- 4 HAY lyg2 Easter Family Bible ban saga The .1ustralian 0IFIST PUBLISHED Convention continues IN 1880 The Bible Society in Australia is still planned endeavouring to clarify the position regarding the use of the Indonesian Bible The annual Christian Convention is being in Malaysia. held at Katoomba over the Easter Weekend, April 9-12. The report in our issue of March 8, that the use of the names "Allah" for God and This year's convention aims at meeting "Anak Allah" for the Son of God were the needs of the whole family. With RECORD new terms is not correct speakers Rev. Balchin, the minister of the 1752 APRIL 19, 1982 Registered by Australia Post Publication No. NAR1678 Telephone 264 8349 PRICE 30 CENTS First Presbyterian Church, Papakura, New Indonesian Bibles published in the Zealand and Canr'on John Chapman the early 1800's used both of these terms for Director of Evangelism for the Anglican God and the son of God, and they have Church the weekend promises to be a been used by all churches since then. Sydney's L'Abri The good news of Good Friday great one. A full report will be given as soon as Details can be obtained from details rome in from Malaysia. Conference set s — Katoomba Christian Convention, P.O. Box A70, Sydney South. Phone: 267 8657. to go Unique church Five staffworkers from the L'Abri Fellowship, a residential Christian study Gypsy Bible tourism project centre founded by Francis Schaeffer, will There has been a remarkable religious be in Australia for conferences in Perth, revival among many gypsy groups in formed Sydney and Brisbane in late April and the recent times. According to United Bible first half of May. They come from the Societies' Translations Consultant, The An Australian church leader, The Rev. L'Abri branches in Switzerland, England, Reverend Dr. Paul Ellingworth, there are Peter Holden, former Secretary of the USA and Holland. over 201million gypsies throughout the South Australian Council of Churches, Earlier this year Rick Miller, the curate MP" X mrn world. With almost half of them speaking has been appointed as the first Executive of Sans Souci Anglican Church, a Romani language, "Gypsies have as Secretary of the new Ecumenical interviewed one of the conference much right as speakers of any other Coalition on the Third World Tourism. speakers, Jerran Barrs (36) at the English language to read and hear the Bible for "From the perspective of the Third L'Abri branch. Mr Barrs has a BA from themselves in the words- which mean World, tourism has wrought more havoc Manchester University and a M.Div. front most to them", he said. than it has brought good," Mr. Holden Covenant Seminary, St. Louis, and is co- Dr. Ellingworth has started a newsletter said. "Most of the major hotels and author of "Christianity with a Human to exchange information and ideas about tourist facilities int he Third World are not Face" (IVP). translation work in gypsy languages. owned within the host country. What is the purpose of L'Abri? "There is very little literature of any kind Commercial entertainment often exploits "It is to demonstrate the existence of in Romani and so there is little experience sacred sites and religous rituals for the God today, and the truth of Christianity, of the language in written form", he said. sake of the tourist;' he said. in the following three ways. First, in the Many gypsies still have reservations "But tourism can make a positive area of prayer. We pray to God about written translations although contribution to international concerning our financial needs; that He cassettes and disc recordings of songs understanding." will bring to L'Abri those people He wants and messages are popular. The secretariat will stimulate and to come; and for the future directions of However, the Bible Society is in no encourag further research into the our work. We don't advertise for people doubt that the number of written effects of tourism in the Third World, will to come to L'Abri, nor conserving our translations is on the increase, especially build networks of communication and financial needs, but instead we bring in Kalerash, which seems to be the main support for those affected by tourism and these matters before the Lord. We do not language and is understood by 46 per will encourage alternative models of say that all Christian groups should do it Crowds defy rain to hear Palau cent of all gypsies. The Swedish Bible tourism which enable people-to-people this way — it is just the way we do it. Society is currently involved with a encounter, enrich human experience and "Secondly, the work of L'Abri attempts Despite heavy rains Louis Palau spoke nightly at the Newcastle showground last monin, government department in translating the preserve the natural environment as well to be a practical demonstration that God to audiences of 3,00 people and nearly 100 Christian commitments were recorded each book of Ruth into Kalderash. Also, the as safeguarding culture. The secretariat is does make a difference in one's life. Many night. French Bible Society is participating in a likely to be based in South East Asia and people come to us from backgrounds of Early in the crusade, the evangelist was welcomed at a civic reception by Lord Mayor project to translate and record Scripture is expected to be operating by the end of drug and alcohol abuse, broken families, Ald. Joy Cummings. Mr. Palau's itinerary during the crusade includes numerous visits to passages in Kalderash on cassette. April. serious psychological problems, schools, organised teas and business gatherings. On Saturday 14th March he spoke to depression and the like. We try to bring several hundred shoppers during a Christian March at the Newcastle City Market Square. healing to these people by Biblical counselling and having then. share the lammed Switch Divided voice on homosexual family life of the L'Abri workers. One night NBN 3 advertised a telephone counselling srogramme with Mr Palau during "Thirdly, and probably this is what the preceding show. As soon as it concluded the station was flooded with callers, who L'Abri is most known for, Christianity Large crowds attended this year's Good Friday Anglican service in Sydney Square, at which Bishop Dain spoke. He is here pictured in were channeled to five phone lines where trained counsellors intercepted incoming calls legislation answers the basic questions about the before they were passed along to the evangelist. nature of the world in which we live, It front of Graham Wade's sketch, done during the reading of the lesson from John 19f of Jesus' trial and execution. Mr. Palau counselled seven callers during the 40 minute live telecast. Over 300 callers answers the basic philosophical reached one of the five trained counsellors. Most of the callers were referred to the Palau Christians are divided in their statements Those against questions of the purpose of life, how we to the NSW State Government, on the got here, etc. and it can be demonstrated Team's Family Counselling Centre. The Standing Committee of the proposed Crime (homosexual behaviour) to be true. So at L'Abri, we try to give Anglican Diocese of Sydney resolved A variety of responses to ARCIC NBN 3 director Warren Cantelo said he was astonished by the number of callers. "The Amendment Bill. The bill's main intention honest answers to honest questions." that:- programmer said Mr. Palau, "was significant because it was a first for Australian is to decriminalise homosexual behaviour television; second, it showed that evangelicals have biblical answers for people's between consulting adults in private. "While agreeing that the anomaly in the The Christian mind "ARCIC" call for new Anglican — practical problems of unity — moral and Primate commends report for problems and compassion for the masses; and third, it demonstrated that there are maximum penalties for homosexual What issues will you be dealing with at political things like birth control and the hundreds of people with immense deep-seated problems in the Hunter Valley Region R.C. relationship study behaviour between males should be the conferences in Australia? Queen's sovereignty were not discussed who are searching for help." The Archbishop of Canterbury issued a Those for removed by legislation, the Standing "I will be looking at a number of areas. 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The other issues or oppress people who are homosexual: State Parliament last week. continued page 3 setting up of a new body to unpack the _ sepextt ltimately on this." continued page 3 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 5, 1982 Mom idlest AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 19, 1982 — 1 Libriry LETTERS TO THE EDITOR An interview with the EDITORIAL Dear Sir, Dear Sir, new Archbishop of Sydney It is time that c Mohan IA fine Australians As the 19th April will be the centenary of were doing more for our brethren who are Darwin's death, it is fitting Christians should descec Jed from the first Australians. re-examine the views they hold about the Anglican-Roman Catholic Integration and understanding will be slow. origin of species. If we evade this question At our last Fellowship Tea there was a team those we are out to catch for God will evade Archbishop but it is important that he is know that there is certain resistance to us, as they hold evolution of great importance. from Mt. Druitt who are Aborigines. They able to sense where his own particular that from Parishes and Rectors who have made a marked impression on us all. They are Here is an idea that may help on this question. pastoral care is needed and in many cases got their man want to get their money's relationships gentle, dedicated and earnest young people, one of whom is a minister. As a result of this Jesus, The New Man, was the first to survive I suspect that this is a referral ministry but worth out of him. It's not been easy to two of their number are now being sponsored death in the flesh and was thereby shown to remember I don't yet know how it works. find the right balance. I think that there is he the apex of evolution. At his completion, There are two issues which are currently bringing Anglican-Roman Catholic to go to the Fellowship Houseparty. a great deal to be said for continuous God had intervened to create The New ACR Is there a need in Sydney Diocese relationships to our attention. Although they are both centred on England they will, This will enable them to have more time to supervision for a number of years after Human Being. for more Bishops and Archdeacons and inevitably, cause many reactions here in Australia. develop a better understanding on both sides. one has left the formal discipline of Hopefully, this will lead to more support for smaller regions? College life behind. The first is the visit by the Pope to England — an historic ocassion. Already there Could the Virgin Birth give the clue to the the Aborigines. What a wide open field this No not necessarily. I think our regions have been protests which have included the disruption of an address by the creation of all the species? God could have ACR What's your attitude to "team presents. are about the size of the average larger Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Robert Runcie who was told that he was a "traitor" used the same method throughout creation ministries" as against traditional Anglican and a "Judas" and that he "deserved to be hanged". His conciliatory attitude to There are 3,000 Aborigines in Mt. Druitt explaining it to us when he completed country Diocese and I would have parish ministries? many of whom come from the outback and in creation at the coming of Jesus. thought that between 50 and 100 Rome has been bitterly attacked. More demonstrations are planned and the tour I've never been able to see the order to live in our society they have to be parochial units in a Diocese is not too could spark off some ugly and violent scenes. difference. That is to say a traditional taught how to use a stove, cook in pots and This view can be fitted into the theory of bad — perhaps nearer 50 than 100 is Anglican parish with a Rector may also have How sad it is that this should happen. Evangelicals will not be happy with this sew, etc. evolution for which it may provide some better. We may need some slight reaction by a vocal few. It will do nothing for the cause of truth. It would be bet ti Curates with a distribution of fun( lions Let us hope that many churches might seek answers but most importantly it states that rearrangements but I don't think our God's activity is the key to the evolution of the clearly marked and that's a team ministrx. if those opposed to the visit sat quietly by and let it sink in the morass of crass to get to know more about the problems of regions are a had size. commercialism that would do proud to some of our more imaginative football the Aborigines. We have nothing to lose and species thus enabling us to glimpse his glory as I think the big difference is that these promotions. It is a public relations exercise and is unlikely to achieve very much. probably much to gain. Creator. ACR What about the Diocese as a days some members of the team are whole? Its been said that the machinery likely to he laity. But I see no future for Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely, The second is far more important and it is a pity that it is likely, after the initial of the Diocese or the Administration has anything that hasn't got a good strong fiery? A. Johnstone Elisabeth Knox excitement, to be quickly forgotten by all but a committed few. It is the recent become so overwhelming that the real leadership at the top — presumably by a release of the final report of the "ARCIC" Commission. work of ministry in the Parish is lost. Rem tor or Incumbent. This Report demands careful study. It is a major document that signals some I've heard that said. It's a paradox But there are a number of Parishes important and radical changes in relationships between the two Churches. It has because what you would call the work in which do not lend themselves to tffe already received a varied reaction in England. Those Anglicans who are generally School for preachers town is only designed and intended to he mainly traditional establishment because of known as Anglo-Catholics have, of course, welcomed it with enthusiasm whilst suppor five of work in parishes. Even an the number of families expected to Evangelicals have been much less happy about it. Since his election as Archbishop of position as a platform for personal organisation like the Home Mission become members and these lend As the debate on this document continues there are certain things which must More than 250 men have enrolled in a great gifts to share." Sydney, Donald Robinson has made opinions. Soviets has a great deal of work in town. themselves to having a variety of persons be kept in mind; for Evangelicals they are vital. school for preaching to be led by the Rev. himself available to the media. He sees But it is not a town-based organisation. I under the Rector. So one will not be The preaching school will be held in Then there is another side to his We live in an age of compromise; an age when peace at all costs is a prevalent Dick Lucas in July. this as a priority. He wants to be a link responsibilities altogether which is given think most people would sce it as , looking to divide off and r reate separate the Chapter House of St. Andrew's between the Anglican Church in Sydney Parishes out of one big one which has attitude; an age when the other person's view is respected even when it's wrong. The school has drawn preachers from him by the structure of our particular something that is at work wherever it is Cathedral from July 27 to 29. Diocese and the people the media serves. liven the traditional thing to do but it will This means, especially in religious matters, a blurring of the edges and a willingrit,, several denominations and is also open Diocese through Synod. The fact that he needed, It needs to be organised the was, to sacrifice some present beliefs for a future unity. to lay preachers and full-time Christian Mr. Lucas will speak on the school's Despite a very hectic first few weeks is asked to supervise in a rather remote it is to be effective. Other organisations he better to stay big with more staff —it requires special training to be able to do Never would we want to go back to the old days of name calling and hatred workers. theme, "Preaching and Ministerial after the election, the Archbishop kindly way all the Synodical organisations by don't lend themselves as well at Priorities". appearing to be on the ground. Some that but it's sufficiently successful in one which affected even school children. The bitter Catholic-Protestant rivalries in our Anglicans have applied from several consented to an interview with the being their President. That also ha's or Iwo places to make it clear that we will society had historical roots rather than theological ones. Most of us remember dioceses. The Master of Robert Menzies College Editor of the Australian Church Record. become unreal but at the same time he present misgivings could be overcome by older relatives who were bitterly anti-Catholic but who understood nothing of their We believe that it is important for our has to find a way to have an overview of better communications. I believe that need more variety in the types of parishes The director of the Department of at Macquarie University (Dr. Paul Barnett) own religion and never went near a Protestant Church. That those days are gone readers to know what the Archbishop is the Diocesan structures to make sure that those who are engaged in what we IllaS we've got and more team ministries Evangelism in Sydney diocese (the Rev. will give a daily study on preaching from is good. Also good is the increased participation at a local level in joint activities John's Gospel thinking at this time on important they serve their purpose. He is the only call "secular administration" are very %Shen. they best lend themselves to the lohn Chapman) has conducted two such as R.I. in schools, social welfare activities and community Christmas Carol matters. For that reason we are printing person charged with the responsibility ail conscious of the need not to appear to situation. teaching missions at St Helen's, "Dick Other speakers who have been asked Services. the interview in full. This will be done doing overview thinking. exist in their own right. ACR Is there a need in modern society, Lucas has had an extraordinary ministry are Mr. Clifford VVarne (Preparing to over two issues of A.C.R. The first part ACR What about the feeling that with increased mobility, to rethink the But the optimism that this Report has engendered needs to be tempered by to businessmen in the city of London," Preach); Mr. Tony Morphett ACR Given all that, will you be able to dealing with the Archbishop's role, seemed to come through at the last whole question of Parish boundaries? some sobering truths. The issues that once divided us four-hundred years ago will said Mr. Chapman yesterday. (Understanding the Australian Mind) and find lime for writing and reflection? pastoral care of clergy, comments on Synod that it is a case in Sydney Diocese Not a great need. they've always been not go away no matter how much many would like that to happen. They are issues the Rev. Peter Watson (Planning the You can do anything so long as you for which Godly men died and we should never be allowed to forget-that. "When he commenced as vicar at St. Sydney Diocese and a look at ministry of the richer parishes getting richer and under review—they change from lime Preaching Programme for My Church). plan it — at some level or other and I Helen's, Bishopsgate, the church seemed appears below. the poorer parishes getting poorer. Is to time. I don't see this as a pressing thing The sixteenth century produced some great men of God. The Reformers who don't suppose for a moment that if you ready to collapse. there any justification in that? her au se it's quite easy to do when you were responsible for the establishment of the Church of England under Edward VI The school is to commence at 9.30 become involved in the detail of a lot of need to do it. I do like the idea of were men who acted according to what they found written in the Bible. They were "Today he preaches to two capacity each morning. Those attending will hear things you can possibly find time. You I really have no comment on that. I'm congregations each Sunday. continuing to feel that a man has not perfect; they were products of their age and were concerned with the issues Mr. Lucas give public lunch-hour talks at ACR What do you see as the role of the can write on any subject at a certain level not very closely at (whited with the territorial responsibility, I know it's unreal of their age. But they battled and eventually many were burned at the stake over He has two meetings for workers in the 1.15 p.m. Lectures finish at 4.30 each day. Archbishop? --a paragraph or a book and it will be whole assessment system. It's never been at many points but it gives him certain issues that were important then. And they are still important. city because they cannot all fit into the important to find ways of remaining on part of my responsibility and so I really The College of Preachers and the The role of the Archbishop clearly falls limits within which he knows he's church building at once. top of the task and it will be up to me to don't know at all. Protestantism grew out of a desire to reform a Church that had moved a long Department of Evangelism are into two distinct areas, certainly working and it gives him a certain priority use my brains to do that. And to cry out way from the Biblical ideal. Scandal and corruption wete an integral part of its life "This ministry has br6ught many conducting the school. historically. You would have an ACR What about the place of in relationships. and it had lost any sense of real mission for the Gospel. The Reformers sought to leaders of the commerc WI world to a Archbishop or a Bishop of the Diocese aloud when I am finding difficulty in Wollongong and Parramatta either within Registrations close on May 31. they ACR Are you in favour of experimental make changes that they saw as necessary in the light of their understanding of the knowledge of Christ. even if 'here were no Synod as you have doing that and to ask for relief. the Diocese or as separate Diocese? should be sent to the department at St. ministries of a "different" type in special Biblical doctrine of the Church. Those changes were not complete when they died now. The Bishop's role there is defined by ACR Research currently being carried "This is a wonderful opportunity to Andrew's House with a non-refundable It's plain that the question of these two places such as the Inner City and New; — who knows what changes would still have been made to the Prayer Book had the Oidinal. His teaching role, his out by a committee of General Synod learn more on preaching from a man with deposit of 55 or the Cut! fee of $15. regions is one that has to be tackled in • Areas? Cranmer lived longer? pastoral responsibilities; an interesting suggests that clergy are very critical of the near future. It has in fact merely been l'in not against the idea of and undefined relationship with all the the lack of pastoral care they receive The Reformers were convinced that the Papacy and the Priesthood and the deferred waiting tot a new Archbishop to experimenting. Pm not sure we've learnt clergy so that he is, in a way, as much the from their Bishops. How is it possible in Sacraments were areas which had led to the problems of the existing Church. take a fresh look. Archbishop Loane the lesSons enough from the pastor or part of the pastorate of each Sydney to make pastoral care from Anglican formularies show that they were concerned to come to grips with these initiated the step. Reviews at least for experimenting that we've done. There matters. The 1552 Prayer Book and what later became the 39 Articles make this Parish as the incumbent is — they share yourself, the assistant Bishops and the Parramatta are in progress at the moment have been quite a lot of experiments of clear, For example The Litany in 1552 contained the petition "... from the tyranny MAINLY ABT-Aff PE PLE a pastoral charge. Now I release that Archdeacons more meaningful? and it will be our task to see what the one kind or another. Sometimes we've of the Bishop of Rome and all his detestable enormities ... Good Lord deliver us" there is a certain unreality in this and that future is in this matter. The first thing to be said there is that just been driven to it by expediency whilst Articles 22, 25, 28 and 31, refer specifically to the false teachings of the DIOCESE OF MELBOURNE the Palish in twatinitt. the bigger a Diocese gets the more unreal our system of regionalisation is designed ACR Let's turn now to ministry. Bishop when we couldn't get a standard Roman Catholic Church. Ven. D. H. Chambers is .to be inducted Rector, this may become. But it is real even if Rev. E. R. Bird, rector of Keiraville, has to make that possible through regional Dain in his Presidential Address to Synod (hogs man for a place and some other St. Stephen's, Richmond On 1St lune, 1981. the accepted appointment as Resident Minister of only at certain points. He has this Has the Roman Catholic Church changed? In many areas yes. But on these Bishops. I say that not to evade any made a comment about more pastoral arrangement has been made and some of Ven. D. H. Chambers is to be Archdeacon in the New Housing District of Minto.. relationship with every member of the central issues, despite the positive moves seen in the Report, we think not. Any responsibility that an Archbishop may training at Moore College. Is this a way them have been very successful. But I'm Welfare and Community also from 1st lune Church by the fact that he confirms them future attempts at unity are certain to require serious changes to be made in and is to be acting Archdeacon of Brighton have but its only commonsense that the forward or do we need to make a better not sure we've. sat down and drawn out at a certain point in their lives. I 4M very Anglican doctrine. If our doctrine is Biblical — and we must be certain of that until 30th September, 1482. DIOCESE OF BATHURST pastoring of clergy would come through use of the catechist and curate positions from that what is to be learnt from these. before proceeding then it cannot be changed to please man. There is no point far from taking that as a formality. I've Rev. H. F. Dillon is to he inducted Rector, Holy The Rev. Allan Guyer from Assistant at Mudgee the regional Bishops. My experience as sources of training? We must not be too confined by things in discussing such a change. Further, God would be come to find that as one of the central inconsistent with His character trinity, Doncaster on 19th May, 1982. to Assistant priest, St. lohn's, Wellington. there is that it is uneven—but I do not we've done in the past, just because as revealed in the Bible were He to be pleased with organic unity at the cost of functions as a regional Bishop and I'm It seems to me that there is a danger in The Rev. Arnold Bloomfield was inducted as think for one moment it's negligible, It's we've done them. But the traditional way truth. Rev. I. C. Howells will be inducted Rector, St. only sorry that that could even diminish overloading any preliminary training Paul's, Ringwood on 2nd lune, 1982. Rector of Cobar on March 18th. been said that when some pastors whether it's for Christian ministry or of doing things has worked well because Bishop Cameron at a press conference after the issuing of the Report was asked a little in an Archbishop. Rev. G. A. Pearson is Asst. Curate, St. lam' The Very Rev. Richard Appleby and Canon complain what they're really complaining anything else. There are certain things it's worked for so long but by all means lE union would occur. He answered "rot in my lifetime". We suggest that it will Old Cathedral as from 1s1 March, 1982. Lance Johnston have been appointed as I would also include in this the about is the pastoring they got rather which lend themselves to be acquired let us consider other means. never happen in any lifetime unless Scripture becomes the sole authority in matters examining chaplains to the Bishop. responsibility of the Archbishop to than whether there was any or not. I think then for which a certain concentration is * * * of faith and doctrine in the Roman Catholic Church. To have unity on any other Rev. Dr. Peter Wellock from the Diocese of defend his people as a whole and to Perth is to be Chaplain 01 trinity College, The Rev. Ron Herde priest in charge, that there is a fairly ready availability of needed and it can ne easily upset by too basis would be to establish a Church of which Evangelicals could never be part. speak for them as a whole. 'There are In our next edition we will continue Parkville as from 15th April, 1982. Brewarrina, has left the parish and the diocese. pastoral care at the regional level. I would many goals. the ,Iternative is to pay reporting this interview. By all means continue the dialogue. Much good has already come out of it. There The Rev. Bruce Walker honorary assistant times when the people would want their want to do all I could to encourage that; more attention to what is called "In Rev. P. H. D. Barr, formerly Rector, St. Mark's Archbishop to say something. Of course What the Archbishop thinks about: are :arge areas of agreed truth. There are many avenues of co-operation and mutual West Reservoir has been accepted by C.M.S. deacon in Forbes, is studying in Melbourne on to make sure that the priority of the Service Training'. we have some he has to be careful then that he is saying Liturgical Revision, The Place of participation. But we are still divided over issues as basic as the means of salvation. for service in Hong Kong. an INSTEP course, and assisting in the parish of regional Bishops is a pastoral ministry. It development of tl rat here but perhaps it something for them and not lust using his Evangelicals in the Australian Church. the In all such dialogue our leaders and our theologians must never sacrifice truth for Glen Iris. He will return to the diocese in will be morn oi assional in the ase of the could be greatly increased but you will Rev. L. Firman will resign as Chaplain, Mentone August. major issue for the next decade. the chance of some future organic unity. Girls' Grammar School from end of first term, 1082 to lake up a posting at St. Hilda's School, The Rev. Campbell Brown rector of Kinc umber, diocese of Newcastle, to be induc ted as Rector of Parkes on April 20th. continued from page 1 Nevertheless, the Cardinal ARCIC raised auestions on the continued from page Res. L. C. B. Moyle will retire as Rector,. Christ 1 THE NEW V.H. COMMODORE HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED acknowledged the report to be "an universal primacy for Roman Catholics as t bun h, Fssendon on 12th October, 1982. Should they DIOCESE OF ROCKHAMPTON "Important ecumenical event," important ecumenical event, such as to well as Anglicans; but the important thing invite their non-Christian WITH A SMALLER 2850 6 CYUNDER MOTOR NOW Rev. F. Sorkerville will retire as Asst. Curate, friends? Rev. F. Harris to resign as Re( for of Emerald constitute a significant step towards from the Anglican point-of-view was that AVAILABLE IN AUTOMATIC FOR ADDITIONAL ECONOMY AS Department of Chaplaincies on 31st says Vatican "Certainly. Truth is one. Christianity is December, 1982. from May 9th. reconciliation between the Anglican the Congregation had agreed that the WITH THE '3300' MOTOR AND V8. THE 285G IS ALSO The first official comment from the the truth about the way the world is. It Rev. Doug Edmonds to become Rector to Communion and the Catholic Church." whole thing could go to the episcopal AVAILABLE IN 5 SPEED MANUAI GEARBOX. Rev, G. W. A. Kircher died 13th March, 1982. Vatican on the ARCIC final report came should therefore make sense to both the Parish of Gladstone. He will also be. working conference. THERE HAS ALSO BEEN RELEASED NOW FOR THE 4 WHEEL with the public ation of a letter from Christian and the non-Christian." DIOCESE OF ADELAIDE part-time as Dior °see Communications This concession was "quite This is made clear in the Cardinal's DRIVE ENTHUSIAST, THE HOIDEN JACKAROO. Officer. Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to Bishop Alan The Rev. I. M. Edwards has accepted the cure „ Clark. Predictably, it sounded a note of remarkable", said the Rev. Christopher letter, which says: "The Congregation for Conference Details Please contact me about this or any other vehicle in the G.M.H. range. I of souls Of St. Cuthbert's Church, Prospect Hill, ARCIC's Anglican secretary. It was the caution. the Doctrine of the Faith, therefore, will Ihe Sydney conference will be held at can assure you of my best attention and competitive prices. Clergy, of whit h will be vacated in July by the Rev. D. C. DIOCFSE OF THE MURRAY first time the Congregation had ever send detailed observations about the the Kings School, Pennant Hills Road, course, will be allowed Fleet Owner Discount Hampton-Smith. Cardinal Ratzinger, Prefect of the admitted that any ecumenical document Rev. Alan Collett tx, lair tx1 on at, February. He ARCIC final report to all of the episcopal Parramatta, from 7-11 May. Other He has resigned as Priest-in-Charge of Holy Congregation for the Doctrine of the Was of sign,ricance. There were signs of I am an active member of St. Paul's Church, Castle Hill, and would will continue to minister in the Parish of t hrist conferences as its contribution to the speakers are Lido and Debbie Cross Parish, f lizabeth as horn .31st August,. Church, O'Halloran Hill. Faith, told ARCIC's Rornan Catholic co- hope its the letter, Mr. Hill believed, for appreciate the opportunity of meeting you. continuation of the dialogue." So there Middlemann, Barry Seagren and Wim 1982. chairman: "It is not yet possible to affirm Congregation was passing the report to will begin a collegial process of ° Rietkerk. Attendance may be on a live-in SYDNEY that a really substantial agreement has the Church for comment — and it was Harry Dibley: Bus. 635 4022; Priv. 634 1694 DIOCESE OF GIPPSLAND discussion, which, said Mr. Hill, will open or on a daily basis. For registration been reached in all the questions studied not to be just the Congregation telling HILLSDONS PTY. LTD. h/ Rev. M. Hill, lecturer at-Moore Theological Rev. Rob McDonald inducted into the Parish of up a whole new range of questions for enquiries, ring Sydney 799 8001, and for Church Street Parramatia by the Commission." people what it thought. College, has accepted the position of Rector of St. John at Bairnsdale on March 12th. Rome itself about Rome, general oblerenc e enquiries 89 1406. 2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 19, 1982 . AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 19, 1982 — 3 Church Record attended a recent Seminar in Sydney, on "Moslem Awareness". Sponsored by the Moslem Study Fellowship and the Evangelical Alliance, it included "No moratorium on speakers who were formerly missionaries in Moslem countries as well as converted Moslems now living in Australia and working for the conversion of their brethren here. WHAT A WestRLD The material for this article was taken from the talks given by these people. Also shown missionaries to Africa" were an audio visual by CMS approved by Moslem leaders ("Whitewashed", said one ex- 91/31.19S Moslem); and a World Vision film "Islam — Unlocking the Door". "We need many more 'inter-church like Boys' and Girls' Brigade, which are workers' in Africa", said Daniel Bitrus, very popular in Nigeria, complete with Love covers e,.ley Hjc ks General Secretary of the Church of Christ uniform and similar activities. On rare in Nigeria this month. He was in Sydney occasions there are more violent peaceful way of Islam, without success. 'there is no god but God and his were they, and resented our fighting The Pope would become the "Universal "to tell Christians here what the Lord is reactions in damaging church buildings God then told him of the other method, messenger is Mohammed'. against them, and saying that they were Primate" in a reunion of the Anglican and doing through their prayers and support" or throwing stones at open air meetings. Roman Catholic Churches, according to and how much better are the results!" "For a Moslem it is more important to w through the Sudan United Mission out of "But Christians have a good the recently released report of the belong than to believe", one They feel antagonism also, because of There is probably no parallel military which grew the Church of Christ representation in Parliament — both commission representing both Churches. commentator said. our missionary tactics of confrontation; — the greatest sin of the Church. But he movement equal to this. "They are needed because of the nationally and in the States. I can imagine the frenzied rising of is not thinking primarily of the existence In performing each of the 'pillars', unity and the West's methods in the Colonial Islam similarly developed culturally. tremendous growth of the Church and "Nigeria has 19 universities where Reformed hackles at the thought. But the of denominations. The unity the Lord is expressed, whether by praying in period, particularly in India. Muslim invaders took the philosophies of their need to be taught and pastured; students are scratching philosophy and hope expressed was that enough longs for can be unity in diversity. He similar positions, wearing similar clothes, Greece back to Europe still bound by the because of the need to counter Islam being told that God does not exist We agreement had been reached to lead to quotes Romans 14, and Jesus' and Paul's fasting at similar times, or speaking the Dark Ages; and established modern Missionary zeal moves to squash it; and to meet the need to be able to challenge people with "a new relationship between our injunctions against judging, both of same language—as God only speaks universities in Europe. growing challenges of our society." higher education with the gospel!' Churches as a next stage in the journey which presuppose differences which Arabic. It is a total cultural and social Moslems see themselves today as towards Christian unity!' must be handled in love. Sitting in At the time Richard the Lionheart lead system, involving the whole of life. being God's instruments to bring back judgement upon one another in non- the Crusades against it Islam was by far • moral standards in the West. When they I have been reading with deep What is the Church doing? essential matters is sin. The remedy is the the more sophisticated, and in its Golden , come to the West, they see what is done appreciation "Love Covers", subtitled "A love that covers a multitude of sins. Age. How does it touch us? publicly and say that Christianity benefits "We believe that God wants us to give viable Platform for Christian Unity", by Christian education: children should be Paul E. Billheimer (pub. Christian Francis Schaeffer's small classic "The Then it waned, and until this century, Moslems have tremendous power. Half no-one. Because their own religion is brought up to tear the Lord. To give a Literature Crusade, 1981, $4.95 Mark of the Christian" makes the same was virtually in limbo. the property in the city of London is bound up with the State, they presume man education without Christ is to make paperback). I have been asking myself plea. Although I do not get the owned by Arabs; as is an increasing that the same is the case in the West Oil was discovered in many of their him a wise devil. So, we run 5 schools. how its principles, if embraced with equal impression from him either that amount in Australia. $2.5 million was countries. They are convinced that the enthusiasm by all concerned, would denominations must unite given by an Arabian for the teaching of "We have a medical programme which petro-dollar is an answer to their prayers, affect negotiations between giant organizationally if Christ's High Priestly Islamin Australia, There are now 250,000 The Christian response runs a 275-bed hospital, a leprosy mission and their response must be to seek to denominations in their gropings after prayer "that they all might be one" is to Moslems in Australia, having the same The Christian's main aim must be to get and a rural health programme of 25 Persuasion by dominate the world, in a re-take of unity. be fulfilled, he insists that love between oeliefs, aims and methods as their Middle Moslems to read the Bible, particularly clinics and 5 maternity centres in the area Islam's Golden Age. This is being pushed Christians, both individuals and Eastern counterparts. the New Testament. of preventative medicine. Basis of fellowship by those promoting Islam world churches, must be observable by the force "We are a missionary-minded church. dominance. It takes a person who can answer their The book's thesis is very simple, and is watching non-christian world. own questions, before Moslems will We believe that to be alive we must be Islam's past and present success The Moslem view of Christianity reiterated several times. Billheimer asserts I find more of that observable love listen to the gospel. The barriers behind like the Sea of Galilee which has both an (p. 8) "For centuries, fellowship within amongst charismatics than any other One hundred years ago, there were three Misconceptions which they attack Christianity must first inlet and an outlet and remains fresh, and the Body of Christ has been primarily on groups of Christians. Billheimer discusses Christians for every Moslem. Today, The Moslem believes that there were be broken down. For example, by calling not like the Dead Sea which only has an the basis of conceptual, theological and The promise of success ... inlet So we are involved in outreach on his own at first uneasy relationship with despite tremendous Christian growth and three revelations from God through Jesus the "Word of God", created and organizational persuasions and practices. The Israelites in the Old Testament era Lake Chad and in the Sudan where one of charismatics, and quotes various fair but the fact that Islam has only had organised prophets: Moses, Jesus and Mohammed. coming from the mind of God, thus The principal thesis of this book is that in fought in God's name alone. In Islam, the our pastors is working as a Bible teacher. critical assessments of some of their missionary work in the last 20 years, the He sees the Christian as believing only V. removing any physical implications in his the Church, or Body of Christ, soldiers share in the spoil. They fought to doctrines and practices, including that of numbers are even. of God's revelation, and wants him to conception. And, "we preach Christ "In Christian education we run several acceptance and fellowship with one gain riches, women, and the promise of Dr. James Packer. He admits that he was acknowledge the last A. crucified" as the fulfilment of God's Word courses. We have a Christian Training another should be on the basis of Islam began in 600 A.D. in Arabia, a an after-life Paradise of rivers of wine, guilty of judgemental attitudes towards written 1,000 years before in Psalm 22; Centre offering a 2-year course with 65 common spiritual parentage rather than country of illiteracy, poverty and lack of honey, pure water, milk and Y. million The Moslem sees the Christian doctrine them. Both he and his wife, he found, Jesus saying to Peter, "get behind me, students; 2 Colleges for Pastors running on common views or opinions on non- unity. The first evidence of its expansion of Jesus as God's Son as blasphemy, needed to repent of their considering blond girls. Satan", when he rejects Jesus' teaching 3-year courses each having 30 students; because he sees his conception in terms essentials to salvation." themselves superior "outsiders" to their was in 636. In 638, Jerusalem fell. 640, on his death. and we are one of 8 churches involved in of human procreation. He is taught that He goes on to admit that it can even be charismatic brethren, and he concludes, Caesarea. 642, Egypt. 646, Mesopotamia. the Theological College of Nigeria which Jesus did not die, but was taken away; The secret is talking of God's character. hard for Christians to agree on what is "the problem of fellowship between 649, Iran. 697, Carthage. By 715, Islam had ... and the threat of death offers 2 courses: a Diploma and a and that God changed the features of his He is characterless in Islam. Explain that essential for the new birth. "It is unclear charismatics and this non-tongues- spread to Spain, India, and Central Asia. Bachelor of Divinity. There are 3 students Backsliding is a capital crime, as is substitute on the Cross into Jesus' he is 100% pure, and keeps his own laws: to me, for instance, how anyone can be speaking charismatic has been solved. in the latter and 20 in the former. Several After thirteen years as a prophet in saying anything against Islam. likeness. Jesus is stripped of his glory and how can he forgive sins? So the need for What do they need? born again without acceptance of the Agape love has bridged the gap." of our members are studying overseas— Mecca, only 100 followed Mohammed to Mohammed killed a man he claimed was redemptive work. The Koran translates Jesus fits in. Talk about sin. Don't be "The greatest help is prayer — that Word of God in its original autographs as in Britain, U.S. and one in Australia — in Medina. Eight years later, when he took a backslider, and applauded others for the "paraclete" in John 14 as frightened into thinking that they are God will continue to build his Church in inerrant," he writes, and quotes as the Paisleyism killing dissenters. the area of leadership training." Mecca by force, 1,000 troops were with "Mohammed". more godly than you. Africa. simplest confession of faith for The Reverend Ian Paisley, as described him. The following year, in another He is taught that Jews and Christians Don't use the word "crusade": it will be "Personnel. In Education — teachers of conversion Romans 10:9-10, "That if you in the A.C.R. issue of March 22, seems to assault, 30,000 fought for Mohammed. shall confess with your mouth 'Jesus is epitomise one who sins against agape have since the time of Mohammed, misunderstood. The Opposition all subjects, but particularly the sciences Doing and belonging changed the Bible to fit their own creeds, and mathematics. In medicine — general Lord' and believe in your heart that God love in his extreme judgementalism. Yet In Mecca, Mohammed's method was We have a tremendous responsibility How is a Moslem's heart washed? "By and that in any event it has been "God's church was planted in Africa a raised him from the dead, you will be in so assessing him, am I not also persuasion, saying complimentary things to show all migrants that Christians are practitioners, a surgeon, obstetrician and continuing in prayer and reading the holy abrogated by the Koran. He is prohibited long time ago. It is said that before saved. For it is with your heart you judging? If someone challenged me of other religions in his "Koran" or different from the people they see physiotherapists. book!' Mohammed there were over 1,000 believe and are justified, and it is with about him: "What about Ian Paisley — from reading the Bible to check it out portrayed on TV. and elsewhere and that "In Bible training we want to use our revelation from God, with limited bishoprics in Northern Africa who spent your mouth that you confess and are he's supposed to be a Christian)", I would Moslems desire to please God, and himself. our morals and outlook are own people who know our situation. But success. At Medina, he said he had a their time arguing about intellectual saved." have to say that in his public second revelation from God that he use Islam sets out five 'pillars' or ways of fundamentally different. they need training; and so we need matters and not in evangelism. When He is realistic enough to admit that "No pronouncements, especially about the method of the sword: "God has all doing this. By prayers, called five times a Antagonism finances to send them to overseas It must be by friendly approach to Islam came they were almost wiped out. amount of grace will ever enable all born- Roman Catholics, he shows a gross lack power and can change his mind". day; fasting which 'helps the believer to colleges. Particularly in leadership ordinary people by ordinary people. of love, and that therefore if he is a born- remain God-conscious'; charity (lit. Because of their great sense of history, "Today, Islam is still infiltrating from the training: 'You can give a man a fish and again people to agree on what Show compassion: "hate the cancer, love formulated doctrinal system constitutes again Christian, he is a gravely In his first speech after Mohammed's 'purity'): giving back to God what Moslems still feel antagonism towards North into Nigeria. Till recently it won its feed him for a day or teach a man to fish the patient". They will be influenced by absolute conceptual truth. If the prayer of disobedient one. death, his successor said, "Mohammed belongs to him and to be free from Christians because of the Crusades. They converts by the tactic of 'be converted or and feed him for a lifetime'. tried for over ten years to spread the selfishness; pilgrimage; declaration that reel that we were "people of the Book" as your spirit of neighbourliness. kited'. Now its aggression is militant in a Jesus for unity of the Body is realised this "Literature — books of all kinds. .. Or love subtle way; and becomes more so as the side of heaven, it will have to be on the church grows. It uses Moslems in "Money. For books, education, basis of a common Fatherhood, and that Paisleyism must be utterly repudiated, positions of power to promote Islam and buildings. Our college buildings are means on the basis of agape love ... This but I fear that a persistent drive towards ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL Tonga Cyclone Appeal Worldwide frustrate Christianity. For example, church hindering our work because they do not is not a call to compromise sincere any organic unity between the Anglican cater for the number of students we convictions. You are not compelled to and Roman Churches will only cause new . 18 ROSLYN STREET, building applications are lost or officials The arduous task of rebuilding is now Government Quarters have lost are 'not available' to help. They have would like to train. We need to expand surrender personal convictions in order schism, as happened here with the POTTS POINT, SYDNEY underway in Tonga, following the everything. We saw the Fisheries growth in Bible Telephone 358 3355 begun to open bookshops, and attracting and to build water storage tanks. Gifts to love a brother ... God is more formation of the Uniting Church. devastation caused by Cyclone Isaac. Department also destroyed and a lot young people by organising groups very can be sent through S.U.M." interested in love between members of Discussions however must continue, St. Luke's is'a Church of England general Money from Australia, New Zealand and of damage everywhere. distribution His family than in the inerrancy of one's hopefully in a spirit of love. At local hospital open to all creeds. As it Is a non- the United States has helped in getting profit organisation, the Board appeals for I went to the western side where opinions!' congregational level, in gatherings for your help to raise funds for this work. this task underway. much of the damage occurred and fellowship in small and large groups, and A total of:10.4 million Bibles was Scandal of the Ages STAGE 1 development brought St. Luke's The Australian Board of Missions has found that from the village of distributed by Bible Societies throughout Dr. Runcie defends among the hierarchy, the world needs to up to a hospital with 140 beds, including sent A$5,000 to Jabez Bryce, Bishop in Nuburku to Kanokupolu devastation the world last year, according to the latest Billheimer claims that disunity in the see the mark of real Christians — a love 16 private suites, 3 new operating theatres, Polynesia, to assist with the rebuilding that I have not seen before. Houses, Body of Christ is the scandal of the ages that transcends and covers differences. theatre sterile supply unit, intensive care Scripture distribution report of the Christian education unit and essential equipment; further task. The New Zealand Anglican board of trees and corrugated iron all over the United Bible Societies (UBS). upgrading planned of existing equipment/ Missions sent N.Z.$4,000 and the place. The Villages of Kolovai to The Archbishop of Canterbury fears that The largest number of Bibles was Archbishop reminded the Society—and services. Tax deductible, gift duty-exempt Episcopal Church of the U.S.A., US$5,000. Kanokupolu were hit badly by the this country's Christian tradition may be distributed in the UBS Americas Region. it should be the main perspective, donations of $2.00 or more, payable to Bishop Jabez Bryce gave this tidal wave!' sacrificed on the altar of multi- DREWS REMOVALS "St. Luke's Development Fund" are ac- with a circulation of 3,731,223. The Bible studied as the living tradition of the host description of his visit to Tonga Shortages of food and building culturalism, he told the annual meeting of Local, Country & Interstate bC).A Q knowledged by official receipt. Society in Australia circulated 262,731 community. immediately after the Cyclone: materials are still a grave concern in the National Society on Wednesday of Chief Executive Officer. T. J. BLAND Bibles in 1981. Dr. Runcie agreed with critics who had elv Large selection of "Houses were pushed away from their Tonga. last week. G. & C. DREW There were more than 12 million New drawn attention to the possible AZigethTehezioth9GiceanlBeroaci)kto foundations. Some buildings were If you have not yet responded to the "Just as in early Victorian England Litera- Testaments circulated worldwide last divisiveness of some Church schools. PTY. LTD. partly intact, others were totally need of the Anglican Church in Tonga— religion was erroneously cast as the key ture and Cassette Lectures. year. Bible Societies also distributed in There was a danger that the schools (Established 1946) destroyed. Some of our European send your donations to: A.B.M. House, 91 to social order, so in the late twentieth Bookstalls and House excess of 30 million Scripture Portions might become Anglican middle-class No connection in any way with firms of Party Accounts Arranged. FRANK AKEHURST people in this area who occupy Bathurst Street, Sydney, N.S.W. 2000. century we must take care not to regard during 1981; over 7 million of these ghettoes, he believed. similar name. The National Building it as the key to good community Contact Charles Mann (Manager) Suite 1, 6th Floor Portions were targeted for people with Christianity was subversive of any form 68 Smiths Ave., Hurstville 2220 relations," the Archbishop warned. of exclusive national pride or class Telephone (02) 51 2225 250 Pitt St, Sydney 2000 limited reading skills. Telephone: 50 8366 Nor should it be like Gibbon's picture pretension, and it put forward the idea of Specialist in high quality handcrafted On special offer to clergy near Also distributed were 391 million of religion in the Roman Empire in which After Hours: 605 3690 Look for the NEW Shop-hoof jewellery a universal brotherhood, said the Queen Street A CEN review has prompted the Bishop As a first step he has sent a copy of the Scripture Selections, many of them in the different modes "were all considered Archbishop. Church schools should FIRST IN SYDNEY MOORE COLLEGE, of Norwich to offer free copies of a new book, together with a copy of the review, leaflet form. by the people as equally true, by the reflect that, and be vehicles for a vision COMPUTER GEMTESTING MACHINE EXPERIENCED TRAVEL CONSULTANT The number of Bibles distributed by philosopher as equally false and by the 18 Ktriq Street. Newtown 2042 Accurate reading of faceted gems, identifies book on preaching to all his clergy. to his Rural Deans. They are then and protest derived from religious A Christian partner (Man or Woman) convers- natural from imitation, assists greatly for The book in question is John Stott's I instructed to offer copies, free of charge, the United Bible Societies was three- magistrate as equally useful." conviction. ant with all aspects of local and International insurance valuations to any of their clergy who want one. quarters of a million more than in 1980, Travel is sought to operate en inner city Believe in Preaching. In his review for Living as he did "with Brixton on my Dr. Runcie also warned against the established Travel Agency. We are looking for As usual new diamond and sapphire rings However, New Testaments recorded a doorstep and Tuxteth, which I visited last CEN, Lord.Coggan lavished praise on the With 265 clergymen in his diocese, 'be danger that religious education might be someone v:ho would be acceptable to the REMOVALS and all precious stones available • Jewellery book, calling it "fresh, deep, and drop of nearly two million on the week;' Dr. Runcie was well aware that integrated out of existence by N.S.W. Travel Agents' Registration Board as redesigned and remade • Wedding rings Bishop might find himself footing a bill of Small or Large demanding" and suggested that a free previous year's figures. this was a multi-belief and a multi-faith assimilation to moral and social studies. the holder of a Licence, end who could • • Jewellery and watch repairs over £1,500. That is, if his ministers are manage a small agency. Some capital would STORAGE-PACKING TAXI TRUCKS copy should be given to all rtergy, There is a difficulty in isolating the society, he said. And the presence of be helpful but not necessary. Selection of Silver charms, bracelets, chains, not put off by the conditions that go with "Many young people equate "I would like to see it in all our reasons for these shifts in Scripture pupils of different faiths in our schools If you have the experience, and are Interested Reasonable and Reliable Natural sapphire and synthetic spinet dress the offer: that the Chapter arranges at Christianity with morals and personal in a new venture, with the possibility of owning theological colleges; on the desks (not distribution, especially when so many presented problems "just as daunting as SMITH OWENS SERVICE rings and pendants and earrings least one study session and that the conduct," he said. "We need to ensure and managing your own office, then write in — $20 to $40 the shelves) of our clergy, readers and all countries are involved. But it is clear that those which confronted the founders of confidence, giving details of employment, etc. majority of members of the Chapter that they are given the resources for 9 PIONEER AVE . THORNLEIGH Stg. Silver and 9 ct. Christian Fish Symbols who exercise the preaching ministry ..." the number of common language Bibles this Society". to: Phone: 84 6467 agree to read and study their copy. making a decision for themselves." available in different languages around But Christianity still held the allegiance Mr. John Cronahaw A /H: L. Owens 48 1539 4=K PHONE 264 6368 The Rt. Rev. Maurice Wood, Bishop of 91 Barton Street, Katoombe 2700 Norwich, decided to put this into action. CEN the world is increasing. of the majority in this country, the Church Times

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He which has come as such a surprising this column I intend to focus on this how these people really are. yet we VISIT CHINA WITH A.C.T.S./SM TOURS - 2 departures needed to recognise the dangers of his disappointment to them" is proving Departing July 1st for 21 nights (17 in China, 4 in Hong Kong) we visit Guangzhou (Canton), problem in its own right. frequently fail to do this. We make token prejudice and of the need to adopt an extreme and unhelpful. Their continuing Kunming, Chengdu, Xian, Urumqi and Beijing (Peking) with all meals in China and breakfasts contact only. We fail to put aside our open mind, one which was uncluttered doubt is now disappointing her. Karen is H.M.S. in Hong Kong - Price from Melbourne or Sydney $3229.00. Prejudice is an attitude, and as such it Prejudice and close our minds. 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One would need to understand Wednesday, 19th May $2878.00 from Melbourne or Sydney. already reached. this, then things would have been fine, 7.30 p.m. can be a bias which causes us to pre- the origins of his prejudice in order to Two examples should show the But the continuing doubt and anger FASHION PARADE by PAMBA WEAR PTY. LTD., All Saints' Church Hall, Sydney Road NORTHWEST COASTER TOUR - 25 days departing July 30th with Australian Pacific. judge others either in an unfavourable or help him, He has been hurt and By rail or air to Perth, then coach around the northwest to Darwin. 1st rail from Melbourne relevance of this issue for Christians. A threatened by the original clash. His simply made Karen angry and resentful. and Boyle Street Balgowlah. Individually designed fashions for children and adults. favourable direction. Prejudiced attitudes Light supper, is $2218; 2nd rail Is $2164 or by air is $2033. 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Also a 4 day stop-over in Kuala Lumpur on return However, subsequent clashes with the clash is past history and that the present show what they have learned. This failure journey. Hosted by Rev. & Mrs. W. M. Constable, we will enjoy a 21st Birthday Function, and Jesus was often the target of prejudice. successors of this rector really emerged events involve different people and eventually has the effect of generating a H.M.S. $100.00 rebate on fare for past A.C.TS. passengers. Price from Melbourne or Sydney is from the bias and prejudice shaped by prejudice in the daughter directed $3590 but HURRY - only 6 places left. For example, in John 1:46 when Philip different issues. the original conflict against her parents. No longer can the witnessed to Nathanael concerning Jesus, The second example involves almost WOMEN'S PAPUA NEW GUINEA - SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL - 14 days. participants see each other honestly. All is W5 plan to leave on August 25th for Port Moresby. 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Sepik River before boarding our road transport to Wewak, returning to Australia via Port difficulty with their teenaged daughter, AUTUMN FASHION PARADE Holy Trinity Hall, Kingsford Fashions by courtesy of Linda's Moresby. This is one of the best Papua New Guinea itineraries available and the price from said: "Come and see." Nathanael did so words of the preacher was amazing. It Karen. They feel they cannot trust her The first step to modifying this Frocks. Sydney is $2269.00. and was forced to rise above mere often appeared as if he was hearing a since she recently lied to them. Karen is situation is to acknowledge the existence VISIT ALICE SPRINGS AND THE RED CENTRE - 10 days departing 17th September. prejudice and to see Jesus as He really totally different message from that heard resentful that one failure is being allowed of the prejudice. We need to "come and Travel to the Alice by air and return by coach with adequate sightseeing and most meals. Donation $2.50 wax. by the rest of the congregation! What he to cast doubt over every statement she see one another", to let the facts speak From Melbourne $887, Adelaide $794, Sydney $958 and Brisbane $1041. heard was determined by his prejudice, makes. for themselves rather than to allow WEST AUSTRALIA AT WILDFLOWER TIME - 15 days departing September 22nd. It is often the case that prejudice which worked to distort and filter the Travel by coach over the Nullarbor and around the south west to Esperance, Albany, etc. The parents have acquired a form of prejudice to bias our judgement as we cannot be sustained when people open true content of the message. Highlights include a cruise on the Blackwood River, attendance at the El Cabello to see the prejudice directed against their daughtc, stand apart South Sea Evangelical Mission Dancing Horses, and of course, the wildflowers. Return is by air. Prices are from Melbourne $965, Adelaide $840, Sydney $1090, Brisbane $1169 and Hobart $1085. serving In Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands MIDDLE EAST ADVENTURE 'FOUR - leaving September 26th for 26 days. ielerere to stones in the Book al is in URGENT NEED of personnel to till the following vacancies:- We spend a night in Singapore 'before flying on to Jordan where we visit Amman, Petra, Numbers that the apostle Paul wrote: Madaba and Mt. Nebo, etc. Crossing into Israel we spend 10 nights in the Holy Land before Caring homes going on to Egypt where we spend 7 nights including Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, etc. On our way "they were written down for our instruction". (1 Cor. 10:11) 1.Director for New Zealand - based at the Mission's office in Auckland. home we spend 2 nights in Bangkok. Price from Melbourne or Sydney is $3230.00. sought for 2.Nome Secretary - based in Sydney, SEE TASMANIA WITH A.C.T.S./TRANS OTWAY - 10 days leaving on October 19th. adequately appreciate that hermeneutical Three features of this commentary We fly to Launceston and commence our tour of the Apple Isle visiting Devonport, the North paradox. The handling of Genesis 19 in strike me as particularly helpful. 3.Ptinter/PublIsher for Literature Ministries in Solomon Islands West Coast, Somerset, Zeehan, Queenstown. take a Gordon River Cruise, see Hobart and homeless 4.Accountant/Bookkeeper, Business Manager, Nursing Sister for the Sepik Port Arthur, St. Helens and back to Launceston before returning home, This Popular Tour is relation to homosexuality has lost Dr. Wenham gives careful attention to district of Papua New Guinea. well priced at $698 from Melbourne, Sydney $794, Brisbane $873, Adelaide $786. absolute truth to relative considerations the context of the Book of Numbers based on the authority of "our 5.Secondary School Teachers VISIT NEW ZEALAND IN THE SPRING - leaving October 26th. within the Pentateuch, and to the context teenagers (Manual Arts and Social Science) for Solomon Our basic 18 day itinerary covers both Islands, and we offer an optional 4 day tour to the Islands. experience", to quote (p. 61): "It is not of each passage within the Book. His Bay of Islands at a supplement of $223. Two meals per day are included, and fares are from something which we can hold to be the Anglican Home Mission Society is Melbourne $1183, Sydney $1145, Brisbane $1177. This is one of our most popular tours, concern to interpret the text in the light Enquiries should be directed to. and early reservations are advised to avoid disappointment. binding on us, without asking whether it of the context has led him to original and looking for some special people to help it is true to our own experience of human Melbourne - Miss W. Crouch - (03) 870 8247 SPEND CHRISTMAS EVE IN BETHLEHEM - departing December 18th for 27 days. illuminating proposals regarding the with an imaginative new project-one Sydney - Mr Peter Salisbury - (02) 498 6798 Join In this magnificent experience. We visit Bangkok for 2 nights then fly into Jordan for 3 beings and of God's concern for them." structure of the book, and the function of that could bring new hope to emotionally nights. including a visit to Petra. Crossing into Israel, our 10 night stay includes extensive Brisbane - Rev. N. Blackhall - (07) 288 8355 The book is to be commended for its its various parts. He argues, for example, deprived teenagers, many of whom are sightseeing with CHRISTMAS EVE IN BETHLEHEM. We then go on to Egypt for 7 nights (Cairo, currently homeless. Aswan, Luxor, etc.) before returning via Singapore (2 nights). Our Group Leader will be the understanding of the psyc ho-somatic that certain laws, which appear at Rev. Dr. Stuart Barton Babbage, well-known as a former Dean of Sydney, Dean of Melbourne, unity of the whole person, and its unexpected points in the narrative, can Families or responsible single people Principal of Ridley College and Master of New College University of Sydney. 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ABORIGINES DEPARTMENT one's spouse? importance of understanding the Known as the "Family Placement 93 BATHURST STREET Australian Church Travel Offices are Agents for all Sea, Land and Air Lines and will assist The book helpfully recommends meaning of Old Testament ritual and Project", the new venture is based on a SYDNEY (02) 267 3711 with your group, individual, and business travel arrangements. Rachel Moss (Ed.) activities such as Marriage Enrichment. symbolism. "If we do not understand the similar project that operates very (Collins, London, 1981, 187 pages.) ritual system of a people we do not Lindsay Johnstone successfully in Kent, England, It is seen as The working party which produced this understand what makes their society s , . a practical, effective, low-cost solution to 2,LV4 report "have rejected the idea that tick." However Dr. Wenham insists that a serious and soaring problem. 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AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 19, 1982 - 7 Church Army plane blown up Cornerstone Director in Sydney The Australian FIRST PUBLISHED Is 1880 Laurie McIntosh will be in Sydney this 30th April: Evening Muster — Youth month at the invitation of the Anglican rally, Ryde Civic Centre — 7.30 p.m. Youth Department Theme: "Time is short". CHURCH Laurie is a graduate of Emmaus Bible What is "Cornerstone"? College; has worked with Wycliffe Translators in Mexico; and is now the The Cornerstone Community is a live-in director of Cornerstone Community. (farm style) Christian training programme situated at Bourke, N.S.W. "to encourage His programme that full rounding out of Christian character that the early apostles urged on RECORD 27th April: Evening Seminar with their followers." 1753 MAY 3, 1982 Registered by Australia Post Publication No. NAR1678 Telephone 264 8349 PRICE 30 CENTS voluntary/part-time youth leaders and potential leaders. "We intend that by the end of the term you will have a good grasp of the Bible 28th April: A.M. Seminar for full-time and be equipped with sufficient skills for Word of life/ youth leaders and potential lead a lifetime study of its contents. The workers and clergy. courses are designed to be practical, Moral Majority Theme: The Urgency of the Gospel demanding both thought and -- priorities not paranoia. application. It won't be a matter of P.M. Continuing the morning merely soaking up information. We are confusion session on a new theme. meant to be doers of the Word, said The media have recently given a great deal 29th April: Evening — Presentation of Jesus, not just hearers of it" of time to analysing Jerry Falwell. Falwell Diplomas night for Anglican Youth Major areas of study are in Christian is, of course, the key figure in the Moral Worker's Course: "Equipping young basics, literature, concepts, evidences, Majority in the United States. He will be in people for life". history, perspectives and strategies. Sydney on May 21-23. But there are some disturbing things about his visit. Falwell is being brought to Australia by Word of Life in Australia. Word of Life is a Inner City audio visual launch world-wide non-denominational ministry. It is responsible for running camps and The Inner City Committee of the Diocese clergy in deputation work. More details Bible Colleges in 23 countries. In Sydney it of Sydney recently launched a new Audio can be obtained from the Inner City has a property at St. Albans. At this site, Visual. Called "My Name is Legion", the Director, Rev. Geoff Huard (698 9497). which covers 142 acres, there are one and A.V. was produced by Michael Orpwood two year College Courses designed to with photography by Ted Harvey. It is an equip Christians in general Bible attempt to catch something of the knowledge. There are also numerous and PRAYER BOOK SOCIETY Airport officials and workers removing the windscreen pieces, prior to impounding the problems of life in the Inner City. very popular Camps for teenagers. The Annual Meeting of the Prayer Book Church Army's plane. Following the police inspection, the insurance investigators will At the launch many Inner City clergy Major problems have arisen, however, Society )Australian Branch) was held recently then commence their work. It looks as if it could be quite a while before the Church and laity discussed the A.V. and its at St Thomas' Church, North Sydney. There because the media finds it impossible to Army have this means of transport available again. content. They were impressed with it and was an enthusiastic, representative attendant, see Jerry Falwell as anything but a political Photo Ramon Williams felt that it did portray the very things from many Sydney parishes. The Patron, morals crusader. Mr. Dave Hillis, speaking which they experienced. The Inner City Bishop Renfrey of South Australia, presided. for Word of Life, clarified some of these Committee is keen that the rest of the Officers were elected and the Committee misconceptions for the Australian Church Diocese realises that there is an important Record. He told us that Word of Life was At 1.00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, to purchase extra equipment needed, to was empowered to plan future activity which missionary work to be carried on in this will assure the preservation and use of the not attempting to promote Moral Majority April 1st, three light planes were blown upgrade its performance and usage. area. Book of Common Prayer throughout the or a Moral Majority type movement in upsat Sydney's Bank stown Airport One of It was then used for deputation work, Australian Church. Australia. He said that his organisation felt thSse planes, a Cessna 172, was the The A.V. will be available for Churches mission work, outreach evangelism and that that role in Australia was already Archbishop Donald Robinson arriving at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday, April 24th. In accordance with tradition the Archbishop property of The Church Army in to borro., and will be used by Inner City to assist others. being carried out by the Festival of Light knocked three times on the door of the Cathedral (left). The door was opened and the Dean of Sydney, Very Rev. Lance Shilton, Australia. The 'plane will cost approximately and they were happy to support that welcomed the new Archbishop into his Cathedral Church (right). The Cathedr. 1 was packed for this Installation Service. Afterwards Captain Gilbert Page. the Federal $15,000 to repair. If parts are available organisation. He emphasised that Falwell there was a public welcome to the new Archbishop in Sydney Square at which community leaders, including the Governor of N.S.W., Director in Australia, commented that it locally it could be back in the air in four A.1.0. book launch was being brought to Australia to speak to were present. seemed to be a senseless act, without to six weeks. However, if parts are not Word of Life supporters about how to Photos: Ramon Williams reason, yet so well planned. available and need to be imported, it will build dynamic churches. He emphasised Each plane involved had a bomb take a much longer time. that Falwell speaks regularly as a Bible planted in an engine, which was utterly The 'plane was to have been used by it teacher at the Youth Camps which are destroyed, together with windscreens regular pilot Capt. Kevin Cullen on his held by Word of Life in New York and that and instrument panels when detonated. coming trip to Western Australia. Capt. it is in this capacity that he is coming. Falkland Island Christians New Primate Cullen and other Church Army officers One of the more disturbing features has When the police arrived at dawn, wires will be in W.A. for a full programme from been the way that one of Word of Life's The Falkland Islands are in the news. Newspapers, Radio and Television give detailed elected used for the detonation were still lying on April 17th. They will lead a Parish Camp, Camps has been used to attack the sit. accounts of the preparation for battle. But what of the Church in the Falkland Islands. the ground. They led from the three speak at many parishes and address The Camp, to be held over the Long To give our readers a better background for their prayers we reprint material on the The Most Reverend John Basil Rowland planes to an area behind a nearby hangar. diverse groups such as Ladies' Groups, Weekend in June, is advertised as a Wacky Anglican Church in the Falkland Islands from the Church of England Newspaper (from Grindrod, Archbishop of Brisbane, was Weekend Camp. The emphasis in the the U.K.). elected Primate of the Anglican Church of An airport spokesman said the planes Prison Fellowships and at a Rally at South Prospectus is on what is called "Operation . Australia on Friday, 16 April, 1982. He appeared to have been picked at random. Perth on April 24th. For more details of their programme our Perth readers can Nightmare" — a horror trail with The Argentinian invasion of the islands authorities could have misread this as succeeds the Most Reverend Sir Marcus The Church Army's plane had only contact Rev. R. L. Gwilt on 332 1639. gruesome sights. Those attending are has put the Anglican Church in a some indication that Britain wanted to Loane, who retired at the end of January. finally been purchased 18 months ago. Capt. Cullen told the Record that the warned that they should have a "strong particularly difficult position. Seventy per wash their hands of the Island. Bishop The Primate is head of the Anglican Starting off as a gift from a farming couple team would now fly to Perth by fieart and stomach". The Prospectus is cent of the 1800 Falkland Islanders are Cutts is of British extraction, though born Church of Australia. He is President of who were paying the leasing payments, it commercial aircraft. They are enlivened by photographs and sketches Anglican, and they have their own in Argentina, and has spent most of his General Synod, President of General related to the horror trail. became a problem for them when a disappointed that they will be unable to Cathedral Church of Christ in Port Stanley. ministry as a missionary in Korea. He is Synod Standing Committee and, Ex drought hit the country. After discussions fulfil their original plans to stop on the The Sunday Telegraph first took up this But the church has been something of now in an invidious position as both Officio, President of many national issue, mildly suggesting that an with others in aerial work, the Church way over to Perth and meet people in an ecclesiastical ping-pong ball in recent Bishop of Argentina andkommissary for General Synod activities. Army decided to pray for the finance outback centres. They had planned organisation bringing Falwell to Australia years, with jurisdiction passing from the Falklands. should not be involved in a Camp that needed. especially to call on B.C.A. Centres such Canterbury to Argentina and back to At the centre of the turmoil is the Rev. included horror and violence. However, A gift of more than the final figure as Cook, Ceduna, Pt Augusta and places Canterbury. Harry Bagnall — a chaplain recruited and needed was received. The extra was used such as Kalgoorlie and Broken Hill. there has been another attack, this time by part-funded by the Intercontinental one of the better known pornographic Until recently all Anglican work in the southern half of South America, including Church Society on behalf of the magazines. Archbishop of Canterbury. Mr. Bagnall, In a recent issue the magazine published Argentina and the Falkland Islands, came The Australian Church Recoru has been bringing the 52, has been in the Falklands with his wife a reproduction of the Prospectus with directly under the jurisdiction of the news on Church affairs for over 100 years, 1880-1 98 2 Iris since 1979 and is the only Anglican editorial comments. These included: "... Archbishop of Canterbury. clergyman there. With a background in this is no harmless weekend of ghost an independent provocative meat marketing and therefore able to talk stories and giggles. The brochure clearly Petition to Canterbury at length about sheep, he is makingquite depicts realistic scenes of beheading, In 1974 jurisdiction was transferred to evangelical voice a hit there, by all accounts. disdembowelling, grave robbing and the newly-formed Anglican South Bringing you the most important Church news from Australia and overseas every cannibalism . The Moral Majority — the American Council (CASA), and the Services broadcast two weeks. people who find sexual freedom, Falkland Islands was included in the Become a suoibriber now through our special introductory offer: $8 for 12 humanism, homosexual rights, transfer. The thought that they might one The Cathedral in the capital Port Stanley months' issues (Normal Subscription $1 2). Theological Students $5. has a congregation of only about 50, but Owen Shelley and Robyn Atkinson at the launching of the book, "The Idea Mine". pornography etc., so threatening to family day come under an Argentinian bishop so life and "decency" — have no qualms incensed the islanders that the then Bishop services are broadcast to other islands and Photo: Ramon Williams about the most gruesome violence and of Argentina and Eastern South America Bagnall spends much of his time visiting T 1 °Australian CHURCH foul death. It seems to say something with the Falkland Islands, the Rt. Rev. Cyril via boat or seaplane. No news of the about those who advocate sexual Tucker (English born), petitioned the Bagnalls has been received since the THE IDEA MINE, a book by Robyn said the Sunday School which had punch repression." Archbishop of Canterbury to re-establish, invasion, but he has been relieved of one Atkinson was launched in the Cowper and sparkle looked at its programme This is a criticism that is often levelled, direct jurisdiction. of his responsibilities at least. He was RECORD Room, St. Andrew's House on Thursday, critically and would put in extra effort to chaplain to the force of marines evacuated sometimes with justification, at morality 25 March, 1982. find fresh ideas. THE IDEA MINE would This was duly accomplished in 1977, but from the islands last weekend. groups: They are concerned about due to an ecclesiastical mix-up, Bishop Payment may be made from your Banked's) it you complete and return this authorisation. LO help teachers reach out and lift a Sunday Robyn, a field officer with the Board of pornography but show little concern for Tucker still found he was legally Bishop of Traditionally Grindrod, 62, ‘s,is NOT SEND YOUR BANKCARD. School from a rut and the mundane. He violence. consecrated Bishop of Riverina at A. Education, trains teachers for Sunday encouraged teachers to make their the Falkland Islands after he had retired Your Bankcard A/c No. 496-[1= School scripture classes and youth clubs. However, in this case, the criticism has Andrew's Cathedral on 24th August, 1966. programme exciting even if they had only and settled in Britain. His successor, ON OTHER PAGES She is a school teacher with seven years' been rejected by Mr. Hillis. He explained In 1971 he became Bishop of Amount $ Card expiry 10 children — they would soon discover Richard Cutts, was designated Bishop only experience in young people's work in the to the Record that this particular Camp has An analysis of tha final ARCIC Rockhampton and was elected not 10 but 12 and up to 20 children of Argentina and Eastern South America. Your signature been run behre and is very popular. He Report Archbishop of Brisbane on 8th August, church. coming to Sunday School. THE IDEA Finally in 1978 Bishop Tucker was NAME stated that the Horror Trail, which Page 4 1980. He has served in England, where he MINE was a tool which would help THE IDEA MINE is designed to help includes accident scenes, coffins etc. is all relieved of his responsibility when the then Interview with was ordained in 1952 and in Australia in ADDRESS people chasing ideas. children's workers gain knowledge and in fun. At the end of it the kids Watch a film Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Coggan, Inner City Director the Dioceses of Brisbane, Rockhampton, POSTCODE practice in alternative story-telling The Anglican Information Office and by Dr. Charles Ryrie about how to handle decided to appoint Bishop Cutts as his Mtge 3 Melbourne and Riverina. He was Enter me as a new Subscriber to the Australian Church Record. I enclose $8.00, methods. the Board of Education have combined to death as a Christian. This is just a few Commissary (representative) for the interview with Chairman of the Liturgical Commission Falkland Islands. Subscription for 12 months' issues. Owen Shelley, well-known for his publish the book. hours in the whole weekend programme Archbishop RoItinson which produced an Australian Prayer The Australian Church Record Ltd, 1st Floor, St Andrew's House, Post coupon to It is expected to be the first of many which deals with life — challenging the In the circumstances this was an ill- Pcg• 5 Book which is now approaching sales of Sydney Square, Sydney, NSW 2000. many years' work with children at Scripture Union, launched the book. He joint ventures. "unsaved" kids with the Gospel. advised move, as the Argent' half a million. 11it MAY 3, 1982 — 1 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 19, 1982 f , , AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD,

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