THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD THE NATIONAL CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER — NINETY-FIRST YEAR OF PUBLICATION

No. 1491—July 1, 1971 Registered for posting as Printed by John Fairfax and a newspaper — Category A. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. Price 15 cents Fall in giving to ACC HOME FROM ASIA brings plea from Archbishop of Perth

Dr Geoffrey Sambell has appealed lo Perth Anglicans to review their giving to the Australian Council of Church's World Christian Action (formerly Interaurch Aid) in the light of a 50% drop in the past two years.

Writing in the "Anglican Anglican contributions to World projects for help, e.g. to the 2,- Messenger," Dr Sambell Christian Action (Inter-Church 000 Vietnam refugees living t said: Aid) have dropped by something amongst the tombstones of a Sai. like 50 per cent. gon cemetery; the 15 million "The West Australian Council The list of contributions over refugees throughout the world; of Churches has reported that the past two years shows some the sufferers from famine and parishes that have given hun- flood, storm or earthquake; pro- , dreds in 1969-70 to the Christ- vision of water for drought- mas 13.-wl appeal, gave tens in ravaged Indian villages and so 1970-71. on. Primate Surely it is an excuse and not It would seem that the Church a reason to withhold possibly not has followed the policy of the money but the love we never had Commonwealth Government as for people in urgent need be- calls for its first action recently to curb cause one specific action of the spending was to reduce overseas World Council of Churches is aid. something we did not agree with. aid to However, I am aware that in I would plead that all review some cases in Perth, as in other their personal and parochial giv- parts of the world, contributions ing to World Christian action, have been deliberately dis- and make a special contribution Pakistanis couraged or dropped because of individually or parochially not to Bishop Delhridge at horse eitb Mrs Dethridge and their redeem the Anglican contribution daughter Judy examining sonic. of the xousenirs of his hip. Dr Frank Woods, Arch- for the sake of its image, but in The family pet, Prince, joined the welcome home. (illawarra hi,hop of Melbourne, and order to relieve world suffering." Mercury photo. ter, itory pave 2) Primate, has acted quickly to see that Anglican churches in Australia respond generously to the appeal to assist Rural recession hits Pakistani refugees in India. On 8 June he sent the follow- ing telegram to the 27 diocesan bishops around Australia. "After consultation with Mis- country ministry sionary and Ecumenical Council I have appealed urgently to the BISHOP KERLE'S G HARGE TO SYNOD Prime Minister to make more massive aid available to Pakis- tani disaster stop now call for Economic depression in the country areas will force a radical reorganisa- immediate and generous response from dioceses and parishes stop tion of the employment of clergy, the Right Rev. Clive Kerle, Bishop of Armi- cheques to Austcare or the dale said in his charge to 130 delegates to the diocesan synod. Australian Council of Churches stop please inform parishes stop Dr Sanibel] The whole of his charge was periments with part-time clergy and alternative ways of employ- Woods" devoted to "Ministry in a chang- in the diocese of West Missouri ing the clergy. The appeal was made in the grant of the World Council ing rural economy." It opened (USA); the shared ministry in the "Many of the synodsmen with a brief examination of the churches throughout Australia on of Churches to combat racism. diocese of Bristol and the house probably went home determined 13 June and following Sundays. origins of dioceses and parishes church as an adjunct to the as a result to keep their priest Bishop F. 0. Hulme-Moir, Com- How often must it be repeated and their adaptation to contem- parish ministry. and to start getting laymen missary of the diocese of Sydney, that these grants came from porary society. The charge closed with an trained to help him. special funds and will only be launched the appeal to Sydney's He suggested amalgamation of examination of the New Testa- continued as special funds are "We already have several ex- 250 parishes with an initial dona- adjacent parishes sharing a ment pattern for ministry. Bishop made available for the special periments with working priests tion of $3,000 from the Arch- minister, creation of a part-time Kerle said that no denomination, purpose, and a condition of the and the synod as a whole was bishop's Disaster Fund. ministry maintaining present episcopal or otherwise, can claim grants has been that they must not opposed to the idea." The Archbishop of Sydney ar- parochial units through the train- to have the "true" order of rived home on 15 June after six be used for education or the re- ing and ordination of men from ministry. The seeds of all orders lief of suffering. weeks in India. He spent some local congregations, and working can be found in the NT. time in the West Bengal-East How is it possible for anyone ministers fulfilling their minis- After synod Bishop Kerle said: Pakistan border area and was let alone a Christian and the tries while earning their living in "We spent most of the synod able to give a first-hand report on Christian Church, to withhold secular employment. talking about the critical finan- New 1VF the situation when he returned. loving action for vast numbers of The Bishop referred to ex- cial situation facing the diocese officers The Inter-Varsity Fellow- Walk helps Bathurst Cathedral ship of Evangelical Unions Great interest has been aroused in Western NSW by the planned 130- (Australia) has elected Rev mile walk by the Bishop of Bathurst from Dubbo to Bathurst beginning Noel S. Pollard, Master of on 18 July. New College, University of NSW as its chairman from r second term, 1971. Mrs Leslie, wife of the Bishop, Bishop's Walk" with the hope of will also be lent a battery TV will drive the loaned caravan getting people to sponsor him at set so that he can watch his Once again, Dr Paul White ahead to each pre-arranged rest- a dollar-a-yard to help liquidate favourite programs during the point to await her husband and the $200,000 debt on the new evenings of the week's walk. has been elected president. Keith provide him with light refresh- Cathedral, Bishop Leslie commenced his Mar is treasurer, 'Dr Peter Keith ments. Moreover, Mrs Leslie, Three members of Parliament, ministry at Coburg (Victoria), is missionary secretary and Miss whilst at her waiting areas, will the Member for Macquarie, Mr then to Tennant Creek, Alice Pamela Parry is prayer secretary. continue with her work on A. S. Luchetti; the Federal Mem- Springs, rector of Darwin, rector Bruce Watson of Geelong is tapestry kneelers for the new All ber for Calare, Mr John Eng- of Alice Springs, Vice-Warden of Saints' Cathedral at Bathurst. land, and the State Member for St. John's Theological College at chairman of the Teachers' Col- these kneelers are being made Dubbo, Mr John Mason, have Morpeth NSW, Chaplain of leges Committee and Barry In the Anglican Women through- sent cheques to sponsor the Bish- "Timbertop" branch of Geelong Rogers of Caulfield is chairman out the diocese. op along the highway. Mr Mason Grammar School, Victoria. of Institutes and Colleges' Com- tier husband is doing "The will take part in Dubbo's send- During World War II he was mittee. off. Army Chaplain at Darwin, Ade- A seaside home has been laide River, Alice Springs to Lar- The annual IVF Conference is offered to the Bishop and Mrs rimah, and with the New Guinea to be held at the University of BISHOP LESLIE STEPS OUT. Leslie should he like it after the Force (Kokoda Trail) and 1st Western Australia, 17-23 Dubbo Liberal Photo hard and gruelling ordeal. He Army HQ at Lae. January, 1972. EDITORIAL EVANGELICAL LEADERS "It is categorically untrue ..." On my path Our attention has just been drawn to The "Church Scene" editorial was a rare Vietnam, Laos and Cantitddia . . " 1 was all set to go out the other day when the phone an editorial in the iiess national news- incursion for the new paper into the field of My Nguyen "I Canh, a professed rang. Hubby's voice called out, "Margaret: It's for paper, "Church Scene" which says that editorial comment at all. But this one is Buddhist, something the editorial does not George Bull you. , ." remarkable in a number of ways. deny, is secretary for the region. Anyone who "it is categorically untrue that Mr Canh There are many of us who belies e that the Book of Common Traver is the It would be, I groaned inwardly, putting my hand- For reasons which we do not understand, undo,-stands plain English will take it [hilt a has been chosen for an executive position" bag, etc., down on the kitchen table, and forcing a sweet it has come vigorously to the aid of the WCC, secretary is an executive officer, porticul..il‘ it finest !Rim in Christendom. It is unequalled in its sound doctrine, its deep with the World Council of Churches in acceptance into my voice. Time was short .. . seeking to justify what is a reprehensible action he is officially appointed, fully paid and is lull- spirituality and its matchless English. A Scot who attended a church where Asia. by a world body which has a specifically time in the work. Which branch of WCC work "Australia '69" was used retorted, "Yon is no match for Cranmer!" It was Esther. Oh no! I stifled other end failed to deter me. I Readers will remember that we were the Christian charter. But the paper does not say a groan. Esther takes a long time could now see the pair of them, he is in is of little consequence. Some readers will be sur- meditated farms and did not first in Australia to make this public when, in the WCC is right or wrong in making the ap- We attach no significance to the term to say things, and today Esther lashing themselves over the mat- prised to learn that the depend only upon the guidance had a problem. ter, getting confused and tense. our April 22 issue, we published in full, a letter pointment. It goes to extraordinary lengths to "executive." We attach the utmost significance of the Holy Spirit," written by Canon A. T. Houghton to the say that the appointment is only an advisory Prayer Book was proscribed. I listened as Esther finally got At this point I was able to to the appointment of a secretary whose Whereupon Bull produced a the bones of her problem out, share a "Church of England Newspaper," London. one. Its services were forbidden true incident from my religion excludes a belief in God, to serve in a copy of the Book of Common plus a bit of padding. I tried to own past. There was a time when Rightly, in our view, Canon Houghton, The only word of Canon Houghton's which council which is made up entirely of Christian during the Commonwealth Prayer and pointed out that think of a solution which would I had been burdened with a who is a missionary statesman of the highest comes under attack in his use of the word denominations. and Protectorate in Eng- every prayer he had used and not be too "pat." every word he had uttered were personal problem, the outcome of repute and integrity, objected to this appoint- "executive." The paper is playing with words. The appointment is deplorable. Its defence land's green and pleasant "Esther, have you discussed that matter had consumed my ment being given to a Buddhist, and he advo- Its editorial says ". . . the WCC has by questioning the meaning of an adjective land. Anglican rectors were this with Bob?" "Oh yes. All we thoughts and prayers day and cated withdrawal from membership of the appointed Mr Canh to a permanent position in- hardly does credit to the intelligence of Austra- could think of was to ask you." replaced by Presbyterian and Ven. Dr Richard Daunton-Fear Another groan had to be « their aid program. He becomes 'secretary for lian Anglicans. Independent ministers, Epis- lives at Tumby Bay, S.A. and until squashed. Really I could shake Ei copal ordination was also Bob! Privately, I think he should Margaret recently was an archdeacon in spank Esther now and then, and against the law. jolly well make up her mind for island, not even in Hong Kong. found incidentally on the table in the diocese of Adelaide. her. Some men are so sweet na- But the church is not dead the foyer of the hotel where we During the 19 years of Crom- tured that they never assert night: at that stage in my spirit- among the Chinese in Macau. were staying a copy of a trans- well's rule some of the clergy HONG KONG JOURNEY themselves about anything. Is it ual development it had loomed There is a vital, living family. lation of the New Testament lived quietly in their own homes, to be found in the Prayer Book a form of passing the buck to the large, too large. Fortunately, I The Bishop in Wollongong, Right Rev Graham R. Delbridge, gives some under the leadership of Frank printed in modern English which others bec,ame tutors to the sons service of Holy Baptism. of the landed gentry, still others From that day onwards the doe?! had confided the matter to a impressions of his recent visit M Hong Kong to attend the Council of the Church Lim and his wife and colleagues. had been published by the Bible trusted friend. were imprisoned on ships or shut father and the whole of the fami- I eyed the kitchen clock and in South-East Asia. Emphasis has been laid on edu- Society. I remember she was silent for cation, it is true. In his school up in bishops' palaces. A number ly attended divine worship in sent up a quick prayer. "It shall In Penang, three Australian he given to you in that hour ..." a while, looking at me. Then she there are hundreds of children, went to the Continent and enjoy- their parish church where the I stood with Mr John Denton Baker. the Bishop of this diocese, The Right Rev John Howe, families were observed to be Perhaps this was only a mundane said, surprisingly, "Maggie, I 200 of whom are sponsored by working in a school, in pastoral ed intercommunion with the young rector recited the whole of Dr. Dounton-Fear and Rev Frank Lim, the rector so tightly packed with people, Secretary General of the Angli- Huguenots and other reformed Morning Prayer, the Litany and and unimportant occasion, but think you should stop praying of Macau, in front of the grave that the Council of the Church Australian Christians. care, and among servicemen in a about it. You can't think straight can Consultative Council, was communions. the Holy Communion from pared many for confirmation, al- then much of our life is made up of Robert Morrison. Morrison in South East Asia met a couple present At the Council meeting They come under the sponsor- delicate and somewhat difficult about it." More than is generally realised memory. though there was no bishop to of little things, I knew the was the first missionary to of weeks ago. Mr John Denton, having come almost hot-footed ship scheme run by the in- situation. There is no time to remained as incumbents and In many ways Bull lived be- administer the rite until after the answer would come." "Take a month off from pray- China. He translated the Scrip- Rev Cyril Manuel and I were the from the meeting of the Anglican defatigable Mrs Crump of the talk about the diocese of Sing- ing about it," I counselled. "Com- were not molested, for Cromwell fore his time. It is often said Restoration. Bull used "the said It did. It came as Esther said, tures into Chinese and also pre- official observers at this Council Consultative Council at Limuru, parish of Harbord. A dollar a apore, or of Singapore itself, nor mit it to the Lord in faith, and Was more lenient than his laws, that John and Charles Wesley re- form" of the Prayer Book "Maggie, we've prayed and pared a Chinese-English diction- on behalf of the Church of Eng- Kenya. week is given to provide educa- indeed of thta remarkable man, ask Him for His answer when Amongst these was George vived field preaching but Bull throughout his whole in- prayed about this ..." ary. He worked against unspeak- land in Australia. tion for these children in Macau. Bishop Chandu Ray. time's up." Many issues were dealt with Bull, who was born at Wells, often preached in the open air. cumbency. I knew what I had to say, "My able odds. His silent grave and The Anglican Church through- Three hundred other children are Our last stop-over was at Ja- Sometimes we need to remind which had come straight from Somerset, in 1634. At the tender He baptised publicly, he cate- After the Restoration Bull was dear, I think you should stop that of his wife, who died in out the South-East Asia region is educated in the New Territories karta where the Rev John Brook ourselves to "let and let that Council — communion with occupies the role of Chaplain of age of 14 he entered Exeter Col- chised the young in church, he appointed to the bishopric of St praying about it." go child-birth, brought to my mind predominately Chinese, although the Church of South India, of Hong Kong under the same observed saints' days and pre- David's in Wales, A surprised little noise at the God." the measure of dedication and there is a very active Anglican scheme. the Embassy Church. He is a lege, Oxford. A year later Bull women being ordained to the minister to expatriates in that refused to "subscribe to the sacrifice that was shown by Church in Korea, in Japan, and priesthood, what should be the But this is only a tiny part of many a pioneer missionary. in the Philippines, in which coun- very large country. He told me Engagement" and was sent down attitude of clergy and laity to- the work of the whole diocese of that he was asked at a diplomatic from Oxford without a degree. 1 looked up from the graves to tries the majority of members wards mixed marriages — mixed Hong Kong and Macau. This party the nature of his business. At Oxford his tutor had been the Chapel, a memorial to Morri- are nationals. The other dioceses in the sense of a Christian being diocese is considered still to be He replied that he was in the big- Baldwin Ackland, who set up a sort and his pioneer work. I knew of Sabah. Singapore, West Mal- married to a Hindu or a Buddh- part of the Chung Hua Shen which way can maud gest business of all. The fellow home at North Cadbury, which that just behind the chapel. less aysia and Kuching have many ist. The ministry was very much Kung Hiu — the Anglican asked him, "Was it oil?" "No," is also in Somerset. There, than a quarter of a mile away Chinese members although the to the fore. What is the ministry Church of China, and indeed it he said, "it is the business of the George Bull and other students was the communist border. Church is not exclusively Chi- of the church in this age was the is the custodian of the canons of Kingdom of God, and I am the continued their studies and, a "Was Morrison's life and new by any means. We were question that was raised. that great church on the main- death in vain?" I asked myself. conscious that Christians con- chaplain here" Year later, the two parted and andrews land. for as far as I could ascertain suture a very small minority The letters MRI were seen not My lasting impression of the George had no mind to return to there is no organised church in group in these countries of dense to be dead, but actually represen- After leaving Hong Kong and Hong Kong journey was that the the university. Instead he placed china. We have been told from population. ted mutual responsibility and Macau, John Denton and I vis- church is involved in the greatest himself under the tutelage of rime to time there are those who The Council of the Church of interdependence in the Anglican ited Bangkok and spent some task ever committed to man. But William Thomas, the indepen- go now? l,ive not lost their faith in this South East Asia takes place Communion, and the churches time with the officials of the somehow I fear we have never dent incumbent of Ubley in land, and may be some still have every four years. It is not a represented saw again that no inter-church council, called the grasped the immensity or the ur- Somerset. 'heir Bible and prayer book, but synod, and it is not a meeting of church, and no man, can be an East Asia Christian Council, \ \ gency of that task. While at Ubley, George Bull She has just left a city hospital's really very little is known. There a province. It is a meeting of the became close friends with his outpatients department and is struggling out is silence as to the state of the Anglican Church which is loosely tutor's son, Samuel Thomas, who people of God in a land of tied together and yet is an in- by no means shared his father's into the busy world to catch a bus home. 700,000 million people. tegral part of the Anglican fami- convictions. Samuel lent George It was as guests of Bishop ly. BAPTISM & CONFIRMATION the works of Hooker, Hammond, Home is only a tiny room. Taylor and Grotius and met with She knows very well that she cannot his father's displeasure. Bull's heart was set on ordina- stay there much longer. INTER CHURCH TRADE AND INDUSTRY MISSION 'N.S.W.) tion but he was not satisfied to UNDER DISCUSSION be a candidate for the Presby- She is much more ill than she will admit, terian or Independent ministry. The doctors have told her that (APS) The f irst meet ing of the General Synod's Commission He applied to Dr Skinner, the ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF I.T.I.M. on Doctrine, recently completed in Melbourne, spent most of ejected Bishop of Oxford, and the thrombosis in her legs is bad and Skinner made Bull a deacon and could hospitalise her any day. N S.W. its time on baptism and confirmation. ordained him priest in one day, when George Bull was only They have told her she should think Tne successfui appilcant will work Mtn the state Oirector under Me Commission on Doctrine reports twenty-one. about a nursing home. direction of the Beard of Management In that area of inter-church In the British Museum there is urban arid industrial mission, The commission, set up by used the biblical evidence on the The work includes the deselOpment of programs of miSSIOn, the expedient to sidestep this issue. It a rare book milled Tice Life of Mrs Andrews has no family. organising of training programs for laymen and urban Industrial misir General Synod to study matters subject as well as the practice of can be justified theologically only Bishop Bull by Robert Nelson. sum orientation courses for clergy. the maintenance and extension of She is becoming very frightened, industrial chaplaincy services, the promotion of the mission by reefer of doctrine and to serve as a the early Church and paid special where it expresses the readiness This book provides documentary sentation to church, community and industrial ovganIsitions consultant body to the various attention to the problems attend- EliEligibility: Times of member churches with suitable Ouallecations who of all concerned to accept one evidence of Skinner's secret ordi- How can she afford private nursing are aged 10 ensure some years of service ID the Board. commissions and committees of ing the practice of infant bap- another's ministries as true nations. Terms: Stleierue, housing and travelling allowances. etc.. at standard Of the Anglican Church in Austra- tism, ministries of the Word and "This suffering prelate had the home care? There is a way denomination of aoPointet, lia, met at Ridley College. "The commission recognised sacraments. courage, even in those days of Aepncatloefv eAndop:4,,i:.arri;,Igtzlth,.: It comprised Archbishop F. for Maud Andrews to go. Petalls of experience. quail- that certain basic theological "Occasions when joint celebra- usurpation to send many labour- Woods of Melbourne, Dr Leon issues had to be resolved before tion might properly be held ers into the Lord's vineyard She can enquire about admission to one Morris of Melbourne, Bishop T. these practical questions of should be determined by the ap- according to the liturgy of the OrP.O.. See 3552, Sydney. 2001, T. Reed of Adelaide, Bishop I. of the Chesalon Parish Nursing Homes. policy in relation to baptism and propriate authorities." Church of England, when the ex- Grindrod of Riverina, Bishop K. confirmation could be answered. The commission also briefly ercising of this power was penal Rayner of Wangaratta, Rev Waiting lists are long, but patients Applicants win be aevnee by August st as to the r not Most of this first meeting was discussed the question 'of assent ... His Lordship, though willing th*" Canon I. F. Church of Brisbane, therefore devoted to the under- to the Thirty-Nine Articles. This to ordain Mr Bull, yet refused to with the worst physical and economic Rev Canon D. B. Knox of Syd- lying theological issues. These, issue will be studied more fully give him or any others letters of ney, Archdeacon Maurice Bette- and the practical consequences at a later meeting. needs receive priority. At a Chesalon Mrs Andrews ridge of Armidale, Rev Canon J. orders." that derive from them, will be The next meeting is to be held No doubt the Bishop was will receive the best of nursing home care Fx 1I.N1 .XCLUSIVE L. May of Morpeth, Dr Max .6 1- pursued at our next meeting." in February, 1972. Betweeen now afraid that these documents JEWELLER ',HO/ICES TO OUR READERS Thomas of Melbourne, Dr A. M. The commission also debated and then a wide range of studies in an atmosphere of extra love. vtsut, 10 ORDER JEWELLERY Bryson of Sydney and Professor might fall into the hands of the the possibility of women priests will be undertaken by members commissioners for the ejection of YOUR DESIGN OR OURS R. G. Tanner of Newcastle. in the Church in Australia, but Her pension will cover the cost. of the commission in regional "scandalous ministers." Having A statement released at the groups ASK TO ill THE RANGE OF ENGAGEMENT RINGS decided to defer discussion until received episcopal ordination, end of the meeting said: "The after the conference on the 20 per cent Below Red] this youthful priest was presented commission spent a major part Church's Mission and Ministry FRANK AKEHURST "PARK HOUSE" to the living of St George, five of its time on matters relating to to be held in Canberra in Au- ARS 4th Floor, 15 Pork Street, Sydney, 2000 Phone 26 6368. baptism and confirmation under gust. miles from Bristol (now known the heading 'Christian Initiation.' On the subject of celebration SACRA as Eastonoin-Gordano). Once there, Bull learned the Prayer This has been one of the most of Holy Communion jointly by PTY, LTD. vigorously debated topics in the ministers of the Anglican and Book services by heart and Sun- Phone: day by Sunday the congregation ( hard' in recent times, other Churches, we adopted this 642 1477 Questions have come to the resolution: joined him in liturgical worship. IMPORTANT mmission from a variety of The commissionrecognises Australia's More than one of his parish- sources — bishops, parish clergy that different points of view on leading ioners congratulated Bull on hav- IS GOD CALLING YOU? and lay people. Questions are inter-communion exist in the makers of ing "prayed in the spirit" and being asked like: Is baptism only Anglican Church, and indeed stained glass. proceeded to rail against the TWO YEAR BIBLE CENTRED COURSE PRACTICAL MISSION', ' for the children of churchgoers? these are clearly reflected within Individual Book of Corrunon Prayer as a "beggarly element" and a "carnal ' TRAINING. FAMILIES WELCOME. Have the clergy the right to re- I h is commiwion. designs of fuse baptism? May children he liturgical performance." "The question of the full mu- W. P. Warburton in his Clas- The trouble is it costs $500,000 a year to Enquiries: admitted to Holy Communion tual recognition of ministries is pieces of art. without being confirmed? sic Preachers of the English maintain the seven Chesalon Homes. one that must ultimately he called STEPHEN MOOR Church tells how Bull was Be a practical Christian. Pray and Pay. "The Doctrine Commission frankly faced. The practice of to baptise the son of one of Tahlee Bible College had before it papers prepared by the celebration of the Holy 549 LIVERPOOL ROAD, Cromwell's supporters. The Help Chesolon through the Anglican Home Mission Society, 511 Kent Street, Sydney. KARUAH, NSW 2324 Dr Leon Morris, Dr Max Communion jointly by ministers STH. STRATHF!ELD, father warmly appreciated the Thomas and the Bishop of of the Anglican and other N.S.W. service its conducted by Mr Bull Wangaratta These papers exam- Churches is not to he seen as an and compared it with "those Page 2 Austrollon Church Record, July 1, 1971 who tied themselves up with pre- Australian Church Record, July 1, 1971 Page 3 HELP INDIA — THE BOYCOTT --- NEAC NEED LETTERS Note and The boycott of Churches issuing 0 statement, said to be almost unanimous, The new RC Archbishop supporting the boycott. Does this A (.all for reform.• Pop festivals i,r Adelaide wants his people mean that denominational dele- Communist propaganda gates to the ACC are unaware of Comitta to boycott the touring South I would be grateful if you would allow me to reply their denomination's feelings on African Rugby Union team's 22 issue. A very good this issue? Sharing the ministry May 1 comment on your editorial in the April to one or two points raised by Mr Tom Mayne in his fixtures. Cardinal Gilroy, of There are many legitimate , article, and I agree with the point of v iew, ie, that South Africa is entitled to kindly criticism of my article about Pop Festivals. Timely aid Sydney, sees a boycott as courses of action which are open Bishop Clive Kerle's the consent of the congregation her "separate development" policy as we are to our "white Australia" policy. unsporting. The Congrega- to Christians to express their dis- thoughtful charge to the has laid hands on six men as lay- If my article gave the impres- has in itself won souls, any more It's nice to be able to hand presbyters. approval of governmental action. Arnudale synod showed a However, 1 believe the state- civilians and 1,000,000 soldiers gerous dialectic which is the mo- sion that the church ought to than, say, the music of Cliff a bouquet to governments tional Union refuses to sup- e leIrtei sis oril tho rrsoughly in accord Using such courses, they must flexible approach to the exer- ment in the preamble, that "Hit- who never returned from Soviet tivation of Communism. And insist that young people should Richard. now and then, instead of port the boycott. Some speak the truth in love. with NT custom. ler destroyed 12 million Jews" is labour camps." they will join the millions of its like "sacred music," it was poor- What I suggested was from The lune Islington Conference throwing a brickbat. Top dioceses of our denomina- But there are many courses of vise of the ordained Christian incorrect. Let me hasten to say I So, through the medium of victims until they do. ly expressed, for that is not what our experience, that Bach's music wheiscth . met at Church House, tion support the boycott action to vent disapproval which ministry in our rapidly am not making an accusation of propaganda, we have all been led P. IL Lawrence, I believe; nor do I believe that is as effective a vehicle for evan- marks to our Federal Gov- W minster, he Rev Roy are being used today in which deliberate untruth, as I am fully to believe a gigantic lie. Without Trafalgar, Vic. the music of Bach and Handel gelism as that of, say, Ralph while others oppose it. Changing society. Henderson, vicar of Stoke Bishop ernment for its initial gift of truth and love do not meet, aware that this is generally held doubt the Nazi's victims included Carmichael! It would have been less con- Bristol, speak of his experience $500,000 to aid Pakistan ref- Hostility, blasphemy, open ag- The Bishop mentioned that to be factual; in fact, a remark- many Jews, and many who were What I am pleading for is not fusing to ordinary folk if repre- aid's practice was to 'appoint of this ministry. He was backed gression and violence have be- able demonstration of the effect only labelled Jews for et.• a wholesale condemnation of ugees in India and for its air- sentative Christian bodies had elders in every church" and in up theologically by Rev Dr Jim come commonplace in much of skilful propaganda. pediency. But for those who seek modern music, but a much more freighting of cholera vac- not got into this at all. The con- this connection he spoke of the Packer. The race question The distinguished American the truth, the picture emerges of careful and critical scrutiny of fusion has been reinforced by the modern protest. Christians shared ministry in the diocese of The need for such presbyters cine, and saline solution and historian John Beaty draws Communist forces committing I would like to make some comments on your dis- the cultural media now being action of the Australian Council should hove none of it. Bristol, where the bishop with arose because NT Christians had materials to make temporary back the veil in his tremendous the most hideous atrocities, and cussion of the race question, particularly in your editorial used for evangelism. If the media to meet in their houses. Mr Hen- then stridently vilifying those is obstructing or blurring the shelters for these millions of derson pointed out that in book, "The Iron Curtain Over of April 22, 1971. America." He quotes figures who fought against them as the presentation of Jesus Chnst as helpless people. modern "house churches,"oplepe from the "World Almanac," criminals responsible. Over the last two years, my I agree that there are many Saviour and Lord, because it is enjoyed a sense of close fellow- Critics have said Australia Preach no and Prayer which were accepted by the US Such is the diabolical nature wife and I have been on the staff other wrongs in the world, but poor, noisy or offensive, it ought ship and belonging which is not gave too slowly and too little. lJ of the Communist philosophy, of Makere University, Kampala, surely Christians must protest, to be re-examined. possible in large buildings and Senate. In 1940, World Jewish Even so we did not send large The prayers of many have been answered in a wonderful way as we move diametrically opposed as it is to I listened very carefully the with large congregations. population was 15,319,359. In Uganda, associated with C.M.S. though certainly in love, about quantities of fish which the refu- Christianity. Yet we see Church as members serving abroad, We this one. other day to the album "Jesus towards the climax of the arrangements for the National Evangelical Anglican With prayer, Bible study, 1949, it was 15,713,638. He also gees simply cannot eat, as did spokesmen, some in high places, Christ-Superstar," so enthusiasti- Congress in Melbourne, August 23-28 next. The nation-wide interest and preaching and Communion going states "the number of Jews in have been able not only to come While we must shun close al- Norway. If the drugs arrived too advocating "cep-existence" and to know and love many African cally praised by Sydney diocesan on where everyday meals and Germany in 1939 was about liances with the violent Left, late, the Indians did not think so. response of evangelicals is a cause for deep thanksgiving. "dialogue" with Communists. magazine "Southern Cross." conversation takes place, people 600,000 —by some estimates colleagues, but also to meet a surely in the examples of Shaf- They expressed official thanks for Two vital matters still need Many of them will be quite un- It should never be forgotten While some of the rhythms and Individuals should see to it cannot think of religion as some- considerably fewer — and of number of folk who had spent tesbury and Wilberforce are ourgenerositromptness and that "peaceful co-existence" is a chordpatterns are undoubtedly our close attention. One is known to Melbourne clergy and that NEAC is given a regular thing relevant only to Sunday these ...many came to the USA, varying periods of time in South worthy of emulation in regard to the pricelessworth in saving life type of warfare initiated by the attractive, the Jesus I heard on preaching and the other is pray- yet their sense of evangelical fel- place in their private prayer list. and "going to church." some moved to Palestine, and Africa. being intensely involved in this of our initial air cargo. Britain er. arch-fiend Stalin for our destruc- that album was not the Lord lowship will be warmed by Parishes can keep the special Mr Henderson sees the Bristol some are still in Germany." It seems clear ,to us from the sort of problem. Our duty and sent help much later and few tion. As with most tactics they Jesus Christ I know of the gos- The Archbishop of Melbourne receiving invitations to preach or NEAC prayer on their prayer experiment as the first step to- So he raises the question as to broadcasts of Radio Africa our great opportunity are to pro- countries acted with our kind of have adopted, it has been very pels. has given permission for clergy to speak. desks and use it at every service wards a team of presbyters shar- "where Hitler got the 6,000,000 alone, which we regularly heard, test not negatively but positively, promptness. successful, for the simple reason delegates from other dioceses to Our Melbourne hosts have an over the next two months. ing the ministry with the full- Jews he is said to have killed." that the South African authori- by proclaiming the glorious I am not seeking to try to The Australian Council of accept preaching engagements in opportunity here to close some of Rev Lance Shilton of Adelaide time presbyter. And as he says, "It is well to re- it is not understood. ties do regard "blacks" as second- truths of the gospel of God's re- make people conform to the Very few people understand Churches and Austcare also reac- Melbourne. The two Sundays the gaps incurred by Australia's has put the need for prayer in The time and thought we call that 5,000,000 Germans are class people and they make no deeming love for all men, regard- cultural patterns of Europe any the difficult, devious, and clan- ted promptly with money for when this may be possible are vast distances. these words: Australians are giving to liturgi- not accounted for — 4,000,000 apology for treating non-whites less of who they are. Surely the more than to the electronic sub- food, etc., and undoubtedly, the August 22 and 29. "True prayer is powerful. It is cal experiment would be better as such in every way. The four whole basis of the missionary culture of our present day. I be- dire plight of four to five million Many of the visiting clergy are PRAYER FOR THE CON- neither a substitute for action, spent in terms of dynamic evan- articles in "The Sydney Morning movement is that all the blessings lieve we must be radical and people will elicit a ready res- coming great distances — from GRESS nor a retreat from reality. gelism experimenting with forms Herald" on the 18th-21st May, of the gospel are for all. critical not only of worn out 1971, gave to my mind, a very "establishment" type music, but ponse from Australians. r Pettit 1311 ,1, me et, Almighty Father, may "That's why our prayers for of ministry. It will threaten the My own personal experience CHURCH UNION A "SELL-OUT" balanced account of the situa- also of modern secularising in- Thy Son Jesus Christ, Lord the National Evangelical Angli- still widespread solitary lead- of the love annd help of my tion. fluences which seek to dethrone of the Church, look in can Congress are so important. ership of the local congregation, at Ann Street, Brisbane, Presby- African brethren in itself de- Speaking at a rally Your editorial refers to the Christ and present Him as man mercy upon Thy people, and "Pray for the guidance of the a form of ministry which has mands that I do something about terian Church recently, Rev John !loyal!, minister at Government of South Africa as and not God. pour out Thy Holy Spirit Holy Spirit in recognising the long outlived its usefulness. those in very real bondage in being the people's elected politi- I believe, too, that we must be JOIN upon all the preparations for relevance of Scriptural truth to Bondi, NSW, said that the projected union between SouthernAfrica today — and it cal representatives. But the 80 far more careful about adopting the National Evangelical the life and witness of the whole Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational denomina- is surely the love of Christ that Anglican Congress in Mel- Church at a time of challenging per cent black majority in South the phraseology of drug addic- JOIN THE tions in Australia was "a sell-out to our times." constrains us? TH E 00s! bourne in August, and upon changes. Africa have no vote and how can tion in Christian literature, such all who lead and take part in Pray for a clear under- MAILBOX MINISTRY Mr Boyall was referring to a union in 1969, and has since it be seriously supposed that they R. C. Claxton, FRCS. as "Turning On!" Every year nulokoos of peep, try S.P T C correspondence it, that the Church may be standing of the social implica- Inval„oolo .or shut-1n, — Evan proposed basis of church union been revised. support being treated as they Lecturer, Makere University (Rev) John F. Campbell, course run by Moore Theological College. Why? ready to hear what the Spirit tions of the Gospel and a clear gelical, Biblical, Write for document which was drawn up The document was drawn up are? Medical School. Leura, NSW. • B.V.x..t2Aerhisrgrynt to Improve their grasp of Christian doctrine says to it, and may obey understanding of the responsi- details to . hs a joint commission on church by representatives of the three • Because sptheyorr.t tedynoat, hbag,ptime to go to lectures but they can fit with a willing heart. bility for evangelism into the Rev. R. C. Smith churches. Through Jesus Christ our outback of Australia and the Boo 9. Ingleburn. 2565. Mr Boyall said yesterday that • BAtuir. Lis,, I printed notes every fortnight is a stimulus to Lord. Amen. four corners of the earth. Note to Groups: the issue involved was not wheth- "Pray for a deeper awareness • Because thev accumulatea very useful set Of notes to help them er church members liked or dis- prepare sermons and Bible studies. of Christ's demands upon our- liked personalities in other Sydney's Homes provide Some whose reputations are MERIVN Join the 00sI Third term Is about to "Modern church history" widely known may get more in- selves and our families in person- churches. arts course coven whole of al commitment." CHURCH OF ENGLAND Revival. "ere' ee the the' the Cur vitations to preach than they can PALAIS ROYALE "Also, it has nothing to do Write today for tree prospectus without of .),on to: cope with. Others, who have SCHOOL FOR GIRLS with the improvement of admini- stration through greater size and served all their lives in dioceses 12 Red myre Road, Strathlield temporary care unit Secret:7y for External Studies femme from Melbourne and KATOOMBA efficiency," he said. whose names will be unknown BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL "What is at stake is the aged 2+ to 12 years, and boys MOORE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE except to the organisers, may Ballarat Kindergarten to Higher School product which our church sells. aged 2+ to 8 years. Total 7 KING STREET, NEWTOWN, NSW 2042 receive none at all. Melbourne Certificate and Matriculation. Leading "When it refers to the scrip- accommodation is 20 children. or phone 519 5460 parishes will want to remedy this For further information, apply tures, the document never states Mrs Ivy Bailey, former matron for the sake of true Christian fel- to the Headmistress, what the scriptures are. at the Girls' Homes, has been lowship. Miss Sheila M. Morton, B.Sc. Holiday Lodge "I believe it is ultimately a appointed in charge of the Tem- helps The man-centred, and not a Chrisi- porary Care Centre. The most famous holiday Lodge In the Blue mountains. If you are plan- centred document." Homes director, Rev Fred ning a holiday. study break, semi- Rice, said recently, "We believe Furniture Removals nar, etc., write for full . details of our newly introduced that the new unit will fill an ur- Murray and Storage USEFUL gent need. So many families GROUP break up unnecessarily, when The Bishop of the Murray, G Cs C DREW Pty Ltd BEQUEST FOR provision of residential care for a short time would tide the family Right Rev Robert Porter, re- 66 Smith's Avenue, BUDGET PLAN WILLOCHRA over a crisis. ports that the spirit of MRI Hurstville You will be amazed at the savings. "We hope we can keep a fami- First-class accommodation and An amount of $9,000 or (Mutual Responsibility and Local, Country and Interstate amenities, plus superb food. our ly atmosphere in the centre, and establishment has been completely more from the Laffer estate that there won't be too many in Interdependence) is still not Removals redesigned ro specialise In Group Write or phone 50-8366 activities. Get Up a oartv now — will go to the diocese of Will- stitutional rules." dead. you'llreally enloy yourselves — The new diocese of The Mur- After hours 53.7377 and be able to afford Itl ochra. ray in South Australia is to The Diocesan Standing Com- CUSTOMS AGENTS receive help from the neighbour. PALMS ROYALE mittee has decided that the in- Goods cleared/delivered ing Victorian diocese of Ballarat. come from the bequest should go ex Parcels Post, Aircraft Kotoombo St, Kotoombo The Anglican Women's Guild in to the Willochra Home Mission and Ships. 2780. Phone Kat. 145 Ballarat has a project this year Fund in accordance with the "SERVICE TRANSPORT" general intention of the bequest. to support a candidate or candi- Two girls in a bedroom in the mss I eniparit II, C'enrc 181 Clarenc,t St., Sydney. dates for the ministry in The Phone 29-5001, 29-3634. Murray. (APS) As an extra service Bishop Porter, formerly assis- to the community in the field tant bishop of Ballarat, has THE SYDNEY CITY MISSION of child care, talked to two likely candidates the Church of ;HE SYDNEY CITY MISSION recently and may now have the needs young men committed to Jesus Christ England Homes has opened St. ANDREW'S needs a young married man, experienced in youth leadership, able to accept means to encourage them to seek to meet human needs and spread the Gospel m Jesus Christ. A young man a Temporary Care Centre at responsibility. equipped to lead young peoole In all or some of the folluwinm training. Is needed to develop a work amongst difficult young people in one of our Carlingford, NSW. CLUB ACTIVITIES (AMORAL SO1001. inner city areas. A coffee shop ministry will form part of this work and GYMNASTICS SYDNEY already a team of dedicated volunteer young people are available. Have you Tress-Manning House, in the the ability to lead and develop such a work? MUSIC (Registered under the Bursary grounds of the Girls' Home on Endowment Act). and has a real desire to share his faith in Jesus Christ by Personal CEBS ramp For further particulars contact Mrs Hurcomb, Sydney City Mission, 103 Pennant Hills Road, has been evangelism. Some experience In administration would be an advantage but is The Church School al the Heart Bathurst Street, Sydney. 61 6136. remodelled for the new service, not essential. Accommodation is available. For further Information contact for W.A. of the Diocese. The unit will be an important Mrs Hurcomb, Sydney City Mission, 103 Bathurst Street, Sydney. 61 6136. Members of the Church of (Founded by Bishop Barry, addition to the child care ser- 14th July, 113135.) England Boys' Society in And The vices being offered by the Homes. Western Australia will have School for Cathedral Choristers. There is no substitute for goodness... ENROLMENT 300 It will offer temporary care for their own permanent camp ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL Accommodation for on additional Aust,ca-s-i children whose parents or parent The Bible Soeiel ill 100 pupils in the new school. ea I ia when the Parkmille Camp is cannot look after them over a 18 ROSLYN STREET, P0775 POINT, SYDNEY Primary to Higher School Certifi- short period. This will meet the opened by Archbishop Sam- cate and Matriculation. Provision TELEPHONE 35 3355 for Longuogo and Technical CREAMERY BUTTER need of mothers going into hell on Sunday I I July. Courses. Staff of ex. oriented hospital for major operations, St. Luke's Hospital has been established over 50 years, Medical 'the Archhishon has a special Teachers and Graduates. Generous father in trouble with the police, Practice and patient care have taken Immense strides in this period and interest in the society for he was Scholarships provided for Cathy- a parent in short-term psychiatric St Luke s Is Proud of the high reputation It has achieved. Now funds Jilt SUETY -. 1111 Arol choristers and Probationers; are needed to develop a modern theatre complex, Intensive care unit and the first national secretary of choral training in the Cathedral VL LB MA care or a broken home where to Increase patient accommodation. Mk MY— KIM CEBS hack in the thirties. and in the School under the 1111 there is a chance of reconcilia- St. Luke's Is a Church of England general hospital open to all A leader training weekend, in- direction of Miefael Hymens, tion. creeds, As It is a non.Profit organisation, the Board appeals for your volving 29 leaders from II M. Mus., Cathedral Organist and help to raise 5500.000 for this work. Choirmaster. Emergency residential help for branches, has already been held Donations of 52.00 or more are tax ..deductlbie. exempt tram gift REE LITERATURE, SERMON NOTES, COLLECTION ENVELOPES, RADIO TAPES. POSTERS from For Prospectus apply to: There is no substitute for the children is in very short supply duty and are acknowledged be official receipt. Please make your donations at Parkerville. The new camp Tho Headmaster, in Sydney, and has been re- Payable to, 'St, Luke's Development Fund." THE BIBLE SOCIETY in all Capital Cities will meet the needs of 1,014 reg- Canon M. C Newth, B.A., Th, L., goodness of Allowrie garded by government child care M.A.C.E. C. R. JAMES, istered members in 27 branches ... the prize winning butter Chief Executive Officer. (TELEPHONE: 61-713361. POSH. workers as an urgent necessity. in the State, The centre will take girls Page 4, Australian Church Record, July 1, 1971 Australia] Church Record, July 1, 1971 Page 5 N•••••••••••••••• • trewthattato classes, that three-quarters of CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS them were single, their average ACR'S REVIEW EDITOR INTRODUCES THE GOSPEL FOR OUR SICK SOCIETY age was twenty-six years, and •11.4004141•••••••004111,11.4141,...11.00...... ,..µ1...... ,14.*••••••••••••••••••••••••441^04..IN "In the face of the that "there is no evidence that Key Books IMPORTANT NEW TITLES: challenge of materialism and secularism in our sick Australia received an element of Positions Vacant Classified advertisements may be felt at the office or phone, co society our Congress theme is 'holding for the Word of Life' " said Rev Gil- the British population which was THE CHURCH IN A. CHANGING WORLD. Events and trends from 5' .2575 up to noon on Inc Monday of the week before publication. bert W. Kirby, chairman of the forthcoming European Congress on Evangelism. incapable of work or intelligent 250 to 600. By Marianka Fousek. Concordia, 1971. 176 pages. SUS5.95. Charge Is 5c per word with a mini. exertion." THE Scripture Union of Papua and New mum charge of 51. "We shall not meet in looks A most refreshing approach to early church history. Dr Fousek shows Guinea Invites applications for the posl- Amster- R. W. Stott, Rector at All Souls, Rookmaaker from the Nether- In view of much that has been Don of, dam to debate the validity of the Longhorn Place, London; Jose lands. written of the horrors of the voy- that early times more than matched our own era of change and revolu- Wanted Christian gospel but to seek the Grau from Spain; Rev Henri Papers to be delivered will in- age to Australia. it is interesting tion. Chapters include Church and Society in a Changing World; Wor- SCRIPTURE UNION STAFF WORKER. most effective means of pro- Blocher and Rev Charles Guillot clude- "The Church, Its Nature Compulsory to note that only 1.8 per cent ship, Devotion and Art; Faith and Teaching; Structure, Leadership, Ser- For further details write: The Chair- SECOND-HAND THEOLOGICAL BOOKS claiming it to this generation," of France; evangelist and author and Mission," "Youth in Revolt," died in transit. This is an ex- vice. There are helpful notes after each chapter and an appendix of 44 man. The Scripture Union; P.O. Box bought. Quotes given. C.M.S. Bookshop. Mr Kirby added. 1308, Boroko, TPNG. 93 Bathurst Street. Sydney. Gerhard Bergmann from Ger- "The Social Implications of cellent treatment of a subject of Pages of readings from primary sources. Hard to imagine a better in- Representatives from six Euro- many; Professor Dr Carl Wisloff Evangelism," "The Holy Spirit pioneers absorbing interest. troduction to the period. WANTED 100 more students to enrol pean nations will join Evangelist from Norway; Professor Dr and Evangelism," "Hindrances to T. T. Reed In C of E. Bible College. Full Bible THE CONVICT SETTLERS OF AUSTRA- THE GATE OF LIFE, by Jack C. Winslow. Hodder Christian Paper- STENOGRAPHER: course by correspondence anywc ire. Billy Graham on the team of Paavo Kortekangas from Fin- Evangelism," "The Lost State of CH URCH OF ENGLAND. Full detail. from Rapist.... P.O. Box backs. 1970. 96 pages. 90c. Surveys in this country have shown that Superior position Is available for a 41, Roseville, N.S.W. 2069. speakers at the European Com land; and Jan van Capelleveen Man" and 'The Relevance of the LIA by L. L Robson. Melbourne Uni- "CONFOUND THEIR POLITICS" by G. competent Christian Stenographer with gress on Evangelism in Amster- and Professor 'Dr Hendrik many professing Christians do not believe in life after death. Jack Wins- the Glebe Administration Board. Gospel Today." versity Press, 1910. pp. ail, 257. W. Target. Published by the Norfolk The Board Is located in modern air- dam, August 28-September 4, low believes that such a belief profoundly affects our whole outlook and conditioned offices close to Wnnvard $3.00. Press, 1970. 120 pages. $1.25. St ation. For Sale 1971. in this valuable little book he looks at the evidence in sufficient depth The position involves Interestingand Papers will be read by Rev Now published as a paperback, Readers of the recently to convince anyone with an open mind at least that the evidence for varied work associated with this study of the origins, charac- development prolects. CONCRETE BLOCK MACHINE. Gilbert W. Kirby, Principal of defunct "British Weekly" will re- immortality is very strong. Condition, are excellent and the to TEN CHILDREN WILL ter, and crimes of our com- Makes Mocks, slabs, edgings, screen. London Bible College and Chair- member the acid pen of George iected applicant will anloy working In a pulsory pioneers is based upon a REVELATION. An expository commentary. By Donald G. Barnhouse. Zondervan, 1971, 432 pages. happy Christian environment. blocks, garden stools - 5 at once and man for the Congress; Rev John W. Target who distinguished For appointment ring Mr AttwOod. 96 an hour, $95. Ideal seif-helo Revelation offers a rich mine of expository material which preachers are often reluctant to use 290 1111. scientific examination of the himself as the most trenchant prolectS. Send for leaflets. Department records of the 150,000 men and because they approach this book with considerable confusion and anxiety. Donald Barnhouse's C.R.. Forest Farm Research, London- SING FOR THEIR MOTHER critic of the 1966 Billy Graham • ORGANIST requir ed for St. Ste p hn's.e women who were transported exposition is strong, clear and devout and he brings to it his monumental grasp of the whole Normanhurst. A four-rank unit organ decry, 14.5.W.. 2753. Crusade in England. clear much of the confusion. He is strongly pro-millenial but he is no built by R. H. Pogs.. Two Manual between 1788 and 1852. Mr Target has now trained his Bible. Thus he will help fully electric. Duties Involve: Sunday Few of those gathered in the bush in 1871 to wit- friend of forced interpretations of the prophecies . Services, weddings and weekly choir THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL: MEMORIAL PANELS ness the laying of Amongst the interesting con- barrage of invective upon the practice (Normal) S P L a foundation-stone would have sup- clusions reached by Dr Robson Remuneration by negotiation. 100 British Pacific I5. ($4.00) 5316060 British Parliamentary System All inquiries to Rev. John Gelding, SO Cook is (S9.00) MOO posed that the church which was to rise on that spot are that the convicts came pre- which he says has now become phone 48 3122. 150 Cook Is. ($50.00) 547.50 200 Egypt and U.A.R. ($3.10) $2.90 IN ADELAIDE would become the mother or grandmother of ten thriving dominanth I the labouring the dictatorship of the Cabinet. Dicey and Quintin Hogg and THE FUTURE OF BELIEF by I. Dewarl. VERGER, St. Stephen's. wilieetthey. 100 Ireland ($5.50) 65.00 "The New Statesman." Like H. 223 pages. General duties including weddlnps. 200 New Zealand (54.30) $3.90 offspring. Vet that is what has happened, for all the He denounces the rigidity of Burns iS Oates, 1967. Contact R. Clercteko. phone 41 8605. 25 Pitcairn Is. (S3.00) $2.80 party discipline which denies real G. Wells, he does not like the 300 U.S.A. Comm. (53.00) 52.75. Anglican churches in the municipality of Willoughby, UK 30s. SHORT NOTICES Postage Extra Please. (ATHEDRAL freedom of judgment to the Palace of Westminster where OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTION SER- please refer our advertisement on NSW, _have descended from St Stephen's, Willoughby. whole VICE. Christian lady required for P Dr T. 'I'. Reed, Bishop of backbench Members of Parlia- Parliament meets. The This book by a Roman Catho- Scripture Union Bookshop. Ability to PHILATELICT INVESTMENT SERVICE, 50 YEAS AGO place looks "as if a late Gothic lic professor of philosophy has treed terest In Church activities O B Adelaide, has dedicated A unique opportunity for a Modem English." Special music ment. OVERHEARD by David H C. essential. This is a Challenging and re- Northland, 3072. get-together is being provided The most useful part of the cathedral had had an illegitimate become the centre of a vigorous Read. Abingdon, 1970. 141 warding position for meone who will VICTORIA, AUST. panels in St Peter's Cathedral will include the Magnificat and work In close Co-operation with the this month when the combined (From The Church Rego d, book comes at the end when Mr child by a Flemish town hall." and far-reaching theological con- pages. $1.181.95. Dr Read look Manager. Pleasant personalityand abll to honour the memory of Nunc Dimittis by Stanley Vann, Architect, Sir Charles Barry, troversy. It is a "radical" book ity to deal with people are desirable choirs of these Churches, together Director of Music of July, 1, 1921) Target pauses in making fun of at 13 of the questions and doubts [tributes - some selling Is involved. Bishop Robin, Bishop Red- outworn traditional procedures would not be amused. which has drawn upon itself and of modern man. Phone Mrs Bowman for appointment- Meetings with that of St Thomas', North Peterborough Cathedral, Eng- FROM THE 29 1995. Sydney (St Stephen's "Mother"), We congratulate the Arch- and quotes observers like A. V. B. G. Judd its author extremes of praise and APPLE TO THE MOON by ding and Archdeacon land; Psalm 150 to a special set- bishop of Brisbane on his ap- blame. OPPORTUNITY FOR CHRISTIAN SER- THE next meeting of the Clergywives. will lead worship in a special ser- ting by Stanford and an anthem Annie Vallotton. Abingdon VICE. Christian junior for Scripture Association III be held at the Gooden. vice of praise and thanksgiving. pointment to Salisbury. Dr In a bold and energetic man- 1970. $1353.75. The illustrator of Union Bookshop. This is a challenging C.E.N.E.F. Auditorium. on Friday. July Bishop Bryan Percival Rabin each 'by Batten and Wills. A Donaldson has been a spiritual and rewarding position for a keen and 2, at 11.34 a.m. The speaker will be The various choirs are now special feature of the service will ner Dewart calls for a de- "Good News for Modern Man" alert young lady who will need to be Mrs A. Bled. All Clergywlves, Clergy was Dr Reed's predecessor and force in our Australian Church Interested In Church activities and will- widows and retired Clergywhies wel- working hard rehearsing special be the congregational hymn "0 mythologising and dehellenising shares her love of the Scriptures s''• Ins to learn hook trade. Apply Mt - come. Basket lunch. was Bishop of Adelaide for 15 music and will come together to life. of christian theology. Only by by means of her skilful illustra Bowman, phone 291995. for appoint- years. Earlier he had served in For a Thousand Tongues" to a * * * hoc all, the need ment. ANNUAL meeting of the sharehoiders form a massed choir of over one adopting such measures does the tions and provocative captions. A of the Church Record Ltd, will be held the dioceses of North Queens- tune written especially for the The Tasmanian churches have In the registered office. 511 Kent St.. hundred to be conducted by St author believe that theology can book to give away. Sydney.TuesdasSydney. 12th July at 4.45 land and Brisbane. Stephen's Director of Music Paul occasion by Rev Lawrence Bart- been striking the right note in maintain its credibility in a Camps Orn Bishop Donald Llewellyn Edgar. Philip Fraser will be at lett, a former curate of St Step- their recent annual meetings. the cost "world come of age." The out- Redding was born in London but the organ. hen's and one-time precentor of During the present month, the come of this drastic program of BUNDANDON spent the last 50 years of his life The churches which have St Andrew's Cathedral. Anglican synod, the Presbyterian GIVE UP YOUR SMALL AMBITIONS sionary Fellowship, takes his title revision is to leave us in a pray- ..ORANA." Christian Youth Camp Beau- in Australia. He served in both Assembly and the Baptist Union WHAT! tiful bushland setting. Accommodation Furniture branched directly or indirectly from the words of Francis Xa- erless fellowship (p. 206) in the 70. Mod. cones. Inquiries Mr J. Ow, the 1st and 2nd AIF. He was or- have each made its contribution by Michael Griffiths. Inter-Varsity vier, who in the sixteenth century You mean to say C.M.S. BOOK. "Twynham." Penrose. 2691. Phone from St Stephen's are:- St "presence" of a beingless God (p 258. Removals dained in Adelaide and was an Paul's, Chatswood; Holy Trinity, to the cause of Prohibition. Per- Press, London, 1970. 158 pages. said that he longed to be hack in 180) about whom (?) it is best to SHOP has been selling church archdeacon in the diocese when Mowbray; St John's, Lane Cove; haps the most notable utterance 95c. parish "to go shouting up and say nothing positive (p 214). robes all these years and I didn't THINKING OF MOVING know about it? MOVING? be was elected to the see of Bun- St Cuthbert's, Naremburn; St was that of Bishop Hay, who de- down the streets to tell the This is a book which puts the If this is the future of belief Appeals FURNITURE REMOVALS, bury. He lived in Adelaide during Basil's, Artarmon; St Mark's, clared himself a Prohibitionist. students to give up their small OR STORING? missionary situation as it is then it is the same as admitting , always get my tied. STORAGE. his brief retirement. Northbridge; St Barnabas', East He commended the appeal of the today, and challenges those who ambitions and come eastward to B.F.oLirgig1. that it ha, no future at all! 11uralgt careful handling. Archdeacon Cecil Gooden was Roseville; St Philip's, Castle SAVE YOURSELF WORRY late Lambeth Conference; "absti- read it to missionary concern preach the gospel of Christ." Yes, v2.„:„oroor,„r„b,....I I a former Organising Chaplain of nence for the sake of others and Francis Foulkes B. L. Smith Bookshop. HOME OF PEACE • A. R. C. THOMAS. Cove; St John's, East Willoughby and missionary service. It deals the Home Mission Society and RING FOR FREE QUOTE as a contribution to the stability HOSPITAL 5 Bourke St., and St James', Castlecrag. with the call, the need, the cost; ROBES NTH. PARRAMATTA. archdeacon of Adelaide. He was The service will be held on of our industrial and social life is and it speaks of the qualifications (Deaconess Institution), FOR 630 1241. 635 6688 fall hurt) an outstanding administrator and Wednesday, July 14, at 8.00 p.m. 529 6148 a splended privilege of Christian and qualities needed in the mis- EVERSLEIGH, greatly interested in Scouting and when a packed congregation service." sionary. It considers the place of CLERGY the CEBS. (Sydney) * * * JOHN ADDISON DAHL 274 Addison Road, Petersham. made up from all the participat- the married and the single, the AND Interstate ing churches is expected, L. LARKIN PTY. LTD. Rev A. L. Wylde, vicar of St professional and the non-profes- Rev John Addison Dahl, MSc, ThL, rector of Holy CHOIR NERINGAH, The service will be in modern Simon's, Bethnal Green, has just sional missionary. It indicates Trinity, Bexley North, in the diocese of Sydney, died at Services Crossword prizes 417 ROCKY POINT RD., sailed for Australia to be Vice- Neringah Avenue, Wabroonga. English from the increasingly some of the priority tasks in the was 58. popular "Evening Prayer in SANS SOUCI (SYDNEY) Principal of the Dubbo Bush his rectory after a severe illness on June 11. He Cassocks Prizes for Bible Crossword world in these days. Girdles GREENWICH, Brotherhood. Our sincere Christian sympathy goes out to his wife and COORPAR00. St. Stephen a. Brisbane No 35 have been posted to Mrs It says many things which Surphces River Road, Greenwich. Cnr. Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. * * * Storks I. M. Evans, Dandenong North, WORLD FAMOUS have been said before, but it re- four children. d, Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 sm. "CERTINA" WATCHES Rev J. S. Moyes, M.A., Th.E., lates them to the situation of the WorkStork The largest Hospital of Its Holy Communion 11 a.m. Mural. Vic, and Mrs D. Kimmorley, ranging interests and the critical white WATCH REPAIRS, OPAL and PEARL JEWELLERY rector of St Paul's, Port Pirie, 1970s. It says one thing not so Jack Dahl was born in kind in the State admitting Prayer (Holy Communion 1st Su. Jay). Lalor Park, NSW, Queensland in 1913 and his sharpness of his mind. shi:h 7.30 p.m. Evening Prayer. Rector Rev. has been appointed to St Bar- often said in such books when Collars- terminal or advanced chronically Someone is sending in entries 20% Discount on our new Over recent months he J. Greenwood. tholomew's, Norwood. (in chapter I) it suggests that we mother died at his birth. His Studs patients of any age, nationality to some of the crosswords with- struggled against debilitating ill- Hoods fit Exclusive range of diamond rings by have placed too much stress on father was killed in World War I or religious faith. PERTH. St. Alban's. 423 Beaufort Street. out enclosing their name and and he was brought up by an ness but he got himself out of address. Names and addresses the individual's missionary call, Scarves Accommodation for 300 Service 8 am., 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 FRANK AKEHURST See Advertisement, Page 2 THE COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE aunt. A brilliant student, he won hospital into his home and per- p.m. Rector Rev. Bryan F. Mali. with all entries, please. and not as much stress as the Choir needs patients. a scholarship to Brisbane Gram- formed many of his duties, des- New Testament places on "the pite the knowledge that he had Avaliable from stock M. C. ADAMS (Builder) initiative of others, either of a mar School and at the University Your help is urgently needed of Queensland he won an not long to live. Strong only in C.M.S. CHURCH SUPPLIES for the immediate and future 2/13 Unsted Crescent, congregation or of other I 2 3 114 honours degree in applied science Christ, he crusaded on until the 93 Bathurst St., Sydney. N.S.W 7 1118 Christians already active in such 61-54137 needs of the Hospital. and his master's degree two trumpet sounded for him on the BIBLE CROSSWORD No. 37 HILLSDALE 2036. work." (page 20) Catalogue Avaliable. years later in 1938. other ,Ida . It is proposed to establish a We will give a book for the two neatest entries to Bible Cross- • • II Ph. 66165 2 I Michael Griffiths, general di- 100-bed Hospital at Mona Vale 9 He was converted to Christ word No. 37, which should reach this office not later than July 12. 11111 • rector of the Overseas Mis- when sufficient funds are avail- All answers come from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. through the Crusader Union in able. Brisbane and the Crusaders re- Insure Church Property with the ACROSS sound of many waters I. • DOWN IS mained a close, lifelong interest. All donations over $2 are 1. What! Did the word of (7, 2) Rev 1:15 II 1. as dying, and behold we He was on its State Council when CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE allowable deductions for income God originate with you. 16. The book of the - of live; as punished, and or are you the only Jesus Christ, the son of • • " MAGIC OF he died. He came to Sydney to tax purposes. yet not killed; as sor- all 13 Ill4 E 5 CO. of Australia Limited ones it has -7 (7) 1 David, the son of Abra- rowful, yet always - take up his professional career at PLEASE REMEMBER THE Co 14:36 ham (9) Mt 1:1 (9) 2 Co 6:10 Clyde but entered Moore College (Inc. in N.S.W.) 5. He made known his I. • • Because HOSPITAL 19. And whoever gives to 2. You did not choose me, in 1938 and was ordained in . ways to Moses, - one of these little ones STORY-TELLING 1940, - to the people of but I chose you I6 MOM 1. The Company is wholly owned by Dioceses of the Church IN YOUR WILL - - cup of cold - that you After two curacies, he was rec- of England and it operates entirely for the benefit of the Israel (3, 4) Ps 103:7 water because he is a • For further information, phone 9. and you shall be my should go and bear IS Now Available tor of Robertson, Waterloo, Church. disciple (4, i) Mt 10:42 fruit (3, 9, 3) Jn 15:16 (0 II 21 1/11 Blackheath, Flinders Street and or write to: witnesses in Jerusalem 20, While and in all - - you preach 3. He who hears you - FROM ALL BOOKSELLERS then Bexley North. He had a 2. Our Re-insuring Companies are among the strongest The Chief Administrative Officer, - and to the end of against stealing, do you me, and he who rejects in the world. -? (5) Rom 2:21 you rejects me (5) Lk brilliant mind, sharp and incisive, Box 124, Post Office, the earth (5, 3, 7) Ac 3. Claims, both large and small, are dealt with promptly. 21. you are like white- 10:16 Written by . . . quickly going to the heart of a Petersham. 1:8 question. Despite his gifts, he 10. all who desire to live a washed tombs, which 4. ungodly persons who 4. Church property worth more than $65,000,000 is insured 56.5621. 56-8871. pervert the grace of our was simple, direct and always godly life in Christ outwardly appear -, 24 111 _ .5 with this Company. but within they are full God into licentiousness = CLIFFORD WARNE inhibited by an unusual shyness. Jesus will be per- 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with ex- secuted, while evil men fo dead men's bones (9) and - - only When he made friends, he made Mt 23:27 Master and Lord, Jesus 8. who like to go llabout C in I tension to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc., if re- ... ONLY $1.00 and - will go on .. them for life. But he neither WOOD (OFFICE FUNERALS the Lord, to do either from bad to worse (9) 2 23. And now, 0 Lord God, Christ (4, 3) Jed 1:4 long robes, and to have good- -- -- sought nor gained preferment. quired), MOTOR CAR, PUBLIC RISKS, Plate Glass -- PHONES -- Ti 3:13 5. against the world rulers salutations in the mar- and BURGLARY. thou art God, and - of this present dark- my own will (2, 3, 2) "MUST" for oil who teach or wish they He was the planner and 11.and whoever his -- -, and ket places, and the best Num 24:13 Metropolitan (All life for my sake and the ness, against the spirit- - in the synagogues 18. could! adviser behind the Church of HONORARY DIRECTORS: thou hest promised this ual - - wicked- Wait for the Lord; be England Television Society from Branches) 80 0396. gospel's will save it (5) goodng to thy ser- (5) Mk 12:39 strong, and let your A. C. MAITLAND Mk 8:35 ness in the heavenly 13. though you are wanton Publication distributed by Emu Book Agencies its inception. He served the (Chairman). vant (3,5, 3, 4) 2 Sa places (5, 2) Eph 6:12 heart take courage: An Anzea Katoomba - Katoomba 41. 12.Therefore, my beloved. 7:28 as a heifer at grass, and - - for the Ltd., Sydney. Diocesan Board of Education Rt. Rev R. C. KERLE, B.A., Th.L., shun the worship of 6. his appearance was so neigh like - (9) Jer longer than any other existing 24. strengthening, the - marred, beyond human Lord (1, 4) Ps 27:14 Ven. C. A. GOODWIN, M.B.E. (Alternate). -(5)1 Co 10:14 50:11 20.1 chose their way and member. He was a valued mem- - the disciples, ex- , and his form 15. And this - C. E. SMITH, M.B.E., F.C.A. 14. his feet were like burn- horting them to contin- - chief, and I ber of the Standing Committee ished bronze, - - beyond that of the sons everlasting statute Canon G. G. O'KEEFFE, O.B.E., Thi, (Alternate). STAINED GLASS ue in the faith (5, 2) Ac of men (9) Is 52:14 dwelt like a king among and was on General and Provin- m a furnace, and his 14:22 for you, that atonement his troops (3, 2) Job ARE YOU A STAMP COLLECTOR? E. N. MILLNER, F.C.A., K. B. PRICE, M.A. (Oxon.), voice was like the 7. But God shows his love may be made for the 29:25 cial synods. He was interested, 25. And Athaliah rent her Would you like to deal from a Christian Dealer? R. A. CATLEY. WINDOWS for us in that while we people of Israel once in 22. This is the disciple who too, in the Missions to Seamen clothes, and cried, were yet sinners "THEN WE CAN HELP YOU." OME R ()MITI ?"H Nl the year (5, 2, 2) Lev and worked hard for the NSW "Treason! - "(7) 2 is bearing witness to a have us[ st: sled early this rear. 82 PITT STREET, SYDNEY. F1114 E PICO'S - - (6, 4, 3, 16:34 We are firm, niE Ki 11:14 2) Rom 5:8 - things, and who 70% of .altcrrOftitr will ife poing Into Mlssl unary work, mainly In New Council of Churches. Phone 28-0709. Telegrams: COFE, SYDNEY. RESTORATION SPECIALIST WO RO A1( OFM A 17.1 would not he able to has written these things Guinea. The most important thing in r1'MANI P P E II A go beyond the word of (5) Jn 21:24 We have a 5-pape price list of one Country packets suitable for beginning CHAN DELI D collectors to medium collectors, yours free for the asking. Also can supply his life was being a humble Country inquiries welcome. most types of albums catalogues and accessories at a better price than most dealers. follower of Jesus Christ and the JOHN MARTIN STAINED A L For free, friendly and courteous advice on travel anywhere, consult Approvals of Austrrtia. Australian Territories New Zealand and U.S.A. great truths of the gospel were ti © sent against your requeston 13 days approval, also stamps suitable for GLASS STUDIO, F r4SEI H juniors and medium clans collectors. precious to him. He was a con- MITCHELL'S INTERNATIONAL TOURS FOR a DEPOSIT of S5.00 we can supply new issiies and first day covers of The Organ in your Church • • • Great 5,1001,,. vinced Protestant and he brought A 138 Kenneth Road, Manly Vale. PPEAL LITE R A Accredited agents for all major airlines and shipping companies. General agents for Frames Tours REFER OUR ADVERT IN THE CLASSIFIEDS to this a bigness of stature, of in- can be improved by craftsmen at an economical cost. Com- AIRS L Ltd.. of London. LET U5 HEAR OF YOUR INTERESTS TODAY. 2093. HONE IF SOME0 N At no extra cost, our international experts will promptly and efficiently handle tellect and devotion to his Lord. plete pipe and reed organ service. New pipe organs, all your travel requirements . (Neese enclose 12c stamp for PoSting.) A I 0 FILO E C For 14 years he had been Cleri- Phone: 918 7107 Phone 94 8422. STD. Code: 02. [ESECAtigEOFSIORK WRITE' PHILATELIC INVESTMENT SERVICE, ANTHONY WELBY SUITE 316, 3rd FLOOR, WHITEHOUSE ARCADE, 403 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY, NSW 2000. PHONE: 29 4136. P.O. Box 49, cal Secretary of the Anglican (And After Hours). Northland, 3072, Solution to No. 36 iNCKT To Noce AND KIRBY) Victoria, AUST. Church T.eague and his annual ORGAN BUII DER, 41 William St., Avalon Beach, 2107 reports always revealed the far- Page 6 Austra ion Church Record, July 1, 1971 Australian Church Record, July 1, 1971 Page 7 hot line THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH

Rev Harry Bamber, a chaplain at the Metropolitan Phone of Krouti ry and Round-up of church press comment Missions to Seamen, Fremantle (Perth) Kolumnu, 61, was mullioned on June 3 since 1966, has returned to the United is Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Kingdom. RECORD Church in the Yelokhovsky Ca hedral. The editor of the ADELAIDE CHURCH Major-General Lord Thurlow. presi- Moscow. His predecessor P triareit dent of the Missions to Seamen since Mena died in April. 1970, aged 95. He GUARDIAN notes someone's remark "When we look 1965 and a member of its council since had been patriarch since 1945. The national paper for 1956, died at the end of May back, perhaps we will see that it was the 'Forsyte Saga' The retiring Bishop of Quebec. Right Mr Bruce Turner, pariah assistant at St Church of England people Rev Russel Brown, aged 71, has been Matthew's South Grafton for 15 months, that final!) killed -Evensong " — Catholic, Apostolic, Prot- accepted as a teacher in accountancy by is to be ordained deacon in Christ estant and Reformed. the Canadian University Service Overseas Church Cathedral. Grafton, on Sunday He regrets that, according to a and will teach in Papua-New Guinan. July 4. The Church Times reports that Rev Kenneth N. Reardon, BA, Th L, Bible Society survey, half the a Filby Association has been Subscription $4 per year, Director of Promotion in the diocese of Rev Kenneth E. Broadbent, rector of posted. Editorial and Busi- Bathurst since 1966. has been appointed Nollamara (Perth) since 1964, has resign- churches of metropolitan Ade- formed at Filby, Norfolk, and a Director of Christian Education and ed to take up work with the Ecumenical ness: 511 gent Street, Sydney, Institute at Claremont. laide had abandoned the evening service will be held for all Filbys Stewardship in the diocese of Well- or its variant, Philby. 'What are 2000. Phone: 61 2975. Office loosen, NZ, and will leave Australia in Mr Barrie Oldfleld, editor of WAS service. But this is hardly an hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p,m. 'Anglican Messenger" since 1966, has re- the odds against Kim Philby Rev Brian J. Seers, chaplain at the signed from July. Australia-wide pattern. We agree attending? Issued fortnightly, on alter- Missions to Seamen, Port Kembla (Syd- with his comment that "our nate Thursdays. ney), was married in May to Slater Shir- Rev David Pope, in charge of St A Catholic Weekly story ley Simmons, up to that lime matron of Luke's North Altona (Melbourne), has observance of the Lord's Day is the St Luke's Toddlers' Home. Bendigo, accepted full-timeemployment with the features Robert Hayes, a student part of the Mission el St James and St unreel affairs staff of the Australian a poor, maimed and incomplete at St Patrick's Seminary, Manly, John, Melbourne. Broadcasting Commission in addition to his parish duties. thing if Evensong is not a part of NSW, who walked off a Manly Mr Graeme Hyde has taken up ap- pointment as principal of St Paul's The diocese of Wangaratta has it." In hundreds of parishes, it is ferry a few days after the Home for Boys, Newhaven, part of the awarded organ scholarships for 1971 to the spearhead of evangelism. $500,000 Qantas robbery, carry- Mission of St James and St John, Mel- Mise Joan., Henderson, of Marysville, bourne. and Mrs G. H. Macdonald, of Wan- ing a blue suitcase and an over- garatta. Tasmania's Church News gives night bag. Except that he had no Rev Rupert L. Hem, rector of the Brisbane Furricaux Islands (Tasmania) since 1969, Rev Dr Klaus limb, an evangelical four-column headlines to Angli- moustache, he bore a striking re- has been appointed rector of Scottsdale scholar of international repute, bas and semblance to the bomb hoaxer from early June. professor of Old Testament and vice- can apathy which saw a meeting Rev Tony E. Henricks, curate of St principal of the Reformed Theological in Launceston to be addressed by and robber, "Mr Brown." "We Stephen's, Sandy Bay (Tasmania), since College. Geelong. has accepted appoint- want to talk to you," said two 1967, has been appointed curate of ment to the chair of pastoral theology at Bishop Witt with less than forty Avoca and Fingal since early June. the Theological Seminary, Kampen, large men. And 22-year-old Rob. Netherlands. in attendance. It also gives Rev Brian Ashworth, an Army chap- ert Hayes couldn't even produce synod lain since 1964, has been appointed In Mr Ray Kidney, organist at Holy Trin- prominence to Archbishop a driver's licence to prove identi- charge of St Mary's, Penola (The ity Adelaide and managing secretary of Murray). the Prisoners' Aid Association of SA, has Loane's call "Give sportsmen ty. Other students are still laugh- Rev in E. A. Booth, Victorian secre- been awarded a grant to attend the Ca- ing over the embarrassing in- tary of the Bush Church Aid Society since nadian Congress of Criminology and (from South Africa) a fair go!" cident. 1968, has been appointed rector of St Corrections at Ottawa John's Devenport (Tasmania) from the end of August. reports Rev Kenneth W. Prentice, vicar of Christ Church Hawthorn (Melbourne) DEAN FOR BATHURST since 1963, has been appointed vicar Primate to I Members of Brisbane of St Theodore's, Wattle Park. from September next. synod which opened on June 21 had a 200-page printed help choose report of the Diocesan Coun- GBRE cil and of other boards and new WCC committees. Among them was one which gave com- STAFF general sec. parative figures of the num- ber of parishes and clergy The Primate, Dr Frank in the diocese for 1946, CHANGES Woods, Archbishop of Mel- 1956, 1966 and 1971. bourne, is a member of a Parishes, mission districts, etc., Mr George O'Brien, mana- special committee which will increased from 96 in 1946 to 116 ger of the General Board of meet to choose a new general today. Full-time clergy increased from 125 to 159. Clergy licensed Religious Education Mel- secretary for the World bourne, since 1958, has been to officiate or with part-time ap- Council of Churches. pointments increased from 18 in appointed to the additional 1946 to 40 in 1966 to 76 in post of director. Eighteen people under the 1971. chairmanship of Rev Dr Jose Mr O'Brien is an accountant Miguez-Bonino (United Method- There were 28 assistant curates and a chartered secretary. ist Church of Argentina) has in 1946, 29 in 1966 to 25 in Revs Colin J. Coish and Alan been formed to nominate a suc- 1971. Baxter, two other members of cessor to Dr Eugene Carson St Stephen's Coorparoo 'leads the staff, have been upgraded to Blake, an American, who the list of the largest givers to the position of associate direc- The Bishop of Bathurst installs Canon Eric Barker as Dean ABM and CMS with a total of tors. announced some time ago that he will retire at the end of this of Bathurst (Western Advocate photo.) $3,954. Then comes St Andrew's The changes have been year. South Brisbane, $3,257; Booval, brought about because of current $3,173, Hamilton, $3,042. financial difficulties and changing Many nations have representa- patterns of parish curriculum re- tives on the committee but there quirements. are only three other bishops — TEAR UP THE BIBLE Eventually the Board hopes to Metropolitan Nikodim of Lenin- NATIONAL SCRIPTURE UNION WEEK again make an appointment of a grad, Metropolitan Meliton of separate director. Chalcedon (Turkey) and Bishop A poster featuring a strung pair of hands tearing up a Karekin Sarkissian of Lebanon. Humanists Bible sets the theme for Scripture t ttiiin Week, 4 to 11

NEW AREAS MOVE TO SELF-SUPPORT Perhaps this is a surprise ac- tion — but why not get rid of debate (APS) The five parishes Sadleir and St Clement's Busby the Bible if it's not being read? under the jurisdiction of the will meet local expenses and con- Scripture Union Week is New Areas Committee of the tribute 24 per cent of the clergy designed to make people think — to stir them to ask what place Christians diocese of Sydney have been stipends. the Bible has in their lives. A public debate between challenged to take on a The congregations of St James' Scripture Union had its begin- greater autonomy and inde- Whalan and All Saints' Tregear ning in London in 1867, when a two executive members of pendence, Under a new will contribute 34 per cent. young Sunday School teacher the NSW Humanist Society arrangement worked out be- persuaded a group of Isis fellow and two lecturers of Moore New Areas director, Canon teachers to join him in con- Theological College was held tween the committee and Peter Watson, said recently: "We ducting special services for chil- clergy and officers of the believe the new arrangements dren. on rune 27 at St. Barnabas' churches in the area, the Today Scripture Union's Church, Broadway. will encourage these new districts activities are world-wide. They committee will cease to pay to become autonomous and self- still include special services for They debated the topic, "That the full stipends of the resi- supporting. children (these days on beaches non-christian Humanism is the best world view for these times." dent ministers and staff. as well as in Churches called "It is certainly our long-range CSSM) but they also extend to: Participants were Dr J. The New Areas Committee Woolnough and Mr J. Thorburn aim to have the present new • A wide range camping pro- will provide an annual subsidy to areas consolidated, so that the of the Humanist Society, and each church committee and will gram for high school teenagers. • Groups Canon D. B. Knox and the Rev retain responsibility for capital New Areas Committee can turn of Christian B. L. Smith, of Moore College. costs for buildings. its attention to other needy areas students meeting in high schools The debate drew a large stu- Under the new arrangement, and to new churches (ISCF). C %NON WATSON which will • dent audience and was followed the congreeations of St Mark's Bible reading aids and by tea and a university service in open up in Housing Commission literature to cater for all age suburbs yet to be completed." the church at which the preacher groups. was the Rev Bruce Smith. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY To become a subscriber to the Australian Church Re- Bunhury's new church schools cord, just fill in the form below and mail it in with $4 or simply ask us to charge it. I enclose $4 for annual subscription/Please charge it prepare for 1972 opening (cross out one) The project for opening new church schools for boys and girls near — — — — — — — — — — — — Bunhury, WA, is moving ahead at a rapid pace. The announcement of the To The Australian Church Record, 511 Kent Street, appointment of the first headmaster is imminent. Sydney, N.S.W., 2000. Twenty-seven have applied for building fund appeal has been the post and 21 of these have be organised before opening new highly successful and the schools. NAME been interviewed. Enrolments for $300,000 mark has been pa,sed, both primary and secondary de- Large numbers of people were with the full target figure in sight present when Bishop Reginald ADDRESS partments are coming in steadily, by November. some up to 1984. Hawkins occupied the seat of the Part of the schools' site at Many are sharing in the ad- bulldozer at the felling of the POSTCODE Gelorup, five miles from Bun- vance planning for finance, cater- first trees in clearing the very fine site. .bury, has been cleared and build- ing, school uniforms and all the The new schools will be mg is about to commence. The many other things that have to opened in February, 1972. Page 8 Australian Church Record, July 1, 1971 Printed by John Fairlyn!hns4h:t,,,hRi,d. ttg,irway:,dney.r sydn ;: for the pubnYhor