Rev M. Rowdon has been appointed Director of the W. Protestants in USSR LINKS FOR stralian II ono III A. Richmond Fellowship as FIRST PcIBLekiy 1880 from 1st July, 1977. THEOLOGY Rev G. Newby will be ordained to the priesthood at active church life STUDENTS the Anglican Church Centre, Hilton, on Sunday, 5th June, Last year, a number of at 3 pm. Hundreds of Protestant congregations in the Asian Soviet republics and in Siberia lead an theological students in NSW MORWELL, VICTORIA Rev J. Watson has active church life without "explicit dogmatic theology, definite church order, clergy and out- felt the need to establish links Rev D. McLeod, resigned as Rector of the ward organisation", according to Dr Paul Hansen, Europe secretary of the Lutheran World between their Colleges. Deacon-Assistant of St Parish of Esperance and has Federation, after a visit to the Soviet Union. The idea was to offer RECORDRegistered for posting as a newspaper — Category A students an opportunity for PRICE 25 CENTS Paul's Cathedral Parish, accepted appointment as They have a "strong, sim- During the early days of suasion get together for ser- NO 1635 MAY 26,1977 Christian fellowship and dis- Sale, to be Ordained Priest Chaplain Assistant to the ple, personal faith, present the Second World War there vices, prayers, meetings and cussion, and to bridge the on Whit-Sunday, at Sale. Headmaster at Guildford an active witness to the world was a massive forced resettle- Bible studies." isolation gap existing Rev J. Hudson, Grammar School. and with their joyful par- ment of Germans into the Only a few of these has between most Colleges. Deacon-Assistant in the Rev M. Pennington ticipation in church services remote areas. Dr Hansen "congregations" — about 30 accepted appointment as In September, a meeting of Parish of Toora to be Or- and their natural common found it impossible to ascer- — are registered with the representatives of a number dained Priest on Whit- Chaplain to the Lay Readers' prayer, they give us a vivid tain how many of these state, but they all seem to of Colleges was held, and the Sunday at St Paul's Guild. picture of what the primitive regard themselves as Chris- have the freedom to exist, Dr Association established. Col- Cathedral, Sale. SYDNEY Christianity of the apostles tians. Hansen reported. Ven V. E. Twigg retired Nonetheless he stated: "It leges represented were: the Appeal launched for CANBERRA-GOULBURN was like". He added that in the six Baptist College, Eastwood; since 1975, died 28th April, USSR government figures is a fact that in hundreds of Rev M. Ledl, formerly Lutheran churches in Eastern 1977. places in Kazakhstan as well St Cotumban's College, Tur- Assistant Minister at state that there are 1.8 Europe, including the three ramurra (R/C); St John's Canon B. R. Horsley will million Russian Germans in as in Siberia and the Soviet Cootamundra, has been ap- Baltic churches, there have College, Morpeth (C/E); the retire from Christ Church, Kazakhstan who originally Republics of Uzbekstan, pointed Minister-in-Charge been no cases in which United Theological College, North Sydney from 31st came from the territories oc- Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, of Marulan. He was inducted pastors or church workers or Enfield; St Paul's College, October, 1977. cupied by the Volga Ger- Kirghizia, Moldavia, on 24th March. members were imprisoned, Kensington (R/C); Moore Rev G. R. Begbie, curate at mans, the Black Sea Ger- Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Rev T. Honey, formerly tortured, or put in psychiatric College; The Catholic Theo- Christ Church, Blacktown German-speaking citizens of Ugandan refugees mans, from Volhynia and the Vicar of Ketton, Stamford, clinics because of their faith. logical Union, Hunter's Hill; has accepted nomination to larger Russian cities like Lutheran, Reformed, Lincolnshire (Diocese of It will be possible, he was and the Catholic Institute of the parish of Ashbury. Moscow and Leningrad. Brethren and Mennonite per- Peterborough), has been ap- told by the Ministry for Sydney, Manly. In a letter to Anglican Bishops throughout Australia, the Acting pointed Rector of the Parish Religious Affairs, to send The inaugural meeting was Primate, the Archbishop of Sydney, Sir Marcus Loane, warmly of Tarcutta. He was inducted German-speaking congrega- held in October at Moore commended an appeal launched by the Archbishop of Kenya on behalf on Sunday, 3rd April. ARCHBISHOP'S WINTER APPEAL tions theological literature College, and most of the Col- INTER COMMUNION WITH ROME Rev D. E. Francis, for the education of leges were represented. The of refugees from Uganda. presently Rector of the The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Reverend Sir Marcus Loane, KBE, on preachers, most of whom are first meeting for 1977 was a Archbishop Loam. said: "The world was shocked House, Sydney Square, Parish of Holy Cross, ACT, Sunday May 8 launched the Archbishop of Sydney's Winter Ap peal. laymen, and German Bibles. full day's conference held last Sydney 2000. has been appointed Rector of Speaking of the Winter Archbishop of Sydney's distribute $100,000 in cash month at St Patrick's, by the death of Archbishop Janan; Luwum of Uganda All available evidence CALL BY ARCHBISHOP Cooma in succession to the Appeal, the Archbishop said: Winter Appeal a record grants directly to people in Anglican Messenger. Manly. in February. points to the fact that this is a Rev L. A. Turley, with effect "In 1976 church people amount of $124,000. This need and to hitagencies Tragically, the toll of arising. continuing need and those from early May. Mr Turley gave generously towards the meant that I was able to assistinr 00 `w arish violent death and destruction The Bishops of the Church who share in sorrow or indig- The Archbishop of Canterbury has just completed a concentrated, week-long has been appointed to the clerg' o psi continues and large numbers of Kenya have therefore set nation for the death of Arch- flying visit to three of Christendom's leading figures. Parish of Lae, Diocese of Mk Ago • GRAHAM DIRECTOR ner 0 MN of Ugandans have fled into up a Relief Fund in order to bishop Janani Luwum will Aipo Rongo, Papua New NEW COUNCIL FOR OMS n .0111Por 0007 0 Kenya. Their need is des- have money immediately find through this appeal The purpose of the trip was Guinea. Atrumv Aopt. perate. available to meet the urgent means for the tangible to forge new links of friend- ADELAIDE APPOINTED pastoral needs which they ship and understanding, and Dr Wesley Duewel, International President, and Rev 4,66 1116111 While this urgent situation expression of their sym- Rev T. R. Fleming was The Reverend Harry Orr has been appointed Interim face in trying to help Ugan- to discuss pressing issues of Morris W. Munyard, chairman Australian Action Committee is being met in part by Refu- pathies. licensed as locum tenens of St 1111 t. rCOW the day, with the Pope; the of the International Board of OMS International, Inc, are Director of the Australian office of The Billy Graham gee relief agencies operating dan Christian refugees. This is the only direct and Swithun's Church, ostali" • woof Evangelistic Association. This was announced recently by the You are invited to support Ecumenical Patriarch of the pleased to announce the following new Australian Council of through the All Africa practical way in which we can Morphettville, from 20th chairman of the Billy Graham organisation, the Right Council of Churches and the this fund. Please send all Orthodox Church; and the Reference for OMS. ‘46 6 6 I 6 express our concern for and April, 1977, when the Rev Dr Reverend A. J. Hain. National Christian Council donations to: The Arch- sympathy with the Church General Secretary of the These distinguished leaders Baptist Church, Victoria. 174 000010991 K. D. Hall was instituted Mr Orr will take up his of Kenya, they are unable to bishop of Kenya's Refugee in Uganda in the present World Council of Churches, and inducted as Rector of St endorse the worldwide work Mr Clive Stebbins — acc. 4 * tilleidort cope with the constant and Appeal, c/o The General Dr Philip Potter. term ,o, vw, w y tuts two-year appointment on troubl,d circumstances. George's Church, Albertan. of the Society and commend Director, Youth for Christ. urgent needs which are Synod Office, St Andrew',, Dr Coggan broke with the situation. , , luject is August 15, 1977, when he • To page 8 The Vets A. G. Daw has it to the confidence of the The Australian Action traditions of ecclesiastical being entirely financed by the will assume the respon- accepted the Archbishop's Christian Community Committee, PO Box 110, diplomacy by expressing Winter Appeal. sibilities presently held by Mr invitation of the Cure of throughout Australia. Pascoe Vale South, Victoria, himself publicly in "So through existing Barry Berryman. Mr Ber- Souls in the Parish of St Rev Howard Barclay — 3044, is the only Australian unexpectedly forthright agencies, through parish ryman has been appointed Martin's, Campbelltown, Secretary of BMMF. body authorised to act on terms on at least two clergy and through this new the crusade director of the with effect from 1st July, Rev Alan Checkley — behalf of this seventy-six- occasions. opportunity, the Winter 1979 Sydney Billy Graham 1977. executive secretary, Evange- year-old evangelical society In Rome, on the day lical Missionary Alliance of Appeal reaches out into the Crusade. PERTH with its work en twelve fields In the coming months Mr before the issue of the formal NSW. community offering Rev G. Misso was com- around the world. Orr wilt conclude his ministry joint statement by himself missidned as Rector of the Bishop A. J. Dain — assistance and care." The Winter Appeal will with the Victorian Baptist and the Pope, he called for Dr Coggan with Pope Paul in Rome Parish of Kalamunda on Church of England, Sydney run through the month of Missionary Department. Mr the official recognition and Thursday, 14th April, at Diocese. FROM May. Donations can be sent and Mrs Orr will move back to implementation of intercom- 8 pm. Mr Eric J. Daley — Editor to Archbishop of Sydney's Sydney where Mr Orr is well munion between the two specific difficulty" of the want to impose the Rev B. Hall will be "New Life". Winter Appeal, St Andrew's known for his ministry at the Churches. meetinE. ordination of women on any commissioned as Rector of Dr Gilbert McArthur — SUICIDE TO House, Sydney Square, 2000. Stanmore, Ashfield and And the joint statement Earlier, there had been an Church but they held that the Parish of Balcatta on MA, LLD, Director South Frenchs Forest Baptist released after his meeting outspoken exchange of views those who felt that such Friday, 3rd June, at 8 pm. Seas Evangelical Mission. SALVATION churches. Archbishop with Patriarch Demetrios I in on the subject during a ordination was right should Rev V. Weare has accepted Rev Dr Graham Miller — the tiny island of Saipan Bishop Dain said the Billy Sir Marcus Loane Istanbul revealed that he welcome ceremony in St be free to act accordingly. appointment as Rector of the LLB, BD, Presbyterian in the North Pacific is Graham board was had told the Patriarch that George's church. The Pope, however, Parish of Rosalie/Shenton Church NSW. Bible Rev Harry Orr • Notes and Comments — Page 2. remembered by many as the unanimous in its decision to the Anglican Church was not observed the diplomatic Park as from 1st July, 1977. Rev Norman Pell — Direc- The Patriarch quoted St place of death. Towards the offer the position to the • On and off the record — by David looking for the agreement of conventions, making no Rev J. Hewitson has tor Melbourne "Reachout". Paul's admonition that close of World War II, in Society in Reverend Harry Orr. Orr will bring to the work a the Orthodox Church over public response to the Arch- resigned as Rector of the Rev John Robinson — Hewetson — Page 2. women should keep silent in 1944, Saipan was the last believe", the Bishop said, rich experience of ministerial the issue of women's bishop's call for inter-com- Parish of Balga on grounds Baptist Church, Victoria. church and added: "We command post of the "That the Reverend Harry and administrative gifts." • Letters to the editor — Pages 4 and 5. ordination but for under- declare that, in order to be munion; though earlier in the of ill health. Rev Graeme G. Smith — Japanese forces. Guatemala • Education in crisis — by Lesley Hicks — standing of the situation. fully honest and sincere day, in describing Dr One end of the island was The Archbishop met a towards the Anglicans and Coggan's visit as a joyful known as Suicide Cliff, and The Bible Society is Page 5. helping the Guatemalan matching frankness in other Western Churches, we, occasion, he had said: The Australian Church Record has been from here many thousands of Overseas tour for Istanbul, where he was told together with other Orthodox "At such moments it is Japanese jumped to their Government in its fight • Book reviews — Page 6. bringing the news on Church affairs for against illiteracy. The officially that the ordination Churches, reject the move- natural to think of full com- death on to the sea-covered • An innoncent at large — by Donald of women was unacceptable ment aimed at the ordination munion between our nearly 100 years rocks below rather than be Government give the names Anglican clergyman of all literacy course students Howard — Page 7. to the Orthodox Church, and of women." Churches. However, we must captured by the Americans. Late Archbishop Janata to the Bible Society of Guate- The Rotary District of the where this topic was openly Dr Coggan replied that the But, praise God, today, • Mainly about people — Page 8. Luwum described as "the most Anglican Church did not • To page 3 an independent right there at Suicide Cliff, mala so special scripture Sydney Western area has the Far East Broadcasting literacy selections can be selected Rev Robert provocative Company are building a mailed to them. 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IC not see such a celebration as mere nostalgia for the past, Special church services and prayers will be offered to mark National Aboriginal The first Synod chaired by the new Bishop of but rather as a spiritual THE REM* Armidale, Rt Rev Peter Chiswell, was held at the Day throughout Australia. reality." The Pope and Dr Coggan University of New England Chapel from May I to May In Sydney, a special tures, establishing basic He is a natural leader of his BY DAVID HEWETSON 3. No shared Communion Aborigines Service will be industries, developing self- people, a vigorous preacher exchanged gifts on meeting — the third between an Arch- held at St Saviour's Anglican sufficiency and employment, and a sound teacher. The The Synod was thought by bishop of Canterbury and the Church at Redfern, on electing their own leaders in town council here, also has most to be one of the with Rome Pope since 1960 — and then Sunday, July 10, at 3 pm. the Church and the shown great initiative in happiest on record. This month the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Coggan, ANTS AND EAGLES talked privately for just over Aboriginal Clergyman, the community, growing and facing up to the liquor Some of the main issues called for Anglicans and Roman Catholics to share their Rev Graham Poison will be marketing their food and problem and last year they an hour. discussed were: The next day they took respective Communion Services. "A vast baggage train of largely trivial learning is ranges over a fairly wide spectrum of difficulties, and the preacher. teaching in community successfully contested the I. The decision to move part in an ecumenical service He said, "Has not the time now arrived when we have dragged behind theological scholarship today," says sometimes with a very perceptive treatment. The Missionary and schools. licence of the local store and ahead with the development reached such a measure of agreement on so many It also has weaknesses. I would think that the chapter on in the Sistine Chapel, before one working theologian. Ecumenical Council of "Many begin the day, had it withdrawn. of a youth/Conference centre fundamentals of the gospel that a relationship of shared Christology, though useful in outlining what a number of "In Carpentaria. Among signing their "common at Copeton Dam. A commit- He is Professor (and Bishop) R. P. C. Hanson of the General Synod has called on before dawn, with prayers in Communion can be encouraged by the leadership of both modern theologians are saying about the nature of Jesus the Aborigines in Cape York declaration" in the Pauline tee has been working on this University of Manchester and he makes this point in a all Anglicans to offer special their Church. Their own churches?" Christ, does not itself get to an adequate declaration about Peninsula there is, as else- Chapel. project for nearly three years recent book "Mystery and Imagination — Reflections on prayers for Aborigines on spiritual leader is seeking We are curious to know on what theological issues him. where, a serious effort to On the Monday, Dr Coggan and the Synod did not want Christianity" (SPCK). Hanson laments the fact that most Sunday, July 10, 1977, which further training. The affecting the gospel this measure of agreement has been It criticises the Christologies of four contemporary communicate in the language flew from Istanbul to Geneva to abandon the project as it theological scholars have an "ant-eye view, not the view of is the Sunday following the Reverend Keith Wheeler, reached. voices: Maurice Wiles, John Knox, John Robinson and coming from Kununurra, of the people, a major task for the last stage of his saw great value in having the soaring eagle". National Aboriginal Day on What concession has the Church of Rome made on the Geoffrey Lampe and offers a corrective; it rightly suggests when each tribe has its own pilgrimage — a visit to the such a centre. Worse still, he feels that there are many people today Friday, July 8. trained Aboriginal elders to fundamental questions at stake at the Reformation? Certainly that in each case there is "an avoiding of the unavoidable" way of speaking. Candidates World Council of Churches The "Calrossy School" "who find the conventional picture of Christianity as A letter to all Anglican prepare their own con- 2. on minor matters of church order and practise there have been and that unavoidable is, of course, metaphysics. Hanson are being sought to be trained headquarters. He was met on for girls in Tamworth, has presented in pulpits and in the media and in much Christian Bishops by the honorary firmees. They look upon Bishop Peter Chiswell changes, for example, meat on Fridays, the use of the says some other fine things about the incarnation but, at as leaders. There has come a arrival by Dr Potter. boomed over the last 12 propaganda impossible to accept honestly and yet who secretary of the Council, the their Bishop as a very real Common Tongue in worship and modernised services. There is the last (or so it seems to me) he backs off in one fatal new pride in living Proceedings in Geneva months and the report of the want to believe and perhaps believe as Christians". Rev F. L. Cuttriss, said: 'father in God'. It is a also a far greater level of co-operation between the Roman sentence from a lot of the good ground that he has gained. "There is so much that is moving experience." conditions. One old were more informal than they Calrossy Commission was the priesthood and request had been in Rome and and other churches on matters of mutual interest such as aid I cannot understand why he does this when he has depressing in the news about "In Arnhem Land. The Aboriginal man visiting most encouraging. that General Synod be advis- for the needy and socio-moral questions, and personal PEOPLE IN LIMBO already gone as far as to say that he is happy to declare that Aborigines. A high liquor problem has not another community was Istanbul, but the Archbishop Enrolments have jumped and ed accordingly." friendship between members of our two denominations have I think he has a point. Of course we all recognise that Jesus Christ is God. But perhaps I have misunderstood percentage of them are in reached Numbulwar and the heard to complain that the maintained the forthrightness a new enthusiasm has The movers of the motion, which had characterised the grown. All this is very welcome but what of the fundamental communicating the Gospel in a secular age is no breeze. him, and wiser heads than mine may exonerate him. gaol. Then there is the Aboriginal Council, acting conditions were nothing like emerged. Revs D. Mulready and K. issues about the gospel? But it is possible, and it is being done, and done appalling alcohol problem, on its own initiative, has his home at Mitchell River earlier parts of his trip. The school is seeking to Allen, put forward a strong successfully at that. Even so, I personally feel that in At a dinner on Monday Leaving aside the intransigence of the official Roman SOAP-OPERA CHRISTIANS present in whites as well as firmly banned liquor from with their high standard of become a truly Christian case for upholding the positions on such important doctrines as justification by faith between the secular non-hearers and the new converts there sanitation and convenience night he is reported to have school in its aims and opera- Hanson's book has some good chapters on the Jekyll blacks, but it is more obvious the community. Throughout teaching of the Bible which alone, the sufficiency of the death of Christ, the absolute are a considerable number of others who wander around in Arnhem Land the Councils of living." said he was anxious that the tion. The Synod was hearten- indicates that the pattern in and Hyde aspects of European history; on the mystery of among Aborigines because of authority of Scripture over against the papal claims, leaving a kind of spiritual limbo. are becoming increasingly "At Yarrabah. Following Roman Catholic and ed by the progress of the the church should reflect the man's nature; on the reliability of the new testament their gregarious nature these aside, the Archbishop's call demands careful We cannot be content with making them into church- responsible. They realise that the faithful work of many Orthodox Churches should school and congratulated the pattern in the home, where records yet the need nonetheless for faith as an interpretive encouraging each other in examination from other points of view. goers, who, whilst reserving their private opinions, want to they are able to be 'a people priests, Captain Arthur move "out of the realm of Commission on its excellent the man is to be the leader principle in approaching them. He laments the fact that trouble. " In the first place Anglicans don't need "official" be numbered (at least statistically) with the saints. But they among us'. The dedication of Malcolm of the Church the emotional and the Christianity was "domesticated" by gentle, English, liberal However, the letter cited work. and head. sanction to welcome Roman Catholics or other Christians to will not, I judge, initially accept the Christian message as it the Cathedral in Darwin, Army, an Aboriginal as dark sentimental and into the 3. The report of the They warmly commended Protestantism so as to suit the world of "soap-opera", ie "positive and exciting" the Lord's Table. The historical practise in the Church of is being dished up in many places. even among Aborigines, was as any you have seen, is doing realm of the intelligent." Tamworth Hospital life which is trivial, superficial, homely, Phillistine and things happening among Canon D. B. Knox for his ad- England has been to welcome any person who loves the Lord Some of them, on hearing the message as we present it, quite an event. an outstanding piece of work And as his marathon Chaplain, The Rev Bruce ordinary and for which decent people living a good life and Aboriginal people: dendum to the report of the Jesus and who is in good standing in his own church. This conclude that they do not belong anyway and drift off "St Matthew's Church, at among his own people. He is journey drew to a close, Dr Molesworth, recently ap- trying to follow Jesus' example was an appropriate faith. "In Oombulgurrie — On Doctrine Commission. surely applies to Roman Catholics in that category. The onus wistfully into limbo again. And yet I do not think that in Roper River, is led by the well respected. The renova- Coggan revealed that he was pointed to this new position This may or may not be the book that will help you help the site of the old Forrest The debate which follow- for judging this is on the visitor, not any official decree from every case it is because they heard the Gospel and were Reverend Michael Gumbuli, tions to the Church buildings already planning his next one from parish work in Sydney, the people in limbo (if you know any). But R. P. C. River Mission in the Diocese ed, indicated that there was the denomination. The Prayer Book exhortation calls on offended at it. an Aborigine who was show a remarkable 'self help' — to Eastern Europe some- Hanson ought to get some marks for trying to do it; and in of North West Australia, a indicated that he had been strong support for the mo- people to judge themselves. If a person's conscience permits They have heard what they thought was the Gospel and ordained by the Bishop of the time later this year. many ways his methodology (and much of his argument) is tribe is re-settling its land, very well received and ac- tion. However, it was moved him to share in the Lord's Supper on the basis of the Prayer postponed any final agreement to that. Their great pastoral Northern Territory in 1973. •To page 7 — Church Times very helpful. Let us hope others take up the challenge as rebuilding community struc- cepted by staff and patients. that the motion be not put on Book exhortation of fitness, who could object? need is for some sympathetic clarification, and that is the His appointment brought to well. the ground that more time However to encourage Anglicans to go to Mass is another only thing which will help them see whether they can go any fruition the plans and debate was needed to examine the question entirely. The Church of England does have an further with us or not at the moment. What we must not of Synod going back over a whole question. The motion official attitude to the Roman Mass. Article 28 states, "Trans- do, of course, is present a diluted Gospel, a kind of limbo- Bishop Commends Reconciliation Efforts period of some 15 years. was passed and the motion substantiation (the change of the substance of bread and wine) faith for those who dwell in no-man's-land. This, at any Many members of Synod left on the books. in the Supper of the Lord cannot be proved by Holy Writ, but rate, is the problem as R. P. C. Hanson sees it in his book. stood to give testimony of the In the light of the meeting is repugnant to the plain words of Scripture, overthrowing the ASSISTANT ORGANIST WANTED Between Anglican and Roman Communions value of Mr Molesworth's of General Synod meeting nature of a Sacrament, and has given occasion to many ALMOST, BUT NOT QUITE? At the Gippsland Anglican Synod held al Yarram mines the future of the course ministry. later this year, the Synod urg- superstitions." Perhaps for some it will do the trick. The book certainly St Paul's Anglican Church, Chatswood, wish reeends, the Bishop of Gippsland, the Right Reverend of this world". 4. The ordination of ed that some report be given Admittedly this is language of an earlier age — yet it to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Graham Delbridge paid warm tribute to the newly retired The Bishop also referred to women to the priesthood to General Synod by the Ar- points to real defects in the official Roman understanding of Australia and Metropolitan of Victoria, the Most the short history of the received close attention in the midale representatives. The the gospel. To any one who has experienced the enlightenment Christian person to assist our organist and Primate of Reverend Sir Frank Woods, and Lady Woods. The Bishop was Diocese of Gippsland which closing hours of Synod. The following motion was passed of the Biblical faith that position still seems shrouded in choirm istress. read: "While speaking in his Address to Synod. is being compiled by Mr Ivan 'notion without dissent: "In the light superstition and error some would say blasphemy. Madden of Morwell. It is recognising the vital ministry of the unresolved debate on The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ proclaims the Position open to any suitable person but may He mentioned his own per- wise leadership and guidance hoped that this will be women exercise in the life of Women's Ordination, this absolute sufficiency of his death for the sins of the world; it sonal friendship with the both of the Anglican Church The Scriptures appeal to a student organist anxious to gain published before July. The the church today, this Synod directs that the precludes the necessity for any priestly mediator other than Archbishop which extended in Australia and in the book will mark the 75th An- Synod does not identify with General Synod represen- Christ himself and it generously offers salvation to any experience on our Rodgers Cambridge 220. back over twenty years. He ecumenical field. niversary of the Diocese. the apparent trend in the tatives inform General Synod penitent sinner who accepts Christ as his Lord and Saviour. also said that the Archbishop Present were the Roman Anglican Communion en- of the irresolution of the The Roman Mass specifically contradicts the gospel at these speak today... Applicant must attend weekly choir practice had been a world leader in Catholic Bishop of Sale, the dorsed by the recent report of Diocese of Armidale on the vital points. The question for Anglicans is, how can they in and be required to play for Evening Services. Church matters. Most Reverend Arthur Fox, the General Synod Doctrine matter and also, that General good conscience participate in a service that mistakes the Archbishop Woods had and the Reverend Ray WOMEN'S Commission, recommending Synod be informed that this nature of the act it remembers, namely the death of Christ, by Canon John Chapman preached his last sermon as Outhred, Secretary of the Bishop Delbridge the ordination of women to Diocese may not support the and confers a status on the participants which the Bible offers Primate and Metropolitan at Provisional Gippsland ordination of women in the on the basis of Faith alone? Matthew 24:30-31 Please apply in writing to the Rev Ernie Carnaby, the Synod Service held in the Presbytery. Also present as ORDINATION future." To follow the Archbishop's call would be tantamount to Regent Theatre, Yarram at Guest of the Synod was the .. then will appear the sign of the Son of man in Rector, 5 View Street, Chatswood, 2067. Phone: This motion really acts as a admitting that the issues we divided on in the sixteenth century 7.30 pm on Thursday, 21st retired Roman Catholic note of caution to the heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, 419 2563. were unimportant or wrong or that the Churches at the and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds April. Bishop of Zambia, Arch- IN KENYA STRONG STAND ON DRUGS General Synod, in pressing "official" level have moved to close the gaps by concession of heaven with power and great glory; and He will send Following this service a bishop Clement Chabuk- for the ordination of women and compromise. Neither is true! out His messengers with a loud trumpet call, and they motion of appreciation was fanfha. The Anglican church in to the priesthood. Not all Every reasonable person welcomes the thawing of will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end passed with acclamation in In his address Bishop Kenya will now ordain BY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Dioceses by any means, are in women. lbe decision was relationships with Roman Catholics, many enjoy fellowship at of heaven to the other." the opening session of Synod. Delbridge spoke of the favour of such a move. made by the Standing a personal level, and this is to be welcomed arid encouraged. This was moved by Mr Geoff sincere efforts being made to The NSW Council of Churches affirmed this month that 5. Several motions were Sign of the Son of man in heaven: But the goal of structural unity, if valid at all, is not furthered 1. Littleton, Chancellor of the bring about reconciliation Committee of the Synod of two objectives should be striven for in any changes to the passed on social issues, by fuzzy thinking on the basic issues of the gospel which In Daniel 7:9-14 we have the Son of man coming on Diocese and seconded by between the Roman and the Church of the Province administration of the law in relation to marijuana. indicating the concern of the honest and good men have divided over for centuries. the clouds. Very interesting prophesy of one like the son of Kenya. Canon Frank Lowe. Each Anglican Communions, First: Expert medical and drugs should be punished Synod for the trend in society It would be better for the Archbishop and Anglicans of man coming in the clouds with great glory, to "the Accepting ordination of spoke of the Archbishop's especially since Vatican II. social help should be made severely. towards the lowering of stan- generally in all charity and frankness, to state the biblical ancient of days" from whom he receives dominion and women for the first time in He spoke also of the close available to all who are con- The Council of Churches dards and values. Motions -other matters as non-negotiable and seek the history of the Church in position on this and an everlasting kingdom. relations between Anglican, victed on drug offences. believes that sanctions were passed opposing: por- opportunities for growing friendship on this basis. This is It is a wonderful picture of Jesus, having defeated his Whatsoever is good for Kenya, the Synod noted that Congregational, Methodist against drug offenders nography; R-rated films be- more honest and honouring to Christ than the frantic search great enemy Satan in His marvellous sin-bearing-death, God's children they shall many other Anglican bodies Second: The use of mari and Presbyterian Churches in should be retained in order to ing screened in drive-ins; for some nebulous semantic formula to reconcile the have it, for all is theirs to were making progress juana should be discouraged and having gloriously risen from the dead, ascending to Gippsland. legalisation of gambling further them to heaven; towards the same goal by retaining appropriate legal express social disapproval of irreconcilable . the Father from whom He receives "all authority in In the church's relation- casinos; drugs; and the use of therefore, if poverty be good, notably in Hong Kong where sanctions against users and the use of soft drugs. Such heaven and earth." The "Son of man coming on the ship to the world he said that children in the pornography they shall have it; if disgrace three women had been suppliers of the drugs. sanctions in the form of loss clouds" is a figurative way of describing Jesus in His HOUSEHOLDER'S we must be more than tenth- industry. be good, they shall have it; if ordained priests, Canada and The Council of Churches of job opportunities in the CLERK/COSTS -- BOOKKEEPER kingly power. rate commentators on world Two motions werepassed: crosses begood, they shall the United States where the calls on the NSW Govern- school system and the public PROTECTION affairs. "Remember" he upholding the place of the We have a vacancy for a Christian man to institute a 2. He will send out his messengers: have them; if misery be good, Protestant Episcopal Church ment to implement a major service should continue in said, "we are people and family in society and urging costing system within this organisation. As a result of Jesus receiving His kingly power He they shall have it; for all is had already decided to admit educational campaign high- order to discourage people PLAN every person by his thinking, the holding of conferences on Formal qualifications are not necessary, but the sends out His messengers ("angels" and "messengers" ours, to serve for our greatest women to priesthood. lighting the harmful social from taking up the habit of speaking and voting deter- family life education. Mar- successful applicant would need to have at least 5 to 10 are the same word) and these will gather out the elect. good. — Richard Sibbes "If and when any woman and medical effects of soft using soft and hard drugs. CIRCLE School teachers and media riage was the subject of years solio experience in costs or bookkeeping. 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Phone 266368 ordained ministry to them." suppliers trafficking in illicit 2 — AUSTRAUAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 26, 1977 AUSTRAUAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 26,1977 —3 USA has already encountered While I am grateful to see pupils should be peers who Reactions to the Report this actual situation, eg many Dr Knox's objections in may make requests of each of the theological students print, I resent the impli- other, no more. No authority have married one another in cations you make that there is should be vested in the on Women in the Ministry College. After ordination the no theological expertise teacher. male minister was called to a among other members of the Pity the poor young Sir, Church. What happens to the Commission. The Commis- teacher confused by such Whenever the role of women is discussed, as it was in female minister? Naturally sion has taken Dr Knox's ideas as this! If he requests ACR, 28th April, it interests me to see the long and complex the husband took his wife arguments into account in WHAT A WORLD! that his class work quietly on arguments that are presented to tell us what Paul really meant, and requested two stipends. formulating its report. an assignment, and some of or didn't mean, when he used the word "hupolasso variously The local Church objected Your editorial tries to find them do not comply, and translated as "to obey", "to be subject to", "to submit to". I and only paid one. evidence that the Commis- by L' shay Hicks noisily disrupt those who do also wonder why they don't attack Peter on his use of the same The denominational head- sion is bowing to secular want to, what then? If he word. quarters intervened and in- pressure. Actually the phrase insists on obedience, he In that issue of ACR, this by implying that the structed the Church to follow "dare we oppose them any might be involved in "spirit- lobbies' attempts to write off goddess of love with hund- about equal space was given Apostle Paul (and they must the new formula of paying longer" comes after some breaking"! The result of this the teachings and example of reds of priestesses who even to both the majority and include Peter also) was not 1 1/2 stipends! What would very significant "ifs". A school needs a sturdy confused thinking is chaos our Lord and the Apostles by engaged in the so-called minority reports of the inspired or that he was remiss have happened if only the The question "whether framework of discipline; one and learning failure. a condescending attitude to religious "rite" of prosti- Doctrine Commission, in his conclusions. This can wife had been "Called" or if church people generally . . . of the saddest fallacies tution. EDUCATION IN CRISIS the Bible and especially the concerning the ministry of only throw doubt on all his they each received calls from really want or would be pre- around seems to be the idea Death of a School so-called cultural limitations In these cities Paul built women. While Canon Knox's writings. How can I be sure different churches 500 miles pared to accept women as I once taught for a mercifully brief session in a large unruly comprehensive school in the heart of London's that love and discipline are Risinghill was a "pro- of the Apostle Paul. churches which were pre- report was a succinct state- his conclusions about the apart from each other? rectors or bishops" is as incompatible in home or gressive" comprehensive In the National Anglican tough slum district of Islington. ment of what the Bible says, means of my salvation are dominantly gentile and ex- There is also now a strong irrelevant as someone asking school. Kids determined to school, purpose-built with Majority Report, it is stated: pagan in character and equal space would only correct? Perhaps they were protest group among Luther whether the Church is I had been married about a year, and our first child was for secondary school teach- birth. Perhaps that was the "muck up" need to learn for modern buildings. Its head- "In the New Testament included many who had been permit you to give us 13 out only for one cultural era of ministers' unordained wives ready for Justification by on the way; it was a marvellous relief when I was required to ing in Australia, I was not best teaching opportunity I their own sakes as well as master was well-known for women were told to be silent rescued from the very dregs of at least 88 sections of the the Jews? who say they are being faith! The question of finish teaching at the statutory time before the baby was due equipped to teach the basic had in Risinghill — to everyone else's that it doesn't his radical, humanist educa- in Church because society majority report. Most of My great fear is that to act of society. discriminated against. They women's status in the Church to arrive. three Rs, and I would have counteract a few fears and pay. expected this . . .". tional philosophy, and these are conjecture as to on the conclusions of the We therefore do a dis- claim to do as much Church is this important. The However, in those ten needed very small groups for prejudices about pregnancy Teachers of course vary in especially for his complete This comment reveals a are all too often denied the what Paul may have meant Commission will further service to Paul by assuming work as the ordained wife but "enthusiasts" you mention remedial work. Though it and childbirth, and to tell of basic weakness in their weeks of attempting to teach longed-for privilege of educa- their capacity to manage a ban on corporal punishment. and if, as you say, these are undermine the institution of he was completely limited by receive no financial payment are enthusiasts for no less a class of underprivileged, was a secondary school, I had the difference that knowing class. In any school some will He was an idealist who argument. It has given the tion, there in England and the sections "most relevant" Christian marriage as more the culture of his time. In — and only one stipend for than the gospel. somewhat retarded twelve- to teach all subjects to this Christ makes in the relat- be struggling, whether talked a lot about love as impression to members of the here now in Australia the to the controversy, I wonder and more unwilling husbands fact, Paul fought against the the family, even where the While Dr Knox is careful year-olds of many nationali- one class as if it were a ionship of marriage. through inexperience, Church and the general compulsory, universal educa- essential in a school. I agree if I have the time to read the opt out of the responsibility corrupt culture of his time as unordained wife may be to avoid heresy in his exposi- ties and often violent disposi- primary one. I sometimes wonder, four- personal inadequacy or what- public, that the first century tion system has deteriorated with him. But divorced from other 75 not so relevant of headship, because they see reflected in many passages, more highly qualified than tion of I Cor 11:3, your tion, I think I did more hard I battled through as best I teen years later, what society was anti-woman and to such an extent that too ever, and will need a school's the needed framework of dis- sections. women anxious and ready to eg Romans, Chapter I, the ordained wife! This tragic editorial seems unaware that thinking and learnt more could, depending hard on the happened to those suppressed woman at every many children see teachers back-up discipline if they are cipline, and the realistic You see counselling broken usurp that role. homosexual-sodomy, les- but comical situation could our creeds find the onto- about education than in all Lord and on my husband's youngsters. I rather dread to recognition that both opportunity, especially in the and the system as enemies going to be able to cope. If or threatened marriages takes Perhaps we'll get some- bianism, promiscuity, mean the Apostle Paul has logical subordination of the my university and teachers' help at home. think. area of religion and that the bent on imposing on them an that is lacking, everybody children and teachers are up much of my time. Over where if we drop the word adultery etc. Both Paul and the last laugh on our modern Son to the Father unaccept- college training and my five unwanted burden of learn- Just occasionally in that I learnt then how appall- suffers. prone to sin and moral Apostle Paul was culturally the early Christians were out able. Evangelicals must come ingly difficult it is to teach the past three years I have "subjection" which has over- practices. years of teaching in Australia ing. classroom we would get on to Others think differently. I failure, the result seemed to conditioned by these of step with a decadent and Women, both within and to grips with the fact that if secondary school-aged been in contact with nine tones of compulsion and before marriage. something obviously worth- read an article by a certain be that it was a desperately attitudes which are reflected corrupt generation. outside the Church must not all women are of necessity children who lack basic broken marriages, and I oppression, and use the word Classroom priorities while —a smattering of sex Mick Tubbs in the paper unhappy school. in his teachings; that Paul allow themselves to be cul- subordinate to all men they I came across a gentle reading skills, who cannot know some background of "submission", which implies The Apostle Paul, under In that chaotic classroom, education, when I would try "Parent and Citizen" of last Amid much controversy, should be pitied because he turally conditioned by the must of necessity be inferior. Indian graduate in my staff- even follow simple instruc- three others — all Christian. a willingness and co- the inspiration of the Holy I had to work out my priori- to counteract some of the August, who thinks that the in 1965 it was closed down by knew no better. latest fad, but honestly face And if this is so, what room. He was doing PhD tions written on a black- In every one of them there is operation. I am sure that our Spirit, should be given full ties. What were the most massive distortions they were chief enemy in the system is the London County Council, This is a distorted view of up to Paul's teaching and at becomes of our unity in studies at the London board. a common factor — one, but Lord's subjection to the credit for what he wrote. If important things I could try growing up with; a scripture authority itself. and its pupils were dispersed the first century society. The least accept it as written from Christ? Is the gospel a lie? University, and was teaching I am finding the same usually both of the partners, Father was a voluntary, he had simply followed the to get across to these lesson sometimes where some Tubbs quotes one opinion elsewhere. Jewish Church did have a basis of knowledge not at Risinghill to earn extra problem now at times as I have refused to follow the willing and joyful submission culture of his gentile youngsters? concept of God's love seemed that "spirit-breaking is the That was a drastic solution restrictions on the partici- ignorance. They are in PETA SHERLOCK, money to send home to his teach scripture in high principles of headship and to His appointed role. I am converts, he could easily have They included Greek and to penetrate to at least a few principal function of a indeed, or rather no solution pation of women, but in the danger of finding themselves Ridley College, family. school. There are far too submission. also sure that this is what developed a "female priest- Turkish Cypriots when those of the kids; sonic challenge to typical lower middle-class at all. It won't do for our European gentile society allies with the critics of Paul Parkville. How on earth did he cope many children who have In three of them the prin- submission and headship in hood" and even a female two communities were locked the racial hatreds and colour school". He equates this troubled schools. Many where Paul lived, worked and which even includes a somehow come near-illiterate ciples were, I believe, known marriage are all about. It just goddess based on the Virgin in a classroom, 1 wondered. in combat in Cyprus, West prejudices already evident in simply with requiring parents, disturbed by trends taught, it was exactly the deluded Adolf Hitler who through primary school, but were ignored. In three takes a long time to learn it. Mary. His heavy accent, his far Indians whose colour ranged many of them. obedience. Schools, ire says, in the local state school, are opposite. said "Christ was an Aryan. from confident manner, whose whole attitude to others one or both partners Christians should under- from light coffee to dark The most rewarding exist to maintain society's opting out by removing their Rev MILTON MYERS, The Churches that the But Paul used his teaching to school and life in general simply abdicated their roles. stand that there are impor- Doom suggested that he might be chocolate, and little discussion 1 remember took present power structure. He children to a private school Summer Hill. Apostle Paul founded, were mobilise the underworld and well-nigh slaughtered. He reflects their antagonism and In the others, the wives held tant principles at issue in this Cockneys whose choice place when just a few of the fails to examine the conse- and naying accordingly. Not located in important Gentile to organise an earlier observed gravely to me that despair. an "enlightened" view of sexism debate — as Dr Knox of language broadened my own girls, mostly Greeks, and I quences of the lack of a all can afford that option. centres and in the main Bolshevism." he was learning at first-hand marriage and rejected any says: "The Bible makes clear education considerably. were together at the end of a Questioning Authority reasonable, benevolent Our best hope and prayer largely comprised gentile about something never teaching of submission in the that in creating humanity, inferiority Most could barely read, lesson. Public disquiet about our authority structure in school must be that enough Women and converts to Christianity. Rev FRED NILE, encountered in India — "the scriptures as being irrelevant God gave a headship to man not because of low IQ but They asked questions education system has been or society. Obedience, Tubbs educators will see where the The gentile culture of the Ryde. education of those who have to today. which he did not give to Sir, because of the gaps in their about my evident pregnancy; growing for years now. It is rightly observes, led to silliest of the present philoso- first century and especially no wish to learn". Four of the couples, who ancient woman, so that the Far from being a Women's schooling, and their antag- they wanted to know whether obvious that one significant atrocities such as My Lai, or phies and practices are taking gentile pagan religions, gave continued to reject the (Anglican) Report is funda- Lib supporter, I belong to a What a world indeed — an onism to authority and the I was married; whether I cause of failure to learn is the the operation of Nazi gas our schools before too many great prominence to female concepts of headship and culture mentally wrong in the basic generation which was only awful irony that while in whole idea of education. liked being married; whether collapse of order in class- more children suffer the priests and female goddesses. ovens. From such extremes submission, are now assumption en which it Defence too happy to hand over countries like India children Having had training only I was looking forward to the rooms. he argues that teachers and consequences. In Ephesus where the divorced. One couple, who Sir, proceeds, namely that in the responsibility to the husband. together re-examined the The controversial subject Apostle Paul lived and taught relationship between men of Therefore it was no sacri- scriptures and discovered this of the ordination of women for a number of years and and women there is no differ- fice to fall in with all St established a major church, teaching, are now re-united to the Priesthood has raised ence between the sexes in Commission's Paul's statements, and the the entry of sin. We do not apologising for not having ordinance found to differ collision some persecution and know each other better many interesting points, the citizens worshipped their status towards each doom of inferiority passed hear much, however, about space to print more, then from their married sisters. Victimless may follow and in God's pur- Diana of Ephesus — the now than in their previous 14 particularly the Minority other: This Biblical relation- report upon women. LETTERS Adam eating in sorrow all the proceeded to take up a whole This verse states that the poses maybe some will be many breasted mother years of marriage. Report of the Anglican ship has as its only object the Even now that I am older • From page 4 days of his life. page to reproduce the unmarried woman having no crime and confronted with the gospel. goddess, with female The sort of conclusions Church by Rev Dr Broughton true welfare of the woman." Sir, and wiser, I am ready to I cannot verify this, but I minority report in its husband to consider can Our primary source in priestesses. sinfulness made in the Commission's Knox, Principal of the lead- There also needs to be a I wish to object to your accede to authority in all the spiritual matters, as well as have read that Paul was quot- entirety! concern herself with the presenting Christian truth In Corinth, another major report, especially about the ing Anglican Theological careful examination of the editorial (April 281 on the trivialities of life as well as those of principle, no man is ing from a letter received Dr Knox's opinion is one Lord's work. Sir, must always be God's centre in Paul's ministry, ordination of women, require College in Australia. practical problems which are report of the Doctrine the big decisions, but in my head, not the Pope of from the Corinthians, "Let which, here in Sydney at The New Testament I would like to comment revealed word which needs worship was centred upon the your women keep silence in that these concepts be One puzzling feature of the occurring with the ordination Commission on the ministry Rome, nor the Archbishop of least, we are all too familiar records that widows and concerning the recent inter- no corroboration. Where temple of Aphrodite, the explained away, and they do debate is the pro-ordination of women. Otte Church in the of women. • To page 5 Canterbury. I have only one the churches etc . ." and with, because it seems it is the single women were included change between Mr John then is the place of scientific Mediator between my cons- his comment, "What? came only opinion we are allowed in the congregations some- Wade and the Dean of data and opinion polls? cience and God and that is the word of God out from to hear. The very fact that it times with an honoured place Sydney (ACR 28.4.77). Surely we have an example in Christ Jesus. you? or came it unto you is a minority report of one, as prophetesses, bringing We can all learn from the Paul who quoted the Greek Australian Council of Churches I have no desire to join the only?" that there was not even one God's word, presumably to rather polarised attitudes poets to communicate the 2CH WORLD LEAD IN RELIGIOUS RADIO I ranks of the clergy, and it is Paul's deepest concern was other member of the commis- men as well as women. which they presented. The Gospel to the Greek philo- up to my sisters whether they to teach doctrine, and the sion prepared to stand with It cannot be that God real issue at stake seems to be sophers. Sydney radio has established a world lead in combining makes submission to inquiry have the right, but it must be Church represented the him, would seem to indicate wishes a father-head in every how do we present a biblical Similarly we may use commercial broadcasting with effective spreading of a recognised that the Ideal was Bride. On the Cross the pierc- that readers should at least be congregation, because our view on a moral issue to a science etc so as to acceptably Christian message. according to the Rev John FAlmondstone, The Australian Council of Churches has released never achieved by man, and ing of Christ's side was the given the opportunity to see Lord said to His own, "Call society which considers the communicate the truths we director of religious programs at 2CH. the text of its submission to the current Australian allowances were made by the Divine symbol, as Adam's more of what all the others no man your father upon bible as having no more seek to explain to the modern He says that since its The agreement between the Broadcasting Tribunal inquiry into self-regulation of grace of God in such things side was pierced to release his agree on, and less of what earth; One is your Father, authority than the writings of secular mind. We thereby religious programs changed Council of Churches in NSW the broadcasting industry. as polygamy and slavery. earthly bride. one member dissents from, even God." For this reason, G. Bernard Shaw or some affirm that it is God's world from blocky to briefer items (which holds the 2CH licence) To attempt to put the and so be able to arrive at the father-figure has never current fashionable philo- In the submission, the sees the need to protect Even divorce was permitted in which we live, that all truth within its good music format, and AWA (which operates Church on earth in a strait- their own conclusions with- been a Protestant ideal. sopher. ACC expresses the conviction children by such means as re- under Moses because of the is relevant and that the Bible the station's average 2CH) is that the council has jacket by denying the "help" out having the whole issue Our Lord's action on His In presenting a biblical that self-regulation by broad- stricting advertising during weakness of man. is not an out of date religious audience on Sundays has the right to broadcast on God gave the first Adam is to prejudged for them. Resurrection Day is the clear- view as to "criminalisation" casters is not desirable, children's time. As to the creation story, it text book only of interest to risen from 16,000 in 1972 to Sundays and at certain times insist on the letter of the est indication that He wishes (or any other moral or social primarily, because of the "For example, it is was on an ascending scale. religious enthusiasts and 55,000 on the latest ratings. on weekdays. AWA provides Word rather than the spirit. Rev ROD HARDING, women to carry His message question) I believe we some- excessive demands placed on anomalous for Adults Only The first time God said, "It is theologians. Mr Edmondstone says: full facilities for the council Campsie. to men, even other women's times neglect to affirm the licensees by commercial re- films, often featuring the NOT good . . ." was in Mrs P. CREASEY, At the "Victimless "2CH is presenting the to do this. husbands. basic fundamentals which quirements. It outlines these most violent sections of the relation to Adam's solitari- Crimes" seminar I recall that Christian message more Clontarf. When Peter and John and The station's success in the requirements as including the films, to appear during ness. He was given a "help", underlie our Christian it was in fact a professing effectively than ever before. Mary Magdalene came down attitudes. These basic funda- biggest congregation in past five years is undoubtedly demands of shareholders for children's viewing time." "ezer" in Hebrew, not a little humanist who said something For example, our Sunday Place of to the empty tomb, Peter and mentals are not founded on due to its relaxing, good adequate investment returns, yes-woman, but a "help" to the effect: "If you believe morning service has the • On Religious Programmes: John did not see an angel or music format, says Mr the demands of commercial which has been translated in Charge of majority opinion statistics, that man is a sinner then of "The ACC supports the re- single our Lord even though John Edmondstone. competition and the demands many parts of Scripture as psychological data, course you will believe that Australia. ft is heard by tention of Section 103 of the believed He had risen (and "scientific research" or even But its tremendous success of competition with the something more. For the law should continue to about 75,000 people." Broadcasting and Television biased John was faithful at the on Sunday is when it replaces Rev John Edmondstone ABC. example, "my help (ezer) women the much discussed "Judaeo- operate in the area of victim- The station rates third all commercials with brief Act (Statutory Time). We be- cometh from the Lord", cross), but our Lord took the Christian ethic" but consist less crime." • On advertising: "The ACC lieve that licensees have a res- coverage Sir, trouble to reveal Himself to of biblical presuppositions among Sydney's 11 radio but frequent features and 50,000 and is still 29,000 at "God of my father (said he This is a proper rebuke stations on Sundays with a announcements about believes there should be some ponsibility for the welfare, In his minority report on Mary Magdalene though she concerning the nature of midnight — the highest Bishop Graham Delbridge was) mine help (ezer)", from which we could learn total audience of 364,000. limits, restrictions or embar- including the spiritual Sir, ordination of women to the was in unbelief, and He sent man, the character of God "quality of life" issues or audience of any station at "Thou art my help Inter) and and is a challenge to Chris- goes on advertising, because welfare of the community." Some weeks ago I read priesthood (ACR April 28), her back with a message to and the purpose of the Christian messages. that time of night. The submission was pre- my deliverer, 0 Lord". tians to proclaim the charac- only a limited number of with interest an article in the Dr Broughton Knox says that His brethren (John 20:17). society in which .we live. "Our Sunday Afternoon Mr Edmondstone says • On Standards: "The ACC pared by a committee of God cursed the serpent, ter of man as a basic asser- STAINED MSS WINDOWS stations can obtain licenses, Sydney Morning Herald on "the head of the woman is Why did He not give that These fundamentals should Magazine is jam-packed with 2CH's new religious format has noted with interest the In- member cl- urch representa- not Eve, though he warned tion on which our task of K. J. LITTLE the report of the Doctrine the man" affirms the head- message to His brethren be explicitly affirmed and responsible news of church was not without critics, some and it is reasonable for licen- formation Paper on Pro- tives, and concerned in- what would befall her with Christian persuasion will be sees to be limited in what they Commission recommending ship of man to woman in when they were at the tomb a clearly expounded as part of 19 Borden Street activity on the local and of whom feared it would gramme and Advertising dividuals convened by ACC founded. the ordination of women. every sphere of life. few minutes before? The any complete biblical view- Arncliffe, 2205 international scenes and is cause a reduction in can do. Standards, including Information Officer, Russell .9 "Furthermore, the ACC I was consequently pleased If this is so, men should be answer must be that He point on moral issues. Phone: 599 7318 the number one program meaningful Christian Children's Television and Rollason, at the request of REMOVALS G. R. CHRISTMAS, to see the headlines on the like God, Who has raised His wanted women to carry His We will inmitably collide among listeners over 25." messages. believes that much of the Problems of Self Regulation, the ACC Executive. It has Small or Large Newtown. front page of the last Church people up together with Jesus message, that is, to minister with the views of secular man On Sunday evenings when But both the official advertising, particularly that published in December, 1976, subsequently received the on television, leads to the STORAGE-PACKING Record, as I thought I would Christ and made us sit His word. as we affirm that: NW IDA r 4,011818100417105. several other stations also ratings and the deluge of by the Australian Broadcast- endorsement of several Furniture Removals attitude that ownership of TAXI TRUCKS be able to read more of what together in heavenly places — He underlined this object 0) man is inherently in- RANELAGH HOUSE present religious programs or letters and telephone calls ing Control Board. The ACC member churches. ACC consumer goods leads to Reasonable and some of Australia's most able that is to share His throne lesson, by giving women the and Storage talk-back sessions, the Rev about how the station gives general endorsement to President, the Rt Rev capable of seeking good, ROBERT SON personal satisfaction or 'hap- Reliable theologians had to say on this (Ephesians 2:6). The husband privilege of being the cus- and Roger Bush's interviews and presents religion have shown the standards outlined in the Graham Delbridge, Metho- Ph,nr 1148 45 125 I piness'." issue which has assumed who loves Isis wife as Christ todians of the most impor- (ii) G. & C. Drew Pty Ltd open line is the top rating exactly the opposite to be the report." dist President General, the SMITH OWENS man is responsible to mammoth proportions in the loves the church should tant message of Christianity 9 pm to midnight program. case. • On Children's Pro- The submission goes on to Rev Winston O'Reilly and SERVICE God who is his creator 68 Smiths Avenue last few years. However, I always do this to his self- for one whole day. He did and judge, and When he comes on air, grammes: "The ACC be- argue that the Australian theologian Dr Barbara Thier- Hurstville PO BOX 98 was to be disappointed. subjected wife. This is God's not appear to the men till the (iii) the purpose of ordered Bush builds the audience Until men know lieves that there is consider- Broadcasting Tribunal ing, will appear before the Local, Country and TURRAMURRA The Church Record made will in the Christian family. evening. society is to encourage from 15,000 to 37,000 almost themselves better, they will able evidence of the ex- should be the authority to Tribunal to give further evi- Interstate Removals Phone: 476 2308 a few very brief comments I also think that I Cor 7:34 man to seek that which is immediately. This continues care very little to know Christ ploitation of children set, maintain, and administer dence when it sits at Sydney Write or phone 50 8366 AH: L. Owens 48 1539 and produced several quot- shows that the unmarried CONSTANCE G. KNOX, good. to rise until it peaks at almost at all. — John Owen through broadcasting, and these standards. in May. After hours 53 7377 ations from the report, while women will be by God's Gordon. As a consequence of this 4 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 28, 1977 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 28,1977-5

• Attitudes matter. John Poulton discusses AN INNOCENT AT LARGE Window each main statement with cLictimEn relevant points from the letters. Amjsjrr_wENT-s Many Christians felt that by DONALD C) VV R Vhitefield the Archbishop should have called for prayer for repen- "Letters of Classified advertisements may be Positions tance and revival — that left al the °Ince or phoned to George Whitefield nothing short of a nation- 61 2975 up to noon 10 days before Vacant for the period 1734-1742" date of publication. Charge is 10c wide turning to God through per word with a minimum charge of Banner of 'Truth Trust Christ could arrest the slide. SWEETHEARTS OR STRANGERS 62.00. The Bible Society requires pp 571) For others, he was too ACCOUNTS CLERK Christian. But the broad at Pevesby Distribution Centre. Duties The first volume of Arnold appeal he made was obvi- again Its contents show the great gap existing between the include cost accounting, stock records, Dallimore's Life and Times WHEN IT COMES TO PRAVER, Bridges once Interstate ously timely, and this book is Scriptures and much of their current thought. wages. invoicing and keeping imprest of George Whitefield, pub- has something to challenge us and make us wear our thinking account. Experience and initiative likewise. It includes at the One writer enthused over finding a group of 200 Anglican Services was the most caps. essential Must be active Christi.. lished in 1970, end of each chapter a list of clergy in England who are "completely devoted to Our lady, Award rate . significant contribution to a "Richness of expression, and fluency of utterance, are questions, and could prove who believe ALL the doctrines of th'; Catholic Church, who Telephone: 7741222 the leaders the mere shell and shadow of prayer," he writes on verse 169 PERTH: SI Alban modern study of useful as a group discussion consider themselves, in fact, as solidly Catholic as the Pope Services 9.30 am and 7.30 pm. Rector for appointment. of the spiritual awakening in and 170. Bryan F Hall All welcome, book having an appeal wider "The life of prayer is the cry of the heart to God. The himself." the 18th century to have SOME DAYS AGO I FAREWELLED an old friend — The writer, Robert Bergin, said that these men longed to than only to Christians. eloquence of prayer is its earnestness." "CAMP CAREY" appeared. an exposition of Psalm 119 by Thomas Bridges. On and off see "England return to its privileged status as Mary's He really puts the reader on the spot: "Do we pray, COORPAROO: SI Stephen's. Brisbane. W.lariorth Falls It has undoubtedly aroused Lesley Hicks over two years we had spent many a pleasant and profitable Christian Youth Camp Centre because we love to pray, or only because our consciences Dowry." Cnr Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. tremendous interest in White- ten minutes or so together. • Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 am Holy conducted by the and the Virgin Birth" — constrain us to the duty? It is possible long to continue in the * Baptist Camping Agency field as the prince of evan- bondservants in all of The use of a devotional book apart from the Scriptures IT'S A PITY THAT J. C. RYLE'S "Five English Communion 11 am Morning Prayer polemic, devotional, outward course of duty: and yet not one of our prayers to 'Holy Communion 1, 'or.. 7 pm A vacancy exists for a gelists. thought, life and conduct." does not always commend itself to some, but provided it is Reformers" is out of print. I'd have happily presented friend , II Evening Prayer. Rev CAMP SUPERINTENDENT There has probably never Hear him, for example, on historical. seen in its right relationship to the Word itself, it can be come near before the Lord." hardly call him "Brother") Bergin with a copy to enable lot an active Those wanting something Lord Writing on a later verse, he says something which strikes (I can This position is ideal been a greater preacher in the the death of Christ: ". . . in profitably used. rich heritage Protestant England me as very true but rarely considered: "Forward we may be in him to read for himself of the Christian couple. English language from the the death of Christ we more detailed and profound In February, 1975, 1 commended Bridges to "Record" didn't come out of Mary's dowry, either. Accommodation Duties: To cook and prepare meals for can look forward to lectures, Longford on prayer. But how backward we are in praise! Self-love may has — and it weekend and some weekday viewpoint of a man who held encounter an absolute abnor- readers in the book review column. When the issue appeared a We should welcome the interest Rome has shown in the sermons and longer doctrinal constrain the one. Only the love of God will quicken the To Let/Wanted conferences and youth camps. Also so many thousands mality. In all other cases men friend rebuked me (in love, of course!) for not saying more Scriptures and in dialogue, but we should ensure that in any general maintenance. Husband could enthralled with the Gospel studies in future volumes. In Jesus Christ other." continue his employment. Live on site. and women deserve to die. about it. contact we do not compromise the truth — a truth that marks and moved them to repen- He did not deserve to die. Yet the meantime, they will find The reason was simple: 1 had only scratched the surface HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION Culburra 3 bed house provided. Further "The Life of FRIENDSHIP FOR FRIENDSHIP'S SAKE is not wise line between us. information available fro. tance and faith. It is there- he died. What is the reason?" their hearts warmed and their without realising that the most valuable ore was to be found a via Nowra. 3 Br cowered, all else. Jesus Christ" is compromised. "Truth before Sleeps 6, close to lake, 2 surf beaches. Chairman fore a welcome addition to Then comes the logically minds better equipped for the where Biblical truth by Lord Longford by mining deeper. Now I recommend it again. ONE FURTHER PROOF of this is a prayer in the same Fully equipped. except linen 004 4428. Baptist Camping Agency the Whitefield literature arranged answer, not, as one Christian life after perusing fellowship" should be before us always. 106 Links Avenue. Concord, 2137 Fontana, Glasgow, 1976 Following the recent Keefe Congress, Church Society publication: available for the modern might think, in chapter after these pages. BRIDGES URGES THE READER TO MEDITATE. "August Queen of Heaven! Sovereign Mistress of the Mona 102173 4962 , Donald Howard 160 pp. 52.25 chairman John Bournon warned in our last issue that student to have this reprint of chapter, but in an article of "Why is the Bible read only — not meditated on?" he asks. Angels! You from the beginning received from God the power Wanted Evangelicals need to be sure of their ground. the first volume of the about four pages. This book is the personal "Because it is not loved. We do not go to it, as the hungry man and the mission to crush the head of satan . . ." HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN. Enquiries are Over 60 years ago, B. B. Warfield said: "What is needed original six volume set of testimony of a distinguished to his food, as the miser to his treasure." incited for the position of part time This brevity will make the above everything else in the Church of England is that Well, now, where did they get THAT? WANTED. 100 more students to enrol in Whitefield's Works. layman who is well known Dr Jim Packer has some worthwhile things to say on C of E Bible College. Full Bible course Chaplain al the SI George Hospital, book attractive to many, not Evangelicals — who after all constitute the only legitimate Perhaps Archbishop Duhig found it somewhere when he Kogarah, from Clergy holding the It will not hold the same for his moral stance in public meditation in his book, "Knowing God" (page 18 for those by correspondence anywhere. Full only to preachers, but to Archbishop's Church of England — should recover their self-consciousness was RC Archbishop of Brisbane; the prayer had his details Porn Registrar. PO Box 41, Archbishop's license, Information from fascination for many readers study leaders, youth workers, fortunate enough to have a copy). the Rural Dean, 325 Rocky Point Rd, life. and assert themselves; no longer seeking as 'good churchmen' imprimatur. Roseville, NSW, 2389. as Dallimore's Life and It is written as an historical "Meditation," he says, "is the activity of calling to mind, Sans Souci, 2219. teachers and all interested in call to to conciliate the Sacerdotalists or as 'men of open mind' to Times, but it is essential for biography. Not all gospel and thinking over, and dwelling on, and applying to oneself, TO FINISH ON A LIGHTER NOTE. Some of you are deepening their under- conciliate the Liberals, but as faithful stewards of the saving those who wish to know how standing of the Word. It is students will accept his the various things that one knows about the works and ways over the next few weeks. Here are two Miscellaneous nation gospel to please the Master. joining the jet-setters BRIGHT (Vic) Whitefield thought and wrote also its weakness, in that harmony or chronology, but and purposes and promises of God. Cook's Pioneer Holiday Flats "There is an application here too of the saying: 'Be not further tips: and communicated with (except for a chapter on the it is coherent. "It is an activity of holy thought, consciously performed Tie a piece of brightly coloured ribbon to the handle of DINNER MUSIC for Receptions and Fully self-contained. Set "Dear Archbishop" unequally yoked together with unbelievers'." friends and others. It opens a atonement) most chapters are It is not intended as an in the presence of God, under the eye of God, by the help of each piece of luggage. You'd be surprised how much luggage parties. Young Christian married amidst acres of beautiful window and allows us to look by John Poulton • • couple, organ and drums. 601 4849. so brief. Hodder and Stoughton expert commentary on the God, as a means of communion with God. looks alike as it tumbles out at the airport. The ribbon will parkland. Large clean and as it were into the interior so SOME SEE NO HARM IN HOB-NOBBING with the "it is true that piety gospel data. Rather, it is "Its purpose is to clear one's mental and spiritual vision make it stand out. (But if you use orange, remove it before comfortable flats with 1, 2 that we can better perceive paperback, $1.95 Romans, the sects, and others in fraternals or on the public produces experience," he designed primarily for the of God, and to let His truth make its full and proper impact on going to Ireland.) and 3 bedrooms. An ideal his own growth and progress 159 pages platform, others do. WOOD COFFILL writes in a chapter on preach- uncommitted reader who is one's mind and heart." Take one or two small clotheslines — the type that is holiday spot for alt age in things of the Spirit. As one who enjoys friendship with several RC's, I was ing, "and the deeper the piety This is a book to a large willing to take seriously the I'm sure when Brothers Jim and Charles walk the golden made up of twisted elastic cords which work without pegs. groups. Children wel- It is a book which one dismayed to read a recent copy of the "Voice of Fatima" FUNERALS the deeper and richer will be extent written by the people of possibility that Jesus of streets together, that they will have much in common. For that Handy to string up in one's room overnight. come. gladly commends to all who which came under my door. PHONES Metropolitan the experience. But the point Britain — all 27,000 of them Nazareth really did live. matter, won't we all? Box 8 Bright (Vic) want to know the heart of (All Branches) 80 0396 to be stressed is that piety who felt strongly enough to For a life of Christ, I tend Ph: STD 55 1233 that tender, fervent, moving Katoomba —82 2611 does not feed on experience. write to Dr Coggan, Arch- to look either for the inspired preacher so mightily used by Piety feeds on Christ, on his bishop of Canterbury, words of the gospels, set out God on both sides of the following his Call to the as they are in peerless style, truth, on the mysteries of r ABORIGINE SERVICE IMPACT BOOKS LIMITED Atlantic. Israel God's revelation, and on the Nation in 1975. or a scholarly commentary Bible Society head in associated with Moore Theological College, is M. L. Loane with analysis, interpretation Which is promises which are all yea This extraordinary res- Two IlArew Scriptures separated by about a thousand Dominican Republic for situated at 7 King Street, Newtown, 2942 — the same and illuminating background and amen in Christ. And ponse reflected the impact of years were highlights of a recent visit to Israel by the General meetings of the UBS Execu- • Frunt page 3 for and to have faith in the material, or else an unpreten- address as the college. wholesome piety recoils from his Call, and came from a Secretary of the Bible Society in Australia, the Reverend tive Committee of which he is Aboriginal people will be great cross-section of people, tiously freelance personal Chairman. The lengthy program. At a Good Friday It exists to serve the students as well as the public with the experientialism which James Payne. helpful to them." all deeply troubled by the approach akin to that of agenda included reports from Service there were 400 books at the lowest possible prices. The claims makes human experience the centre of interest and pre- state of Britain. No doubt the Muggeridge. This book falls Mr Payne represented the examined — the Aleppo the four UBS regions — people, in a community that Codex — the oldest Bible We also provide a mail order service and supply books of occupation." same state exists here — we within none of these cate- United Bible Societies at the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa cannot number very many manuscript in Hebrew, for houseparties, beach missions and church bookstalls. The book is divided into too feel helpless at inflation, gories, oscillating as it does dedication in Jerusalem of dating back to the tenth and the Americas. more. Please write to us at 7 King Street, Newtown, 2042 or ring "Fourscore" truth nine sections: The Holy strikes and moral decline — between quotations from the the Ivrit or Modern Hebrew The meeting also con- "Secondary Students at century. 51 2225 or, best of all, come and visit us, you'll be Scriptures; Jesus Christ; but I wonder if enough of us gospels on the one hand and New Testament. The new sidered worldwide strategy Rockhampton are making Israel was the last stop of a PARISH HISTORY surprised how low our prices are. "Collected Writings of Westminster Theological would make the effort to the author's less redolent translation is the result of hectic, month-long tour of on distribution, adminis- positive efforts to encourage John Murray write in response to a similar paraphrases on the other. seven years' work and is duty by Mr Payne. tration, fund-raising, per- and to motivate secondary of Seminary and its Testimony; Vol 1: The call, or must apathy be added The book concludes expected to give new impetus sonnel, production and Aboriginal students in Rock- Alban's Epping The Gospel and its Proclam- He addressed the General St Claims of Truth" ation; The Christian Life; to our list of ills? however with a fine chapter supply, translation and the hampton. With increased Banner of Truth Trust The Archbishop's main on the indivisibility of the to Scripture evangelism. Board of the Canadian Bible world service oudget. education there is a great BIBLE-TEACHING CONVENTION The Moral Law and the Until now the main Hebrew Society and spoke at that Edinburgh Fourth Commandment; The points were: life, ethical teaching and From the Americas Mr potential for their future. $2.50 St Nicholas' Church, Daisy St, Croydon Park 374 pages • • Each man and woman theology of Jesus: accept New Testament in use has Society's annual luncheon in Payne flew to London for Discussions with the Roman Church; Historical; Issues in been the Franz Delitzsch Toronto before flying south the Contemporary World. matters. one, Lord Longford says, translation which was trans- disco sions with British and Catholics have shown how to: 3 Pembroke St MONDAY, 13th JUNE When John Murray was The family matters. and you must accept the lot. to Mexico City. He attended much further ahead are they QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY Subjects cover a wide • lated in Germany a hundred the meeting of the UBS Rev Jim Payne Foreign Bible Society officers Epping NSW, 2121 Professor of Systematic range from "God and the • Good work matters. years ago. and rom there returned to in this field. Lawrence Bartlett Americas Regional Executive kilometres from Mexico City. STUDIES IN THE LIFE OF ELIJAH Theology at Westminster, it War" to "William Barclay • The other fellow matters. Australia by way of Israel. "An exhortation to pray was said that "His classes At the Hebrew University— and Committee at Oaxtepec, 1111 Then he went to the "Maintaining The Faith in an Age of Religious Decline Mr Payne was shown begin with whispered prayer; and Moral Decadence" end in ringing 1 KINGS 17-19 they often Appeals affirmations of praise, HOME OF PEACE aflame with the glory of REVIVAL IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS PROBLEMS WITH EVANGELISTIC REV J. MocDONALD, BELL, BA, M Div HOSPITAL Persecution in Rumania Scripture." (illawarra Bible College) (Deaconess Institution) This first volume of his EVERSLEIGH Six Rumanian Evangelicals have been undergoing "brutal FOLLOW UP ? 10.00 am — Prayer works enhances that reput- CRUSADE REPORT 274 Addison Road interrogations" by the Rumanian secret police, it was alleged 11.15 am — "Faith, Obedience, Reward" ation — the reputation of a Petersham this week by Keslon College, the Centre for the Study of 2.00 pm — "The God Who is There and Speaks the man who, as a contemporary NERINGAH Religion and Communism. Youth unemployment and national independence are two of the biggest concerns Neringoh Avenue Truth" of Gresham Machen and The Keslon statement says families. The six men were What Now for Teens others of like mind — stood on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomons. Wahroonga 4.00 pm — "Treasure in Earthen Vessels" GREENWICH that pressure is also being originally summoned for handy pack containing firm against the shock waves Local Church leaders and is a Both featured strongly in deep, intensive enrichment of River Road brought to bear on their questioning at the beginning Light Lunch Available of modernism which broke missionaries rejoiced at • 6 teaching leaflets, the evangelistic crusade our people. Greenwich of last month and have been across the Presbyterian Crusade results. Australian These hospitals (320 beds) obliged to attend the police which ended May 8, con- "This emerging nation has • 6 think and answer sheets to fill in. churches in North America in Joan Gruber, 28 years in the undertake specialised WHAT! central investigation building ducted by Ralph Bell, negro seen war's most devastating the first half of this century. Solomons, said: "I have seen medical and nursing care You mean to say CMS evangelist in the Billy battles, and faces economic daily since them. Time has vindicated their many women I had visited in of chronically ill patients Bookshop has been The men are accused of ALL ABOUT Insure Church Property with the Graham team. and political uncertainties stand, and this, the first their villages, come forward. of any age, nationality or selling church robes all conspiracy, espionage and • What it means to be a Christian Bell was invited to conduct with coming independence," these years and I didn't volume of a planned series of We will develop small groups religious faith. treason as a result of a letter • The Christian Family CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE CO a three-week crusade on six said Bell in his address at the know about it? Murray's works, should to help converts get to know These hospitals are co- which they distributed, and • The Bible • Prayer Solomon Islands from May 1 Lawson Tama Stadium on I always get of Australia Limited encourage others to emulate operating with certain May 5 to 34()0 people. God's Word." Yes r my clerical which was broadcast by • Assurance • Telling others their example. to 24 by the joint committee (INC IN NSW) He said: "Jesus Christ can Ralph Bell made a general hospitals in the wear when I Radio Free Europe, about IDEAL FOR — These are the most impor- representing all Protestant Because release you from your fears; dramatic appeal in Honiara retraining of eligible go book- the violation of Evangelicals' tant of his shorter writings Churches. Follow up for Christian missions, 1 The company is wholly owned by the Dioceses of the even those young people prison for convicts to find patients to return to their browsing at human rights in Rumania. and addresses between the Severe earthquakes Sunday School teaching to new PRICE Church of England and it operates entirely for the benefit afraid about getting jobs, or freedom of heart and soul by normal environment the Book- Keslon s statement says 80c years of 1935 and 1973. They measuring 7.6 on the Richter Christians, confirmation classes, of the Church. expatriates afraid of losing yielding to Christ. An (home'etc). shop. that, if the men are found Our re-insuring companies are among the strongest vindicate the claim of the Scale a week before did not Beach missions and camps etc. QUANTITY 2. their jobs with indepen- astonishing 52 of the 120 Your help is urgently ROBES FOR guilty, they could be In the world. introduction that "the best deter audiences in Honiara. prisoners, warders and needed for our immediate ALSO AVAILABLE DISCOUNT Claims, both Large and small, are dealt with promptly. 9/0 of the dence." CLERGY sentenced to death, or, at the 3. Christian teaching will Some nights 30 families present, stayed and tuture needs, includ- AND CHOIR "WHAT NOW" (for 16.20 years) AVAILABLE 4. Church property worth more than 165,000,000 is Bell is a remarkable best, to 15 years' imprison- advance piety as well as town's population of 15,000 ing the rehabilitation units 'Cassocks insured with this company. preacher. He does his home- behind for counselling. ment. same concept as "What now for learning, it will give theology turned up. A cumulative total 'Girdles 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with work on local customs and Ralph Bell continued his at each hospital. 'surplices The statement also says Teens" but suitable for older shot through with the of 30,290 attended 13 crusade extension to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc. if cultures and even actually crusades on the islands of PLEASE REMEMBER 'stocks that the Rumanian police are warmth of ardent devotion." meetings and 1827 "Black teens. Price 50 cents. required), MOTOR CAR. PUBLIC RISKS, Plate Glass and practises sermons with local Malaita, Gizo, Tulagi and THE HOSPITAL White alleging that an ex-British Murray reveals his attitude individuals came forward for BURGLARY. interpreter, Jazreel Filoa, to Munda till May 24. IN YOUR Will 'Shirts Council scholar in Bucharest to Scripture in his first counselling, over 700 of these 'Collars — eliminate misunderstandings. Studs and Keston College staff HONORARY DIRECTORS: were an initial commitment All donations over $2 are ORDER FORM — TO SCRIPTURE UNION chapter, The Study of the The result is that the three Whatsoever God takes 'Hoods member, Mr Alan Scarfe, E. N. MILLNER, FCA (Chairman) Bible: "What I am going to to Christ. allowable deductions for 'Preaching Churches which have never away from His children, He Sc , acted as a link for the group Send me copies of "What Now for Teens" (12.16 years) W. M. COWPER plead for . . . is concen- The country's Chief Income tax purposes. r''.• C RAINS, FCA worked together before are either supplies it with a much il d. with the Western world as an trated, sustained, devoted Minister, Peter Kenilorea, needs K. B. PRICE, MA (Oxon) having a high response to greater favour or else with For further information agent of Radio Free Europe. and copies of "What Now" (16.20 years) study of the Bible . . . the greeted Bell warmly before phone or write to: Available Irvin awe Ven C. A. GOODWIN, MBE appeals to receive Christ. strength to bear it; God gives But Mr Scarfe has denied enclosed is study by which the Word of flying to London to prepare NAME I. M. ACKERY Long-term results will not charge to others to take care The Chief Executive Officer CMS being employed by Radio God will grip us, bind us, for the constitutional con- depend on the dwindling of the fatherless and widow Box 124. Post Office CHURCH SUPPLIES Free Europe and asserts that ADDRESS hold us, pull us, drive us, ference on independence. number of expatriates but on and will He neglect them Petersham. 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ducted at St James, New Town on 12th June, 1977. Rev G. Doyle, curate at Former Bible Society head honoured Ilan FIRST PUBLISHED IN Broken Hill, has been ap- Canon H. M. Arrowsmith who, as Commonwealth i.tra pointed assistant at St Secretary for 18 years, led the Bible Society to the forefront of David's Cathedral. missionary organisations in Australia was honoured in Rev J. H. Smith has been Canberra on Friday, May 6. appointed Chaplain at Royal United Bible Societies Canon Arrowsmith in the Hobart Hospital. Vice-President, Bishop Clive Bible Society Bookshop. The ARMIDALE Rev F. E. Coombes, Kerle, unveiled a portrait of portrait was painted by Tas- Rev C. R. Evans, Vicar of Rector of Cooee, has re- manian artist, the Reverend Inverell, to retire on 30th signed as from 20th May, Alfred G. Reynolds. June, 1977, and will live on 1977. The unveiling was pre- REWORDRegistered for posting as a newspaper — Category A PRICE 25 CENTS UGANDAN No 1836 JUNE 9, 1977 the Gold Coast. ceded by a luncheon at the Rev W. M. Butcher, Griffin Centre. Speakers at Assistant Curate at Inverell, GIPPSLAND APPEAL Rev D. McLeod, the luncheon were Canon has resigned as from mid- •From page I Arrowsmith and the General July to take up a Parish Deacon-Assistant of St Paul's Cathedral Parish, Secretary of the Bible appointment in the Diocese The 30th June marks the Society, the Reverend Janie,, of Brisbane. Sale, is to be Ordained Priest on Whit-Sunday, at Sale. Centenary of the Anglican Payne. The Bible Society',, TASMANIA Rev J. Hudson, Church in Uganda. On that Translations Committee held Rev K. B. Skegg has been Deacon-Assistant in the day in 1877 the first two CMS its half-yearly meeting in the ARCHBISHOP URGES appointed Locum Tenens of Parish of Toora, is to be missionaries entered the renamed H. M. Arrowsmith the Parish of Lindisfarne Ordained Priest on Whit- country. Library and Council Room from 1st June, 1977. Sunday at St Paul's All celebrations for the after the unveiling. Rcs C. Holmes will be in- Cathedral, Sale. Centenary have now been Canon H. M. Arrowsmith cancelled. was Commonwealth Secre- One Ugandan Bishop has tary from 1950 to 1968. said recently: 'We were sad- During his term he estab- ST PAULS THANKSGIVING dened and perplexed by the lished: CAUTION ON UNION A special 'thanksgiving Service is to be held on Sunday, death of an Archbishop but • The National Head- 29th May, at St Paul's Church of England, Carlingford, to far from collapsing, the quarters of the Society in mark the conclusion of 127 years of ministry at the Marsden Church in Uganda is Canberra in 1960. The Anglican. Archbishop of Sydney and Acting Primate of Australia, Sir Road location. vigorous, vibrant and of • The Translations Depart- The service, to be held in the historic St Paul's Church steadfast faith.' ment at the end of 1963. Marcus Loane, has come out in favour of the Anglican Church not proceeding to and surrounds, will commence at 3.00 pm and the preacher The centennial theme is This department is cur- talks with the Uniting Church about further union moves until the new Church FORMER STUDENT IN will be Bishop D. W. B. Robinson, Bishop in Parramatta. Growing up into Christ (Eph rently handling almost 70 The move from the Marsden Road site is part of a major 4:15) with its implications, as translation projects in Aus- "settles down". relocation plan for the congregations of St Paul's Carlingford stated by the Ugandan tralian aboriginal, Papua In this letter in the June issue of the Sydney diocesan magazine attitudes towards other and St James' North Rocks. Church, that their church New Guinea and Pacific Churches. Canon H. M. Arrowsmith and Bishop R. ('. Kerle before the AUSTRALIA The decision to try to sell St Paul's site was originally must be a loving church, a languages. "Southern Cross", Archbishop Loane writes about the inauguration of "There is the strong ecu- painting at Bible Society Headquarters in Canberra. made in 1969 in order to relocate on a more central position living church, a Christ • The National Distribution the Uniting Church on June 22, 1977, and the two continuing churches menical group which will adjacent 'to the Church of England Boys' Home in centred church, a church that Department, which last — the Continuing Presbyterian and the Fellowship of Congregational form the Uniting Church of Carlingford. Town planning and land zoning decisions halted speaks and proclaims the year handled almost 300 fellowship. Australia; there is the Con- truth. Churches. TO BE BISHOP these plans for some years. tonnes of Scriptures worth He is known as an eloquent tinuing Presbyterian Church In 1974, St James' North Rocks joined the Carlingford It is their prayer that the $750,000. preacher and a fine Bible BD EXAM Referring to a document produced at the request of The answer was a POUF- with its firm adherence to A descendant of one of the founders of the SAMS Parish with the aim of uniting the two churches on one site. Centenary will be a time for • Bible Society work in expositor and has been Reformation doctrines; and the Missionary and Ecumenical Council, he writes: "As terms negative; it was felt that Araucanian mission in Southern Chile is to be These plans came to fruition earlier this year when sales were secret and shy Christians to Papua New Guinea which actively involved with the there are the numerically TO END a result of a resolution passed by General Synod in it would only lead to further negotiated on all existing sites. come out and identify them- developed to the extent Bible Society since his retire- large Roman Catholic and consecrated bishop in that region on June 12 in Holy From the first Sunday in June all the activities of the St selves openly with God and that the Society there is ment. He is President of the 1966, an approach was made to the three Churches delay in arriving at agree- Orthodox Churches. Trinity Church, Temuco. Jesus Christ; a time to recap- now independent within Society's Parramatta Branch concerned (Methodist, Presbyterian and meni Paul's Church will be transferred to temporary premises in the IN AUST rchbishop Rayner (of "It is in the Christian He is the Rev Ian ture vision for missionary the world Bible Societies in Sydney. Congregational) to see whether at that stage Anglicans "A former Church of England Boys' Home buildings in Pennant Adelaide) has since expressed interest of all that we should Morrison, whose grand- Hills Road, Carlingford. outreach the world over; a I he Principal of Moore might become a party to the negotiations for union. seek better understanding of father, the Rev Canon Dr time for church members to College has issued the follow- the opinion that this General St James' North Rocks site is being sold to another Synod resolution virtually each other and should give William Wilson, was co- church group and it is hoped that joint use of these buildings rededicate themselves; and ing statement about the each other encouragement founder of the Anglican that there will be a massive future of R.D. examinations committed the Church of will continue until the new combined church centre is DR ROBERT SCHULLER England in Australia to a and support in all that Mission among the Arau- completed. harvest of new converts. with London University: concerns spiritual welfare. canian people in 1894 and This is their vision and "Students or graduates serious inquiry with regard to The new location for the combined churches of St Paul's union. "But I do not think any- later decorated by the and St James' is on land bounded by Moseley Street, Vickery their prayer. They invite us to who are thinking about thing is to be gained by sub- Chilean Government for his "However the authors of and Trigg Avenues, Carlingford. Building of the new church support them by our TO RUN COURSE enrolling to do the London ordinating everything to the services to Chile. 'Anglicans, Unity and the centre will commence later this year and is expected to be prayers," BD should write immediately single idea of an organic Mr Morrison was educated The Dr Robert Schuller School for Successful Church et i cinga iCr'eh pu ca hia yn Athua ts t tr ha elira e' completed early in 1978. The new rectory in Trigg Avenue has to the University of London structural union with each Leadership will be held in Sydney in July. It is to form part of sUtanti at The Grange School, San- already commenced and is expected to be ready for occupation as enrolments must be com- other. Dr and Mrs Schuller's Mission to Sydney which is being are those who reject the idea tiago, and later trained as a in June this year. pleted by August this year. "My own view is that the planned by an inter-church committee. of organic union as a desir- teacher. He came to yield his NEW HEAD "Although the examin- Church of England in Aus- able goal for the ecumenical life to the claims of Christ in The School will be held in ance can be given concerning ation will be available in Aus- tralia still has to face the tre- movement. 'One reason for his early years and, as a St Stephen's Church, Mac- nearby motels and hotels tralia for several years to mendous task of establishing FOR this', they say, 'is that nego- teacher, accepted the chal- quarie Street, Sydney, from where special rates are being come NO further enrolments itself on a truly national level tiations for structural unity lenge to become headmaster Monday to Thursday, 4th to offered. from Australia will be as a truly united church in have often proved to be of SAMS' only high school 7th July. Sessions will be The Dr Schuller School accepted after August 1977. which Anglicans share for boarders in the small SALLIES exhausting and deadening to Rev Ian Morrison offered from 9.30 am to will be similar to the Schools "Intending students common forms of worship, rural town of Chol Chol. held three times a year at the should write by airmail in the the life of the church.' Commissioner Arnold 4.00 pm. During the four common goals of service, and While in this position he res- Garden Grove Community first instance to: The Secre- "I find myself decidedly in Brown has been elected as the days Dr Schuller will conduct a common understanding of ponded to a further call to Church in California. It will tary, University Entrance favour of the view which the new General of 1 he Salvation seven sessions, with others faith in the Lord Jesus. A Christian service and entered Chile. Finally, in response to be a unique opportunity for Requirements Department, document itself has summa- Army. The General is the taken by his staff coming great test will confront us the ordained ministry as a a united approach by the Australians to receive train- University of London, Senate rised as follows: 'A world leader of The Salvation from California. In addition, when General Synod deacon in 1961 and was Regional Council in 1976, he at Dr Schuller's request, ing and inspiration in the House, London WCI , to significant body of opinion Army. assembles in August. priested in July the following accepted nomination for such principles of church growth. establish their eligibility.'' feels that we should allow the He was elected at a meeting there will be an Australian "1 would earnestly ask year having previously com- a position. This was duly Uniting Church to settle of The Salvation Army's content led by Australian church people everywhere to pleted a course at the confirmed by the Synod down and find itself first High Council in London and church leaders. All members pray that this Synod will be Alliance Bible Institute. Executive Committee and before we begin to bother it will be the eleventh General. of the School will be able to eirenical, harmonious, con- In 1965 Mr Morrison was finally ratified in May by Canon Harry Sutton with discussion about further General Clarence D. Wise- share in the Mission to structive, and fruitful for chosen by the then Diocesan, CASA (the Anglican Council Sydney meetings each night, union moves'. The Australian Church Record has beer man holds this position at the God's glory." the Rt Rev Kenneth Howell, of South America) which has led by Dr Schuller, in the present time. "Seek Better Understand- Archbishop Loane in his to be the recipient of a CMS metropolitical authority for bringing the news on Church affairs for Sydney Town Hall and the to return to Aust General Brown's position ing. The Church of England letter expresses good wishes bursary to undertake a year's the Southern Cone Dioceses nearly 100 years at the time of his' Opera House. Canon Harry Sutton of England will be in Melbourne in in Australia is therefore con- to the Uniting Church and to further studies at Moore in South America. fronted with a kind of Theological College, Sydney. election was Territorial Com- The cost of the School will July to run three workshops on "Church Growth — Anglican the two continuing churches. Bishop Morrison's episco- trichotomy as it looks out on During this stay in Australia mander of Canada and be $40 per person, and $30 Style". The full text of his letter is pal oversight will extend its relations with and an independent Bermuda, which he was for an accompanying spouse, The Canon is a widely available. Ian was specially linked to from Concepcion to Punta appointed in 1974. His pre- which includes meals. travelled, highly respected the parishes of St Mark's, Arenas. He is married with provocative vious appointment was Chief Without meals the cost is Christian leader with broad Northbridge, and St Philip's, four children. Eastwood. of the Staff, International $30. It is hoped many experience of the Church To give some idea of the After several years pas- evangelical voice Headquarters, London, from churches will finance the Growth movement, rate of church growth in this Noye's Fludde toring the congregation of 1969 to 1974. attendance of their Minister especially in South America. region and therefore the need Holy Trinity, Temuco, and He was born on December at the School. (He has visited Australia for a resident Regional 3ringing you the most important Church news completing a further degree 13, 1913, and entered the Sal- recently in connection with Archbishop Sir Marcus Loane Bishop, the following facts from Australia and overseas every two weeks. at the local university, he vation Army Training All enquiries for inform- South American Missionary at Cathedral should prove helpful: College from Belleville, ation, brochures and regis- accepted an appointment as Become a subscriber now through our special Society, and is a former Noye's Fludde, Benjamin Britten's popular work based From 1960 to 1976 well Canada, in 1935. In 1939 he tration forms can be Professor of English at the Keswick Convention on the Chester Miracle Play, will be presented in St Andrew's over two thousand people half-price introductory offer. married Lieutenant Jean Bar- addressed to Mr Ted Flack, University of 'Valdivia. speaker.) Cathedral on June 23, 24 and 25. were confirmed in Chile, clay. He is the author of Wesley Centre, 210 Pitt Church Growth is a During recent years he has 12 months' issues. The Dean, Lance Shilton, most of these in the southern $4.25 for "What Hath God Street, Sydney, 2000. The method of assessing, in both dard that rite church must not fed a growing IFES group at commented, "The Cathedral region, exact figures for bap- Wrought?" registration fee is $5. All who theological and sociological simply criticise but must the university and also has, at times, been flooded; tisms are not available. The General Elect is the come are asked to make their terms, the factors involved ONWHE demonstrate positively what pioneered and pastored a The Australian now we aregoing to buld an second Canadian to hold own arrangements over when churches do grow. a Christian view of culture small but growing congrega- In the same period, the ark in it". world leadership of The Sal- accommodation, but guid- The Archbishop's con- means in practice". tion in that southern city numbers of congregations in This will be the first major vation Army. sultant in evangelism, the Well-known Sydney On more than one occasion the southern region has dramatic presentation inside Rev Jack Humphrey, is pA,GEt singers Paul Maybury and he has been approached by grown from 25 to 64. In the St Andrew's Cathedral, organising Canon Sutton's Maree Ryan play Mr and Mrs fellow Anglican clergy with the last six months several more Canon Harry Sutton The producer, James Melbourne workshops in Noye. The voice of God will view to becoming Regional congregations have been Lang, is well known for his Church Growth. be spoken by well-known Bishop for the south of formed. There are now: 64 RESIDUE. productions of religious Sydney actor James Condon. (plus) established churches "There is much in the at St Paul's Ringwood. drama in Sydney. Amongst movement that is Western Region: July 16 at A large orchestra involving with councils; 25 ordained NAME his most successful presen- significant, exciting and St Mary's Preston East. a small group of professional As the Flood approaches, clergy (six full-time); 20 lay tations was the play vital to us here," Mr musicians accompanied by Noye, his sons and their preachers and licensed evan- • Notes and comments — Page 2. "Daniel" in the crypt of St ADDRESS Humphrey says. "Canon 1111111111111111111111111111 over 50 children will be under wives construct the ark in the gelists; 10 students preparing • Mary's Cathedral. Sutton's visit promises to be On and off the record — by David the direction of Paul cathedral. Animals, played for ordination; 9 missionaries THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD: The general arrangements invaluable," Hewetson — Page 2. Paviour, previously organist by children from six church involved in administration, Factual and business, Square Level, SI for the production have been He will conduct three Andrew's House, Sydney Square. • at Bathurst Cathedral and schools, enter the ark. theological education and Sydney. 2000. Phone 2334561. The Bishop Cameron looks at NEAC — Page supervised by the Precentor, workshops, one in each well known in Sydney Audience participation is medical work, the last includ- National paper for Church of England 3. the Reverend Bill Graham, POSTCODE region. They are: musical circles. An imagina- included with the singing of ing Maquehue Hospital. people — Catholic Apostolic, who said, "It is our desire to tive contemporary design and Enter ore as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church Southern Region: Protestant and Reformed is issued fort- • Miracle in Ethiopia — by Phil Smith — the well-known hymns "Lord The church in Chile is use every means possible to costumes for the play have Record. I enclose $4.25, Subscription for 12 months' Tuesday, July 12, and nightly on alternate Thursdays. Page 4. Jesus, think on me", "The spiritually rich but materially Subscription 88.50 Per Year, Posted. communicate God's word to been prepared by Douglas issues. Wednesday, July 13, at St Spacious Firmament on poor. Gifts to assist the PonMd by Maxwell Printing Co Pty Ltd, •Ordeal by RI — by Lesley Hicks — Page our society and to give a lead Smith, head designer for Christopher's, Bentleigh eel Elizabeth Street, Waterloo, for the High" and "Eternal Father, Anglican Church in Chile to Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, Square Level, St in the general cultural life of The newly-elected leader of the Salvation Army, East. Church Record Ltd. Sydney 5. ABC Television and regular Strong to Save". finance this appointment Andrew's House. Sydney Square, Sydney, NSW, 2000. our community. The quality ommissioner Arnold Brown (left), and his predecessor, Central Region: Thursday, • designer for opera, ballet and Programmes and seat may be sent to SAMS Office, An innocent at large — by Donald of much modern entertain- Jr general Clarence Wiseman. July 14, and Friday, July 15, 111111111111111111111111111 drama in Sydney and reservations are on sale at St 25 Alexander Parade, Rose- Howard — Page 7. ment is of such a low stan- overseas. Andrew's Cathedral office. ville, NSW, 2069. 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 213, 1977 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, JUNE 9, 1977— 1 MOORE COLLEGE 115.R.