THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER — NINETY-FIRST YEAR OF PUBLICATION

Registered for posting as Printed by John Fairfax and Price 10 cents No 1487 -- May 6, 1971 a newbriaaer -- Category A. Sons Lid., Broadway, Sydney. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN FIND ARCHBISHOP WOODS CHOSEN AS NEW PRIMATE A NEW UNITY IN CHRIST At a meeting lasting for over six hours in Syd- ney, the Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr , EXCITING GROWTH OF THE was elected Primate of the Church of England in Australia. The new Primate is 64 and has been Arch- CONVENTION MOVEJ%1 ENT of Melbourne since December 1957. The phenomenal spread of the Australian Chris- tian Women's ('onventions movement in the past decade and more parlicidark in the last three years, demonstrates strikingly 11w growth of Christian unity among the denominations. the first National Board meet- attended by 1,500 women of all mg of the movement was held at denominations and from all parts liarny's Bay, NSW, 23-25 April of the State. Miss E. Roberts of and was chaired by Mrs Grace Donaster is the State secretary. Collins. 17 board members, repre- The first convention in Darwin senting all States attended. The later this year will mark the ex- National Secretary is Miss Beth tension of the work to the North- Creber and the Treasurer is Mrs ern Territory. 42 conventions are Phyllis Deane. Mrs June Boson- being held this year in NSW, one quet is Editor and Public Rela- in Canberra, eight in Queens- dons Officer. land, four in SA, seven in Vic- Two thousand women attend- toria, seven in Tasmania, five in ed the ACWC Stanwell Tops WA and 12 in New Zealand. Convention (NSW) in March. The ACWC is affiliated with Outstandirig events were the Women's Conventions Inter- solid Bible teaching ministries national, which has affiliates also of Mrs Mildred Dienert, Mrs in the United Kingdom and New Dorothy Hulme Moir and Mrs Q. Zealand. Miss Jean Raddon is Little; the personal introduction now full-time National Co-or- of 40 women representing many dinator for ACWC. missionary societies by the chair- "Christian Woman," the man, Mrs Grace Collins; and the national publication of the move- The Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Frank Hoods second frost right) speaks to some at the atter his election as Primate. missionary offering which ment, was founded six years ago amounted to 311,000. Mrs A. M. numbers its circulation in thou- After prayers in St Andrew's an archdeacon in New Zealand siderable energy. This has been Chambers, one of the out- sands, carries no advertising and Cathedral. the clergy and laity He was educated at Marlborough brought to bear upon the standing Bible teachers in the now pays its way without sub- who are members of the General and Trinity College, Cambridge. development of the diocese, ACWC conducted a question sidy. It circulates to 23 countries Synod committee to elect a pri- He has had a distinguished developments marked by his time and individual counselling and as far as is known, it is the mate, moved into the Chapter career in the ministry beginning ability to delegate responsibility continued throughout the week- only interdenominational House at 11 am on Thursday 15 with a curacy of the famous Port- and to share the leadership. end. women's magazine in the world. April. sea parish where so many future Probably for this reason, ex- Victoria held a similar con- Its editor, Mrs Jane Bosanquet. The deliberations of the com- bishops begin. He has been chap- periments with new forms of vention on another weekend in is a trained journalist and the mittee were not open to the pub- lain to Trinity, his old College, ministry were succeeding in Mel- March at Belgrave Heights wife of an Anglican minister. lic but it is believed that some 15 vice-principal of Wells Theo- bourne long before they were As an arm of its work among bishops and archbishops allowed logical College, an army chap- tried elsewhere in Australia. Australian women, the ACWC their names to go to ballot. This lain, vicar of Huddersfield, chap- The new Primate is also well- has launched the Bible Stud, would have been followed by a lain to King George VI and known for his great interest in Fellowship which will encour- series of ballots to eliminate can- finally, the work of the World Council age and promote the study of the didates with fewest votes. At where he succeeded Bishop Ed- of Churches and in the move- Scriptures in depth. 4.15 pm the election of Dr ward W. Mowll. From this suff- ment for church unity in Austra- Woods was announced. ragan see in the diocese of Man- ia. He has tried to persuade the chester, he came to Melbourne to Methodists and Presbyterians Dr Woods is a son of a former succeed Archbishop Booth. who are planninig for unity in Bibles from , Dr E. S. Dr Woods has a natural charm Australia, to make it possible for Woods. One brother is now Bish- and friendliness and his tall, Anglicans to be included in the op of Worcester and another is spare build is indicative of con- scheme. slot-machines 4.04.41NINOWAININNIMIAM.,...... o....."141M4,1,1W41.....014,••••••••••••••••••...40, The Belgian Bible Society, viiich has installed a self-service slot-machine on the pavement 1 Bishop Grindrod to Rockhampton outside its headquarters, has stocked it with French New As announced in our last issue, Bishop John wheat and sheep industries. Testaments at a subsidised price. Rockhampton is an even larger %), 11)triollis I Whin. Muir. Basil Rowland Grindrod. Bishop of Riverina, NSW, At present these are in the Re- diocese which has been beset by vised Segond version, but at the since 1966. has accepted nomination to the diocese of long sustained drought and which end of April when the New Rockhampton, Queensland. has 26 clergy. It is regarded as Testament in Francais Courant being far more difficult for a Lord Mayor (today's French) is published, it His acceptance of the see is tehich includes much of NSW's bishop to administer than River- is expected that the machine will generally regarded as an act of mast arid regions and is served Ma or most other dioceses in have an even greater appeal as it great courage and a decision by some 29 clergy. It has been Australia. dispenses 'Bones Nouvelles which he could not have made badly hit by the serious difficul- guest at Au jourd easily. Riverina is a large diocese ties being encountered by the Cathedral Bossey graduate students prefer Luncheon social issues to Bible Club Geneva (EPS) The Graduate School or Ecumenical Studies at Bossey near here, whirl[ is planned each year as an academic program of theological study, The Lord Mayor of Syd- found this :tear that its students on the whole were more interested in social ethics ne), Dr. I,. Emmet McDer- and a multi-cultural and multi-confessional living experience. mott. will 1w the guest In his report on the live month The school, which continued contested by the Bible through speaker at the St. Andrew's expereince Professor Hans-Ruedi from October 15, 1970 to Febru- serious eitegetical work. Cathedral Luncheon Club Weber, associate director of the ary 28, 1971, had as its theme As ustiil, worship became a World Council - sponsored "The Bible: Contested and con- on 4th lune. controversial issue. According to Graduate School, explained that testing." A major part of the Syiltic ,theclial and Town Professor Weber, many theo- the 43 students in the 1970-71 time was spent in four seminars Hall are sited next to each other logogical students do not pray school assumed ft larger share in and the writing of reports. These in the heart of Australia's largest any more, at least not according Bishop , shaping the program than dealt with "Jewish and Christian city and there have always been to traditional patterns. While students at former sessions. They Understandings of the Bible," harmonious relationships some interesting attempts to find The Bishop is an Oxford also preferred experimentation "The Body and Salvation" between the Cathedral and the new forms of worship were graduate and he went to Riverina and work in small groups to for- "Social Revolution" and "Sin and civic fathers. Dr Emmet was made, he said, none was fully from Christ Church South Yarra. mal lectures. the Sick Society," In the last educated at St Ignatius' College convincing or won acceptance by Previously he had been a rector Professor Weber said this ap- and Sydney University. three instances the study con- the whole group. and an archdeacon in Rockhamp- The May gathering of the proach was valuable in studying sisted of a confrontation between ton, so he is quite familiar with Luncheon Club was opened to the programs and structures of biblical and contemporary texts. An innovation in the program his new diocese and the mission- the World Council of Churches. was a series of four practical the- ladies and the opportunity was One observer commented after ary situation which exists there. However, it raised the question ological workshops on the Bible taken to welcome home Dr A. hearing the final reports that this People in Rockhampton have W. Morton, Dean• of Sydney, of whether a trained social psy- and worship, Bible translation, expressed great delight that who spoke on his recent lecture chologist should be added to the graduate school had contested communicating a biblical text Bishop Grindrod is coming back tour in the United States. staff. the Bible more than it had been and the Bible in hymns and art. to serve as their Bishop. EDITORIAL WHY HEED THE PROPHETS? NAINN,Isr- EVANGELICAL VIEWPOINTS On my path "0 fools, and slow of bean to believe all that the prophets have spoken!" A neglected priority —Our Risen Lord, 01 the Emmaus Road. "Repentance" is the title of Ron Hobby's article (Inc of these days I might y, rite a book — and you know w hat I'd call it? "How Not to Give a Missionary After his Resurrection, chose from all human history — for this life, on this earth. With in the series "Evangelical Viewpoints," which, after Jesus himself endorsed including that part of it which, adoring awe we recognise that in a run of over Iwo years, we bring to an end in this Address," or "How Not to Preach a Sermon." everything the Old Testa- for us of today, is yet to come. its fullness it is eternal and its Repentance I think most of us have suf- thing like this: "Well, it's good to issue. It is a high plane to end on for repentance is More understandable is a fear headquarters and final home for ment prophets had said a vital note. This is missing from much preaching fered from those dear, returned be here, even though I had of obsessing ourselves, like some all its citizens are Elsewhere. But Repentance is one of the great works of God within the human soul, the be- missionaries (and I'm one!) who rather a sticky start. Johnny about him. Why, then, do past students, with time-calcu- and teaching and writing. it begins here. The prophets told ginning of that personal salvation won for us by Jesus Christ on Calvary, come to give an illustrate an threw his mug of milk on the we heed only the prophecies lations and date-predictions that us that, in the clearest and It was no accident that led the Reformers to add the address with slides. First one on floor and I just had to leave Bolt completed within us through repentance and faith. that were fulfilled by his first led them only to disappointment, simplest words they could find. familiar sentences of Scripture and the penitential in- is a map of their area. to clear it up." Advent? Would Jesus have told us to troduction to the form for Morning and Evening Prayer Sometimes these are separated the Lord; and his heart is de- HOW? This work of God is Quite often it's a fuzzy old Well, thinks the audience to it pray "Thy will be done on earth These we rightly honour be- The second in a series of drawn up in 1549. If you examine each of these sentences by a long period of time, some- parted from him that made him. accomplished by the Holy Spirit; map that was prepared years self, (at least the female part at as it is in heaven" If it was never cause, by coming true despite three articles by Mr Frank thoughfully, you will see that repentance is the keynote times not. Each work, or both, The beginning of pride is sin," for he who is the Lord, the Giver ago, covered with place names in going to happen? may be focused on a clear, clean as an earlier Jesus said. of life, is sent from above too tiny print. Our earnest friend odds of millions to one against H. Sibson, a retired journal- of each. We too easily let an otherwise memorable moment in time -- convict the world of sin. Often. then holds forth, giving inter- chance fulfilment, they proclaim rightful Similarly, the Reformers introduced the recital of the ist, of Doubleview, W.A. religio-spiritual pre- or diffused through hours, days and usually, through specific minable details of how you get His Divinity and give us clear Ten Commandments into the service of Holy Cominti By Margaret occupation colour (as through or weeks of time, Some who read events and happenings, crowding there, plus various items of evidence of the Bible's — the stained glass, misleadingly) our Rev Ron Hobby is a gradu- Old Testament's — divine in- nion, together with the repentant response of the worship- have never known the cleansing its upon us to hurt and to geographical data, and so on. discredit and derision. Well, we studies of the numerous parts per — "Lord have mercy upon us and incline our hearts power of deep repentance; some ate of St John's Theological humble; false friends, business She's lost you before she's got spiration. Surely this should and passages of the Bible for have been forewarned by their to'Keep this law." have known it — yet know it no disappointments, it health, a be- you. You sit there, wishing the encourage us to study the rest of which this approach is quite in- College, Morpeth, and is it would), she's human just like experience, surely? Any reading of the writings of the Reformers, the reavement. Sometimes, it comes heck she'd at least show another what these same men said, under appropriate. They record the more; to some, it is a continuing us. So her baby throws his milk Moreover, the next and final and living reality. rector of St Michael's, North from an accumulation of innu- more interesting slide! the selfsame inspiration, especial- doings, not of "characters" in a sermons of Bishop Latimer and the Book of Homilies on the floor, just like ly about his promised return? article will suggest, tentatively merable littlenesses that reach to Let me say to all concerned — pious fable but real people like shows the primary importance attached to repentance. The Saviour Son of God pro- Beach, in the diocese of crisis level. ours ... and— you know some- Is it that we still cannot quite (for in this, as in so much else, ourselves, living in history — It goes without saying that the growing disuse of Morn- claimed "Repent, for the King- if you haven't got your audience thing? She's got them — every believe in prophecy? Does it one sees "through a glass, daek- Perth, W.A. I knew a man once, who told recorded for posterity, like all ing and Evening Prayer and of the Ten Commandments dom of Heaven is at hand." He after your first three sentences, bit of them. seem too much of a "marvel" for ly") that all such timing attempts me "When my brother died, and you won't get them at all. For human trial-and-error history, in the Church of England, indicates the repentance is out said "I came to call sinners to Or this, "I'm in strife with one our sophisticated, sceptical are hopeless in any case, for a repentance." He said "Unless you the burial service was read, I felt people come, not only to learn very simple reason. lest posterity repeat the same of fashion today. Instead, the primary call is to "com- in myself 'What a cold, unfeel- of my teenagers at the moment. modern minds? mistakes. repent, you shall perish." Surely about, your area and your work, mitment," "renewal," "involvement" or better, to "social ing, impersonal thing this is. God I've had to be brutally frank But is it really so "mar- The prophecy that fills so since this is God's work then all but about — YOU. vellous"? PLAIN LANGUAGE action." forbid that this should be my with myself and try to see where much of the rest of the Book is must know it. Many wonder if There is still a lingering suspi- God is outside and above time. farewell to earth'. Yet it is our I've failed. I'm really leaning on Perhaps some of the pro- history previewed — and in- The notes of the utter sinfulness of sin and the need for some human beings are in- cion that missionaries are just a the Lord in a big way this St. Augustine knew that many phecies are too obscure for an? all men everywhere to repent, must be insistently complete, lacking in some kind fault; my brother and I, we never Jades its climax, still to be NI cared for God, nor for his bit queer, (though not quite as week." Some of them have teen- centuries ago and God himself (Some of those about the first ad- filled. sounded. Any type of evangelism from which this note is of "spiritual sense," even as some queer as they used to be, my told us so long before then, when church, nor for his ministers; we agers too, and it seems that the vent must have seemed so before If some prophecies were people are colour blind, or tone dear, fortunately!) — so, whether he named himself "I AM." missing, is out of harmony with the gospel of Jesus never tried. We have been Christian speaker's teenagers are their fulfilment explained them). records of visions, one does wan- Christ. deaf. they like it or not, they are still no more angelic than theirs! Our past, present and future One point, however, they com- strangers. 1 will return to God." der how much of those visions The churches are wasting their time if they attempt to On this question the Bible And he did. No 1 curio at the missionary Wow! This alone was worth com- are all in his everlasting present. bine to emphasise, from Isaiah to the prophets themselves could meeting. preach repentance to the unconverted without first speaks clearly. "This is good and ing for. Thus he could tell Moses — or Jesus Himself, and they do it in have understood. Is it surprising HOW OFTEN? Not merely preaching it to themselves. You can't work up an en- acceptable in the sight of God once, must we repent. He who Many Christians suffer from a Every single Christian talk or show him by vision — every language so plain that one won- that some of their writings seem our Saviour, who will have all stage and detail of creation. He ders how any Christian can have thusiasm for evangelism among those whose under- once enters the mansion of the false kind of modesty. They sermon should have a bit of un- obscure? Some of them must men to be saved." (1 Timothy 2, Shrink from any sharing of them. polished testimony about it. could reveal to his prophets (of missed it. have been hard put to it indeed standing of the evangel is limited by a defective under- soul, at our repenting, must v 3, 4), "He was the true Light, knock at every door, for there selves, their personality, insights Scrub your fuzzy map and begin !sot h testaments) anything he There is no hint. anywhere, to describe, in the language of standing of repentance. that lighteth every man that that "world peace" or "world are many rooms in it. Not once, and experiences. The result is a where you are right now — in their day, some of the things cometh into the world." (John I government" is attainable through If spiritual revival is to come, it will come, as Mr but all through this school called dehumanised presentation which the midst of a confused and they saw. (Consider, here, Joel 2 9). Or, as we say in the con- the United Nations, or inter- Hobby rightly points out, through the Holy Spirit. He v life, he speaks and calls to us. somehow doesn't ring true. topsy truvy world, yet supported Vietnamese 1-10; and, in the Apocrypha, 2 secration prayer, Christ offers a national socialism or any other Esdras 13:10 and 11; and 15:40 will first bring preachers and people to repentance "Repent; The Kingdom is at How hearts warm when some- by a wonderful and ever-present full, perfect and sufficient sacri- Saviour. human measures. The best of and 41; and Wisdom of Solomon themselves. Real repentance hurts. It throws a man down Rev R. J. Hobby hand." one starts their address some- escalation them can be but interim stop-gap fice for the sins of the whole 521 1. in the dust like Paul on the Damascus Road. It breaks a world — always an awesome Bible palliatives and must be recogni- olporteurs of the The "Armageddon" prophecies man's spirit and fills him with Another. truth to think upon. Society in Vietnam are greatly ses] as such and supported (if at (see Ezekiel 38 and 39) describe All our efforts as denominations or in inter- Quite simply, God offers and increasing the numbers of Scrip- all) with reserve. Only the Prince history's culmination, the end of provides full salvation to every tures which they distribute -- of Peace can bring peace; and the age of unregenerate human denominational fellowship, will be in vain until God's there is something of a contest the only world government that misgovernment — of which, by people are called to repentance and come to experience it. soul, beginning at repentance — one of those good and perfect ruing on between them to see can prevail must and will be the way, our own "democracy" is The rich, comfortable, full-of-good-works Laodicean "upon His shoulder." gifts that "is from above, and how well they can do. merely the least unsatisfactory church was called first to repent. So are we. In 1968 the Bible Society sug- (See Isaiah 9: 6 and 7 — form. Obviously they portray a cometh down from the Father of gested a minimum figure for dis- grandest of all the second com- future war, which will therefore Lights." Jenny tribution of 2.181(1 Scriptures a ing promises.) be fought with modern weapons, Yet — any soul may refuse; as month, with 30)0 as a target I believe that this Kingdom is perhaps including some not yet pensive and sumptuously illus- they could hardly have chosen a some are refusing now. Some, average. already. and will ever-increas- invented. trated Bible, a painting of the more effective way. who kneel this very Sunday in Stilling is But las: November, the one ingly become, practical politics Yet I have seen, in an ex- Gc13 confederacy's invasion that We have taken warning from his house of prayer, seeking his who sold the fewest, sold 4,500 could appropriately have accom- those past students who lost blessing — yet refusing that new copies, and the top figure was panied those verses that begin: themselves in too dogmatic chro- path of repentance — faith God 13,000 Scriptures sold in the NEAC ENROLMENTS MULTIPLY "The Assyrian came down like a nological cul-de-sacs. Let that sets before him. going to freeze month. wolf on the fold." Ludicrous absurd Amageddon picture now The colporteur Irons Ca Mau Rev George Pearson, Hon Secretary of the National anachronism! forewarn us against falling into ALL NEED IT reported on well over 100 people Evangelical Anglican Congress to be held in Melbourne If the publishers had wanted the errors of unreal symbolising this winter Again, men ask, when God who professed to have found to rob the prophecy (and its and uncalled-for "spiritualisinr 23-28 August next, reports that enrolments have already has begun this good work within Christ through his ministry dar- passed the 200 mark. glorious second coming sequel) of their stained-glass-spectacled in a suburb less ing the year. of all reality and significance opposites. the soul surely it must continue Maximum accommodation to full salvation? Surely repen- The NEAC Executive is con- than 7 miles from you. available at the colleges or ikto- cerned that the modest budget tance is for once. The confession nash University, where NEAC for NEAC has not yet been fully invitation which begins, every WOOD WEILL FUNERALS will be held, is 400. A rush of subscribed. The executive thanks Insure Church Property with the week "Ye that do truly and late enrolments is expected but the many friends who have sent earnestly repent you of your sins What do you care? PHONES they must close by June 30. donations but many more are CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE ." is not addressed to an odd staropolitan (All Mr Pearson reports that one of needed to make up the $3,250 one or two who have come to a the pleasing features is the num- still required. Mr Pearson's CO. of Australia Limited first and only moment of destiny; Branches( 80 0396. but to all. For we are destined to ber of churches sending two or address is 1 Docker St, Rich- (Inc. in N.S.W.) You're warm. haloomba — hatoomba 41. more delegates. mond, Victoria, 3121. Because .. live in a continuing and contin- uous state of repentance. I. The Company is wholly owned by Dioceses of the Church What, then, is this gift, this Motel's a good time to feel warm. If you of England and it operates entirely for the benefit of the great fact of eternity, this repen- can get that way. Jenny can't. And there Church. tance? Repentance is for sin, yes; are hundreds of people like her. You can do 2. Our Re-insuring Companies are among the strongest sorrow for sin, yes; but much orld in the world, more than this. The New Testa- something for them. People need help. NEW ZEALAND 3. ment word means "a change of Claims, both large and small, are dealt with promptly. mind;" "a new outlook;" "a fresh Practical help to get through winter. Money, 4. Church property worth more than $65,000,000 is insured philosophy." clothes, blankets, heaters. Do something for with this Company. CHRISTIAN TOUR As that first step to the reality someone through the Archbishop of leaders 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with ex- which is God's will for us, and • tension to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc., if re- which Christ won for us at Cal- Sydney's Winter Appeal. The Archbishop of quired), MOTOR CAR, PUBLIC RISKS, Plate Glass vary, a man must come to him- Sydney's Winter Appeal gives direct help and BURGLARY. self and say "I must have some SPRINGTIME for Vic. other God but me." to get people through winter who wouldn't HONORARY DIRECTORS: One of the clearest expressions otherwise make it. A. C. MAITLAND (Chairman). of this understanding is found in 1971 Rt. Rev R. C. KERLE, B.A., Th.L., that gallant group of men and Donations of $2.00 and over are deductible Ev. All. Ven. C. A. GOODWIN, M.B.E. (Alternate). women who form Alcoholics for income tax. Departing Sydney Sat., September 18, 1971, for 19 C. E. SMITH, M.B.E., F.C.A. Anonymous. The beginning of days of relaxing travel in beautiful New Zealand. Modern Dr Hudson T. .1 rinerding, Canon G. G. O'KEEFFE, Th.L. (Alternate). their victory is found in two soul-stretching truths "I must touring coach, experienced guide, first class accommoda- President of Wheaton Col- E. N. MILLNER, F.C.A., K. B, PRICE, M.A. (Oxon.), acknowledge myself to be in- ARCHBISHOP'S tion, breakfast and dinner throughout the tour. Our lege, Illinois, and Bishop R. A. CATLEY. capable of ruling my own life"; Christian Tour leader will accommpany the party. Chandu Ray have been in- 82 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. "I must acknowledge and seek WINTER Christian companionship. vited to Melbourne in July Phone 28-0709. Telegrams: COFE, SYDNEY. help from a Power greater than myself." SEE: Auckland — Waitomo — Rotorua — Tongariro — by the Victorian Evangeli- APPEAL cal Alliance. WHY? The Christian under- Wellington — Mt. Cook — Dunedin — Milford — standing on this matter is so Queenstown — Christchurch. Bishop Chandu Ray is paying simple and sure-Sin. (I in the a brief visit to Australia for the middle — not God.) I am a sin- ARCHBISHOP OF SYDNEY'S Arranged [psi Tour Experts for melyins,,m enjoyment and Bible Society, IMPORTANT ner; my mature body, soul, and WINTER APPEAL, DIOCESAN CHURCH HOUSE, economy . Dr Armerding is also chairman spirit is distorted; infected with a GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY, N.S.W. 2000 of the USA National Association IS GOD CALLING YOU? disease that can only end in All inclusive fare $430 Evangelicals and helped in the darkness and destruction. I stand formation of the World Evangel- TWO YEAR BIBLE CENTRED COURSE PRACTICAL MISSIONARY within two realms; the realm of NAME ical Fellowship with which the Full details available now from TRAINING. FAMILIES WELCOME. Heaven from which, like the Pro- Victorian EA is affiliated. toil son, I came; the "world" in He is coming to Australia to Enquiries: hick, like the prodigal son, I ADDRESS CENTENARY TRAVEL SERVICE PTY. LTD. help co-ordinate evangelical work share the scraps, the swill. in this country and he will meet 94a L, HINDRANCE. What hinders evangelical leaders in many Tahlee Bible College POSTCODE me from that return to him who StaMs. He will be in Melbourne Telephone 428.2577, Sydney KARUAH, NSW 2324 created, to him who bore my sin Enclosed is my gift towards helping needy people July 5-11, and will address a on Calvary? Pride. (Again, I in through the Winter Appeal. Please forward me a public meeting on Friday, July 9. the middle) "The beginning of receipt for tax purposes. Page 2 Australian Church Record, May 6, 1971 pride is when one departeth from Australian Church Record, May 6, 1971 Page 3

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PRIMATE—CHRISTIAN WOMEN I LOVELY MAORI CHURCH LETTERS Note and mate a bisliop who would at First Perth, then Brisbane ani the Sallie time be subject to now Melbourne. that tradition be — by resorting the jurisdiction of a metro- The new canon, providing lot Return to Reformed position to reading one's assumptions into l rstanding South Africa politan. an electoral college, might seem Scripture or by ignoring scriptur- alreade red I was interested to note (ACR 8 April) that you In your issue of 8/4/71 Capetown were right to walk out Cow* u ndant and al passages that are apparently It is interesting to note that on wasteful of thethe time of buss quoted a section of Rev A. Bale's letter about lasting contrary to them. And I continue there was a letter from of the Conference. Many native people from the bishop's diocese, the three occasions in a hundred people. A canon which provides which appeared in the Brisbane "Church Chronicle," to believe that the issue of total years when Sydney has not been for the primacy to be given to Bishop Bradley about South go to South Africa to work in Jo- Con; ratulations I was surprised that you did not go on to examine the abstinence is one issue with re- elected to the primacy, the senior the senior metropolitan would rgard to which this is all too Africa. hannesburg, so that South Africa to the metropolitan has been elected. save tim- and expense, status of fasting as a Communion discipline in the frequently done, Gary Ireland, , It occurred to me that people is helping "other sources besides Church of England. Randwiek, NSW. in other countries are connecting her own, True there are attend- what is happening in that coun- ant evils, but until such an area Archbishop "Moslem appointed archdeacon" The only communion dis- mercy through Christ, with a Evening is self-supporting isn't it better cipline with a just claim to be in- thankful remenvbrance of hi try with the slave trade. This is a A beading like that might well test the credibility very faulty misconception. If we that some avenues are left open contestably Anglican is that death: and be in charity with al Communion can even begin to understand for work for Africans. of Melbourne of the most gullible of Christians. Incredible is the only which the prayer book itself men." What a paradox! The ritual- Apartheid we have to go back When we think that the white word to describe the appointmeni !!y the World Council dates. If Anglo-Catholics have come ists are inclined to follow the let- Warmest congratulations into the history of South Africa. race is doing its best even with The third exhortation, an in- to question fasting Communion ter, yet evening communion is of Churches in Geneva of a Buddhist to the position of The majority of the people be- mistakes (and has our Govern- to the Archbishop of Mel- tegral part of the 1662 service, they are therefore returning to anathema to them, "After supper its Executive Secretary for Vietnam, Laos and Cam- long to the churches of the Re- ment not make mistakes?) I bourne, Dr Frank Woods, states the position clearly. the primitive and Reformed posi- He took the cup .. ." Surely not bodia. formation. The Roman Church think we ought to send money to There we are told that we tion, which is that which the 12 hours after! On his election as Primate of has only a small portion of the build hospitals, schools and such "must consider how St Paul ex- prayer book demands S. M. 1' .iiard, the Church of England in Those who read our front page are seen to prevail, it is high , and the total population. Many of the like. This will help forward the A picturesque Maori church iii the horteth all persons diligently to only one that is truly Anglican. Willoughby, NSW. Australia. story in our last issue (April 22) time for Australian churches to diocese of Maikalo, St churches spring from German, work of the government in South Faith's, Obinemotti, is beside Lake Rotorua, try and examine themselves be- (Rev) T. C. Milton, can only have been stunned at withdraw their affiliation through New Zealand's Dutch and French sources. Africa and supplement its endea- most famous tourist resort. fore they presume to eat of that St John's, Biggenden, Q. lie has been an arch- this calculated offence to the their synods and other gove-ning Bishop Crowther The United Nations has no vours (Miss) W. TERRY, drink of that cup." bishop more than twice Christian conscience. The man is bodies. bread and, I must confess my inabil- right to be inflicting South Africa ilawitiorne, Q. as Lest we should wonder what this Wine in NT not an ex-Buddhist. He is a ity to grasp how Bishop with its pretension that any long as any of the other Buddhist, one who believes in no exhortation involves, the first ex- I am afraid that I stand Stop and look three archbishops. The Crowther could have been member country of the United God of any kind and who rejects hortation requires communicants hoisted by my own petard. Nations can be pilloried, much Australian women show stirring up the seeds of hate As a student possibly in Church of England, being the salvation offered by Christ. "to search and examine your While in the process of criti- less can a nation which is not a New peak own consciences (and that not in racial discrimination by final year of theological the traditionalist body that Yet in 1961 at the Third ticising a Christian brother for member. Nor according to the strong ecumenical spirit lightly after the manner of dis- Assembly in New Delhi, the failing to take a sufficiently attacking apartheid, as you Charter has any group within the training, completing a course it is, nobody really believed semblers with God)" and the WCC proclaimed that it is "a fel- United Nations any right to of training of five years dur- that the choice would fall on In a movement which has spread rapidly from means stated is "to examine scrupulous attitude to Scrip- said in your Notes and Com- lowship of churches which con- Canberra to Darwin and throughout all the States, of giving ture, I misquoted it myself. override the sovereignty of ation; three years at my own your lives and conversations by any but one of the four arch- fess the Lord Jesus Christ as ments of April 8. another country. the rule of God's command- The word "wine" is not used expense, two years at a dio- bishops. II would be rather thousands of Australian women of all denominations Anyone who attacks a real or God and Saviour according to ments; and wheresoever ye shall in the gospel descriptions of L. Boyd is not correct. The the Scriptures ..." The Buddhist have thrown their weight behind the Australian Chris- alleged injustice is obviously op- cesen expense (i.e. fees paid ridiculous to elect as pri- perceive yourselves to have the Last Supper, nor in Paul's South African electorate voted may be a most estimable man tian Women's Conventions (see story page one). formissions posing rather than promoting it. into Parliament those who would and book allowance); I view offended either by will, word or but has the WCC come to the description in I Corinthians. If Australia were mainly a In a fellowship of Christians deed, there to bewail your own support Apartheid or "separate the future appprehensively., strongest arm for reaching At $12,500 for the year The words "cup" and "fruit coloured nation, he could have stage where it cannot find singleness and to confess your- development". This was after toe With both marriage and ordi- which is truly ecumenical and Australian women for Christ, ended 31st March, mission- of the vine" are the only ones been guilty of stirring up trouble Christians to do the work of selves to Almighty God, with full war in 1945 when like all coupcoup- nation facing me at the end of Christ? ary giving at St. between coloured Australians which covers all in the h - nds of Paul's purpose of amendment of life." employed. tries South Africa was trying to this year, and understanding all and white South Africans. But as In our view, expressed very Christ, ACWC provides more Race issue Chatswood, The third exhortation contin- May I apologise for my error, get matters moving towards bet- the expense that both of these NSW, has Australia is mainly white, criti- strongly in recent months, it reached ues; "Judge therefore yourselves offerinig the sole (feeble) excuse ter things. steps entail, especially purchasing than just a common meeting over-simplified a new peak. scism of the policy of white seems more likely that Geneva brethren that ye be not judged of that being over-confident of my I suggest anyone trying to sort a car and other necessities, one ground in occasional con- This is 25 per cent greater South Africans by racially akin has thrown discretion to the ventions. An editorial in a recent issue the Lord; repent you truly for familiarity with the passage, I out issues in South Africa read a wonders how it is to be done. than missionary giving in the Australians (or Englishmen) can winds and plunged further on its your sins past; have a lively and failed to check before writing. hook entitled ["The Art of Moral To date my training has cost In hundreds of suburbs and of the "N.S.W. Methodist" previous year, the rector, Rev only be called promoting race headlong path to its own self-de- steadfast faith in Christ our Sav- One of the most unfortunate Judgment." This sets out clearly me personally at least twenty-five country towns, Christian women points out that the impassion- Reg Hanlon reports. This total hatred on the Humpty Dumpty struction, iour, amend you lives, and be in results of my rashness is that the for a layman facts about the thousand dollars ($25,000) in loss meet for regular fellowship, for does not include any money principle ("When I use a St. ANDREW'S led abuse of South Afrida perfect charity with all men." generally good case that I was making of laws. This is of course of wages and savings. And as The Scriptures which are the prayer, for solid Bible study to given to the diocese by way of presenting will undoubtedly word ... it means just what I from a Christian point of view. that is current gravely over, assessments. It is in the light of this that things stand now 1 will leave col- basis of WCC belief clearly ask: promote spiritual growth and choose it to mean — neither the shorter exhortation ("Ye that suffer out of all proportion to the Another is "Elements of De- lege with debts over my head. CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Do not be mismated with un- understanding and to involve simplifies a very complex Mr Hanlon said that he feels error. more nor less" — "Through the mocracy" and gives basic factors SYDNEY do truly and earnestly ...") is to As this problem is not only believers ... What fellowship has women everywhere in the world- situation. that the large increase springs I still firmly believe that one Looking-Glass"). from secular sources. (Registered under the Bursary light with darkness? ... What from putting the be understood. mine but one all theological Endowment Act). wide missionary movement. The editorial calls for "not responsibility on cannot boost the case for a tradi- (Rev) G. S. Clarke, I believe the Bishop of Mash- has a believer in common with the individual parishioner for The same pattern is to be dis- students face to a greater or less- The Church School at the Heart merely a bitter condemnation of tion — no matter how worthy Putney, NSW, onaland and the Archbishop of an unbeliever? ... What agree- They offer training classes for regular missionary support. The cerned in the last answer of the er extent, t would ask that all apartheid because of its mistakes, of the Diocese. ment has the temple of God with speakers and counsellors with a church has no pledging scheme Catechism which gives the re- parishes and dioceses and indi- but an exposition of a better way (Founded by Bishop Barry, idols?" (2 Cor. 6:14-16), distinct awareness of all that is but does use a duplex envelope quirements of those who come to viduals stop and take a took at 14th July, 1885.) involved in modern methods of to deal creatively with the com- system, the Lord's Supper: tills matter realistically, to see if And The It could not be more clear that communication. plex issues that face populations and how they can help these or- School for Cathedral Choristers. the WCC in Geneva is prepared St Paul's also has a missionary "To examine themselves Yet for all that, ACWC does where the culture cleavage is so fellowship which meets monthly. whether they repent them truly dinands in training. ENROLMENT 300 to hold the member churches in wide and deep." QUESTIONS OF AUTHORITY AND not set itself up as another Each year the Fellowship decides of their former sins, steadfastly Student, Accommodation for en additional contempt. Unless saner counsels It also insists that, in regard to 100 pupils in the new school. organisation nor does it in any which missions they will support purposing to lead a new life: Ridley College, Melbourne. the visit of South African sport- Printery to Higher School Certifi- way detract from denominational and the proportion to be be given hose a lively trust in God's cate and Matriculation. Provision ties and loyalties. In no sense is ing teams to Australia, "we serve to each. for Language and Technical the cause of national and racial _ Courses. Staff of experienced Furniture Removals it a cosy club for converted PRINCIPLE IN THE MINISTRY understanding a better turn if we Teacher, and Graduates. Generous and Storage Christians. By means of a large Scholarships provided for Cathe- network of gatherings held in pri- let football teams and tennis Rev, Allan Whitham, resident minister in the new housing area of Whalan, dral choristers and Probationers; CUSTOMS AGENTS Note to Groups: STAINED GLASS G & C DREW Pty Ltd vate homes, its ranks are con- players move about in a manner in the western areas 1)ex ond Sydney, had something on his heart when he wrote us choral training in the Cathedral that assures them of a welcome, Goods cleared/delivered and in the School under the stantly being replenished with 66 Smith's Avenue, and that they will be unmo- ex Parcels Post, Aircraft this long letter. We shortened it a little but bale printed most of it because-he WINDOWS direction of Michael Hernens, new blood as more and more and Ships. M. Mos., Cathedral Organist and Hurstville lested." raises some important issues affecting the ministry and the congregations. Choirmaster. women come to a personal "SERVICE TRANSPORT" knowledge of Christ. We agree entirely with such PALAIS ROYALE "When Jesus saw the multi- their opinions in church papers lost their balance equally to the RESTORATION SPECIALIST For Prospectus apply to: Local, Country and Interstate sentiments, aimed to reduce 181 Clarence St., Sydney. The Headmaster, Removals The movement may well come Phone 29-5001, 29-3634. tudes, he was moved with com- and magazines. other extreme, ending up in the Canon M. C. Newth, B.A., Th. L., hostility and to promote under- passion on them, because they They are so strong for correct desert of rigourism or the Country inquiries welcome, M.A.C.E. Write or phone 50-8366 to be the Christian church's standing. KATOOMBA doctrine and "the ancient purity (TELEPHONE: 61-7836). After hours 53.1377 fainted, and were scattered anarchy of pietism. abroad, as sheep having no shep- of New Testament worship" that Many unconverted but inter- JOHN MARTIN STAINED MERIDEN herd . . pray ye therefore the they appear unaware that they ested people and many babes in GLASS STUDIO, Leading Lord of the harvest, that he will are stomping with their theo- Christ are being offended not by EXPANSION FOR TRADE CHURCH OF ENGLAND 138 Kenneth Road, Manly Vale. SCHOOL FOR GIRLS send forth labourers into his har- logical jackboots on bruised the gospel but by personality, EXECUTIVE REQUIRED Holiday Lodge vest." (Matt. 9.36111). reeds and smouldering wicks in methodology and a theology of 2093. 12 Redmyre Road, Strathfield & INDUSTRY MISSION So reads the gospel at the Or- every appointment they occupy. Phone 94 8422. STD. Code: 02 Established and progressive Real Estate and Development BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL The most famous holiday Lodge In dering of Priests, who are called We have all, as clergy, public- Continued page 6 The RI Rev F. 0. Hulme-Moir, Chairman of the the Blue Mountains. If you are plan- Company N.S.W., with large Missionary outreach requires a man Kindergarten rung a 110i iee, study break, semi- to be "messengers, watchmen ly stated that in our heart we felt to Higher School nar, etc., write for full details 01 with initiative to join team. Board of Management of the Inter-Church Trade and Certificate and stewards of the Lord, to truly called "according to the and Matriculation. ow newly intrAused teach and to premonish, to feed will of our Lord Jesus Christ and Industry Mission (N.S.W.) has announced a Three Year For further information, Unique opportunity. for Christian service. apply the order of this Church of Eng- Development Program for industrial mission in New to the Headmistress, and provide for the Lord's fami- GROUP ly; to seek for Christ's sheep that land, to the Order and Ministry Write giving details of Church affiliation, references, etc., to Miss Sheila M. Morton, B.Sc. YOUNG MEN South Wales. BUDGET PLAN are dispersed abroad and for his of the Preisthood." Boa 242 Australian Church Record. "I will so do, the Lord being There's adventure and a job in assisting de.elopment in From July 1, 1971 to June 30, children who are in the midst of YOU will be amazed at the savings, my helper," we have all 1974 it is planned to extend the this naughty world, that they Papua New Guinea through First-[leasaccommodation and may be saved through Christ for answered to the question: "Will work of I.T.I.M. (N.S.W.) by the amenities, plus superb food. Our CAMDEN COACHING COLLEGE establishment has been completely ever." you reverently obey your addition of two clergy to the full- redesigned no specialise In Grout PAPUAN SUPPLY & WELFARE CAMDEN COACHING COLLEGE was commenced to fill o real The question is. how does one Ordinary, and other chief Minis- time staff, and an increase in the need activities, Get m a carte now — ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL for competent and reliable tuition in all subjects ot vaultreally enloy yourselves — do this effectually in these days? ters unto whom is committed the PASUWE INCORPORATED needs two young Christian men 1.0 take number of parish clergy serving Primary and Secondary levels. The College is expanding to provide assistance in and he able to afford di! There is a vociferous group in charge and government over you; over from missionaries important warehousing and distribution at 18 ROSLYN STREET, POTTS POINT, SYDNEY part-time as industrial chaplains all Sydney suburbs and has available graduate tutors who are Mount Hagen in the Highlands and Kiunga in the Western District sincerely interested in the education of each pupil. our church today to whom com- following with a glad mind and of Papua. TELEPHONE 35 3355 to at least sixty by the end of the passion is, apparently, almost a will their godly admonitions, and triennium. It is intended that one Enquiries welcome. Phone 759 4447, 759 4303, 750 0150. PALMS ROYALE The responsibility will be tot free flow of cargo from coastal steamers synonym for maudlin sentimen- submitting yourselves to their and motor transport through to Mission stations and numerous retail St. Luke's Hospital Oas been established over 50 years. Medical of the new staff members will Katoomba St, Katoorttha stores, mostly by light aircraft. Some retail store supervision will be practice and patient care have taken Immense strides In this period and tality and one reads ad nauseam godly judgments?" specialise in lay training. necessory as guidance to native storekeepers is part of our task St Luke's is proud of the high reputation It has aChleved. Now tends 2780. Phone Kat. 146 Yet today we observe this are needed to develop a modern theatre complex. Intensive care unit and It you hove had some commercial experience, are single, con get to Increase patient accommodation. At present, in new South There is no substitute for goodness... small number publicly denying along well with people, enjoy a challenging task that has some difficulties, want to help in work that is useful to others and are St. Luke's Is a Church of England general hospital open to all Wales, chaplains are working these vows with lips and life, creeds. As it Is a non-profit organisation, the Board appeals for your in good health, contact the address below for an interview, help to raise under I.T.I.M. direction in Syd- PREFER THE being self-willed (decently $500,000 for this work. More information regarding scope of work, term, salary, etc., is available. ney, Penritl, Wollongong and PAS tf. clothed in appropriate texts and Donationsof 02,00 or more are tax dedtxtlble, exempt from gin eft,. ettiller, ( Interviews could be arranged in most capital cities.) duty and are acknowledged be officio I rece int. Please make your donations Orange. As part of the planned CREAMERY BUTTER CANBERRA doctrinal forms) and rebellious Payable to, -St. Luke's Development Fund... expansion it is intended to seek 15,th IN of any authority but their own. Contact Mr R. V. Clough at like the fox in the fable who C. R. JAMES, the co-operation of the member ASIA PACIFIC CHRISTIAN MISSION, Chief Executive Officer. churches in other areas of the BRISBANE talked others into cutting off State so that a chaplaincy service All 1... AND OUR GROUP their tails "to be fashionable" 130 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, 3002. Va 1.8 NET will be available in every major GETS CONCESSION after he lost his in a trap, so they centre of industry. RATES! ) act towards their brother clergy. especially the younger ones lack- FROM To finance this program an ing in experience of life and A MERSEY WALL There is no substitute for the Sat Mid CIA water A THEOLOGY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT increase of 75 per cent over Christ's service. present income will be necessary. and telephone in even Christian Youth. Work in a frontier goodness of Allowrie room — many with The New Testament does not "Should I have the Pentecostal Ex- Churches, companies and unions perience"? This question led Profes- situation. The needs of young people ... the prize winning butter private bath. Right a: deal expressly with a supra-sized today and the application of Biblical as well as interested individuals organisational phenomenom such sor Brunner to a thorough examina- will be invited to increase their centre of city. Room and Missionary Principles to youth and Breakfast from as the Church of England in tion of the New Testament teaching work. Community involvement, com- support so that this target can be Australia. on the subject. With exegetical achieved. $4.10 (single). munication, integration into church Nobody denies that there arc studies of Acts, Corinthian correspon- life. It is expected that the first serious problems connected with dence, Galatians, etc.. his concern is additional staff appointment will The Organ in your Church • • • nOttt "indiscriminate" infant baptism to fill a Ra in contemporary theology. A SCRIPTURE UNION PUBLICATION be made early in 1972 and that can and to aid the church in its mission be improved by craftsmen at an economical cost. Com- MOTU and confirmation; and such othci the build up of chaplaincy ap- issues as teaching of scripture in to the world. FROM YOUR BOOKSELLER $1.10 plete pine and reed organ service. New ,pipe organs. CROUP pointments will begin as a result schools; money-raising by means W'M B. EERDMANS PUBLISHING CO. Distributed in Australia by "EMU" of a training program being ANTHONY WELBY Phone: 918 7107 Cr of fetes, etc. need debate and held between June 22 and Au- (And rifler Hours). clarification. FROM YOUR BOOKSELLER $9.05 ORGAN BUILDER, 41 William St., Avalon ANN STREET, BRISBANE (Next Central Station). 32 0231. Telex ati405110 gust 3, 1971. Beach, 2107 But in reaction to extremes Distributed in Australia by "EMU" there are some who seem to have Page 4 Australian Church Record, May 6, 1971 Australian Church Record, May 6, 1971 Page 5

horn page live CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS University of Edinburgh under the title The Apostolic Age. QUESTIONS OF AUTHORITY AND They reflect a widespread con- Classified advertisements y be let[ at the office or ',none, to Furniture cern to evaluate the present life 61.2975 up to noo on the Monday Key Books of the week PRINCIPLE IN THE MINISTRY of the church in the light of its before publication. Charge is Sc per word with amini. mi. scrupulously correct forms not origins. William Neil shows a mum charge of SI Removals do that effectually, if as clergy we ACR'S REVIEW EDITOR INTRODUCES IMPORTANT NEW TITLES: balanced by doctrinally correct understanding and practice of wide acquaintance with contem- are constantly at loggerheads this generation. 13ooks attitudes. porary writing on his subject and RELIGION IN AUSTRALIA by Hans Mol. Nelson, 1971, 380 pages. Positions Vacant MOVING? over methodology and pragmatic Neither should our congrega- Much dust is being thrown issues misconstrued or mis- he writes easily. It is inevitable $9.75. If you want to understand what Australians think about a wide FURNITURE REMOVALS, tions be made to pay the entire that a book which discourses STORAGE. into people's eyes by presentation represented as matters of prin- variety of religious beliefs and practices and to what extent they price of certain weaknesses in over so wide a theme will appear are EXECUTIVE REQUIRED. Established and For rellabIlIty and careful handling. of pragmatic issues as matters of ciple, unable to accept or have Religion influenced by their religious upbringing and education, you must buy progressive Real Estateand Develop- Est. 34 years. Contact teaching and practice in past superficial and disappointing to ment Coinoanv. NSW, with large mis- principle rather than related to real fellowship with each other? in this book. Professor Mol was formerly at the A.N.U. and while there, sionary outreach, requires a man with A. R. C. THOMAS. generations. A concise the well informed reader. Initiative to loin the team, Unique principles such as fund-raising his many journal articles were widely read. Now we have his magnum opportunity for Christian service. Write. 5 Bourke St.. for example. All who love and serve their Let us call to mind that we in He makes it plain that he has Australia opus as far as the sociology of religion in Australia is concerned. Are giving dealls of Church affiliation, ref- NTH. PARRAMATTA. Lord in the fellowship of the our turn are subject both to the erences, etc., to Box 242, Australian 530 1241. 635 6688 (ail hours). A well-endowed church is in a no truck for conservative Melbourne people more religious than Sydney people, what do people Church Record. Church of England, 'both clergy judgment of history and of different situation pragmatically survey evangelicals and shows a lamen- think of unity schemes, Jews, Roman Catholics, teetotallers, alcoholics. and laity, are concerned to admit Christ and that we, too, are im- table and uncharitable ignorance With valuable appendices and bibliographies, this is a book which will to a well-established church in an and to tackle our common prob- upper-income suburb, a church perfect and have imperfect of conservative scholarship. he used and quoted for a long time to come. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CENTRE: lems, some of which have their ministries, brothers. BRITAIN, EUROPE, AND THE MOD- Wanted in a middle-income suburb, a Some time is spent in an at- PROFITING FROM THE WORD by A. W. Pink, Banner of Truth Applications are invited for the position roots buried deep in past cen- Allan Whitham, ERN WORLD 1918.1968 by Paul Trust, 1970. 124 pages. 5s (UK). Arthur Pink was both a strong, clear of struggling church in a low-in- turies and therefore are not to be tempted reconciliation of Luke OFFICE SECRETARY. SECOND-HAND THEOLOGICAL BOOKS come suburb and a founding 3 Wan Place, Richardson. Cambridge University the historian and Luke the theo- writer and a skilful expositor of the Word of God. Here we have ten bought. Quotes given. C.M.S. Bookshoo, changed in a moment in the Whalan, NSW. excellent studies of what the Bible says about sin, God, Christ, prayer, Are you looking for an avenue of 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney. church in a new housing area. Press. 1970. pp. 389. £2.50 (UK). logian. To this reviewer the Christian Service that otters Interest. Each needs to consider itself in whole debate was vitiated by the good works, obedience, the world, the promises, joy and love. Ministers variety and responsibility? accord with the same principles This is the fifth in a series of author's sad lack of real under- and teachers who love the Word will find many uses for these. We urgently need the servi five volumes designed to cover reliable young lady who is an accurate Interstate of scripture and in accord with standing of the question 'What is THE CHURCH AND THE TWO NATIONS IN MEDIEVAL IRELAND by J. A. Watt. Cam- typist. competent In shorthand and ex- its current situation. the subject from the beginning to history?' bridge University Press, 1970. 251 pages. (UK) 85s. Dr Watt weaves together, often from hitherto perienced in general office procedure. WHIRLWIND TOUR BY 1968, Services When Paul first went to Indeed, this book analyses no unpublished material, the confusing story of how the crown, clergy and papacy behaved towards quirrWP,:a1===.-d - Corinth, he worked at his trade So much has happened in the problems. It does little more than each other in the first two centuries of English settlement in Ireland from 1171. In view of a d.Vtiri,nclersvta laaCehristian Education Is and sold what he produced and 50 years it covers that the author briefly describe them and in his modern troubles in Ireland it is interesting to note the divisions between the Irish themselves over COORPAROO. V. Stephen's, Brisbane BISHOP CHANDU RAY has been compelled to give, as he Armagh and Dublin, legates and abbots and many other matters affecting the Irish people. For further InbOrmation, or to cnr. Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. the financing of the local church attempt to summarise the issues a 9e a interview, phone Rev. R. J. Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 om. (ie Paul at that time) began at In a whirlwind tour of Australia, Bishop Chandu states, "an interpretation of those he oversimplifies. Generally his Bomford, 2ti 6428. Holy Communion. 11a.m. Morning parts of contemporary history Prayer (Holy Communion 1st Sunday). that point. A full-time paid-for Ray will visit all Australian States on behalf of The conclusions are predictable and which are likely to seem most orthodox. from the text assist the reader to book for third form where 7.30 om. Evening Prayer. Rector Rev. pastoral and teaching ministry British and Foreign Bible Society, of which he is a pursue further detailed study of presents the up-to-date social J. Greenwood. important to readers in Britain M. S. Betteridge. Australian history 1788 to 1900 would be possible there and the Vice-President. For 14 years he served with The Bible the subject, which has "esca- relevance of the Ten Command- pastor's personal, involvement in and other parts of the English- is taught. Unfortunately Mr A Young Lady. 15-18 years. Interested speaking world." With the help lated" so much in recent years. ments, as illustrated by many in oeoule and modern communication PERTH. St. Alban's, 423 Beaufort street. money-raising would become Society in Pakistan, resigning from the post of Secretary AUSTRALIA IN NEW GUINEA, by L P. Adams' books are no answer extracts from MAD Magazine. Service 8 sm., 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 ----T. F. McKnight meth?ds, and motivated by a Christian of the Bible Society in Pakistan in 1957 to become of numerous illustrations, maps Male, either. p.m. Rector Rev. Bryan F. Hall. minimal, only when the congre- Melbourne University Press, For those who can appreciate commitment is required for this Society gation was strong enough to bear Bishop of Karachi. and diagrams and a most helpful which serves the Christian Churches. use of paragraphs and cross 1970. 154pp. $6.75. SEEING HISTORY, Vol 1, 'The First They are too expensive for MAD satire there is a real mes- this load by direct giving, pri- school text books (three volumes Typing proficiency required and headings, he achieves his aim. This is ,, nevi edition of a Australians; Vol 2, Australia; Gaol to sage in these pages, and Dr shorthand experience preferred. HOME OF PEACE marily. Bishop Chandu Ray was con- June-2nd July. South Australia would be inadequate for the The book can be recommend- 1948 publication. The author is Colony. By K. M. Adams. Landsdowne Eller's commentary is both racy infarmation: To claim that "you cannot do verted to Christ from Hinduism - 5-7th July. Western Australia NSW course), grossly over- HOSPITAL ed strongly to those who wish for Professor Emeritus of Applied and challenging. However, at the , 296134. a thing with casseroles and in 1939. Following study at - 7-12th July. Press. Reprinted 1970. 208 pages. simplified ("an attempt was made price of SUS2.79, cheap? The ap- Australian Religious Film Society. (Deaconess Institution), Bombay University, he secured a concise survey of the period Anthropology at the London Assembly Hall Court. inmble sales to exalt the Lord as $3.50 each. to help the Aborigines, and peal of this publication will prob- his L.Th. at Bishop's College and since the end of the First World School of Economics. evangelical Christianity was 44 Margaret Street. EVERSLEIGH, King," is only true if you can She deals with the history, the Despite ably be limited to MAD de- SYDNEY. N.S.W. was ordained in 1943. War. Captain Cook, the encouraged to try to lift the 274 Addison Road, Petersham. likewise castigate Paul for his government, and the labour votees. tent-making activities. During his time as Bible T. T. Reed. Rum Rebellion, bushrangers and moral tone of the colony") and, problems mainly. MiSsions only convicts, it is hard to enthuse John Davies. NERINGAH, But if you are still using casse- Society Secretary, he translated in places, inaccurate. The narra- THREE ISSUES IN ETHICS by John come into the picture for the part schoolchildren about Australian For Sale Neringah Avenue, Wahroonga. roles and jumble sales when they the Old Testament in Sindhi and WHAT! tive though magnificently illus- published the first complete Macquarie, SCM, 1910, Pp, 157. played in education, and to a history before (and after) feder- trated, asks few questions and CALVIN IN JAPAN are no longer needed, or as a You mean to say G.M.S. BOOK- lesser degree health services. GREENWICH, Bibles in Sindhi and Gurmukhi. ation. It is a commonplace in the fails to acknowledge the several The Calvin Translation CONCRETE BLOCK MACHINE. substitute for evangelism) or for a SHOP has been selling church English price 32/. This is a good source book, River Road, Greenwich. His close personal association conversation of history masters areas where historians disagree. Society, in co-operation with a Makes blocks, slabs, edgings, screen- personal faith in Christ as Sav- robes all these years and I didn't and the index and references blocks, garden stools - 8 at once and with the proof checking and This book endeavours to that there is, as yet, no good text leading Protestant publisher, has The largest Hospital of its iour, there is a case to answer. know about lt7 Archbishop Eris O'Brien's 96 an hour. 57,5. Ideal self-help painting of the first Bible in answer three basic problems in translated to date into Japanese prolects. Send for leaflets. Department kind in the State admitting And don't tell me that Paul much disputed book is the only Tibent is one of the greatest I alweys gat my clerk Ethics, first. Is there a distinct- the entire Institutes of John Cal C.R.. Forest Farm Research. London- terminal or advanced chronically only sold his tents to Christians. MARTIN LUTHER KING secondary source recommended derry. N.S.W.. 2753. dramas of modern missionary ive Christian ethic? secondly. vin, in six volumes, plus another ill patients of any age, nationality or that he did not have the faith history, Yes, ,,aoi oizryw,r,h:n et 4,.. What shape should a Christian on the foundations of settlement. or religious faith. to believe that God would supply Bookshop. MARTIN LUTHER KING, by Kenneth stood for non-violence, an active The first two columns end with volume of Indices, most of Cal- The Asian Christian Churches, ethic take? and thirdly. What is and positive method to change vin's New Testament com- SHORT CHILDREN'S TALKS. Accommodation for 300 his every need. Slack WI, 1970. (Six Christians, hints to help readers write their meeting in Singapore in 1969, in- ROBES the place of faith in the making oppressive laws and customs. mentaries, the Theological Treat- 52 for 51.18, Posted. patients. Serious flaws can be demon- vited Bishop Ray to become the of moral decisions? In examining No. 1,) 128pp. own book. One hopes they do 12 Christian Plays, 88c. FOR King learnt some detail from better. ices, and some of the Old Testa- 500 well mixed Stamps. 56c. Your help is urgently needed strated also in some attempts to Executive Director of the Co-Or- these questions, Professor Mae- remedy our baptism and con- CLERGY With this fascinating study Gandhi, but the motive and the ment commentaries, starting with Rev. R. Smith. Box 9. P.O. Ingleburn. for the immediate and future dinating Office for Asian Evange- quarrie answers the central vision comes from Jesus, and 1'. H. R. Meyer. the Psalms. 2565. needs of the Hospital. firmation problems. The result is lism, and in this vitally impot 'nt AND question, What contribution has of one of the great men of an from the overflowing love of THE MAD MORALITY OR THE TEN It is proposed to establish a exercise in arrogance at the position Bishop Ray is in con- CHOIR the Christian theologian to offer the Sixties the new series of expense of the laity which is pro- God. King met the "necessity" of MESSAGES and Biblical Tracts, suitable 100-bed Hospital at Mona Vale stant personal touch with the in the field of Ethics? SCM Centrebooks (Six violence with the challenge of COMMANDMENTS REVISITED, by Ver• THINKING OF MOVING for Church Notice Board. 7th 61e x 31t when sufficient funds are avail- ducine greater evils than those Church throughout Asia and the The book is very well written, "non-violence." lard Eller. Abingdon, 1970. U.S. bin, For sale. Cheap. Apiary Box 64. already existing and the whole Cassocks Christians) makes a good OR STORING? P.O., Broadway or phone 660 2161. able. 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How can we his service. - Charles Hodge. the placing of morality in the was a belief in the power of ental Laws in the University of context of faith can and should Two bedroom. fxbro House, Lower creative love to break down op- London investigates the place of Mountains, available from July. Fully be beneficial. This book will re- position, and to'reach and over- first century rabbinical law in furnished, hotwater, sewer, view. Bus at door. General Store neaby. 6 min- pay careful, yet critical study. come hatred and bitterness. He certain incidents and teaching of utes to station. fast trains to city. 526 Keith Cole. the Gospels. The author believes Per week. Appal Mr Steele. 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Principal of the RE, curate Cl Hamilton (Newcastle) sum: RECORD Queensland Bible Institute at Toowong. 1964 has been aptointed a New Testa- THE ENGLISH CHURCHMAN in an editorial He has been Dean of the Institute foe ment lecturer at St John's Coileg , /dor- says "It is time to show that the 'Catholic' was but a the past two years. Peth. The national paper for The Archhhhop of Wales, Dr Glyn Rev Reginald T. Fabian, rector of St parenthesis in the life of a Protestant Church and that Simpson, 68, will resign his office from John's Port Fairy (Ballarat) sin a 1964, Church of England people 30th June because of ill-health. He was will retire In August next. its true character must be re-established." — Catholic, Apostolic, Prot- elected in 1968. He will resign as Bishop Rev Canon Raymond Foster, Warden estant and Reformed. of Llarataff on 31st August. of St John's College, Auckland, N Zsince In line with the recent trend of Church of England Newspaper Rev Canon Edwin Badger, rector of 1962 has been appointed Home Seer- Subscription Moyhu, has been appointed chaplain to tary of the SPCK In London, Fl takes Christian conventions, New Life reports that the Bible and $3 per year, lay readers by the Bishop of Wangaratta. u duties later this year this year and reports that 3,050 people attend- Medical Missionary Fellowship posted. Editorial and Busi- Rev John Booth from Popondetta will be In charge of the society's publish- ingg program. ed one session of the Belgrave with over 100 missionaries in ness: 511 Kent Street, Sydney, (New Guinea) has been appointed locum 2000. Phone: 61 2975. tenons of St JohnS, Balmain (Sydney), Rev Fronk J Stanley, vicar of All Heights Easter Convention, the India and Pakistan, is facing Office while the rector. Rev David J. Williams Saints' Ouyen (St Arnaud )since 1968 second largest attendance ever at serious financial difficulties. In hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is on a year's leave of absence to do was inducted as rector of Charlton on Issued fortnightly, on alter- court probation work. a Belgrave Heights Convention. 1970, BMMF spent £13,000 Ageilv 231kobert A. C. Legg, rector of The trend is towards Easter more than it received. Thursday, nate Thursdays. Scottsdale (Tasmania) since 1966 has April 22, was made a special day been appointed rech, kIngston from rather than the January con- early May. vention. of prayer and intercession in this crisis. In an appeal for urgent atten- tion to Christian education in his Tie for MRS JEAN M. WOODS diocese, the Bishop of Wang- aratta in The Witness says "I want to ask each parish to have PRIMATE'S WIFE a good look at what it is doing Army —or failing to do — by way of Mrs Jean Woods, devoted wife of Dr Frank Woods, an effective educational pro- Archbishop of Melbourne and recently-elected Primate, gram." has lived longer in Bishopscourt, East Melbourne (14 World Vision raises the acute problem of the break-up of mis- chaplains years) than in any other other place during the 35 years sionary families because of the of her marriage. needs for education. It is by a The Royal Australian S en Ronald Edo arils, rerentis missionary's wife and it opens all Army Chaplains' Depart- the vexed problems and looks at appointed Archdeacon of the some of the answers, many unsa- ment has recently been Perth. Coast tisfactory. It ends with a minis- granted approval to have its Rev Canon Sidney G. Stewart, rector ter's admonition: "Mothers, your of St Andrew's, Roseville (Sydney), since own corps tie, the design of 49, retires from the active ministry on most important job is raising August 12. your children for the Lord. That which has been registered Rev John W. Wise, resident minister goes for you missionary mothers with the Master General of In the new housing district of Tregear (Sydney), since 1969, has been appointed too." Ordnance at Army Head- rector of St James'. South Canterbury. In a book review of Bruce quarters. Rev Ronald R. McKinney, vicar of Shelley's symposium — "A Call Baradinc (Armidale), has been appointed rector of St Barnabas', Littleton (Syd- to Christian Character," Chaplains who have served in ney). Christianity Today gives an ex- the AIF, Australian Regular itev !Harm G. Richards, rector of Holy Trinity, Rochester (Bendigok goes cellent definition of piety. "... Army, or Citizen Military Forces on long service leave in June. The Imam piety comes alive as spirit-con- will be eligible to purchase this learns will be Rev John H. Shields who lives in retirement at Inglewood. trolled maturity in Jesus Christ tie. The cloth is being woven in Bishop Edward W. Scott. Si of the throughout all aspects of life." If England, and will be made up diocese of Kootenay has been elected Primate of Canada. He was the youngt.st that is piety, let's see lots of it. in NSW. Estimated completion of five nominees. date is May, 1971. Details of the design and cost of the tie may be obtained from Chaplain D. C. Abbott, 5 Signal Anglican to Tasmanian Regiment, Timor Barracks, Dun- das, NSW, 2117. Head Q'land Premier's This policeman's Bible Institute Prayer lot was quite Rev Geoffrey .1. Paxton, a happy one! B.A., B.D. Th.L., Dean of Breakfast A gardener who lived in a the Queensland Bible Insti- boarding house north of Bogota, Hon. W. A. Bethune, Pre- Colombia, bought himself a tute for the past two years Mrs Woods joins her husband in Sydney, on the evening of Bible, but the woman who and previously an incumbent the day when he was elected Primate. mier of Tasmania, has owned the house objected very asked the Christian Business strongly to his having it, of a parish in the diocese of Born Jean Sprules in Surrey, In her spare time she likes to She opened his case and took Brisbane, has been ap- she is an Oxford MA (Dr Woods collect wildflowers and to watch Men's Committee in Hobart the Bible to the parish priest. is Cambridge) and she studied native birds. Now that her hus- to organise another Pre- pointed Principal of the When the young man found Institute. child psychology under Professor band will be away even snore mier's Prayer Breakfast in Birt at London University in often on primatial duties, she his case broken into and the The Institute has been en- training for a position as a psy- looks forward to "a little quiet, 1972. Bible gone, he went to the police larged this year and has a record chiatric social worker. Both she sitting and doing a little reading, and the police inspector ordered enrolment of students. Mr Pax- This follows the first such the woman to return the Bible. and her husband were keen SCM perhaps." breakfast, held in Hobart on ton has built up an attendance of members in their university days But it still did not come back over 100 at his weekly public lec- March 17 which was organised to the young man, for the police but did not meet until much by the CMBC at Mr Bethune's ture on "The Work of Christ and later. inspector kept it for a week 20th Century man." In the 1971- request. studying it in his spare moments, 72 long vacation a three-week Her two sons and two daugh- Australian It was attended by 150, in- and when the boy eventually Summer School of Theology is ters are adults and one son, Rev cluding 25 members of pasha-, went back to collect it the in- planned which will cater for , also an MA, is church aid meat and heads of several spector asked if he might keep students, ministers and other a missionary at Dogma, New government departments. Pre- it. interested people. Guinea. When the family were at for Pakistan siding, was Dr Russell Bushby, The young man, although very The Q.B.I. has also established home, they enjoyed many of State Chairman of the CMBC poor, was glad to give it to him. their interests, such as music and Funds contributed by Austra- a graduate school of theology for lian churches to the relief of vie- and the speaker was Mr Laurie As a method of Scripture dis- graduates of this or other Bible camping, together. tams of last year's cyclone in Stolle of Queensland, a director tribution this seems to be some- institutes who are qualified to Like most archbishops' wives, East Pakistan will be used to re- of the International Board of what complicated, but the result begin unversity studies. The she has been president of many build villages. CMBC. was effective. students will do theology courses diocesan groups and has also for either the University of South been a member of the council of The aid division of the Austra- Africa or the University of Lon- Janet Clark Hall at Melbourne lian Council of Churches has re- don. University. ceived $7,700 from local churches for this purpose. BENDIGO CLERGY SCHOOL More is expected following The clergy of the diocese of Bendigo will attend appeals. a clergy theological school at Bendigo from 17 to 19 Dr Loane to visit India The money will be used in a comprehensive rehabilitation plan May. Bishop Richards will open the school following (APS) The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr M. L. 'mane, involving erection of at least Evensong in All Saints' Cathedral on 16 March. left Sydney on April 26 for a six-week visit to India. He three villages and provision of agricultural and fishing equip- A post-synod clergy confer- and questro afternoon dis- has been invited to give major addresses and Bible ment and livestock. ence last year asked the Bishop cussion grow; s for local clergy studies at eight conventions for such a school with a theo- only and discussion groups under for missionaries and national logical emphasis. It will be held visiting group leaders followed at Girton, the diocesan girls' by a summary presentation of the church workers. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY school and it will be residential. day's learning in the evening. His tour began at Kabul near Special guests will be Dr Max New Delhi, and continues to La- To become a subscriber to the Australian Church Re- hore, Madras, and Coimbatore. Thomas of Trinity College, Mel- He will give Bible studies at cord, just fill in the form below and mail it in with bourne and Dr Keith Cole of conventions at Nilgiris, South $3 or simply ask us to charge it. Ridley. They have already sup- plied a preparatory reading list. India, Coonoor, Darjeeling and I enclose $3 for annual subscription/Please charge it Kalimpong. Rev Arthur Harvey, also of Mel- This will take him near the (cross out one) bourne will attend as a con sul tant. troubled West Bengal-East Pakistan border. The main themes will be: He will then address con- To The Australian Chinch Record, 511 Kent Street, Monday — "What is the ventions at Landour and Mus- Sydney, N.S.W., 2000. gospel?" (Who is Jesus Christ?) sooric, where missionaries gather Tuesday "Living the gos- from all parts-of India during the NAME pel" (Within the reality of parish He will return to Sydney on life). Tuesday, June 15, having ADDRESS Wednesday — "Commu- delivered over 50 addresses. nicating the gospel" (A sociolog- ical reality). Archibishop Loane has visited POSTCODE India many times over the past The daily program includes 15 years for Bible-teaching morning and evening worship, ministry. two morning sessions of address Rev Dr Keith Code

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