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BRISBANE The Rev Robert Roy Braun, formerly Assistant Curate of St Clement's. Stafford. as s o.otant Curate of Christ Church. FOR UBS Bundaberg. Church Record The Rev Alec Maurice Fox, formerly of the Diocese of 11.10er.n tor posting a. No 1573 First published 1880 • n.resoauer—Caleporr 0( 1 Otit R 17. 1974 Carpentaria. as Rector of St Paul's, East'Brisbane. The Rev Graham Henry Perry. formerly of the Diocese of Rockhampton. as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of Brisbane Valley. CONFERENCE The Rev Henry Taylor, formerly Vicar of Glen Hines in theDiocese of Armidale. as Rector of St Peter.. Wsimum Students succeed IN POLAND CMS APPOINTS ITS FIRST I he Commonwealth Secretary of the Bible at London BD exams Society in Australia, the Rev James Payne, will attend a meeting of the United Bible Moore College students Stephen William H inks, were again successful with Ross Melville Kennedy, Societies' Executive Committee, in Poland, London BD examinations Rodney Norman Marsh, Joe this month. 'OVERSEAS' SECRETARY this year. Mock, Francis William movement was finding The seven candidates from Mostyn, Coryn O'Nians, This is the first time the increasing opportunities for Moore College who sat for Robin Ashley Payne. Paul United Bible Societies' its activities in most Eastern the London BD edamination Frederick Perini, Paul Blake Executive Committee has European countries, he said. last June passed successfully Weaver. met behind the Iron Curtain. A former Dean of Perth with honours. The meeting will be held in Mr Payne is the only Angli- Thirteen candidates who Warsaw. 'Next century now sat for the Preliminary were Mr Payne is vice-chairman can member of the nine-man executive committee, which also successful. Bishop of of the UBS executive co-ordinates the activities of The names of the successful committee. 56 national Bible Societies at candidates are: Liverpool He said the fact that the work in 160 countries and • Final BD: World Executive Committee being determined' territories. Second Class Honours, of the UBS was to meet in for York The committee administers Upper Division: John Stanley Poland was clear indication The Rev Peter Dawson of Tanzania has been appointed a budget of more than $10 the Normand, Peter Michael The Right Rev Stuart Yar- of growing Bible Society million for translation, Tow, worth Blanch, Bishop of Liver- involvement in Eastern first overseas secretary of the Church Missionary Society. production and distribution Second Class Honours, pool since 1966, was Europe. This was announced curate at Penrith and At the same time as (MS The Bible Society of the Bible across the world. The Rev James Payne Lower Division: Patricia nominated by the Queen on last week by the CMS in-charge of Mascot until he Australia was discussing Marian Dahl, Frank Richard Sept 13, for election as Arch- was posted overseas, latest moves, the English Gee. Peter Marshall. Ian bishop of York. He will Federal Secretary (the ('MS General Secretary and Rowland Mears. succeed the Most Rev Donald Rev Maurice S. Bette- Bishop Designate ICanou Third Class Honours: Coggan, who moves to Canter- ridge ). John Taylor) told the Kenneth Gilbert Ft-ewer. bury in the New Year. Aust group back from world 'African Northern Congress at Brad- • Preliminary BD: Mr Betteridge said Mr ford that overseas churches Pass: Hugh McKay The Archbishop-designate Dawson was expected to had much to teach the is fifty-six, and the son of a Begbie, Graham Arthur commence duty early in church Western world. farmer in the Forest of Dean. Cole, Paul Francis Cooper. Christian Endeavour rally "They can teach us how to Educated at Alleyne's 1975. David William Gilmour, A be a minority church," he School, Dulwich. he worked 37-member Australian World CE Convention "Federal Council decided growth said, "but one on the up and for four years in the office of ( hristian Endeasour are held every four years. on the move at last month's up." the Law Fire Insurance delegation recently returned The previous convention meeting," he said, from a 44-day world tour. greatest He said mission hospitals "Few priests Society in London before were held in Canada, 1970 "It is aimed at streamlin- One example of CMS activities in Africa is this group of Christian indigenes engaged in The delegation was led by Belfast, 1966, and Sydney g of yesterday were now state joining the Royal Air Force; ing administrative pro- drama production in Tanzania. The final script of this production will he put into affluent," there he served as a navi- the honorary national direc- 1962. cedure and giving greater hospitals within the national in history cassettes by ('MS and distributed throughout parishes in that area. gator in Transport Com- tor the Rev Fred Nile and Mrs The theme of the 17th flexibility in decision-mak- health services of new' nations. says Editorial mand, mainly in the Far East. Nile. World Convention was Mr Nile said on his return Ile is at present director "tea priests are affluent. "Jesus Today and For- in""We also plan to have an that new CE unions had of Msalato Literature and and the idea of working ever," Mr Nile said. overseas committee to re- COLLEGE WARDEN been formed in Africa and Christian Education Cen- Inside priests is not a new one" the place the present one opera- that groups had expanded Delegates travelled to tre, Dodoma, and CMS DEAN CONCERNED AT Brisbane "Courier-Mail" His subsequent acceptance ting on a regional basis." even in the Middle East, with Essen from all around the representative for the said in an editorial on after demobilisation led to this issue more world, including 450 dele- Mr Dawson has been with dioceses of Central Tanga- September 4. his going to St ( atherine than 2000 Endeavourers participating gates from the USA and 60 CMS in Tanzania since 1959. nyika and Morogoro. The editorial continued: Society, Oxford. where he MARRIAGE SANCTITY • Sydney Synod — in recent rallies in Cairo. from Australia. - A graduate of Moore "Today's inflation, by gained a first in theology; and He is married with a son He said the main tour Guest speakers included Dr Theological College, he was Clergymen should stop peeforming marriages as early report — page reducing the real value of to Wycliffe Hall. He and two daughters. highlight was the 17th World Stanley Mooneyham, the ordained in 1957. He was officers of the State if the law fails to uphold clergymen's stipends, is remained in the diocese of Federal Council also dis- ('hristian 2. CE Convention with 9000 president, World Vision, who forcing some to think in Oxford to serve his title at cussed the "massive oppor- marriage, Dean John Hazelwood, of Perth, suggested. Endeavourers attending said: "Time is running out for • Christian living terms of a second job if they Highfield, and was then tunities" presented in Africa. Commenting on the Fede- all marriages and a Chris- "inspiring rallies", at Essen, our world — it is five minutes are to balance their budgets. Vicar of the country living of REFORMATION The regional secretary (the ral Government's f amity Law tian service could be held for series — page 4. Germany. to midnight!" "In some cases a part-time Eynsham from 1952 to 1957, Rev John Turner) said Afri- Bill. Dean Hazelwood said those who wanted it, • Word and Life — when he returned to Wycliffe ISSUE: that Christians had no real job could help to bring a The Jamaican president of the Christian Endeavour can church growth was the The Family Law Bill page 6. minister into greater contact Hall as Vice-Principal. organisation addresses the recent 17th World Convention II greatest in history since the miss Pauline Boyle is a Triple right to expect a secular implied that marriage could with working men and In 1960. when the late OCTOBER 31 turning to Christ of the early Gertficicated Nurse, from government to have the same be terminated, while the • College of Preach- through a German interpreter. The convention was held REVIVALOF women. This could benefit Bishop Chavasse of European peoples. Wollongong. She has spent view of marriage as the Church believed it was a at Essen, Germany. ers — page 4. both the minister and the Rochester established a the- • Pentecostalism and "The great animist world is the last 10 months on leave ('hurch, voluntary, life-long union. worket. ological. college for older Justification. 'turning over' like an ice- and home service. During her However it there was a "I don't like the Bill, but I • Festival of Light "On the other hand, many men in Rochester's old RELIGION IN berg," said Mr Turner. last term in Africa Miss Boyle divergence between the don't think I have a right to • "Pickpurse" Purga- rally — page 8. clergy would have to neglect deanery, Dr Blanch became "It is taking up a new was engaged in the instrue- definition of marriage held oppose it when Australia is important church duties if its first Warden, combining tory. position which may be a tion of midwifery students at by the two groups clergymen not a Christian nation. • Ordination of they took a second job. the post with a residentiary Husband-wife WEST," SAYS • The Scriptures alone. determining factor in Kilamatinde Hospital. could stop conducting mar- "But if the Government's women controversy canonry at the Cathedral. "This would apply world history for the next -- Photo courtesy riages as officers of the State. definition of marriage is dif- particularly in large. busy (The college has since closed.) — page 8. • Guest Editorial. century." Testimony Communications, The State could perform •To page 8 parishes. Bishop Blanch was chosen DR RAMSAY "If congregations want a to succeed Dr Clifford full-time minister the Martin at Liverpool in 1966, team The Archbishop of Canter- should be met by Chris- EDITORIAL obvious way to keep one is to and, as the youngest dioce- bury, Dr Michael Ramsay, tianity. ensure that the stipends they san in England. made a name says he sees a revisal of reli- He sees leadership of pay are sufficient on which for himself as a new-style. gion in the West, according world Christianity moving to live." no-nonsense bishop. run boys' home to a recent report from A AP- from the West to the `Simple things in life are best' Reuter, London. churches of the "Third A T asmanian husband and After study and work in World", who understand The report referred to Dr If it is true that the simple things in life are the best. Even our internal processes have become so com- There are ways of negating the Gospel of Christ BIG SAVING FOR wife team had been ap- Europe, he was a chaplain Ramsay's published review their faith through the then it is time that we had a close look at the structures mercialised that, recently, a parish in one of the Dio- without opposing it or distorting it, and this is the pointed to run the Claren- in the diocese of Argentina of his primacy in a book medium of their concerns -- of our denominations. ceses paid some several hundred dollars to promote an don Boys' Home at King- and other parts of Eastern called "Canterbury Pil- poverty and the struggle for problem which confronts the Church today. We are NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY It would be artificial and, in any case, impossible of ston Beach, the "Mer- South America. grims". justice. 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The spontaneous groups — the mania, he had beer rector favour of the Church of Eng- life of the Apostolic age, but there is a simplicity which next twelve issues of the September 11. tire on November 15, has house churches, the counter-culture Jesus groups — are of the parishes of Derby- land choosing its own Men who have been called by God and ordained by It said the appointment of surveyed his I3-year "pil- characterises that age which we find attractive. not long range answers to the problems of Christianity Ringarooma, and more bishops, at present ap- our church to the ministry of His word have taken up AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD the Rev R. Upton and his grimage" as leader of the However, we have created a juggernaut — a massive, in the world today, but they do exhibit a characteristic recently, George Town. pointed by the Queen on the wife, Dorothy, as worldwide Anglican Com- demanding machine which eats up tens of thousands of roles which seem to have a diminishing relationship to He was also honorary advice of the Prime Minister. which many are finding exceedingly attractive — This is an introductory offer, open only to new administrator and matron munion in the book. the primary ministries of teaching the Word of God, pro- general secretary of the man hours a year in Committees, select Committees, and that is simplicity. The denominational Churches subscribers. 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There are licences for multitudinous things -- faculties congregation greater responsibility in matters which She trained at Roya! time and environment," he A bank officer before Warden the Councils of the Church. affect the life of their fellowship. Unnecessary central NAME Prince Alfred Hospital and has written. and petitions and returns, statistics and analyses. entering the ministry, Mr The complexities of our finances demand an army of control over the life of the congregation should be Upton completed his theo- the Royal North Shore "Many cults and same at Morpeth honorary accountants, actuaries, solicitors and consul- It is true, of course, that all these things can be minimised and congregations should be enabled and ADDRESS logical training at Moore Hospital in Sydney. drugs offer the promise of She has worked in hospi- this freedom: But there is a tants in insurance, real estate and property development, rationalised. Seemingly good reasons may be deduced encouraged to be responsible for the quality of spiritual College, Sydney. A new warden has been tals in Australia and over- difference between a free- together with growing paid staffs. for all of them. life and ministry among themselves. He was ordained in appointed to St John's seas, including work with dom which may be no more Hobart in 1963, and served College at Morpeth to imple- children. than the shortest way out of his curacy at Deloraine. ment a program of theologi- POSTCODE Mrs Upton has also Manchester and a freedom Mr Upton had five years' cal education from next year. Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church overseas experience, worked in a Government whereby the self finds the Record. I enclose $2 Subscription for twelve issues. including 12 months' institution in NSW with vigorous peace of moral He is Rev Dr R. S. Foster, adults and children, and an energy." Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, studying at St Augustine's a renowned scholar of the Room 311, 160 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW, 2000. College in Canterbury, Anglican nursing home in Nothing matters more, he Old Testament and former England. Sydney. declares, than that the reviv- lecturer at the University of Can a 'holy war' be justified? —page 3 ing religious awareness Nottingham.

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of Preachers learned of pray that something should enthusiasm that has not be done in the West to help waned. her son. Can a Christian justify the 5 * * New bishop for Notes end Comments One wan who had at- tended such a school wrote seen, is also related to the holy war theme. ministers of the Word who do appreciatively some months At Armageddon the very little in the line of later: Holding to Bendigo diocese Christian -enemies of God's Kingdom systematic study -- one "My immediate impres- idea of a 'holy war'? are finally destroyed opportunity glance at their bookshelves sion was a very good one, but God's word The Rex Oliver Ile), ward of Hobart has been vet subsequent experiences proclaim a message of hope the Kingdom itself is already I asi month's issue of will confirm this. It's on again! Despite an at- appointed Bishop of Bendigo. One of the criticisms that has been levelled at have shown just how valuable -- God will rescue His people established. "F duration". the NSW The early apostles gave tendance of 71881 at a pro- all-men's college in Aus- This thought-provoking essay on what the those four days were. Aged 48, he is the second Christianity through the ages is that the Old from exile. Thus Armageddon may be paper for teachers. contained themselves continually to test meeting in Miranda tralia to admit girl students "I have been encouraged Tasmanian to become a Testament presents a primitive view of God -- Bible says about justification for a "holy war" They describe this event in regarded as an outworking a blast from readers that prayer and to the ministry of I Sydneyi arranged by the to take a whole new attitude bishop. as residents, and Mr Hey- language drawn from the of the victory God has would make any editor go the Word. The immediate ef- FOI . the press found the or perhaps a view of a primitive God — a has been prepared by Michael Flore, a student to the preaching task; to be The first was Bishop Black- ward is very satisfied with time of the Exodus. already won on Calvary. and pale around the gills. fect was that the Word of main attraction a speech by at Moore Theological College, Sydney. more deliberate in the plan- wood, of Gippsland, 20 the way this has worked out. cruel, hard God, who seems quite out of It will, in fact, be a new that it is Calvary which is the Individual readers, federa- God increased and the num- the Roman Catholic Arch- ning of series; to have a high years ago. Asked about today's character with the God who shows His love so Exodus with God once more true fulfilment of the holy tion members, groups of ber of the disciples multi- bishop, Cardinal Freeman. young, Mr Heyward said: conception of the value of Both the Launceston fighting for His people. war theme. teachers, all condemned the plied, And we notice that the of- abundantly in the Christian Gospel. preaching in the work of the Examiner and Hobart Mer- "I do not believe they are The Canaanites, with their The other principle which There will be a difference, As we look at Calvary we "smutty" (their quote) article Congregations need to ap- ficial festival handout refers any less religious today than This "cruel God" of the kingdom. cury gave generous publi- Old detailed instructions as to debased religion would we can observe in the waging however -- Israel them- can see the same holy war which appeared in the issue preciate the scriptural to him as the Catholic arch- "I am convinced that the city to the appointment. they were in my day. Testament shows his cruelty how the conquest of Canaan corrupt Israel (as in 7:4) so of holy war is that God is the selves will not take up arms, principles as were outlined of July 24. principle of having a mini- bishop. "But there was such a lot of kind of programme that the A Rhodes Scholar in 1949, particularly in the way He is to be carried out. they represent a serious fighter. but God will fight alone. earlier. ster of the Word freed from The "Record" is Catholic, With its gutter language, school provides is vital in Mr Heyward was educated phoney religion about then. commands Israel to carry out God will bring the nations impurity that must be com- It is His war, and He will The idea of God as warrior Firstly, the ban is applied the need to earn his living Apostolic, Protestant and "The young people of this article had been widely this day when many parish at Launceston Grammar "holy war" — a warfare in inhabiting the land to defeat pletely destroyed. give victory regardless of finally passes over into the but with a twist. The ban, elsewhere. Reformed. today are much more honest. publicised in the media. men are confused or doubt- School, went to the Uni- which not only the enemy sol- at the hands of Israel, and In destroying them, God is the strength of Israel's apocalyptic battle of as we saw earlier, is some- There seems no doubt that And ministers need to That's the way we've been you know, and they question ful about their role," versity of Tasmania and was diers are slaughtered, but also Israel for their part must in no way being unjust for opponents. Armageddon — the last thing applied to God's guard their time zealously to for 94 years, but our catho- because they have both the federation and the Preaching is one ceiling, at ordained in England in more the women, children and old make no truce or alliance of they deserve this treatment For example, He com- great battle when God will enemies — but it is we who give themselves whole- licity is a far-cry from, that more things to question than editor were rocked by the least, where one must be 1952. people. as well as all the sheep any kind with them but for their wickedness (9:5). mands Gideon to reduce his destroy His enemies for all were God's enemies. heartedly to their calling. proclaimed by those subser- we did. reaction. continually seeking to im- He returned to Tasmania and cattle. destroy all their images (7: I- Israel, on the other nand, army to a token force, so that time. What God does is to take vient to the papacy. "I do not feel that society is It goes to show that pro-, prove oneself in this way of in 1956, and has been VY bile critics are only too 5) and "save alive nothing must be under no illusion that it will be clear who is the real The idea comes up in this the ban on Himself, in going to fall apart at the test is a valuable weapon persuading men. Warden of Christ College for the preferential treatment victor (Jdg 7). form in the New Testament Christ. What appeared to be seams or anything like that. And it shows that Christian Child-care Opportunities such as the II years. they are to receive is a reward Jonathan is aware that in the book of Revelation. His greatest defeat was His "But although the church teachers have a great oppor- College of Preachers There were 50 students re- for any righteousness on "nothing can hinder the Lord There is, however, a prior greatest victory. Secular really has no right to make tunity to exercise a re- volunteers should be avidly seized by siding, at the college in 1963 their part, for they have from saving by many or by fulfilment of the idea of holy Secondly, just as the judgements about society, I 'Critics use Israelite soldiers sponsible influence in their ( hild-care centres are young and old alike.. and there are 150 today. repeatedly rebelled and only few" before he and his war, which can be seen when had to have profession. much to the fore. One with a work a During that time, Christ believe it must try to act as God's choice of them to be armour-bearer advance alone we consider the relationship faith that God would live They should resist the difference will be held from College became the second society's conscience." His people has prevented into the Philistine camp (I between holy war and the them the victory, we must temptation to opt out, and December 9 until mid- Many do Biblical their own destruction. Sam 14:1-16). Exodus. have faith that God has won The object of holy war, through God's grace should January. possibility As God is the fighter, the The Exodus plays a most the victory over the powers then, is to establish God's fulfil their role as lights in a The Summer Institute of Archbishop Frank Woods attitude of the Israelite sol- important part in God's of darkness on our behalf. need prayer people in His land. sinful world and salt which Linguistics (Wycliffe Trans- warned Melbourne synod SYNOD IN SYDNEY ammunition' diers must be faith in Him. revelation of Himself. We must also have faith Moves to promote har- We may see this also in the preserves what is worth- lators) will be meeting at that ordination might not for if the proposed Synod They must regard the battle It does not merely show that God will work out the mony between the nations The 1973 session of the way God lays down different implications of this victory while. New College. guarantee a lifelong job. Representative Amendment as won before it even begins His love and mercy — * * * should always have the Sydney Diocesan Synod happy to use such Biblical that breathes" (20:16-14 rules for warfare against in our lives now, helping us Organisers are anxious to He said they might soon Ordinance is passed it will re- prayerful support of be- began on Tuesday, October material as ammunition The reason for this drastic cities lying outside Canaan 7 to overcome sin, and faith have a child-care pro- need to have qualifications duce the number of lay parish lievers, who are commanded 8'. The sermon at the Synod against conservatives, we action is given in 7:6-8. 20:10-15 -thewomen chil- will share in God's gramme to enable staff and for "outside work" before representatives who can sit 1 that we 'Ministering' by COd's Word to pray for service was given by Bishop do not often hear convincing Israel enjoys a special and dren and animals can be victory on the last day. students to carry out their being ordained. at one time from two to one. kings and those in authority. F. 0. liulme-Moir, who is replies; frequently the critic's unique relationship with spared, and the spoil is 'Armageddon Two points should be made intensive studies. Dr Woods said ministers At the time of going to press no luxury At the same time, we shortly to retire as senior point is virtually conceded God (although they can claim Israel's. Such wars are not, in conclusion. Firstly, it Tom Hibberd, the busi- used to be able to assume the fate of this Ordinance should recognise that com- assistant bishop of the dio- ,by a denial of the traditional no credit for this -- the strictly speaking, holy wars. should be clear that holy war We need to be 011 our guard ness manager at Five Dock, that, having been ordained, has not yet been decided. munism has not shed its cese. Christian view of the inspira- reason lies not in themselves We can find two general related to has no bearing on wars today. against regarding full-time Will be happy to hear from the Church would employ On the first day of the ses- atheistic ideology. Archbishop M. L. ,Loane, tion of Scripture. but in God's purposes). principles in the way Israel is If these can be justified it pastors as a luxury in a volunteers. them and so was obliged to sion motions were debated Last month English said in his Synod charge that to carry out holy war. must be on other grounds. society grappling with infla- * * keep them for the rest of their which showed widespread If we are to maintain the God has brought them out Christians met outside the the Australian govern- same conservative attitude of slavery in Egypt and is The first we have already holy war theme' Secondly, holy war should tion. working lives. uneasiness at World Council Soviet Embassy in London ment's rejection of racia- seen, namely the "ban" or bring home to us something "It is impossible." said "Now they can have no of Churches and Australian College of to pray for a Christian lism in its choice of migrants total destruction that must of the seriousness of sin. Martin Luther, "for one such expectation," he said. Council of Churches support prisoner in Russia, Georgi was commendable. be carried out. — as can be seen in the although it does that — but it God will fight against and man both to labour day and "I hope it will happen only of terrorism and violence, Vins. At the same time, he said. Anything under the "ban" familiar exhortation "the reveals His whole pattern of destroy everything sinful in night to get a living, and at Preachers very seldom, but it is not especially in Africa. what it is Brother George was ar- the Australian population is regarded as being God's Lord has given them into salvation, a pattern that is His creation -- and Chris- the same time to give himself ist til os know impossible that after 10 years One motion, presented by 'War should rested last March and has should always contain a and only He can give per- your hand". fulfilled in the work of tians will only escape this des- to the study of sacred learn- to be carried on a wave of in a parish, the priest would be the Rev George Robinson. since been detained incom- large proportion of people mission for it to be saved. Although the number of Christ. truction because their sin has ing as the preaching office re- enthusiasm at some time or compelled to find secular referred to the resulting loss municado. of British descent in order 'to A good example of the ban holy wars actually fought God brought His people been dealt with on Calvary.. quireth." other. employment. of confidence in these bodies reveal sin's His mother asked recent preserve its British cultural in operation is in the taking decreases considerably with out of bondage to Pharaoh Of course today there are Last week the executive of "Many of us priests have and commended the work of Western visitors to Kiev to heritage, and should alweys of Jericho, where the whole the establishment of the in Egypt, and into the land mans claiming to he Sydney's Diocesan College no qualifications for such the Evangelical Alliance Re- retain close political links city was under the ban. monarchy. the concept He had promised to give BOOK REVIEW employment. lief Fund (TEAR) and the seriousness' them. with Britain. This was violated, how- remains important. "It may be that before long Archbishop's Overseas Re- "Meet Christ" The Archbishop con- ever, when Achan kept some The period leading up to Similarly, He has brought the bishop of a diocese lief Fund as alternatives. to the Scriptures as Jesus by John de Vries FAREWELL GATHERING demned the white Australia about io give them the land o of the treasures of the city for the exile is one in which the us out of bondage to sin and giving only limited tenure will This motion was passed, and the apostles, we must he Canaan in fulfilment of the 7Opp. 25e. policy as the result of insecu- himself. fortunes of the divided king- death and into His King- have to insist that every man but the second, which called able to show that holy war in promise He made to their The result was that brought dom, through Christ's sacri- "Meet Christ" (1974) is a rity and fear. dom are generally in decline. he ordains has a qualifica- for the dissociation of the Old Testament is con- fathers. the ban on himself, his The prophets who appear fice. six lesson study, question FOR BISHOP GARNSEY tion which would fit him for This session of Synod may Sydney Diocese from the sistent with the character The principle appears to be family and all his pos- during this period state The Exodus points for- and answer book which some secular employment." be the largest ever to operate; World Council, the ACC, and purposes of God as that just as the people of would be very useful as Nearly 100 clergy and wives his own arrival from Eng- clergy. sessions — all were stoned to repeatedly that the nation's ward to this more complete and Action for World reheated in the rest of Scrip- Israel are specially God's, so death, burned and buried follow-up to personal in Gippsland Diocese fare- land. In doing so Archdeacon difficulties result from their salvation. Development, was defeated: ture. the land in which they are under a great heap of stones evangelism in order to teach welled Bishop David Garnsey The three qualities he McDonald spoke of the unfaithfulness to God, and Holy war is a central theme instead, 'an amendment To do this we must first going to live is specially His. (Josh 7). the faith to a new Christian. and Mrs Garnsey at Maffra most admired in Bishop bishop's willingness to give Those who weary of that if they will turn back to in the Exodus story, as it is calling for a Standing Com- find, if we can, the principles It is His gift to them, and Another example is the Him, He will fight for them All these books are recom- last month. Garnsey were his leadership the clergy his wisdom and the means by which God mittee Sub-Committee to underlying holy war. as such it must be pure. way in which Saul is rejected mended for use in any church in ecumenical affairs, his spiritual guidance, his once again. establishes His people in The Primate of Australia Democracy should read investigate the facts and re- It is in the Book of Deutero- Any impurity in the land -- as king by God, because he programme devoted to out- ability to relate the Chris- acceptance and encourage- On the other hand, if they their land. (Archbishop Sir Frank port to the next session of nomy that God sets out His that is, anything which does not faithfully observe do not turn back to Him, He reach through distribution of tian faith to national and ment of different emphasis The New Testament fulfil- Woods) and Mrs Woods Synod was passed. would threaten Israel's the ban in holy war against will fight against them — in the scriptures and they are social affairs, and his being a throughout the diocese. "Gulag Archipelago" ment of holy war would there- were also present. Another motion passed relationship to God -- must the Amalekites, but saves effect, they will bring the ban but a few of the many other pastor and friend. He said that the clergy ap- fore be the means by which The gathering was wel- power at the top in Portugal, raised the travelling allow- be removed before the land is alive the king and the best of on themselves. fine, inexpensive publica- preciated the bishop's natural Alexander Solzhenitsyn's He brings us into His coated by the Registrar of Presentations were made in Greece and indeed in the ances payable to parish suitable to be a gift of God to the sheep and cattle ( I Sant The prophets who prophesy tions similarly available. At shyness and humility and book "The Gulag Archi- heavenly Kingdom, and that Gippsland (Archdeacon, J. to the Bishop and Mrs Garn- clergy by $60 per annum. Ills people. strength of character — and pelago" has been a best seller USA seems to me among the I5). during the exile, however. any rate this reviewer hopes A. Knife) who also intro- sey. The Stipends and Al- is through Christ's sacrifice his preparedness "to speak and no wonder. more hopeful signs for huma- to use them widely. duced the speakers. Archdeacon Norman lowances Committee recom- on the cross. out on matters for which he But where does it leave us? nity in 1974. McDonald, of East Gipps- mended a consolidated table Armageddon. as we have GEOFFREY HAYLES. The Primate said Bishop feels a deep Christian con- It seems bad enough that Look out, Britain! land (and senior priest of the — Bishop Patrick Rodger, in of stipends for rectors, Garnsey was the first bishop cern". we should sit and read the diocese) then made -a "C.E.N." curates in charge and resi- THEOLOGICAL STUDY consecrated for the Pro- The Very Reverend Ray book in comfort, when the vince of Victoria soon after presentation on behalf of the dent ministers, based on age Elliot then made a presenta- millions of whom it tells have suffered and in many cases and length of time in orders. tion to Mrs Garnsey and BOOK REVIEWS The average recom- DOYOUKNO peiished. W thanked her for her help and "The Story Without an Foil" mended increase is 19.5%; a `COMES TO GRIPS It would be utterly ob- GINICORISTIAN CINEMA encouragement to the by William A. Chapman rector, etc, of 35 or over who scene if we were to read it clergy, wives and families. has been ordained for 13 or merely as a piece of exciting 197pp. tivo price). 4.4411, He added that it was some- This is by the founder of more years should receive WHAT ANSVAR Fiction or else shrug it off ICIAM times felt that the Bishop and $5450 per annum as WITH THE WORD OF GOD' the World Home Bible with the remark that "we al- seeks to place himself under the Mrs Garnsey understood ways knew the Russians League and indeed the story minimum stipend. One of Ilk' great atIractions of full-time theo- elwilmat Other motions before authority of God's word, he should the rectory children even were like that." so far of this organisation' logical study is the opportunity to come to grips better than their parents. whose first objectives is the Synod called for no change in gain not only knowledge of God CAN DO FOR YOU? So vast a tragedy demands but knowledge of himself. This distribution of the scrip- the national anthem or with the Word of Cod. Mrs Garnsey said her role a deeper response than the should undermine his pride and Total abstinence is a highly personal national flag without a A Christian beheyes that tomy in one's experience between had been to help the bishop in making of political capital tures to every Bibleless home stimulate him to continually seek decision. So is your choice of insurance in the world. referendum, expressed con- God has resealed Himself in the mental world of theological every way. the grace of God. companies. ANSVAR, the insurance company "Project Philip" cern about the proposed St. ANDREW'S mighty aces and gracious theorising and the practice of con- Often this has meant "keep- The Christian teaching Pursuing the knowledge of Gad for total abstainers shares your feelings 45pp. I no price). Family Law Bill, and com- words. ..istent Christian discipleship. ing the home fires burning". about the corruption of The challenge to the student is takes time. As the student grows in Thin is a catalogue and mended the report of the CATHEDRAL SCHOOL This deed-word coothin, and understands your needs. She spoke of the welcome human nature and our almost that of bridging the gap between knowledge of the word, his know- resource book of the Committee on Population A broad and progressive Lion is to be found in scrip- ledge of the world may undergo a she and the bishop had re- infinite capacity for self- thought and action through We're just a little closer to our customers materials available and suit-_ and Environment, which education through pri- ture. Therefore, the study of kind of arrested development. He ceived in clergy homes and description — such pro- maintaining a regular devotional than any other insurance company. able for systematic distribu- calls for the stabilisation of mary and secondary levels. scripture becomes a prio- can become so engrossed in the her interest in the children foundly unfashionable tea- life and exercising a ministry tion of the scriptures and the world population and for Scholarships for Cathe- rity for him. theological enterprise that he be- she had watched grow into ching, so often explained dral Choristers and when possible to one's brothers We can give you blanket protection for your teaching of the bible by Chris- more responsible and equi- Initially study progresses on a and the outsider. comes insensitive to cultural adulthood. away ire lying euphemisms Probationers. Nearly 400 house, your motor vehicle, and for the G I-1 table use of world resources. broad front of languages, history trends. — is vindicated and needs tians to non-Christians. boys, from all over the A little theology goes a long way. well-being of every member of your family. The Bishop said how and literature. It may be a student A steady intake of novels, plays. strong reaffirmation. metropolitan area are cur- For the student and graduate alike deeply honoured he had been has to cope with areas which for films and magazines, carefully rently attending this more is the danger of becoming Let ANSVAR help you. Ring for one of our A . in his appointment as Totalitarian government, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL him ark difficult to master. Some- selected, can provide a healthy cor- of whatever complexion, re- unique school in the heart the untouchable teacher who sees representatives to visit you soon. No ♦ Bishop of Gippsland. of the city. The exciting times progress is slow and frus- himself as the mediator of God's rective to this danger. Such a dies mains what it was in the days 18 ROSLYN STREET, POTTS POINT, SYDNEY trating. Hut u broad foundation is obligation. lust see what we're all about. itt the Night He felt that he left behind new Cathedral School word and above contradiction may help the student overcome when our predecessors in TELEPHONE: 35 3355 important for God's word to be ... and thine will be no place to hide! many incomplete tasks and opens in 1975. God's gift to the congregation. the problem of social isolation. the faith refused to burn understood as it was by those who' Ping ANSVAR today .. . because we think alike. problems to be solved. Si Luke's Hospital has been established over M) years Medical practice and Y et. if t he student continu.ill, — By Graham Cole. NDMI incense to Caesar: the most patient care have taken immense strides in this period and St Luke's is proud of Limited vacancies for new first received it. • Nlf Allmi 1111 IMAM 111 INE111111111 pupils. "But that is the essential unacceptable form of the high reputation it has achieved. Now funds are needed to develop a modern Knowledge of the mind of God nature of the Church", he theatre complex, intensive care unit and to increase patient accommodation. should lead the student to obey SCHOOL CHAPLAIN Set i.mist F M (1451811411 CIMMS human arrogance. St Luke's is a Church of England general hospital open to all creeds. As it ts a Write or telephone for Required February, 1975 for an Anglican Boarding and Day said. And those who weary of non-molt! organisation. the Beard appeals for your help to raise $500,000 for this more information. Him. However, it is perilously AN SIDNEY — BOHNER, 1111.2i,1410.21,11100. IN and MIA, '14 easy for the student to become school. Some teaching duties desired apart from chaplaincy "We are a pilgrim- church democracy (or try to under- work. work. 15.22 Collins Sliest. Melbourne. 63 9711, N.S.W.: 210 Pitt Al TM A M P TIMATRITtl, svmsv (OVA MONEY ,' 8 u Donations 01 SZOO or more are tax deductible, exempt from gitt duty and ate 511 KENT STREET adept at manipulating the great v..: always moving on, looking mine it from within) because - s, Apply to The Headmaster street, Sydney. 61 6472. 164 Bolton Street. Newcastle. 7 4655.Ad NM: acknowledged by official receipt Meese make your donations payable, to, • SYDNEY, 2000 concepts of the faith, without 5.1ry: 152 Ann Street Brisbane 21 8449 S.A.' 33 Pine Street to what we know is better, "it doesn't work" should he THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL THE GOSPEL FILM MINISTRY LTD. Luke's Development Fund." TELEPHONE: 61 6491 being humbled by them. 87 3564. WA.: 167 St. George's Te.rrace Perth 21 6291 citizens of two worlds, but laying some of the "Gulag' C. R. JAMES ARMIDALE, NSW, 2350 181 Clarence Street, Sydney 2000 Phone 25 4005 Chief ExecutiveOffire: Here is the possibility of a dicho- always related to what is lessons to heart. •,) 110 ,IISMALIA MIA happening in this world". The recent diminution of AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. OCTOBER 17, 1974 — 3

2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER, 17, 1974 given a mandate to relax, or When is kill and bury, the White Aus- Letters to the editor tralia Policy, as evidenced music should not exceed 300 by the overwhelming 'What our Christian words. opinion expressed in the Christian? 1971 Gallup Poll. LettersTO THE EDITOR Australia is at present Sir, headed for racial trouble, John Davies "R ecord" John Cashman, Doug Blom- may soon be 1111%dt:0111e Forget all the rubbish which so many innocent 11/9/74) raises several issues Some of the "spots" seem berg, Janet Blomberg, Neil Thailand in general re- about British forbears and people think (as they did in in his letter about Radio living ought to be' promising, but the longer ses- Bo le, Robyn Cashman, stricts foreign residents to a European background; if England 18 years ago) simply Station 2CH and secular sions often fall into the fami- Paul ('hay, Garry ( ruik- two-months' stay -- no ex- you don't, you're a (that couldn't happen here. what God's will for us is in music. The two verses, liar pattern of "Church shank, Ed Gaykema, Lesley tensions; Fiji, six months, un- awful word )"RACIST". each particular situation of Yet what is secular music? LAURIE CIA PPERTON, This re-printing is the first of a series of Works" (the Unmarried Hitchens, Mark Howard, less there are very special And so Australia has Romans 12, I and 2, life. For we should learn, by or Christian music for that Coma cam a 1 ional White Mothers' Clubs) and "This Robert Orr, Peter Thomas, circumstances; Uganda, all multi-racial immigration, studies by the late Rev A. M. Stibbs, a well- the exercise of our new matter? Australia Polly, League provide us with a sig- Gospel is for You" (Repent Beverley Thomson and foreigners out. and is planned to become the mind, to discern good from Is it music written by a Si dney. nificant description known author and Biblical Scholar who was one- and ring up this Phone Num- Heather Thomson — of Si Only in Manila, recently, dream of international and evil and to recognise what Christian? or played by a ber). Matthias ( of F., Centen- did Immigration Commis- local socialists, naive do- of Christian living. time vice-principal of Oak Hill Theological pleases God. Christian'? a song using Sure, we have to know nial Park, NSW. sioner Grassby, when gooders and others, with College, London. This article first appeared in (ii) We should delight in its Christian words? or sound- They give us in a few brief what the church is doing, and Minister, arrange a resi- other motives - an experi- personal acceptance and ing like a hym t or Handel's RELIGIOUS phrases a comprehensive the "Record" on September 4, I958. we have to be confronted by dence agreement for the mental human melting-pot. "Messiah'"? pattern, which indicates in practice, rejoicing in the the Lord Jesus Christ, but is benefit of Australians who For the well-blessed who If a Fellowship Rock essential activity, in neces- realisation that because it is it really acknowledging his might want to live in the live in areas which have main- Group plays in church service STUDIES FOR sary equipment, and in ulti- Lion to God; and (ii) that the the prevailing fashions of God's will it must be "good," Lordship when we don't Philippines -- in return for tained their established is that Christian music? `Racial mate achievement, what our highest form of true worship this world and to promote it is to be welcomed as apply his teaching to music the right of Filipinos to character, the import of radi- We would have to answer: Christian living ought to be. is not engagement in elabo- their transformation' by "acceptable" and it will and literature and politics migrate to Australia. cally different non-Euro- STATE SCHOOLS prove to be "perfect." "No, not necessarily" to trouble' Note at once that it is rate ceremonies but the prac- choosing day by day to do and events of the com- The same attitude exists pean people will have little each of the above questions. For the first time in 100 described as a "service" or tice of daily obedience. what is pleasing in God's (iii) Finally, the will of God munity; in fact most things throughout the world, a natu- effect, at present. Christian music surely years religious studies may "worship," which should be For the Christian, wor- sight. which we have thus learnt to outside the church and its ahead? ral one, that of people of eth- But already other Aus- Digging into the past must express some aspect of become part of the usual "reasonable" or "spiritual": ship is primarily a matter Its intended goal: Doing discern, and which we thus works. nic groups instinctively tralians, required to live in God's Creation-Fall- Sir, course in state schools, accor- that it involves the use of not of ritual performance God's will. love to delight in, we should wanting to procreate and areas where most of their Redemption pattern Why not have various ses- Most of the world's nations ding to an article in the "Mel- both body and mind; that it but of moral behaviour. This The issue of such response spend our days actively n.aintain their own kind and, neighbours are alien, and to create the future through its harmony, compo- sions in which the events of maintain immigration laws bourne Sun". should be determined not by is supremely illustrated in should be threefold. doing. "I beseech you as much as their personal some very, feel like strangers Excavating contractors J. A. Bradshaw used a JCR 61) on sition, instrumentalisation, the week, and books, music, which, amongst other things, The Victorian committee what is fashionable among the human life of the incar- (i) We should discover therefore." -- so to do. make-up allows, to live in in their own land, and are not playing, words - - the lot. plays, films can be examined are (primarily ) intended to on religious education men, but by what is accep- nate Son of God. the site of St Andrew's House, Sydney, one of the two harmony. happy, and fear for Aus- Too often we've blundered from a Christian world view maintain their ethnic status recommended this in a table to God: and that it Consequently the pattern buildings which are finch-pins of the redevelopment. As it has been from the tralia's future. Does this along talking of the sacred and the relevance of Christ's quo. recent report. • should issue in the delight of of Christian worship is to be While different architects designed both the Town Hall beginning of time. They make them "racists"? and the secular, pouring out word applied. Japan's laws on foreigners It said that religious doing God's will. found not in the ceremonial were made that way. Our restrictive immigra- House lower and Si Andrew's House, liaison and co- "gallons of sickly sweet Idealistic! Sure. Yet the (for example) are stringent. studies could become a nor- In form these words con- law but in the obedience of New Bible film They are not called tion law, which became operative planning was such that a near-to-perfect middle-class sentimenta- "Christian Science Moni- Thus the number of aliens mal, everyday part of the front us as Christians with a Jesus in life and death to His "racists"! known as the White Aus- lity". tor" with its particular view from all over the world living school syllabus, from first practical challenge. Father's will. balance is said to have laces achieved. In addition, the In Australia it is dif- tralia Policy, was never in- We ought to be investiga- can compete with the "secu- there do not reach the level of grade to form five. For the words of Romans whole site area has been opened up to provide plazas, ferent. Our youth is taught, tended to offend anyone, Its practical cost: (i) ting principles of Christian lar" American newspapers, Japanese residents in Aus- Teachers already in state 12, I and 2, are an exhorta- envisages scene at and our leaders espouse, the but, employed to maintain a presenting our bodies — underground parking facilities and shopping arcade's. and hold an audience. Why schools could be trained to tion addressed to "breth- music so we can appreciate, tralia. Such obedience involves not 2CH? case of miscegenation. Christian European society, teach the subject. ren" who have experienced create and criticise construc- In Israel, the sale of land is the use of the whole man. reserved to Jewish people. They, the leaders, press for has stood us well since The present system of "the mercies of God. tively. We Christians have some- In particular we must yield and implement a policy of Federation. volunteer, part-time reli- These mercies both pro- time of Christ's return John Davies castigates thing to say about every area Papua-New Guinea citizen- our members to God to be race-mixing, a deliberate We have been free of the gion teachers from churches vide a constraint and guaran- 2CH for the soft sell ap- of life for we serve a•Master ship laws promise to be used in His service. spectacular new Chris- Biblicalprediction: "There undoing of the work of the racial and religious turmoil would then be phased out. tee an enablement. Shortage of proach slipping in one- to whom all authority in hea- restrictive in the extreme. Christianity does not teach tian film is shortly to be re- will be no place to hide"! Creator. of countries like Cyprus, Fiji, If the Government accepts Such an exhortation minute "spots" between the ven and earth has been given. Without indigenous grand- us to treat the body as evil leased in Australia entitled "A Thief in the Night" has The greater the varieties in Malaysia, USA and the UK. the report, it would entail re- implies that Christian musk:. Let's get on with it. parents, persons born there and as needing to be sup- "A Thief in the Night". received two of four film the mix, the prouder we Neither the Liberal placing Section 23 of the morality should be the expres- "."1 pressed and cast off. It In full colour, this feature- awards given by the National priests should be to call ourselves Country Party Government Education Act of 1872. sion not of a man-made re- teaches us rather to regard Evangelical Film Founda- SA METHODIST "Australian"! nor the present one was The section laid down that solve but of a divinely in- length production is a the body as capable of be- tion, Pennsylvania. Miranda Fair rally all teaching in state schools spired response. motion picture about Bible coming the temple and instru- It gained "The Best Film HOMES DOWN should be secular. To quote Professor C. H. prophecy and shows what ment of God's indwelling in South Africa The religious studies course Dodd: "It does not begin with Of The Year" award and Spirit, where and with which Patty Dunning, who had the JOHANNESBURG, He said the ratio of priests $3000 P.W. Gordon Powell should cover Islam, a man's ambition to make God is to be worshipped. Hinduism, and Buddhism, himself a fine specimen of lead role in the film, was SOUTH AFRICA — The to laity had been worsening in Methodist Church nursing Also — in contrast to the 'There will as well as the chief forms of virtuous humanity, and so, it named "The Outstanding Fe- Anglican ('hurch in South the Anglican Church since homes in South Australia are ritual sacrifices of the old 1960. Christianity, the report said. may be, win the approval of male Actress Of The Year". Africa will hare to double its losing more than $3000 to preach in order, which involved put- be no place Reports from the first year number of priests by the year Whereas up to that stage God. week. appointment with consider- ting animals to death, be- of showings in the USA re- 2(MM) if it is to keep pace with the ratio was one priest to "It begins with the thankful 'Fatal loss for the year able excitement. CAMP cause only by blood-shed- to hide' veal -- 9887 showings; 300 the population growth, every 2000 laymen in the recognition that God, the could be $195,000. N York "It will be a whole new ball TOUKLEY ding could sin be remitted — persons per showing Canon Trevor Verryn of the church, by 1970 the ratio had The church has found Com- source of all goodness, has game and an enlargement TOUKLEY, NSW now that Christ has died for (estimated attendance Ecumenical Research Unit changed to one priest to every monwealth subsidies and A South Australian clergy done for him what he could might happen when Jesus of my ministry at an age Near lakes and sari our sins, and now that in Him many report from 1000 to told the annual meeting of 2900 laymen. man who held influential never do for himself." Christ returns. fees charged are not enough when many others are think- Small or large house parties risen we are alive from the 30001; three million esti- the Anglican Board of Mis- In 1920, 15 per cent of pastorates in Sydney and Its essential character: to keep up with increased ing of retirement," he said. Good accommodation, max 130 dead, we can offer to God the The film is produced by mated total attendance. sion. South Africa's population of Melbourne has accepted an Divine service or worship — wages and rising costs. The invitation had been Apply: The Superintendent sacrifice of our lives — by Mark IV Pictures, USA. 4.5 million were Anglicans, invitation to become The double truth here to be In a joint statement in the unexpected and unsought, CAMP TOUKLEY living daily to His glory. and there were 225 priests to minister of a church in New learnt is (i) that henceforth "Central Times", official he said. PO BOX 21, TOUKLEY. 2263 Its practical cost: (ii) using The film story centres serve them. ork. all our living should be an journal of the church III Mr Powell visited the Phone: 043 96 4336 our minds — around Patty, an average girl Centenary service At that stage 70 per cent of activity of worship or devo- South Australia, the leaders lie is the Rev Gordon church two years ago as a The worship which we caught up in living for the All Saints Anglican by the choir of St Peter and the membership was white, The Rev Fred Nile addresses the Miranda Festival of Light of the Adelaide and North Powell, the minister of Scots summer preacher. ought now to render to God present with little concern Church at Moonta last St Paul, Port Pirie. and 30 per cent black. MERIDEN Rally, at which Cardinal Freeman, the Roman Catholic Adelaide Central Methodist Presbyterian Church, Mel- The move could lead to a is also to be "reasonable." about the future. month held a service of com- The Bishop of Willochra In 1960, when the total ';hurch of England SIGNWRITER Archbishop of Sydney, describes drug abuse, suicide, abortion Missions, Rev Keith Sea- bourne, formerly of the Port considerable enlargement It involves, as ritual perfor- munion to commemorate (Bishop Bruce Rosier) gave population had risen to 15 All classes of What happens when this and pornography as grave social problems in today's society. It man and Rev Vern Harri- Adelaide Presbyterian of his ministry, he said, with- School for Girls mance does not, the use of one hundred years of wor- the centenary sermon. million, the percentage of signwriting thinking finally catches up has been estimated that at least 40 per cent of all children in son said the crisis in caring Church. out the pressure of the city 12 Redmyre Road, Strathfleld the mind and will in a re- ship. The service was attended Anglicans had declined to schools in the Sutherland Shire are on drugs and a large for the aged was "factual, Prompt Service with her provides an action- church. BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL sponse of intelligeht and Sung eucharist was con- by members of congrega- 12 per cent by 1000 priests. proportion of young people in the Shire commit suicide. — Refer developing and frighten- He has sought leave of ab- BOB LIODLE 98 4137 packed, unforgettable He had published 11 books Kindergarten to Higher Schoo considered choice. ducted by the rector, the Rev tions of nearby parishes, as The racial composition of ing." sence for five years to take up drama. story hack page. but becaused of the pressure Certificate and Matriculation. This exercise of the mind is Brian Newman, assisted by well as many past members the church had changed to 80 the position at Christ at Scots Church he had not necessary in order to discern Filmed on location in Iowa, Mr Frank Warn. of all Saints. per cent black and only 20 Furniture Removals Church on Quaker Hill in For further information. MOVING: been able to have one pub- apply to the Headmistress. FURNITURE REMOVALS, STORAGE in daily living what actions USA. this picture portrays Merbecke's setting of the per cent white. Pawling, New York. and Storage lished for the past 10 years. Miss Sheila M. Morton. B5c For reliability and careful handling. will please God. with devastating reality the Holy Communion was sung — "Kadin Times". -- "SEEK" Our churchgoers The congregation Established 34 years. Contact It is not possible to our sin- G. & C. Drew Pty ltd In Pawling he would have includes 13 denominations. BRIGHT (Vic) A. R. C. THOMAS ful nature. It is possible only 68 Smiths Avenue more opportunity to write 5 Bourke Street as our minds are renewed by Mr Powell, 63, said he was and would be closer to Cook's Pioneer Holiday Flats North Parramatta Hurstville are more vocal Fully self-contained. Set God's quickening and looking forward to the new publishers. 630 1241 635 MB (all hour.) Local, Country and Inter- illuminating Spirit. 'CONTRIBUTION TO Australian churchgoers Dr Barr, who is a specia- amidst acres of beautiful state Removals sing to a greater extent than list in revitalising local parkland. Large clean and Its practical cost: (iii) Write or phone 50 8366 their American counter- congregations, told the comfortable flats with I, 2 WOOD COFFILL changing our standards— After hours 53 7377 parts, according to a visi- "West Australian" in Perth and 3 bedrooms. An ideal This new awareness is `When Iron Gates ting preacher, Dr Browne that he was delighted at Aus- holiday spot for all age FUNERALS necessary, and needs to be PREACHING' FROM Barr, of Berkeley, alifor- tralians' participation in the groups. Children welcome. PHONES Metropolitan exercised, because, as Chris- Painter and nia. church service. Box 8 Bright (Vic) (All Branches) 80 0396 tians we are called to cease to Yield' Author visiting Ph, STD 55 1233 Katoomba — Katoomba 41 order our lives according to Decorator He was speaking at his SCHOOL AT GILBULLA HELP First appearance as a guest Only first-class materials used preacher of the Trinity Australia Insure Church Property with the A recent school for preachers held at Cilhulla Conference entre, near Sydney had been the and all work guaranteed. LEGACY Congregational Church. most successful ever, Bishop John Reid told the executive in Sydney last week. Free quotes given all the year round Mr Geoffrey Bull, noted CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE CO BISHOP CHANDU RAY Allan H. Murray 'Donations: 169 Elizabeth St Dr Barr will be in Perth for missionary and author of Ile said plans were now Robinson) said that because 347 Roberts Rd, Greenacre of Australia limited Sydney. 26.2001 a month to give talks on how "When Iron Gates Yield" is at being considered for follow- of requests for a "repeat SAY "NO" TO RECEIVE NSW, 2190 a city church can solve pro- visiting Australia. (INC IN NSW) up seminars to give ad- school", applications on Phone: 759 8215 (Sydney ) LG15.72a blems of the )970s. After lour years service in Because... limited basis would he avail- KATOOMBA CHRISTIAN vanced instruction to Total abstainers do Setter in health herrehts by being in the the British Forces, he 1 The company is wholly owned by the Dioceses of tne able to those who had at- Church of England and it operates entirely for the benefit of (hose who had attended. laboured as a missionary in tended a school prior to 1974. INDEPENDENT ORDER OF the Church. CONVENTION "This suggestion came from HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE BIBLE? China, Tibet, and Hong There was a possibility RECHABITES Kong during the years 1947- 2. Our re-insuring companies are among the strongest in the one of the men who was next year that preaching ses- world. ASSURANCE -- SICKNESS HOW USEFUL ARE YOU, REAM', IN YOUR LOCAL CHURCH? 54. December 26th-30th helped by the school," the sions would be held in the 3. Claims, both large and small, are dealt with promptly, (n- ntribution ceasing at age 60 for women, 65 for men) Held as a prisoner by the bishop said. local church at Menangie. HOW PREPARED ARE YOU FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE, 4. Church property worth more than $65,000,000 is insured Bishop Reid is chairman MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, ETC. FAMILY COVER Communists in China from These would he video- 1950-53, his release ca-ne, it with this company. of the Sydney Diocesan IF GOD SHOULD CALL YOU? 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with • A rare opportunity to share in the ministry of taped and each man would be SEND FOR COUPON is believed, in answer to the College of Preachers which extension to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc if this gifted bible teacher from Pakistan able to study his own style. worldwide prayers of God's conducts the school each required). MOTOR CAR. PUBLIC RISKS, Plate Glass and "In order to give each man Courses of study are available to YOU to people. year. Mr Angus Barr, BURGLARY, individual attention, we meet these needs. Write or phone for The story of his ex- He said the college had District Secretary, HONORARY DIRECTORS: • Convention platform shared with will continue to restrict the periences is told in his book, made a valuable contribu- I.O. Rechabites, details. Full-time, Residential or Day E. N. MILLNER. FCA (Chairman) number to about 24," he "When Iron Gates Yield", BISHOP JOHN REID — REV E. C. LONG tion to preaching since its 1st Floor, Rechabites House, Rt Rev R. C. KERLE, BA. ThL said. Students. and other writings. inception a few years ago. 85 Campbell St, Surry Hills, 2010 C. RAINS, FCA Mr Bull has travelled ex- "Those attending the Mr Robinson said the K. B. PRICE. MA (Oxon) schools have received committee was guided each Please send Rechahite int ormation tensively in preaching min- Ft. A. CATLEY instruction and encourage- year by the comments which istry. ENQUIRIES: The Secretary Ven C. A. Goodwin, MBE (alternate) ment." he said. students filled in on a reac- Mr/Mrs/Miss SYDNEY MISSIONARY AND BIBLE COLLEGE He visited Australia in Canon G. G. O'KEEFE, OBE. ThL. JP (alternate) PO Box A70, "We are looking forward tion sheet. 1956 and addressed many W. M. COWPER SYDNEY SOUTH, NSW, 2000 to another good session in These asked how they had 43 BADMINTON ROAD, CROYDON, NSW, 2132 largely-attended gatherings. Suite 115/226 "Wingello" House, Angel Place, Sydaes, 20141 Phone: 61 8657 June next year." been helped and what Phone: Sydney (STD 02) 747 4780 The itinerary is being ar- The secretary of the improvements they sug- Postcode ranged by the Brethren 1 elephonc: 213 1496 executive (the Rev George gested. Assemblies. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBf R 17, 1974 — 5 4 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 17, 1974

r In Matthew 22:31 Jesus gion is the concept of the WORLD ASSEMBLY OF 1CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS I Religion of asked the religious leaders Word of God, through which Canberra-Goulburn diocese The Word of his day "Have you never we have fellowship with 'fellowship' read what was spoken to God. you by God?" Hearing or reading God's COUNCIL OF CHURCHES word, as we read the Bible classified odyetimernents mos tie HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION The Christian religion is He was referring to the Synod venue left at the office or phoned to and Life Book of Genesis written regularly, and as we hear to have new nothing else than a religion of the World Council of Churches 61 2975 up to noon on the Monday HOLIDAY HOTEL some 1500 years before. His Word preached faith- the 1975 The Fifth Assembh of the week before publication. of fellowship. arren has announced that November 23- RANELAGH HOUSE fully is the basis of fellow- Bishop will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, during Charge is 6c per word with a mini D. Be KNOX The one purpose of the Jesus said that this written Synod of the Canberra-Goulburn Diocese will he held in mum charge of $1.25 ILLAWARRA HIGHWAY text is the contemporary ship with God. December 10,1975. NORINTSON Christian Church is to be a Govt aid sought word of God spoken to the Fellowship is impossible Goulburn. The decision was received Phone: Robertson RS 1293 fellowship in which we of words, but that parishes The theme for the meeting reader. in the absence of intellec- In this month's newsletter would be "Jesus Christ Frees with great joy and enthu- share personal relation- and the diocese as a whole Remittal Mansion. heart of "Have you never read tual notions exchanged be- the bishop said the first regu- and Unites" a spokesman for siasm by the Africans pre- Southern IlIghtends Tourist Area. ships one with the other and will make every effort to dis- for religious study For Sale tween those who are having tar session of Synod to be Excellent accommodation and LEARNING what was spoken to you by the Australian Council of sent at the meetings in West with our divine Master. held in ( anberra had its "en- cover that quality of cor- The Australian and New Universities and colleges of food at roasortelal• men Families God?" fellowship. Churches said this week. Berlin. This fellowship is cuuraging aspects and its porate life which is distinctly Zealand Society for Theo- advanced education be en- CONCRETE BLOCK MACHINE groups and conferences rebored for. In the same way the God must speak of us if The Assembly is the sup- Organisers of the Fifth Makes blocks. slabs. edgings. screen brought into being by the Christian." logical Studies (ANZSTS) couraged to develop aca- Epistle to the Hebrews in we are to know Him. disappointments". Assembly were seeking blocks, garden stools. 8 at once and 96 an TO KNOW Gospel which tells us that demic programmes of reme governing body of the Theologians and deno- Evensong in the - a body closely associated hour. $118. Ideal sell-help protect. send through Christ our sins may quoting a psalm from the - studies in religion through World Council and the last young people interested in Department C.R.. Forest Farm minations which abandon Grammar School Assembly with :he Australian Council for leaflets. Organ Available be forgiven, and calls on us Old Testament says that ON-SITE financial assistance from Assembly was held in Upp- being stewards in Nairobi, Research. Londonderry. NSW. 2753 the idea that the Bible is Hall contrasted unhappily of Churches — has called for to repent, ie, change our these words are the words the Australian Government. sala, Sweden, in July, 1968. the ACC spokesman said. GOD spoken by the Holy Spirit God's Word (and if God's with the same service in the SAVINGS Australian Coyernment mind and accept Jesus At the same time, the Some 800 delegates from Being a steward meant Word, it must of course, be Cathedral", he said. finance for courses on religion Portable foot pert,' It is always interesting to Christ as our Lord. to the reader. The Perth Anglican Dio- society hopes the Universi- the 271 member churches will Interstate infallible} make the Chris- in Australian universities undertaking a variety of gift to any church. learn what makes a person The joy of true human fel- "The Holy Spirit says", "Movement in the city of cese has decided to reduce the ties Commission will attend the Fifth Assembly tian religion impossible cult and colleges of advanced jobs concerned with the lick — to discover the ex- lowship is real and we may note the present tense, not Canberra is more diffi burden on local churches by "support the further develop- and total attendance at the Services Wine MRS PROVOST for those who accept their education. administration of the 21 Palmerston Road periences that a person experience some of its merely "said" but "says", than in Goulburn and motel providing all church sites ment of existing studies in meetings will be around 2000. teaching. meeting, he said. WAITARA. NSW. 2077 values and the objects and flavour from time to time. God speaks to us by the prices are a good deal higher. free for parishes. the field of religion" and Australian representa- PERT: SI Alban's. 423 Beaulorl Street In the place of personal In a letter to Professor P. Stewards would carry mes- ambitions of his life. But fellowship with Cod scriptures. "In addition, the expected The cost expected to be support "any new develop- tion will include five Church Services 9.30 am and 7.30 pm. Rector fellowship with Cod H. Karmel, chairman of the sages, operate printing Bryan F. Hall. All welcome. We are given a glimpse in Christ is deeper and more Thus He enters into a per- larger gallery at synod did not about $100,000 a year for the ments in this field proposed of England, one Church of through His word which is Australian Universities machines, assemble, staple, into the life of the apostle satisfying and more joyful sonal relationship with us materialise. next few years at least -- will by the institutions con- Christ, one Congregational, Positions the Christian religion, a Commission, the Society and distribute documents, Paul in a passage of auto- than even personal fellow- — He speaks to us and we "On the other hand, many be carried by the church's cerned in the coming trien- three Methodist and three COOPAAROth St Stephens. Brisbane Cnr Moralism is substituted for Theological Studies has set up meeting rooms and biographical writing in the ship between tiP:n and respond to Him. synodsmen commented trustees. nium." Presbyterian delegates and Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. Visitors Vacant This has always been the and Jesus becomes an — "The West Australian". requested that Australian act as guides, as drivers and and 9.00 am Holy Com- third chapter of his letter women. favourably upon the taking of one representative of the welcome. 7.30 example outside ourselves as bus conductors. munion 11 am Morning Prayer lHoly Corn, to the Philippians. The fellowship with centre of true Religion. meals together, and the phy- Australian Council of whom we may strive to imi- munion 1st Sunday). 7 pm Evening Prayer. FULL TIME DIRECTOR Of YOUTH Here he lists the status Christ and with one another Cod spoke to Abraham, to sical arrangements of the Churches. They should be prepared Renter: Rev Harry Goodhew required for Parish of Moses, to the disciples in tate — "The man for ACTIVITIES symbols of his time on is God's purpose for us, we synod." The WCC Central to tackle any task and keep Camden. House provided. salary Galilee; all had personal others" is a modern phrase. Anglicans consecrate which he used to pride him- may begin to experience it In his charge to synod, Committee meeting, held in smiling no matter what. • negotiable. fellowship with Cod and But this is not the Chris- self — they were mostly a now and death will cer- Bishop Warren said: West Berlin in August this Stewards were a vital part Wanted this still remains our privi- tian religion. Contact Rector, matter of birth and member- tainly not terminate it but year, decided "with deep re- It is true that Jesus is oar "At the root of Chris- of the Assembly and would Boa 87 PO Camden, MO ship of the inner group of only usher us into a fuller lege. tianity is the knowledge that two Palestinians as gret" not to make use of the have the opportunity of SECOND-HAND Theological books Phone (046)66 8012 God enters into fellow- example but He is firstly a bought. Phone 61 9487, CMS Bookshop, his community. realisation of deeper joy. It God is supreme and that, invitation of the Indonesian taking part in the many unof- ship with us through His Saviour and friend because 93 Bathurst Street. Sydney. We Australians may have is experiencing the possi- through Christ, he has de- Council of Churches to meet ficial events related to the Word and we on our own He is our Lord in whom we Miscellaneous different status symbols, bility of this fellowship clared and begun the redemp- bishops in Jerusalem in Jakarta in 1975. Assembly as well as meeting part respond personally to have faith and whom we WANTED. 100 more students to enrol in but they are equally unreal. that St Paul makes the ob- tion of the world. The committee noted that all the other participants. God through Faith and obey. Two Palestinians were recently consecrated Anglican bishops in Jerusalem. They C of E Bible College. Full Bible course by But St Paul tells his ject of his life, and for which "Christians are, therefore. Indonesian government STAMP COLLECTORS invited to may We are in relationship will serve in 11w Diocese of Palestine, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. The World Council of correspondence anywhere. Full details Christian Fellowship exchanges and friends at Philippi that he he gives up every other obedience. hopeful people, bearing wit- Campbell spokesmen recently indi- from Registrar, PO Box 41. Roseville, Faith is personal, and with Him, not merely Rev Churches would provide sharing — now has a new object in life worldly ambition and pos- ness to this truth, and engen- They are the Rev ('anon Cathedral in Jerusalem and Most cated a world Christian NSW. 2069. admiring Him from the out- Faiq Haddad, the priest in was conducted by the Vicar Maclnnes, formerly Arch- accommodation and meals compared with which the session. obedience is personal. dering hope in others. assembly might have an un- Sydney Anglican Stamp Society side. for stewards but no travel former are absolute dross, In Philippians 3:10 he So that when God speaks "Ideally this hopefulness charge of the Arabic-speak- General, the Most Rev bishop in Jerusalem. favourable impact on na- All Saints. Moore Avenue to us and we turn to Him According to His promise ing congregation in Robert Stopford, formerly assistance was available. Accommodation West Lindlield 10 am-4 pm and even garbage. tells us that his aim is "that should be apparent in the life The service was attended tional unity in the country. with faith and obedience "I will come in and have Anyone interested should Saturday, 7th December His new object is to know I may know Jesus and the of the Body, along with the Jerusalem, and the Rev Aql bishop of London. by more than 720 people, in- The committee subse- and prayer, we enter into a dinner with him and he with write to Mr Russell Rolla- To Let/Wanted Christ. It is an experience power of his resurrection, frankness, openness. Aql, Minister of the Church in cluding 30 dignitaries and quently accepted an invita- Me", He gives us His Holy He was assisted by the Rt Robert Menzies which he describes as "sur- and may share his suf- personal fellowship which charity and acceptance to Irbid, and resident in Amman tion from Kenyan churches son, Assistant General Secre- Spirit when we hear His clergy from other Christian passing excellence". is real if still dim, as seeing the Jordan. Rev Najib Cubian, Diocesan to hold the Assembly in Nai- tary, ACC, PO Box J 111, TO LET College ferings .." word, and through His which reference was made denominations and churches Mid.December to mod-February: House through a mirror darkly, The consecration service Bishop of Jordan, Syria and Brick field Hill, Sydney 2000. Have you consclercu lining to Robert It is true, of course, that earlier. in Jerusalem. robi. suit family or group to ten people. 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Christian witness in race torn answers, these rational Liverpool Cathedral in Eng- White dress Him as Father and to hest sent." ' D. C. NURSES Shirts Sometimes a great under- CHRISTIAN models do not have the same money problems" know Him as a person. In the book of Revela- Cod speaks to us through Berkely. California, by land has taken a stand against Collars — taking which because of its applicability. 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The reason was simple. speak to us. with Him. gard to relationship with One point of interest is that During those months every- Till he speaks, there is no Christians find that this is God? here is a non-Pentecostal INVITES YOU TO JOIN US ON TWO OF OUR MOST EXCITING TOURS one sank their own in- Have we responded to work among drug addicts and fellowship. true. 26th ANNUAL TO Religious Studies in terests and helped one the Gospel, received His for- social drop-outs which seems another spontaneously in giveness of sins and been LINGUISTICS SCHOOL to get results. — R. E. Lamb. GRAFTON, & GOLD COAST order to accomplish the Fellowshi.p brought into His presence, Short Notices Joint objective. Enjoy Grafton's highly successful Jacaranda Festival, when citizens and so that, taught by the Holy "Questions Jesus Asked" Tasmanian schools When it was over we all On personal will be held at by `word' Spirit, we say to Him by Clovis G. 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SI Ws. Fa the Rev J. H. A. Gibson, The Rev John Wise, rector formerly assistant priest at St of St Jame,... South Canter- John's Canberra, and St rally attracts 7000 bury, with St Mark's, Clem- Matthew's, Albury, and most ton Park, since 1971, has en- recently in the Parish of Sydney's Dean Shilton told a recent rally of Church Record tered the army. He is chap- Havant, Hampshire, No 1574 First published 1880 Roolsterecl for oostlise g n•rowapiCate.or A OCEOBER 31, 1974 lain at Bandiana, Victoria England, has been appointed nearly 7000 that the Festival of I.ight was one of The Rev Bill Holland has Rector of Gunning with the "most positive organisations" in the been appointed to Robert- effect from early December. community today. son (NSW) to replace the The Rev David Rein is pre- Rev Arthur Horrex who has sently relieving in the parish The Rev l.ance Shilton Dean Shilton said FOL sup- joined BCA. Mr Holland of Koorawatha. The Rector was addressing a protest porters were not imposing has been curate-in-charge at of Koorawatha, The Rev meeting at the Miranda their will on others, but on Manly Vale since 1971. Michael Cockayne, is at pre- Fair Shopping Centre. those who "for filthy lucre's sake" were seeking to Bishop Graham A member of the editorial sent on leave in Europe, visi- south of Sydney. Delbridge manipulate the community. staff of the Reader's Digest ting Taize and other Com- It was the largest e'er at- "We are a concerned has been appointed hono- munities. It is expected that tendance at the centre minority permeating the rary women's secretary by Mr Rien will become assis- except for two meetings whole society with Christian CMS Federal Council. She tant priest at Cooma when during the last election to truth as salt to preserve and is Miss Norma Lynas, who Mr Cockayne returns to- hear Mr Whitlam and Mr as light shines to dispel dark- was at one time editorial wards the end of November. Snedden. to ness," he said. Diocese secretary for CMS. The Rev Percy Moore, "It is to the advantage of Mrs Frieda Brown, Senate Miss Margaret Rook, well- formerly honorary deacon our opponents to make us candidate for the Family Ac- known to those visiting the in the parish of St Luke's, appear negative, wowserish tion Movement, spoke of the Sydney office of General Deakin, ACT, and subse- and old-fashioned," said the Synod, leaves for Dodoma quently with Mrs Moore as family as the basic unit of dean. society. with CMS on January 31. House Parents at "Bongo- "We are not going to shut She criticised the Federal of She will replace Miss Mar- rimbil" Boys' Home, has up and be exploited, but we Gippsland garet McKechnie for 12 been ordained to the priest- Government for appointing Bishop Graham Delhridge, the Anglican Bishop at are going to wake up and be women who were un- months as financial secre- hood by the Archbishop of vigilant, speak up and be Bishop Graham Delbridge is to become the sixth Wollongong, was one of the speakers at the Festival of representative of "ordinary'' bishop of the tary to the inter-diocesan Melbourne. He will con- heard, and ,land up and he Diocese of Gippsland. I.ight rally at Miranda Fair. women to important posi- missionary council. tinue to fulfil an honorary cou riled ministry at St Mark's tions. The appointment such a type of announcement Mr Peter Kell, Wol- MELBOURNE Emerald, in Melbourne. People were asked to in- was by unanimous was unique in the history of longong Synod representa- Miss Norma Lynas from the synod. ARMIDALE form the prime minister of tive, said Bishop Delbridge's NSW has been appointed decision of the Dioce- Gippsland Anglican Press The new chaplain at the their opposition to the impact on Wollongong as honorary women's secretary Service describes the bishop- University of New England Family Law Bill; to object to san Board of Electors. bishop and archdeacon would for the Church Missionary elect as "a moderate church- will be the Rev Kevin Giles. State authorities about in- News of the announce- mean the announcement of Society. man". After training at Moore Col- decent publications; to ment was made simul- his appointment would cause Mrs Mary Powys from Vic- He is expected to be en- dismay to the area. lege and a curacy at Wollon- maintain contact with TV taneously in Victoria and toria, has been appointed throned in St Paul's Cathe- Bishop Delbridge was gong, Mr Giles was engaged managers and sponsors. in the Sydney Diocesan deputy honorary women's dral, Sale, in early February, obviously emotionally in study overseas. He is re- "Write personal letters secretary with special re- Synod, Archdeacon Robert Fil- moved by tributes of turning from England to re- praising wholesome family sponsibilities for Victoria. Prolonged applause greet- lingham moved the motion synodsmen place the former chaplain, programmes and com- Mrs Powys is at present a ed the announcement in of congratulation in Sydney. "I believe the task given to the Rev Tony Doran. Mr plaining about objection- Canon R. J. and Mrs Hewett were guests of honour at CMS in Sydney recently to member of general Sydney. He spoke of Bishop Del- me was viable, proper and a Doran and family are to serve able material," they were mark the 50th anniversary of Canon Hewett's first appointment to the staff of the committee and the executive The archbishop spoke of bridge's "distinguished real one," he said, referring to with CMS in Sumatra. told. society. The couple now live in Kilvington village, Most of the Canon's ministry was committee of the Victorian the outstanding service ministry of leadership" for his work in Wollongong. BRISBANE "Form groups to visit news- spent in service with CMS. Those with them in the photograph are left to right: Mr Branch. Bishop Delbridge had ren- almost 30 years. "I came into synod as a The Rev John Arnold has agents selling pornographic John ('leaver, the Rev Kevin Engel, the Rev John Turner (NSW General Secretary), dered the diocese since his 'He has been wonderfully layman. CANBERRA-COULBURN been appointed CMS secret' sex papers which you feel the Rev Stanley Giltrap (Aborigines Branch Secretary), Mr Geoff Lucas, the Rev ordination in 1940. strengthened and supported "It is hard to realise this is The Rev A. W. Holder, tary for the Queensland-Nor- should not be freely avail- James Taylor (assistant to the general secretary), Miss Alison McCann, Mrs Elvie Archbishop Loane said by Mrs Delbridge. my last synod. Vicar of St Andrew's Surbi- thern NSW branch. Mr able for viewing or sale to • To page 8 Simpson, Mr Victor Tow and Miss Ruth Colman. — Testimony Communications. "They will both be greatly ton, Surrey, England, has Arnold was appointed rec- children. missed throughout the dio- been appointed rector of the tor of Christ Church, Black- "Concerted pressure on cese especially in the Wollon- Parish of the Good Shep- town, NSW in 1967 after newsagents to change their LATE NEWS Inside gong region." herd, Curtin, ACT, with being Director of CEBS in attitude on this issue has been effect from early January. the Sydney Diocese. successful in other states. SYDNEY DIOCESAN BIBLE COLLEGE Canon Basil Williams of Wollongong spoke of this issue Mr Holder, 51, is married GRAFTON Dean Lance Shilton addresses the Festival of Light rally at Miranda Fair on October 1. "Newsagents who exclude offensive material should be Bishop Delbridge's leader- with three children, two of Mr C. S. C. Sheller, was The NSW Chief Secretary, Mr I. Griffith, (with hand to face) was among members APPOINTMENT • Notes & Com- of patronised, praised and pro- ship to Wollongong whom will accompany him to sworn in by Bishop Donald the audience. ments — pages 2, 4. Australia. moted in your district. GIRLS' SCHOOLS The Rev Howard Green has churches and his widespread Sherman at the recent Graf- pastoral concern. The parish fell vacant with ton Synod. He succeeds Mr "If you feel children been appointed Principal of the removal of The Rey C. A. A. B. Kerrigan as chancellor should be prevented from Sydney Missionary and Bible He was respected by civic • Relics Galore — Osborne to Bega last week. of the diocese. viewing "R" rated films at College, Croydon. leaders, industrialists and drive-in theatres, then write DEBT OF $7.5m The appointment was trade union representatives. page 3. The Rev R. J. Lindlbeck is ENGLAND serving as relieving priest in Canon Michael Green is Charges against bishops to the chief secretary and ob- announced last week by the Two lay representatives Total liabilities of the Council of the Sydney Church of England the parish until Mr Holder's dangerously ill in South tain his views on the matter. College board. eulogised the "vital ministry" • SSR Survey — "Hard-core pornography Girls Grammar Schools amount to $7.5 million. Bishop Delbridge had exer- arrival. Africa. He contracted Mr Green had been acting- page 4. The Rev Norman Frost, is now exhibited in Aus- principal following the resig- cised. meningitis while conducting In addition, accumulated cesan Synod in Sydney. It is an independent and follow female ordination tralian theatres under the re- nation of the Rev Arthur Mr Ron Bailey, a member Rector of Gunning, and The a university mission. Mrs trade debts amount to His statement read: autonomous body. Rev James Tetlow, Rector spectability of the "R" Deane earlier this year. of the standing committee, Green has flown to he with NEW YORK, NY, USA — participated in a service in conditions for valid ordina- 5312,000. The Council of the Sydney It is required to submit an • Letters — page 7 of Adelong, have retired. rating. Prior to that he had been said his ministry amongst The RI Res John M. Allin, which 11 women deacons tion to the priesthood in the Archbishop Marcus L. Church of England Girls' annual report and an audited vice-principal for several young people over the years presiding bishop of the Episco- were intended to be ordained Episcopal Church were not Loane announced these Grammar Schools was copy of its financial state- years. had made an outstanding • Archbishop Reed pal ( hurch, in response to in- to the priesthood in Philadel- fulfilled" at the Philadel- figures in a formal announce- constituted by ordinance of cons were women." ments to synod each year. contribution to the spiritual MARRIAGE SANCTITY quiries which have come to the phia on July 29. ment to this month's Dio- synod. retires — page 8 phia service. The charges were filed • To page 8 t- a Episcopal Church Centre, life of the diocese. • From page 1 the Flee of expediency of The House of Bishops, The charges were filed in against Bishop Daniel Corri- sentimenidlit‘ has announced receipt of meeting in a special session fereat from my own, I don't four separate papers by gan, retired former Suffra- formal charges against four in Chicago, August 14-15, de- Bishop Stanley Atkins of gan Bishop of Colorado: EDITORIAL particularly want to act as a bishops of the church who clared "that the necessary Eau Claire (Wisconsin): Bishop Robert L. DeWitt, re- public servant." THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, Bishop William H. Brady of signed Bishop of Pennsyl- He said most churchmen Editorial and business, Room 311. 160 Castlereagh' Street. Sydney. 2000. Fond du Lac (Wisconsin); vania: Bishop Edward R. :ealised that the Church Phone 61 2975. The National paper for `Preach the Word' Bishop Charles T. Gaskell of Welles 11, retired Bishop of could not be absolved from Church of England people — Catholic. Milwaukee: and Bishop Al- West Missouri; and Bishop It's here again — Reformation Sunday. Isn't it about responsibility towards Apostolic. Protestant and Reformed is WCC EXECUTIVE the judgement of the Lord of the Word. Ah, yes, we issued fortnightly on alternate Thurs- bert W. Hillestad of Spring- Jose Antonio Ramos, cur- time that we let this particular bygone be a bygone? This guest editorial is by Dr Bryan E. people involved in broken days. Subscription $5 per year, posted. field (Illinois). rent Bishop of Costa Rica. No, it isn't. In fact it never will be, until God decides stand in our pulpits week by week, and in many cases marriages. Printed by Maxwell Printing Co Pty Ltd. Among the violations Bishop Allin has ap- finally to wind up this age. Until that crisis comes upon Hardman, Principal of the Bible College of preach to diminishing congregations. But what does this B62 Elizabeth Street. Waterloo for the word mean — PREACH THE WORD? Surely, if it However, the teaching and Church Record Ltd. Sydney. TO VISIT SYDNEY cited were the failure of the pointed as members of the us we shall do well not to forget the Reformation. It South Australia. discipline of the Church participating bishops to re- panel of bishops to whom the wasn't perfect. Whoever said it was? But enough truth means anything, it means to proclaim the Gospel of could not be pushed aside in The Rey Dr Alan A. Brash, promoted to staff chairman ceive "the recommenda- charges are now referred, was unearthed then to blow sky high the ecclesiastical the kingdom where people are, not merely to teach the OBE, Deputy General Secre- of the WCC Unit on Justice Bidhop Christoph Keller, Jr, tions of the several Standing presuppositions of a thousand years and more. The faithful Sunday by Sunday, where the ungodly are not. tary of the World Council of and Service. Committees and the request of Arkansas, chairman: ference between truth and error, between the gospel It is of interest to recall that much Reformation prea- Churches, will be in Sydney Suffragan Bishop Hal R. last century and a half has seen a vigorous effort at the which saves and the traditions of men which destroy. BIG SAVING FOR Between 1957 and 1965, and approvals of the Dio- ching took place, not in parish churches and cathedrals, on October 14, 15 and 17 and Gross of Oregon: and re-laying of those sad travesties of the faith. The present Alan Brash travelled more cesans of the Deacons:" the We know that the word of Christ is still with us, for he but in the open air. Surely, not just to copy the Re- in Melbourne on October 16. bishops "officiated or Suffragan Bishop John T. gives us little hope that that trend will be halted, let alone NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY than a million miles through- is the everlasting word. However, it is still our re- formers' practice, but to be faithful to the Biblical Dr Brash was born in assisted without the request Walker of Washington (DC). reversed. But for the Church of Jesus Christ, and that out Asia as Secretary for sponsibility to ensure (so far as is within our power) that principle we must give far more thought to preaching the Send only 52 and we will send you post free the Wellington, New Zealand. Mission and Service of the of the Bishop of Pennsyl- — Diocesan Press Service, means for your congregation, the Apostolic word, is the expectation of Latimer is not bypassed in our day. New York, USA, Kingdom 'in the world'. next twelve issues of the He took a Master of Arts Christian Conference of vania:" and "all of the Den- THE word which thunders into our ears from the 'Let the earth hear his voice' resounded through the Reformation, PREACH THE WORD. Hauck Friedrich, writing in Kittel's Word Book, tells Degree at Otago Univer- Asia. halls of the Palais de Beaulieu at Lausanne, not so AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD sity, Dunedin, and a Bachelor Latimer's dying words to Ridley, that by God's grace us that kerussein 'preach' does not mean the delivery of He was awarded an OBE in many weeks ago. However, we cannot blame the earth of Divinity degree at New they would light a candle in England that shall never be a learned and edifying or hortatory discourse in well- This is an introductory offer, open only to new College, Edinburgh, Scot- 1962 in recognition of his WORD OF LIFE for its failure to respond if his voice is not in evidence! chosen words and a pleasant voice. It is the declaration liaison work between Asian out out, were no idle comment. A man does not use his subscribers. Send the coupon below now and land. We cannot blame the city multitudes for not hearing his of an event. Its true sense is to proclaim.' countries and New Zealand, final words for empty chatter, and God's grace has He served as a parish voice if we fail to 'preach the word'. They stand guilty Well then, let this Reformation remembrance take us receive this long established national Anglican being commended by New BIBLE INSTITUTE honoured the faithfulness of the Reformers. We are minister for 12 years before before God in any event, but that fact does not exone- newspaper which stands firmly for biblical truth. Zealand's Prime Minister not surprised, for we have the promise of the Lord Christ back to a recollection that they proclaimed the Word, taking the position of rate us. for having "changed the — the very gates of Hades shall not prevail against his come what may, and whatever the cost. They spoke to General Secretary of the Reformation Days come and go, and Reformation image of Asia in New Zea- church. However, we do well to remember that Lati- the godly and to the ungodly, to the high and to the NAME New Zealand Council of issues of the Church Record follow as regularly, with re- land". A one year Bible Institute which not only low, to individuals and to crowds. And if you link that Churches, a position he held mer and Ridley were both notable heralds of the Gos- minders, and exhortations. But are these all mere cries In 1971 he received an instructs but illustrates. with their resurrected doctrine of the 'kingdom of ADDRESS for 13 years. pel. They were not dumb priests after they had been into the wilderness? Are we among the many who say, honorary doctorate from priests', we shall, both clergy and people unite each Prior to joining the staff brought by the sovereign Spirit to the light of the gos- 'Yes, Lord. Amen to that,' yet do nothing? Many of us Knox College, Toronto, Lord's Day for didache, instruction, that we may, as the of the World Council, Dr pel. They made known in no uncertain manner the dif- Canada. must be, for so little is done! And for that we stand under people of God go out, to PREACH THE WORD. Brash was director of Chris- For more information — write tian Aid, the relief and While in Sydney, Dr Brash POSTCODE development agency of the will address a public meet- Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church British Council of Churches. ing at St Peter's Church of Academic Dean, Record. I enclose $2 Subscription for twelve issues. England hall, Mortdale, on Upon joining the WCC, he PO Box 205, Tuesday, October 15. at 8 pm. Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, became Director of the RYDE, NSW, 2112 The Reforntation Room 311, 160 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW, 2000. Commission on Inter- The theme of his address is meant pa Church Aid, Refugee and "Evangelism and the Social World Service and later was Gospel" 8— AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 17, 1974 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 31, 1974 — 1