BISHOPS SPEAK OUT The Australian From page 1 There is an .irgent and FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1880 with young people who are at critical neer; to accept the THE RIGHT the point of despair because true value of technical and TO WORK they have tried without trade skills and for parents to If Australians believe that success to find work. Many encourage their children to 1:1111111111111:1111 PEOPLE everyone has a right to work, of them feel a deep sense of see a worthwhile and Rev G. Clifton will resign rejection by the community, rewarding value in these then society must accept the as curate of St Alban's, responsibility for providing and they feel guilty applying occupations. Epping, Jan 1977 to become worthwhile work, rather than for unemployment benefit, Jesus Himself was a rector of St Paul's, Harris leaving the unemployed in a We believe this guilt is tradesman. We believe that Park from Feb 1977. limbo of despair and Registered for posting as a Category A produced by the stigma there can be creative value in RECORDnewspaper — PRICE 25 CENTS Rev D. J. Kirkaldy will (rust; anon . resign as curate of St Jame's, attached to unemployment working %Om your hands. If Mt Druitt to become curate and the constant repetition of more apprenticeship and of St Stephen's, Port Kembla the 'dole cheat' accusation by training opportunities were KEEPING THEM from January 9, 1977. middle-class people who have available, the serious UNEMPLOYED Rev R. V. Ash never known what it is like to shortage of trade skills would will resign be I he whole community as rector of Holy Trinity, be unemployed. Because our removed. We need a basic needs to recognise that any Miller's Point, January 31, society has traditionally change in social attitudes to reinstate the importance of policy aimed to contain 1977 to be inducted as rector placed strong emphasis upon technical education. inflation, by maintaining o of St James', Asquith on the importance of work the February 4, 1977. psychological problems increasing present levels of confronting the unemployed unemployment, raises an are aggravated. acute moral issue. Anti- An Innocent Research from overseas inflationary strategies by shows that long-term continuing unemployment Abroad unemployment leads to crime mean that those who are least From page 2 and violence. If people are able to cope are being victimised to support the life- citizens''(!) led to frustrated in their efforts to find worthwhile job style of the majority of abandonment of the Aire eventually they will get angi Australians. In our opinion, Valley trunk road enquiry in and except for the 20% poor or Yorkshire and to the I he NSN, Minister for The tour of Australia and New Zealand by Malcolm and Kitty Muggeridge Youth and Community Ser- rather poor of the Poverty adjournment of the Report, most other during October came to a close in Perth on Sunday, October 31. Winchester M3 hearing. THE NEED FOR vices, Mr R. F. Jackson, has announced a grant to help Australians have a higher During October Mr Muggeridge addressed 26 gatherings attended ticular highlight of the tour His 17th campaign against GOVERNMENT standard of living now than Archbishop G. T. Sambell, Archbishop of Perth, Chairman those "riding roughshod over establish a Christian Re- of the Church's Social Responsibilities Commission by over 70,000 people. An estimated 10 million people heard or saw 1,1;iar tr,,LI egVrtldIdgetarekepir:(1:h 4m. INITIATIVES source and Information three years ago. Despite the people's rights" is in political and union rhetoric When Archdeacon Peter Chiswell was consecrated London's Highgate. Directory. him through the media. I don't really. I can't but most of us are, in real terms, a Bishop, he became the youngest Bishop on the The good citizens there are recent moves In announcing the grant Meetings included Festival of Light, Bible Society, or 'That's unimportant% you remember all those people in by the Government in better off today and have not Australian Bench. fighting a road-widening Mr Jackson said that he be- Press Clubs and miscellaneous Christian women's know, 'I'm going to be Sydney, suddenly standing response to mounting suffered as a result of scheme that will destroy 150 lieved that the Directory groups functions. known to posterity by that — up when I said, 'If God is At 42, Archdeacon by Archbishop Sir Marcus community pressure to "will have far reaching inflation. It is the poor and and that will be forgotten', with us who can be against Chiswell was elected in Loane, assisted by other homes, 20 shops and part of the unemployed who are From page I increased awareness of the After the final meeting Mr Mr Muggeridge was asked Highgate woods. provide relocation assistance, effects in bringing further co- but all of that is nonsense." us!' Suddenly standing up, September by the Synod of Bishops. The Rev Canon bearing the brunt. The need and a realisation that and Mrs Muggeridge gave an what he thought had been and incentives to employers operation between com- $85,000 will be sunk in to the He spoke of the you realise we were abso- the Anglican Diocese of John Chapman preached. As one who has toured the projected closing down of help can be effective. exclusive interview to Mr achieved through the tour. to take on more apprentices, munity groups, and I wish programme. importance of a living rela- lutely one, with confidence, Armidale. He and his wife area, and been impressed industries will aggravate this "This in turn, helps to Ramon Williams of He pointed to the great diffi- and school leavers. the venture every success." World Vision's tionship between those who that it doesn't matter what Betty, have three children, with its appearance, I say still further because, unless create the climate of concern Worldwide Photos. culty in answering this jolly, However, the major Planning for the Directory International Childcare know God and had felt that the world looks like. Graeme 15, Margaret 13, and good luck to them. policies change, inevitably in the Australian community They made some "because I've learnt through problem behind these has been in progress for some Programme has been a $100 such relationships had been "It does look awfully as Rodney 11. • there will be many who will which will encourage comments on the tour which fifty years of being a corn- Government initiatives is that time. It is being undertaken million success. Harold established from time to though Evil has trium,thed in Before theological training SO OUNDLE ANX- become permanently successive governments •to was in Muggeridge's words municator, that you can IOUSLY waits they are all basically geared by the Christian Resource Henderson sees SAT heading time. the world, particularly at Moore College, Sydney, he with other unemployed and improve the amount and the "the fullest month of never know. towns while the python to considerations of and Information Service along that same successful perhaps in the profession that was an engineer..• I• • disillusioned. nature of overseas aid at a meetings I have ever expe- "Part of human arrogance of "progress" slithers across productivity within the (CRIS), a working group path. The operation of the Bulandellth and y d The unemployed have no governmental level," says rienced in my whole life." is to think 'That's important' • To Page 2 the countryside, sometimes existing industrial and consisting of representatives Strategic Aid Team will work been Rector of manufacturing structures. from a wide range of groups collective bargaining power on similar lines to Childcare. Harold Henderson. over eight years, unnoticed until it's too late, and very few rights. They feel Already several thousand occasionally easing its way It is quite clear to us that involved in Christian youth "Unlike many other Administrator of the Dioces, rejected by the community people, who supported past little areas of beauty there will also need to be work, including the House of development aid for six months since Bishop considerable structural the Ness World. The grant and they suffer a loss of self- programmes, SAT will World Vision aid Clive Kerle resigned to take only to devour the esteem. Australians therefore programmes during the unsuspecting further on. adjustment resulting from will be used to employ a Pro- involve Australian ppeople in up a parish appointment re automation and redundancy, ject Officer to co-ordinate have a responsibility to see a personal way with the Ethiopian famine, have Sydney. Take a layman's look at a that the unemployed get indicated that they are ready road map, and it seems in terms of people and the work being done and to project. On November I at 10.3o acceptance not patronage, to join the SAT team. certain that before this industries, and that this will oversee the production of the "By this involvement and am he was consecrated in St have considerable Directory. dignity not dole, and the with regular reports from the "People have come to trust Andrew's Cathedral. Sydney generation passes, nearly guarantee of the means of an the World Vision theory on everyone in England and implications in terms of A spokesman for the field on how the project is education systems, Christian Resource and adequate living standard. going, people will gain an aid — to help as many of the Western Europe will be living Third World Countries as within sound of moderate to pretraining, retraining Information Service said: programmes and job creation "In our rapidly changing quickly as possible so that heavy traffic for up to 24 they can free themselves from hours a day. opportunities. world it is unlikely that a BISHOP SPEAKS OF person can find all the re- the bond of dependency." What's the remedy? says Mr Henderson. sources he needs in his local People like those in this World Vision has been picturesque town wonder, for Whose name was quite easy area or denomination. He CHALLENGE IN WOLLONGONG to rhyme; needs a guide to what is avail- alerted to the need in these the agony of Oundle is the four Philippine villages from agony of our mechanised, He stirred up some able from other sources, Bishop Ken Short commented on ministry in the strife — because each of us have excit- the churches there and will motorised civilisation. rapidly expanding Wollongong Region of the Sydney use only nationals on the Planners told his young ing and useful ministries Diocese. His theme was "Eighteen months in ONE FOR wife projects. DAVID H: which could be of benefit to Wollongong" in a speech delivered at the annual Synod There was a nice fellow That her Tyme should other Christians if only they It is with a real sense of called Tyinc he made to serve time. knew of them. Luncheon of the Anglican Church League. About 70 Christian love and "We hope that the Direc- Synod representatives attended the lunch held in the compassion that this tory will lead to the coming Sydney City Mission auditorium on October 5. humanitarian aid together of Christians from organisation goes into the The Australian Church Record has been When Bishop Short arrived 760,000 people. There will be Strategic Aid Team Notes and comments — Page 2 different backgrounds so in Wollongong, everyone was a continuing challenge to bringing the news on Church affairs for they can share their indi- Programme. On and off the record — by David speaking in terms of a new provide ministry for these Alongside SAT, World nearly 100 years vidual gifts and resources. diocese, but the present people. Hewetson — Page 2 We are attempting to get to- Vision of Australia will join thrust is toward a Wollon- Bishop Short welcomed the its sister offices in five other Studies in Matthew 6 — by Jim Ramsay gether in one manual all gong region which will challenges and challenged possible information on the countries, to support another an independent operate with some degree of others to be concerned in — Page 3 resources young Christians large development aid autonomy. prayer for the opportunities operation. Resume of Bishop Chiswell's con- provocative will need to function effec- To realise this "region- that are present. He was con- tively in Australia during the Over 100 projects. secration sermon — Page 3 alisation" several committees fident of the continuing designed to help the needy to last quarter of the twentieth have been established. ministry and looked to the Letters to the editor — Pages 4 & 5 ovangelical voice century. self-reliance, will he Media, prayer and outreach, future with anticipation of "Some of the resources undertaken this year in over Book reviews — Page 6 youth and education and the challenge being met. 20 countries. Bringing you the most important Church news that we will be gathering social welfare committees all March of Witness during Malcolm Muggeridge's Australian:Nes, Zealand tour. October 1976, took place in Report on Church and Nationhood — by from Australia and overseas every two weeks. information on are: contribute valuable minis- Australia's most Western capital city, Perth. Malcolm and kitty Muggeridge marched behind the banner. Rev N. P. 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This article is the third in a STUDIES IN MATTHEW 6 series of four articles by the pri a F Rev Jim Ramsay, Curate-in- Ntyr" Charge of Holy Trinity, co,„,ENT, THE REOFCOM No. 3 'tA COLOUR TV FOR ME!" (Matthew 6:19-24) Bexley North, Sydney. The comedian W. C. Fields, when on his death bed, was seen to be reading a Bible. When asked if a professed collected. Our possessions Clerical dress BY DAVID HEWETSON above all things and acts as a atheist like himself was Making a "death-bed repentence" he replied, "No, I'm looking for loopholes." must be tested daily in the barrier is our treasure — the scales of service to God and A case can be made out for wearing distinctive clerical place where our heart is. We Perhaps the next best thing is their right to own every The same applies if we strive riches of the world" destroy others. You cannot serve shall love the good things of clothing when a minister is ministering in public places such as to loopholes for modern day new technological wonder to possess recognition, Christian growth. both God and riches. life and we shall be most visiting in a hospital or calling from door to door. The ready MAO-THOUGHTS AND GOD-THOUGHTS people is to discount the without ever stopping to prestige or a good reputation Compare 1 John 3:17; indignant and irate to be recognition of the minister's calling may save explanation, and Some people have become known as China- speaking about a meeting with Marx after death! Or was he seriousness of Jesus' teach- consider what are the basic to the exclusion of all else. James 4:13-5:6. accused of hating God. But ing. So the modern man ends requirements for living. predisposes the recipient of the ministry towards welcoming it. Watchers. Most of us are probably content to watch only joking? Or being poetical? Our reward will be from If we are to ask where our Jesus said, "You cannot up neglecting what he does Jesus continues to draw (iii) Verse 24 Similarly when walking in the street if a clergyman is the China-Watchers. And if we cannot rise to that we In his last meeting with Henry Kissinger, he even talked man, not God. In this desires are then the answer is serve two masters, you will not have the courage to deny. our attention to the fact that distinctively dressed there are some occasions when a member may simply settle for watching those who watch the of being "called by God", though Kissinger did not know parable Jesus is not simply Earthly goods and other simple. Every thing which love the one and hate the of the general public may approach him and the minister will whether this was a sign of mellowing on his part or simply a things which can be seen and saying that death awaits us. benefits are to be used, not hinders us from loving God other." Watchers. Beyond that it gets too complicated. (i) Verses 19-21 4proved of by man are not receive an opportunity for ministry which he would not nod to Western religious terminology. He is making us think about In any case, to the outsider, China is always In this passage Jesus draws necessarily the things ap- otherwise have. complicated. Those who profess to see through the For those to whom Mao denied religion he was himself our life and the Judgment to certainly a Messianic figure. The quasi-religious devotion our attention away from the proved of by God. In 6:1-18 come. Death would simply But in the congregation itself where everyone knows each bamboo curtain are not numerous. And most of what they this is related to outward ges- the Chinese gave to him, their political hymnology and created order to the Creator nullify life. Judgment makes CONSECRATION SERMON FOR other, what purpose does distinctive dress serve? Every say has about it only the air of probability. tures in giving, prayer and their devotion to the Maoist 'scriptures' are surely only Himself, He warns us not to us evaluate life. The catas- Christian should ask himself this question for it may be that fasting. Now it applies to understandable in terms of religion. centre our affections on that trophe of Judgment is PERMANENT REVOLUTIONARY more material matters. such dress inculcates untruth and falsehood; for example, if a Perhaps it was his ability to mix Marxist-Leninism with which will pass away. coming, don't be covetous BISHOP PETER CHISWELL lay-reader thinks his authority is supported by the surplice he What, for example, are we to make of Mao himslf? True, some of the older and deeper strains of Chinese thought The western world is The fantasy of riches is and treasure something else True greatness is marked took a towel and washed his worldly power and splendour is wearing. he was a Communist, and as he would have it, a better one that turned the people on. geared' to oppose Jesus. Eg, also seen in Matthew 19:16- apart from God. Make by service and is the way of disciples' feet. the like of which the world Truthfulness is essential within our Christian fellowship and than many of those who were Communists before him. They had always thought of China as "the Middle through advertising we are 22. Here we read of a rich certain of "treasure in Hea- But his 'orthodoxy' was permeated to a remarkable man. Behind his mask this the disciple of Jesus was the Jesus' greatest service to has never seen. Jesus con- Christian activities. The wearing of robes may obscure reality Kingdom" the centre of the earth, upon which the welfare urged to store up treasures by ven". degree with his own unique approach. Whilst remaining any means possible. We are man had actually lost his message of Canon John mankind was his atoning tinued in obedience to God. and lessen truthfulness. For example, at the consecration of a of mankind depended, and perhaps they saw in Mao a firmly within the old political Left he seemed to be more told "Saving is for living, security. He had lost his Chapman in his sermon death, said Canon Chapman. 2. From the Christian Bishop it is pertinent to ask, to what extent does the ceremony replacement for the Emperor as Son of Heaven whose task (ii) Verses 22-23 preached at the consecration committed to revolution — and continuing revolution at it was to maintain harmony between Heaven and Earth. It living is what saving's all delight in God. His attitude We recognise that without his community who want their depend upon the robes worn by the participants? of Bishop Peter Chiswell of that — than any of his contemporaries. was perhaps not too difficult to fuel that hope with the about". But the NT teaches to "things" dominated his These verses reveal Jesus' death we would be leaders to be great and instruction for us to pay close Armidale at St Andrew's If everyone wore street dress, how much of the ceremony And yet he did not seem to have any of the naive Marxist doctrine of dialectical materialism and the that serving and giving is personal devotion to the will unforgiven and under the impressive. They have to would survive? Elaborate processions would collapse! People utopianism of the New Left, the Anarchists or the Counter- what living is all about. of God. attention to that which we Cathedral, Sydney on wrath of God. reject this as Jesus rejected conviction that history was on the side of the Party. November 1, 1976. would go directly and naturally to their seats, or to the place Culture of the West. His solutions were thoroughly The difficulty has never Luke 12:13-21 also allow close to our hearts. If The highest and best way those close to him who Taking his text of Mark where they were to take part in the service. political but very revolutionary with a remarkable power THE EMPEROR'S SHOES? been greater. On the one contains a warning against we allow ourselves to be led in which we can serve man- wanted him to be great. over the minds of the people. aside from our full surrender 10:45 Canon Chapman 3. From the religious non- Our relationship to God must be based on reality, and our In the study of ancient religions there is nothing more hand the benefits of superan- covetousness. Both brothers kind is to preach the gospel to God by money, things or developed his theme which believer who wants some- Of course the great apparatus of thought-control played fascinating than the ritual associated with the imperial nuation, pensions and insu- were at fault. Note the use of which is focussed upon the worship of Him does not please Him if there is any status, then we lose. distinguished between earthly thing other than the cross. a big part in that. Modern Chinese education, literature Chinese faith. It was performed by the Emperor at Earth's rance are provided for the pronoun "my" (crops, death of Christ and to also untruthfulness or unreality in it. "They who worship God grandeur and worldly glory Jesus was tempted to by-pass and art followed only one theme: Mao-thought. And the two critical seasons, the summer and winter solstices, and it security. On the other hand barns, etc). He thought he When our eye is centred on serve others practically in must worship him in truth." (John 4) on the one hand and true the cross yet when he went Party reaches into every aspect of personal life, from was performed at two strongly evocative shrines: the we are constantly told that all had full control. The irony is that which we want to add to obedience to that gospel. marriage to child-rearing to clothing styles, imposing a greatness marked by service the way of the cross he marble-altar to Heaven and the altar of Earth (which was manner of mass-produced that we are only entrusted our earthly collection of Canon Chapman regimented, puritanical pattern on everyone. on the other. received all glory, honour virtually a 'model' of China, her mountains and rivers and "creature comforts" will with things by God, we do things then the Word is He showed that it was at considered that temptations and greatness. seas). satisfy us and add to our not own them. If we really choked and does not get into not to do this come from MAO AND RELIGION the time that Jesus said that For the Christian there can Here the harmony between Heaven and Earth was sense of well-being and ease. "own" them, then in reality our lives. Mark 4:18-19 three sources: he had come from God and be no turning from the PERTH FAREWELL An atheist who rejected all religious claims as established as was the relationship between the two-fold Many Australians assume it they will probably "own" us! shows how the "cares and superstition. Mao nonetheless had a curious way of was going to God — the I. From the prospect of gospel. The Christian faith principles of yin and yang. This ritual was clarified during ultimate and superlative and desire for worldly power. • From Page one who includes the ingre- can only become great by the Medieval Ming Dynasty, but it had roots that went well origin and destiny — that he The devil offered Jesus living it out. I have been involved in all my dient of Faith then the back into old China. By comparison the Buddhism of life, . But then suddenly, miracles are part of the whole China was a Johnny-come-lately foreign 'missionary' that was a moment when one Christian drama and so affair! MUGGERIDGE COMPLETES AUST TOUR realised it was a weakness of believable. MEDIA'S "ISRAELI BIAS" Did Mao fill the sandals of the Son of Heaven? If not faith to think like that." He commented "The consciously at least deep in the race-mind of the Chinese? Malcolm Muggeridge returned to Australia on OcTober 25 after a successful tour When commenting on the Christian case has been The Gippsland Anglican which was even obvious in Perhaps so. Or did his Messianism spring more from the of New Zealand. All meetings were packed to capacity with overflow crowds in What Australian Festival of Light thrown away, because people Clergy Conference recently Britain. It was now a mis- sharpening of mankind's hope of Ultimate Leadership Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Mr Muggeridge said that it have been so dazzled by this heard an expert on Middle sionary religion and a which may be said to have taken place since the coming of had come much nearer to the extremely dubious, scientific East affairs speak of media challenge to the Christian Christ. do you Malcolm Muggeridge re- positive Christian view of view of life that they've been bias in favour of Israel. He is Church. He also spoke of the "Many," said Jesus, "will come in my name, saying 'I sumed his Australian tour. pointing to the light and not the Rev David Penman, now resurgence of the Christian prepared to debate the ques- am He'." And many have. And perhaps many more will, He held a Press Conference just being negative "than I tion of the truth of the Gos- Principal of the Church Mis- Church in the Middle East Bishop Newbigin and others have taught us to look for a say to a in Brisbane, followed by a would have ever dared to pels ... on a scientific basis. sionary Society Federal and especially the Coptic 'polarising' of these things as the final goal of history Training College in Mel- Church in Egypt. Public Reception by Clergy hope. I think it has kept that But you cannot debate, rushes to meet us and the issue of Christ or Anti-Christ and Civic leaders. The major strongly in mind." bourne. The Church he said was without Faith -- because becomes more intense. We may yet see that Mao — and the Festival of Light Rally was hungry He spoke of his apprecia- For 12 years Mr Penman, a vital and surviving well. The Faith is the essence of the shadow which he has cast — has more significance than we held on Tuesday night, tion of Mr Fred Nile and his whole thing." New Zealander, was located Coptic Cathedral in Cairo ever dreamed, not only for China, but for the rest of the October 26, 1976 in the in the Middle East. He was which holds its normal world . combination of great effi- Malcolm Muggeridge Festival Hall. ciency and deep humility. made a final comment on the Federal Secretary to Islamic services on Friday attracts world. "Get in the queue and we'll keep Mr Muggeridge was asked Australian tour "We shall lands for the International 6,000 worshippers who are After Queensland, feeding you?" Fellowship of Evangelical his views on the Virgin Birth never forget it. We'll be part involved in a two hour bible Malcolm Muggeridge In a famine crisis it's a must. Students. He was appointed study. But that's and the biblical miracles in of your Australian scene. I travelled to Perth for a major LP not the answer. Handouts de-humanize general. He would not accept don't suppose we will ever be to Pakistan in 1966 but from Speaking of another GENERAL MANAGER Festival of Light mass rally in and destroy self-reliance. 1972 to 1975 was located in the terms of reference pre- physically here again, but Egyptian Christian com- We are seeking a Christian person the West Australian An army of Australians has realised this. Beirut, Lebanon. munity he said the local scribed by the scientific view there is a bit of us here. experienced in business management. Cricket Ground on Sunday, They are members of the World Vision of life. When life is viewed by Through this experience." Speaking on the Middle church had to be closed 31st October at 3 pm. Strategic Aid Team. Dedicated to treating East question Mr Penman "because it was not big This excellent new position results from stated that he personally enough and a soccer field was Whilst in Perth, Malcolm the causes of human suffering. moves to bring Pilgrim Advertising, believed that Israel had every hired instead". There were Muggeridge presented the Whole communities are showing the benefit. right to exist within secure approximately 20 million Pilgrim Design and Pilgrim Films together Sir Robert Menzies Lecture S.A.T. is at work. Literacy and medical programs. boundaries but that the Pale- Christians, 140 million into one location. The current need is for at the University of West Farming co-operatives. Irrigation and agriculture. an experienced executive to take control ANGLICAN YOUTH WORKERS' COURSE Australia. stinians had every right to Muslims in the Middle East. For $15 a month you join their own homeland. Speaking of his present of the day-by-day activities of the The Anglican Youth Department of the Diocese of The Director of the FOL, thousands of other Australians who One of the problems of the work Mr Penman said that company in liaison with the Managing Sydney announces that applications are now being Rev Fred Nile said in Sydney participate in carefully researched Israeli/Arab situation is that European Missionaries are received for the AYWC beginning late February 1977. The "We are very pleased with Director, development aid. the latter, according to Mr no longer trained to take the intake will be strictly limited and applications close the response to Malcolm Penman, have not come of initiative in other countries. Because the company is experiencing . January 28. Muggeridge's Australian Let men, women and children realise age in regard to media and The missionary now has to sit unprecedented -growth in all areas of This full-time course involves training in theology. tour. He has helped to pre- their full potential. Live with dignity. consequently present a poor at the feet of African and media communication, the Directors find Christian education, evangelism and youth ministry. It sent the urgent need for a S.A.T. members receive monthly reports. image. Israel, on the other Asian Christians and learn it necessary to devote more of their contains a significant content of practical experience. spiritual and moral renewal Once a project is funded we move hand, is experienced in from them and serve along- in Australia. The recent on to the next. energies to client contact, research and Enquiries: dealing with the world's side them. developments in NSW show planning. This opens the way for a JOHN KIDSON or TERRY DEIN 61 9243 On-the-spot pictures and stories will show media and consequently After a long absence from that there is a death wish at responsible person to work alongside the Or Write. what your membership means to those presents an acceptable image. the Church in Australia and AYWC, Anglican Youth Deportment work in our society — to de- you help. Managers of the various divisions, assis- The media view of the New Zealand, Mr Penman is 511 Kent Street, Sydney stroy Western civilisation and Rush your first month's support today. ting them to set and achieve their own culture." problem is too superficial finding many exciting Current Project: Four villages in the Philippines and simplistic. changes. He says that the •Eggs. objectives, as well as providing financial 4emel are receiving help to rise above grinding poverty. Ramon William with hilly a Mr Penman commented church is freeing itself from nd Malcolm Muggeridge in Perth reporting on which decisions can be One thousand families will enjoy a 50% increase that attitudes toward Arabs restricting structures and is based. THE NEED IS URGENT! ! ! in income and double their present food supply. were governed by our histori- more outgoing. We will attack malnutrition and raise cal image based on the Gippsland Anglican Clergy The successful applicant will therefore healthstandards. SAY "NO" TO RECEIVE Middle Ages Crusades and I THE WORK IS CHALLENGING! ! ! met at Pine Lodge, Inver- assume a key management role within the ,I.V e' 1 Holy Wars, the war expe- "0/ DEVELOPMENT AID AT ITS BEST Total abstainers do better in health benefits by being in the loch, At the opening session, whole company and would need to be AP 0 rience of many servicemen, the Bishop, the Right Rev familiar with company financial pro- INDEPENDENT ORDER OF the oil crisis which the media Graham Delbridge spoke of THE BUSH CHURCH AID SOCIETY I RECHABITES presented as "the meanness his recent experience at the cedures, personnel administration and of the Arabs." Anglican/Orthodox Church credit control. Experience in data pro- A HAS URGENT NEED OF tal .11 II) STRATEGIC AID TEAM ASSURANCE — SICKNESS There were also overtones Conference in Moscow. He cessing and computerisation would be an (Contribution ceasing at g. 60 for women, 65 for men) of the American prophecy said how fortunate we were advantage. The commencing salary will WORLD VISION OF AUSTRALIA in MEDICAL. HOSPITAL. ETC. FAMILY COVER NTEG mentality — that God says to have freedom of worship be subject to applicant's qualifications CLERGY to serve as Missioners "out-back", especially in • 332 Pitt St., Box A770, Sydney South, 2000, I "yes" to the Jews and "no" and asked if. Christians in and experience. North West Australia VLO TE...00V Phone: 619117 $15 SEND FOR COUPON to the Arab. He said that to Australia really valued this many people the term freedom. Because of Pilgrim's long association A MONTH I Mr Angus Barr. Arabs" was synonymous Another speaker, the Rev with religious, charitable and commercial I enclose $ for months membership District Secretary, with "Muslim terrorist". Dr Stephen Ames spoke on clients, the successful applicant Will need NURSING SISTERS in the Strategic Aid Team I. 0. Rechabites, Speaking of the PLO he vocation and the latest to be a person of undoubted integrity and --- 1st Floor, RechabItes House, said that there were more methods for training people (Double and Triple Certificate) to serve 1 I cannot give regularly at this time but enclose $ Christian conviction, and be in complete in 31 85 Camptell St. Surry Hills, 2010 than nine groupings. Only for the ministry. Hospitals in South Australia L.._..1 as a gift to your current project. two groups had leanings The Conference concluded accord with the objectives of the company. Please send Rechabite information toward terrorism. The other on Wednesday, October 2' Mr / Mrs/Miss groups included many fine Enquiries to: Roy Baxter, Enqulries to: Rev T. J. Hayman I Address Mr/Mrs/Miss Christians and a number of Managing Director 135 Bathurst St, Sydney Tel: 26 3164 I avowed pacifists. I Speaking on the religious HELP PILGRIM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Postcode Hon. Chairman: Robert Coles Executive Director' Harold Henderson state of the Middle East, Mr 6 .2 HI I !, I S (ONE 1'- (27 931(1) I If you don't feel that God is calling you — Pray that the need may soon be I World on is an international Christian humanitarian of panisation founded In 1950 LEGACY The Australian office opened In 1886 and is autonomous In its operation. World Vision is Postcode Penman said that there had met! the nation's largest non-government development aid body. been a resurgence of Islam 76,1014 RP03.911 4111.1.. .111111110. ANN. .111INI. +UMW .411111111. 411•111. 2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 11, 1976 111111.11111.1111.111---111111.1111.11 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 11, 1976 — 3 One wonders just how Supper, and licensed by the cause to ask: "What have Festival "Call" is much time was given to diocesan bishop. you done with the women of careful study and discussion I do not fancy the idea of My church? Why have you An unusual ministry NNZ prior to the motion coming being called a "priestess"; hindered them from taking forward. The recent establishment of a self-contained Christian "National Study Centre" "salvation by works" perhaps some other name part in a fuller ministry?" Anglican Opportunity Shop in Wollongong has resulted The bishop, on national could be found. Let us listen to what the 1 television, argued strongly But just as the deaconess Spirit has to say to our also in a most unusual Christian Ministry throughout Mr David Claydon, Federal Secretary of Scripture Sir, alaauaensnrs:Hitqihhan euteenth against the move, stating, order is one in its own right, church in this day and age. that area. Union, has announced the setting up of a Christian ete combination I am constrained to amongst other things, that it so a deaconess with a further The daughters of Eve have The Op Shop — as it is as financially — owes a great National Study Centre in Canberra. Mr Claydon isrce H write regarding the "Call was quite unbiblical. ordination and authority to been freed from the curse of known is not only deal to the efforts of this explained the reasons for its formation. ocbaetsuolstro ahtmdl eibgsdatisenitnh,. e ot'pht(o'l.isgelop y t hsa. foebrt prgeihic fonuetgarsf- to the Nation" „ described Before the motion had officiate would also be a the Law to serve a Risen fulfilling its aim of helping committed Christian lady. study Christians can have a it can be applied to the issues theology. in "Church Record" of barely been passed, it was female order in its own right. Saviour, and who are the fund Diocesan social work, "We have about 50 people positive influence in society. faced by people in their daily The y cCentre is September 30, 1976. reported that the Head Why should we be so sons of Adam to forbid but has become a place where calling at the shop each day Such an influence can be lives. Deaconess of the Diocese of established by the Scripture Many problems need to be "high bound" by the "tradi- them. people come to unburden and up to 300 a week — exercised by contributing to The Study Centre will Melbourne had declared tions of the elders"? The There is no distinction their problems to mostly for clothing", Mrs Union and the Australian dealt with before such a call will to stop sinning and the the dialogues which create direct its activities towards doned by governments set in herself a candidate for the church all down the ages has between male and female sympathetic hearers. Wilson said. "But we've also Fellowship of Evangelical could warrant support from ability to stop sinning. the values in our community. people in all walks of life motion this decline, which is priesthood! been a developing church. around the Throne of Grace; The wider role of the Op sold two pianos as well in the Students.. Christ's people. It appeals to a "spark of To make this positive both as individuals and as inevitably passed on to the She said: "I feel this is the There were times when it we are just all sinners saved Shop was not only envisaged past four .nonths." Mr Bryan CoWling, The whole Festival of decency" within the fallen contribution it is necessary to members of groups. It will people, and to future genera- direction God is leading me". deteriorated into ignorance by grace, and saved to serve. last January when it was Her clients include not Chairman of AFES, said: Light campaign, and man. understand the Biblical reve- seek to stimulate the study of tions. Feelings we know can be mis- and superstition; then came Why should that service be taken over by the provisional only local Australian women "The National Study especially the call to the The Bible denies the lotion and to see how it national issues within a Bibli- What do we see? States leading, especially when it the Reformation and radical divided, why should the Diocese of Wollongong after and family members, but also Centre will be a major cataly- nation, is at fault in at least freedom of man's will and applies to contemporary cal perspective by groups of competing with one another seems that God is leading a changes were made. Word and the Sacraments be operating at a loss as local many migrant women, whose sing influence for Christians three areas. shows our total inability to issues. people throughout the in introducing controversial person contrary to the direc- There were other spiritual separated as though by a branch for the Sydney-based husbands or brothers are throughout Australia as it First, co-operation has please God without spiritual The knowledge resources country. David Claydon and mostly unasked-for tion which He gives in His slumps followed by revivals. great gulf of demarcation Home Mission Society. employed at the City's steel brings together Biblical and been embraced from a very regeneration. needed for this may already It will maintain contacts innovations, such as written Word. There has always been move- between male and female. "It was either that or close mills or nearby coal mines. societal knowledge in the large spectrum of society. The only proper call to any exist, but they need to be with existing study and re- gambling casinos, poker Miss Alfred went on to ment in God's church. Let us think of them the Op Shop", its "We have Greek, Italian, wholeness with which people nation is that it may beg the harnessed and often re- search groups with a view to Any call or teaching which machines, football pools, say: "This movement Development started in the together in the service and manageress for the past !I Yugoslav, Turkish, South view both to evangelism and normally pursue their lives. Spirit of God to quicken their worked so as to be readily making widely known the transcends doctrinal barriers bigger lotteries, betting towards the ordination of days of the Acts of the worship of our one Saviour, years, Mrs Ruby Wilson, said American, Chilean, German to the shaping of values. Its work will demonstrate the dead members. absorbed and applied by availability of knowledge. It to produce a common shops, etc, all resulting in women is the working of the Apostles brought about by Jesus Christ, recently. The Op Shop's and Polish women all calling Study and Teaching witnessing concern of the Some people will say t urn community situations. will take hold of the results of consent is highly suspect. excessive gambling, which Holy Spirit in our age and I the Holy Spirit moving in the success -- spiritually as well here," she said Courses will be conducted in Church in Australia." uncharitable and negative. The objective of the Study the variety of study groups Signatories to the call enriches the few and pau- believe it will succeed". To hearts of His people. (Deaconess) NORA TRESS Canberra and from time to include groups who totally Some will say God can use Centre will be to bring and of overseas work and perises thousands. say that a thing is the leading Av soon as the Gospel Bullaburra, NSW time in State Capitals. Tapes anything since He overcomes together Biblical and societal embody these into short-term CHURCHES reject Christ and his It is indeed pathetic and of the Holy Spirit, when moved out beyond the con- and papers will be made even sin to His glory. knowledge in a way that teaching programmes with a teachings or who seriously shameful to have govern- there is such widespread fines of Judaea and touched widely available. The Study The answer of the Bible is EASE BIAS contest fundamental Biblical ments admit that they would division and uncertainty the lives of Gentile races, Centre will use the facilities sufficient: "Why not do evil issues. These groups include be unable to carry on without within the Anglican Com- changes in policy which cut of St Mark's Library. A. high-level Catholic- representatives from the that good may come?" (Rom "profits" from gambling. munion, is very much open to through Jewish Law had to Jesus as Anglican study commission • Roman Catholic Church, 3.8). Shall we sin so that The ability to obtain drink question. take place. The Resident Director of has recommended that the Standing Committee's the Centre will be Mr David Waterside Workers, Jewish grace may abound? Never! 24 hours a day, seven days a Of course Miss Alfred is The Christian ministry "Lord of Catholic Church ease its rules Milliken. David is from Gee- Community, etc. It becomes It is to be feared that week; the sorry and lavish right when she says: "I think began to shape with the governing marriages between long and has just completed difficult to imagine that the preaching about family life (a display of drink in our that women can make just as choosing of Stephen and the Dance" the two faiths. his Doctoral studies at Fuller Reformation ever happened! good thing in itself) has general stores and bottle great a contribution as men others for a special work, and Changes would allow subtly replaced preaching the Prayer Book report Theological Seminary. Secondly, there is no shops; can we wonder that in the church". the Divine choice of Paul and Sir, clergy of either church to per- concept of true gospel Gospel of God and of the consumption of liquor He holds the BA and BD form the ceremony, elemin- Few would disagree. Barnabas for the new mis- In relation to criticism repentance. A call to better conditions of entry into His amongst young people has so Women have a most impor- sionary task. The Standing Committee of General Synod — which is Hons degrees. He has been ate the requirement of an of "Lord of the Dance" living is salvation by works. Kingdom. markedly increased? tant part to play in minis- It was the Holy Spirit Who the national executive committee of the Anglican Church — pastor of a Methodist Church explicitly Catholic baptism Even if this nation Nude bathing in public tering to other women and by "Six Happy Chris- met in Sydney on October 21-22, 1976, and made the and for the past 3 years he and upbringing of 'children, PETER BLOOMFIELD said: "Separate me, improved its outward places, introduced by the children, a part which they tians" (Record, Mrs Vorspoels arranging the merchandise in the Anglican Op following decisions: has been Teaching Assistant and possibly make way for a Oak Flats Barnabas and Saul, for the standard by 100 per cent it is NSW Government. often play with far greater work whereunto I have called September 2) I am con- Shop in Wollongong. at Fuller. He has two books more liberal stance on no more pleasing to God. Organised Sunday sport is ability than men. them". cerned about some mis- "An Australian Prayer Book" currently being published. divorce and remarriage. Even the most righteous ruining the tranquillity of the However, when it comes to Surely we should listen to understandings that may • It conditionally deeds ofthe unregenerate are day which was set aside as a teaching men, and thus exer- the voice of the Spirit again hinder or harm witness to Surely there are other approved proceeding to print 011111111111111111111111111111111111111111111rN111111111111111111 11111e important violations to but filthy rags. Casinos to day of rest and recreation, cising authority over them, in these days if He says: and acceptance of Christ. the Draft Prayer Book early Some will say it is a step in both spiritually and other- the Scripture forbids it. "Separate me, women, for God's people that should in 1977 for consideration by When you are considering buying a new (The plain Gospel is hard LEiTERI the right direction, but it is wise. This matter requires far cause us concern, and lead to "enrich few, the further ministry of the enough to accept, without General Synod in August, car, can I suggest that you contact me. We not. TV programmes are greater study and delibera- Gospel and the Sacraments". helpful activity (as sym- 1977. unnecessary trimmings.) • From page 4 are GMH Dealers selling the Holden range Even a nation with the pauperise becoming worse and worse, tion than seems to have been If our Lord should return bolised in Jesus "dances"). • It authorised the Prayer morality of Pharisees is containing, as they do, a given it. One would only in our day, will He have • To page 5 Book Production of cars from Gemini through to Statesman hopeless — our righteousness thousands" surfeit of sex and immorality, hope and pray that other (Mrs) J. McINTYRE Committee, on being assured Caprice. must exceed that — it must swearing, blasphemy, dis- Synods and other lady appli- Firstly, we know that Jesus Honiara by the Liturgical Commission METHODIST DEPARTMENT did break the Sabbath "and be that of Christ. gusting, coarse and filthy dia- cants for the priesthood Solomon Islands that it believes that the I am an active member of the Church of St Paul at Castle Hill and can the holy men said it was a Wrong diagnosis by the Sir, logues, nudity and violence. might wrestle with those pas- OF ADMINISTRATION contents of the proposed Z assure both lay people and Clergy of my best attention and competitive shame". Luke 6:6-11 and doctor is never a step in the The announced inten- Such programmes come sages of Scripture which we haven vacancy for Book are unlikely to provoke prices. Clergy, of course, will be allowed Fleet Owner discount. Mark 2:23-28 particularly right direction. tion of the NSW Govern- right into the heart of family concern this most vital issue. major controversy, to make A SENIOR COMMITTED express this clearly and there The problem making our homes, to be absorbed by the final determination on ment to introduce and CHRISTIAN LADY Robertson HARRY DIBLEY: Bus 635 4022; Priv 634 1694 nation sick is not young and old alike. (Rev) DAVID MULREADY are other relevant passages. printing the Draft Book. legalise gambling casinos with proven office skills Secondly, it seems that unwholesome morality — it There is availability of Tambar Springs, NSW • It requested the highlights the whole ques- "dance" has been taken liter- church's is a rebellion against God. pornographic and filthy Shorthand or dictaphone experience and typing are Production Committee and HILLSDONS PTY LTD Therefore the first tion of the decline in literature. essential. This is an opportunity for an experienced ally, when it should not be. person who has the ability to work on her own initiative. centenary the Legal Committee to morals and the lowering Easy divorce laws pre- "Dance" symbolises activity medicine to prescribe is not A pleasant phone manner and good public relations are confer on the production of a 87 Church Street, Parramatta to produce a better morality, of the general standard of senting a distinct danger to and a dance is capable of Draft Bill to introduce "An required. expressing many moods. but to repent and serve God. behaviour. family life. Excellent conditions include 5-day week with varied Sir, Australian Prayer Book" to Women Furthermore, I cannot ill11111111 11 1 111 1 11111111111111111111111111110111111111111111111111111111111111111i Thirdly, the whole concept So often things, mostly un- Legalised homosexuality is and stimulating tasks. You may be aware that General Synod. Bishop C. A. understand why Christians assumes that men have the wanted, introduced or con- the latest. and the Phone: Mr Books 61 9334 St John's was opened on Warren, the Bishop of And, one wonders, what waste time reacting to such Canberra and Goulburn, to matters as the words of a December 6, 1876, so that next? present the Bill to the Synod. r— hymn, which has clearly been it will shortly be time for A strong stand against all Priesthood It also passed certain or- MARKETING MANAGER misunderstood. centenary celebrations. this must be taken by questions to the Appellate Special centenary services churches and all upright and Tribunal. MANAGE Sir, Emu Book Agencies Ltd have been planned for Sun- forward-looking bodies con- One is tempted to ask: cerned with the future Applications are invited tor the position of Marketing day, November 28, when the "Why all the fuss?" WHAT! Archbishop of Sydney will The Diocese of SELF SERVICE STORE welfare of our country and so Manager in this growing company, which covers the You mean to say CMS BOOK- We have a deaconess that our neighbours in the Australian distribution for a number of Christian SHOP has been selling preach, and December 5, St Arnaud The Church Missionary Society invites order, which is an order in Publishing Houses. when Bishop Short of Pacific and to the north will church robes all these years Standing Committee cations from persons interested in managing our own right; we are not Applications should have appropriate marketing Wollongong will be the guest again look up to Australia and I didn't know about it? ratified the surrender of the female deacons. experience, initiative, the capacity to develop a preacher. a modern self-service shop at Numbulwar, an 0,; for guidance as a Christian I always get my property and territory of the The order has its roots progressii, e marketing programme and the ability to lead These services will both Aboriginal township on the NT side of the country of high moral clerical wear Diocese of St Arnaud, in back in the days of the early and motivate the sales team. Yes, commence at 10 am. They standards. when I go book- north-west Victoria, to the Gulf of Carpentaria. church, and though it went A knowledge of Christian books and some will be broadcast into the hall Action is needed! browsing at the Diocese of Bendigo, as from • Retail or wholesale management experi- out of existence for a few understanding of the Christian book market would for any overflow con- Bookshop 1st January, 1977. The ence essential. fe, hundred years, it has been certainly be an advantage. gregation by closed-circuit W. H. G. REDHEAD amalgamated diocese, under restored. Further details may be obtained by Phone (02) 8376639 ROBES FOR television. As well, in the hall • Salary $8750 negotiable, with furnished Chatswood, NSW Bishop Oliver Heyward, The more "modern" order or applications forwarded to CLERGY there will be an exhibition of house provided. of deaconesses is a late Mr Brian Borleigh, General Manager AND CHOIR mementoes of the past — contains 36 parishes and Mentally retarded Active Church affiliation needed. development, comparatively Emu Book Agencies Ltd photos, etc (if you have any- covers 30,000 square miles. Cassocks The amalgamation was Please write, with Minister's and other speaking. 63 Berry Street, Granville. 2142 Girdles thing in this line you would Surplices approved in principle by the children can be the most references to 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney All orders in the church like to include, please be in Melbourne have undergone development Slacks touch with the undersigned). Synod of St Arnaud in or phone 61 9487. Neck over the centuries, and I am After the services we plan September, 1974, and the Whirs Bendigo Synod accepted it in helpless of all. decision quite sure that if the New Shirrs to have a barbecue-picnic Testament fathers, and the 1111111111111IIIIIIII11111111111111111111111111111111 Collars — lunch in the church grounds. June, 1976. The Bishop of St bishops, priests and deacons THE HISTORICAL TOUR Stud. The ladies will provide tea or Arnaud, Bishop David Church of England Homes have done something to ordain Hoods Shand, has now become the of the first two or three cen- Preaching coffee refreshments but each about these special children. OF THE MIDDLE EAST Rector of the Parish of women turies could come back to our Scarves family group is asked to world of today they would December 31, 1976, to February 11, 1977 Choir needs bring its own food. Mount Waverley in Medal:Pi from stock Mentally retarded children are usually bright and active. They raise their eyebrows and say: A history of the parish has Melbourne. How to gets Lead by Mr W. A. Peterson, noted Bible need very , specialised care. They become a real "It was never like this in our CMS been written and will be Sir, Teacher and Author lbouvreden to, ioc ; L'75 ;, / , ol the family. day". available on these occasions. The Province of Kingsdene is Christian I was greatly distressed Tour will visit, with an open Bible, the CHURCH SUPPLIES in W -I* ' _-- action. The children are resident for your money's They would scarcely recog- 91 gallsu si Sr Sydney, NSW Papua New Guinea ,411, at the recent action taken five days 4. 11i nise their counterparts of exciting lands of Iraq, Egypt, Syria, Jordan 61 9407 Calalorre Available (Rev) BILL HOLLAND and nights every week. They join their by the Melbourne Synod today. For example, where and Israel. 18 days will be spent in Israel and Robertson, NSW Standing Committee families on weekends. The families get a chance promoting the Ordination do we find in the New Testa- agreed to a message of to be themselves without the constant demands of a handicap- worth. tour will be most comprehensive. deg "blessing and of Women. ment it expressly stated that ped child. On weekends the — The inclusive cost $2400 approximately. r family is united I know that I will be joined only an ordained priest may congratulation" being and happier. Every pos- Notes will be supplied covering all places to GOOD NEWS FOR JWs conveyed to the new Province sible facility is at Easy. You get full, top Interest on your savings in my concern by many celebrate the Lord's Supper? Kingsdene. Electronic monitoring at night, others who believe in the It seems to me that all the be visited. A unique Gospel newspaper to give Jehovah's of Papua New Guinea at the from Provident Permanent. 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Your gift will enable us to or to exercise authority over further step of ordination for PO Box 66, Baulkham Hills, NSW, 2153 JW darkness. ti continue this important 1001 work. All gifts over men. (Example: I Timothy deaconesses who feel so Telephone 639 8209 for $1 (post free), 50 for $5, 100 for $9 General Synod, 1977 _$2 are deductible for income vt)ur R 0 V D E N T 2:8-15; 1 Corinthians 14:33- called. Free with ever 8 papers a Bible bookmark with hints and tax purposes. 9?) OR A 1,„,,igo of S5u,000 for r IttorioN's 36.) Additional study would be MR RON BAILEY references for witnessing to JWs. the cost 01 holding General ‘‘orth BUILDING SOCIETY A It was strange that one of required and a service for the Mitchell's International Tours P Synod was agreed to. 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Symbols of church CLclrIFIEDl BRAVE WOMAN'S WORK BISHOP'S SUBMISSION ON CASINOS I Australian tour by EA director throughout history ADVERTISAMENTI Bishop John Reid, Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, today Rev Richard Winchell, "As in every culture, Rev Winchell will be released the Anglican submission to the NSW Government Inquiry into legalising General Director of The things go, when a person addressing meetings in "Saints, Signs and Symbols" FOR WORLD VISION St Stephens ChurCn of England :hild gambling casinos, outside the Forbes Club, 155 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst. Evangelical Alliance Mission experiences Christ in their Sydney, Melbourne, Ade- fell al Inc office or phoned to W. Ellwood Post 811675 up to noon ID days before Centre, Port Kembla requires for 1977 a from the USA, arrived in life. It happens in ours too. laide and Brisbane during his dale of publication. Charge is 6c qualified Christian PRE-SCHOOL 1975 96pp 53.15 It's a long track from a farm in northern New The Anglican submission The six recommendations 6. That the Inquiry Sydney, Thursday, October For these people it has meant time in Australia. TEACHER to assist the Principal. New per word with a minimum charge of, South Wales to a refugee camp in Thailand. includes: of the Diocese are: investigate why the NSW 28th at the commencement of cannibalism and infanticide St 50 graduate or one with 1 or 2 year's This handbook is the second British edition of an I. That legislation of Police Force has been unable . is that bad?" Ramon Williams experience. Apply in writing to the "When Journalists have his Australian tour. Rector, 111 Military Road, Port Kembla, American work first published in 1962. It consists of That's the way that Dr Hospital. gambling casinos be deferred to locate and close illegal Asked the reason for the been able to find the illegal 2505. black and white line drawings of signs and symbols used Barbara Mills is being led. Then she joined a trainee- until public opinion on the gambling casinos. visit, he replied this was his Barbara Mills is going to casinos in Sydney fairly Interstate throughout the history of the church. ship, with the Hospitals and matter is known. first opportunity to meet the MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW ; Thailand for World Vision of Charities Commission, on easily, the failure of the 2. That a referendum on The submission was Services Accommodation police to close them can only Australian Council members Among these are emblems Australia, the Christian medical micro-biology. This the stutter be considered by prepared by Bishop John raise the deepest suspicions and supporters of TEAM, To-Lot/Wanted for the Godhead, the humanitarian aid organisa- involved her working at the the Inquiry. Reid and the Rev Alan since taking this position 18 AROUND THE WORLD CRUISE 8 TOUR PERTH: St Alban's. 423 Etr.i tion, where she will work in a Fairfield Infectious Diseases of bribery and corruption. 1 t 3. That, as well as public Nichols am the request of the Services 14 Apostles, Old Testament per- months ago. 9.30 am and 7 30 crowded refugee camp. is moral bankruptcy for a Standing Committee of the Bryan F. Hall. All welcome. sonalities, early saints, Hospital. She also found her- opinion, the social One possible subject for MID-DECEMBER TO MID-FEBRUARY: 13,000 people exist in the government to have allowed 1977 House, suit family or group to ten symbols for the seasons and self at Monash University, desirability of introducing Diocese. The Diocesan Synod discussion with Board camp, all victims of the Indo- this situation to continue." people. Close Sydney University and special days, varieties of teaching medical micro-bio- legalised casinos be on October 11, 1976, also members could be short-term in the COORPAROO: St Stephen's, Brisbane. city. 950 per week. Minister's tolerance China War. crosses, the World Council of logy, something she hadn't Other aspects of the considered. passed this resolution: workers. TEAM's "Summer LLOYD TRIESTINO LINER • Crr Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. required. Phone: 060 8762. Write: St She admits it's a big step, bargained for. 4. That consideration be Visitors welcome. 7.30 and Barn Holy Bernabse Hostels, PO Box Be, Churches and other mis- submission are: lack of Worker" programme caters from thequiet life on the TV GALILEO Communion. 11 am Morning Prayer Broadway, 2007, NSW. cellanea. It turned outto be an evidence of public support given to a tax on gambling "Synod affirms its con- for the student with 6-8 (Holy Communion 1st Sunday) 7 pm land at Glen trines. Each drawing is labelled enjoyable exercise. for casinos; lack of integrity profits which contributes tinuing opposition to the weeks free time, desirous of 27,900 tons Alr-Conditioned Stabilised Evening Prayer Rector Rev Harry Dr Mills is a little worried All this experience made towards a welfare fund extension of gamblii,g (300dhe* and most have a short of the Premier in breaking assisting in the mission work. • DEPARTING IN MARCH 1977 via Panama Cana, TO LET, furnished fiat, Suitable couple, about the future, but knows Dr Mills the ideal person for helping the innocent victims facilities in New South Wales 520. including electricity. Close explanation about its origin pre-election undertaking; "Short-Term Associates" returning via Suez Canal. that she is being led by her on the basis that gambling is transport. 33 Herbert Street, Dulwich or traditional legend. World Vision's work in Thai- legalising another gambling of gambling addiction. work for periods up to 2 ° CRUISING In the Pacific, Mediterranean, Atlantic and HIII. Phone: 560 2078. Lord. land, 5. That consideration be a social disease which feeds Wanted Brief notes on heraldic Free Presbyterian Church of outlet places more economic years, especially in specia- Indian Oceans and the Caribbean and Red Seas. Barbara's husband died 13 "The job is given to requesting the NSW on covetousness and greed; in colours and the significance Scotland. a grey t chal- strain on poor families. lised ministries. Medical • CALLING AT 20 Ports In 13 Different Countries. years ago from cancer. After lenge and I see it as itt privi- Bureau of Crime Statistics particular, Synod deplores WANTED. 100 more students to enrol in of colours used in the church The preface states the doctors often work under this ' 40 DAYS LAND TOURING in Italy, Yugoslavia, Austria, Girl aged 25 to 35 years TO SHARE all years on their farm, milking and Research AO conduct a the Premier's determination C of E Bible Coarse. Full Bible course facilities of a well appointed 2 bedroom complete this concise book's aim as "a book lege," says Barbara Mills. The submission has been category, enabling others to Lelchtenstein, Switzerland, West Germany, Holland, by correspondence anywhere. Full cows, driving tractors and "Why have I been chosen for printed for wide distribution research programme into the to legalise casinos contrary to unit. 925 per week. Phone 700 8804 AH. booklet, which is fully printed which gives religious have holidays or furloughs. Belgium, France, England arid Scotland. details from Registrar. PO Box 41, repairing fences, she had to a position like this to all members of NSW effects on families of his pre-election indexed. anecdotes etc, suitable for with so "Career Missionaries" • ALL MEALS while on Coach Tour, comfortable Roseville, 95W.206111 face the prospect of a new much responsibility?" gambling. undertakings." Perhaps a useful guide to young readers". Parliament and to the public. however, are the type most coaches, competent guides, good hotels. 7 nights' HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION in centre life. At first, she doubted the of RIVetinil at Wagga. Furnished house symbols and signs used in It contains 29 such sought after ... language accommodation in London on BIB basis. The local doctor suggested call, but now Barbara knows For Salo $40 weekly, mid-December to mid- stained glass, wood carvings "anecdotes etc" but 1 doubt being the main consideration. ' 5 WEEKS FREE TIME for additional arrangements at February. 8. W. King, 29 Coolnbil that Barbara study medicine, it's the call of God. and heraldic devices more if they are suitable for His own mother-in-law has own expense. Crescent, Wagga. 2650. while her father thought she Initially, she will set-up a CONCRETE BLOCK MAKER commonly found in the "young readers". worked over 4 years as a BOTH FIRST AND TOURIST CLASS berths available. would make an excellent lib- laboratory in the camp and Makes blocks. slabs. edgings, screen church buildings of Europe Although the book reflects book-keeper, after turning 60 Air travel may be used either one or both ways (prices rarian. train locals as her assistants. mocks. garden stools 8 at once and 96 When in MELBOURNE stay at Ridley and the British Isles, great biblical truths and years of age. His mother died on application). an hour. 6180 Meat setl-hetp prOjeele College. Rooms only December: Meals Medicine it was to be. She It's quite likely that Dr Mills examples of true piety, it has in Korea, at 72 years of age, GROUP LEADERS: Rev and Mrs icon McLean of St • Send for leaflets Department CR, available January/February. Close City. R. TONG studied at the University of will be the only western pleasant surroundings. Apply House a serious communication 'after 3-4 years assisting in the Stephen's Church, Caulfield. • Forest Farm Research, Londonderry, Queensland, graduating in woman in the area. • NSW, 2753. Manager, Ridley Collage, Parkellie, problem. work. Price: From $3345.00 1970. 3052. Phone 9E0 1622. The language and style of She will be in Thailand for As he had just visited the • Two years later Dr Barbara at least 15 months. writing are very old worldish area in Irian Jaya referred to SEE BEAUTIFUL NEW ZEALAND IN THE AUTUMN • HAMMOND CONCERT ORGAN MODEL Mills was in Melbourne, Barbara is a member of the and quaint, eg "every species by Hamish McDonald in an • 18 DAYS IN BEAUTIFUL NEW ZEALAND vibit,,k, t RT 3 complete with P040 Tone Cabinet. Meethrtgs where she took up a position West Hawthorn Presbyterian Solid American Mahogany Console in "Anecdotes of wickedness was committed Auckland, Waltomo, Rotorua, Napier, Wellington at the Queen Victoria Church. article appearing in the excellent condition 32 Pedal Keyboard READERS' ASSOCiATA with impurity" (p 21), "fell "National Times" entitled Picton, Greymouth, Franz Josef, Wanaka concave radiating with Soto Pedal . DIOCESE OF SYDNEY for upon the evil expedient" "An Open Letter to the Queenstown, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Invercargill • Organ. Controls in Console 32 foot to I Quarterly Meeting will be held on (p 33) etc. • loot voicing. This is -a professional's Tuesday. 23rd November, at SI John's. Washington Post", Rev Win- Dunedin, Mt Cook, Christchurch etc. organ suitable for Church. Concert Hall, Milsons Point Evensong at 7 pm. youthful The result is that this book chell was asked for his own GOOD HOTELS, comfortable coaches, libera. • Teaching. Price 85000. Phone 76 9647. Meeting at 8 pm. Speaker Bishop c. is quite unsuitable for young reaction, sightseeing with entrance fees, competent guides, al, • Kerte (next Meeting, 22nd Feb. same • readers" people, or at least, Australian "The article is extremely meals. • venue). K. Hall. Honorary Secretary. young people. ORGAN, Eko Chorale 71 model. 2 Phone 4084435. non-factual and the reply TWO DEPARTURES: March 19th — Leader Rev Mervy, It is a pity that a book I, manual rhythm section octave bass "Gospel Gleanings written by Don Richardson Roberts from 3risbane; March 26th — Leader Rev T. 0 ♦ pedals Excellent condition 1700 St HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION such an admirable goal (author of Peace Child) is my Hinton from Melbourne. • Mark s. Berowra. 458 1358. RANELAGH HOUSE for Young People" should be so out of touch 128 pages, SUS3.80 sentiment too. The All inclusive price — From Melbourne $837.00: Sydn,, ROBERTSON with the youth culture that it missionaries are there to 9813.00; Brisbane $830.00 • fails to communicate in Positions Phone: 0441185 1253 This book was first maintain and improve the • contemporary terms. culture of the people. LANDS OF THE BIBLE TOUR Vacant Broome' Mansion, heart et produced in 1961 and has Southern Highlands. Tourist area. now been reprinted by the Terry Dein Language is preserved by • DEPARTING ON JANUARY 5TH, 1977, from Tulla- • Excellent accommodation snd rood being reduced to writing, marine by Jumbo Jet. at reasonable tarift. Groups and Bishop John Reid, Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, releasing the Anglican CHURCH OF ENGLAND followed by the teaching of • 13 DAYS IN ISRAEL visiting the most important places RESIDENTIAL HALLS FOR centered.s at reduced rates. submission to the NSW Government Inquiry into legalising gambling casinos outside the Special diets prepared. Pets the people to read it for * 10 DAYS IN GREECE includes liberal sightseeing and o ♦ UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Forbes Club. welcome. themselves. This is their own glorious one-day cruise to the Islands. Applications are invited for the posi- CHURCH AND STATE tions of language! Not some new • AN OPTIONAL STOP-AVER In Singapore on the retur , Part WARDEN of a report brought from Switzerland by the form of expression by an journey at an appropriate supplement. An optional • at two University hostels in 1977 A BRIGHT (Vie) Rev Principal N. P. Andersen, who attended a anthropolopst excursion to Kuala Lumpur.and Penang. • single woman fs required for Women s Cook's Pioneer Holiday Flats consultation called by the World Evangelical Fellowship Dr Barbara Mills NEW MASTER FOR • GOOD ACCOMMODATION, most meals, comfortable • Hall 129 students; and a married man for Fully self-contained. Set • Men Hail 147 students!. The position, coaches, competent guides. amidst acres of beautiful to discussproblems of the Church and Nationhood in e parr-time. providing tree board and September, appearing in New Life, November 4: WESLEY COLLEGE GANGSTERS I • GROUP LEADER: Rev Alec Hilliard of St James an honorarium Parkland. Large clean and 4:17, FL rews 4:12, 13). knew his weapons were Church, Geelong. We believe the Bible it, eg, John the Baptist (Mark comfortable flats with 1. 2 Dear brothers and sisters, migh,y through God to the IN TEMPLE Price from Melbourne and Sydney $1755.00; Front Enquiries to the Secretary. Univeraity teaches us to co-operate with 6:17, 18). and 3 bedrooms. An ideal we affirm that God is calling pulling down of strongholds At the end of this year the Canberra he was involved I Ha. 0 , GaHarne. R., C.... 2037. the State and all agencies When death occurs in the Brisbane $1876.00: From Adelaide $1845.00 holiday spot for all age We should resist the de- us, whatever our situation, to (2 Cor 10:3-5). In his con- minister of the Methodist with protests against Aus- Japanese underworld, colle- groups. Children welcome. seeking to bring wholeness to mands which the powerful recognise that our highest tinuous encounter with "the National Memorial Church, tralia's involvement in the agues of the deceased fre- VISIT FASCINATING INDONESIA AND Box 8 Bright (Vie) human life. We recognise make to obtain benefits and cosmic powers, the authori- Dr Jim Udy, will leave Can- Vietnam War — an involve- duty and greatest privilege is quently sponsor elaborate SINGAPORE WOOD COFFILI Ph, STD 55 1233 that in some societies privileges for themselves, and to embrace the role His Son ties and potentates of this berra to become the master ment which he said recently funeral services in a Buddhist ' DEPARTING April 1977. believers are called upon to call upon the State to pro- embraced. Our Lord Jesus world, the superhuman of Wesley College, Sydney had been to try to show the temple — as a cover for rais- • 13 DAYS IN INDONESIA visiting Bali, Surabaya. FUNERALS endure patiently almost in- mote equal justice for all, became the servant of men forces of evil in the heavens" University. immoralities of Australia's ing funds and rattling the Jogyakarata, Bandung, Pelabuhan Ratu, Bogor and PHONES Metropolitan Furniture Removals tolerable pressure (James 5:7, especially the poor, the (1.phesians 6:12), Paul relied involvement. (Mark 10:45). This led Him He came to Canberra in Jakarta. (All. Branches 180 0396 and Storage cf Revelation 3:8-13). But for orphan and the widow (Jere- ultimately to the Cross. And on the armour God provides: Dr Udy also opposed the sabres in a show of power. 1970 after being the chaplain Last month, under police • 7 DAYS IN SINGAPORE (with an optional excursion to Katoomba — 82 2411 many of us the Word of God miah 22:1-3, 2 Samuel to this calling He directs us. truth, integrity, the Gospel of introduction of poker G. & C. Drew Pty Ltd denies the right to be neutral 12:1ff, Amos 2:6, 7). of Ohio Northern University, pressure, the 300 delegates at Kuala Lumpur and Penang at a supplement of $122.001 Adopting the servant role peace, faith, salvation and machines to the ACT, about the following matters: US, for seven years. the All-Japan Buddhist • FULLY ESCORTED, 2 meals per day, competent 68 Smiths Avenue Our loyalty to the one in such a world as ours means the Word of God. seeking a referendum before We should resist pressure worldwide Body of Christ, Conference called for a ban guides. STAINED GLASS WIDOWS Hurstville accepting the folly of power- The battle continues today. Dr Udy Shortly after arriving in a decision was made on their on churches to make them which is also "a chosen race of such temple use by Fare from Melbourne or Sydney $1195.00 Country and Inter- lessness. In the cosmic The weapons are the same. introduction. • K. J. LITTLE Local, mere religious tools of the and a holy nation" (1 Peter gangsters. The action affects struggle it means being com- They are made effective by For the past five years he • 19 Barden Street state Removals State (Acts 5:29). GO CRUISING WITH ACTS SITMAR • 2:9), should be higher than mitted to the weaponry our constant prayer. Let us there- ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL has been the liaison officer about 7000 temples through- • 15 ,1te or phone 50 8366 out the country. Arnclifte, 2205 We should not permit our that which we extend to our Lord, the suffering Servant, fore earnestly commit our- between the Federal Parlia- Leaving from Sydney in beautiful TSS FAIRSTAR on: • After hours 53 7377 churches to enlist the State as tribe, class, race or nation 13 ROSLYN STREET, POTTS POINT. SYDNEY Phone 599 7348 j provides for all who follow selves anew to a life of prayer mentary Christian Fellowship Buddhist leaders agreed to 1 MARCH 651, for Suva, Savu Savu, Vavau, Nukualofa. their political tool (John (Galatians 3:28, 29, Luke TELEPHONE: 355 3355 do 'their best but said it will Him. and obedience. "The prayer and the Canberra churches. Auckland and Sydney, 16 days. Fares from $400.00. 4 18:36). 13:29). be difficult to keep the bad The Apostle Paul set an of a righteous man has great Si Luke's HOSPIrei has been established over 50 years. Medical practice and 2 MARCH 23rd for Port Moresby, Bali, Jakarta. We should not tolerate an Patient care have taken immense strides in this period and St Luke's is proud of — Canberra Times goys out, Oui. Christian concern for example for us. Because of power in its effects" (James Singapore, Hong Kong, K eel und, Nagasaki. intermingling of the Gospel the community of mankind, ,he nigh reputation it has achieved. Now funds are needed to develop a modern the liberating power of the 5:16). lbw -ewe .wswo• eelMile Kagoshima, Kobe, Yokohama, Guam, Rabaul. THE BEST CATCH with any political, economic, created by God in His Like- heatre complex, intensive care unit and to increase patient accommodation. • Gospel he could boast, "I am Si Luke's is a Church of England general hospital open to all creeds. As 11 is a Brisbane and Sydney. Leader Rev Charles Duns. 46 cultural, or nationalistic ness, should enable us to TOR 'OUR SUNDAY SCHOOl a free man and own no E AL ,)on.prolit organisabon, the Board appeals for your help to raise 1500.000 for this days. Fares from $1150.00. ideology in such a way as to stand firmly against all forms master" work. BARBEQUE 3 MK4A7Y5.008t.h for Honiara, Espiritu Santo, Vila, Suva. (I Cor 9:19a). Yet he Small or t arge Donations of 1200 or more are tax deductible, exempt Irom gift duly and are compromise the Gospel of legislated discrimination was not content to remain Nukualofa, Auckland and Sydney. 19 days. Fares from (Matthew 6:24, Micah STORAGE-PACKING acknowledged by of lima' receipt. Please make your donations payable to. "St based on race or colour (Acts thus. Under the constraint of Luke's Development Fund." 3:11). 17:26, Acts 11:lff). TAXI TRUCKS T.J.ELAN 1. I AND the love of Christ he made a 4 MAY 28th for Brisbane, Noumea, Lautoka, Suva. Reasonable and Chief Executi.Of f ice; We should never yield to We hold that the will of choice. "I have made myself Auckland and Sydney. 15days. Fares from $375.00. the temptation of making our God for His Church em- Reliable every man's servant" (I Cor 5 JULY 22nd for Noumea, Hieguene, Lautok:), Suva. people or nation, or our braces suffering for Jesus' 9:19b). From that time CHRISTIAN MUSICAL Nukualofa, Auckland and Sydney. Leaders: Rev and ijj nation's institutions, the sake, and being faithful unto onward he and his com- SMITH OWENS Mrs W. M. Constable. 17days. Fares from $425.00. object of near-religious death lather than seeking at panions could say, "We SERVICE SO YOU'RE 6 OCTOBER 14th for Brisbane, Port Moresby, Bali, loyalty (Deuteronomy 5:7). any cost the survival of tradi- preach not ourselves but /"COME TOGETHER" presented by Youth Manila, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Keelung, Nagasaki. We should oppose every tional patterns of church life PO BOX 98 TAKING YOUR Jesus as Lord, and ourselves TURRAMURRA Choir from Christ Church St Ives, directed by Kagoshima, Olta, Kobe, Yokohama, Guam, Rabaul and attempt, civil or religious, to (Mark 8:34-38, Revelation your servants for Jesus' Sydney. 44 days. Fares from 91100.00. GOSPEL LIGHT control arbitrarily the 2:10). PHONE 476 2308 Marylou Roth. Epilogue: Rev Dudley Foord. sake" (2 Cor 4:5). 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However, it State, is prone to anxiety, THE NATIONAL BUILDING VICTORIA ST., KINGS CROSS, SYDNEY (Stewart P.O. 110x 121, Mn WAVERLET, VIC AUSTRALIA, 3111 Moffat) Ph 221 3922 needs to be emphasised that covetousness, injustice and 9th Floor — Suite 14 Soft Drinks, Sweets and Ice Cream can be Tel: (OM /77-11144 TEL 358-3155 Our Offices are Agents for all Land. Sea and such a prophetic witness may corruption, and needs con- 250 Pitt Street, Sydney. Phone 26 6368 I purchased HOTEL CANBERRA i require the participatory stunt reformation according Below retail prices — Watch Regain and Insurance • Air Lines Valuattont ANN ST., BRISBANE. TEL. 32-0231 suffering of those who make to the Scriptures (I Peter L1, 0111.1. alp = eallir• AIN! t ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. NOVEMBER 11. 1976 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 11, 1976 — 7 MOOR LIBRARY MAINLY BIBLE SOCIETY'S The Australian plea. E ARNHEM LAND Evangelism crusade FIRST PUBLISHED IN :880 in Solomon Islands CHURCH MELBOURNE LANGUAGE STUDY Rev Barry N. Martin on leave as Community Educa- The Bible Society has just held its first training The American the Evangelical Alliance of The Rev Jezreel Filoa, the South Pacific Islands Geireral Superintendent of tion Officer, Birmingham, programme to teach Aborigines how to translate the Evangelist, the Rev with Mr Bell as the evange- the SSEC, who was one of England. To take up position Bible into their own language. Aboriginal and white Ralph Bell, would con- No 1624 NOVEMBER 25, 1976 RECORDRegistered tor posting as a newspaper — Category A PRICE 25 CENTS of director of the Anglican duct a month-long cru- list. Mr Bell's interpreters, people took part in a recent two-week workshop at Gali- Seven centres were during the Papua New Inner City Ministry from sade in the Solomon Is- winku, on Echo Island. covered during a four-week Guinea crusade, had been January 1, 1977. lands next year, the They represented five lan- period, with a total of encouraging his fellow Rev Richard A. training programmes will Sydney headquarters of guages spoken in north-east probably be held in other 94,000 people in atten- Solomon Islanders to pray Nethercote from Incumbency The Graham Organisa- dance. Arnhem Land. areas within the next year. for the crusade and to St Stephen's, Richmond to tion said this week. The co-ordinating chair- become actively involved in Christmas Bowl ITIM Regional Chaplain for The number of speakers of At the Galiwinku work- each of these languages shop tape recorders were Mr Bell, an associate of man of the Solomor, Islands all of its activities. Central Highlands from Feb- crusade, the Rev Neville ranges from 700 down to 150. used extensively. Dr Billy Graham, had been ruary I, 1977. Blackhall, said recently a His first-hand accounts REPRIEVE FOR The workshop was con- The translations were invited by a committee series of meetings had been of the highlights of the Appeal Rev Michael A. Jobling ducted by The Bible Society's produced orally and were representing the Church of Papua New Guinea crusade from Incumbency, New Translations Secretary, the only put into writing after Melanesia (Anglican), the held with representatives of had already been a great The 1976 Christmas Bowl Appeal of the Guinea Martyrs, Croydon to Rev Euan Fry, of Canberra. they had been recorded and United Church and the the inviting churches in source of encouragement to Marriage Guidance Council Mr Fry described the work- worked over on the tape South Sea Evangelical some of the proposed cru- Australian Council of Churches is being sade centres. local church members, as from January 1, 1977. shop as the most inspiring recorder. Church. launched this month around Australia in each had the screening of the and encouragbg of all the This method enabled the News of the blessing that Rev J. W. Taylor, from It was expected that cru- film "Island Impact". State capital city. training programmes he had Aborigines to produce the had resulted from the Asst Curate in the Mission of sade meetings would take Papua New Guinea The target for this year's appeal been involved in during his 10 text of the story in a way they SCEGGS is $1.5 million and St James and St John to place in the' capital, The Solomon Islands years with The Bible Society were accustomed to and the campaign had generated the money will be used to help people in development Director of Melbourne Honiara, and at least three expected to be granted At the workshop each of end result was a very natural considerable interest in the programmes around the world. Family Care Organisation other major population prospect of a visit by Mr Independence in June, Parents and supporters of SCEGGS have been making attempts to raise one and a half the language groups worked expression of it in their own The Appeal, administered Rev John Masq,. com- from November 16, 1976. centres in the solomons Bell, and at the present time 1977. Church and mission on the Book of Jonah. Now languages. million dollars to save the school from closure. by the Australian Council of mented: during May, 1977. there was a growing interest leaders considered the Rev Robert J. Isaachsen The Bible Society hopes to Churches, is held throughout "We are especially en- In 1972, a Papua New timing of the crusade was This followed an announcement earlier this month It is understood the offer the Church of England was at from Asst Curate of St publish Jonah in each of the Mr Fry said: "The level of throughout the Solomons the 12 member churches of thusiastic about this year's Guinea crusade was con- therefore strategic in the life by Bishop E. D. Cameron, chairman of the council that of five hundred thousand stake. James' Dandenong to Priest five languages and make interest and enthusiam was as the crusade preparations the Council and is focussed appeal because already we ducted at the invitation of began. of that new nation. the school would have to close at the end of this year. dollars will entitle the Others, believed that the in Charge under the Regional them available to the people maintained throughout the Diocese to three members of Church was not obligated to on Christmas Day. are seeing a much keener Bishop of Christ Church, as tangible evidence of what workshop, and I think all Parents and supporters Church will have a decisive Commenting on this year's interest in local churches than of the school have formed a say in the appointment of the the nine member council of pay the debts of the school Dingley. Commissioning by was achieved at the work- teams are keen to go on with the reconstituted school. which was a corporate body appeal, ACC -World Chris- Archbishop on Monday, shop. other translations now using company to run the school, if principal and the religious tian Action Secretary, The • To page 6 they can raise the money re- instruction in school. Opinion as to how far the in its own right and con- December 20, 1976. The success of the first the techniques and methods q u i red to satisfy the The Diocese of Sydney has Church should go in assisting demned the whole land workshop means that similar they learea,' Rev Graham F. Stephens creditors, Bill Acceptance offered five hundred the school has been divided developments proposals and from Incumbency of Church Co-operation. thousand dollars. This over the period, since 'the maintained that the Church of Ascension, Springvale to So far the parents have money comes from the financial problems became should cut its losses. known in 1974. asst priest in parish of Dailey, raised some hundreds of SCEGGS Assistance Fund. In the Sydney Synod last Queensland. To take effect KGB RAIDS PRINTERY thousands of dollars and This fund is made up of Some have felt the Church, month a motion was passed from December 6, 1976. have until March next year to money from the proceeds of which appointed the old which stated: school council, through the raise the rest. the sale of Wingham, a "Synod directs Standing Rev Ian J. Braybrook from In a special communique ago had returned from Synod, should take respon- Committee and the Finance priest in charge The Epi- from the Soviet Union the prison. The owner Vladimir It has been agreed by the property in Drummoyne sold parents and the Church of in the early 1970s. sibility to save the school and and Loans Board to make no phany, Hopper's Crossing to Co-Workers of the secret Shilo is under house-arrest. meet its financial commit- further financial assistance Incumbent of parish of South publishing house All the equipment of the England that the school will Previously the Diocese be run as a Christian school contributed $400,000 to ments. Besides the particular available from diocesan Croydon. Induction by 'Khristianin" and the laboratory was confiscated. worth of the school they in accordance with principles SCEGGS from this fund and Bishop Dann, February 8, Council of the Unofficial The co-workers of the argued that the good name of of the Church of England in from the endownment of the • Topage6 1977. Churches report the publishers `Khristianin' and Australia. See to meet other debts following: . the Council of Churches Rev Anastassis H. Pappas The members of the arising from running "On October 6, organs of appeal to Christians of the from St John's, Mansfield to world to lift up their voices council appointed by the expenses. Chaplain of Geelong the KGB discovered the laboratory of the publishers on behalf of those 'who Grammar School, effective are appointed to die'." CONCERN AT HEALTH OF GEORGI VINS from January 1, 1977. 'Khristianin', where the technical preparation was According to Peter Vins, His family has been Rev Gordon Apsey to carried out for such the son of the imprisoned sending him small parcel. retire at the end of 1976. LONDON BD RESULTS with Garlic and onions, publications as the Ness pastor, the health of Georgi AGES Testament, the journal Vins continues to give cause which are of the utmost p Rev Eric J. Nixon died on News has been received from the University of London September 19, 1976. 'Herald of Truth' and other for alarm. He is not receiving importance in supplying hii), spiritual literature. The that all the students from Moore College who sat for the the necessary medical with the necessary vitamins Rev Herbert James Neil laboratory was situated at examinations in connection with the London BD Course last treatment and has been told and minerals otherwise died on October 17, 1976. this address: june, have been successful. that the prison is no 'lacking in the prison diet. The following are to be Rostovskaya Oblast, All sitting for the final RD Preliminary: C. Ains- "sanitorium". However, even .these arc • Notes and comments — Deaconed at St Paul's Cathe- Octyaberski Rayon, S. examinations were awarded worth, G. Diggins, M. not being delivered to him. Advent — Page 2 Doran, P. Frazer, M. dral, Melbourne on the eve of Krassyukovka. The owner of Honours. All sitting for the The family asks for • On and off the record — by David St Andrew's Day, Monday, the house is Vladimir Shilo, preliminary exams received Harding, T. Hudson, K. DIRTY TRICKS assistance, possibly through November 29, at 7 pm: his wife's name is Nina. good passes, particularly in Martin, P. Sinden, N. the International Red Cross, Hewetson — Page 2 New Testament Greek. The Speyer, L. Tio. 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Student completes Life at risk ElIFT-ORIAL Become a subscriber now through our special college principal half-price introductory offer. doctoral studies Last month a decision was made by a Judge in a smack or to refrain from establishing independence by $4.25 for 12 months' issues. The Rev Peter Whitaker of South Africa is the new murder trial in the ACT which could have profound cutting the umbilical cord till after the child had died. The Rev John W. Wilson, lecturer in Old principal of the Sydney Christian Training College. He effects on the value this community places on the value The situation could arise where an absolutely healthy, Testament at Ridley College, has successfully completed will lead the college from the beginning of 1977. of human life. fully developed baby could be arbitrarily killed with The Australian his doctoral studies. Mr Justice Blackburn ruled that an unborn child was legal sanction by the non application of normal The Sydney College has the college is located in an not "alive" until it was completely out of its mother's Word was received recently advantage of both day and helped young people to enter attractive centre in the heart procedures, or indeed active measures against its life. also that all five students evening lectures. the ordained ministries of the of Sydney. It is a true body and had drawn its first breath. It therefore could The possibilities for applying this principle in other recognised, or safeguarded by the law. Society has now 1:1111111111111C1111 The college registrar not be murdered prior to this. On the basis of this ruling areas have to be considered. completing their Bachelor of churches and has trained men international college, for decided that life under certain circumstances can be Divinity studies with the reports a strong enrolment and women for Christian students come from Asia and a jury was instructed to acquit a seventeen-year-old girl Imagine the possibilities in the area of deformity. It battered, negotiated and destroyed. With the collapse of London School of Theology already for 1977 and said that service for 90 years. the Pacific. of murder. now may be possible for a doctor to decide that even a the principle of inviability nobody is safe from the REIBORIIII further applications would be Lay people are equipped to This unilateral judgment by a judge, along with the had passed with second-class A strong teaching faculty mildly deformed baby should not be allowed to begin caprice of the wicked, the dominance of the powerful, honours, three of them in the welcome. Phone Melbourne be church assistants, youth includes the Rev Alan celebrated Levine Judgement on the question of breathing. If the doctor cannot be guilty of murder, or the weakness of the misguided. 380 1396. workers and more effective NAME higher division. Walker, Dr Anna Hogg and abortion has, without legislative decision, and without who is to stop him? The door may have been opened to a "brave new lay men and women in the The students were John the skilled counsellors of the community endorsement created a precedent that will If the criterion of independent breathing is to be world" in the so called civilised West, that may well lead McIntyre, Lim Po Ham, churches. Sydney Life Line Centre. have far reaching and tragic implications unless ADDRESS The college offers basic established it raises the question of euthanasia in a new to the repression of the Nazi-like concentration camp, Richard Prideaux, Peter The college offers full reversed. and threatening form. A person who needs artificial life the dominance of genetic manipulation and the callous Crawford and David Walker. THE AUSTRALIAN CHJRCH RECORD: courses in Theology, New Editorial and business. Room 311. 160 Testament, Old Testament tuition and board. 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