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No 1601 JANUARY 22, 1976 RECORD CROWDS AT SUMMER SCHOOL The CMS Summer School at Katoomba last week attracted the largest crowds for many years. On the Sunday night when John Stott spoke on The the demand for accommoda- Interview with John Stott'. Faith of Moses, over 1350 people packed the auditorium, tion that a Roman Catholic two overflow tents and the CMS Conference Centre. Conference Centre — Mount St Mary's was also During the recent Summer School Rev John Stott kindly made time available to the 1 he meeting was relayed was also the main speaker. made available. hurch Record for a wide ranging interview. through closed circuit tele- However that occasion was vision. Re. John Stott, Rector an all Australian Summer Missionaries from all CMS \Se shall be publishing this over two issues. Mr Stott was This was when the parish Emeritus at All Soul's I ang- School. Also attending were fields answered questions as anxious to point out that any- thing he said on matters of local meant much more in a way ham Place, was the Bible a group of 30 from the CMS to their various areas. controversy were said with the recognition that he was a visitor than the Church. It was a Study Leader. Some of the fellowship in the Diocese of and did not wish to intrude into local affairs. He said it would be parochial system rather than other speakers were Bishop Newcastle. On Sunday morning the inappropriate for him as a visitor to presume to comment on a congregational system. Donald Cameron. Bishop Communion Service for domestic issues without this qualification. Now for me I think we John Reid, Canon John ('hap- One new feature of the over 1300 people was held. On the question of church grown up on the understand- have to face the fact that we man, Rev l'hilip Oliver, CMS Summer School this year was The Archbishop of Sydney. membership some people ing that virtually all resi- are living in a new era in Secretary in Victoria, Rev a series of talks on Missions the Most Rev Sir Marcus which the majority of people in Parish Life. The intention Loane was the preacher. favour a congregational role dents in the parish are Chris- John Turner, CMS Secre- tians. in our parishes are no longer tary in Victoria. was to point out ways a as a means of identifying and parish can participate more Mr Turner announced that helping members. Others take They have for centuries CMS had arranged accom- fully in the missionary the main speaker at the next the view that such a system since the Reformation been modation for over 800 outreach. Summer School will be the could tend to exclude people. baptised and were recorded Rev Paul Barnett, Rector of In this interview he dis- people. Hundreds of others hat is your view? as having a right to attend the cusses his own back- Holy Trinity Adelaide, and parish church and could join arranged their own pri- There were many parish Frankly I am in favour of ground, church member- the chairman will be Rev the electoral role if they were vately. Mr Turner said it was contingents at Katoomba. St church membership and we ship, bishops and what Maurice Betteridge, Federal baptised and resident with- the largest Summer School Paul's Seaforth had about are really introducing it now they wear, evolution, the since 1971 when Mr Stott 140 members. So great was Secretary of CMS. into All out making any particular Souls. One ought to orld Council of see this both historically' and Christian confession or Churches, Northern Ire- Biblically. indeed without attending land, Malcolm Mugger- church and they were the elec- ARCHBISHOP SWAMPED BY Historically the Church of idge. education, baptis- England vvc all know, has torate in the early days, mal policies, and the cur- CONGRATULATIONS rent situation in the ( hurch of England. The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Reverend M. L. l,oane, KBE, who was knighted in the New bear I lonours List, has been overwhelmed with congratulations. Sir Marcus said: "I would "I am deeply conscious of longs to all church people. Christian, and therefore we like to express my very warm the fact that such an award and I hope they will feel that are moving from a parish thanks to so many people who has been conferred on me in they share it with me. situation to a Church situa- have written or sent messages view of the office I hold and "It has been my privilege tion and although we still of good-will in connection the church which I serve. to be called to represent with the New Year Honours. "The distinction really be- others, have an obligation evan- "My wife joins me in our gelistically to the parish, yet warmest thanks for so much we have a congregation friendship and support from drawn from the parish who all quarters are the committed Chris- ON OTHER PAGES . . . tian people and I cannot see any reason why they should not be enrolled members. The two advantages of this • Notes and comments — Page 2. membership seem to me to • Jesus the troublemaker — by John be first that they can get the Davies Page 2. people who enrol to take a real responsibility for the life • Letters to the editor — Page 4. and work of the Church and • Book reviews — Page 6. they should be committed • On and off the record — by David not to just attend but they should be active so that you Hewetson — Page 7. can promote the every • Aust College of Theology results member ministry idea, as Page 7. every member should be active. • Mainly about people — Page 8. 1rchhishop NI. I . I oath- Sc' John ',roil • To page 3 EDITORIAL Women's ministries in the church

International Women's Year has come and gone It is disgraceful that Christian women, with popular catch cry of complete identity of ministry but it does not seem to have made much difference great gifts of personality and mental ability and for the two sexes, have the greater obligation to to the place of women in the Church. This is with years of theological training behind them, seek out and regularise ministries for Christian natural enough because "liberation", whether of should have to return, for example, to schoolteach- women in the congregation. Such ministries as women or men is not an objective which Christians ing, rather than spend their lives more directly in will allow them to exercise to the full, the gifts and seek for themselves, for Christians are enjoined the service of their fellow Christians. talents which God has given them for ministry to "through love be slaves to one another". Neverthe- This is not to say that women can fulfil every their fellow Christians. less, Christians as a whole are very remiss in not ministry in the congregation. Scripture makes The establishing and regularising of such providing opportunities for Christian women to clear that this is not so, and an understanding of ministries for women is of the highest priority and serve their fellow Christians in accordance with the the character of the congregation endorses it. But should be receiving the earnest attention of church gifts which God has given them. those who do not go along with the modern leaders.

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loyalty quickly extinguishes spiritual life. Cod must be the Notes areal ammests centre of thoughts and The other Jesus . . . actions, the Lord Jesus (heist the centre of our loyalty. WCC NAIROBI ASSEMBLY REVIEWED Ted Noffs, ACC and FOL denominationalism is grow- This is the fifth of a new series of ing and spirituality is ebbing. A new newspaper called Light 'the moral CIA'. While articles by the Rev John Davies, mini- "V% hat was it like?" Diocesan badges worn on gar- By Bishop "Mabel" promoting the some men are essentially ster at Jannali, NSW. ments and now the Sydney "What good came of it?" radical wing of "Women's reformist, and the Aus- Donald Cameron, FIFTH WORLD MEETING diocesan tie are trifles in them- "What about theology?" Liberation" appeared last tralian Council of Churches selves but they are straws These and other similar Assistant Bishop month at the height of the In this issue, Mr Davies continues mainly concerned with which indicate quite clearly questions are the ones that Federal election campaign. the examination of the lesser-known in Sydney Dio- sexual and moral repression, that the wind is blowing in the were inevitably put to the re- OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES One of the articles (unsigned) Thu Hut litho 1)uttt. s nevertheless to their theo- wrong direction. facets of Jesus' character. turning delegates from the cese, who atten- attacked the Family Action logical opponents they are a For years the Good Friday Nairobi Assembly of the Movement and those Chris- radical challenge." ded the WCC Fifth service in Hyde Park in World Council of Churches. tians who oppose Women's Now it is possible that this Sydney has been called "The Maybe the best way of de- World Assembly Lib programme for a revo- article is grieviously mis- Anglican Witness". To bring Jesus the troublemaker! scribing the Assembly is to lutionary society. last November as representing the views of church members to the seek to answer questions The article would not merit officers of the ACC. If so, it service because it is Anglican No one likes a troublemaker, for deep in the heart of almost every person is the such as these, an Anglican dele- any comment except that it desire for peace. Thus when we remember each Christmas the words of the angels would be good for them to is fatal to their spiritual life. "What was it like?" The makes certain allegations declare it. declaring "Peace on earth and goodwill among men" there is a warm response in the gate. At the same time it discour- impact of the thousand about the FOL and the Aus- In particular did the hearts of many. ages fellow christians from people assembled represent- exposure to the convictions reach a synthesis which in tralian Council of Churches President of the ACC des- When we add to this DISRUPTION TO sort of trouble. joining a central act of Isaiah's prophecy of the SOCIETY ing so many different Chris- and the hopes of the Third the end may be less than which, if true, should be of cribe the FOL as part of the Next issue witness which should be for "Prince of Peace" and Jesus' tian traditions, so many cul- World Christians. honest and presents with serious concern to every pro- growth of "a rabid right-wing John records in 11:47-50 Jesus the Poor Communicator all christians on that after- promise "my peace I give to the concern of the Jewish tures, had to be felt to be fessing Christian in Aus- doctrine of hate"? Does the For some this must have clarity no single point of view, noon. Denominationalism you", we have a very coin- leaders at the threat Jesus understood. been a disturbing process. tralia, especially those in ACC consider itself in direct Nairobi saw a shift in the also has the effect of restrict- forting picture. It comes as a posed to the political stability Indeed, so sudden was the One of the most telling churches affiliated with the conflict with the FOL? How Ecumenical course of direc- ing our prayers. We pray shock then to some, to learn of their country. While they impact that several days were questions asked during the ACC. far do the relevant agencies that Jesus was really a sought to solve their problem tion. only for members of our own necessary to get into the Assembly came in a To quote from the article: of the ACC support the aims troublemaker, who produced by putting Jesus to his death, denomination, praying for a swing of the Assembly meet- speaker's response when the "Women like Frieda Brown and aspirations of the division among the people, that death started a move- The affirmations "that the bishop on the other side of ings. Yet, it was not so over- questions of justice and are merely manipulated cogs Women's Liberation Move- distress among his followers meat which "turned the Great Commission which the continent rather than for whelming as to prevent per- freedom were being dis- within a major doctrinal ment and how far do they and disruption to the society world upside down" (Acts asks us to go into all the church leaders of other in which he lived. His idea of sonal contact. cussed. Masai singers delighted the crowds at the opening ceremony of the WCC Fifth Assembly in power game developing over- oppose the policies of the 17:6). While Jesus did not world make disciples and bap- denominations in our own peace was very different from specifically attack the social After the initial plenary "Is God pleased with the Nairobi, last November. They came from an Anglican church. seas, and within Australia, FOL? city. tise them in the Triune name what most people think. (in evils of his day, the accept- sessions were over, during world the way that it is?" If between rigid Catholic and These are should not be abandoned, be- important ques- The spiritual error of the 14:27 cf Matt. 10:34). which the main position cif with a strong left-wing One noticed similar cal convictions, were solidly Protestant Conservati"es once of his teachings has led not, is he doing anything trayed, disobeyed, or tions because in the rrea of denominational attitude is to many great social changes papers were read, delegates political stance. It has been administrative difficulties behind it. on the one hand and the more about it? If not, should we be compromised." sexual and personal moral- seen clearly in the concept of DIVISION AMONG THE through the ages. For met in groups of 10 to IS, said that it is 'soft on Com- dealing with resolutions on progressive World Council doing anything about it?" By and large, it could be ity the FOL stands right in public relations. The only PEOPLE example, the economy of first to discuss passages of And "We are opposed to munism'." Timor which appeared to of Ch arches. This remains a challenge said that the Nairobi As- the middle of orthodox, thing that a christian church Three times in John's Ephesus was upset when the Scripture then to discuss the any form of syncretism, inci- In reply to that one recog- place Indonesian Govern- "The World Council of Gospel we read of division idolatrous silversmiths ran which cannot be avoided. sembly represented a water- biblical and historical Chris- should push or defend is the themes of the Assembly. pient nascent or developed, nises that many delegates ment in an invidious posi- Churches held a conference tian ethics. arising over Jesus as people out of work (Acts 19:23.27). One was also disturbed by shed in the Ecumenical story. Gospel. When we defend our From the beginning indi- if by syncretism we mean come from countries in tion. in Berlin recently called grappled with the "who'?", It is reported that during the concrete confrontation with In comparison with If the ACC, or influential own public image we fall foul viduals were involved in human attempt to create a "whence?" and "how?" of great revival in England last people to whom economic Eastern Europe and Russia. On the other hand one also 'Sexism in 1970s' and is in- officers, resent or oppose, of the command "Avenge not Uppsala and the Salvation Jesus' ministry. In 7:40.44 we century, some big factories what went on. new religion out of elements Their participation in the volved in armed struggle in and therefore actively work disability, poverty oppres- saw the courageous state- Today Conference at Bang- yourselves" and contradict find that there was a division had to build new warehouses It was, in every sense, a taken from different reli- World Council would ap- Africa and the third world. sive government were a daily ment from Canon Burgess kok, a new note, present in against the FOL, as is sug- Christ's example who when among the people as to to hold the stolen goods that "delegates' assembly" and gions" should be noted. reality and there was the pear to be in fact, if not by ex- Carr of the All-African Con- "'Christian Women Con- gested by this article, then let he was reviled, reviled not whether Jesus was really the were returned. Imagine the the early Assemblies, was re- this is no more clearly seen process of learning to think These words represent plicit agreement, a tenuous cerned' is a group which is them say so. At any rate we Christ. In 9:16 we read that ference of Churches issued captured. again. Verbal vindication of economic disaster in our Si. ANDREW'S than when one compares one. part of the Australian again of where one came foundation elements of the to all delegates at the conclu- invite a responsible spokes- ourselves, that is to say, of there was a division among society, if the whole popula- both before and during the A concern for salvation in a Women's Movement, ' is in- the Pharisees as to whether lion were to follow Christ and from, and to start once more Christian faith that were Resolutions on religious sion of the Congress in which man to state exactly where our denomination, is as out CATHEDRAL SCHOOL conference with the final re- supernatural New Testa- volved with the Australian Jesus was from God or not, give up gambling, drinking the lack of political and the ACC and its senior of place as physical A broad and progressive ports. ment sense was clearly And 10:19.21 tells "there was and smoking! other freedoms in African Council of Churches, and in officers stand on these retaliation. education through pri- stressed both in the position again a division among the These final conclusions "To have sat in a Bible study group with Czech Reformed, Coptic Orthodox, direct conflict with the matters so that all Christians Wherever Jesus went there mary and secondary levels. states was criticised in forth- The denomination has a Jews" because of Jesus' Scholarships for Cathe- present the delegates' assess- Finnish Lutheran and American Mennonites is an educational process in itself ... papers and in the conclusions. Festival of Light as part of a was trouble. People were right and uncompromising can be reassured that there is service to render the local words, whether or not he was dral Choristers and ment of the main position if. at times, the emphasis power game within Aus- divided, his followers were terms. no such conflict among the congregation and the inspired by a demon. Probationers. Nearly 400 papers and the delegates' of a conservative and tralian Churches. distressed, and society was boys from all over the Christian churches as is sug- individual christians. But it is The effect of Jesus' o be grateful for freedoms The Programme to Com- traditional kind appeared to disrupted. For Jesus brought metropolitan area are cur- own views pressed firmly heard, if at all, only in very freedom in the Soviet Union "The president of the Aus- gested by the article, or if bat Racism, which has seized a subordinate role. It must ministry was to force people to a head the fundamental rently attending this home into the output of the one had taken too readily for muted tones in the reports and a call upon the Soviet contradict other statements, tralian Council of Churches there is such conflict, Chris- not dominate. , to take sides. His presence conflict between God and the unique school in the heart Assembly. granted. from Uppsala and Bangkok, and other Communist coun- headlines in both church and this at least represents the has described the Festival of was like a strong light which Of the city. The exciting tians may know their views. world. And wherever Jesus If there is one criticism on On the other side, too, it "What about politics, Com- tries to implement the reli- the secular press, came in for kind of pluralism that is an Light as part of the growth of attracts those who love the new Cathedral School Christ is faithfully preached that score it was that there must hare been an interesting munism and the programme only slight mention in the inevitable part of the World light and drives away rhosy: opens in 1975. gious freedoms to which 'a rabid right-wing doctrine of today • e can expect the same experience for delegates to combat racism? Many, plenaries, probably, in view Christian Forum. who love darkness (cf 3:1 1- seemed insufficient time for they give lip service were car- hate'. Rev Ted Noffs, who Limited vacancies for new of the publicity, too slight. 21). And just as those w1).) the many who wished to from other parts of the world especially in America, have ried, though in the end, in a Also, the World Council in was charged with heresy by a pupils. Denominationalism prefer darkness are trouble:, speak on the main themes of to listen to those from the associated the World Com, modified I , , r This aspect of the World its Assembly provided a group within the Methodist Loane WOOD COFFILL Write or telephone for by strong light, and some- the Assembly to do so. West strongly criticise their Council's activities has pro- unique Christian Forum in Church in February last year, More i nf ormanon. Making the denomination knighted times react violently, so we FUNERALS The floor contributions own governments and leaders bably been reported and mis- the World today. has called the Festival of the centre of interest and find a violent reaction to 511 KENT STREET PHONES Metropolitan were on the whole very good, and yet do so secure in the INTERVIEW WITH JOHN STOTT reported upon more than any The very conflicts which it Jesus. Some wanted to arrest SYDNEY, 2000 knowledge that they could re- he Australian Church (All Branc hes ) 80 0396 many outstanding. • From page 1 kind which are very difficult other part of its activities. gathered within its meetings him (7:44), others tried to TELEPHONE: 61 6491 Record would like to express Hatoomba — 82 2411 There was a great variety turn safely to their own homes to minister and don't really are the conflicts of the stone him (10:31) while Secondly, it permits, I This may very well be due its joy at the news that the of opinion and the draft con- and families. help. others believed in him think, the pastoral oversight, to certain failures on the part churches of our time. Archbishop of Sydney, The clusions seemed to reflect Thus the challenge came My belief, which I think is (10:42). that is not Just the rector, but No single person will agree ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL the classical reform view, is of the Council itself to pre- Most Rev M. L. Loane, has the clear differences that both ways. the team who are responsible with all that came out of Nai- that although God reserves sent clearly its own case. been honoured by Her DISTRESS AMONG HIS existed amongst the dele- "What about theology?" for the pastoral oversight robi, but the convictions 18 ROSLYN STREET, POTTS POINT, SYDNEY to Himself the right to admit Majesty The Queen with a FOLLOWERS gates. and it gives conscientious The details of the debate that were expressed there, TELEPHONE: 35 3355 There was no shortage of people into an invisible knighthood. It was not, only among the "What good came of it?" pastoral care to the people became too complex to de- the questions that were CHRISTIAN St Luke's Hospital has theological skill and talent in church with the exercise of We believe it is a fitting people at large that Jesus been established over 50 years. Medical practice and who say, "Look we are scribe in detail, but a resolu- Patient care have taken immense strides in this period and St Luke's is proud of This is no easy question to the Assembly. There was faith, He gives to the minister asked there, are part of the caused troubled, but Jesus members" and if they enrol tion to place certain restric- YOUTH WORKER recognition of many years of the high reputation it has achieved. Now funds are needed to develop a modern answer, and it is a question Robert McAffee Brown from the responsibility to admit world in which we live. told his own disciples that theatre complex. intensive care unit and to increase patient accommodation. as members then I think they tions on the racism pro- service not only in the Church that comes to anyone re- Stanford, Jurgen Moltman people into the visible church And if we cannot, as we cer- The Anglican Home Mission Society rs upt,r1., they would have to face St Luke's is a Church of England general hospital open to all creeds. As it is a have a right to' expect Ilurstville It oil accommodate up to eight girls. sent to us by the of England but also the com- non-profit organisation. the Board appeals for your help to raise 5500.000 for this turning from an overseas and Peter Beyerhaus from on the profession of faith. gramme was defeated by a tainly will not, share all the courts. who live at the hostel and go out to work suffering because of him. pastoral oversight. munity as a whole. work. conference, no doubt, on Now I believe we have to substantial majority. We need a committed Christian woman. 20-35. as a residential Many people have the idea Donations of $200 or more are tax deductible. exempt from gift duty and are Tubingen, Klass Runia from 1 don't think it excludes convictions, the questions youth worker The position calls for someone with experience in The Archbishop's various conferences other than accept people's profession of running a hnusehold. able to show initiative and not afraid of re- that Jesus offers a com- acknowledged by allow receipt. Please make your donations payable to. "St Amsterdam, David Hub- people, providing it is made There is no doubt that the asked at Nairobi are ques- Luke's Development Fund faith. Yes, it has to be a sponsibility Above all. she needs a real concern for troubled teen- relief appeals, which are per- prehensive insurance church ones. bard from Fuller and many clear that attendance at black African delegates, ir- tions that 15t are compelled age girls and a willingness to help them in every possible way Some T J BLAND credible profession, but to previous experience in working with adolescent girls would be an sonally administered by him against life's problems, an First there must have been other equally well-known church services is open to Chief Executive Of f icer me a credible profession is a advantage we understand, have over the escape route from the for all present the ex- names. everybody, but membership The home is well equipped andcomlorlable The saimy troubles of the world. All too profession of faith that is not the rewards am more than lust financial years raised many thousands perience of meeting Chris- Such men represented a adds special responsibilities parrecnowssouseempersir:sysn often preachers of the gospel Anglican Diocese negative either by their pub- Please apply in wand of dollars. People in need in of Northern Territory tian traditions of which one and privileges. to imply that to follow Jesus very wide range of Christian lished writings in which they cod News The General Secretary, Sydney have benefitted from was only dimly aware. Arigll“n Horne Mission Society. will mean peace and security, St Mary's thought and opinion. , What about the question of say they are not Christian, for Housr, nolicYrY, 387 Kent Street. his vision as indeed have thou- To have sat in a Bible study or by open immoral life. POLICY comfort and joy etc. Nothing Theology was in no sense baptism? Should it be whor iv non- rt s Sydney. 2000. sands living in destitute con- Child & Family Welfare Service group with Czech Reformed, could be further from the given second place. brought into line with member- What if people refuse to in Coptic Orthodox, Finnish ditions in other countries. truth! Jesus promised his dis- The World Council has ship of the congregation, so any way identify with the con- ANSVAR ASSISTANT Lutheran, and American that members on •• ,,,,,,,,,,, • ,,,,,,,,, • • • • • • • • • • N., N., N. • • • • • ciples all kinds of distress, in- been associated with a parti- the roll and gregation, but for their own h,ivi, just cluding death, suffering, SUPERINTENDENT Mennonites is an educa- cular theological slant. One their children only ought to personal private reasons want be haptiseie? introduci '1 sr tribulation and hatred, all on tional process in itself. of the pleas evangelicals their child baptised? the Bible Comes Alive account of him. Child & Family Welfare/Administration No. I don't think I do: I tr ' ii. \1 i,„,,,,,,,,.,, Particularly so, when there would make in the World Well, it depends on the think that is too rigid. I think Instead of escaping from Appointments to this senior position will be on are only a dozen in all so that reasons. I think it is very diffi- trouble, following Jesus will Council, is that there is a I take a slightly mid position .-- ii HOUSEHOLDER'S the basis of the applicant's qualifications and one can probe the views of cult to make up rules. You Communicating the Faith bring even more. We can recognition of a genuine between the extremely lax experience in at least one of the above fields. others and have one's own pluralism. have got to be flexible here. expect hatred because Jesus and the extremely rigid point You see in these days in .....;; PROTECTION Generally duties will be confined to one of these views probed as well. of view. •AM has chosen us (Jn 15:19, It is far better to have dif- which, certainly in our Chris- two fields. Also for many of those pre- • A flexible curriculum. 17:14), persecution because fering points of view set side By the extreme point of tian culture the institution - POLICY sent r here ~ that will save you time, trouble and money • One, two or three years. Our role is preparing the man of God Jesus was persecuted (15:20) We seek a committed Christian who is prepared to.. ,Ita Au ,n1c, than to attempt to view, I mean the extremely of the Church repels people, and even death (16:1-4). lax one is just one of indis- • Residential, Part-time and to communicate to see their work in St Mary's and Alice Springs then I would say there is little Matthew records Jesus' criminate baptism. You Evening Courses. the Wordvof God on a long-term basis. The position offers the doubt that there are born There are 9 needs for protection in today's world. warning that he will cause baptise anybody, and ask again believers outside the opportunity to work with children of Aboriginal every householder should know • Team teaching, research trouble for his disciples from p sir—r no questions. institution. practical experience. even within their own family descent and their families or to supervise the The extremely rigid point Even some who don't We know everyone has different needs. (Matt 10:35, 36). administration required for this work to be of view seems to me to be belong or attend regularly That's why Ansvar otters you many options Following Jesus is no easy continued. that you set up certain man- any kind of public service, in one straightforward policy. For lull details, without obligation, please contact 1 matter. If you throw in your made conditions that people even in a home. Now you and Salary by negotiation your nearest Ansvar office listed below Send Now for College Handbook lot with Jesus you can expect Benefits provided have got to fulfil before they I would agree that they are trouble. In fact there will be Furnished campus accommodation are eligible for baptism. disobedient believers. They SYDNEY MISSIONARY & BIBLE COLLEGE more trouble than if you Leave Fares Such man-made con- have forsaken the assem- remain a non-Christian. For Sub,ildised group assurance scheme ditions that you would be bling of oursevles together. Member of the South Pacific Association Jesus is a troublemaker. Annual Increment scheme regular attenders. That leads But such is the situation AN SVAR of Bible Colleges Because he is in fundamental Please apply to you to say "Well, what does a today, that there are be- the insurance company for non-drinkers opposition to this world, the regular attender mean? Does R. V. 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questions and arrive at diffe- longer subscribe; might it Statistical variations rent conclusions. not be that some of our Of course one must be present views may one day DECIBELS AND DEVOTIONS dogmatic and preach what appear equally untenable? in church attendances one sees as God's revealed Temperance Alliance Let us by all means know The walls of St An truth; and frank discussion what we believe and preach it Sir, drew's Cathedral, Syd- LettersTO THE EDITOR and sharing of differences enthusiastically! It was disturbing to see the conclusions reached by ney, almost shook with can only be helpful. But let us be careful not to the Rev Vernon Turner of the Christian Broadcasting But both these functions sound and the cathedral's cider-tasting aim: In reality. the number of Jesus Christ has and is doing accuse others of dishonesty Association in his recent "Australian Radio Times." assumptions involved in for us. can be carried out without when they arrive at an under- (pictured at left) columns the accusation of dishonesty In an editorial headed Care" ... "W- feel sure hypotheses of the develop- Finally, I would like to say standing of some doctrine were splashed with being thrown at those who "Let's Face Facts" Mr we will be entrusted with a ment of life are far more that as a Christian I have no that we do not hold. May coloured lights for the have (from the same Bible) 'None for the road' Turner said: "Latest figures licence, but meantime we numerous than the two that qualms about investigating Christian love be the order arrived at different conclu- Youth Celebration on show 5 percent of Australians need a great deal of money to are listed. the geologic past. of the day. Lunch-hour strollers in sions. Saturday, December 2(1. go to church and about 1 'tool up' for the job." The Christian knows that In no way do I feel that my Sydney's Hyde Park, were percent are dedicated Chris- I trust if he does get a the past has not always God-given faith will be des- It is true that God cannot DAVID E. CHISLE1T, Hundreds of young people greeted by young ladies carry- tians. licence, he will administer it existed, that there was a troyed or that 1 will find that express two minds Christian Life Centre. were present to hear the ing trays of cool, refreshing It is not known where Mr in a more professional way starting point, and that the God doesn't exist. concerning one thing, but let Marsden Street. Christ inas message. fruit juice and cider Miring the Turner got his facts from — than he does in counting universe was created. I, with the author of us have more charity one to Lower Hutt, Ni The pews were removed hot noontime cf Thursday but they are wrong! church attendances. However, he cannot say Genesis and many fellow another in the light of the from parts of the cathedral and Friday, December 11 and A Roy Morgan Poll taken when the universe was Christians, see that God's possibility of divine revela- and a platform erected in the 12. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS transept's cross aisle to ac- in 1974 showed that 3 million KEN HARRISON, created or how it was created, creation is good and enjoy tion being mixed with human This was part of the effort commodate the Harvest Australians go to church Wallami Are, he can only say who created it. exploring it. ideas in the process of inter- K. J. LITTLE by the New South Wales every week — slightly less Caringbah, NSW. The "when" and "how" S. J. RILEY, pretation (whatever schools 19 Barden Street Theatre and Christian folk Temperance Alliance to than 25 percent — and one are problems that concern North Ryde, NSW. of thought we follow). rock groups, who bought a introduce non-alcoholic Arnclifle, 2205 hearty response front the could assume that as these scientists. Most of us have held views drinks to the general public Phone: 599 7348 enthusiastic young people. people go weekly, that they It should be pointed out in the past to which we can no and so encourage them to 'Hie unique occasion was may be taken -- in the that science is continually use such drinks at parties organised by the Diocesan during the festive season. broadest sense — to be dedi- Christian's developing (I refrain from BRITAIN : EUROPE ouch Department, under the Attractively-decorated cated Christians. using the term evolving). THE HOLY LAND guidasi e of the Rev Terry Another survey taken for views on Theories and hypotheses Identifying tables were set up for the Dein, in consultation with the the Anglican Church in 1972 are constantly being deve- 914 Bring a group — travel free various forms marketing Precentor, the Reverend by the Roy Morgan Re- Creation loped, refined, and aban- A London Christian tour operator with long experience such drinks, who then pro- Burns' verse Bill Graham. search Centre, showed that doned in favour of new and Australian parties plans visit end March, 1976, to offer vided more than 100 gallons It co-ordinated the efforts 28.6 percent of Sydney-ciders v Evolution better ones. Sir, services for 1977. Will gladly adapt own itinerary to suit of drinks as well as gelato appointments. of the Anglican Youth fruit ices. went to church monthly. Darwin's concept of evolu- The quotation used with the Department, the CEBS, the Between 12-2 pm, Broken down further, 4.9 Sir, tion is by no means accepted article by the Rev John Davies Write A. C. Scott, Highway Holidays, la Snow Hill Court, GE'S, with the help of An- speakers addressed the percent went twice weekly, I am forced to point out that by all biologists, other views in your issue of November London, EC1A 2DJ. England, or telephone MR WEST -- I he Anglican Dean of Sydney, Dean lance Shilton, addressing MELBOURNE 443294. drew's Club, the cathedral's crowds of passers-by every 15.5 percent went weekly. Dr Rockwell's article on the development of life 27th, is from an "Ode to a passers-by at the NSW Temperance Alliance's non-alcoholic OWn youth organisation. half-hour. Mr Turner has done an ("Record", October 30, 1975) have been proposed. Louse, on seeing one on drink demonstration in Hyde Park, Sydney. Mr Ron Taylor, a The Dean, Dean Lance Shit- State parliamentarian, excellent job and con- by no means provides a satis- The Biblical accounts of lady's bonnet in Church". Alliance chairman, is at far right. — Photo courtesy Ramon ion, was quizzed by Don Mr Milton Morris, the ducted a unique Christian factory answer to the appa- creation in Genesis 1-2 give The quotation is incom- Williams. SYSTEMATIC BIBLE STUDY Robertson, on the place of former Minister of ministry over the years for rent conflict between the ammunition to neither the plete, for the last two lines the cathedral today. Transport, spoke of the car- which he should be Biblical account of creation evolutionist nor the Chris- are as follows: Mr Lance Hutchison, Alliance, remarked, when IS ESSENTIAL RESTRUCTURING The Dean replied: "A nage on the roads at Christ- applauded. and evolutionary tian (if you care to consider general secretary of the asked how the idea was first theory. "What airs in dress an' gait magnificent building like mas and the need for safe However, he sells himself that they are mutually exclu- was lea'e us for the formation of Christian character and as a basis for NSW Temperance Al- conceived: "We noticed how The form and significance this helps us recognise the driving. Cricketer Brian short when he attempts to sive groups) for the simple Christian living. liance, said: -Our aim is road popular the wine-tasting of the conflict can only be And ev'n Devotion". sovereignty of God, His Booth spoke as a leading sell the church short, in such examined in terms of the reason that the two groups Study and Scriptures this year with the Moore College OF HM SOCIETY safety, as well as the positive exhibitions had become and majesty, His transcendence, sportsman. Dean Lance a way by giving misleading are not concerned with the (Rey) S. S. V. GADEN, correspondence course prepared especially for group and side of the alternative drinks thought. why not taste non- nature of the scientific ap- and His power, in compari- Shilton, Dean of Sydney, figures regarding church at- same problem. Stanmore, NSW. home study by all who wish to understand the Christian I he Anglican Home Mission :lode( has begun to available. The emphasis is alcoholic drinks?- proach to understanding and son to our insignificance. spoke against the normal tendance. So what if the first life faith and become more effective in Christ's service. streamline its administrative structure in a hid to meet 'None for the road'.' unravelling development of "If we think we are as big drinking associated with The question is how did he forms were some form of Each term you will receive ten printed lessons, plus a list the demands of today's rapidly changing welfare scene. Mr Ron Taylor, chairman - Ramon Williams, the universe. as God, our God is too small." Christmas and reminded anaerobic algae that pro- of helpful reading and a copy of "Guide to Effective of the NSW Temperance Worldwide Audio-Visuals, come up with these figures. Any branch of science is From January 1, 1976, its Counselling Service, which A similar celebration is those present of the Christ of Did he visit the churches in based on a certain set of criti- bably developed some three Study". The subject next term is New Testament I with major operations will be includes the Anglican Adop- study notes prepared by Archbishop M. Loose. Then term planned for 1976. Christmas . his district and count up cal assumptions. billion years ago! consolidated into two tions Agency, the Immigra- by term you will be able to continue with your study of those in attendance? In geology and paleon- Chris'ians are concerned Love should sines, under separate depart- Lion Department and youth Scriptures, Christian Doctrine and other aspects of If that is how, it is a most tology the critical assump- with the human-spiritual, ment counselling among juvenile Christian teaching. unprofessional way for a tions are: Man-God situation of today, modify Miss Eileen Armstrong will offenders, drug dependent HAILSTORM You are able after two years to qualify for the Sydney man with his wide knowledge I. The principle of uni- not of three billion years ago. continue as Director of youth and other young people African Christian Preliminary Theological Certificate (SPTC) and at the of radio ratings and surveys. formitarianism — the phy- The Bible was written in Nursing, while the Rev W. V. with problems. doctrinal conclusion of the course for the Certificate in Theology Dr Byang Kato, general, The second question is sical (natural) laws, which historical times, it describes Payne has been appointed to AT TOOWOOMDA!!! (Th.C). He will also oversee the secretary of the Association why? Was he trying to prove the scientist seeks to identi- historical men (and women) the newly-created position differences Write today, without obligation for a copy of the course Charlton Boys' Homes, of Evangelicals of Africa and eader dies that because so few people go fy, have always held true, and historical spiritual atti- of Director of Welfare. prospectus to: Carramar Maternity Hos- M sdagascar, drowned while ST LUKE'S CHURCH to church, that he should and ... tudes and has nothing to say Miss Armstrong will be re- Sir. The Secretary for External Studies tel and Carinya Girls' Hos- swimming at Mombasa, have an FM radio licence to 2. The principle of time about the earth prior to sponsible for all aspects of & RECTORY would like to comment on Moore Theological College tel. Keny a, on December 19. reach the "95 percent who man's occupation, other the work of the nine Chesa- continuance — time has al- a remark made by Donald 7 King Street, Newtown, NSW, 2042 Among other things, both Aged 39. he is survived by haven't heard the Gospel?" than that God's creation was Ion Homes for aged people, ways progressed and Howard in his review of Telephone: 519 6460 leaders will be required to his wife, Jummai, and their AGED PERSONS HOME In the editorial Mr Turner good. and for the Chesalon Home existed. "What, Where and When is ensure that a positive Chris- three children, Debbie, Jona- The situations that are Nursing Service. says: "The Association Both assumptions are un- the Millenium"? ("Record", tian witness is maintained at than and Paul. CHURCH SCHOOL (CBA) has applied for a testable. Thus, the scientist described in the Bible involve She will also supervise any Dec II, 1975). every level of their division's Byang Kato was converted licence for a Christian FM can only build up a picture men as we know them, with extensions of the Chesalon Mr Howard refers to this activities. to Christ in his teens through ALL SEVERELY DAMAGED Station in Sydney so this of the past that always has social and psychological ministry, possibly in the area book as a possible "death- the ministry of a missionary modern philosophy can be attitudes that are clearly of Day Care Centres. 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God — or at least a person halt, To him any child shown the Leonardo Da Vinci was the Canberra-Goulburn. am Holy Com 'A It is an inspiring testimony I do not know how you Tasmania. mun,on 11 am Alorn,ng Pra,er (Holy Corn Book of Comfort': and that who is always aware of their The schools are dotted best would automatically last of that kind. Pryce-Davies, John, BA. BD, munion I sr Sunday, 7 pm Eren,ng Prayer The bibliographic notes to the sufficiency of Christ "turn on" kids that are bored Edwards, Trevor William, BA, shortcomings. across the land like empty accept and follow it, and all And this surely is one of the DipR E, Brisbane, Moore, Sydney. Per tor Reg Harry Goodhew Positions it may he indeed, first we and references are superb, for deep human needs, stiff because their permissive must he sure I find this an unrealistic factories with all the workers children were so obviously great problems. No one can Fraser, Phillip Nelson, BA, of what Thou and suffer only from not His daughter and son-in- parents have bought them off Comparative Study art. having been updated since approach to prayer which is, on strike. and sated them with all kinds conscientious and industri- take in all the data that is Of Living Faiths Moore, Sydney. Vacant law have lovingly laboured to Hudson, Timothy Edward, BE, Wanted "0 Thou most worthy the hook first appeared in I believe, a spontaneous And to those most dissatis- of license and entertain- ous that any form of test was available, so specialisation Frewer, Kenneth Gilbert, BA, prepare front the tapes what Moore, Sydney. Judge Eternal, we have no 1967. opening of one's heart to fied wit). "the education ment. an insult. and selectivity soon became BD, Sydney. Dr Jones left as a final legacy. Hebrew May, Daphne Jean, Moore, EXPERIENCED PIAIN COOK tor 50 comfort in ourselves, and — G. Goldsworthy, Jesus just as it is. system" that is just about It is not easy. But it is easy To the businessman, edu- a ruling principle. student, Church of England Unmet- Lenthall, Raymond Arthur, Sydney. unless Thou hadst revealed Insofar as the author is what they are: factories, cation had only one func- Like a great oil refinery the cor,esponaenco anywhere Sol, deh6,0 sty Men s Hall. Monday to Friday. 2pm — Geoffrey Feltham. to knock those who are trying ThL, Melbourne. Noble, Susan Mary, BA trying to direct women's churning out a plastic system siphons people off at tro-n Reg,strar PO 9,a Ii Poser, to 6 pin approximately. Commencing Thyself as a comforting to do something about it. tion: to help one "get on" in Philosophical Theology DipEd, Moore, Sydney. old-f- etru3ry Phone Matron 6102575 God we could have had none minds to the attributes of product. One incident sticks in my life and to prepare one for the different levels and isolates Johnson, David George, ThL, Pitt, John Matcham, BA, between 10 am and 3 pm. weekdays, Called to in Thee. God, the prayers are helpful Kids not enjoying their memory. I attended a fierce competition that this them from the rest of what Tasmania. Moore, Sydney. "Thy justice and power and and could be used to advan- education and being made Parents' Night some years involves. there is to be known. Poulton, Ross Osborne, Moore, Positions Appi.cat,ons are , `live out' Unattached. molea for the positron majesty are no comforting tage, but the specific peti- into cogs to fit the great ago at which the principal At the worst, this produces Thl. (Licentiate of I have often wondered what Waugh, Rosemary, BA. to us if they are alone. `Realistic tions in the second half of factories of consumerism; no ivory-tower academics on one in Theology I Wanted ORGANIST explained what seemed to me kind of an education Moses DipEd, Moore, Sydney. "It is what Thou tellest us his sermon each prayer seem superficial. (In Order of Merit) at Ilt Milan's Church, lampswile one prepared for living to be a fairly reasonable got when he "was trained in hand and crude super- Webb, Barry George, BA,. An ability to develop choir work would he of Thyself that gives any joy. approach A minor point, but if it is because everyone is being system of assessing the mechanics on the other. First Class Honours a, advantage but not esSenhal Further "The [Kline Yes" all the wisdom cif the DipEd, Moore. Unattached. 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He died in irritation (probably very like Begbie, Hugh McKay, Daniels, Louis, Victor, BA, St the trouble started. speaker and a man of action BA, SYLVAN GLEN Ala rriages may be made in 1973. that produced in them by side others in the attempt to Moore, Sydney-. Michael's. Tasmania. GUEST FARM IN A BOX "I am appalled at what I (Act 6:22). beaten, as the old saying put Some 50 years earlier he clergymen writing about influence education, Cook, David Andrew, Moore, Dar's, Maxwell Pelham, Enjoy peace. quiet. log illustrated have heard tonight," said a Private, Newcastle. it, but they have to be worked had been helped by the education!). At least hemust have got a educationalists and those Unattached. fires barbeques n man who identified himself Elder, Peter Ross, St out on earth between two "The Land of Jesus" translation by Moffatt of 2 I do not know how you lot out of the 'State being educated. Marsh, Rodney Norman, Southern Highlands amid as an academic connected in "system" (and it was not BScAgric, Michael's, Tasmania. imperfect people. by Father Jean Roger Corinthians 1:19-20 "The WI make education work for vas We will not always agree Moore, Unattached. stately oaks and ever- A complete 400-volume pastors' librar some way with education. O'Maes, Conn Judith, BA, Goodwin, Rodney Keith, It Is all sets well to say that Sedan Publishing House Divine Yes has at least "Christian" either!). with the others, although green cypress with top you can carry in one hand! Micro Fiche puts Moore, Sydney Private, Riverina. two Christian people should Tel Avis: English Agent, "Our children come from ! wonder (and this is all one sometimes we will, partly. standard farm cooking. sounded in Him, for in Hint Wearer, Paul Blake, BA. Homey, Stanley John, St horoughly indexed resource library at your infants' school their minds can do) whether the most At other times, since we are Concessional rate for have no real difficulty in Mow bra ss is the 'Yes' that affirms Moore, Sydney John's, Unattached. WHAT! alive and alight with formative influence in his House Parties. working through the Price: 4.95 in t K the promises of God.- fingertips. An invaluable tool for every pastor You mean to say CMS BOOK concerned about persons and Teak, John Nicholas. Ridley, Hopkins, Joseph Jonas, St Phone creativity and imagination. Sydney 639 2297 problems of living together in 1211 pages Many times. in mans I a Ind bible student Fnr free demonstration In SHOP has been selling life was not his godly nurse- their fullest enrichment, we Unattached. John's, Bunbury. or Penrose (048)84 4396 marriage, hut the fact is that And now you propose to put maid (and Mum)? will have things to say which Hanaaford, John Alfred Victor, McGrath, Lesley Jean, Ridley, phone Sydney 909 • 'lobes all these years they do. This is a delightful little 2201. them into the stultifying And yet surely all the Moore, Unattached. Unattached. IZWARITMSKSeariaM6MM- ,loci know about are unique and revolu- picture-book on Israel of the 16M1801111i*Mat atmosphere of examin- Thorpe. Miller, Kay, Moore, BRIGHT (Vic) Dr Townsend recognises I always get my "secular" training he had tionary. Dorothy Anne, BA. sort to which we are becom- ations and tests.- DipEd, Private. Unattached. Unattached. Gook's Pioneer Holiday Flats this fact and deals with it in a .erical wear must have played an Sometimes it will be not in ing Hargreaves, Gordon Russell, Moore, Peter Albert, BE, St thoroughly honest and down- accustomed now adass Yes On the other side of the hall enormous part in preparing public, but (as with Moses) in Fully self-contained Se! / rr hen I go bOOk Ridley, Melbourne. Francis'. North Queensland. to-earth manner. -- with 441 photographs in another man sprang to his him for what God had for amidst acres of beautiful ihnogp at the our homes that the most Waterhouse, John Murray. Paul, John Graham, Private, colour, and mans more in feet, "I disagree with the last him to do. Parkland Large clean and If she appears to over. powerful educative work is BA, BEd, Private, Unattached. Tasmania. black and white, all accom- speaker,- he said. "I am in comfortable flats with 1. 2 simplify some issues, this is Egyptian education was done. Christisoa, Patricia Jean, Renang, Matthew Ubone, panied by a running explana- ROBES FOR business, and in business you and 3 bedrooms. An ideal only because of the brevity strictly practical and Emil Brunner wrote Moore, Unattached. Epiphany, Kuching. tory text. Rom, William Ross, holiday spot for all age 01 her treatment. CLERGY gotta know where you are. So utilitarian (Round One to the ("Christianity and Civilis- Kennedy, Ross Melville, Private, Brisbane. groups. Children 'welcome I can think of few marital The test is clear, reliable, AND CHOIR you might as well start now businessman) though it did ation", 1949): "We agree Moore. Sydney. and at the same time devo- right here in school." Robinson, Michael George, Tierney, Jean Lucille, GBRE, Box 8 Bright (Vic) problems that emerge in the move on later to literature with 18th century humanists tional. socks Moore, Sydney. Unattached. course of counselling that (radios Admittedly these two were and research (Round Two to that the idea of personality Ph: STD 55 1233 Smith, Malcolm, Private, Williams, Stephen Reginald, she does not touch upon in a As the hook itself says, it Surplices almost caricatures of two the academic). must be the centre of educa- Ecuador. Private, North Queensland. helpful way. not even shirk- will be either a treasured Stocks extreme positions. It put a man squarely in the Wadi tion Cooper, Paul Francis, BSc. Furniture Removals ing the question of why mar- souvenir for those who have place of privilege and power "But it is just in the under- WAR. Moore, Unattached. ThA riage at all. had the privilege of a visit to 56m. One mule agree with the and involved learning the and Storage standing of personality that Hinks, Stephen William, BA. (Associate in Theology I Everything, moreover, is the Holy Land, or a good Collars -- academic that it ought to be three Rs: laws, adminis- the roads part. From the Moore. Sydney (In Order of Merit) introduction to the land for Studs an absorbing process of dis- Hubbard, G. & C. Drew Pty lte brought back to the touch- Hoods tration, government corres- point of view of Christian Simon Timothy, First Class Honours those who have never seen it. cosery: one could agree with Moore, Unattached. 68 Smiths Avenue stone of Scripture. Preaching pondence, and what ever faith, personality, is not Poletti, Brenda, Private, It would make an ideal gift the business man that it ought Healthiest. Raymond Errol, Hurstville She will not please Scarves science was available. something given, which only Sydney. in either case, and is to be Choir nrreds also to be realistic in prepar- Moore, Sydney women's liberation enthu- And it was soaked through needs development, but it is Dellitt, !Mien Christine, DBE. Local, Country and Inter highly commended. valf.W. tram stock ing people to live in a complex Grey, Bruce Edwin, Ridley. Adelaide. siasts, who will regard her and through with instruction a relation. state Removals technological society. Melbourne. Herman, Lily, Private, treatment of the wife's sub- CMS in good manners and morals. Oar or phon? 508366 Han ( rile "Personality is rooted in Pass Brisbane. mission to her husband a• But this particular CHURCH SUPPLIES This means of course that it the relation to God ... Its Lang, Edwin Sigh, Ridley. Mel- Cowell, Katherine Anne, hours 53 7377 "hardline- academic seemed to have the . hut for the cor 93 BaMorst St. Sydney. NSW produced a well-rounded centre is responsibility, bourne. Private, Brisbane. .- Is picalls native view of the tituency for whom the book 61 90137 Catalogue Available person, thoroughly at home understood as the response to Penal, Paul Frederick, BA, Second Class Honours Moore. Sydney. is written — young people in in numerous disciplines and man of God's call. It's true Phillips, David Michael, DBE, Jones, Gregory Alan, Ridley, evangelical churches — it Interpreting at his ease in society of all Adelaide. REMOVALS realisation, and therefore Tasmania. Lar ge should prose most helpful. kinds. Rachmat, Daudi, Itlawarra • true humanity, is existence Tsai, Davie, BSc, Moore, Un- STORAGE-PACKING It is a small book of course. the Old GOOD NEWS FOR JWs Someone has said that with Bible College, Sydney. in divine love becoming attached_ Hosking, Kay Rosanne, and will not replace the more A unique gospel newspaper to g,, • . 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Church Army, Sydney. in the title. District of Glenquarrie, wife and family have just Vandenvolf, Dennis Arnold, We can arrange to have your child every three months as with other in- Mules, Gordon, DCE, Mel It is the same weakness as south west of Sydney. This Private. Rockhampton. bourne. WORD BOOK CLUB endowment paid directly into your stitutions. So you not only get more returned from serving for a IVILCSII you to select that shown by the whole large new area has resulted Evenden, Edwin James, Aburni, Wellington, Newton, Provident Building Society account interest -- you gel it earlier, and your The Church Missionary Society number of years with the American Private, Bathurst. PNG. 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TYPIST'S for only $1.25 each (value up 10 06.00 each) in its failure to establish a the new name of Glenquarie. of the first projects that the Firstly, you get your money's It's easy to arrange, too. Simply (plus a smell packing theology on a true base of This Parish was originally & insured postage charge) worth. A high interest rate, with no call your Provident office. They'll be new area will face will be the biblical inspiration and interested in working in the Society's Field Head- part of the parish of Denham Following your initial purchase, your only obligation A to minimum deposit period. Secondly, pleased to handle all the details for building of an adequate authority. quarters Office in Darwin. We are looking for a purchase (i more books within the next 12 months at a spe- your payment will be credited to you. Then just sit back —and watch Court and Rossmore which Rectory for their Minister: in YOUTH WORKERS' COURSE Bright's controversy with your account every month . not cial Club discount of 20%. You may select any book from your child endowment grow. Senior with Accounts Payable and General Office has long had full Parochial the meantime, they will live the radical historians fhe Anglican Youth Department of the Diocese of Sydney the hundreds of WORD and CREATION HOUSE books. experience. A car driver's licence is necessary. status and is also growing at in a rented Commission (Noth, Alt) demonstrates invites inquiries from prospective applicants for the above Please send me the free catalog of books available through Active Church a rapid rate. Already some cottage. course to begin in March, 1976. that the main difference be- Affiliation and Minister •• . . the WORD BOOK CLUB plus ChM Information — 15,000 people live within the This is just one more of the tween them is over the reference essential. This is a full-time course for two years and involves training Name boundaries of the Glen- projects sponsored by the balance of probability, not in theology, Christian education, evangelism and youth A single flat is available. For further detwi.. quarie estate which is made New Areas Committee of Address over inspiration. PROV I DE NT work. It contains a significant content of practical experience. please write to: up of both Housing Com- the Diocese which is being For Hi ight, then, the autho- All inquiries should be addressed to: mission and private develop. continually called upon to Mail to: WORD BOOK CLUB rity and the probable histo- 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney Rev Terry Dein BUILDING SOCIETY ment. Indeed the 'Housing use its funds and expertise to IA division of The Gospel Film Ministry Ltd.) ricity of the documents of or phone Sydney 61 9487 Anglican Youth Department 18 26 Canterbury Rd., Heathmont 3 135 Phone 729 3777 Commission has done its aid the development of the the OT amount to much the .di 511 Kent Street, Sydney h,cy. lei. .0110 I uou 29-2287. very best to integrate their Church's work in the expand- same thing. Between King & Market Ste, Also al Winns, Auburn. homes into the community 6 - AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. JANUARY 22.1976 ing suburbs of the Diocese. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, JANUARY 22, 1976 — 7 Rev F. R. Gee, Curate at Beecroft, has become a missionary with CMS. Mainly About People Rev M. Hill, Curate at The Australian inlitilian Turramurra, has resigned to II1cb I clbLISHLU IN 1880 become a lecturer at Moore Theological College. WILLOCHRA Pakenham with Uppe Rev A. S. Jones resigns as Rev K. Medway, from Beaconsfield. LT of Cook's River early in Diocese of Armidale, has Rev G. W. Kenny o the new year. been appointed to Coober Neerim South has bee Rev P. R. Brain, Curate of Pedy from February. appointed to Parish 0. Sans Souci, Rev R. W. Sister C. Meager has Sorrento. George, Curate at Beverly joined the staff of the hospital Rev C. Watts of St Luke's Hills. Rev P. Marshall, No 1602 FEBRUARY 5, 1976 • ' ' J newspaper_ Category A at Coober Pedy. RECORDPRICE 20 CENTS Sprinvale North, has bee Curate at Manly, Rev J. S. appointed to Parish o Normand, Curate at Sea- TASMANIA Emerald, forth, were ordained as Rev P. J. Read, Rector of Rey A. G. Stout, of Hot ministers in St Andrew's Sorel) and Tasman Penin- Trinity, Pascoe Vale, ha Cathedral on December 21. sula, resigned as from been appointed Super Rev G. K. Nelson, Curate December 7 last to become intendent of Child Care, S at Gymea, Rev M. A. Rector of Tumut in Diocese John's Homes for Boys and Youssef, Curate at of Canberra and Goulburn. Girls. Caringbah, were ordained as Rea T. E. Henricks has Rev K. Rogers, Assistant Priests in St Michael's Pro- Christians persecuted resigned from the Parish of Curate St James, Ivanhoe, visional Cathedral on Avoca and Fingal with has been appointed Rector at December 21. Cullenswood as from end of Cedu nth SA. Rev J. W. Magee, Curate January. at Epping, was ordained its Rev W. A. Humphries, SYDNEY Priest in St Stephen's, Co,' Dain to retire as Rector of Queenstown and Rev .1. C. Chapman was paroo, Old, on December 21 Strahan, has been appointed installed as a Canon of St Re. It W. George, Curer:r Rector of Sorel! and Tasman Andrew's Cathedral on at If Hills. has heeeiv, 1'...I;, ftshard t1 Ili othrand preaching in St John's pro-Cathedral, Parramati a, NSM in Mozambique Peninsula. December 28 last. committee chairman December .3. Rev F. C. R. Willis has Rev G. T. Glassock is going The fellowship of Christian missions to the Communist world last month been appointed Minister-in- overseas for further study Charge of the combined and experience, and will SCRIPTURE appealed to the World Council of churches, to different denominations and govern- parishes of Cygnet, Geese- resign on February 29 as ments on behalf of the Christians persecuted in Mozambique. Pastor Richard ston and Port Esperance. Assistant PT Minister at ON TAPE East European church Rev N. L. Sonnets who has Longueville. He will Wurmbrand made the following statement. Seen Acting Rector at Geese- continue on in his present ',limo, I mon has t, .ton since March 1974 con- position as a lecturer at eased two new Bible Readine "The Missionary department of the Protestant churches of French- case of a black man, Aids for 1976. One of these is fast-growing: Wurmbrand wounded, tied to a tree and cluded there in December. Sydney- Teachers' College. speaking Switzerland" reacted violently with a communique entitled series of seven SUFOS Cas- compelled by the Frelimo to Rev H. C. Hollis has "No persecutions in Mozambique". I hese churches support the anti- CANBERRA and accepted the appointment as sette Tapes. This series is on The Underground in attend the rape of his wife GOULBURN Rector of St James', King he life and times of Samuel Eastern Europe was one of the CHRISTIANITY 'LIKE FLU: racism program of the WCC, in which framework the Frelimo and two daughters. His two fastest-growing churches in Rev M. Ledl and Rev S. Street. Sydney. He is at pre- with the expositions by Drs organisation, now in power in Mozambique should be charged with anti- sons were nailed to a tree. the world, Pastor Richard Williams were ordained to sent Vicar of St Mary Virgin. Alan Cole and Bill Andersen. Our mission helps the Wurmbrand told an over- IF YOU REALLY HAVE IT religious persecution. the priesthood on December Primrose Hill. with St Paul, The tapes provide a new ex- persecuted church in flow crowd at St John's pro- 23. Mr Ledl takes up an Hampstead, Diocese of citing way for study groups, "Following are the facts," Mr Wurmbrand said: the point' of August 8.) Mozambique with great Cathedral, Pa rramatta, OTHERS WILL GET IT' quantities of Christian appointment at Coota- London. couples and individuals to "Our mission was the first gmeinde confirms NSW on December 6. that The USA 'Congressional literature and relief for mundra this month. Rev D. A. West resigned on use tapes. With each cassette to announce the arrest of the Pastor Wurmbrand visited churches are surrounded Records' (189/75) tells suffering Christians." Mr D. Oliphant and Mr A. January 18 as Rector of comes a 3-fold insert con- Downer of both the asking lot more factual Nazarene pastors, Arnold during the service. Frelimo- Australia briefly from Nazis about atrocities as, eg, the • Cowstance will be made Naremburn and Acting taining up to 20 questions. and Communists in information. He said if such Doll, Hugh Fryberg, of some adherents enter in the To page 3 November 29 to December 8 Deacons on February 22 at Rector of Cammeray, and These questions have Eastern Europe, he has writ- places were located and IS African Nazarene pastors, as president of the Christian churches and disturb the St Savior's Cathedral, Gout- will go to the Diocese of already been tried out in the ten a number of books on his visited he would personally of Mission to the Commu- Sir Donald \ lilam of services playing on their burn. Gippsland. SUFOS meetings held at the experiences and preaches to refund the fares. 'Teen Challenge' and others. nist World. instruments. Rea W. C. Pryce, Rector of Rev K. B. Mums Robert Menzies College congregations in countries But if the churches were The charge against them is resigns on His visit was to raise sup- Moruya, has been appointed February I as Rector at during 1975. The idea is to around the world in a total of not found, those making the the distribution of Christian Mozambique is the onl, port for his movement which ith over two-thirds of the world's population yet to Rector of North Albury, Enmore With Stanmore, work through the questions nine languages. claims should pay all the ex- tracts. We possess a secret country in the world which assisted the "Martyr he reached with effective from late January. first. to discuss the answers Pastor Wurmbrand's Bris- penses. "I am a Jew and I instruction of the leadership knows not only religious. but the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the I.ausanne and will go to the Diocese of Church" in Eastern Europe. Re, J. D. Clark of Marulan and then to listen to the expo- bane meeting, on December never lose money," he said. of the Frelimo to all its local anti-medical and anti-ju- Continuation Committee agreed here to concentrate its Newcastle. the organisation's field direc- has been appointed to the sition. 3, attracted a congregation When asked at his Sydney committer, charging them ridical persecution. energies on being a "stimulus and catalyst" to promote Rev R. G. Gretna resigns tor for Australia, Mr Mery special district of Belconnen The first tape in the series of some 1200 people to a press conference about with the fight against religion, President Machete of evangelism. as Curate-in-Charge at Knight, said. "C" effective from late Merrylands West on is background material to morning service at Kelvin smuggling Bibles and litera- which is described as a divi- Mozambique called all Pastor Wurmbrand's Aus- The forty-eight member January. January 25. the life and times of Samuel Grove High School As- ture into Eastern Europe, he sive factor in the nation. teachers, physicians and vice-presid.an of the Bill) tralian tour began in Perth on sembly Hall. replied that families in pri- lawyers group named to follow up the Rev I). E. Eastway resigned and does not include ques- 'social parasites and Graham Evangelistic Asso- November 29.30, with both Infant baptism has been International Congress on ST ARNAUD as Curate at Castle Hill on tions. But the insert does He and Mrs Wurmbrand son were being martyred for traitors'. ('Dolomiten' of Jul, ciation and was chairman of meetings attracting an later that day also spoke to being Christians and needed forbidden. All mission World Evangelisation Rev T. Bulled, on loan from January 8 and will go to have names, places and a 27.) Machete asked all the programme committee audience of some 1800 people. hospitals and schools have the physicians to leave the adopted a statement of aims Diocese of Bendigo, is now Wilcannia (Bush Church Aid map for ready reference. another large meeting in the help. "We plan to give it," he for the Lausanne Congress. The pastor and Mrs Warm- been nationalised. Their assistant in Parish of Swan Societ y I. These tapes are available Baptist City Tabernacle. said. Otherwise, people in country calling them bad and functions to guide its The Presbyterian minister brand also addressed meet- In both cities he was asked Communist lands faced the capital has been confiscated. words. All private offices of officers and staff until it Hill Rev R. A. Heraphreys from Scripture Union for non makes his home in Char- ings in the Perth Christian whether it was true of re- task of writing the Scriptures The mission-report No 5 of African doctors, and private meets again in 1978, Rev A. Algreen-Ussiag of resigns as Curate at Walt- $3.95 each or $26.00 for the lotte, North Carolina, USA. Centre and the Mt Haw- by hand. the German Missions- Committee members were St Barnabas' College, roonga on February 22 and set plus postage. ports that 10 to 17 churches clinics were closed, too. ('To He succeeds as chairman thorne Baptist Church. A met in Moscow. nominated at the Congress Adelaide. is now Deacon- will become Curate at East- Read the Bible in a Year — Pastor Wurmbrand de- A. lack Dain of Sydney, special meeting for clergy in Lausanne, Switzerland, in Assistant at Mildura. wood. the second new release is a The pastor challenged fined Socialism as the parent Australia. an Anglican of Communism. Commu- July 1974 after nearly 2500 replacing Rev D. Palmer who Rev J. EL Wyndham simple "Read-the-Bible, bishop. At the organisa- nism, he said, was a religion evangelical leaders partici- has returned to Diocese of became Curate at Darling- Through" Card. In an tional meeting of the com- of hatred — "yet God gives ON OTHER PAGES ... pating in that gathering ex- Melbourne. hurst on January 12. nouncing the new release mittee in Mexico City last CLERIC'S STAND CRITICISED victory." pressed a desire for continua- Rev T. R. Bader resigns as David Clayton, Federal year Bishop Dain agreed to the Parochial tion of its work. NORTH QUEENSLAND Curate at Penrith this month. Secretary of Australian ouncil ..o... , , ,,...cd in political The gathering at Parra- • Notes and comments — Page 2. serve ,for only a year. In its In addition to adopting the Mr P. A. Moore was made Rev J. W. Ewan, Curate at Scripture Union, said, "this Laurence hutch of England, issues particularly so that matta saw an overflow • Jesus the poor communicator — by John closing sessions here, the aims and functions docu- Deacon at St John's, Cairns. Dural, will become Curate at new Bible Reading Card is Harrah*, has sent a letter of Christian principles could crowd with young people Davies — Page 2. committee voted its on December 21 Penrith. for clergy and teachers who protest to the Bishop of New- he brought to bear on the filling the aisles and sitting ment, the panel also elected a appreciation for his service, on extra seats along the side • new slate of officers. Serving Rev R. K. Harvey. Curate use commentaries as well as castle regarding political issues. Letters to the editor — Page 6. not only as chairman of the aisles. Balcony and choir MELBOURNE at Redfern. has been for the new Bible reader who statements made by the "This means that Chris- • On and off the record — Page 6. as chairman for a two-year Continuation Committee seats were also filled to capa- Rev G. Baldwin of St appointed Curate at St Ives. desires to read the Bible as a warden of St John's College, tians will examine policies term will be Leighton Ford, but also as executive chair- whole". city. • Mainly about people — Page 8. a Canadian-born evangelist Mary's, Sunbury. has been Rev J. M. C. Lowe resigned Morpeth, the Reverend I.. A. put forward by all political man of the planning appointed to St John's. West This new SU Card has Johnston, and 22 others at the parties and comment accord- The meeting was chaired who has preached on every on September 17 as Curate at Pastor Richard ism ado and Brunswick. Camden to go to the Diocese been designed to enable the college. ing to their understanding. by Canon K. L. Loane, who continent of the world. He is • To page 8 Rev A. Clark has been of Tasmania. reader to read the whole Comments regarding the "This is seen to be differ- also•chaired the pastor's last appointed assistant at St Rev P. H. Bayliss, Curate Bible in one, two, three or political situation made by ent to stating outright meeting in Sydney, in 1972. -7 John a Camberwell. at French's Forest, has four years. Each book of the Mr Johnston and others support for a political party Describing the effect of Rev A. Moore, Assistant become Curate at Redfern. Bible is treated as a unit and were published in a Sydney and condemnation of Christianity in Eastern EDITORIAL Curate at St John The Rev I. D. Pennicook, is divided into manageable newspaper. another." Europe, Pastor Wurmbrand Divine, Croydon. has been Curate at Dapto, has become daily readings. The Parochial Council be- Mr Burrows also defended mid: "Like the flu, if you appointed to the charge of Curate at Dural. Each of the four groups of lieves clergymen should not the right of a clergyman to really have it, others will get readings commences with use the name of the Church express his opinion as an It. If you have the real I he four great "beginnings" to back either of the political individual but not if he used Christianity, others will catch BIG SAVING FOR of Scripture — Genesis, parties. the name of the Church to It. If not, then you only have WALKING WITH GOD Ezra. Matthew and Acts. The The Vicar of Barraba, the support him in his point of ehurehianity." card is available from Reverend M. Burrows, told view. Pastor Wurmbrand and his NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Scripture Union for 25c plus the Parochial Council he be- The Parochial Council in- wife, Sabrina, also spoke at a It is now about twenty years since thousands flocked Twide we read in Genesis chapter five that Enoch postage. lieved the Church must be- formed the . Bishop of New- special clergy meeting in with and in all who give themselves to Him in trusting Send only S2 and we will send you post free the to the theatres to see Mario Lanza in the film "The walked with God, and once in chapter six that Noah castle that many clergymen Sydney before moving on to obedience. next ten issues of the Student Prince". One of the best-known songs in the end lay Christians took the New Zealand, Japan and walked with God. Perhaps the best-known Old film, sung by the prince on the death of his father, was opposite view to that iif Mr other countries as part of his Testament reference on this subject is that in Micah 6:8, "Walk in love", we read, "walk as children of light". "I'll Walk With God". AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD GIPPSLAND DIOCESE Johnston and his. ..1 . current tour to attract sup- "What does the Lord require for you but to do justly, to God is with His people, watching with unsleeping care, --- Northern Hail, Leader port for his movement love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God." guarding with an invincible arm. listening with a ready This is an introductory offer, open only to new The song included the words, "I'll walk with God from this day on, His helping hand I'll lean upon, I'll pray to We should recall that those words were written to ear to all their prayers. We should make more efforts subscribers. Send the coupon below now and APPOINTS ARCHDEACON Him, each day to Him, and He'll hear the words that I people whose desire for fellowship with God, coupled deliberately to recollect the certainty of His invisible receive this long established national Anglican the Bishop of t,ippsland Mct1onald to he Vicar-Gene presence. has announced the appoint- ral of Gippsland. say ... I'll never walk alone while I walk with God". with their ignorance and superstition, led them to newspaper which stands firmly for biblical truth. ment of the A- enerable Nor- HMS representative contemplate great rituals, even the sacrifice of their Surely this is full of appeal for many people, not all of Surely that would steady us in frustrations and man N1rDonald as full-time children, in order to win the favour and companionship them Christians. Men and women with a religious temptations, cheer us in disappointments and help to NAME Archdeacon to the Diocese NreffearaMgin of God. sensitivity are comforted again and again by the idea comfort our sorrows. So when you enter and leave of Gippsland. to lecture at college But that is not the way. What pleases the Lord is the buildings and vehicles, when clocks chime and THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RICOH° that God is their unseen companion through life. The ADDRESS This will take effect as fd.,Onal and business. Roan 311 160 The Rev Max Corbett, their o year period uoI the humility of penitence for our many sins, the humility of wonderful thing about the Christian faith is that it takes telephones ring, remember the presence of the living from May I, 1976. Castlereagh Street Sydney 3080 Home Mission Society South Society. trust in His mercy, and humble submission to His will. Saviour. Set yourself to do what pleases Him. Of faithful Phone 61 2975. The National pipe for Coast field representative, this concept out of the realm of appealing abstractions Archdeacon McDonald is Churctl of England WOO, — Cathotic "They both became totally Readers of the New Testament know how often Moses it was written, "he endured, as seeing Him who is has resigned and will join the involved with the work. into the realm of daily reality. currently the Archdeacon Apoallata Protestant and Reformed is reference is made to the presence of the Spirit of Jesus invisible" (Hebrews 11:27). of East Gippsland and will sued fortnightly on alternate Thur. staff of Baker College, including regular court POSTCODE days SubScrtplton 56.50 per year, Hornsby, early this year. duties, counselling and gene- retain this title. posted Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church Printed by Unwell Printing Co Pty Ltd ral welfare work," Archdea- He is also Rector of Announcing this, the Record. I enclose $2 Subscription for twelve issues. Bairnsdale but will resign 862 Elizabeth Street. Waterloo for the con Fillingham said. Cht,h Record Ltd. Sydney Society's General Secre- "Their ministry has been a Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, from this appointment on tary (Archdeacon' Robert most significant one, and Room 311, 160 Castlereagh St. Sydney, NSW, 2000. April 30. Fillingham) said Mr and we wish them God's richest The bishop has also Mrs Corbett had given out- blessinss in their new sphere appointed Archdeacon Interview with John Stott — 4-5 ..era. ~ standing service during of service." 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, JANUARY 22, 1976 Ig AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, FEBRUARY 5,1976 1 re c1 it140`