The Devil—fact or fable? The Australian 15 cents A columnist for the Mel- originate in Chi isrs citing of the exist," Rev A. Rebeschini added bourne Herald asked a Devil in the scriptures. "But drily, "then Christ must have today," Dr Thomas added, been talking to Himself." - number of Melbourne theo- "there would be a much broader People stopped in Collins Rev Allan W. M. Lewis, in charge of Rev Guy A. Harrison, chaplain of the logians and then a number interpretation of what He sig- Street expressed a wide variety Kingston-Robe Mission (The Murray) junior section of Canberra Grammar nified by this." of views but two of the five re. since 1968, has been appointed in charge School and assistant master since 1963, ofpeople in the city streets of St Jude's. Port Elliott. retired from early December. whether they thought the The question of the Devil's ported took their stand firmly ha Rev Ian B. Measured. rector of St An- Rev Charles C. Reddock, curate of existence arose because of the the Bible. A female shop assist. drew's, Mann= (The Murray) since Newtownards (dio. of Down) since 1969. Devil was fact or fable. The current writings of the radical ant put it plainly: 1967, has been appointed rector of St has been appointed rector of Beaconsfield Awnestine's. Victor Harbour. and Exeter (Tasmania). results were interesting. teaching of Roman Catholic "Who else did Christ grapple Church Record Registered for posting as Rev Philip T.B. ("Tubby") Clayton, Rev Mervyn R. Stanton, rector of AS priest and professor, Herbert with and overcome but the All the Protestant theologians No 1530 First Published 1880 a newspaper—Category A Fcbntary 8, 1973 founder of the Toe H movement and its 'Saints'. Hobart (Tasmania) has been Haag, at Tubingen University. Devil? It is in the Bible. Either chief padre, died London on December appointed rector of St George's, Manic shifted their ground away from 15. He was born at Bundaberg. Queens- from early February. the supreme authority of the So the columnist sought first the you believe in the Bible or you land. in 1885. Re, Douglas A. S. Brown, !adorn, 60, in charge of scriptures and the plain words of views of Archbishop Knox of don`t. I do." Right Rev George E. Re St Adbeee's. Woden Valley (Cub-Geniis) Bishop of Guildford since 1961, has been has been elected director of the Society Christ and claimed the right to Melbourne. appointed Bishop of Salisbury in succes- of the Sacred Mission in Australia. He interpret our Lord's words sion to the late De J. E. Pima. stays in his present parish. "The Catholic Church believes Rev WIWant B. Newton, in charge of according to twentieth century that the Devil exists," said the Lurnea since 1970 (Sydney) and who had The following men were ordained priest in St George's Cathedral, Perth on thought forms. Rev Aldo Rebeschini, secretary Pentecostals accepted nomination to St Hilda's Ka- Wombs, has withdrawn his acceptance November 29: Revs Robin Burnand, Among the Protestant theo- New spirit Gordon Cox and Peter Harrison. to the Roman Catholic Arch- and has been appointed rector of Cleve logians, Rev Dr Max Thomas, (Wil!ochre) where he begitns dot) on The following were made deacons in bishop of Melbourne, Dr Knox. January 28. All Saints'. Canberra by the Bishop of spoken of in the article as dioce- "The belief is based on the Rev Gnome H. Thomas, rector of Canberra and Goulburn on November 30: san theologian of the diocese of Scriptures and expressed in the at School Cleve (WIllochra) since 1967. has been Messrs David Hill (to St Paul's. Menu- Cliff Richard's inducted as rector of St Augustine's. kai. Robert LInbeck (St John's, Reid) and Melbourne, is reported to have words of Christ. hailed by Streaky Ray. Robert James (St Paul's, Wagga). said that the Anglican Church curate of "Our Lord was tempted by the Rev Robert D. Holland, Rev Frederick Wandmaker, vicar of Christ Church Cathedral, Darwin (North- "has no official dogma which de- Devil. He spoke often of the Omeo (Gippsland) since 1969, has been ern Territory) has been appointed rector appointed assistant state secretary of the mands belief in the Devil." Devil and the 'Prince of Dark- of Theology id Manning (Perth). Rev P. L. Harrison, on loan from the ABM in NSW. What grounds exist for belief ness.' If the Devil does not. diocese of NW Australia, has been Bp Hawkey Four Pentecostalists will ..PPointed curate of Christ Church Cath- edral, Darwin. engage in dialogue with the Rev Noel De'bridge, rector of St Speaking in Brisbane last Luke's, Mona. (Sydney) since 1963, hat gospel concerts leading speakers at this year's month, Bishop Eric Hawkey been appointed Director of Christian School of Theology for Syd- Education, Melbourne. WA Govt committee of Carpentaria in Queens- Rev Canon Gilbert A. Hook, rector of ney clergy to be held at St Jude's, Bowral (Sydney) since 1966, land's far north, was enthusi- will retire on May 31. Moore College 26th to 28th Rev Throe Cuthbertson, master at astic about the new spirit of Star to sing the gospel been ' Barker College (Sydney) has co-operation between February. appointed curate in charge of Holy Trin- on schools religion de- ity. Peakhurst. nominations in his remote The theme will be "The work Rev Laurence A. Pullen, a missionary of the Holy Spirit and the with CMS in India since 1945, has been A West Australian Gov- mended to the inquiry are. system and its ability to fulfil an area. appointed rector of St Cuthbert's, South f-om Perth to Brisbane Church of England" and most • To examine and make recom- adequate program of religious Kogarah (Sydney). ernment-appointed commit- Sine November, the Presby. participants will live at the Col- Rev Alexander I. Richards, rector of St mendations as to the best meth- education. tee to investigate whether terian', Australian Inaland Mis- English and international pop star Cliff Richard will lege for the three days. Bishop Cuthbert's South Kogarah (Sydney) since od of making religious education • To examine the respective 1965, has announced his retirement. sion ork and the Anglicans' John Reid will be chairman of Rev William R. Brown, 81, a former general religion should be a effective in the Government roles of special religious instruct- sing, and the Rev David McInnes, Precentor of Birmingham BCA missioner and rector of six parishes school system — both primary Carpentaria Aerial Mission have the School and Bishop Donald 7 core subject for the Achieve- ion and general religious educa- Cathedral, will preach, at the Anglican Good Friday Service in Sydney diocese, died on December and secondary — but with been amalgamated. Robinson will take a series of ast. ment Certificate held its tion and to recommend how in Hyde Park, Sydney, on April 20. The Archbishop of Syd- Deaconess Billie Anderson, 74, or- special reference to secondary. these roles can best be fulfilled. At Karrumba on the Gulf, Bible studies. dained in 1954 and for many years before first meeting in Perth on ney will lead the service. that active at St Clements.Marrickvilleloot, • To examine and evaluate sim- Dr Mossenson, who is chair- Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Sessions and those taking part December 18. ilar studies which have been Methodists are talking about are: (Sydney) died on December 10 man of the committee of inquiry, Both visitors will be on a gos- Festival of Light and was a Peter F. Jensen, curate of St Barn. The five-man committee of in- made in other States. establishing a shared church. The Charismatic Movement abas', Broadway (Sydney) since 1970, has said the problem of religious pel concert tour of Australia, for member during 1972 of the • To study whether general re- been appointed a lecturer at Moore Col- quiry into Christian education in teaching was not unique to WA. Co-operation has been put on which counsellors are being pre- famous Longford Commission on and the Use of the Bible — Rev. schools follows discussions ligion should be made a core Dr Mossenson believes a P. F. Jensen; Baptism in the Alf Colebrook, formerly manager an organised level between the pared. Pornography. He has also helped l% betwjen the Director-General of subject for some years — at Spirit — Rev. P. Barnett, Rev A. of the Scripture Union bookshop, Syd- strong case is emerging for the Anglican and Presbyterian mis- to inaugurate the Arts Centre ney, has been appointed office manager of Education, Mr H. W. Dettman, least in the Achievement Certifi- Cliff Richard has been in the Langstaff; Gifts of the Spirit — use of regular teachers if relig- sionaries working in aboriginal Group near London — an at- the Diocesan Information and Public Re- the Anglican Archbishop of cate. pop scene spotlight for over 12 lations Department. ious education is to be effective communities on Cape York tempt to bring together the two Rev J. Chapman; Prophecy— Rev Tone Melton. curate at Applecross • To research the seminar in schools. years, first with The Shadows Perth, Most Rev Geoffrey Sam- Peninsula. worlds of entertainment and Bib- Rev D. Foord, Mr P. Collins. (Perth) since 1911, has been inducted as bell and the Roman Catholic and then The Settlers as a back- Tongues — Rev B. Smith, Mr H. rector of All Bony s. lical Christianity. His BBC] tele- R. Banyan, Vice-Warden of Archbishop of Perth, Most Rev ing group. Carter; Healing — Dr D. Tre- Rev John vision series drew huge audiences St John's College, Morpeth (Newcastle) Launcelot Goody. boar, Mr N. Armstrong; Pastoral since 1970. has been appointed precentor lie made a successful tour of during 1972. Members of the committee are Reconciliation — Rev R. E. and minor canon of Christ Church Cath- Australia in 1960 but has not The concert tour of Australia edral. Newcastle from mid-January. Dr D. Mossenson, Director of L amb. been back since. He first became begins on April 17 in Perth and Secondary Education; Mr J. Christian youth to publicly identified as a Christian extends to April 28 in Brisbane. Down, Superintendent of Second- during the 1566 Billy Graham Concerts have been arranged in ary Schools; Mr J. Quinn, Super- Crusade in London. Since then the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, on Protest does pay Sydney synod intendent of Primary Schools; he has appeared in several Billy April 21 and 27. Rev Bro C. Manion, of Christian CBS television, following a The synod of the diocese of march on Canberra Graham films, recently "His It is expected that as many storm of protests by US South- Brothers' College, Leederville, Sydney will meet on October 8, Land" and has lent his name and as 35,000 people will attend the ern Baptists, told denomination and Rev T. Wallace, Director of originally from Christian youth 9, 10, 15 and 16, 1973 from 3 to On the first weekend in worked out jointly by leaders of appeared at many Christian concerts. Both Cliff Richard and officials it will not show "X" or the Anglican Board of Religious groups in Canberra. They were 6 pm and 7 to 10 pm on each March scores of young the groups. A core group of 500 events. David McInnes are also expected Cliff Richard, England's most popular singer as lie appeared "R" movies without editing cad Education. concerned to develop a mean- day or such other times as synod people are planning to in- section leaders will be trained He supported the National to speak to university audiences. on BBC television. WEN photo). objectionable scenes. may determine. The terms of reference recom- ingful witness to Christ in the during February. vade the national capital. national capital. Young people will be bussing From each of the State From there the idea has snow- in to Canberra from all over the capitals wooden crosses will balled, with widespread support Eastern States, and from South being given by "drop-in" youth be taken to Parliament Australia. MELBOURNE PRIEST SAYS Pilgrimage to the centres and church leaders. All the camping grounds of House. Groups include the "House of Much to encourage Canberra are being booked our Freedom" in Queensland, A march will be held behind to accommodate them, and 1 FEW WANT RC SCHOOLS "House of the New World," the crosses, which will be C.S.S.M. beach mission tent "Teen Crusaders" and "New- Rev Patrick Crudden, tor of the Catholic Education paraded outside Parliament be used. nation's parish church ness," in Sydney, "Theos" in RC parish priest at the Office for his outspoken views on House. Commenting on Kuhr RC education. great tree" near what is now Cir- Melbourne, the "Jesus Centre" in Mr David Claydon said i cs evangelicals Melbourne suburb of Black- The young people hope to sur- The State Governor of Adelaide, and "High House" in Roman Catholics bishops had cular Quay, on February 3, round Parliament House, holding that the project was already NSW, Sir Roden Cutler, the Perth. upset anyone, we might as well a renewed interest among burn, has said that if a sur- not wanted a Federal Labor 1788. hands, and will pray for the ning 'widespread support anion; There is much to encour- A full-time worker will be pack up and go home." scholars both in the authority vey were taken, it would Government because they feared Lord Mayor and aldermen national government. church leaders of all denomins. After the service the museum employed to co-ordinate activi- age evangelicals in the cur- After welcoming a renewed and the theology of the Old the ALP plans for an Australian of the city of Sydney, mem- Throughout the weekend, tions. show that only about in St Philip's Parish House will ties during Febivary, and he will rent "widespread interest in emphasis on evangelism, Pre- Testament, and they should en- schools' commission, he said there will be gospel concerts, 15 per cent of Roman Cath- bers of State and Federal be officially opened by Sir work from an office which has He said: "This will be the fins bendary Johnson appealed for a sure that it had its proper place recently. street witnessing and street religious experience," said Parliaments and represen- Roden Cutler, and dedicated by been offered by Bible House in time in Australia that Christian return to Biblical preaching. He in their own preaching. There olics would want their own Speaking on ABC television theatre. Prebendary Peter Johnston the Archbishop of Sydney. Canberra. young people will proclaim 10 claimed that the theology of the was also a need to draw out the schools. Mr Crudden said: tatives of all other denomina- During the preceding week a Some of the items featured in Mr Jim McLennan, of Chari- the whole community in a public to his presidential address Old Testament had been neg- ethical teaching of Scripture, and Mr Crudden was dismissed "I think the per capita system panel of speakers will present the tions will attend the annual the museum will be two bells sma coffee house in Canberra, way their belief in Jesus Choir lected for far too long. to recover the social message of some time ago by Archbishop gives them greater political lever- gospel at the university, colleges r this year's Islington Con- pilgrimage to St Philip's, from the original Church of St said this week the aims of Kairos as their Lord and Saviour. In recent years there had been the Bible. Knox from his position of Direc- age and it also gives them more and schocils of Canberra. in London. Church Hill, on Sunday, Philip, a set of 49 hand bells, 73 were: "They are going to do so O control within the Catholic A 12-page "free" paper will be February 4. the Bible and Prayer Book • To proclaim to the nation such a way that it will draw the rjaiPrebendary triary. Johnston is vicar community to implement a brought out with the first fleet produced to be handed out to that a change in lifestyle and attention of the mass media. The and rural dean of Islington and Catholic system. will mark the 185th anni- virtually every citizen in Can- It and used at the first service, the values was needed far more than whole country will know that he was speaking at the opening "But the commission on edu- versary of the first Christian ser- communion plate presented to berra. The paper will give a just a change in government. these young people are dedicated of the Conference at Church Christian response to the issues PERTH CEBS CAMP cation is going to look at the vice held in this land by the first the colony by King George III, • To be a symbolic declara- to Jesus Christ — and that Jesus House, Westminster, early in question more objectively than of today. chaplain to the colony, Rev photographs of the clergy from tion that Jesus Christ is real in counts in Australia in 1973." they would want." Richard Johnson. Right Rev the first chaplain to the present Title of this Jesus crusade will the lives of a large number of Further details about "Kairos "It is comparatively easy to Conald Robinson, Bishop in Par- rector, other early photographs be "Kairos 73." "Kairos" is the. people. 73" are available from: NSW, pioduce statistics to show that GREAT SUCCESS ramatta, will preach. and sketches, records of bap- Greek word for "time" and this • To unify Christian youth House of the New World, 61 is losing ground The present St Philip's, and march will be a time of special for the purpose of serving Jesus tisms, deaths and marriages dat- Ryedale Road, West Ryde, throughout the country," he said. The Fourth National arms, welding, canoeing and the two earlier church buildings ing from the foundation of the significance. Christ throughout Australia. ANGLICANS phone 807 1763, Vic, Theos, 59 ' But numbers are not everything. archery. Some enjoyed yachting, (1793 and 1810), are in sequence The idea for the crusade came "Kairos 73 is for Christians Church of England Boys' colony, and other small items of Rathdoyvne Street, Carlton, A convinced and dedicated golf, squash or tennis. from the service held "under a interest. throughout the nation to tell the leeoften proves to be far Society Camp held at Swan- phone 347 7355; QId, House of A feature of the camp was the nation that the great Australian more effective than an leigh, W.A. from 5 to 15 GO IT ALONE dream is just not enough," said Freedom, P.O. Box 4, Kurilpa; constant support of Archbishop SA, Jesus Centre, 114 Chelten• amorphous mass of lukewarm A Methodist minister who Mr McLennan. January was an outstanding Sambell, himself a one-time ACR APPEAL ham Street, Malvern; WA, Fro adherents. has for four years engaged WELCOME TO THE FAMILY "People ersowa illoifng Jesusastal_ k success in every way. 480 National Secretary of CEBS be- The final donations to the Training programs for street House, YMCA, Murray Street fore ordination. He attended in an inter-denominational witnessing and giving the basis niabi:Por°1telt:th person boys from all over Australia To become a subscriber to the Australian Church special appeal for the "Church Perth; ACT, Kairos, 4 Marrawab, each morning before breakfast to Record" are acknowledged with of f hristian belief are being Street, Lyons, phone 8I 1220. eyen if they are only thinking of attended. ministry in Tom Price, iron him in. box-office lead the morning devotions. He Record, just fill in the form below and mail it in with sincere thanks: terms ore town in WA's north west, This may,y not go very Credit for excellent organi- also drew up the study material $4 or simply ask us to charge it. Mr and Mrs J. Langford, deep, and is often intrinsically sation and smooth running goes that was used at the camp. Snif said recently before leaving I enclose $4 for annual subscription/Please charge it Lower Plenty, $1, Mr C. J. uncommitted, but it presents a to Mr Perce Prior, one of joined in the closing service that the other churches (cross out one) Came, Newrybar, $1.00, Mrs E. iwonderful opportunity tn ess, for posi- Australia's most experienced which was a great inspiration to ",,hare very little with the Fratus, Buxton, $2.00 all and will long be remembered. Bishop Hand opposed Christian CEBS leaders who grew up in the pglican Church which has Anonymous, $5.00, Mr P. A. "Numerically, evangelicals are best CEBS tradition at St Os- Since the camp, some leaders Lamb, Keiraville, $25.00. chosen to go it alone." To The Australian Church Record, Room 311, 160 According to press reports, pal finger of ill-informed probably in a stronger position wald's Haberfield, NSW, and is have said that it was most Mr John Guise, a leading criticism to political matters. than ever before in the Church of now Chief Commissioner in notable for the complete willing- Rev Harry Westcott said this Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. England. We aaeiriespoiseisa.. ness of everybody to share. This in the "In'. And Link," his church New Guinea Anglican lay- to Mr GuisebGisuhisoepres fealrlrefdarspeeacfic cotl Perth and Camp Commandant. Archbishop Sambell then centrrael Keller he was assisted by the division of magazine. He spoke of the need ACR donations s a early sell' The camp was on the NAME man and Deputy Chief Church than we have been for a the camp into a number of areas, to join forces in such isolated (2nd to 11th January) government and independence. cific the 2,500 miles from Syd- Minister, has told Bishop long time. Swanleigh oval but the facilities each of which held campers from missionary areas and claimed Rev. M. Burrows, Barraba He was calling for a public ney to Perth. ADDRESS "the danger is that we should at the new Perth CEBS' camp all-the Australian States. that division and duplication is a $6.00, Rev K. M. McIntyr, Solo- David Hand "to put his own referendum on the issue as ff Fifteen leaders acted as camp estse to be able to make a dis- weak witness and poor steward- mon Is. $2.00, R. I. Young, the process of a internalinai some miles away were also used NSW had the largest contin- chaplains, about half of them not POSTCODE .... house in order" before con- tinctive contribution just at the ship. T.aunceston $3.00, St. John's, government was at times, particularly for mini- gent of 135, followed by Victoria ordained. The boys were quite tine noduor apsal yr taicataddaerde mi pftf wae- Parramatta, $25.00. tinually pointing his episco- Mr Guise said. hike riding. Besides tours and with 125. The interstate campers intrigued by this lay ministry. Referring to the Anglicans The camp was held in WA to going it alone, he added, "This visits to beaches, the campers re- got to their destination by car, our 'cutting-edge,' commemorate the 25th anni- fact is the biggest dis- 8 - AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, JANUARY 25, 1973 Printed be Jahn Falrfafh:n hle,nhs RLg1;,,,,BL?:, d,wAyiin:ygneY. for the Peels; caniS'ele to b teignagi''rceldedge asif 'sawfee' ceived instruction in scuba div- coach, train and plane, Ninety- versary of the CEBS in that appointment in our inland men who can be trusted not to ing, ham radio, small bore fire- seven travelled on the Indian Pa- State. work." The Australian Church Record THE SWEDEN FEBRUARY 8, 1973 LONDON DIARY AND PRIESTS The agonies of Mr John Goldney, of Adelaide, visited London in November and December last. His impressions, par- snags which have arisen

ticularly of the vigorous witness carried on in certair This article by Rev Syd- with no communication between against. This suggests that we publishing a them" Today, through sheer are not likely to find complete city churches, are interesting. ney Linton, vicar of Holy exhaustion, the arguments have unanimity anywhere, either in Trinity, Barnes, in the dio- ceased; but the divisions and the favour of or against women cese of Southwark, appeared injustices are still there. priests. if we have to reckon religious newspaper Some of the ablest churchmen with divided opinion, we ought in the "Church Times," Lon• have been excluded. from posi- to consider: don, of 17th November last tions where they would have (I How will a parish with a All over the world in the past few sears attention The news that the Church pastoral opportunities is the Rev Peters' Players have each Christ. and is reproduced with the served with distinction; posi- woman priest on the staff pro- has been drawn to the declining fortunes of religious Commissioners are likely to Alan Cook, at present chaplain to mas presented scenes from the declare redundant some 800 the Mansion House. Mr Cook is four great cyles of Mystery kind permission of that paper tions for which they were recom- vide for those who cannot accept newspapers. The pattern has been the same in Australia, mended by the votes of their fel- such ministration? churches within twenty-five years also rector of St Peter-upon- Plays which have survived Iron and the author. Mr Linton is the USA and the UK. Not only are there rapidly falling is a fair indication that the low churchmen. It was hoped (2) What will be the effect on Cornhilt, the favourite church of the middle Ages. The church we 9 grandson of the first circulations anti advertising inchage but many long estab- Church of England is not ex- Dick Whittington. The rector's crowded for the opening night it that the ordination of women deanery and diocesan confer- lished papers have folded up. periencing a religious revival. If son Patrick Cook is on the staff December and it was a very i>ro. Bishop of Riverina. would help with the shortage of ences of division of opinion More recently, Sydney's "Herald" and Melbourne's however the Commissioners' pro- of the L'Abri Fellowship and fessional performance indeed. The Church of Sweden or- priests; but the number of women among their members? "Age" have printed feature articles on the subject. Last posals mean that there will be a over lunch told us of the work London crowds are still flick. ordained is small, and probably (3) What likely effect will the dained its first women priest falls far short of the number of year the "Age" alluded to the Melbourne paper, more realistic deployment of being done in Switzerland and in ing to see "Jesus Christ Super- ordination of women have on the in 1960, and has now a con- men who have left the ministry numbers of men seeking ondina- "Church Scene" and suggested that its losses might be of clergy then that will be some the South of England. star" and "Godspell" and there kind of progress. The church are plenty of dog collars and siderable body of evidence for other occupations and of or- lion? the order of $5,000 yearly. Actor Jack Hulbert is a dinands who have gone else- (4) What is a bishop to do if may then do something about church warden at St Peters and nun's habits in the audience. of the effects of the change. For a long time and right to the time it finally where. A woman priest can be some of his clergy and laity ap- those stayput clergy who want to for more than 20 years the St The initiative came not from closed, people clung to the fantasy that "The Anglican" (More on page 3) sure of a warm welcome from peal preside indefinitely over lost h, church but from the Stale, to him not to introduce was a well-established paper which had wide support. causes. the Churoh of Sweden is her supporters, but she will also women priests into the diocese The truth was that it had waged a long and unsuccessful Some critics, including a for- nearly a State Church than know that her very presence will while others beg him to do so? be keeping others away. battle against falling advertisMg, over-sized free list and mer press officer to the Arch- Church of England, and its (5) Once people have decided The Church of Sweden could under-sized subscription list. Long before Mr James was bishop of Canterbury, are in- es: rank in some sense as civil that for scriptural or theological hardly have foreseen some of the reasons they do not accept imprisoned in China, it was in dire straits. clined to believe that lost causes cants. Sweden found to its are about the only thing anyone embarrassment that it could consequences of ordaining women as priests, how do you At one stage in its existence, the ABM, a number of Simplicity needed se ter. ime woo re given or women. We in this country will get them to change their minds? in the church is presiding over. not sign the Declaration of bishops and other churchmen bought debentures to the have little excuse if we do not It may be that in this country Certainly most denominations in Human Rights so long as one the dust to settle, everyone The reaction surprised everyone, Perhaps it's because there's know we must be informed, by avail ourselves of Swedish ex- tune of $70,000 and much later the same paper ran an England are bothered by an apa- branch of the Civil Service — would accept the new situation, not least the Church Alliance we have answers to these prob- did we need this amount of perience. lems. And Swedish experience appeal to save it from zollapse. But it is readership and thy of the kind that caused only so much knowledge abroad in the priest-hood of the church — and in due course women would people, who never supposed that stuff? To my simple mind, one The voting at last year's meet- would teach us the value of find- advertising that keep a paper going — not money. 20 per cent of all members of this technological age, that was closed to women. be ordained. their advice to their followers clear booklet giving all the f, cis, ing of the Anglican Consultative Now that Mr Francis James has been freed by the the Congregational church to There had been a large body would rouse such a storm of ing the answers before, rather we forget to be simple. Sim- would have been adequate. Or It therefore proposed that by Council at Limuru on ordaining than after, we have women Communist Chinese, people have been wondering wheth- turn out for the vote on church of "Low Church" opinion in hostility from the other party. plicity helps us to clarify a am I too simple? law the priesthood should be They were told repeatedly that women was 24 in favour and 22 priests er "The Anglican" might be revived. The answer is no. union. open to either sex, leaving the Sweden which -held that Scripture situation, and to see things However, notwithstanding, the this was now the law of the land The registered name "The Anglican" has passed from its Many radical churchmen sit- movement is worthwhile and church to decide whether it wish- is decisive for Church doctrine, ting among crumbling edifices, as they are . . and that scripture knows nothing and that they must obey it. The former ownership. vitally necessary to "stab broad ed to ordain women. The church majority had voted in favour urd (often of their own making) seem was asked to vote on this propos- of women priests. There was also Melbourne's diocesan paper "See," is well-produced I am currently attending a a smaller body of "High they must change their minds. convinced that the organised group which is associated with a al. and the vote went against it. and readable but it too has its anxieties about preserving church won't be around for Church" opinion which held that Press, radio and the media were very worthy movement. The aim There normally the matter would vociferous in their claims for de- Good Books the early momentum. The "Anglican Messenger" is a much longer. The Methodist church order and tradition do is to learn about the HIS of the By Margaret have rested. mocracy and equality. large and readable provincial paper for Western Austra- Conference Secretary has sug- But the following year the not admit of women priests. world in whidh we live, and see The parliamentary legislation lia but although one WA diocese pours money into it, it gested forty years. Too often what we can do about them. Social-Democrat Government re- The pressure of public 'opinion these critics don't look at what is awake" the affluent Australians drove these two groups together admittedly provided safeguards is constantly giving concern. In a busy life, how much more introduced the same proposal, Apart from the Australian Church Record which is going on in the evangelical and of today. We simply don't ,are and this necessitated the election and they formed "The Church for holders of either view. But in from Hodder! do you "take on"? Well, I agreed practice opponents of women unashamedly a national Church of England newspaper, neo-pentecostal sector of the enough about our poor and of a new Church Assembly Alliance for the Bible and the church. If they did they might to do the leadership course — needy brother. Or maybe we Faith" — Kyklig Sahnling. priests have been penalised in that leaves the Melbourne-based "Church Scene" estab- rather lacking in enthusiasm, to specifically to deal with this THE ELABORATE FUNERAL GAVIN REID find that not all of their sweep- care (we Christians should any- issue, There are no church elec- many ways. lished nearly three years ago and which has had more put it mildly. I'd had a pretty Realising that, when the time ing generalisations would apply. way) but don't know how to go toral rolls in Sweden, but every- came, they would be asked for The appointment of bishops, (or) MAN DOOM AND GOD than its share of problems in the past two months. trying week at that time. (You about helping him, and pulling deans and certain other clergy- But whatever the future there know, you seem to get a lot of one who pays church tax (over advice, the alliance's leaders Doomsday' Are the trendy, secular doom- It has struggled with problems of advertising in- are signs of increasing co-opera- him on his feet. But we'll learn. ninety per cent of the adult worked out in 17 points the ad- men is by church election with Prot-hots .15110 in savg that thew old Is pre- kicks all at once, more than you paring tor its own elaborate funeral? He believes chage and circulation, especially in Sydney where it has tion between committed chris- I have just come home today population) was entitled to vote. vice they would offer to the cler- the final decision in the hands of we are not working towards doom — we are thought you deserved!) thrashtny about alter the catastrophe has occurred. not made a dent in the support given to the Record tians of all denominations, and from a morning group which I The women's branches of the gy and laity. the Government Minister of -Televrsrun has become an uncontrollable monster: not least Anglo-Catholics and So I trotted along thinking led. Most of the ladies came pi litical parties campaigned ac- Church Affairs. In the last 12 the taw incralitv, a new hypocrisy: the modern which is taken by the vast majority of parishes and to grimly to myself that this would It seemed reasonable to recom- Chula h ,s affected with the compromls.ng spirit Evangelicals. The rank and file from another branch of the ti‘ely for the election of those years known opponents of or the Sadclucees who nailed Christ to the Cross.' the diocesan monthly, "Southern Cross." no doubt be just another of those mend that those who did not are proving that the world will church, but we drew together in a lio favoured women priests. accept women priests should not women priests have been elected "Scene" hoped to enter the ecumenical market after listen as much to a good layman on-paper projects. Well, I was the name woich is above erery by churchmen but consistently Price: $5.95 it had done a survey of various other denominations and right — and wrong, very wrong. In the resultant Church attend their ordination, nor as a good bishop. name. There was true love there. A sembly vote the bishops by a attend services conducted by passed over by the government. Post. and pack. 45c. its issue of July 6 last came out with a changed imprint, It's an all-in ecumenical move- And no floods, even well-scant m tjority of one voted in favour, them, nor receive sacraments at For the first five or ten years no longer claiming to- be Anglican but "an independent ment and I've come to think that ones, can drown that! the clergy by a majority of two their hands, nor attend functions after women priests were or- Festival of light this is a very good thing. (The Australian national church newspaper, primarily circulat- voted against, and the laity were with women priests where such dained the Church of Sweden THE GHOST IN MY LIFE SUSAN B. ANTHONY ing in the Church of England." hackles don't stick out quite as erwhelmingly in favour. There attendance would be interpreted was deeply divided "like a As part of the continuing wit- much as of yore)) The use of An adventure,ear pulsing with sudden wild chases. with People n high But late last year there was great anxiety in Mel- ness of the "Festival of Light" a is no voting by houses in Swe- as tacit acceptance of their channel with two streams flow- places. the F 5.1.. with unexgected twists of fate. It's about a woman in Christian names helped to break ing in opposite directions and love and a woman in torment: a woman blacklisted. badgered. denied bourne over "Scene's" future and some were saying that "Family Life" rally was held at the ice. so the motion enabling ministry. These recommem: her citlienSh p. a woman hating bottom and struggling back. But espec- Central Hall, Westminster early WHAT! ially. a ITIVStiC exprwlence of how a practical woman of today'sorld we had seen the last issue. However, according to a brief achieves spiritdual transceendn ce hopeThat through confusion and darkness Then came the complications: Jumble I lfe, -the re is for eachoftheus. too.'' announcement in its January 18 issue, Stockland Hold- in December at which two thou- a plethora of printed matter. You mean to say C.M.S. BOW- sand people were present. The SHOP has been selling chin h Price: ings, its owners, are negotiating with a group of Angli- Booklet after booklet was hand- robes all these yearn and I did 't $5.40 six speakers included the Arch- can churchmen who propose to set up a new church- ed to us, filled with facts, know about it? Post. and pack. 45c. bishop of Canterbury, Cardinal figures and photos. I sat From Page 2 related company to acquire and publish the paper. Heenan and Lord Longford who always get my clr I- LONDON DIARY next to a Roman Catholic lady cal wear when I is Some say that Stockland have asked the Victorian jokingly complained to those of (they easily out-number us). We book-browsing at '..le cerpts from "Godspell" have There is also the "Monday the last service of Morning Pray- bishops and Ridley College for $12,000 for the paper us in the audience that even his looked at each other and at the Yes, Bookshop. been featured in a series of Crowd" for young people and on er in the historic St Paul's Port- but a sum of $24,000 is also mentioned. taxi driver knew him only as fistful of material which we both lunch-hour services at All Souls' Thursdays the "Workshop of man Square. Since then the bull- A FOREIGN DEVIL IN CHINA JOHN P(ALOCK "Lord Porn." ROBES Longhorn Place. This church still Living." There are two lunch- dozers have moved in and the If anyone buys the paper they will need a consid- clutched. The author presents In, captivating blooraph, of Cardinal Heenan proved to be FOR attracts large congregations al- hour services on Tuesday, the old church has disappeared. But Dr L. Nelson Bell. for twentv-hve years a mis- erable capital sum behind them to absorb the continual The question posed itself: siontry, surgeon, poi Oral observer. and friend a tough critic of the permissive CLERGY though the Rev John Stott is second attracting more than 500, further down the street a new In China. Few westerners have experienced such losses. With the exception of a few Roman Catholic "How many hungry Asians the majority being men from building has emerged with a understanding and compassion for the Chinese society, and predictably had AND arc ay for much of the year. "A Foreign newspapers and Melbourne's "New Life" which has its would the cost of this feed?" I nearby office towers. strikingly modern church on the Chin ear Bell was labelled some harsh words for those who Te vicar, Michael Baughen, own plant, the fact is that no church newspaper in CHOIR Rev Dick Lucas also conducts first floor. advocate abortion on demand. and his assistants provide an a regular Bible Study at the The rector, Bishop Goodwin Price: $6.05 Australia can pay its way once it employs a full-time The Archbishop of Canterbury imaginative church program. The THINKING OF MOVING House of Commons, and only Hudson. is exercising an effective editor and staff. said that without the happiness Cassocks Post. and pack. 45c. Iti:v Barry Dawson, who has been recently his church acquired a evangelical ministry, Among the People think and often say that the Anglican of family life society became rot- OR STORING? Girdles chaplain to the stores and minis- ten. He also warned against any Surplices large conference centre that is congregation at Morning Prayer Church in Australia is big enough to have room for at Stocks to to the lunch-hour congrega- backlash towards puritanism, SAVE YOURSELF WORRY already in use. It is good to on the first Sunday in December Last one good weekly newspaper or two fortnightly Block tions of All Souls' and St Peter's know that Mr Lucas will he was the Rev Billy Graham papers. The long history of religious publishing in this and this proved to be the best White Vs-re St, is moving to Norwich to line of the evening as far as the RING FOR FREE QUOTE Shirts coming to Australia for a series accompanied by his son who is HE IS THERE AND HE IS NOT SILENT FRANCIS SCHAEFFER country proves otherwise. Alone of all the papers, the Collars—. beeome domestic chaplain to the press were concerned. of meetings. at school in England. Looking "This book deals with one of the most tundamentai of ail questions: Record, which has always been voluntarily produced as Studs hi-hop. When asked whether it Rev David Watson and Rev young and suntanned, Graham, how we know, and how we know we know. The Infinite. personal God In recent months there has 529 6148 Hoods will be at all like "All Gas and Is there but also He Is not silent; that changes the whole world. It forms Preaching David Pawson are just two of at the invitation of the rector, a ministry and as an evangelical witness, has survived. been plenty of speculation in the (Sydney) Scarves Gaiters" he replies that it could the many outstanding preachers spoke briefly of his recent visit to century . there and is not a ,.tent. nor far off God." Even our survival has not been easy. church and in the press as to Choir need+ well be! The Bishop of Nor- in England. David Watson is an north India. Price: $2.95 A lot of hard work and planning has gone into who will eventually succeed the L. LARKIN PTY. LTD. wich is of course a former prin- Available from stock Anglican rector working in the Another recent visitor to making "Scene" a readable paper. If ever one of our present Archbishop of Canter- cipal of Oak Hill Theological Post. and pack. 34c. 417 ROCKY POINT RD., north of England. He took over north India was Miss Barbara bury. At the moment the most (MS CHURCH SUPPLIES was erstwhile contemporaries has deserved to survive, it has. College. I fortunate enough a near empty church but is now Spanner, the British represen- favoured candidates appear to be SANS SOUCI SYDNEY) 93 Bathurst St., Sydney. N.S.W. to spend a day there at the kind Although the possibility of its survival seems to fly in 61 9487 preaching to such large congre- tative of the Ludhiana Christian TRUE SPIRITUALITY FRANCIS SCHAEFFER the face of experience, we sincerely wish it well and we Bishop Stuart Blanch of Liver- Catalogue Available. invitation of Senior Lecturer the Medical College. I met Miss • e, gations that he has been invited "This book represents mu own spiritual struggles. As I ',keel about and hope the episcopal and other support is forthcoming. pool, Bishop David Say, of Rev David Field and his wife, by the Archbishop to make occa- Spanner at her London office at the evanaellcal to e ' Rochester, and Bishop Runcie, Margaret. The college is set in a= rghigInnr0utir reved,04 io,;ktelat I' vertr"ancl sional use of York Minster. The CMS Headquarters. As secretary walked In the mountains and went all the way back to my agnostICIsm to of St Albans. Were the choice spacious grounds, and there-is an Rev David Watson has some of the SA Committee it was se whether ! had made a mistake. What came out of this struggle, and decided by the votes of the rank h ewer a very real one, forms the basis of this book." ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL attractive chapel where the Series association with the neo-pent- good to hear at first hand the and file then Bishop Trevor Communion service is in Pries: $6.05 N DYMOAU 3 ecostal movement. latest developments at Lud- DRE DE ML()RI YOURS Huddleston would probably frequent use, and is apparently TO ORDER 18 ROSLYN STREET, POTTS POINT, SYDNEY David Pawson is minister of hiana. Fortunately the financial Post. and pack. 45c. JEWELLER get the job. But that kind well regarded. It was to Oak Hill ASK to SEE THE RANGE OF ENGAGEMENT and OPAL RINGS TELEPHONE 35 3355 the Guildford Baptist Church or situation continues to improve. of democratic process doesn't College that Cliff Richard Millmead Centre as the new The community health project is Jewellery and Watch Repairs, Insurance Valuations. apply, and in any case Bishop recently came to spend some 20 per cent below retail. St. Lukes Hospital has been established over SO years. Medi, church is called. He is a superb meeting with considerable suc- SCRIPTURE BOOK CENTRE Huddleston is rather to radi- practice and patient care have taken immense strides In this period tt , eight weeks in study. 28 Years Experience of HandmakIng — First Class Jewellery St. Luke's Is proud of the high reputation It has achieved. Now Mc preacher and is well known for cess and the Rev Daniel Abra- FRANK AKEHURST "PARK cal for some. He is credi- are needed to develop am modern theatre complex, Intensive care unit HOUSE,' to Increase patient acromodation. Few churches in London offer his contribution to Scripture ham's team of evangelists report 129 YORK STREET, SYDNEY 4th Ploor, 15 Park Street, Sydney, 2000 Phone 26 6368. ted with having persuaded Union notes. On the night we increasing opportunities and re- London Diocese to vote for dis- St. Luke's Is a Church of England genera; hospital open to • such a wide range of services as Phone 29-1995 Creeds. As It Isa non-proht organisation, the Board appeals for v were present the church was sponse. establishment, although it is like- help to raise $500,000 for this work. does St Helen's Bishopsgate. The rector the Rev Dick Lucas and crowded with many students in The news from Ludhiana wan ly that the decision will soon be Donations of 12.00 or more are tat deductible, exempt from o Branches at: Hurstville 57-7755 duty and are by Okla! recelpt. Please make your donata , his assistant Ian Barclay are the congregation. Veteran evan- certainly more encouraging than reversed. parable to. "St."St. Luke'sLuke's Development Fund.' THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD: Editorial and business, Room 371, superb bible expositors who get gelist Lindsay Glegg, who was for some time. And if that was Bankstown 70 4543 160 Castlereagh Street, Sydney. 2000. Phone 61 2975. The C. R. JAMES, National paper for Church of England people—Catholic. Apostolic Pro. One London churchman who 1 "/ without' losing evangelical jar- visiting the church, also took part true of Ludhiana then it was also Newcastle 21-993 Intact and Reformed is Issued fortnightly on alternate Thursdays. Sub- believes that dis-establishment chief Executive Officer. script nn S4 per year. posted Printed by ,lohn Fairfax and Sons Ltd.. Broad. con. Hundreds of students attend in the service. true of much of the church scene way. Sydney for the Church 17,- ,d Ltd., Sydney. would mean a loss of valuable the "Sunday at Eight" service. In 1970 I was present at in England. 2 -- AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, FEBRUARY 8, 1973 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, FEBRUARY 8, 1973-3 ti

his family or those who work Letters to the editor with him. There could be a Mass murder olour TV weekly remembrance of him at not a luxury should not exceed 300 every service and at every praye- S.E. Asia words. meeting. — The introduction of Note aid A highly organised colour television into the mass These are the important initial media will cost the taxpayer and need for the Hostel. Coming steps. The question of what tyranny, backed by seem. across to Melbourne, would you ingly unlimited supplies of the prospective buyer hundreds of people give and how they give it dollars, but to label the Federal kindly note that the B.C.A. will follow preparation, prayer the weapons of war, has for LettersTO THE EDITOR address is now 196 Hinders Commits decision to up-grade its commu- and education. Once people are some years let loose mass nication network as extravagant Street, Melbourne although the interested in another who is phone number remains the same. murder and massacre in a little short sighted. Colour mercial bodies like the liquor, to- worker" and "the boss." worthy of mild criticism. But this working for them on the mission is objective approach is surely Also, under Melbourne, would Planning Vietnam, Cambodia, television is not "unwanted." bacco, and automobile industries How do you support the state- • • field, the money support will Laos ire are those who consider it are already investing millions of ment that "the demand for short- preferable to viewing such a you kindly put the National come. And as they give more and Thailand. er working hours comes from meeting through rose-coloured Home Mission Fund at 3rd missionary a necessity not a Itexury if we dollars in reaching millions of and more for this purpose, they It has sent and spooned are to keep up with world-wide people through colour TV. What those who cannot be expected to spectacles, and thereby giving a floor, Clark Rubber Building, will assuredly give more for all 196 Flinders Street, Melbourne. armed forces in all these lands, t evelopment. is a luxury today is a necessity find satisfaction in their work." false impression. support other needs. God is no man's The phrase "very slanted" im- which without assistance from 1- you were to compare the tomorrow. The editorial makes the mis- When we come to Perth for debtor. plies that our reporter of the The Epiphany season and those opposed to tyranny and the cos: of owning and running a David Hillis, take of discussing the community the B.C.A., would you please imposition of foreign rule by of riding a horse, you Sydney. at large in the assumption that it meeting was deliberately dishon- give the box number N1024 the early weeks of a new military might, would long car to that est. This charge I firmly refute, . ago. 'mild probably say, as did our is ruled by Christian values. This G.P.O., Perth, and likewise for year coincide and it is an Governments and feel that you owe my paper have fallen prey to the instals t'e lathers, that having a car is a is no more the case than one the National Home Mission opportune time for parish greed of the invader. Editorial would have expected to find the an apology for making it. Fund, the same box number v. B. H. M. Palmer, Editor, councils, vestries, treasurers, take a stand We refer, of course, to ,day it is a necessity not only oommunity of Tyre abiding by N1024. misunderstood Church Times, North Vietnamese Commit he average wage earner bat the Mosaic Law. Finally, under "Willochra," wardens and ministers to It is greatly to the credit SIR, — I write in regard to London. regime, which has been bat for men and women who Ross Pfennigwerth, the B.C.A. Hospitals now no plan for increased missionary of the Victorian and NSW by its powerful friends in your editorial of the 12th (Ed. NOTE: The words Mr Palmer out the work of God. The Sydney. complains of simply do not bear the longer includes Tarcoola and the wantonly January, 1973. interest and support in 1973. State Governments that they destructive and d around us is making tre- meaning he places upon them. We refer B.C.A. School Hostel, Queen murderous adventures in lands It may be that I have failed to him to the Concise Oxford Dictionary The problem of increasing have initiated a joint stand nt, ,dais advance. The "Church where neither the verb nor the adlective Street, Kirton Point, Port Lin- against the publication of other than its own. It is high time we Christians understand what you intended. If "s(ant" are given any connotation which coln, likewise has been closed. support is generally one of mak- Nobody takes any comfon that is the case I will willingly calls in Question anyone's integrity or ing the individual feel a personal recognised new potential means Times" objects honesty. Certainly, we did not wish to Again may I say how grateful pornography in their respec- from the heavy bombing of stand corrected. we are for this mammoth task of involvement and responsibility. of getting across the gospel. Sad SIR—I write with reference to call either in question, having a very tive States. North Vietnam cities and the The editorial purports in its high regard for the Quality of iournal- producing the directory. A time-tested method of doing to say, the Christian community the editorial footnote appended nm in the "Church Times.") Federal Government banning death of thousands of civiliaas. heading and its opening to be this is for the congregation to Neither did we find any comfort ill wait for years before it is to the letter from Archdeacon (Rev) Theo Hayman, accept a share in the support of of certain of such material has Wing and prepared to back devoted to "A Christian and his Hampson appearing in your issue Federal Secretary, sometimes been circumvented by in the destruction of Hue, An Lot Daily Work." However, it How to expand a missionary in a particular field. and other South Vietnam cities irayer-fully and financially the of November 16, 1972, which Bush Church Aid Society, publishing the material in a State production of colour gospel TV weaves an ill-considered course, has just reached me. In this foot- Sydney. Parishes which are just begin- Whose laws or application of by the North Vietnamese armies, touching on many disparate our overfull No communist regime that the •rograms. note you say: October issue of ning to seriously tackle the prob- such laws are feeble enough to Wouldn't it be wonderful if themes, unconnected with the world has seen since 1917 has the London Church Times car- Directory British lem will not be able to think of permit anything. he people of God were among purported subject. full support but part-support is shown the slightest regard for ried a very slanted report of the SIR — It was good to see, Mr Meagher and Mr Griffith, he first to produce quality The first half is devoted to an Christianity possible for any congregation, no the lives of civilians, its own or annual meeting of the USPG, again, your 1973 directory in the Chief Secretaries of Victoria and stair programs for stations to espousal of the theme that in- matter how small. anyone else's, when these came to but again, integrity was not in middle of the January 11th edi- before 597 NSW respectively, have recently be sacrificed for military or ,roadcast? dustry and diligence are the sole question." tion. I shall certainly keep it for We have recently produced a SIR—Your correspondent, Mr After the scheme has been formulated plans for a joint political necessity. The kind of preserve of Protestants and that, In the context the word reference. I expect you receive a ine-hour colour special which is H. R. Granville Smith was quite explained, perhaps a group of attack on pornographic material hysteria we have been treated to in Australia at least, the origins number of letters following the eceiving enthusiastic promotion "integrity" is presumably in- right to point out (25/1/73) that young people can engage in some produced and distributed in the lately in Australia must of sloth and laziness can be production of such a com- sound ram television station managers. tended to refer to Bishop Shevill; the Christian faith had reached research to find out all about the two States. quite amusing to North Vietnam. traced to Ireland and hence to but, in seeking to defend your prehensive directory with sugges- man and the field he works in. Norway's PM calls Chr istians, let us be in the fore- Roman Catholicism. This is a England before the year 597 The pressures from those who ese leaders. They only have to own publication against ;he tions of amendments. At least it This group could then report to 1 - of this new field. Com- most stunning example of out- when St Augustine and mission sell filth in books and on the withdraw their troops from charge of "traducing the integri- shows that people read the landed in Kent. Let anyone who the whole congregation, perhaps stage is always that they are rageous bigotry. South Vietnam, Cembodia, etc. ty of an absentee bishop," you "Record" and notice things is uncertain about the spread of using visuals or printed materials meeting a widespread adult de- for principles to bring about peace. The editorial sees Irish Catho- have, in fact, made a grave alle- therein. the Christian faith in Britain as aids. mand. We can be thankful that But they have no real in- lic immigrants as being tarred gation against the integrity of tinder "National" I am won- consider the evidence, including The next step should be to in- there are Governments which tention of giving up territory with the same brush of in- the Church Times. I quite fail to dering if in another year the these points: volve all praying members of the take a somewhat higher view of and ideals gaited by murder and massacre dolence, drunkenness, aggressive- see in what way our report of National Home Mission Fund (1) Lucius, a British King, their responsibilities to the whole congregation in regular prayer and by vast loss of life. ness and covetousness. How can the meeting in question was could be listed at 135 Bathurst wrote to Pope Eleutherius asking for the adopted missionary and In an annual broadcast Mess to work for peace. More community. Communists just don't think as such a spurious generalisation be "very slanted," and challenge Street, Sydney, and likewise the to be made a Christian. The year to the people of Norway than ever the world is in need of we do and so they don't act as relevant to the purported edito- you to substantiate this allega- Aboriginal Welfare Fund of 135 was 156. by radio and television, the people with the vision that some- we expect reasonable men to act, ys rial topic? tion. Bathurst Street, Sydney. And (2) Tertullian, writing around Prime Minister, Mr thing can be done, people who Numerous unrelated and un- Far from being slanted, our then again the National Disaster 208, stated, "Parts of Britain SHELTERED WORKSHOP MANAGER are willing to give all their abili- warranted assumptions are report was in fact thoroughly ob- Fund, 135 Bathurst Street, Syd- Lars Korsald, usually looks Continued on page 6 SYDNEY CITY MISSION ty and all their gifts in this fight. WOOD (OFFILL FUNERALS St. ANDREW'S foisted on the reader -as state- jective, in the sense that it didn't ney. over the past year and Never failing to realise the exist- ments of fact. I wouldn't have attempt to disguise the com- Under "Armidale," we are A position is available for a looks at Government ence of evil, we must struggle — PHONES — thought that any knowledge of paratively small size of the au- closing the B.C.A. Hostel (Boys) MERIDEN priorities for the new year. tirelessly for the victory of the Metropolitan (All CATHEDRAL 5(11001 the history of industrial relations dience at the meeting, or one or at Moree as there are so many MANAGER good powers. Our reward is the Branches) 80 0396. SYDNEY could have allowed the view that two other aspects of the occasion school buses (some of which go CHURCH OF ENGLAND This year he had much Registered under the Bursary permission to 'participate in Katoomba — Katoomba 41. Endowment Act). there were fantasies :Wont "the which seemed to our reporter out 72 -miles) that there is no SCHOOL FOR GIRLS of the SHELTERED WORKSHOP to say about the importance serving our fellow men. 12 Redmyre Road, Strathfield In the Mission's Rehabilitation Centre at Surry Hills. of Christian principles The Church School at the Heart BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL and below we give some of the Diocese. We require a man with proven management, salesmanship and technical (Founded by Bishop Barry, Kindergarten to Higher School Ability, a committed and dedicated Christi., desirous of helping the alco- excerpts from his address. RIGHT IN THE HEART Of THINGS .. 14th July, 1865, holic and disadvantaged men of the city of Sydney. Some understanding And The Certificate and Matriculation. or involvement in rehabilitation work an advantage, but not essential. Salary .... Warm fellowship When human rights are bynegotiation. APPLY IN 'WRITING ONLY to the Sydney City Mission, IN SYDNEY School for Cathedral Choristers. For further information, apply 103 Bathurst Street, Sydney. All applications must be accompanied by ref- being violated, and when the dig- to the Headmistress, erences. including one from your local minister of religion. nity of man is being threatened, Stay in the heart of ENROLMENT 300 commodation for an additional Miss Sheila M. Morton, B.Sc. there is no justification for being Kings Cross and en- WO pupils in the new school. silent. This is our concern and joy beauty at a com- rAmary to Higher School Certin- for national youth mon-sense price. Hot e.t.a and Matriculation. Provision very much so. Strictly speaking her Language and Technical RALMAIN HOSPITAL, there is no so-called "internal and cold water and Courses. Staff of experienced The convention ended with the (university editor) — who spoke Furniture Removals BOOTH STREET, BALMAIN. matter." telephone in all rooms Lechers and Graduates. Generous Anglican youth leaders - private bath in Scholarships provided for Cothe Jesus music-al "Bread" performed on Christian penetration of vari- and Storage STUDENT GENERAL NURSES In his Nobel Prize speech. dial choristers and Probationers; from Perth to Rockhampton, which he never got the opportun- many. All facilities . by delegates, followed by a ous areas. 3 Year Course choral training in the Cathedral New Zealand and Fiji thor- ity to delivery, the famous Soviet Grand Harbour views and in the School under the Simple celebrati011 of Holy A guest speaker was Mrs G. & C. Drew Pty Ltd Enrol now for Preliminary Training Schools which commence writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn from Roof Garden. direction of Michael Hemens, oughly enjoyed the warm Communion, Faith Bandler, General Secretary 66 Smiths Avenue on 18/1/1973, 10/5/1973 and 4/10/1973. Luxury suites in new M Mus., Cathedral Organist and The 100 delegates participated Student nurses declares: "There are in reality no Choirmaster. fellowship at the Fifth of the Federal Council for the Hurstville wing. Instant Booking in a sharing session on the final trained at Balmain Hospital are fully recognised for registra- 'internal matters' left in this dis- For Prospectus apply to: National Convention for Advancement of Aborigines and tion overseas. An exchange programme is in progress with Service in all States. night where many expressed Tones Straits Islanders, who Local, Country and Interstate tressed world of ours. The only The Headmaster, Anglican Youth held in Syd- the Repatriation Hospital, Concord, thus enabling the nurses way out for mankind is that SPECIAL CONCESSION r non M. C. Newth, B.A., Th. L., their satisfaction and enjoyment made a strong plea for Christian Removals to obtain a comprehensive general training. RATES FOR GROUPS. M.A.C.E. ney 30th December to 6th of the week-long residential people to become genuinely in- Write or phone 50 8366 everyone makes everything on (TELEPHONE, 61-7836) STUDENT MIDWIFERY NURSES earth his own concern, that January. conference. Bishop David Hand, volved in the black cis 11 tights After hours 53 7377 Rant Bishop of Papua New Guinea, movement in Australia. Year Course for General Trained Nurses. Intake 22/3/1973 people in the East engage them- selves in what is being thought in MOTtt chaired the convention and and 20/9/1973. GROUP preached at the final Holy the West, and that people in the anberra CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CONVENTIONS INTERNATIONAL Please write or phone Miss J. MacLaren, Matron, 820501, West are concerned with what is Communion service. for brochure or application forms. going on in the East." VICTORIA STREET, RINGS CROSS, SYDNEY 2011.35 3155, Telex 01121410 15th Annual The most fruitful segments of .... Let us therefore join in the convention program proved DIRECTOR the work to abolish suffering NCS/1 N.S.W. CENTRAL CONVENTION to be the six workshops on • where suffering is to be found. STANWELL TOPS—MARCH 9 to 11 drama, writing, leadership train- ing, human relations, music and LIFE LINE CENTRE, SYDNEY Let us also protest against what Insure Church Property with the OPEN DAY, SATURDAY, MARCH 10 is going on behind iron curtains dialogue. The Central Methodist Mission is seeking applications and bamboo curtains — vio- SPEAKERS: Mrs Jean sees, Overseas guestspeaker. Mrs Frieda Brown, Miss FREE REQUEST CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE Jean Raddon and Mrs A. M. Chambers. All delegates were allocated -1 for the position of Director of its Life Line Centre. lence, torture, oppression and This is a position which carries a great deal of responsi- M""""'eli‘;'se?J'idir.;17-televi:IOIn... 2.00 e.m. workshop and intensive training NEINNEW ILLUSTRATED 32-PAGE CATALOG OF persecution on account of relig- CO. of Australia Limited 1 was carried out in each. The bility and is open to either a Minister or layman. Applicants PLger"grtlinfatrs7,,,..`4.0 .,,V,,aZ"et'sirn.berland Road,N2.1=1L'IV6. ious faith and convictions. We (Inc. in N.S.W.) 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Classified advertisements ma• be Holiday An examination is made of left at the office or phoned to 61 2975 up to noo on the Monday Accommodation other types of house churches in f the week before ore publication. basic truths Charge is 5c per word with a mini- the United States in Which are mum charge of 51. nation's only hope involved experiments in work- BRIGHT( Vic.) ECOLOGICAL RENEWAL, pression of eros, regarded by neapolis, 1971. 91 pages. Implementing justice takes politi- shop, evangelism, religious educa- Cook's Pioneer Holiday (Grand Rapids) "If we are inordinate speed with a Christian tion and community responsi- him as physical life in its whole- cal clout; it doesn't just drop by Paul E. Lutz and H. $Us2.50. Positions Vacant Flats to survive as a nation, Chris- program of public justice might bilities. ness and vitality; (b) a full ex- Fully Self-contained. Set from heaven in response to be unwise. Even if we had some liouse Paul Santmire. Fortress, pression of philia, love for men This book, by a Swedish theo- tianity—as a way of life — otherwise sincere (but politically initial unity and power, ice Allen claims that some are Philadelphia, 1972. 153 as brothers, overcoming all rac- ORGANIST WANTED — Sunday duties amidst acres of beautiful must be made public! This is logian, is hardly one for the and occasional services. St. Paul's parkland. Large clean and apathetic) believers. would have to consider the spirit. working within the institution of ism; and (c) a full expression of general Christian reader, but Church. Belheld. Phone 642 1705 for the church, but others are sepa- pages. $US3.95. further details. comfortable flats with 1, 2 the only hope for the contin- "2. Understanding the biblical maturity and sensitivity of agape, regarded as the process of for those with some academic rate from it but not opposed to This is a book in two distinct and 3 bedrooms. ued existence of any nation. approach to justice implies a people, Christian and otherwise . universal reconciliation and in- theological training. Wingren's churches it. While certain "proof' texts parts, by two writers. In the first ORGANIST AND An ideal holiday spot for all We—The Body of Christ — somewhat united view of the na- "4. One of the most frustrating part, Lutz, a biologist, viewing tegration (as Teilhard de Char- basic argument is that too little age groups. Children wel- ture and role of Scripture in the problems we face is that of the IltREFOOT IN THE are given to justify the House run sees it). place has been given to the doc- CHOIRMASTER must develop and implement Church approach, there is not a the earth as a spaceship, presents come. life of the community. This is unhealthy tension that exits RCH by Donald Allen. In his last chapter Santmire trine of creation: and in particu- St Swithin's Church of ( I I thorough theological examination objectively and factually the Box 8 Bright (Vic.). Ph, 16. the good news of the Gospel sorely lacking. Even if we agree between theory and practice. presents the Church as the lar, that ethics must be derived England Pymble I Ablislted by John Knox of the method. principles of ecology, and the in terms of a public notion that the Bible is where we start, Christians should confess the problems of pollution and the means of fulfilment of this from a doctrine of creation Good Conditions I •OSS, 187 pages. U.S. This well-written book is a of justice?' this does not resolve the problem unity of these two phenomena, population explosion. The figures vision, and its liturgy as the rather than from Christology. WUHLITZER ORGAN of step number two — How does but this is more easily said thin helpful guide in understanding "hallucinogen." This is a fine Canon A. H. Funneil. Phone 44 1720 LUTANDA are a challenge to our affluent There seem to be two main Thus Mr Robert J. Eells ex- the Bible want itself to be re- done. Yet, we must try to make Based on his own experience the strong influence behind the vision, but we may be left asking points in his argument. Firstly, increasing desire for informal nations (eg, US with 6 per cent YOUTH HAVEN pressed his concern for the role garded? We desperately need a our theories live — to put them te pastor of a church in a new of the world's population con- whether the author is realistic man and the universe are what of Christianity in the United Scriptural hermeneutic so that into practice." IR E.S.-N.E.) a, the author shows how Christian fellowship. enough in facing man's sin and For Sale Toukley, N.S.W. sumes 50 per cent of its re- they are before revelation and States of America, in the Chris- we can begin to have a more clopment came not through Lance R. Shilton sources, and has to dispose of selfishness, and his utter need of redemption come to the world in tian Patriot, "Politics and Public CONCRETE BLOCK MACHINE. Near to lakes and surf. thoroughly biblical approach to 400million tons of solid waste Christ. Secondly, the ethical Makes blocks, slabs. edgings. screen- Christianity." Following are ex- the Whole of life. redemption through the cross of blocks, garden stools-8 at once and 96 Small or large house parties. ayear). problems of the world today can nd hour, $105. Ideal sell-help pro- - cerpts from the article. "3. Assuming that this is now Christ and regeneration by the ects, Send for leaflets. Department (LETTERS only be dealt with a "Christians Good accommodation, max. 150 possible to some extent by men In the second part of the book Holy Spirit. C R Forest Farm Research. London- "One of my strongest con- Santmire tries to present a theo- and non-Christians co-operate by mi., 5.5.W., 2753. Apply: MANAGER, victions about Christianity is that and women holding office before Cont, horn page 5 using commonsense arguments" P.O. Box 21, Toukley, N.S.W. Useful study logical solution to the problems THE FLIGHT FROM God, how can justice be imple- AN early 1959 Standard 10 car, Golden it is public in nature. Any at- were inaccessible to the Ron, of life on our spaceship. He ad- (p 85) rather than those depend- Top. 10 h.p. sedan, lo excellent con- Tel.: mented if so many believers are 2263 tempt to minimise or ignore this but have yielded to Christ." vocates a new lite-style with CREATION, Icy Gustaf ent on the faith of Christ. dition, mileage less than 22,300. Toukley 94 336, Sydney 84 1601 'children' and the nation is filled 6300. Can be inspected at 19 War- point is doing an injustice to the (3) The first British mart), three ingredients (a) a full ex- Wingren, Augsburg, Min- F. Foulkes rggr.mr. Gospel. The earliest Christians with men of unbelief? This im- Alban, gave his life to pray„'.. were persecuted not because of plies, I believe, that moving with that of a priest. The date 6 of the trinity BRIDAL WEAR. all sizes and styles. some private opinions which they generally assumed to have been low cost. For sale or hire. Wanted happened to hold but because 304, during the persecutions of ACR'S REVIEW EDITOR INTRODUCES CHIC BTIQUE,OU CONCORD. authors. Such a wide survey Phone 74 6255. A.H. 73 0652. they publicised by the their very Diocletian. TILE TRIUNE GOD. Ed- SECOND-HAND Theological books Training at 77 bought. Phone 61 9487, C.M.S. Book- means, of course, that a book of Key Books IMPORTANT NEW TITLES: lives the 'good news' of the King- (4) Three British bishop, mund J. Fortman, S.J. ship. 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney. Mrs Jeanette Ridlon Piccard, this size must be quite shallow in dom of God (Acts 4 and 5). attended a courted of the Catho- 77, has wanted to be a US Pro- (Ilutehinson). 318 plus places, but it is useful to have Miscellaneous "This persecution came both lic Church at Arles in the year THEY OVERCAME by Marcus L. Loane. Anzea, Sydney. 1972. paperback. 133 pages. WANTED 100 more students to enrol testant Episcopal priest ever 64 plus xxvi pages. such a survey. In C. a( E. Bible College. Full Bible from the Jews and the Romans, 314. Price not given. The Archbishop of Sydney gives us his exposition of the vital three opening e since girlhood. Believing the The author is strongest in his chapters of the Revelation. He then gives us three brief addenda, a quick survey of the final because it was obvious from the (5) The existence of a till $16.30. Fully detailyy fArr”"re'V:tVil. 1P.O7hia, church may soon allow ordina- treatment of the early fathers 41. Rowylue. N.S.W.. 2069. first that this community posed a This book is an historical three chapters of that fascinating last book of the Bible. For those who have never studied Reve- CUSTOMS AGENTS tion of women, she has entered chapel at Lullingstone in I. and medieval theologians, wea- threat to the established way of which dates from before Judy of the doctrine of the lation, the volume will be a most helpful introduction and for good measure, it includes a dia- an Episcopal seminary in New ker but still quite useful in his Goods cleared/delivered WANTED life. and a chapel at Silchester of utility and is published in Hut- grammatic outline of the whole book. For those who hove studied it, there will be found new ex Parcels Post, Aircraft and TWIN Swings, Bikes Scooters. etc.. In York. treatment of Protestant writers riches in his detailed exposition of the letters to the seven churches. His scholarship is pains- anY condition by St. Paul's. Gymea. "It is a most difficult assign. danson's Theological Resources proximately the same period from the Reformation to the Ships. Please phone 525 4672 or 524 6225, ment for Christianity to go pub- (6) series. It examines the doctrine takingly careful and his style is clear, strong and reverent. Unfortunately, he makes no conces- Some British bkh. present, and perhaps weakest in "SERVICE TRANSPORT" lic. There are many reasons for attended the Council of Rimini not only in the Old and New sion whatever to the needs of the average reader whose concentration will be sorely tested by dealing with the orthodox. (He 181 Clarence St, Sydney. Interstate this, but let me isolate a few: 1. Iberian Congress in 359 and that the Emperor had Testaments but throughout the unchangeably long paragraphs. Phone 29 5001 29 3634 course of Christian history, in- deals with the last ten centuries Christianity has not been noted Spanish evangelicals, under the had to pay the expenses of three. of orthodox theology in 8 pages.) PASTORAL CARE WITH THE POOR by Charles F. Kemp. Abingdon, 1972. 128 pages. $2.35. Services for its 'visibleness,' except in its (7) cluding the writings of living leadership of Jose Grau, of Bar- The invitation from British With regard to the Old Testa- By going back to basics, Kemp has given an excellent first course in the pastoral care of the `churchiness.' celona's Central Bible Institute, bishops to Germanus and Lupus, ment he is, of course, dependent poor. Although it is written with the U.S.A. in view, there is much of value here for all past- FIRTH: St. Alban's. 423 Beaufort Street. bishops from Europe, to "We have a tradition of invis- are planning an Iberian Confer- on modern writers, hot it seems ors. And nobody is better equipped to write it than Dr Kemp. HOME OF PEACE Services 9.30 Hall. All welcome. strengthen their faith so they ibility in most other areas of life. ence on Evangelism for 1973. extraordinary that he should HOSPITAL could withstand the Pelagian The chariots edho the sentiment that the Old AUSBURG HISTORICAL ATLAST by Charles S. Anderson. Augsburg, 1967. 68 pages. SUS- COORPAROO. St. Stephen's Brisbane. doctrines and the paganism of This fine atlas with maps in colour covers Christianity in the Middle Ages and the Re- (Deaconess Institution), Cnr. Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. Testament nowhere regards the 7.50. Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 cm. the Picts. The year was 429. formation. The clear. full-page maps help to bring the kaleidoscopic events of these critical $4011 Communion. 11 cm. Morning Messiah as a divine person but EVERSLEIGH, Prayer (Holy Communion 1st Sunday). (81 The work of evangelism of again as a "creature." Surely, Isaiah's centuries into better perspective. The accompa nying text gives a board sweep of the period and 274 Addison Road, Petersham. 7.30 p.m. Evening Prayer. the Celtic monk-missionaries there is a very thorough index. An essential t ool for all who tare studying these periods at Rector' Rev. Harry Goadhew. Methodists seek reference to the son that is to be whose names include Saints NOME TRUST IN CHARI- any level. NERINGAIL born "his narng shall be . . . Patrick, Ninian, Columba, and OTS, ed. by E. W. Castle mighty God, everlasting Father" Neringah Avenue, Wahroonga. Chad. 12 ministers join and B. B. 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The success of "Chariots of treatment of the biblical evi- SHORT NOTICES take specialised medical and various denominations were sent trolling body for all mass (10) That on landing in Ke Gods?" must rank as one of out into London's streets to fend ment by the President-General of dence is good, and his treatment GENESIS nursing care of chronically ill media in Australia is being the Methodist Church of Austra- Saint Augustine was greeted most revealing facts of our of Church fathers excellent. patients of any age, nationality for themselves for two days on put to Federal and State the King and Queen of That such an appalling A MESSAGE TO THE and that indiscriminate infant 50p. lasia (the Rev R. C. Mathias) re- The book will prove a valui- CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT baptism in the conditions of the or religious faith. leased in January. The Queen, a native of G.. ttlomeration of nonsense able handbook for those who The experiment was part of Governments and to leaders had her own chaplain. COMMENTARY by Larry Christenson. Dimension twentieth century clearly negates These hospitals are co-operating dd have been taken seriously want to know what Christians the Urban Ministry Project and of the mass media by the Mr Mathias said the purpose Let anyone who denies , Books, 1972. 119 pages. Ex- the gospel. A compelling book- with certain general hospitals in o many people in our have believed and what many still aimed to give the men first-hand Methodist Church in Austra- of such a council would be to lay godly nature and intentions GENESIS, by A. C. Leup- presses the conviction that the let. 12 SERMONS ON THE the retraining of eligible patients Hoticated society comments 'believe with regard to the Being experience of the life of Lon- down and enforce adequate and either the old Church or the m t- old, Evangelical Press, movement needs the denomina- PASSION AND DEATH OF Ice return to their normal ens lia. Ily and clearly on contempo- of God. But it is very expensive. don's down and outs in mid-win- uniform ethical stardards for the sion of Augustin- think deeply ignorance and gullibility as tions and that they need the CHRIST by C. H. Spurgeon. virooment (home, etc). mass media. D. B. Knox 1972, 220 pages. $2.80. ter. The only one who slept on a The church has approached and read more widely. as on the persistence of the movement. BAPTISMAL DIS- Baker, 1972. 152 pages. Lenpold's commentaries on Your help is urgently needed for mattress was one who broke the the Minister for the Media The church had defined its old disease of theophobia. CIPLINE by Colin 0. Buchan- SUS195. Rich material from a (Rev) Robert Howell, Genesis, Ecclesiastes and Daniel our immediate and future needs, rules and revealed that he was a (Senator McClelland) State Pre- policy on the mass media at the his present reply comprises an. Grave Booklet No 3. 24 prince of English preachers. Clergy House, are not new to students of the including the rehabilitation units minister. miers and leaders of the mass general conference last year. contributions by varioie, pages. UK 20p, Buchanan shows WORLDLY HOLINESS by R. Mayfield, NSW. N.T. and Old Testament and we are grate- at each hospital. , dars and constitutes a fir nu- that the theology and practice B. Garrison Abingdon, 1972. 95 ful that the Evangelical Press is PLEASE REMEMBER THE de critique of von Daniken's of baptism cannot be separated pages. $2.05. Seven fine medita- making them available again. Dr HOSPITAL ' Taken with Wilson's tions on the famous prayer of St IN YOUR WILL. .tsh Go the Chariots" and tongues Leupold is a conservative scholar Francis of Assisi. 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He made its — of sil- be initiated. ostpaid 51. or 4 copies for 53P from began it ',leen will not be forgiven,— give heed to these ver, its back of gold, u' Ilion of the Northern Ter- draw the attention of the autho- take up very radical ground author, Rowland S. Ward, 44 Taylor that God gave us eter- in this age or in the things; let men consid- After three years of talks the nities to any breaches of existing heard that any one nal life, and its seat of 'purple (5) about the church of the future Avenue, GOLDEN BEACH, Q., 4551. eyes of a man horn — — :we to come (6). Mt er the steadfast love ritory claim to belong to "no nine Lutherans and nine Episco- gambling laws. Sol 3:10 1,• I igion." Ix:cause he goes to great lengths blind (6, 3), Jo 9:32 palians stated that the two deno- Further, it urges opposition to to reject the authority of the 13. but who ever denies Soviet crusade For free, friendly and courteous advice on travel anywhere, consult the total is 14,767 people, minations are in essential agree- any liberalisation of gambling canonical Scriptures. The word me before men, I also I NT population in 1971 was The Soviet newspaper "Pravda" ment on the primacy and autho- facilities or restrictions now in will deny — — — who of God pis not found in them, he MITCHELL'S INTERNATIONAL TOURS 00 rity of the Bible, the doctrines of force. Crossword prizes is in heaven (6, 2, 6). .390. More recently the esti- in a front-page article calls for says, but is "emerging, undeter- ', de of population was 90,400. renewed efforts to stamp out re- the two creeds, justification by The pamphlet goes on: "Gam- Book prizes for Bible cross- Mt 10:33 Accredited agents for all major airlines and shipping companies. General agents for Frames Tours mined." As a Presbyterian minis- 16. For we are — Ltd., of London. At no extra cost, our international experts will promptly and efficiently handle Of the rest of the population, ligion. Commurist party mem- grace through faith, baptism, and bling is a major cause of poverty word No 62 have been posted to all your travel requirements. unman Catholics number bers and officials must stop the apostolicity of the church, in Australia. Governments seem ter, he finds encouragement in Miss Sarah Dent, Underwood, created in Christ Jesus for good works (3,11). 5th FLOOR, ASBESTOS HOUSE, 65 YORK STREET, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000. PHONE 29 4136 18,493, Anglicans 17,088 and attending religious services, it de- though the latter proved some- more eager to claim revenue this belief, he says, in recent Tasmania, and Mrs 3. Davis, Eph 2:10 Methodists 6,857. These are the mands, and atheistic education what controversial. (From from it than to protect the high- amendments (1967) to the deno- Campbell town, NSW. (AT CORNER OF BARRACK STREET) 20. And I will heap 'liree largest denominations. of the young must be stepped up. "Christianity Today"). est interests of the people." mination's statement of faith.

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27 FEB 1973 Counselling Service's The Australian I5 cents

Mr Tim Phillips a senior tutor at Mac- February 22 to take up an appointment quarie University, has bean appointed at Burwoocl Teachers' College, Mel- first drug worker Dean of Students at Robert Menzies Col- bourne. lege, the new Anglican college at the Rev Thomas E. Rogers, of Melbourne's University which opens this year. long service leave staff since 1969, has the many Western young people resigned because of ill health. A man who has recently re- Church RecordRegistered for posting as Rev Peter J. Wheatley, in charge of First published 1880 February 22, 1973 Findasi-Seaton Park (Adelaide) since Rev Dr Max A. C. Warren. Stth-dean turned from India where he who have swarmed to India be. No. 1531 a newspaper—Category A 1971, has been appointed rector of SI and Canon-Residentiary of Westminster cause of the low cost of chugs Paul's, Port Adelaide from January 31. Abbey since 1963. has submitted his re- studied Hinduism and Tibet- signation tc, the Queen as from lune 30. there, Rev Pelee L. Miller, curate of Eliza- He is 68 and was CMS Secretary for 21 an Buddhism under the Dal- beth (Adelaide) since 1966, has been years before 1963. "On the other hand there are appointed to the mission district of Ordained at Christ Church Cathedral ai Lama's teacher has been many young Westerners in India Kingston-Robe (The Murray) Iran Febru- on December 16, 1972 by the Rt Revd who have been involved in drug ary 2. James Housden, Bishop of Newcastle. appointed as the first drug Res Edward C. Rowland, vicar of All were: field worker for Sydney's abuse, but have now tuned Augustine's Unley (Adelaide) since 1971, (Priests) Reva Colvin Ford (Singleton), away from drugs to follow I has been appointed curate of Elizabeth Robert Howell (Mayfield), Neville MYSTERY DEATH OF "CHRIST CARES" Home Mission Society's from February 2. Schofield (Cardiff). ern religions," Rev Henry H. Morrow, rector of Bor- (Deacons, Rodney Goodwin (New Counselling Service in Sorry He said he was concerned tit dertown (The Murray) since 1970, has Lambton). Gregory Rorke (Singleton), been appointed in charge of Findon-Sea- Geoffrey Rowney (Wynne). Hills. these young people could not ton Paprk (Adelaide) from February 2. find a spiritual dimension to Rev Edward C. Rowland, cicar of All He is Mr David Camroux, 24, 1973 their lives in the West, Saints' Preston (Melbourne) since 1969, a university graduate, son of the RUSSIAN CONVERT has been appointed to a chaplaincy at Mr Camroux has a BA Grimwade MCEGS from February 5. rector of St Andrew's, Cronulla, (honours) degree from Sydney Six simultaneous dialogue ing course will be conducted on Rev Geoffrey R. Evans, curate of All and a Christian with rather radi- Ethiopia's first University. In 1969 he taught evangelism training courses five Wednesday nights from Saints'. Greensborough (Melbourne) since cal and unorthodox ideas. March 14, 1970, has been appointed in charge of St History was made in Ethiopia history at St Andrew's Cathedral will be held during Lent as Mary's, Warburton from February 6. The new job will include help- David Camroux School, Sydney, and in 1971 be. Aim will be to train as many Roof Kenneth N. Seymour, vicar of St on New Year's Day when Rev E. part of the 1973 "Christ people as are interested, clergy Matthew's, Prahran (Melbourne) since ing drug-dependent young people dependent children and lecture in came an assistant history and IN LOS ANGELES V. Badejo, a Nigerian, was or- and lay, in the conduct and 1965, has been appointed vicar of SI who are moving back into youth groups. general studies teacher at the Cares" campaign in the dio- Augustine's, Mentone from February 7. dained priest in St Matthew's, operation of conversation even- society after spending time in in- Australian Interntional Indepen- cese of Sydney. Rev Maxwell R. T. Hazel, vicar of St Addis Ababa, by Bishop Kenneth Since returning from India ings about Christianity. Alban's, West Coburg (Melbourne) since stitutions. dent School. Mystery surrounds the rado, knew Sergei well, and were Sergei took the threat very se- Cragg, Assistant Bishop in Je- where he observed Western "jun- As well, for the third year in In the apologetics section of 1967, has been appointed vicar of All Mr Camroux will seek to He was also State Secretary of impressed by his spiritual growth riously and stated publicly, "God Saints', Preston from February 12, rusalem. kies" begging for more for their sudden death near Los An- saved my life in the ocean . . - succession,. dialogue missions, each course, topics will be dealt Rev David D. 0. Hominid, vicar of SI establish cm .ddential re- the NSW Trainee Teachers in Christ. Sergei spent the last He was the first Anbtican to ' drug habit on the streets of geles, California, of Sergei concentrating on using people's with such as "How can I know George's. Bentleigh (Melbourne) since lationships with drug dependents Association. full week of his life as the for a purpose. I have a duty and 1962, has been appointed vicar of St An- be so ordained in Ethiopia. In Delhi, David has been interested an obligation to my people in homes rather than church God exists?" and "Aren't all drew's, Rosanna from March next. and with chaplains and social Kourdakov, a young Soviet personal guest of Dr Blair, who Addis Ababa he is Program Di- in doing something positive to The money to establish a drug properties, will be held in thirty good people Christians?" Rev Ernest F. King, curate of St workers in psychiatric centres regarded him as a "most com- Russia, When I have discharged Peter's, Eastern Hill (Melbourne) since rector of the Lutheran Radio combat the drug problem in Syd- field worker was provided flour Russian naval officer who de- Sydney parishes. In the practical section, lectur- and prisons. mitted" young Christian. this duty, I will then take care of 1971, has been appointed in charge of St Voice of the Gospel and he ney. the Ai s it bishop of Sydney's Win. fected to Canada and had be- my own life. But until then, my Simultaneously in the parishes em will cover "What is the gos- Mark's, Fitzroy from February 7. He said: "I The most serious threat to Ser- Rev K. W. Parker. curate of Holy voluntarily assist, at the Angli- He will also advise parents of was appalled by ter Appall Fund, of Sylvania Heights, Hurstville, pel? "How to witness to friends" come a Christian convert and gei's life took place in Toronto, life belongs first to God and Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratta, has been can chaplaincy in the city. drain-dependent or potentidlis — Beverly Hills, Blacktown and and "Living the Christian Life." appointed in charge of St Matthias', who was found dead at a Canada. As he was coming out secondly to my people in Rus- various locations in Ryde and Leadership of the course will Richmond and St Philip's, Collingwood of the Dundas West subway sta- sia." (Melbourne) from April 4. mountain resort in January. Warringah deaneries, the train- be shared by many people who Rev Eric V. Constable, vicar of St An- tion, he was accosted by three When killed, Sergei was work- have been regularly engaged in drew's, Rosanna (Melbourne) since 1961, Sergei, 21, had been preaching men who spoke impeccable Rus- has resigned the parish and has been to Christian audiences across the ing on information to support his dialogue missions, including given leave of absence for 12 months 160 enjoy Victor sian. Sergei's description of this Swedish Primate IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS Bishop John Reid, Dr Barry from February. United States and Canada, testi- encounter is recorded on tape Congressional hearing on the Bishop Olaf Sundby, 54, is the Rev John F. Hannon, vicar of St Newman, Mr Tony McCarthy fying of his work with the police and he states he was told he granting of permanent residence new primate of the Church of David's. Moorabbin (Melbourne) since forces in the Soviet Union. He and under the leadership of 1970, will resign the parish an March 31 must remain totally silent. If not, status in the United States and Sweden (Lutheran). He was and wilt work in the parish of Dartford told how his contacts with belie- Diocesan Missioner, Rev John (Rochester). AT WRITERS' SEMINAR Harbor ministry he would have a "final fatal ac- also a book of his experiences in appointed by King Gustav Adolf, Chapman. ver,. while leading raiding par- Rev Herbert J. Nell, director of the Russia. head of the State church. Council for Christian Education in time under expert workshop One hundred and sixty "Malachi." v. all Rev Matthew ties against them, led to an even- cident." Dialogue missions will be held Schools (Victoria) has resigned from Many people who want to in the following parishes: leaders and for the practice nec- people, many of them whole Francis, and the devotional tual decision to seek freedom be successful Christian writ- essary to reinforce what is being morning chapel series was given and become a Christian. • March 26-April 1: Black- families, enjoyed the Bible- ers are expected to attend learnt. by Dr David Denton. town, Lurnea, Castle Hill, Rooty Sergei stated, "It was by Hill and St. Philip's, Auburn. the Seminar for Christian The seminar, open to all who teaching holiday ministry at The children were divided into seeing the believers were per- write or would like to be the Adelaide Bible Institute, age groups, each group in charge NEW SYDNEY BISHOP • April 2-8: Northbridge, Writers to be held all day secuted that I realised they had Guildford, Naremburn, Revesby Dr Coggan's Christian writers, will offer of a qualified teams The teams something that we didn't have. I Saturday, 31st March, at Victor Harbour, from Janu- and Sans Souci. workshops on writing for youth, were under the leadership of Mr wanted to find it." This started ary 14 to 19. April 9-15' St Andrew's, Stanmore Baptist Church. for radio and television, for Dean Carter. hint on a search which ultimately • women, for devotional purposes About an equal number of Dean is almost a legend A- Lane Cove, Epping, South Gran- Last year 90 people attended led to the deserting of his radio ville, Roseville, and Concord and for church news. adults and children came to Vic- rcady. He is a musician who is a post aboard a Russian trawler plan for and found the program to their North. serious student of "pop" music, liking and the location central It is interdenominational, tor Harbour not only to enjoy and jumping ship off the coast of ruthlessly exposing its weak- • April 30-May 6: Regents for all parts of the Sydney area, being sponsored by Evangelical the seaside and the lovely 24- Canada. He was found the next Literature Overseas and by the acre institute property, but to nesses and dangers. Dean is also Park, Ashbury, Baulkharn Hills, being close to rail and bus trans- morning, unconscious, on Can- Northmead and West Pennant port and providing easy parking. Billy Graham Association "Deci- take the course of Bible instruct- an accomplished instrumentalist adian shores, organic sion" magazine Writers' Group. ion that was the main attraction. and composer. Mr Carter is a Hills. This year, much greater Kourdakov died of a gunshot May 7-13: Willoughby, Full details of the day's program The adult division of the ABI schoolmaster who is teaching for • emphasis is being given to the a year in a State Reform school, wound on January 1, 1973, Masons Point, Panania, St and the workshops will be sent Summer School studied "The under circumstance that were workshops which will meet both to inquirers who write to Semi- Christian Hope," with Rev Above all, he has a gift for Mary's and Westmead. described as "strange" and "un- May 21-27: Hurstville morning and afternoon, thus giv- nar for Christian Writers, P.O. Geoffrey Bingham, "1 Thessalo- ministry among young people, a • unity certain." First press reports, ter- Grove. Oatley, Pymble, Waitara ing all who attend the maximum Box 41, Roseville, NSW, 21169 nians," with Dr Bryan Hardman, ministry which is solidly found at on scripture, ming his death a suicide, were and Seaforth. Dr Coggan, Archbishop of "totally discounted" by a host of In each parish, many homes York, has made public a nationally-known pastors and will be opened by Christian proposal for holding official Christian leaders who had been people who wish to share a dis- HARRY DORMER RETIRES CAPETOWN intimately associated With Sergei cussion about the relevance of conversations between all the dating the past two months. Christianity today with friends main denominations in Eng- Later, press reports switched and neighbours. land with eventual organic FROM INLAND BIBLE WORK ARCHBISHOP from suicide to "apparent acci- A visiting dialogue leader, dent." clergy or lay, will visit the home union in view. Mr Dormer's direct but gentle "I shall ever be grateful and Rev. Harry C. Dormer Kourdakov had anticipated and give an introductory talk. Following the failure of Angli- presentation of Jesus Christ is devoted to the Bible Society for BDM staff members John can-Methodist unity plans, he retired in January after 17 illustrated by a recent encounter making such a work possible." LIBELLED that an attempt would be made on his life, disclosing to several Chapman and Philip Jensen will wishes to invite all denomina- years as inland colporteur on a remote stretch of the As an ordained Anglican An Afrikaancr, Desmond be joined by up to 100 other tions, including Roman Catholics Queensland/New South Wales American and Canadian pastors with the Bible Society in clergyman, Mr Dormer hopes, H. Welthagen, 39, was dialogue leaders for this cam- and Baptists, to completely new border. that he had been threatened and Australia. during retirement, to continue to that one day he would have to paign. talks. His plan is that the various He approached a weather- exercise his specialised ministry found guilty in Cape Town, denominational legislative bodies Commenting on Mr Dormer's South Africa recently of six Pay dearly for speaking of his beaten boundary rider busily from his home in Kurtajong, experiences. He had said, "If you in 1973 should appoint not more retirement, the Commonwealth mending a fence. NSW. charges of criminal libel ever hear I have had an accident than eight representatives to the Secretary Rev James R. Payne, Turning around, the man Tay- Subsidising Bibles talks according to their size. stated, "His departure marks the against Dr Robert Selby Si committed suicide, don't be- roared impatiently, "What do lor, Archbishop of Cape South Alnott distributed more Dr Coggan's plan is unofficial close of a significant chapter of you want?" Jesus Christ Superstar, a super have it. I know how the Soviet as yet and was drawn up at a our history," Bibles (551,104) than any "I'm just looking for sheep," hit in the United States, received Town, Police work because I was one private conference at Christ Few people would have seen country except the United replied Mr Dormer with a big lukewarm to hostile reviews Welthagen issued pamphlets in of than." St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, on 25th January. as Canon Donald W. B. Robinson is consecrated Church, Oxford, in mid-January. more of Australia than Mr Dor- in the laying on of hands: Bishop States (720,791), show 1971 smile. The labourer was so start- when it opened in London in bishop. (From top left, clockwise.) l'he following taking pail United Bible Societies figures. It was made public on January mer, He has crisscrossed the which the archbishop and the re- Or Richard Halverson, pastor led that he stopped his work and August. One critic told news- gional director of the Christian Gordon Arthur (Grafton), Bishop Cecil Warren (Canberra and Goulburn), Bishop Barry liunItt The government subsidises the 18. continent many times, selling or of the Fourth Presbyterian listened as Mr Dormer quoted paper readers there was a "false" (Riverisiai, Bishop John Reid (Sydney), Archbishop Marcus Comte, Archbishop's chaplain, Bishops bulk of the cost of each Bible The appointed representatives giving away many thousands of Institute, the Reverend Theodore (lurch of Washington, DC, and (Top from the 34th chapter of Ezekiel assumption that the musical had Kotze, were referred to as "relig- Frank Halm-Moir, Gordon Begbie, Jack Dain and Graham Delhridge (all of Sydney). purchased 'by Bantu and other would be asked to answer the Bibles. Testaments' and portions and related passages! something to do with Christ- Di Charles Blair, pastor of Cal- right): Dr A. W. Morton, Dean of Sydney. question: "On what terms, or of Scripture. ious Marxists." non-white children. On another occasion, a ianity. Another called it a Another accused Mr vary Temple in Denver, Colo- within what limitations, would His name has become a legend pamphlet Governor of Western Australia "child's view" of the New Testa- Kotze of being a member of the our Churches be prepared to amongst railway fettlers, stock- spotted the Bible Society truck ment. Communist Party. enter into multilateral conversa- men, Aborigines of many tribes, and hailed Mr Dormer down on tions towards a scheme for the miners, prospectors, oil search an otherwise deserted outback organic union of our crews, road construction gangs, Top appointments road. Churches?" They would be asked shearers, fencing contractors, Peter Corney to dam sinkers — all who inhabit Over a friendly cuppa Mr to report back to their Churches Dormer asked the Governor, in 1974. the lonely places. "Are you a Christian?" MR WILLIAMS SAYS... "Yes. I have been attending SU youth training church for many years," replied Mr Williams says he valid would have to come front a Canberra and Goulburn WELCOME TO THE FAMILY the distinguished gentleman. doesn't want to listen to fellow-invalid. But it didn't. they had to lift up their eyes to the Rev Peter J. Corney, "I didn't ask you that," Mr preaching about God when tor of Bega, has been appointed When Bishop Gordon Arthur hills. Help to sick and suffering Melbourne Diocesan Youth The Bishop of Canberra resigned the diocese of Grafton To become a subscriber to the Australian Church Dormer quietly and patiently Archdeacon of the Monaro- millions in the world are and Goulburn, Right Rev continued. "I asked whether you 11111111111m111111011111111111111181111111111111111111101/1P Chaplain since 1966, has South Coast. He trained at St last year, he expressed the wish Record, just fill in the form below and mail it in with are a Christian. Have you suffering. been appointed to the Vic- Cecil Warren, has announc- John's College. Morpeth and was to spend the active years that still remain before his retirement $4 or simply ask us to charge it. accepted Jesus Christ as your Paul wrote: "He that des- torian staff of the Scripture ed the appointment of ordained in 1952 and has spent personal Saviour?" cended is the same also that as- By in a new, growing area which I enclos,, $4 for annual subscription/Please charge it three new archdeacons for all his ministry in the diocese, at The Governor, who was happy cended." (Ephesians 4/10). He is Union with special responsi- one time being Diocesan Oom- would need an experienced pas- (cross out one) to say that he had, fondly re- speaking of Jesus Christ, Ken Roughley bilities as youth training the diocese and the appoint- Missioner. tor. Accordingly, he will succeed called the incident some days I can never understand why officer. ment of the former Bishop of Rev Stephen W. Holmes, BA, Mr Holmes as rector of St tttttttttttttt later at a public gathering for men complain about God in the Grafton to a Canberra par- graduated front Sydney Univer- Philips, O'Connor, and at Corney has won great Bishop Warren's request. he will To The Australian Church Record, Room 311, 160 the Bible Society. interest of men when the only in the voild did :101 come sity in 1950 and was ordained asi eptance as Youth Chaplain ish, take some Confirmations in the Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. In a Statement relating to his power that ever stooped to the the world: it excite )10111 that year in Canberra and Gout- retirement, Mr Dormer said, "It masses was the power accustom- anti has played a vital role in all Rev Neville J. Chynoweth. diocese. No one ever descended but lie kinds of outreach and evange- MA. BD, rector of St Paul's, burn. His entire ministry has NAME has been a tremendous joy to be ed to the heights; the man that who ascended. been spent in the diocese and he This will he a happy home- allowed to take such a Book — descended was the man who had Itoll to young people. Manuka, has been appointed Preaching about God, Mr Wil- Archdeacon of Canberra. He is at present rector of St Philips, coming for Bishop Arthur, since ADDRESS the Word of the only true and ascended. The best secular work liams, should take you to the Ile trained at Ridley College O'Connor, in the ACT. living God — to the people of was carried out by the most and was ordained in 1963. He trained at Moore College and he was received into the Church Mr Holmes will become rector many nationalities scattered spiritual nature. heights from where you can salved miracles at Holy Trinity, was ordained in Sydney in 1950 of England and ordained in Can- POSTCODE . of St Matthews, Albury. in through the sparsely populated One tends to think that the. come down to each for Your Doncaster and St Hilary's, Kew, and held a number of important berra and Goulburn in 1949 and March and his appointment as parts of this continent. greatest• sympathy with the in- humanitarian work. hatore taking up his Youth parishes there until he went to from 1956 to 1961 he was assist- Canberra in 1966. Archdeacon of Albury will then c haplaincy within the Depart- ant bishop in that diocese. ment of Christian Education. Rev Peter Convey Rev Francis R. Woodwell, rec- take effect. 8 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, FEBRUARY 8, 1973 Printed by John Fairfanl;sl,:tT Ltd.,BroadwayhRd r in. to. as. 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