Warialda parish Province THE AUSTRALIAN Ti E AUSTRALIAN of Indian CHURCH experiences renewal RECORD "This is God's world; he rules it and does so in love." Communion, evening rallies, home discussion groups, youth Ocean This was the theme of a mission conducted in the parish The national paper fur CHURCH RECORD service and barbecue, school of Warialda (Armidale diocese) by the Bishop of North meetings, home visiting, hospital The Archbishop of Can- Church of England people 11W NATIONAL CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER — NINETY-THIRD YEAR OF PUBLICATION West Australia, Howell Witt, last month. visiting, senior citizens rally and terbury is to take part in No- —Catholic, Apostolic, Prot- estant and Reformed, Price 15 cents sing-along, and family social vember in the inauguration No 1522 October 5, 1972 Assisting Bishop Witt were the mission program had organi- night. Music was provided by a Subscription $4 per year, sed it in such a way as to involve of the Anglican Com- Rev Ray Williamson (New- group of St John's students on posted. Editorial and Busi-' castle), Rev Andrew St John the entire parish. Activities were the organ, guitars and tamborine. munion's newest province — ness: Room 311, 160 centred not only on the Parish Castle- (Melbourne), together with The Warialda mission was not that of the Indian Ocean. reagh Street, Sydney. 2000 students from St John's College, Church at Warialda but also on only a Parish mission but was Included in the new province Phone: 6t 2975. Issued fort. Morpeth. This was the second three of the daughter churches of nightly, on alternate Thurs. PROFESSOR'S WARNING Primate the Parish. In this way it was also a mission to an entire will be the three dioceses in the mission at Warialda in which community. This was evident days. students from St John's have hoped that the mission would Malagasy Republic into which reach out and touch the lives of from the response to the mission the former see of Madagascar participated. The last one was 12 from many non-Anglicans. years ago. all Anglicans in the Parish. was divided in 1969 — Anta- The Vicar of Warialda, Rev The mission program included The climax of the mission was nanarivo, Tamatave and Diego ACR appeal ON HEALING MIRACLES home in George Browning. in arranging — daily celebrations of holy reached on the second Sunday Suarez; together with the diocese night when people from all over of Mauritius, which also includes Much that passes for faith healing today is nothing from lega ly qualified physicians. disturbances which disappear donations On analy is it is found that the with the relief of the tension." the Parish assembled in the large the Seychelles. more than an expression of the ignorance of "meddlesome modern Church of St Simon and All four have, up till now, The Board of the Austra. help comes from practitioners Prof. Steinbeck continued, "As Christians we must not claim for St Jude in Warialda to hear been extra-provincial dioceses mendicants" in the opinion of Professor Alfred Steinbeck. listening and talking to patients. Tian Church Record ack- God that which can just as easily good form "There is not a single case Bishop Witt join together the under the metropolitical jurisdic- nowledges with thanks World GFS meets various threads of the previous tion of the Archbishop of The Associate Professor of analysis is from God, but note known to medical science of an be attributed to chance. Nor The Primate, Dr Frank addresses and home discussions. Canterbury. further donations to tile Medicine in the University of that there is a difference between organic disease being healed in a must we claim for God that way that can only be explained which an intelligent colleague Woods, Archbishop of Mel- The church was filled to capacity Right Rev Ernest E. Ourtis, appeal to ensure that the NW was addressing an In Se the relief iof symptoms and the with people sitting on chairs in Training Conference of healing of disease," as 'faith healing.' Again and can show not to have happened. bourne, arrived in Perth on 1 65, Bishop of Mauritius since paper ended its finan ial again 'beatings' are claimed for Such claims are a scandal and the aisles and on the floor. Then 1966, is to be first archbishop of mole than 100 Sydney clergy The less-emotionally-secure September after attending in Melbourne at a crucial paint in the service year on 30 September viAh. and a number of other and the unsophisticated, it was conditions that never had proper can only bring the names of God the new province and will be in- diagnosis. Cancers sometimes and Christianity into disrepute. the Central Committee of the following the singing of the Mis- stalled by the Archbishop of out loss. interested men and women at St explained, say they find greater The Eighth World Con- Colts Harbour in the diocese of help from faith healers, osteo- spontaneously regress. Tension "The Bible nowhere promises Grafton, was made Common- sion theme song "Spirit of the Canterbury in St Laurence's The appeal was the first in St Bode's, Drummoyne, on Toes- World Council of Churches ference of the Girls' Friendly Living God" Bishop Witt asked four years and was made in mid. da), 19 September. paths add chiropractors than causes many physical pains and life without illness. Therefore we wealth Chairman. Cathedral, Antananarivo on De- must not say it does. The Bible at Utrecht, Holland. Society was held at Janet The theme of the Conference members of the congregation to cember 3. July. There has been a warm Steinbeck said he accepted response from all -tier Aush all the New Testament healing never makes health into an idol. Clarke Hall, University of was "Living and Loving" and the come forward and kneel at the The diocese of Mauritius will ells aed beyond and the success miracles, ranging over the full 'Faith healers' often destroy faith Melbourne, from 20th to guest of honour was Lady Has- Communion rail and renew their be divided into two. The arch- by giving false hope." luck, Commonwealth Patron of baptismal vows as an act of re- the appeal is ensured. spectrum of psychological and bishop-elect will retain Mauritius orgattic disorders, as factual. He Asked if he thought the faith 27th August. the GES. dedication of their lives to and a new bishop will be Gifts from August 26 to Sep- tember 8: poinled out that there is no healing movement was akin to The largest overseas contin- Christ. appointed for the Seychelles. miss N. Dillon, Wentworth Falls. $3, reeold of failure to heal on the the sinless perfection movement, gent came from the USA but 0.1. Auchteriensi, Narracan,. $41 Major the professor replied, "Yes. It is delegates also came from the R. 1, Bielmberg, Duntroon, $8; K. Ilad. part of Jesus. Christ raised three man, Eastwood, us; Anonymous, Lane people from the dead. Peter, to the same old heresy." UK, Ireland, Ceylon, Japan, Wanted: a Cove, $25; Rev C. H. Rose, Bridi,ort, "Divine healing, not faith Korea, the Philippines and New 510; E. H. M. Higginson, East Ivanhoe shoal the keys of the kingdom $20; Rev B. L. Smith, Newtown, 55; Rer were given, raised one person. healing, is the grace we cart Guinea. PRESS OFFICER 11. R. L. Bailey, orthcote So uth. Kt Since then nobody has raised claim to accept an illness know- Melbourne members opened minister to Anonymous, SI; NMrs D. D. HIM ing that God's purpose is being the Conference with a march Buchan. 55, N. Thomas, Kingsgrove. Ilk anybody from the dead. K. Young, Lindfield, 55; H. Waires, It should be remembered, he served, while doing all that we along the St Kilda Road to St Chatswood, $10; R. G. S. Glaniilk, can to arrest or cure the illness, Paul's Cathedral, with marching 4 churches FOR MELBOURNE Wahroonga, $243: Anonymous, Rosmille, said that the laws of nature that 95; Rev I. Rose, Chatswood. $2; H. A, Ice have are not necessarily a and yet to do it without putting music led by military, police and B..en in these days of Sasse, Melbourne. $20; G. B. Bombast, on a 'front' of longsuffering," he capacity has had wide experience Melbourne. $40; Mrs Doyle, Croydon, description of nature as it is. Hawthorn City Band. An Anglican Information 53; W. J. Coogan. Fairfield, $6; said. Preacher at the Cathedral ser- ecumenical interest and in promotion and media re- Rev 11, Pharaoh's magicians could copy Officer for the Diocese of Ashworth, Penola, $2; Rev D. A. Wild, wonders Moses did. Today In answer to another question, vice was Rev Peter Corney and much co-operation between lations, Texas, $3; E. Field, Railway Estate, Old, Professor Steinbeck said that di- Mrs F. W. Cheshire was com- Melbourne has been ap- Mr Huggett is expected to 52; Diocese of Polynesia, Suva, 55; 1 it tilers" are performed by churches, it is not often that Foxton, Shellenham, sly; Rev I. F. Rani cians and healers, including vine healing may coma to an missioned at this service as Dio- pointed by the Archbishop take tip his appointment in mid- som, Inverell, MO; M. R. McCain. an ordained man could find Woollahra. Mra N. E. Rock, Gran- ists. The passing of vibra- individual without him neces- cesan Chairman. She had pre- October. sberough, $2. sarily being healed of his physic- viously been World Chairman of himself the official mini-ter of Melbourne, the Most and sensations implies c, but there is no magic in al illness. GFS. to the members of four Reverend Frank Woods. stianity or science. The conference was chaired by Dr Woods At a service on the final day, churches! Bishop John Reid who in thank- Bishop Gerald Muston carried He is the Reverend Barry lffiether they see themselves That, however, is the situation Huggett, at present Director of light or not," the profes- ing the Professor, said that what In a press interview he said out two important commission- might have appeared to be that African delegates had want- ings. Mrs Felicity Mandleberg of in the Co-operating Churches in Public Relations and New South s tit on, "all physicians are Churchill — residential toxin in Wales Secretary of the Bush toles of the grace of God to After the Conference, Professor Sieinbeek (right) talks to 1)1 simple proved to be a very com- ed the WCC to take more drastic England was made World Chair- Douglas Trefoils and Rev Jeff Dose. plex issue. action than merely selling its man and Mrs Margo Sanders of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Church Aid Society. He is 35, kind. All healing in the final Gippsland — where AneVann, and married with three children. shares in companies with in- vestments in southern Africa. Churches of Christ, Methodist, As information Officer, Mr Rev E. B. Wynn, Minister of All Rt Rev Selby Spence, a former Bishop of England Homes, is already Dr Woods said that he had and Presbyterian folk share in Haggett will be responsible for Santa, Matraville (Sydney) since 1968 has of Karachi. who is now an advise to the qpe ministry and are members of been appointed Mlnister of St Mark's, Bishop of Polynesia. has been annointed planned. initially hoped for a fairly strong Marriages relations between the Church Ermington. Assistant Bishop of Waikato (ND. The report says: "Special edits, a single congregatian. Rev A. John Adam, rector of Nabiac statement from the meeting on and the Press, radio and tele- Canon C. W. Rid, Rector t Wir A new minister is needed in (Newcastle) since 1966, has been Trinity, Orange (Bathurst Diocese) hO Synod report on cation is an area where the the expulsion of Asians from vision, and in this area particu- gape:Med rector of Wyong from Septem- been appointed to the Dept of Overscat this town, and an advertisetnent ber 14. values of Christian concern and Uganda. larly he will work in close asso- Missions in the Diocese of Perth, WA. in this issue gives some in- Rev L. David Fry, curate of Mayfield Mr J. Howard Barclay will arrive la pastoral care might well be African delegates had warned law dication of the nature of the ciation with the Archbishop. (Newcastle) has been appointed rector of Australia on Sept 13 to take up the pad recognised by 'governments, as Nabiac. Lion of national director of the Bible ase against making a pronouncement appointment. He will also be in charge of an Mr Prank Codiend has been appoin'ed Medical Missionary Fellowship (10 indeed has been the case with and suggested first sending a manager of the CMS bookshop. Syd- Anglican Press Service, which Australia and New Zealand). He ,s provision of community services representative to Uganda to look ney, succeeding Mr Arthur Middleton. present visiting Australian missionari,t education policy foe the elderly." changes will provide news of Church life, Deaconess Elimbeth Faber, ordained India and West Pakistan. at the situation. This had been deaconess In Sydney in 1917, died on comment, and activity for the Dr Klass Ranks, Professor of Prattled curricula, and nature of govern. The report also asks the done. Primary function August 5. She served in a number of Theology in the Theological School of Synod of the diocese of Sydney, to meet from October daily, weekly and periodical Sydney parishes and for 20 years was bon the Reformed Churches. Kampen, ant ment schools within broad Church to consider the possibility He said that the expulsion was treasurer of the LHMU. formerly Vice-Principal of the Retooled will consider a major report of its Diocesan Board of geographical areas, enabling of new inter-denominational a deplorable example of racism. Rev Brian B. Hutchinson, in charge of Theological College in Geelong, returned sought and playing safe Beaconsfield and Eater (Tasmania) since parents to exercise some choice schools. to Australia recently to act as chainso location, including a proposal to extend State aid to He spent most of September THE PRIMARY function of 1969, has been appointed rector of Rock- of the Reformed Ecumenical Synod held in the type of school which their The Board of Education's A motion to come before land. In Sydney. tools to provide financial aid for special religious visiting the dioceses of Perth, the Church is two-fold: to call its Rev Brian A. Rayner, in charge of Canon D. R. Fearer of Nottinehast children will attend. special Study Committee on the North West Australia, Bunbury Cygnet (Tasmania) since 1970, has been Tasmania's synod which own members to righteous living has been .named as the new Bishop at i ,iruction in schools. "Pupils now attending in- question of Government aid to and Kalgoorlie. He returned to appointed rector of King Island, from Peterborough in succession to Rt and Christ-like compassion for September,on 1. itts dependent schools travel to the schools included Professor K. J. opens on September 28 seeks Cyril Eastaugh who has retired. The hid- "At the time this report is Melbourne on September 25. the needy; and to preach the gos- Merle Kingston, in charge op-elect is 58. married with three cha le report recommends appli- one of their choice, as would Cable, Associate Professor in sweeping changes in Aus- of the parish of King Island (Tasmania) dren. being presented to the 1972 pel of repentence and forgiveness since 1970. has been in charge of the - in to the Government for senior secondary students if the History, University of Sydney: Rev S. I. Davies, at present Are' H Synod, the aims of public educa- tralian marriage laws, to all who will listen. parish of East Devonport since September Chaplain-General of the British Arn Poi in providing training facili- idea of senior colleges for 5th Mr P. D. Davis, Senior Lecturer 1. , tion are under review. The Di- Notice of motion has been Should Churches play it safe? the Rhine, has been appointed an He tie, for religious instruction and 601 formers were to be im- in Teacher Education, Con- STOP PRESS Rev Gregory M. A. Blandand, a mis- notary Chaplain to Her Majest,, the rector of Studies of the NSW given as follows: By no means. Churches need to sionary with the SAMS in Chile since Queen. tea hers, text book and work • pigmented in NSW as planned servatorium of Music; Professor 1969. has been appointed a canon of the Department of Education has set "This Synod requests that the live recklessly for Jesus Christ in The Archbishop of Canlerburs batik materials, specialised teach- for the ACT." A. A. Hukins, Professor of Canon Ronald 'i1. B. Santiago Cathedral by Bishop David announced that "areas of epic opal up Primary and Secondary Com- Federal Government make the wholehearted dedication to the Pytches. authority" will be established in his Lim en and consultants, and audio- The Board of Education Re- Science Education, University of Robinson, 49., vice-principal Rev Graham F. Oliver, curate of Mor- mittees to carry out the review following changes in Australian full-orbed gospel. That includes one from October. This follows a deg is visiial aids and equipment. Such port also calls for the Anglican NSW; Professor E. A. Judge, of Moore College, is to be well (Cdppsiand) has been appointed M by the Canterbury Diocesan Synod which will serve as a basic guide Marriage Laws: our attitudes on race, poverty, the staff of St David's Cathedral. Hobart. November, 1971. aid would be in denominational Church to consider commencing Professor of Ancient History, appointed Bishop in Parra- for public education in NSW as (a) That all marriages be militarism, justice, materialism, Rev Reginald A. W. Hake, rector of Three areas of administration will proportions right through the special education schools which Macquarie University; and sev- matte in the diocese of etc. Port Elliott (The Murray) niece 1965, eared for by the Bishops of Dover, tire, Government school system. expressed through the various would benefit from State aid. eral principals of Church solemnised by the State. retired last month and lives in Adelaide. don and Maidstone, with assistance iota Sydney from January 1 But let's be sure we under- Rev William C. S. Johnson, rector of curricula, (b) That the Government the Archdeacons of Dover and A i side Synod will also be asked to One such school. Kingsdene schools. Canon A. A. Langdon. next. Canon Robinson stand what the gospel is. And let Victor Harbor (The Murray) since 1968, tone. "This is therefore the time for School and Hostel for in- Director of the Board of Educa- should provide more and better will retire in January next. Rev F. C. Coale/don, Jesuit prim, al vole on the principle of greater graduated from Sydney facilities for civil marriages. us be able to discern who a pro- Rev Peter Atherton, meter of Dean of Heythrop College in Otiord• fle,sibility and local variation in some consideration to be given tellectually handicapped child- tion, will present the report to phet is. And let us be sure we Rev Barry Huggett Strathaibyn (The Murray) since 1969, has shire, has been elected Dean of the De University and served over- (c) That people may still be been appointed rector of Glenelg North the State school system, to elim- to greater variety in the size, dren to be built by the Church synod. know what the primary task of oily of Theology in the Unimak, able to be married according to (Adelaide). London. Heythrop College became, inate the lack of choice parents the Church really is. press. In this area he will be in Mr Jock A. MacKinnon, MA, Dip Ed, Royal Charter, part of that university the rites of their religion after headmaster of Illawarra Grammar School, year ago. ha, a at both primary and the civil ceremony." (Editorial in "Eternity") close liaison with press officers in Wollongong, NSW (1966-72) and now The Commonwealth Secretary m dl secondary levels. The report other Anglican dioceses in history master at Shrewsbury School, Bible Society In Australia. Rev hoe England, has been appointed headmaster Payne, has been elected to the 0, lad stales: "Many parents who are Australia. of Pulteney Grammar School from Sep- Committee of the United DI6ie Soei anble to afford non-govern- tember. 1973. led also to the Asia Pacific Rmin ment education for their chil- ADELAIDE OPTS WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Mr Huggett will become the Rev S. Mervyn Brume% rector of Executive Committee. Editor of "SEE," the monthly Mount Barker (Adelaide) glace 1968. has Rev F. J, Dan has been elected aif dren or who reject it for ber. apt=dh ejt.trate 11.13,ngthrrt.thwlmn honorary canon of St Saviour's various reasons now feel that diocesan newspaper, and will act edral. Goulburn. ro become a subscriber to the Australian Church Re- of Icaralgon High School (Gippaland) they are robbed of any choice in as a consultant in the area of Rev 0. D. Dowling, Rector of 'rat,. cord, just fill in the form below and mail it in with since 1966. has been appointed full-time Wage. Watata, will succeed Archd 4ci the matter by the drafting of OUT OF RI internal public relations within Anglican chaplain at the University of F. M. Hill as Rector of St John's Can $4 or simply ask us to charge it. Par New Portt Mortgabyr 4 Cerra. He will take up his appoini,ltell children to government schools the Minister of Education (Mr Religious Education in State the Church. Mlehne earl n October, on the basis of geographical Adelaide synod at its Port vHedland (NW An t R Hudson), Schools is recommended as a I enclose $4 for annual subscription/Please charge it Mr Huggett worked in the ad- i !ince (966,r will ev L. amJ.es,J am previously Redo ci meeting in September de- take up an appointment in Perth in Octo- Tumbarurnba, took up duties as R, areas alone, whether or not the bur, The Government, in redrafting basis for a new approach to re- 'cross out one) vertising field before his ordina- of North Goulburn on Sept I. sae of the school, its nature (e.g. cided to withdraw tempor- the Education Act, is considering ligious education in SA State Her Arthur D. Deane, principal of Rev Ronald Butler, until meen, l , co-educational or segregated), — — — — — — — — — — — — — tion and gained experience in Sydney Missionary and Bible College, missionary In Paraguay with the S ,M5 arily from religious instruc- changing the provisions relating Schools. seas as tin officer in the many fields of advertising pro was in New York early this month on has been appointed to the Proveoral and the range of its electives are to religious instruction, probably The suggested SA syllabus. To The Australian Church Record, Room 311, 160 businessconnected with the Africa District of Belconnen, ACT, best suited to the educational or tion the State schools from A.I.F. Later he graduated motion. Evangelical Fellowship of which he Is Rey W. D. Ballard has resign el Ind this year. where it deals with the Christian from Queen's College, Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Australian vice-chairman. the parish of Lake Bathurst (Dime.; Psychological needs of the child. the end of this year. The churches whose heads faith, must be consistent with a He was ordained in 1962, and Rev E. Brian Wynn, In charge at All Canberra and Goulburn) and will ;414 Cambridge. after two curacies served as the Saints' Matraville (Sydney) since 1968, In Sydney. "While recognising that any Heads of nine denominations agreed on the statement are the series of "Assertions of the has hem appointed In charge of St 121 Rey G. D. Hand, Bishop of P ire!, change in the simple formula in South Australia have agreed Anglican, Methodist, Roman Christian Faith" by the heads of He is a distinguished NAME Rector of the Parish of Port Mark's ErrnIngton. New Guinea, will visit the Dim, Urn W. Stanley Silllicorn, rector of St that any new syllabus for relig- Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, New Testament scholar Hedland in the Diocese of North- Canberra and Goulburn for the 'it'd now operating is fraught with churches. Mark's Yagoona (Sydney) since 1971, has October 4 to 12, almost overwhelming problems ious education in State schools Greek Orthodox, Churches of The syllabus must be taught and has played a leading ADDRESS West Australia until 1965. Since been appointed rector of at Philip's East- RI Rev K. Ron., Bishop of WO wood. let administration and organi- should refer to the history and Christ, Baptist and Congrega- only by competent people who part in the work of the then he has been in charge aratta was one of two Australian JO POSTCODE Cannon David L. Thawley, Chaplain gates to the "Theology In Actiit Work sation at the departmental and principles of other religions. tional. can subscribe to the assertions. Liturgical Commission. He of public relations for the Bush of St Margaret's School, Brisbane. has shop held recently in the Pi been appointed Deco of Wangaratta, Forty delegates attended the eX1BTe local levels, surely this is the The syllabus, however, should The statement was included in Synod also ratified a move will succeed Bishop Cordon Church Aid Society and in this Victoria. from 20 Asian and Pacific countries. deal predominantly with the a report to the Synod by the . very time when the Education made last year to reduce the age Ilegbie. Department should be irl- Christian faith. Bishop of Adelaide (Rt Rev Dr of eligibility for synodsmen to Printed Vest igating the possibility of They say this in a statement T. T. Reed). 18. It will be 1974 before the 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURN RECORD, SEPTEMBER 11, 1972 "" e '; greater flexibility and local vari- on religious education in SA The statement says the Tasma- next triennial elections to the ation in its sohool system. schools which has been Sent to nian report of the Committee on synod. The tustralian Church Record OCTOBER 5. 1 972 The Institutional • ed School Book Christianity Little smemosimmumnsemomensommennuissumumemunsimmunummommanmeannonsameims

Now that much of the hue and cry over The little Red School Where "The Little Red School is strong and active opposition to churn out these two sort, of today Bodk" (LRSB) is circulating and the authorities. Workers organise people in the right propoi !ions being taken seriously (by some at themselves in unions to protect although it doesn't in fact Book has died down, a cool, close appraisal is needed. This is given Not since the Reformation 400 years ago has the least) it ought to be examined, their interests and to fight for succeed" (p 13). institutional church had to face such a tidal wave of discussed and evaluated (the change" (p 192). "The power and influence of big by Bruce Smith, Senior Lecturer at Moore College. book itself welcomes this treat- This proletarian recipe for business is so strong that it criticism, both from within and from without. ment, pp 54-55). It would help in "rapid progress" exhibits the erects the demands society Some criticise it for its isolation from the world; the development of a student's right attitude and response to makes on schools. Schools others for its secularisation by the world. J. A. T. critical judgment if its short- those in authority! These senti- change, many things are comings and fallacies were ex- ments are reminiscent of the improved, but so far this ha Robinson, a bishop no less, opposes the idea that the posed and discussed in an in- words of Mao Tse-tung: always been either because big ing classes and therefore impos- ited masturbation (p 95) and ex- hensive survey of the effects of (after suggested reading) by a re- lie in man's germ plasm." (Ile church is a religious organisation with a limited pur- telligent manner. "All reactionaries are paper business has needed the changes sible for the people to win politi- posure to pornography (pp 105- drugs on people's lives (pp 121- view of "The System" (i.e., the Union Recorder', Sydney Univer- pose. Harvey Cox in The Secular City" says that Where the LRSB does draw tigers. In appearance, the reac- or because ordinary people ((me cal power" (ibid. p 60). 106) are treated as harmless. The 151). It attacks the established School System) and advice on sity, Vol. 51, No 3, March 11, worship in its traditional forms is a waste of time, and attention to some neglected prob- tionaries are terrifying, but in re- made themselves into mass The LRSB follows this dis- recommended reading (p 110) habits of smoking tobacco how to change it (PP. 152-195). 1971, p 4). that prayer is piety for the gifted few. lems in educational procedures ality they are not so powerful. organisations strong enough to tinction faithfully when it dis- does nothing to restore the bal- (especially) and drinking alcohol A note on "problems" and a list Professor Nisbet is undoubt- or in a local school situation it is From a long-term point of view, force big business to give in to tinguishes between the methods ance. The general advice would (pp 123-134) and recommends of counselling agencies concludes edly correct when he warns that A leading Presbyterian in the USA has said that a matter of real importance that it is not the reactionaries but the their demands for improvement. used for settling student diffe- seem to he "to avoid the busy- the legalising of pot in order the book (pp. 195-202). attacks on the authority struc- ecclesiastical mergers mainly accommodate an ecclesi- the adults and parents concerned people who are really powerful. Our society is founded on the rences (pp 74-76, 184-190) and body who starts preaching to eliminate its glamour and tures pave the way for the rise of astical ambition to turn the church into a politico- - whose responsibility it is - "We should rid our ranks of all Wes that people exist for the the methods used for coping with morals" (p 97) and to "judge for mystery (p :39). While it is A political dream naked power. "Human beings," make every effort to see that the impotent thinking. All views that sake of big business - not the once-operative authorities (pp 46 yourself, from your ex- admitted that "being high can be he says, "will tolerate almost economic agency for promoting secular social revolu- problem is solved. overestimate the strength of the other way round" (p 192). ff, 190-191). perience" (p 94). Indicative of fun" (p 141) the use of the sev- anything but the threatened loss tion. Billy Graham calls the institutional church back enemy and underestimate the 4. It advocates technique-. of 5. It purports to give "practical this whole discussion and in line erer drugs is discouraged (pp It would be a mistake to con- of authority in the social order; fuse the LRSB too closely to its neglected commission in Christ's name to strength of the people are persuasion, solidarity and (by information" on sexual behav- with the general recommen- 139-151). The advice given on with the authority of law, of custom, Exploitation implication) revolution to actle.e iour (p 93) but actually advo- dations of the LRSB is the ad- sex ("judge for yourself, from communism. They are really far of convention" (ibid. p. 5). evangelise the earth. wrong, "However much the reactionaries the desired ends. Honest) is cates a radical program of sexual vice on pp 102-103. It represents your experience") is not repro- apart. Compare, for instance, the "The human mind cannot sup- On every side there are doubts about the structures There are a number of ways try to hold back the wheel of good (influential) policy (pp 45- expression and experimentation. the combination of the sexual duced here ("Before you start hostile attitude of the LRSB to port moral chaos for very long. in which children, in their matu- history, sooner or later revo- 46), but if this is not sufficient It does this by abstracting the and political revolutions very you're free, Afterwards you're army service and involvement in As more and more of the tradi- and the mission of the organised church, and some go rer years, can assume larger wars (pp. 88-89, 176-177) with so far as to say that the church as a significant his- lution wilt take place and will then concerted and unilateral ac- discussion from any wider con- clearly: not free: the drug rules your tional authorities seem to come responsibilities in the functioning inevitably triumph ('Quotations tion is recommended (pp 46 41) sideration of the purposes of sex "There ought to be one or sev- life," p 151). The LRSB does not the words of Mao. crashing down, or to be snapped torical reality is doomed. of a school, but such con- from Chairman Mao Tse-tung,' leading to demonstrations Ind (p 93), by belittling those who eral contraceptive vending want addicts or social drop-outs, The LRSB says: and subverted, it begins to seek The Roman Catholic Church has its own answer cessions, where they are desir- Peking, 1966, pp 72, 86, 24). strikes (pp 51-54). Once main issue warnings on the subject (p machines in every school. If your it wants people who are strong- "Nobody seems to remember the security of organised power. able and possible, do not entitle that wars haven't accomplished 3. It assumes that in this fight the workers in outside so, cry 94), by treating conception, school refuses to install one, get minded and who are determined The ordinary dependence on to this in its claim to have in the Pope, Christ's in- us to think of the school as a provide the models for emulsion venereal diseases and prosecution together with some friends and to change the system. It says: anything in the past except kill- order becomes transformed in a fallible vice-regent on earth who, in a vital sense, is democracy. The simple model of against school authorities the ing millions of people, most of struggle is realty against when there are real clashes of for unlawful intercourse as the start your own contraceptive "Drugs won't solve your prob- relentless demand for order. And above the institution over which he presides. the democracy is not the model interest and the authorities pave dangers to avoid (pp 97-102, shop. The items don't take up lems. The only way to solve them young people." (p. 89). it is power, however ugly its on which either the family or the `economic and political forces (p Chairman Mao says: There are others who will refer our Lord's promise 9) which control the lives of the stubborn. Workers' demomica 111-120) and by dismissing the much room, and if you order a problems is to change the things occasional manifestations, that school is based. The LRSB's tions, strikes and revolutions category of "abnormal" from lot at once you can usually get that cause them, not to try to "Every communist must grasp then takes over, that comes to that the powers of hell would not prevail against his naive appeal to the democratic adults as much as they control the truth, 'Political power grows the lives of the children. Thus have been essential "to make de- sexual behaviour (pp 107-109). them cheaper (see the adverts in escape or drop out altogether." seem to more and more persons church to that delightfully amorphous body spoken of ideal (pp 40, 184-187, 190-191) mocracy go on functioning" to In the realm of private sexual newspapers)." (p. 151). out of the barrel of a gun'." (Op. the only refuge from anxiety and and its equating of existing the local struggle is part of a Cit. p. 61). "We are advocates of with both relish and awe as "the catholic church." wider political program: 191). The lesson is clear: satisfaction and phantasy, unlim- 6. It offers a rather compre- This comment is followed apprehension and perpetual dis- schools (by way of contrast) with It's undemocratic to atlas the abolition of war, we do not order." (ibid. p. 3). Depending on which theory of "catholicity" you hold "prisons, children's homes, re- "In the tong run teachers and people to keep power if they use want war; but war can only be Thus Errico Malatesta's re- - the three branch theory or some other - so this form schools and barracks" (p pupils are on the same side in it to gain personal advantage or abolished through war, and in commendation of anarchy as church will have structures which are threatened or 192) makes intelligent discussion the struggle against the forces prevent progress. It's demociatic order to get rid of the gun it is "society organised without which control their lives. You will have no visible structures and will be beyond of the actual and desirable forms to take power away from such necessary to take up the gun." authority is a fool's dream. The of school societies very difficult. can't separate school from people" (p 191). (ibid. p. 63). "Without a people's I RSB offers this dream to a threat. society. You have to change one But the LRSB is not designed Chairman Mao makes a CI .1i army ,the people have nothing" generation of school children. In The real problem however is - How can the to contribute to intelligent dis- to be able to improve the other. (ibid. p. 99). effect it is a political hallucinato- But don't let this put you off. distinction between the meth i' church of Jesus Christ in its earthly manifestation be cussion. It is a manifesto of used to settle differences am- The differences are, however, ry drug. Combining the outlook "Children's Liberation." It sets Every little thing you change in more fundamental. For the of the political revolutionary structured in our time? school may have results in the people and differer as out deliberately to exploit the between the people and thae communist democracy involves with sexual permissiveness the The first answer must be that Christ alone is its growing desire of many adoles- society. centralism and freedom involves LRSB steers its practitioners ... Work always starts with you. who exploit them. For the foe Head. He changes not and he is God with us. cents for independence and their met', 'democratic' procedures discipline. A strong accent on towards personal and political awakening sexual energies in the The struggle is carried on by authority and obedience is, tragedy. The anarchist's dream is many different people in many are appropriate; for the latter, But even so, we Must remember that the visible interests of achieving (in part) revolutionary confrontation is therefore, typical (eg Mao's the realist's nightmare. church is not exempt from fault, disobedience and the conditions necessary for a different places. But it's the same "Quotations," Ch. XXVI on The Christian is not an oppo- struggle" (p 195). necessary. Concerning the for- even apostasy. So it is not exempt from divine judg- social revolution. It may be a mer, he says: - "Discipline"). The LRSB, on the nent of social change but in this "Little" book but it certainly We are not surprised to learn "Last year the Archbishop's other hand, confuses authority support for those causes and "The only way to settle questions ment. Luther was convinced that the organised church packs a big political punch! that the successful capitalist ("big Overseas Relief Fund was with power and dismisses both movements advocating changes of an ideological nature or con- of his day was apostate. Four hundred and fifty years business") is the sinister shape launched to meet sudden and together. The Californian Profes- which he feels are desirable, his later we must not be amazed if Christians are asking moving in the dark shadows of troversial issues among the sor of Sociology, Robert A. Nis- Methods our present society: people is by the democrutic unexpected disaster in the bet, has observed: (Continued Page 6) the same questions about organised Protestantism, even "The (educational) system is con- method, the method of (y world around us. The most dangerous in- of the evangelical persuasion. Its program of exploitation is trolled by the people Who have cussion, of criticism, of The homeless in Bangla Desh tellectual aspect of the contem- suasion and education, Hill Second Peter warns us about destructive heresies evidenced in the following ways: the money, and directly or in- porary scene is the widespread MERIDEN 1. by the method of coercion ur and the bush people in South- It stresses the ultimacy of directly these people decide what refusal of thinking men to dis- CHURCH OF ENGLAND invading the church and attacking its foundations. We the individual. The student is you should be taught and how. pression" (Op. Cit. p 52). ern Sudan, cyclone victims, tinguish between authority and see its fulfilment in our day as liberalism and sacer- encouraged to think that his final The industries and businesses Concerning the latter, he fire victims, and hospitals in power. They see the one as being SCHOOL FOR GIRLS dotalism join hands with the secularist and humanist responsibility is to himself alone. that control our economic system "Revolutions and revolutiaii ry urgent need of medical sup- as much a threat to liberty as the 12 Redmyre Rood, Strothfocld spirit. He must "be himself" (ie, ex- reed a relatively small number wars are inevitable in , plies have been helped from other. But this way lies political press and act upon his attitudes) of highly educated experts to do society and without them. is madness. To contrast freedom BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL The longing for new forms and structures is the irrespective of adult disapproval: the brain-work, and a large num- impossible to accomplish is donations received. Because rod power is necessary; to con- Kindergarten to Higher School answer of an organisation which is insecure and has "You are a person in your own ber of less well-educated people leap in social development (Aid of the continuing and immedi- trast freedom and authority is Certificate and Matriculation. lost its grasp upon eternal verities and has lost its right. In the end you're account- to do the donkey work. Our to overthrow the reactionary nil- ate help needed overseas I am folly. There can be no possible For further information, apply able only to yourself for your educational system is set up to (Continued Page 3) ',,again asking you to share in freedom in society apart from to the Headmistress, basis of authority. It seeks to become relevant by own actions" (p 74). "Don't feel authority. "Men are qualified for Miss Sheila M. Morton, B.Sc. means of organisational change, forgetting that in Christ ashamed or guilty about doing our concern by giving to the civil liberty," wrote Burke, `in and his word it has incomparable moral and spiritual things you really want to do and HANDMADE JEWELLERY ARCHBISHOP OF SYDNEY'S exact proportion to their dis- R TO ORDER YOUR DESIGN OR resources for helping the world out of its riotous con- think are right just because your JEWELLE OURS OVERSEAS RELIEF FUND." position to put moral chains ASK to SEE THE RANGE OF ENGAGEMENT and OPAL RINGS THINKING OF MOVING fusion. parents or teachers might dis- upon their own appetites.' It is approve . .. Be yourself" (p 77). Jewellery and Watch Repairs, Insurance Valuations. out of this disposition toward OR STORING? The Old Testament gives minute attention to . you can think what you 20 per cent below retail. faithful self-discipline that autho- ecclesiastical structures. The New Testament gives us like and you can act as you 28 Years Experience of Handmaking - First Class Jeweller/ rity emerges, and its legitimacy SAVE YOURSELF WORRY Christ, the ever-present Holy Spirit and the Holy I look is right" (p 153). FRANK AKEHURST "PARK HOUSE," is recognised." 2. It cultivates a fundamental 4th Floor, 15 Park Street, Sydney, 2000 Phone 266368. He continues, "There are RING FOR FREE QUOTE Scriptures. Following from these gifts, we are given attitude of suspicion and mistrust those, chiefly political romantics but one commission. towards all figures of authority, and sentimentalists, who think 529 6148 For the Christian, forms and structures must be whose power, it is consistently these 'moral chains' are a part of insinuated, is generally used sel- man's own nature and that there (Sydney`) brought to the one great test. Do they serve or hinder fishly to deny children their THE ALL-AUSTRALIAN COMPANY is consequently no need to worry L. LARKIN PTY. LTD. the carrying out of the Great Commission? It is false tights. These are the "paper about their dissolution. But the to assert that everything the church does is mission. tigers" whose power can and Est. 1878 horrors of our century should 417 ROCKY POINT RD., should be challenged: have taught us, if nothing else SANS SOUCI (SYDNEY) Are we not warned that some things it does will be "Adults do have a lot of power could have. the precariousness of "damnable" and "destructive?" Has the church not over you: they are real tigers. hu virtue that romantics thml to been rich, idle, apostate, unfaithful? But in the long run they can MERCANTILE MUTUAL Whatever the forms or structures, we can speak never control you completely: they are paper tigers. of Christ's church only where the risen Lord lives in INSURANCE Tigers are frightening. But if CO. LTD. MOTOR FUNERALS the fellowship of Christians and his presence is lived they're made of paper they can't LIMITED out in the unbelieving community. Where the risen eat anyone. You believe too FIRE, ACCIDENT, MARINE Lord is 'not present in the individual's experience, much in the power of adults, and Head Office: 117 PITT' STREET, SYDNEY. 30 CITY ROAD, SYDNEY-Tel.: 211 4277 (4 lines) not enough in your own cap- DIRECTORS: Branches' there is no indwelling Holy Spirit and men are not abilities" (p 9). M. C. DAVIS (Chairman) D. M. GARMENT CARINGBAH-Kingsway. Willarong Road 524 7328 aware of the universal sovereignty of Christ. Outside the school workers R. S. COWARD C. B. Er IAN McFARLANE J. D. LEWIS EASTW00D-4 East Parade 85 1955 All authority derives from Christ and it is exer- organise themselves to fight J. D. PATIENCE against the authorities: J. RANKINE R. A. CATLEY (Managing Director) ROZELLE-93 Victoria Road 82 1141 cised in his name. In our institutions it may often W. F. RITCHIE (Manager) "In the surrounding society pro- BRANCHES AND AGENCIES THROUGHOUT ALL STATES seem otherwise. gress comes quite rapidly. There AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 5, 1912 - 3 2 - AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 5, 1912

ACR for Setting the Letters to the editor record straight should not exceed 300 words. National Television's Reformation SIR, There is a sin known in Note afta Brdaisrn as "Stealing a fellow- Sunday man's mind." To avoid com- mitting this sin by default may I congregations voting (with pro- hhc ACR of 19 October once again request the hospi- TO THE EDITOR portions as low as one-third of will be a special issue cot tality of your space to draw the voters) to remain within a con- Letters tinuing Presbyterian Church in Combs all-time low Reformation Sunday. attention of readers to an error terms of the second question. In i n your description of me evident—your quotation of 50.8 least in Canberra where the local there is no provisions for auto- This is often celebrated on the citizenry are on average better nomous theological colleges and Victoria, W.A. and Tasmania a Sunday nearest October at, (29/6/72) as a "Jewish scholar." per cent regarding Question 2 is Lord Fisher of There is no demand that we for its political radicalism and its not a fair general picture. educated than most Australians. societies. substantial majority of congrega- On Friday night, August being the day when Martin I realise you acted in perfectly tions voted not to remain. have hunt( of for filth on tele- journalism has often been sloppy good faith, but I am in fact a I do regret the use of words The "Australian Presbyterian Many evangelicals wanted a 11, our National Television Luther in 1517 nailed his 95 Whilst one can support the Canterbury vision. Yet the ABC seems deter- or manipulative. But it has also Jr wish journalist lucky enough to "Death Knell" and "Super- Life" in its editorial (12/8/72) clear indication that once the network in its televising of mined to force it on us, grat- theses to the door of the Castle Uniting Church was formed the remarks of your final para- tried hard to be objective and Church in Wittenberg. ise on visiting terms with one or Church" — visionary or idealis- admitted that all aspects of the Australians will have a uitously. For over a year, the use commission formulating the doc- graphs, I suggest that reticence This Day Tonight engaged in assert a healthy independence. There will be two feature ati. t.. o scholars. tic if you like, but never a desire church untion vote were dis- special reason for remem- of bad language on TDT has Mark Brahana, cussed and explained in the trinal articles of agreement should be exercised for the time disgusting filth and lest But filth is another matter. cies and special helps for those for "Super" — they would be bering the late Lord Fisher been encouraged by its produc- London, UK. national paper, and a host of would strongly emphasise the being in discussing third-party viewers failed to get their de- We should protest vigorously to planning Reformation Sunday already far exceeded in that goal ers. Complaints to the General local church papers as well as in authority and inspiration of negotiations between other of Canterbury who died on the ABC and to our Federal services by way of collects. -rig if numbers are involved. The Australian denominations. grading message the first Manager have brought a courte- whole exercise of discussion, study groups. Scripture, just no Australian 15 September, aged 85. MPs every time filth intrudes in- gested psalms, hymns and 13,1te A. A. C. Morgan, time, they repeated it a ous fobbing off. Presbyterian prayer, understanding mod get- Lutheran scholars did in their to television. readings. It seems that many Presby- Sydney, NSW. Returning to England by ship TDT has long been under fire ting-together cannot end in a union document just a few years minute or two later as an union vote terians while not utterly opposed ago. However, many genuinely after his 1950 visit to Australia( "Death Knell" to anything, even to their local congregations join- he drafted changes to the pro- extra insult to any feelings of SIR, In your leading article of organic. Call it ambiguous, im- felt that the "Basis of Union" ing in the proposed union still gave no real hint of this happen- Long service posed Australian Church Con- decency. v 'gust 24, 1972, you have given mature, premature, ill-considered regarded it as a second best to stitution which eventually broke Ugandan racism condemned SERVICE ing, and were unhappy about A clip was shown from a com- human rights." report containing part of the — what you will, it was human. being a member of any contin- leave awaits Plain speaking in Britain voting on a "blank cheque" basis. the deadlock and led to the ing Barry Mackenzie film in The Archbishop of Canterbury • alt, and some comments, on It was also genuine in the best uing church. This attitude is no adoption of our present Con- about Uganda's deplorable recent voting on proposed traditions of the three churches Others again preferred to reserve Government which the filth came across loud paid tribute to the British RAISES more contradictory than that of judgment in spite of their mis- stitution. and clear. An interview repeated treatment of Asians is in Government for its courage over in between the Presbyterian, corncerned. the United Presbyterian Church His mind always remained ac- hodist and Congregational givings. decision the message. marked contrast to the mild- the issue and made a plea to Far from a Death Knell (oh in the US that elected to con- That the United Methodist tive and he still travelled widely countries to help these "victims elks. Part results, of course, dear!) it may in some generation, tinue negotiations with the SIR, — This letter is written after he resigned the Arch- About a week before, a work- ness of the World Council of QUESTIONS a very different picture from Church in the US has lost to you on behalf of the General of a terrible act of racial oppres- if not this, be seen as a great Southern Prestyberians while 518,000 members since union in bishopric of Canterbury in 1961. ing man was interviewed for Churches or the Australian full, Purposes Sub-committee of the doors and his sion." As reported in this beginning and an important step choosing to withdraw from the 1968 suggests that many people He frequently wrote to the press TDT out of WOC hesitancy on this issue is Presbyterian commu- Standing Committee, diocese of opinion sought on some issue. Council of Churches. of the Record, a large in God's plan, of which we are Consultation on Church Union really make up their minds long on important questions and was accounted for by the British and niCh A' an soft a long standing, I am Sydney, and it concerns the The man said that he wouldn't The British Council of all a part, towards com- that it had helped to initiate. after the votes have been a strong opponent of the Angli- US press as either an unwilling- ing service took place vitally interested. Perhaps you article which appeared in 1y9o7uz,r be allowed to use bad language Churches has issued a statement mon salvation through Jesus Because of the lack of organi- counted. can-Methodist unity plan be- ness to admit that any but whites cently at St John's, Du I would correct the report to show issue dated August on TV. The interviewer told "profoundly deploring the hart Christ our Lord, the basic desire sed opposition it was hardly sur- The real test of acceptance of cause of its deliberate ambiguity. could be racist or to unwilling- the full result thus far, which is, in all our hearts. under the heading "A difficulty In Brisbane in 1969 he said that him to go ahead and the man conditions" laid upon the Ugan- hurst, NSW, Many p., IC prising that only 19,000 Method- this plan of union will come dan Asians, whose expulsions ness to offend Eastern bloc mem- of course, only at congregational Mt* 0. C. Arnold, unique to Sydney diocese hurts churches should seek communion accepted the invitation to bring claimed to be helped II% level. The final decision is un- ists voted against the plan for when the doctrinal basis is final- its clergy." they say, is "caused by a racial bers whose countries avoid criti- Caringbah, NSW union. The increasingly active ly determined, and when as must with one another rather than his bad language into thousands service, though it a IT rs krown and uncertain till after policy which is a denial of cism of black African regimes. (ED. NOTE: The figures are quoted We were very surprised and unite in one body. of homes throughout Australia. the Assemblies and General Aldersgate Fellowship and neo- happen large numbers of local that not all those prayed or verbatim from "Australian Presbyterian pentecostal groups who might congregations are required to greatly disappointed that so far Assembly of Australia assess, Life" of 12 August. For obvious rea- as we are concerned no effort remained in this state and in and have the final decision in sons, we could not print the full result have led such opposition were amalgamate. Not even the united that our correspondent asks for, since somewhat divided on the issue, parishes that have proved such a was made to ascertain the facts fact after a few days the con- theiryou hanstdast.e only it runs to 13 pages in that same issue.) and left any protest to individual lifesaver to the numerically weak before your article was published dition of some apparently re- that 50.8 per and in the second place, it does SIR, The Presbyterian Code churchmen. In any case there Congregational Church have re- turned to what it was pre- cent of Presbyterians voted to re- was little incentive for mean- ally started to deal with this not necessarily follow that be- main in any continuing Presby- Committee in its official "Guide cause some procedure is adopted viously. to voters" recognised as one of ingful dissent as any Methodist thorny question. terian Church (that can be dur- J. S. Goldney, in Bathurst, Goulbum, Mel- There are some disquieting four options available what is minority group wanting to form ,IS- ing their life time, of course. a continuing church had no right Hawthorn, SA. bourne or anywhere else for which way can maud pects of this kind of service Thank God we can anticipate now being called the "con- that matter and not in Sydney, to property. Even if a majority which raise some very serious tradictory" vote. Yet because of "No difference" as regards de- of Methodists had voted against SIR, — Your editorial that Sydney is wrong. The law questions: nominations in Heaven). Your the 40 per cent Presbyterian vote (24/8/72) discussing the church with regard to long service leave for a continuing church some union it would have only meant If the claims for the validity article also states 735 out of another round of negotiations as union issue appears to have may differ as between Victoria of such a healing ministry is churchmen now want to insist that 1,447 congregations failed to church leaders were committed given an unbalanced picture re- and New South Wales. andrews God has not withdrawn that there was really only one his carry the vote for Union. to their repeated declaration, garding Presbyterian voting on I was chairman at most of the power which was in evidence in "right" way to vote if you You did not state that actually "that it is our intention to pursue the union proposals. meetings convened to consider Jesus and the Apostles, "I am answered "Yes" to the first Presbyterians voted on two long service leave for the diocese 75 per cent of Presbyterians question. In fact a few self-con- this unity until it is achieved." the Lord, I change not," why is voted for Union, nor that the separate questions: your com- of Sydney and there was never go now? it that unlike the New Testament fessed donkey voters who fifth- Few opponents of this plan for mentary related only to results any intention to do other than 735 congregations against Union ted to having been confused are union objected to inter-church there is discrimination over what needed only a 30 per cent to on the second of these. The out- what was best for "all sorts and now emerging as authoritative co-operation or a speedy removal types of illness will be prayed achieve that end which meant come of voting on the two conditions" of clergy in the ser- She is struggling out into the interpretors of the answers given of barriers to inter-communion for? that particular Church remained questions has been described by vice of the Church here in Syd- by voters generally! or pulpit fellowship. Indeed the busy world to catch a bus home. Nothing was too difficult for the property of that 30 per cent the Presbyterian Moderator- ney. polarisation between conservative God in the New Testament but it if Union were carried generally. Melbourne solicitor Brian Bay- General as presenting "a double The Long Service Leave Home is only a tiny room appears that strokes and other ston has pointed out that the two and liberal churchmen cuts picture," and caution should be Canon of General Synod (it is Thus a number of the 735 across denominational lines and serious illnesses are today. congregations may have had questions on Which Presbyterians exercised in interpretation. not a Sydney enactment) ex- She knows very well that she cannot is now more significant than the If the New Testament is the quite a larger majority in favour voted have been on the drawing- In contrast to your emphasis, pressly excludes all clergy en- difference between the denomi- stay there much longer. basis for such healing services, of Union generally. board since 1964 and in theft+ it is noteworthy that 75 per cent titled to benefits under Com- why is there such a difference in It cannot be denied the present form before successive nations. of voting Presbyterians were in monwealth and/or State Acts She is much more ill than she will the scope of illnesses treated? general trenkl towards Union is General Assemblies since 1967. However monolithic structures favour of church union in terms and immediately after the adop- admit. The doctors have told her If this is the work of the holy Mr Bayston also points out that or mergers may only produce a of the first, more general tion by Sydney of this Canon spirit and a continuation of the some Presbyterian ministers and 'Paper unity' while effecting a question. Moreover, in only steps were taken to determine that the thrombosis in.her leg is bad ministry of healing seen in the laymen actually advocated a shift in the balance between about 13 per cent of all Presby- which clergy could and could not New Testament, why were not "Yes,Yes" or so called con- those of differing theological out- terian congregations did fewer be brought in to the scheme. and could hospitalise her any day. all the people who had gone to tradictory vote. The overal vot- looks. This in turn can place than 50 per cent of voters favour Consultations followed with They have told her she should think the trouble of attending the ser- ing figures indicate that this one large or small minority groups at union in terms of the more the Government authorities and vice and who put up their hand of four options available was a greater disadvantage than hith- general question, and these 13 we were informed that all those about a nursing home. not prayed for? taken up by voters in city and erto leading ultimately to large per cent tended to be concen- in the categories mentioned in There is no New Testament country, and in every State not scale defections, especially where trated in certain geographical your article were covered by the Mrs Andrews has no family. precedent for a person seeking areas. State Act and therefore were in a She is becoming very frightened. help ever being refused, nor were By States, your editorial also they told to come back another St. ANDREW'S highlights the majority of More letters, page 6 How can she afford private day for private prayer. nursing home care? There is a way Is it just a coincidence that the CATHEDRAL SCHOOL A LETTER TO particular ailments cited as being SYDNEY for Maud Andrews to go. most often "cured" are ailments (Registered under the Bursary which according to medical opin- Endowment Act). The Ansvar policy: She can enquire about admission ion are often identified as being The Church School at the Heart MYSELF of psychosomatic origin? of the Diocese. to one of the Chesalon Parish On other occasions it is for Why was this practise adopted (Founded by Bishop Barry, Sometimes when 1 am to share and respect Nursing Homes. by Mr Whitesell? 14th July, 1885.) praying I stop and wonder the proper understanding al And The spiritual truth or for the com- Waiting lists are long, but patients min nom moi Surely if God had given him School for Cathedral Choristers. why I am praying. What is plete enjoyment of spiritual the aims of he this special gift of healing ENROLMENT 300 my motive? Often it's just the blessing. with the worst physical and wouldn't want to restrict the Accommodation for on additional total 100 pupils in the new school. discharge of spiritual re- 4T1S GOOD SAMARITAN ASSOCIATION benefits of it to those who raised economic needs receive priority. their hand first or who could Primary to Higher School Certifi- sponsibility. cate and Matriculation. Provision abstinence. At a Chesalon Mrs Andrews To provide an assured annual income, so it can plan I reorganise their schedules to see for Language and Technical a ilia' at a suburban motel Courses. Staff of experienced il Furniture Removals By Ken Roughley We are people who will receive the best of nursing to meet the future needs of the poor and needy, the privately. Teachers and G,aduates. Generous Scholarships provided for Cathe- have a similar Anglican Home Mission Society has instituted the and Storage home care in an atmosphere Is any responsibility taken NY dral choristers and Probationers; outlook on life as Mr Whitesell or his associates choral training in the Cathedral of extra love. Good Samaritan Association. If you would like to be- and in the School under the G & C DREW Pty Ltd yourself. We're an I for the pastoral care of people Now I've discovered from direction of Michael 'lemons, 66 Smith's Avenue, international Her pension will cover the cost. come a member, please tick, fill out and mail the coo- I prayed for and who may hoe M. Mus., Cathedral Organist and John, Chapter 17, what I believe personal problems arising fram Choirmaster Hurstville to be the supreme motive -- insurance company pan below, with the appropriate donation. For Prospectus apply to: who have been their experiences at such ser- The Headmaster, Local, Country and Interstate ". . . that the Father may he vices? glorified" (v13). serving non-drinkers I PATRON .. 5200 and aver yearly. Conon M C Newth, B.A., Th. L., Removals Is any attempt made to corn- The Bible has taught me that for 40 years. TURN YOUR UNWANTED $100 to 5199 yearly. (TELEPHONE: 61-7836). Write or phone 50-8366 ri VICE-PATRON sel disappointed people who it is quite right and proper to And we have a comprehenst of policies. CLOTHES INTO HOPE After hours 53-7377 $50 to 599 yearly. pray for my own welfare and for You can turn your unwanted SPONSOR .. weren't "healed" or to expl.tin Please send me: I what they must then believe blessing of others, but the high- clothes into hope for the thou- SPECIAL MEMBER .. 525 to 549 yearly. l3 Information on Ansvar's insurance policies. sands of needy people the Angli- about their own case? est purpose to which I must ever $10 to $24 yearly. 'from the prize winning butter people ... II Your Ansvar representative to discuss can Home Mission Society helps MEMBER .. It seems that there is a grave be looking is the glory of God. Something might be right for me, Ansvar policies. each year through its Opportunity , D, danger of some people's faith I NAME Mr.EMissiMradRe. or for others but if it should not s ops Shops. All you have to do is phone being positively !damaged rather be for His glory then I must NAME . the Opportunity Shops and a van I ADDRESS . than helped if no serious attempt iiiiging4 BACON — — will call. CODE Ls made to meet their spiritual as abandon it. well as their physical needs. Jesus says in John 14/13. ADDRESS AMOUNT "Whatever you ask in my name I Send to the. General Seweiely, Anglican Home Missio] will do it, that the Father rod, Postcode A55,1 798 7888 Society, 387 Kent Street. Sydney 2000 he glorified." It is not oni Why not phone them right away! o Ice I shall "ask" but also what ANsvAiFt rostauTaabnscteaifneor rs MEN. MN MIN WOOD (OFFICE FUNERALS Ile ii ill "do" that is to conduce ® Good Samaritans to those in need to the glory of God. That was —PHONE: - VIC.: 18-22 Collins Street, Melbourne. 631661. 0.5.W.: 210 Pitt Mild cured lean always Jesus's object when on Metropolitan (All Street, Sydney. 61 6472. 56 Hunter Street, Newcastle. 7 4655. 01.1).: bacon rashers ... sealed to keep earth — "I have glorified Thee 182 Ann Street, Brisbane. 21 8449. S.A.: 33 Pirle Street, Adelaide. Branches) 80 0396, on earth" (John 17/4) — and it 8 6564. W.A.: 167 St. George's Terrace, Perth. 21 6291. Katoomba — ?Colombo 41. that fresh bacon flavour. is His object now as he lives to -alum intercede for me. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 5, 1912 -- 5 4 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 5, 1912

regard to other organisations if January 1, 1969 and that the ar- any for whom exemption is sub- rears of contribution be paid at,,, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS sequently sought. once by the diocese and/or the - ILETTERS1 At the present time we await organisations by whom these HELPFUL the Government's decision but chaplains and others are employ- I Evangelical principles (Continued from Page 5) isooKs Positions Vacant meanwhile the Finance Com- ed. THE SEX THING by ciassified advertisements may be better position than their clerical It is difficult for us of thy lettat the office or phoned to mittee has considered the whole 61 2975 up to noon en the Monday brothers immediately prior to the matter and will recommend to General Purposes Committee, Branse Burbridge. KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANTS' Two f the week before publication. Positions' A trained and experienced Charge Is 5c per word with a mini- passing of the Sydney ordinance the Standing Committee that for and for that matter the Finane person for a senior position; a part- mum charge of 51. RICAN LOOKS Hodder, 1972. 93 which gave effect to the General those who are granted ex- Committee of which I am chat applied in time (7.30-12.15 daily) assistant for parishes housekeeping duties. St Stephen's Synod scheme in the diocese of emption, application for mem- man, to know what more y Kindergarten, Newtown. For details. pages. 90c. ring 51 2043. Sydney. They were excluded by bership should be made to the could have been expected to do. AT AFRICA the very term of the General Long Service Leave Fund imme- Stacy Atkii nu cases to find them church as the arena in which This is a very clear and help- Eppimt, NS‘ UNITY ON THE Services Synod canon but even if they diately and retrospectively to RICAN SAGA by Dr wanting. God's grace is made manifest, ful discussion of sex, including MANAGER had been included the employers ,Ai GROUND: EVANGELI. There is little room here to and on the Holy Communion as ideals of marriage and, treated Emu Book Agencies operates PERTH: St Alban's, 423 Beaufort Street. would not have been relieved of Surnlake Samkang,e, discuss details, but one of the the expression of its unity in throughout Australia and New Services 9.30 am, and 7.30 p.m. Rec- their responsibilities under the CAL ESSAYS ON with understanding and kind- tor: Bryan F. Hall. All welcome. Abingdon, 1972. 222 most interesting proposals relates schemes which do not touch Guinea promoting the sale of sound State Act, The Little Red School Book liness, difficulties, deviations and (Continued from Page 3) CHURCH AND SACRA- to the role of confirmation. It is Christ. In the treatment of evangelical books to the retail trade. COORPAROO. St. Stephen's Brisbane. US$2.95. problems. The Agencies requires a man with Cnr. Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. Representations were made to pages. suggested that baptism should be church unity, emphasis is placed Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 a.m. thinking is controlled by three rebelliousness is cancelled ot. MEN'T'S both ed. by proven selling and management Hely Cummunion. 11 a.m. Morning the Standing Committee by those the value of a book like this, the normal qualification for ad- on the importance of united ac- Branse Burbridge is the secre- He exhibits in the New Test; ability to commence as Assistant Prayer (Holy Communion let Sunday). affected, emphasising that whilst main consideratons: ever unpalatable or in- Colin Buchanan. mission to communion, so that in tion at the site of witness, rather tary of the Inter-School Christian 7.30 p.m. Evening Prayer. meat the pattern on which a Ill., Manager with a view to taking over Rector. Rev. Herr,' GOOdheW. benefits under the State Act First, he has a realistic view of ,f i.tible it may be, is that it the context of a Christian than on the preparation of global from the retiring Manager early are to base our lives: S.P.C.K., 1972. 72 Sr 80 Fellowship, and the book itself might be better than those under human sin. In the Bible mankind ' us to see Africa through family, children should be admit- schemes which do not touch next year. "Have this mind among you. !es should be of great help to senior the canon many chaplains and is described as being in revolt in eyes. There is no pages. ted. Confirmation then becomes practical issues. Applicants should write setting out against the authority of God selves, which you have in Chri' high school or even university details of experience etc, to the Meetings others employed by Church lion about Dr Samkange's rather a qualification for assum- There is plenty of food for Jesus, who, though he was in th These two short books consist students who want to have some Manager, Emu Book Agencies, 1 organisations did not remain (Gen 3) and he knows how this reading about his subject. ing the full responsibilities of thought here, and I hope that the form of God, did not cow guidance in their thinking toward Lee Street, Sydney, 2000, and CLERGY WIVES' ASSOCIATION: Next subject to the law sufficiently primary rebellion affects all his fit I the factual parts are often of sets of papers by young church membership. papers will be widely read and will be held on Friday. 3rd attitudes and relationships. He equality with God a thing to t evangelical Churchmen associat- a Christian attitude sex. marked "Confidential." NovemNovemberber at 11 a.m. In Bible House long to benefit from its provi- ledious with the names of people There is a welcome emphasis discussed, Auditorium. Speaker: Mrs Talbot knows all too well that in the grasped, but emptied himsel ed with study groups at Latimer Basket lunch. All clergy wives sions. A fresh approach was then and places Which mean nothing on the importin ,, ,• ,i1 :lit kible J. A. Friend C. E. W. Bellingham. Mohan. taking the form of a servan House, Oxford. They are con- and widows welcome. made to the Government and apparent pursuit of righteousness to the general reader, while the THE BIBLE SOCIETY requires being born in the likeness finally it was agreed that we he can be most unrighteous. The more colourful and readable cerned with the practical imple- men. And being found in hums mentation of principles agreed to should submit the provisions of corrupting influence of sin has parts seem sometimes only WAREHOUSE MANAGER form he humbled himself an at the Keele Conference of 1967, REVIEW EDITOR INTRODUCES Wanted the canon for its consideration. done its work in the lives of the ' vaguely relevant to the main or- ACR'S Unique opportuntly to serve Christ In In due course we were advised subjects as well as in the lives of became obedient unto deatl and will be welcomed by parish a vital ministry. Must be committed - guinea It is hard for someone y s l Book IMPORTANT NEW TITLES: even death on a cross" (Phil 2:' Ke clergy who are trying to work Christian experienced and active. Write WANTED 100 more students to that it was considered that in those in authority. The LRSB who is so emotionally involved to P.O. Box 120 Revesbv or phone In C. of E. Bible College. Full Biblee 8). these ideas out "on the ground." 771 4344. course by correspondetnce anywher . some directions one plan was does not come to terms with this to view anything objectively. HE LONE COMMANDMENT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT by Victor P. Furnish. Abingdon, Full details hem Regis NI, P.O. Box biblical realism and face its im- This same Jesus has riser It is all too easy to say what 1972. 240 pages. $6.25. This is a scholarly work that examines the love ethic as a crucial aspect of 41. Roseville. N.S.W.. 2069. better than the other and vice To us who know first-hand from death and is appointed t should be done without having versa. Finally, it was agreed by plication. shat Christian missionaries and both the literature and life of early Christianity. In doing so, Dr Furnish surveys the whole New TRAINED NURSEwanted for Christian SECOND-HAND Theologica I books be the Judge of the living an any clear idea of the way to go Rest Home Bankstown. Monday to bought. Phone 61 9487, C.M.S. Book- the department concerned as a Second, the has a serious view the British Colonial Service have Testament, the Apostolic Fathers and relevant non-Christian materials, founding his work on the Friday. Dan duty. Able to live In some- shop, 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney. the dead (Acts 10:40-42). N about it. best contemporary scholarship in this field, times to relieve Matron. Award wages. matter of principle to consider of human authorities. He knows given to Africa, the failure to amount of denials or evasion Phone 70 3198. exemption from the State Act in that in rejecting God's authority any credit to their labours is The authors of the papers are ACTIVE SERVICE by Godfrey Robinson and Stephen Winward, Lakeland, 1972. 96 pages. $1.25. can alter the fact that all histor give If people are truly converted to Christ, the two authors assume that they know they need further Holiday these cases because the benefits he has no option but to accept to takee . to be commended for their CLERK-TYPIST with some xpnce of of the General Synod scheme must end at the feet of Jesus. Al h training to equip them to become efficient servants of Christ. This intensely practical book for shorthand required Sr ChristianaOrgan man's. Societies supervised by However, the value of the frankness and open-mindedness. isation engaged in evangelistic activities Accommodation authority - God's authority - Christian workers of all kinds, will help prepare people for tasks such as administration, pre- were deemed on balance to be men require from their subjects wok is reminder that Africa They are not afraid to look at and vital youth programme. 18-23 is His. As the apostle concludes. ) paring and delivering addresses, the public exercise of prayer, leading organisations, visitation, preferred. Campaigners for not less in total than those of the a spirit of co-operation. This is in which he definitely includes established evangelical practices, Christ, Box A 87. P.O.. Sydney South. WERRI BEACH, Modern Flat "At the name of Jesus ever evangelism, Sunday School teaching. 2000, or teleohone 290 1592. beach. all conveniences. No 'Christmas State's scheme. certainly the view of the New Egypt and all of North Africa, or Jan. Phone 48 5410 (Sydney). knee should bow, in heaven an THE CHURCHMAN. Vol. 86 No. 1, Spring 1972. Church Book Room Press. ed. R. E. Nixon. In the negotiations that follow- Testament writers (Rom 13:1-7; has got a long history with con- on earth, and every tongue con 80 pages. UK 40p or £1.50 yearly. Six excellent articles and many book reviews. This quarterly COMO Caravans. Fleet of new caravans ed it was made clear to us that a I Pet 2:13-17). St Paul writes iderable achievement and that available for Beach Missions, holidays fess that Jesus Christ is Lord, Lr journal of Anglican theology should be essential reading for evangelicals. Of special interest are Position Wanted nme from $15 per week. general automatic exemption aptly: n a world where personal re- Caravans. 5213 6217. the glory of God the Father three articles: "The Blessed Virgin Mary - An Evangelical Point Of View" by J. W. Wenham, of Como would not be granted but that "Remind them to be submissive are becoming SHORT NOTICES (Phil 2:10-11). ationships Ajmer House, Oxford: "Baptism in the Holy Spirit" by Colin Buchanan in which he looks at the full particulars would need to be to rules and authorities, to be mechanical, Africa's major Seen within these perspecti‘i ‘angelical, Pentecostalist and Sacramentalist positions, and "Revising Holy Communion" by LUTANDA submitted with regard to each obedient, to be ready for any contribution may well be the individual clergyman for whom honest work, to speak evil of no the LRSB is not only a moral THE DRAM s I IC SILENCES H. E. W. Turner and B. J. Wigan. The genuine concern with this third subject is more urgent in YOUTH HAVEN traditional sense of "human- exemption was sought including one, to avoid quarrelling, to be for political revolution, it is al, OF MS LAST 11 EEK, by W. P. England than here for many are pressing for the withdrawal of the 1662 liturgy from sale and an invitation to spiritual ruin. publication. But we have a great need for a better grasp of liturgical principles and this article ORGANIST Toukley, N.S.W. such things as particulars of his gentle, and to show perfect Webb. Abingdon, 1972. $US2.50. presents the extraordinary spec Kenneth W. Prentice employment and lenght of ser- courtesy toward all men. Seven excellent Lenten medita- helps greatly, Near to lakes and surf. tacle of a recommendation vice, etc. For we ourselves were once tions. IN QUIRES AND purchase social confusion I' CHOIRMASTER Small or large house parties. foolish, disobedient, led astray, PLACES, by Phil Mason. Publ QUESTIONS OF SCIENCE Following discussions with earth at the cost of our standin Good accommodation, max. 150 various bodies it became evident slaves to various passions and by author. 20 pages. 20p (UK). AND FAITH, by J. N. Haw- pleasures, passing our days in before the judge in Heaven. WHA T! This is vintage small church Apply: MANAGER, that we should circularise the thorne. Inter Varsity Press, 1972. C. of E., married, P.O. Box 21, Toukley, N.S.W. numerous organisations to obtain malice and envy, hated by men You mean to say C.M.S. BOOK- choir with all profits on its sales SHOP has been selling church to the Church Army. 62 pages. 80c. A Nottingham Organ Fellow, 2263 the required information and this and hating one another" (Titus Tel.: HOME OF PEACI% robes all these years and I didn't PROGRESS-A professor of biochemistry helps Irinity College, London, Toukley 94 336, Sydney 84 1601 was not always submitted as 3:1-3). Third, he has a mandate for HOSPITAL know about it) with answers to statements that and Chartered Secretary, quickly as one might have CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE? by hoped. We will be required to living from Jesus Christ. In (Deaconess Institution), I always get mycleri- A. G. B. Woollard. SPCK, 1972. science contradicts the Christian available early 1973 for a ASTRAEA-AUSTINMER act similarly in the future with Christ the whole disposition of cal wear when I go £UK1 (paper). 93 pages, The EVERSLEIGH, yinc book-browsing at the faith. Should be popular on cathedral or large parish SOUTH COAST, N.S.W. Bookshop. author asks the unsettling Church bookstalls. TWO A church, coupled with ad- 274 Addison Road, Petersham ‘1", question - can a Christian be- For your next SUMMER CAMP PENNY, by Stella Linden and earn ministrative or teaching post. ROBES lieve in social and economic pro- come to Astraea, only 40 miles NERINCAH, Divid Winter. Hodder Chri.stian Present positions overseas, from Sydney. All amenities, FOR gress at all? This is a thoroughly Neringah Avenue, Wahroonga Paperbacks, 1972, 108 pages. lull-time administrator (15 right at beach. disturbing book which all should Three Melbourne CLERGY 90c. This moving story has been years) and part-time 0 8 C Fast class meals and accommodation. GREENWICH, read, even if we see no hope AND (18 years). Write: ASTRAEA, River Road, Greenwich. from the direction in which he made into a film starring CHOIR or phone Wollongong 67 1201 sees it. Richard. * The largest Hospital of Ill B.C.A. rallies kind in the State admittin Impeccable record both HOLIDAY COTTAGE. Cudmlrrah. near terminal or advanced chronicalltt Cassocks spheres. Sussex Inlet. 3 B.R. All 'facilities, 54 burn; Thursday, September 21, Girdle, C kik per day. all year round,. Phone Woilon. "The Genuine Old-Time ill patients of any age, statiossalit. Surplices gong 84 6520 or write N. McMullen. St Mark's, East Brighton. Sr religious faith. Stocks Healing service 3 Romeo Street. Travelling Audio Visual At each session, the regional Black Accommodation for 3011 Show" was the title of the bishop opened the rally and the White Available interviews hirts 1972 series of rallies pre- guest speakers included the Rt patients. Professional Collars- attracts big crowd sented in Melbourne in each Rev H. Witt, Bishop of North Your help is urgently need, Studs West Australia and Rev Peter for the immediate and futut Hoods on your savings mall lobs. For of the three regions over Preaching Three hundred people attend- nine gifti of the Spirit to be Sydney. Melbourne, Perth, PAINTING: Large ors George !who is the BCA Mis- needs of the Hospital. free quote. ring Clive Freestone. three nights. Scarves ed a special healing service at St power tools in Christian service. mid-Oct. phone 53 5375. sioner at Mt Isa (Tcrumview- It is proposed to establish Choir needs John's Darlinghurst, NSW, on Nights and locations were: Gunpowder) in Queenslax1d. 100-bed Hospital at Mona Val August 24 taken by Mr Ted He said 'that churches quench * Available from stock SAVING IS EASY WITH Tuesday September 19, St The NSW Secretary, Rev when sufficient funds are avai Whitesell from the USA. the Holy Spirit if they don't 11)CMS CHURCH SUPPLIES preach the whole word of God. CUSTOMS AGENTS Thomas', Essendon; Wednesday, Barry Haggett, and the Victorian able. Inquiries to Diocesan Bathurst St.. Sydney. N.S.W. in his address he said there September 20, St John's, Black- Secretary, Rev Barry Green were Secretary. Goods cleared/delivered All donations over $2 m 61 9487. were nine fruits of the Spirit to On the subject of healing he also present. Catalogue Available. Diocesan Church House, ex Parcels Post, Aircraft and allowable deductions for incont sweeten the character and also denied that he was a "healer". P R O D E Ships. During the rallies a multi- tax purposes. "God does the healing. I'm a ser- George St., Sydney. projector audio visual was "SERVICE TRANSPORT" Wide variety vant with a ministry of praying PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY LTD. 181 Clarence St, Sydney. screened, and musical groups PLEASE REMEMBER Tilt Insure Church Property with the for the sick." (ESTABLISHED 19461 Phone 29 5001 29 3634 accompanied the singing of HOSPITAL He 'confess'ed that not every- 36 York Street, Sydney, 2000 of preachers modern hymns. IN YOUR WILL CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE These rallies were stimulating body he prayed for is healed and (Between King and Market Streets) he has noticed that "not much and challenging and by present- For further information, phot CO. of Australia Limited Telephone 292287, 2901000 Accommodation at Moore happens with stroke cases." He ing them over three evenings in or write to: (Inc. in N.S.W.) CHURCH concentrates on those illnesses ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE: According to a report each of the Melbourne diocesan Because ... Girls andwomen only. In Christian The Chief Administrative Office) he'd seen God help, Have the safety of a Per- Hostel for Christmas vacation. Decem- ORGANS published in the last Moore regions, ,a wider coverage was ber-February. Inquiries. The Warden. Box 124, Post Office, 1.The company is wholly owned by the Dioceses of the manent Building Society 660 4984 (Sydney) or 29 Arundel College bulletin, a wide possible, thus giving people a Mr Whitesell invited people Street, Forest Lodge, 2037. Petersham. Church of England and it operates entirely for the benefit of with migraine headaches, stom- and earn 6)/% p.a. on your variety of preachers has been better chance to be present on the Church. For artistry in New or rebuilt 56-887i, ach ulcer, heart pains and back savings. Withdraw when nt one of the nights. 56-5621. FULLY FURNISHED se-coainedlf Flat. with Suit Christian couple. Phone 709 4418. organ building organs invited to the College. 2. Our re-insuring companies are among the strongest in the trouble to just raise their hand. yl you like plus interest - fine tone and Visiting Preacher's in the world. no charges deducted. It ACCOMMODATION required Sydney craftsmanship. He invited a number of people area - if possible around Chatswood: Chapel this year have included: 3. Claims, both large and small, are dealt with promptly. to come forward to be prayed makes sense to "Put it with November, December, January, for Quality organs the Rt Rev A. C. Holland, Aux- Missionary couple with two sons who CHALLENGING CHRISTIAN SERVICE 4. Church property worth more than $65,000,000 is insured for. Provident", require medical help. Phone Wycliffe imported from iliary Bishop of Perth; Rev Aus- Centre. 83 5622. England from with this company. Not everyone who put their tin Day, Rector of Christ Church hand up was permitted to come EASY DEPOSIT $850 Pius 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with exten- St Laurence, Sydney; Rev D. He- 'POSITION AVAILABLE FOR MATURE LADY forward and he admitted that lie For Sale freight, etc. sion to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc., if required), wetson, General Secretary of the ASSISTANT TO BETHEL BOYS HOMES. had accepted twice as many as Open your account with as Regular tuning MOTOR CAR, PUBLIC RISKS, Plate Glass and BURG- NSW Branch of the Church Mis- he had planned. little as $5. Deposit and CONCRETE BLOCK MACHINE. visits to all sionary Society; the Rt Rev G. APPLICANTS SHOULD BE OVER 18 YEARS. LARY. Makes blocks, slabs. edgings. screen Altogether 17 people were withdraw at any time per- areas. Reed or. R. Delbridge; Professor G. A. F. blocks,garden stools-8 at once and HONORARY DIRECTORS: prayed over and all claimed to sonally or by mail ... 96 an hour. $95. Ideal self-helo gene serviced. Knight, of the United Theo- Further information: orolects. Send for leaflets. Department Free consulta- E. N. MILLNER, FCA (Chairman) feel better. One person claimed C R.. Forest Farm Research, London- logical Faculty of the University without that his leg which had been erNSW 2753. tions of Sydney; Bishop Samuel of the A. BACK, Secretary Rt Rev R. C. KERLE, BA, TOIL, obligation. C. E. SMITH, MBE, FCA broken and had been longer than Call Mr. Frank Gribble -Manager SECOND-HAND THEOLOGICAL BOOKS Orthodox Coptic Church, Egypt; bought. Phone 61 9487. C.M.S. Book- "Bethel Children's Home," K. B. PRICE, MA (Oxon) the other was in fact shortened. shop. 93 Batharst Street. Sydney. Bishop M. M. John of the Church of South India; and Rev M.S. 687 DALBY, Old. 440 5 R. A. CATLEY Mr Whitesell justified his be- Telephone 290-1000 ANTHONY WELBY K. Baker. Ven C. A. GOODWIN, MBE (alternate) lief in the power of prayer to Canon G. G. O'KEEFFE, OBE, THL, JP (alternate) heal today by referring to such to discuss opening an account. PIPE ORGAN, by J. W. Walker. London Organ Builder W. M. COWPER verses as "1 am the Lord, I 2361 4 880. 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19UCta Students strike in North West The Australian 15 cents Melbourne and Sydney synod motions On 20th September, an sey last week also claimed that He replied that the At P had ecstimated 750 students in the student strike movement had definitely endorsed the EAG ac- controversial the support of some Sydney tion and named the Northern Melbourne and 250 in Syd- branches of the ALP's youth Districts Young Labor Associa- A number of motions that came before the synod 01 Church Record ney went on strike and dem- group - a claim which was First Published 1 880 October 19. 1972 tion as supporting the strike. the diocese of North West Australia in September were No. 1523 onstrated in the city streets. quickly denied by an ALP spokesman at the party's Sydney Garnsey claimed that there highly controversial and while some got through, others The ACR interviewed Dennis headquarters." ACR asked the could be another strike by high were amended ,or defeated, Garnsey, who organised the 13-year-old Garnsey, an school students next year. strike of high school stu- acknowledged Marxist, his reac- "depending on how the radi- The synod was held in Gerald- Woods, preached the synod 5c r dents in the Sydney area. tion to that report. calisation is going." ton and the Primate. Dr Frank mon. While not condoning homa Dennis Garnsey is the spokes- sexuality, synod passed a motien Fate of man for the Education Action supporting amendments to exist Group which called the strike as ing law relating to homosext. a demand for freedom of dress acts in private between cen- and freedom of expression in all Australian Hymn Book senting adults. high schools. They advocate the Synod strongly opposed the NZ union right of students to invite any troduction of colour telex' speaker on to school grounds into Australia and decided 1., and to form political groups the Government that the ith ;weeping reforms in within schools. They say there a stage nearer would be better spent on :: uncertain should be no corporal punish- seas aid, ment and that students should Family planning recce have the right of appeal (against The "Australian Hymn over the years, presumably be- book is to be truly corn- strong support and synod cal Results of the voting of disciplinary action) to a court of cause their words or music seem prehensive without being chaoti- on the Federal Governmen, members of the five denomi- Book" Committee has con- no longer relevant. cally eclectic, abolish sales tax on their peers. nations involved in the New ACR asked Garnsey how he cluded a four-day conference The committee has obtained traceptives and to Sulk. On the other hand, it was also them. Zealand union plan were an- viewed the role of the head- at S. Paul's College, Sydney. clear that many older hymns are professional advice on the A motion calling on the r master of a high school. "At still in wide use and have not question of financing this project nounced on 28th September. The committee consists of Secretary of WA to refuse p present it is a very bureaucratic outlived their usefulness. In addi- and is assured that no difficulties Only the Methodists voted one," he said, "imposed by the representatives of f our mits for any sporting or co a ;he parish ministry tion, some newer hymns which should arise in this regard. mercial activities on Good I solidly in favour of union Education Department. Head- churches (Anglican, Con- do not appear in any of the ,: The committee will meet again day and Easter Eve, ineludir and many feel that the pres- masters should be representatives standard books have gained such a gregational, Methodist and in December to prepare its the closing of off-course bent,: of teachers elected by the staffs wide usage as to demand consid- ent joint plan is not likely to Presbyterian) who are en- second report which will be shops, was defeated by amendi of schools." eration. A 25,000-word report published in Sydney on September 26, explores the value and effectiveness of the be accepted by the councils The EAG, he went on, are op- presented to the Federal bodies it to ask bishop and clergy gaged in the preparation of synods of the denomina- posed to the idea that classes A smaller number of requests of the four denominations con- educate their people in putter traditional parish church and recommends drastic changes and experiments to make it more effective. and the "Australian Hymn were received for the deletion of cerned. should be ruled by the authority God first. tions. of teachers. "We would prefer to Book." hymns already listed in the re- port. The usual reason was that Voting for union was: Meth- have teachers on a friendship Following publication of the the hymns concerned were con- present its report to synod for odists 85 per cent, Presbyterians basis rather than an authori- "Australian Hymn Book Report ,e diocese of Sydney at its The report concludes: "The t, rapidly changing society, it is sidered to be of little further use. debate, and will ask churches 69 per cent, Congregationalists tarian one. If a teacher cannot 1" comments were received by which started on October principal need is for greater imperative that the present rigid- A number of church musicians Sydney synod in hands throughout the diocese to consid- 65 per cent, Anglicans 58 per keep students interested they will denominational representatives midering the report of the flexibility of ministry within the ity of structure be removed to submitted some very helpful sug- er and study the report with a cent and Churches of Christ 55 not learn anyway. Rules such as indicating the reaction of clergy- hial Ministry and Organi- parochial structure, coupled with permit the introduction of varied gestions regarding the allocation view to bringing forward legal per cent. those in schools are not imposed men and congregations to the Commission - the result changes of emphasis in congrega- forms of ministry to meet differ- of tunes. changes in 1973 which will put Only 61,438 Anglican parish- on anyone else in society except plans thus far. The committee is a years of investigation by tional life. ing needs and situations." the report's recommend,illOrt, ioners bothered to vote. The perhaps prisoners," said Garnsey. very grateful for the care and Matters of general principle of Sutherland's fate ministers, seven laymen "If the work of the Gospel is Bishop John Real who dioceses of Dunedin (53 per He said that "the EAG would attention given to the report. were also raised. Many com- to continue with effectiveness in chaired the commi,sam will into action. :ne woman. cent) and Nelson (55 per cent) rather change schools than mentators agreed with the fore- With of the the frequently expressed win), Some people had spent consid- the circulation voted against the plan while 48 destroy them," but that the word of the report on such mat- the report, titled "Looking erable time examining the report proposed ordinances for the the people involved, to remain :: per cent voted against it in Well- Group could understand the ters as keys for tunes and con- the Parish" and on sale to and their comments were most the Sydney Diocese, won't ington and 41 per cent in Auck- frustration and alienation that temporaneity of words. There Wollongong Zone Council eiblic for 75c, includes these helpful. The denominational disregarded. To force churei FAMILY WITH. A CONSCIENCE land. caused student violence and the were requests for more material and Diocesan Committee into an arrangement against tt tniendations: - representatives collated the com- Bishop Pyatt of Christchurch destruction of property. ments and then submitted their suitable for young people. many of the clergy and laity wish will lead to ;dl anti here should be a clearly de- Asked "what view does the situation in the futut strategy underlying the said that he did not think it was findings to the committee. In the Various opinions were regis- in the Sutherland Rural ABOUT MILITARY SERVICE a big enough majority to go EAG take of The Little Red all parochial ministry, and light of these submissions, the tered on the size of the book. At four consecunse Rr School Book?" Garnsey said Deanery have expressed should be on the basis that through. For the sake of the 42 commmittee has revised the list The committee had recommen- Deanery ;Conferences the pan,: that the group had no official grave concern that their fears life and witness of the local per cent minority he did not of hymns which it nominates for ded a maximum number of 500 es have reaffirmed their desire to policy on the matter. His own h is not so much in the think Anglicans would risk going inclusion in the proposed book. hymns of which four hundred of inclusion in the new stay in Sydney and have ta: view was that "it is informative li building but in the homes into union. In the case of some well- and fifty were chosen for the re- diocese will be realised. pealed to the synod not to in- and straightforward. It was :embers. Of the active clergy who known hymns omitted from the port. Some asked for less but The Deanery is included in the clude the area in the proposed about time that a book like that voted, 47 per cent were against first report, the comments in- most asked for more. The com- Wollongong zone as defined in new diocese. Membership of a particular was brought out for school chil- the plan but there were fewer dicated whether or not these mittee agreed to increase the the ordinances to be brought be- The rector of St Philip's, Car- congregation should be the out- dren which they can under- laymen against it. Three of the were still in wide use. It was maximum number to six hun- fore synod this month. ingbah, Rev R. E. Lamb. said come of a declared intention to seven bishops voted against it. stand." dred if necessary. This would The rector of St Luke's Mi- recently that "if the proposed or- be recognised as a member of The National Times .of Sep- apparent that some familiar Bishop Peter Sutton of Nelson hymns have faded in popularity seam a wide procedure if the randa, Rev Keith Gowan, said: dinances pass unamended, the Thal congregation, :and this might commented: tember 4 stated: "Dennis Gar- "The Deanery is unanimous on he expressed in terms of a con- fate of the Sutherland Rural "I hope we can get on with the this fact, that they don't want to ' an of Christ as Lord and Deanery is almost certainly job of being Christians, showing be in the New Diocese. Surely sealed." the rest of society that we can I he concept of parish hound- care for one another, and have Diversity is beautiful should be modified to the friendliest of relations with with the changed nature neighbouring Churches, without person's "neighbourhood" in having to debate structures every says Presbyterian ls society. day. I he leadership of the minis- "Plural unity in a com- The United Presbyterian Church in the USA rec- former dean of Rutgers Law tc: and others within the parish monwealth of Churches might School, as its moderator. straild be styled on the "servant" well he the goal of our re- cently voted to withdraw its membership from the Con- Heckel came to his office pro- Rev Russell C Fowler, chaplain to Agnes', Black Hock. from 14 No ember. tyre of leadership of Christ. lationship." sultation on Church Union (COCU), a proposed plan of fessing to be "lukewarm" on the Child Welfare institutions (Sydney) since Rev Dudley J. McGrath, re for of consultation, saying, "I think 1968, has been appointed chaplain of the Cudal (Bathurst) since 1964, has Mu) The minister should be re- merger of nine denominations suggested originally in 1960 Royal North Shore Hospital from 3 Octo- appointed vicar of St John's Deer hark gaided as first among equals in there's something beautiful about ber. with St Alban's, St Alban's (Melbourne/ by Dr Eugene Carson Blake, then stated clerk of the United diversity." Church co-operation Rev Harold H. Hinton, curate of St from 7 November, It', local church, and laws ought Gymea (Sydney) since 1971, has Rev John W. Taylor, assistant at the to he varied so that wider spirit- United Presbyterian Church. across traditional lines is more resigned and has begun work with the Mission of St lames and St Joh (316 ual responsibilities can be recog- The late Bishop James A. seek effective joint ministries. important than organic union, Christian Literature Crusade from 18 bourne) since 1972, has been a poiawf September. Personnel and Training Officer of the nised for laymen. Pike, of San Francisco, seconded The members of COCU re- Heckel felt. Rev heal M. C. Lowe, curate of Si Mission. the idea and out of various state- maining are: The United Church Paul's, Wahroonga (Sydney) since 1971, Rev John I. min, curate of St Pew's, Provision should be made for evangelism of Christ, Disciples of Christ, the has been appointed curate of St John's, Box Hill (Melbourne) since 1970, hat ments came the Blake-Pike pro- Parramatta. front January next. been appointed in charge of St Trill's, periodic review of the effective- posals which eventually grew Episcopal Church, the United Rev Deryck K. Howell, curate of St ness of the ministry, and the Methodist Church, African John's, Terminal. (Sydney) since 1971, Rev Donald A. Conley, chaplain of the licence of a clergyman should be in Perth into the plan of merger. ACR has been appointed curate of St Mat- ,,na Missions to Seamen, Buenos Aires, The Presbyterian assembly, Methodist Episcopal Church, the thew's, Manly, from January next. 1968, has been appointed an weld., capable of being revoked if the Rev Jam. Ramsay, curate of Christ Two Anglican churches the highest policy-making body Christian Methodist Episcopal haplain of the Missions to Seamen. Mel. ollertories do not exceed the re- Church, Olad.ville (Sydney) since 1970. bourne. of the 3.1-million member Church, African Methodist has been appointed curate of St Bede's. Rev Richard H. Pethybrldge, of the commended minimum stipend, or and Baptists, the Church of APPEAL Beverly Hills. from January next. United Presbyterian Church in Episcopal Zion Church, and the long-service-leave staff (Melbourne) ',no if a body of clergymen and lay- Christ, Methodist and the From Indonesia, from the Deaconess Nellie M. Dixon, a chaplain 1969, has retired [corn 30, See) the USA, meeting in Denver, Presbyterian Church of the US. at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (Syd- 1972. men are satisfied that the holder United Church co-operated Colo, voted 411 to 310 to with- A significant factor in the dioceses of Melbourne, Bath- ney), will retire from full-time work at Archdeacon Emeritus James A. of the licence is unable to provide a record. From left to right, with his duties as unit chaplain the end of the year. Schofield, a former archdeacon of Bright. The Gerber family of in an evangelistic mission at draw from COCU. The with- United Presbyterian Church's urst, Canberra and Goul- Deaconess Dawn GIbbIns, chaplain at on (Melbourne) who retired in 1959, dial I effective ministry. father and : sons are, Corporal to the 11th Cadet Brigade, COCU tnree women's hospitals in Sydney, will Drummoyne had a day out drawal motion also said the withdrawal from burn, Grafton, Brisbane and on 14 August last There should be more wide- David (22), Sergeant Paul (25), Hurstville. Missing from our pic- North Beach, Perth, Septem- occurred with the election of C. be chaplain at the Royal Prince Alfred Canon Philip St. Jr Wilson, headmaster at Sydney's Victoria Bar- Presbyterians would continue Sydney generous support for Hospital from January next. of Brighton Grammar School, (Melbotune) spread employment in parochial Chaplain Gerber (53), Private ture are family second-in-com- ber 24 to October 1. ecumenical conversations and Willard Heckel, professor and Deaconess Ansa McColm, warden of 1942-67 and who retired in 1970, died es ministry of fulltime laymen and racks recently, one they will Mark (19), Private Philip (18) mand, Mrs Gerber, two daugh- the Church Record special '1,e G.F.S. Hostel, Sydney, will become 7 September last. The missioner was Rev Geoff ••• ters and son number six, Tim- chaplain to Crown Street, St Margaret's women. remember for a long time. and Lieutenant John (27). All Fletcher, Australian Director of appeal continues to come in. and Paddington hospitals from 1 Janu- othy, who, at 16, is not yet old There should be controlled are members of the CMF and, the Lay Institutes of Evangelism The Directors of the paper ary next. Two-thirds of the family, Dad, have enough to enlist in the CMF. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Rev John D. Bleakley, precentor of St THE AUSTRALIAN experimentation with new pat- with the exception (LIFE). thank all who have helped to John's Cathedral, Brisbane, since 1968, Army Chaplain Gordon Chaplain Gerber's First Clasp particularly belonged to the Sydney Univer- St Michael and All Angees, meet this special need and they has resigned. terms of ministry, was awarded in recognition of Commissioner Harry WI111.154 0.B.E., Gerber and five of his six sity Regiment at one time or North Beach, was deeply in- To become a subscriber to the Australian Church Re- value the prayers and fellowship train ministries in areas such as another six years efficient service F.R.C.S" F.I.C.S., head of the Salvation sons, are pictured proudly another. Three still do but Ser- volved in the mission, called Army in New Zealand and a noted plas- CHURCH Campbelltown, Lidcombe and cord, just fill in the form below and mail it in with which it expresses for the geant Paul Gerber is now with to the CMF and is worn with the tic surgeon, has been appointed territorial the inner city area. "Focus-72, and St Philip's, cot- maintenance of our evangelical displaying the Efficiency Efficiency Decoration, awarded $4 or simply ask us to charge it. commander of the Salvation Army in the 3rd Field Medical and Den- tesloe, gave musical support. A newspaper ministry. Eastern Australia. from mid-November. Planning, research and Decoration's First Clasp Property control within the dioc- tal equipment Depot at Merrick- several years ago for an initial large choir was trained and used I enclose $4 for annual subscription/Please charge it Further donations to 23 Sep- Mr F. Charles Horne, who has served RECORD In New Guinea and West Irian stnce ese should be rationalised to pro- awarded several minutes ville whilst Lieutenant John Ger- 12 years service. throughout, singing both tradi- tember are as follows: 1939, has been appointed Papua Field 'cross out one) Rev G. L. Wainwright, Dunedoo S4.001 vide for more guidance in these earlier to the head of the Lieutenant John Gerber is tional and modern gospel songs. Director of the Asia Pacific Christian The national paper far ber is now an engineer with the - - - Mrs L. B. Worthington, Condobolin, Mission from 16 October. areas. house. wearing his service ribbons for Most of the well attended eve- $6.00; All Saints', Morse $2.00; Rev N. Rev Robert E. D. Hull, rector of Church of England people 5th Field Squadron, Haberfield. Smith, Teraina $2.50; G. P. Davis. Chats- service in Vietnam. He was post- ning meetings were held in the Christ Church, Becchworth (Wangaratta) The diocese should be di- To The Australian Church Record, Room 311, 160 wood s10.00; N. Tags, Wollongong - Catholic, Apostolic, Prot- Chaplain Gerber thinks that In civilian life Chaplain Ger- Hamersley Community Hall but since 1959, was installed as an honorary vided into a number of regional ed to the war zone shortly after $2.00; Miss V. N. Paulsen, Kalorama canon of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wang- estant and Reformed. ber is the Rector of St Bede's, the Friday night youth meeting Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. 51.00; Miss D. Box, Aspley $10.00; Miss areas, each with :an assistant with so many of the immediate completing engineering at Syd- amt. on 21 September. C. A. Pfoeffer, Blacktown $2.00: W. R. Subscription $4 per year: bishop and a regional council. family in uniform, theirs must be Drummoyne, and combines this ney University. was held in the Rugby Hall. Malley. Roseville $12.00; A. B. R. ElSeY, Rev Geoffrey E. Hayles, rector of St NAME East Malvern $10.00: Miss D. H. Porter, Mary's Kelmscott (Perth)since 1968, has posted. Editorial and limi- Bexley 56.00; Rev 1. E. Davies. Jannali been elected rural dean of Victoria Park, ness: Room 311, 160 Castle- $5.00; Rev H. E. Ctercteko, Sans Souci Archdeacon John Burnett, rector of ADDRESS $2.00; Miss P. Lopez, Hurstville $6.00; Christ Church, Swan Hill (St Arnaud) reagh Street, Sydney. 2000 Canon W. E. Avery, Bangalow $5.00; since 1960, retired last month and is liv- Phone: 61 2975. Issued 10.1 Mrs E. M. Wood, Kiama $25.00; Rev ing in Cobargo, NSW. POSTCODE Jon. McIntosh. Indonesia $5.00: Mr R. RevAhm C. Clarke, vicar of St nightly, on alternate Thin P. Fennisworth, Glebe $10,00; Mr K. Philips', Collingwood (Melbourne) since days. M. Jon., Earlwood $4.00. 1969, has been appointed vicar of St REFORMATION ISSUE Printed by John Fairfax and Son Ltd., Proadw' v, Sydney, for the pul:.tro 8 - AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, OCTOBER 5, 1972 The Church Record Ltd., Sydney.

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