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Appointed par -11rnc ,w Ate of St l'homas. Essendon (Melbourne), and part-time lecturer at Ridley College from August I. speakers chosen Mr R. J. Isauchsen made made a deacon on August 24 and has been lic- ensed an curate of St James.' Dandenong World Congress on Evan- The 3000 delegates from all materials of immediate relevance (Melbourne). parts of the world will receive and help in achieving the goal of Moat Rev George Appleton, Arch- gelisation program director, bishop in Jerusalem anti former Arch- their major papers in advance world evangelisation." Church Record RegIstered der posting as bishop of Perth will retire next March Paul Little, has announced First published 1880 September 20, 1973 for study and response. Dele- He said speakers would repre- No. 1546 a newspaper—Category A when he will be 72. Mr Philip Robinson was made a dea- the major speakers for the gates from developed countries sent a wide range of national, con at St Andrew's, Lutwyche (Brisbane). Congress, including Dr Sus- will have their fares partly or cultural and denominational ...=111•1141111•1111•11 on June 29 by Bishop Hawkey of Caine.- wholly subsidised. backgrounds. Among those giv- (aria. After a short curacy at Lidwyche uma Uda of Japan and Dr he will return to serve among Aborigines Delegates will be equipped ing major papers will be, as well in Carpentaria diocese. Peter Beyerhaus of Germany. as Dr Uda and Dr Beyerhaus — Mr Frauds C. R. WHIM was made a with an overall view of world deacon in St David's Cathedral. Hobart. Dr Billy Graham, Honorary need as well as an in-depth study Dr Rene Padilla (Argentina, London to on Sunday, July 22, by the Bishop of Baptist), Bishop Festo Kivengere Tasmania. He will be curate in the parish Chairman of the Congress, and of churches and evangelisation in of Cygnet. the Rev John Stott, Rector of All their own region. (Uganda, Anglican), Dr George Rev David H. White. in charge of Souls, Langham Place (London), Peters (U.S.A., Mennonite), Dr South Coogee Sydney). since 1969, has Mr Little has said: "The pro- Howard Snyder (Brazil, Free Katoomba been appointed rector of St Peter and will give the opening addresses. gram has been formulated in St Paul. Milton. from September 28. Methodist), Dr Donald Rev Dick Lucas, rector of Rev John H. Cashman, acting rector The Congress will be held in consultation with people in all McGavran (U.S.A., Disciples of of St Matthias.' Paddington (Sydney), Aboriginal ordination Great St. Helen's, London, Lausanne, Switzerland, from since 1972, has been appointed rector of parts of the world. The com- Christ), Mr Samuel Escobar the parish. July 16, 1974, for ten days. bination of theological and (Peru, Baptist), Canon Michael is to be the main speaker at strategic issues should result in Green (England, Anglican) and the Church Missionary Soc- Mr ('olin Rains, Registrar of the each participant carrying away Professor Henri Blocher (France, iety N.S.W. Summer School from the Congress ideas and diocese of North Queensland. Baptist). at Katoomba in January, Centenary 1974. Mr Man Gill, home secretary of the Australian Board of Missions since Octo- Rev David Hewetson, talking ber 1971, has rnigned to return to jour- & leadership training about Dick Lucas, said, "I'm nalism. of an organ DR JOHN WILLIAMS sure he will have a wide appeal Rev Brian C. Newlag, rector of ler- ramungup (Sunbury) since 1967, has been The original pipes still speak here in Australia. In London appointed rector of Pinjarra from Febru- An organ which is be- Dick Lucas has had a special ary 1974. lieved to be unique in Aus- under exactly the same wind- TO RIDLEY STAFF Rev C. James Nolan, curate of Holy pressure as then, to produce a ministry to businessmen, as his Trinity. Ingham (North Q) since 1972. Rev Dr John W. Wil- Caulfield (1959-61) and of St Christian Education Department church is in the commercial has been appointed in charge of Hughen- tralia is celebrating its cen- beautifully rich mellow tone. A significant step forward Mark's East Brighton (1961-62) of the United Church in North heart of the city surrounded by den from 16 July. tenary since it was built in Even two of the original sound- liams, who trained at Moore in Aboriginal ordination and Rev George D. Abell, rector of St boards have withstood the and then became vicar of Si Australia. banks and Insurance companies. Mary's, Atherton (North Q), has re- London in 1873. It is in the and Ridley Colleges, gradu- Mark's, Forest Hill from 1962 to leadership training is being They hold a lunch-time service signed and is to return to England. ravages of time to function per- Since 1908 and 1921 the Rev Desmond A. Pritchard of Canberra ating in 1958, has been ap- 1966. 104 - year - old All Saints' fectly 100 years later. undertaken with the appoint- Church Missionary Society and on Tuesdays which is attended Grammar School was inducted as rector pointed a lecturer in church Before going to study at the by 500 businessmen and there is of St Mary's, Atherton (North 0) 011 26 Church, Wickham Terrace, When the new St John's Cath- ment of the Reverend Dr the Methodist Overseas Mission July. University of Chicago in 1968. a large evening congregation of in Brisbane. edral was built in Ann Street, history at Ridley College, Keith Cole as Principal of respectively, have been engaged Rev RobertNunn, rector of Broad- he had a short appointment at in missionary work among the students." ford (Wangaratta) since 1969. has been It is believed unique because this Lewis organ was transferred Melbourne, from January Ridley. the proposed Nungalinya appointed rector of Alexandra from early with one small addition, it is ex- to St Luke's Church in Charlotte Aborigines of Arnhem Land. The theme of Summer School October. 1974. After graduation from Chi- College, the combined Until recently, largely through '74 is to be "International Rev Inn Ransom, curate of InvereII actly as it was tonally when it Street. He was curate of St Mary's cago, he went to Manchester (Armidale) since 1970• has been appoint- left the workshop of Lewis, of With infrequent use, the dep- church training and re- the clamour for self-government Christians," the chairman will be ed in charge of Boggabilla from early University to work under the in the Third World countries of BiShop John Reid and other August. London. in 1873 for the old St redations of vermin and atmos- search centre in Darwin. Mr John Cuedhlte of Gundowring. noted biblical scholar, Professor Asia and Africa, little was done speakers will include Revs Reg John's pro-Cathedral in George pheric conditions and lack of F. F. Bruce. has been Insta as the first lay canon general maintenance, Lewis' Dr Cole, formerly the Vice- for Aboriginal development and Piper, Dr S. Barton Babbage, tt of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Wangaratia. Street. His doctoral thesis was on St Principal of Ridley College, Mel- welfare, apart from missionary Silas Horton, John Chapman, Rev David G. Cobbett, rector of Christ superb craftsmanship was in Paul's letter to the Romans. Church, Unrrnambool (Ballarat) since danger of ultimate irremediable bourne, took up his appointment activity. and John Turner. 1968. has been appointed vicar of St London Dr Williams is married with in August, and is currently being Faith's, Burwood (Melbourne). decay until, in 1957, the rector of three ahiltiren. At the present time the Com- Rev Man J. Baxter, formerly associate All Saints (Rev Peter Bennie) assisted by the Rev Gowan Arm- monwealth Government has em- director. has been appointed Director of Bishop's He will be the second DrWil- strong, a Methodist minister, the General Board of Religious Educa- negotiated with the diocesan liams on Ridley staff. Dr David barked on a new, radical policy A leadership training group Sell-out for tion, Melbourne. from I September. authorities for its purchase, and. who has been Chaplain at the of Aboriginal "self determina- Dr Norma Kendall, a lecturer in divin- John Williams has been registrar lovingly restored, its installation Maningrida Settlement in Arn- tion", in which Aboriginal Australia 73 ity at Canterbury, has been appointed BD and tutor at the College since he of the necessary buildings is commissary for the Bishop of Newcastle, in its present home. hem Land for the past 10 years, communities are to decide the policy, no structure for decision- NSW, in the U.K. goals for returned from overseas in 1969. Before the publication date, So it is that All Saints' present and by Mrs Joyce Gullick, until nature and pace of their future making is to be imposed, but is being sought through a Govern- Rev Denis F. Want, who graduated to evolve from autonomous ment grant, to be supplemented September 3, the whole first from Trinity College. Dublin. in 1955 rector (Rev Bernard Tring- recently Secretary to the development. As a result of this and who has been a Bible Churchmen's Aboriginal groups. This in turn by an appeal over five years for printing of 20,000 copies of Missionary Society missionary in the ham) and the church authorities results Australia 73 were sold out. will mean that far more staff $250,000. Gifts of $2 and up- diocese of Morogo. Tanxama, has been Newcastle have decided fittingly to mark Another 30,000 copies of this appointed rector of St Stephen's, Port the centenary of a noble in- The University of London positions, hitherto held by Euro- wards towards the building fund Kembla (Sydney). Preaching at his installa- Bp Tucker peans, will be filled by Abori- are tax deductable. new experimental service of Rev Kenneth M. Baker. rector of St. strument. has published the following Holy Communion has been or- Stephen's, Mittagong (Sydney). since tion in Christ Church Cath- gines. The college needs prayer inter- 1972, has been appointed rural dean of results for the BD examina- These new developments are est and financial suppott ni order dered and they will soon be Berrima. edral, Newcastle, early in Perth farewell available. Rev Robert J. Donnelly. senior chap- tion held overseas. Fourteen to be accompanied by the provi- that it may become an effective lain Missions to Seamen. Melbourne, August, Bishop Ian Shevill candidates were successful, College sion for more indigenous church means in assisting Aborigines to The service has been drawn up since 1968. has been appointed vicar of Dean as by the Liturgical Commission of said that he brought no coals leadership and for the ordination find Christian solutions in their Bellarine from September 28. of these eleven were Aus- General Synod. Rev lohn B. C. Cotner, ABM . to Newcastle but that he of an Aboriginal minstry. Nung- contemporary quest for identity. slonary in the diocese of New Guinea tralians. alinya College is the Church's Witco 1962, has been appointed vicar of hoped to bring it goals. may close to Wycliffe St Christopher's. East Bentleigh (Mel- The results of the Australian answer to the challenge of the bourne) from September 17. art judge He said his first goal was that Rev George A. Pearson, v:car of St candidates are as follows: Bishop tucker College, Mu hour. lames'. Dandenong (Melbourne), since the diocese of Newcastle would Very Rev Ian George, Second Class Honours (Lower kono, where most of Uganda'. Courses are planned for 1972, has been appointed rural dean of continue to stand for a Catholic Division), D. B. Appleby. Moore clergymen are trained, is facing Aboriginal leadership training, Dandnenong for three years from August Dean of Brisbane, is to be a workers 1. doctrine of the Church related to College; D. V. Meier, Moore a grave financial crisis. And Aboriginal ordination training. Many helped by judge in the art section of Rev Gamy R. Davey has been appoint- life and making articulate those College; R. P. Muers, Moore unless a total of 160,000 Ugan- the act of dedication and laying staff orientation training, ed in charge of St James.' East St Kilda. the Brisbane Royal National Mr & Mrs Tony Williams in the St Kilda-Prahran team parish. deep religious instincts in College; D. M. Pawley, Moore dan shillings ($16,000) is raised on of hands. community development and Rev Desmond A. Lowe. curate of All Australia which its growing ma- Show, College; J. D. Ting, Moore Col- immediately, it may not be able and their family were f are- Mr and Mrs Williams were consultations, research in Abori- Saints,' Geelong (Melbourne) since 1971. turity must allow to emerge. lege; D. N. Paproth, Ridley Col- to continue after the end of this has been appointed in charge of St The Dean is a former art welled recently by the con- given an etching of St Alban's ginal studies, Winter Appeal John's, Healesville. from November 9. His second goal was that the lege; A. J. Ferch, Private Study. year. critic and wrote for the press in gregation of St Alban's, Church and a number of other Nungalinya College will be the Rev William I. Ciarden, vicar of St diocese might exhibit to Austra- Western Australia. Third Class Honours: G. Beck- The college was dedicated in gifts by parishioners. Andrew's, Aberfeldie (Melbourne). since lia the richness of worship which ett, Moore College; K. N. Haw- 1925 as a memorial to a bishor Highgate Hill, Perth, prior first Christian institution which He said: "individuals have 1956. has been appointed vicar of St He is also an artist of some They have left for London will be used for these purposes, The Archbishop of Syd- Aldan's. Strathmore, from October 3. was its Anglican heritage — a ley, Baptist College, NSW: J. E. who had served the Church in been very warm-hearted in their repute and he has said that he is to going to South Africa to where they will spend some time for research, and for the build- ney, Dr M. L. Loane, Rev Leonard J. Blair, vicar of St worship in which the arts of man looking forward to his experience ,Irrtisides, Private Study: A. J. East Africa (most of it in response. As well, companies do- Paul's. Thomastown, with St John's, Ep- could be offered to God with Jones, Pri,,,te Study. Uganda) for over 20 years. serve with Wycliffe Bible with the WBT-SIL Area Director ing up of a good library. The recently thanked the people nated $12,954 towards advertis- ping (Melbourne). since 1969. has been as a judge in Brisbane. for Africa, Dr John Bendor college is strategically placed in appointed to the Chaplaincy Department precision, grace and beauty. of Sydney for their generosi- ing and promotion costs. from September I. Translators. Samuel, being briefed for their Darwin, and it is hoped that it His third goal was that New- ity in giving over $92,000 "Over $72,500 has been dis- Rev Bruce E. Hanford. curate of St The rector, Rev Bryan Hall, field work. will service the whole of North Thomas.' Essendar. since 1972, has been castle might in deeds serve the towards the Archbishop of tributed through 80 parish clergy appointedratecu of St John's, Blackburn interests of labour and manage- was joined by Mr Norman Beck, They are due to arrive in Australia. and numerous social workers and (Melbourne). from August I. ment in the great industrial com- SUNDAY OBSERVANCE WBT representative in WA, for South Africa late This month . Finance for the constructFm Sydney's Winter Appeal. church welfare workers to bene- Rev Peter J. H. Adam. citrate of St Andrew'.. h, hit n plex hi which they were set. fit people in need. "It has been possible for us to AIMS OF VIC. COUNCIL prevent several evictions of needy families by helping with Victoria's Sunday Chris- have commended themselves to Christians cannot place obliga- rent arrears. Children in pressing SPECIAL OFFER FOR the major denominations taking tions of faith on non-Christians. 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Thirdly, it considers that Sunday is heirs false fear of appearing not quite social liberation and humanisa- need of community support." This is an introductory offer, open only to new However, all the traditional accepts the day as one for the used for purposes which will u10 to set up a special fund of trol of Portugal with the possi- up to date, the fear to lose popu- tion in the gospel of salvation in subscribers. Send the coupon below now and terns of behaviour both within benefit of all mankind but with about $400,000 to be spent bility of its extension to any or larity, the very essence of his Christ. irately destroy its effectiveness all NATO countries. receive every issue of this long established national and outside the church have added privileges for Christians. The responsibility of this council gospel is passed over in silence." Dr Philip Potter, in his first over five years under which The Central Committee has Anglican newspaper which stands firmly for biblical been called into question, and The council accepts a three- is to keep the public alert to the the main beneficiaries will be The Patriarch ended by report since becoming general among them Sunday observance. fold application of these prin- need to keep Sunday as a God made public a letter from the expressing the hope that this secretary last November, said NEXT truth. This particidarly has been se- ciples. given privilege. deserters from the Port- Patriarch Pimen of Moscow ex- trend may not develop further. that one of the most important riously questioned from within I. For the Christian, Sunday At a council meeting, earlier uguese army which has its pressing severe criticisms of the Otherwise, he said, "it could changes in recent years had been world body. Patriarch Pimen NAME the church. is the Lord's Day. in which his this year, a program of activities troops in Mozambique and appear quite detrimental to the the enlargement of the concept ISSUE The Sunday Christian Observ- resurrection is joyfully com- aimed to put these principles into criticises the "essential short- sacred cause of unity in Jesus of "ecumenical" to include not Angola, its African territor- comings" in the report of the ADDRESS ance Council (SCOC) has felt memorated in worship, praise effect was adopted. Christ our Lord and Saviour, only Churches but "the whole in- obliged to evaluate its aims, po- and thanksp,;ving. The fostering Rev Dr Keith Cole who has ies. world conference in Bangkok, who is 'the same yesterday, habited earth" of men and licies and functions in order that of family life is a high priority since gone to the Northern Terri- Only two of the 120-member "Salvation Today." today and for ever'." women struggling to become 'AUSTRALIA it may act more decisively in for the Christian, who has the tory was elected president. Vice- Central Committee abstained "Nothing is said about the ul- At the opening of the Central what they were intended to be in areas of commni agreement and great opportunity of using Sun- presidents were Rev H, M. from voting, The WCC has timate goal of salvation — in Committee meeting, Dr M. M. the purpose of God. 73" day as a time for learning and other words, about the eternal POSTCODE to set up guidelines for prospec- Moorebouse, Dean T. 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The Australian Church Record SEPTEMBER 20, 1973 THE JESUS MOVEMENT A report by Lance Shilton on the Movement, following There is a youthful infatuation was a time of testimony, and for the new life, the warmth of The religious editor of "Time" or who are bored with luxury WCC—Its first 25 years his recent three months' world tour. Mr Shilton is rec- with the rites and the symbols of there was a time of disturbance fellowship and the complete de- recognised this fact in others, al- living, magic, coming, as he said, at an as one person seemed to be upset dication of many who claim though he couldn't claim it for or who have some deep St Pierre's Cathedral, Geneva, where John Calvin tor of Holy Trinity, Adelaide, and Dean-elect of ironic time when the church is and creating a great deal of special charismatic gifts. it must himself. His two elderly aunts personal problem, once officiated, was the scene of a service on Sunday. getting rid of incense and Latin. trouble. But he was dealt with never be seen as a short cut who had been transformed by or who are looking for some- August, 26, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the for- Sydney. He reported, "The kids are using very kindly by those present. through doctrinal difficulties or the power of Jesus, are now thing sensational; Latin now in an inverse order, in Then as they clasped hands and mation of the World Council of Churches. ecclesiastical disciplines. The real going around knocking on doors it is for all who will come to Satan worship." One of the Sa- sang with arms interlocked, they contribution to spiritual advance- witnessing for Jesus Christ, talk- The 120-member Central Committee plus mans Jesus Christ and recognise Him "It doesn't bother me that greed and hatred. They align ,protest movements, and have be- tanic prayers is "Ave Satanus, then began to pray. ment will come in fellowship ing to people about their new ex- for what He is, the Son of God fraternal delegates and guests joined with members of the it might be a fad, for if it is themselves with the poverty- come sadly disillusioned. Rege Satanus." There are other I could recognise the "Amens" with other Christian believers in perience of Him. All the things who came amongst us men, Protestant Church of Geneva in a service televised stricken peoples around the They have turned from drug dangers in Soka Gakkai, the which had madded their lives in a fad I welcome it as a fad. and the "hallelujahs," but apart an attitude of humility and love. who took upon Himself dirty throughout Europe and at which the general secretary, world. They are down on both abuse, sexual licence and the oc- lapaneso youth movement, Then those who claim these the past had suddenly been At least it is a positive fad, from that the Norwegian lan- humanity, Dr Philip Potter preached. imperialists and communists, cult, and they have turned on to claiming 18 million adherents, gifts, and those who have not chanced and they became new guage didn't convey a great deal who identified Himself with In the service Dr Potter was assisted by two former and I'm for anything that calling them distorters of man's Jesus. They have turned away ind the Hare Krishna, which are to me, except that there was a had such experiences, will con- people. true potential." from the Eastern religious mystic- acing pressed upon people in our problems, secretaries, Dr Visser 't Hooft and Dr Eugene Carson promotes the gospel of Jesus genuineness there, a recognisable sider the other better than him- He went on to say, "There is a We should frankly admit that ism Which has sanctified Meir areets tnroughout the world. self. who died upon the Cross that Blake. In some-ways, the three represented stages in the Christ." That is what Billy reality amongst those young very good recommendation from there is so much in the estab- erotic and psychedelic adventur- these are frightening alternatives the Jesus People, and that is that our sins might be taken away, development of the WCC. hum said concerning the people. After the meeting we lishment which needs to be cor- es, and turned towards Jesus to Christianity. Because of dis- gathered a few together and Lasting? there is a Gospel, and the Gospel who rose again from the dead Initially, the WCC drew considerable evangelical Jesus movement. rected; the Watergate affair in Christ who has saved them — litusionment amongst young asked some questions from those has a real validity in today's completely victorious over sympathy and support because of the strong support but not in a Chords context, Can people today, these movements Satan, over sin and over the Bishop Fulton Sheen is con- the United States, the Lambton who could speak English. But there is another question: world, and that validity has given to the International Missionary Council, a move- case in Great Britain and the they be blamed, then, for think are gathering their devotees with something to do with the way we grave, and cerned about the movement's "How did you come togeth- grasping materialism in our own ing that the Church is against alarming success. Will it last? Some suggest live - and the way we treat our who offers to all who will sim- ment from which the WCC pined most of its early "unorganised, often anti-church er?" They replied that -the Chil- that there are enough weak- impetus. emotionalism." Australian society. One com- them and unsympathetic to their There are other groups which fellow men. There is no faith ply and humbly put their trust mentator in the United States experience? Of course they fail appear to be Christian, and dren of God were here, and nesses to make it insufficient in and there is no church without It becomes evident in its early years after 1948 that Arthur Btessit, the modern caused great concern. Young itself to qualify as a major in Him the way of victory in asked why the students were not to distinguish between the so- sometimes claim to be part of Jesus Christ, and that's what the the World Council was rapidly becoming another ex- Californian evangelist of Sunset people had been taken from their this life and the way into ever- conducting protest marches called Church as no more than a the Jesus Movement, who have renewal of the Church. Others kids have found, and that's what lasting life. Strip, who has recently made a families. Eventually, the leaders pression of a liberal theology which had moved from against the Watergate scandals. human organisation, and the true within them dangerous elements. suggest that it is the work of the they like to hear. In all the journey across Europe carrying a of this organisation left the Holy Spirit and that no ordered There is a Jesus revolution biblical foundations. Evangelicals and evangelical de- The students replied, "The major Church, as the Body of believers. I mention one: The Children of projects we undertake that mes- cross over his shoulder, and is country. Some of us didn't quite pattern should be expected, but every time an individual person nominations saw the movement as far too significant to parties have always been in- God. They are anti-estab- sage should remain at the core." currently in England making pil- This true Church is to It that the Spirit blows where He puts his faith in Jesus Christ; withdraw and most stayed on to ensure that a biblical volved in this kind of activity — lishment, anti-intellectual, anti- know where to go from here, grimages from various cath- found within any congregation and so we got in touch with our wills. Actually, of course, the Jesus There is an identity with the viewpoint was always represented. edrals, sees youth turned on by there's no use protesting any and one would hope that it wa, church, and in addition, anti- Movement began about 2,000 more." Cynicism like this against Church (the established Lutheran Whether the movement, if it is Jesus People Whenever a person During the secretaryship of Dr Eugene Carson Jesus "... because they've found identical with the whole congre family. years ago when Jesus Christ in- the establishment has led some Church), and they allowed us to to be rightly called a movement, becomes a believer in Christ; Blake, the WCC showed three trends which changed its he real Jesus of the Bible, not gation, but so often that is nor There are four types of young vited all to follow Him. Those young people not to despair but have a place like this, and a cer- will last as such, is not impor- And there is a Jesus Move- role as an ecumenical body considerably. First it develop- the watered-down Jesus of story- the case. These people may corn, people particularly susceptible to tain autonomy ie which we could who have taken up the challenge to seek spiritual realities. And into some of our churches an, tant. So many movements in the ment whenever a person allows ed highly centralised structures which ensured by the land and all too many churches." this particular group. Firstly, work and witness, and so we past have begun as movements, have become part of a worldwide the Holy Spirit to use him to they have found their way into from their point of view (and it those who have tried all the sheer size of the agenda, the great weight of documents My research overseas into the have these meetings during the and have continued as ineffective movement with a lasting in- glorify Christ by bringing others the Jesus Movement. some cases they may be right "trips" and have become dis- fluence far beyond their numer- and paper work and the infrequent meetings of the con- relationship of the Jesus Move- Week. But we go to our churches movements long beyond the time to Jesus. ment to the church as a whole hardly find a genuinely convene, satisfied; Secondly, those with a on Sundays. We have big meet- ical strenght. So we are led to stituted decision-making bodies that actual policy-mak- Christian. when the Spirit of God was able I wonder, are we prepared to indicated that the question was fundamentalist background who ings for young people. We had the final question: ing and real power rested with the full-time staff them- Anti-intellectual? to use them fully. allow the Holy Spirit to move in both complex and encouraging. have not sufficient biblical know- one last Saturday night at the What about you and me? selves. Dr Blake was an American and Americans prefer Another question which comes ledge to feel confident of their The crucial point is that men our being, that we might he wit- Dr Richard Lovelace, Asso- Not arrogant cathedral, and 1,500 people It is very easy to sit down and nesses for Him with great joy bureaucracy. to mind is this: position, and often they feel guil- were present." And the same and women, young and old, are ciate Professor of Church His- being brought face to face with listen to a discourse about the and expectancy? The command Secondly, Dr Blake devoted much time and thought tory at the Gordon Conwell Is it anti-intellectual? I talked with Canon Michael ty about not being "sold out young people, with their enthu- completely for Christ"; Thirdly, Jesus Christ in a direct encoun- Jesus Movement in a kind of comes through loud and clear to to drawing the denominations behind the Iron Curtain Theological Seminary in South Again the answer is "Yes, and Green, Principal at Nottingham siastic singing, were the next academic way, but each one those who strongly need a sense ter. Lives are being changed. The all who claim the status of into the WCC fold and Uppsala 1968 climaxed this Hamilton, Massachusetts, with no." Anti-intellectualism has Theological College, who said night outside the famous Cath- could be involved in it, because of belonging. Their families and miracle of conversion is taking Christian: "You" — yes, "You achievement. whom I spoke for over an hour, always been characteristic of cer- that he had not found the Jess, edral in Oslo, after a meeting at it is not only for those who have shall be witnesses unto Me in People arrogant towards odic, their churches have not provided place within the lives of the most has made this comment: tain types of young Christians which Brother Andrew of the come off drugs, Jerusalem, Judaea, in Samaria, These denominations, many of them Orthodox, were Christians, but, he said, "They the security they crave; Fourthly, unlikely people, and its reality is ''Honest y is confronting for a long time, so that such an Underground Church, had spo- or who want some victory and to the uttermost parts of The usually submissive to policies dictated to them by their wanted to know if 1 was real, those who come from excessively ken. being shown in a new attitude of pharisaism; spiritual ecstasy is attitude may not have come out love towards other,. over sexual aberrations. earlty." Communist masters. At Uppsala these denominations lacing mere notional orthodoxy; of the Jesus Movement as suds. and when they discovered that permissive backgrounds and feet launched their fulminations against "colonialism," naturalness is replacing con- In fact, St Paul, a great in- they thought I was, they were a need for discipline. The Chil- "racism," and they drove a wedge between member ventional formalism — and tellectual of his day, who was prepared to gather round end dren of God cater for the all-or- Witnessing denominations by appearing to be the champions of the say, 'Will you teach us?' al- nothing mentality which prevails everybody is loosening up. The superior to moat around him, These young people with their weaker and smaller nations. older generation is nervously sit- clearly points out the difference though I was twice their age." 3 among some young people of our generation. Some in the move- fervent witness, were integrated Ever since, the WCC has been dominated by politi- ting down to listen to rock in his letter to the Corinthian asked, "Do you think that the Church itself is ready to come ment may be genuine converts to into the total life of the Church. cal, sociological and economic considerations and its paid music, previously taboo because Christians, between the wisdom together with these Jesus Christianity, but there is the dan- They valued what the Church staff have become more and more radical. of its quintessential worldliness, of the world and the wisdom of could do for them, and the but now almost necessary be- God. He said: "My speech and People?" He replied, "No, 1 ger of easy manipulation. The process has speeded up since Dr Philip Potter, a don't think so. The Church as a Church certainly valued the vital- cause of its Christian uses my preaching was not with entic- ity of their witness. West Indian, became general secretary. among young people, many of ing words of man's wisdom, but whole is an extremely con- Happy people It was inevitable that a reaction should set in among whom are spontaneous com- in demonstration of the Spirit servative body. But the com- The Jesus Movement has WHAT HAPPENS member denominations. The reaction firmed a couple of poser-performers. A profusion of and of power, that your faith placency of the Church will be spread into various countries of shattered." My wife and I visited a young years ago when Geneva appointed a Buddhist as a full- hair and strange clothing has to should not stand in the wisdom people's meeting in Oslo, Nor- the world. In Great Britain, for the most part, the Jesus People time executive officer in South-East Asia. Opposition was be tolerated among the young of men, but in the power of While some have been con- way. Permission had first to be are working within the churches. WHEN played down or ignored, since radical staff members are in mission; but among the young God." (I Cor. 2:4,5). verted from a non-church back- obtained from the leaders of the It does not seem particularly sig- because it is eventually strategic Becoming a Christian is defi- ground as the drop-outs in meeting so that older people scarcely seized with the uniqueness of Christ or of nificant amongst students, but it themselves it is more than a nitely by faith alone; being a society, others have been rededi- could attend. Eventually that Christiantiy. has a strong sense of moral stratagem; it is sanctified self-ex- Christian requires an understand- cated from a church background permission was given, and we Then came the "race" grants. Always to black races responsibility, so that many be- pression; it is doing their thing; ing of the Word of God and the as dropouts from the church found our way around the back MUMMY to help them fight white races. Again, Geneva consulted it is a badge of freedom from full use of one's mind. Some in Christian parents have failed to streets of the city to a rather came actively involved in the nobody. Reaction was instant and widespread but the the deadly conformity that for- the movement fully realise this show consistent Crhistianity in large two-storey house. We effective witness of the Festiyal of Light. They called it the grants have gone on and the recipients of the grants have merly meant righteousness." and are making a diligent study their examples to their children knocked at the door, and the Festival of Jesus, gone on gaily murdering even their fellow-tribesmen with of the Word of God in their Whether these elements remain leader let us in with the request GOES bullets bought by the compliments of the WCC. Origins obscure communes. even spending time anti-chureh depends so mud, that we might do as all others One significant characteristic Dr Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury, keeps saying learning Greek and Hebrew to upon the willingness of churn, had done and take off our shoes. of the Jesus Movement in many people to welcome this new life INTO that the grants should not be made without consultation It is not quite accurate to use understand the original language We crept up the stairs to a large places is the charismatic empha- But that will not be easy. sis. Enroth, Ericson and Peters but his constant pleas are ignored. The Australian press the word "movement" as a of the Scriptures better, and be- room which was crowded with come better equipped in their Before I went overseas we had about 150 young people. have together produced a factual told the story (August 30) of three black African teach- general term to describe the Jesus People because its origins witness. a very inspiring service here in survey of the Jesus Movement HOSPITAL ers in Rhodesia who were forced by Africa terrorists to And here we came in an are obscure and its membership this church. It was Haydn" atmosphere of joyful singing, of entitled, "The Story of the Jesus watch as an African headmaster was beaten to death. People." It was commended by has sprung up spontaneously in music to "The Seven Last the clapping of hands to the Rob, Rick and Sandra knew that But the WCC is unmoved. many parts of the world without Among students Words" of Christ from the "Christianity Today" as "the singing, people raising their when Mummy was rushed into Orthodox Churches in the free countries are now any attempt at ordered co-ordina- The Gordon Conwell Theolo- Cross. Between each of these hands in the air, which meant best, comprehensive description publicly saying that they mediate disaffiliating from the tion. These new Christians are gical Seminary has amongst its musical segments a short medi- various things to them. There and assessment of the variegated hospital there was nobody to look WCC because it has replaced theology with sociology, known variously as Jesus Freaks students, as indeed have a number tation was given on one of those Jesus Movement." In it this com- after them, and they were fright- seven sentences. They empha ment is made: "It is significant Some Australian denominations are thinking just that. (the word "freak" doesn't jar of other colleges in the United sired the reasons for Chi t- , that these experience-oriented ened. Mummy would be in hos- The WCC as an expression of the wider ecumenical upon those of the counter-cul- States, a fair proportion of Jesus ture), or Street Christians, de- death and how men could he members of the counter-culture pital for three months, and their movement has some very fine achievements to its credit. People who have come to study rived from the fact that many of theology. realising that the sim- conciled to Him. (Referring to those previously father had left home a long time When we last wrote an editorial on the WCC, in 1971, WHAT! engaged in Eastern mysticism on those in the new movement were plistic answers to complicated I remember quite well that ago. we thankfully acknowledged its great achievements and You can fo say C.M.S. BOOK- the one hand and transcendental formerly on drugs or had problems are insufficient and there was a young man whom I SHOP has been selling church expressed the hope that its future development might be adopted a life-style of drop-outs unconvincing. Dr Lovelace has hadn't seen before, who remark- robes all these years and I didn't experience on the other) found The Church of England Homes, meaning not only in conversion such that all who accept the Scriptures as the only rule from so-called straight society. said, "They are not interested in ed as I shook hands with people know about if? recognising the need for short- for faith and conduct might be able to support it more propagating a faith which is as coming out of the church, "What and the dramatic transformation But not all the new converts I always get my c loth that it entails, but also in those term care for children in just this two-dimensional as a comic strip. sort of a service was that? There cal wear when I go warmly. of the Jesus People have used practices of primitive Christian- drugs or rejected straight society. They are prepared neither to was no mention of Jesus." I was book-browsing at the kind of situation, has a Tempor- In our view, even in two years, the WCC has fallen Bookshop. tit that have been all but forgot- A number of questions imme- bury their heads in the Bible and staggered, because I thought that Yes, ary Care Centre where they stay away sharply from the cause of the Christ for which it ten by the historic Christian diately arise: dismiss secular learning as 'the it was all about Jesus. Now ROBE'S for a week, or a month, or longer. was founded. It has seriously eroded its credibility as a wisdom of this world,' nor to churches — healing, tongues and whether he was right or wrong in FOR They can go to school, and have Christian body and its decisions are coming to be those Is it anti-Establishment? plant both feet on the shifting his assessment, obviously he other gifts of the Holy Spirit. In of an intransigent few who care not that they lead the The answer is "Yes, and no." presuppositions of secular dis- didn't find here at that time CLERGY addition to meeting the very real friends in, and be looked after world body to the brink of failure. So many areas of our society ciples and reduce or adapt the what he was looking for. AND and deeply felt spiritual needs, just like at home. the charismatic gifts experienced There was a time when member denominations were have been alienated by the ugly Christian Faith to what the non- CHOIR face of capitalism, of which we believer can accept. But the dan- by many Jesus People may he It's all part of the community proud to acknowledge their affiliation with the Austra- thought of as ways to resolve are all aware. The Jesus Move- ger is that the anti-intellectuals Rites and symbols service provided by the Church lian Council of Churches and through the ACC, with more general inner conflicts." in the movement might well be- Cassocks the WCC. No denominations takes pride in it today. ment is the Christian part of the CHURCH OF of England Homes at Carlingford. drop-out movement which could come the leaders and cause con- Mayo Mohs. the religious edi- Girdles I don't want at this stage to Many are defensive about it. Many are obliged to have tor of "Time" magazine, stated Surplices be traced back to people like fusion to new converts." Stocks discuss the charismatic move- ENGLAND Drop a line to the Director, the to fight in their governing bodies for the payment of recently that there is a renewed David Wilkerson. This move- But there is another relevant Block ment, but simply to indicate that Reverend Fred Rice, and stand even the affiliation fees with the ACC. ment has spread like wild-fire interest in Jesus Christ among White it is significant in the Jesus question: Shirts with us in the continuing respon- All the really good work of the first 25 years is over North America, claiming the young. He claims that the Movement. Michael Green said. HOMES It is anti-Church? Jesus Movement has more last- Collars— endangered by the breakneck speed with which present 300,000 adherents. Studs "There is an emphasis upon the sibility of looking after two Again the answer is "Yes, and ing power than it was given Hoods reckless policies are being pursued, regardless of the David Wilkerson, the author no." One must realise that the charismatic gifts of the Holy hundred children in special need. credit for when it first became Preaching Spirit, but unlike some other feelings of ordinary Christians. of "The Cross and the Switch- Jesus Movement is the activity Scarves familiar on the national scene. Choir needs Pentecostals, they don't go to blade," has said: "The new Jesus of the Holy Spirit across the Young people, tied up in Satan- People feel like pioneers looking board amongst young people. town about it. They're not CHURCH OF ENGLAND HOMES, ism, which has led to some Available tram stock always talking about prophecies P.O. Box 41 Carlingford, THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, Editorial and business. Room ST for a way to say what they feel. Some have come into the move- 0 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, crimes, are beginning to look (MS CHURCH SUPPLIES NSW 2118. 2000. Phone 61 2975. 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have a different background to more grassroots discussion can Materials needed only help all concerned. Australians, and different ways of thinking and approaches to Regrettably, we have not Firm grasp of Bible for history problems. The effectiveness of heard a similar rumour about SIR — We are preparing a his- the whole missionary program Nod and postponing an ordinance which tory of the parish of St James', and of the help, still greatay aims to bring a number of dioce- Smithfield, in Sydney diocese. needed, depends much upon the san organisations under cen- & liberal anxieties We would be grateful if any subtle relationship built between tralised control, based on last Australian and overseas leaders. Biblical Christians are used to The discussion started off with The Humanist several times former parishioners could TO THE EDITOR year's ill conceived mass media communicate with us if they Letters A six weeks tour such as Mr Coombs the anxieties of those who stand the Humanist asking questions pointed out that whereas he report. Hewetson's is not a waste but an more lightly to the authority of which the three Christians field- had set out to debate with three have any material that may be essential part of responsible The Church of England is not Scripture and who from time to ed. Soon the question of authori- Christians, he now felt that he of interest. John 14:1. The Gospel in a nut- ent culture, race and language K. & C. Shillito, Letters to the editor stewardship. A strong case could Postpone to immune from bureaucratic con- time allege that Bible-believing ty arose and here Professor was on the sidelines watching shell is given in John 3:16. The easily feels lonely and cut off trols and we have seen far too Christians hold some mechanical O'Connor was on home ground two Christians disagree with a 3 Braemar St., only path to Heaven is outlined should not exceed 300 from home. Such visits as Mr be made out to have them far Smithfield, NSW, 2164. more frequently. much of them in the past ten or other view of the inspiration and his reply would have warm- third. in John 14:6. For Christians, the words, Hewetson's have brought reas- allow more years or so. Synod has allowed of Scripture they do not hold. ed the heart of all evangelical only essential experience is given suring personal contact with The connotation of "pleasure effective oversight of diocesan Professor O'Connor emerged in John 17:3. We all need recon- Often, liberal theologians will Christians. Australia and have given encour- trips for the affluent" which is affairs to be taken from it, with with credit as a man who ad- go to extraordinary lengths to as- He said that to the Christian, Are the3,. ciliation with God — look at 2 agement to missionaries and re- carried by "round-the-world- discussion the connivance of Standing Com- vanced biblical views with kind- cribe to us views which no the Bible was the word of God Corinthians 5:18. sation has one aim — immediate vitalisation to the work. This jaunts" (Mr Perry) and "execu- mittee. The result has been a ness, courtesy and consideration Rita Rodgers, evangelical has ever held and and completely trustworthy and left behind? and total black rule. In a letter alone would make such visits tives live it up for weeks on end Rumour has it that Sydney for other viewpoints. East Hills, NSW. multiplicity of vital appointments no writer has ever set forth. It is when questioned, he developed SIR, — The ripple caused by to London's Daily Express one- warranted. in the other parts of the world" synod in October will not have of administrators and directors always easier to demolish one's his reasons quite fully. For the rest, the viewers must the Neo-Pentecostal movement member expressed the following: (Mr Drennan) and the heading an ordinance before it to imple- of various kinds who are But the contact afforded with own Aunt Sallys than to meet At this point, the Dean and have wondered at the genius of and/or the Jesus Revolution has "We cannot compromise with "jet set clergy" is uninformed, ment the recommendations of appointed by the bureaucracy. The ACC & the local leaders is even more impor- the controversial report "Looking well-known views on the authori- Dr Peacock took Professor the ABC in choosing such a mot- been felt in many widespread any white government, extreme tant. Nationals settling into their inaccurate and misleading. into the ministry." Access to them becomes diffi- ty of the Scripture with cogent O'Connor to task for his trust in ley array who could not hope a places. truth about or liberal — or agree to multi- newly assumed responsibilities A. J. Watson, argument. the Scriptures. He was told that find common ground in meeting racial nonsense. We are deter- There has been considerable cult and they make far-reaching Some staid Christians are ask- cannot be consulted on furlough, G3 itea, NSW. A singularly unfortunate some parts were more reliable the Humanist. Perhaps the AB( mined to destroy all vestiges of discussion about it at rural decisions which affect the parish- ing themselves, "Is there any- Rhodesia example of liberal anxiety over than others. wanted it this way. white civilisation. The rivers of deanery level and groups for and es whether they are aware of it thing wrong or lacking in our SIR, How can we expect a evangelical views of the Scripture Zimbabwe are to turn red with CHRISTIAN MUSIC CENTRE against the report have held or not. faith?" Many have not had spiritual revival when the was seen on national television the blood of white tyrants and meetings and some papers have It is time synod called a halt exstatic experiences, many can- Australian Council of Churches, SPOTLIGHT MUSIC not long ago. their children." been written. and gave explicit instructions to not give forth an emotional pray- in our name, with our financial Crystal Palace Arcade On Sunday, August 5, in a ses- er, or in extravagant praise: its Standing Committee to this Some opinions support, makes decisions so The crowning insult to this Postponement for another year 590 George Street, Sydney. 61 3136 sion called "A Humanist Asks," many bypass even the thought of blatantly left-wing, and so ultim- Christian country by the ACC is to permit a fuller study and same effect. Synod in October three academics and the Dean of Recent opinion polls on public working to reverse the social oar "speaking in tongues," or of ately destructive of the Christian its support for Sydney's alter- SPECIALISTS IN CHRISTIAN MUSIC should not agree to set up within Brisbane formed a panel for a attitudes to a variety of proval given to alcohol, will be healing. Many wonder, "Have II faith? native Rhodesian Information the diocese another self-sustain- Records: Scripture in Song; Contemporary, Folk, Country and discussion of the Christian faith. questions could have given little encouraged to find that only 23 received the baptism of the Holy' ACC recent decisions include Centre—a hot-bed of left-wing- Baddeley back ing empire for the mass media, The Humanist was Professor solace to radicals. per cent thought it was right Spirit?" "financial support for the huma- ers who, with the help of our all the old hymns. dedicated to spend a quarter-of- Louis Keeble, Professor of Re- Cigarette smoking is wrong while 41 per cent felt it is nei- So some ponder, and perhaps nitarian programs of the Zim- present Government, occupied Music: Scripture choruses, anthems, cantatas. musicals. ther right nor wrong. A program at Cathedral a-million dollars over a specified gional Development, Univer- according to 50 per cent of those wonder if they are being left babwe (Rhodesian) Liberation illegally the legitimate Rhodesian MANY SALE SPECIALS period of time. sity of Queensland The polled. Eight-three per cent said of education Mould add many of behind. The answer is clear in Movement. They also support Centre and tried to force them Rev William P. Baddeley, Christians were: Professor Colin the same of marihuana, 35 per these to the present 35 per cent out of existence. At the least, this serious mat- the Word Of God, and not hard the alternative Rhodesian Dean of St John's Cathedral, O'Connor, Dean of the Faculty cent of alcohol and 47 per cent who believe it is wrong. to find. Many verses in the Bible Information Centre in Sydney." Therefore, it is not surprising Brisbane, from 1958 to 1967, ter, which parishes will have to of Engineering, University of of poker machines. AN ADDITIONAL are a little difficult to interpret, The so-milled "Liberation" the Church still awaits revival preached in his old Cathedral on support. should be the subject of Queensland, Dr Thomas Pea- Forty-seven per cent thought but the answers to these movement has no humanitarian when "Truth is fallen in the Sunday. September 9. long and hard deliberation at the cock, a lecturer in chemistry at capital punishment was right, 35 MOVING: SENIOR OFFICE SECRETARY questions are given in some programs — if you can call the street and equity cannot enter Mr Baddeley has been rector lower levels before any ordi- the same university and also an per cent thought abortion was FURNITURE REMOVALS. simple verses that all may under- intimidation of the masses of , we wait for light but behold is required in our busy office nance is introduced. We have not ordained Anglican clergyman. right, 27 per cent thought cen- STORAGE. of St James, Piccadilly, in West- stand. their countrymen "humanita- obscurity ... we groped for the heard that the promoters have The new Dean of Brisbane is sorship was wrong, 83 per cent linra!rEggglai minster since 1967 and had re- WZruL,;t:cdt; There is comfort and advice in rian." This nationalist organi- obscurity . . . we grope for the A position that offers a challenge and suitable for a young yet sought wide discussion Very Rev Ian George. thought Communism was wrong turned to Australia for a visit. A. R. C. THOMAS as if we had no eyes; we stumble lady with general office routine and typing experience. and only 29 per cent thought 5 Bourke Street. at noon day as in the night; we homosexuals were right. NORTH PARRAMATTA. A position that is different from the usual. 630 1241. 635 6688 (all bourn are in desolate places as dead The last figure shows how COOMA men." (Ise 59:8-14.) Office is situated alongside Strathfield Railway Station. widespread the support for Dr For further particulars contact Alan Cole is on his stand at Holiday Gateway to the Snowy Mountains I'. Creasey, Clontart Beach, Q. Robert Menzies College at Mac- EXCELLENT HOLIDAY FLATS AVAILABLE Mr. SAYER quarie University. 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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Plans for Africa honours The Vatican in politics Classified adverli.ments may be Holiday left at the office orphoned to 61 2975 up to n on the Monday David Livingstone Accommodation NSW ism and the appointment of the founded. Rhodes is fair and f the week before publication THE VATICAN IN THE concludes than the Rt. Charge is Sc perword with A number of African na- ences shared in the public recog- Australia's first Ambassador to generally objective in his assess- Church cannot 'have it both minimum charge of $1.25. AGE OF THE DICTA- BOWRAL Spacious I at,nuea 13ooks nition of this outstanding saint, the tiny Vatican State of 109 ments based on deep research ways. If it (p80) "regards itself ArA11.1,le alter tions have shown the wide TORS 1922-45 by Anthony holidays Linen. garage. etc, Phone whose courage and selfless dedi- acres this book will be wel- into the documents of the Brit- as a higher power than the State 61 1407 respect in which pioneer Positions Vacant Festival cation did more than anything Rhodes. Hodder & comed. ish, German and Vatican and rejects the notion that its missionary David Living- else to attract attention to the Stoughton, 1973. 383 The author is extremely well Foreign Offices. activities can be regulated by the tremendous need to evangelise stone was hold by special Apologetic pages. $11.55, qualified in the field and the In a fascinating way he por- State" then, though many of and give assistance to the "Dark BRIGHT (Vic.) celebrations of his death in Ina year when we have heard claim that the book is "monu- trays Popes Pius XI and Xll as the charges concerning Pius Continent " Cook's Pioneer Holiday of Light so much about Croatian terror- mental and scholarly" is well- well as Hitler, Mussolini, Franco, Xll's silence over the Abssinian 1873. Flats War, the extermination of the SHALOM NURSING HOME. Pavelitch and a host of other Fully Self-contained. Set the NSW Cominittee for Malawi (formerly Nyasaland) skill leading persons on the European Jews in Poland and his refusal to Eastwood. amidst acres of beautiful the Australian Festival of in Central Africa issued a special scene between 1920 and 1945. excommunicate Adolf Hitler set of stamps to honour his WITH MIND AND HEART parkland. Large clean and How does the man who Qualms may be extravagant yet this Staff required for new extensions. We Light has sent out a schedule memory, the value of which is Good commentary comfortable flats with 1, 2 by F. A. Filby, Pickering to be the Vicar of Christ and record cannot stay unblemished . equire Nursing statl, domestic stall of events leading up to the illustrated. Rhodesia issued a 14- laundry stall to work in this modern and 3 bedrooms. & Inglis, 1972, 96 pages. successor of St Peter justify the Chapter 18 also indicates the Christian Nursing Home. cent stamp to honour his An ideal holiday spot for all Festival march and public political pretensions and dealings way in which the Vatican is memory last April. In the United The reviewer found this little on Psalms age groups. Chilaren wel- demonstration in the city of the Vatican? Rhodes says really completely dependent on People looking for lull time or part. Kingdom; Dr Livingstone was book strongly reminiscent of time employment may apply. Live In or come. This volume is certainly a very (p354) "For every Alexander VI Italy, the Pope is generally Ital- out. Award wages paid. Contact Matron streets in March-April next included in a series corn- Harry Blamires' earlier books PSALMS. Vol. 2. New Cen- Box 8 Bright (Vic.). Ph. 16. there were 100 good and pious ian at heart, and cannot pretend or Deputy Matron. Shalom. Phone Year. memorating great explorers of 'The Kirkbride Conversations" able and technically efficient 88 2568. tury Bible by A. A. Ander- popes" (a ridiculous in- to be impartial, being human. the last century. and "Kirkbride and Company" work; it lacks, however, an em- The committee todd a meeting A multi-coloured Malawi son. Olinhants, 1972. 438 (S.P.C.K.). The author has pathetic treatment of the mat- accuracy!) and 'The goals of The devious way in which he It is interesting to note that in stamp showing a portrait of the Vatican are not those of a for ministers and concerned adopted the same literary style pages. $15.85. erial. To be fair, this is a defect tried to have Rome declared an LUTANDA this respect, three countries Livingstone superimposed on people in Scots Church, Sydney of writing fictitious conversa- of the series and probably not of lay State, they are transcen- "open city" demonstrates that YOUTH HAVEN on August 13 when Rev Lance which are separated by conflict- a map of Central and East In this the second of his two the author. The commentary dental, not immanent." NURSING AIDES. tional pieces between some volume work on the Psalms the those who live by the sword may ASSISTANT NURSE. Shilton. vice-chairman of the ing attitudes and political differ- Africa. (and the series) is based on the Now, history has ably shown friends in which the claims of author has done us a very great die by the sword. Vacancies exist at the undermention- Toukley, N.S.W. Festival of Light in South Revised Standard Version. (and one reading this book with- ed Hospital for Nursing Aides and the Christian faith are examined service by a succinct presentation Those who have read Edmond Assistant Nurses. Near to lakes and surf. Australia, told something of rationally. W. J. Dumbrell. out rosy-coloured spectacles may Wage, and conditions according to of recent research on the Psalms, Paris's "The Vatican against Award. what be had seen on his recent Acetic In writing or telephone Small or large house parties. overseas trip to evaluate what is Dr Filby is well degreed in Psalm types, etc., together with a Europe" should also read• this 51 2861 (Sydney) for appointment. Good accommodation, max. 150 happening to community stan- science as well as being a mem- very helpful assessment of the book. No serious student of SOUTH SYDNEY WMENO S HOSPITAL. Rock concert at ber of the Palestine and Egypt evidence of modern philological, GItoin S treet. Apply: MANAGER, dards. He also told of the excel- modern ecclesiastical develop- CAMPERDOWN. 2050. Exploration Societies. He is also metrical and textual studies. In Sydney scholar ments and history (least of all P.O. Box 21, Toukley, N.S.W. lent work being done by the SA State committee. a thoroughly committed Chris- short this is a volume for the the ecumenical enthusiasts) can TRAINED NURSES_ contact beiasen Oceanic and 2263 The NSW committee has tian who believes that the claims student or the teacher as the in- afford to miss this volume. at is Vacancies exist at the undermen- illes 004 116 ssdne, 841681. Semitic language fields, J. A. To, St Andrew's of the Christian faith stand up to tent of the series itself makes beautifully produced, I noticed tioned Hospital tor cart of full-time drawn together the maximum honoured DO or T C. Sisters the most rigorous scrutiny. With clear. It must therefore be eval- Holland on the form of the Book few misprints and we should be Wages and Conditions according to number of people concerned to St Andrew's Cathedral, Rixon has said: "We have been of Job, D. W. B. Robinson on Award. the particular advantages or uated in that light. grateful to the author and publi- Interstate present the best possible public running coffee clubs on Sunday THE AUSTRALIAN JOUR- the literary structure of Heb I Sydney, will hold a rock limitations which the author's shers for a very fine contribution 512gZ a:Oolrgieeporne testimony to the eternal worth of nights, but we are not satisfied In addition to this very valu- Services literary style imposes he gives NAL OF BIBLICAL ARCH- 1-4, J. A. Thompson on the to this period of historical SOUTH SYDNEY WOMEN'S HOSPITAL. things lived and taught by the concert for the first time on that this reaches enough young able analysis of resource mat- Gil p in Street good evidence of his apologetic EOLOGY 1972: Subscrip- semitic root sb, and the reviewer research. CAMPERDOWN. 2050 Lord Jesus Christ. September 14, in an effort to people. erials we should have been on Jer 49:28-33. PERTH: St Alban's, 423 Beaufort Street- The committee has stated its skills as he ranges over such Geoffrey Hayles. Services 9.30 gm: and 7.30 p.m. Rec- reach young people with a "We want a modern outreach, helped even more so if we had tion $3. tor: Bryan F. Hall. All welcome. matters as faith and reason, bib- Occasional editorial lapses objectives as follows: using rock music with a Christ- more theological reflection on This issue of the journal 1. To alert and inform Christian message. lical textual reliability, creation (lack of uniformity in presenta- ian message to contact kids who the material from the author. honours Mr E. C. B. McLaurin, MILNE RESEARCH PTY. LTD. COORPAROO. St. Stephen's. Brisbane. Australians to the dangers of The concert will be held in the and evolution and New Testa- tion of the material, spelling Cnr. Cavendish and Chatsworth Roods. normally have no contact with Whether a commentator's task is head of the Department of Semi- to unskilled to be- moral pollution. 2. To unite all century-old Chapter House ment historicity. Please mention "Church Men se Per Visitors welcome, 7.30 and the Church." done when the tools to reach ex- tic Studies in the University of errors uncorrected etc), will not come a Permanent part of a Young HBIY Communion. 1 1 a.m. Morning Christians in a positive act of alongside the cathedral - an oanys work team oroduCing a wide (Holy Communion 1st Sunday). The cathedral chapter and The last 20 pages are devoted egetical decisions have been Sydney on the occasion of his detract from the interest of his Record" When replying to range' of products in Prneboard and 7 p.m. Evening Prayer, witness to our community. 3. To octagonal stone building which made available or whether he Hardboard. West Ryde. 80 0515. Acting Dean Dr S. B. Babbage to suggestions for further read- sixtieth birthday. The editors collection. Rector: Rev. Harry Goodhew. translate into action the concern can hold 500 people. our advertisers. have approved the concert plans. ing. This reviewer is somewhat should go the second mile and have been fortunate in securing that many have about the lower- Two Christian rock groups W. J. 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Rev W. Frank Savage, formerly ono, Res Dean k. Ronne,, precentor of St religion studies of St George's. Burnie (Tasmania,. has Peter's ( .ithc,ital. Adelaide, since 1970, been appointed part-time curate of St An- will be inducted as rector of All Soule', Man should not live by a discipline "within these places put forward ever so imperfectly drew's. Roseville (Sydney). St Peter's on 17 October. of learning" so that its relevance by the Church," Bishop Del- Rev Anthony Robert Wood, curate of R. Kenneth W. Dixon, curate of St steel alone, Bishop Graham St Martin's, Killora (Sydney) and former- Augustine's. Unley (Adelaide) since 1971, could be evaluated along with bridge said. ly of the diocese of Canberra and Goal- was admitted to the charge of Elizabeth Church Record Delbridge said in a recent other disciplines. Earlier, discussing the impor- Registered tor posting as burn, has been appointed rector of St Down on August 17. No, 1547 First published 1880 Octokr 4, 1973 Paul's, Bankstown. from November 7. Rev Roderick P. Oak was admitted to lunch-hour address at the His theme was the Irrelevant tance of greater communication newspaper—Category A Rev Leslie F. Monaghan, rector of Em- the charge of Elizabeth North (Adelaide) Church and he said the Church and greater understanding, Bish- manuel Church, Lawson (Sydney) since on August 30. Wollongong University Col- 1970. has resigned from November I Rev Alexander R. Camerou, rector of must uphold the dignity of the op Delbridge said: "How can a next. St Chad's, Fullerton (Adelaide) since human and speak against all that university be relevant to tht 1965, has been appoint., rector of Christ lege. Rev Kenneth P. Churchward, rector of was inhuman and all that was community without contact St Thomas', Kin rove (Sydney) since Church, North Adelaide from November He said he hoped the day was 1968, has has appointed Dean of Men cruel. without cross fertilisation of Students at the Melbourne Bible Institute - Mr Michael Dudman, organist of not too distant when the study of Christ Church Cathedra;, Newcastle, has The central theme of hism es- thinking? from January I des ,. been appointed Director of Music at St the history of Christianity and of Independdencde sagewas that while man-to-man "We could settle for biblicai Rev John N. MBGITIRIRO. vicar of St George's Calhodral, Perth the Church in the world became George's, Reservoir (Melbourne) since relationship was of importance, studies linguistic studies, par- 1968, has been appointed rector of Nara- Mary Whitehouse the creature's relationship to his ticularly of the languages ems coolie (The Murray), from November 13. Creator was of paramount im- Rev Canon Frank McGarlick. CMS noting from the Mediterranean missionary in the diocese of Central Tan- portance. basin, which some archaeologist, ganyika since 1943, has returned to Mel- sasyusrrAebnpeRreeed "I therefore plead for a believe is the cradle of human bourne with permission to officiate in the diocese from August 16. Workers' comp. for serious study of the great truths Rev Donald W. Hardy, vicar of St George's, Ivanhoe Last (Melbourne), since 1969, has been appointed vicar of St Andrew's, Brighton from early '1974. in Australia Rev John R. Oliver, formerly chaplain W.A. ministers of the Ballarat Grammar School (1958.69) is to return from England and will be Promoter of Fellowship of Light gets a good press as Dr Reed said the manner in vicar of St Andrew's Aberfeldie (Mel- Anglican ministers will made in the amendments for Bendigo views on In his address to Adelaide boume) from early 1974. become eligible fur corkers' their clergy to be included by synod last month on the which the State had given its Rev Robert L. Joyce, curate of St request. she arrives at capital city meetings. "largesse" to the schools had John's, Camberwell (Melbourne) since cum pc its at inn under the state of the diocese, Arch- brought accusations of political 1971. has been appointed in charge of St Mr Harman was explaining bishop Thomas T. Reed said John's, Wantirna South with South Ver- W.A. State Government's the Workers' Compensation Act Mrs Mary Whitehouse those standards of decency the family as out-of-date and un- expediency and incurred the dan- mont from October 15. church unity ger of sectarian tension. proposed changes to the Amendment Bill, which has been which are essential in a whole- important. For example, Mrs that non-Government schools Rev Richard S. Wilkie, chaplain at St (pictured), whose initiative "It is to be hoped there will Laurence Park. Lam (Melbourne) since Workers' Compensation Act. introduced in the Legislative some society." Margaret Whitlam is on record had imperilled their future he January last and whose entire earlier Asserribley for the third time. Different views on the dream of the ecumenical age et and drive made the 1971 They attack the institution of as saying "Marriage is happen- a change of policy by all con ministry has been spent in England, died The Minister for Labour, Mr 10 to 15 years ago. The dream Festival of Light felt ing less frequently and I don't by accepting direct grants. cerned and that help will be on 28 August. Harman, said that at the [The Bill lapsed at the end of question of ultimate church "Whatever aid is given to non- Rev Frederic A. Keed, locum fracas has dimmed over the past 10 throughout the entire United find that disturbing . ." "I only given, where it is justified, to the on long-service leave (Melbourne) since church's request, the definition the parliamentary session last unity were expressed by years," Archdeacon Sheumack see marriage as a good idea Government schools by the State parents who, as taxpayers, pro- 1971, died suddenly on September 3. of a worker had been extended year and was withdrawn during Rev Duncan Fawley. formerly curate of ministers of three denomina- told the meeting. Kingdom, is to address a when children come into the pic- and Federal Parliaments should vide the money spent by govern- St Andrew's, Roseville (Sydney), has been to include Anglican ministers. the first sitting this year so. that tions according to a recent But, he said, there was more meeting at Sydney Town ture, if only to simplify book- be given in a just and equitable ments on education," he said. appointed curate of St Mary's. Guildford. Other churches had shown additional provisions emild be understanding and fellowship work, registration and other manner," Dr Reed said, Speaking on society Dr Reed Rev Roy G. Rowlands, rectorof Holy interest ttnd provision !dal been included. I Bendigo press report, Hall next Sunday, October "It Should be in the form of Trinity, Stowell (Ballarat) since 1966. was between the churches, 7, at 3 p.m. This great pub- things." said that in Australia there was Inducted as rector of St Paul's, Ballarat Revs J. McOrist (Methodist), "Still, at the moment, the direct assistance to parents who, increasing concern for the provi- on August 30. Stockdale (Roman Catholic) and lic rally will set the stage for Mr Donald Chipp, the Liber- by not using the educational Rev Stanley E. Ray. rector of Christ dream of one church could not sion of adequate wages and liv- Archdeacon C. Scheumack al Party Minister before facilities provided by the State, Church, Costerton (Ballarat) since 1962. come true," he said. a Festival of Light in NSW 2.12.1972, was just as great a ing standards, greater concern has been appointed rector of Holy Trin- (Anglican) were speakers at the The third and final speaker, save the community as a whole for education and conservation ity, Stawell. meeting of Bendigo Rotary Club which will reach a climax calamity in the field of commu- certain expenses. VCC meetspremier the Rev J. McOrist, said people nity standards as is Senator and the provision of better hospi- on the subject of ecumenism, next March. "At the same time they are were more concerned about the Lionel Murphy, the present tal facilities. Mr Stockdale said that be be- churches getting on with the job She will also be used widely in exercising their inherent right as "This is good — this is lieved the chances of a unified Federal Attorney-General. So, parents to have their children than how the churches were Bo- South Australia where plans for the issue is much wider than encouraging," he said. CHURCHWARD on Vic. casino church were good. Today, he ling on together! their Festival of Light are far educated in the manner they "However, on the other hand party politics. felt, ecumenism has a great judge to be best for them. He said it was difficult to gel more advanced than in NSW. If you don't care what hap- we see an increase in alcoholism, VCC—Melbourne. At a said the Premier had invited fur- chance — better than ever be- "It is the taxpayer who should Methodist people in Bendigo to pens just do nothing but don't gambling, drug addiction, abor- ther submissions from the fore. He referred to thegood fel- The Australian press has given benefit from the public funds by TO JOIN meeting with the Premier co-operate let along the different dare to complain tion, divorce, broken homes, por- Churches as the work of the lowship between the ministers of considerable pre-publicity to Mrs afterwards. If way of equitable compensation. (Mr Hamer) recently, Rev churches. you do care I nography, sexual licence and government committee proceeds. the different denominations in Whitehouse and her Australian ask you to play "By accepting direct grants the J. W. R. Westerman learned Because Bendigo had so many visit. For a woman who has been your part and show that you do. petty theft. The invitation was accepted and Bendigo. Methodist churches, around 25. Francis non-Government schools have "A high regard for mental and MBI STAFF such a forthright Christian crusa- that, despite twenty applica- work will begin at once. "The "Bendigo has a great future in it was difficult to unite the "Be at the Town Hall on Sun- surrendered their independence, physical welfare is combined Premier was clearly willing to der against the lowered moral day, 7th October and plan to ar- incurred considerable debts and Rev Kenneth P. Church- tions for licences, the small ecumenism if we learn to under- Methodist people, Mr McOrist tone of all the mass media, she with a decline in decency, right- consider seriously the arguments stand one another, learn from said. rive by 2.30 pm. imperilled their future." eousness and personal integrity. ward, rector of St Thomas' government committee look- we put to him," said Mr West- has been given ungrudging admi- one another and learn to under- more "I will not go as far as Ed- He agreed there was ration. Foulkes Kingsgrove, NSW, since ing into the question had erman, stand our differences" he said. understanding and fellowship mund Burke and say of Austra- 1968, has been appointed scarcely begun work. But Archdeacon Sheumack among the churches but he said feature article traced the lia, as he said of Europe, that Dean of Men Students at the was not so optimistic. he could not see one 'mited considerable influence she and the glory of our nation is ex- Mr Westerman, who is chair- Melbourne Bible Institute. "A unified church was the church being formed. her thousands of supporters have tinguished for ever, but I will man of the VCC Commission on had since 1964 on dirt, blasphe- Sydney synod EV. SOCIETY to NZ say that we are rapidly ap- Mr Cburchward has been in Social Questions was accom- my and nudity on British tele- proaching that condition." charge of four country and city panied on the interview by Mr vision and elsewhere. The article Rev Francis Foulkes, parishes in the Sydney diocese Alan Page, secretary of the com- CONFERENCE commended her as a woman of M.A., M.Sc., B.D., Warden and is noted as a good Bible mission. They told Mr Hamer Dying church intellect, charm wit, sincerity of St Andrew's Hall, Mel- teacher and preacher. He gradu- the commission was not simply and moral fervour. to discuss bourne, since 1964, has re- ated from Moore College in taking an anti-gambling stance. OVERFLOWS Brisbane that there was concern about the Mrs Whitehouse will certainly signed from the end of the 1954 with first class honours in Bishop Robinson spoke leave this same impression with TEL. volume and social consequences year to take up an appoint- of legalised gambling. to an overflow conference at gives away her Sydney Town Hall audience He takes up his MB1 appoint- next Sunday, 7 October, at 3 pm. ment on the staff of the ment from January 1 next and They also cited press reports Blacktown recently. Ushers Bible College of New Zea- important issues schools from police in Hobart expressing At next Sunday's public rally, he will have the Archbishop's had to remove wall partit- land, Auckland. licence with permission to offi- concern about the effects of the Mr Milton Morris, NSW Minis- Sydney synod will have a Arising from last year's mass ions to make enough room and revives ter for Transport, will preside ciate in the &sees, of Mel- Wrest Point casino on crime Mr Foulkes graduated from media committee report, an ordi- rates. The commission asked the for the crowd. People had and Mrs Whitehouse will give number of important issues lose bourne. non is about 250 at the evening the University of New Zealand nance will come before synod to Government to wait for at least "We apologise for asking the address. before it when it meets in come from as far away as service, three young people are with a first-class MSc, and from set up an Anglican radio unit. Three of the four Anglican two years before deciding on a Kurrajong, Lawson, Liver- for money because the devil In a personal letter about the Balliol College, Oxford, with a the Chapter House 8 to 10 schools severely affected by the policy on casinos, so there would entirely supported as mis- The stipends committee will has conditioned us to regard sionaries overseas and substan- Sydney Public Rally, Rev Ber- first in theology, He was a NZ and 15 and 16 October. Federal Government's Karmel be time for the social effects of pool and Dural. present a report recommending Unity of love giving as a disagreeable tial grants are made to other nard Judd, MBE, Secretary of Rhodes Scholar at Oxford. report are already losing $30.000 the Hobart casino to become ap- The Bishop spoke about A number of committees 10 per cent increases in stipends missionary societies. the NSW Council of Churches, For ten years, he and his wife to $40,000 a year, the registrar 'When all believers are filled parent. "Understanding the Bible." He duty. This is a travesty of which have worked for a year for all ministers and deaconesses. If you would like copies of Pip has written: served as missionaries with CMS of the Brisbane Diocese, Mr R. with love for God and obedience Mr Westerman learned from said that 'the Bible is the in- the truth." So says a lively and more will be presenting their The stipend of a rector of a 'n' Jay's leaflet for your own in Nigeria, West Africa. He T. St John, said recently. to Him, there is a marvellous the Premier that the government spired word of God. This means leaflet on stewardship, "Giv- "In 1971 the Festival of reports and recommendations to parish is recommended to be unity with all other believers and church you should write to the Light Rally gathered 35,000 came to St Andrew's, the CMS synod. These include marriage He said the schools are would have to make a decision its word can be completely relied ing is good for you!" produ- $4,360. It is $3,960 at present. a deep concern for mankind, es- within a reasonable time and upon, but cannot be manipulated Rev Malcolm Widdecombe, The people to Trafalgar Square. They Federal training college in 1964 and divorce, population and the C'larch of Esg,land Boys, Too- Vicarage, Trinity Road, Bristol. and for ten years has given dis- environment, neo-pentecostalism Sydney synod now has well woomba, Glennie Memorial pecially suffering mankind." that careful account would be for a person's own use." Bishop ced by St Philip and Jacob marched to Hyde Park where an (Rev Gordon Powell) taken of sociological factors. He Robinson also stressed that Church in Bristol. The effect could prove shatter- tinguished service there. and Christian teaching on family over 800 members, representing School, Toowoomba and Slade-St ing. even greater crowd expressed Catherine's School, Warwick. "when approaching a certain part And they're people who know The Bible College of New relationships. all the parishes in the diocese. of the Bible, it is necessary to try (From CEN) concern at the serious decline in Zealand was formerly known as what they're talking about. In moral standards in Britain. and place it within the total 1964 the church was due to close the NZ Bible Training Institute. story of the Bible." due to poor finances and low "Moral pollution is an even SPECIAL OFFER FOR A wide range of questions attendances and the evening Moral leadership greater menace than the pollu- were asked. Most revolved congregation seldom topped 40. No responsible Govern/net , tion of the atmosphere. The so- Presbyterian union around how people should apply They started to give to mis- can attempt to avoid measurre called 'Permissives' are not just NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY the Bible to their lives. The Bish- sionary work outside their own up to its obligation to provide easy-going, 'broad minded' types Max op's answer was that if God's parochial area. In 1956 £187 was moral leadership. It should be Send only one dollar ($1! and we will send you dealing with a person in the given away. In 1969 £1,138 was the natural collective outcome of who want everybody to be able post free every issue of the Bible follows biblical themes, given away. In 1972 over £6,000 the personal moral conviction of to 'please himself.', The organised then the lesson can be applied to was given away. increases its vote the politicians themselves. permissives are using pornogra- Corbett's the reader. Today the average congrega- AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD (Rev Lance Shilton) phy as a tool to break down Over a third of Australian Presbyterian congregations right to the end of this year This is on introductory offer, open only to new HMS post vote to remain Presbyterian. subscribers. Send the coupon below now and Rev Maxwell T. Corbett, SYDNEY, September 17. — per cent) voted to remain Church will now move ahead receive every issue of this long established national N. Guinea not ready rector of St Andrew's, Sum- While the full voting figures are Presbyterian. and that Presbyterians at these Anglican newspaper which stands firmly for biblical NEXT not quite complete, the count of Scots Church in Sydney and top levels will vote for going mer Hill, NSW, since 1970, into union. truth. votes of Australian Presbyterian Scots Church in Melbourne both has been appointed Home congregations has revealed that voted to remain Presbyterian. They also agree that some- ISSUE Mission Society's representa- 424 congregations (62.4 per cent) Last year, Rev Gordon Powell, thing more than a third of all NAME_ for independence voted in favour of joining the minister of Scots Church, Mel- tive on the South Coast. He Presbyterian congregations will Uniting Church while 254 (37.6 bourne, told his congregation he remain Presbyterian, having full ADDRESS New Guinea is not yet He that language and fi- between New Guineans and will be centred on Wollon- per cent) decided to remain would resign if the vote of his nancial ,tifficulties and parochial control of their existing proper- ready for independence, some Chinese and whites who gong. Presbyterian. church was against union. ties. attitudes would be major areas had gone to New Guinea merely Bishop George Ambo told From 1955 to 1970, Mr Cor- When a vote was taken in The Uniting Church is to in- of concern for the new nation. to exploit it. The Act of Parliament govern- an audience in Rockhampton SPECIAL bett served with the Church Mis- 1972, 307 voted to join (45.1 per clude the Methodists, Congrega- ing the union preserves existing POSTCODE recently. Racial problems could also But the bishop expressed con- sionary Society in the diocese of cent) and 374 (54,9 per cent) tionalists and the Presbyterians. property rights to any congrega- burden an independent New fidence that these difficulties Central Tanganyika and was a voted to remain Presbyterian. The Methodists and Congrega- tion where one-third of the Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church Bishop Ambo, assistant bishop Guinea. would be overcome, canon of the Cathedral of the Thus, the number voting for tionalists have already given a of New Guinea, was visiting the REFORMATION voters decided to remain Presby- Record, I enclose $1 Subscription to the end of 1973. Holy Spirit, Dodoma. union has increased 10 per cent very large vote in favour. terian. Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd., diocese to help the Garannit Ap- Bishop Arnim said that there He said that the key to strong was tension between some New national development was the He has had considerable in a year. The Presbyterian vote has now A feature of the recent voting Room 311, 160 Castlereagh St., Sydney, NSW, 2000. peal for funds to help the diocese of New Guinea. Guineans and Papuans, and spread of the Christian faith. parish and administrative ex- All States except NSW voted to he ratified by the State was that 30 per cent of commu- ISSUE perience and he will bring to his solidly for union. In NSW, 116 Assemblies and the General nicants-who were registered in task both great energy and a congregations (45.5 per cent) Assembly of Australia. Informed their congregations as voters, did Printed be John Polite& and Sons Ltd., Broadway. Sydney, for the publish., 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, SEPTEMBER 20, 1913 The Church Record Ltd.. 5vdgeY capacity for friendliness. voted for union and 139 (54.5 observers feel that the Uniting not vole. IrlikM1111