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This book shop runs on faith "Getting to Principal to FIRST PUBLISHED The Australian IN .510 know God" Retire The Archbishop of Sydney, Most Rev. CHURCH Under the big top Donald Robinson, announced in his Synod Address that the Principal of A tent, large enough to seat nearly 4,000 Moore Theological College, Canon Dr. D. will replace the auditorium, as the venue B. Knox will retire early in 1985. for the KATOOMBA YOUTH CONVENTION, Australia Day Weekend, RECORD January 27-30th, 1984. Telephone 264 8349 PRICE 50 CENTS Registered by Australia Post Publication No, NAR1678 The theme "GETTING TO KNOW 1 789 OCTOBER 31, 1983 GOD" will aim at building up a personal relationship with God, "through Prayer and study of the Word", as the speakers lead the Bible studies, meeting by meeting. The speakers will be Canon John Chapman, Director of the Anglican A new Christian book shop was opened shop fittings and even ( ash register, Department of Evangelism, and the in the Emerton Village shopping complex, were supplied. Reverend Allan Chapple, a former Squeeze Foreigners from Universities? by Roger Climpson, Friday, September The Christian Book Shop has three lecturer in Theology in Kuala Lumpur, but 23rd at 10.00 a.m. Over 100 people managers, Andrew McClure, Larry now with the Uniting Church in Western gathered for the occasion, which Australia. Both have a wide acceptance Committee welcomes a submission from Thomas and Robert Best, as well as staff a set number of places for Australian indicated something of the interest with young people and, as usual, a good The federal Government has set up a amounts like that will cut down to a mere of 14. All are volunteers and work on a students. Apart from that, Australian any interested individual or organization. shown by the general public in this time for all is expected. Committee to look into present policy on trickle the flow of private overseas roster basis. They come from different students should have to compete for And you can rest assured that there will venture. private overseas students. students to Australia. be people who will be objecting strongly church backgrounds but all share the Over the past few years, the attendance their places against all comers. We should What makes this shop so different is its same desire to help their neighbours. figures have grown fifty percent each The ACR interviewed Mr. Graham "God has been using the present welcome this as a God-given opportunity to the spending of Australian money on beginnings and aim. The profits will be ploughed back into year. Last year over 2,000 young people, Cocks, who has been employed since last policy to give many of these students to bring out the talent in Australian private overseas students in these difficult Andrew McClure was the man with the ranging from early teens to young January by the Australian Fellowship of access to the gospel here in Australia. economic times. So, it's important for the work, as well as contribute towards In a tribute to Dr. Knox the Archbishop students!' idea, although, as he said, "All we had families, overflowed the auditorium on Evangelical Students to serve the Over the last 25 years He has brought others simply to disagree with this Christian television productions. pointed out that he had become the Mr. Cocks continued, "Australia's was faith — not money!". the Katoomba Convention Site. Overseas Christian Fellowship Students in many young people to our shores in objection. We can do this by stating that Musical items by Jack Starmans and economy benefits from the money that longest serving Principal in the history of order to convert them here. Away from we do not object to our tax money being When Andrew shared his plan with the Warwick Crocker, commenced the formal the College. He said, "Moore College has Sydney. these students bring into the country. their own societies they are more open to used as a form of overseas aid to CHRISTIAN LITERATURE CRUSADE, they opening ceremony. Andrew McClure had ten principals in the 127 years of its ACR: We understand that a fairly Also, there is a potential benefit that the gospel and get a greater opportunity subsidize private overseas students. And decided to support him, with a supply of then quoted from Proverbs 16:13, life. Five of them held appointment for important issue has risen for overseas comes out of Australians meeting people to hear it". we need to state firmly that we don't books, to be repaid from the sales. "Commit your work to the Lord, and your comparatively short periods of between students. Could you elaborate? from different societies and having their ACR: What about the issue of private want their fees raised anymore. John Craik was approached regarding plans will be established". Mr McClure three and ten years. But the first Principal, "One of the issues before that "them" and "us" prejudices softened, if overseas students taking up the place of These submissions can be sent to: The insurance. When he heard of the venture, told the story of how the shop came into William Hodgson, served for 12 years, Committee is whether these students not removed altogether." Secretary, he also supplied stock, from the being and the staff situation. Nathaniel Jones for nearly 14 years, T. C. should pay for the full cost of their Australian students? ACR: What do you recommend that Committee of Review of Private Overseas resources of CHRISTIAN SEMINARS, Roger Climpson, a well-known Hammond for 18 years and D. J. Davies education. "The educational institutions and the Australian Christians do about this for nearly 24 years. During the past year Student Policy, AUSTRALIA. television personality, stated that the best "In 1983 figures it would range from a Government can work out if the matter? Canon D. B. Knox has exceeded legitimate needs of Australian society are P.O. Box E326 Emerton is part of the larger housing means of communication was a book. minimum of about $6000 up to a "Well, two things. First of all, the Archdeacon Davies' record!' The not being met, and can possibly allow for Queen Victoria Terrace, development scheme called Mt Druitt "People can inform others, of maximum of about $8000 per year. Now Archbishop added that Dr. Knox has Canberra, ACE 2600. The population of Mt Druitt, and the something important, through a book. It's already been on the staff for 12 years "Secondly, please send a similarly surrounding area, is estimated at important that each of us should use before becoming Principal. That means worded letter to your local Federal MP approximately 120,000— "More than the books to learn important things", said Mr. that, when he retires, he will have served and the Minister for Immigration and population of the City of Darwin," Climpson. Expecting even greater numbers for the on the College staff for 38 years. "This is Ethnic Affairs, Mr. West They need to commented Andrew McClure. Jenny MacLeod and Robert Simpson next Convention, the tent has been hired a remarkable record for any teacher in a Booth Not Out know how fellow Australians think on The nearest Christian bookshops were and will be erected on the site. Plenty of Howzat were on hand, as representatives of the theological college," he added. this issue. At the present moment they seven miles away, in two directions! car parking facilities are planned, with a Christian Literature Crusade. They "We owe a great debt to his ability and are in the process of raising the fees once Andrew felt the need was for a discussed something of their wide range new on-site parking area already again!" prepared for the great influx. vision in bringing the college to the size Christian Book Shop, right in the centre and variety of material with Roger and standard it is today," the Archbishop of this area. He felt the area was not Climpson, inside the newly opened Already registrations are being said. catered for, by Government authorities Christian Book Shop. received, even though the publicity and and churches alike. There were special Mr. Simpson commented that when registration forms have only just been needs and they were not being met Andrew McClure shared his desire with printed. Mr. Morris commented, "If heeded, this book could put the game back 25 Some of those needs could, however, the C.L.C., it was agreed to supply two Accommodation is available in the be met by such a shop. thirds of the stock needed, to open the Convention Camping Area; the years! There is no malice, no criticism. shop. Convention Youth Camp; the CMS There is only loyalty and respect, for team Armed with a good supply of faith, Clergy Moves Conference Centre House Party; nearby mates and rivals". Andrew set about to meet those needs, This shop is where the people are and Caravan Parks and Camping Areas. A Rev. A. M. McLaughlin Rector of St Thomas' Brian Booth tells of his Christian through good quality Christian literature where there is a need for good quality, number of Guest Houses have also been Rozelle will retire on 29.2.84. Rev. 8.1. Hall has conversion in Chapter five of the book. and helpful staff workers. The carpet, helpful material. accepted position of rector of St Paul's, reserved by the Convention. The man responsible was another Ramon Williams Carlingford to take affect as from 9.12.83. Ramon Williams cricketer, Roy Gray, who was also present at the book launching. Mr. Gray introduced Brian Booth to a new way of life. Another guest, Dr. Paul White was Wanted: new subscribers the man responsible for introducing Brian Booth to another world. The world of For 103 years the Australian Church Record has served the Australian Church as an advertising revenue or our subscription revenue. We are not willing to increase our independent, provocative, evangelical voice. advertising rates at the moment for that would prevent many church organisations from writing books. Currently we are seeking to expand the paper to twelve pages as often as possible. This advertising. We cannot increase the number of advertisements since we feel that we Known as the "Jungle Doctor", Dr. will not only enable us to include more information and articles but also to improve the already have enough space taken up by advertisements. The way forward is to increase White was asked to assist in the writing of layout and make it much more attractive. To do this we need to increase either our subscriptions. We would like you to help us. Brian Booth's lifestory. Discussions with Brian were recorded on cassettes. Visits Free Books were made to country towns, such as The Australian Church Record has been bringing the We are making a special offer to present subscribers. For every three new subscribers Bathurst, so as to "get the feel" of the news on Church affairs for over 100 years, 1880-1983. that you obtain for us you receive a free book. You may choose your book from the list sportsman's younger days and below. background. an independent provocative I Believe in Man —G. Carey The finished product, "BOOTH TO I Believe in Church Growth —E. Gibbs BAT", is now in print The book is evangelical voice described as historically recording those I Believe in the Holy Spirit — M. Green to a new way of life. He led him to Christ. Dr. Paul White (right), known as Roy C ay (left) introduced Brian Booth (centre) years of cricket which many young fans Bringing you the most important Church news from Australia and overseas every I Believe in Satan's Downfall — M. Green new experience, the "world" of writing books. two weeks. I Believe in the Creator —J. Heuston "The jungle Doctor", also introduced Brian to a Photo Ramon Williams would not know too much about It also Become a subscriber now: Subscription $16 — Theological Students $10. I Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus —G. E. Ladd Together they wrote "Booth To Bat". covers Brian Booth's successes in representing Australia in hockey, at the I Believe in the Historical Jesus — I. H. 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Page 5 them. launching since ko..st.t).ew, Mark, Luke and Twenty-eight years later, at exactly Sir Donald Bradman could not be present, but sent a personal message rth the New Testament". 12.19 p.m., that same radio voice was _Inure o Id AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 31, 1 983 — 12— AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. OCTOBER 17. 1983 Library

How does simple lifestyle relate to evangelism and justice?

LETTERS Ronald Sider, when in Sydney recently, spoke on living more simply for evangelism and churches which built 28 church buildings justice. outside structures. As christians we and 25 ministers' residences. believe both of outside changes and I don't think poverty is terrific nor am I pro-asceticism. But 3 billion people have not Whenever we have a spending fund we inside changes in becoming Christians heard of Christ, and one billion are in desperate poverty with 12 CHRISTIAN WOMANHOOD At a time when the arms race shows no signs situated 2 miles from Liverpool as you proceed LINDY CHAMBERLAIN million children dying double the amount we are aiming for so and the Holy Spirit working within us, but today. Both the tasks of evangelism and of economic relief require money and the of slowing down, we need to hear a prophetic along the Heathcote Road in the direction of that the amount we spend on ourselves I think we have fallen into an Dear Sir, alternative. Sider, I believe, provides one in his Holsworthy. Dear Sir, churches have the resources to take care of them. In this type of world it is important we fund a third world project either individualistic trap and we see society as I read with interest in ACE August 22, 1983, book. Lesley Hicks' beautiful article on "Rethinking to live more simply so that we can give more — for evangelism, to alleviate poverty and evangelistic or in social action. just a collection of individuals, but For many years Miss Farrell came every week for social justice. that "ACE has comThissioned a full review of Yours faithfully, to visit the senior citizens at Hommondville the Chamberlaintcase" (ACR 3/10/83) society is made up of separate structures this course ...." (the Philosophy of Christian Rev. David M.S. Cohen and her Gospel ministry was greatly encourages me to add an extract from In question time and we need to look at those outside Womanhood). A full theological review has Manly appreciated. "Australian Law News" December 1982, by After talking Ron Sider was asked and structures as well. been long overdue, in my opinion, and I am John Bryson LLB (Melb), a member of the On what basis? I write to invite all who supported Miss with a bible in one hand and a answered questions. It is said that we need to keep the saddened that it has been so widely used Victorian Bar: What do you think SYNOD EXPERTISE Farrell's ministry to be present on 5th God is on the side of the poor. I don't newspaper in the other. There should be without a thorough theological investigation the way forward is to overcome the material standards of those around us in November at 2 p.m. "One (of the) accused was a member of mean that God cares more about the and assessment first mutual discernment and prayer and aparthied problems in South Africa? order to effectively evangelise them. Dear Sir, Christian clergy. He was not believed on his poor. Because we regularly side with the dialogue with wider christians especially yours sincerely, I think the only way is for a group of I think there is little substance in this I would like to suggest that those who are I wish to express my own concern and that Bernard G. Judd oath. A Crown witness provided alibi evidence rich and don't have concern for the poor, the poor in their own area and around commissioned to assess this course, from a for both accused. She was not accepted either. white christians to go to Pretoria saying claim and it is mostly rationalisation. I of others at the sometimes misleading God appears to us to be partial. He is at the world. Some say this raises the Biblical viewpoint, be also asked to investigate The defence could not be challenged as a they would stay there to pray and to meet don't think it is necessary to look scruffy statements ref ering to specific sections of the work in history casting down the rich and spectre of legalism and self the origins of the course. Clergy made by "lay" persons when speaking recent invention, for the claim was made at until the Constitution is changed. It and dirty. You can be poor—and still uplifting the poor. He is displeased with righteousness. It can; but I say that no I quote here a paragraph of great relevance, in support of a posposed motion in Synod. CANON LAW the scene that a dingo made off with the baby. wouldn't take thousands of white clean and well presented and in that way the rich because they get rich by one lifestyle is appropriate for all so I am I believe, and would be very glad, if you felt Instead, the Crown presented this defence as christians to change the Constitution but be sensitive to the needs of others. During the recent Third Session of the 39th evidence of guilt From the inquests and the oppression (see Jeremiah 5 Isaiah 5) or not introducing laws for all. What I am But this quotation would be helpful to those Synod of our Diocese the statement was made Dear sir, I think it would work. When I was there you do not need to spend a lot of money investigating the course, if you would pass on trial, the witnesses who seemed most they fail to share their goods (Ezekial). saying is we must be careful not to fall that "those Clergy who compromise the Canon Law is a friend of the desperate. convinced a dingo could abduct a baby, were I spoke to a man about this arid he said in keeping up with others. this quotation to them. Councils and Boards of this diocese were In the bible the people of God are on back on our western individualism. We Normally his opinion is not wanted and not Ayers Rock rangers, members of the Dingo "Yes, it would work but it would be very What do you recommend we read "Although some Christian churches shy never there to offer their expert knowledge on the side of the poor. No matter how have two dangers — one is legalism, one asked for. What he thinks is usually Foundation, and desert tribespeople." costly for the people who did it — in fact other than the bible and your own away from FASCINATING WOMANHOOD a particular subject under discussion". These orthodox our faith or how intense our is individualism. Both are pernicious but I unimportant and unknown. Then some little Bryson continues with the disarray in some would probably die, but within the books? because of (author Helen B.) ANDEUN'S Reverend Gentlemen owing to an old lady asks him to force her minister to wear worship if we are not seeking for justice feel there is more danger of our being scientific opinion which became the striking next 20 to 30 years there will be a bloody MORMON background, there is an understandable modesty on their part have robes. Then a bishop will ask him to get some for the poor we are not the people of individualistic than legalistic. How can we I think Doris Longacre's cookbook issue between British scientists and Australia's civil war which will be just ghastly; but if unacknowledged spin-off from the book, a not many ways open to them to refute such a flowers off a communion table. But normally God. Look at the prophets. Look at Jesus, transcend legalism? We can start in the called "More with Less" and later book statement, let alone stand up and do so in very best Finally, an extract from one of a few white Christians did this their lives course entitled "The Philosophy of he does as little as the other canons in the who said that those who do not feed the local congregation and from there into "Living More with Less", "Living More open Synod! They are called to Synod, first of Lindy's prison letters: "God has large, tender may be substitutes for the thousands that 1 Christian Womanhood", which is finding Anglican set up. hungry or clothe the poor go to hell. In small groups to talk about a more simple Simply", and a new book, "Lifestyle all, under the 14th Clause of the Constitution hands. He will NOT drop you — not ever, and would die in a civil war." in the acceptance in many churches." lifestyle. In those mall groups we could for those who are concerned with a particular Why anyone should ask him about who He has room for all. When God has taken over his first letter John asked: 'if anyone has 80's: Evangelical Commitment to Simple Quoted from "Women, Men and The Bible" Aren't we still dealing with sinful man? Diocesan Department and secondly, under the should or shouldn't get married in our we do not need to worry any more. The material possessions and sees his brother discuss family budgets, whether buying a Lifestyle" Steven Mott has just brought by Virginia Ramey Mollenkott churches is beyond me. Our service is quite animals and birds accept that Why can't we?" in need and has no pity on him, how can particular new car or a new house, is We are looking at the change in the out an even broader book on Bible Ethic , )Abingdon 1977) p.45 8th Clause of The Constitution for those who are rectors of a specific Parish. clear that anyone who marries otherwise than Yes indeed—why can't we? the love of God be in him?' faithful etc. I'm not saying that the group world in a double-barrelled way. The and Social Change which is a I have reason to believe that Dr. Mollenkott God's word allows are not joined together by As an example I quote The Council of The dictates to members of it how they marxists are naive because they think the comprehensive evangelical social action is well aware of the situation in U.S.A. church God nor is their matrimony lawful in his sight Yours sincerely, We are not saved by good works but Anglican Board of Education. Members of should five, but the matters be open to world will change by simply r hanging based book. life, and feel this quotation should be followed this Phyllis Creasey these passages must mean more than us Council were present throughout all of The Canon Law, being as old as he is, makes a discussion. up. It is gravely disquieting to consider how going on year by year ignoring the cry of Synod Sessions. The Executive Chairman who great mistake when working out who should such a course, now widely acclaimed by many the poor and thinking we are saved. We could live among the poor, which is called under the 14th Clause of the be married in our churches. He assumes that of our evangelical clergy, can have had such an God is bound by church ceremonies or by Calvin said that if someone persists in helps make changes in our demands of origin. Constitution, offered his expertise not only on lifestyle and may help change the religious Education but other numerous civil imitations of church ceremonies. Hence We are indebted to our readers for continuing doing what the bible prohibits there is a "FOR GOD, QUEEN AND (Mrs.) P.). Lumsden subjects as well. The Members of the 8th the couple that live together for several years, to send us their incisive and helpful letters. serious question as to whether he is demands of our kids. We need a circle of Clause of The Constitution, gave Synod but do not tell the church or Mr. Hawke about However, for reasons of space we now request saved. brothers and sisters to help, because COUNTRY" RALLY it are not regarded as married by Canon Law. that you keep correspondence to 250-300 social pressure is very strong and you Members the benefit of their expertise on a In both Testaments it is clear that God variety of subjects, including: The Remarriage Hence either of the couple quite able to marry words in length. Because editing of a personal won't be able to resist if you are working someone else in a church at a later date. response presents itself to Us as an wants redeemed economic relations NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST of Divorced Persons, The Use of The Surplice on your own. In the wider context you However the couple who married, who tried 'Interfering', and therefore slightly onerous amongst His people. In 2 Gorr. 8 Paul talks REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY and The Church in Inner City Areas, to name might talk to do the right thing, but found their marriage possibility, letters in excess of 300 words may to missionary societies or other but a few. workers in the world. Dear Sir, was unworkable and so divorced are not not be published, but returned to their 2 p.m. SUNDAY, 13th NOVEMBER, 1983 I read with interest Ranald Macauley's Therefore, based on this example and allowed by Canon Law to be married in a authors. Ed. You may consider developing a general review of Ronald Sider's latest book ('Nuclear personal experience, I submit that this church. criteria for lifestyle, e.g: (Band Music commences 1 p.m.: Rally concludes 4.30 p.m.) Holocaust and Christian Hope') in your 3 statement is without foundation and would In the end Canon Law helps those who (i) October issue. point out that the majority of Synod moving towards a personal lifestyle Representatives, including myself, very much sleep with everyone who comes along. He CELEBRATE! that could be maintained over a long SYDNEY HYDE PARK The question of nuclear disarmament is pretends that only those who have a marriage appreciate the expert knowledge and advice MARTIN LUTHER'S period by people all over the world; (near War Memorial) corner Elizabeth & Liverpool St certainly a vexed one, to which Christians certificate have lived with each other. Why ask given by these Reverend Gentlemen. 500th Birthday Sydney need to be giving much thought and prayer, someone like that who is obviously so out of (ii) distinguish between necessities and especially in the light of international Yours Faithfully, touch with our society who should be married HEAR! luxuries, not seeking for the second and (Miss) G. M. Primrose • developments. Not all will agree with Sider's in a church? Sir Marcus Loane not blurring the distinctions between COME WITH YOUR FAMILY thesis. It is time the church took the same stand as or Peter Jensen them. However, it seems that Macauley's appraisal our founder who lampooned those whose • SHOW YOUR VISIBLE SUPPORT FOR OUR: MONICA FARRELL Be encouraged about (iii) expenditure which you work out is of Sider's stance comes perilously close to that outsides were as white as a wedding dress but spent for pride or status should be — Families and Marriage — Christian Faith and Values -- taken by Burgess Carr when General Secretary Dear Sir, whose insides were full of extortion and the Importance of the Bible rejected. Australian Democratic Institutions—Queen of Australia, of the All Africa Council of Churches. His Many of your teachers will recall the great rapacity. He had no time for those who taught WHERE? Elizabeth II — Australian Flag and Anthem — Friendship Protestant, evangelistic and Bible teaching (iv) statement was that "Christ's death on the cross manmade traditions'as if they were God's law. Chapter House of St. Andrew's Cathedral expenditure for a particular creative Alliance with U.K. and U.S.A. justified violence". Freedom movements and ministry of Miss Monica Farrell who died in Perhaps he would not have said Woe to you Sydney gift is good and you should not feel guilty guerilla warfare found new 'biblical' and March, 1982. who heap up marriage certificates in your Friday, November 11th 1983 at 8.00 p.m. about this. On the other hand you should • HEAR CHURCH AND CIVIC LEADERS: 'christian' justification. On Saturday, 5th November, 1983 at 2 pm a personal files, but would have said woe to you not spend money on a whole range of Dr. Clair Isbister, C.B.E., Rev. It is ironic that the Australian Council of plaque to commemorate her ministry will be who teach Canon Law as if it were God's Law. Chairman: things which are entertainment rather Tom Cardwell, Rev. Fred Nile, M.L.C., Mr. Jim Churches, so often criticised for supporting unveiled in the Chapel at the Hammondville Archbishop Donald Robinson Cameron, M.P., Dean Lance Shilton Saleuo II RONALD SIDER than developing your gifts. such movements (and often justly so, in my Homes for Senior Citizens. Hammondville is opinion), should have been the sponsors of (v) you need to discern between what is • BRIGHT BAND MUSIC about an intercontinental offering. He Sider's recent visit to Australia) suitable for an occasional celebration and The Christian Education Board Hundville Boys' High School says that it is a matter of equality that requires a suitzbly qualified person of Christian conviction as FAMILY MOUNTAIN for your day to day routine. An • YOUTH WORKER your abundance helps their ARRANGE BUSES/CARS/TRAIN GROUPS FROM YOUR CHURCH, CLUB & TOWN full-lime Scripture Teacher for exam 7, 8, 9. Applications wants. In the occasional lavish celebration is a good ST. STEPHEN'S HOLIDAYS old testament there containing curriculum sites, statements of faith and references is the teaching on the thing to enjoy God's creation, but you • The Anglican Youth Department has Jubilee CELEBRATE THE 10th ANNIVERSARY OF "FESTIVAL OF LIGHT" ANGLICAN CHURCH (including one from Minister of Church Attended), to be sent to or the sabbath release of debts should not continue that lavishness day Appeals the Chairman, CI. Catholic Presbytery, Hurstville (5872166) by holiday accommodation both catered every seven years. Jesus and his disciples NOPMANHURST November 1983. to day. Sponsored by concerned citizens, Churches, and Community groups. HOME OF PEACE HOSPITAL and uncatered during December/ and the new church in Jerusalem each (vi) For information and publicity contact The Australian Federation of Festival of Light (Deaconess institution) January. held a common purse. 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2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 31, 1983 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 31, 1983 — 3 importance in deciding the affairs of the riq Synod Essay Diocese. "Over Again For Yet Another Year,"A There are three other matters which deserve a mention. The first is Question In our pre Synod issue A.C.E. presented some views for members of Sydney's Synod to consider. We were pleased with toe positive Time. This year a mumber of questions response we received to that article and are encouraged to do it again next year. For this issue we asked a member of Synod for were asked — far more than usual. And an essay given some reflections on what happened in Sydney this year. the general opinion seemed to be that the answers given were far frorn satisfactory. The second concerns the people do not give their Rector his As a result a, you guessed it, Committee Being governed by a Synod is matter of publicity handouts. This year proper holidays and so it is enshrined in was established. The original motion considered important by some people. only Eremos asked for permission to law that a clergyman should have four included a list of probable members. To others it is just a waste of time. This hand out a sheet advertising a coming weeks annual leave. What does it say Among them were numerous lawyers. year the former seemed in the majority as meeting. It was readily granted. However, about our Church when we find it The Synod decided to strike them off the numbers in attendance at the longest just a few years ago a handout from the Synod for a number of years were greater necessary to pass laws about such things? list since we were more concerned with the future than the past—and then Angays was rejected and at the same than they have been since I entered A number of parishes sought a change Synod a handout from A.F.E.S. was also IF IT WASN'T SO SERIOUS WE COULD LAUGH Synod a few years ago. Further, the proceeded to pass an amendment calling of some ).ind or other. Mostly the Synod for a legal opinion from the Committee. rejected. On this matter Synod has been debates were marked by a contribution accepted the recommendations brought Amongst those added to the Committee hypocritical. (It is to Synod's shame that a was much debate but no vote taken, and the exercise is hardly likely from many new faces. Could it be that before it But in one notable case they Sometimes change is hard to cope with. However change is were two women — presumably on the petition was also rejected). True the to have caused Parliamentarians to change their attitudes. the retirement of those gr "at Synod overturned the official recommendation. necessary. The Church has often been accused of living in the past grounds that half of those who get petition dealt with homosexuality but the and being unwilling to make changes and such accusations are often performers of old has given a new lease North Epping can now go it alone—and receipt of a petition does not allow any The second change is likely to raise real belly laughs—but is also of life to others who no longer feel as divorced are women! We hope that this congratulations to them. (I trust that they debate or confer any standing on the justified. But some changes are so ridiculous that they are laughable deadly serious. The U.S. Council of Churches has issued a book of daunted by the occasion and the Committee move quickly—there is already have an organ!) petition. Petitions seem a hopeless waste — or would be if they weren't so serious. Take two changes reported passages that seeks to eliminate "the sexism of traditional Bible texts". audience? Certainly some of those who much hurting in this area at the moment The Synod passed the report on of time — but as long as a procedure in the newspapers recently. Claiming that it is just the first step forward the book is expected to have seldom if ever spoken before made There was much debate on a Report on Aborigines which, it is interesting to note, exists for them to be presented to refuse be widely used in the U.S. and is almost certain to be taken up here. very significant contributions to the the Theology of Ordination. Some people The Federal Minister for Immigration, Mr. Stewart West has the secular press ignored. No news in to receive one seems to me to be childish debates. had the elf rontary to suggest that our announced that the government will take God and Queen out of the In it traditional references to God and Jesus are changed to good news it seems. The Synod gave a in the extreme. The third matter concerns Doctrine Commission were more Oath of Allegiance. The reason he gives is that migrants/new incorporate femaleness. So, God becomes God the Father and It always seems boring to comment on substantial amount of money to the forest of trees that was needed to Presbyterian than Anglican. This Report Australians/ethnics (it's awfully hard to keep up with the current Mother and Son of God becomes child of God. While the book treats the business afterwards —I'd rather put refurbishing the Aboriginal worship provide the raw materials for the business deserves careful study since it seems that Jesus as a male child in spiritual references He becomes "the Human my papers in the filing cabinet for a few centre in Redfern and agreed to fully papers each day. What a horrible waste. vogue word) are upset by such an oath. What a reason! My mummy we are unsure of our Reformation always taught me that it was good manners to fit in with what was One". weeks. But there were a number of things support the ministry there. that need comment. heritage. In this respect the move to allow Sutherland Upset done wherever I was. That seems to be old fashioned. Those who It is hard to understand the mentality of people who are Surplice women to become deacons had an Well, I was going to end there but I choose, of their own free will, to settle in Australia apparently have responsible for this sort of thing. It must rank as one of the more Assessments The wearing of the Surplice was important amendment tacked on the end guess I should mention that the the right that we immediately change to suit them. How ridiculous! The Synod rejected the Assessment debated — again. A report had been — calling for a clear statement on what ridiculous results of the current women's movement. We have no Wollongong Zone Council Amendment Authorisation Amendment Ordinance— received by the Committee set up last the diaconate is. Lay Presidency at However, Mr. West's reasons are suspect as he has stated them. difficulty understanding the move against discrimination since that is Ordinance was finally passed. However, I calling for it to be resubmitted next year year to look into the matter. The Report Communion will continue to be a Anyone who has gone to a Citizenship Ceremony recently will be a real problem that needs to be dealt with (though some ways of wonder what other steps the Sutherland after comments had been received from gave no lead to Synod whatsoever and stumbling block, expecially in the light of aware that there are two forms of oath used. Both incorporate dealing with it seem to go too far) and we have no difficulty Rural Deanery will take to negate it! This a number of groups in the Diocese the Committee was asked to sit again. a strong statement by the Archbishop in understanding the background to the moves for women's ordination. must be one of the worst examples of a allegiance to the Queen — and rightly so until such time as Australia including the Home Mission Society and However, Revs. I. Normand and R. Doyle relation to it. So a layman may continue To want to change the Bible in the way suggested shows that those lack of Christian charity a Synod could becomes a Republic. But there is a form for those happy to hold a the New Areas Committee. This was a were added to the Committee. Then Rev. to minister the Word — but not the ever meet The issues have been Bible in their hand and make an oath with God included and another involved have no understanding of the Scriptures — either their good move. For too long the poorer John Bunyan was added—he thinks sacraments. Are the sacraments submerged beneath a welter of emotion form for those who are not willing to do this. In other words, religious meaning or their place of authority in Christian thinking. It shows that parishes have felt that the Assessments things should stay as they are. Then, somehow magical? from both sides. What the issues are I adherence is already dealt with. they are happy to place a current fad above the received Word of system was giving them burdens which would you believe, two women were never did fully discover — nor do I God. Rather than being funny it is serious because it shows just how were greater than they could bear. A new added. The reasons given seemed to be Synod Standing Committee Why then is a change necessary? What Mr. West has suggested is greatly care since I have no great interest little respect those in the U.S. Council of Churches have for God and system is necessary but is this it? No one (a) since many members of our A number of motions were passed on that we drop God altogether. That comes despite the fact that Gallup in the matter — it simply does not affect seemed to know. But Synod seemed very congregations are women then women His revelation — and it will show the same lack of respect amongst to Standing Committee because Synod me or most of the rest of Synod. But Polls tell us that more than 80% of Australians believe in God. There suspicious. And that is understandable. ought to be on the Committee and (b) those who take it up here. It must take a very small minded person ran out of time. These included a motion some of the things said in speeches (by is no reason to do this other than the MILITANT ATHEISM which is at The simple fact of the matter is that most since the Committee is supposed to look to find problems with God as Father and Jesus as Son of God! on the Report on Family in modern life, 2 both sides) were greatly in need of a the heart of much that is being done by senior members of of the affairs of the Diocese are at designs for an alternative garment homosexual motions and a motion strong dose of 1 Corinthians 13. government It is time for Christians to recognise that a minority Again, we need to be concerned that Christians are being led 'w conducted by those from the more women were needed because they had calling for members of Synod to wear a which is violently opposed to all forms of religion has managed to those who have a greater desire to respond to the Spirit of the Age affluent parishes. In the past, by the more fashion sense. I would have name badge so that people would know So, Synod is over again for yet another gain appointment to some of the most influential positions in our than to the Spirit of God. We have become too complacent We are admission of the Committee responsible thought that both reasons were highly ,ho they are. These motions will give year. It was less boring than last year's country. And we have sat back and let it happen. Religious freedom too willing to compromise our principles and we are too happy to for the report on Assessments, this has sexist and an insult to our women's Standing Committee something to do — and it continues to be important in the is something we take for granted. It may not always be so. participate in organizations in which the gospel takes second place — favoured the parishes who were "richer" libbers — but they didn't raise any voice which will be important to restore their life of the Church. I just have one and that, sadly, includes some sections of our own Church. — nobody seemed too sure that we in protest so maybe getting put on a confidence in themselves. After all some problem. My parishioners do without me There is no easy solution to the question of "what can we do could trust that this has not happened committee overrules all else! The so well for a whole week that I wonder Christians must return to the principles and standards of God's recommendations of Standing about it?". Holding demonstrations for "God, Queen and Country" as again. Hopefully those who are more Committee is now so large that we Committee were actually overturned by when they'll wake up to the fact that they Word. All change needs to be viewed in the light of those standards the Festival of Light is currently doing is not the answer. In fact such familiar with the problems of the probably won't get a result from them for Synod— and some of Standing don't need me at all. SALEUO 1 moves are so simplistic, jingoistic and old fashioned that they are, for and accepted only if it is consistent with those principles and struggling parishes in the Diocese will be another five years! Committee seeme..: a trifle upset by this. Editor's Note: We have printed this just many Christians an embarrassment Nor is it likely that debating standards. Unfortunately some changes occurring at the moment are able to shed some light on this before Maybe eventually Synod will grow up The Archbishop did his bit about as we received it Please note that we do too serious to allow us to laugh at them — ridiculous though they at next year. enough to challenge more of Standing motions such as the one put forward by Mr. Jim Cameron in the remarriage of divorced persons again. NOT want letters explaining to Saleuo the first appear. Committees decisions and eventually N.S.W. Parliament recently will achieve much. Mr. Cameron sought to The Synod passed an Annual leave However he did say that Synod could issues in the Wollongong-Sutherland Synod will return to its position of get Parliament to take a stand for the Judeo-Christian ethic — there Ordinance. It srwnti that son,. naughty decide what to do about a futons' [mit, y debate!

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WORLD REVIEW Bursting the Being trapped Wineskins by the past

Social and More mosques Australia has Radical English Allan Craddock Lesley Hicks Political opened in more Chinese proposals for Concern for China professionals changing the In the last column I discussed the perspective shifted from a view of being An increasing number of Muslims in Over the past 20 years or so, the influx of Of all the people I met at the National and perhaps frustrating isolation from the Delegates in problem of not being able to forgive trapped by the past, to a view'of freedom mainland China are returning to their professionals of Chinese origin from parochial Evangelical Anglican Congress in fresh winds of the Spirit and on the other oneself for some offense committed in in Christ to live now and in the future in mosques for religious observances. Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and New Melbourne back in 1981, and the hand those whose enthusiastic Kenya the past I wrote then that we need to Recitation of their Holy Koran can once Guinea to Australia has been increasing, a way that honours Christ speakers I heard, Michael Cassidy of involvement in the Renewal or in system recognize that salvation is not conditional again be heard across the land, according the Hong Kong-based Horizon magazine A further illustration from the Gospel African Enterprise was the one who Pentecostalism has isolated them from Christians brought up in western upon our willingness to forgive ourselves. to a recent report of Beijing Review. said recently. of lohn clarifies this point In john 8 we seemed to me to stand head and the wider Body of Christ with its countries often insist that it is their duty the abolition of patronage and the forgiveness, and the transformation of have the record of Jesus and the woman shoulders above the rest in leadership important insights and correctives." to undertake "acts of mercy" but not A large number of old mosques have At present, the ethnic Chinese parson's freehold are among the our relationship with God from enmity to caught in adultery. She was trapped by (literally, as well — he is nearly two become politically involved. In contrast, been reopened and new ones set up population in Australia lies somewhere controversial proposals put forward by a friendship, are the gracious gifts of God her past and about to be condemned by metres tall). Michael Cassidy's Ministry the efperience of the Church in Africa nationwide. between 150,000 and 160,000, while the senior official of the Advisory council for Himself. We don't earn these gifts, we the Pharisees. When asked for His has often been that what westerners majority of the immigrants came from the Church's Ministry in a report He has now published Bursting the His book, he says, is not an Twelve thousand mosques in Xinjiang humbly accept them in faith. We don't assessment Jesus made the famous would call acts of mercy in the situation Hong Kong and Malaysia. published in England recently. Wineskins (Hodder & Stoughton, 1983, autobiography, but rather a testimony — Uygur Autonomous Region have been really need to forgive ourselves when comment: "If any one of you is without are in fact political as far as the realities of paperback, $5.95). In his preface he one person's story and quest relating to founded or have resumed in Ningxia Hui Most of these ethnic Chinese The author, Canon John Tiller, ACCM's God has already done so. sir let him be the first to throw a stone at the person and work of the Holy Spirit It the third world are concerned. grabbed rne, because he said his book Autonomous Region. Many other immigrants in Australia run food catering Chief Secretary, makes his However, even acceptance of this view her." (v. 7) The crowd evaporated and was addressed especially to "those who is particularly significant and fascinating The inseparability of proclamation of provinces, municipalities and businesses; still others are involved in the recommendations for radical change in a goes not always resolve the tension for a Jesus, left alone with the woman, because Cassidy, along with Ugandan live in that theological twilight between a the gospel and social concern was a autonomous regions that have Muslim agricultural sector. And the number of situation where, he claims, the parochial person affected by this difficulty. Howard withheld condemnation and declared: bishop Festo Kivengere, heads a ministry rather rigid evangelicalism and a full- major theme to come out of a workshop populations are also opening their Chinese in the import/export trade, system as an effective means of mission had been a Christian for over ten years "Go now and leave your life of sin" (v. 11) blown Pentecostalism ... those who long which embraces virtually the whole on development put on by the Church of mosques, the magazine said. banking, and tourism is also quite large as and pastoral care has already in large but had considerable difficulty living with All who receive salvation deserve to be to know more of the Spirit's fullness but African continent, encompassing both the Province of Kenya for the primates of well, according to the Horizon article. measure broken down; and in a society ' China has more than 13 million the fact that he had beaten his wife in the condemned, but only by God. A forgiven who for one reason or another have not evangelism and practical compassionate the Anglican Communion, members of which he describes as "post-Romantic, Muslims, most of whom live in Xinjiang In addition, more than 80 Chinese early years of their marriage, before he leave his or her life of sin. The been able to identify unequivocally with aid, and drawing support from Britain, the the Standing Committee of the Anglican post-industrial, post-Christian!' sinner can Uygur and Ningxia Hui Autonomous restaurants are found in Canberra, the had become a Christian. He battled for past offenses are a product of the flaws of the Charismatic Renewal in its present United States and Australasia. The Consultative Council and the ACC Regions. capital of Australia, where the population Canon Tiller also sees the present years with his conscience after these many persons and circumstances as well stage of development" That just about breadth of his vision and leadershhip, Working Group on mission issues and The six million Muslims in Xinjiang stands at approximately 140,000. system of one-man incumbents with the events. as those of the forgiven sinner. The life of describes me. especially his stand against apartheid in strategy. The workshop was held on belong to the Uygur, Kazakh, Hui, Furthermore, more than 1,000 Chinese exclusive "cure of souls" being replaced For a long time he couldn't forgive the forgiven sinner is transformed; many his native South Africa, makes Cassidy October 8. Opening the event the Bishop He adds: "Put differently I could say Khalkhas, Tajik, Uzbek and Tartar. restaurants exist in Sydney and by shared or "every-member" ministry in himself even though he had accepted flaws remain but one fundamental flaw one not to be lightly dismissed as he tells of Maseno South, the Rt. Rev. Or Henty that my intention is to address on the one minority nationality. In recent years, the Melbourne, the article added. which diocesan teams of specialist clergy God's forgiveness. Eventually he came to how the Lord has led, disciplined and Okullo, said that the mission of the has definitely been dealt with by Christ: hand those whose fears of Cnarismatics Islamic association of the region has sent There are Chinese associations in all work with local churches having their understand the finality of what God had "For we know that our old self was renewed him through His Holy Spirit. The church was threefold — to proclaim the have paralysed them into an unhappy 38 young minority nationality Muslims to seven states of Australia. for the most own local leaders, both ordained and lay. done, as well as its completeness. There address he gave at NEAC — it can be gospel, to care for the mind and to crucified with Him so that the body of sin study in the Institute of Islamic Theology part, these groups aim to retain the It was nearly two years ago that ACCM was nothing Howard could add or which might be rendered powerless, that we found in Vol. 1 of Agenda for a Biblical express the social concern of the gospel. Church —is largely incorporated in this in Beijing or to Egypt or on pilgrimages to Chinese culture and to promote a regular asked Canon Tiller to produce an overall needed to be added. These insights should no longer be slaves of sin— SPECIAL. RELIGIOUS The church, he said, has been involved book as Chapter 14, and Appendix A, Mecca. circulation of news on local events. To do survey of the ministry and to make helped Howard but tension remained because anyone who has died has been in what is now called development since EDUCATION OFFICER both of which are more theological and At present, 60 young imams (Muslim this, the associations will often set up and recommendations for its development and this expressed itself in long and freed from sin." (Romans 6:6-7). the earliest days of the missionaries. less personal in content than most of the priests) have returned to work in their promote classes such as Mandarin, The result, A Strategy for the Church's requent bouts of depression. Some brought drugs for their own use rest of the book. former mosques after finishing Chinese "Kung Fu", Chinese painting and Ministry (CIO, £4.95), is the first such A series of counselling sessions and began to use them to meet the needs theological courses in Urumqi, capital of calligraphy, etc. for their members. personal report to the commissioned revealed that Howard was still trapped by A Christian teacher with the vision of the people. That was the beginning of REFORMATION RALLY Chasm in Australia Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. At In recent years, some colleges and high since Leslie Paul's 1964 report his past. He was able to recognize that he for Scripture work to the many of the hospitals to be found in To Mark the 500th He comments on an earlier visit he the same time, 30 imams will each train schools have developed courses in the was forgiven but he continued to see thousands of children in public Africa. The missionaries built 90 percent So the basic ideas of the strategy, Anniversary of Martin Luther's made to Australia in 1978 that a local two or three disciples older than 18. Chinese language due to the ever- Canon Tiller says, are that the local himself as flawed. He had branded schools is required to implement a of the high schools in Kenya. In Uganda Birth Baptist pastor had told him he had It is estimated that more than 200,000 increasing influx of Chinese immigrants church should be reponsible for himself as "mentally ill", as possessed they introduced cotton crops. Presented by new S.R.E. project for the Prospect received a letter or warning from a volumes of the Koran and Hadith Al- and the foreign-relations policies of the undertaking the ministry of the Gospel with a tendency to be physically violent The missionaries left the example of The Anglican Church League Rural Deanery. This full-time conservative evangelical in South Bukhari texts in the Uygur language are Australian Government. However, the in its own area, and that the bishop in an abnormal way, and as highly proclamation and social concerns. "But to be held in position involves the recruitment, Australia not to have Cassidy in his now available in the region and article said these courses are not as should be reponsible for ensuring that vulnerable to losing control when under while they did all that for us," Dr. Okullu The Chapter House, Sydney training and support of Scripture church — "He's too political and too preparations have begun for the popular as the ones offered by the each local church has, from its own stress. said, "they did not leave us a theological Chinese associations and the evening nn teachers as well as fostering this Pentecostal." Cassidy's reaction to that establishment of a Koran school. resources or those of the diocese, the In fact, Howard had not committed Friday, November 11th at 8 p.m. was a roar of laughter: "The Pentecostals basis for these things." tutorial classes. Similar changes are occurring in other ministry which it needs. Together these violence since the series of beatings Speakers will be ARCHBISHOP vision in parishes. think I'm much too tame for them and Bishop David Gitari of Mount Kenya religions in mainland China, such as ideas "express one of the historic indulged in over ten years ago. His wife, the political crowd view me as way too East who is a member of the new SIR MARCUS LOANE and DR. Buddhism, Daoism, Catholicism and strengths of Anglicanism: a lean, attested to his transformation since conservative!" (P168) Anglican Roman Catholic International PETER JENSEN. Protestantism, that have their own combination of the virtues of he had become a Christian and made it Commission told participants that the Applicants should like children, be However, on that visit he became associations or religious schools, the congregational and episcopal Church fear that she regarded Howard as no church in East Africa was learning that imaginative teachers and capable aware of what he calls an inexcusable and Review said. order." longer a threat to her or anyone. of motivating others. gaping chasm between Charismatics and evangelism and social concern are inseparable. CATW The strategy affirms that the bishop is Howard couldn't share her confidence, evangelicals. "I was convinced the gap the authoriser and focus of ministry, He continued to live in fear of a new FAITH, was between brothers, not cousins, and "'Jesus' development is the model for leading a "task-force" of priests and series of violent outbursts. It is tempting SCIENCE AND certainly not between enemies." He was the develpment of mankind," he said. deacons, both stipendiary and in to argue that his preoccupation with his TECHNOLOGY: Contact the Reverend Ian therefore glad to receive the invitation to This is outlined in the account of his secular employment, charged with "vulnerability" actually led to a turning of 1984 Mears: participate in NEAC three years later. childhood in the gospel of Luke where fostering the Church's mission and hostility in upon himself. He hates what Sydney Anglican Board of Jesus grew in wisdom (mentally), stature providing resources which are lacking he has done, hates what he could do and INreNge AND BEYOND Obstacles (physically), in favour with God Education in local churches. thus hates himself for being this kind of A National Conference I chuckled a lot as I read the chapter (spiritually) and man (socially). person. St. Andrew's House 'Over the Obstacle Course'. It chronciles His strategy, like that of Leslie Paul December 2-5, 1983 Trinity "'Christ' mission must also be the A breakthrough occurred when SYDNEY SQUARE 2000 the pitfalls Cassidy encountered as he twenty years ago, requires the abolition College, Melbourne model for our missions," said the bishop. Howard gained insight into what had began in the early seventies to move of patronage because "there is no room 1984 Tel. 269 0642 Ext. 271 Jesus' manifesto (Matthew 9:35) heralded really been made possible when he came towards greater fellowship wit!, for a third party if the local church is to The year that has come to represent "the a ministry that involved teaching, remorsefully and humbly before God and Charismatics and Pentecostals — the to call out its own ministry and the bishop future" is just around the comer. WILL preaching and healing. The declaration of accepted Christ's offer of salvation. He him uncongenial chartismatic subculture; as chief pastor is looked to as the SOON God's year of jubilee (based on Leviticus had not only been forgiven and freed What sort of worldore we building? the tendency to power mania; the 'we've person reponsible for providing outside 19 25 and Deuteronomy 15) meant that this from the penalty his offenses rightly • Do our science and technology honour BE HERE! got it' arrogance; 'no politics, brother; resources." prophetic, sociological model for Isreal called for, he had also been freed from creation and human welfare? and over-subjectivism. But if in these call VISION VALLEY became the central feature of the the enslavement of a nature in rebellion • What have the churches to say about it matters he seems critical of his As for the "formidable task" of today! and reserve ministry of Jesus. against God. all? charismatic brethren, he is equally removing the parson's freehold, Canon the dates for your Delegates heard about the role of the • How might faith, hope and love Infuse pointed about the failings of evangelicals. Tiller says that, even if this could be Paul's advice to Christians in Romans 6 1984 Church church in Kenya in establishing primary and direct technological development? Family Camp. The biggest obstacle, however, was group achieved, "there is no possibility that is appropriate here: "Sin must no longer health care. The workshop saw examples What have science and faith to say to pressure, and that applies whatever party the rights of existing incumbents would rule in your mortal bodies, so that you of some of the development projects each other? VISION VALLEY was established to in the worldwide church one adheres to. be taken away," so that there would be obey the desires of your natural self. Nor You are Invited to a conference ... assist churches in their ministry including the application of alternate "On the one hand, I felt a deep loyalty to a period of at least twenty years during must you surrender any part of that will tackle these questions. Everyone through our camping and recreational technology for use in homes and in the evangelical party, as it were, and on which the number of benefices would yourselves to sin to be used for wicked facilities. agriculture. is welcome. An important aim of the the other hand I felt the pull of the gradually diminish. purposes. Instead, give yourselves to conference is to bring together a wide God, as those who have been brought FEATURES INCLUDE: Charismatic bandwagon. On the one Licence No. R 54495 STAINED GLASS WINDOWS range of viewpoints — scientific, theologi- • 1st class accommodation hand I did not want to lose acceptance Thus "stipendiary ministers should from death to life, and surrender your cal, economic, political and "just plain • excellent meals with my evangelical friends but nor did PETERSON St K. J. Little continue to serve in all areas where the whole being to Him to be used for human". • reasonable rates want to become a Charismatic catch to WHITEHOUSE Church lacks particular local resources, righteous purposes. Sin must not be your Speakers will include: • only 42km from Sydney 19 Barden Street, regardless of ability to pay quotas. It is master; for you do not live under Law but be feted on the Pentecostal circuit as a Painting and Paperhanging Prof. Max Charlesworth, Deakin scalp won from the other side. Basically I Amcliffe 2205 their dominant leadership role which under God's grace." (vv. 12-14) callus today and discuss your requirsmants Service University, Dr. Ann Bell, President of New was resisting being a feather in anybody' Phone: 599 7348 needs to disappear, particularly where , Small Repairs The stress here is upon salvation as a Zealand Association of Scientists, Prof. Phone: (02)655 1515 or write to: cap. I just wanted to find deeper life in their presence tends to suppress the process. The Christian becomes involved Charles Birch, Sydney University. 1st class workmanship initiatives and insights of local people." Bruce O'Hara Christ" (P.97) The metaphors are mixed, in a transformation of mind and CONTACT: Ms. Chris Ledger VISION VALLEY but the point is clear! Interior and exterior WOOD COFFILL personality. He or she now lives under Australian Council of Churches - A Strategy for the Church's Ministry is Vision Valley Road: I had no sooner finished reading the All suburbs FUNERALS God's grace. Howard has not just been P.O. Box C199 Clarence Street, Arcadia NSW 2159 Canon Tiller's personal view, but it will book than I had to go back and read it Phone 78 8943 forgiven for his past offenses, he will be SYDNEY 2000 Phones be presented to the General Synod for An activity of the Wesley Central Mission again. I believe its a book Australian or 528 8186 enabled by God's presence in his life to Phone: (02) 29 2215 Superintendent: Rev. Gordon MetropolKitatnoorr,b(AIL Branches)ran che24s)i 18 0 0396 a debate in November, together with Christians, whatever label we wear, need act differently if he continues to faithfully AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL OF Mopes. (Sydney) the comments of ACCM. especially to read and give and lend. 82 surrender that life to his Lord. When CHURCHES Church Times Howard realized this his whole 6 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 31, 1983 ' AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 31, 1983 — 7 The Australian FIRST PUBLISHED New Australian Primate Meets United Bible MARANATHA IN 1883 President for Committee Societies' What is God CHURCH Scripture like? I hat's a question many people think Union about. It's very important because how Dr. Leon Morris, former Principal for we answer will determine how we live. RECORD Ridley Theological College, Melbourne, For some people God simply doesn't 1790 NOVEMBER 14, 1983 Registered by Australia Post Publication No NAR1678 Telephone 264 8349 PRICE 50 CENTS who is known and respected worldwide exist. He is the figment of man's for his many outstanding theological imagination, or the product of man's books and commentaries, has accepted a need to have someone greater than three year term as President of Scripture himself to believe in. Union Australia. He succeeds Sir Marcus A Christian believes in God basically Loane, the former Anglican Archbishop for three reasons. His conscience knows of Sydney. Sir Marcus served Scripture there is a right way (he may not always Union for many years as Australian choose it). Who runs our State Schools? The giver of the conscience is a moral Being. Then there is creation. We all live asks Wollongong Professor under the same sky, stars and sun. It is a beautiful and ordered world (yes, there are some exceptions to this order). At the 1983 National Education is an important one in relation to (a) use the child as a vehicle for the through mechanisms of accountabilit‘ We conclude that there is a Divine Conference the keynote address was education. In handing young people to transmission of values, doctrines, or that we may discover whether or not Creator behind it all. given by Professor Lauchian Chipman, an education system, be it state or attitudes which may reasonably be institutional trust has or has not been Primarily the Christian knows there is a Jointly Foundation Professor of independent, we are doing so because presumed to be at variance with misplaced. With accountability goes God, because He once came and lived on Philosophy, University of Wollongong, we trust that the system in question will those of the community at large, or transparency. If an organization is to be earth. Yes, as incredible as it may sound, and Visiting Professor, Department of do the following: the community of the particular accountable, then its modus operandi From L to R: The Rev. Gurli Vibe Jensen, Chairman of the United Bible Societies Executive God actually lived for a while on earth. Jurisprudence, Faculty of University of must be transparent Policies, reasons for Committee, The Rev. James R. Payne, Sir John Grindrod, The Rev. Dr. Ulrich Fick, General (a) instruct the child in those skills, school. Sydney. their adoption, practices, and the effects Secretary of the U.B.S. He came and was called Jesus Christ. attitudes, and dispositions which will and Jesus did all the things we would expect Professor Chipman said: "It has been maximize the child's chances of of their implementation, must be visible The Anglican.faidagaltens*Stralia, Sir and territories worldwide. It also sets the (b) misrepresent or conceal from the to those who look." God to do, have power over sickness, rightly observed that the price of developing his or her intellectual and World Service Budget, which will be parents who have entrusted their Dr Leon Morris John Grintire halltaletsit Cionnited death and creation. He was all that we freedom is eternal vigilance. That is the physical potential to the full. Professor Chipman explained the Bible s *as ampens 4,ive about $27.5 million for 1983/84. children to the school the context President and President of Scripture expect from God, loving, able to forgive, same price we must pay for an education (b) prepare the child for good and/or objectives of any part of the evidence for his contention concerning (UBSE lberra Sir John said that it is vitally important Union in New South Wales. In and holy. system that serves the purposes of those citizenship, by inculcating and school curriculum, mandatory or politicalisation of the classroom. He said: in Sep that the production of God's Word be commenting of the former Primate's As we see Jesus, and we see Him in who entrust their children to it In reinforcing such values as honesty, elective, the bases on which "Now it will be said, and rightly, that tf f mkt linked with its presentation. term, Scripture Union's national Th a action in the Gospels, we see what God opening this weekend conference on care, courtesy, diligence and — dare particular teachers are allocated to since time immemorial there have been Chairman, Professor Keith Watson said, Plant! beihript tr ottrnifrop• "I express the assurance of the prayers is like. We don't find out everything education this evening I am in a sense I mention it? — patriotism. particular subjects and classes, and allegations that those involved in the "We have been most grateful to have translin ppow ovid rn of our people for the future of this most about God, (we shouldn't expect to speaking to the converted, for by your (c) achieve such special declared the methods of assessment or education of the young were using the such an eminent church leader as our progi. important work," he said. know everything about God since He is presence you indicate that you are objectives e.g. the provision of a evaluation of student achievement in opportunity for political suasion, and that President for so many years. His 111111111•111•11111111111111.. God and we are mere humans), but we interested in hearing and debating particular denominational framework those subjects or classes. history is littered with comparable opinions, evaluating philosophies, and to learning, be those objectives accusations which have turned out to be commitment to the Scriptures and can find out all we need to know to live "With trust goes accountability. To the assessing evidence that may be religious or secular, academic or extr- utterly without foundation. Moreover, it concern for evangelism has been an f ulfilling lives in this troubled world. extent that any organization is not Garnst, ip ,,ier on Remarriage submitted in relation to the education of academic, and be the school state or will be said, that education is such a example to us". So to begin to answer the question accountable to those who have entrusted the young." independent, as are appropriate to . sensitive area that it is hardly surprising Scripture Union National Director, The church throughout the world is teaching and argues for it to be "What is God like?", He is much more something or someone to it, whatever be the particular school. that much of the interest sense, easy to commented on the appointment of Dr. currently struggling with the problem of interpreted in the light of the gospel than a moral Being who gives us our Professor Chipman outlined what a the field in which the organization Morris. "We are delighted Dr. Morris has the remarriage of divorced persons. As a promises. The third essay "The Christian conscience, or a great creator who gave system of education should and should And we must add to what it will do the operates, to that extent it is irrational, accepted. He has always been identified result a huge amount of literature is being Teaching on Marriage" is by David US the world. not dn. He said "The notion of entrusting further requirement that it will NO1 indeed foolish, to trust it. It is only onrinued back page with thoughtful scholarship, and is produced on the subject Garnsey, a former Bishop of Gippsland. He is a person. He loves and cares for known for his care and concern for The latest issue of the ST. MARK'S His creation even though we don't individuals. This balance between being REVIEW adds to that literature. It has CLERGY MOVES naturally and normally love and care for Developing the Christian Mind tough-minded and warm-hearted is three articles. The first "Marriage After Him. Tennis Star Plays "As Unto The SYDNEY DIOCESE something that matters to Scripture Divorce: Some Theological Union, and we are glad to have a REV.). W. 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