They made it ... all the way to The Australian Melbourne, just for kids rrwar 111= DIOCESE OF SYDNEY Commission by Bishop Peter Hollingworth on Rev. D. M. S. Cohen, will resign as Rector of Tuesday, 15th October at 8.00 p.m. CHURCH- Manly on 15th March 19115 to becorrie Director Goldsworthy, John L. From locum at 105 years serving the Gospel and of Scripture Union in U.K. Endeavour Hills to Incumbent of St. Paul's its ministry Rev. T.J. W. Oakley, Asst. Minister at 8errima, Boronia. Induction by the Bishop Robert has accepted the position of Rector of SL Butterss on a date to be announced in early Saviour's, Punchbowl. December. Rev. T. K. Dein will resign as Rector of Yagoona Painter, John From Permission to Officiate RECORD to become Rector of St. Andrew's, Wahroonga. Diocese of Melbourne )o part-time assistant curate at St. John's Toorak from 2nd 1837 NOVEMBER 4, 1985 Registered by Australia Post Publication No. RAW ie Telephone 264 8349 PRICE 50 CENTS Rev. R. Alexander will resign as Rector of September, 1985. Enmore and Stanmore on 1st December, returning to U.K. Rich, Roger From Incumbent of Pakenham/ Upper Beaconfield to incumbent of St Rev. M. C. Harcourt Norton, Minister in Holy Matthew's Endeavour Hills. Induction by Orders at Cranbrook School, has accepted the Archbishop D. Penman on Monday, 11th position as Rector of Hunters Hill. November at 8.00 p.m. Rev. P. H. Bayliss, Rector of Harris Park, has Area Dean accepted the position as Rector of Willoughby. Don't disinvest in South Africa Porter, Brian M. Appointed Area Dean of DIOCESE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA Heidelberg as from 1st August, 1985. Alan Paton still cries for his beloved country Resignation do riot consider that the welfare of black Rev. P. L Williams resigned as Minister-in- [Note: South African. Alan Paton, noted black South Africans. On the other side teachings of the Gospels, in particular the Charge, St Margaret's, Darlington on 30th people or the welfare of white people are Kornaczewski, Alex From Priest-in-Charge of author of Cry the Beloved Country, is a are some highly-educated and parables about giving drink to the thirsty September to become full-time chaplain at the supreme considerations. The Airport West with Keilor from 24th November, staunch opponent of apartheid, a vocal sophisticated blacks, a small minority of and food to the hungry. It seems to me Hinders Medical Centre. 1985. To take up position in the parish of supreme consideration to me is the critic of white rule in South Africa, and a white South Africans, and a considerable that Jesus attached supreme — indeed Rev. P. R. Stanley, Holy Cross, Elizabeth is to be Howrah in the Diocese of Tasmania. welfare of my country, and therefore the former leader of South Africa's old Liberal number of righteous and self-righteous sacred — significance to such actions. Minister-in-Charge, St Margaret's, Darlington ri Retirement people of the West, who entertain the Therefore I will not help to cause any welfare of all its people. *lab from 23rd December, 1985. Party. However, Paton has spoken and . opinion that the weakening of the South such suffering to any black person. Vielioine to Melbourne," says Mary Dewberry, the Bible Society's National Youth Officer, to the only Anglican Wood, Cyril Edgar Baldwin From the parish of written fervently against the strategy of There is an often-heard declaration: in the team, John "Woody" Richards of St. George's, Earlwood. DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE St. Chad's Chelsea as from 31st December, Western disinvestment. Paton recently African economy will bring freedom and I am told that this is a simplistic "We do not mind suffering. We are used 1985. In the background are Ron Healhorn of Maroochydore and Dave Forrest of Yowie Bay. Delbridge, Noel From Director of the General addressed a group of Christian leaders happiness to the suffering and oppressed understanding of the teachings of the to suffering!' But this again is often the Board of Religious Education to Incumbent of Obituaries from the United States on the subject of people of our country. Gospels. Let it be so. That is the way I declaration of those will suffer least The team of six "BIKE FOR BIBLES" of raising funds for Bibles, for the young All Soul's Sandringham. Induction by Gardner, Cyril Emmanuel Died 17th August, disinvestment, and has written for South I find myself uncompromisingly on the choose to understand them!' To put it briefly, my conscience will not riders, led by blind cyclist John Ansell on of India. Archbishop D. Penman on Friday, 13th 1985. Africa's Leadership magazine.] side of the industrialist capitalists, big allow me to support disinvestment For I a tandem bike, arrived in Melbourne from December at 8.00 p.m. I am also told that I am ignoring the The Victorian State Youth Worker, Seymour, Kenneth Norman Died 24th August, money (almost entirely white), small must ask myself, how long must the Sydney, Friday, October 4th at 12 midday, There is only one firm statement I can views of those black South Africans who Arthur Bolkas, was also thee, with a team Edgar, Donald H. From the Diocese of Bendigo 1985. money (almost entirely black), the suffering it would cause go on before the nearly two hours ahead of schedule. After make on disinvestment — I will have support disinvestment Most of these of about SO walkers who were ready to to Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity Kensington. overwhelming majority of whites and the desired end is achieved? A month? Two a distance of 900 km and the repair of ten nothing to do with it I will not, by any black South Africans will not be the ones start off on their WALK FOR BIBLES, a considerable majority of blacks. I belong months? A year? Five or ten years flat tyres, they had finally arrived at their written or spoken word, give it any to suffer hunger and thirst Many of them route of 20 km. Over 800 support kits had therefore to a very mixed constituency. perhaps? No one can confidently answer destination. support whatsoever. are sophisticated, highly educated, safely been distributed for the WALK FOR that question, though one can say at Sydney votes "No" continued There are obviously two sides to this Why am I totally opposed to placed. I also know sophisticated and Their first stop was at the GPO, where BIBLES, according to Arthur Bolkas, and once that disinvestment will take time to question. On the one side are South disinvestment? It is primarily for a moral highly educated black men and women they handed over a parcel of 500 "PEDAL all had the same aim as the cyclists ... "We believe that our theological work persons to the priesthood!' African industrialists, capitalists — very reason. It is my firm belief that those who who will have nothing to do with bite deep. POST" envelopes for official raising funds for Bibles for the young of and the application of it has not The convenor for the Movement for big money and very small money — the will pay most grievously for disinvestment I choose to associate Punishment is no proper treatment for endorsement. The sale of these India. provided sufficient reason to change the Ordination of Women, Dr. Patricia overwhelming majority of white South disinvestment will be the black workers myself with them. erring children, nor is it the proper enveloped will go towards their project the existing practice of restricting to Brennan then moved the proposition that Africans, and a substantial rn.tiority of of South Africa. I take very seriously the treatment for erring countries. Those men, admission to the Priesthood as I am told that, though I believe my "on the basis of gender, no person who think they can make us good by described in Anglican formularies. It views to be moral, they are in fact should be prevented from being punishment are deceiving themselves. may be that further theological work immoral because I will not take the side ordained as a priest in the Anglican The United States seems to be at last could lead to a modification of this of those black people who want Care and Communication Concern Church of Australia". giving up the idea of punishing the USSR point of view. However, we have not, in disinvestment This is a new Wake up Australia into goodness. Why then do they think it An effective Evangelistic team our work to date, seen that as The compromise position, moved by interpretation of morality to me, that I would work with South Africa? demonstrated, and we report the Rev. G. R. Huard of the inner city Jagran is coming ought to adopt certain views because Care and Communication Concern, the is many races, including Aborigines and accordingly." parish of South Sydney was "That a some influential black people hold them. I have a last word to say to those Christian organisation led by God's Maoris, woman shall be considered eligible for a I do not hold these views because they fanatical divestors who think they can Squad President, John Smith, has just The report of the Commission is well * service clubs and women's groups team ministry but not to be in the sole are acceptable — or not acceptable — to released a newsletter detailing the worthy of study by interested Christians. through to biker clubs, street kids and charge of a separate cure of souls." either black people or to white people. I continued page 12 amazing ministry undertaken during 1985. prisons, The members of the Diocesan Doctrine Bishop Cameron began his speech o inner city dwellers, suburbanites, Commission were: the Rev. Dr. P. W. The Chairman of C & CC, Hobart M.L.C. saying that during the year he had only country people and those in the Barnett, Bishop E. D. Cameron, Canon D. Hank Petrusma, said "John and his team been absent from one meeting of the outback". B. Knox, the Rev. Dr. R. A. Cole, Bishop R. have led outreach in every mainland state Standing Committee. It was at that H. Goodhew, the Rev. Dr. P. F. Jensen, and New Zealand during the last few "This ministry finds strength through its meeting that he had been given the Deaconess M. A. Rodgers, the Rev. R. E. New translation of months, with Tasmania on the list for diversity", he said, "All churches can use doubtful honour of moving the motion Lamb, the Rev.k Dr. P. T. O'Brien, and the March next year". the ministry of the organisation to reach on behalf of Standing Committee. Rev. Dr. D. G. Peterson. non-Christians in their area, by talking to There is little doubt, however, that Mr. Petrusma said the ministry had cut people other Christians are not able to The publication of this report, coupled Standing Committee chose the right man. Calvin's works a swathe through all sectors of the reach, and bringing these people to with the years of debate which preceded community, "John and the team have Christ". it, made it highly likely that most Synod Now that the controversy has 10 yrs work for team of scholars taken their vital ministry to: concluded as far as Sydney is concerned, Mr. Petrusma stressed that the urgency members had made up their minds the question inevitably arises: "Is this the Rutherford House, a centre for General Editors: Dr. Nigel Cameron to present an unadulterated Gospel, with before the actual Synod debate * the upwardly mobile and successful end? Is the debate over?" Only time will evangelical study within the Church of (Warden of the House), Professor its ever-sharp cutting edge to our Nation, commenced. through to the downtrodden and tell. Scotland, is pleased to announce a major Douglas Kelly (of Reformed Theological is never more pressing than now. Within the Synod there was the utmost disillusioned, publishing project which will occupy an Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi) and Mr. politeness. Virtually all speeches were Some have suggested that the * the artistic and sophisticated through to C & CC is keen for those who might be international team of scholars for the next David Wright, of New College, Edinburgh. warmly applauded. The atmosphere from "Australian Church Record" has been the rough and ready, interested to contact them for a copy of 10 years. Negotiations are being finalised within the Synod created the impression over generous in the amount of space Four expert Consultant Editors have * the intellectual through to the this and future newsletters. They can be with (in the U.K.) the Paternoster Press, that the issue was not going to be carried devoted to the issue of the ordination of agreed to advise on the project: Professor inarticulate, contacted at P.O. Box 463, Boronia, and (in the U.S.A.) Wm. B. Eerdmans, by persuasiveness from the floor of women. This may be true, but its certain J. I. Packer, Professor R. S. Wallace, * the church through to the secular, Victoria,... 3155, or phone (03) 720 1536. who have agreed to handle the venture. Synod. that Christians everywhere have taken an Professor John Leith, and Dr. T. H. L. intense interest in the topic, and there are It is now over 20 years since a new Parker. Dr. Parker is widely regarded as When the debate commenced, Bishop few who have not found a view of their English version of Calvin's New Testament the world's leading expert on the Bringing you the most important Church news from Australia and overseas every Cameron moved: "Synod supports the JAGRAN means AWAKI NIN(, on. But in real life don't people just shrug own. volumes was produced, under the commentaries, and we are particularly two weeks. present practice of ordaining only male their shoulders and say "1 here's nothing JAGRAN means STREET THEATRE FROM editorship of T. F. and David W. Torrance. delighted to have his encouragement and we can do about corruption?" Not in this INDIA But their work did not include the much active co-operation in the project village. Not anymore. They have woken more extensive Old Testament, widely There cats be nothing more important The Australian JAGRAN means WAKE UP, AUSTRALIA: up. Church Army Captain regarded as the basis of all modern CHURCH GIVE TO THE CHRISTMAS BOWL! than the encouragement that this fresh It's one thing to wake people up, commentary on these books and used by translation will bring to the best in though, and it's another to help them First Aboriginal Bishop Jagran is an Indian street theatre troupe preachers, as well as scholars, the world Biblical exposition, the foundations of which is coming to Australia in change their lives. That's why Jagran is over. which Calvin laid in this great work of his. The first Aboriginal to be consecrated Sister Coleen Saunders, and since that coming to Australia. RECORD November to help promote the The translation is to come under three (AUSTRALIAN PRESBYTERIAN LIFE) bishop in the Anglican Church has his time they have ministered as a team in Christmas Bowl Appeal. The villagers might decide they need roots in the Church Army. The Rev. many different places. Their main In India, these twelve mime artists more than one water tap to improve local Canon Captain Arthur Malcolm was ministry has been to the Aboriginal an independent provocative evangelical voice travel from village to village performing health. They might decide to set up a co- consecrated in Townsville Cathedral settlement at Yarrabah and on Palm for over 100 years sketches, skits and slap-stick comedy operative industry, so now they need Bible College INSIDE recently to serve as an assistant bishop to Island. about the everyday life of village people. some tools and some machinery. They the Bishop of Northern Queensland, the Arthur will have special responsibility might decide they want to read and write But the everyday lives of village Indians Right Rev. Ian Lewis. for Aboriginal people which will no so they need books and a teacher. They of Victoria are plagued by poverty, illiteracy, illness Caring for Arthur was commissioned with Church doubt take him beyond the diocese of have made the decision and asked us for and injustice. So, though the mime may New Anglican appointment Army in 1959. In 1969 he married a CA Northern Queensland. help. The Christmas Bowl will support the dying ... Pages 6-7 make them laugh, the message is "Wake Free Trial Offer their decisions. Will you support the The Reverend Darrell Paproth, Rector up! See the possibilities for change. Do Christmas Bowl? of Lakes Entrance, will shortly leave something about it!" Gippsland to take up an academic Sydney Synod For a no obligation 3 months free trial of the Record please complete ar. . eturn this Jagran will perform in Perth from ANNUAL REFORMATION RALLY Perhaps the performance is about a position. He has been appointed lecturer coupon. November 16 to 21; in Adelaide between highlights ... Page 8 corrupt village official. The cunning villain in New Testament Studies at the Bible November 22 and 24; in Sydney between The English Reformation is contriving to get the new village water College of Victoria. November 25 to December 1; in Brisbane NAME tap put in his house instead of in the between November 2 and 5; and in Mr. Paproth has been Rector of Lakes Letters ... Page 8 `WHAT WE OWE TO IT' middle of the village where everyone ADDRESS Melbourne between December 6 and 11. Entrance since 1980. Before coming to could use it. What a rogue! Everyone can There will be official launchings in Perth, Gippsland he had served in the Parishes POSTCODE Speaker: ARCHBISHOP DONALD ROBINSON see that's unfair. Editorial: Hinduism in the evening of November 20, at the of Rosanna, Caulfield and Northcote in St. Andrew's Cathedral Chapter House The villagers band together to defeat Chapel, Churches of Christ Grammar the Melbourne diocese. A graduate of and Christ ... Page 9 Post coupon to the Australian Church Record, 1st Floor, St. Andrew's House, Sydney the plot and the tap goes where it should. School, Claremont; in Sydney, between Ridley Theological College, Mr. Paproth Square, Sydney, NSW 2000. 8 pm FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 1985 The official is furious. The people have 12 noon and 2.00 pm on November 27, in holds degrees in Bachelor of Divinity and seen through his schemes and he won't Sydney Square and St. Andrew's Master of Theology. He was ordained The Christian (Outside the trial period our subscription rates are: Full $16, Tertiary Students St 3, Theological Arranged by the Anglican Church League get away with much in future. Cathedral; and in Brisbane, between 11 deacon in 1973 and made a Priest the Students $101 book trade ... Page 10 Everyone enjoys the performance, am and 2.00 pm on December 3, in the following year. j hissing the villain, cheering the people Queen Street Mall. (Capps/and Anglican) r-- 12 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 21, 1985 AUSTRAL AN Ctu RCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 4, 1985 — 1 t _r: ,,,, )--.....1 MARANATHA A gift of tongues Sand shoe shuffle New Wilderness centre Linguistics not double dutch to Ogden Bishop of Gippsland to tour Middle East Dick Smith drops in Most people wanting to expand their The Right Reverend Neville Generous Christianity Palestinian Church people. In addition, The first stage of Sydney City Mission recognition of Mrs. Merle Hurcomb's linguistic horizons learn a EurOpean Chynoweth, Bishop of Gippsland, has the long tradition of migration to Australia's Wilderness Project has now enormous contribution to the Mission language. been invited to join an ecumenical team Luke 12:13-21 Australia means the people of the Middle been officially opened. and the community over more than 25 But after learning French and German, to tour the Middle East from 22nd East have a strong bond with this country. years. the Reverend Dr. Graham Ogden was November to 9th December. "Mr. Adventure", Dick Smith, flew his The team will seek to strengthen the helicopter to officially open the centre on Mrs. Hurcomb thanked the President unable to turn away from the challenge The visit has been sponsored by the True life? autonomous and only desired to amass bonds of faith and understanding Sunday, 29th September. and the Board of the Mission for of learning perhaps two of the most Australian Council of Churches (ACC). It What is it that changes a living into life? more and more wealth for his own between Australia and Middle East bestowing such a tremendous honour on complex languages of all — Chinese and will travel to Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel Speaking to the 35 young people Coca Cola says that it has the answer— personal use and benefit. cultures; visit relief and development aid her. She reminded those present that the Japanese. and the West Bank, Egypt and Cyprus. already at the Merle Hurcomb Wilderness that "Coke adds life to everything that It is worth observing that he was not projects supported by Australian centre is at risk due to lack of Dr. Ogden has been appointed a Centre Mr. Smith said; "Without any makes a living life." But Jesus says, "A condemned because he made plans for The team is made up of Church people churches through the Christmas Bowl government funding. Translation Consultant for the United doubt we need wilderness areas. I think person's true life is not made up of the the future. Nor because he was from different denominations. It includes appeal and gather information which will Bible Societies (UBS), an organisation at this centre is just going to be the start of "This place is far better than allowing things he owns, no matter how rich he ambitious. He was condemned because Ms Jean Skuse, Uniting Church; Bishop assist Australian church people in work in 180 countries and territories to many centres which will allow young our state government to build another $7 may be." (Luke 12:15) True life is not to be he strove to live independently of God, Gabriel Gibram, Antiochian Orthodox; understanding the situation facing the translate, publish and distribute the Bible people to have the spirit of adventure. million institution in which everyone of found in the things that a person has or disregarding his position as God's servant. Mr Alex Kilgour, Uniting Church; Sister countries of the Middle East or parts of it "You're going to be able to learn so these kids would be in if they weren't eats or wears or drinks. True life is found Mary-Lou Moorhead, Catholic; and Mr Bishop Chynoweth, speaking from much more about yourselves, you're here", she said. in knowing the Father as the only true A steward of God? Unable to contain his quest for greater Greg Thompson, Anglican. Bishopscourt, Sale, today said he was going to get more confidence and if the "It costs $700 a week to keep them God and knowing Jesus Christ as the Son Note, now, how he failed to be a knowledge, he has also trained at The visit results from a recent meeting both honoured and privileged to be outdoors and adventures does what it did there and we can keep them here for whom he has sent. (John 17:3) steward of God's resources. Because he Sydney's Moore Theological College and between Jean Skuse, general secretary of invited to join this ecumenical team. He obtained his Th.L from the Australian to me, I can assure you that you're going $350 per week — and everyone of them In the parable of the rich fool — a regarded himself as autonomous, he held the ACC and Middle East church leaders. has always had a particular interest in the College of Theology, won his Bachelor of to be very, very happy." is worth it. I'd like to charge you, the parable very relevant to Australians today his wealth to be his own. He did not They told her they are most eager for this Middle East and looks forward to sharing Divinity Degree at the University of The first stage of the project, located at people of Australia to see that this -- Jesus taught his hearers that acknoWledge his responsibility to visit because Christian tourists to the his insights with Gippsland Christians London, earned his Master of Literature Tallong, has been named the Merle wonderful centre continues." meaningful life is not to be found in carefully manage his personal wealth for Holy land seldom make contact with when he returns to Australia. (Hebrew) Degree at the University of Hurcomb Wilderness Centre in materialism but only in a relationship God. He plotted to himself, "I don't have Christians already there, particularly ' (Gippsland Anglican) Durham (England) and was awarded his with God characterised by generosity and a place to keep all my crops ... I will tear Doctorate of Philosophy from Princeton service. As Jesus makes his point, he down my barns and build bigger ones Theological Seminary (USA). uncovers a number of areas of neglect in where I will store the grain and all my the rich fool's life. Like so many people other goods." Self, self, self. Never a He was deaconed in 1962 and ordained Attention Rev. Dr. Graham Ogden, United Bible Society today, the rich fool neglected the thought of God. a priest by the Anglican Bishop of Translation Consultant. Durham in 1964. certainty of death, and he neglected his In his folly he disenfranchised the hymn writers responsibilities as a servant, a steward, principal shareholder. He did not see Dr. Ogden presently sees himself being Australia, he will be based in Taiwan, and an agent of God. A new initiative by Oxford himself as the managing director of a involved in three main projects: 1. The where he was professor of Old Testament public corporation responsible to the writing of a Greek Grammar in Chinese; The certainty of death at the Taiwan Theological College, Taipei, Oxford University Press has, especially owners of the company. Instead he acted 2. Creating a Bible Dictionary in Chinese; between 1978 and 1985. in the last 100 years, published some of The rich fool neglected the certainty of like the proprietor of a family business 3. Revising the old Union Version the finest collections of hymns in the Dr. Ogden is married to Lois and they death because he was so pre-occupied with himself as the only investor. He Translation in Chinese. English language. have two children, Melissa, 19, and with the present and its came refused to acknowledge that all he had When he returns overseas from Timothy, 17. They are conscious that authors and attractions that he hadriallilieli M let was a gift from the gracious hand of God composers of new hymns often find it on the unseen spirdwirista km sa to be used in trust for him. t difficult to have their work published and 18-19 he made exth ntnia ann. have therefore planned the annual future. He had a tr. IP"'"" An agent of God? publication of books containing down my barns a SAW " Lastly, the rich fool, refused to live as approximately 15 new hymns. These will He had an investrel O Gideon's men still marching 1* agent of God. He had the opportunity, be published under the series title "New the grain and all Vim we* ith so much wealth, to do something Songs of Praise", and the first volume even had a retiretit at.. - IA * ao. eally effective for God. In today's terms, 1985 National Convention, Geelong contains the winning entries and the best easy, eat, drink and le could have offered substantial support of the runners-up in the recent BBC he had no life assuifillot rmikowir fiti to overseas missions, evangelism, The Geelong Performing Arts Centre International Scripture policy — which Television "Songs of Praise" hymnwriting even the possibility di OMt wars* theological education and social service. was a hive of Christian activity for the 4 upholds the Bible as the inspired Word of festival. who is in control of death, ± A K e - He could have seen himself as a days, Wednesday, 4th September to God. A film entitled "A Sure Foundation" They expect to receive up to five death mocked Adam's plans lut privileged agent of God in a world Saturday, 8th, as 196 Gideons and160 re-affirmed this stance. The film was hundred submissions each year so the greatness, so it mocked the rich fool. In starving for the Bread of Life and used his Auxiliary member wives met for the highly praised by all who saw it. standard of each collection will be high. the midst of his hectic round of board resources to promote gospel ministries, Annual National Convention. Delegates To help meet costs of Scriptures meetings and business consultations, thereby alleviating suffering. But no. With attended from all States of Australia. It is Authors and composers interested in distributed in Australia, an Offering Goal God said to him, "You fool! This very him emphasis on personal gain, he only the. submitting new hymns should write for 27th Annual Convention by Gideons of $80,000 was set — and praise God — night you will have to give up your life; wanted to "keep" (v.17), to "store" (v.18) in Australia. full details to: achieved! This is the second time in the then who will get all these things you and to "take life easy" (v.19). Dick Douglas, have kept for yourself?" (v.20) Blessings of the Convention were history of the Association that an Bibles and Liturgical Books Dept, So the rich fool stands condemned. evident right from the outset, with 2 years Offering Goal of $80,000 has been Oxford University Press, Suddenly, without warning, he was The very antithesis of a Christian, he did of planning coming to fruition. The attained. Walton Street, stripped of all his assets and called to not allow God to rule his life; he greatest joy was to know that as a direct 0,6 o.1 052 (OP The Convention Business Session stand before God in the awful nakedness neglected the certainty of death; and he result of personal witnessing undertaken adopted a goal of raising $615,000 to fully of his greed and selfishness. In the face of failed to live as God's servant, steward, during the Convention, at least two fund Scripture costs for the Australian hell, what value would he now ascribe to and agent Motivated by greed, he did precious souls were won into the distribution programme. This represents his riches? He discovered, too late, that "a not seek to advance God's cause of Kingdom of God. This fulfills the Qld welcome a significant challenge, which can be person's true life is not made up of the blessing to mankind by the generous objective of the Association —"to win achieved by prayer, continued promotion things he owns, no matter how rich he support of gospel proclamation and others to Christ". to Church congregations and sacrificial with good may be." works of social service. Spiritual food was presented to giving by God's people. The offerings at A servant of God? But are you different? delegates by Rev. John Cromarty, Pastor the Convention will go towards meeting news of the Geelong Presbyterian Church of the target of $615,000. The rich fool neglected the certainty of Do you live in submission to God as his Eastern Victoria, with a high public profile Plans for extension of the Gideon Bible bonus for new death.4-le also neglected his servant, steward, and agent? Do you in Christian witness. Rev. Cromarty activity in Australia include creation of Australians responsibility to be a servant of God. demonstrate your submission by giving challenged delegates to "Walk Worthy". local groups (Camps) at Port Headland Instead of seeing God as the ruler and your assets and abilities generously to The four Bible Hour addresses given Citizenship ceremonies are very and Karratha (WA), Mount Isa master of his life, he exalted himself. promote the true knowledge of Jesus in encouraged all to live a life worthy of the significant and often emotional times for (Queensland), and the strengthening of When the time came to review his word and action? Or are you a hoarder— King of Kings and Lord of Lords. those people who become Australian Camps low in membership numbers. investments he didn't ask God for keeping and storing so you can citizens. The Annual Fellowship Dinner where Australian Gideons will continue to guidance, or consult God about areas of personally take life easy? Pastors of Geelong Churches were participate in intensive Scripture They are times when the new need where he might possibly use his True Christianity is generous, sacrificial invited to meet with Gideons and hear distribution programmes in such , Australians seek to identify with the wealth to help others. He simply said, "I and alert to the dangers of greed and Mr. Frank Tate, the International countries as Argentina (October, 1985), culture and are open to receive God's THE CHRISTMAS BOWL know what I will do. I will tear down my idleness. It takes seriously Jesus' words, Representative from Nashville, USA, Republic of China and Hawaii (March Word. barns and build bigger ones." (v.18) He "Watch out and guard yourselves from representing the International Ministry of 1986) and Zambia/Malawi (September, For more than a decade in Queensland, PRESENTS `JAGRAN', had no desire to even know God's will, every kind of greed, because a person's Gideons. He highlighted many 1986). the Bible Society has been providing let alone do it. Far from seeing himself as true life is not made up of the things he testimonies of how people in many Bibles to shire councils and local a servant of God, responsible to promote owns, no matter how rich he may be?' "The good quality Bible in every hotel THEATRE OF THE OPPRESSED. countries and from different authorities for their citizenship God's plan, he saw himself as (Luke 12:15). and motel is the expectation of the backgrounds have come to faith through travelling public, and with God's ceremonies. the reading of God's Word as placed by The 1985 Christmas Bowl Jagran Appearances. Derails (02) 292215 continued enabling, we offer ourselves, According to Steve Wanmer, The Gideons. Appeal will be launched by a street as Gideons, to ensure this is always so," Queensland Scripture Distribution PERTH 16th-21st November The National President, Mr. Graeme A. said Mr. Earl. "We can do so with the Officer for the Bible Society, the theatre group from India, called ADELAIDE 22nd-24th November Pastoral assistants Earl, of Colleraine, Victoria, used the continuing prayer'and financial support presentation of a Bible adds significance Jagran. SYDNEY 25th Nov-lst December Keynote Address to affirm Gideons of Churches." to the ceremony for many recipients. Using mime, Jagran works with BRISBANE 2nd-5th December Developments in ministry at Bathurst Cathedral In the last year, about 500 Bibles were the poor and oppressed in the slums distributed in this way. It is expected that MELBOURNE 6th-llth December In a significant move All Saint's in the worshipping life of the parish. this number will dramatically increase of Delhi, making them aware of Cathedral have instituted a bold initiative Building on this, the Pastoral Care and following a personal invitation to the their need for clean food and water, in the development of the concept of Outreach committee are examining ways Bill Worner Pty. Ltd. State's 142 councils and local authorities and humorously portraying such Pastoral Assistants. to make the special presentation Bibles of reachiog other families on the huge issues as the villainous dowry system The Dean, the Very Reverend Colin parish roll of more than 1000. Mittagong phone (048) 711(144 available. and the greedy money lender. Sheumack explained that the five pastoral All Saint's has three Standing Councils are offered free gold assistants have been given the status of Committees: Education, Pastoral Care embossing of their crest on orders of 50 The Christmas Bowl is helping Sales and Services MAZDA r1 Volkswagens — "full staff members". This means and Outreach and Worship and Music. or more Bibles. the oppressed people of our time. involvement at a planning level of the Each committee is chaired by a lay All Bibles are supplied with a special direction and day to day of the cathedral. You can help too. By supporting person but included in each group is a presentation label bearing the Australian The Christmas Bowl, you can help The four clergy, five pastoral assistants "member of staff". The findings and flag. and two other lay people have recommendations of the groups are To encourage council participation and lift their tragic mask. committed themselves to full often fed back to vestry. When ideas are as a result of the large numbers being involvement in pastoral work which approved they are referred back to the ordered, the hardcover Bibles in Today's embraces each, taking pastoral working groups for implementation. English Version are being offered at the AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES 199 Clarence St, Sydney 2000 responsibility for 10 to 15 "core families" (ANGLICAN NEWS) reduced price of $6.25, $3.70 less than normal retail. 2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 4, 1985'

AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 4, 1985 — 3 WORLD REVIEW The Moscow Disturbance Public pressure Speakers Families: more International over Bishop's pushes porn orthodoxy in than the sum Book Fair appointment out doubt of parts Released voices Christian books and Bibles Dutch resistance to Papal American group success Tony Compolo's beliefs displayed control American pornography opponents are questioned The 1985 Moscow International Book The Revd. Bernard Judd visited Holland scoring some victories, as convenience Washington, DC—The Christian Legal Alan Craddock Fair, held biennially since its inception in recently and writes as follows: store chains drop pornographic Society will be working to mediate a 1977, took place on 10-16 September in Leadership is anxious business. Despite publications from their magazine racks. dispute between a popular youth speaker Lesley Hicks the spacious pavilions of the Exhibition of its prominence, it attracts as much blame Kayo Oil, parent company of the Jet and critics who forced his cancellation as Economic Achievements built under as it gets praise. We can't do without convenience stores, and Tom Thumb, a a featured speaker at Youth Congress '85. Stalin in the 1930s. Under the motto good leadership, yet it often seems to be midwestern convenience store chain, According to a special report in For some months now I have been and must logically relate to each other "Books for Peace and Progress" over 100 a thankless task. have changed their policies on Christainity Today magazine, CLS writing this column using a small home They must also be constructed using the countries brought their exhibits to what is computer and a word processing In 1981, during the captivity of the Seven entered the embassy, twenty-one The most publicised bishop in the pornography. executive director Sam Ericsson said his same programme "language". and newly married when the longed-for one of the few major channels of cultural programme. I have found this marvellous American hostages in the US Embassy in world today is John Paul II. This is due to The let stores have dropped all group will "coordinate a process of Given all these requirements it should emigration took place. His wife, Tatyana, exchange still open in the post-detente piece of modern technology to be an Iran, an article I wrote about another set the efficiency of the Vatican's propaganda pornographic magazines, following a reconciliation" between the cancelled be clear that there can be many reasons a Chernogorsk girl who had era of East-West relations. invaluable aid in coping with the heavy of embassy captives was published in the machine and the fact that John Paul corporate decision made at the speaker, Eastern College sociology why a programme will not work. Nor is it corresponded with him through the The organisers of the fair have worked demands of writing which my profession Sydney Morning Herald (and in the ACR). demonstrates that a sure way to make Chattanooga, Tenn., headquarters of professor Tony Campolo, and critics. necessarily the case that a single part or embassy years, was allowed to emigrate hard over the years to bring the initial requires. The system I use consists of This told the story of the Siberian Seven, instant news is to travel to other countries Kayo Oil, which owns the chain. The controversy began when a group individual item is solely responsible for with them, but not her mother and two number of about 65 exhibitors to nearly many parts. There are the hardware parts the group of Evangelical Pentecostals — both near and far. This he does with According to Elaine Sutphin, director of of Evangelical Free Church pastors in the trouble. A line in the programme can sisters. His brother Anatoly's fiancee was twicerthat number in 1985. consisting of microprocessor, disc drive, from two families who had fled into the remarkable flair and tireless energy. Last external affairs for Kayo, the decision was Illinois objected to Campolo's planned be correct taken in isolation but it might also denied a visa. Characteristically, with its display of more television screen and printer. There is the US Embassy in Moscow, demanding the May he visited Holland and encountered made in July, and the magazines were participation in Youth Congress '85, a not fit in with its surrounding parts. That than 12,000 titles, the Soviet Union claims software component, consisting of a right to escape constant persecution for Why where they finally released? The unusual opposition from his own people pulled sometime during August convention co-sponsored by Youth for item might need to be changed, but sp computer programme designed to their faith by being allowed to emigrate inside story may never be known. The to be the largest single exhibitor, whereas there. Those whom I met last month in Christ and Campus Crusade for Christ, might some features of the other parts. from the Soviet Union. some countries had brought only several "We've gotten a number of very handle word processing. This programme American Embassy officials on the whole Holland, said that the media exaggerated which brought more than 15,000 Again, so it is with families. The child dozen titles. complimentary letters from people that itself is made up of many parts, these Astonishingly, their voluntary found their presence an acute the extent of the hostile demonstrations, teenagers to Washington DC in July. The were glad to see that we had removed being a set of detailed step-by-step who threatens the entire family system is imprisonment in the embassy lasted embarrassment; as Timothy wrote: "To People seemed to have come from all but they conceded that there was pastors told Youth Congress organizers them," said Sutphin. "I was personally instructions which control the entire both a disruptor and a product of that almost five years, from June 1978 to April some people we seemed like ignorant over the Soviet Union to glimpse the undeniable resistance to what many that they would not allow their young glad to see it I don't think out stores are system. system. Could it be that the disruptions peasants, simple people who had simply exhibits; some for the first time. The Dutch Roman Catholics regard as Papal 1983, with a small basesment room as the place for them, and I don't know that people to attend the convention unless are originating in the child's anger and misunderstood and over-estimated the morning visitors were mostly interference in the affairs of the Dutch All of these parts combine to produce their "home". At this point, you may there is a place for them. I'm glad they've Campolo's appearance was cancelled. confusion which in turn stem from the power of the Americans. However, we representatives of publishers or book Church. Dutch people are fiercely a process which is more than simply the remember, one of the Vashchenko been taken out" Over the objections of Youth for Christ, fact that they are possibly being made to daughters, Lidiya or Lida, who with her understood only too well that the distributors, such as teachers, librarians, independent They resent even the the request was granted. sum total of the parts. It is only when the feel that they are incompatible with their diplomats were anxious to avoid an journalists and others in an 'official' According to Sutphin, Kayo Oil hardware is switched on and the mother in desperation had gone on a suggestion of outside control. The Dutch Campus Crusade president Bill Bright family? Perhaps they don't feel that they capacity. The general public formed long President Franz Ehrhardt felt that selling programme allowed to run that the hunger strike, was hospitalised, sent international incident They did not want nation was born 400 years ago when tiny said the major concern was Campolo's want to belong, but it might be that they a confrontation with the Soviets. Not over queues waiting to enter in the afternoons pornography created the wrong kind of pattern and process made possible by home to Siberia and then granted an exit Holland courageously drove out the theology as expressed in his book A are being led to conclude that they are image for the stores. "We try to listen to these parts, taken together, become visa. The rest of the Vashchenkos and the people like us. We were not famous and all day Saturday and Sunday. Spanish Invaders. Forty years ago they Reasonable Faith not really welcome. what our customers are telliIng us," said (Word, 1983). Bright did Chmykhalovs, mother and son, then at dissidents, celebrated scientists, human There was great interest in the suffered under the German Invasion. evident The parts are all interdependent Sutphin. "We'd had a number of not read the book before deciding to ban Rectifying such a situation rarely last consented to leave the embassy to rights activists, intellectuals writers or American religious publishers who first While Christians generally applaud John and together form a whole. If one part complaints from people who didn't like Campolo, but said scholars at Campus involves making changes in, or return to their distant Siberian home , politicians. We were two ordinary brought their books in 1979. Their four- Paul's strong stand on such issues as fails in itself, or if the parts are somehow having (pornography) in the stores. It was Crusade's International School of eliminating, one troublesome part The town of Chernagorsk. A few months later Christian families!' (p.58) to-five hundred titles, including various abortion, the reaction inside the Roman incompatible with each other, then the a decision our president made knowing Theology assured him that the content of entire system will need to be examined the promised exist visas for both editions of the Bible, attracted a wide Catholic Church to the Pope's hard line system either fails or is impaired. Disappointments that we might lose some customers the book justified the cancellation. Jay ' and it is likely that a series of interrelated extended families were granted and they spectrum of individuals: housewives, on matters of Church government and This situation provides us with a useful because of it It wasn't a decision that was Kesler, who was president of Youth For changes (sometimes quite simple) will are now in the United States. President Jimmy Carter's students, believers, unbelievers, discipline, is rather mixed, to say the least. and meaningful metaphor. Families and made lightly!' Christ until recently, said that while some need to be encouraged among all family administration, despite much talk of 'underground' translators and publishers, In Southern Holland, which is devoutly church congregations are made up of of the ideas in Campolo's book need members. These changes can include Release human rights, tried to force them out of young people, fair officials, Archbishop Roman Catholic, the resistance to Vatican Tom Thumb stores have also changed individuals (parts) but they are more than clarification, the book is "thoroughly alterations to attitudes, rules, My earlier article on their saga was the embassy. They refused to walk out; interference is very strong. The Pope their policy regarding pornogrpahic this, they are living systems which Pitirim of Volokolamsk, a young editor of orthodox". expectations, habits and activities of based on John Pollock's book The marines would have to carry them out Komsomol history, translators from seems insensitive to Dutch individualism. magazines, though not as drastically as produce, through the interaction and many (if not all) family members. This Siberian Seven (Hodder). I was therefore and hand them over to the waiting KGB. neighbouring booths, and many others. When the key bishopric of Den Bosch Superamerica and Jet Tom Thumb has In an evaluation of Campolo's interdependence of these individuals, should not surprise us as families are interested to read a new book by So they stayed. Another disappointment This year's exhibit was divided into three became vacant, he ignored the three completely removed "men's teachings, Christianity Today's Senior satisfying or unsatisfying relationships more than just the sum of their parts. Timothy Chmykhalov, the youngest of was the visit of Dr. Billy Graham, who was areas with probably triple the number of nominees put forward by the local clergy sophisticates" from stores in non-metro Editor Kenneth S. Kantzer wrote, "In his and experiences: in Moscow for a Peace Conference and appointed a grim-faced ultra areas. In major metropolitan areas the affirmations of orthodoxy, Tony Campolo Obviously, this process would be the group, entitled Release! the miracle of titles exhibited six years ago. If we think of families and organised by the Russian Orthodox conservative whose appointment was number of pornographic titles carried has is second to none. He asserts the easier to implement if there were some the Siberian Seven, told with the help of Although the fair seemed to generate congregations in this way, we can begin Danny Smith (Marshalls, $5.35, 1984). Church. They had written to him and had deplored, even by the bishop of Den been reduced, but the stores still carry six infallibility of the whole Bible, the special kind of unifying factor which could help. much goodwill, peace and progress, to see some important concepts. First, we high hopes that he would intercede for Bosch, who had retired. The Dutch are an different pornographic magazines. The creation of a historical Adam and Eve, For christian relationships this factor does Timothy grew from adolescence to security remained tight Careful checks at can begin to move away from the them with the Soviet authorities, and outspoken lot! Another prominent critic magazines are wrapped in a blue opaque and historical Fall, and the reality of both exist: God combines the members of the manhood in that situation of the exit revealed numerous books, some emphasis upon individualism, which in its plead also for the release of some of the of Papal policy, the Dean of Boxtel which wrapper, and displayed at the top of heaven and hell. And he is not a body (I Cot. 12:24) and through God's confinement He was sixteen when the possibly stolen and others which may extreme forms can lead to selfishness and thousands of Christians held in prisons, is near Den Bosch, told the BBC, "We are magazine racks. The policy applies only universalist—not everyone will make it work in us, self interest is replaced by have been given as gifts. There were to manipulations of others designed to camps and psychiatric hospitals. But very disturbed at the new Bishop's to Tom Thumb stores owned directly by to heaven. As for the person of Christ, love (I Cor. 131. additional security meh for the religious serve self interestss. The disc drive cannot Graham's overriding goal was to be appointment We feel the enemy is the corporation. Tony defends the Council of Chalcedon's exhibits, where the temptation to remove say to the microprocessor that it can allowed to preach the gospel in the closing in on us, as if we were once again doctrine of two natures in one person: Alan Colman a book or perhaps engage in "Because of public reaction, we an occupied country." Jesus Christ, fully man and fully God. He operate to the exclusion of the other. Or, AUDITION Soviet Union, and he would not, it seems decided that we would at this point in J.P., F.A.I.V. 'undesirable' conversation may have strongly affirms the virgin birth, complete as Paul put it, "there are many parts but THE GALLERY SINGERS Registered Real Estate Valuer No 27 jeopardize that goal by protesting on time do what was best for the been thought of as likely. Some stolen sinlessness, bodily resurrection, and one body. The eye cannot say to the Are a close harmony, a Capella 51-53 Spring Street behalf of the persecuted Christians. communities and small towns. We are books were returned to the stands, 'literal second coming of Christ The hand, 'I don't need you' ... there should Ensemble, who would like to audition Bondi Junction, N.S.W. 2022 responding to public interest," said John singers who have a personal commitment Answered prayer others, possibly taken by pavilion salvation of sinners is wholly by grace. be no division in the body, but that its P.O. Box 611 Helling, grocery buyer for Tom Thumb. to Jesus Christ as Saviour to fill two workers after hours, simply did not The substitutionary atonement is an act parts should have equal concern for each Telephone: (02) 389-5598 Danny Smith, the ghost-writer of the The change was made over the summer, vacancies in the group: 1 Soprano and 1 return. Publishers, certainly on the of divine love in which the incarnate God other. If one part suffers, every part (A.H.) (02) 858-2959 book, co-ordinated a strong campaign in according to Helling. Bass. religious stands, did not seem to mind. paid the penalty for human sin. Salvation suffers with it; if one part is honoured, Good sight reading is required and Real Estate and Leasehold Property Consultant Britain for the release of the seven. Islamic stickers (EPNS) every part rejoices with it" (I Corinthians preference given to trained singers, sing- Residential, Commerical, Industrial, Heritage, Perhaps, prodded by the thousands of is offered to all and is received only on 12:20-26) ing students or experienced choristers. Family Law. Schools Property. letters and appeals, the World Council of State fee for condition of a personal faith in Jesus Churches and the Russian Orthodox come unstuck 'High rise Christ as Lord and Saviour — not on Interdependence is important for all Please ring: Church did intervene; perhaps there was condition of our good works ... What systems of parts—word processors, the The Conductor, Shirley Mills, 862482. President stops propaganda a secret deal between the USSR and the Billy scriptures' more can be asked of any Christian? human body, the Body of Christ (the DREWS REMOVALS USA. Timothy writes, "I am convinced war (PAS) church) and families. However, we often Romanian churches get bill for fail to realise the relevance of this about one thing. If people had not Cairo, Egypt—The great sticker war has Singapore encourages Local, Country. & Interstate Graham's visit concept when we try to understand what prayed and worked for us, we would been fought in Cairo, with the neighbourliness BOARD OF EDUCATION is going wrong when our systems fail to G. & C. DREW never have reached that level that forced It has been reported from Romania that government winning the first battle. In Singapore, more than 75 per cent of DIOCESE OF SYDNEY both sides to resolve our case ... As a each local church which hosted the function in desirable kinds of ways. President Muhammad Mubarek the population live in high rise Applications are invited for PTY. LTD. young couple, Tatyana and I can testify to American evangelist Dr Billy Graham on When things go wrong we tend to ordered that all windshield and fender apartments, yet few want to know their Sikhs seek an (Established 1946) the power of God. his recent preaching tour of the country blame individual parts. I once spoke to a stickers on cars be removed when neighbours or associate with them. No connection in any way with firms of was presented with a bill equivalent to parent who was very angry that their ADULT EDUCATION thousands, proclaiming "There is no God similar name Keston College, voice of the some £7000 by local authorities to cover They live a life confined within their Baptism family was being destroyed by the OFFICER but Allah and Muhammad is his own crowded walls, unwilling to get 68 Smiths Ave., Hurstville 2220 silenced the costs of staging the event. This came behaviour and attitudes of their oldest The position would involve messenger", appeared all over the capital involved in the lives of others. Conversions in the Punjab Little would be known about the as a complete surprise to the Romanian child. They even went so far as to suggest consultancy work with con- Telephone: 50 8366 city. New Delhi, India (EP)—More than 1200 persecuted Church in communist lands believers, who had understood the Billy But all this may soon change following that things would be a lot better (back to gregations to facilitate the After Hours: 726 7098 "This sticker campaign was an Sikhs have come to the Lord and have without the work of Keston College, the Graham organisation had already paid a the distribution to them of 100,000 copies normal) if the child was taken out of their outgrowth of increased demands by been baptized in strife-torn Punjab and development of Adult Edu- institute founded by the Rev. Michael large sum to the Romanian government. of the Scripture leaflet Who is Your family. Blame was being focussed on one Islamic fundamentalists that Sharia Law neighbouring states in northern India, cation and the training of lay Bordeaux for the study of religion in Although this is, by Romanian Neighbour. The leaflets were printed and part of their family system. be instituted in Egypt," explained Dennis supplied by the Bible Society of Paul Pillai told Christian Aid Mission in people for leadership roles in communist lands. (Dartman, Longman standards, a very considerable sum, even I would suggest that this kind of Richmond, Field Director of the Phoenix- Singapore Malaysia and Brunei in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently. congregations. The applicant AUDIO LOOPING and Todd, 1984, $4) is a brief but moving for the larger churches, some are happy thinking is too simplistic and fails to based Ministry to Middle East Christians. response to a Singapore Government would need theological and accountpf Bordeaux's life, the founding to pay it, as the meetings were Pillai said that 850 of these were recognise the complexity of family "Mubarek banned a protest march, sponsored progamme named For your Church — will assist and work of the College, and the stories considered a success. This was certainly baptized by missionaries serving with systems. The child was behaving badly educational training as well arrested the leader of the movement and Neighbourhood Campaign. the Hard of Hearing of many who suffer for their faith. Their true of the meetings held in the India Inland Mission, which he heads. but issues of responsibility rarely involve as skills in the equipping of only crime is to put Christ first, in regimes Transylvanian towns of Oradea and Arad, put his mosque under government The General Secretary of the Bible Altogether, IIM's 87 missionaries have only one person. lay people for ministry. Consult the Specialists for properly which cannot tolerate such dissent both of which were held in Baptist control. To add fuel to the situation, the Society there, the Reverend Alan Ang, baptized 2000 new converts in the last Let me clarify this point by returning to Further information may engineered churches. In each of these towns at least Egyptian parliament passed new laws that reports that the distribution has created a two years. be obtained from: POWERED AUDIO INDUCTION Reading of them, I am overwhelmed our metaphor. Take a simple computer 20,000 people gathered to hear the guarantee basic marriage and divorce demand so great that a reprint is being LOOPING SYSTEMS with a sense of unworthiness. We While Westerners can no longer enter programme which fails to run or to The Rev. T. R. Wallace, preacher, and a large number of these rights to women, ideas that do not sit planned. Western Christians are immeasurably far India as resident missionaries, native operate as intended. It consists of many Director listened to loudspeaker relays which well with too many Muslims. behind these our brothers and sisters, for 'The cheerfully coloured leaflet missionaries are effectively reaching their parts all of which need to be individually of Education, were audible in surrounding streets. "In fact, these new laws duplicate those PRINTACALL whom following Christ means quite contains a brief introduction and then own countrymen for Christ, Pillai correct but they also need to be correct PO Box A287, Many in the crowd brought Bibles and instituted by the late President Sadat in 264 8104 literally the loss of all things — liberty, Luke 10:25-37, the passage about the explains. In this way, he contends, as a system of parts. That is, they need to eagerly followed the texts that Dr Graham 1979, but recently declared Sydney South 2000, NSW a.h. 48 3788 comfort, jobs, education, family life, good Samaritan. A brief back page "Northern India is the world's largest be in order, they need to be complete referred to. unconstitutional!" Phone: (02) 265 1571 health and often life itself —"of whom message encourages recipients to read accessible mission, field". (no parts missing), they need to follow all the world is not worthy!' (Keston College) (Open Doors) the whole Bible. (EMS) the appropriate rules of programming

4 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 4, 1985 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 4, 1985 — 5 We CAN offer you the heritage of the Reformed Caring for the dying faith! Personal Care at Greenwich The Relorrned Theological College is a dillereni "Watch with me" kind of Christian College - a centre of Christian Recently at Greenwich a Quiet Room scholarship in a true Reformational setting, less expensive than most overseas institutions and was established to enable relatives to stay moderately priced for local standards overnight and for other similar purposes. Our educators possess high academic credentials In N.S.W. the care of the dying has intervention, continuing exhaustive and Their strong Christian commitment provides a solid person is free to answer questions Mr. & Mrs. W. were married 59 years spiritual base and thee academic and practical received more attention in recent years as exhausting tests and prolonging the time according to their knowledge. Staff must ago. Progression in Mr. W's cancer knowledge ensures a professional approach to all though this was something new. But the it takes a patient to die, is not a kindness. learning have the time and freedom to listen to required his admission to the Palliative Consider the RTC as pail of your next move Were Sacred Heart Hospice at Darlinghurst and patients. here to give guidance and support throughout the the Home of Peace Hospital (known as 'Watch with me' Care Unit at Greenwich and almost daily decision making process as you develop yuvr "The essence of loving is listening— Mrs. W. is seen sitting beside her Christian lifestyle and goals Eversleigh) at Petersham have been No one should ever say "There is caring for terminally ill patients for over Listening is the rarest form of love". husband. Yes! I'd like information about the nothing more that can be done", when LI Reformed Thealogical College sent to. eighty years. so much can be done to give the patient From experience, it would seem that Occasionally they have tea together in those patients or relatives who do not ask the Quiet Room. They enjoy some Name. Palliative care may be given in various comfort, rest, quality care and a peaceful and dignified death. Many of us are not the questions either know and do not privacy together and after one such Address. hospital settings and at home, but the Church hospitals which lead in this field afraid of death but we are afraid of dying. want to talk about it or else they really do afternoon of talking and looking through have chosen a freestanding building Patients reiterate the cry of the Lord as he not want to know. some papers, Mrs. W. said ... "It was pie often described as an "hospice". This is a faced death: "Watch with me". Palliative Many patients during the terminal stage lovely —a beautiful thing they did ... he forgot he was sick for a while. Thank ad to Admissions Office medieval term for a resting place for care staff know that this means "stay of illness suffer pain, which is chronic arid Reformed Theological College travellers along the pilgrim routes, and there and stay awake". Watching is does not go away without adequate you." 55 Maud Street. GEELONG 3220 now meaning specialised care for the paramount in caring for the terminally ill. medication. If the patient is to be kept A solarium was made adjoining the most difficult journey of all: moving Monitoring and controlling levels of pain free of pain, then an adequate dose of ward areas enabling patients to enjoy the towards one's own death. and other symptoms, and all important, medication must be given on a regular sun and the garden more, including being there. basis. If the medication is given on a having picnics there. Appeals "whenever necessary" basis it means that Mrs. A. knew she was dying and HOME OF PEACE HOSPITAL the pain has to come back before the questioned the Chaplain as to why God (Deaconess Institution) next dose is given, and that the patient Mr. & Mrs. W. at Greenwich. did not take her right away, He talked has to keep asking for the analgesia— EVERSLEIGH with her about God's timing and His thus patients wait until the pain is very Mrs. A. at Greenwich 274 Addison Road, Petersham inpatient care, the family were free to visit not to continue with this as she now purposes. As Dr. Viktor Frankl said "The bad before asking. This means NERINGAH her at any time. believes that the quality of her remaining patient should not be allowed to think unnecessary suffering. Neringab Avenue. Wahroonga A 62 year-old man with cancer and a life matters more to her than possibly his illness is without meaning—this is In the Quiet Room at Greenwich, the GREENWICH Most people choose morphine as their serious alcohol problem was found in the increasing thc length of her life. despair". Later Mrs. A. told the Chaplain wall is decorated with a picture of the River Road, Greenwich drug. Addiction is no• a problem when that a nurse had given her a big hug and street and admitted to Eversleigh for The ward developed a strong same tree in four different seasons of the the dose is balanced against the amount told her that she had enjoyed knowing These hospitals (320 beds) undertake special- terminal care and pain control. He signed communal atmosphere among the year. In bereavement, every season has its ised medical and nursing care of chronically of pain, so the dose is adjusted up or her and would always remember her for himself out of hospital after three days. patients and their families. Mrs. M's own memories and people need to grieve ill patients of any age, nationality or religious down as necessary. the courage she had shown. She saw Sister Ryan, one of the two community daughter while visiting her mother very through each of the seasons. It is hoped faith. something of God's purpose in this. Mrs. Other factors in a hospice setting also palliative care nurses, followed him up regularly steadily worked away on a that some relatives will see that whatever A. had believed to some degree all her These hospitals are co-operating with certain contribute to controlling pain. There is and maintained him at home until within patchwork quilt Not only Mrs. M. has the season is now that Spring and general hospitals in the retraining of eligible life, but as she faced death she wondered no longer the fear of constant tests and two days of his death. enjoyed watching this grow but other Summer will come again. patients to return to their normal environment whether she had been good enough. The investigations and a warm, relaxed and patients and their relatives have become (home, etc.). Another man with cancer was being Chaplain saw her many times, and was loving atmosphere. cared for at home by his 85-year-old wife, interested and at times the room looks Your help is urgently needed for our able to point her from looking at her iMMetti- who was partly disabled and found his like a patchwork factory. ate and future needs, including the rehabili- A patient and his relatives are treated works to what Christ had done, and CLASSIFIEDS as a single unit of care. If the relatives feel care a big load. He and his wife were tation units at each hospital. Mrs. W. the fourth member, is a through Scripture reminded her of God's welcome and at home and trust the staff, maintained at home for four months and PLEASE REMEMBER THE grandmother. Her most obvious mercy and forgiveness. When the end to 2. I ELL to noon 14 days the anxiety of the patient is reduced. his pain was controlled. The doctors who Chip, :TT 20 per ,olumn centimPf , HOSPITAL IN YOUR WILL contribution to the atmosphere is in all came, Mrs. A. seemed to be at peace and Relatives are made welcome at any hour had rated for him in a large teaching All donations over $2 are allowable the photographs and children's paintings looking forward to her death. deductions for income tax purposes. day or night, they are given a bed if hospital liaised with the community nurse which adorn the ward display board. She Church Services needed, and meals as desired. Access to in this. He spent his last three days at Fbr further information phone or is a quiet person but happily joins'in a Spiritual help the ward sister or nursing administration Eversleigh. Sister Ryan supported the wife write to: game of Scrabble or Trivial Pursuit with Spiritual support and counselling is MELBOURNE: St Ma's Carlton. Near day centre. en, Box 124, Post Office Petersham is always available. In fact it is frequently in her bereavement and is now arranging and Palmerston Streets. Sundays 10 a.m. Holy Commufic.,. Mrs. M. with the patchwork quill her daughter made whilst visiting her. other patients and their relatives. The every patient's right, especially when N.S.W.. 2049 possible to reduce the size of doses of her admission to a Nursing Home. nurses too join in as they go about their pm. Evening Worship. Minister, Peter Adam. Visitors wet- Telephone: 560 3866 morphine a day or two after admission. death draws near. Relatives usually know come. Illness is classed 'terminal' when in the Palliative care is treatment designed to Birthday parties are a feature of life in work. what the patient wants if he is unable to patient's final weeks or there is a marked, control pain and symptoms resulting Palliative care units or hospices are the palliative care ward. Each patient has COORPAROO St. Stephens, Brisbane. Cr, Cevenish and Extra-ordinary care indicate. Sometimes a patient asks a Chatsworth Roads Visitors welcome 7 30 am and 9 am Holy continuous and irreversible deterioration from the relentless progress of an places where people go to die— but not his own special birthday cake prepared leading question about God and his faith, Communion 7 pm Sunday et Seven. Rector Rev. Ken Baker in the patient's condition. Then, there is a incurable disease, The physical, spiritual to lose hope. The atmosphere is not by the chef, complete with candles! Staff The Winifred Tier Day Hospital for or else states that God does not care for CANBERRA: St. Matthew's Wanniesse (Cm. McBryde Gres and WILLIAM ( ARLY switch from curative to palliative care, and social environment should be miserable or dismal, but secure, peaceful and other patients gather to sing the old Palliative Care Patients at Neringah has him as he has not even gone to church. Laurens St) Services: 6.15 en, 10 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. All CHRISTIAN SCHOOL where the focus is on the patient and his/ therapeutic in itself, with the utmost and personal, where a patient's quality of refrain. It is a maxim of hospice care that helped many families with a seriously ill This is a cue for the nurse that spiritual welcome. Rev. Paul Watkins, her family as a single unit of care. support for patients and their families life is all important. each patient should be allowed to live member. Mr. F. has cancer and comes to help is needed, and requires a Chaplain's SYDNEY Holy Trinity ("The Garrison Church:1 The Rocks. Attention is directed to the comfort of continually available. In giving this type of until he dies. Surroundings are made as the Day Hospital two or three days each special expertise. The nursing staff often Services 11 pm Thurs.. Fri. a Sat, 10.30 am a 7.15 pm Community nursing at Eversleigh Sunday. AAPB a BCP Crying Room, S.S.. Kids El Youth Clubs. Applications for the position of the patient, the controlling of symptoms, care, the doctor and nurse still need to home-like as possible and patients and week, while Mrs. F. attends to the things find it a great comfort to a patient to BYO Sleeping Bags overnight accommodation in Hall (02I their relatives encouraged to interact as TEACHER the dispelling of fears and the support of remain alert to any change in the patient's Situated at Petersham, in Sydney's inner which she is unable to do while caring for share Psalm 23 and the Lord's Prayer. It is the patient and her or his relatives. condition which would make the patient western suburbs, Eversleigh is in the normally as possible. Once pain or other her husband. Mrs. F. is her husband's sole often evident that a patient experiences a Care of the dying began at Eversleigh again a candidate for active treatment. middle of a multi-racial area. Both staff symptoms are controlled patients are carer, including at night, Recently Mr. r. lifting of his burden and relcase from his Accommodation for a composite grade 3 — 4 Hospital in 1907 under the name of Home and patients reflect a diversity of ethnic sometimes able to return home for just a class of Peace for the Dying, but it, along with To love is to listen backgrounds. The Health Care Interpreter few hours, overnight, or for a few days or even weeks. Regular visits by the are invited from either experienced Neringah and Greenwich Hospitals have Open communication and honest Service is often required but quite Community Nurse and perhaps or newly graduating teachers, to been upgrading patient facilities and staff answers to patients' and relatives frequently members of staff speak the attendance at the Day Hospital help to Holiday Accommodation commence let Term 1986. training to a level commensurate with questions are essential. Questions often language required. what is happening overseas. These keep patients in their home environment. William Carey School is a parent come to staff:- A Portuguese patient was first admitted Bnw,ei Beautilul spar,ious hal in qu,e1 out Jc sew, 1,1u, hospitals are under a Board of Directors Most people prefer to live at home rather controlled Christian School situated - "They said there is nothing more to be to the Palliative Care Ward about ten Lock-up garage, 5 mins to shops 1045161 1407 Evenings appointed by the Deaconess House months ago. Her condition improved and than in hospital. This can often be at Cabramatta West and applications done for me ... achieved until very near the end of life ECHO PT. Katoomba, coml. unit. accom. 5 Some vacancies Institution. so after a couple of weeks her family took Si,, ,Dec./Jan. also w/ende (02) 634 7760, (02) 653 1544 for an interview stating personal what do you think?" ot PO Box 452, Castle HIll 2154. her home. 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Included in her ward, TYPIST CLERK Pan-Time. Tlie Billy Graham Evangelistic COST NOTHING care for themselves or whose cares Association has a vacancy fora mature person for GENERAL Sister Kilmister has a room with four OFFICE DUTIES. The position provides variety with some requires a break. Often these folk need to terminal patients at different stages of secretarial work. For further details please phone the Office $397 be placed in Nursing Homes. The Manager, Miss Verso, on 267 7233. their illness. plus disbursement costs hospitals provide greatly needed One, Mrs. G., who has cancer with (02) 981 5066 'bridging' accommodation, which allows Wanted relatives breathing space in which to secondaries to the spine, is being 24 hours All suburbs come to terms with the need for discharged. Her physiotherapist, Barbara WANTED C.E, drGoG supp,, k. mal,nn.n,rti an permanent placement of their loved ones Smith, worked very hard to improve her Mrs. P. entertains her visitor at Neringah. Pi I A PARKWAY if a return to their home is no longer physical level with tremendous back-up feasible. from Mr. G. and their family. Earlier, was admitted for three days for symptom emotional suffering as he experiences Barbara Smith with Heather Astle, the control to allow his wife a few nights of some measure of faith and spiritual A high priority in palliative care is YOUTH MINISTRY FUNERAL P/L occupational therapist, visited her home undisturbed rest. freedom. choosing the right staff; warm, caring GLE POLE, LXULILLStONS, GOSPEL FILMS. CITY E. GUSH to advise on adapting it for her. A ramp There is a Telephone Resource Service CAMPS. Enquiries (02) 27 2664, Organise you, Youth people with a good track record in Few people today express their doubts was installed, rails fitted in the bathroom at each hospital enabling contact with a Excursion to conclude with 20-minute worship al the Garrison interpersonal relationships, who have and fears in terms that are recognisably Church. 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Her minister or an active Christian is themselves emotionally overloaded. wanted to see his mother on her 103rd THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, Editorial and STORAGE-PACKING TM TRUCKS whole attitude to living changed during birthday. The hospital lent equipment important. Business, Flint Floor. SI. Andrew's House. Sydney Reasonable. and Reliable There comes a time in every terminal her stay. disease when a decision should be made necessary for Mr. G. to make the journey Some have had little chance of a Square, Sydney MOO. This is a National paper Mrs. P., the second ward member, came to the Far North Coast, and taught his two worthwhile life. The staff's belief in God, issued fortnightly on alternate Mondays. Subscrip- 9 PIONEER AVE, THORNLIiGH that active therapy will no longer effect a for terminal care but it seemed wise at sons how to handle the care tot him on tion is 516.00 per year. pasted. 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Highlights of Sydney Synod LETTERS

The Synod of the Diocese of Sydney is long report on the ordination of women Scripture evidence for women deacons? that he did not really make these remarks: but, over again for another year. Most Synod to the priesthood, the Diocesan Doctrine if so, I have another problem — why were they members would have heaved sighs of Commission concluded with this bear Sir, so reported? relief. The members take the proceedings statement "We do not consider that any In the debate during the recent Sydney I have (I think) no quarrel with Professor seriously but the conditions in the scriptural objections exist to the Synod of the Ordinance to ordain Women Carson's theology, and I respect him as a Chapter House are cramped and the ordination of women to the Diaconate as Deacons it was maintained with vigour and Biblical scholar. But when he says (as reported seats hard. Nevertheless, a good deal was described in our formularies." repetition that there was no theological reason in your columns) that the use of women against women being made deacons. missionaries to plant churches is one of the achieved and the Synod voiced its mind To put the issue beyond doubt, Synod on several contentious issues. A good Scripture, it was claimed, must be placed greatest inconsistencies in Christendom, I am voted for an inclusion in the preamble to flabbergasted. Does he mean that it deal of attention was focussed on issues above Prayer Book, history, etc. As there was the ordinance, to the effect that the not time for all who desired to speak, I ask contradicts our common attitude at home? If of ministry. ordination of a woman as deacon in no through your columns — where is this so, he may well be correct — more is the pity. Hinduism and Christianity Since this report is written by a lay way opened the door to ordination to the scriptural and theological evidence? But if he means that he disapproves of it, then all I can say is that God does not, or it would member of Synod, a few lay observations priesthood, unless the Synod so decided The fact is scripture references to a not happen. Also, if he "blames" the number may be in order. The view has been at some time in the future. diaconate are scant indeed. Phil. 1:1 tells us of women missionaries (and indeed the expressed to the writer, by a senior and little more than the fact of deacons. The main However, in his Presidential Address, number of women in the church) on the rise respected member of the Diocese, that reference is I Timothy 3:8-13. Dr. Leon Morris' Recently in a daily newspaper the Eremos Institute of Sydney uniqueness and truth content, is in the end another myth: the Archbishop had a good deal to say of the Sunday School movement it is very the work of the Synod is largely that of a considered opinion is that Act 6, which does on the question of ordination. He simplistic. Not only is this "number ratio" true inserted an advertisement for lectures by the Roman Catholic not use the noun "deacon", was "a purely "We have to recognise first of all that the Bible belongs rubber stamp to the Standing Committee in areas of the Church where the Sunday concluded his remarks with these words: temporary measure taken to meet a particular scholar Dom Bede Griffiths on, "Western Science, Eastern essentially to this world of Myth. Myth, as we have said, is the and the hierarchy. There may be a good School movement has never been a major "Much of the movement for the crisis" (Ministers of God, p.88), although it may Mysticism, Christian Faith". The advertisement said: deal of truth in this, but if so, it is the fault factor — it is also true of most non-Christian symbolic expression for Reality in terms of the human admission of women to the diaconate has well have influenced later development of the Synod members themselves. There religions, with the possible exception of Islam. "Without Christianity I don't think the oriental religions imagination. ... The Father loves the Son and the Son loves been associated with a desire for a References to women deacons are even is ample opportunity for members to I shall not presume to comment on possible the Father and they are united in the love of the Holy Spirit, different kind of diaconate from that more uncertain — I Tim. 3:11 (a parenthesis) Hinduism and Buddhism can answer the needs of the study the issues, to move motions and to reasons for this phenomenon; but it is envisaged in our present Ordinal, and and Romans 16:1 — where the translation for modern world. But without the enrichment of the mystical which is the expression of their mutual love. This, of course, contribute to debate. The Archbishop of ludicrous to suggest with Professor Carson (as women deacons is possible but by no means Sydney, as President, is meticulously specifically for a permanent diaconate again reported in your columns) that women tradition of Asia I doubt whether the western churches can is 'mythological' language, ... (The Marriage of East and open to both men and women. Whatever certain. The normal meaning and translation of careful in allocating the call, and always the Greek diakonos in the New Testament is are sent to the mission field simply because really discover the fulness of Christ which we are seeking?' West, 1982, page 31)" may be said for this idea ... the position they are available for service and that since the tries to ensure that as much debate takes servantrminister, attendant. So much for the Church will not ordain them, it The Eremos Institute actively seeks the support of The price Bede Griffiths has asked us to pay is too high, for place as the Synod wants to hear. Since as I see it is that it cannot be achieved scholarly and uncertain biblical basis. also does not without some modification of the present know what to do with them. The mind evangelicals to fulfill its stated aim of helping "Christians to Jesus Christ has promised, "who has seen me has seen the the Standing Committee is responsible Perhaps more seriously is the false concept of the diaconate as set out in the boggles. Women do not offer as missionaries for the drafting and presentation of assumption that the anglican deacon can be know God more deeply and to challenge the rampant Father (John 14:9)." What we have in the Gospel of the Lord Ordinal and of its relation to the (in CMS at least, and I judge in any evangelical ordinances, and the continuity of equated with the New Testament deacon. missionary society) simply because they secularism and unbelief in Australia today." Dom Bede Griffiths Jesus is not a mythical pointer to some god beyond God, but priesthood, and such a modification is functioning of Synod business What we have in the Anglican Ordinal is a later cannot find a "niche" for Christian service at is a very senior Roman Catholic writer who has built a christian the real thing. Further, Jesus promises that he alone, exclusively, not and cannot be achieved by a canon historical development and we must not read throughout the year, it is inevitable that home, but because (exactly like men) they community in India along the lines of a Hindu Ashram, and has is the way to God (John 14:6). The Bible tells us that the material from the Standing Committee of the sort recently passed by the General later meanings back into the New Testament have a deep personal sense of call which they a special interest in the positive relationship between Hinduism teachings of all other religions are the doctrines of demons will dominate the business paper. Synod. I am not opposed to the idea of a We have a similar situation with the word dare not refuse or disobey. It is true that permanent diaconate to which both men "bishop". No scholar worth tuppence would often their ministry is valued and recognised and Christianity. Therefore, when it is stated that Christianity (Ephesians 2:1-2, 4:17-24; Isaiah 44:20; Romans 1:25). Year after year, the business of Synod and women could belong, but I do not claim that the historic episcopate is the bishop overseas in a way in which it is not similarly needs the enrichment of the mystical tradition of Asia to seems to be dominated by a relative of the New Testament, where the words recognised at home—but that is quite Secondly, Dom Griffiths, along with all followers of support ordaining women to the present discover the fulness of Christ, we need to ask, "is it true?" handful of people. The handful varies as diaconate if that means an open door to bishop and elder/presbyter appear to be another matter. Two-thirds of our missionaries mysticism, believes that other religions can speak to older members retire and new ones take advancement to the priesthood!' interchangeable (Acts 20:17,28; Titus 1:5,7 and in CMS are women, whether single or married, Generally speaking Bede Griffiths stands within the Christianity because the starting point and goal of any true their place, but the situation remains. Bp. Lightfoot's essay "The Christian Ministry"). and to fail to recognise the validity of their call "inclusivist" approach to the relationship between Christianity spirituality is the cultivation of ones own inner-self, or being. And among the handful, the lawyers Marriage of divorced persons The Oxford Dictionary of the Christian is to do them a deep injustice— which, after predominate. This, too, is probably all Professor Carson may not have intended. and other religions. That is, he believes that the grace of God For people of this view-point, real life is being, and meditation The Marriage of Divorced Persons Church under "Deaconess" reveals that that inevitable since, as the Archb'shop office has had a somewhat chequered career Alan Cole, operates in all the great religions of the world, and, the grace techniques which help one focus on the inner-self are to be Ordinance, 1985, is described as an reminded members in his 1984 in the history of the church. We would also do CMS federal Secretary ordinance to record certain rules and of God seen in Jesus Christ is unique, and has a final claim as sought after and honoured. Hinduism, which is basically a Presidential Address, "the primary well to consider how the word "deacon" is principles embodied in the consensual a way of salvation. Further, Dom Griffiths knows of the meditative religion, has thousands of years of experience in this business of Synod is the making of used in other Christian denominations. compact of the Anglican Church of difficulty of seeing a genuine manifestation of the grace of God area, and is an obvious resource for Christians to tap into. ordinances." It is true that many random If the Ordinance becomes law and creates a Australia in the Diocese of Sydney and to contributions are made throughout the permanent diaconate for women, we shall in a religion which worships rats and monkeys. How then can make further provision concerning the (Dr. Carson's address is available on tape. But the Bible stands directly against this idea that the goal of debates by both clergy and lay have two distinct diaconates and, in fact, four common ground be found between Jesus Christ and practice and procedure to be followed orders in the Anglican Church. I would The ACR has reported it accurately. life is the cultivation of the inner-life, and says instead that real representatives, but the scope for before a person who has previously been question the legality of such a situation and The growth of the Sunday School Hinduism? Bede Griffiths has two solutions. life is relationships. Our Lord commands us to look away from meaningful contribution is limited to the married and whose former spouse is alive the legality of using the service in our Ordinal movement and the increase in women thought, time and effort that these Firstly, all religions symbolically point by way of their ourselves and instead find our fulfillment, our true spirituality may be remarried by a minister in a to make such deacons. missionaries are historical phenomena. What members are prepared to take in the doctrines and practices to a higher, an Ultimate Reality, which in seeking to "love God ... and our neighbour (Matthew church building situated within the Yours sincerely, the relationship between these two might be is delivery of speeches which will, in fact, Diocese of Sydney. (Rey.) Maxwell Bonner a matter of historical analysis. is grasped by mystical intuition and vision. Thus one sees in 22:36-40, Mark 8:34, James 1:27)." affect the mind of Synod when voting Whatever the correct answer to this is, the Hindu writings mythic symbols of a Reality which the Christian The passing of the ordinance gives to Is it true that Asian mysticism has anything to teach biblical takes place. It is possibly true that about twin pastoral pleas made by Dr. Carson should Scriptures also witness to. But in order to make this positive 90% of Synod members are happy to the clergy guidelines on their duties and Disappointing headline not be lost sight of. Christianity? In the words of St. Paul, "What fellowship has light the procedures to be followed. The comparison between religions, Christianity too must be seen as listen attentively to the debates, and then 1.If we affirm a heirairchical view of family with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what has ordinance stipulates that no minister shall Dear Sir, to make up their minds on the and society, our christian work needs to be essentially speaking only in symbolic myths. a believer in common with an unbeliever? What agreement has solemnize the matrimony of a divorced persuasiveness of the arguments As one who was fortunate enough to attend consistent with it That is, instead of investing Thus even the Bible's teaching on the Trinity, for all its the temple of God with idols? (1 Corinthians 6:14-16)" None. presented by the speakers for, against, person unless he is satisfied that such Dr. Carson's public lecture on the topic time in the order children — women — men, and by way of amendment Happily, the matrimony, and the solemnization "Women's Ordination and the Bible", I was we need to invert the order and seek the Synod is blessed with Christians of high thereof, is not contrary to the teaching of disappointed at the headline in the September conversion of heads of families as a first 23rd Church Record. calibre, both clergy and lay, and it is rare the canonical scriptures of the Old and priority. Of course, this does not mean the dropping or depreciation of either children's for the issues not to be thoroughly New Testament or the will of God as Dr. Carson's point about Sunday School's or women's work; which neither Dr. Carson, or canvassed from a Biblical perspective, revealed therein. was in answer to a question at the end of the lecture, and was one point amongst four the ACR, has said or implied. Sri particularly reports presented for the The minister also needs to be satisfied, concerning women missionaries. 2.Having operated for over a century in the consideration of Synod. While many on the basis of his knowledge of the way that we have, it is a little precious to Synod members are not happy with the particular case, that the divorced person The headline does not in any way relate to the substance of this very careful lecture. I am blame women when they seek recognition for strong legal emphasis, and sometimes has sought forgiveness of Almighty God disappointed at the headline not only because their very hard-working ministries. Dr. Carson POSITION VACANT BOOKSHOP SUPERVISOR express their impatience with legalities, for all his or her sins, and in particular, to it does not accurately report the substance of said, as was reported, that it is the duty of the good news is that the lawyers, too, wrong conduct on his or her part which the lecture, but because of the implied swipe christian men, and the Church, to seek SECRETARY Christian Women's Convention International are soundly based in the Scriptures. has or may have caused or contributed to at Sunday Schools, a swipe which I did not substantial and constructive ways to recognise and facilitate women's ministries. The Bush Church Aid is a long-established Anglican Missionary Society When in doubt, and the vote is taken the separation. hear Dr. Carson making. require a Supervisor for their bookshop at Eastwood to commence duties early working principally in remote Australia. by show of hands, one technique is to Yours faith( ull, It is a great pity that we have allowed 1986. Some experience in book selling and ordering is preferable. Homosexuality We are looking for someone with good secretarial and organizational skills watch the Bishops and see how they Peter Brain, MOW's erosion of the Bible's teaching to For further details, please contact: sidetrack us from the real task of thoroughly to assist our General Secretary and keep him on his toes. The position would vote. Even this device has its pitfalls, The Synod endorsed a report from the Maddington, WA. overhauling, in line with Scripture, our ideally suit a person of active christian commitment who could show the THE BOOK NOOK COMMITTEE because sometimes they abstain! Standing Committee that unrepentant denominational systems so as to promote ability to join a team of dedicated christian workers in our Sydney office. Strathfield 2135 However, when all is said and done, the practising homosexuals, and others who c/- CWCI, PO Box 285, career opportunities for women. Having now Applicants should apply in writing, by 20th November, 1985, giving majority vote by the attentive 90% promote homosexuality, are excluded Peace for women missionaries or phone 86 5447 reaffirmed the teaching of St Paul, we have no details of experience and qualifications. (coupled with that of the contributing from "any form of ministry" within the excuse for not tackling this problem. It may 10%) is usually the right one by church. Dear Sir, well be that the missionary movement, from its reverberating "ayes" or "noes" The report makes a clear distinction I was deeply grieved by some remarks extensive experience, will be able to assist in Applications to: throughout the Chapter House. And even between a person who is engaging on a published in your issue of September 23rd that task. (Ed.) ANGLICAN HOME MISSION SOCIETY purporting to have been made by Professor if there is some doubt, the Archbishop current and continuing basis in Don Carson during some recent lectures at The Federal Secretary, has the right to withhold his assent to homosexual acts on the one hand, and a Moore College which I was unable to attend. The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia, ordinances —a right which he has made person with a homosexual orientation My consolation is that I am assured by hearers 135 Bathurst Street, Sydney 2000 CHESALON it plain he will exercise in certain who does not engage or no longer circumstsances. engages in homosexual acts. The report And now to the main issues decided says that Scripture does not condemn a NURSING HOME and discussed at the Synod. person merely because of his or her SIM tribal breakthrough homosexual orientation or inclination. "ANSWERS TO LIVE BY" NORTH MANLY The ordination of women The report says: "In applying theological criteria to lay ministry, the Men baptized from staunch Moslem group A booklet to aid your personal ministry In its last issue, the Australian Church If you have perplexing questions about God and His Word — or if you have friends Committee has concluded that a Record reported that there was who do — Answers to Live By provides concise but thorough answers from the New DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NURSING required for this MONROVIA, Liberia (El') — Five neighbouring Guinea. Outreach began in overwhelming support for the motion practising homosexual cannot properly International Version Bible. Carefully selected Scripture passages answer questions Mandingo young men have now been 1977 through evangelistic broadcasts by 50 bed nursing home. Applications are invited from Christian "Synod supports the present practice of occupy any office or perform any duty about many topics of discussion. ordaining only male persons to the which involves ministry within the baptized here, the first of their tribe SIM's radio station ELWA, followed up by Well presented — colourful cover — 48 pages. Just $1.50 per cow plus postage or registered general nurses with geriatric nursing qualifications priesthood." Christian fellowship. Consequently such known to have made public confesson of visits to listeners inland. "For these five $1.25 per copy if 10 or more copies are ordered, or experience. Must be ptcpared to work most week-ends a person could not fulfil any of the roles Christ in this way. "The water only made young men to take the step of baptism from the Project Phillip People Deacons yes, Priests, no of lay ministry. Various forms of lay us wet," one of the group stated, "but makes it clear to other Muslims that they TO: World Home Bible league, PO Box 464, Penrith 2750 being baptized identified us with Jesus. have definitely turned from Islam," Stoll The Synod passed an ordinance to ministry are outlined in the report. Please supply me with copies of at The nursing home provides a programme of total patient We are following someone who is alive, said. adopt a Canon of General Synod to the The motion was proposed by Canon Enclosed is my cheque/postal note. who has changed our lives." care in an environment of Christian concern. effect that the Bishop of a Diocese may Alan Langdon, who also chaired the sub- The young men scheduled the baptism Please charge my Bankcard No. 496 ordain a woman to the office of deacon. committee which produced the report The Mandingos are one of West so Stoll and his family could witness the Name: There was lengthy debate, some Synod He said the Scripture was unambiguous Africa's largest and staunchest Muslim event before leaving for furlough. They Address: For further information contact members fearing that this may be a in regard to homosexuality — refusal to peoples, explained SIM missionary Fred even requested television coverage, but Postcode The Director of Nursing "backdoor" entrance for women to the act on this matter would be to show Stoll, who has pioneered SIM's outreach no cameramen showed up. office of priest In the final sentence of its "lack of love" to homosexuals, he said. to them, mainly in Liberia and (UNS) Phone 939 2719

8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 4, 1985 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 4, 1985 — 9 Tapping the power THE GOOD READ Holy Spirit Convention Quick Cuts A National Convention on the Holy "Triumph" or tragedy causing Baptists some concern. He shows out that Moore theological College Spirit? How does it relate to the issue of collection of books about the Holy Spirit Spirit is being held from 21st to 23rd how they were not adequately informed, withdrew from the discussions and, to re-baptism? What are the 'gifts of the I. O. Hogg, published by Stanmore and His work. This new book, a reprint of February next year in Sydney. It will take Spirit'? How can the corporate church tap he shows what the College stands for and give the reasons, cites a repoii from the Baptist Church a work originally published in 1843, could place at the Namaroo Conference Centre the power of the Holy Spirit? These are he shows how many compromises will Australian Church Record. He then goes I his 34 page booklet is an interesting be just another book in the pile. at Lane Cove. It is being organised by Yoga need to be made by College members. on to criticise the College for ever having some of the issues which will be faced by collection of material relating to the However, I found it a helpful book to World Evangelism. the Convention. All of it leads up to a call for the Baptist been involved in the discussions. It formation and operation of the Sydney read and meditate upon. It is certainly not Union to resubmit the matter, debate it would have been far better for him to The speakers for the Convention are: The Convention is open to people Yoga has been around for so long that College of Divinity. It was written all that there is to say on the subject, nor Now whether Allan's des( riplion of thoroughly and, hopefully, to withdraw have simply cited this withdrawal as an Dr. Gordon Dicker, Dr. Dean Drayton, from all States. Already one church in it just seems like part of the Australian primarily for the Baptist Union of NSW. does it necessarily say it best — but it is yoga is correct I cannot say. But at the from the Sydney College of Divinity. example of how Anglicans approached Rev. Dan Armstrong, Mrs. Sue Armstrong, Melbourne has decided to organise a way of life. I, for one, had never thought Pastor Hogg claims that the Baptist Union a good book on the subject and has end of his book he has a little section Rev. John Blacker and Rev. Alan Walker. bus-load of people to attend. The cost of raising any questions about it In what it sets out to do the book is the matter and left it at that. much to commend it called "Reacting to Yoga" that I found allowed their Theological College to join The program will include times for all for full accommodation and needs for successful. It is an important compilation Despite this criticism, the booklet is a assuming that it was merely an exercise useful. In it he shares his doubt that yoga the Sydney College of Divinity without Chapter headings include "The Work delegates to engage in sharing, discussion of material which, one hopes, will be valuable document which ought to the three days is $37.50, plus a $10.00 programme. Some people go to the gym, leads to involvement in the demonic, and adequately informing its members of the of the Spirit in Enlightening the Mind", a and prayer. The Convention will open registration fee. filled by denominational leaders. It is an sound a warning to all evangelicals. It is some have golf, some have yoga, and so he admits that "many dedicated implications. number of illustrative case histories leg and close with Public Rallies in excellent example of how evangelicals to be hoped that the Baptist Union gives All inquiries and registrations are to go on. But the question was raised for me practitioners of yoga manifest a self- Timothy & Lydia), a section on revivals Chatswood. The Sydney College of Divinity was set can be drawn into an ecumenical activity it careful consideration. to: Rev. Ronnie Goh, World Evangelism sharply a few years back by someone discipline and self-mastery which puts arid "The Spirit's Work as Comforter". up at the request of the Higher Education which can have disastrous consequences The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit is Centre, 1 Angel Place, Sydney 2000. who wanted to know wasn't yoga a the lives of many Christians to shame!' Board and came into being after many for the Gospel. D. Kfrkaldy I found the chapter on regeneration of moving to the heart of the Uniting religion? Didn't it come from India? Was Tel: 232 8244. He warns, however, that participation years of negotiations. Its members are infants to be very interesting and of Church, What is the baptism of the Holy it all right for a Christian to take part? Unfortunately, some of the impact of in yoga does involve religious aspects, made up of 3 Roman Catholic Colleges, a pastoral value, containing helpful Should churches allow their halls to be the booklet is lost by "overkill". The facts even when claims to neutrality are made. Uniting Church College, the Churches of statements about the death of children. used for yoga classes? speak for themselves and do not need He'particularly isolates the beliefs that all Christ Theological College and the The office and work of the In fact the whole book seems to bristle some of the more exaggerated I passed the enquiry on to someone religions are true in a relative way and Baptist Theological College. Holy Spirit with pastoral hints. interpretations which, though they may The Womens ordination issue who knew more than I did, but the that experience counts for more than Pastor Hogg has carefully collected well be true, are likely to lose some James Buchanan, Banner of Truth Readers will find much to help and questions stayed with me. What does a argument These beliefs are at odds with Bishop predicts split in C of E material relating to the College and support Probably the worst example of Over the past few years there seems to encourage them in reading this book. • Christian make of yoga? the Christian Gospel, and he warns that presents it in such a way that must be this is in Chapter 2. Pastor Hogg points have become an almost limitless Colacino The Bishop of London's warning that In the event of women being ordained I was glad recently, therefore, when a "most groups teaching yoga in Britain the Church of England might formally he himself favoured some sort of small booklet on the subject came into today are dedicated to teaching the split into two parts if women were to be "negotiated settlement" for those who my hands. It's by John Allan, a man who underlying Hindu philosophy ..." ordained to the priesthood brought could not accept women priests but who was until recently National Train`' g This is a serious charge and,if it is right strong reactions this week from both did not want to leave for another Director of British Youth for Christ His Christians should not take part. Indeed) sides of the fence. Capernwray Summer School The Christian Bookselling denomination. He said he would be book is called "Yoga: A Christian believe if Christians do have contact with The potential split was discussed by willing to take part in any such Analysis", and it's published by the Inter- yoga they should analyse the whole Tutors from England more than a hundred priests at a private negotiations. Varsity Press. thing, and not accept assurances that it is Association of Australia meeting in New College, Oxford, recently Capernwray Summer Schobl, Moss Christian Life — God's Perspective. The Bishop did not know exactly what What most impresses me about John religiously neutral. Why not start your Vale, New South Wales, will include two with the Bishop, the Right Rev. Graham form these would take, but he imagined Allan is that he is not hysterical. It would thinking with this book? John Allan, Other lecturers at the school will be the Changes and challenges in the Australian book trade overseas lecturers in its next programme, Leonard, as both chairman and one of they would include the question of assets be easy to issue rabid denunciation of "Yoga: A Christian Analysis". Rev. George Lazenby, of Melbourne, and the main speakers. December 28-Janury 16. — so that those refusing to accept yoga and just be a stirrer. But Allan is Peter Jensen Mr. Haldane Rowan, director of the "This year has been a year of dramatic As women priests could keep their church more careful in his analysis and his The Rev. Canon Don Churchman, from the priests considered the effects of (We suggest that you might like to use this Australian Capernwray. change, in terms of Council membership. buildings for example. conclusions. London, England, will lecture on the a General Synod decision to proceed article in your Parish Paper) Registration forms providing full details In some senses, this Annual Meeting with legislation Person and Work of Jesus Christ, and on for the ordination of In his Newsletter Dr. Leonard has said of studies and costs for the Summer marks the end of an era." Thus women the Training of a Leader — Moses. Mr. to the priesthood Dr. Leonard that the consecration of a women bishop School are available from Capernwray commented John Waterhouse, incoming Charles Price, who works with the warned: "It is commonly assumed by "would be a very serious matter for the Summer School, PO Box 184, Moss Vale, President of the CHRISTIAN Capernwray Missionary Fellowship, those who are determined to press ahead Anglican Communion. I would regard NSW 2577. Phone (048) 91 1516. BOOKSELLING ASSOCIATION OF with legislation that those who cannot England, will lead studies on The AUSTRALIA, at the Association's Annual those who took part in such a (NEW LIFE) accept it will either depart for other Meeting in Adelaide, in September. He consecration, and the bishops of that part We've got you covered Churches or will in due course come to of the Anglican Communion of which was reflecting on how a number of key, accept it. This is not the case." long-term Council members were she was a member, as having departed from the apostolic episcopate and could stepping down from office, to be The proponents of women's ordination Church lawsuits galore in US replaced by a brand-new team. were swift to respond, accusing Dr. no longer regard myself as in communion Leonard of threatening schism and with them." A San Francisco woman named her Oklahoma, for the "sin of fornication", The CBAA has its origins as the priest yesterday in a multi-million-dollar stressing their desire for a "peaceful" In a press-release the annual meeting was awarded SUS390,000 by a jUry. religious group within the Australian lawsuit which claims he violated the Church in which all could worship and of the Movement for the Ordination of Other suits against churches involve Booksellers Association — a general trade sanctity of the confessional by telling work together. Women, held in London. "We find this association. The first Religious Book police she had embezzled church money. A WOMAN denied ordination as a attempt to intimidate divisive and at Convention was held through the ABA in 'Schism' denied From New York, Sally MacMillan reports Seventh Day Adventist minister who is 1973 — in the Maccabean Hall, Sydney. variance with the whole ethos of the suing the church on the grounds of sex However, the Bishop this week denied that litigation against churches has Combining both retailer wholesale/ Church of England. For our part, we hope discrimination. that he was advocating a policy of schism reached unprecedented heights. publisher members in its association that the task of the next five years will be of division. And he vehemently denied When the new Baptist preacher A CATHOLIC parish in Missouri which (hence the subtle name change, to structure a peaceful Church of England John Waterhouse reports that he would be willing to play a knocked on Harold and Hazel Hester's took its bishop to court for ordering side "CHRISTIAN BOOKSELLING" not in which we can all live and worship with leading part in a breakaway Church. Dr. farmhouse door in Clearmont, Montana, altars in the church removed. The bishop "BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION"), the first mutual respect and in which women can Leonard said that he had only been they made him part of the family. won. CRAA Convention was held in 1974 at the organizations; the Lord has given us a use their gifts in the ministry in the way saying that a split was a possibility: same venue. It began when six vision of what can be achieved through they are so admirably suited to do!' The Rev. Don Barnett held the Nesters' TWO FORMER Lutheran missionaries The Rev. Don Churchman people should face this, and begin to participants, during a footpath Christian books". (CHURCH TIMES) hands in prayer, peeled potatoes at their who are suing the Lutheran Church's think how to deal with that situation Missouri Synod for breach of contract for conversation, each dug into their pockets John Waterhouse concluded his kitchen table and befriended their three should it arise. children. allegedly not preparing them for the to produce $10 to raise the necessary $60 acceptance speech by quoting from a rigours of missionary life in Papua New deposit for the hire of the hall! They But when he began telling A welcome South African product new book entitled "LIGHT THROUGH Guinea. were: Jack Atkinson of the Bible Society, THE CURTAIN". It describes the townspeople that the Hesters' children Evangelist Michael Cassidy to visit Australia Brian Gesling of CLC, Kevin Engel and courtroom defence (in August 1979) of Bicentennial battles were mistreated, the children were Most civil courts have dismissed most John Cleaver of CMS, Les Boggis of Vladimir Poresh, a young Soviet Christian placed in a foster home. such suits for fear of meddling in Internationally renowned evangelist Christian Press and Ron Briggs of the The Bishop of Wollongong hopes theology, but canon law experts believe South African team leader, will speak on converted when at Leningrad University. The Hesters sued the preacher for $US1 Baptist Bookshop, Sydney. the climate is changing. Michael Cassidy will tour Australia next his work at several deputation meetings. Arrested by the KGB for publishing and "How much does it cost to run a million for "malpractice". The suit was year to lecture on the authority and responsibility belongs to you and me. Mr. Cassidy was born in Johannesburg The 1985 Convention in Adelaide saw distributing a small journal called Bicentennial? To date some reputations thrown out of court, but the case They point to the 1979 Supreme Court relevance of the Scriptures in the modern and grew up in Lesotho. He later studied 43 wholesalers/publishers and 220 "COMMUNITY", his commitment to and a fair quantity of printers ink, not to "So, how much does it cost to run a highlights what has become an epidemic ruling in Jones v Wolf, a case involving a world. at Cambridge University in England retailers present. While this compares Christian literature has cost him five mention the much discussed half-million bicentennial? It will cost each of us in America — malpratice suits against a dissident Presbyterian church in Georgia, He will deliver the lecture in Sidney, where he earned his Masters Degree in more than favourably with the 60 retailers years' imprisonment, followed by three payout personal effort in giving our community a wide range of professionals. as the turning point present at this year's ABA Convention in years' exile. He is married, with two Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra late Modern and Medieval languages. While a "Most of us are hoping for a 1988 sense of direction and purpose: In "As far as I can tell, no profession is • This ruling held that if a church Brisbane, the "success" of the CBAA young daughters: July/early August as the guest of the Bible student here he encountered Jesus Christ which will in some way celebrate the last curbing our personal interests in the immune from suits now;' said Mr. John property dispute could be resolved with Convention should be viewed in context: Society in Australia. The lecture will and committed his life to Him. At his trial, the courtroom was packed. , 200 years of history in this country with pursuit of an improvement of national Cleary, general counsel to the Church "neutral principles of law" and without its total national retail sales equal become the 13th in the annual Olivier His call to evangelism came at a Billy His friends listened spellbound to his dignity, with due regard for the interests life: In making the effort to see that we all Mutual Insurance Company in Merrill, delving into theology, a civil court could Beguin Memorial Lecture series, whose Graham crusade in New York City and approximately $25 million, or one- impassioned plea for their cause. As he of all sections of our society and with contribute to and benefit from a Wisconsin, hear it namesake was the first General Secretary twentieth of total national retail book was sentenced, a great shout rang developing Australia. was crystalised in the early 1960s while he some resolve to making the future profit Mr. Cleary's company offers what (ANGLICAN NEWS) of the United Bible Societies from 1949 to was studying for his Masters Degree in sales of $500 million. round the hall, "Vladimir, we love from the past 1972. "May God grant the request of many amounts to malpractice insurance to Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary in John Waterhouse in his acceptance you!" As they sang "Christ is risen", he "We have a lot to celebrate together who regularly pray that in this country 'All cover clergy for suits charging that their While in Australia Mr. Cassidy, who is California. speech said "I have found some claims knew that his trial was not a defeat, but and just as clearly a lot for which we things may be so ordered ... That peace counselling caused damage. Hundreds of a victory for all of them. PRIDE AD the founder of African Enterprise and its Mr. Cassidy's extra interests include from the Christian publishing and music should be profoundly regretful. But who and happiness, truth and justice, clergymen and churches are buying induitry, a little tiresome: 'This is my music, photography, tennis and squash. "That is the price a fellow Christian has will make the big birthday really mean faithfulness and true religion, may be malpractice insurance. ministry'; 'This is my organization% 'The been prepared to pay for declaring what something valuable? In the end not the This service to reader, Is d toon ot tree ativerttsong A person He currently resides in Pietermaritzburg, firmly established among us' and that we "It's an issue that's going to have to go Lord has given me this vision'. This is not he believes. Do we have similar Bicentennial Authority. That wishing to buy or sell anything can place a free advertisement South Africa. may be 'A blessing to other nations ...!" before the US Supreme Court in one I up to three lines. my theology of the Church. God has commitment?" asked Mr. Waterhouse. It the advaniaement is successful, the advertiser is asked to given us a ministry; these are our fashion or another to determine exactly ay The Church Record 10 per cent of the JEFFREY BROS. (CBAA PRESS RELEASE) Wife of the sale PRE-SCHOOL UNTRAINED where the demarcation line is between price, up toe maximum of S10 per advertisement ASSISTANT church and State on religious practices," The service Is known as FREE AD and rune on an honour FUNERAL Brothels in the High St. system. The advertiser will be responsible for forwarding to required from February 1986 to work said tvir. David Cooksey, attorney for the The Church Record office what is owing. SERVICE Mondays and Tuesdays 8.30 am. to 3.30 Casual shopping and illicit sex don't go together Grace community church in Burbank, p.m. at St. Luke's Anglican Preschool California. WANTED TO BUY 100 to 120 kneeling cushion. and reredos. 87 Victoria Road, Rozelle. Kindergarten, Northmead. Priority will be NSW Baptists assemble Speaking at St. Andrew's Cathedral long term harmful effects to the family. 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Would Funerals arranged and conducted Baptist Union of New South Wales was 160 countries in the cause of revival for degradation, shame, manipulation The parents, Mr. Walter Nally and his prefer for free, et most very cheap Ring Ken (047) held in the Central Church, Sydney, "In response to the call by the 75 1346 throughout the metropolitan area within the church and is the author of 35 and immorality. Prostitution flouts God's wife, Maria, alleged that the pastor used from $750 burial or cremation. September 23-27 last. Chairman of the Select Committee of the books, some popular-style and some laws and substitutes lust for love. counselling techniques that referred to WANTED to borrow or buy, THE WARSCNGS OF THE PRINCE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Rev. Reg Pope was inducted as Legislative Assembly upon prostitution Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a scholarly. He is Professor Emeritus of suicide as "one of the ways the Lord takes OF PEACE (on the Psiams) by Richard Benson. 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It also However, other litigants against the Arncliffe 2205 Assembly delegates were greatly Mission Board as Special Assistant in affront to common decency, an insidious maintains that the way of forgiveness, clergy have won. blessed through the ministry of two guest WANTED "Ouestions and Answers on the 100 Teets" T. Enquiry line: 810 8077 Spiritual Awakening with the Evangelism association of immoral sexual behaviour C Hammond. 817 1055. Phone: 599 7348 through trust in the compassionate Ms. Marian Guinn, a divorced mother speakers, Dr. J. Edwin Orr and Dr. Glenn Section. with legitimate business and a bad Ns. Christ, is always open for client and of four teenagers who was expelled from FOR SALE Keane 160 cm 'Skis and stocks, Salomon Sheppard, who both stressed and example to teenagers and children with (Australian Baptist) prostitute alike." the Church of Christ in Collinsville, 555 Bindings. good condition St 25 ono 1021 456 2829 10 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. 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