THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER—EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION

Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post Printed by John Fairfax and No. 1464 May 28, 1970 as newspaper. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. Price 10 cents NEAC STUDIES GO OUT Wipe out poverty Over a thousand copies of the Preparatory Studies Unity by Miss Irene F. Jeffreys. (Series 1) for the National Evangelical Anglican Con- Each study is set out simply says Dr. Loane gress—Melbourne 1971 have now been posted out from and clearly for easy reading and Adelaide. comprehension. At the end of Poverty in Australia can and should be wiped out, NEAC 1971 will be held at Church and Its Structure by Rev. each are given scripture passages, Archbishop M. L, Loane of Sydney said in a Statement Monash University, Melbourne, Jeffrey R. Roper; 5. The Church questions for group discussion issued earlier this month. from August 23 to 28 and dele- and Its Worship by Rev. Lance and booklists for the questions Australia now stands at a lems affect both Melbourne and gates from all parts of Australia R. Shilton; 6. The Church and raised. point in time 200 years after its Sydney. will be in residence, discovery by James Cook in Australian social services are The Series I study course was 1770. No doubt to the eyes of inadequate to protect the poor in drawn up by a group of South the world, it presents the picture illness or unemployment. Australian evangelicals and pub- PERTH ANGLICAN AWARDED of a country of great material That our social services are in- lished in an attractive booklet by prosperity. This is in fact true: Trinity Publishing Society, an adequate has been proved not but there are qualifications. I only at various seminars con- organisation of Holy Trinity, ITALIAN KNIGHTHOOD want to draw attention to the ducted by such non-Government Adelaide. fact that many people in our The present course, which will Mr Roland Zar, a member of the vestry at Christ organisations as the Council of society are still exposed to the Social Services of New South be used throughout 1970, has Church, Claremont, W.A. and State Manager of Flotta kind of poverty that deprives been distributed all over Austra- Wales, but by the Immigration Lauro shipping company, has been made a Knight of the them of the basic rights of men. Planning Council investigating lia and will be used by individ- I don't allude to the apathetic uals or by groups of people gath- Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity by the Republic the potential for the 1968-73 of Italy. poor or the alcoholic poor when period. Their findings showed ered together for study and pray- I speak of this particular poverty. er. With the 32-page booklet are that Australian social services do The award was conferred on I don't include the incapacitated, not attract migrants from more printed forms for sending in the Mr Zar for the co-operation he the institutionalised or even socially advanced countries ... results of discussions to the Rev, gives to the Italian Consulate in itinerant workers, but I refer to Australia is not a poor country Peter Newall of Glenunga, S.A., assisting Italian nationals; for his ordinary men and women who who edited the studies. and the problem of poverty with- part in promoting the success of are trying to work hard and to in the country is far from hope- initiatives of the Italian commu- make homes on a level that less. In fact, while the percentage nity; and for the contribution equates with conditions in the stands at 4 per cent, poverty can given by him in the capacity as seventies. and should be wiped out com- State Manager of Flotta Lauro Melbourne University's In- pletely. This centenary year is an LAURO LINES) Australasia stitute of Applied Economics and excellent one for the Com- Pty. Ltd. Social Research, which has pio- monwealth Government to take Roland Blaise Zar was born in neered research on poverty in a hard look at its social 1926, and was educated at a Australia, now places 4 per cent services French college in Alexandria, of the normal population exam- And when we look at the Egypt. ined in their Melbourne sample problem of poverty from its His family have been involved in the crisis of poverty. Social worst angle, the plight of home- in shipping for several gener- workers employed by the Church less men in this city, the figure of ations and he worked with a of England in Sydney would not 6,000, which has been estimated stevedoring company in Alexan- argue with this figure being by research over a period of dria before coming to Perth in applied to Sydney, as it would some years, can only invoke 1949. Mr Roland Zar seem that the same major prob- compassion. Particularly when After working with Mac- the latest figure suggested for the Robertson Miller Airlines Ltd., city of London is 12,000. In Syd- he joined the local office of ship- ney only about 1,500 can find ping agents, George Wills and hostel beds for the night. Company Limited, in 1950. Speaking four languages, he Archbishop of Brisbane's These men are not all alcohol- was mainly involved with foreign ics. One graduate researcher who spent five months living with shipping companies and in 1963 Procedure for the re-election he became Passenger Manager of a new archbishop of Brisbane homeless men in 1968 classified with George Wills and Company and the election of a new Pri- less than half as addictive alco- retirement holics. Lim ited. mate for Australia is set out in However, in 1966, Flotta Dr Strong's letter in the Brisbane Pensioners and those who are Lauro opened a Perth office and "Church Chronicle." ops) twelve members of the living on illness or unemploy- House of Clergy and twelve he was appointed State Manager. ment benefits are not much bet- The NEAC study booklet The Archbishop Election Com- members of the House of Laity ter off than homeless people. He joined , the Citizen mittee will meet with the Bishops elected by the last General They may have a roof over their It is expected that front the Military Forces in 1951 as a sap- of the Province under the Chair- Synod. finding of many such discussions, per in the Royal Australian Engi- manship of the Senior Bishop of heads but having paid for it, Congress planners will be able to neers and was commissioned in the Province (The Right Rever- This meeting will be convened there is little left for food and all draw up the study agenda that 1957, At present he holds the end David Hand, Bishop of New by the Right Reverend James the other human necessities. the Congress itself will handle. A rank of Captain and is on the Guinea) on Friday, July 10, to Housden, Bishop of Newcastle, This year, country Australians are suffering deprivation such as Series 2 booklet will be issued Reserve of Officers. who will then be the Senior elect my successor, and I feel they have not seen since depres- from Sydney early next year and Roland Zar is a widower with sure that you will pray most con- Bishop of the House of Bishops. it will deal with further questions two teenage sons and lives in stantly and earnestly that when sion days. The sight of farmers On my ceasing to hold office, marching for " a better deal" in about which evangelical Brae Road, Claremont. He be- they assemble, they may be the Right Reverend John Hud- Christians need to be well- came an Anglican whe he mar- truly and rightly guided by the Melbourne served to remind us son, Bishop Coadjutor, will be informed, and on which they ried so that his family would Holy Spirit. that if farm owners are in a serious position, the farm worker should be able to express a corn- grow up together in the same After a new Archbishop has the Bishop Administrator of the mon mind. faith. Rev. Ron Edwards, rector been elected, and consecrated if Diocese of Brisbane. The Right and the hired hand must be in a There are six studies in Series of Christ Church, has said that necessary, and enthroned, a date Reverend David Hand, Bishop of much worse plight. 1:1. The Church and Its Mesage this is just what happened, New Guinea, will be Acting Met- We as christians should show will be fixed for the meeting of compassion for those in the by Rev. Dr Bryan E. Hardman; ropolitan of the Province of Mr Zar is a regular commu- the Board of Electors provided community who need our prayers 2. The Church and Its Mission nicant, a parish councillor and for by the General Synod canon Queensland, and The Most by Rev. Geoffrey C. Bingham; 3. was also on the vestry of Holy for the election of a Primate, and our practical help. Let us in Reverend Frank Woods, Arch- this 200th anniversary of our The Church and the World by Cross, Melville, before moving to which consists of (besides all bishop of Melbourne, will be Rev. Philip H. E. Thomas; 4. The Claremorft. country seek ways and means to members of the House of Bish- Acting Primate of Australia. prove that we care. A fine achievement A single volume commentary on the whole Bible, twelve introductory articles on authority, revelation, inspiration, etc., and all packed into 1,310 pages selling at a reasonable price, is a fine publishing achievement. The New Bible Com- mentary: Revired, published in April by the Inter-Varsity Press, London, has done just this. It sells in Australia at $8.15 until June 15 when its i retail price will be $8.90. The first edition came out in 1953 and since then, over 2,,o.o00 copies have been sold. This indicates the use- fulness and precise scholar- ship of the volume. But sev- enteen years have seen im- portant developments in bib- lical scholarship and a com- pletely new edition was call- ed for. The editors of the New Bible Commentary from I.. Is R.: Or Ormaid Guthrie. lecturer in New This is what we have now. Te, tament and, Registrar for Advanced Studf , s, London Bible College: Rev. Alec Nlotyer. ALA., The New Bible BD., vicar of St. Luke's, Hampstead, London; Rev. Alan NI. Stibbs, NI.A., tutor at Oak Hill Theo- Some of the articles ard Commentary logical College, London; Professor Donald .1, )y iceman, prof. of Asst rioloes , Universi0 of Tomlin'. Continued Page 3 EVANGELICAL VIEWPOINTS TRUDEAU IN AUSTRALIA EDITORIAL ,....1,14.414,411^1,004•INI41.00411nI•404.00...1,11,0,11 ,4141,04.41MM Through t he rectory door 1 guess lots of wives have moment to say "Someone wants Mr Tri!eau, Prime Minister for Canada, visited surprise with his appointment of the first Canadian ambassador to trouble finding a mealtime you, Mum." And there on the Australia this month as the guest of Mr Gorton, to dis- the Vatican, a man who has no to suit everyone! porch were three young men in cuss common nationalproblems. formal church connections but NEAC 1971 smart black suits with white but- I would like to serve tea at tonholes — the bridegroom of an The Canadian Government for admires Bahai and Unitarianism. the Titanic — an inevitable rush NEAC 1971 is only IS months WI. The first 6.15 each evening, but sometimes hour before, with his attendants. instance is offering prairie farm- to disaster in a galaxy of fire- Canada is a land of churches National Evangelical Anglican Congress in Aus- it must be early to fit in before ers $140 million not to plant works, brass bands playing and John Cabot, sailing from Eng- The New Bir Frank's appointments, or late to As his two friends promptly wheat this year. We also have the captain shouting hysterical land in 1498. landed on New tralia demands a high priority in our prayers, our We are all tilled with wonder about the birth of a give him time to return from dissolved into mirth the groom, a some historical links. It was men orders to crewmen Who had long foundland, Canada's first personal planning and in the parish life and activi- baby into this world and even though me may under- somewhere, and sometimes we very refined and proper profes- like Captain Cook who ensured since jumped overboard. religious service was probably stand the biology and mechanics need two shifts to cater for sional young gentleman, had to ties of the very large numbers of evangelical con- whurehy this birth takes explain his mission himself. After that both countries were to be conducted by a Lutheran, Pastor place, we are still awed by such a miracle. everyone's arrangements. British rather than French pos- Jansen at Fort Churchill in 1619. gregations in the Conimomsealth, the wedding, he said, they had sessions. Through this great miracle of visited an aged relative in hospi- Canada has five regions: First- The Congress organisers have sent out two printed conceive me" (Ps, 51:5), so clear- tal. Getting back into the bridal Pierre Elliot Trudeau was h, the Atlantic provinces which God man is brought into physic- bulletins and the 1970 preparatory studies have now been ly stating the lot of all mankind. car to go to the reception he had swept to power two years ago on by Rev. Brian J. Seers, of al existence. He is brought by the by have always been warmly sent out to over 1,000 people throughout Australia. But We need to become ohanged somehow come to grief and — a wave of popular "Trudeau- evangelical also with strong with only 15 months to go, Congress preparations do not miracle of "New Birth," an act people, but this in no way means please, would I mend his pants! mania." Formerly the prime White Hills, Victoria R o m a n Catholic settlement. of God's grace into spiritual life Ann Dever eux seem to have the impetus that such a significant event in a method of self reformation, but ministership of Pearson was like Secondly, Quebec has been —"The Kingdom of God." Well, I've sewn on bride- the voyage of a once proud, now WA14,41,00.41.4,14.4,1,NONIJVW4.4.0.41,1,441 the life of the Australian Church demands. a beginning from scratch. It is ..... ••••••••••••••••M groom's buttons before today, almost solidly French-Canadian This new birth is spoken of ex- leaking excursion steamer. The Hundreds of parish papers arrive in the editorial bas- not the symptoms that need to be and given them Disprin, but and Roman Catholic, There are plicitly in the New Testament dealt with but the condition. It is Usually we do try to all sit Diefenbaker administration by Robert Stanfield. opposing ket each month, but so far we have searched in vain for never before have I escorted one strong pressures for secession and is seen to be the manner by not the demonstration of sinful down together though, even if we contrast resembled the voyage of "swinging Trudeau" at the polls, from the rest of Canada. the regular mention of N.E.A.C., which is essential if do get a bit hungry waiting! to the spare room to hide himself was staid, plodding, slow-speak- which men and women come behaviour, but the sin that in- while I hastily stitched up an Trudeau has had several violent interest is to be stimulated and maintained. A few dioce- into a living and meaningful dwells the life of the person. So I wasn't very amused last ing and conservative. An Angli- attempts on his life by separatist night when the doorbell rang for eight-inch split in his trousers! can (a supposed status denomina- san monthlies have given it one mention, mostly last year, relationship with God. It was in The ladies of the entourage French-Canadians. Thirdly, On- but there has not been a single mention a second time. conversation with Nicodemus, a the fourth time during our 7 p.m. tion), his family fortune was tario which is the main home of waited patiently In ene-ribboned ruler of the Jews, who obviously dinner. In fact my Christian pa- made in underwear. He fought Canda's Protestant churches. The majority of diocesan papers do not regard the event Rev. Kenneth J. Dray- Rev, Ken Drayton cars outside, the groomsmen saw in Jesus much more than his tience was noticeably absent. the election issues, while Fourthly. the prairie regions as news or haven chosen to ignore it. Downing knife and fork, Peter shifted from one foot to another contemporaries ("Rabbi, we ton is rector of Tray- Trudeau promised nothing. After largely United Church and We have purposely looked inside churches, womb and be born?" Ds 3:4). ran to the door, returning in a on the porch. and my children the election, Mr T. Douglas, Roman Catholic. Fifthly, British evangelical and otherwise, in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne know that you are a teacher ning, W.A., in the Nicodemus is saying, do we need giggled in a very unseemly man- a preacher and leader of the come from God."), that Jesus to have another crack at being ner over their pudding, while I Columbia Which has a strong and Sydney quite recently. We have seen no display diocese of Perth. small New Democratic Party secular spirit. spoke of the need for this birth people because we've messed up just tried to make those stitches said Trudeau's campaign was an material of any kind. experience if a person was ever the first go? A fine strong enough to last out the eve- The churches early received We have not attended a single service or seen or going to see (experience) the ning. appeal to mindlessness. government support. The Church The reply of Jesus is so clear, heard one on television where prayer was offered for Kingdom of God, "Truly, I say The question remains. Is of England at first received chap- It is this new birth that is nec- 'That which is born of the flesh As we waved the mended N.E.A.C. Apart from the two bulletins, not a Press re- to you, unless one is born anew, achievement Canada today in safer and wiser laincy assistance. while the pow- essary for salvation. This is the IS flesh, that which is born of party on its way I couldn't help Font. Page 1, hands? When asked what erfuLfludson Bay Company con- lease or a line of news has come to this paper, our he cannot see the Kingdom of change of heart and life that a the spirit IS spirit." (Jn. 3:6.) thinking of St. Paul's words God." (John 3:3.) Canada intended to do about the ducted services from the Book of Church's only newspaper with a national circulation. man experiences when he be- You are born physically by an some of the commentries on the about being all things to all men agony of Biafra, he asked, Common Prayer. The Congress executive committee are all very busy As a child cannot be born by comes a true christian. Without act of the flesh, but you are books have if by some means we might win itself, no more can a man bring been retained but "Where is Biafra?" He has made men and women and they may be inclined to view this birth we cannot become the born spiritually by the act of most are completely new. Many some — — although I rather (Continued on Page 7) himself into right standing with it his policy to promote (in Can- N.E.A.C. as being a long time away. Fifteen months is children of God. Jesus said to God's Spirit, who touches the contributions have been made by doubt that this type of thing was God. As you cannot live, unless lives of men and women any- quite what he had in mind ada) the "Just Society." Typi- not long to build up to an operation of this size and Nicodemus, Who undoubtedly the younger generation of inter- cally, he nominated the first Jew you are born, nor can you live where and everywhere as He significance. had a good head knowledge of national evangelical scholars. to enter Cabinet. Committed to spiritually unless you experience God, "Truly, I say to you, unless rightly chooses to do so. We can- Among the contributors are The first essential is that N.E.A.C. should be given the new birth. sociological unity and to beat in- a man is born again he cannot not predict His pattern, but we several Australians, including immediately a place of priority in our personal and public flation, he faces spiralling unem- Every person who possesses see the Kingdom of God." (John can see where he has touched Alan Cole, Francis Foulkes, Leon Res. Brian Seers ployment. He has expressed a de- prayers. If a Congress prayer has been drawn up, it human-ness is in real need of and transformed the lives of Morris, Donald Robinson and (HATSWOOD (ONVENTION Tasmanian 3:3). people. sire to overhaul Parliament. should be sent to individuals, youth and adult groups, help to overcome 'his natural John Thompson. T This experience of new birth is he sixty-fourth annual Much more can be anticipated Bible study groups and for regular use in church services predicament, It is David who Peter tells his friends, "That Perhaps the new edition shows linked indissolubly with Jesus convention will be held at St. MERIDEN from this dashing bachelor who now. A nation-wide wave of prayer for the Congress must says, "I was brought forth in in- once they were no people, but more attention to careful exe- Paul's, Chatswood, on the stands on his head, swims, dives, himself, who said To as many iquity and in sin did my mother now they axe God's people. Once gesis than the old, with some Queen's Birthday holiday, CHURCH OF ENGLAND skis and kisses pretty female healing begin immediately. as received Him the power to be- they 'had not received mercy but playing down of devotional in- Monday, Juno 15. The speak- SCHOOL FOR GIRLS strangers. Congregations everywhere should already be plan- come the sons of God, who were now they have received mercy." ning to send local representatives at their expense to Mel- terpretation. The version used is er at the morning session at 12 Redmyre Road, Strothfield Little has been said of born not of blood, nor of the (1 Pet. 2:10.) He tells them ear- the R.S.V.. the most widely used 11 a.m. will be Dr Hugh Far- bourne in August, 1971. It will be a residential Congress THINKING OF MOVING will of the flesh, nor of the will lier that by God's great mercy BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL Trudeau's religious views. A mission of the modern versions, but the rell, former Roman Catholic Roman Catholic, he was once (at Monash University) and while the cost of $40 will not of man, but of God." Jn 1:12, "We have been born again to a Kindergarten to Higher School OR STORING? book can be used readily with Monk, from the U.S.A., who impressed with the leader of a HEALING mission services were worry most, the return fare for the large numbers of We may talk of the Kingdom living hope through the resurrec- any English translation, is in Australia under the aus- Certificate and Matriculation. tion of Jesus Christ front the Zoroastrian sect. He said: "I held at Cooee, Launceston and interstate members will. The local people must stand SAVE YOURSELF WORRY of God, we may understand all With so many contributors, pices of the Bible Union of For further information, apply don't like religions which make that that involves, but we will dead." (1 Pet. 1:3.) By the to the Headmistress, Hobart earlier this month by the together to see that men and women and clergy can plan the literary style is far from even Australia. He will speak on people do things because the RING FOR FREE QUOTE not be members of it, until we acceptance of God's tremendous Miss Sheila M. Morton, B.Sc, interdenominational Order of St. now to go without financial worry. but its quality is generally very the subject "Present Turmoil commandments say to do them." are born again of God, This is acts for them they are in this Luke. Some time ago the organisers were heartened by the new relationship with God. God high and many write with both in the Roman Catholic He has vocalised his support of 529-6148 first base in the Christian life. Church." His gracious minis- The missioner was Rev. Roy initial response to the appeal for funds. We hope that a has acted, man is left to respond. strength and precision. While the legalised homosexuality, easier try will be greatly appreciated. T. Parsons, a London clergyman truly evangelical generosity will see to it that our first (Sydney) We cannot conjure up this Of course we will look the scholarship is conservatively divorce and abortion in some birth within ourselves. This new evangelical, each writer exercises The speaker at the three after- cases. and a member of the Inter- National Congress can be planned with the foreknowledge same, and mostly feel the same ST. LUKE'S L. LARKIN PTY. LTD., birth comes from God through too. his individual judgment and is noon sessions at 1.45 p.m., Soon after the election Mr national Order of St. Luke. He is that we will all give a part of our means to ensure its scrupulously fair to other 2.45 p.m., and 4.15 pm. will 417 ROCKY POINT RD., His Holy Spirit. Nicodemus said, It is not a physical hirth but a Trudeau cautiously announced rector of the Guild Church of St. success. views. Each draws the reader's be the Venerable J. R. Reid, HOSPITAL he was considering a Vatican "How can a man be born again spiritual — we are now in a new Martin, City of London. In each Perhaps it is time now to appoint a part or full-time SANS SOUCI (SYDNEY) when he is old, can he enter the 'attention to the relevant liter- Archdeacon of Cumberland. diplomatic link. The reaction was of the three centres, members of and living relationship with God, Darlinghurs1, Sydney, 2010 paid officer to co-ordinate the work of the state com- second time into his mother's This new birth allows no pride ature and in this way helps the He will give three studies so bitter and overwhelming that all denominations were invited student who wishes to pursue a from the Book of the Prophet it was generally assumed there mittees and to do the hundred small jobs that need doing on our part, for we have done Founded 1919 matter further. Ezekiel. A basket lunch will and the addresses were usually now. Time is running out and little is known about the nothing but respond to God's al- would be no action. But last Oc- be held for which tea will be followed by discussion. Congress at the grass roots level. This is where the mighty love shown in Christ. Modern versions other than tober he caught the countrcr by provided. Afternoon tea will St. David's, Cooee, St. John's, the R.S.V. are often quoted when foundations for anything worthwhile must be laid. This is such alternative renderings are also be available. Films will A CHURCH Of ENGLAND Launceston, and Holy Trinity, YOU CAN BE SURE where the influence of the Congress must he brought to r7Uunder roundlis helpful. Books, journal articles be shown for the children of GENERAL HOSPITAL Hobart parishes were closely bear when it is over. ti We can be sure though of this those attending the t and published lectures over the con- associated with the mission. Evangg m new living relationship with God. past ten years are also frequently vention. • We can know peace from striv- quoted. ing to find acceptance with God, St, Loire., Hospital performs a very has published and distributed a quarter valuable service to suffering people. and the only basis on which we It takes public patients and there. of a million Bibles in the past two years. can find this conviction, is on the tore receives a Government Subsidy, WALKER MOORE ACQUIRES PIPE ORGAN promises and declaration of out tne need for improvements and It is a Bible publishing, Radio broad- God's Word. Now Available From Your up-to-date medical equipment Is al. ORGANS SOON AFTER the Broughton fund grew slowly, though it re- lieblich gedact (8), principal (4), wars an urgent need. Patients are casting and youth literature ministry Jesus said, "Truly, I say to taken regardless of creed. RFP111,1 MD IN AUSTRALIA Chapel was erected at Moore mained well short of what would fifteenth (2), open diapason (8), you, he that believeth on me, BY Legacies and contributions will en. College, Liverpool, in January, have been needed for a new in- bourdon(16), and a wall flute helping Christian people behind the hark everlasting life and shall not able the Board to Improve the serv. Mr David Hudd, 1873, an instrument built at Ul- strument. (4), added possibly in 1919. come into condemnation but is Scripture Union Ice to patients and the conditions at Unit 1, 129 Boundary St., The College Organ Fund Iron Curtain. Support is sent to destitute the Hospital. Donations are sub. timo, Sydney, by William David- In 1969, it became known that passed from death to life." (Jn, lest to the Income Tax Concession& Clovellv, 2031, N.S.W. son of Harris Street was in- St. Luke's Church, Liverpool, in- proved just adequate to purchase families, imprisoned Pastors and Youth 5:24.) Because we are Christ's Allowance Telephone 665-7706, stalled. Davidson was a good tended to buy a larger organ, the organ, but at least another Workers, To request a free copy of the through this new 'birth, we can Bookshop F M. WILDASH 7. W. Walker and Sons Ltd., organ builder, who worked for a and was willing to sell its attrac- $1,000 is needed for expenses in he sure that we do now have life, Organising Secretary Ruislip, transport and re-erection. Middlesex, Fneland, fstab IBM time with Fincham of Mel- tive one-manual organ. This monthly magazine and that we will escape con- 129 York St., Sydney, bourne. The organ had 368 pipes organ was about the same size demnation, in eight ranks. and age as the original Moore In the Nicodemus passage, Bonk stown Square, Moore College was moved to College organ, and indeed a Jesus says, "Whoseover believeth Newcastle, Cooma, Insure Church Property with the Newtown in 1889, and for a notice had been affixed to it stat- in him (Christ) should not perish time, "Moore College Grammar ing that it had originally come WHAT! but have everlasting life." (Jn. Inyerell. You mean to Say C.M.S. BOOK- rUnder und CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE School" was conducted in the from the Chapel at Moore Col- 3:16.) This promise of life is SHOP has been selling church fur Liverpool buildings. When this lege, Liverpool. Evangegr° lism conditioned by our belief in of Australia Limited robes all these years and I didn't Jesus, who gives us this new Special Introductory Offer CO. was closed in 1893, it became ex know about Ill tine in N.S.W.) pedient to dispose of the organ in (a 16-page lull-colour pictorial) 'birth when we trust in him. Not the same I always get my cleri- Because . . . the Broughton Chapel. complete the coupon, clip and mail to: The love of the brethren, according to John, is a mark of The New (I.V.F.) I. The Company is wholly owned by Dioceses of the Church It has not been discovered who A comparison of dates seems Yes, rbajokrorwsnh;" at re purchased the organ, or what has to show, however, that this Bookshop. the born again believer, "He who of England and it operates entirely for the benefit of the loves is born of God and knows Church. subsequently happened to it; it is ide-tification is incorrect.. Never- ROBES theless, the college has now pm- God." (1 .1n. 4:7.) Our changed BIBLE COMMENTARY presumably somewhere in N.S.W. interests, desires and aims all 2. Our Re-insuring Companies are among the strongest in -based the Liverpool organ for FOR (A similar organ built by David- L11- nderggreolund assist in assuring us of this new the world. son for St. Paul's, Cobbitty, has CLERGY $1,000. &me Evan is relationship we have with God, At the low price of $8.15 (until June 15.) Claims, both large and small are dealt with promptly. recently been restored, and is a AND m 3. According to parish records, for we seek to please Him. "His good example of Davidson's A completely revised edition of this scholarly 4. Church property worth more than $65,000,000 is insured "a very sweet-toned organ" was CHOIR Box 3764, spirit bears witness to our spirit with this Company. work.) "imported and erected in place that we are the Sons of God," commentary based on the RSV., but easily used The Broughton Chapel was re- of the old one" in St, Luke's, 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with ex- Cassocks G.P.O., Sydney, N.S.W. 2001 (Rom. 8:16.) with A.V., N.E.B., or any other translation. tension to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc., if re- erected at Newtown in 1902. Liverpool during 1878, and was Girdles It is tremendously important quired), MOTOR CAR, PUBLIC RISKS, PLATE GLASS Many past students will recall used for the first time at Evening Surplices to realise that the birth is only the Estey reed organ which Prayer on September 19 that Stocks the beginning. Certainly a very and BURGLARY. Block Please send me without charge the Underground served the Broughton Chapel tot year. It was erected by William important beginning but the White Evangelism Magazine. HONORARY DIRECTORS: many years until its demolition, Davidson. hut it "spears in he an hirts point from which all growth SOUTH SYDNEY WOMEN'S HOSPITAL and which is still in daily use in English make. the builder has collars — must move. G. V. DAVY, BA., LL.B. (Chairmen) Studs Gilpin Street, Ciunperdown • Rt. Rev, R. C. KERLE, B.A., TELL. the John Francis Cash Memorial not yet been identified. Hoods Like its predecessor, this edi- Chapel. It is a single-manual, tracker Preaching Print Name: tion is likely to become the most * Ven. C. A. GOODWIN. M.R.E. (Alternate) Scarves C. E. SMITH, M.B.E., F.C.A. In 1960, following a Summer action. with pedal hoard and is widely used one volume Bible VACANCIES exist for Choir needs commentary in the English- Canon C. G. O'KEEFE, ORE., TH.L. (Alternate) School of the Royal School of in excellent condition. It was Address: double anti triple certificated A, C. MAITLAND. Church Music held at the col- -estored and ,mnroved in 1919, Avallab, frarn stack sneaking world. It has won this SISTERS R. A. CATLEY. E. N. MILLNER, F.C.A. lege, Mr H. G. Pratten, of Neu- and cleaned and repaired in C.M.S. CHURCH SUPPLIES place not only by its careful tral Bay, tnade a generous dona- 1965 It has eight speaking stops 93 Bathurst St S_ydnee. S W scholarship but also by its treat- Apply in writing 82 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. IC.R I Postcode tion to initiate a fund for the and 7 1-8 ranks of pipes: stopped 61.9407. ment of the Bible as the Word of or Telegrams COFE SYDNEY. Catalogue Available, God to man. telephone 51 Mil for appointment Phone 28-0709. purchase of a pipe organ. This diapason (eft), salicionel (8), Australian Church Record, May 28, 1970 Page 2 Australian Church Record, May 28, 1970 Page 3 usually so predictable that it is a Charles Davis (editor of "See') DOUBTFUL VALUE pity they don't obey the biblical NO OTHER WAY! at its disposal. Business execu- injunction to "learn to be silent." usttaha now has 27 dioceses tives are also used to taking ',moment otten leads people to The U.S. is charged with the anti unless Anglicans can enlarge calculated risks in the hope of buy extensively advertised "invasion of Cambodia" and their thinking, we are in danger eventual profits and it seems like- books and material which bears President Nixon with "callous- of setting up more in coming ly that Stockland is prepared to any connection with the Bible. ness." There is no reference to years, each with a top-heavy and take the risks involved. Some people feel that if liter- You say, "...despite the wise You say we have drifted out ature has anything to do with the Passed over handling of the situation by the of the ministry. Why not find the the invaders of Cambodia from expensive administration. It has announced that "out Four years ago Francis James Each will require resources Bible. it will have some benefit if bishop," etc. Yes, it was because truth before you put such a North Vietnam. planning is now well under way, told Melbourne TV viewers that of money, man-power and plant, it is left about the home or made of the "wise" handling by the statement in print? We have not Perhaps this kind of preju- and we confidently hope to be in Britain authorities were thus diverting these away front publishing in the spring." Public- available to children. So much bishop that it ended up as front left the ministry. Far from it. It diced statement is part of the the essential work of the church that is really good is available "scraping the bottom of the bar- page news in the Melbourne is just that we minister, as do price we are paying for the ad- ation is likely to be either fort- rel" in the appointment of bish- of Christ. today that prospective buyers papers, resulting in it becoming the various chaplains, only in a mission into the ranks of the nightly or monthly. Experience ops. It would be difficult to imagine All this is in the name of has shown that Anglicans do not should use discrimination. national and world news, when it little different area than most. anything more mischievous than W.C.C. of the large number of The "Bible Today" is currently To make Lambeth and a good need not have been. Had it been We have not joined ". orthodox churches from Com- better "pastoral care." In the want a weekly and it cannot be many other conferences more World Council of Churches New Testament bishops are made to pay. being pushed through newsagents handled wisely this publicity groups which give a high priority statements so strongly con- munist countries. meaningful, it is surely time that pastors, shepherds, their work is at about 70 cents each in 112 would never have happened. to the phenomenon" (tongues). demning U.S. actions in Cam- The Australian Church Record weekly parts. If you buy each all diocesan bishops were elected When I mentioned how the Jesus Christ is the high prior- POLLUTION such as to require the finest has almost 90 years of publishing by democratic means. Laymen bodia. Christians who disagree spiritual gifts. But we do not part to complete the set, you will ity, the only priority, not with these utterances which come experience behind it. We have at are not so naive as to believe I he pollution of our natural read that they had charge of pay nearly $80. What do you get tongues, not money (raising it) or so frequently from Geneva can- times been a weekly. For years that all moves up the ecclesiastic- All letters should be environment is attracting world- dioceses. for this kind of money? anything else, but Jesus Christ, not be blamed for greatly re- wide attention. In Perth, Ade- the Record was edited in Mel- The publicity tells us it is pro- al ladder are by divine prodding. limited to 300 words. He is supreme. gretting that they belong to laide, Hobart and Brisbane, city in the Church of England, bourne. At times we produced a fusely illustrated, has lots of ex- Australian Evangelicals need As a Christian Evangelical churches which are linked with dwellers may be scarcely aware godly bishops have served us Victorian edition. Quite recently planatory notes and articles and to protest much more about their matter had been handled to sev- paper, surely it is of the utmost the W.C.C. of it. In Melbourne and Sydney well. We cannot say the same we thoroughly investigated week- the experts consulted are "dis- lack of fair representation on the eral of the clergy of the diocese, importance to be honest and St. Stephen's, Richmond (Melbourne), one of Melbourne's Perhaps we ought to make it a it forces itself on the attention about the medieval concept of ly publication. One thing alone tinguished Protestant, Catholic episcopal bench, that is in turn they were amazed at the lack of truthful in what you print. historic evangelical parish churches. The vicar is Rev. George lot clearer to the world that the and it blankets the cities with the diocese, with its jurisdiction has kept us alive and vigorous — and Jewish theologians." causing leadership to come from commonsense and wisdom used (Rev.) Ronald H. Wood, Pearson. God's blessing on the great officers and the commissions of dismaying frequency. and administration. It may well No names are given so we are the "unofficial church." When in the situation, labitsbork 'n [dons. the W.C.C. often spoke just for need radical modification. truths that we have always main- left in doubt as to what kind of outstanding Evangelical church- Visitors to Japan for Expo 70 tained. themselves and they rarely repre- will find even the night air thick The diocese of London is the scholarship they are dis- men are regularly passed over sent considered denominational largest in the Anglican com- We could not hope to survive tinguished for. for senior appointments the You do well (A.C.R., April 16) over the Expo site some miles Australia '69—Heart of the matter to speak of the dangers of the ompu ense viewpoints. The line they take is front Osaka with its six million munion. It has as many clergy as a "business proposition." If' The series uses a modem procedure looks more political Ecumenical Movement. As a population. It is much worse as Melbourne and Sydney com- any new paper can, we wish Roman Catholic version of the than spiritual. Too often the only '1 he tellerof Rev. Canon C. dead, as recent correspondence member of the Church of Eng- around Tokyo and Yokohama bined, London is now examining them well. Many thousands of Bible and although it may be a response to demands for more M. Gilhespy challenges us to see has indicated, it seems to us that ARS and the smog will prevent most Proposals that it should enlarge readers all over Australia and useful venture when complete, representation is the suggestion whether we are seeking some- we should not have a clause land, nothing has given me more from ever seeing the beautiful its boundaries to encompass beyond pray for the Record's nobody can know this until they that Evangelicals should make thing sinister or devious in what which is less specific than the cause for concern than this IT HAD TO COME. A computer SACRA \tt. Fuji as it is pictured on the several deaneries from the neigh- ministry, support it, give to it, have bought it all. The cloak of the first concessions. They must appear to be plain words. present lawful one. Otherwise we movement in our Church. We see men who should know has been elected to the parish PTY LTD postcards. bouring diocese of Chelmsford. write for it and help to get others anonymity which surrounds it is make an unjust situation even The heart of the matter to us will have modern Dr Pusey who more so! is simply this. The 1662 rite is will interpret it in the fanciful the Scriptures fraternising with council of Holy Trinity, Ade- Phone: Yet the most deadly pollution It is being argued that better to read it. We carry on our scarcely likely to commend it to pastoral care may result. newspaper ministry for the gos- Christians. We do not like to be If the 40 million U.S. Evangel- crystal clear about prayer for the way that Canon Gilhespy has re- Rome, talking of unity of heart laide, making it the first Church 642 1477 is in the heart of man and this icals of all denominations are dead, We bless God for their and of theology. in the world to appoint an elec- Are we Anglicans so tied by pel grateful for what our readers, kept in the dark about who is ferred to and this will not work A ,stralia's is the great disaster we must "moving again" (see "Time" faithful lives; we ask for grace to for harmony in our congrega- Well do the Scriptures speak tronic brain to such an office. tradition to the concept of the under God, have enabled us to trying to help us understand our leading fight, The pollution of the en- do. faith. feature 19/ 9/69), then Austra- follow their good examples and tions. of "spiritual wickedness in high "Holy Trinity News" for May vironment is but one more diocese that we are unwilling to makers of lia's Anglican Evangelicals at anticipate sharing the life of A. M. Blanch places" as a sign of the latter announces the election results Product of man's greed and imagine that there may be other heaven with them. That is all. days for we see local churches and ends with this announce- stained glass. Possibilities and other means of least look better organised than J. C. Chapman selfishness, all cloaked by the The words of Australia '69 do disobeying God's Word and the ment: Individual achieving the ends we have in for a long time. The future of D. G. Davis name of "progress." The Bible most small dioceses could be not seem inappropriate to use at 39 Articles' by going to , Mass, "The parish council has a wide designs of mind? J. L. Griffiths liturgical has long told us that unre- bleak indeed if the overall a Burial Service and as Canon D. sharing pulpits and &flying range of representative occupa- generate man could only defile B. K. Johnson pieces of art. "decline of the sixties" is not W. B. Robinson has pointed out, God's Word. tions — surveyor, educationist, God's natural creation. A NEW PAPER! halted. they were originally envisaged to J. R. Reid We hear of discipline in the naval officer, engineers, company STEPHEN MOOR But as Bishop Ralph Dean has be included in such a Service. C. Robinson Church of England, but where is secretary, surgeons, accountants, Stockland (Holdings) Pty Ltd., Already we have seen the pointed out, "much of our beginning of pleas for substantial However as there ts such con- Cordon 1 hottlas it? bank officers, historian, building 549 LIVERPOOL ROAD, Present talk seems to have lost a Melbourne publisher of "Stock financial aid, and for a new look troversy about per: c c , for the .1 J. Turner N. Parker, Jun., contractor, computer." STH. STRATHFIELD, the dimension of eternity and put and Land," a graziers' weekly, at diocesan boundaries. It is to Illacktown, N.S.W. So now they're stuck with it! the eternity of creation in its N.S.W. are seeking the views of all Bishop Hardie of Ballarat didn't mince words on be hoped that Sydney and Mel- Place." Do we really believe Australian clergy about what that the greatest human disaster two important issues in his presidential address to the bourne will reject any moves to they believe an Australian create more dioceses, but instead is the destruction of the environ- Ballarat nod early in May. These were parental fail- Furniture Removals church newspaper should attempt say "yes" to a system of regional ment? to do. ure in guidance and moral influence and press misrep- and Storage The Bible tells us that the bishops, as is now to be adopted greatest catastrophe was the en- They say that they are ap- resentations about the attitude of bishops to the Vietnam in London and Oxford. If Angli- G U C DREW Pty Ltd trance of sin into the world, proaching the matter "as a busi- conflict. can Church departments cannot brought by man himself. All ness proposition." The same Parents, he said, have failed cope with large territory, then 66 Smith's Avenue, company edits and publishes character, habits of life and other evils proceed from that not merely in guidance and thought, judgment and decision. they should find out how the "See," the Melbourne diocesan Hurstville fact. St. Paul shows that "the teaching and moral influence. And these things cannot be Presbyterian and Methodist paper and they must be acquaint- Churches can. Local. Country and Interstate whole creation groans and trav- They have fallen short in that transmitted in a heart-to-heart ed with the financial hazards of Removals ails." Only the redemption that they have failed or neglected to Every churchman has obliga- religious journalism in Australia. talk. They are the result of long Christ offers can change the pol- make their families the kind of training end discipline in a con- tions to the diocese in which he Write or phone 50-8366 Stockland is a private company luted heart of man and so the group where children in perfect stant atmosphere of patient and is privileged to serve. But what After hours 53-7377 in which the McKellar family environment that he c frankness and expectation of affectionate frankness and kind of stewardship is it that re- have the controlling interest. being taken and treated seriously quires those of a particular theo- They are in business to make a mutuality. Most parents are too can confidently look for the preoccupied with other things to logical stance to give financial profit and they would not launch knowledge that they now ac- backing to some fund or diocese a new paper unless they antici- be able to lead the kind of life SOUTH SYDNEY WOMEN'S HOSPITAL quire sometimes at a bitter that will do most to safeguard elsewhere, when the year books pated profits after the first 12 Gilpin Str,. Camperdewn price, and in dubious circum- their children against the tempt- of those places indicate that the months. stances. giver's kind of leadership (at any * * * ations of the world, the flesh and Stockland has the money, ex- The bishop went on to say that the devil, level) is discouraged. To transfer SENIOR SISTERS perience in publishing and the the crucial thing is not under- Turning to the Church's rela- evangelical parishes or large sound editorial skills of Gerald standing or the absence of it. but scale financial aid to such situ- Midssiter and I hcatrc experience, tions to society, the bishop with quoted from a national news- ations is to subsidise the demise required at abmementioned hospital. paper on Monday; April 27, of evangelicalism. Apply in writing which said: "We can forget it all 1 S. Goldney, Hughesdon — or like our Anglican and tianthorn, S.A. or telephone 51 2861 for appointment Roman Catholic bishops who Victor C. Iiiichc,don died in talents in many avenues of have scarcely said a word about Christ supreme Sydney on Mai after a brief Christian service. In 1966 he be- the tragic suffering in Vietnam A comment on Notes and illness. Only a short time before came Advocate of the diocese we can ignore it." Comments, re the "Tongues COLLEGE he had resigned from the Stand- but for many years before he This reference to bishops is Movement," April 16th, 1970. ing Committee of the diocese of drafted ordinances, chaired the simply not true. But it is not a It is a pity that you speak TRAINING Sydney on which he had served Standing Committee Lands Com- misrepresentation based on lack from an uninformed or mis- with great distinction since 1936. mittee and its Legal Sub-com- of information. It is a downright informed point of view. There He was 73 years of age. mittee and played a considerable lie. are always two sides to the coin. TO FIT YOU FOR Vic. Hughesdon, as he was so part in diocesan synod, Provin- It is true that the bishops have There may be truth and honesty widely known, was the son of the cial and General Synods. not been rushing into press on the other side too late Rev. Rex Hughesdon who In debate he was always fair repeatedly over the past few SERVICE was for many years a C.M.S. and open to argument, was never years. From time to time as it missionary in India and later rec- rigid in his attitudes and could has seemed necessary and oppor- AT HOME OR OVERSEAS tor of St, James'. Croydon. Vic. bring to most situations a quiet, tune, as a body and as individ- was to serve for many years as a gentle humour which could re- uals, the bishops have let it be parish councillor, synod represen- lieve tense situations. known in no uncertain terms tative of St. James until he He leaves a wife, two sons and what they think of the Vietnam SYDNEY MISSIONARY &BIBLE COLLEGE moved in more recent years to a daughter, to whom we extend war and the sufferings it 'has in- St. Alban's, Epping. Here he was our deepest sympathy. volved. similarly active and was for years a churchwarden. BIBLE EXEGESIS • THEOLOGY • MISSIONS g WHEN DR STRONG retires He was a life-long convinced as Archbishop of Brisbane and • FIELD TRAINING, etc evangelical churchman and a Primate of Australia on June 30, a strong supporter of C.M.S. He MOTOR FUNERALS FOR YOUR FREE PROSPECTUS 5 LIMITED he has indicated that he hopes to a had a gift for making friends and accept the offer of the Dean of 17 year old Helen is an unmarried, expectant mother. Six Bequests to the Carramar Hostel The Office Secretary, S.M.8 C. 43 badminton Rd., Croydon. M.S.W g clergy and laity of an opinions 30 CITY ROAD, SYDNEY —Tel.: 211-4277 (4 lines/ Wangaratta, Victoria or the use months ago she left her home in a small country town to found in him complete Christian will ensure that girls like Helen Branches: of a house in the Cathedral work in Sydney . - - now she is too ashamed to go back. Telephone. 744780 (Sydney) Gg ! integrity. CARINGRAF1—Kingsway, Willarone Road 524-7328 Close in Wangaratta for his get the help they need. Enquiries powww. s. EL gum, auc. ks. t OiesR mum Q He graduated in law from Syd- F,ASTWOOLV-8 East Parade 85-1R55 retirement. For Helen motherhood holds no promise of joy . . . only ney University and throughout from the General Secretary, Home R(11E111E-93 Victoria Road 82.1141 The Bishop of Wangaratta, Dr heartbreak and indecision. Since 1960 the Carramar his life he freely gave his legal Keith Rayner, made this Maternity Hostel has not only helped, but in fact re- Mission Society, 511 Kent Street, announcement in his May letter claimed the lives of hundreds of girls like Helen. Special Sydney, N.S.W., 2000. Telephone to his diocese. counselling paves the way for future readjustment. Medi- Dr Rayner was married by Dr 61-8938. CONCRETE SAWING & GRINDING SERVICES Strong who also preached at his cal care and pre-natal exercises are arranged . . . all are consecration last year. Before he encouraged to take one of the educational courses avail- left Brisbane, Dr Rayner was able at the Hostel. Most important of all these girls HOME MISSION SOCIETY 14 LINES) 660 6688 an examining chaplain to the receive compassion and understanding. While at Cerra- C. of E. Diocese of Sydney Archbishop. In going to Wangaratta the mar they must make the most disturbing decision of their Archbishop hopes still to be of lives . . whether to keep their baby or have it adopted. service to the church at large, GONERETE SAWING & No matter what they decide the road ahead is hard and and he will probably be away GRINDING SERVICES the girls need both moral and spiritual guidance. Cerra- wins ST ANNANDALE elsewhere for considerable periods of time, But he also mar Maternity Hostel has averted many tragedies and PHONE: 660-6688 hopes to have the opportunity for given the greatest gift of all — "hope". To continue this Alter Hours: l T:11:30 reading, reflection and writing work funds are urgently needed. Your gift, big or small, Telegrams: which has been largely denied "tothorrao", S dne him in the busy years' of his ac- will work hard and help rescue young lives. Please send tive episcopate. what you can. Australian Church Record, May 28, 1970

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Polynesia to MISSIONARY IN JAPAN Trudeau in Positions Vacant Holiday Key Books Accommodation elect its own Australia 13ooks ACR'S REVIEW EDITOR INTRODUCES SOME IMPORTANT NEW TITLES: SENIOR STENOGRAPHER required as from Page 2 THE PROTEST OF A TROUBLED PROTESTANT, by Harold Secretary to the Principal. Moore BLACKHEATH. Furntshea. clean cottage. 0, J. Brown. Zondervan, 1969, pp. 282. U.S. $2.43. Dr Brown is the Theological College. Five-day week. ail conveniences. Phone 631.3592 Preaching provided the main STUDIES IN THE FOURTH GOSPEL by superannuation benefits. salary by /Sydney exchage/. theological secretary of the International Fellowship of Evangelical negotiation. thrust in early church life and Leon Morris. Paternoster, Exeter, Students in Lausanne, Switzerland. He gives its a very hard-hitting and Apply by phone, 51 1136, or be bishop community influence. Generally critical analysis of much that passes for contemporary 1969. pp. 374. $5.40. Christianity and letter to the Principal, Carillon Avenue, HOLIDAY FLAT there was a clear-cut word about shows the modern rebellion against God to be a rebellion against all N,wtown, 2042. sin together with the warm tastefully furnished, 2 bedrm . From now on the diocese This volume gathers togelder authority, He claims that in history, rebellion against authority has Flats, modern, all elec., no linen evangelical call to be reconciled material which has mostly often been followed by submission to tyranny. Much that passes as of Polynesia will elect its to God by accepting Jesus Christ SENIOR WOMAN required to take full or cutlery. Septic system, suit 4 appeared elsewhere in articles modern theological scholarship he says, is floundering on the shoals responsibility of the Handicraft Section persons, Centrally situated, Two own bishop, the Bishop in as Saviour and Lord. and lectures, but they form a of intellectual tyranny. He feels that we are seeing treachery within of Church Missionary Society's Abori- the ginal Handicraft Shen. mins. beach, P.O. and shops. Polynesia announced in In the latter half of the nine- valuable and coherent back- church on a grand scale. He is troubled and doesn't hesitate to Necessary qualifications: Solon and teenth century, the laity had a ground to the study of the say so, He has the intellectual equipment and training to handle the taming, sahligpiltiy,,,,.7,141xivie knowledge Apply: F. R. ELLIOTT, Suva earlier this month. gos- u large share in building Canadian pel, on which Dr Morris is writ- task with very considerable skill. He tackles it because of a deep APOly: Mrs S. Madelon Hickin, In making this announcement Bog 29, Forster, N.S.W. 2428, churches. The Presbyterian cate- ing a full-scale commentary, The conviction that the gospel is still "the power of God unto salvation." Church Missionary Society, Aboriginal Bishop J. T. Holland said, "This NEW LIFE IN Art Centre, 511 Kent Street. Sydney. Telephone 65. chist, the itinerant Methodist and essays deal with the relation of THE PARISH, by Kenneth C. Senft, Augsburg Phone 26 3594 for appointment. major step forward in local self- Rev. David Chamberlain, Australian A.B.M. missionary in aoil\ the Anglican lay reader all ren- John to the synoptic gospels, the Publishing House, Minneapolis, 1970, pp. 90, $2.85. "The church is &termination is most appro- Japan for mussy years, outside the Bishop's house, Yokohama, made up of congregations," dered good service, aided by Dead Sea scrolls, the dale and says Senft. Then he says, "congregations BOARD OF EDUCATION. priate to this year of Fiji's inde- in April, just before he completed service in Japan. Bible Society oolporteurs. The are in trouble." He DIOCESE OF SYDNEY, authorship of John, style, and the agrees that "renewal," about which we hear so 511 KENT STREET, SYDNEY, 2000. To Let pendence and the 100th anni- major lay contribution was made much, is essential, but that it must be a continuing process. important question of John's But he goes further and insists that Office Secretary. versary of Anglican work here." through Sunday schools. many congregations need more than renewal -- reconstruction. This valuable paperback helps us A vacancy exists now for a responsible Today, evangelical Protestant- historical intent inrelation to his to look critically and constructively at all the important elements of parish life. young woman to work in liaison with the HABERFIELD. Single furnished Flat. UNANIMOUS theological interest. Executive Secretary in the Beard's Separate kitchen, rettgerator, gasd It began in Oregon ism is not as evident as it was by WHOSE WORLD? by A. N. Triton, Inter-Vartsity 'Pocket Book, 1970, pp. 191. 95c. Triton general work, Including supervisttii of electricity prOrtded. Sul/ refined Lady. The bill giving Anglicans in records, typing associated with Council Handy bus.shops. Wet, private home. Polynesia the right to elect their dominion confederation in 1867, Dr Morris makes no bones argues that people who are Christians in the New Testament sense should be able to demonstrate and .soctated committees, correspond- SIO per week. Phone 798 8580 most consistently a positive concern for ence and general office duties. Shorthand own bishop was unanimously ap- In 1962 when the Rt, Rev. A. Stanway, Bishop of Disparagement of biblical autho- about being a conservative this life life and for society. To overvalue it is to eclipse would be en advantage. the gospel and to undervalue it is a failure to honour God. A most valuable book with keen biblical This position calls fora high degree of proved in April by the General Central Tanganyika, was touring Oregon, he came to the rity became increasingly popular, evangelical, and he puts them to dedication, and an interest. II not partici- Synod of the Province of New especially in Methodist circles. flight who think that he is bound insights which will help thoughtful people, both young and old, to develop genuine Christian attitudes pation, In cunday s hool teaching or For Sale parish of Rev. Douglas Burgoyne, He visited the sick to the material world, to culture, politics, science and society as a whole. utter Christian Education activity. No Zealand, of which Polynesia is a In 1925 the ecumenical United to fudge the evidence. As a con- Saturday work, Superanntmt:on after a with the rector, held a healing service and, in the way Church was formed from Meth- servative, he does qualifying period. Please telephone O NC member diocese. not discard 26 6428 for an interview with the busi- that these things happen when God is at work, the young odists, many Presbyterians and prima facie or traditional posi- ness managRec M L J. Mathison. Makes blocks, slabs, edgings, screen. In the past the Church in Poly- Can these views be reconciled? er. eptronii. st /C lerk Works, garden stools - up to 8 Congrega tionalist s. Many Cr onceand 96 an hour. 975. Ideal nesia didnot elect its bishop rector and the older bishop were drawn to one another. tions withoutcompelling reason, If John wrote down what he saw, An intermediate g.r1 is required projects. Send. for leaflets. directly but submitted the names evangelical members left the and as evangelical he accepts the SHORT NOTICES urgently for the position of ReceP- Department es Rev. Douglas Burgoyne moved know now that I could never to where is the relevance of "apo- WILLOCHRA tionist/Clerkwith the Board of Educa- /ilsPet7CZ"LondMetty. 27iT. of three men to the bishops in United Church to join the scripture he is studying as in- tion. Applicants should have had ex- to St. John's Williamstown, W. back to drinking and hanging smaller denominations. The forty calyptic"? If it is all a literary PICKERING and INGLIS, erience In Invoicing and other account- New Zealand, who could appoint Massachusetts and was visited spired revelation. Now, what convention, must we demytholo- 1 9 6 9 . Novels for children. ing records, as well as a working knowl- any one of the three or, failing around on the streets because per cent Presbyterians who did scope does that give him? edge of aallsm P.M.G. Sw.tchboard. again by the bishop. In the this time I'd not only be dis- gise the "visions," not only of the "Power Point" by E. .L Warde, Typing wld be an advantage. This is Work Wanted an appointment, call for further not join the United Church were position that requires a high degree of meanwhile Douglas had stirred appointing myself, but I'd be let- not all true:blue reformed theo- Some might think Dr Morris' future, but of Christ Himself? pp. 82. for boys 12.14. "Prairie accuracy. An Interest in the work of Sun- submissions. his people to more giving outside Princess" by Margaret Epp. pp. day Schools is highly desirabe. - ting God down by my breaking logians. Many remained Presby- conclusions to be unconservative! Dr Morris' temperament is ther Information, and an aappointment 'OMEN MOVING' EQUAL FOOTING the parish and an annual gift the promise I made to Him," He follows Gardner-Smith in 127, for girls 8-11. "Runty and please telephone 26 6428 and ask for Mr With the passing of this now terian through inertia or a dislike academic rather than apocalyp- Mathison. The Shift is In began to be sent to the diocese Comments from Tanganyika of the enthusiastic Methodists. thinking John to be independent tic! Still, this is an advantage in Peter" by Christine Hunter. pp. A. R. C. THOMAS, legislation Polynesia is now on - first $2,000, then $4,000, as on the Study Tour: of the synoptists, and holds that 64, for boys or girls 8-11. "Mer- an equal footing with the seven The United Church has grown clearing away fantasy which has FURNITURE REMOVALS- well as personal gifts from It was a great experience for there is nothing to compel a date too much clouded this book. He VyleS Secret" by Enid D. Moffet. STORAGE. dioceses in New Zealand. only by virtue of further merger; Interstate parishioners. The parish were our diocese to welcome such a its missionary vigour has for the gospel later than A.D. 70 professes an eclectic approach to pp. 60. for boys or girls 8-10. Modern equipment. efficient men Polynesia's representatives at interested in development along "Wendy of Wynford" by Olive Services tla Sorrell StL dan 28 Phillip St, group. They were receptive and dropped. PARRAMATTA. General Synod were Bishop the Great North Road, in Lay interested in everything, whether L. Groom. pp. 127, for girls 12- Holland, Bishop F. T. Halapua, COORPAROO. St. Stephen s, Brislatne 130-1241 639-6588 Training at Msalato and in the it was work among the blind or GLACIAL MOBILITY 14. "The Warm Summer" by Cavedish and Chatsworth Roads. Archdeacon J. L. Bryce, Dr E. Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 a.m. Literature Centre that serves the among the lepers, a hospital or Canon Robinson reviews some Craig Massey. pp. 184. for boys Holy Communion. 11 a m. Morningni COUPLE would like to look after homes M. Salato and Mr S K Singh whole Church in East Canadian Anglicanism, some- 12 over. 'The Princess and the Prayer (Holy Communion 1st Sundav). ats for nominal rental. Would take bush church. the dedication of a times described as possessing gla- 7.30 p.m. Evening Prayer. Rector Rev. Scud care. References. Phone: Mr Jug, Africa. Then, as a result of a church or the beautiful new Pelican" by Margaret Epp. pp. J Greenwood 50 5E160. cial mobility, may not have current New Testament literature casual remark about a visit, Chapel of St. Stephen at the Al- 127. for girls 8-11. Well-pro- Douglas Burgoyne caught the moved very fast but has general- duced Christian fiction eminently liance School, all captured inter- ly moved along the lines laid Appeals vision of leading a team of fif- est, The hospitality of the suitable for school and Sunday Wanted Samoan & Tongan teen or so (twenty-two as it hap- down by Bishop Gore in "Lux In short, it may well not he the the broad question of inter- School prizes or gifts. African people in a famine year Mundi" which might be pened) to visit the diocese, to see moved them greatly. Fourth Gospel! pretation (preterist? historicist? SECOND-HAND THEOLOGICAL BOOKS READERS to .share. In,eour eveanr,gelig described as a synthesis of high IN THE HOUSE OF THE bought. Quotes given. C.M.S. Book- the work and have fellowship Actually, Dr Morris displays a futurist? idealist?), though in fact SeuTaalUir TVA" R7cordmIltr"&eir 9W III. Four of the group were con- LORD by Robert Flynn. Hut- shop, 93 Bathurst Stleet. Sydney. oin Missions with the Church. The vision be- churchrnanship and liberalism. nice scepticisrh (and a matching he is really a homiletical pre- J verted while here. They came Change is in the air. The Cana- chinson, 1969, pp. 270. £11151 WANTED TO BUY: An unused set of came a reality, add in July last searching, and the Spirit always laconic style) when 'handling terist. This is fitting in a series brass altar vases to replace those stolen dian Primate is to resign in (U.K.). A well-written novel in Ne year twenty-two members of to data. He is not easily hustled into which is meant to be "primarily In smallntry church. Write to: Mrs Professional meets the searching ones. Others August. An invitation has been which a clergyman is brought, Bishop Bruce Rosier, who K. Archibald, Gundy, N.S.W. to Seamen Episcopal Church of the U.S.A. came to see and learn, and the hypotheses. and the chief value exegetical and only secondarily extended for Anglicans to join homiletic." through the death of a parish- will take office as Bishop of Services visited us for a period of eight- Spirit of God is always ready to of his 'hook is the way he estab- Willochra at For the first time in its the United Church. The small D. W. ioner, to look searchingly at his Port Augusta. een days. teach. lishes certain limits within which B. Robinson ministry and his motives. Han- S.A., early in June. 114-year history the world- Here is an extract from a letter Canadian E.F.A.C. is gaining CUSTOMS AGENTS On their last Sunday in Do- encouraging support. the debate should be conducted, dled with force and integrity. wide Missions to Seamen of a girl who was converted to doma, at the Evening Service in and argues for the viability of PAUL AND HIS EPISTLES by D. A. Goods cleared/delivered Most Canadian congregations THE JEW AND MODERN B.C.A. tries now numbers a Samoan and Christ as a result of the visit: "I the Cathedral, the Bishop in- some older views (e.g, Westcott's Hayes. Baker, 1969. pp. 508. U.S. ex Parcels Post, Aircraft ISRAEL, by Miltat B. Lindberg. want to thank you for everything stalled Douglas Burgoyne as a have been influenced by the rg. and ships. a Tongan among its honor- "liturgical revival." Prayer meet- views regarding authorship) $6.95. Moody, 1969, pp 96. 50c (US) you did for me while I was there. Canon of the Cathedral of the which have been too easily push- Re-marriage "SERVICE TRANSPORT" ary port chaplains, ings have largely disappeared. $6T1h5i ; is a reprint, in the Limit- Cinontshiederlsighthteofpapstroanodhecpryesenr of again at You all started a whole new life Holy Spirit, Dodoma. The Bishop ed out of the ring. 181 Clarence St., Sydney, Ven. Jabez Bryce of Samoa for me with God and I'll always Cell groups that are supposed to Editions Library, of a book the Jew and of the state of Israel Phone 29-5001, 29-3634. of Western Massachusetts has first published in 1915 by a dis- now serves in Lautoka, Viti remember that." since agreed that he may use the have taken their place are not Although he prosecutes his THE in N.Z. very evident. Modern Canadian case with individual vigour, the tinguished American scholar then FRAGMENTED, THE EMPTY, Levu, and the Rev. Sosia Fi- One of two sisters who came Title of Canon in his home dio- Scholarship has not been con- book is very well documented, a professor at the Methodist THE LOVE, by Path Bard. Zon- The remarriage of divorcees in Mt. Isa neanganofo of Tonga is at Le- wrote: "Our hearts are still 'sing- cese as well as here. full church ceremonies is now spicuous for biblical exposition. and in effect surveys a large area seminary Garrett. It is a full in- dervan, 1969, pp. 154. Christian vuka, Ovalau. ing for joy' that it was part of permitted by the New Zealand AFTER A LAPSE of some WOOD (OFFICE FUNERALS Since World War II, Youth for of the modern debate. We look troduction to the Pauline letters, fiction in which we look at the years, the Bush Church Aid Both ports are in Fiji in the God's plan that we share with Anglican Church. There must be 11,500,000 square mile diocese Crossword Prizes Christ again made evangelism a forward to the commentary. reflecting a devout faith and tensions of urban society, Society is to try again to estab- - PHONES - you all we did and feel Him so "good and sufficient grounds to of Polynesia. Their appointments live option. But it appears that it evangelical spirit. However, it is GUIDANCE AND WISDOM lish work in the outback of close, alive and such a powerful Book prizes for Bible Cross- D. W.11. Robinson. believe that any divorced person Metropolitan (All were announced by the Rev. Roy is men with social expertise not exactly a classic, and is a by J. I. Packer, Evangelical North Queensland doicese, with and loving Lord in our lives." word No. 16 have been sent to intending marriage sincerely Branches) 80-0396 Chalkley, Missions to Seamen Yet another girl wrote: Mrs L. Field of Dynnyrne, Tas- rather than evangelical con- little out of date in a field which Press, 1970. pp. 23. U.K. 2/. Jim the missioner based on Mount viction who are charting the THE REVELATION OF ST JOHN: AN has seen such intense research Packer looks closely regrets that the promises made in Isa. Katoomba - Katoomba 41 Port Chaplain in Suva, capital of "I asked God for guidance and mania and Miss P. Shaw of at guidance church's future course. Evange- INTRODUCTION AND COMMENTARY: and study in the past 55 years. - knowing God's plan for our any previous marriage were not Rev Peter George, ordained in Fill, and see city of the diocese. strength and He gave it to me! I Croydon, N.S.W. lism still draws Canadians of by Leon Morris. Tyndale Press, Lon. D. W. B. Robinson ltpih lveeeass,erighandoo t wisdom kept and both parties to ap in- 1960 and in charge of North of --choosintog world ability, such as Legithon don, 1969. pp. 264. U.K. course tended marriage vow to abide by Dandenong in the diocese of 17/. the lifelong intent of the pro- Ford (Presbyterian) and Mar- SYNOPTIKON by W. R. Farmer. God and secure the best ,, Melbourne since 1965, has been wood Patterson (Anglican). The Tyndale series draws to posed marriage. appointed. He will live in the new BIBLE CROSSWORD No. 17 ' ill 5 IN ll Cambridge, 1969. pp. 229. U. K. end. Must useful study booklet. Our political representatives its close - only Luke is not with IS housing area of Townview in Mt. We wilt gise a book for the two neatest entries to Bible Crossword No. 17, reflect something of our respec- us yet - and Dr Morris again £10. YOUR RELIGION REAL? by J. C. Ryle. Isa and will work the very exten- whkh should reach this office not biter than June 8. All answers come from tive national character. The puts us in his debt with a suc- Most students of the gospels Evangelical Press, Ulcerless sive areas beyond this growing the Revised Standard V ersion of the Bible. communion of Australian and cinct and informative com- 1970. pp. 12, U.K. 1/. Shows people 9 11 1 1 are familiar with synopses of the mining city. Canadian saints can not be how we can test the reality of Washington. DA : ACROSS and - to - on our mentary, his third in this series. first three gospels which exhibit t PS.). - Rev William Jobing pioneered self greatly before the ir • • shunned without loss (II Cor our religion. Enough to say it "What we need is Juirch people heavenly dwelling, so God of his fathers (9) 2 Not the least valuable feature is their text in parallel columns to the Outer Mount Isa Mission for 1. We should believe in 9:1, 2). The challenge is great. the careful assessment of the facilitate comparison. Professor was by Bishop Ryle. KNOWING who don't get ulcers over con- B.C.A. in 1967-68. the name of his Son that - putting it on Ch 33:12. 12 13 Trudeau's "Just Society" belongs GOD by J. I. 2/. flict," Dr Cynthia Wedel, presi- Jesus Christ and love we may not be found 24. It shall be more toler- II 4 opinions of others. especially as Farmer of Dallas is an American Packer. Evangeli- naked (4, 3, 2) 2 Co able on the day of to Jesus; only He can heal can- there is no unanimity in the well known for his recent on- cal Press, 1970. pp. 21. U.K . dent of the National Council of one another, just as he 5:2 has - us (9) 1 in 3:23 judgment for Tyre 01. fused men and nations. The interpretation of this 'biblical slaught on the "critical orthodo- Dr Packer helps us answer im- Churches (U.S.A.), told a nation- Not common 6. To you, 0 14. "Which of the two - and - than for you 15 7 up 18 future is His. book. xy" of the Marcan hypothesis. portant questions - what were al seminar on legislation anon- king, - the will - his father?" you lay in - came (5) Mt 11:22 Did the Seer actually see what He has produced a new method we made for and what aim sored by Church Women United. They said, "The first" 25. So, after Abram had Religious 1941 1961 of exhibiting "the verbal agree- should thoughts of what would (3, 2) Mt 21:31 lie describes in his book? Dr we set ourselves in life? "We need people who know what sense says be hereafter (2, 3) Dan dwelt ten - in the - 19 Census per cent per cent ment between the Greek Text of they believe and why, and don't 2:29 15. To the - - say, not of Canaan (5, 4) Gen 2 Morris certainly speaks of the NEVER PERISH by J. C. Ryle, Roman possibility that "the visions took Matthew, Mark and Luke" which Evangelical get upset when chef:aged," she 9. Depart from me, you- the Lord, that if any 16.3 Press, 1970. pp. 36. brother has a wife Catholic 41.8 45.7 place over a period of years." does not imply any particular C.F., 2'6. said . that f may keep the DOWN 22 view of their relationship. The The biblical doctrine Bishop who is an unbeliever, • • United Church 19.2 20.1 But lie also assumes that John parse vera nee is commandments of my I. And immediately the 25th edition of the Nestle-Aland clearly God (9) Ps 119:115 and she consents to Anglican 15.2 13.2 uses "a peculiarly Jewish form of ‘),I.1 11,1 communicating, leprosy left him, and he U N • NEXT MEETING live with him, he . . literature," i.e. apocalyptic, and text is reproduced enlarged. and 10. And Melchizedek king should not divorce her was made - (5) Mk Presbyterian 7.2 4.5 different colours are used to TIM GOSPEL Garnsey of - brought out bread 1111 II • employs it deliberately as an apt by Derek Prime, Sydney Revisal Prayer Fellowship (4, 1) 1 Co 7:12 1:42 Baptist 4.3 3.3 Evangelical Press, 1970. pp. 19. and wine; he was vehicle to meet the need of a show the varying degrees of Friday, 5th June, 1970, IN HIS ADDRESS to synod 17. The - of the -; all 2. And when he went out 6. aim - righteousness, 16. I om - troubled that Lutheran 3.5 3.6 agreement between the gospels. U.K. 2/. An examination of list 6 o tn. to 10 P.m. last month, Bishop David Garn- priest of God Most to the porch, another particular church, selecting his High (5) Gen 14:18 has been heard. Fear godliness, faith, love, I cannot speak. 1 con- Despite the pleasing poly- modern methods of comma- City Mission Auditorium sey referred to criticisms of - saw him, and she Jewish 1.5 1.3 "imagery" with the skill of an 11. And there is salvation God, and keep his - , gentleness (2:13) 1 sider the days - chrome effect and the high price, nicating the gospel end how they I 103 Bathurst Street, Sydney Australia '69 which have been commandments; for said to the bystanders, 'ri 6:11 I remember the years Greek Orthodox 1.2 1.3 artist. Inquires 13" B ThItchener. sec- in no one else, for "This - was with this Sh noptikon does not appear stand in relation to biblical prin- retary. 80 1634 B4: 4 , r3 Gilchrist, published in the Record for some .here is no other - this is the whole duty 7. and a voice came out long ago (2, 2, 3) Ps c Chairman. 61 6064 of man (3, 6) Ecc 12: Jesus of Nazareth" (4, to be nerd% :is useful as. say, the iples. D,inh miss this one. months past. He said: - - given among 3) Mt 26:71 -of the cloud, "This is 77:4 13 my - Huck 1 lei/mann synopsis, which We need to be ready to aban- men by which we must 3. Sun; listen to 18. He will become a 19. Now we - that what- Have no anxiety about him" (7) Mk 9:7 sanctuary', and a stone enables the student to see at a don old battlefields. By way of be saved (4, 5, 6) Ac anything, but in every- illustration, one phrase in the 4:12 ever the law says it 8. So Pilate gave sentence of offense, and a rock the tastiest CHEESE on your table glance not only the agreements. speaks to those who thing by prayer - - but the precise nature of the dis- Intercession in "Australia '69" 12 Here indeed we groan, with thanksgiving let that their - should be of stumbling - - CAUL BOOKSHOP are under the law, so granted. He released houses of Israel, a trap 1 agreements. The new Synoptikon 93 BATHURST STREET, SYDNEY. was strongly but, I think wrongly that every mouth may your requests be made and -- snare (2, 4, I) criticised on the ground that it MOOOWEIM WWITORW known to God (3, 12) the man who had been trIBL is thus not the primary tool for 4WWWMAII ,N be stopped, and the Php 4.6 thrown into prison - Is 8:14 study, but "is designed to assist Phone 61 9487 involves prayer for the dead. The AWMUMOWMUMWM0WI4 whole world may be insurrection and mur- 20. And Pharisees came - 41WWMAWM14 4. 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Page 6 Australian Church Record, May 28, 1970 AustrInina Church Rceord, May 28, 1970 Page 7 THE AUSTRALIAN Mint! AboutPapet hot line CHURCH Round-up of church press comment Rev. Wesley 0. Girvan, rector of Rey. Edwin K. Robins, vicar of St. Christ Church, Kiama (Sydney) since Dunstan's, East Camberwell (Melbourne) RECORD 1967, has been appointed rural dean of since 1964, has been appointed vicar of THE BELLS IN St. George's Canadian Churchman reports the new rural deanery of Shoe[haven, Holy Trinity, East Melbourne from 4 Cathedral, Perth, says the Angli- recently separated from that of Wollon- June. the spread of uneasiness about The paper for Church of gong. It matador the parishes of Shell- Rev. L. W. Biggs of the diocese of can Messenger, are the only ones the projected Anglican-United England people — Catholic, harhour, Oak Flats, Kiama, Nowra. Mil- Truro has been appointed rector of Loch in W.A. suitable for change ring- Church union. Three deaneries in Apostolic, Protestant and ton. Albion Park and Hem. (Gippsland) from July next. ing. But they are a real headache Mr Bill Glen. of Mansfield, has been Fredericton diocese have sus- Reformed. Rev. Charles D. H. Plikington, rector and will have to be re-cast, low- appointed advocate of the diocese of of Tome (Gippsland) has been appointed pended indefinitely talks with the Subscription $3 per year, Wangaratta in succession to Mr Stewart a chaplain to the Bishop of Gippsland. ered and structural modifications United Church after a year of Hardy, who has been advocate for the posted. Editorial and Busi- past 10 years. Mr T. G. PhiWatt, B. Comm‘ Din must be made to the tower. At United study of the proposals. ness: 511 Kent Street. Sydney , Ed., WS made deacon by the Bishop of Rev. Ron Patfield, rector of St. Paul's, present, five or 10 minutes on the One rural dean said, "We mac Seaforth (Sydney) who Is a member of G,ppsland tn.montn eon 2000. Phone: 61-2975. Office the Australian Council of the European appointed curate at the Cathedral, Sale. tenor bell is all a man can stand. have to stand alone." hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christian Mission. has been appointed Rev. Owen Weaver, in charge of St. Paan Ming-To reports in The Rockhaunpton Church Issued fortnightly, on alter- Home Secretary of the Council. He will John's. Lurnea. (Sydney) since 1965 has remain at Seaforth. resigned from the full-time ministry, as Christianity Today that the faith Gazette tells how the bishop's nate Thursdays. Right Rev. James Wong, Bishop of from May 26. lives on in China in clandestine dilemma was solved, His secre- Taiwan since 1964, died early in May Rev William B. Newton, curate of All home-congregations or in "cell- after a heart attack at the age of 70. tary simply had to return to live Saints', Nowra (Sydney) since 1968, has culture" church groups, despite 0 During the war years, he assisted at St. been appointed curate in charge of St. in Sydney at the end of this Jude's, Randwick (Sydney). He was Bish- John's, Lurnea from May 29. the violent purges during the Year. A Rockhampton curate op of Kuchler, 1962-64. Rev. John St. Q. Howells, minister of Rev William J. Jobling of Cranbrook cultural revolution. saved the day by popping he r d ained • St. Peter and St. Andrew, Braybrook School (Sydney) has been appointed The Church of England News- question and they plan to mum (Melbourne) since 1965, has been locum tenons of St. Matthias', Centennial appointed vicar of St. Matthew's Chel- Park from May In to the end of January paper reports "Target," the Ken• in August. Bishop Shearman is tenham from 23 July. next. yan Church newspaper as calling naturally delighted at the curate's seventy Rev. David N. Morrison, vicar of St. Rev Peter F. George, minister of St. for an end to the boycott of initiative and says that instead of Anselm's Middle Park (Melbourne) since Michael's and All Angels', North Dan. 1959. has been appointed vicar of St. denong (Melbourne), has been appointed South Africa by Africans. But losing a secretary, he has gained George's and All Saints'. Footscrax from missioner at Mount tan (North an attractive clergy wife, 22 Job, Wand,. Anglican involvement in all kinds years of moves, including "prayer vigils," to obstruct the South ARCHDEACON Nigel D. Her- African cricket tour of the ring, of Bendigo, was 90 in United Kingdom, gets headlines February. On May 24 he cele- 24,130 cups of tea/coffee in all recent issues of the Church The Queen brated the 70th anniversary of Times, his ordination. That was the exact number of cups of tea or coffee drunk The editor of the Brisbane He entered Trinity College, at Holy Trinity, Adelaide, according to figures in the annual Church Chronicle points out that Melbourne, in 1897 and was at reports. And 5,512 meals were served also. Sydney has replaced its annual the Bendligo Divinity Hall 1898- procession of witness on Good opens wing 99. He then served at Kyneton Friday with what proved to be a and Werribee, Victoria, and Bro- most popular Hyde Park service ken Hill, N.S.W. Then followed and asks whether Brisbane rectorships at Shepparton (1909- should take a hard look at its at Hobart 19), BenalTa (1919-28) and he Palm Sunday parade. The was a canon of Wangaratta Australian Baptist gives figures 1924-28. for ordination courses from 1966 He became archdeacon and to 1970. There were 118 in 1966 Hospital registrar of Bendigo (1928-49) training for the ministry and 104 and archdeacon of Kyneton and in 1970. The comment reads: Her Majesty the Queen deputy registrar (1949-64). Since "Theological leaders believe a then he has been archdeacon opened the new wing of the healthy future is assured." emeritus. Australian Presbyterian Life Royal Hobart Hospital on During his retirement he has draws attention to the 161st an- her recent visit to the island. written a comprehensive history niversary of the Presbyterian By arrangement with the of the Bendigo diocese. Church at Ebenezer, N.S.W hospital and Royal Tour author- Worship was first held in St. ities, a gift of new Bibles sup- Luke's, Liverpool, N.S.W., in plied by the Bible House, Hobart, 1819 — 151 years ago, and was placed on the locker beside that's the longest period of con- each bed. tinuous use for an Anglican While doing the rounds of A recent picture of Holy l ninny, on Adelaide's bus) North building. patients, the Duke of Edinburgh Terrace. The new expressway adjoining the church property According to a report in was seen in a television news can be seen on the left. Southern Cross (Sydney), the shot picking up one of the Bibles diocese of Sydney exceeded its Other interesting statistics 000 copies of 36 Trinity sermons and making a comment upon it quota of giving to A.B.M. by which tell their own story about were sold; Bible studies are sent to the patient, "He gives health"! this oldest and most active $5,576. It gave $40,576 for 1969. weekly to about 200 people in 21 Shows what a strong C.M.S. church in South Australia in- Balloons have been used to different countries and to five diocese can do. In the English clude: 50 per cent of the people sell Bibles. Australian States; 20 sermons in Churchman. Rev. C. C. J. Baths on the parish roll were visited The balloons had been re- Braille have been produced. writes that the Series II services during the year; the parish roll The balloons were released A record budget of $44,500 of Infant Baptism and Con- from Cambridge market place to lists some 1,500 adults and chil- firmation represent "a betrayal of dren or 1,080 units; weekly has been set for the coming year, celebrate the opening of a the whole Anglican position." Christian literature bookstall, church attendances are 1,100; but missionary giving is over and Strong words in view of the operated by the Cambridge 147 new members were added to above this. A very large slice of praise given by some to Series II Evangelical Association. The the parish roll and 89 were taken Holy Trinity's income goes each Baptism in Australia. He says stall is open every Saturday, Archdeacon Herring at the Beth- off; $1,700 worth of books were year to C.M.S. and other mis- they introduce "fundamental manned by volunteers from the lehem Home for the Aged, Bend- sold on the church bookstall: sions. differences in doctrine." churches. ier,.

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