THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN hot line CHURCH Round-up of church press comment Rev. Ernest W. Carnaby, rector of singe 1964, has been appointed vicar of RECORD St. Luke's, Leigh Creek (Willochra), St. Mary'', Chadstone East from 8 May. MIA-MIA reports the' show- will be that of the Evangelical been appointed rector of Woomera. has Rev. W. John D. Stockdale, Victorian CHURCH RECORD ing of a film on abortion to Fellowship of the Anglican The paper for Church of Rev. Lancelot F. BenJafield, rector of Secretary of the Bush Church Aid THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER —EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR OF PUBLIC kTION St. John the Baptist. Hobart, and rural Society since 1961, has been appointed the Commonwealth Conference Communion, England people — Catholic, dean of Hobart, retired from the active vicar of Holy Trinity, Thornbury (Mel- of the Mothers' Union. It show- Apostolic, Protestant and ministry on 30 April. Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post Printed by John Fairfax and bourne). ed that the wealthy are now able Northern Churchman, north Reformed. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. Price 10 cents Rev, Ian G. George, of Woomera Queensland, believes that exist- No. 1440 June 12, 1969 as a newspaper, (Willochra), has been appointed Sub- Rev. Geoffrey Taylor, director of the to have it with little difficulty, Subscription $3 per, year, Warden of St. George's College. Uni- Youth Department (Sydney) since 1965, ing Victorian legislation which of St. Paul's, but that a poor woman with 10 posted. Editorial and Busi- versity of Western Australia. He Is a has been appointed rector does not permit 18-year-olds to graduate of the University of Adelaide Lithgow from t2 June. children found it almost impos- ness: 511 Kent St., Sydney, and the General Theological Seminary, Rev. R. S. Barker, previously with sible to have. bet, is a restriction on freedom, New York. 2000. Phone: 61-2975. Office C.M.S. in the Northern Territory, has and that the law should be hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rev. Claude D. H. Longfleld, vicar been appointed Curate-in-charge of the The Church of England changed. The monthly table of of St. Margaret's, Eltham (Melbourne) Provisional District of St. John's, Kei- Issued fortnightly, on alter- raville (Sydney), as from May 22. Newspaper reports that parish giving to "various mis- nate Thursdays. Copy dead- Rev. J. T. Corrigan, R. H. Pettit. evangelicals and Anglo-Catholics sionary works" which gives a line 12 days preceding date bridge, V. G. Carver and T. E. Roger, in England may reach agreement cumulative total to February 17, of issue, but earlier receipt N.S.W. Australian all of Melbourne diocese, took up per- Churches meet manent long-service leave locum work on a way forward to Church shows "Remembrance Bowl" at preferable. on April 1. union. It will be an alternative $592, far ahead of A.B.M. at link with The death occurred on May 1 of Rev. to the present proposals which $383, L. T. Newtown-Hamilton of Melbourne. are meeting strong resistance in Philippines both Methodist, and Anglican As of this month, members of churches. Interesting view of the the Philippines Independent wearisome statements oft- Th.C. EXAM RESULTS repeated that the present pro- Church will be able to take Perth Brown, Mr G., Hornsby; Braine, Mr Premier The following are results of Communion in Australia's Angli- posal is the only way to unity. W., Humville. HE PREMIER of New Government did not have an Fourth Term examinations for YOUTH GROUP LEADERSHIP electoral mandate for such a can Church and vice versa as The Church Times tells of the students taking the Th.C. Distinction T Wales, Mr R. W. Askin, Mathis, Mrs V., Revesby; Tay, Mr J.. change in the law which had the result of a concordat approv- Mole Guildford Cathedral being used Course. These names also in- received a deputation from the ed by the Anglican General Malaysia. New South Wales Council of been rejected by 67 per cent of regularly now for a Roman clude those enrolled for the Credit those questioned in the most Synod of 1966. Catholic Mass. It says that it is Sydney Preliminary Theological Gilbert. Miss P., Wahroonga; Cutts, Churches expressing opposition As evidence of the increasing Institute Miss M.. Wahroonga; Watson, Miss M., recent "gallup poll." "We are probably the first time since the Certificate. Merrylands; Meers, Mr A. F., Epping; to the proposal to allow hotels fellowship between these two Olsen, Mrs D., North Manly; Sumner, glad to note that the proposal to The Perth Bible Institute Reformation that a Roman Mass THIRD TERM to trade on Sundays. Official communions, the Anglican Pri- Mrs M., Cabramatta. representatives of all the open hotels until midnight on majors upon the Bible and its has been held in an Anglican ELEMENTARY GREEK I Pass Fridays and Saturdays has now mate of Australia, the Most Rev. application to life and service. cathedral. High Distinction Talbot, Mr .L, Kyeemagh; Butler, Miss Council's member churches were Philip N. W. Strong, has been in Tay, Mr M., Muar. Malaysia; Boyce, S..B, Brighton-le-Sands; Grump, Mr G., present. been dropped — no doubt in Manila to attend the consecra- Its aim is: "To help students Church anti People (N.Z.) Mr W. H., Lae, N.G.; Tay Sin Hock, Wahroonga; Bevern, Mr 0., Riverwood; the interest of road safety -- but to have an increased knowledge Mr J., Johore, Malaysia; Waddy, Miss J., Symington, Mr R., Wahroonga; Thomas The Secretary of the Council, tion of the Cathedral of the carries news that Bishop Manu Telopea; Ramsland, Mrs M., Berowra; Mr C. M., Wahroonga; Wilkis, Mr J., to open hotels in the country of God and His Word so that Wahroonga; Martin, Mr F. J., Castle Rev. B. G. Judd, said that the Holy Child and to serve as a co- Bennett, Maori bishop whom we Thorp, Mr D., Wewak, New Guinea; would only increase the large fruit may be produced 1.0 His Stoning, Mr R. J., University of Q1d.i Hill; Williams, Mr G. P., Earlwood; Council's statement to the consecrator at the service raising Mare, Mr D., Brighton-le-Sands. proportion of road deaths in the glory both in Australia and saw in Australia last month and Corry, Mr B. R., Coogee; Barker, Dr Premier maintained that the new bishops to the episcopacy. liked very much, has joined those A. C. H.. Hamilton, New Zealand; RELIGIOUS EDUCATION I country which the Minister for Overseas". Its motto text is Co- Jones, Mr D., Brighton. Distinction In 1948 the Protestant Episcopal who approve the N.Z. Rugby Gibbs, Mrs M. A., Marrickville. Transport has described as par- lossians 1:10; "That ye might Distinction Church (U.S.A.) consecrated tour of South Africa. He is Credit ticularly disturbing." walk worthy of the Lord unto Ferguson, Mr J. A., Arneliffe. Horton, Mr D. A., Cremorne; Cheri- three bishops for the Philippines against "organising belligerent Credit pan, Mr A. C., Nigeria; Watson, Miss "The 'Catholic Weekly' all pleasing, being fruitful in Berkley, Mr R., Bondi. Independent Church. camps." Seems to be common- M., Merrylands; Thorp, Mrs B., New editorial opposing Sunday hotel every good work, and increasing Pass Guinea; Austin, Mrs M. J., Baulkham Sharp exchanges From Manila Archbishop Gaymer, Mr K., Bexley. trading makes Church op- in the knowledge of God." sense, even though opposed to Hills; Penaluna, Mr L. j., Prospect, S.A. Strong went to Saigon to visit his bishop, Bishop Gowing, of EVANGELISM Pass position strikingly unanimous." In accordance with this aim it Distinction Withy, Mr A. L., Rotorua; Bevern, Australian Army, Navy and Air Auckland. Sexton, Mr S., Padstow. Mr C., Riverwood; Darnley, Mr W. R., at Ballarat "The Australian Hotels' As- Force units from May 10 to 15. provides instruction and training Credit Lidcombe; Reece, Miss 14., Hurstville; sociation admits that its mem- for men and women desiring to The Christian tells of the Cheriyan, Mr A. C., Ile-oluff, W. Watson, Miss M., East Hills; McLean, bers sell 83 per cent of the fit themselves for Christian Ser- Nigeria. Mr B. A., Wewak, T.P.N.G. ERY STRONG emotions behind-the-scenes anxieties over Pass V were in evidence during the liquor in New South Wales and vice. Therefore it offers training the merger of Clifton and Tyn- Price, Mr B., Blacktown; Ashton, Miss V one brewery giant, Tooth and A CHRIST HONORING J. F., Londonerry. debate on two motions which to:- dale Hall theological colleges in Company, has just announced INSTITUTION 1. Those who have a sense of Bristol. B.C.M.S. are reported to ROMANS came before the recent Ballarat Distinction synod. its greatest profit in 40 years." call to missionary service. be having second thoughts about Powes, Miss G., Epping. STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Those needing a basic Bible Credit One lengthy debate on a mo- The Deputation told the MARANATHA 2. the merger and there is talk of King, Mr P., Cremorne; Tay, Mrs 1., K, J. LITTLE, Training with view to the tion introduced by Mr Walker Premier that the Government "sackings" of staff at both col- ',there, W Malaysia; Stevenson, Mr G., 19 Barden St., should place the welfare of the Christian Ministry. leges in preparation for the Papua; Adams, Mr J. Revesby; Gillett, caused quite a furore. His mo- BIBLE COLLEGE 3. Those desiring Bible Training Miss P., Waratah. Arncliffe, 2205 tion sought to censure the man- community ahead of the section- merger. Pans al interests of the liquor trade. to fit them for Christian effi- Cocks, Miss N. P., Strathfleld; Flower, Phone: 59-7348 aging director of a church news- Miss J., Hornsby; Mansell, Miss C., Mr Askin thanked the members Ban 7, Emu Park, ciency in their daily occupations The English Churchman Burwood; Woods, Mr P., Conley Vale' paper. Most speakers in the Queensland, 4103 and for general Christian ser- reports that the Pope spoke in debate supported the motion but of the Deputation for their clear Members of the deputation from the N.S.W. Council of Churches leave St. vice. a "hoarse, strained voice" when when it was put to the voices, and strong presentation of the Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Macquarie Street after prayer to meet the Premier at Opposed to Modernism, Throughout the World gra- he made his speech in Holy a result could not be determined. case and promised to bring the Parliament House opposite. Front Row (left to right): Rev, A. North, Mr W. J. duates are now engaged in mis- Week about the crisis in the A division had to be called for Council's representations before Liberalism, WCC, the heresis ST. PAUL'S, CHATSWOOD, Court, Rev. B. G. Judd, Mr P. H. Morton. Second Ross: Conunissioner H. R. Scotney, of Evolution, partial inspira- sionary work. Some have played Roman Catholic Church. Not but no count wets taken. The the members of the New South Dr E. H. Watson, Mr F. J. Church, Back Row: Mr A. J. Deltic!, Rev. A. Walker, tion. etc. a vital part in pioneering pre- only has one of the Pope's own 63rd ANNUAL CONVENTION. motion was declared lost. Wales Cabinet. Bishop F. 0. Hulme-Moir. Since the deputation met the "We take a positive funda- viously unreadhed areas with the staff left the ministry to marry, A motion declaring that war Gospel. but a bishop in Peru has done The Rev. Neville Home, Director in Australia of the Premier of N.S.W., he has an- mental approach." Back to the Bible Broadcast, and the Rev, David Hewetson, was incompatible with the ex- Others have sought to do the the same — the first bishop of ample and teaching of Jesus nounced that a referendum on Sound Bible training for Lord's will by engaging in secular modern times to do this. The Education Secretary of the Church Missionary Society, will the question of Sunday liquor share in the ministry at this Convention to be held on the Christ was carried by the house service at home or abroad. employment whilst actively work- single theological college formed of clergy but rejected by the trading will be held in the State NEW WORK FOR Launceston Offering a complete two-year ing either in their own Church's by the merger of Clifton and Queen's Birthday Holiday, Monday, 16th June, 1969. later in the year. There will be three sessions as follows: laity. diploma course covering the district or in areas beyond. Tyndale Hall in October, 1970, The report to synod showed Although the society's finan- vitals of God's precious Thus, in many ways, according is to be know-[ as Trinity 11 a.m.—The Rev. David Hewetson. that the diocese is now feeling cial resources are only just Word. to the abilities and gifts given College, Bristol. Its basis of faith 1.45 p.m.—The Rev. Neville Horne and the benefit of a new blankft enough to maintain its present The Rev. David Hewetson. S.A.M.S. work, it was considered by the Bible week Write for full information. by the Lord, graduates are seek- cover of its clergy for sickness ing to fulfil the Great Commis- 4.15 p.m.—The Rev, Neville Horne. and accident insurance. Sixteen committee that the two requests AUNCESTON churches com- Free Correspondence Courses HE SOUTH AMERICAN sion — "Go ye into all the world The theme of the Convention will be "Our Unchanging claims have been met and paid from Brazil and Colombia were L bined recently for a Bible available. 80th MISSIONARY SOCIETY, and preach the Gospel to every Historic Commission." Brine a basket lunch, Cups of tea will be in the first two years. T from God and the challenge has study week. Study leaders were creature." The General Synod scheme for this year observing its 125th year been accepted. Steps are being first trained at a special seminar provided and activities will be arranged for school-age child- as the pioneer Anglican mission- ren in the Church Hall. There will also be creche facilities clergy long service leave has be- taken to recruit 30 new mis- at Oakburn College. The First ary society in South America, sionaries during the years 1970 epistle of St. John was chosen for infants. come operative from the begin- has accepted an invitation and faculty ing of 1969. For the first time in anniversary to 1972 and to raise the new for study and meetings were Spend the holiday sharing enriching spiritual ministry. 20 years, the diocese fell short challenge to extend its miss:on- money 'required. held for a series of four studies (HE KEYNOTES OF MELBOURNE BIBLE INSTITUTE FACULTY has been grant- of its missionary target. The tar- ary service to Brazil and The society will need to from Tuesday to Friday night. Colombia. TRAINING FOR CHRISTIAN SERVICE Aed to re-orientate a medieval get for 1969 has been set at the marshal all its forces for prayer Principal D. M. Himbury of church, St. Peter's, Roydon, in same figure—$20,000 for A.B.M. An official statement was made and full commitment to the task Whitley College, University of * The reverent. persevering Judy of the Word of God in depth and breadth. in Perth by Canon Henry Sutton, Melbourne, was the expositor for * The daily practice of the presence of Gott in personal devotion and convorate the diocese of Chelmsford. The Diocesan Planned Giving that lies ahead. The problems are worship. The congregation was pre- Program for the next three T. ALBAN'S, Highgate Hill, general secretary of the society great, but nothing like so great the week. * The tyro:Arnim: experience of fitrislian activity in a variety of forms.. in England, outlining the steps Each meeting began with an * The fostering of the missionary vision. with the whole world as our parish. viously separated from the chan- years did not achieve the results S Perth, celebrated the as the God to whom we look * The loyal participation On the life of a local Church sew n cel by a fourteenth century hoped for and its future is in eightieth anniversary of its open- that led to this major advance with confidence as we go forward act of worship, hymn, prayer QUEENSLAND BIBLE INSTITUTE and the passage of Scripture for tuition. screen. The whole area behind doubt. ing on June 13 when the guest in the society's missionary pro- together with Him. * Scope for the adlatwement of ;he theological education and reverent evan- gram. the evening. Principal Himbury gelical .scholarship. the screen will now become a In his charge to synod, Bishop preacher was Bishop C. L. Riley, The growth of S.A.M.S. in lifelong fellowship of prayer and encouragement. (On the lovely slopes of Mt. Coot-tha) then expounded the passage and * Partnership in a chapel for occasional services Hardie devoted himself to the whose father, Archbishop C. 0. Last autumn two urgent England has been accompanied * An apprenticeship in the school of olyedienee as the preparation for a life requests for help were made to the people divided into discus- of responsible mice. and the holy table, choir and ecumenical movement and unity L. Riley instituted the first rector by the rapid growth of the Aus- minister will come down to the F First Class Bible and Missionary Training schemes. He said. "I doubt if 'in 1889. the society, one from Bishop E. sion groups with leaders to con- tralian Association of the society, sider prepared questions. After COURSES AVAILABLE nave and be among the people. 0 Devotional Life and Practical Evangelism there can be any definite re- Now a centre of evangelical K. Sherrill, of Central Brazil, In 1962 S.A.M.S. Australia had witness and worship in Perth, and the other from Bishop David the groups, all assembled for a . • . M.B.I. Diploma of Theology — A Two-Year Course. Rev. Christopher Wansey be- Advanced Tuition in L.Th., Dip.R.E. and Dip.Theol. union involving Anglicans during three missionaries; in 1969 that lieves that the re-orientation will R my lifetime or even in the life- St. Alban's helps support six Reed, of Colombia. Bishop Sher- summing-up session and closing . . . l'he Advanced Diploma — A Three-Year Course. number has increased to 13. In prayers. Certificate in Christian Missions—A One-Year Course. greatly assist modern reformed time of anyone here." Speaking C.M.S. missionaries serving in rill in Brazil asked for a small the same period the income of worship. He was supported in Our 'Three-year course covers these. of "deliberate ambiguity" in Tanzania. To mark the anni- team of missionaries from The Bible week brought the , . . Other Courses — Courses leading to the Diplomas in the Australian association has Churches, ministers and people, Theology (L.Th., Dip.Th.) and Religious Education his application by his parish Students may enrol for One, Two or Three Years. documents framed as the basis versary, the rector, Rev. Bryan S.A.M.S. who would help in the increased by 500 per cent. council but there were 50 object- for Acts of Re-union, the Bishop Hall and his five lay readers, life of the diocese in a work of close together as they studied (Dip. R.E.) and the Bachelor of Divinity degree of God's Word and in the applica- the Melbourne College of Divinity. ors, including the Diocesan Ad- STUDY IN THE SUNSHINE — COME TO Q.B.I. said: "Where such imprecision of Messrs. H. Colligan, G. Smith, direct evangelism in one of the visory Committee. meaning is deliberately used so D. Meier, G. Reid and F. Her- vast urban areas of Brazil; and tion of its lessons to the local Further details of these courses are available upon request to: • Unless praying on our After a hearing over six days, Principal: Rev. C. H. Nicholls, L.Th., Dip.R.E. as to cover up a real and im- bert, will share a teaching pro- Bishop Reed requested support situation. It called people to- 1 he Principal, Melbourne Bible Institute, the Chancellor, Mr Hugh gram during Trinity season, in manpower and money for an knees saves us from preying on gether to listen to the Word of 1 CRASS STREET, TOOWONG, BRISBANE, QLD. portant difference in order to give our neighbours, the first is as P.O. Box 21. ARMADALE, Victoria, 3143. Forbes. Q.C., granted the appli- an appearance of agreement, one covering all of the Thirty Nine important work already begun God and to go forward to- cation. can only call it downright dis- Articles of the Church of Eng- among a tribe of primitive false as the second is foul. — gether in obedience to its WM- Indians. Thedore W. Engstrom. rnian d s. Printed by John Fairfax and Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney, for the publishers, honesty." land. Page 8 Australian Church Record May 29, 1969 The Church Record Ltd., Sydney. The 39 Articles , tic the EDITORIAL FAITHLESS The people are Helping Asian students GENERATION problem of HERE ARE SOME 15,000 their own national and cultural UR Lord Jesus cried out In our church life the needs the church T students from overseas study- association. Christian organisa- O against the lack of faith sometimes seem insuperable. We ing in Australia, from South- tions are active here also, with which hindered his mighty have need of competent and ENDRIK Kraemer in his Hulsean lectures published East Asian nations, especially the Evangelical Unions in the works. In Matt 17.17 a father faithful people to do the work subscription tt assent H A Theology of the Laity" (1958), points out that originally Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong Universities and Christian Fellow brought his son, an epileptic, to of teaching, leading and praying "laos" from which we get our word "laity," meant the whole and Singapore, from many Afri- ships in Teachers' Colleges and Jesus and prayed "Lord have but there seems to be so few DEV. DR. J. 1. PACKER is a leading English evan. the Clerical Subscription Act of people of God. He admits that the word has become secula- can states, and from Pacific Technical Colleges, and various mercy upon my son! I brought suitable or willing to be involv- 1865. The words used are these: rised and is widely used to mean "those unqualified to judge, organisations for Roman Catho- him to your disciples and they ed. "Come to me," says Jesus. gelical and Warden of Latimer House, Oxford. He "I assent go the Thirty-nine Art- islands countries and elsewhere. the ignorant." Their levels of study range from lic students such as the Catholic could not heal him." Jesus said, "Oh faithless generation." If icles of Religion, and to the only we would bring our needs will visit Australia in July for preaching and teaching secondary school to Ph.D., from Asian Students' Society. "Bring him here to me," and the Book of Common Prayer and of Kraemer was director of the Ecumenical Institute, Bossey. to the Lord Jesus and ask Him engagements in connection with the centenary of St. Switzerland, and in 1958 'his theology of the laity sounded those studying for matriculation Apart from Christian involve- boy was cured instantly. the ordering of bishops, priests ment in activities and organisa- If only we would learn from to provide and direct we would Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney. and deacons. I believe the doc- radical to many clergy. We might be excused for thinking to university, to those doing see his mighty works performed that we have come a long way in the intervening 11 years advanced study and research in tions mentioned above, Christian this story to bring to Jesus trine of the Church of England groups are actively working in our day. (Memorandum relating to Sub- Section references are from this and that most would now accept Kraemer's definition of the such fields as education and our needs, requests and problems as therein set forth to be agree- among overseas' students in a and trust the power of the risen scription and Assent to the 39 report.) able to the Word of God . . ." laity as "the huge majority of the membership of the Church medicine, and their fields of which does not belong to the ordained ministry." study from business course to number of ways. Lord. We are rebuked, as the Articles : A Report oil' the Arch- 1, History of the Articles and of Subscription is required both at Firstly, there are the Chine,. Christ- Clerical Subscription. theological courses. Courses in disciples were, because of our by Sheila Hayles bishops' Coramission on . ordination and institution to a There are sufficient disturbing features in Australian churches — in Sydney, the hi ian Doctrine, S.P.C.K., 1968. At the Reformation, the na- economics and commerce, laek of faith. We struggle in living. (Details Secs. 6, 7. church life to indicate otherwise. nese Presbyterian, Chinese our personal lives and in our tional churches which rejected 2. Importance of the Articles for The majority resolution of the Australian bishops asking accountancy, engineering and ( it ‘PPI 1. We need money for God's the Roman allegiance defined science are espedially popular. Christian and Chinese Church of Church life trusting our own Evangelicals the Federal Government to exempt from military service con- Christ congregations. little wisdom and small ability work, to meet the commit- their doctrinal position in formal Anglican evangelicals, regard- scientious objectors to a particular war is a case in point. Numbers of organisations ing friendship and assistance for ments of a parish to to pay Confessions'. (`Confession' in have indicated some interest in overseas' students, and opportu- and we fail miserably just as ing the Scriptures as written in- They were not unanimous, their diocesan synods had not in I.V.F. & C.M.S. the disciples did when they were the stipend. Remember that we Newcastle the New Testament denotes pub- struction from God himself, most cases considered the issue, and yet it might appear that providing friendship, hospitality nities for mutual interchange are doing God's work when we lic adherence to the truth of and assistance of various kinds Then there are the Overseas' with them. It should be equally unable to heal the epileptic. given through human mes- they committed the whole Church of England. The Church "Oh, faithless generation." are building up His Church. He Jesus Christ: see 1 Tim. 6:13; ro overseas' students, although Christian Fellowships in each obvious that there are many is waiting for us to come to sengers, believe the Articles to of England consists of a large number of people — people state, affiliated with the I.V.F. Mt. 10:32; Ram. 9:9 f.; Phil. only some of these are actively more opportunities open and Him and to ask Him to provide on be a faithful echo and applica- who have largely been ignored and who rightly feel sore These O.C.F.s aim to provide • 2:11; 1 Jn. 4.2 f.) Paragraphs of tion of biblical teaching on the about bishops using their special position in this way. engaged in contacting and assist- that many more people are need- for our needs. His abundant pro- these Confessions were called ing these students. instruction and fellowship for ed to help. vision is available for the asking. central matters of the gospel— In the recent Ballarat synod, the laity were consulted on Christian students from overseas "heads" (capita—our "chapters") the Godhead; the person and Individual Christian people Instead we strive and struggle courtship a similar issue. A motion was put to synod agreeing with a and to be active in evangelism may help by praying for the or "articles (articuli — literally, work of Christ; sin; grace; justi- with our money-raising efforts Lambeth resolution on the incompatibility of war with Chris- by participation in "Operation 0.C.F.'s, and for other Christian Winter "parts" or "points"). The Confes- fication by faith; the church; the by Alan Chap& which use up precious time and "In many ways we are enjoy- tian teaching. The house of clergy passed it on the voices. Welcomes," by arranging meet- sions sought 1) to identify each sacraments. They value the Art- student groups: for Christians energy. We even sink to un- ing the courtship or honeymoon, The house of laity strongly rejected it. Our people feel ings and other activities, such as who run hostels, for Dr Plum- church's position in a divided icles as establishing the The Commonwealth Depart- desirable methods of money- stage of church unity, and this Christendom, 2) to set standards strongly on these issues and they will express their feelings private tuition and coaching for mer and Mr Glassock; showing friendly exchange is far less diffi- essentially evangelical character when consulted. ment of External Affairs is offi- raising because we lack faith. of the Church of England and overseas' students by qualified friendship and hospitality to an Christ's power is available and cult than the actual settling down All too often, attitudes of bishops or other clergy are cially responsible for the super- Christian friends. The O.C.F.'s overseas' student who lives in Appeal in permanent marriage under the would, in many cases, find it vision and care of overseas' He is able to supply all our by hard to continue as Anglicans .if taken, by themselves, at least, to be those of the great maj- work in fellowship with the their district or whom they needs. one church roof, which must be ority of church people. This couldn't be further from the students in Australia. This res- Evangelical Unions, Christian the Articles themselves, or sub- might regularly meet in some We need spiritual gifts and our ultimate goal," said the truth. ponsibility is exercised chiefly Fellowships and Graduates' Fel- other way; becoming involved in Bishop of Newcastle in his J. I. Packer scription to them, were abandon- through bodies such as that we need renewal within our ed. They hold that subscription Clergy are apt to react with hurt surprise when, they lowships, which are all affiliated the "Host Family" scheme; charge to the diocesan synod. find that the people whom they have not consulted are not known in New South Wales as parishes. We need gifts of should imply actual commit- in the I.V.F. assisting in "Operation Wel- Response love, joy, faith, compas- The first session of the thirty- of true teaching, 3) to limit each with them and often opposed to them. We admire the candour AOCCOS ('Australian Organisa- The Church Missionary Soci- come;" providing coaching and sixth synod of the diocese was ment to the doctrines of the Art- tions' Co-mxlinating Committee sion and of purity of life and church's comprehensiveness by icles. (This is recognised, secs. of the new Dean of Perth in his Cathedral Newsletter ety has realeased Dr Janet Plum- tuition for overseas' students; opened in Christ Church Cathe- indicating what it abjured as for Overseas' Students': similar HE EARLY response to the we struggle all the while to "be 51; 53; 54; 59; 73). (quoted in our correspondence columns — page 4) who mer for work among overseas' providing accommodation for good" and to "do good" but we dral on Sunday, June I, when heresy. openly acknowledges that he is out of step with the people committees with slightly different one or more overseas' students. T Archbishop of Sydney's the bishop gave his charge and It is in line with these con- students, and although she is fail miserably. Jesus says, All the Reformation churches, victions that evangelicals sought, in certain practices he has tried to introduce. But we are titles are found in 'other states). based in Sydney, Dr Plummer The personal interest and Winter Appeal for money. warm the presidential address. Lutheran and Calvinist, required The chief means of contact clothes, blankets and heating ap- "Come to me!" His boundless and have welcomed, the safe- altogether out of sympathy with the attitude that decisions has been travelling to other friendship of one Christian to power is available for the asking. No legislation was presented their clergy to subscribe the with overseas' students are upon pliances for the needy en- guard in sec. 277 of Anglican- can be taken and changes Made without reference to "the states to work among overseas' one student from overseas is There is no mountain which is at the session and synod con- Confession at their ordination, huge majority of the membership." their arrival in Australia, in the worth much more than great in- courages the hope of a record cluded its business on the Tues- Methodist Unity: II The Scheme: students in fellowship with the too big for him to move if only and for the most part still do. "What will be the Basis of The flock cif God are not sheep to be herded according places where they live, and in 0.C.F.s An Anglican minister, terest in many organisations and contribution. Last winter, cash day evening. Similarly, from 1564 the Roman or the commands of the giving totalled $18,000, a record we will acknowledge our own in- Faith in the United Church? to the yapping of dogs at their heels' the places where they study. the Rev Geoffrey Glassock, has abstract sets of initials. adequacy and COME in faith In his presidential address, Church required its ordinands to man who controls the dogs. They know only the voice of A very helpful handbook, in the history of the Appeal. Bishop Housden spoke at some ". . . Meny in both HOST FAMILIES been released for yank among to the risen Lord Jesus Christ. subscribe the Tridentine Profes- the Good Shepherd and His Word still has its ancient power. overseas' students in Melbourne, "Overseas' Students in Australia" Since this winter's Appeal was length on supplementary minis- sion of Faith (the so-called Churches would say that During each summer vacation We would then, like the father their allegiance depends The leadership of the clergy will be trusted when it speaks and he plans to establish an In- can be obtained from the I.V.F. launched on Sunday, May 11, of the epileptic, know the in- tries, Christian marriage and a "Creed of Pius IV), till recently a with the authority of its only commission — the Gospel. Too the Department of External Af- office, 511 Kent Street, Sydney. the Archbishop has received proposed commission to prepare directly on what their Church fairs, through AOCCOS (and ternational Student Centre there. stant outpouring of blessing. shorter Profession of Faith was often today clergy speak on all sorts of topics and air From the very brief sketch Further information can also $8,198.42 in money gifts, com- a canon on divorce for General stands for and they are, obvi- similar bodies in other states "OH FAITHLESS substituted (text in sec. 43). ously, right to insist that the opinions which run contrary to their commission and can given above it is obvious that be obtained from any of the pared with $5,288.48 at the cor- Synod, and liturgical reform. On The 39 Articles of Religion claim no scriptural warrant. They should be mindful that they than N.S.W.) arranges and super- organisations mentioned in this responding stage in last winter's GENERATION" this latter question, he men- United Church should public- much is being done by many are the historic Confession of ly stand for all that either are called to be ministers to their people, not to the mass vises an "Operation Welcome," different organisations in provid- article. Appeal. BRING HIM HERE TO ME" tioned that the experimental the Church of England. They media. in which students are met and Modem Liturgy is. to be replaced Church stood for in separa- are a revision of Cranmer's tion. Any further confession The people for whom Christ died should matter most' of welcomed upon arrival in Aus- by a so-called "Australian 42 Articles of 1553, which reach- all to the true pastor. To wound or offend them, or to work tralia, and then are shown to Liturgy" and that ffie English of faith which the new Church ed its present form in 1571. may need must, therefore, in any way but in Christian love with them, is abhorent to him. their places of lodging and assist- Series II is also to be allowed Clerical subscription to the Art- As the time draws near for the final vote in England on ed in other ways, The External - 'The for experimental use. These two embody the substance of the icles, first required in 1571, still existing doctrinal standards of Anglican-Methodist unity, there is a dawning realisation that Affairs Department also spon- will be the only permissible exists in a form laid down by while the majority of clergy favour it, there has been no sors a "Host Family" scheme, aim of this book is to make a survey of the main experimental liturgies. both Churches; it may contain more than this, but it must orthwhile attempt to consult the laity. It only seems impor- which gives Australian families thinkers and intellectual movements of western thought not contain less." tant now in view of fears that the scheme will be defeated. the opportunity of becoming a of the past thousand years, with a view.to showing how 3. Difficulties concerning Assent The quite remarkable response to the Lay Institutes for "hofne away from home" for one they affect Christian belief.... Inevitably, such an and Subscription Evangelism Movement in Australia shows the mettle of the or more overseas' students. This The commitment which public people of God. They are certainly not "those unqualified to may be one very real means of ofundertaking a Who's Who. will partake of something of the character alleviating the great lonelienss This is assent and subscription involve judge." If semantics has driven a wedge between clergy and work I have not i is differently understood by dif- people, it can easily be discarded. But if the clergy, encouraged and unhappiness experienced by refrainedntentional. But unlike th4.9,. latter ferent clergyment. ca' the by their bishops, act as a group apart, they are cutting them- many of these students because from c ommenting on what seem Church of England lacks a cor- selves off from the Church of God. of their homesickness and be- movementto me to be concerned.' the strengths and weaknesses of the person or porate mind on this subject. That In his charge to synod on 1 June, the Bishop of Newcastle cause of the strangeness of their is the basic problem. There is drew attention to "the many growing gaps in today's world." surroundings. a widespread belief that only The gap between clergy and people is disastrous. Until the Various organisations and To write a book which appeals both to the philosophy bodies have taken steps to pro- "general assent" to the Articles Church of England in Australia repents of it and sets about student and to the less informed reader is not an easy task. is legally required, so that sub- binding up the divisive wounds, it will never be in a position vide accommodation and fact- But scription with some mental re- to negotiate unity with other denominations. Ines for recreation for overseas' But Colin Brown combines a non-technical, often amusing servations is permissible. This Those who belong to God through Jesus Christ are students. Many universities have e with a scholarly mastery of the significance of !'‘ idea is shown to be baseless in members of a body identified in the Scriptures as the church an "International House" on the sec. 8. of Jesus Christ. When some of its members act as if others campus, in which both Aus- philosophical trends and their relation to his faith. The But the trouble goes deeper. didn't matter, we have the sin of disunity, beside which our tralian and overseas' students student will benefit from the wide picture given by this Anglican clergy differ about the denominational differences pale into insignificance. live. Then there are hostels, such onup-to-date Books for survey further and will make use of the detailed Notes nature and authority of Scrip- as "Wingham," the International inf ture and, consequently, about the Friendship centre run by the ormation. The general reader will personal implications of de- Church of England in Sydney, in furtherfinish the study, book informed, entertained and stimulated to claring the Articles to be "agree- many cities. Faoilities for re- able to the Word of God." Some, creation and relaxation are pro- with the Reformers, receive the CAMP STANWELL TOPS vided in places like "Australia- Bible as once-for-all written in- Asia House" in Perth. COLIN struction from God, an integral Convention Centre While many live in university BROWN part of the complex reality of colleges or halls of residence, divine revelation. These see NOW the majority of overseas' students Philosophy and the AN INTRODUCTION TO assent to the Articles as imply- available for bookings live in flats or board in private Christian Faith ing the judgment that they faith- homes. A number of local THE MAIN THINKERS AND fully echo the prophetic, domini- 1st class facilities churches, especially in Sydney, PRICE $1.90 cal and apostolic teaching which also have established "Asian Fellow- SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT FROM Scripture records, and hence as 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes ships" for the benefit of over- THE MIDDLE AGES TO requiring a bona fide commit- seas' students living in their dis- ment to teach their doctrine to- Families welcome. tricts. Baptist congregations have A TYNDALE PAPERBACK THE PRESENT DAY day. Others, however, hold views Phone 523-6977. A.H. 523-3705, been prominent in the formation FROM YOUR BOOKSELLER of the Bible and of Christian or P.O. Box 5 Cronulla. of such groups. EMU BOOK AGENCIES LTD., SYDNEY A recent view of the west end of Christ Church Cathedral, truth which lead them to qualify In the places where they study, Trade Distributors: Newcastle. (Continued Page 6) overseas' students have formed Australian Church Record, June 12, 1969 Page 3 Page 2 Australian Church Record, June 12, 1969 It would be difficult for any confessions. That would hardly Our Protestant formularies say sands of electors to yield to the Bible Society parish to find a man with better be the way towards understand- there is no sacrifice except that liquor traffic and it has taken I was interested to read the qualifications and experience to ing each other, we offer our thanks to God for refuge in a referendum. This pro- M.P.s reply of Dr Cranfield to my be their pastor. So that leaves The Roman Catholic delegates giving us His Son to die on the vides us all with our chance to Letters to the Editor article. I did greatly appreciate us with "churchmanship." did not press their allegiance to cross for us. Now we are told give our energy and money to defeat this most brazen piece the generosity of spirit shown that part of the Creed of Pope we should see the Holy Com- by Dr Cranfield when he says tralia, and it could be that if of liquor traffic aggression. printed A.C.O. Year Book 1969, immaculate, provided one accepts STARTLING UNANIMITY Pius IV which says: "I profess munion as a sacrifice. But it is "I still want to be able to give now available from the under- the premises, which I don't. they were more acute prejudice Christian likewise that in the Mass is offer- not in our formularies and above Donations for the NO Cam- One premise that Christian would be much greater. But At a meeting in Sydney last it (the Bible Society) my signed at a cost of 35c, and to ed to God a true, proper and all, it is not in the Bible. We paign may be sent care of Bishop support." I would certainly agree peace equals an integrated per- granted that we too are open to month, representatives of the whom all inquiries within propitiatory sacrifice for the liv- dare not detract from Calvary's F. 0. Hulme-Moir, Diocesan with him that there are dangers sonality, which remains untouch- criticism, two wrongs do not Roman Catholic, Protestant and ing and the dead, and that in Church House, George Street, N.S.W. should be direcred, sacrifice. It was unique. It alone in the sectional headings, al- A. E. Phillips, (Hon. Sec.), ed and unruffled under any stress make a right. Christians are ex- Orthodox churches reached what the most holy sacrament of the is the ground of our salvation Sydney. situation. I reject this premise as pected to judge not by the stan- Fellowship though I believe they are un- 15 Mackay Place, MATTER OF FORM they described as "a startling Eudharist there is truly, really, and justification. dard of their own actions or avoidable in the twentieth Earlwood, N.S.W, reflecting something closer to INCE its foundation last degree of unanimity" in discus- and substantially the body and Thomas Cranmer, the Arch- ideals but by the absolute stan- Matters of form are often century. I personally feel that Stoic or Buddhist detachment year at a dinner addressed dispensed with these days. But sions on the Holy Communion. blood, together with the soul and bishop of Canterbury who N.Z. Foundation rather than the Biblical position. dards of God Himself, even if S It was the third annual session divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the fact that each one must by the Archbishop of Sydney, not when they help extend brought the Reformation to the Unusual come before the general com- Please publish two corrections If the man of God is, by defini- this means condemning them- of the Joint Working Group of and that there takes place a con- Church of England and who selves too. It would be the the Federal Parliamentary Chris- courtesy, ensure natural respect mittee for consideration should to article under the above 'head- tion, an integrated personality, tian Fellowship has grown to a or help protect the rights of the Australian Council of version of the entire substance gave us our Prayer Book and then Jeremiah must dip out of grossest hypocrisy for people Churches and the Roman Catho- eliminate any misuse of these ing (A.C.R. 17.5.69). Latimer group of some forty members others. of the bread into the body, and our English Bible, was born and verger House is not "within the campus this category. He was torn apart who believe South African rac- lic Church. of 'the entire substance of the headings, but should the whole who meet together regularly for In the St. Alban's, Epping, bred in the Roman Catholic committee become corrupt, there of the University" and there is because he knew he was called ial policy to be wrong to re- It was so startling that 'the wine into the blood, which con- R STEWART LEGGETT frain from saying so lest they fellowship and prayer. N.S.W. parish paper which faith. He studied it at Cambridge could be a danger. no "resident warden." The Rev. of God. Australian mass media took it version the Catholic Church calls M of Holy Trinity, North Coupled with this first premise reflect adversely on Australian This year it organised a church comes to us each month, the where he graduated M.A. and This only goes to show how M. J. Goodall is living in the service in Canberra to mark the Rector mentions receiving a up and it occasioned a Press transubstantiation." D.D. He became a divinity lec- Terrace, Adelaide, is an unusual is a second, which assumes that racial policy or practice. release from the W.C.C., Geneva, verger. He is 24 years of age vital it is that true Christians residence until such time as a year. During May, 26 M.P.s letter from Rev. Geoff. Feltham, The Presbyterians courteous- turer and an examiner of theo- Warden is appointed. any Christian who suffers any (The Rev.) G. S. Clarke. the A.C.C., N.S.W., and consider- ly refrained from quoting the and he and his family occupy the should pray for the work of the attended a prayer breakfast in a intimating his acceptance of logical graduates. All this time Bible Society and take an Arch, J. Scott, kind of nervous disorder or Regent's Park, N.S.W. able mention in Australia's Westminster Confession of Faith verger's flat at Holy Trinity. breakdown does so because he small dining-room in Parliament nomination to the parish. Canon he studied the Roman faith and interest in it. Hon. Secretary, House for breakfast, prayer and Rook adds: "All that is needed Roman Catholic Press. Some which says: "In this sacrament A former salesman, Stewart (she) does not fully trust Christ. church papers reacted very firmly held it. Years went by. Dr Cranfield mentions that Latimer Foundation, discussion before the day's sit- is the confirmation of the Arch- Christ is not offered up to his In 1556, this scholarly Arch- Leggett is studying for the Th.L. Christchurch, To put it in its crudest form: • The Rev, Arthur Sexby of St. strongly. We are not surprised. Father, nor any real 'sacrifice with a view to ordination. He there are other eminent British mental breakdown is a sign of Paul's Church, Johannesburg, ting. Mr Adermann gave a short bishop, which, in this case, is a The "unanimity" is indeed "sur- bishop of Canterbury was burnt scholars who agree with his address entitled "Freedom in matter of form." made at all for remission of sins at the stake for holding the Pro- receives the basic wage and is Swinging Dean spiritual failure. South Africa, refused to begin prising." main contentions, but one can- services until all women wearing Christ" and then led the M.P.s of the quick or dead; but only testant faith. His last words be- the second candidate for ordina- Apropos of your recent corres- I reject this second premise as Archbishops have been known It so happened that the Church tion to occupy the verger's flat. not escape the fact that they do skirts above the knees left the in prayer. to veto nominations to parishes a commemoration of that one fore he was hurried to the stake pondence regarding the Dean of an inadequate description of the of England was very poorly rep- offering up himself, by himself, Commenting on this work, Mr not feel so strongly about them premises. His pronouncement The Fellowship cuts across and they are not given to regard- concerned his denial of transub- Perth, I enclose for your infor- causes of mental problems in resented on the A.C.C. panel. upon the cross, once for all, Leggett said, "I'm seeing my as to make their names public. Christians, and also as a per- caused a minor exodus among party and denominational lines ing their prerogatives as "a stantiation and the sacrifice of mation a zopy of his Newsletter and is believed to be uniqUe in Some who were asked to go could and a spiritual oblation of all church in the raw. It's an appren- I think we should nevertheless which I recently received when verse assumption which unneces- the congregation, including about matter of form." not do so. Of the nine 'theolo- the mass. Australian parliaments. possible praise to God for We are now seriously told that ticeship if you like, while I'm greatly appreciate a scholar such attending a service at St George's sarily increases the mental pres- half its teenage members. After quoting rather fully from gians for the A.C.C., three were studying for my licentiate of Mr Feltham's letter to him, a the same; so that the Popish it was all a misunderstanding. as Dr Cranfield who is prepared Cathedral. Perhaps you will find sure faced by the stricken dedi- Methodist, two Presbyterian, one sacrifice of the mass, as they theology." to keep a, close watch on any letter which was courteous and Cranmer just didn't understand. it of interest. cated Christian. each were Church of Christ, call it, is most abominably in- opportunity that could arise for P. E. Cartwright, Much more could be, said. but brotherly in tone, Canon Rook Congregational, Greek Orthodox He and other Anglican bishops --- Insure Church Property with the then adds: "Most parishioners jurious to Christ's one only sacri- died because of a flaw in their distortion of the sacred Text, Wollongong, N.S.W. at the very least the glib logic and Anglican. Mr Val Brown, fice, the alone propitiation for far we undoubtedly live in an of 'those who link nervous break- will know that the Rector was General Secretary of the A.C.C. theological education. Nurse be a Missionary in Sydney (Mr Cartwright drew our at- CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE all the sins of the elect." age when the forces of evil are tention to page two, paragraph down and spiritual failure (often not in favour of the appoint- attended but, well-qualified and A lob with a challenge. bringing with carefully selected proof- ment of Mr Feltham, though not The Anglican representative Christ to the hopeless. Male or only too ready to infiltrate into two of the Dean's letter which well-informed as he is, he would HARD ROAD female. registered general or texts) must he challen eed. CO. of Australia Limited on the grounds of personality or did not quote Article 28 which Psychiatric. the Christian strongholds. reads: "Personally I thought that not describe himself as a theolo- R. litickland (Inc. in N.S.W.) character, but of his lack of in part reads: Transubstantiation Anybody who is in touch with Ring Rev. J. W. McBride, 61.6136 (Rev.) D. F. L. Harris, last Wednesday night's Eucharist gian. (or the change of the substance for appointment. or call at 531 Kent Northme.M. S.S.W. pastoral experience and church- Joint chairmen were Arch- theological trends in the Roman Street. Sydney. B.F.B.S. State Secretary, was one of the loveliest and most Because . . . of bread and wine) in the Supper Catholic church or who reads inspiring that I have ever had manship." bishop Woods and Archbishop Adeaide, S.A. Criticism of S.A. 1. The Company is wholli, owned by Dioceses of the Church Naturally, we wondered what Guildford Young of Hobart. of the Lord, cannot be proved our pages, will know that Rome the My of celebrating. It was a of England and it operates entirely for the benefit of the by holy Writ; but is repugnant is changing. They will have cold shock to discover that some It would certainly be con- provoked these remarks and so Eight Roman Catholic theolo- Organists venient for the South African Church. to tie plain words of Scripture, heard thaat transubstantiation is of you found it the very opposite we looked up Mr Feltham's gians completed the number of For some time there had been and Rhodesian governments if Our Re-insuring Companies are among the strongest in career in the Sydney year book. overthroweth the nature of a no longer fashionable in some owing to the fact that we had 2. participants. CHRISTIAN TOURING a hope among organists in Am- everyone outside those countries the world. We were struck with the simi- sacrament, and hath given circles. The word was not used tralia, that some form of in- used incense at the service. It's occasion to many superstitions. in this Joint Working Group. PARTY always a bit of a shock to find accepted Mr D. Gordon Mills's Claims, both large and small are dealt with promptly. larities in the careers of the stitution, embodying principles contention (letters, May 29) that 3. present and the prospective rec- CONFESSIONS The body of Christ is given, When Jesuits tell you that they people one loves absolutely hat- $65,000,000 is insured taken, and eaten, in the Supper, and objectives similar to that of they have no right to criticise 4. Church property worth more than tors of Epping. Mr Feltham was Of the seven denominations are studying Calvin's doctrine The Royal College of Organists ing what one has done one's with this Company. represented at the meeting, the only after a heavenly and best to do for them." Page three them until they have solved all ordained 24 years before his of grace and find themselves NEW ZEALAND in the U.K., be established in their own internal problems. It appointment, Canon Rook 23 Church of England, the Roman spiritual manner. And the means agreeing with much of it, as they of the Dean's letter is headed: 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with ex- whereby the body of Christ is (BOTH ISLANDS) this country to meet the need of "Calendar and intention for the would be convenient for me, if I tension to storm and tempest. earthquake, etc., if re- years. After seven years in Catholic, the Greek Orthodox are ill Australia, you thank God. those desiring higher qualfi- and the Presbyterian are con- received and eaten in the Supper Holy Sacrifice this week.") was accused of doing something quired), MOTOR CAR, PUBLIC RISKS, PLATE GLASS orders, both first became rectors When you hear of their wonder- 26 January-14 February, 1970 cations, but unable to meet or wrong, to be able to silence all of the parish of Milton, N.S.W. fessional churches, whose con- is Faith. ful interest in studying the and BURGLARY. Nor did he quote Article 31 See this South Pacific Paradise, justify the expense of going to Clergy stress critics who had not solved all Similarities end there for Mr fessions of faith are enshrined in Bible, again you thank Him. Nature's Wonderland, the world in the U.K. to obtain them. their own personal, family and HONORARY DIRECTORS: historic documents which all may which reads: "The offering of miniature in the South Seas, travel- It was interesting to compare Feltham has been rector of three When you experience their ling in congenial Christian Com- May we now bring to the read. Two of these, the Anglican Christ once made is that perfect the two letters on mental stress business problems. But no coun- G. V. DAVY, BA., LL.B. (Chairman) parishes prior to going to Epp- brotherliness and their kindness pany. attention of .interested readers in Christians in the last issue try or individual in this wicked ing, whereas Canon Rook had and the Presbyterian churches redemption, propitiation, and and enjoy their fellowship, it Rt. Rev. R. C. KERLE, BA., TH.L. satisfaction, for all the sins of Tour will include a comprehensive that, in co-operation with the (A.C.R. 29-5-69). Both letters, in world will ever find completely Ven. C. A. GOODWIN, M.B.E. (Alternate) been rector of two. In addition, are also Protestant and Reformed warms 'your heart. coverage of both islands of New the whole world, both original various State organ societies and their different way, assumed that successful solutions to every pro- C. E. SMITH, M.B.E., F.C.A. Mr Feltham has had eight years' churches, heirs of the Reforma- But the hard, long road to Zealand. The West Coast, the re- blem; so Mr Mills is really say- tion tradition of complete loyalty and actual; and there is none cently opened Haast Pass, Fox others, there has been estab- the truly dedicated Christian will Canon C. G. O'KEEFE, O.B.E., TH.L. (Alternate) clinical pastoral experience to real understanding will lead us Glacier, Milford Sound, Lakes lished The Australian College of not suffer "nervous breakdowns." ing that no country or individual Canon Rook's none. Mt Feltham to a biblical faith which their other satisfaction for sin, but to the fount of Truth only as Matheson. Manapouri and other A. C. MAITLAND. Lakes are included. Organists, under the Presidency Mr Smith spelt out 'his position is ever entitled to criticise any E. N. MILLNER, F.C.A. in addition is a university confessions plainly affirm. that alone, Wherefore the sacri- long as we Protestants maintain R. A. CATLEY. fice of Masses, in the which it of Professor G. Loughlin, of with apparently irrefutable In- other country or individual. graduate and is widely respected In such a meeting, these four our stand on the firm ground of Party will depart Sydney by safe Melbourne University, details of gic. Christ gives peace, and if we We ought not to criticise in 82 PI1T STREET, SYDNEY. as having a well-furbished mind. confessional churches were in a was commonly said, that the Bible truth. Luxurious Jet Airliner on 26th Jan- Telegrams COFE SYDNEY. priest did offer Christ for the uary, 1970, returning 14th Febru- membership and examinations are fully trustina Him, no ner- a self-righteous spirit, of course; Phone 28-0709. He has also had 31 years ex- dilemma. The talks would have ary, 1970. being contained in the newly vous breakdowns. The logic is racial difficulties gist in Am- perience as a full-time chaplain quickly foundered if they had quick and the dead, to have re- Party will travel by Modern Com- mission of pain or guilt, were TRADE'S THIRST fort Coaches in New Zealand, co- to a large university. taken a stand on their written lor High Class accommodation, and blasphemous fables and The liquor traffic's thirst for will be under the personal super- dangerous deceits." vision of an experienced Christian • profits is insatiable. Leader. The Creed of Pope Pius IV, The breweries and their front- which is part of the canons and men of the A.H.A. 'have never A High arise, Comfortable Tour. decrees of the Council of Trent, belongs to a tragic let up in their attempt to secure An Inclusive coo, 55,449. Why should he concern you? He was promulgated in 1563. The Enjoy a holiday with a difference wide-open trading on Sundays. For complete information send band of youngsters . . . young Australians who have no 39 Articles were adopted, in The N.S.W. Minister of Justice stamped, addressed envelope to:— fight in the future. These boys have come from children's JOIN THE A.C.T.S. obvious rebuttal of Pius IV in (Mr J. C. Maddison) has emerged Rev. Eric Watsham, 1571. The Westminster 'Confes- as the Cabinet front-runner for 6 Victoria Street, Mayfield. courts. Without homes to return to they can only hope sion of 1647 is also an obvious additional liquor facilities. It N.S.W. 2304. that somewhere, someone will extend a hand of help. Some- denial of Pius IV's Creed. matters not that the 1,964 hotels Stephen TOUR TO THE ORIENT, 1969 one con, and that someone is you. Since 1942 Charlton in New South Wales sell 83 per NO SACRIFICE cetn of the liquor in this State, Homes have saved hundreds of boys. Homes run on com- Leaving by Air-jet on September 22113 for Autumn in Japan. passion and trust where each boy, for the first time in his The A.C.C. press release said or that Tooth and Co., the Visiting: Philippines-3 days; Japan--I3 days; Hong Kong/ brewery giant, recently achieved life, not only belongs but is wanted. Now the Charlton Kowloon-3 days; Bangkok-3 days; Singapore/Malaysia-3 that the Joint Working Group had their biggest 'profit for 40 years Homes need your help. Accommodation is limited and the days. Sightseeing at all centres. said that "Christians should see their sacrament of Holy Com- —$5,500,000. This greedy anti- social traffic wants more. waiting list is long. There is a desperate need for expansion. Under expert supervision, the all inclusive cost from Sydney: munion as sacrifice." It went on: * SPECIAL Funds are urgently required and your contribution will help $1,155.00; Melbourne: $1,180.00. 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Hodder and Stough- (Continued from page 6.) ing Anglican tradition" (p. 8Z) which awaits you in the joy of ton, 1968. pp. 191. $4.90. sounds like post-Newman CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS this judgment and decline this Commission saw these points God." The logic by which these grate the formularies. The pro- Romanism, though it is clearly Espousing the view that the commitment, at least in the plain (sec. 79, 82-88) and voiced the dogmatic statements are reached fession of "allegiance to the not meant that way. and natural sense in which others tentative hope that it might be may be perhaps followed by the Psalter could furnish the meet- doctrine of the Church of Eng- The second reference is take it, Different views of assent asked in due course to attempt professional theologian and ing ground for worshipin an land" implies rather that one Resolution 43 (p. 40 f.), which ecumenical age, the author POSITIONS Holiday are spelt out in sec. 61. When such statements on present-day 13ooks anthropologist; it is not for the accepts the theology of the for- reads thus: the matter is debated in public, questions of faith. (secs. 82-88). common man. insists that psalms should be mularies as one's starting-point "The Conference accepts the VACANT Accommodation the overall effect is not so much (iii) To amend the form of "THE CHRISTIAN PERSUADER" by C. F. W. Bellingham. sung by the people often enough and intends that this should main conclusion of the report of to discredit particular clergymen subscription and assent so as to Leighton Ford, H.S. pp. 159. 90 for memorisation. He values show in one's ministry. the Archbishops' Commission D.C. SISTERS urgently required for STANW,iLL PARK. Comfortable. small (the effect for which some hope) secure a defined positive com- SCIENCE, RELIGION AND THE FUTURE, them as together the prayer of on Christian Doctrine entitled Hospital at Tarcoola, situated on the cottage. Holiday or longer periods. cents. man and the Word of God. He It is to be hoped that the Trans-Continental line, South Australia. R Lobb. Kildare Road, Doonsme. as further to devalue subscrip- mitment which will "leave room C. E. Raven, Cambridge University Church of England will accept Subscription and Assent to the Opportunity for Christian witness. Ade- Phone 622,1803 (Sydney Exchange). rejects the current Anglican use quate salary and tares provided. Apply: tion. This is a very unhappy for an appeal to the Articles This economically priced Press, 1968. pp. 125. Commission's proposals; Thirty-nine Articles (1968) and, the Bush Church Aid Society, 130 BLACKHEATH. Fur:stoma, clean cottage, the all conveniences. Phone 631-3592 as a norm within Anglican paper-back edition will provide of the Psalter and suggests a Bathurst Street, Sydney (Phone state of affairs, most of all for nothing better is imaginable, n in furtherance of its recommend- 26-3164), or 262 Flinders Lane. Mel- (Sydney exchange) evangelicals, who of all Angli- theology" (sec. 89b) without pro- a wider distribution of this This is a reprint of lectures cogent alternative. ation. bourne (Phone 63-8962). The book is uneven in style the present state of opinion, and cans are most anxious to see voking once more the scandal of excellent coverage of many given in Cambridge more than 25 any alternative proposals would (a) suggests that each Church SOUTH SYDNEY WYKEHURST GUEST HOUSE aspects of evangelism today. A years ago, and first published in and tends to meander with WOMEN'S HOSPITAL subscription revalued upwards. subscribers complaining that certainly be such as to give of our communion consider VACANCIES exist on the Staff of the For an enjoyable holiday in Secs. 16-21 deal with some of subscription is a scandal in it- copy of the original publication 1943, the work of one who can undulating perspicuity. whether the Articles need be above-mentioned Hospital for. Lawrence Bartlett evangelicals less satisfaction. The and TRIPLE CERTIFICATE Christian atmosphere. Good the points in the above para- self. This the Commission has was presented to me by the truly be described as scientist problems of interpreting the bound up with its Prayer Book; SISTERS. Food. H. and C. water in bed- attempted to do. It offers a new author at the World Congress and theologian. The first four Wages and conditions according to graph. Dr Jim Packer AUSTRALIAN PARTY POLITICS, by Articles in relation to the other (b) suggests to the Churches Award. rooms. House-parties taken. 4. Possible solutions form of assent for use not only on Evangelism in Berlin. I lectures are a vivid and illumi- of the Anglican Communion Apply InvivEvritkai4;Nt.elephone: ing' points, in which evangeli- historic formularies go beyond Mr and Mrs H. Bartron, (i) To abolish clerical subscrip- at the ordination of priests and enthusiastically read it on the ing survey of "the quarrel James Juno, M.U.P., 2nd ed. 1968. the Commission's terms of re- that assent to the Thirty-nine cans have a special interest: return plane flight, and have COMPETENT Stenographer, with creative 219 Katoomba Street, tion and treat the Articles hence- deacons mid the institution of between science and religion, pp. 234. $3. ference and no attempt is made Articles be no longer required writing ability required for Christian forth as a document of merely incumbents, but also at the con- (1) The place of Holy scrip- often quoted from it since. It is with its tragic consequences in organisation. Demanding but challeng- KATOOMBA. POWER IN THE LIBERAL PARTY by in this report to solve them. The of ordinands; ing work In developing PubliShing historical interest. This, in the secration and enthronement of ture as the direct source and contemporary, stimulating, and the bewilderment, corruption and (c) suggests that, when sub- field. Reply by 16th June, Scripture primary standard of faith. The biblical. Katharine West, Cheshire. 1965. two main approaches are indi- Union, 61-2598. present ecumenical situation, bishops, on the first available destruction of mankind." (page cated in sections 10-15. scription is required to the HOLIDAY FLAT would be an unmitigated Sunday of an assistant curate's subscriber professes "firm and Lance R. Shilton. 124). The last four are a( con- pp. 289. $5.20. Articles or other elements in the ministry in a new congreeation sincere belief in the faith set sideration of how that disaster 6. The 1968 Lambeth Confer- Tastefully furnished, 2 bedrm. disaster. It would appear as the THE FREE MAN. By Ronald Gregor Professor Louise Overacker's Anglican tradition, it should be Flats, modern, all elec., no linen abandonment of all definite com- and at the admission to office of forth in the Scriptures." The "may be retrieved." more recent study of Australian ence, The Lambeth report con- required, and given, only in the WANTED tains two references to the or cutlery. Septic system, suit 4 mitment to evangelical doctrine. deaconesses and readers (sec. 95, earlier description of Christian Smith. Collins 1969, 159 pp. $3.25. They constitute an attempt to political parties between 1945 context of a statement which 98). The background of this faith as "uniquely shown forth Articles. SECON-HANDD THEOLOGICAL BOOKS persons. Centrally situated. Two It would make it impossible to One could wish that the Pro- "see life whole," to consider and 1967 is essential reading for gives the full range of our in- ouugnt. Quotes given. C.m.S. Book Proposal is the fact, spelt out in the Holy Scriptures" indicates, heritance of faith and sets the shop. 93 Bathurst Street. Svdnev mins. beach, P.O. and shops. go on regarding the Church of fessor of Divinity at Glasgow how modern science, Christian all who wish to understand the The first reference is an England as an evangelical church in chapter 2, that "most churches 'though without analysing the University described on the truth (as Raven would see it), Australian political system. But Addendum to the committee re- Articles in their historical con- WANTED 100 more students to enrol in Apply: F. R. ELLIOTT, of the Anglican Communion re- C. of E. Bible College. Full Bible course which, for the the moment, has fact that Scripture as a source jacket as one of the leading these two books help to fill out port on Renewal in Faith (The text." 2428. and religious experience can lectures In Sydney or by correspon- Box 29, Forster, N.S.W. lost its way. This would mean tain the Articles in their Consti- of faith is in a class by itself. exponents in Britain of the new hang together, and give the picture. Lambeth Conference 1968, p.82 (c) is clearly "in furtherance dence anher.yw e Full details from tution and, of these, all require Registrar, P.O. Box 41, Roseville Telephone 65. not only that evangelicals no The subscriber also professes theology, had the gift of making meaning to human life. Today f.), entitled "The Thirty - nine of its recommendation," since it N b.VV. Katharine West's study of the longer had any grounds for re- some form of ministerial assent "allegiance" (i.e., an Mention to what he has to say a little we may well compare Raven's Liberal since their found- Articles and the Anglican is a generalising of the principle WERRI BEACH (GERRiNGONG); New garding themselves as the most or subscription" (Sec: 3). If exhibit one's commitment by clearer for the ordinary man. He attempt to do this with the much ation in 1944 throws consider- Tradition." Here the point is on which the proposed new Flat at beach. hot water, septic system, the report's proposals are accept- loyal and obedient practice) to form of assent was drawn up. Accommodation all conveniences. Book now for sum- authentic Anglicans; it would delights in paradoxical sentences more far-reaching and greatly able light on the tensions within spelt out that the Anglican "in- mer. Phone: 637-4497 (Syd, exch.). also mean that many of them ed. more will henceforth be "the doctrine of the Church of which have the air of profundity discussed work of Teilhard de the State divisions of the party, heritance of faith" includes more On (a) it should be noted that could no longer stay in the made of subscription in the England," and since this doc- but end up by leaving us no than the Articles, so that assent the report recommends retention Available Church of England than in a Chardin. the struggles for leadership, the Church of England with a good trine is specifically said in the wiser and infinitely more puzzled frustrations of opposition, the to them should be understood of the Articles in the Prayer WORK WANTED branch of the Anglican Commu- Neither may ultimately satisfy Book (sec. 100), so that "need CHURCH HOSTELS for Female Students conscience at all. It must be Preface to include the Articles; than before about the new triumphs of electoral success and as "an expression of a deter- and Business irls. Close Sydney uni- nion. it must be held that allegiance us; both may seem prepared to mination to be loyal to our be bound up" ought to have versity and city. Own cooking. Provide remembered that the Articles are theology. One has the feeling of the functioning of the party own bed linen. $7 per week. Phone 5. The new formula of Assent jettison what we feel essential read "should not be bound up" PAINTING? the Church of England's major is hereby given to the principle emerging at intervals from a structure from branches up- multiple inheritance of faith" (p. 660-5762. For that Painting Job. Large or and Subscription parts of the truth; but in Raven's 83). The same is true, of course, if the furtherance of the report's small. Ring Clive Freestone. 53-5375. contitutional bulwark against of the sufficiency of Scripture dark tunnel to gasp for air, and wards. It also makes clear the the mistakes of Rome at the sup- It is proposed that the new as the source and standard of to find reassuring assertions work as in de Chardin's there is of assent to the confession of recommendation was really in form of Assent should be a res- much that is suggestive and help- need for Liberal-Country Party WHEN MOVING) posedly infallible Council of the Church's faith, for this prin- which match well with the old any Reformed Church, e.g. the view, (b) directly contradicts the PROFESSIONAL. ful. Raven at least refuses to co-operation if the Liberals are The Shift la to Trent. The Commission rejected ponse to a standard Preface, ciple is laid down clearly and in theology: "God's presence in the Church of Scotland: it would be reports recommendation. The spelling out the commitment in- let us rest in a glib and easy to remain in power, The Liberal- whole resolution was the product SERVICES A. R. C. THOMAS. the idea of abolishing clerical detail in Articles 6-8, 20, 21. human situation is apprehended C.P. marriage of convenience is mere Anglican parochialism to FURNITURE REMOVALS- volved. The form of words put (2) solution to the problems that the imagine that only Anglicanism of a rushed half-hour's debate STORAGE. subscription (chap, 5). The place of the Articles in faith," "Christian faith is not seen for what it is, with the forward in sec. 97 has been as a secondary standard of faith a matter of passing an examina- world of nature presents to us. operates under "an authority of carried through in extra time at Modern equipment, efficient men. (ii) To revise the Articles, weaker of the two often emerg- 21a Sorrell St. and 28 Phillip St, slightly revised since the report for Anglicans. The Articles, tion in the items adjudged Francis Foulkes a multiple kind" (p. 82), in the end of the last morning of PAR RAM ATTA. making them fully intelligible ing in the frequent marital strug- CUSTOMS AGENTS and acceptable to all. In the pre- was printed. The final text, along with the 1662 Prayer Book which the Scriptures, the witness the Conference. (b) was an 630-1241. 635-6688. which will be debated by Con- gles as the wearer of the pants. Goods cleared/delivered sent state of Anglican opinion, and Ordinal, are described as be- of the early Church, and the de- amendment from the floor, ac- ex Parcels Post, Aircraft vocation in due course, is as longing to "a witness of her own Jupp's is a satisfying non-par- mand that faith should be shown cepted on a snap vote, The ORGANIST-CHOIRMASTER, experienced. and also, in the nature of the tisan account of the major poli- and ships. seeks position in Metropolitan Area. case, this must be judged a mere follows:- to Christian truth" which the to be reasonable according to Chairman of the Doctrine Com- Replies should be addresed to A.C.R.. tical parties in Australia from mission, the Bishop of Durham, "SERVICE TRANSPORT" Box 226. 511 Kent Street, Sydney. pipe dream. Any revision would PREFACE Church of England has been MOTOR FUNERALS the standards of historicity and 181 Clarence St., Sydney. The Church of England is part "led by the Holy Spirit to their foundation to 1967. 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A •••=••••••. sincere belief in the faith set heritance of faith." "Under God" We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr people. And who says welici# to drink forth in the Scriptures and in stimulating issue with many implies that, though the authority David Hudd as our representative in Australia. All book reviews. to be Australian? the catholic creeds, and my of these human formularies can- allegiance to the doctrine of the not be final, there can be no enquiries to be addressed to:- ALL ONE BODY ed. Ansvar doesn't. CONFIRMATION SERVICE Church of England. appeal away from them save to 1, Timothy Wilson. Dorton, Long- Inevitably, since this form of Unit man and Todd. 1969. pp. 403. e an insure company who only As approved by the Archbishop of Sydney God's revelation itself. 129 Boundary Street, words is meant to have moral The following words, "for 42s, (UK). The combined wis- insures t" stainers. But we're still Price 35 cents per dozen (postage extra) authority for all recognized bringing to light the truth of Clovelly 2031, N.S.W. dom of 51 bishops during their schools of Anglican thought, it is stay for Lambeth 1968. Pro- iustralians ... and so are our clients Christ and making him known Mr Hudd will be delighted to bring the Walker experience of See us when requiring not written in the way that Pro- to this generation" give liberty, duced on the assumption that it air dinkum. testant evangelicals legislating over 140 years of organ building to the solution of your will be read because bishops in face of present-day questions, problems. Please do not hesitate to consult him. Induction Services, Parish Papers and all Classes of Church, for Protestant evangelicals might to raise issues which the Articles said it. Like the curate's egg. Commercial or General Printing have written it. 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He SOUTHERN CROSS has a New Life tells of the coming CHURCH RECORD Military Forces, has been appointed an succeeds Most Rev. C. J. Patterson, archdeacon by the Primate. Bishop on the Niger since 1961 who has letter from the Archbishop of visit to Australia of Rev. Richard The paper for Church of THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER —EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION Rev. Charles H. Sherlock, rector of retired, Sydney in which he states very Wurmbrand, famous Rumanian England people — Catholic, All Saints', Hunter's Hill (Sydney) since Professor Dennis NIneham, Regius clearly where he stands on a Lutheran pastor who was im- Apostolic, Protestant and Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post Printed by John Fairfax and Price 10 cents 1962 and director of the New Housing Professor of Divinity at Cambridge since No. 1441 June 26, 1969 as a newspaper. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. Areas Committee since 1967, has been 1964, has been appointed Warden of number of public issues. Among prisoned and tortured by the Reformed. appointed an honorary canon of St. Keble College, Oxford. He is 47. other things, he does not agree Subscription $3 pen year, Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney. Communist regime in that coun- Mr Peter F. Johnson was made deacon with the Australian bishops who Editorial and Busi- Right Rev. Chandu Ray, Bishop of by the Bishop of Oxford for the diocese try. The Church Times pub- posted. Karachi since 1957, has resigned his see of Melbourne on June 1. favour legislation to exempt from ness: 511 Kent St., Sydney, to devote himself to evangelism. He has Rev. R. E. Wallace has been appointed National Service conscientious lishes a plea front the Dean of 2000. Phone: 61-2975, Office been appointed the first Executive Direc- vicar of Be!grave (Melbourne). tor of the Co-ordinating Office for Asian Rev. Shirley A. Buster, curate of St. objectors to a particular war. He Llandaff for the Church of hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Radical ILL change in New Evangelism and wilt be initially sup- Columb's, Hawthorn (Melbourne) since does agree with the option put England to shut down com- Issued fortnightly, on alter- ported by the Graham Crusade organisa- 1967, has beOn appointed vicar of forward some time ago by Mr tion and World Vision. Hastings. pletely on all further activity nate Thursdays. Copy dead- Right Rev. Moses N. C. 0. Scott, Bury, Minister for Labour and line 12 days preceding date Rev. Brian R. Kyme, vicar of St. about unity with others and to Bishop of Sierra Leone since 1961, has Matthew's, Ashburton (Melbourne) since National Service. of issue, but earlier receipt 1963, has been appointed Dean of concentrate instead on its evan- diocese preferable. Geraldton (NM. Australia) from July 28. In an article on pastoral care gelistic and pastoral tasks. Rev. Joseph Thomas Ross Border. headed "Who Ministers to the Western Australia vicar of St. Andrew's, Brighton (Mel- extend to the Fourth year. New head bourne) since 1966 and formerly of the Minister?," Church and People COMPLETELY new ap- produced are in no way com- mental high schools, the Direc- diocese of Canberra-Goulburn, died in (N.Z.) reports that N.Z. Theo- mensurate with the effort ex- tor General, Mr H. Dettman, 2.--There are three types of Melbourne on May 14, at the age of 54. A proach to religious instruc- logical Colleges and the Hospital pended. The problem is a two- sought the views of the Churches subjects: rejected tion in State schools in Western Rev. Canon Thomas H. D. Kltley, Core subjects which must be chaplain of The Armidale School since Chaplains' Association will run COLLEGE Australia is to be introduced fold one. The Churches on their as to the possibility of taking (a) for 1953, died in Sydney on May 17. a twelve-week full-time course in experimentally in 1970. An offi- side have faced enormous prob- another look at the religious in- done by ALL students. These y a vote of the house of Mr Graham and Mrs Helen Gelding, clinical pastoral theology some cial release on the subject reads lems in finding people to give struction situation, He asked the are FOUR — English, Social B clergy, the proposal to found together with two of their children, TRAINING Studies, Science, Mathematics. David (17) and Christopher (14) were time this year. 'they've beaten as follows: the instruction; in some cases Director of Secondary Educa- a new diocese of the Murray killed in a car accident, at Peak Hill Australia. Although much excellent work attendance by catechists and tion, Dr D. Mossenson, to take (b) A number of subjects of a from the diocese of Adelaide, on May 18. Mr Gelding was Parish TO FIT YOU peripheral nature to be done by Althotsleigh Treasurer at St. John's, Tamworth, and Seek, (South Africa) quotes FOR has been done over the years by clergy has been irregular, and up the problem as part of the was rejected at a special Ade- had also been an active synodsman in the clergy and lay people to give the quality of the teaching has overall reorganisation involved ALL students, Among these sub- laide synod. Two years ago the ISS KATHLEEN L. Mc- Sydney. Archbishop, Clayton as say- jects are Physical Education, Rev. Leslie G. Vitnell, curate in ing to photographers: "Some religious instruction in the de- varied. in the Achievement Certificate. proposal had the support of the M Credie, B.A., Dip. Soc. charge of St. John's, Asquith (Sydney), SERVICE partmental schools, it has come The Education Department, After a good deal of discus- Sport, Pastoral Care, Health, clergy and synod passed a canon since 1963, has been appointed rector of people tell me to look natural, A number of subject in St., M.A.C.E., founding head- St. Aldan's, Blackheath. to be recognised that the results on its side, has found the present sion proposals were made to the (c) last year to establish the diocese. and some tell me to look plea- which the child has some choice. mistress of Sydney Church of Rev. Alex. R. B. Morrlsby, locate sant, but I can't do both." The AT HOME OR OVERSEAS system of religious instruction Churches which have met with The rejection came as a sur- England Girls' Grammar School, tenens of St. George's. Hurstville (Syd- tends to produce "administrative a fairly general approval; the TEN periods a week will be de- prise to most synodsmen for it ney), has been appointed rector of St. Bishop of Peterborough com- Wollongong, has been appointed Peter's, Cook's River. chaos," due in some measure to majority of the Churches have voted to these OPTIONAL sub- was strongly supported by the ments in the Church of England jects. There will he varying headmistress of Abbotsleigh Rev. Tudno Rees, chaplain at Lord Newspaper on the apparent lack the unavoidable irregularity of declared themselves in favour of Bishop of Adelaide -and by the School, Wahroonga, N.S.W. Howe Island (Sydney) since 1966, has SYDNEY MISSIONARY E BIBLE COLLEGE Missionary attendance on the part of the them. In order that a clear numbers of these subjects offer- laity. Opposition to the move been appointed Home Mission Society of interest in the Anglican- representative in Wollongong. ( INTERDENOMINATIONAL) visiting clergy, to some uneven- understanding of these proposals ed in each high school depend- was led by the Archdeacon of Methodist unity scheme on the ing on such factors as demand, Rev. Arthur M. Savage, 'Curate of part of the laity: Lay members ness in the quality of teaching may be obtained, a word on the the South-East, Ven. John Blebv. Whyalla (Wil!ochre), has been appointed Achievement Certificate is in location, facilities available. curate of Christ Church, Warrnambool of diocesan conferences failed Cal H and to the fact that a clergyman He called for a straw vote on BIBLE EXEGESIS • THEOLOGY • MISSIONS H statesman might have to face a large class place. These subjects will include For- (Ballarat). the Tuesday night of synod even to turn up and vote on the eign Languages, Woodwork, Mr Gordon Landreth, secretary of the question. He says that this a • FIELD TRAINING, etc. H of children drawn from several 1.—The Achievement Certifi- which resulted: Graduates' Fellowship of the I.V.F. H H age levels (an altogether im- cate will cover the First, Second Metal Work, Art, Music and For Against (U.K.) since 1964, has been appointed indicates they are not enthusi- FOR YOUR FREE PROSPECTUS Christian Education. General Secretary of the Evangelical astic about the scheme. dlefilyNON possible situation). and Third years of the high Clergy 15 10 Alliance In Britain. lB 3.—The optional subjects are The Office Secretary, S.M.B.C. 43 Badminton Rd., Croydon, N.S.W. dies hi view of the present sylla- school courses. It will replace Laity 27 15 Rev. Leslie P. G. Smith, rector of English Churchman in an in- H bus reorganisation in the depart- the Junior and later on it may to be chosen by the student so When the motion was finally St. John's, Merbein (St. Arnaud) since cisive editorial points out that the Cal 51 R JOSEPH H. OLDHAM, as to add up to TEN periods 1960, will be inducted to the parish of Telephone: 74-4780 (Sydney) former secretary of the put the voting was: Inglewood on July 25. Church of England rules out the lB D per week. Christian Education For Against Rev. John H, A. Gibson (St. John's, practice of indiscriminate II Ptiodpak Rev. A. D. Deane, BARD. Tim-Principal: Rev. H. t Green, MALIK 01 International Missionary 'Coun- will involve TWO periods each Canberra) and Rep. Christopher R. cil, died in England on May 16 Clergy 58 42 Simon (Cootamundra) were ordained baptism of infants. Secular Unity and missionary week. It must be noted that the Laity 104 49 priests in St. John's, Canberra on papers in London had raised the 51M510/1531221111MMMWMONWOMMg@WWWW5INIMINIE151 at the age of 94. student must choose to do the June II. As secretary of the World The next morning the vote Rev. Duncan S. Richardson, curate in issue of the legal right of parents subject. was declared invalid because one charge of St. Luke's, Northmead (Syd- to have their children baptised in ------I Missionary Conference in Edin- ney) since 1964, has been appointed burgh in 1910, Dr Oldham has member of the house of laity chaplain at Lord Howe Island from the the Church of England. Of decline PROPOSALS had voted with the clergy. end of May. course, no such legal right exists. been hailed as the architect of Rev. Clive Harcourt-Norton who is in The departmental proposals to After further debate and some NEW TESTAMENT GREEK the modern ecumenical move- CUMENICAL agencies and linked to the NOC grOws weak- the U.S.A. for a year of special study, Rev. C. F. Gribble, Methodist ment. He gave active leadership the Churches are as follows: emotion the final vote was: has been appointed curate In charge of President-General says in the E church-unionised groups er: "Although no one answer 1.—That the teaching of St. Peter's, Mortdale (Sydney) from. July. Moore Theological College is offering an introductory course at the Oxford Conference on Life can be given it appears that For Against Rev. Adrian R. Hill formerly reliev- Methodist that he has attended on ten successive Monday evenings, commencing June 16. suffer from missionary attrition. Christian Education be done in Clergy 35 32 ing at Merino (Ballarat), has been and Work in 1937 and played a The data runs strictly counter to the erosion caused by theologi- inducted as rector of Coleraine. the World Methodist Conference the high schools by departmental Laity 27 25 For further enquiries ring 51-6460 key role in the formation of the the often heard claim that ecu- cal liberalism, humanism, syn- Rev. Frederick G. Phipps, curate of and admits that some Methodists World Council of Churches. teachers. These will be vol- A two thirds majority was re- Warrnamhool (Ballarat), has been doubt the wisdom of maintaining menism makes witness more ef- cretism, and universalism, all of unteers, specially trained and appointed vicar of St. Luke's, Ballarat. He was honorary president of which are more evident in the quired in each house to pass the Rev. Wallace Kihiklbi, ' k native of this world denominational link, fective." With these words Chris- selected. New Guinea. has seen appointed Dean the World Council of Churches NCC denominations, has' con- measure and this it (failed to So Anglicans with their doubts • 111111111111111111111111MMINIIIIMMIIIMIIMIIIIMMUMMUMIIIIMMMIllaa11111111111111111ltal11111111111111111111111111111111111111[ill tianity Today summarised its students of Dogma Cathedral New Guinea from from 1961 to 1968. His name tributed largely to missionary de- 2.—That the achieve. this month, about the value of Lambeth are analysis of the data of North volunteer to do the subject The special synod was held Miss Kathleen McCredie Rev. Reginald R. Hardy, rector of will always be linked with the cline. not alone. Catholic Weekly is American Protestant Ministries Christian Education. primarily to have the necessary Gundy since 1962, has seen appointed late Dr John R. Mott in drawing Overseas Directory. "One thing is quite clear from She will succeed Miss Betty rector of Kendall (Newcastia). taking great comfort from the ACCOUNTANT-SECRETARY together the participants in the 3.—That any Church which legislation passed so that it could Rev. Stuart L. Benson curate of New utterances of two Federal Mini- A comparison of missionary a study of the statistics: The ments for setting up the new be submitted to General Synod Archdale who has been head- Lambton since 1967, has been appointed modern Protestant missionary claim that church union advances curate of All Saints', Singleton. sters, Mr Nigel Bowen and Mr Leading Anglican Social Welfare Organisation in Mel- activity of merged churches in diocese were most inadequate. for approval in September. mistress since 1958 and who movement. the witness of the Church and retires in 1970. Miss McCredie Rev. George A. Parker, curate of All Malcolm Fraser on the need bourne requires a qualified Accountant as Secretary to the the National Council of wished to continue under the old Financial considerations were Saints', Singleton (Newcastle), has been for more State Aid in the next Churches in 1938 with that of enlarges its outreach lacks his- is 40 years of age and since 1954 appointed curate of Wallsend. Board. Varied and satisfying duties will include financial scheme be permitted to do so. In most strongly urged against the Federal Budget. It also comes 1968 reveals that the number of torical support. both as it re- other words, the present Act has built S.C.E.G.G.S. Wollong- Rev. R. John Vincent, Director of administration and office management. lates to missionary outreach proposal and it was said that ong to a school of 311 pupils. Television (Bathurst), has been elected out very strongly against the Unity foreign missionaries of the granting "Allowed Time" and the proposed financial arrange- to a canonry of All Saints' Cathedral, proposals for hotel trading on United Church of Christ has abroad," the report concluded. An "old girl" of Abbotsleigh, Bathurst. Salary approx. $5,500 will be negotiated. "Right of Entry" Is to be in no ments for settling the new dio- Sundays. Mr McInerney. presi- dropped from 611 to 382, the Miss McCredie graduated from Rev. Clyde J. Evendeen, rector of With superannuation benefits and car provided. (From Enelish Churchman) (Continued page 4) cese were most inadequate. Sydney University where she Millthorpe (Bathurst), has been appointed dent of the Hotels' Associ- through United Presbyterian Church rector of Grenfell. ation (N.S.W.) in its letter Unique opportunity for man with a sense of Christian from 1,698 to 1,088, and the was a cricket and a hockey blue Rev. Alexander J, Ralston rector of columns says that Sunday open- United Methodist Church from and was closely associated with Warren (Bathurst), has been appointed commitment and desire for service. rector of Kandos and Portland. ing will reduce the road toll, N.T. study 1,552 to 1,415. Denominations in the Evangelical Union. Rev, John L. Mason, formerly curate 01 Dubbo (Bathurst), has been appointed Anglican Messenger (W.A.) Written applications in strictest confidence to be ad- the NCC that have not merged Abbotsleigh is one of the lead- PEAKING AT an ecumenical have remained stable or have in ing independent girls' schools in rector of Warren. features the Golden Jubilee of dressed to: Rev. Russell M. Hull, rector of conference at St. Mark's creased their missionary person- Australia with an enrolment of the ordination of Deaconess S Trundle (Bathurst), has been appointed YARWOOD, VANE and CO., Institute, Canberra, recently, nel. 1,100 pupils and it has a very rector of St, Barnabas. East Orange. Dorothy Genders who is Rev. Desmond R. Egan, rector of still very active in important 53 Queen Street, MELBOURNE. 3000. Professor C. K. Barrett said that During the same 30-year peri- distinguished academic record. It Comnock (Bathurst) ha'. teen appointed the next essential step in the pro- od some non-conciliar churches is a Sydney diocesan uhool. rector of Trundle Christian work. .Tha.11111a111111110111111101111111111M1111111111111111MallailallialliallIMMUMMIIIIMIMMI1111111111111111111IMMI11111111111111131111111311: cess toward unity was a joint and non-denominational foreign study of the New Testament by 0.4141}I, mission agencies grew "by leaps j.lrO4,114•1111r1/0.al•r0.I.MOMIOI)OIMPIFO=•0•lIll•tl 11.1••1.01).••IrOIM.O..=Ir0 Christians of all denominations. and bounds." The Southern Bap- Professor Barrett is a distin- tist Convention advanced from Y.E.C.L. guished Methodist scholar who 405 to 2,277; the Christian and is visiting Australia for the Cato Missionary Alliance from 447 to LAYMEN SPEAK OUT — lectures. He went on to say that 859; the Evangelical Free The Young Evangelical Churchmen's League if we are to get to the heart of Church from 32 to 167; the has arranged a meeting the questions in which we are Assemblies of God from 230 to divided, we must study prayer- 815; rhe Wycliffe Bible Trans- at Moore College, Newtown. fully together; then we have lators from none to 2,126. on Saturday, 21st June. something upon which we can At the present time more than 9 a.m. to 12 noon. build. 30,000 North American Mission- Three prominent laymen will speak on— Other speakers at the confer- aries are supported by Protestant "The Layman and the Liturgy" ence were: Rev. Dr Max Thomas, agencies. Fewer than 32 per Rev. Dr Peter Rudge, Rev. Dr cent of these are related to the "The Layman and Evangelism" John Munro, Rev. P. Matthews, NCC with its 42 million con- "The Layman and Pastoral Work" Rev. George Garnsey, Rev. Barry stituency. A similar proportion Thiering, Monsignor J. E. obtains in the support of national All young men welcome. Bourke, Rev. G. Monaghan, Dr workers: the NCC supports 8,305 Representatives of Australian and New Zealand Bible Colleges and Institutes at their meet- Brian Hennessy, Rev. John Scul- and the agencies not related to ing at Victor Harbour, South Australia in May. With the permission of their boards they Further details from lion, S. J. and Mrs Elizabeth rhe NCC 36,748. formed the Australasian Association of Bible Colleges and Institutes. Rev. Allan Blanch, 89-4549. Ogston. The conference was Christianity Today suggested Rev. Peter Dawson, Principal of Msalato Bible School, chats with two of his students. The organised by Rev. Dr John answer to the question why the School is a department of the Literature and Christian Education Centre, diocese of Central Nurser, warden of St. Mark's. missionary impulse of agencies Tanganyika (see article on page 3). Printed by John Fairfax and Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney, for the publishers, Page 8 Australian Church Record, June 12, 1969 The Church Record Ltd., Sydney.