Rev D. Griffin, Assistant Minister parish of Kerang CLOSER RELATIONSHIPS 0#16.1** LY resigned February. BOARD OF EDUCATION BETWEEN AUSTRALIA'S a WORLD VISION The Australian FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1880 NEWCASTLE PUBLISHES OWN FILM STRIP "BIG THREE" PpLE Rev G. Clarke, formerly with parish of East Maitland The Board of Education of There was a good possibility of organic union bet- Q0 J) CHURCH will take up duty with the the Diocese of Sydney has ween Anglican and Uniting churches in Australia within SYDNEY Parish of New Lambton. published its own film strip 25 years, said the Rev Douglas Dargaville, recently. Mr v TEAM Rev J. A. Sanders has Rev T. Jewell will take up on The Crucifixion. Dargaville, who is Secretary of the Victorian Council of ‘af15 MONTH.a# resigned as Rector of duty with the parish of Entitled "Look and Live", Churches was commenting on ecumenism in Australia Charlestown. walls 1000 Annandale. the film depicts the events following the recent summer school on Ecumenism at St Rev from Jesus' conviction J. R. Livingstone, Rev B. McAteer, formerly Mary's College. He cited three reasons for the possibili- Registered tor rashes, as a newspaper — Category A before Pilate to the Resurrec- No 1854 MARCH 20,1978 RECORDPRICE 25 CENTS Minister of Green Valley, is with the Parish of Taree will ty of such merger: to be Rector of St Stephen's, take up duty with the Parish tion. Its theme draws atten- Normanhurst as from 7th of Cessnock. tion to a series of contrasts in • The autonomy of each South India did in 1947, he May, 1978. the event: Jesus' humiliation church is clearly defined on a Rev P. Mumford, formerly said, The autonomy of the yet King of kings, the cen- Rev M. L. Hamaty, with the Parish of Muswell- national basis. Roman Catholic Church, be- turion's change in attitude, Curate-in-Charge, Canley brook will take up duty with • The objectors to the ing based on the Papacy, the abuse of the crowd and Heights is to be Rector, St the Parish of Tame. earlier (episcopal) basis of the made it more difficult to act Mark's, Sylvania. He will yet the gift of life that Uniting Church are now nationally. take up his appointment on believers would find. It thus largely in the continuing EDUCATION COMMISSION the 22nd March. In July, Mr GRAFTON highlights the significance of Presbyterian Church; and Hamaty leaves for Jakarta Rev R. Hurford from the crucifixion. • The ability of the two to relieve Rev K. Yapp for Diocese of Salisbury, UK, The whole production is churches to mount co- Ideologies three months. succeeded Archdeacon professionally presented. The operative programmes is in- Rev M. C. Chittleborough Sanders as Rector of Coffs text of the script was written creasing. and has been granted an Harbour, in February. by Deaconess Val Moore, a Commenting on the Authority to officiate in the Rev R. Hart, formerly competent and experienced relationship between the Christianity CAUSES CONCERN Sydney Diocese. Deacon All Saints', writer of scripture materials Roman Catholic and Rev L. R. Buckham has Murwillumbah is now and one time editor of the Anglican churches Mr You may have heard this been granted an Authority to Deacon, St John's, Coffs Board's publications. The art Dargaville pointed out that one about the various In the Labor Party policy speech, prior to the 1976 election, Mr Wran indicated that his officiate in the Sydney Harbour. work has been prepared in an while organic union on an ideologies current in the Government would legislate for an Education Commission. Diocese. Rev I. Shepherd, formerly attractive and colourful style international lev l aY be a world today — but think of The following candidates Assistant Minister, All by Peter Oram, presently the long way off, a variety of them in the light of the Chris- The Hon Eric Redford, RA, MLA, Minister for tive citizens to be educated to what is valid for one is valid were ordained as Deacon in Saints', Murwillumbah, Board's artist and also ii steps towards such union tian Gospel: Education, announced on the 10th August, 1976, the full potential. for the other. St Andrew's Cathedral on became Assistant Minister, St lustrator of the Jungle Doc- might be envisaged in Socialism: You have two appointment of a working party to draw up The Working Party also The policy of the Labor assumes without evidence Party is quoted. Presumably ON OTHER 19th February, 1978, and will Mark's, Casino on 4th tor books and some of those Australia over the next 25 cows, and you give one to recommendations for the establishment of a NSW be curates in the following March. filmstrips. The sound recor- years. your neighbour. Education Commission. that pupil participation is the Labor Party is expected desirable in determining to remain in office places: Rev J. Mala from Coval ding was made by Peter Stan- These might indlude co- Communism: You have The terms of reference a period of time for curricula and methodology. permanently as no attempt S. Abbott, St Luke's Creek, Diocese of ton of the Anglican Radio operative programmes of two cows, the government were: interested groups to respond Any proposed involvement has been made to discover the GET Miranda; R. Colacino, St Carpentaria is to take up Unit. worship, study and takes both and gives you the "To investigate, report to the final report before the of pupils should surely set policy of the other major Paul's Carlingford; T. duty at Our Lady, Bonalbo The entire kit, comprising evangelism, the recognition milk. and recommend on: preparation of any legislation out limitations and political parties. Edwards, St Philip's for six months. film strip, printed script, of one another's ministries, Fascism: You have two • the present structure, to implement it. restrictions. All State Education, Caringbah; N. Emerson, St Rev E. Gibadi from casette recording of the and reception at each others cows, the government takes organisation and adequacy of drastically changed, will be Michael's Wollongong; S. Edward Mission, Diocese of script, and discussion ques- service of the Eucharist. both and sells you the milk. educational services at all CAUSE FOR Further assumptions are controlled by this body. Hubbard, Christ Church Carpentaria is to take up tions will sell for $8.50 and Mr Dargaville also noted Bureaucracy: You have levels; and made without evidence: CONCERN Obviously Independent Gladesville; A. Jones, St duty at All Saints', will be available shortly at the that the degree of co- two cows, the government • suitable forms and • that lay participation is Schools will also be affected. John's Beecroft; R. Murwillumbah for six Board's shop. Insight operation between Anglican takes both, milks one for you structures of organisation to Why then is this interim desirable on local school There is need therefore for Mirrington, St Peter's months. Resources. and Roman Catholic dioceses and throws the milk from the meet the changing report so important? Largely councils: immediate action by Growing Storm Over MACOS p2 Glenbrook; R, Nixey, St in Australia is a "patch- other down the drain. educational needs of the because of "the administra- interested parties. Philip's Eastwood; D. work", with some being Capitalism: You have two community, including the rive changes in public • that participants in a Commission on Human Relationships p3 Copies of the report may Pettett, All Souls Leichhardt; quite opposed to closer ties. cows, sell one and buy a bull, implications of establishing education consequent on the decision will he more inclined SIR THOMAS MORE be obtained from the Breakaway Church p4 B. Roberts, St John's There is a more lively interest You can contrast all these an Education Commission." establishment of the to support that decision; Secretary of the Working Camden; P. Taylor, St in relationships in the with Christianity. The The first Interim Report Commission". Letters to the Editor p4 500 years ago this month the Famous Englishman Thomas More was born, and his • that it is desirable that each Party for the establishment Philip's South Turramurra. Melbourne dioceses, he said. underlying thought for the was presented on the 30th Australian admirers have arranged all elaborate commemoration of their hero. The new body will school determines its own Clairvoyance — A Clear View? p5 Mr Dargaville pointed out Christian is: You have two November, 1976, of an Education MELBOURNE and establish policies and give curriculum; and that the high degree of cows in trust from God, you Commission, 35-39 Bridge Book Reviews p6 Bishop Muston is to Sir Thomas More was direct attention to Thomas Tyndale's New Testaments focused principally on "an sole official advice to the autonomy of the Anglican will seek His will, for He • that the educational system St, Sydney, and all become Bishop of the prominent during the More's record as a persecutor into England. employing authority". On Minister for Education. New Israeli Law and Bibles p7 Church at the national level made them and you. is comparable to any submissions should be made Western Region. eventful reign of Henry VIII but they should do so. As Whether one agrees with October, 1977, the Working It is alarming that the made it easier for that That is theologically quite industrial concern, so that to the same address. Battle over Abortion p8 Bishop Grant is to become who appointed him Lord Lord Chancellor and as a More's prejudices or not, he Party presented its second members of this Commission Church to make decisions sound, but it could be that Interim Report, the final Bishop of the Central Chancellor in 1529. This was writer he strove to root out adhered to his conscientious will not represent all areas of what he regarded as heresy, principles and resisted the about organic union than for God requires us to make a report having to be submitted State education nor, as they Region. the culmination of a brilliant and complexity of education people take weekly periods of Royal totalitarianism of the internationally-based choice between the five com- to the Minister by the 14th public and academic career and he inveighed strongly will be elected by various in this State we doubt that the religious instruction. against Martin Luther. Henry VIII when he Roman Catholic Church. peting ideologies. February, 1978. Very little unions and associations, will BOARD OF BENDIGO which had included a term as proposed Commission will It seems to us that the considered it had gone too The Church of England in What then? of the five interest had been shown by any of them necessarily be Rev Robert Sherlock, Speaker of the House of have sufficient competence to Working Party might well Commons. His main attack was far. For that his example is Australia could make a deci- there is some Scriptual basis the public at large. educational experts even in Locum Tenens at Robinvale, EDUCATION ALSO act as "the Minister's sole ask whether or not the directed against William relevant today. sion to unite in the same way for being either a capitalist or Despite the policy speech, their own area. became Rector of the Parish He associated with the source of formal advice". churches ought to be Tyndale, who devoted his life Those who take history so that the Anglican church in a socialist. very few understood the No provision is made on as from February 3. leading intellectuals of his There can be no guarantee represe-nted on the to the translation of the seriously that they celebrate purpose of establishing an the Commission for post- Canon I. Herring from the time including the great CONCERNED that the persons elected by Commission. Scriptures into the English of their heroes of 500 years ago Education Commission and school educators, so that Old Cathedral, St Arnaud to Erasmus whose attack on the the teacher and parent bodies In this connection it may the 16th century. Tyndale must recognise that others, some confusion seems to Commission policies may Rector of Ararat, Diocese of multitude of practical and In the report of the Working Party proposals are will be people with the be of interest to note that the Ballarat. moral evils in the Western had to do this in Europe equally interested, may see ALTERNATIVE BROADCASTING have existed between the well conflict with those of made for the selling up of an Education Commission in needed expertise. Further, churches do have a forum for Church he supported. because there was no those same heroes in a Schools Commission, an post-school education. Rev A. Stone, Rector of Community broadcasters from six Stales recently these representatives form collaboration through the freedom in England to different light. If we must established educational body, A further cause for grave NSW. Such a "Commission should be responsible to Woodend to be Chaplain of However, Sir Thomas formed an association to help provide an alternative over half of the proposed Inter-Church Consultative translate the Bible into the have portraits, truth controlled by the Federal concern is the tacit the Minister for Education for the development, control Launceston Grammar More proved to be the form of broadcasting. membership. Commission on Religious vernacular. Thomas More demands that they be painted Government, and the assumption that public and maintenance of the blic education services of School, Tasmania. foremost opponent of the Instruction in Schools and played his part in punishing "warts and all". Twenty men met in Sydney ming which should be intended Education examinations will cease to • We note that the Working Rev G. Stephenson, Rector doctrinal Reformation in New South Wales and the provision of school and thus do have a structure those who imported B. G. Judd to form National Christian refreshing, uplifting and Commission. Party considered the of Charlton to be Rector of England. I doubt if his exist in the future, that technical and further education." which would enable a Broadcasters which will assist welcomed by listeners in all Although the media has to factual knowledge will be representation on the Woodend. Australian admirers will The text of the Board of clearly a very broad and representative to be groups in each State to set up walks of life." date largely neglected study subsidiary to the establish- Commission of various Education's submission is comprehensive appointed by them. high powered broadcasting He emphasised that the and comment, gradually the ment of principles and groups which could he said to printed here for the interest responsibility. We have • We also note that the stations operating "quality proposed stations will be bas- public has become aware of generalisations. No evidence have a very real interest in The Australian Church Record has been GRAFTON GLIMPSES of readers. certain concerns as to the Working Party is suggesting of life" formats and profes- ed on community service with the vital implications of the is given for this or any other education but decided finally bringing the news on Church affairs for St Cuthbert's Tweed Heads was the scene of the ability of the proposed a Commission of 11 people sional caring services. a Christian emphasis. report for both State and assumption. that such groups should not Commission to deal and that the number 13 was nearly 100 years first Ordination in the 70-year history of the Parish A former commercial sta- Mr Whitnall is the FM sta- Independent Education. The lack of expertise on MEMBERSHIP have representation. adequately with such a wide considered but dismissed when Bishop Donald Shearman Ordained three men as tion manager, Mr Ben Whit- tion manager for Sydney's Two hundred submissions the Commission augurs a AND SIZE OF brief. The Board of Education because it was thought "a Priest and made Iwo men Deacon. The Rev Reg Earnell nall, was elected President Christian Broadcasting have already been made and further decline towards • The present membership, would like to make the point number too large for the and the Rev David Heussler, both products of the and former Queensland Association which hosted the the Minister has extended the egalitarian and therefore THE COMMISSION an independent on the whole, is industrially that the churches not only efficient working of a parish, and the Rev Grant Pacey were ordained priest university lecturer, Mr Mery two day meetings. He is also date for submissions to mediocre education. The We note that the proposed and management oriented have a very real interest in Commission which has Dunkin, was elected responsible for operating April, 1978, as these "raise Working Party has failed to Commission would have provocative whilst Robert Ireland and Howard McCallum were without sufficient guarantee education but in fact are executive functions". Secretary. Sydney's ethnic radio station thoughtful and forceful consider that increasing both policy and management made Deacon. that the expertise to deal with actively involved. No reasons were given for Mr Whitnall said: "The 2EA from the CBA Studios. a guments which must he leisure time produced by functions in relation to the evangelical voice Two Houses for Religious Orders have recently been matters of educational policy Especially is this the case at this conclusion and indeed code of ethics to which all c refully considered." He scientific and technological administration of education established in the Diocese of Grafton. The Sisters of the will be present. the school level where some our view is that a members of NCB subscribe IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII a so declared there would be advances, calls for prospec- Bringing you the most important Church Church have obtained a property near the town of Kempsey in in New South Wales. This is Given the size, diversity hundreds of clergy and lay will ensure a professional ap- • To page 2 news from Australia and overseas every two the southern area of the Diocese and the Community of the proach to broadcasting and THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. Servants of the Love of Christ, a new Order in Aust, have Editorial and business, Square Level. St weeks. the presentation of program- established a house in the former Coraki Rectory near Andrew's House. Sydney Square, Become a subscriber now through our Sydney. 2000. Phone 2334581. The Lismore. A member of this Community, Paul McGavin, special introductory offer: $5.00 for 12 National paper for Church of England formerly a Lecturer at the University of Queensland, is to be All churches either rise or people — Catholic Apostolic, Protestant and Reformed is issued fort- months' issues (Normal Subscription $8.50) made Deacon at Coraki on 5th March. fall as the ministry (loth rise For the second year in succession three Torres Island nightly on alternate Thursdays. or fall — not in riches or Silbscriplion $8.50 per year, posted. Education and Social Change Priests from the Diocese of Carpentaria will be spending six worldly grandeur — but in Printed by Maxwell Printing Co Pty Ltd, The Australian months in the Diocese of Grafton to gain further experience. knowledge, real and ability 862 Elizabeth Street, Waterloo, for the Church Record Ltd. Sydney It is becoming increasingly clear that the education They will be serving in the Parishes of Murwillumbah, for their work. The solution to this new trend is not to move school of their choice and one through taxes to the Mullumbimby and Bonalbo within the northern system is the site for major battles in social change. It backwards necessarily but to have change in department "school down the road"). Archdeaconry of Casino. — Richard Baxter 11111111111111111111111111i has long been recognised that our tertiary institutions, policy. It was a much more reasonable argument when In State Parliament recently, Mr Cameron asked the universities, colleges of advanced education, etc, have the State system was centralised to say every State Minister for Education, Mr Bedford, whether he had been a pot pourri of political activists. The student school is teaching approximately the same thing. What heard of the Voucher System, a proposal which would newspapers, the mass meetings, the general student RECORD that was could be inspected by anyone. 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Now it is quite possible that a majority may not like a anything can place a free advertisement of up to days when politics and religion were taboo in the The change in policy in education allowing schools particular school's curriculum or some particular three lines. classroom. The absence of uniform curriculum and the and teachers greater freedom in what sort of education teachers plan. Yet they have to take it. If the advertisement is successful, the increase of unstructured class situations give the they offer must be accompanied by a greater freedom POSTCODE advertiser is asked to pay The Church Record 10 political activists a far greater freedom, a freedom they If schools are going to be allowed greater flexibility in for parents to allow them to choose the sort of Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church per cent of the value of the sale price, up to a are using. the education they offer surely parents should be education they think worthwhile. 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How can that be if the parents Bonalbo, Rev Keith McDonald, Rev Ephraim Gibed' and Rev be responsible for forwarding to The Church conservative. However, a significant number are not. parents have to pay double school fees (one for the wishes are ignored? Reg rarnell of Murwillumbah. Record office what is owing. 8— AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 8, 1978 • AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20, 1978 — 1 MOORE COLLEGE LIBRARY

CONCERN BY BOARD our willingness to confer REPORT OF ROYAL COMMISSION • From page 1 Commission of 13 would not further on any matter raised be too large. in this submission and our rOFF desire to contribute to the Coh We would suggest that further consideration be well-being of education in ON HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION given to extending the this State. Commission by two to The Rev T. R. Wallace T EnEcort_n not there are ways of enabl- general acceptance by parents include the appointment of a Director of Education This is the second of a series of addresses given at St Andrew's Cathedral mid-week service, ing this ingredient in thr' and which would assist the representative of the witson 16th December. t977 By David He For example, concerned sexual relationships outside school curriculum to be more pupil to develop balanced churches (someone with I wish to confine my comments to Part Two of the Final Report of the Royal Commission on Human Relationshops, Christian parents can en- marriage. closely related to program- and caring relationships with expertise in education) and In other words I am sug- that is, to that section which deals with "Education for courage parents and citizens' mes which seek to educate fr r others. the appointment of someone gesting that there is a good Human Relationships". groups in their local school to human relationships. rtecom- from the tertiary area with deal of unanimity among An analysis of the 29 purpose would express a con- take initiative in organising mendation 27 has to do with SPIRITUAL professional experience and FOL parents concerning values recommendations reveals cern for the development of parent education program- "preparation for marriage". competence in education. PARENTAL PERPLEXITIES and that these values are the DIMENSION that they can be grouped into the whole person in the con- mes. Sections (b), (c) and (d) ones which should be pro- Some day when my children turn out perfect I will children nor grown ups. This cannot but help to put great six main areas. These are: text of the society in which The local church may also should be noted especially. moted. Finally, I think the Chris- THE STANDING PUBLIC pressure on family ties. • Education in Schools; he/she lives. be able to offer resource peo- I am sure the churches write a book on how to turn out perfect children. In The report does refer to the tian would want to point out • Preparation for Marriage; It is significant that in re- ple for such programmes; would support these views COMMITTEES the meantime I will just battle on like everyone else NSW Department of Educa- that the basic problems in THE APPLE AND THE ROD • Parent education; cent years schools have been particularly should this be the and would want to co- taking as much help as I can get from every quarter tion's document on sex human relationships arise • We would like to reiterate The ancient world was very strong on its insistence that • reacher education; accepting responsibility for case as far as values are con- operate with governments in MEETINGS as I can that all will be well. education. In that document because of a broken relation- a principle stated firmly in and praying as hard children should show respect for their parents. In the ten • Research; and many aspects of education cerned. The second point to putting them into effect. On I have a feeling that in this, as well as in other matters, commandments it comes at the top of the list after our it states that, "We would em- ship with God. Therefore any our first Submission. That is, 1 he Festival of light in co- • Co-operation between which previously had been make is that the local church this matter churches might do pride comes before a fall: those who give in to the tempta- phasise that for many parents programme for education in that the basic responsibility operation with other responsibility to God. In Roman society it was harshly schools, local government considered to be the province has a unique opportunity to more at the local level to tion to boast about how well they are doing are in for some which gave fathers ab- a moral code must have its human relationships must for the education of young organisations and concerned codified in the law of patria potestas and voluntary associations. of parents. Sex education and take the initiative itself in prepare couples for marriage solute power (even to the point of execution) over their genesis in spiritual and fail unless the spiritual people lies with parents. It parents has announced a rude shocks. The first thing that must be education for human rela- organising such programmes and to help them appreciate Sometimes the shocks are simply finding out later on religious beliefs. It will be dimension is dealt with. follows that parents should series of public meetings to son,. said, is that in this section tionships come into this and in integrating them into Christian beliefs and values. that their perfect children were active sinners like In the New Testament family ethics is, as in other things, essential to ensure that the At the beginning of the Bi- be given adequat e inform the community there is a great deal which is category. its ongoing Christian educa- Recommendations 7-11 are everybody else's, but were too scared to own up to it in the even in school programme should be ble we read the tragic story of opportunity to share in concerning the Report and reciprocal. The parents whom children must obey, positive and deserves the On these matters especial- tion planning. concerned with teacher presence of such high expectations. Worse still, others will not discourage or exasperate them. designed to accommodate Cain and Abel. After Cain decision-making at all levels. Recommendations of the their disciplining, must wholehearted support of ly, it is important to bear in education and again I believe be doing their owning up in the presence of a psychiatrist. no. Or as Martin Luther these views and not to set up has murdered his brother, Thus it would be expected "Royal" Commission on Discipline yes, but exasperation, Christians. mind that teachers and they deserve the support of put it (perhaps remembering his own harsh but beloved PARENTS EXPECT conditions tending to be The Lord asked Cain, that parents would be Human Relationships and I want to identify one or educational administrators Christians. an apple near the rod." THEIR VALUES destructive of them." "Where is your brother, represented on the Standing related controversial issues INFLATIONARY LOVING father), "Keep two basic principles which are accountable to the Committees as well as the Again, I am sure that the Abel?" He answered, "1 such as the MACOS course, Christians would want to af- parents of the children whom "Beleaguered mum and dad in their hair shirts from Saks TO BE SUPPORTED great majority of parents QUALITY OF don't know. Am I supposed Commission itself. Tamil) Planning CARBON COPIES firm and at the same time to they educate. At the same and Sears, tell me they did their best but something went would want to support the to take care of my brother?" We would like to draw the Association, Drugs, "Values are not only taught they are caught," says Ann indicate ways in which I think time it is easy for us to over- I referred earlier to two TEACHERS wrong," writes Ann Landers in a recent article in the advice of St Paul when he (Gen 4:9.) attention of the Working Abortion, Child Landers. And how right she is! Who has not seen children the church can be supportive estimate what schools can basic principles. The second Sydney Morning Herald. She is one of the best-read advice said in his letter, to the Philip- Care for one another is at Party to the fact that there is Pornography, etc. switch off whilst being lectured only to tune in again with and also to draw attention to achieve in these areas and we of these, and it flows out of There can be no doubt that columnists in America. pians "... my brothers, fill the heart of healthy and at present a Ministerial The programme of public their almost-bionic ears when one is trying to say one or two significant omis- still need to be reminded that the first, is that parents have the key to the effectiveness of She maintains that the best description for a lot of the your minds with those things positive human relationships Committee of Enquiry meetings will be led by a something private to one's spouse? sions from the recommenda- the influence of the home is a right to expect that their programmes in education for parents who write to her is "guilt-ridden". They are that are good and that but you and I can only be looking at the place of panel of well-known Who has not been humbled to see them do and say things tions. probably the most important values will be supported human relationships lies with Religious Education in desperately trying to win the approval of their children and deserve praise: things that are enabled to exercise that care experienced speakers paying big money for it, too. The price is, of course, infla- that are carbon copies of ourselves, especially when we are educative influence in the when it comes to the many the quality of the teachers. Schools. off guard? Perhaps they sense at those times that what we lives of all children. The questions arising in the area true, noble, right, pure, love- Many programmes in this when we have been brought including Miss Janet Coombs tionary, and such a rare commodity eventually becomes back into relationship with This Committee will are is coming through so loudly that it is drowning out PARENTS: A BASIC report itself notes: of human relationships. ly and honourable". area have failed because of (Barrister), Dr Jean too high for parents to afford, too valueless for children to God. This will occur when we probably make its report in Benjamin (Medical what we say. RESPONSIBILITY "The family is the first Some would claim that teacher inadequacy either 1978 and it seems to us of appreciate. Finally, from the cartoonist Al Capp comes this tongue- because we live in a CHURCHES' because the teacher does not acknowledge our own sin- Specialist), Mrs Patricia The family has taken a pretty heavy bashing from in- educator of children in some importance that in-cheek antidote to the guilt feelings that Ann Landers FOR EDUCATION pluralistic society, pupils have sufficient maturity to be fulness and commit ourselves Judge (National Secretary of dustrial society. The bond between children and their establishing models of RESPONSIBILITY adequate attention be given should be informed about the able to deal with sensitive in faith to follow the way of Right to Life Association), parents has had a large wedge inserted in it by the gap that speaks of: First of all then, let me behaviour and values as well to its recommendations. "It is my humble belief that we should give American varying values and life-styles Having emphasised the issues or the necessary skills Jesus Christ. Rev Fred ile (National Co- has grown between childhood and adulthood. Those assert what 1 think is a as through the experiences it It may be worth children something they desperately need and crave for — which people adopt and be responsibility of Government to help students relate to each T. WALLACE ordinator Festival of Light), precious imitative years when sons learned manhood from Biblical principle. That is, affords the learner .. . Early considering the possibility of brutality. We must make them feel neglected, insecure, un- helped to clarify their own set Education Departments it is other and communicate with (Director etc. their fathers and daughters womanhood from their that parents have a basic childhood learning is seen as setting up a Standing wanted and unloved. In return we will get courtesy, obe- of values. A government just as appropriate to point each other. Board of Education) The locations will include mothers have been handed over to others. responsibility for the educa- vital to mental health for the Committee on Religious dience and good scholastic records. They'll be so eager to school it is claimed, cannot out that the churches them- In this area the teacher's Diocese of St duet Sydney and country centres: And in this interval they study "subjects" which many tion of their children and rest of life." Page 2. Education in Schools as there be wanted that they'll do everything in the world to please The meetings will of them do not connect with real life. And they band especially those aspects which Recommendations 16 to 20 opt for one particular set of selves have a unique op- personal qualities, their would need to be some commence at 7.45 pm on us." have to do with the nurturing focus on parent education values. portunity to promote Chris- respect for the views and structure to provide ongoing together as a "third race" of people who are neither eight Tuesday evenings of spiritual life and moral and they emphasise the im- Perhaps this is the reason tian beliefs and values background of the students advice to the Commission on during April and May: values. _ portance of offering help to that Recommendation through religious education are as important as their this matter. FREE AD • St George District — We are reminded for exam- parents at various "crisis" omits any reference to moral in schools. skills and knowledge. In this Tuesday, 4th April, Rockdale ple in Deuteronomy 4:10, points and also the need for or spiritual development and We might well look to our regard it would be important See page 8 ADEQUATE TIME Town Flail; In the Acts of the Apostles ch 17:3, 4, Luke tells us "Tell your children and your co-operation between Recommendations 4 and 5 own responsibilities in this for the teacher to promote that in the synagogue Paul, "argued with the people FOR COMMUNITY • Parramatta District — grand-children about the day schools, local government omit any reference to any regard and ask whether or those values which have Tuesday, Ilth April, St from the Scriptures, explaining them, and proving from you stood in the presence of and voluntary agencies in kind of value framework. REACTION The Scriptures them that the Messiah had to suffer and be raised from providing programmes of Now the point I want to John's Parish Hall, Church the Lord your God at Mount death, and that Jesus was the Messiah." make very strongly is that a It was of some concern to Street; Sinai, when he said to me, parent education. The opponents of the gospel described it as the government education that the time allowed for • Northern Districts — 'Assemble the people. I want CHRISTIANITY & ARCHAEOLOGY us message of "another King, Jesus". department does have a discussion of the proposals Tuesday, 18th April, them to hear what I have to RECOMMENDATION Pennant Hills Community speak today... HOW DID THEY PREACH? say, so that they will learn to responsibility to support outlined in the Second 16 those values which parents come together in a major film. . Interim Report has been very Centre; 1Thess 1:5 — Their ministry was in power and the obey me as long as they live "Parent education want promoted as distinct limited. It seemed to us that • Sutherland Shire -- by Canon John Chapman Holy Spirit, and with complete conviction of truth. and so that they will teach pro- grammes should begin early from those which certain the proposals were far- Tuesday, 2nd May, I Thess 2:3-13 — Charges of deceit, immortality and their children to fear me.' " minority groups in the com- reaching in the implications Sutherland Civic Centre; cunning could not be levelled at the preachers ... And in Ephesians 6:4, in each school year and both munity want promoted. and required thorough • North Shore — Tuesday, neither did they use flattering words, nor were they "Parents, do not treat your parents should be encouraged I would suggest for exam- discussion and reaction 9th May, Chatswood TRUE MINISTRY covetous. children in such a way as to to attend when their child ple that the vast majority of before final proposals were Catholic Girls' School, "These men are saying that there is another On the contrary, they spoke as God wanted them to make them angry. Instead, enters infants school or pre- parents would want the tradi- formulated. We would Archer Street; King, by the name of Jesus." Acts 17:7, speak their motive being, "to please God, not men". bring them up with Christian school, again on entry to tional Christian values with suggest that further time • Sydney Area — Tuesday, On his second missionary journey the Apostle Paul They were gentle, as a mother taking care of her discipline and instruction." primary school, and again at regard to sexual behaviour to should be allowed for this 16th May, St Andrew's came to Thessalonica, where he stayed for a period of children. As societies have become the age of puberty". be supported. Other com- process to occur. Cathedral, Chapter House; three weeks ministering in the synagogue. The result was Morris comments: "This indicates the tender way the more complex, Gc vernments Two main points need to munity groups may want to We ourselves have had • Outer Western Suburbs - - that some of the Jews, a large group of Greeks and preachers adapted themselves to their hearers. They have assumed greater and be made. Local churches can promote a homosexual life limited time to prepare this Tuesday, 23rd May, many of the leading women were turned to the Lord took no attitude of superiority." Furthermore, they en- greater responsibility for do a good deal in working co- Liverpool Catholic Hall, couraged and comforted, as a father treats his own operatively with schools and style, others may want to submission and therefore of Jesus Christ. education so that today most necessity it trim to highlight George Street; and children. statements of educational local government agencies. promote permissiveness in Bankstown District — "Here is true ministry, and under God it resulted in our main concerns without • WHAT DID THE APOSTLES PREACH? Tuesday, 30th May, Yagoona the conversion of many people. Pray for us that we much elaboration. In the first epistle it is simply called "the gospel" (I Church of England Hall, Finally, we would like to Thess 1:5), "God's message" (1 Thess 2:13), "The might faithfully minister God's word, that men and assure the Working Party of Auburn Road. Gospel of God" (1 Thess 2:2). It was God's message to women might know that we declare 'another King, even entrusted to Paul and Silas. Jesus'." Don't miss these Board of Education FREE CHURCH DOUBTS Sunday School Teacher Training Days! AREA VENUE DATE ABOUT "AUTHORITY" GROWING STORM OVER MACOS KATOOMBA St Hilda's, Katoomba St, Katoomba 1st April Educational Media St Alban's, 3 Pembroke St, Epping 8th April Criticism of the agreed statement of the Anglican- The Festival of Life National Co-ordinator, Rev Fred Nile, has commended the EPPING (Melbourne). The total Roman Catholic International Commission on Queensland Government for their responsible and firm action over the use of St Barnabas, Cnr Fredrick and Lackey 22nd April package consists of 30 FAIRFIELD a paper from Sts, Fairfield authority in the Church has been made in destructive and permissive educational materials in State primary schools such as classroom booklets, nine a group of leading Free Churchmen published recently. MACOS (Man, A Course of Study — a values course). teachers' guides, 15 films and PARRAMATTA St John's Pro Cathedral, Church St, 1st July The possibility therefore that The grounds for the brainwashing and expert commercial interests." various records, maps, Parramatta The paper is the report of a "Having spent many hours the ordering of the Church Queensland action is fully manipulation of children's murals, games and filmstrips RIVERWOOD St Andrew's, 11 Littleton St, River- 15th July working group set up by the myself reading and assessing was dictated by sociological supported by evidence from minds; " (Approximate cost wood Free Church Federal Council USA where Federal • The USA publishers are the course, I believe teachers which was invited to factors as much as by the the Per school — book, Mc, 29th July funding for the MACOS seeking to promote these would need to have RANDWICK St Jude's, 106 Avoca St, Randwick comment on the Spirit of God should surely $425, films $2200 — total course has been stopped by discarded courses .for completed post-graduate St Matthew's, Windsor (Hall is in New 5th August Commission's statement. be recognised." $2625.) WINDSOR The Commssion's the USA Government, The f inan cia I reasons in courses in sociology and "Are teachers to become St) Its authors emphasise, philosophy of education to emphasis on clerical course is rapidly being Australian primary schools; involved in 'social however, that, though withdrawn from USA • The course is unsuitable appreciate the full import of approved for publication by authority is to be regretted, engineering?' TIME: 9.30-4 pm the Free Churchmen declare, schools and is only being for cultural reasons in thecourse." 'The course gives little the FCFC executive, it is not "It must be made clear TOPICS: BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH — Cup of tea, etc, adding that in their view not used in less than two per cent Australia; we should be reference to our Christian an authoritative statement on developing and using our that MACOS is not an available. enough is said about the role of USA primary schools. heritage and then only to behalf of the Council or any Mrs Roslea Midgley, the Australian materials based Australian study produced by Morning Session: • Aims of Ministry with Children; of laypeople. denigrate it. The teachers' of its constituent churches. Convenor of the FOL on our highest traditions and Australians for Australian • Understanding the Child. While welcoming the And they question the guides contain many Educational Working Group our Judeo-Christian heritage; children having in mind the Afternoon Session: • Preparing the Lesson; • Aids progress made by the Commission's account of references from philosophers early Christian history — says, "'rlie MACOS course • Educational experts such needs and interests of about the purposes of and Activities Workshop. Commission, the Free should be withdrawn from as Dr Rupert Goodman, Australian children, Churchmen criticise the which, they say, is education and the selection COST: $1 registration — to cover material costs unacceptable to many the Australian primary University of Queensland Australian parents and of these points to the importance given to the ' Basic, not advanced, course, ie, for teachers who have not had any training or who are It YOU EVER Church historians. schools and any State or have condemned the Australian society." thinking of the MACOS tradition of authority derived just beginning teaching. The Rev Rupert Davies, Federal Government MACOS Course. Dr "MACOS is a pre- authors. HAD DOD from the early Church. What • Application and practical examples for pre-school infants and primary children. convenor of the group, says: financing cancelled for the Goodman said, "It is curious packaged teaching and ''There is an air of happened in the early Church that teachers who once learning course in social •Principles suitable for use with any (or non) curriculum material. LAY THEM "A much stronger case than following reasons: indoctrination in the course. was not necessarily what God ' Bookstall with Teaching Aids for sale. the Commission admits can • The MACOS Course is no campaigned against the studies produced in the US by Children are led to believe ASIDE! wanted to happen, the paper •For further information phone Robyn Hoskins, Children's & Youth Education Officer. be made for the Protestant longer approved or financed prescriptive courses of the Educational that man not only evolved claims. by the USA Federal education departments and Development Cente, Mass, Phone: 2 0642. ext 275. 1/- MOM account of the ministry and from the lower animals, but "It must be commented universities now happily and promoted in that country by A HOADSHOW HE L L ASF that the form of episcope authority of the Church in Government; the explanation for his social Conducted by BOARD OF EDUCATION — DIOCESE OF SYDNEY it has been rejected even by slavishly follow MACOS a Curriculum Development described, arose and was the early days." • behaviour is to be found COMMENCES EASTER WEEKEND AT THE LYCEUM USA schools because of its detailed course prepared Associates, Inc, and St Andrew's House, Sydney Square, 2000 developed according to 1111103=1111111Ell secular-humanist overseas and promoted by marketed in Australia by • To page 7 prevailing political pattern,. Church I imet 10/2/78 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20, 1978 — 3 2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20, 1978

Growing dispute BISHOP CHAMBERS IS LADY CUTLER OPENS Sydney CHESALON HOME Square and over breakaway QUITE UNREPENTANT Arcade — The Right Rev Albert A. Chambers, who was chief Lady Cutler, the wife of the NSW Governor, American Church consecrator of the first four bishops of the breakaway officially opened the 10th Chesalon at Jannali on Promotions Anglican Church of North America, has defended some Sunday, 26th February. WHAT A WORLD! An agreement to "excommunicate" the breakaway of his other actions on behalf of parishes and groups The Archbishop of Sydney Chesalon Homes, a turther The Board has appointed Anglican Church of North America was made personal- which have withdrawn from the Episcopal Church in dedicated the home befue an $200,000 to be raised from Mr John Pearce (well-known ly by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the telephone by Lesley I-licks the USA (PE(T SA). estimated crowd of 800 public gifts — after taking on 2GB radio) as a consul- last month on his own initiative and is not formally bin- people. into account moneys raised tant, and Mrs Pamela Lee as An item on the agenda geographic area. The home, which is by the auxiliaries for a promotions officer, to han- ding. legal experts have revealed to the "Church when the American House of "And, if you take that surrounded by an attractive Sutherland and St George dle all aspects of promotion Times". Bishops met last autumn at view, what of the Episcopal bush setting, will care for 52 Rural Deaneries and given by of the shopping arcade below Arid. in further dramatic mally and conclusively deter- Port St Lucie, Florida, had Church's ministrations in the aged men and women who parishes and individuals. Sydney Square. and controversial mined by the Archbishops of referred to "The retired past to parishes and dioceses are in need of permanent or During the opening and This will involve organis- developments concerning the Canterbury and York, ac- Bishop of Springfield con- who broke down their former short-term nursing care, and dedication service cheques ing a variety of activity on breakaway Church it has cording to Church rules. firming in another Diocese jurisdiction and to whom we A CLEAR VIEW? will cater for 10-day patients. totalling $84,200 were Sydney Square and in the ar- CLAIRVOYANCE been alleged: And this agreement was when he was expressly asked gave apostolic orders? That the Archbishop not a primatial ruling, say the Finished in the quickest presented to Lady Cutler by cade, and working in with the • not to do so by the Bishop of "For example: the Philip- the occult, which is Satan's brought pressure to bear on a experts — one of whom time of the 10 homes, the Mr W. Andrews, Chairman Cathedral and the City Coun- I am of a very sceptical disposition about matters outside my own experience unless they carry the endorsement the Diocese." pines, Portugal, Spain and territory. He will make it Korean bishop not to take described it as "an off-the- Jannali home is the most of the Jannali Chesalon cil to co-ordinate the use of of God's Word. I wrote in the last issue about the general rise in credulity in our culture, and the fascination with the present plan for a Navajo seem innocent, harmless or part in the consecration of cuff remark by the Arch- In a statement "on the modern, with facilities from Auxiliary. The cheques the Square. the supernatural. I have been forced, however, to think carefully through the matter of clairvoyance because it has diocese." perfectly good if he can. bishops for the Church at bishop." matter of my apparent taps to door handles, represented outstanding Mrs Lee is temporarily unexpectedly come to have relevance to a book I am writing. specially designed for those work in raising funds from located in the Glebe Board Deception is his specialty. Denver, Colorado, last It was, he said, a matter disobedience" Bishop Bishop Chambers main- In January, one of the Sydney evening newspapers of names in connection with with disabilities. the St George Auxiliary and offices, but will shortly be WHY NOT? month; and for the Episcopal Church Chambers said that earnest tained that PECUSA was not placarded the city with startling headlines: drugs which Don may have It was 15 years ago that a the Sutherland Auxiliary. moving down to the Arcade Perhaps to be fair one BEWARE • That the Filipino bishop (PECUSA) to sort out — just and faithful people of the adhering to its vocation to had. But the list of course if it small auxiliary in the Matron of the home is area and her office will be should suspend judgment on In Acts 16:16 we read of a who took part in the as, if a similar situation in Church had called for his witness to the Apostolic claims ever existed, could not have Sutherland Rural Deanery set Miss Betty Tierney, who has near the fire stairs on the EXCLUSIVE: HOW DON MACKAY DIED — Seer's the source of Croiset's slave girl in Philippi "who consecrations did so with the England arose, it would be pastoral care, and he gave it. Faith, but was accepting remained undiscovered all about the task of raising served as a nurse in the Kent Street side of the en- and AMAZING PICTURE — MACKAY KILLER powers. His father said his had a spirit of divination and secret backing of his Supreme the business of the Ar- "The vows and promises I secular standards and ideas. those months, hidden in their made when I was consecrated money for the home, which outback of South Australia trance to the escalator lobby. Since I am working with to discuss the details of his were from God; he was brought her masters much Bishop, who at one point chbishops to sort it out. It was moving with the bedroom. will cost $850,000. with the Bush Church Aid She will welcome any sug- visualisations. They are in the Jewish by birth, brought up gain by soothsaying" or pretended to a telephone en- The responsibility must a bishop in the Church of times — "and those times Don Mackay's presumed The Federal Government Society for 16 years. She also gestions or ideas and offers hands of the police, who may by agnostic parents, but was fortune-telling. She revealed quirier that he was his own therefore rest with the God required that I do no will move away, as all times widow Barbara on the story BETTER AVOIDED less. has approved a grant of worked in senior positions, of assistance from anyone, of their life in Griffith and or may not find them useful himself sympathetic but un- true facts about Paul and office clerk. Presiding Bishop of the do. Where will the Church be Subsequently, after prayer $4 9 0,927, leaving the including deputy matron, at and will be producing regular the events leading up to and or take them seriously. Cer- committed to Christianity. Silas, but their source was an In a telephone conversa- Episcopal Church — and that "I have confirmed, then?" and discussion with other Anglican Home Mission St George Hospital for 13 bulletins of planned activity stemming from his dis- tainly much of what he said Some would say that such evil spirit. Facts, "truth': in tion about the consecration view had been conveyed to celebrated, preached and Christians, Barbara decided The Bishop added that he Society, which runs the years. so that everyone will be in- appearance last July, I was of seemed to tally remarkably powers are neutral -- an in- this sense, are no guarantee of the breakaway Church's Bishop Allin by the Primate. given pastoral counsel. I have to have no more to do with himself needed no other sup- formed and able to par- course fascinated and with what is known about herited super-sensitivity, that God is the revealer. first four bishops the Ar- What Dr Coggan had said not assumed any jurisdiction, the matter, as a matter of port than the vow which he ticipate. somewhat disturbed to read Don's work to uncover the capable of being used for New believers who had chbi.,hop of Canterbury and on the telephone, in effect presided over any meetings or Christian principle. The had made at his consecration The first item of regular what Dutch clairvoyant drug racket in Griffith, which good or evil. practised magic arts burnt the Presiding Bishop of the (and as opposed to a headed any new dioceses paper had wanted to bring — which had been deleted activity is the recommence- Gerard Croiset (Junior) was it was claimed was not known their books as evidence of Episcopal Church in the USA dogmatic statement), (despite newspaper Croiset to Australia to in- Could not the work of from the new consecration ment of bands playing on the reported to have "seen" in the ordinary way by their full renunciation of it all (the Right Rev John Allin) amounted to this: that, if the statements to the contrary). vestigate the mystery on the these men in solving crimes Rite in the Proposed Book of Square every Monday at regarding the case. Croiset. when they turned to Christ agreed that the Anglican breakaway Church continued spot, but the idea was drop- and locating missing persons, "The parishes and groups Common Prayer — to "drive lunch time. This is not the place for me The reporter claimed: "I (Acts 19:19). Such clear-cut Church of North America as such, there was a danger ped as pointless without her especially children, by the use that I have visited had away from the Church all er- recorded three hours of renunciation has been needed was not in communion with that it would cease to be in co-operation. of clairvoyant powers be en- withdrawn from the jurisdic- roneous and strange doctrine Croiset's mind reading of the ever since as people have either the See of Canterbury communion with the Church It was at first most temp- tirely good? Many would say tion of their former bishop contrary to God's word, and slaying, in detail, in come out of that kind of or with the Episcopal of England. ting to her to seek such help so, and would no doubt urge by vote of the rector, vestry both privately and openly call Enschede, Holland. Croiset background into the light of Church. What the Archbishop of ILLAWARRA in solving the mystery, since Mrs Mackay to make the and lay-people of the congre- upon and encourage others to knew nothing of the circum- belonging to Christ. But, so far as the Church Canterbury had said in that the police appear to have got most of the services of gations, or had formed new do the same." stances surrounding In today's climate Chris- of England is concerned, a conversation meant nothing nowhere in their investiga- Gerard Croiset. groups without a residing Mackay's disappearance, not tians need to know their primatial finding in a matter binding. Bishop Chambers, who REACHES OUT tions. Croiset and his more priest. even his name or the fact that I am thankful that she has Bibles very accurately on this like this would have to he for- Church Times was the seventh Bishop of he had disappeared. He spelt famous father of the same decided not to do so. The subject. Our children "In reality, then, I cannot Springfield, Illinois, and is a The most noticeable feature about the launching out his name and his last name have assisted in the practice of clairvoyancy as an especially need clear teaching be accused of confirming in past president of the Reachout Rally in Wollongong Town Hall on Friday, hours and his death after solving of many crimes and art or craft is sternly forbid- on it. In these days it seems New welfare appointments another diocese unless you American Church Union, February' 24, was the spirit of joy and anticipation. This Archbishop !mane introducing Lady Cutler to (left to right): concentrating on a photo- mysterious disappearances in den to God's people in the Satan's purposes are best take the narrow view that a now lives in retirement at spirit of enthusiasm and joyous expectation swept Mrs C. Fastway, Miss I. Armstrong (HMS Director of graph I had asked the Mirror many countries. But reliance Old Testament, as is the con- suited by people being diocese is entirely a Dennis, Massachusetts. announced Welfare), Matron Tierney, and Archdeacon Fillingham. through the great audience time and time again, through to send by satellite to on such methods does not sulting of such practitioners. religious, spiritual even, but seem to be an option that a Archdeacon R. G. Fillingham, General Secretary the Rally. Holland." It is part of the whole area of not Christian. Christian should encourage. of the Anglican Home Mission Society, has announced vulnerable to the cry of "a Time may tell whether his pluralistic society". descriptions of the killers — That there are strange two important new appointments. BISHOP OF NEWCASTLE MACOS powers of clairvoyancy, They are: Mr Cec Shevels, vice, Immigration Service, (Mrs) P. CREASEY one supposed to be a promi- Bishop Festo Kivengere, Clontarf, Qld nent man "well-respected in telepathy, visions of the past who-will take up the post of Charlton Boys' Home, Car- The Right Reverend Alfred Charles Holland, under social and political circles" and the future, and extra- exiled Anglican Bishop of Kigezi, Director of Welfare, former- ramar Hostel for Unmarried formerly Assistant Bishop of Perth, was enthroned as sensory perception generally ly held by the Rev Bill Payne, Mothers, Carinya Youth attack — have any accuracy, and Uganda, asks Tenth Bishop of Newcastle in Christ Church Cathedral whether Mackay's body will I have little doubt. I have no and Mr Alan Lindsay, who Project, • the Adoption Ser- problem of course in accep on Friday, 24th February, 1978, before a congregation Sir. The good ever be found, in a site like becomes the new Superinten- vice and Youth Court Work. ting that God can reveal Hear the of about 130(1 people. The fact that the State the one described or any dent of the Charlton Boys' "I would like the Home things to His servants for His Present were the Acting Banbury, the Right Reverend Government of Queensland wine other. Home. Mission Society to provide purposes, in Biblical times Primate and Metropolitan of Stanley Goldsworthy and has banned the educational cry of Mr Shevels, who has been increased support to the Sir, Barbara Mackay at first and today. houseparent and Super- parish, to give Christians New South Wales, the Arch- Archdeacon Michael Challen material, MACOS and As at that marriage in accepted guardedly the intendent of the Society's greater resources to help bishop of Sydney, the Most of Perth. SEMI' from schools — front Cana of Galilee the better newspaper's contact with the Uganda's Reverend Sir Marcus Loane; page news in the Courier- Charlton Boys' Home for them deal with the needs of Bishop Holland is a wine came later, so the psychic, although her permis- the ,‘ ale! coma] 111111\. the Bishop of Bathurst, the Mail of February 23 — two years, will take up b, s member of the Liturgical Liturgical Commission of sion was not asked Right Reverend E. K. Leslie; should give encouragement new appointment on tic: Commission of the Church stir General Synod has not beforehand. She agreed to Refugees the Bishop of Grafton, the to Christians in other States I never dreamed 6. Mr Lindsay, who has been of England in Australia rested on its laurels following talk with him by phone Right Reverend D. N. Shear- to fight on, and fight hard to Sports and Recreation Of- which was responsible for the the enthusiastic reception herself — he spoke good GIVE GENEROUSLY. SEND YOUR DONATION man; the Bishop of Riverina, have these social studies there was so ficer at Charlton, takes up his New Australian Prayer given An Australian Prayer English — but found much the Right Reverend Barry removed from their schools' new job on March 1. Book. Many members of the Book. of that conversation full of much to Hunter; the Bishop of Ar- curriculums. Uganda refugee Before going to Charlton, Commission were present as Both the Australian Lec- Dr Walter Smyth, of the Billy Graham Association, with vague and irrelevant detail, midale, the Right Reverend Mr Shevels spent six years in well as Bishop Grindrod and To think it has been tionary and the report entitl- Bishop Ken Short, at the launching in Wollongong of the far less impressive than what teaching Peter Chiswell; the Bishop of appeal Melbourne working with Bishop Robinson. achieved by the efforts of one ed Collects and Readings for Reachout programme. was reported in the Rockhampton, the Right St. Andrews House. Sydney Square . youth and church agencies fine Christian woman, Mrs Weekdays, which have newspaper. Sunday School! and government social Reverend J. R. Grindrod; the The Dean of Brisbane, the followed AAPB, contain P.O. Bon 0190, York Street, Sydney, 2000 R. Joyner, and her family, is More than 1200 people It has three major An exception was his un- welfare departments. Bishop in Parramatta, the Very Reverend Ian George, much valuable material for AS Node se twig rsuiple0 hod edusinislonisl through Ilse a lesson to us all in the prac- from various churches from objectives: cannily accurate description Archbishop 01Sydnire . 0.,•••• Nollert Fund Born in the United Right Reverend D. W. B. Brother Gilbert Sinden of the use not only with that book tical Christian results which Ulladulla in the far south to of their bedroom, in an at- Robinson. Society of the Sacred Mission but also with the many other • to present the claims of Kingdom, 'he came to can be achieved if we put our Sutherland in the north and tempt to help her locate a list Australia in 1967, He is mar- The Archbishop of Perth in Adelaide and Canon John forms of service currently us- Jesus Christ to every person; shoulder to the wheel. over the tablelands, ried with two young boys. was unable to be present ow- Falkingham, a former Dean ed in the Australian Church, INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ALLIANCE enthusiastically endorsed the His responsibilities will in- ing to illness. He was of Newcastle who is now in We all know that basically, even including the Book of • to strengthen the life, • Reachout concept which will highlights of Reachout, the Managing Director — Mr W. R. (Ron) Bailey, clude the Counselling Ser- tee Shevels represented by the Bishop of Canberra. it is our glorious heritage Common Prayer. witness and fellowship of our include the crusade led by work will not stop there. formerly senior travel consultant, Mitchell's which is at stake, and it is not Still more recently, the Churches; and Leighton Ford of the Billy Organisers see Reachout as nevertheless give it special inland Australia. enough to sit consoling order for anointing the sick International Tours. Graham Evangelistic • to encourage Christians to a developing lifestyle, prominence in the first Understandably we are ourselves that all is well with and form of prayer with lay- Fully Accredited Agent for all Airlines, Association, in the become more involved in the involving churches and .4111104, chapter of Romans which in- delighted with the article us personally. God has called ing on of hands, produced as Shipping Companies and Tour Operators. Wollongong Showground needs of the community. congregations in an on-going dicates that homosexuality is because of its reference to us for a purpose. He is on our a supplement to the Ministra- from March 3 to I I, 1979. To this end a number of process to demonstrate their a gross distortion of how BCA and, of course, the side in this final battle of tion to the Sick in AAPB, The Illawarra Reachout, of training sessions and loving concern for their own Please note new address: human beings should behave. pioneering work of the good and evil. fills a further need felt by which the Anglican Bishop in seminars will be held for both people of their community, alm Suite 3, 13th Floor, Erskine House While we should have love Reverend Len Daniels and many who would be hoping One is reminded of the Wollongong Bishop Ken clergy and laity. churchgoers or not, and Teaching Sunday school takes a lot of and understanding towards also the reference to Rob to make full use of our own ire-and a lot of effon. les oans, 39-41 York Street, Sydney, 2000 "Captain of the Lord's host" Short is chairman, embraces, Although the Crusade in demonstrating by word and homosexuals, we do them no McEwin and Chris Clerke in prayer book. how much. Hut you 0n make it easier if Telephone: (02) 29 4136 who met Joshua on the eve of as does "Reachout" in other Wollongong and the deed that Jesus Christ as the you know where to find the items that service by saying that their their use of aircraft in their May the liturgical Com- her In fee a truly Involving flffri r11111111 the taking of Jericho. He will parts of Australia, ministers following Crusade by Dr basic answer to needs and and a complete aelertIon of comer,. problem is any less shameful ministry. mission continue its good be with us again if we put on and congregations of most Billy Graham in Sydney in problems of individuals, orldg.vm Lei y.ia I 7:11. c ih, erp ,riuoi than the Scriptures declare it It may be interesting for work, and hopefully soon pen nelo the battle array and step protestant churches. April/May, 1979, will be families and communities. our oiliness, Christian Education Re. to be. you to note that the Reverend provide an order for "ex- source Book. We cell it our "idea book " forth into the fray ... as did You'll call lifeisayer And check the TIM TUNBRIDGE Robert George who has just so many Christians in Mon- tended Communion" that bovet lot het deponmental Review LEM Bilgola Plateau moved from St Michael's, draws the hospitalised and in- Paks- with samples of artual Biblern. day Conference on the Life Curriculum materials - to evaluate Wollongong, where he was Report on Human Relations. capacitated into the worship- GMH have recently released the new HZ model Holden, No oldigotion ... except to yourself and Evangelicals misinformed ping congregation by enabl- Your class, curate, to take up the posi- Justice Elizabeth Evatt stated built with radial tuned suspension making this car the A bouquet tion of missioner at Winton ing them to partake of the Semi for FREE "Idea Book" on homosexuality that, "Australia is not a best handling car manufactured by GMH. I would be Sir, in Central Queensland, is a Christian nation by law or sacred elements consecrated pleased to demonstrate this car If you care to ring me. I Sir, God has given them over to I suppose you have plenty qualified pilot, and although constitution." at the parish communion. he will not own a plane, nor The implicit expectation can assure you of a competitive trade in price on your car. Send my hey "Idea • AP The article entitled shameful passions. Even the of letters to file under the Book- IChriorion "Homosexuality — women pervert the natural heading of "brickbats" but does the Society, the fact that This is not only a damag- that hospital chaplains Eduratioo Rnourto he will be able to fly in the should spend 25 to 30 Book.) Evangelicals Confer" 1ACR use of their sex by unnatural this is one that could he ing statement, but untrue. i::: I am an active member of the Church of St Paul at Castle Hill and can':: Alto send free oample acts. In the same way the men classified as a ' 'bouquet" . "wet" season will be most Although the constitution minutes with each communi- Imam materials for February 13) contained the :: assure both lay people and Clergy of my best attention and competitive:* curious statement that "... give up natural sexual rela- I don't know who was useful as there are many parts does not use the word cant, separately consecrating Norm, Agin Primary 1.2 of his vast parish which will elements and reciting so :.::.: prices. Clergy, of course, will be allowed Fleet Owner discount. Pri oh 3-4 Jr 5.6 Jr High the homosexual condition is tions with women and burn responsible for the article ap- "Christian", it is an Sf High Adult nothing of which to be with passion for each other. pearing on pages three and be unreachable by road at historical fact that the con- much of the service of Holy Name ashamed ". four in the issue of February that time. stitution and the law arc Communion, is wholly Underground Evangelism "Men do shameful things unreasonable toward both Address The heterosexual 20 entitled "The Flying Bush WAKELY WADE derived from European HARRY DIBLEY: Bus 635 4022; Priv 634 1694 with each other and as a the chaplains and the pa- Mode evangelicals who agreed with Pilots Forge Ahead With NSW Secretary culture and based on the ten A literature, Gospel broadcasting and missionary result they themselves are this statement and who pur- Evangelism" but I would like The Bush Church commandments. tients. outreach to the peoples of the Communist world punished as they deserve for Congratulations to the HILLSDONS PTY LTD ported to rely on biblical to say that it is an interesting Aid Society DAVID C COON PUIRICATIONS their wrong doing." and comprehensive article If we uphold this fact, the Liturgical Commission for all P.O. So. 47. MI Waseries teaching are clearly at odds 87 Church Street, Parramatta Vic. Au aaaaa ie. 3145 which must have required a EDITOR'S NOTE: Credit task of the Festival of Light that has been achieved so far! PMB 444,13ANKSTOWN, 2200 with the Apostle Paul in Although St Paul does not Phan. lug) 277•3611 to and similar organisations is (Rev) DOUGLAS STEVENS Romans 1:26-27 (TEV). treat homosexuality in isola- good deal of research into the goes the Rev Les Nixon for Ass much easier, and less Melbourne .. Because men do this, tion from other sins, he does, use of planes in evangelism in the compilation of the article. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20, 1978- 5 4 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20,1979 CLAffIFIETY CAPITAL RUTH: A little too ZAWE_RTITEMENTS PUNISHMENT AN INNOCENT AT LARGE "Capital punishment" has romantic Positions hemt in the news lately. Y ou "The Romance of Ruth" the NT is history serving as a Classified advertisements may be might have strong feelings by George E. Gardiner basis fur myth, such that the left at the office or phoned to Vacant for or against. But what dears 233 4561 up to noon 14 days before 72 pages Christian myth (redemption, by CoC) f1ALE HOWAR D date of publication. Charge is 10c the Bible say? It is always pleasing to !.ee parousia, resurrection. etc) per word with a minimum charge of HOUSEKEEPER live-m. requded for The subject will be con- Old Testament commentaries dominates the factual data. 52.00 family with four school-age children in sidered at the first of the Upper North Snore area Pleasant con- making their appearance. Anglican Church League On the basis of these per week Especially so in the case of premises, herein gives us a References essenbal Phone: 48 1888. Conferences for this year. This biography gives the set- those Old Testament books rather thorough introduction Interstate The Conference will be held which have attracted little at- ting for his writings and a to the books of the NT. The THINGS WEREN'T ALWAYS LIKE THAT. Some enthusiasts have taken over the line with govern- Services EXPERIENCED SECRETARY, in the Moore College Com- tention. short summary of his shorthand essential, able to use discussion of dating, style, Transportation ran from 1803 for a total of 50 years, 120,000 ment co-operation, and a couple of open cars carry passengers mon Room, Carillon For this reason, this slim theological position. It makes tnthative. required for NSW Branch themes and authorship is not non-paying passengers of Her Majesty ending their trip in Van several miles through picturesque forest to the gleaming white PERTH: St Alban's, 423 Bea fort Street General Secretary (new appointee in Avenue, Newtown, at 8 pm, volume by George E. Gar- clear that he was not only an near future) to commence duties done by means of a survey of sands of the almost unspoilt coastline. Service 9.30 am. Locum. Canon J on Friday, 31st March. Diemen's land. immediately. Work includes corre- diner, senior minister of acute philosopher and pro- At one stage the locomotives were powered by World Watts. All welcome. SpOndence. arranging appointments The question of capital various scholarly opinions (as Port Arthur, now a "must" for the tourist, had a popula- Calvary Church, Grand found theologian but also a War II "blitz-buggy" engines. At least they were an improve- and minutes of meetings. Apply with punishment and the ramifica- in Guthrie and Kummel); in- tion which at times reached 6000, and up to 30 hangings were mintster's and other references to Miss Rapids, Michigan, is devoted Christian. COORPAROO, St Stephen's. Brisbane. stead we are presented simply held in Hobart each month. ment on the "man" power at Port Arthur a century before. H. Cartwright tions involved will be in- welcome. In other respects it D. B. Knox Cnr Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. Church Missionary Society with the outlook of Perrin V The small town of Richmond, with Australia's oldest A small graveyard is the resting place for some of the Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 am Holy troduced by Rev Michael disappoints. 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney himself. bridge and picturesque buildings, has a prison pre-dating the Tyler family who opened up the area for saw-milling in the Communion. 11 em Morning Prayer (Ho- Phone:233 3711 Hill, lecturer at Moore Col- "The material was ly Communion 1st Sunday). 7 pm Even- port. The cunning blighters used to whitewash the walls so 80's. lege, and formerly Chaplain originally presented as a The beginner may be better ing Prayer. Rector: Rev Ken Baker. Bond fails that anyone who escaped could be spotted easily in the dark. at the University of New series of Sunday morning advised to start with Rum- IN LOVE WITH TASSIE Wonted So proud are Tasmanians of their ancestry, that one England, where this matter messages and was intended mel, Guthrie, or Martin's 10-DAV COURTSHIP, I've fallen in love with For Sale to stop AFTER A mainlander who has opted to live there told me he feels "quite SCRIPTURE UNION IS WELL-KNOW N. "Our" Ron was considered. for the person in the pew, two volume work, but for Tassie, that misshapen mass which always seems to end up in a RETIRED COUPLE want exchange quiet out of it" with no broad arrow on his escutcheon. Buckland provides enthusiastic leadership and is known over unit in Perth suburb for quiet unit in The Conference is open to rather than the theologian," someone seeking one man's box when the atlas opens at Australia. ORGAN FOR SALE, Nystrom, 18 stops, Sydney suburb for Iwo or three months all interested people. There critical evaluation of the NT. Divergence I suppose someone has to lag behind. the length and breadth of the island. Pedal Good condition. 550 ono. Phone: (from the preface). While there's no room for it on most maps, the visitor next spring Apply Or David Britten, 1183 A system of providing week-long classes in public schools Ten Hudson 70 4238. First Ave, Mount Lawley, 8050. will be ample opportunity for It would be difficult to Perrin will certainly prove finds ample room to move around and see its beauty, in- "Patterns of Faith" has given SU much encouragement. And while on the subject, questions and discussion. quarrel with this aim. stimulating and provocative. cluding Hobart's glorious harbour. The QE skipper ranks WHILST MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY vie for by J. L. Houlden Christian schools are prospering. However, it would appear The NT books are seen to Sydney as number one, but many would challenge his judg- honours in pioneering railways. Tasmania undoubtedly had SCM Another interesting item is the increase in book sales by ENGLISH POLICY ON that orthodox exegetical have been written between 50 pp 85 ment. our first passenger-carrying line. Christian shops. Launceston, with a population of 66,000, method has suffered in the and 140 AD (Perrin wrote Generally known as the "Apple Isle", more and more car It ran between Port Arthur and Norfolk Bay over a Sterling £0.90 supports Baptists, Presbyterian and CMS bookshops. THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION process. As a result, the book just before Robinson's number plates proudly proclaim that it's also the "Holiday distance of 4 3/4 miles (no metrics there then). The fare was a is largely allegorical in its Redating the NT). Each book The writer is the Principal Isle". bob each way with a top speed of 40 mph. A document clearly setting out the sort of theologic al training policy which the interpretation. In order to is individually treated — the of Ripon College. Cud- It certainly lives up to its name: Hobart had its Regatta The track followed the natural lie of the land without em- House of Bishops want for the Church of England is to he produced shortly. make the text relevant to four gospels from a desdon, that unexpected Day when I landed there; Launceston ("Lons-eston", if you bankments or cuttings and had a 2ft 6in gauge. MOUNTAIN SCENERY WHERE FEW FEET TREAD modern Christians, the ap- amalgam of avant garde abounds. In fact, much of the southwest has never echoed to This was revealed in a were needed each year, said breakdown. redaction-critical position so don't mind) had Cup Day a week later. And when Taswegians Maximum capacity was one ton of goods or four plications are overdrawn. Ripon Hall, and Cuddesdon the tramp of feet at all. major speech made by the the Archbishop. That One more thing that that the interest is solely on take a holiday, they do it in earnest — hardly a milk bar stays passengers; propulsion was quite cheap — four convicts per The book succeeds in one Theological College famous Those with a pack and a few spare days usually trek Archbishop of Canterbury in number would not make up needed to be said, the each author's theology. open. car. respect, however. It creates for its traditional Anglicanism around Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair. the General Synod recently the loss that had been Archbishop added, was that Deutero-Pauline Uphill going was heavy, but on the downhill run the fresh interest in a beautiful and the nursery of bishops. Single-roofed cabins with hunks cost only $1.50 per during a debate on sustained over the years, but the money that was given for documents not only include workers hopped on the sides and "bondsmen and freemen" Old Testament story. The The book reflects its night. Wood is free, rangers helpful, and crockery, blankets, theological training. less than that would "lead to theological training would the Pastorals, Hebrews and REGATTA DAY WAS A FAMILY AFFAIR — speed- went hurtling down the slope. the only braking system was a book of Ruth has been large- author's new position for it possums and wallabies are included in the package deal. The debate centred on the a haemorrhage". not be wasted. Epheians, but also Colos- boat races, vintage yachts, whistling contests, aerial displays long piece of hardwood forced against the rim of a rear wheel. ly neglected by writers and, I attempts to bring together The mount is 1545m high, but don't go on a cloudy day second report of the working There was a lot of planning Bishop Gordon told the sians and 2 Theis. There is and a beauty parade which I missed while watching the wood- Passengers sometimes rewarded the crew with tobacco, suspect, readers alike. A pity, New Testament criticism, like a fellow called Hugh Jones and I did. There we were, a party set up by the Advisory for experimentation in forms Synod that the outlook was also a chapter on the chop. only to discover later that they had been relieved of the other for it has so much to teach. which has increasingly Welshman and a New South Welshman, perched on a pile of Council for the Church's of ministry, the Primate went now brighter, with a marked apocalyptic strain of Chris- To show how pleasant the locals are: a Queensland friend contents of their pockets. P. N. Oliver become more radical, and rock, pushing up we knew not where until a merciful break in Ministry to consider the on, but "we have a profound increase in the number of tianity as reflected in Revela- hired a taxi which took a roundabout route to reach the The "Tramway" ran from 1836 until 1858. Christian doctrine. The the mist helped its get out bearings. question of training courses. belief and faith in the ordinands in 1977 and tion, Q, Mk 13, etc. Finally, destination in the outer suburbs. writer stresses that New At one stage, when the only way ahead seemed a sheer Both the Archbishop and parochial ministry exercised prospects that 1978 would in the tradition of As the banana-bender prepared to delve into his dollars, Testament scholarship and THE NEAREST THING TODAY is another two-fool cliff face on the south side, I was wondering what sort of the Bishop of Portsmouth by men who give themselves look even better. Bultmann's Theology, Perrin the driver staggered his fare by refusing any money. History a Christian doctrine both need obituary the "Record" might have printed. (the Right Rev Ronald wholly to that one thing." "The colleges may well be concludes with a chapter on "I couldn't charge you for that, mate," said he, "I didn't gauge track which has opened up for tourists at Ida Bay, in the each other if they are to I trust it would have made good reading. G o r don), ACC M 's It was necessary to be better titan ever before," he Jesus, the Presupposition of know the way well enough." deep south. basis for develop on the right lines. chairman, struck optimistic reassuring about that, commented, "but they need the NT. Fifty years ago it was used to transport limestone to the However, he does not notes about the increasing because many people, to bear in mind that a J. W. Pryor coast, but the industry is no longer profitable. revert to the bond which has number of ordinands. hearing so much about the number of experiments are myth united the two in the past, Referring to the new forms of ministry, were being made; and, as colleges "'the New Testament, namely a belief in the forthcoming policy becoming uncertain about it. grow fuller, the range and ANGLICAN PRIMATE TO BE ELECTED APRIL 3 An Introduction" reliability and trust- document, Dr Coggan said It was also necessary to number of the experiments A devoted NEW ISRAELI LAW The Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia, to succeed Archbishop Sir he hoped it would be read in reassure people that there by Norman Perrin worthiness of the revelation will grow. Frank Woods who retired in April, 1977, will be elected on April 3. every church and appear in would be no lowering of Harcourt, Brace, from God in holy scripture, "The colleges will need to Christian every parish magazine. Jovanovich, Inc but offers as the criterion to The meeting to elect the overseas visitors, will be held Secretary of General Synod, standards in training — prove, decade by decade, that The first thing that it rather the reverse — though 1974, ppxii + 385 control New Testament and COULD RESTRICT BIBLE Primate will be held at 10 am at Gilbulla, Menangle, April Mr John Denton, who took they can still train many of "The Life and letters of would want to make clear it might be necessary to take no price theological work "what, on Monday, April 3, in the 7 to 9. up his full-time appointment our ordinands better than Robert Lewis Dabney" was that the prayers of the more care in the selection of with regard tp that arca* are Cowper Room, St Andrew's All these meetings are in as secretary to the national they can be trained anywhere Norman Perrin's by Charles Carey Johnson the implications of the style House, Sydney Square. The the hands of the General church on January I. Church for an increase in men called to the ministry. Introduction else." is certainly dif- Banner of 'froth Trust of belief in God which is DISTRIBUTIONS result will be announced as men coming forward for Dr Coggan said he was a ferent in approach from what The Bishop said the report pp575 — formed by Jesus." soon as it is decided. training for the priesthood bit anxious about some of the we have known from those of A new anti-bribery law passed by the Israeli Parliament is urged the Synod to reaffirm In other words, what The electors are the 24 STORM OVER MACOS were being answered. The men who got through to Dabney was a fanatically its traditional commitment to Kummel and Guthrie. At the modifications to theism does worrying the Bible Society in Israel. Intended to protect Judaism, the diocesan bishops from all numbers "ere rising steadily. ordination and then, all too start he lays his cards clearly loyal southerner in the the training of ail who were belief in Jesus introduce? law forbids "enticing someone to change religion by giving material over 'Australia, together with • From page 2 to our Australian society; About 4 50 new ordinands soon, suffered some sort of on the table: the NT United States and this recommended to the (Pages 23 and 71f.) It may be 12 members of the House of mainly in his cultural and represents such a diversity of biography makes clear the benefits". Church's ministry, and at the doubted whether this is a Clergy (elected by the environment. • Australian parents in viewpoint that the only strengths and prejudices of the known Christian communities in Israel have same time to ask church- strong enough bond to pre- All verts and did not want other General Synod) and 12 "Many would object to the Queensland have a right to meeting-point for the authors this position. But his more people in general to give vent New Testament scholar- said they object just as strongly as Jews to the idea of faiths making inroads into its members of the House of proposition in the teachers' ensure that courses such as is a common desire to under- lasting contribution to further help towards the cost ship and Christian traditional bribing converts. What worries them — and the Bible own ranks. Laity (elected by the General guide that environment is the MACOS should not be stand the meaning of faith in humanity is his theological of training in whatever ways belief from continuing to Society — is that the law is expressed in very general Despite suggestions that Synod). major influence in forced on their children. Jesus Christ; secondly. writings. they could. , that diverge, though to tie the two terms that might be construed as making it illegal to give the law would appear personality development, The Queensland It also urged that, in the repressive, the Knesset ap- The meeting first elects its 'because little is known about Government has acted He was a prolific writer together is the object of the away copies of the Scriptures. present situation, candidates proved it. The acting chair- own chairman (not a hereditary aspects of because of the deep concern and it is a pity that his works writer. Rabbi Yehuda Abramowitz, should be encouraged to fully accepted, he went on. The new legislation "might man of Israel's law commit- diocesan bishop) and then personality.' Some parents of Australian parents. have never been collected. IL B. Knox be interpreted in a way That aimed at stopping religious train, as far as possible, in They probably needed a year tee, Binyamin Halevi, in- decides on its own procedure and teachers have found this Mr Nile said, "We call on His best known, but perhaps bribery. institutions or on college in which they were curbs all deaconal activity in sisted there was no threat of for the election. The suc- explanation about our the Federal Government; the not his best book, is his Described by the Jerusalem courses which qualified for a "nobody's pupil", but not at Christine communities," religious persecution or cessful candidate must obtain 'humanity' unacceptable. Hon J. Carrick, Minister for Lectures on Systematic says Terje Harlberg, business Post as "the first real anti- mandatory grant. the expense of the second Good discrimination. a majority of votes in each MACOS appeals strongly to. Education and the NSW Theology which is out- manager of the Bible Society missionary legislation ever at- theological year. The United Christian House (bishops, clergy, lai- the evolutionaries and to the Government and other State Speaking of the suggestion standingly good, perhaps the in Israel. "Free Bible tempted here," the law "There will probably be discussion Council in Israel is not so ty). secular humanists, but these Governments to suspend the in the report that graduates best single volume exposition distribution might well be comes into force on April I . some theology graduates, sure. Its executive committee The newly elected Primate are not the values which use of this course in Australia should spend only one year of reformed biblical The penalty for bribing even if only a few, who need starters banned." sent a cable to Israeli Prime will face a busy week: the should underlie our school and conduct a public inquiry training residentially at a theology. only one year's residence in a The Knesset gave the third someone to switch faiths will Minister Menachem Begin new Anglican Prayer Book system." into its suitability for theological college. Bishop "House of David theological college," the reading recently to a private be five years imprisonment or expressing its concern about will be launched April 5; the • Australian Schools and Gordon said that this was the Bible News The MACOS course Bishop continued. "There • members' bill, sponsored by a heavy fine and for accep- the "libellous charges" made Standing Committee of largely draws on the harsh, whether any individuals are only suggestion in the report Biblical History as ting such bribes, three years are certainly some non- against missionaries. General Synod meets April 6: violent experiences of an receiving secret commissions Baroness Hick, British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of with which ACCM was not Contemporary News Reports 11011r. r < CONWODPIION theology graduates who need CALL TO in prison or a fine. "The loose wording of the State, Department of the Environment, with Mr William even in qualified agreement. and Commentaries" and the Partners in Mission almost extinct Pagan Eskimo for the sale, purchase or use only two. RANELAGH HOUSE "There are reasons to fear bill and what amounts to in- of the MACOS course. Harris, Chairman of the Church Commissioners' redundant The idea that younger Bible News lid Consultation, involving tribe which has no relevance "The report refuses to PRAYER that this law will be used as a citement to hatred heard in churches committee, at the Commissioners' redundant candidates needed, at some Six Cassettes ROBERTSON assert on doctrinaire grounds weapon in the increased ef- the Knesset, point ominously churches exhibition held in Church House, Westminster, stage, the experience of $29.95 1.B Specialist of High Class Handmade that residential training is Anglican people in Sydney forts to curb the very right of to what may really be in the WOOD COFFILL during a recent General Synod session. earning their own living wa recently said special prayers presence for confessing always preferable, or that This set of six cassettes en • mind of some of the bill's * * * JEWELLERY * * * for the relatives of the Christians in Israel," says FUNERALS non-residential training is presents Biblical events front proponents — namely to bereaved and injured in the Terme Hartberg. PRE-DEVALUATION STOCK TO CLEAR always preferable. It lists Abraham to King Saul. There wield it as a weapon in the Phones: Metropolitan recent bomb outrage at the Engagement, Eternity, Wedding Rings, Dress Rings, Is it Noel Latham or the Legal System that is on trial? what it sees as the advantages are ten 15-minute program- When he introduced his long campaign to end the (All Branches) BO ORM Hilton Hotel. Brooches, Pendants, Jewellery remade. Top quality of each, and argues that in mes altogether with ac- bill to the Knesset, Rabbi presence of witnesses to the Katoornbo — 82 WI Diamonds, Sapphires, Opals, etc. High grade Pearl every case this form of The Premier of NSW, Mr companying programme Abramowitz told parliament Christian faith in Israel," the Necklaces, I Watch Repairs, Insurance Valuations, training should be N. K. Wran, called on guides. members that thousands of cable said. Furniture Removals Jewellery and Gems tax free to overseas visitors. One determined by the Church leaders to arrange for The programmes are missionaries were active in REMOVALS and Storage only excellent investment Diamond Ring for $3750, individual's needs and special prayers during Sun- bright, compact and at times Israel with unlimited funds at Small or Large Insurance Valuation $5000. Most jewellery approx 20 pc circumstances." day services, and his call was very exciting. They would be G. & C. Brow Pty Ltd their disposal and were work- FINGERNAIL After giving the whole ing in a highly organised STORAGE-PACKING below retail prices. supported by the Council of more likely to grip the secular $ Smiths A TEST issue a thorough airing, Churches of NSW. listener than would a straight manner. TAXI TRUCKS FRANK AKEHURST Synod members formally reading from the Bible. Hurstvillts Reasonable and The Council urged its af- His bill would not curb the Read no further until you Suite 11, 9th Floor 250 Pitt St, Sydney — Phone: 26 6368 "took note of" the ACCM Obviously the programmes Local, Country end Reliable filiated Churches to pray for freedom of missionaries to have looked at your finger- report. would be very useful for RE Interstate Removals nails! greater understanding and propagate their ideas, he SMITH OWENS work in schools and youth Write of phone: 50 8366 tolerance among the peoples said, but would stop them en- Okay! Now I'll explain. SERVICE clubs. They should also be After Hours: 53 7377 tieing converts by giving According to one con- IMPACT ROOKS LIMITED of the world, and that PO BOX 98 VISIT BY good discussion starters for tributor to BBC 2's "Me Tar- is associated with Moore Theological College, is Australia may be kept free material benefits. TURRAMURRA which "house meetings" and BRIGHT (Vk) zan — You Jane" last week, situated at 7 King Street, Newtown, 2042 — the same GOVERNOR from terrorist activities which Other speakers complained Phone: 478 2308 "dialogue groups", especial- Cook's PI Holiday Flats as proof that boys and girls address as the college. unfortunately beset some that missionaries had per- AH: L. Owens 48 1539 GENERAL ly if some group members Fully self-contained. Set are innately different, to ex- regions of the world, suaded soldiers to read Chris- It exists to serve the students as well as the public with were not used to reading. amidst acres of beautiful amine their. fingernails tian propaganda and that books at the lowest possible prices. The Governor General ar- In response to the The group leader would parkland. Large clean and women hold up their hands rived in Sydney Square at 12 they had offered converts Premier's request, the need to have access to other comfortable flats with 1, 2 palms away from them, We also provide a mail order service and supply books noon on Monday. 61h help with housing and educa- STAINED GLASS WINDOWS Anglican Archbishop of background material besides and 3 bedrooms. An ideal fingers outstretched; men for houseparties, beach missions and church bookstalls. March, 1978, where he was tion. Sydney, Sir Marcus Loane, the programme guides. holiday spot for all age bend their nails towards them K. J. LITTLE Please write to us at 7 King Street, Newtown. 2042 or ring met by the Lord Mayor and a arranged for special prayers If you have the money to groups. Children Although all religions were in a semi-clenched fist. 19 Barden Street 51 2225 or, best of all, come and visit us. you'll be short address (If welcome in Anglican churches spare, the tapes would be a welcome respected in Israel, said one Did you pass the test? Or Arncliffe, 2205 surprised how low our prices are. delivered from the southern throughout the diocese of good buy. Box B. Bright (Vic) member of the Knesset, do you have problems? balcony of the Town Hall. Phone, 599 73411 Ssdney. Tom Smith Ph: (STD 55) 1233 Judaism did not seek con- CWN 24/2/78 6 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20, 1978 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20, 1978 — 7 I1 7 APR 1978

BATTLE OVER ABORTION MAINLin. The Day The Sea Belched Fire - LOOMING IN US WORLD s0 N DFiBLIS/y, N tralian 1:1111111111110 On Saturday, November 19, 1977, the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh in The battle over a hortion has been joined India were struck by a tidal wave and cyclone the likes of which had not been seen ( p28pLE throughout USA by two L-Ajiji major groups who describe since 11364. their views as "right to life" and "freedom of choice". II I H No one knows how many problems. Long term needs curiosity look at us as MELBOURNE The issue over abortion has push through a constitutional died. There is an estimated include a water resource animals in a zoo — on to Rev K. Anse11 from been described by observers amendment prohibiting \TEAM / figure of 50,000 or more. programme, supplies of Billy Graham's meetings. Chaplain of the Avalon in Washington as one of the abortions, thus overthrowing Survivors recall a blinding building materials for the Community to Rector of Ho- most emotional and volatile the Supreme Court decision. "Trembling outstretched flash of lightning over the reconstruction of houses, /4g;i"m ly Trinity, Coburg. that has ever descended on Failing in that attempt in hands receive a 10 paisa (1c) sea, followed closely by a factories and roads, supplies Registered tor posting es a Rev R. Braddon, became the heads of members of Congress, the "right to life" coin — this is a sad No 1655 APRIL 3, 1978 RIES111111111nineSPitaer — Category A powerful 200kph gale Minister-in-Charge of St of agricultural necessities and commentary of our Indian PRICE 25 CENTS Congress. advocates are feverishly whipping up tidal waves Mark's, Leopold, on other basic requirements, and Christians 'tinkling chairty' The "right to life" people, working on bcth the State which flattened everything in February 5,1978. so the list goes on. . where, where are our headed primarily by the and Federal levels to defeat their path. Rev G. Brown has been ap- Farmers lost thousands of pulpit brothers, radio Roman Catholic hierarchy programmes of governmental Floods and a heavy deluge pointed Archdeacon of Box hectares of tobacco and preachers and those but by no means confined to aid to pay for abortions. of rain completed destruction Hill. cotton plantations, orchards professing Christian love the Roman Catholic Church, One thing is certain — the in the five districts of Ven R. Deasey resigns as and vegetable gardens. from afar?" have organised for a national abortion issue is not the point Guntur, Krishna, Prakasam, Archdeacon of Essendon EFICOR (The Relief and On the other hand, Mother push for a constitutional of settlement either in Godavari and Visakhapat- from March 15, to continue amendment to prohibit Development arm of the Teresa's and Dr Billy ANOTHER BLOW AT FAMILY government or in religious nam. The coastal as Archdeacon without ter- Evangelical Fellowship of Graham's quick response to abortions. circles. belt inundated by the cyclone ritorial responsibility. India) estimated that if 5000 the plight of the disaster The "freedom of choice" It appears that both was lowlying; 90 villages With the steady flow of migrants to this Rev N. De(bridge resigned agencies came forward with victims was commended in people, spearheaded by the religious bodies and govern- below sea level were wiped as Director of Christian $700,000 each, the need The Illustrated Weekly of country, comes the necessity for our National Abortion Rights ment entities are in for a long out. One village headman Education to become Arch- would just about meet the India. That paper also asked understanding, our awareness of their needs Action League and supple- and bitter struggle over the committed suicide on hearing deacon of Essendon and single need of Andhra the revealing question of UNIQUE mented by the Religious question of prohibiting there were no survivors in his and our co-operation in helping them to feel Archbishop's Pastoral Pradesh. India's own religious leaders: Coalition for Abortion abortions or allowing village. Consultant. EFICOR have taken the settled and secure in their new land. So much is Rights, support the US individuals freedom to November 19, 1977, is "Where are our religious Rev K. Parker is to be Rec- responsibility for a water EXHIBITION Supreme Court ruling that choose a way of life based on remembered by many as the purification project, a leaders and God-men? Are strange, different and even frightening for tor of St Paul's Gisborne the right to abortion is a their own religious they not capable of the only day the sea belched fire. One programme of rehabilitation them. A unique archaeological from April 28. constitutionally guaranteed persuasion and their concern miracle expected of them now survivor described the scene, and for the reconstruction of and historic display cover- Rev J. Richards from St right and that the decision for good health and construc- "Within minutes the whole 10 model villages, each with -- compassion? Are they not Details of these needs and fears are well known to those ing the Biblical period John's Highton to Rector, St about abortion should be tive social conditions, the sea was afire and flames leapt proper sanitation and put to shame by the involved in Migrant Education, and along with the customs, from before the time of Clement's, Elsternwick, as between a woman and her report stated. out as waves engulfed medical facilities and all basic example of Mother Teresa culture and general background of the different ethnic groups, from May 25. physician. Abraham to the revolts of Australian Baptist everything in their path. An amenities. and Billy Graham? How these needs are made known very clearly to all who are given Rev D. Van Dissel from The abortion battle has the ,Iews against the interesting phenomena for Relief operations and local mach has the Tirupati training in the.leaching of English as a second language. Such All Saints', Geelong to taken on two major thrusts as Romans will be the high- meterorological experts to Christian response to an all .Devasthanam given to was my privileged experience. become Rector, Keith, far as legislation and govern- cyclone relief from the light of the Great ponder ... a frightening too familiar disaster situation So I became aware of an Diocese of The Murray, mental action are concerned. enormous coffers of Sri on "This Day Tonight" synagogue's 100th A nni- prospect for the tens of were slow in coming. Dr Billy article by Dorothy Buckland: depicting the sad plight of South Australia. The first attempt was to Venkateswara? The Lord ersary Commemorations. thousands of survivors who Graham, who was in India "The Greek Family in those denied the opportunity watches from the Seven Hills Titled "Israel — the Living are frequently exposed to the for a series of evangelistic Australia and the Process of of learning English because and sees all. He cannot be Bible", the presentation will unpredictable nature and meetings at the time, donated Migration". (The author was of lack of funds. MISSIONS CONFERENCE deceived for He has said: be open to the public in the consequent disaster of a personal cheque and a post-graduate scholar at the 'whoever worships God Great Synagogue Complex, tropical cyclones." devoted much of his time to School of Sociology, Univer- WITH A DIFFERENCE without caring for suffering 166 Castlereagh Street, Relief problems associated visiting remote outposts and sity of NSW. This article was DUBIOUS humanity wastes his Sydney, from April 24 until with this one cyclone alone conducting a fund-raising presented as a paper at the A Missions Conference, with a difference, is plann- efforts'." SCHOOL FILM May 12, 1978. are enormous. Survivors campaign; but the response 44th Congress of the ed for Sydney over the Easter weekend. No particular The presentation is being lived without food for the of the Christians generally Australian and New Zealand It appeared from that item society will be promoted from the platform; no slides TEAR Fund has responded prepared in conjunction with first seven days. The water was angrily reported by Association for the Advance- that the ABC was very con- shown; "no holds barred'', according to the organisers. to this disaster by sending the Australian Institute of they drank was fouled with EFICOR. $10,000 from its emergency ment of Science held in cerned for the migrant. If this The Sudan Interior Mis- a small charge and Archaeology and will include putrifying bodies and "Two kg rice and two kg fund. It will continue to be August 1972.) concern is genuine, then the stem is organising the Mis- accommodation in Sydney Greek famih Lk facsimiles of the Dead Sea carcasses of animals causing vegetables is not enough involved as specific projects, To quote from the article: migrant's other needs would sions Conference to stimulate can be arranged for those re- Scrolls, with background outbreaks of cholera and reason to think that our be included in this concern — thought about missions in the quiring it. A creche "for up in which it can share, become "Greeks do admit that material, on loan from Clare- typhoid. Ten days after the Christian brethren in other known. Gifts to help in the the needs for a feeling of contemporary world, with to school age children" will they are better off materially mont College in America and cyclone, decomposed bodies states and indeed around the rehabilitation of people security concerning the fami- emphasis on Africa. Several be provided and also here. But a great number add seen for the first time in New were still being cleared. world remember us. While affected by the cyclone can ly and the way of life of their societies working in Africa "transport to the con- that they are worse off in all New Biblical Blockbuster South Wales. These were immediate we see bus loads of Christians be sent to TEAR Fund, PO children, especially adoles- will be participating. Dr Oswald Hoffmann. other ways. They feel re- Most of the items in the ference" according to the fly past en route to Madras, cent daughters. The Missions Conference brochure. Box 243, Box Hill, Victoria, jected by Australians, miss "Living Bible" presentation, they stop off and out of 3128. How then can the ABC ex- will be held at St Paul's the close-knit networks they however, will come from the Commencing at 2.30 pm plain the recent production is Coming — No Superstar! Church of England, I Fren- Saturday, March 25, the Mis- BIBLE SOCIETY had in Greece, and worst of Australian Institute of Ar- of a series of Programmes en- ch's Forest Road, Seaforth. all, feel that their family life chaeology's Melbourne col- sions Conference will con- NATIONAL CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS titled "Waterloo Street"? lirelli, an Italian with a A panel of Third World elude at the 4.30 pm session is in danger of disintegration. THEOLOGIAN/FILM CENSOR REV DR B. lection, together with sup- HEAD HERE This series is to be televised in world-wide reputation for his Christians will discuss the on Monday, March 27. Twenty representatives, from six States of This is the greatest tragedy plementary material from the school during second WARD POWERS WRITES OF FORTH- films. role of the Western President of the United Bible Societies, the Australia, met at the studios of the Christian that could befall any Greek overseas, and private collec- Reverend parent." term. All the key roles in the film sionary. Aubrey Whitehouse 1111111111111111111111111111 Dr Oswald Hoffmann, is visiting Australia in Broadcasting Association over the weekend February COMING FILM tions including Sir Asher . It is aimed at the multi- are played by well-known from Melbourne will speak March. "Family ties are strong Joel's. THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, 18-19 and formed the National Christian Broadcasters. cultural classroom (which in- British, American and Italian on "Christianity Confronts Dr Hoffmann has been Adelaide, Brisbane as well as among Greek people. Devo- A couple of weeks ago I sat in judgment on Jesus of Brief explanatory lectures, Editorial and business, Square Level, St The only clergyman Mr Whitnall said, "The cludes Australian children) actors — except the role of Islam". Dr Ian Hay, General speaker on the Lutheran tion to the family lies at the Nazareth. I and my colleagues of the Commonwealth illustrated with slides and/or Andrew's House, Sydney Square. at several smaller centres. present, Rev Vernon Turner, code of ethics to which all and is suitable for tipper Jesus himself, which is Director of the SIM, will give Sydney, 2000. Phone 233 4561. The Hour radio programme since core of their culture." Film Censorship Board screened this film to deride its film, will be given at regular His itinerary is: Sydney, founder of CBA, commented members of NCB subscribe, primary children and can also played by a less well-known an overview of the work of National paper for Church of England 1955 and has served the Another interesting quote classification and whether ar not any cuts would be intervals. These lectures will people — Catholic Apostolic, March 6-7; Canberra, March that, "This could be a will ensure a professional be used effectively with British actor, Robert Powell, missions in Africa. church for nearly 40 years as is titled "Notes for Teachers cover, in addition to the ar- Protestant and Reformed is issued fort- 8; Melbourne, March 9-10; second chance for religious approach to broadcasting secondary school children needed for general release. Other speakers will include nightly on alternate Thursdays. parish pastor, college pro- of Greek Migrant Children," chaeological display, the ar- broadcasts in this country." and the presentation of and even lower primary, Mrs Mary Fewchuck, Rev Subscription 68.50 per yea,, ousted. fessor, film production ad- Hamilton/Horsham, March says "Great stress is laid on I would like to share with on release in Australia. TRUE TO N.T. chitecture, traditions and Printed by Maxwell Printing Co Ply Ltd, 11-12; Adelaide, March 13- At a time when many programming which should depending on the language David Hewetson, Rev viser, public relations ex- the girl's chastity and she will you my reactions to it — as a Is the film any good? Will religious and cultural 862 Elizabeth Street, Waterloo, for the religious broadcasts are being be refreshing, uplifting and needs. The important questions Howard Green, Rev David ecutive and radio speaker. 15; Perth, March 16-17; not be acceptable as a bride if film censor on the one hand, people be willing to sit background of the Great Church Record Ltd, Sydney. dropped or extremely welcomed by listeners in all It provides functional for me were, How does the Cohen and Dr G. D. James. Time magazine has Adelaide/Barossa Valley, there is any suggestion of sex- and on the other as an through a film this long? Will Synagogue — the oldest in shortened, this uniting effort walks of life." film handle the text of the Meals will be provided for described Dr Hoffmann's March 18-20; Brisbane/Too- ual experience during language presented in a con- Anglican minister, a New Christians? Will the general Sydney. 111111111111111111111111111 woomba/Maryborough, could bring far-reaching The National Christian versational context. Each Testament theologian and a public? Gospels? Does it portray talk on the Lutheran Hour as results. adolescence." Jesus as a mere man, or is His "Israel — the Living Bi- March 20-23. Broadcasters will assist programme in the series is a Bible-believing Christian. The second thing that you the most widely heard ser- Throughout the weekend, From the above quote it deity allowed to show ble" will be open from 9 am mon on radio. The pro- groups in each State, to set complete entity, although the The first feature of the film notice is the star-studded The Australian Church Record has been Dr Hoffmann is the first speakers from CBA Sydney, can be seen that those involv- through? How does it present to 4.15 pm Mondays to up high powered broad- same characters re-appear to that strikes you is its sheer cast. The executive producer gramme is broadcast on American to be President of Family Radio Inc, Brisbane, ed in Migrant Education are the incarnation? The Fridays, and during this bringing the news on Church affairs for casting stations, operating give continuity. overwhelming size and scope. of the film is Sir Lew Grade about 1100 stations in the the United Bible Societies. Christ Centred Radio Inc, indeed very aware of these at- miracles? Christ's teaching? period group bookings from nearly 100 years "quality of life" formats and The quality of the product In its complete form it is six who has been responsible for United States and Canada, He was elected in 1977, suc- Adelaide, Hope Foundation titudes among Greek people. The crucifixion? The resur- institutions and schools will and by another 120 stations professional caring services. is very good. It is fast mov- hours in length — the version more than a dozen large-scale ceeding the Most Reverend Ltd, Hobart, Mission Similar attitudes also belong rection? Do the actors give a be made. in 35 countries. His talks arc M Whitnall emphasised that ing, clear, very applicable to that is being released in productions in the last few Donald Coggan, Archbishop Enterprises Ltd, Melbourne, to other ethnic groups. realistic and authentic Other sessions, open to the the proposed stations will be the children's language Australia has been reduced to years (and who was en- an independent also adapted and translated of Canterbury. The United and a speaker from The need for migrants to presentation of the biblical public, are Mondays and based on community service, needs, and therefore cannot four hours and forty couraged by the Pope to into six other languages. Bible Societies is the biggest Canberra, told of their work learn Eng,ish is glaring, and story of Jesus of Nazareth? Wednesdays, 7 pm to 9 pm, with a Christian emphasis. minutes. This is still one of make Jesus of Nazareth). provocative Dr Hoffmann is coming to Christian missionary and shared problems last year the ABC ran an item as well as Sundays and Anzac • To page 7 the longest films ever to go The director is Franco Zef- Australia for the Lutheran organisation in the world and encountered. • To page 5 Day, 12 noon to 5 pm. Church and will speak at evangelical voice serves all the churches A guest speaker was Mr combined Bible Society and through its translation, pro- John Finlayson, Federal Bringing you the most important Church Lutheran rallies at Sydney, duction and distribution pro- Secretary of the Federation Melbourne, Canberra, news from Australia and overseas every two grammes in 160 countries. of Australian Radio Broad- weeks. casters, who spoke on "The Practicalities of Running a Become a subscriber now through our Radio Station". URANIUM special introductory offer: $5.00 for 12 EUTHANASIA ON STAGE Mr Ben Whitnall, Station If there is one social issue that seems to have the developer and the politician very positively disposed months' issues (Normal Subscription $8.60) Manager of CBA and a not when it implies that destruction of fauna and flora Christians confused it is the question of Uranium. Part towards its development. Euthanasia is a large issue, and it is not surprising former commercial radio per se is wrong. of the confusion is that a lot of so called facts don't to hear that three plays on the subject are in prepara- station manager, was elected There may be times when fauna and flora are seem to be facts any longer; each side makes statements It is not the place here to examine the whole argument The Australian tion. President. Former destroyed in man's use of natural resources but if it is that contradict each other and yet one would think that on the issue but several principles can at least be stated. One of these, "Sentenced believe that thequestion of Queensland university Mr Ben Whitnall, National Firstly it is man's commission to subdue the earth and inevitableand if it is needed then man maydo it. to Life", is by Malcolm lecturer, Mr Mery Dunkin they could be easily verified. euthanasia in its right per- Christian Broadcasters, rule over it. The conservationists who claim that nature A lot of panic and exaggeration is evident in arguments Muggeridge and Alan Thorn- was elected Secretary of this President FM Station, CNUIICN spective is part of more basic The problem for many of us is that we cannot verify would be better left alone are unbiblical. God has placed against the mining of Uranium. The potential hill — an interesting issues. newly formed association. Manager CBA. them. More than in any other issue we feel helpless and man on earth to rule it for Him. Genesis I shows the destructive power is not weighed against its probability combination of controversial Should mankind run its af- way in which God brought order out of chaos; Man, the of happening. Emotive arguments are produced that journalist and broadcaster fairs in its own self-willed that the expert, the scientist, is the only one that can RECORD and Anglican parson- judge. However we ought not to leave it to the scientist, image of God is then told to continue that process of give possible death figures and yet not nearly as much way? If it does, can it avoid playwright. creating a society resembling FREE AD we may be dependent on him for information but we order, money and energy is spent against other more definite NAME This play does not set out a factory farm? can check the judgements made in many cases. killers. to be a full examination of The Australian Church Record is commencing Of course man can and does exploit the creation. The daily addition of deaths, insanity, and social Or is it meant to seek and Instead of ruling it in God's way, he rules it in his own the subject, but is the story of a new service to readers. It is a form of free The problem is compounded because the issue has disintegration caused by alcohol, to take one example, ADDRESS ally itself with the will of god, way. The conservationists do us a favour in exposing one man whose paralysed advertising. A person wishing to buy or sell become a political football. On both sides of the has already accumulated a total that maces the horrors wife persuades him to kill believing that He is a loving exploitation and greed and so help to balance the effects question vested interests are anxious to distort the truth of Yiroshima pale into insignificance. Surely means can her. Father who wants to help us anything can place a free advertisement of up to and deliberately confuse us. The vast power of atomic of the fall on man's rule. The central theme is the to create a worldwide human three lines. be devised to make the mining and use of Uranium quite energy, our general ignorance of the subject, and die struggle in him between his family? If the advertisement is successful, the The second principle is that man is the pinnacle of safe. Surely alcohol is a more obvious killer. POSTCODE accumulated heritage of science fiction stories like 'On theories about "the right to "Sentenced to Life", the advertiser is asked to pay The Church Record 10 God's creation and that the land, plan, and animal life However we must be realists. The safeguards for the Beach', make the average person very afraid indeed. Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church die", and the "inner convic- fifth production to be put on per cent of the value of the sale price, up to a exist for him and because of him (Gen 2). Uranium are expensive, their implementation and Record. I enclose $5.00, Subscription for 12 months' tion of sin which grows as he 'This fear is exploited by political radicals. continued use will require conscientiousness and by Aldersgate, opens on the maximum of $10.00 per advertisement. Certainly the only man who fits the picture is Christ, issues. faces the fact that he has south coast on May I and ar- diligence. There will always be those who do not want to The service will be known as FREE AD and On the other hand the obvious monetary gain and the but all mankind because of Christ share in the blessing. Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, Square Level, St deliberately taken the life of a rives in London's spend that money or go to that trouble, so a critical eye possible gain in political power to Australia makes both Andrew's House, Sydney Square, Sydney, NSW, 2000. human being whom he once Westminster Theatre on May will run on an honour system. The advertiser will Conservation can be a wise and proper procedure but will always have to be kept on them. deeply loved." 17. be responsible for forwarding to The Church Muggeridge and Thornhill CWN 24/2/78 Record office what is owing. 8— AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MARCH 20,1978 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 3,1978 -- 1