7 6 NOV Niti Barrows at MAIN Lirr NEW CARLINGFORD CHURCH DEDICATED Businessmen's 4pj WORLD VISION t The Australian FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1880 wil opLE Dinner T • ummin Two Associates of Billy Graham will be the guest speakers at a pre Sydney SYDNEY Crusade Men's Dinner v$1 t Rev D. P. Robinson will organised by the Business resign from Rector of and Professional Men's 4 Chester Hill, West Sefton on Committee of the Sydney Bit- 4.4.1,0 November 22 to take up an ly Graham Crusade 1979. Resist...if tor positives a rwiwspsper — Category a No 1671 November 13, 1978 REWORDPRICE 25 CENTS appointment as Chaplain They are Cliff Barrows, with the RAN. Director of Music and Walter Rev J. R. Greenwood is to Smyth, Vice President, Inter- resign from Rector at Rand- national Ministries, of the wick on December 31 to go to Billy Graham Evangelistic Queensland. Association. The Dinner, open to all Rev R. R. Gibson, Rector men, will be held at of Bexley resigned on Oc- the tober 19. Round House, University of ANATHEMA ON HONOUR New South Wales, on Thurs- Rev M. Myers will resign day, November 23, at 6.30 as Rector of Summer Hill on pm. Ticket cost is $6.00 per "The significance of the Archbishop of Canterbury's November 27 to take up an person. decision to attend the enthronement of the new Pope appointment as Rector of The evening will major on THE PROBLEM THAT must be carefully weighed by members of the Church of Robertson, on December 2. stimulating the interest of WCC SACKS FOUR England," said David N. Samuel, Secretary, Protestant Rev R. E. Andrews of the Christian men in the 1979 CMS is to become the Rector Crusade and will provide in- WON'T GO AWAY Reformation Society. SENIOR OFFICIALS of Regents Park from formation relating to pre- It will undoubtedly be sacred primacy of the Roman November 10. Crusade activities for men regarded as a sign of the es- Pontiff, this sacred Synod Disagreement among senior officials of the World with encouragement to per- Rev R. C. Weir formerly teem and honour in which the again proposes to be firmly Council of Churches over their policy. towards Southern of Bowral died on October 2. sonal involvement in Crusade Papacy is now supposed to be outreach, believed by all the faithful." African liberation movements is probably the reason for key J. R. Bunyan, Curate, held by Protestants. The Committee believes The rock of the Papal the sacking of four senior members of the St James, King Street is to the evening will motivate men It will also be interpreted claim to jurisdiction and become the Rector of Chester organisation's staff in Geneva. to prayer and participation in as a step towards the goal sovereignty, which split the Hill with Sefton. sketched out by the Agreed the pre-Crusade activities and ark of the visible Church into The four, who include a OTHERS The new address for wide interest is already being Statement on Authority in East and West, Roman and black South African woman, Paddington Rectory is: St shown by men from all the Church, viz, that in any Protestant, is now covered by have been told that a meeting DISMISSED George's Rectory, The denominations. future union of Churches, a rising tide of euphoria of the World Council's The other three officials Fiveways, Glenmore Road, the Papacy should be accord- Executive in Helsinki last Tickets are available from The Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Rev Sir Marcus I,oane, dedicating the new Anglican church and parish centre al generated by ecumenism and who have been dismissed are Paddington, 2021. ed a primacy of honour. month decided that their the Crusade Office or the Carlingford on Sunday, October I, 1978. Those present included the the mass media — but it is Dr Lukas Vischer, a well- Federal MP for the district, Mr Philip Ruddock, the Stale three-year contracts should The new address for John Secretary, Business and Pro- MP, Mr James Cameron, many shire and municipal representatives and representatives from neighbourhood churches. The still there, and is none the less known theologian, Mr & Moya Woodhouse is: 2 fessional Men's Committee, real because some do not see not be renewed. whole project, including the acquisition of land and the building of the rectory, had cost $362,000. JURISDICTION Jurgen Hilke, the Gatley Road, Cheadle, PO Box A70, Sydney South, it and others choose to ignore organisation's Director. of Cheshire, SK8 IPY, United 2000. NOT HONOUR it. Communications, and Mr C. Kingdom. Local address for The Billy Graham Crusade SPECULATION Yet is must not be forgot- The present, therefore, is 1. lily, an Indian. further correspondence is: is set down for April 29-May Islamic Press FieRIPTURE UNION MOVES ten that the claim of the not the time for the leader- OVER WCC GRANT CNW C/- Mrs M. Shaw, 5 Myrtle 20, 1979, and will be held at ship of the Church of Place, St Ives, NSW, 2075. Randwick Racecourse. on Indo Church Papacy is not merely to a The reason for the sackings After 6 years as Chairman Also retiring from the SU primacy of honour but of England to ignore these has not been officially of the MELBOURNE SU Council, Dr Keith Council is Dr Bill Anderson, jurisdiction over all Chris- unpleasant facts, but rather disclosed, but there has been Rev M. Lee, has accepted The new Minister of Watson has retired. His term who has served on the NSW tians. to face them. widespread speculation that Religion (in Indonesia) has was 5 years, but he stayed on appointment as Associate and Federal Councils for The decree of Vatican Nor is it the time for the they are linked with the recently bowed to strong for a further year to see the &OTHER Minister at St James' Old over 30 years. He is taking op declared that the primacy of Church of England to be controversy surrounding an Muslim pressure and pro • new General Secretary, Mr Cathedral, West Melbourne. a new and responsible role in the Roman Pontiff is not a departing from precedent $85,000 grant to the p EC mulgated Iwo laws which Tom Treseder "settled in". the Asian arm of SU's mis- "primacy of honour only" when there is no indication of Rhodesian Patriotic Front would seem to be aimed at Dr Watson has been part of sionary work, as Chairman (let him who says so be the Church of Rome doing two months ago. severely restricting Christian SU for over 40 years — of the ANZEA /SU anathema), but of "true and the same. Ms Brigalia Barn, South ARCHBISHOP witness in Indonesia. reading the Bible reading (Australia, New Zealand, proper jurisdiction." The National Council of notes since childhood, atten- East Asia SU) Pacific Area African head of the Council's Brethren decline .... 3 The claim to jurisdiction is section dealing with Women RESIGNS Churches and the Bishops of ding camps and beach mis- F:xecutive. CHANGE THE Casino — Batists ... 2 the Roman Catholic Church sions, and later, serving on distinctly a Papal claim, and in Church and Society, is said Gay Blessing 7 The Archbishop of Tan- have jointly appealed directly committees and SU Council. the cosmetic reforms of PAPAL CLAIM to have believed that the zania, the Most Rev John Cliff Barrows to President Suharto to res- It is with gratitude that SU Vatican II did nothing .to It is surely the duty of organisation was becoming Hume not Coggan 4 alter it. too closely tied to Southern Sepeku resigned due to age cind these laws which are farewells him as Chairman — those who are entrusted with Legal USSR Bibles 4 African liberation from September I, hut that 111111111111111111111111111 regarded as being in conflict and welcomes him in his role Mr Ridley Smith The decree on the the safety and integrity of the movements and was ignoring Letters, Books 6 he would continue as Bishop THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD: with constitutional as member of the SU plann- Dogmatic Constitution of the Church of England to insist of Dar-es-Salaam. Editorial and business, square Level, St guarantees of religious liber- ing committee. Church, which takes over that there can be no moderates and churches. Schaeffer ill 8 Andrew's House Sydney Square, ty. Archbishop Sepeku presid- Sydney, 2000. Phone 2334561. The Taking the chair of the where Vatican I left off, af- acknowledgement of the Ms Barn worked with the 2 USSR families 4 As well as imposing new ed at the opening service of National paper for Church of England Council is Mr Ridley Smith, firms: "... all this teaching Papacy's claim to a primacy Student Christian people — Catholic, Apostlic. limitations on foreign mis- 2 CBA — FM —103 8 the Lambeth Conference in who has been part of Scrip- A Laotian refugee in Thailand is part of a difficult problem (of Vatican I) about the in- of honour until there is a Association of South Africa Canterbury Cathedral. Protestant and Reformed is issued sionary personnel the new the western world cannot ignore. See page 5 — "Bonner's UK — Woman fortnightly on alternate Mondays. ture Union for many years. II stitution, the perpetuity, the change in the Papal claim to and the Natal YWCA before laws go so far as to explicitly He was ordained in 1938 in Subscription Is $6.50 per year, posted. was through the ministry' of Tour", force and reason for the a primacy of jurisdiction. joining the WCC in 1967. Bishops? 5 forbid any proselytisation of the diocese of Zanzibar; he Printed by Maxwell Printing Co Pty Ltd, ISO, 862 Elizabeth Street, Waterloo, for the (Inter School Christian was elected Bishop of Dar-es- those who already have a Fellowship — Church Record Lid, Sydney. religion. Likewise it is now il- part of SU) Salaam in 1965 and Arch- that he became a Christian. bishop of Tanzania in 1970. 111111111111111111111111111 legal to distribute scripture 466..S portions or to leave them in He has been a member of Council and of the SU vaam public places or homes Dr Bill Anderson of Development Committee for EIIMITAZAL 'people espousing another SPOTLIGHT ON —PRIORITIES The Australian Church Record has been several years, where religion'. he has made a substantial Most members of the Sydney Diocesan Synod will be bringing the news on Church affairs for Indonesian Christian contribu- The moment I think I have Now that the Council has volunteered to meet half the nearly 100 years tion to the work already. He understood someone, I slop bewildered, to say the least, at the proposal to instal a expenses of the light it is suggested that more bodies leaders are awaiting anxious- will be known as ly the President's response to the architect helping him, because I am no searchlight in Sydney Square at a cost of $25,000. This other than the Church of England may be willing to of Sydney Square and the St their protest. longer In en altitude of announcement came less than one month after the support the scheme financially out of civic interests. But Dr Keith Watson Andrew's House. seeking. — Paul Tournier an independent session of the 1978 Diocesan Synod. At Synod the need why should they? The light is promoted as a source of for stringent economies was emphasised, and assurances commercial benefit to the Diocese as it draws people to provocative were given that the central diocesan administration was the Arcade below the Square. If it is to benefit its this Uranium and What Some People Do ! setting a lead in paring costs wherever possible. way, it should pay. The question that comes to the minds of observers is: evangelical voice :11ere ' It would be interesting to know from what source the Oenpelli how can the diocesan authorities adopt a facing-both- money would come. It may be argued that with a huge Bringing you the most important Church ways posture? Members of Synod are given 'o Canon Barry Butler. a diocesan budget an amount of $12,500, or even $25,000, news from Australia and overseas every two understand that maximum economies have been CMS missionary for 25 years is "chicken feed", and easily found. But how so? Such weeks. in North Australia, has ex- undertaken. The Sydney City Council, on the other an amount could not be found for inclusion in the 1979 pressed his concern about hand, receives a proposal that the Diocese instal a Become a subscriber now through our budget, to be distributed among diocesan organisations. special introductory offer: $5.00 for 12 the negotiations regarding searchlight in Sydney Square. uranium mining at Oenpelli. months' issues (Normal Subscription $8.50) Many people will see such a light as a form of Are we making too much of this issue Surely not. At "The crucial issue to me in environmental pollution, a sad reminder of wartime, a present missionary organisations are struggling against the matter of uranium mining nuisance, a complete waste of money, or all four. It is inflation. Diocesan financial resources are at a very low is not so much the question of whether the material difficult to see any way at all in which such an addition ebb. The Billy Graham organisation is calling for should be mined (whether will enhance Sydney Square. increased sacrificial giving by church people so that the next year or in 20 years' time) It has been said that a searchlight would draw 1979 Crusade will be paid for without any diminution in ICH111111111:111 but the fact that whatever is attention to the Sydney Square Arcade shopping centre. support for any other Christian work. done in the Oenpelli area, on Indeed it would. But all early reactions to the proposals, More important still, many parishes in Sydney however small a scale, will in- in spoken comments and in the press, have been Diocese are finding it extremely difficult to meet RECORD evitably tend to further uniformly unfavourable, and the light could well be expenses, and are battling to pay diocesan assessments disintegrate and demoralise coon ter-produe:ive as a commercial promotion Aborigines. in the current tight economic situation. gimmick. NAME "This will not occur simply What sort of priorities are revealed when the Diocese because ore is being dug out But the strongest objection to the scheme is one of financial priorities. Because of its present financial promotes the installation of a most expensive and ADDRESS of the ground, but because of the presence or more Euro- position the Sydney Synod reduced its general grant to totally unnecessary electric light? What sort of an peans. the Board of Education from $106,500 in 1978 to example does this action set? "... I would hope that $37,650 in 1979. The Synod's regret at such a large We know how much adverse, even cynical, comment, Perhaps we should remind theni of their job Aborigine groups and clans reduction was seen when it voted more money to the has been made about the Federal Government's calls for (however small they may be) "let YOUR light so shine before MEN". POSTCODE Board than had been recommended by the Priorities cut-backs and stringent economies, which have come at will eventually be seen as Committee. Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church owners of their traditional the same time as it indulges in the extravagance of a new Yet now we discover that before his death in August. Record. I enclose $5.00, Subscription for 12 months' land with secure title, and fleet of multi-million-dollar VIP jet planes. How can The Sydney diocesan authorities should recognise issues. that they will have the same Alderman Leo Port, then Lord Mayor of Sydney, church people be blamed for their growing that a credibility gap already exists in the minds of Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, Square Level, St rights regarding who comes received a letter asking for a response from the Sydney disenchantment with some elements of diocesan people in the parishes over St Andrew's House, and if Andrew's House, Sydney Square. Sydney, NSW, 2000. onto their properties as other Rev Hans Mullikin. a Southern Baptist Minister, hss crawled 13511 miles averaging five to six City Council to the searchlight proposal, but not asking policies, a disenchantment which was evident at the the searchlight proposal, or other schemes like it, go land owners have in this miles daily as a demonstration urging people along the way to "return to their knees daily and for financial assistance. recent session of Synod? country." ahead, the gap will be appreciably widened. • worship." He shown near Buchanan, \la, enroute to Washington, I)('. — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 30, 1978 NOSE COLLE-171 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 13, 1978-1 FOR BRETHREN AS I have come in order The Brethren are facing a crisis, snore than 250 that you might delegates at the annual MEMBERSHIP Men's Conference were told at Swanwick recently. have life - life in Membership is falling rapidly, and young people FALLS RAPIDLY all its fullness 9 in particular are leaving wr the assemblies. An elderly lady contracts a painful bout of CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Four main speakers shingles. A concerned Christian friend shows his addressed the. conference, Small groups are "in", especially in Sydney with concern in practical ways, and prays with her and for and each in turn highlighted her. ;he finds release from the anxiety that caused the the Crusade looming on the horizon. But are they a OF THE SMALL GROUP KIND serious problems that the shingles, and in the process, finds Christ. fad, a fashion and a fancy, here oday and gone (I understand that most babies in the old foundling Brethren needed to face if tomorrow, to be replaced by some other approach to A man with a young family joins the swelling ranks of the hospitals simply faded away and died because they were they were to have a future ministry? Or are they of the essence in Christian unemployed. A Christian friend cares enough to help him left to themselves). The new man in Christ — man under role in the purposes of God. search for a new job, and to pray with him about his needs. He experience, a necessity for the proper spiritual reconstruction — must inevitably be found in community. Roy Coad, Editor of The Harvester, began with a discovers that Christianity is an intensely practical expression development? It is one evidence that he is being rescued from the dread summary of the present of the reality of a concerned God. malady of self-sufficiency. position. He posed the These two examples are typical of the prayer programme THE IN GROUP Christians must meet and greet. They must stir one question, Is your God too now well under way in preparation for the 1979 Billy Graham Sociologically, small groups are "in". They are used by another up to love and good works (and not to irritation small? "Have we reduced our Crusade. Rooted firmly in the local community, such prayer various agencies for enjoyment, personal development and and envy as they sometimes do). They must confess to each infinite God, for practical needs have given a sense of practical urgency to the many support. Theologically they are also "in", but is this other if offending, share each other's joys and sorrows, purposes, to the level of a hundreds of prayer cells already meeting throughout Sydney simply a sanctification of the current social climate or a bear each other's burdens. and beyond. (There are 24 geographical areas. The organiser genuine spiritual insight whose time has come? For some How can they do this if they do not meet? How can they tribal deity — of a tribe called 'the assemblies of one reports that there are 257 prayer cells in his area.) useful comment see the opening chapter of John Kleinig's do this if their only meetings are mass meetings? A sense of excited anticipation grows when believers and "The Group — its Nature and Role" (Anzea). I am not here objecting to public worship. Personally, I unbeleivers alike have concrete evidence that God does answer There is a pollution of the atmosphere just as destructive am not a "house-churcher", who feels that large prayer. as industrial noise or moral pollution: it is the proximity gatherings have no meaning or value. But neither am I a Posters are beginning to appear in windows, identifying without community that befouls the atmosphere of urban Speakers at the Brethren Men's Conference, left to right: Victor Jack, Michael Griffiths, John "church-churcher" who neglects the essential ministry of He raised doubts about • homes where neighbotillood prayer cells meet regularly. society. Never were we closer to each other or further Polkinghnrne, Roy Coed. the close encounter. four areas of brethren Prayer folders have been printed with help for those holding away. We sit cheek by jowl in public transport, we make practice. Firstly, their r—Share the , prayer meetings, or attending them for the first time. Bible- actual body contact as we walk the streets, we eat and sleep THE EQUATION strategy, where their Gospel bookmark prayer cards, with spaces for names to be within yards of each other. But it is all done with total Finally, the resources try to laud it over others as a "Assemblies are like In Peter Wagner's book "Your Church can Grow" he was too small, and often burden of \TEAM / specifically prayed for, have been prepared. Sunday School anonymity; we are light years apart. available. "The Bible has petty pope." schools, with lessons at the offers the following useful equation: "celebration + seemed bound up with a material, adaptable for youth groups, is appearing, and People are redeemed by Christ within this dreadful become, for many among us, In a pointed exposition of whim of the teacher of the congregation + cell = church". We need large gatherings desire only to win additional Jesus for a updated monthly prayer points go through regular reprints to atmosphere. But are they redeemed — released and rescued little more than a restrictive Scripture, Dr Griffiths day. Why do we have this for a more festal atmosphere. As the tribes made their way members for their club. keep up with the demand. A daily 45-second prayer spot on — from it? rule book. We speak of the tackled the position of slap happy system? The hurting world through to the Temple for their holy day-cum-holiday they no "The truth is that a proper 2CH is now a reality. It seems to me that some close encounter of a small Holy Spirit; but how much women in the Church. The one-man minister is the doubt felt the excitement engendered by massed worship. involvement with the local Why all this feverish activity? Because "the effectual group kind would have to be one of the results of do we really know of his Bible left no clear guidance bogey man we're afraid of. And so have Christians down through the ages. But one community, if it includes a World Vision Aid Team. fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much". A sense of redemption, and part of the atmosphere in which the presence and power?" for us to gag women, he said. "Our ideas are the Old gets lost in crowds, their anonymity just does not allow for practical demonstration of $16 a month makes it possible humble confidence in God is motivating thousands of prayers. redeemed reach their full spiritual potential. "I don't want my daughter to Testament ones of the Holy interpersonal relationships. Tho latter begins in the the love of Christ for all men, Have you joined them? It is possible to "belong" to a suburban church and grow up in a church that Spirit coming upon people. congregation, that circle of people kaowa to you by name is almost essential to a I would like to loin the World Vision AID Team. Res Hasid M. S. Cohen, practise "private religion". People can duck in just in time silences half its members." In the New Testament the enclose S. for_ months membership. (in smaller churches there may be little real difference sustained and effectively Co-Chairman Prayer ('ommittee. for public worship, make no real contact with each other, Suffolk evangelist Victor Spirit gave gifts to people for between celebration and congregation). 7ellowship, often fruitful testimony to the I would like more information about World Vision and flee before anyone can add much more than the Jack spoke of the growing them to exercise." task-orientated (e.g. Sunday school team, youth Gospel." AID Team. Please send me the booklet "A new life Minister's fleeting handshake. Some spiritual "privateers" frustrations within the fellowship, choir, etc) begins here with a life of its own with Secondly, the tactics Dr Michael Griffiths, of dignity through World Vision AID Team." perhaps have a repulsive mental caricature of Brethren. Young people were a real measure of self-government. employed were wrong. "We General Director of the I cannot become a Team member at this time, but "fellowship": hearty, back-slapping familiarity dispensed finding their spiritual But the encounter is still not close enough. For that the assume that we must imitate Overseas Missionary want to give the Team's current devel- by grinning emotional barbarians who crash through their experiences in other places, cell, or small group, is essential. Larry Richards' definition the early churches as closely Fellowship, emphasised that opment aid project. P03.010 defences and trample on their sensitivities. and often got "sat on" when is a good one: "eight or twelve believers gathered together as possible. Acts 2:42 we look in vain for the New In a clear call for full time they came back to say what to minister to each other, to grow in their sensed love and `obviously' means that we Testament pattern for the pastor-teachers, he went on THE CLOSE ENCOUNTER had happened to them. unity, and to encourage one another to full commitment to must have four kinds of local church. There is not one to outline the needs, and the Counterfeits are only ever made of things that are really He spoke of "the Christ". meetings; teaching meetings, way, but many. way they might be met. In no important, and the more valuable they are the more unfortunate fact" that many 'fellowship meetings, There were clear mentions way advocating a one man likelihood there is of spurious copy. The fact remains that were clinging to the past, and DO THEY WORK? breaking of bread meetings, of overseers (Bishops), a ministry, he called for a well "all great movements in Christianity have been based on were totally resisting any and prayer ineetinga. How do word taken from. the Greeks; paid, full time man who the training of small groups" (H. E. Luccock). From the Some do famously; they grow in effectiveness and form of change. 332 PITT STREET. SYDNEY 2000. we conduct them? elders, a pattern familiar to could give time to teaching first Christians to the Monastics to the Reformers at the numbers. Others continue stuffy (often because the He asked that Brethren "Well, of course scripture the Jews; deacons; servants; others, and was properly White Horse Inn to the Holy Club at Oxford, the Eclectic leadership is not catalytic enough). Others falter and fizz, should listen again to the is a little more difficult on ministers; and leaders, or trained for the task. Society, the Methodist Class Meetings, the East African But all groups have the potential to succeed. They have voice of God, listen to one STAINED GLASS WINDOWS that point, so in the absence presiders, people who stood "The churches we WOOD COFFILL Revival etc. The close encounter is the atmosphere in which God. They have each other. And they have a mandate to another,. and, listen to of' clear scriptural indication at the front; administrators; fellowship in will be extinct in K. J. LITTLE "I should" can be transformed into "we will". minister. Christians from other FUNERALS we will do exactly what father helmsmen, or leaders to a few years unless we get the 19 Borden Street It is "not good" for man to be alone. We were created As a prescription they might well find Colossians 3:12-17 Churches. He wondered if Phones: Metropolitan Members of the Lausanne Executive Committee and staff and grandfather did — and obey. ministry on P. proper basic." Arncliffe. 2205 for community and one way or another we perish without it part of the answer. their concept of worship was )All Branches) 80 0396 gathered at the Assemblies of God Headquarters in anything else must be 'out'." The new style of leadership CF's too restricted, too mournful, Phone. 599 2348 Katoornba -- 82 2411 Springfield, Missouri for their week-long meeting, left to right Thirdly, the people. Some was new. It was of leaders (standing): Don Hoke, Stan Izon, Samuel Odunaike, Andrew would say the Brethren were who were equal with those too traditional, and too YMCA Young People's unstructured. Furuyama, Bishop John Reid, John Howell and Gottfried Resident. Canberra ahead in seeing the need for they led, Osei-Mesah: seated): John Slot, Leighton Ford and Thomas VISIT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL the priesthood of all Zimmerman. They discussed the 1980 Consultation on World Single rooms. only. 88 per believers. "After all we do Evangelism to be in Thailand. night, 835 per week. not even have any one-man Continental breakfast far ministry, so we must be John Polkinghorne, Editor groups — optional extra. Use of kitchenette — refrigerator ahead of all those churches of The Witness, had as his in all rooms. Group discount that do! Human leaders are subject the Ministry of the — 8 Ion from city centre. "How wrong can we be? It restricted by the law; spiritual Word. 99 per cent, he Situated on southern tip of CHILDREN is possible to have the gifts of leaders are limited by God, claimed, was unstructured Lake Ginninderra. all members used more who expects every believer to meetings, a diet of scraps. Phone Canberra 51 4284 effectively where there is a weigh their words critically The itinerant preacher had no 'one-man minister' present, to see that they are from local knowledge, and often The General Superintendent of the Tasmanian Baptist Union, Rev D. K. Morley, than where he is absent, but God. "We suffer in the opted for easy subjects. called on the State Government to explain "publicly and frankly" why it is no-one bothers to find out or Church from those who are "Most have no training in determined Tasmania will have a second casino. give thought to what those little men with big Bibles, Scripture or in speaking. gifts are." with no status outside, who Most are part-time. A few are Mr Morley said many the issue goes befor MO NEED full time, but we don't get the Northern Tasmanians were Parliament. best use of them. "stunned and mystified by The Tasmanian Catere the Government's apparent Guild, at its annual cowm disregard for public meeting recently, passed opinion" on the casino issue. motion supporting a casim West's fault "We believe Members of I hat also incorporated Mv children, Parliament — and some convention facilities. our Ivx shuukl if Marxists sections of the media, also — "The convention market is not be words and talk. have completely big business," the Guild it moat be true , take over underestimated the extent of President, Mr M. W. shimo Edwards, said. the conservative backlash Opel! in action. a that has occurred over the "Tasmania is missing out in Rhodesia past few years," he added. on this business at present A Marxist government in Mr Morley said the because of a lack of facilities. Rhodesia would be "just a Government in its latest It would boost the tourist sample" of what awaits ('em decision appeared to have industry and local teal Africa if the West will totally ignored a petition employment," he added. HELP Kingsdene - a positive approach not shoulder its respon- opposing a casino signed by Mr Morley pointed out sibilities, the Archbishop of I 0, 300 Northern that a petition containing a to the problems of reprint booklet from Central Africa. the Most Rev Tasmanians. similar number of signatures mentally retarded children. Donald Arden, warned in "This being so, it is in New South Wales had Mentally retarded children need special care. Often London recently. important that the Premier, resulted in the Labor it's impossible for then own families to give them what's needed. Kingsdene School and Hostel is a During a visit to USPG AN AUSTRALIAN PRAYER BOOK Mr Lowe, or Mr Michael size of Tasmania, Mr Morley Government there Christian answer for these children The children five House, the Archbishop told Barnard explain the reasons continued. abandoning its casino in, live days a week. On weekends they pin then members of staff: "The behind their brazen "`Let there be no more legislation, and the Liberal families The !envies have the week without the pressuies via retarded child. The family is more desire of the black people of Includes both orders with the Litany and determination to proceed suggestion that they are Opposition publicly opposing relaxed and often saved from breakdown Rhodesia to make their own large type with same page numbers as the Australian Prayer Book with this controversial, responding to the wishes of a it. Kingsdene is full of facilities for the mentally decisions and be independent highly questionable piece of majority of people in the "One can only assume that retarded. Specialised medical care, teaching, monitoring classrooms, learning aids is wholly just. legislation." North," he stated. "They there are things going on "The West has done can no longer in any way be behind the scenes in Church of England Homes is helping these children 90c a copy at Kingsdene Give, so we can continue to do so. nothing effective to aid them certain of this!" Tasmania about which the Your gift is Christian love in action. All gifts of Iwo available now from Several Liberal opposition ordinary person knows dollars and ove( are deductible for income tax through peaceful means, and spokesmen, Messrs Bingham, nothing. purposes their leaders are now turning Practicing Christians Bushby and Robinson have "Who knows, they may to Marxist countries. It your Christian Bookseller found it incredible that come out against it, but have even be quite sinister. It is begins to look increasingly sweitiMs:i" probable that we shall end up responsible community indicated that it does not iime all the facts were out in YOUR GIFT - The Queen attended a reception at King's l'ollege, London, to with a Marxist government in leaders should be seriously represent Liberal Party the open," Mr Morley stated. LOVE IN ACTION EnglanI Horne, P0.41 celebrate the ISOM anniversary of its foundation. Our picture Rhodesia. And if we do, the considering permitting a policy. All members will have THE HEALING CARLINGF0(40 .18 second casino in a state the a free conscience vote when Aust Baptist TOUCH OF LOVE rei.phone 8307777 shows her being presented with the book "king's College, only people to blame will be London 1828-1978" by the author, the Res Dr G. Duelist. the West."

2—AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 13,1978 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. NOVEMBER 13. 1978-3 PERSECUTION BEHIND THE CURTAIN , "SACRED" WRONG FOR MINISTRY [ ALL IN TOGETHER UK General Synod NO TRIAL FOR BISHOP The Archbishops of Canterbury and Yorl, have been told by Newcastle WCC; REMARRIAGES, University's Chaplain, the Rev Ian Harker, and members of his team that their pastoral letter on the ministry caused "disappointment and embarrassment" when it A strongly worded was read at St Thomas,' Newcastle-upon-Tyne. One Russian family censure of the lit Rev Albert A. Chambers for The disappointment came "Your letter was read at "Is it not the whole With the recent interest in the West in events in Russia — sparked off by the show-trials of prominent WOMEN DEACONS, question of the ministry that contributing to schism has because of the restricted view our morning Eucharist where dissidents, and the consequent question-mark hanging over the future of the Moscow Olympics — there is renewed apparently ended — for the Archbishops appeared to it is the custom for laypeople, needs examination and concern among Christians here about the plight of religious groups in the USSR. the present — a threatened take of the ministry, says a both men and women, to prayer, rather than ecclestal trial against the letter which has been sent to preside for the first half of narrowing the issues and One family who are remove any materials which forcibly disrupted. On The preposterous rumour PRIESTS AND BISHOPS Dr Coggan, Dr Blanch and the service, and to be readers, increasing the ranks of a type retired bishop. currently undergoing might be used to construct a September 14 the homes of that the Baptists indulge in also to the Bishop of intercessors and preachers," of priesthood that may be a particular persecution are the new one. the Baptists were searched by human sacrifice seems to With feelings running high on at least three The censure was passed as Newcastle, the kight Rev the Archbishops were hindrance rather than a help Zacharov family, of the town The Baptists continued to the police, and religious readers in the West controversial issues to be debuted by the General Synod, part of a fiercely debated Ronald Bowlby. informed. to people?" of Rostov on the river Don. meet in the Zacharovs' literature was confiscated. ridiculous, but the authorities the sessions between November 6 and November 10 are motion presented by the The letter described the bishops who had first The Zacharovs have long garden and erected a new in the USSR know that it is likely to be some of the stormiest as well as the most unease its signatories felt at been associated with the pavilion. Late in the night of useful to allow this sort of brought charges against the use of the word "sacred' momentous in the Synod's history. Bishop Chambers. struggle for religious August 23, by order of the CHILD SACRIFICE absurdity to be spread about, as applied to the minis:: SYDNEY MISSIONARY freedom. since, even if it is not actually Two major debates on the distinction between taking The four-hour debate at "which must have had regional executive The rumour started They are Baptists; and believed, it helps to create a ordination of women and the the power and actually doing the House of Bishop's meaning to the congregation committee, the militia and circulating that the Baptists AND BIBLE COLLEGE their father, Pavel Frolovic climate of confusion and World Council of Churches' a thing. It is better to take the interim meeting — held at the including students and workers again demolished the had sacrificed a child and had Zacharov, served a ten-year uncertainty surrounding grant to the Patriotic Front power for both now — Hilton Airport Plaza Inn — lecturers from the University pavilion and building killed a police officer. The prison sentence for religious Christian families who might are to be sandwiched into one though one could be produced a compromise that, and Polytechnic, who can see If you desire scholarly study of the Bible our materials. executive committee in the activities back in the 19505. otherwise be the subject of dramatic day on Wednesday, respectful to the Lambeth while it did less than the in our church a ministry On August 26 a prayer town ordered the programme is designed for you During the 1960s he was able much sympathy and public November 8. Conference by not in fact original, was apparently shared by all." meeting at the same place was expropriation of the to visit his family only support. And the report of the doing it without further sufficient for the presenting It was the authoritarian forcefully broken up by the Zacharovs' house. Nina infrequently and was subject In a statement issued to the Christian, Muslim, Hinds and Jewish participants in the Marriage Commission, consultation. bishops. The next day one of view of the ministry, setting authorities. On September 2 Zacharov was deprived of the CHRIST-CENTERED to continual harassment. The West through the Roman whose recommendation to "After all, it would be five their number announced that the priest apart, which was and 4 prayer meetings at the guardianship of her youngest service held at St Martin's-in-the-Fields church, London, to children were, however, Catholic relief agency Aid to allow the re-marriage of or six years before women 14 of the 16 had withdrawn embarrassing — because "it CHURCH-ORIENTATE[)( Zacharovs' were again sister Lenocka. mark the beginning of the Week of Prayer for World Peace. brought up as Christians. the Church in Need, Nina divorced people in church could be ordained priests, their names from the charges. seemed to devalue the sense When both parents died Zacharov, now aged twenty- was turned down by the and consultations could take Three bishops are needed of mission and vocation of WORLD-OUTREACH within two years of each four, appeals for help and Synod in July, makes its re- place in that time." under Episcopal canon law to those not called to be full- LEGAL BIBLES FOR USSR file initial charges. other, the eldest daughter, support. appearance for fresh time ministers." • 1, 2 and 3 year courses Nina, then in her late teens, consideration on November The agenda item originated • Part-time courses took on the responsibility of Another Russian Family NEW GROUP CLAIMS 7. PCC THREATS with 14 of the 16 bishops who caring for her brother and NINA'S APPEAL had signed the canonical • Evening Lectures two sisters. The family home "Our world knows many For almost a decade now several groups of Wednesday's other charges against Bishop VIDRODSHENVA • Practical Work WOMEN highlight, the debate on the Chambers. Bishop David continued to be a centre of crimes, but, in my opinion, Christians have made dramatic headlines with their tales It is just twelve months • Tuition for London University Christian activity. tot WCC grant to the Patriotic Reed of Kentucky, speaking there is none greater than about smuggling Bibles into the Soviet Union. BISHOPS since a group of Australian Front, springs from a vast for this group, said, "We Diploma of Theology The Baptist community in taking away a child's family. citizens of Ukrainian origin not say which country it is, The Wednesday morning amount of public feeling believe we have found a the town, numbering about How can I be still, how can I The groups and individuals formed the Vidrodshenya three hundred, were anxious but officials of the Baptist motion on the ordination of stirred up in fact, according way" to resolve this matter For complete information write: keep quiet, when I see the involved have told about (Rebirth) Society in New World Alliance understands women is short and all- to Mr Pattinson, by the "without the costly and to apply for the necessary destruction of the family I sneaking copies of the Bible South Wales. It is a society Registrar it is India. embracing. As announced reporting of atrocities from painful process of a trial. We permission to establish a have helped to bring up? As into the Soviet Union in which has been formed to A clause in a "friendship last August, it calls for the one side and not from the don't want a trial any more 43 Badminton Road. Croydon, 2132 "registered" church, but this far as 1 am concerned, I will concealed compartments in combat alcohol problems pact" allows religious removal of barriers to their other. than anyone else does." was denied them. They held continue to roam, because such things as suitcases, cars among the 45,000-strong materials printed in that ordination to the priesthood Some PCC's he revealed, Their printed statement regular services and prayer- they have taken our house and the like. Ukrainian community in meetings in the Zacharovs' away from us. Claiming that the Soviet country and mailed from and their consecration to the have written threatening to said, "we are basically Australia. A RNHEML AND PROGRESS ASSOCIATION INC home and erected a small "We will live in poverty, Union will not allow the there to enter the Soviet episcopate. What, then, of withhold their quotas — a concerned that order be shelter in the garden for this because my brother Mischa importation of Bibles, these Union legally. the Lambeth Conference violent reaction, he said, established. Therefore we are The Vidrodshenya Society MANAGER and Assistant Manager purpose. was hounded from his place groups have told about the After investigating the recommendation that no which could only penalise willing to consider the is strongly motivated by of work and my sisted Ljuba heroic efforts of their legality, the group set up a women bishops should be ordinands and clergy. withdrawal of our Christian principles and a the Arnhemland Progress Association (ALPA) is made without inter-Anglican concern for the growing ,L- BUILDING is threatened with removal members who have been procedure to• have Bibles Diocesan bishops would be signatures" for the charges if toking for experienced personnel to manage a retail from work and from the caught crossing into printed in that country and consultation? helped, he felt, if it could be assured that "the House of numbers of people who store in the challenging environment of the aboriginal FLATTENED technical school from which communist countries with the then mailed to people listed Mr Pattinson, Secretary shown that the Synod had Bishops is prepared to experience problems as a -a:immunity at Galiwin'ku, Elcho Island in Arnhemland, result of alcohol use. In August last year the The family of Ivan Loewen, a Baptist. arrested by the Soviets she will graduate this year. Scriptures. in Soviet phone books. General of the Synod, considered the matter of the admonish and censure Northern Territory. Galiwin'ku has developed from a The President of the authorities sent in a squad of in March 1977, Address: village Miroluhovka, Omsk, Soviet She is regularly summoned Now a new group has Hodges says it cost less explained: "There is a grant. Church Times Bishop Chambers." mission station formerly run by the United Church in Society, Mr Leonid men to level this building and Union. before the executive emerged claiming it has than $2 each to print and North Australia. Now it is controlled by an elected Denysenko, has said "the committee by the public discovered a way to legally mail a New Testament to the Aboriginal Council which accepts full responsibility for prosecutor. But to be ship Bibles into the Soviet Soviet Union, a paltry sum problem of alcohol among municipal administration. separated from my little sister Union without all the drama compared to the high cost of ethnic groups is as serious Vacancies as ALPA store Manager and Assistant — that I cannot come to and hullabaloo. smuggling Bibles. Bonner tour and as disastrous in its Manager arise due to promotion within the Association. consequences as among other "WORLD HEEDS CARDINAL terms with," The group is called "Bibles He says as far as his group ALPA main aims are to provide a service to the Miss Zacharov asks that for the World." It is based in can determine the Bibles are sections of the Australian community on acceptable business principles, to train families in the West Wheaton, Ill, but has being delivered to the persons community." Aboriginal staff to accept responsibility and to remember her family in their regional representatives addressed. So far about with World Vision The executive of the demonstrate Christian principles in relationships with HUME, NOT DR COGGAN" Society include Ukrainian prayers. "What is our throughout the country. Such 500,000 copies of the Bibles local people. Catholics, Orthodox and The Manager is responsible for the successful The Bishop of Woolwich (the Right Rev Michael Marshall) suggested in Leeds misfortune today may be well-known American (New Testament only) have Senator Neville Bonner is to spend some time in a number of Thai refugee been sent to residents of Baptists, who are all active operation of the store including stock control, costing recently that the centre of the country's spiritual life was no longer Lambeth Palace yours tomorrow." She evangelicals as singer Pat camps. It is part of a four nation, Third World study arranged by World Vision of Boone, and Sherwood Wirt, Moscow. What they have members of their churches and pricing, receipt of goods by sea (monthly) and air but had moved to Archbishop's House, Westminster, the home of Cardinal Hume. emphasises that this latest Australia. action on the part of the former editor of "Decision" clone with the Bibles is not and well-known activists of idaily) and their delivery to the store. Ukrainian culture authorities is only the climax magazine, support the group. known, the report concluded. He will be meeting with Fully furnished accommodation of modest standard is The Bishop, who was GAITER JOKE provided free. Primary schooling is available. speaking at a crowded of, years of harassment. Edwin L. Hodges, a refugees, members of the Australian Baptist Salaries will be negotiated in line with qualifications Catholic Renewal rally at the The bishops of the Church (Church Times) regional representative, will Australian Embassy in and experience. Agnes Stewart Church of of England had, he said, Thailand and officials of the 100 In appointing staff, we will be looking for personal England High School, also become a joke — "a joke United Nations High maturity and ability to relate to others, willingness to told his audience: "The about gaiters" — and they Commission for Refugees. CHRISilAN were resented by the clergy FEBA ATTACK BY TEACHERS Apart from examining the understand Aboriginal people, active Christian world does not listen when commitment, management experience in retailing or Dr Coggan opens his mouth, and ill-at-ease in the presence Indo-Chinese refugee SINGLES of the laity. "And, because problem, Senator Bonner will commerce, good health and willingness to work hard. but it does when Cardinal breathtaking ON TM "DISHONESTY" Preference would be given to married personnel both of Hume and the Roman e haven't got real visit World Vision projects in er 11)11 Christian singles episcopacy, every parish the Philippines, Kenya and whom may be able to be employed if qualified. Catholic Church speak." Transcendental Meditation, offered in some in the "25 & over" age group Appointments are made for an initial two year term, priest is his own bishop." for 1978 Tanzania. He left Australia meet for Fellowship each 1st schools and colleges to improve the personal renewable by agreement with twelve weeks' leave for The Far East Broadcasting on November 1. Saturday of the month in the effectiveness of students and staff, is really Hinduism in each two year period. WHEN COGGAN Association has been going Melbourne suburb of Mount SPIRITUAL disguise, claims a leaflet published recently by the Interviews will be arranged in capital cities and other DIES through encouraging days. Waverley. They come from centres. Association of Christian Teachers. man) suburbs, country towns SHIFT FROM After the dramas of 1977, the 40 HOUR- Outlines of personal particulars and work experience Later in his hour-long dengue fever, the coup, the and farms throughout C OF E But the association is not and offering them should be adoressed to speech Bishop Marshall said: drastic staff losses, 1978 has PATRON Victoria, feeling that the attacking Hinduism but sacrifices." THE GROUP MANAGER "When Temple died, Asked after the rally about seen the ratification of the lie has been patron to a blessing is such that the dishonesty, says the ARNHEMLAND PROGRESS ASSOCIATION INC England knew. But I suspect his remarks on Lambeth no station's licence to broadcast, number of World Vision 40 distance (ravelled is well Association's secretary, Mr PO BOX 717 DARWIN, NT 5794 — and I hope that I am not longer being the centre of the an influx of new, highly- Hour Famines and is eager to worthwhile. Richard Wilkins, being disrespectful to my country's spiritual life and qualified staff and the Lord's DEMONIC see World Vision Altogether associated with Bishop Marshall "Transcendental Meditation employer — that, when the his remarks about Dr meeting of the extra need for EXPRESSIONS programmes in action. the Fellowship are ap5rox teachers know they are present Archbishop of Coggan, Bishop Marshall $9 7,0 0 0 to cover the Senator Bonner will visit 400 older young people, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ALLIANCE inviting people to participate The leaflet claims that Canterbury dies, some will claimed he had been speaking increased licence fee. It has the refugee transit camp in many from Interstate, Managing Director — Mr W. R. (Ron) Bailey, in a great world religion. former meditators have had know but England will not." "not about personalities," all been breathtaking. Bangkok, where refugees through correspondence or must iook like an They deny that they are doing demonic experiences, formerly senior travel consultant, Mitchell's The Bishop's comments but he had made the spend a few weeks before travelling on the Safaris or ecclesiastical squabble — so Despite 1977's apparent anything of the kind, That is including possession, demon International Tours. were well received by an comments to emphasise the departure to their new houseparties which are held that the Church of England turn about, a record response immoral." materialisation and trance enthusiastic audience of shift there had been away homes. on 4 occasions throughout Fully Accredited Agent for all Airlines. does not become part of to the broadcasts was logged states. nearly a thousand Anglicans from the Church of England. The leaflet, written by Mr He will go to Laem Sing the year. Much enrichment Shipping Companies and Tour Operators. sectarian Protestantism but in India. Over 106,000 letters "The occultist claim now from the dioceses of Ripon, He was not, he stressed, in John Allan, an Oxford camp, where hundreds of and encouragement in the remains part of the Catholic last year, a new peak which being made by the movement Bradford and Wakefield. any way being "personal" research student who is an Vietnamese boat people are Christian Faith is shared, Church." looks like being overtaken by (including proficiency in Please note new address: His comments, made about the Archbishop. evangelist with British Youth living. He will also visit Pon making these times happy As the debate approached this year's response which is levitation, clairvoyance and Suite 3, 13th Floor, Erskine House extemporarily, came within The rally had followed a for Christ, says over 900 Nam Rong, for Cambodian and profitable. it was time for Catholics not running around 35% higher astral travel) show quite the context of an address High Mass in Leeds Parish Britons receive instruction refugees and Ubon, a refugee Senator Neville Bonner Christian singles "25 & 39-41 York Street, Sydney, 2000 to sit back but to seize the still Along with this is the clearly what sort of 'god' is about the importance of every month, and meditators camp for Laotians. over" are invited to contact Telephone: (02) 29 4136 Church at which he had also rapid expansion into the being contacted." Catholic renewal within the initiative, "which at the preached to a congregation include priests, nuns, Senator Bonner believes the Co-Ordinators, Mr and moment lies with the Roman Middle East and East Africa. It suggests that if Church and the directions he of over a thousand. The Anglican vicars, doctors, the trip will give him an Mrs A. Waugh, I I Bowman Catholics. When Basil Hume FEBC Aust Transcendental Meditation is meeting to be called by the important for an Australian feels that renewal ought to Bishop of Ripon (the Right teachers, MPs and excellent opportunity to meet Avenue, Mount Waverley opens his mouth the Press is introduced to schools in their United Nations into the politician to be exposed to take. Rev David Young) presided diplomats. with the people at the grass 3149, Victoria, (Phone (03) URGEnT area, Christian teachers and whole question of the Indo- people in these real life Speaking about women every bit as ready to listen as at the Mass. roots level. He hopes to bring 277-5192) for details. The Christian should Mr Allan says the initiation parents should first find out Chinese refugees. situations. CUSTOMERS NEEDED priests, he said: "1 don't it is when Donald Coggan Church Times home to the Australian A Christmas Safari to always view the doctrine of ceremony — without which the facts and then present It is hoped that Australia, Harold Henderson says it Over the past few months I have been given thousands really want to go down in speaks — if not more so." people a new awareness of Tasmania is being planned predestination from the no-one can receive them to the school France, the US and other will be valuable to get the of dollars worth of jewellery to sell as second-hand stock history as being against Bishop Marshall said the the plight of these refugees. for the period 26/12/78 to Furniture Removals standpoint of his position in instruction — is performed in authorities, including the interested nations will meet Senator's reaction to World — after advertising and handling costs are deducted, the women priests, but we must Church of England had got 4/1/79. and Storage Christ. Sanskrit, and is explained as governors, the local before Christmas to work out Vision projects in these four full balance will be donated to church buildings not be afraid to fight, in to go back to the rock from Looking backward he sees a simple Indian ceremony of Education Officer and the ways of handling this countries. missions and church charities. charity, this issue when it which it was hewn. G. & C. Drew Pty Ltd God's eternal grace choosing gratitude for the long MP. AUSTRALIAN international issue. While in the Philippines, — many articles are good investments — comes before the Synod. "Catholic renewal will not come with waving flags but 68 Smiths Avenue him in Christ, calling him, tradition of TM teaching They should focus The executive director of Senator Bonner will meet with Senator Bonner. Dr I still specialise in highest quality engagement, eternih, adopting him, glorifying through the years. COMMITMENT Mooneyham has had wedding and dress rings and brooches. by discerning where are the Hurstville arguments on the deceptions World Vision, Harold with the international marks of the Body of Christ; him. involved. "Don't argue 1 he trip will give Senator Henderson, will join Senator president of World Vision, consultations with the FRANK AKEHURST Local, Country and "No translation of it is WIN ON WOMEN and t am sorry to say that I As he looks forward he simply from theological Bonner valuable background Bonner in Thailand. They Dr Stanley Mooneyham. governments of Singapore, Interstate Removals available to initiates — SUITE 14 — 9TH FLOOR "We have got to he certain do not see the marks very rejoices in the sure hope of perhaps because it is in fact a grounds. There are many to this international problem. will go to Kenya and Dr Mooneyham, who was Thailand, Australia and the Write or phone: 50 8366 250 PITT STREET, SYDNEY clearly today in the Anglican salvation, for God is faithful. good secular reasons for Only recently the Australian Tanzania together. recently in Australia, will USA, on the refugee that we win the debate — After Hours 53 7377 direct invocation of Hindu Phone: 26 6368 which, to the world outside, Communion." D.B.K. gods, beseeching their aid giving TM a wide berth." Government initialed a Mr Henderson believes it is discuss the refugee problem problem.

4—AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 13,1978 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 13, 1978-5 equipped to counsel than the the universe. Both aims are Uranium support Excellent growth tool person who rejects admirably achieved. Appeals psychology altogether. MacArthur begins from HOME OF PEACE "Effective sir, The facts are that the basic premise that the HOSPITAL Congratulations on your Biblical Counselling" psychologists have Bible is in fact, the word of ,Deoconess Institution) Editorial concerning Ar- by Lawrence J. Crabb Jr discovered some useful in- the living God, ie God has EVERSLEIGH londervan, 1977 chbishop Loane's statement ,LETTERS sights towards the understan- spoken. "Therefore, pro- 274 Addison Road on Uranium Mining. To be 199 pages + appendices ding of human behaviour and phecy has been fulfilled, Petersham even more specific may I sug- in your last paragraph $8.95 how it may be changed. miracles have taken place, NERINGAH gest that — quite contrary to reprehensible that the church WHAT A WORLD! Neringah Avenue The aim of the author is set Of course, there is much scientific statements are cor- Mr Pringle's Assertions — community overall has been Wahroonga out in the sub-title, "A more to this very useful reef, and lives have been there are several pertinent model GREENWICH so quiet on the issue; but for helping caring Christians handbook than this reviewer transformed." by Lesley Flicks points of guidance to be some Christians have been in River Rood become capable has been able to canvass. In a He refrains from arguing found in the Bible. the debate, eg, notably the Greenwich counsellors". Crabb denies field where conservative the case in reverse order. The • The fact that others have Presbyterian Church of Vic- These hospitals (320 beds; the counselling is a scientific evangelical writers are very Spirit of God has to convince done and are doing toria from 1975. Too often, undertake specialised discipline which must be left provide the only thin on the ground, Dr us of the truth of God's word something never means it is though, Christians do not medical and nursing care to technically or academically authoritative information on Crabb's book should be and no amount of logical and earliestyears shared in the therefore necessarily right or listen to other Christians who of chronically ill patients trained experts. But he does counselling". To this he adds closely studied by pastors and persuasive argument will reverence accorded him, and wise. Since when has it been have the "wrong" all caring people. It is very bring this about. of any age, nationality or not fall into the error this that "psychology and its FLiGHT TO THE EAST was regarded as an up-and- religious faith. moral to do something just theological or denomina- position can lead to. specialised discipline of clearly set out and its many In his view of verbal in- coming guru of great because others are doing it? tional label. These hospitals are co- He agrees that there is psychotherapy offer some diagrams and appendices are spiration and inerrancy he spiritual power, accomplish- • Ethical action does CLIVE It's a sad indictment of Western, so-called Christian culture when significant numbers of its young people operating with certain not technical understanding of valid insights about human most helpful. stands well to the right of ed in meditation and able to depend on the measure by HARCOURT-NORTON, embrace the various sects and practices which are basically off-shoots of Hinduism. The} range from the more general hospitals in the psychological dynamics and behaviour which in no way RexMeyer most conservative spend long hours in worship. which we may be successful. Mondale, NSW. extreme and bizarre examples such as the Ananda Marga and Hare Krishna cults to the popular pastimes of retraining of eligible therapeutic procedure which contradict Scripture". evangelicals. One suspects At the age of 15, also after Whether our refusal to mine Transcendental Meditation and Yoga. patients to return to their adds greatly to counselling He brings counselling into that he wants to defend the a struggle, Rabi became a our uranium will make any normal environment effectiveness. focus for the minister and sacredness of the King James Vet it is not al all surprising. Our culture is a mess. Peace Christian, along with several difference may be a political Version as most of his the fact that words translated Transcendental Meditation (home, etc). Having established clearly local congregation when he and relaxation are scarce commodities, and there is a other members of his extend- consideration but cannot be Good songs references are from that meditation and meditate are (TM) as taught by Maharishi Your help Is urgently his aim, Crabb also makes it says that if we combine these fascination in Hindu philosophy. Besides, as G. K. Chesterton ed family. Their joy was the final determinate. used in the Bible, not realis- Mahesh Yogi is deliberately needed for our immediate Melbourne crystal clear that for the insights with the healing source. is supposed to have said: "The Christian ideal has not been great as they cremated all the • The Bible has a great from a When defending the Bible ing that this bears no relation aimed at Western acceptance, and future needs, Christian, "the Scriptures resources of a local body of tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not to the Hindu philosophy or and claims to be merely a trappings of their former including the deal to say about human ar- Christians caring, committed Christians against claims of error, tried." idolatry. practice. technique and not a religion. rehabilitation units at each rogance which is our by training people in the con- strange discrepancies, mistakes in He wrote: "In a sense this In recent issues the letters this time he had heard of the The problem with all of It has succeeded greatly in hospital. downfall. Regarding nuclear off the air Write to your local gregation to handle a good transmission of the text and was my cremation ceremony columns of the English mon- need to believe in Jesus' these techniques, including popularising meditation in PLEASE REMEMBER power we confuse what we Federal member objecting to deal of the counselling load, land Scripture's own disclaimers — the end of the person I had thly Christian magazine death for him, had devoured even Yoga as a health and Australia as elsewhere. THE HOSPITAL can do with what we ought to the absence of Christian we might witness a tremen- of inspiration in places, he once been - . the death of a Sir, "Crusade" have bristled with books like "Basic Christiani- physical culture practice, is IN YOUR WILL do — and having confused radio in Melbourne, asking dous increase in spiritual and "Songs from falls back on to strict guru. In the few days since We presume that many of debate on the subject of and had registered the that they are inextricably DEATH OF A GURU All donations over $2 are capacity with conscience, we that a question be put to emotional maturity in our a Strange land" literalist interpretations and ty" my spiritual rebirth, I had you have by now learnt of the meditation. The trigger was need for repentance on his bound up with an underlying My interest in this subject allowable deductions for then go on to confuse what either Houses of Parliament congregations. by John Goldingay an almost word perfect agree- begun to understand that be- outcome of the application an article by Alex Beale in the part and for God's Holy world-view and system of was aroused by reading an income tax purposes. we can do with what we may seeking clarification of why When he discusses the goal Published by ment of some 13,000 NT ing 'born again' really involv- by Melbourne Christian March issue entitled Spirit to enter his heart. So he belief which cannot be good extraordinary story, "The For further information be able to do one day. our case was not successful of Christian counselling, he Inter-Varsity Press manuscripts. ed — through Christ's death Radio for a Public Broadcast "Meditation: a Dangerous stopped meditation. or true if the Christian faith Death of a Guru" by Rabin- phone or write to: Technology may be able — or write to the Hcn A. A. rejects happiness, self- 172 pps. Paperback Still, he would agree that and resurrection for me — Licence. The two existing ex- Peace". The result was not instant is true. dranath R. Maharaj, as told The Chief Executive Officer "to find a way", as Mr Staley, Minister of Posts & expression, individual fulfil- the Bible conveys accurately the death of old self and the perimental stations were of- It related the experience of peace and deliverance, but a They teach a pantheistic to Dave Hunt. (Hodder and Box 124, Post office Pringle obviously believes, Telecommunication — or the ment but puts it clearly in This book is an exposition all that God intended us to resurrection of a new per- fered licences, and the third a young man called Ian Mills time of severe conflict and philosophy that "All is one: Stoughton, $3.20.) Rabi grew Petersham, NSW, 2049 but pardon the rest of us if Prime Minister or Leader of terms of Hebrews 13:15-16; of Psalms 42-51 by the know and receive. He has son." licence was offered to Pro- whose search for God and for physical and mental stress. plurality and individuality up a devout high caste Telephone: 560 3866 we are not prepared to bet the the Opposition. the offering of the sacrifice Director of Academic Studies good chapters on Scripture Now in hit' twenties, his gressive Broadcasting tiers ice meaning and peace in his life He experienced "frightening are only the temporary ex- Brahmin amongst the Indians future of mankind on the un- As it is an infringement for of worship to God and then at St John's College, being complete, evangelistic ministry is cen- (Jazz-Folk-Rock) who at pre- led him to juggle symptoms in his body- pressions of the one, like the of Trinidad. substantiated claims of those us to publish extracts from the offering of the sacrifice Nottingham. It will be authoritative, and sufficient, tred mainly in Europe PLEASE SUPPORT sent have 250 supporters. simultaneously the practice jerkings, twitchings, often waves of the ocean. 'God' is His father was revered with vested scientific or the transcripts, if you want of service to others. The appreciated by any keen as well as being effective and amongst young people who OUR ADVERISERS commercial interests. You will be asking the more information for your Bible student, and especially powerful to achieve God's of meditation and attendance- echoes of meditation ex- within us and we need to almost as a god by his fellow question "Why was over-riding goal must be to are on an Eastern "trip", We can all agree with John Federal Member, I would be by one who has a special ends. first at a bland vague perience, and some breathing reach within ourselves to Hindus, because he had Melbourne Christian Radio respond biblically, to put the fascinated by the very beliefs Pringle that uranium is a happy to speak to you on the interest in the Psalms. He finds no contradiction Anglican church and later a trouble. . . . They were terri- realise truth, oneness and entered a state of permanent not successful?" We also ask Lord first, to seek to behave and practices in which he was REMOVALS technically complex matter. telephone (469 2609). In the Introduction the between science and the vigorously biblical Baptist fying weeks", Attendance at perfection". trance regarded as excep- that question and, as he would want me to. such an expert, and from Small or Large Scientists are still not agreed author points out that the Bible, but rather quotes ex- one — even for a time all healing services plus the The "Mantra" is a non- tionally holy and enlighten- unfortunately, the only Dr Crabb helps his readers which he escaped to find the on questions of hazards and R. J. TAYLOR. contents of the book are amples of Scripture's ac- three at once! sound doctrinal foundations meaningful word or syllable ed. STORAGE-PACKING legislation that could demand face squarely the difficulties selected for each initiate. truth in Christ. His ex- disposal of wastes. Chairman, basically the outcome of curacy in scientific areas as he gained at the Baptist He had to be cared for by TAXI TRUCKS the Australian Broadcasting people often have reconciling perience amply confirms that One issue, though, is the Melbourne Christian Radio. work which he did when he touching hydrology, church helped him grow Adopting a certain posture his devoted and intelligent Tribunal to release the the various schools of Satanic forces and demonic Reasonable and extent to which ordinary peo- had to study these Psalms as astronomy, geology and MEDITATION towards wholenes' and repeating the mantra wife and followers as if he reasons for its decision has psychology with the body of silently in the mind with eyes power lie behind the glazed Reliable ple should hand over their a "set text" for an Meteorology, OR CHRIST Although he ha :dented a was a zombie or an imbecile, not yet been proclaimed. revealed truth in proposi- and peaceful facade of the lives to the experts who often examination together with This book will strengthen Eventually the persistent few of the techniques of closed is the basic meditation yet even after his sudden SMITH OWENS The Tribunal will, tional form to which all technique. trance of meditation. are proved wrong in the long- work which he did for some one's conviction that God impression came into his meditation helpfully for death, his son Rabi from his SERVICE however, at an unspecified evangelicals are committed as So let's not be beguiled by run. There are enough leaks, Ray Weir expositions in 1973. It is this has indeed spoken; that we mind: "If you want to be prayer and Bible reading, 9 PIONEER AVE later date, publish its the inerrant, inspired Word the attractive signs on our mistakes, miscalculations which gives an insight into can trust the Bible implicitly born again, you must give up there is no doubt in Ian's THORNLEIGH reasons, but we do not expect of God. railway stations: "How to and Maralinga's to give us Memorial the style of the book. as an absolutely reliable basis meditation." This scared mind of the undesirability of Phone: 84 6467 a finely detailed statement. In For instance, from page. Enjoy the Rest of Your Life" pause. The book shows that John for the whole of life. him, because the practice had the practice of meditation HOMOSEXUAL AH: L. Owens 48 15.39 the meantime, we can only 38, he looks at Transactional — via Transcendental • The Bible lays down Fund Goldingay is a painstaking become like a drug to him, and reliance on the power of engage in conjecture. Analysis in some detail in the Meditation! some clear ethical principles and thorough student. There F. N't ('arnato, "bringing some kind of mer- the mantra. "Don't take it The members of the light of Bible truth and con- about responsibility for the Sir, are occasions when the reader ciful numbness to the pain of up," he says. "It will enable BLESSING? Tribuoal were. critical of the cludes that Christians who SEEN THE "TROWEL" LATELY? creation. By what right do we feels that he is giving too life''. Satan to gain a foothold in ratio of Baptists, and other The recent and most use it as a counselling tool 'act now in such a way as to sudden death of the Rev Ray much detail — a fact which FREE AD Yet he did want to be born your mind and will, your A religious service to bless the union of two smaller denominations, will be riding roughshod over endanger every future Weir took from us a man of can tend to make one want to again, very much indeed, By judgment and your reason- homosexuals has been worked out by the Gay Christian represented amongst our basic Christian truth. generation of people? — by God who meant a great deal "switch off". However it ing. It's an instrument of the Movement, which contains clergy and laity from most supporters, and showed He also identifies what he is a form or free advertising. A person increasing radiation levels to a lot of people. The five also often happens that the devil, however beneficial it obvious dissatisfaction that calls "Nothing Buttery", the wishing to buy or sell anything can of the major denominations. and by causing the likelihood parishes in the Diocese of eye runs on for a line or two place a free adverhsgment of up to hve MUSLIM may seem to be." our supporters did not view that rejects psychology New Pupil Materials for 1979 of genetic damage, largely in Sydney to which Mr Weir and there "applications" are knee He contrasts the strong It is stressed that such Priest: Will you swear to denominationally represent completely and takes the pursuit of our selfish, high- served as Rector are com- met which are fresh and If the advertisement is successful. EVANGELISM and loving acceptance and unions are not marriage or remain faithful to each their ratio in the Christian naive view that in counselling the advertiser is asked to pay The Pupils, materials will take the form of a book consumption type of relevant. peace which a personal God the apeing of marriage. The other, never allowing any population of Melbourne. bining together to establish all you need to do is identify Church Record 10 per cent of the value with tear-out pages. lifestyle? the Every reader will have an of the sale price up to a maximum of CONSIDERED gives in the midst of dif- aim it to provide a blessing in other relationship to come Since the announcement of "Ray Heir Memorial the sin and exhort to repen- Archbishop Loane par- Fund". opinion as to which is the 810 per advertisement. ficulties, with the impersonal church of what is intended to before the one you are now to • You can either give each pupil on the roll a the decisions, we have sought tance plus the acceptance of The service is known as FREE RD and Outreach to the Muslim ticularly addressed his best part of the book. To this peace of meditation which be a permanent union of two affirm? book at the beginning of the term legal advice as to the The parishes are: Kings- forgiveness through Christ. runs on an honour system. The world will claim the attenfis.n remarks to the effects of reviewer, Psalm 51 holds that advertiser will be responsible for escapes from difficulties by individuals. Couple: We will ... objection or appeals we may grove, Manly, Lindfield, St His own view, the author of 150 Christian leaders who uranium mining upon the place — an opinion helped forwarding to The Church Record of lice numbing the awareness of The pledging words begin: OR You need only buy enough books so that you make, and also how to Clement's Mosman and calls "Spoiling the Egyp- meet this month for the The exchange of vows is: can tear out the relevant sheets for the pupils Aboriginal people. By what perhaps, by the homely what is owing. them. He is sure which he Priest: You are about to quickly discover the reasons Bowral. All donations to the tians". The Christian who North American Conference "I, N vow to you M, in the present. right do we put their lives and illustrations used to help prefers. make a solemn vow. Do you for the decision. fund will be pooled and the has spoiled the Egyptians of on Muslim Evangelisation. sight of God and before these culture in jeopardy? total amount invested. The illuminate the meaning. HYMN BOOKS WANTED 100 Books of Some of the cor- believe that God has called Optional pupil folders. The same folder for all Unfortunately, there are no secular psychology, carefully Common Praise (words only edition). our chosen witnesses, that I It is indeed as you admitted income from the fund each In these studies the reader respondents wanted both you to live together in love? age groups, all terms. Each child can have their avenues open to us, and it weeding out the elements Please anise pnce and condition to Sponsored jointly by the shall love, honour and is led to identify with the worlds, while others endors- Couple: We do. own folder even if you don't buy books for also appears that we could be year will go towards the which oppose his commit- Rector, PO Box 78, Cowra, 2704 or North American Lausanne cherish you all the days of my support of a missionary serv- Psalmist, though the general Phone 063)42 1409. ed the article's warning Priest: Do you ask for his every child on the roll, Folders left over can be liable to infringement of ment to the revelation' of Committee for World Vision life, until death divides us," used next term - no more wastage. ing with the "International style does perhaps lack "the against Hindu-style medita- blessing? copyright should we print Scripture, will be better WANTED TO BUY second hand copies International, the unique / '1.1 lilt of a song". tion. Some were confused by Couple: We do, \ extracts or information from Nepal Fellowship". The INF, of Sunday Services Revised In good gathering will bring together Activities will be primarily class work. the transcripts of the various and Nepal as a country, were condition. Phone:498 6365 missionaries, theologians, Classified advertisernenla may be very close to Mr Weir's heart. R. N. Langshaw left at the office ur phoned to hearings. anthropologists, Third BASIL HUME 2nd HAND Gymnastic equipment for 233 1561 up to noon 14 days before Mr Weir had a very wide FOR FURTHER INFORMATION We were very encouraged newly formed Boys Brigade Coy. Al St' Vorld consultants, and date of publication. Charge le 15c circle of friends, and I would Andrew's Church, Cairns NO. Anyone per word with a minimum charge of to have received written media experts. The Board of Education, Diocese of Sydney be most grateful if you would NEXT . . . able to help write Rev G. Abbas P0 Box 12.25 support from 4340 Participants have been St. Andrew's House, 363 Cairns 4870. Christians, who promised publish this letter so that What the required to respond to a The Bishop SYDNEY SQUARE. $71,255 towards the project. people will know of the series of foundation papers Memorial Fund and so be WANTED to purchase — 1 metronome. (Telephone: 20 642, Ext. 287). Interstate Five hundred and thirty-six Bible says Johnson 631 8407. to qualify for attendance. At persons also offered able to contribute to it if they the conference they will form Services voluntary participation to so desire. PURNELL'S "History 01 the Second teams to develop integrated God says World War" complete set of 8 volumes, help run the station. This The Memorial Fund will be approaches for specific Speaks Insure Church Property with the good as new. Bargain 150.00. Phone PERTH. 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Phone. 788 8148 Thailand. benefit of the Church. to: firm the believer in Jesus Educational in force to contest another Christ in his view of the Bible Fruits of such regional and John Paul II 2 Our re-insuring companies are among the strongest licence hearing, and we are The Hon Treasurer, St 2 VINYL LOUNGE chairs with removable special interest conferences In the world, as the authoritative and ah• cushions. 1 red, 1 gold, suitable study. "BIBLE LIGHT" magazines and books Clement's Church, 144 3 Claims, both large and small, are dealt with promptly. taking steps to ascertain solutely reliable source of vary good condition. 830 each, ono. on evangelisation will form special introductory catalogue. Box 74, Raglan Street, Mosman, For the first time in more than 400 years, a non-Italian has been elected as leader 4. when the next applications God's mind expressed 84 1571. the basis for that key Church property worth more than $65,000,000 is Wentworth Building, Sydney NSW, 2088. of the Roman Catholics of the World. Pope John Paul II was born in Poland. insured with this company. University, 2030 will be called. In the towards men. international summit meantime, we ask all those An Anglican rector, the WANTED TO BUY, the book ''Tho Head gathering, the report stated. 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with (Rev) VICTOR ROBERTS, Therefore he can accept The last non-Italian Pope was a Dutchman those matters which divide them from (heir interested in a Christian Rev Alfred Gower-Jones, of a Champion" by Bob Richards. Phi extension to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc, if Wonted Mosman, NSW. ihis written word of God as NO 3571 Australian Baptist elected to that office in 1523 and those with a Christian brethren in other denominations. Radio Station for Melbourne suggested that the Queen and required), MOTOR CAR, PUBLIC RISKS, Plate Glass thoroughly trustworthy in mind for history will recall that this was the Coming as he does, from leading a church to do three things: the Pope should get together WANTED. Combined Prayer Books with BRIGHT (Vet) and BURGLARY. BOOKS OF COMMON PRAISE — matters touching man's time when God was exercising the minds of behind the Iron Curtain, it can be anticipated 00110*, ACCOMMOOPTiON Common Praise Hymns. 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The Australian ,,- WORLD VISION % FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1880 Mt/UNLIT Honour Rolls 10 millionth 21 g111111111111:1111 pitlepLE 11 I taj Gigeons' STEAM 1 MELBOURNE ,40* Rev R. B. Andsley, `411.1.10 transfers from incumbency thole RECORDRegrstered for posting as a newspaper - Category A PRICE 25 CENTS Church of Ascension East No 1672 NOVEMBER 27, 1978 Burwood to incumbency of St John's West Geelong from THE 10 millionth Bible to be November 29. printed M Britain for the Rev J. F. Hannon, Gideon' International was transfers from incumbent presented to Sir Charles of the parish of Ferntree Forte, at a ceremony held Gully, January 28, to recently at Grosvenor chaplaincy with ITIM. Hcuse Hotel in London. The DECISIVE CLERGY VOTE Rev D. D. Horsford, Bible carried a personal testaments have been for hotels -- copies ere transfers from incumbency St message to Sir Charles from distributed since the printed at the rate of one Chaplain-General F. E. Hulme-Moir (centre), Chaplain E. J. Andrew's Rosanna to Gideon, International on its movement started, the real million every three weeks. Harley (left; and Chaplain D. W. G. Holmes (right) with the Clergy members of the General Synod in England ensured that the incumbency Holy Trinity, fly-leaf. Gideon Bibles are The copy presented to Sir new Honour Rolls of the Royal Australian Engineers at the impetus coming in 1950 doors to women's ordination to the priesthood would not be opened in Williamstown from placed in the 23,800 rooms when The G ons Charles Forte by Mr Stuart December 14. School of Military Engineering, Casula. NSW. The three in Trust Houses Forte's 233 the Church of England for some time to come. LIGHT SHAFT — chaplains dedicated the books in a religious service at the International was formed . Cialgleish (right) National Rev M. Lee, transferred hotels in Britain. The interdenorninetional President of the British School recently. Chaplain-General Ilulme-Moir is the Church A motion calling for the introduction of legislation removing the harriers to the from Diocese of Sydney to Although started in movement is now to be branch of Gideona Assistant Curate at St James' of England Bishop to the Forces, Chaplain Harley represented America in 1899, the found in 116 countries . International, was printed, ordination of women was resoundingly defeated in the House of Clergy, though the STILL EXPLORATORY Old Cathedral, West the Roman Catholic Chaplain-General, and Chaplain Holmes Gideons' practice of putting To meet the Gideons' as have been the majority of bishops were massively in favour and the laity gave it a narrow majority. Melbourne from October 29. represented the Protestant Denominations Chaplain-General. a copy of the Bible in hotel worldwide orders for Bibler the 10 million required since Rev D. Stevens, transfers The Honour Rolls, prepared in three volumes representing Just before the vote was bedrooms had its inspiration — for schoolchildren, nurses, 1950 to meet British needs, Immediately after the hours of solid and mostly "'While the writer of the editorial in the November 13 issue is entitled to express a from assistant minister St World War I, World War II and subsequent conflicts, have taken the chairman of the in Britain. To date over 200 members of the services and by William Collins and Sons, result was announced, Dr calm debate, was House of view on the aesthetic value of the proposed shaft of light in Sydney Square, the Peter's, East Melbourne to been presented to the Royal Australian Engineers' Memorial Una Kroll, a long-time lead- Bishops 32 for, 17 against; debate, Canon W. A. Batty, million Bibles and prison inmates, as well as of Glasgow . Standing Committee regrets that the Record may have misled its readers into incumbency of St George's Chapel at the School. ing proponent of women's House of Clergy 94-149; suggested that Synod with all Saints' Footscray ordination, leapt to her feet House of Laity 120-106. The members should reflect in believing that money not spent on capital works on the Square would be available for from February 6. shouting in protest. overall voting figures were silence for two minutes. distribution through the Income and Expenditure Ordinance." This is part of a. Rev J. L. McAuley, retires TEARCRAFT SALES KEEP 6.000 IN REGULAR EMPLOYMENT resolution passed by Standing Committee on the Church Record editorial "Spotlight from incumbency of St CHRISTIANS Wearing a T-shirt on Priorities". Peter's Mornington, on TEARCRAFT's sales of emblazoned with the slogan December 6. "Ordain women now", NO TO 'the resolution continued might not even cover EVALUATION handicrafts and cottage outgoings. Several measures Rev A. L. Purbrick, retires industry products from the IN UGANDA yelled: "We asked for bread "The project should be were decided upon and it was PROBLEM from incumbency St Third World reached their and you gave us a stone." WOMEN PRIESTS judged on its own merits or otherwise, as the cost, if any, recognised that the arcade ''It is difficult to evaluate tyge's Monbulk on first million lest week. As her voice was drowned "VULNERABLE" would not be related to the had to be promoted. the worth of any form of mber II. He becomes Selling through a mail in a roar from the packed BY 26 MAJORITY general income available to "Funds were allocated (in advertising or promotion in p i-time minister-in-charge order catelogue. retailers, chamber and public gallery of Point Lonsdale, the Diocese for direct use in effect, from the rents) for money terms. The funds and their own The death of Archbishop she added: "Long live God." this purpose and there is no December, 1978. representatives, T•arcratt ,ianani Luwum on February the Church's ministry but expended this year have been The total number of Many members bowed their doubt that the situation Rev C. C. Cowling, died has sold over half a million II,, 1977, was followed by the 246 for, 272 against — an would come from the pub- very worthwhile because the members present and voting heads in prayer and some would be far worse now if October 11. Inks., (a jute hanging basket killing of other leading Chris- overall majority of 26 licity budget of the St results prove it. The amount was 521, of whom only three priests crossed themselves. Andrew's House this course had not been which has been, and will be, Rev Dr R. E. Sutton, died . tians — and ordinary chris- from Bangladesh) alone abstained. This is believed to adopted. September 29. lians were shot or arrested Corporation. spent on promotion will be Therm sales mean that be the largest voting figure on TWO MINUTES' And just before he an- for commemorating the 1977 returned many times over. about 8,000 people in nine any topic since the introduc- nounced the result Canon "While not committed in ( hurch of Uganda SILENCE "Advice has been received different Third World tion of synodical government Batty suggested that it woc id principle to approve the that the expenditure of centenary, according to an Various amendments to countries have regular in the Church of England. be best if the news were installation of the light shaft, $12,500 on the light shaft Dr Schaeffer mnesty International report the motion were all lost — employment end a steady received in silence — but the Standing Committee believes would be very worthwhile as on "Homan Rights in Ugan- The motion was "That this including two — one from "CHURCH income. initial calm was then that it could not only prove compared with other forms ill with To cope with this rapid da". Synod asks the Standing Canon Douglas Rhymes shattered by Dr Kroll's to be an acceptable symbol of of promotion such as news- isspansion Te•rcraft has The report, published Committee to prepare and (Southwark) and one from RECORD protest. the City of Sydney but could paper advertising, radio and taken over additional recently, places religious bring forward legislation to Professor Douglas Jones cancer also have a positive effect on television, all of which have leaders and followers among remove the barriers to the (Universities), which sought People queued to get into MAY HAVE premises adjacent to their the commercial value of the only a momentary impact ordination of women to the to have any ,legislation held the public gallery for both the Dr Francis Schaeffer is suf- existing office and several categories of the arcade and thus assist in the compared with something priesthood and their conse- up until there had been morning and afternoon MISLED" fering from malignant cancer warehouse in Newcastle. population who have become provision of income for permanent like a light shaft. cration to the episcopate." further discussions with the sessions, and some had to be of the lymph glands. This extra space will allow especially liable to arrest and Christian ministry," the How is such advice Taarcraft to grow death. The voting which came Roman Catholic and Eastern turned away because the resolution concluded. The news broke recently public gallery was so full. evaluated? when it was learned that sufficiently so that its sales The long list of those most after nearly six and a half Orthodox Churches. Mr Gotley, the Diocesan Schaeffer, in his 60s, had can keep 15,000 people in vulnerable includes politi- Secretary provided the been rushed to the US Mao regular employment. cians and civil servants, following information at the "The expenditure on Clinic. teachers and students, request of the Standing Com- promotion activities has re- NO DECISION YET Francis Schaeffer and his businessmen, writers, mittee. "The arcade has sulted in a higher number of "No decision has yet been wife first came to Europe in soldiers, police officers and made good progress this year lettings which will have an made on the proposal. the '50s with Children for Sydney Broadcasting Association citizens of other countries — both in the number of shops accumulative effect as Several more months of Christ. particularly other African let and in trading levels. The trading and rents increase in research and consultation In 1954 they began an countries. increase in the number of the future and more tenants will be necessary before all open-home ministry for Archbishop Luwum was people using the arcade has are attracted to the area. agnostic university students. Granted FM Licence an A.choli, a member of a been very marked. e To page 2 During the '60s the work tribe which the report says "The potential annual net became world-famous as the was the target of an organis- income from the arcade (in L'Abri Community. ed "death-list" operation in excess of $200,000) for the St MAKE IT KNOWN February, 1977. Andrew's House ONCOTHER Acholi, together with pro- Corporation is substantial "The light shaft was sug- minent people from the ad- and therefore this gested as a means of making LAW'/ The Australian Church Record has been joining Lango district, were improvement has been very Sydney Square and the b/inging the news on Church affairs for rounded up by soldiers who welcome indeed. In turn this arcade known more widely to nearly 100 years went to universities, govern- will provide a boost to the the people of Sydney. ment offices, hospitals and Glebe Board's annual surplus Probably a majority still do Abortion aborted 4 other such places with a list and, as a result, more funds not know of the existence of All the babies 7 of persons to be arrested. will be available for the Sydney Square and particu- an independent larly the shopping arcade. Baptists on Pope 7 Several sources are said to Diocese. "Such a unique landmark Flower Show 8 state that around 200 wives as a light shaft would result provocative and children of murdered Indo assurance 8 in a greater number of Acholi and Langi soldiers WHITE ELEPHANT residents, and tourists to Letters, Books 6 evangelical voice were also killed. "Twelve months ago the Sydney, visiting the area. Morpheft story 4 An appendix to the report Bringing you the most important Church outlook for the arcade was Because of its proximity, this recalls that on February 16, Our children? 3 pessimistic. There were fears could create new oppor- news from Australia and overseas every two 1977, all the Ugandan Pope for C of E that it could be a 'white ele- tunities for ministry from the weeks. 1 he A uslralian Broadcasting Tribunal — Vice-chairman Mr James Oswin (left) and Chairman bishops were summoned to While Synod debated the ordination of women, Geraldine Stevens and others stood outside phant' and that the rents Cathedral. Start, Look 5 Become a subscriber now through our Mr Bruce Gyngell heard seven applications for three public broadcasting licences in Sydney meet President Amin after Church House to make their own view on the issue quite clear. special introductory offer: $5.00 for 12 from September 5-19, the longest Hearings to dale. Tribunal staff and court reporters on left, their protests against killings, applicants and witnesses on right. -- Worldwide photo months' issues (Normal Subscription $8.50) disappearances and harass— ment of Christian people. "1 am pleased to advise that the Tribunal has determined that it should offer The Australian Christian Broadcasting Association 1,1d a licence for a Category "S'' FM public Broadcasting Station to serve the Sydney area — B. J. Connolly, Secretary, Australian Broadcasting Tribunal (Telex)." EDMMTAL, Please begin at the end 11011110111101111 This was the official The Christian Broad- licence. Please convey to the notification that CBA had casting Association Ltd Tribunal our thanks and our they grew in understanding of the nature of the of parish affairs have been in 1978 had we used the end been honoured with a very replied to the Tribunal's of- assurance that we will do With the beginning of the season of Advent, the to determine our priorities. RECORD special trust, a licence to fer of an FM licence: everything in our power to immediate thought of us all is the proximity of kingdom of God. broadcast with a "Quality of "Responding to your telex honour the trust conferred on Christmas, with cards, gifts, food, holidays and the pre- True Christianity takes its bearing from the end point The question for Christian denominations is likewise Life" format in Sydney. of 6th October, 1978, we us. — Rev Vernon Turner, Christmas rush. and in so doing places the present in its proper context. the same. In the committee life of the church how NAME The Tribunal heard ap- deeply appreciate the Managing Director, However, the Book of Common Prayer takes a very The effect for the Christian is highly beneficial in an different would issues have appeared and subsequent plications for 26 licences in Tribunal's confidence in us 9/10/78." age of anxiety, rush, stress and in a society suffering discussion of them had the end been the starting point. Lahr Archbishop lined different but significantly Biblical approach to this time all States from 19 July until and have pleasure in accep- As we close the end of the Church's year and begin ADDRESS Luwum of the year and the approach is crucial for the Christian. from the poverty of riches. 19 September. Forty-six ting the Category "S" licence 111111111111111111111111111 It is not pre-Christmas preparation for remembering The question for the Christians is how we have coped the new year with the first Sunday in Advent, let us groups applied for the 26 offered together with the THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, Three Ugandans were the Nativity of our Lord, but a very timely reminder of with anxiety, rush, stress and riches in this past year determine to "cast off the works of darkness and put on available licences. conditions attached to the Editorial and business. Square Level, SI Andrew's House, Sydney Square, made to read out so-called the return of our Lord Jesus and the need for every and whether the issues that have consumed so much of the armour of light now in the time of this mortal flesh Sydney ZOO. Phone, 2334581. The confessions of having con- Christian to take stock of himself. our nervous and mental energy may not have been ... that when He shall come in His glorious majesty POSTCODE National paper for Church of England spired with Archbishop Seeking to reinforce the importance of this truth, the better handled had they been seen in the light of the end. people — Catholic, Apostlic, Luwum and others to over- Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church ;Tel j1:1 ED ['lc; Protestant and Reformed Is Issued Prayer Book commences the church's year with the season The question for the Christian congregation is There is a blessedness pronounced on those whore the Record. I enclose $5 00, Subscription for 12 months fortnightly on alternate Mondays. throw President Amin with whether or not our present activities take their direction Lord finds so orientated and we wish you a h issues. Subscription is $8.50 per year, posted. Chinese weapons. Later that of Advent. It begins by looking at the end. from the end point. How different would our handling new year. Printed by Maxwell Printing Co Ply Ltd, day the Archbishop was This is precisely the way Jesus taught his disciples as Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd. Square level. SI AM 70 90 IFFT1EM SU Elizabeth Street, Waterloo, for the Andrews House. Sydney Square Sydney. NSW 7000 church Record Lid, Sydney taken away from the other FM 100. 1 108 bishops by soldiers and never MIME GYLLESE 111111111111111111111111111 seen again. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBE LIBRARY 8.—AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 13, 1978