gretted the effect that this REMOVALS one of our artists, I attended tories suspected of export- factors which could shape Small or Large waiting period was having on a meeting of the Aboriginal ing goods to countries whose new directions: the growing STORAGE-PACKING the Victorian Council of Arts Board. We talked about regimes they violently dis- involvement of the Roman TAXI TRUCKS the problems and they agreed Churches. liked, and they were fre- Catholic Church, the coming Reasonable and to support us in seeking quently active on college union of three Protestant There was now need for Reliable action. campuses, aiding the two bodies, and the maturing role those churches to enter "In Canberra, we have seen well-known avant garde revo- of Orthodox churches in vigorously into the wider ecu- SMITH OWENS Senator Cavanagh, Mr lutionary leaders Tarquin Australian society. menical arena — not just for SERVICE Enderby, Dr Patterson, Mr Albo and Petro Heinz. All their own sake, but for the M. Cross, Mr Hunt, Mr this created great excitement PO sox 98 "In each of these bodies we sake of the whole Christian Wentworth and Mr Dexter. in Northchester. TURRAMURRA are at an interim stage," he community. "We asked for their help to: PHONE: 476 2308 In Southchester. Robin- said, "While they are pointers The Council voted at its nil I OWENS 48 1539 (I) Close the border store son and Brown pursued a to the future, each is pre- meeting to admit the Coptic to allow peace to continue so that our community can The new Danish Premiiii think what we want to do. a Christian who regularly (2) To help us establish a attends a Bible study. A social dub or canteen of our recent survey indicates that own inside the reserve. only one or two per cent of (3) To train Aboriginal the population of Denmark Mr Jacob \ ayinggul people to he police officers." attend church regularly Bring along a HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE BIBLE? party... HOW USEFUL ARE YOU, REALLY, IN YOUR LOCAL CHURCH? HOW PREPARED ARE YOU FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE, IF GOD SHOULD CALL YOU?

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2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 17, 1975 A family-orientated programme has more than doubled the congregation at the Sydney Anglican Church of St Thomas at Kingsgrove. One of the church wardens (Mr Frank Congregation doubled by Taylor) gave details of the dramatic change when speaking at a recent rally addressed h‘ Archbishop Marcus L. Loane. programme that

He was one of four laymen The letter appeared over who spoke on various methods the signatures of the wardens of evangelism for local and the minister (the Rev was family-orientated churches. Barry George). Mr George Collins told of It read: dialogue meetings with men "The Bible makes it quite more likely to come from God- example. at Caringbah; Mr Derek Mr George said the suc- split. clear that it is the respon- : raring families. "We would like families to Keating of door-to-door cessful venture owed much Coupled with teaching on sibility of fathers to bring "In the past our Sunday come into the fellowship of work at Burwood East; Mr to preceding ministries at the church had been teaching their children up 'in the dis- School has been a useful tool our church — drawn together Ern Horner of Gymea Kingsgrove. upon the family, with cipline and instruction of in assisting parents who have with a common desire to There had been systematic emphasis upon the, congrega- explained methods at lay wit- the Lord' (Ephesians 6:4). sought to teach their chil- ness weekends. 'seek the Lord while he may teaching on the church and its lion ideally consisting of a "We, as a church, want to dren the things of God. be found' — parents as well practical implications. congregation of families. The Kingsgrove attendance help fathers realise and fulfil "However, it seems the time figures leaped when a letter as children brought regu- One of the important con- "It is now two months that responsibility; we do not has come to review our larly under the authority of was sent to parents following structive changes had been since the change," Mr wish to rob them of it, for it is strategy. As we are convinced God's Word; seeking to find a decrease in Sunday School abolition of the 8 am service. George said. a responsibility that God has that children learn prin- peace with God through a per- attendance. This had caused some "Attendances are still given to each father and not cipally by example, so we sonal faith in Christ; fami- upset, but most people recog- averaging over twice what It pointed out that figures only to his church. recognise that the greatest lies strengthened as they nised that it was more desir- they were last year, and -on had been falling and there "There is no doubt that help we can offer to parents is learn to depend upon him as able for the people to meet as some Sundays our numbers was often little support from God-fearing children are to help them to set that parents. a family." one congregation than to be even treble."

BRIGHT (Vic) Cook's Pioneer Holiday Flats, Fully self-contained. Set amidst acres of beautiful parkland. Large clean and Appointment of first Papuan leader comfortable flats with I. 2 I he Bishop of the F Angell- Guinea, civic and church digni- New and 3 bedrooms. An ideal Guineans and ex- moved from the simple life of the Baptist ministry at the cal I utheran ( hutch of New taries and hundreds of l'apuan patriates packed into the holiday soot for all age a boy fishing with bows and Baptist Theological College groups. Children welcome. Boroko Baptist Church in arrows under his house in in Sydney from 1963-67. Box 8 Bright (Vic) Port Moresby on • Sunday, Irian Jaya to the leader of the Ph: STD 55 1233 March 23, for the induction Bible Society in Papua New On completion of his train- service of the first indigenous Guinea. ing he taught at the Papua SYDNEY'S MOORE executive secretary of the The Australian Secretary New Guinea Christina CAMP Bible Society for Papua New Teachers' College and in Guinea. of the Bible Society, the Rev TOUKLEY James Payne, conducted the 1971 became Pastor of the TOUKLEY, NSW COLLEGE AIDS The unity of the meeting installation. After the Baptist Centre in the newly Near lakes and surf contrasted greatly to the service Joshua presented a developing housing area of Small or large house parties rallies the previous Sunday handsomely bound and in- Tokarara. Good accommodation, max 130 by Miss Josephine Abaijah scribed copy of the "Nupela Apply: The Superintendent to press for the separation of Testamen" (Pidgin New In 1972 and 1974 he served CAMP TOUKLEY `CONTINUING Papua from New Guinea. Testament) to Mr Somare to as President of the Evan- PO BOX 21, TOMB', 2263 mark the occasion. gelical Alliance of the South Phone: 043 96 4336 Joshua Daimoi is the Pacific and last year attended society's new General Secre- Joshua Daimoi gave up the the Lausanne Congress on PRESBYTERIANS' tary. Aged 35 years. he has study of medicine to train for World Evangelisation. Furniture Removals Sydney's Moore College is one of the theological col- and Storage leges co-operating in the training of men preparing for G. & C. Drew Pty Ltd ministry in the continuing Presbyterian Church. The principal of Ridley Col- of Moore College. 68 Smiths Avenue lege (Canon (.eon Morris) is • The Moore College 8Th Hurstville assisting in lectures being course itself. Local, Country and Inter• given in Melbourne. a The course of the United state aemovals Separate presbyteries and Theological College. Write or phone 50 8366 assemblies have already Enfield. After hours 53 7377 been established in Victoria The number of candidate, and other southern States at present taking this course and a theological hall is is respectively one, two, four Painter and operating in the Melbourne and eight. In addition, there suburb of Hawthorn, are several other prospective Decorator The Rev John Campbell, candidates training at of the continuing Pres- Moore College and else- Only first-class materials used byterian Church in Campbell- where. and all work guaranteed. town (NSW) gave this infor- For all NSW students, two Free quotes given. minion to the "Record" this further fields of training are Allan H. Murray week. being provided. 347 Roberts Rd, Greenacre He said there were 525 con- One is a course designed to NSW, 2190 gregations which would improve the knowledge ut Phone: 759 8215 (Sydney remain outside the Uniting candidates of the Bible in Church which would be English; it includes monthly formed in June. assignments and term "Continuing Presbyterians examinations under Rev C. irt all States are preparing to R. Thomas of Bowral, and continue the Presbyterian Inductive Bible Study. Church," Mr Campbell said. taught by Rev J. Graham "We are committed to the Miller of Hurstville. scriptures and to the historic The other is a Vocational creeds and confessions of Training Course now being faith, prepared. "We fear that these will Some students in Queens- tend to be downgraded in the land's Emmanuel College Uniting Church." intend to serve in the con- When you really want Mr Campbell said that tinuing Presbyterian Church, three students had begun and future courses of training studies at Hawthorn under are under study. your savings to grow acting principal Rev R. Western Australia, where Swanton (Church History Presbyterian congrega- and Systematic Theology) tions will be very few, may supported by Canon L use Theological Education Morris of Ridley College by Extension, developed in (New Testament) and Prof India. What you need A. M. Harman of Geelong "Prenew al", an infor- (Old Testament) along with mation digest which aims the Rev H. A. Stamp to "encourage prayer for is a little providence. Si. ANDREW'S (Hebrew), A. T. Stevens spiritual renewal in the Pres- (Greek) and A. C. Barr (Prac- byterian Church", says the CATHEDRAL SCHOOL tical Training). Melbourne course will cost A broad and progressive The NSW Presbyterian $15,000 in the first year. Everybody needs a little providence. Provident Permanent education through pri- Planning Committee and This will he met through investors get it. You get full, top interest on your savings. mary and secondary levels. Assembly have recognised Scholarships for Cathe- special bank loans secured That makes the things you want happen sooner. Your money four courses for continuing by personal guarantees dral Choristers and grows faster. Your money is invested in houses. There's Probationers. Nearly 400 Presbyterian candidates, indemnified by a loan on boys from all over the These are set out in a actual property assets which no charge for keeping your account. You can withdraw your metropolitan area are cur- detailed prospectus pre. will eventually be handed money at any time. You can invest any amount from rently attending this pared by a sub-committee over. $5 to $20,000. unique school in the heart convened by the Rev S. "News of this theological Call or write today of the city. The exciting Clements of Randwick. hall with its excellent staff And start getting a P R OVIDEN new Cathedral School They are: opens in 1975. has already had a gal- little providence. a A course modelled on vanising effect on continuing PERMANENT Limited vacancies for ne that previously given at St Presbyterians in Victoria," RAM SOCIETY LTD • EST B46 pupils. Andrew's College, with says "Prenewal". "They 36 York Street, Sydney. 'Phone 290-1000, 29-2287. Write or telephone for lectures in New Testament believe it will have a sig- more information. hy Rev C. S. Petrie of Ash- nificant bearing on the field; in Old Testament by future of their church after 511 KENT STREET Rev J. A. Richardson; and union." SYDNEY. 2000 with Church History and • For story on combining TELEPHONE: 61 6491 Systematic Theology taken of theological colleges, refer from the BTh degree course page N.

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World leader The world president of an organisation comprising some half-million mothers is now visiting for Housetiolfl,is Australia. The organisation, the Nlothers' Union, seeks to promote a happy, healthy Christian yyho tire non-Llrink'o.rs Stay in your own environment for their families and to aid those of their members in less fortunate circumstances. ANSVAR of 500,000 This report sets out details of the visit by the organisation's world president and reports briefl y hive about the movement's origination and history ... mtrOnocrol backyard, says Nov', Inv rot, ort women here whose husband later became • Encourage parents to According to the Bishop of Guildford. bring up their children in the local press, the Gov- Since then the organisa- faith and life of the church. ernment of Aus- POLICY promoting Mothers' Union tion had grown and • Maintain a worldwide bishop to die statement said. expanded, and began in Aus- fellowship of Christians, tralia is taking an utnnea and other parts 01 to Mothers' Union members granted,- that will save you time. trouble and money The world president of trala in 1892 at Cullens- united in prayer, worship Melanesia, as well as New in the . ..ording hall, The Other countries were now active part against the Mothers' Union is wood, Tasmania. and service. Zealand. meeting was opened by Mrs doing likewise. Spatially developed for Australian visiting Australia as part Objects of the Mothers' • Promote conditions in South Africa in the M. Loane, president of the conditions, it gives you the option of of the International Mrs Varah arrived in Union was to: society favourable to stable United Nations As- Sydney Diocesan Mothers' The statement said the the 'knockers' including any or all of the following in Women's Year cele- Sydney on April 6 for a 20- Mothers' Union was formed • Uphold Christ's teaching family life and the pro- Union and wife of Arch- sembly. the one simple, straightforward policy. day visit to Australia and in on the nature of marriage tection of children. I state, without any hesi- Like many others, I South Africa's critics do brations. bishop Loane, in 1876 by Mary Sumner, that time will visit all States and to promote its wider • Help those whose family I am an .Australian who tation, that the South Afri- worked in those slums. not like the sort of houses • BUILDINGS, FENCES etc. • CON- She is Mrs Susan Varah, wife of a rector in the Diocese and most Anglican dioceses, understand IP- He had met with adversity. came to South Africa at can Government deserves They were so terrible provided, but they cannot TENTS • FOOD CONTAMINATION whose organisation has a Mrs Loane also welcomed of Winchester. England, the request of the late the commendation of all that it is impossible to point to others who have • PERSONAL AND FAMILY LIABILITY world membership o; nearly She will return home via the Australian Common- Archbishop MowII of other governments that convey the sheer misery of done as well anywhere on • PERSONAL EFFECTS • BREAD- half a million mothers. Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon). wealth president of Mothers' Sydney in 1936. have the welfare of develop- the people who squatted this continent. WINNER'S ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS Mrs Varah, who was Her itinerary while in Aus- Union, Mrs Olwyn Jull, of EMBROIDERY EMBELLISHES appointed world president Brisbane. who is accompany- He had received a request ing people at heart. there. Its critics do not like the • HOUSEWIFE ACCIDENT COVER tralia will be as follows: ing Mrs Varah on her Aus- for help to assist the Church At the close of the 1939. sort of education pro- • LOSS OF MONEY, BANK OR CREDIT more than four years ago, is • Brisbane, April 6-9. ST ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL Inin btu of England missions work- 45 war South Africa was vided, but they cannot point CARDS • HOUSEHOLDERS BAGGAGE the wife of the Rev Chad From Brisbane she will also On Palm Sunday at St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, The four corners and the ing amongst the Zulu people still an active part of the to better on this continent. Varah, founder of the visit Townsville (April 7), Australians who criti- Note: Other Ansvar Policies cover "Samaritans" organisation eight hand-embroidered cushions were dedicated by the remaining three sides sug- in Natal. British Commonwealth. I come down to the pre- and Grafton (Apri19). cise South Africa should Church, Business and Motor Insurance and Rector of the Lord ogesf tthteherimiracle ofthei The envisaged period was Because of its geo- sent time. • Sydney, April 10-13. VISIT PART OF Dean for use in the Cathedral in memory of Canon and learn instead to better -Life policies also arranged. Mayor's parish church (St ve thousand in terms five years. graphic position, and From Sydney visits will be Mrs H. N. Powys. manage their own affairs, The Prime Minister has INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S of the food of the Australian I returned to Australia in because of the leadership For details, phone, or mail this coupon Stephen Walbrock) in the made to Newcastle (April A dark red background set himself to provide a The material was donated end Tasmanian Aboriginal 1942 and served with the of the late Gen Smuts, Bishop S. C. Bradley to the Ansvar Branch office in your state. City of London. II) and Bathurst (April 12). YEAR PUBLICITY PLANS fills out to the rectangular satisfactory and fair way of During Mrs Varah's presi- by their daughter, Mrs - I. yams for loaves and fish a IF. South Africa was chosen as implies in this article pub- awits• iiiimei nom rem mom mom& - • Melbourne, April 13-16. shape featuring a waratah life for all South Africans. dency, she has already visited Shirley Cole, and the sermon and neallop shells. On discharge in 19451 felt a base for a great deal of lished in the "Mercury", Please forward details of new Householder's • Hobart, April 17-19, \ news statement put out (the flower of Sydney) in each There is every good rea- many parts of the world, was given by her husband, the The border is interpreted impelled to return to South war industry. Hobart. Bishop Bradley Protection Policy to • Adelaide, April 20-21. of the sections to the left and son why, in this context, I including Nigeria, Rho- by the Mothers' Union to coin- Rev Dr Alan Cole, Master of in Aboriginal art style and \frica and have been here Labour was needed, so is an Australian who has • Perth, April 22-26. right of the centre. the various people should be desia, Zambia, South Africa, cide with the arrival of Mrs Robert Menzies College. colouring, with a warm light aver since. Africans (who were still I Name (From those four capital in Australia said the Stylised individual ware- worked in South Africa helped to independence by. Malawi, Canada and the Varah background. I am still working with living in a primitive tribal cities she will visit other The cushion for the Dean's tab florets are in the remain- since 1936. He wrote Address West Indies, organisation was now auto- The colours pick up the the African church in setup) flocked to the cities nationalities. centres in each of those Stall was first designed by ing sections. from Cape Town During the current two- nomous here. delicate tints in the marble Natal, but my field of opera- to work. The Zulus, the Basutho, States.) Miss Grace Barwick, using The border features the following activity by the Postcode month tour she has been to "Australia is the first ,,ofloor oc,kandor tone well with the tions now includes much of Work was provided, but the Xhosa, speak their own NM= II•11 Mrs Varah was taken to country in the world to have the shield of the Diocese of words "Diocese of Sydney, Australian Government areas of the world where the the Transvaal and Eastern war-drained Britain had no languages, not a common the Sydney Opera House applied to London for auto- Sydney superimposed on the Nets South Wales", across Mothers' Union is active, • hip - Rhodesia. money with which to build against South Africa in language. cross of St And' since leaving London on Feb- immediately after her arrival nomy and to have it And now, as a bishop, I townships. or to provide the United Nations They have an age-long in that city on April 6. ANSVAR ruary 25. am able to attend con- even the simplest type of Assembly. 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Now funds are needed to develop a modern theatre complex. intensivecare unit and to increase patient accommodation. and unhappy years. bring the various nations to Si Luke's is a Church of England general hospital open to all creeds. As it is a I believe that, at first: the independence. nonprofit organisation. the Board appeals for your help to raise $500.030 for this neighbour includes work. Government had prac- There are three prere- Donations of 82.00 or more are tar deductible. exempt from gift duty and are tically total opposition quisites: There must be -St acknowledged by official receipt Please make your donations payable to from that section, but while trained legislators, there also non-whites Luke's Development Fund FROM YOUR OWN C R. JAMES carrying through highly must be a trained civil ser- contentious legislation, Chief Tow utive Officer vice, and there should be HOME Sir, the administration set some hope of economic via- If only Dr Knox and correspondents such as E. 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4 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 17, 1975 Knowledge is not an end they are, and that is revela- in itself; all our actions tion. The editor of "The St must glorify God. God's knowledge of the Arnaud Churchman" Ttassated advertisements may be 3. Some objectives of creation differs from ours and Vicar of Charlton, left al the office or phoned to SONY C90 cassette tapes, nen While "Encounter '75" of Christian belief — as numerically small parishes of Administrative prepara- each. Covenant Bookshop 748071 D. B. KNOX Principal scientific inquiry and know- inasmuch as that it comes groups, though in some Victoria (the Rev Doug- 61 2975 up to noon 10 days before seems to be the favoured ,itle there is involved in every cele- the diocese. tions had been underway ledge are excluded by the not from observation of the parishes the clergy are attend- las J. Stevens), has sub- date of pubhcation Charge is 6c Moore Theological College, in Victoria for the various bration not only the present Especially, it is intended to since mid 1974, but the per word with a minimum charge of Srdn Gospel. thing after it is created but ing in the hope that this will mitted this informa- $1.50 diocesan programmes of out- but also the past and the reach out to the "fringe fami- people of the diocese were We are forbidden to seek from knowing it in His assist their follow-up of the reach and renewal this year, future — and finds its link lies", and to emphasise the involved in a period of tion about "Celebra- knowledge of evil spirits, mind in all its detail before programme. the Diocese of St Arnaud has also in the Eucharist, the difference between the Chris- tion '75" at the request the arch enemies of our it comes into being. preparation which began on THE GOSPEL settled for "Celebration central act of Christian tian ethic and the Christian One of the emphases of of the Bishop of St Heavenly Father. He sustains everything in '75,,. Quinquagesima Sunday worship. faith. with the use of the booklet "Celebration '75", however, Arnaud )Bishop David APPLICATIONS are mulled for the It may well be that being. Things and events AND SCIENCE - The Rev „ Des Benfield, St Arnaud's programme "It is not enough for people "Pray with Witt for Mis- is on lay participation position of ORGANIST ono are what they are because Shand). Mr Stevens ship, that Is, fix personal knowledge otherwise Diocesan Director of Chris- has been locally designed to rather than clergy domi- CHOIRMASTER St Simon and St Jude. God wills them. to believe about God, to sion" during services in the said the outreach pro- Bo al, NSW. The Organ was built by reiaiionsh ins. unascertainable (eg know- tian Education, has ex- meet the needs and suit the nation. This complete know- believe about Jesus Christ, to parishes. gramme was currently PERTH: St Albans. 423 Beaufort Street Charles Richardson, Inc manuals, IS ledge of the future) is pro- plained that this title peculiar conditions of the This calls for treatment ledge of reality which God believe in the Christian way Services 9.30 em and 730 pm Rector stops. Very good remuneration, good Science may be defined curable through evil spirits, expresses Throughout Lent, daily The conclusion of the pro- being undertaken in the Bryan F Hall All welcome. of one another as persons. the eternal motile geographically large and of life as a good way of life," choir needs development and en- as the observation anal but at the hest it will be possesses He may com- Bible study notes were pro- gramme, on Whit Sunday, is parishes of the Diocese couragement Apinleadons, to the Ran- We are each related Mr Benfield says. municate to whom He will, vided, parish sermons dealt expected to involve some ter, 34 Bandooley Stmt. BowraL NSW. description of the created directly to our Creator in unreliable and therefore "The Christian faith of St Arnaud, by 30th April. 1975. unusable as knowledge. In Holy Scripture God with aspects of the pro- special form of celebration COORPABOD St Stephen's, Brisbane. Cm world and the arrangement personal relational terms involves belief in God, belief has communicated truths gramme, and study groups in each parish, to which regu Cavendesh and Chatsworth Roads Visitors of the results in u systema- and we must respect one For as our Saviour said, in Jesus Christ, and action welcome 7.30 and 900 am Holy Com. tical way to form a body of about the world of the used the booklet "Come from tar worshippers will invite BUSH CHURCH AID SOCIETY another as persons. these beings are "liars from arising naturally from this trunton II am Morning Prayer (Holy Corn utmost importance and the Four Winds". and bring others who might beginning of Lent, Bishop reunionist Sunday t. 7 pm Evening Prayer requires knowledge. the beginning, so that no belief. Though we have been they have been communi- not have been active church David Shand said that, Rector. Rev Harry Goodhew (1.) An experienced Typist-Clerk 121 A The question arises reliance can be placed on "Therefore, worship is an The main thrust of the pro- Bookkeeper,Acrountant whether the Gospel affects given lordship over crea- cated in a way that is both members — bringing the although the programme For ifs office at 13$ Bathurst Street, communications from such essential part of Christian gramme is concentrated tion we have not been given intelligible and reliable. people together for a vital had to be modified some- SURFERS' PARADISE: St John the Evan- Sydney. Inquire — Rev R. Lanphan, this activity. It does so in beings. belief and essential for Chris- between Easter and Whitson, lordship over one another. This much we may say on what in St Arnaud Diocese, gelist. Hamilton Ave. lam and Ham 263164. several ways: In all events, these ave- tian belief. when people are being invited worship experience which Holy Communion: 7pm short Evening I. The Gospel stimulates God rules the conscience the testimony of the Lord may be followed by an infor- he was sure all would gain by lava nues of possible know- "The truly Christian per- to join in house discussion , followed by Bible Study, All vLW. scientific inquiry. The of each of us directly, and the apostles. mal gathering such as a bar- sharing this evangelistic out- toe. Rector: Rev Peter Broadbent. ledge are closed by the Gos- son, then, is a person of faith groups aimed at coming to through His law written in of the ultimate reconcilia- reach with the rest of the world is God's creation pel. To make this truth from — an 'I believe in Jesus grips with what it means to be becue lunch in the church- the conscience and more tion of all men was not fully yard. Australian Church. WANTED. 100 more students to enrol in and man has been placed as Necromancy, witchcraft, revelation our own requires Christ' person — a person a Christian, fully and more clearly in "Reconciliation and Hope" answered. "I hope that every parish C of t Bible College full Bible course by lord in it. devination, mediums, are all our God-given faculties whose belief finds its natural correspondeme anywhere. Full Owed; His inspired word. Ed R. J. Banks Fittingly, several of this ,is people are involved in Commenting on will make a special effort Genesis I and Psalm 8 all forbidden in Scripture. to be used for the preserva- expression in worship" from Registrar. PO Box 4I Roseville (Paternoster) team of inlet national ,n '75" at the he add CONCRETE BLOCK MACHINE NSW 2069 )(idord and celebrate God's Consequently the acquisi- tion and for the under- Makes Mocks. slabs. edatngs screen. We cannot have fellow- scholars indicated their ft to man of lordship over tion of knowledge must not standing of what has been blocks garden semis. 8 at once and 96 an ship with the Lord and with As the first presentation indebtedness to Dr Morris' hour $149, Ideg withetp projects Send breach this personal communicated to us by demons(( Corinthians 10). volume given to an Australian studies. for leaflets. Department C R forest cam Knowledge of these facts, relationship with one God. We have been created for New Testament scholar, Research. londondet NSW 2753 hat the earth is the Lord's Howard Marshall, who another. fellowship with the Lord By using these facilities "Reconciliation and Hope" that we are His vice- considers that the latter The scientist must not and this is the chief end of we may know the truths comprises some 19 essays ::rents within it, reinforces most significant contri- ORGAN — Hammond I with Levy. idea, CERRO& soutn of Molar permanent m invade another's per- man (Revelation 21). that God is conveying to us. • written by a group Lf inter- bution to New Testament • hem page 5 for church. group or home $2000 holiday rental. May 3-10 ano e natural drive towards sonality. Hence the Gospel forbids Much of what Scripture prrate. $1500 church Groben* Steels national scholars in honour of scholarship has been in the Mrs Cole commented: onwards. New /30 home. fully furnished ),,entific inquiry. A doctor must not experi- men and women from seek- is concerned with does not 521 2191 or Camp Wanawong, Loftus 3 bedrooms, large garage and laundry Dr Leon Morris, Principal area of the atonement voca- "From the beginning several It is not accidental that ment on another person's ing knowledge in this area come within the ambit of under Sea and country news. Sydney of Ridley Theological Col- bulary, treats the theme of friends joined me, and Miss 6361111). ),:ence has arisen within body without his know- of evil. science but some of the lege, on his 60th birthday. redemption with its develop- G. Barwick designed seven TREMENDOUS VALUE: I ocular steel. C hristendom. ledge or consent. Science is knowledge of subject matter of Scripture chrome plated, folding chews. Solt vinyl Focusing on the themes of ment in the New Testament cushions for the stalls in the 2. The Gospel should con- Actions which are in the created world by careful coincides with that of seats and backs. Colours red, green, btue the atonement and escha- J. D. G. Dunn, in a stimu sanctuary, four on one side or grey. Ideal church halts. etc. Over trol the methods employed themselves immoral are ex- observation, measurement science. tology, which over the years lating essay on the death Iii, and three on the other, situation compels importer to sell in securing scientific cluded from the means of and comparison. Here Scripture truly inter- have been Dr Morris' special Jesus in Paul, also takes up "Each cushion is an entity at 512 each. Normal price about $22 LEARN TO THINK and five positively. knowledge. acquiring knowledge. There is another source of Jelivery anywhere Sydney metro- preted must be paramount, interest, the volume was pre- from Dr Morris. yet seen alongside the other. Enquiries for classes 4112459. business Scripture makes clear We must go without the knowledge of the created s area. Plane eBeg 4994964 rem- hours or wine Boa 209, Commend. It will not be in conflict at ared with ministers, theo- Although argued with hi, forms an overall pattern. on weRe to C. Lawson, 37 Kendall (what experience suggests) knowledge that can only be world apart from the 2062_ any point with careful logical students and in- characteristic freshness an: "Bishop Broughton's pas- Sirs-Jet Wert Pyrnble that human life is for fellow- acquired in these ways. oh.cr,,illOn of things as science. formed laymen (Greek vigour it is doubtful whether toral staff is used on the first words have been translated Dr Dunn's conclusion (that cushion and a pattern of in most cases) in mind. in sacrifice "the primary The Waidensian Church, acanthus leaves flows on were deported to concen- Several of the essays sum- thought is the destruction ti) the oldest Protestant body in from this, across the other Neutral on abortion? tration camps. marise the New Testament Italy, plans to unite with the the malignant, poisonous cushions, He said many Protestants scholarly debate in the areas organism of sin") carries Methodist Conference of "Each cushion carries the perisheril this way. chosen and thus bring, the conviction. Italy within five years. personal crest of One of the — then read this book! reader up to date with cur- For him any "thought -Australian Presbyterian of bishops of the See of Sydney rent research. punishment Christians who remain neutral on abortion might Life" reports approval of the is secondary "The background is Criss- So F. F. Bruce's essay, The wrath of God in the easy receive a jolt should the book "Babies For Burning" first draft plans. crossed by lines which "The Speeches in Acts — of Jesus' death is not so much appear in our stores. The new body will be called If your near ancestors were resemble stained glass Thirty Years After", carries retributive as preventa- the Waldensian Evangelical Cornish, chances are that you windows, giving a three- Sub-titled "The Abortion the discussion on from 1942, tive". reviewed a few weeks ago in Church, but each partner will drink tea without sugar. dimensional look. Business in Britain", it pur- when his first paper on this "Church Times". maintain its own denomina- The reason? Methodism Many of Bishop Donald "Each embroideress wds ports to be the tape record- r subject was delivered. Robinson's former student tional identity. was strong in Cornwall: , rree to develop this area as ings made by two English In particular Professor will be glad to have his The Waldensians were John Wesley urged his fol- the chose and so both tradi- journalists la man and a lowers to boycott the sugar Bruce, with characteristic written essay on the theme of :lanai and modern work arc Which is the originally followers of Peter woman) on visits to various industry as a protest against thoroughness and sure- priesthood in Romans, while represented." book of the Bible? Waldo, a rich merchant of abortion clinics. the slave trade in the West footed judgment, examines the treatment of chap 8:19- —Dean Lance Shilton Almost certainly Leviticus Lyons. in the 12th century. The woman was told in Indies, whence the sweetener the place of the atonement in 21 in the same letter by C. F. — all those rituals, sacri- Although subject to RC some clinics that she was Came. the speeches of Acts, and B. Cranfield of Durham fices and so on. persecution, they spread pregnant and could have an Now, if Mum and Dad readers of "Move In For whets our appetites for his Yet it contains more of the over much of Europe and are abortion, even though medi- don't take sugar, chances are Action" will find a healthy forthcoming International spoken words of God than still strong in the Piedmont The Deceiver cal evidence established that the bairns won't (and the corrective at several points Critical Commentary on this was at work any other book, and repays Valley. in the essay. beforehand that she had same applies to beer and Pauline letter, and, at first. study as it shows the various A friend who is a direct R. P. Martin's treatment the Cooper family never been pregnant in her baccy). An appreciation of Dr types fulfilled in the Lord descendant of Piedmontese life. Sydney's Alan Walker, of "Reconciliation and For- Morris by the president of didn't even know it. Jesus Christ. Protestants, searched for giveness in Colossians" Fuller Whether on ethical somewhat in the same tradi- Theological The New Testament refers relatives when there draws heavily on his pre- grounds one can condone the tion, claims tea-drinkers are Seminary, a select bib- The moment of consecration of Canon K. H. Short as Bishop to its ordinances on about 40 recently, but failed in his vious studies in this Pauline use of a secret tape recorder slaking their thirst at the liography together with in St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, April I. In circle clockwise occasions. quest. letter. indices round out this useful by the couple when approach- expense of nearly one mil- from Archbishop Loane: Bishops N Chynoweth, D. Robinson, I e l I tlnately, - the ques- volume. ing the various "targets" is lion pickers in Sri Lanka. J. Reid, R. C. Kerle, A. J. Dais. . erning the meaning I iulme-Moir, G. Parker, not the point. These people are poverty- Peter O'Brien C. Warren, K. Leslie. What does emerge is the stricken, stateless and, appalling callousness of perhaps, worst of all, some engaged in the traffic. voiceless. One abortionist, instead of He wants tea prices im- "I was prepared for the BRINGING A CITY TO LIFE direction, and we thought — incinerating unwanted proved. visual impact of famine, but I like everybody else — that foetuses, sold them to a soap That our material well- was not prepared for the the famine was a thing of the and cosmetic firm for fat. being is dependent upon personal sense of impotence," past, and that we would be BY REGULAR BIBLE STUDIES As is already known, in depressed conditions for This was the reaction of filming rehabilitation work. many cases the "foetus" (if it Andrew Bonar the Scot- There may be a sad others should concern us, Australian journalist and "But the moment we In 1970 a series of Bible studies was begun in the during their lunch hour, those among people who worked in but how do we ensure a flow- can still be so termed) sees tish preacher, has penned a explanation Joe Lenton, of broadcaster Anne Deveson, landed from the missionary Lower Chapter House adjacent to St Andrew's Cathedral attending being invited to another area of the city, the on to the pickers? the light of day breathing, devotional commentary the European Christian on her return from a tour of plane at Warder, in the in Bathurst Street, Sydney, under the auspices of Bishop bring their lunches and coffee studies were repeated at St (Of course, Methodism's living, and even crying, which is published by Mission, said that during the famine areas in the south of South, everyone wanted to John Reid and the Rey John Chapman. being offered free of charge. James' Hall, Phillip Street, before being sold or Banner of Truth. war the Germans checked founder didn't use the term Ethiopia on a film assign- tell us their story so that the These studies have con- Field on Fridays between studies were designed to on Thursdays between destroyed. To read a verse or two a Italian baptismal records "boycott" — he hadn't ment for World Vision of world could know the propor- tinued regularly since that 1.15 pm and 1,45 pm, the enable city workers to attend 1.15 pm and 1.45 pm. The book, by Michael day with Boner's help gives a which were RC. heard of it. A gentleman of Australia. tions of the famine. time and are now attended by Originally attended by - Litchfield and Susan Ken- deeper understanding of that name in County Mayo "Women were coming "There are at least three between 60 and 100 people about 25 people each week, tish was published in Fng- God's purposes s tall are Those not there were taken aroused the ire of Irish pea- towards us, begging not for million people vulnerable to each week. the Thursday studies have i, ! Serpentine Press and foreshadowed 11 to be Jews and large numbers sants — no one ires like an food, but for us to take famine. That is the figure SAY "NO" TO RECEIVE The year's studies are grown threefold in the 18 Irishman — who refused to photos of their dying child- • To page 8 divided into a number of Total abstainers do help" et health Itt,1011, by tiling ul the .. months of their existence. work for him. Hence the term ren so that the world would MOVING: series each of which usually know. "boycotting". Mr Boycott FURNITURE REMOYALS, STORAGE INDEPEN DENT ORDER OF runs for sex weeks and each At these studies, Rev John Also showing: "DAKTAR"((r) Wu. first drew breath in 1932. "They kept saying over and For ref iabiloty and careful handling. RECHA BITES series being taken by a dif- Turner is presently speaking "TO PLANET EARTH WI rii Loy'. «,1 JohoStott Wesley died in 1791.) over again a word that Establtshed 34 years. Contact. on Philippians. ferent speaker. Sydney Wed, Apr, 30, Thor, May I, Fri. May 2, A p.m. TENSIONS IN gives conclusive sounded like Loshe, which ap- A. P. C. THOMAS ASSURANCE — SICKNESS A.M.P. Theatrette, Sydney Cove, A 's eries most frequently Publicity for the meetings EDUCATION — NEUTRAL? parently means stomach 5 Bourke Street (Contribution ceasing at age 60 for women, 65 for men) answers, and resolves deals with a single book of has largely relied on word of Fri. 2 & Sat, May 3, 8 p.m. ache, the result of dysentery North Perramatta MEDICAL. HOSPITAL, ETC. FAMILY COVER tensions over • There is no religious 630 1141 1,15 6688 (all hours, the Bible mouth. A.M.P. Theatrette, I King William St., Adelaide CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE neutrality'', schools. and malnutrition." Freedom and Melbourne Thur, 8, Fri, 9, Sat. • All aspects of human With film producer Ossie The standard of teaching is These Bible studies are pro- May 10, 8 p.m. Submission/Authority; viding an opportunity A.M.P. Theatrette, A.M.P. Square (basement). life are lived either for or Emery and film crew from STAINED GLASS WIDOWS _ reflected in the fact that past for 535 Bourke St., Melbourne Worldliness; Joy and against God. Therefore Pilgrim Films Sydney, Anne speakers, in addition to Christians both to come and Mr Angus Barr, Perth Sat, May 24, 7.30 p.m. Sorrow; Holiness and Christian Parent-Con- Deveson toured the southern K. J. LITTLE Bishop Reid and the Rey John to he taught systematically trolled Schools have been District Secretary, Churchlands Teachers College Theatrette, area of Ethiopia for ten days. 19 Barden Street Chapman, hate included from the Word of God and to Pearson St., Churchlands, Love and Fear of God. established to ensure that 1.O. Rechabites, Arehaeacon bring with them those with all teaching is from a bib- Their assignment was to Arnclitfe, 2205 1st Floor, Rec habltes House, Donald AVAILABLE ON lical view. film relief and rehabilita- Cameron, Dean Lance whom they work and for Bookings: Adult $2.00, Chtld (12 & under) $1.25 Phone 599 7348 85 Campbell St, Surry Hills, 2010 20% concession for group bookings of 20 or more at CASSETTES IN 3 • Not schools with reli- tion work following the civil ShIlton and the Reis Alan whom they pray. PARTS gion plus but with a God- war and famine of 1973. But Please send Rechabite information Nichols, Brian Teller, David It is to he hoped that this THE GOSPEL FILM MINISTRY LTD. at your mute in centred view in all sub- they immediately realised liewetson, t'hillip Jensen, ministry may, under God's WOOD COFFILL MELBOURNE • 18 26 Canterbury Rd . tinathmo4t 1135 Penne 729 377' bookshop. jects. that they were in the middle John Turner and Reg Piper. 5710110 For more information direction, be extended to • 181 Clarence Street. Sydney 7000 Phone 79 4005 of a famine of extraordinary At present the Rev John BRISBANE • 1 Queen Sheet Brisbane 4000 Phone 21 7551 write to: FUNERALS other areas of the city in ADELAIDE. dimensions. Chapman is leading a series • 210 Rundle Street, Adelaide 5000 Phone /21 4412 Christian Parent-Controlled PHONES Metropolitan order that where there is PERTH • 751 Adelaide Terrace, Perth 6000 Phone 25 7854 !JIA1111 :If fill..., Schools, PO Box 458, "Because of the war in on Isaiah. death, there may soon be life. The Word for your hie Eritrea, most of the media (All Bra riches) 80 0396 These 3 films will be available for rental following the Dee Why, NSW, 2099 Towards the end of 1973, in Australia-wide Cinema showings. attention has been in that Katoomba — 82 2411 response to a need 'felt —C, M. Orpwood 6 -- AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 17, 1975 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 17, 1975- 1 Christians - 6 MAY 194) it;;aly About People sought for Teenagers assist Bible The Australian 20 caRs r 11 II LOCHRA been appointed Lucas-Tooth radio Society at the Show Rer Neil Forgie has been Scholar for 1975. He will appointed Rector of Peter- undertake studies for a borough-Orroroo, he will be degree at Trinity College, counselling leaving England in April and Oxford, commencing in take up duties in Willochra October. 1975. mid-May. ST ARNAUD in Sydney Church Record 5.0 1585 int published 188(1 116.1tterall for POitiRP a• ADELAIDE Rev E. S. Jones, formerly • now•taaper . MAY 1, 1975 The Rev Canon W. J. Geodes, Priest-Assistant, Christ Christian Broad- at present Rector of Christ Church Cathedral, St casting Association in Church, Mount Barker Arnaud, is now Priest-Assis- Sydney had begun a series (Diocese of The Murray), has tant, Christ Church, St of lectures on radio coun- accepted the Incumbency of Laurence (Sydney). selling, Air Carl Will- St Columba's, Hawthorn. No Rev J. B. MacGlasman, more, of that association, formerly of the Diocese of date has yet been arranged said this week. Melbourne, has been in- for his Institution and Induc- He said that Mr Mal Gar- tion. stituted as Vicar of Avoca. vin, an outstanding lecturer Missionary nurses slain Rev 0. C. Connors, Rev J. I. Reining has in public relations, and who resigned as Chaplain to the formerly Priest-Assistant broadcasts fire days a week members of the Anglican (Honorary) in the Parish of on 45 stations in all Aus- Society at both the Merbein, has been instituted tralian States, was lecturing University of Adelaide and as Vicar of Ouyen. In classes that had been estab- Flinders University, as from Rer J. W. Stewart, on loan lished for people wishing to 8th March, 1975. from the Diocese of Mel- after bourne, has commenced duty be counsellors in the pro- CANBERRA, GOULBURN as Priest-Assistant in the posed new CBA FM station, Rey R. G. Butler has Parish of Swan Hill. These classes were held on resigned as Minister in the Rer D. C. Palmer, on loan Tuesdays at 7.45 pm at the Provisional District of Bel- from the Diocese of Mel- CBA Studios, 420 Lyons a connen C with effect from 1st bourne, has taken up duty as Road. Five Dock, NSW'. April. He and his wife are to Deacon-Assistant in the "This is a very important kidnap undertake missionary work Parish of Mildura. public service and it is neces- .._ r here wa s no holdingih,, s at Numbulwar on the Rose Rev R. F. Rick, sary to have as many coun- to Jesus Christ and sharing It is the 22nd year the formerly t hem hack River in the Northern Priest-Assistant in the Parish sellors as possible who are the Good News. Bible Society has had approached people both in Territory with CMS. of Maryborough, has been prepared to give a little time Many folk were attracted stand at the Royal Easter the pavilion and around the Rev E. C. Byford, Assistant instituted as Vicar of each month to helping people to the Bible Society stand as Show and this year saw Minister at Queanbeyan, has Dunolty by the services made avail- Shoe/round," explained these young people sang and 10,000 Selections of Scrip- able through CBA," Mr Will- Mr Peter Arbon, youth gave expression to their ture given away to those who by more said. Director ,if the Bible faith. passed by," said Sir Keith ANNE DEVESON ON ETHIOPIA "All that is necessary if Society in \ SM. Some perturbed commer- Williams, State Secretary you are interested in this ven- F e was referring to the 411 cial enterprises close by of the Bible Society in NSW. • From page 6 something like 1000 people a ture, is to come along and young people who spent one turned up their amplifying from the Director of Relief day dying of hunger. hear Mr Garvin on Tuesday Saturday afternoon and systems to drown out the Pictured are some of the and Rehabilitation in the "The proportions of the night next." evening at Sydney's Royal music, but the interest and many teenagers who helped area. disaster are hard to Easter Shoe, on behalf of the sympathy of the onlookers out at the Bible Society's rebels He said that the success of "I believe that estimate. comprehend. But when it this venture depended not Bible Society, witnessing was not distracted. Show stand. because we watched Govern- comes down from world only on the Christian Broad- ment troops handing out ...... -a Three nurses were murdered and another famine to a particular child. casting Association, "but on rations of grain from a truck a particular family, then it the response that came from released after all had been kidnapped for to 2000 people just sitting on becomes possible to under- those who feel that they can ransom on two widely separated missionfields the sand in the boiling sun. stand it." assist in this exciting new Three theological last year. "The Colonel in charge Anne Deveson described venture". saidpeople were dying at the how at Warder a father came Two of the nurses were held in Thailand .A typical landscape in Eritrea where Debbie Dortzhach and Anna Strikw erda were kidnapped. See stories this wwiwwwwawwwwwwswwwiwwww rate of fifteen a day at that towards her carrying his for $500,000 ransom, page courtesy of Sudan Interior Mission. centre, and he had many baby son, asking them to film how little it takes to achieve colleges in Sydney other distribution centres in him so the world could see. the most valuable thing in life Their decomposed bodies They were abducted from a It was first stated that they lives in His hands to that one province. As they filmed. the child died. — saving a life. Meanwhile, were found last month after village leprosy clinic in were needed to give medical us from evil men or to raise "With five other provinces "We Australians have so they we agonise over buying a into had been shot in the back southern Thailand on April aid to separatist guerillas us from the dead. in the south, this adds up to much as a people, and yet second car - one entity of the head. 23, 1974. hiding In the jungle • "It was inconceivable Church Standing The third nurse killed was Three Sydney theologi- held in St David's Pres- The act of inauguration that we should ask God to shot down in Ethiopia after cal colleges have been byterian Church, Haberfield. was carried out by the presi- provide a sum of SUS500,000 faltering in a forced run to a integrated as the United It was an inspiring and dent of the Congregational knowing it would be used to guerilla helicopter. finance further terrorism. Committee meets 'Theological College. impressive service. The Union of NSW (the Rev R. News of the kidnaps cam, Guerillas sought "It is not just time and this sermon was preached by the Albiston), the president of The It is recognised by the Rev Professor E. Osborn, from recent publications 1,, world with which we are Standing Committee of the Anglican Church in the Methodist Conference Australia, meeting in Sydney on General Assembly of Aus- Professor of New Testa- the Overseas Missionary concerned," said the OMF April 11-12, 1975, made the of NSW (the Rev A. D. following decisions: tralia, 1974. as a theological ment at Queen's College, Brand), and the moderator Fellowship and the Sudar press release. mission hostages • The Committee con- hall in which students for the Melbourne, and a member of the Presbyterian Church Interior Mission. "We are concerned with Newcastle were elected to firmed the addition of the Presbyterian ministry may of the United FacultY there. of NSW (the Rt Rev Thai police discovered the eternity. with a kingdom vacancies on the Board of Rev Dr Peter Carnley of St be trained, and by. the Con- He took as his text Romans Norman Monsen). bodies of the two 0511- charccterised by righteous- Electors of the Primate. gregational Lnion and nurses, Margaret Morgan John's College. St Lucia, to • The Rev Maurice . the 12: 1-22 and stressed that a After the act of inaugura- in Thailand ness, and with the ever- the Doctrine Commission. Betteridge has become the Methodist Church. church and a theological col- tion, the council, faculty and and Minka llanskamp, a few lasting Father who rewards weeks ago. • Committee approved, on clerical delegate to the The new college has 65 lege "under the cross" must students together solemnly those who are faithful to the the nomination of the World Anglican Consultative iclents enrolled. be first of all a church and col- affirmed their faith and ac- Both had been shot sonic end." and Ethiopia Council of Churches, the lege in the world, in which months earlier. The nurse released was an Council following the resig- For more than 50 years cepted the tasks laid upon addition of Dr Charles Price their whole life was lived. them. American Presbyterian, nation of Dr John Munro. there has been a United of Canberra, to the Aus- Canon Eric Barker was I hey must be charismatic, The Principal is the Rev Dr Debbie Dortzbarh. Faculty in NSW, centred at tralian Church represen- elected alternate delegate. displaying the enthusiasm G. R. Ferguson, a New She and a Dutch nurse, St Andrew's College, in INSIDE THIS ISSUE But later a ransom demand tatives to the WCC Fifth • of the early Christians to Zealand Anna Strikwerda, were The Committee allocated which the three churches have Presbyterian • Gospel story, authentic and relevant — of SUS500,000 was received. Assembly in Nairobi in whom Paul was writing and minister. snatched from the corridor of 51000 from contingencies' to participated in preparing OMF decided not to pay on November 1975. must be all the time con- E. M. Blaiklock — Page 2. three an American Evangelical the Christian Conference of students for their ministry. —"Australis n grounds: • Mr Norman Reid, Regis- cerned with a thinking Mission hospital in Ethiopia. Asia. of which the Anglican Presbyterian lib' • Nurse tells of her testing—pages 3, 7. • "Payment of a ransom trar of the Diocese of But on March 3, 1975, church that sought to di, The kidnappers were mem- Church is a member. in the present climate of Brisbane, Archdeacon E. • Camden ( "liege (Congrega- cover the truth follog • Goals of the Scripture Union — Page 4. bers of the Eritrean Liber- Committee supported and world terrorism would expose Donald Cameron of Sydney, tionalist Leigh College Him who said "I am the was ation Front, agitating for the concept of a consultation • The plight of church schools — Page 5. all missionaries to the risk of and Dean St John Edwards I Methodist), and the Pres- the truth and the life". separation of Eritrea of Church leaders with the kidnapping. of Grafton were elected to byterian Theological Hall Members of the college • Letters to the editor — Page 5. province from Ethiopia. Australian Council of New SAMS • "It is consonant with our vacancies on the Standing became the I nited theo- staff and council and stn • Churches to discuss the role lei ord and Life — I). B. Knox — Page 6. principle of faith and trust in' Their ransom demands Committee. logical ( °liege at a service dents took part in the service of the ACC and the resources • On and off the record — Page 6. God that we look to Him for were also rejected. • Archdeacon E. Donald it needs to fulfil the role. deliverance and in a situ- missionary • Cameron of Sydney and Arc Rook reviews — Page 7. ation of this kind place our I. See details page 31 hbishop A1. L. Inane Bishop Geoffrey Parker of • To page 8 meets Pat and Shirley (tonne • From page I BIG SAVING FOR and their four daughters 500 WORKERS STRIKE before they all took part in the Mr Barrett is the fifth Ass- EDITORIAL — NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Anglican Gorx1 Friday service AT CHRISTIAN tialian to serve with the in Hyde Park. 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Australians of most political persuasions must eel Ii is .1 simple question of ,,impassion X nation oitii ould such a gesture of mercy compromise AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD tian Medical ( ollege and hospital in S ellore has concluded The Barretts will go first to sense of shame at the heartless way Mr Whitlam has the city of Tucaman where safety and space opening its doors to people who have Australia's newly discovered independence in foreign after a strike by $00 hospital worker's lout of a total of 25001 turned his back on the plight of ordinary Vietnamese This is an introductory offer, open only to new they will undertake a endured a generation of war, who can expect, at worst affairs. Would it appear to align us too closely with the which lasted for 69 days, people who face almost certain death if captured 'oy the language course for several summary execution and at best a life in a regimented, US? subscribers. Send the coupon below now and strikers' demands for rein- communists. Government intervention months and have oppor- closed society, dictated by the all powerful Communist receive this long established national Anglican statement of 20 workers dis- Meeting resulted in a withdrawal of tunity to share in young, In the face of reports of massacres already, in the party. But no, Mr Whitlam has left Australia and Is it that the Labor Government is making one last newspaper which stands firmly for biblical truth. missed during the dispute for growing Anglican congrega- occupied areas of South Vietnam, in the face of appeals spiteful gesture of antagonism at South Vietnam whose violence and intimidation. reportedly has left instructions with the acting Prime to support tions in an urban setting. This from church leaders, political figures and sections of the course the Labor party has long opposed? The incident arose follow- Minister not to relax the guidelines. NAME afeleiffOr4 will serve admirably as pre- media, the Prime Minister has responded with a narrow ing the sacking of an While ordinary people in South Vietnam await their No reasons have been given why Australia won't be Family paration for the type of set of guidelines that in effect close the door to many employee for allegedly fal- ministry they are most likely fate the Prime Minister of Australia tours the ruins of more generous in its offer to save the people in high risk ADDRESS who need protection. THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECUNIY sifying the entrance exami- later to undertake. Tucaman Peru. categories in South Vietnam. Action Editorial and bootless. Room 311. 160 nation results of two is also the headquarters for The Government has said that there is corruption in Castlereagh Street. SYdneY. 2000. students, Why has the government adopted this cruel and Phone 61 2975. The Nsloonal paper for the Anglican Theological Saigon, that is true. It has said there is red tape in Let it be said that people have long memories, the meeting will he held to unchristian attitude? It is not because it won't admit any Chown of England people — Catholic. The situation is reported to Education by Extension in Saigon that is preventing more from leaving, that may other nations of South East Asia. the poor and deprived support the advancement of Apostolg. Protestant and Reformed is refugees because it admits them from Chile. be returning to normal. the Diocese. he true also but Saigon cannot be blamed for the of this world and maybe also the Australian citizens POSTCODE the Family Sction Movement issued foringmb on alternate Thur.. CMS worker Dr Geoff days Sobxrrption 55 per year It is anticipated that at a Government's own decisions to admit as refugees only (It might be unjust to point out that these people on Tuesday, April 29, at posted who fought in two world wars to free ordinary people Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church Printed by Moused Printing Co Ply Ltd Shead, who is a surgeon at later date they will form part from tyranny. 8 pm at the Civic Centre, those who have some family tic with Australian citizens. would be Leftist in politics and the colour of their skin Record. I enclose $2 Subscription for twelve issues 862 Elizabeth Street. waterloo for the the hospital, said he would of a new team being formed would be white.) McMahon Street, Hurstville, Church Record Ltd. Sydney Even if all the people who might want to come to Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, value support in prayer as he under the leadership of Australia may rue the day when it could have helped NSW. Australia were unable to leave South Vietnam the Is it because Australia wants to curry favour with the Room 311, 160 Castkreagh St, Sydney, NSW, 2000. and his family ministered in Bishop David Leake to con- ordinary helpless people but didn't. Let us pray that Vellore. Government could have made its guidelines more open new forces of South East Asia, China, and North Mr Ken Harrison will be solidate existing work in the should we ever face a similar predicament other 0010 - "Testimony city of Formosa and establish than they arc ,i an earnest of its willingness to show Vietnam? It is a terrible price to pay — the lives of the principal speaker. compassion countries won't treat us the way Mr Whitlam's govern- Communications" new outreach. thousands of Innocent people vs ho could he saved 8—AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 17, 1975 ment has treated the refugees of South Vietnam.

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