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

No. 1500—November 4, 1971 Registered for pOstingas Printed by John Fairfax and a newspaper — Categ01, A. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. Price 15 cents HERE IS YOUR TASK B. Hunter which robs the Aboriginal of his dignity must be eradicated. to Riverina Sydney synod challenged Rev David Hewetson briefly introduced a CMS audio-visual which gave a brief survey of the After at least one refusal The challenge of the Church's task at home and abroad was strongly stated at work since CMS began in (a Melbourne vicar) and a the Sydney synod missionary hour from 7 to 8 pm on Wednesday, Oct 13. Australia in 1816. Then it turned deadlocked synod on 29 The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr to the whole field of CMS endea- He spoke of the wide extent of which this continent alone in the vour today, ending with the new September, the synod of the Marcus Loane, introduced the its existing work and the plans world offers for the gospel of four speakers who were given 15 work recently begun in Nepal diocese of Riverina on 6 for future development. These in- Christ. It is completely open and and Indonesia. minutes each to speak of the clude services to discharged no restrictions are put in the way October elected Archdeacon The audio-visual showed how work they represented. prisoners, drug dependants, of securing visas. It has none of Barry Russell Hunter, rector They were Rev Neville Keen, homeless men and Aboriginal the world's other great religions Australian CMS with its "orient budget of $500,000, has 212 of Callide Valley, Rock- General Secretary of the Home young people who have been but there is great hostility from Mission Society; Rev Victor State wards. He mentioned a people at work in 22 different hampton, as Bishop of Roman Catholicism and a strong lands. Roberts, General Secretary of story written by a boy from the attachment to Marxism in many Riverina. the South American Missionary Charlton Homes, "How I found places. Synod was held from Monday Society; Mr Frank Roberts, an Christ in a boys' home:' 1:1 to Friday 15 October in St The bishop-elect graduated Evangelical -Anglicans have a Andrew's Cathedral Chapter Aboriginal pastor who is doing Rev Victor Roberts gave a strong contribution to make, Mr from St Francis' College, Bris- special work for the Australian brief survey of the work of the House with 850 parish represen- Roberts concluded. bane with a first-class Th.L. in Board of Missions and Rev South American Missionary tatives. Mr Frank Roberts was given a David Hewetson, NSW Secretary Society from its founding in For the first time, the galleries 1953 and more recently gradu- specially warm welcome and he of the Church Missionary 1844 to its commencement in had to be reserved entirely for ated in Arts from the University opened by referring to the in- Society. Australia by Archbishop Mowll synodsmen. Closed circuit tele- of Queensland. fallible power of the gospel of Mr Keen showed how the in 1955 and spoke of the: 14 vision relayed all proceedings to Christ. He showed how there was Home Mission Society is Australians who have gone out in the Chapter House basement for He served a curacy in Brisbane no virile contact or relationship uniquely placed to show the past 16 years. This Anglican the sake of the many visitors. and then spent 1956-61 with the with the Aboriginal people on Christian concern because of the work now has 120 missionaries All the equipment was lent by Bush Brotherhood of St Paul in the part of Christians except in many thousands of people who in South America. Sydney Church of England Girls' the northern half of Australia. that diocese. He went to Rock- each year make use of its many He told synodsmen of the vast Grammar School and pupils hampton diocese as rector of agencies. opportunities for the gospel The Church's great commis- from the school worked the sion, Mr Roberts said, was to many cameras, arc lights, moni- Chinchilla (1961-66) and has reach the "whosoever" but it was tors etc. Their presence and quiet been at Callide Valley since. He apathetic towards his people. He efficiency was quite a feature of was appointed archdeacon of the Harlin Butterley said that the existing system this synod. East in 1969. -Dean of Hobart Rev. Harlin John Lascelles Butterley (44), a R.C.s spend $700,000 in former Australian C.M.S. missionary, has been ap- pointed Dean of St David's Cathedral, Hobart. He is at Catholic Church. They are in- present a garrison chaplain with the British Army in drive for converts vited to follow this up by enroll- West Germany. ing for a free correspondence St Stephen's College, Hong Kong According to a report in "The Australian," Aus- course on the Roman Catholic Mr Butterley is a graduate of (1957-67) and while there gained tralia's Roman Catholics have spent $700,000 in the faith. Sydney University and Moore a London B.D. He has been with past twelve years in order to win non Roman Catholics College where he gained a first- the British Army since 1967 and The centre is paid for by class Th.L. He was curate of while stationed in Germany he to their faith. In that time, 3368 people have become "sponsor" groups and individual Narrabeen and then in charge of gained his diploma in education. Roman Catholics. donations. St Luke's Mascot (1952-54) be- Mr Butterley is married with The money was spent by the throughout the country. fore going to Tasmania as CMS two children and he expects to The groups are made up of 10 Catholic Inquiry Centre, which is The advertisements invite non- or 12 people who each contribute Secretary (1954-57). take up his appointment early in based in Sydney but advertises in Roman Catholics to write for a He served CMS as chaplain to February. 20c a month. There are 1682 newspapers and magazines brochure about the Roman groups now operating. FESTO KIVENGERE IN CHILE The interdenominational, international and evangelical mission, World Vision Incorporated has just sponsored its 85th Pastors' Retreat, the last three being held during September and October in the South American countries of Chile, Brazil and Colombia, at which hundreds of pastors from all Protestant denominations gathered in fellowship. The retreat in Chile was held of the Fourth Presbyterian ning from the south of Chile. God would open the way for in Valparaiso where the South Church of Washington, author result of Festo's preaching. The theme of this movement for Festo to return to Chile for During his week in Valparaiso, American Missionary Society has and radio broadcaster; the Rev evangelism is "Total mobilisa- establisher,: a growing work. The teaching and evangelistic mis- Mr Kivengere was able to have Rafael Baltodano from Nicar- tion for total penetration." sions in all regions. principal speaker for the week agua, Advisory Secretary of Ev- interviews with leading authori- Mr Kivengere Is known as one On the occasions when he was the Rev Festo Kivengere, an angelism in Depth in Latin ties of the city, notably the who endears himself to his breth- spoke of those who were faithful Governor of the Province and Anglican evangelist from Uganda America. ren in Christ wherever he goes, unto a martyr's death, and the the Acting-Mayor of Valparaiso. in East Africa, and a preacher One of the features of the as he did during the retreat in power of the Holy Spirit so clear- On both occasions Festo took the well known to many Christians retreat was the daily early morn- Valparaiso, this being especially in Australia from his visits here ly revealed in their testimonies, oppoi iunity to witness clearly ing prayer meeting in one of the true amongst his Anglican breth- there were few dry eyes among over recent years. He had also main "plazas" (squares) of Val- ren in Chge. for Christ to these high ranking been scheduled as one of the his listeners. officials. paraiso followed by a march of In a brief private meeting with Anglicans in the Valparaiso speakers in Brazil and Colombia, witness through the main streets Chilean Anglican clergy the lat- The most unusual meeting Region were especially privileged which Mr Kivengere addressed but because of circumstance with the participants singing ter were amazed and thrilled to in that Mr Kivengert was able to was a group of young Roman beyond his control was prevented hymns. The latter made a part hear of the rate of growth in the from participating. spend a weekend with them and Catholic women. Thanking Festo, ticufar impact on the city as a Anglican Church in East Africa. spoke to five of the congrega- Other speakers included: Dr whole. Their hearts were so touched by the leader of the group said that tions including an English ser- his visit and message Samuel Escobar, Director of the A significant step taken during the warmth and reality of the had made vice in Vina del Mar and a uni- real for them Christ's promise, Latin American equivalent of the the retreat was the decision to message of this Spirit-fillea ser- Inter Varsity Fellowship; Rev. ted rally in St Paul's, Valparaiso "when two or three are gathered commence Evangelism in Depth vant of God that a number of where three adults received Dr Richard Halverson, Minister in Chile in April, 1972, begin- together in My name, I am there them covenanted to pray that Christ as Lord and Saviour as a in the ne "

I. Rev Festo bivengere shaking hands with the Acting Mayor of the Tit) of Valparaiso. (SAMS missionary the Rev G. Blaxland in background.) 2. The commencement of the daily march of witness, with Protestant pastors singing through the streets of Valparaiso. (The sign s read: "Christ is Christ.") lives," and "For me to live

EDITORIAL EVANGELICAL LEADERS Galloping speakers

In this age of rush, bustle and efficiency, it's some- Youth What's happening? times good to listen to someone who slows you down . .

Our opportunities with young people I am thinking in particular of warmth, look human. Get the other that our only duty is to "proclaim the Christians who enjoy the privi- feeling of where they are, and are diminishing rapidly, if not coming to an work. This will probably apply to all of us John Colet Word" and let the young respond as they will. where social and cultural values have been Why include John Co et in a list of Evangelical leaders? Why put him beside lege and opportunity of speaking when it's time for you to say the end. We have been rather too satisfied with Both extremes are artificial. to groups. next bit. nurtured primarily in a local church, young men like Wycliffe, Tyndale, Luther and C alvin? Who was he? the work we have done in our churches with The gulf between church-directed and and old alike. Most of us are eager for folk A few verses from Scripture, large groups of young people in felloss ship church-rejecting young people is widening, and Many who are familiar with to get blessed; maybe a bit too expounded clearly and simply At the same time we must be turning on to this was revolutionary. So though you mead, and mean what you eager sometimes, so that we try and illustrated from life (your teas, Bible studies and social activities. most apparently successful outreaches to the the others, and are aware of he did not go as far as Luther or say. Your words have birth in these insights any light which the Scriptures their place in history, would to tell everything we think and own life if possible) are worth latter group have in fact only constituted some can shed. Calvin would, and though he your heart, not on your lips. feel all at once, getting the max- ten pages at breakneck speed. Some clergy and youth leaders in areas new combination of the former. know little, if anything, of Colet. didn't believe all they did of the They follow your thoughts, in- And some who do know of him imum amount of teaching into Basically, most of us are where groups are thinning out are beginning to One rather startling discovery will prob- way of salvation, he was pioneer- stead of your thoughts being the minimum of time. What then are we to do? Any answers will ably be that there is no word directly applicable might question his rights to be ing in this field. shaped by them." Most preachers simple folk; we may have one or be alarmed, but they are in the enviable posi- Result — mental block on the two profound thinkers in our au- tion of realising the truth. be tentative but should all be prefaced by a to many of the questions we have unearthed. called an Evangelical leader. would wish this could be said of cessation of our frantic attempts to patch up Firstly he is classed as one of the From 1505 until his death in them! part of listeners. Or are they 1519 he was Dean of St Paul's. It is not that we have not tried. We have the situation, For patching up will not do. The book which speaks so directly to English humanists. And secondly listening really, with their hear tried to get with it. We have attempted to imi- man's unchanging nature often does not speak he would have called himself a Colet had an outstanding op- and minds, and not just with We need in many situations to begin all so directly to his changing environment. But Catholic, with belief in trans- portunity in 1512 which he used their polite expressions? By Margaret tate all kinds of popular events and happenings, over again. Particularly do we need to attempt boldly. This was to preach at the A recent magazine from Brit- giving to our camps and special events names the questions will have to be answered. ubstantiation and the sacrifice of Rev Norman M. Gelding, a deep and concerned understanding of the the mass and allied doctrines. opening service of the Con- ain featured on the cover a and programs which are redolent of the "hap- author of this article, is a world the young person inhabits. And after this? Perhaps these attempts In spite of this John Colet has vocation of Canterbury, called preacher in his pulpit, Bible in dience, but they are the ex- penings" that attract so many urban young honestly undertaken will take so long to be a special place in the history of graduate of Moore College for the extirpation of heresy. hand, and underneath a large His values, goals and most elemental as- ception. We must break the people. realised that anything else said now would be Protestantism, and is an impor- and Sydney University. He This sermon was full of chal- pink caption "What Gets bread of life into very small sumptions about life may be very different Through?" We have alternated between trying to be long forgotten. Let us pray at least that it does tant link in the chain of Evangel- served CMS in Tanganyika lenge, accusation and ex- pieces for people to take in. from what we have presumed, and may force ical witness. hortation, based on Romans Please don't think I'm a cynic relevant on the one hand, and feeling on the become necessary for something further to be from 1948 to 1962 and since A heart and mind at rest will us to some solid and rather humbling home- said. The vital fact to be taken into 12:2, "Be not conformed to this when 1 say, "Precious little!" then he has been in charge of speak volumes through the peace account in any assessment of his world, but be ye reformed in the Most of us have sat under and poise of the speaker. Aim at life and influence is the time in All Saints, West Lindfield, newness of your minds. . .". and those dear, earnest souls who getting one truth across, and which he lived. NSW. applied in particular to priests take their stand at the speaker's leave the rest. He was born about 1466, the and bishops. desk, draw a deep breath, open No one should ever have to son of a wealthy merchant. This He didn't mince words, nor the first page — and they're off! gave him the means to travel, say, "I can't remember a 'bine talk in vague generalities, as he Text after text, experience she said!" COOKING UP A SERMON and he spent a couple of years in This was a strategic position accused them of being con- after experience, is quoted in A PRESCRIPTION FOR AGE Italy from 1494-96 which in- which he used to good effect. His support. All in vain: you're miles formed to the world, and chal- Rev Dudley Foord, Dean of Students at Moore College, fluenced him greatly. By this establishment of St Paul's School away. One old person says "1 am not wanted." Another says "1 belong to Christ!" lenged them to attend to the re- was interviewed recently by Sally Blakeney, a reporter time he was the sole survivor of with money he inherited from his Speakers and would-be speak- One is aimless; the other is purposeful. One is restless; the other is contented. One his parents' 22 children! father was a material aid in the formation of the Church. from the "Australian." These are some of the things he ers — don't be afraid of silence, WOOD (OFFILL FUNERALS is sad; the other is filled with joy. One is fearful of the future and death; the other The point is that he preceded advance of the Renaissance in This brought his views right of pause, of quiet, so that your said about contemporary preaching. England. But Colet considered —PHONES— is awaiting eagerly the meeting with the Lord and his "Well done." One is self- the great Reformation figures. If out in the open. Later that year hearers may be able to take in he had followed them with his preaching to be his real work as he was himself charged with what you are saying. Metropolitan 5.11 centered and discontented; the other is daily dying to self and while one gets, the Racy, relevant and spiced head of a committee to lay down views unchanged he would be of Dean. heresy, which indicates he indeed Stop and look at them occa- Branches) 80 0396. other gives. with good stories — ,chat's the guidelines for the scheme which little interest to us. But he was sermon that keeps congregations Someone had earlier said of had much in common with the sionally — and not at the ceiling Katoomba — Katoomba 41. has been operating in one college one of those who led the way. his preaching: "You say what Evangelical and Protestant. and walls. Smile, send out a The promises of Scripture Christian is assured of God's awake. in the United States for 40 years. speak of God "who satisfies you RESTLESS? Why the rushing And that's the message Mr love and presence always. Are about in feverish activity, the PIONEERS OF with good as long as you live so not the everlasting arms under- Dudley Foord, Dean of Sydney's TINGE OF FUN that your youth is renewed like travelling the world to find one- Moore Theological College, has NEW IDEAS neath? knows-not what and the running "I've heard the issue of morals the eagle's" (Psalm 103). "He AIMLESS? When the for preachers looking to pep up talked about when there is no It is always difficult to look gives power to the faint, and to away from self and God? So their sermons. Christian is commanded to go many people who retire follow understanding of the moral cli- back to the situation existing be- him who has no might he "Five years ago, I decided to mate or the problems faced by fore great discoveries or ad- increases strength. Even youths this pattern. Jesus promises that give speaking a -rest for three He will give us rest for our souls. young people," he said. vances were made, and to picture shall faint and be weary, and months and I went around just a world without them since we By Sheila Hayles Truly godliness with contentment "A sermon must be interesting. young men shall fall exhausted; listening to what other preachers It must be expressed in terms take so much for granted. But we see the w Guinea is great gain. but they who wait for the Lord had to say," he said yesterday. that people understand, not in do give special acknowledgement shall renew their strength: they SAD? When joy is the and make known thegood news Christian's lot. Joy is a fruit of "I was shocked to find our biblical language. to those who could see what shall mount up with wings like preachers were doing a lousy job wasn't already seen, who pio- eagles, they shall run and not be about Jesus Christ, to teach the the Spirit and the Holy Spirit is "It must always match gears given to all believers — they are of it — so many of them seemed neered stew ideas, new processes, weary, they shall walk and not young, to serve and love all men, with the contemporary world and new thought. This applies to such to pray for others and to worship children of God. Why sorrow unable to grasp the world in I would hope it would have a faint." (Isaiah 40). which we are living." things as aviation, television and that tourists .T iss- God. He has promised us the when the Lord is risen and alive tinge of humour. NOT WANTED? When the for evermore? the motor car, and similarly to strength for this work as well. Mr Foord, who delivers a "Ideally a preacher should the new thought that led to the AFRAID? Why is there fear regular sermon on The Perils of preach two sermons on a Sun- the Preacher to his students, Reformation. of death when the Lord promises day an instructional one and a True the Reformation was that "He who believes on the Son admits to being the prime mover racy one. has life?" (1 John 5) This life is behind the Sydney Synod's deci- only a return to 1st century Christianity. It wasn't a brand on the Anglcan for now and for eternity. The sion to set up a college for "In the more structured ser- Christian has the assurance preachers. mon he could have a blackboard new discovery. But the ignorance NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER FOR at the back of the pulpit to write of the Middle Ages spanned 1,- which Paul had when he said A. year ago he was appointed "To live is Christ and to die is down the points he makes." 000 years, and in 1500 few had gain." (Phil I) Our Lord Jesus any idea of what was known and C.M.S. SUMMER SCHOOL 72 understood more than 1,000 has conquered death and there is church cruise years previously. For centuries Visit the missions, no need to fear as death is but very few had any access to the SPEAKER: The Rt. Rev. Alfred Stanway— the passing into the wonderful meet the people, inheritance which Christ has pre- Scriptures. Those who did were 'The faith that works' pared for those who love him. Christmas Hamper Appeal shackled mentally by a restrictive see way of thinking, and of ex- the Church in action! SELF-CENTRED? No, the pounding them. • September 4/22, 1972 BIBLE STUDIES from the EPISTLES to the Christian is daily dying to self for Pensioners So Colet and his friend and living for Christ. "It is in Romans Erasmus are important because • From only $331 giving that we receive and it is in • Fly into two major dying that we are born into eter- in the Inner City Parishes they led the way. Of course there FORUMS with missionaries nal life." The scripture says "As was still the influence of Wycliffe mission areas at no of from a century earlier, and they extra cost a man sows so shall he reap. If owed much to others nearer their he sows to the flesh he will of Visit other mission APPLICATION FORMS available from: Redfern, Surry Hills, Paddington, Waterloo, time. But there is no question of • the flesh reap corruption and if stations at he sows to the spirit he will from Alexandria, Beaconsfield, Erskineville, Newtown, their impact on England In the low charter C.M.S. House, 93 Bathurst, SYDNEY. years around 1500. fares the spirit reap lif_ everlasting." Rozelle, etc. When Colet returned from Phone: 61 9487 If we really belong to Christ Italy in 1496 he gave a famous he will renew us, he will Each Hamper costs $1.50. series of lectures at Oxford on strengthen us, he will give us joy the 'Epistle to the Romans. Men and purpose for living and when Enjoy your "good things" at Chrisnrms by of all ranks as well as students the end does come he will give The next step . remembering elderly "forgotten people." flocked to hear him. Colets' ob- us peace for dying. ject was clearly to bring out the Get this brochure for the ST, LUKE'S HOSPITAL GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO CANNOT GIVE TO direct practical meaning which full story—complete cruise 18 ROSLYN STREET, POTTS POINT, SYDNEY the apostle meant to convey to This church cruise is .1" details, fare structure (from YOU. those to whom he wrote. To him ', TELEPHONE 35 3355 unique chance for Australian 331 to $710, including two NEAC they were the earnest words of a plane trips—far less than living man, addressed to living Anglicans. You'll see more St. Luke'S Hosoltal has been established over 50 years. Medical Donations to: The Rev. 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WELSH CRICKET—WHY NO PRIESTHOOD— Note and ABORTION AND HOMOSEXUALITY LETTERS Comas "Priest" or "presbyter" Differing views Happy to serve Not a word in Prayer Book . Arrant pngolm Restrictive view of ministry The warmth of the in New Guinea For a piece of arrant Archbishop of Melbourne's on moral issues about supposed superiority jingoism, Bishop Howell praise for the National Evangelical Congress was rightly Rev D. McGraw was right in drawing attention to tempered by some criticis ms. Witt surely takes the cake Hut his stated regrets in Widely divergent views are emerging from Australian the fact that many Anglicans who go to Papua New I wish to point out a fatal weakness in the argument of Rev John Adam (ACR "See" that "the word in his monthly column in the 'priesthood' was not mentioned" in. dioceses on the vexed question of abortion and more Guinea reject their own Church in the Territory. the NEAC report is surpris'ng. 7/10/71). He insists that Morning and Evening Prayer "hive a place in Anglican October "West Anglican." recently on homosexuality. The question is whether ex- My family's closest friends in Sydney outlining the develop- worship especially on State occasions when some who worship may not be Christ- New Guinea have been office- went of these fantastically First he has some comments Dr Woods has tried hard to isting laws in these fields should be liberalised. Christians oughly Anglican. bearers of Boroko Baptist wealthy properties. It was rather ians and for combined church services where the Holy Communion might prevent on the "Nationalist" Evangelical have Anglicans included in the "Presbyter" is a technical term should not have closed minds on either issue. proposed union of Methodists, Church since its foundation. The incongruous to read these public. other Christians from participating because of conscience." Congress. Then having accused which has the advantage of being minister who was pastor of that ations consecutively. evangelicals of this sort of thing, Presbyterians and Congrega- Strong opinions on both sides unambiguous as well as being Christians may differ in their Church for 11 years till two he comments on the South tionalists in Australia and for are emerging about abortion and An appeal for $1-million tc Both the Prayer Book mid the biblical and Anglican. Its use in views on this and they must keep months ago was a former army ensure the performance of Indeed, before the Tractarian African cricket tour and puts the this reason, his expressed regard although Sydney's Abortion history of the Church of England modern Anglican theology goes their lines of communication colleague of mine. These people Christian work so close to home movement became more inter- proposal that of alt things, a for the terms "priesthood" and Report has been widely quoted open. fail to give him support. back at least to Bishop Light- make no secret that the Baptist seemed terribly modest when ested in ritual than theology, the Welsh team should have been in- "priest" seem out of character. with approval in many dioceses, foot's "Excursus on the Minis- Much the same can be said on Church has done extremely well compared to the massive finan- There is not a word in the majority of Anglicans went to Pastoral work vited! ry" it should not be taken as the last the move to change the law Communion quite infrequently. Not one plan for church unity word on the subject. from Anglicans who have made cial resources available to the Book of Common Prayer about He feels that a tour by a has chosen to use these two which makes homosexual Lela. their spiritual home there. the supposed superiority of the In the official Latin version of Sydney's Moral Questions church at home. I hope when This practice was duplicated in Welsh side would settle the race terms in reference to its ministry our Book of Common Prayer, tions between consenting adults This situation might be under- this New Guinea appeal is Lord's Supper over say Morning Committee itself is watching in private a criminal offence. the mid-nineteenth century in before cathedral question for it would possibly in- as the Archbishop knows, "presbyter" is used at alt times standable if the parish of Port launched it will receive the Prayer — in fact any man who Australia, being regarded as clude a Welsh' Pakistani and a "priest" is a highly ambiguous for "priest". developments and new findings Let there be no mistake about has read the English reformers On the eve of his retirement, in this field and is not prepared Moresby were hostile or even un- generous support of all Angli- quite consonant .with being a Welsh Indian. He even mentions technical term which the Church homosexuality being a sin which sympathetic to evangelical Angli- cans, regardless of churchman cannot fail to understand that loyal Anglican. Bishop Kenneth J. Clements told a Mohammed Ali ap Ivor Jones. of England has preserved but has Wherever in the world Angli- to say that the subject is finally the Bible expressly condemns. cans, but this is not so. There ship. such a liturgical division could cans have entered into union settled. Finally, if it is true that "most the "Canberra Times": "I could The Bishop says that he is never until recent times, brought But the question which was could be no parish church any- only come about from a failure with other Protestant bodies or In writing this I will no doubt Anglican confirmess" are taught never have given myself in these "Australian to his bootlaces." into everyday usage. It has been Canberra-Goulburn diocese raised iii Britain and is now coin- where which has a more friendly be accused of having the same to grasp the relationship of word are planning to do so, the word about "the Lord's own service in But after asking "Are we fright- used in a variety of ways, some took a contrary view and voted ing to a head in Australia is, attitude to worshippers. Those "blind spot" which Bishop Hand and sacrament. last 10 years to the idea of set- "priest" has been deliberately the Lord's own house on the ened of inviting the Welshmen of which are irreconcilable with strongly .for liberalising existing should we make the offender a who might expect to find St and Rev D. McCraw are accused ting up the Anglican cathedral in dropped. Further, from the Reformation Lord's own day," then it seems here?" his origins with a name the Bible and Anglican theology. • legislation. Doctors in the criminal? Adultery is a sin, often John's Port Moresby a hotbed of having. If so, I will be happy Perhaps NEAC was more for- down to the last quarter of the necessary for them to be re- Canberra because I believe there like Howell Witt must be suspect Australian Christian Medical condemned in Scripture but Brit- of Anglo-Catholicism will find to be in such company. "Minister" is simple, non- ward-looking in its usage than nineteenth century the normal taught in line with teaching are much more important things indeed. Talk about prejudice! Fellowship are strongly divided ish law does not make it a crimi- that its services have less liturgi- technical, unambiguous and thor- was apparent. (Rev) Douglas C. Abbott, Sunday morning service was of the Church of England. than that: setting up the pastoral on the question. Obviously, nal offence punishable by law. cal frolls than many Sydney Victoria Barracks, Morning Prayer, not Holy (Rev) T. C. Milton, work of the church in the parish- Melbourne synod recently de- churches. Paddington, NSW. Communion. cided to press for a change in the It is hard for many evangelical Biggenden, Q. es is much more fundamental." law. Sydney synod did not dis- Anglicans to realise that one can cuss it this year but its Moral live and work in an Anglo- Questions Committee has been Catholic diocese (if one can label stt$dying it and will report on it a whole diocese "Anglo-Catho- in 1972. lie" or "evangelical") without In Melbourne, very strong compromise. emotions took charge of some That one can do so is illus- speakers and such a distasteful trated by Rev Douglas McCraw's WE CARE subject is bound to generate ministry in New Guinea. A more heat than light among staunch and uncompromising many. evangelical if ever there was one, he is loved and respected by We must not let our personal bishops, clergy and people feelings about it blind us to the throughout the Territory, where fact that evangelical, Bible-loving he has exercised a valuable dual FOR A Christians hold widely differing vocation of priest and pilot for views on it and that we must many years. examine our own view to see For my own part, the six whether it is in accord with months I have served in the dioc- reason and charity or with prej- udice. ese have been among the hap- LITTLE piest of my 20 years' ministry. Compromise of my position as Church property & an evangelical has at no time been expected, and I cat recall public attitudes no occasion when churchmanship has been an issue. WHILE Church ownership of real r. Some things are different, of estate has always been an course. For example, the term abundant source of criticism, "Father" is widely used. In- TRAINING MEN FOR THE MINISTRY Lots of families get into short-term much of it justified Sydney digenous people call all clergy diocese with its 100 acres of "Father." The Baptist chaplain at difficulties. The mother has to go into Goldie River Army Depot has glebe lands in and around given up as hopeless the attempt IS OUR JOB hospital; or parents break up but there the city must be asking itself to stop his Protestant troops if it has a lialCty or an as- from calling him "Father." So is a good chance of reconciliation; or set? one accepts this as local custom, though some would see Anglo- the father gets into trouble with the Its Glebe Administration Catholic overtones in it. 'Board is to be congratulated on On my recent tour of duty in police. its efforts to inform the general Port Moresby I attended the public about the history of this weekly clergy meeting with both For one reason or another, one parent property and its present manage- European and indigenous clergy. is left with two or three children and NOW ment. There was thoughtful discussion Its press releases and its print- on the work of the church and of looks desperately for emergency help e& materials given to synodsmen Port Moresby's distinctive prob- THROUGH THE have helped to avoid misunder- lems. There was a genuine con- The Church of England Homes has standings. The Board has ahead cern for the future of the church of it for many years a vast bor- when self-government comes. never been able to help before, but now rowing program before it will be There was a real pastoral con- TEMPORARY able to return large sums to the cern for European and indigene Providing first-class staff is an it has a TEMPORARY CARE UNIT in the diocese for its rapidly expanding alike. needs. My close association with absolute essential. Bishop Hand, diocesan bishop, grounds of the Girls' Home at The move at the recent synod CARE UNIT and Bishop Meredith, senior To do their job, they need adequate Carling ford. to amend the Church Trust housing; with a study, a large lounge- Property Act so that later the chaplain AMF gave me a new insight into the ministry of mis- room for seminars and some privacy diocese may be in a position to for the family. OF THE assist other dioceses in Australia sionary bishops. These bishops shows that the Board is well are not prelates. They live in simple and trying conditions, but We are just completing another aware of its obligations as a stage of our planned programme of steward of God's gifts. are devoted servants of Christ, with a great love of people. development. Specialist staff and a social worker are It is a sad fact that many parishes in Sydney where giving Four modern Staff Houses have been caring in the name of Christ for boys CUSTOMS AGENTS is mainly to CMS have neglected built in Carillon Avenue replacing the and girls from families in temporary Good cleared/delivered to tell people of what their near-century old terrace buildings. ex Parcels Post, Aircraft church is doing in New Guinea. We don't often make appeals. But Some parishes prefer to direct difficulties. If the trouble turns out to be and Ships. we think church people will want to "SERVICE TRANSPORT" any giving to New Guinea to un- know that the new houses, together long-term, then we can care for the 181 Clarence St.. SOne. denominational missions. Phone 29 500I, 293534, While in Port Moresby with previous commitments, mean children throughout the rest of their recently I received the "Church that we need $8,000 in our 1971 Record" which reported critically appeal. school life. on theproposed appeal for $1. million for New Guinea, to stabi- You might even want to write straight Meanwhile, we care for a little while. MOVING lise diocesan finances for the ad- away to the Rev. R. Palmer, Organiz- MADE EASY vent of self-government. In the ing Secretary, Moore College 7 King You can share in the care of this same mail I received the ex- St., Newtown, N.S.W., 2042. with cellent booklet produced by the Te; nporary Care Unit by sending your Glebe Administration Board in DAVIS Van Lines donation to the Director, the Rev. F. J. Pty. Ltd. An angle on the town house nearing comple- Rice, 70 Xing St., Sydney 2000 or Australia-wide door-to-door * * * service tion. The Governor, Sir phone 29 2033. 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REQUIRES FOR 1972 ma as a requisite for ordination. topics in the philosophy of his- set out for Ruanda-Urundi, south Nothing better for group study. TEACHER TRAINING OFFICER never been required to submit Services This course has Involved men in The time must be long over- tory, including critiques of Barth of Uganda and under Belgian Dut es ude assignments, attend seminars or due for a thorough going faculty or a is iow ilo f )nourses inebasic teacher- three years' study, often at great tutorials with other university and Tillich. rule. PERTH. St. Alban's, 423 Beaufort Street. training methods and of lr-service of theology or divinity in one of Service R a.m. 10.30 .m, and 7.30 workshops for voluntary lay religlOes personal and family expense. At The subtitle, "Essays in Sup- This story tells of opportu- p.m. Rector Rev. Bryan F. 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Record" when replying to 660 4984 (Sydney), or 29 Arundel for training and employment (prefer- training in anthropology and his biology. (Chs 12-16.) Street, Forest Lodge, 2037. able part-thne). rageous layman took up this Professor E. A. Judge our advertisers. thorough grasp of contemporary matter of qualifications following The reviewer finds himself HOUSE or flat required by young An- THE position of Organist and Choir research in this and related fields glican coup:e vicinity North Shore Hos- on marriage ban theological training, so that men unable to assess the final value Master at St. Matthew's church. have enabled him to produce an pital early New Year. Willing to look Manly, will be vacant as from Novem- willing to take the sacrificial of much of the very interesting after home while owner overseas. ber 14. The services at a highly com- up-to-date and stimulating book WHAT! Please ring Michael Graham. St. petent and dedicated musician are re- Some of the most successful marriages would not course of offering for theological Teenage "sit in" information in Chs 1-9 because Paul s College, 51 2342 quired. Enquiries may be made to the on human origins and the bibli- You mean to say Q.31.5. BOOK Rector, 97 3144. training will receive an adequate of its technical character. The have taken place if celebrants "strictly exercised" their cal record. The author first con- SHOP has been selling chuff I, academic recognition for the final section of the work does, right to refuse to marry some couples, the Dean of tends that the Adam story robes alt these years and I didn't ORGANISTICHOIRMASTER for St. An- work involved. however, leave the clear impres- Holiday drews. Roseville. 2 manual pipe organ. accords well with paleontological know about it? Enquiries to Rev. Silas Horton. Melbourne said recently. for South Coast sion that the creation of man is a 412 2553. Layman, ThL, evidence in describing Neolithic Accommodation Very Rev T. W. Thomas, fantastic achievement and makes always get my cler i man. l ear when SECRETARY. Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, A teenage "sit-in" is being planned for the Wollon- it very difficult for anyone to There vacancy tor a Secchretaofry take the Darwinian theory of Yes, New Holiday Cottage to the Accouis a ntant at said: "Authorised celebrants have gong region so that young people may be able to express He then traces the biblical nar- Bookshop. England offices situated near Town Hall biological evolution seriously. Copacabana, near Avoca, 50 station. the right to refuse to marry, but their views on controversial issues. rative through from Genesis 2 to This Is an interesting position with it is a very difficult right to ex- 11 offering fascinating comments ROBES miles north of Sydney. Over- varied duties involving general corres- MOTOR FUNERALS If one were to offer specific ercise conscientiously." on its possible relevance to cur- FOR looking beach (4 min. walk). pondence and typing of Agendas and The Bishop in Wollongong, Canon Green at a sit-in one eve- criticisms of the book it would Minutes relating to organisations LIMITED rently accepted hypotheses in an- All electric, accommodates 8. No within the Church. The dean was commenting on Right Rev Graham Delbridge ning. be that its argument does not CLERGY For further particulars please phone suggested amendments to the 30 CITY ROAD, SYDNEY Tel.: 211 4277 (4 lines) thropological studies (Chs. 1-9). Christmas or January. Inquiries Miss Newts at 26 2371, for appoint- has been led by his contacts with "All asked him questions flow easily and that its attempt AND ment. Marriage Act put to the annual He also devotes two chapters to 19 Bykool Avenue, Kffigsgrove, Branches: young people at the National about all sorts of things," Bishop to separate Genesis 1 from Gen- meeting of the National Mar- an examination of Genesis 1 and CHOIR 2208. Phone 750 0687, Sydney. JUNIOR-GIRL CARINGFIAH-Kingsway, Willarong Road Evangelical Anglican Congress in Delbridge said. esis 2 and 3 does less than jus- riage Guidance Council by a 524.7528 2 (Chs 10-11). ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A F.ASTWOOD-8 East Parade Melbourne in August to hear the And it was clear there was tice to the biblical use of these POSITION AFTER EXAMS? legal sub-committee. 85-1955 views of young people in his area dissatisfaction about the Church ROZELLE--93 Victoria Road In the final (and perhaps the chapters. i Cassocks LUTANDA An interesting position, opportunit- They included a "certificate 82-1141 about the church and the and the community at large. Girdles les to learn office procedures and system" to nullify a marriage on most useful) section of the book B. L. Smith. Surplices YOUTH HAVEN machines. community. The "sit-in" would be held the grounds of immaturity of a Stocks Apply BRITISH d FOREIGN Young people at the congress, "not too far in the future" at St Black Toukley, N.S.W. BIBLE SOCIETY, party at the time of marrying; including a group of believers in Michael's Pro-Cathedral, Wollon- White 95 Bat hurst Street, Sydney. and divorce for couples whose ASSOCIATION FOR (PRISM EDUCATION OF BLACKTOWN LTD. shirts Near to lakes and surf. a "Jesus" hippy cult, had met gong. Phone: 61. 6862. marriage guidance counsellor be- Collars- Small or large house parties. The board Invites anolications Inv the positions of Infant and primal, Thousands inspect Studs lieved had "irretrievably broken teachers at our parent-controlled school. Hoods Good accommodation, max. 150 CARRAMAR Maternity Hostel requires down." immediate vacarEy exists for part-tIme teaching and full-time teaching Preaching Apply: MANAGER, part-tIme Secretary: committed Christ. commencing February. 1972, Scarves Ian. Four half days per week. Short- Excellent opportunity for actively Protestant teachers to work and Choir needs P.O. Box 21, Toukley, N.S.W. teach In a Christian atmosphere. Toowoomba church hand. typing and general office dut. TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP Available from stock Tel.: Crossword Prizes Above-average conditions, salary as per 2263 available, award, superannuation scheme fes. Suit Kuring-gal resident. Book prizes for Bible Crossword num- The Joan Augusta Mackenzie Travelling Scholarship has CMS CHURCH SUPPLIES ber 42 have been pooled to Mrs L M. A 5000 people inspected the floral decorations last Toukley 94 336, Sydney 84 1601 pplcatons, stating i p l bckrouna g d Write Matron, 16 Boomerang Street, Bock. Booragoon, WA, Mrs A. L. Mc- salary should and reqired been established to enable study abroad by a clergyman of 93 Bathurst 51., Sydney, 1.5.W. i i be directed to ourrcu l Secretary,Secretary, Mr St. Vander Kneel, 15 u Paul as part Turramurra. 2074. • Garry, Macs, Q, Mrs A. Alexander. Street, Blacktown, N.S.W., 2148, month at St Luke's, Toowoomba, Q, of the city's 61 9487. the Church of England in Priest's orders who has served at Catalogue Available. CUOMIRRAH. near Sussex Inlet, 30 Narrebrt. NSW, and Mrs W. J. Kat, Carnival of Flowers. miles south of Nowra. Lake, lagoon and Illacktown, NSW. least two years after his ordination as a Deacon. beach, 5 minutes walk, 54 per day 3 The Scholarship is of the value of $3,000 or such other The Rector of St Luke's, Rev ballrooms. comfortable. Phone Wollon- sum as the Trustees shall determine and is to be used by gong 84 6520. Vernon Cornish, said he believed the recipient to study, or gain experience in parish work, this was the greatest number of KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS I 2 1114 III5 6 7 MODERN two-bedroom beach cottage 8 In Great Britain or elsewhere, for a period of two years. people to have inspected the at Boat Harbour, near Nelsons Bay- BIBLE CROSSWORD No. 43 To be eligible for the award of the Scholarship the ideal beach for children. In quiet loco. 9 church during the first weekend The Sydney City Mission requires a trained Kindergarten Mon-available up to Xmas. thence applicant must be not more than 35 years of age on De- February. 419 2269 after 6 p.m. We will give a book for the two neatest entries to Bible Crossword ofthe Carnival of Flowers. 10 il cember 31 preceding the year of the award, and have been Teacher for its Community Centre in Green Valley. This is No. 43, which should reach this office not later than November 15. The idea of decorating the All answers come from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible. educated in Australia and propose to return to Australia an opportunity for a dedicated Christian to share in a pro- me I II after study. church had been introduced sev- Professional eral years ago, and St Luke's was gram which is unique. ACROSS would have - - - 2. When therefore the The award is made by the Trustees after consultation reproof (4, 2, 2) Pro now a "port of call" for tourist Services 1. For which is the great- owner of the vineyard with the Principal of Moore College and the Rector of St. Please appy with references to Miss M. Tremeling. Green 1:25. I buses. er, one who - at table comes, what will he do Thomas', North Sydney. to those -? (7) Mt 13 He said 2,500 people had vis- Valley Community Centre, Shropshire Street, Miller. 607 0666, or one who serves? (4) 18. and by the fear of the • The first award will be tenable from July 1, 1972; appli- MOVING: 21:40. • • ited the church on Saturday Lk 22:27. Lord a man - evil (6) 16 cations close on December 31, 1971, Further particulars and FURNITURERITRIOVALS. Pro 16:6. 4. Do you not know that application forms may be obtained from The Trustees, Joan alone and large numbers attend- 3.1f we say we have - friendship with the 18 )9 Augusta Mackenzie Travelling Scholarship, C/- Permanent ed at night. Fro reliability and Careful handling. with him while we walk 1•...... • Est. 34 years. Contact. 21. Jesus was at Bethany in world is - with God? Trustee Company of NSW Limited, 23 O'Connor Street, in darkness, we lie and the house of Simon the 20 Special features of this year's A. R. C. THOMAS, (6) Jas 4:4. SYDNEY 2000. do not live according to - (5) Mt 26:6. display are hanging baskets on 5 Bourke Street. ..:2 all pillars and a floral picture of NTH. PARRAMATTA. the truth (10)1 in 1:6. 5. And every day he was .. SUMMER 630 1141. 23.0 give thanks to the teaching in the temple. the Madonna and Child, fashion- 635 6688 (all hours). 10. Do not be - - - Lord, for he is good, world but be trans- but at night he went ed in petals. for his steadfast love - out and - - the 24 IIII TAPE AND CASSETTE formed by the renewal for ever (7) Ps 136:1. Mr Comish said hundreds of of your mind (9, 2, 4) mount called Olivet (6, INSTITUTE hours of work had gone into the Rom 12:2. 2) Lk 21:37. BIBLE STUDIES IN SERIES CLERGY FINANCE 24.There was also an in- 25 Ill 26 preparation of the display. I1. Yes, brother, I want scription over him,"- 6. But to all - - -, who I Priv. I TRUST 1 19 54 - - - - the Jews" by some - from you in believed in his name, he OF LINGUISTICS "LENDS TO CLERGY" the Lord (7) Phm 1:20. (4, 2, 3, 4, 2) Lk 23:38. gave power to become 15. as far as the east is 20.for in a - test of afflic- Phones: 12.There is a way which 25. children of God (3, 8, from the - - does ARTHUR DEANE will be held at but the Pharisees and 3) Jn 1:12, tion, their abundance of St Arnaud 95 4231, 92 5139 seems right to a man, the lawyers rejected the he remove out trans- joy and their extreme but its - - the way to purpose of God for -, gressions from us (4, 2, poverty have over- Sydney Missionary & Bible THE EMMANUEL COLLEGE 6-7 a.m. or 5-8 p.m. 7. When - - said this, death (3, 2) Pro 16:25. not having been bap- he showed them his 3) Ps 103:12. flowed in a wealth of feels the pinch tised by him (10) Lk liberality (6) 2 Co 8:2. UPLAND RD., ST LUCIA, OUEENSLAND 13.Do not toil to acquire hands and his side (2, College 7:30. The Archbishop of Mel- wealth; be wise enough 3) Jn 20:20. 16.they became fools, and 21. 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Historians oho MELBOURNE SYNOD proper debate. are used to the difficuliirs of KALGOORLIE MERGER Some chapters reach back well defining religious thought from The Perth synod early in October agreed to support beyond that (The Geological written documents must find the the proposal to merge the Cambridge Ancient History Ages,' The Earliest Populations ease with which prehistorians STIRS A HORNETS diocese of Kalgoorlie with Perth. Archbishop Samba said that it was necessary for of Man'), and at least two are es- jump to conclusions from one or the sake of the Kalgoorlie clergy. THE CAMBRIDGE ANCIENT HISTORY. VOL I, PART I, PROLEGOMENA AND PREHISTORY, ed I. E. S. Edwards, C. 1. sentially subsequent to the period two mute artefacts positively Discussions are to be held Gadd and N. G. L. Hammond, Cambridge University Press, 1970, pp 758, £U86. of the volume (`The Evidence of gress at the mission had reached trainee payments went to the hair-raising. Because of its solid between the Archbishop and The various fascicles of Language,"Chronology'). an advanced stage. It was run- liquor store's proprietor. the stocktaking of his discoveries so coverage of the physical data, Bishop Denis Bryant of Kal- third edition that have been utors stress indeed the fluid and Yet in spite of a chapter head- NEST ON ning its own cattle industry and The exploitation and degrada- pub- far. this volume gives a misleadingly lished confused state of our exploding ed 'Primitive Man . . . in Pa- goorlie. growing its own rice. tion of the Aboriginal population separately over the past There is much more to come knowledge. firm impression of what we know six years are now assembled laeolithic Times' there is no of early man's thought processes. Synod service was in St Few of the 500 Aborigines on amounted togenocide. from this site alone, not to speak The editors might have insist- George's Cathedral and the the mission station were unaf- (with some updating) into the of hundreds of others which treatment of the most familiar A letter will be sent to the ed upon more summing up, or Instead of the repeated easy Archbishop preached. Synod met fected by quarrelling and fight- familiar CAH format, with maps await excavation. Big questions prehistoric documents of all, the HOMOSEXUALITY Minister for Aborigines, Mr added a general chapter or two ing. and index added. It is the first of cave paintings of France and assumptions (inspired of course There save been many sir: rig reactions to Mel- in the South Perth Civic Centre Howson, asking for immediate are at stake. 'The origin of this in the style of the late Sir Frank entirely by the supposed parallels and its first meeting was four volumes which will replace Neolithic civilisation Spain, nor of the European Pa- bourne synod's Mr Pethybridge told the synod steps to stop further exploitation is still un- Adcock's editorship. There is not with modern primitive societies), passing of a motion on 11th October addressed by Bishop Howell Witt the original Vols. I and II with a known to us laeolithic to which they belong. that Professor Ronald Berndt, and degradation of the Abori- and . . . we may even any editorial guidance on we should have been given a which asks the Government to legalise homosexual acts of North West Australia. completely new text. expect many more surprises.' But There should at least have professor of anthropology at the gines. when the volume is supposed to been a stocktaking chapter, par- critical analysis of the problems committed by consenting adults in private. A report of Archbishop Sambell on the WA University, had recently vis- Letters will also be sent to the already the connection of Catal begin — one assumes it must be The doubling of size certainly allel to those on geology and of saying anything at all about synod's Social Questions Committee containing this re- Wednesday supported an ap- ited the mission. He had found Minister for the Interior and the Huyuk with Syria is plain, and its with the roots of the 'neolithic man's thinking before written does not exaggerate the scale of economy physical anthropology. proach to the Commonwealth that almost half the Aboriginal Administrator of the Northern drew from as far afield revolution.' The difficulties of documents became available. commendation was adopted on the voices after consider- discovery over the last forty-five as the Red Sea. The lack of it leaves many Government to hold an indepen- wages, pension, endowment and Territory. years, and the chronological con- this term are referred to by sev- able debate. At Jericho, Kathleen Kenyon questions up in the air, especially E. A. Judge dent inquiry into the whole social The Committee chairman, Mr trol produced by radiocarbon has demonstrated that a similar shop Woods. services system. The whole 'determinations' ('dating' would development may have occurred J. F. Patrick, a barrister, moved The banners called for a re- philosophy of social services was still be misleading precise) has the adoption of the report. turn to "Bible-based" Christian- based on maintaining the existing IMPROVED S.S. STANDARDS just as even earlier there, though on a An overshadowed reformer remarkably transformed smaller scale. "So long as the homosexual ity. poverty level, he said. act does not injure society, then the quality of our knowledge. The section on Palestine is by Mr Maling, in his early 20s, Synod agreed to draw up a MELANDINON, REFORMER WITHOUT HOUR, by Michael Rogness. Augsburg Publishing House, 1969. 165 pages. society has no right to impose a BRING RECORD PRIZE-GIVING Who could have dreamt even R. de Vaux of the Ecole Biblique said the group did not condemn three-year plan for developing its criminal penalty upon the act," homosexuals, but regarded them 158 prizes and over 750 certificates were presented ten years ago that we should now at Jerusalem, but the period cov- Loci Communes, a statement of Melanchthon's understanding of he said. own social services in the dioc- be excavating a city of 10,000 ered in this volume does not Lutheran theology, that "next to as sinners who could be re- ese. Rev R. J. Cook of Dalkeith to boys and girls from 100 Sydney. Sunday Schools, or to the presence of Christ in the 'It is a question between an deemed. souls from the seventh millen- reach down as far as biblical Holy Scripture there is no better Lord's Supper led his enemies to moved to appoint a committee to their representatives, at the Annual Diocesan Prize- times, individual and God, and not He pointed to one banner nium before Christ, three to four book." accuse him of departure from between society and man." prepare the plan and present it to The modernity of which said "God loves Homo- giving held in St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday October thousand years earlier than the its contents In reading a book on Melanch- Luther. His doctrine was stigma- Mr Patrick said the Church of synod in 1972. He said that the and standing of sexuals not Homosexuality." 10. civilisations of Egypt and Meso- its contributors thon there are certain key issues tised as Philipism or crypto-cal- England did not definitely say plan should not be undertaken potamia? will begin to restore to the CAH Mr Maling said: "We feel con- we look for. How much of his vinism. the homosexual act was irretrie- for the sake of evangelism but as Every seat in the Cathedral, out the contention of many that its ascendancy as a standard humanist background does he re- cerned for them, but this &cis- an extension of evangelism. In the 1540 variations to the vably sinful. Nave and Gallery was filled for with the lower pupil/teacher James Mellaart, who has been point of reference. Yet the very ject and to what extent does it sion is not helping them at all," lift Utt1111110, Augsburg Confession Melanch- He said the report was careful The motion was proposed the service, with some of the ratio and increased attention opening up the huge mound of concentration of material is continue to influence his ap- Bishop T. T. Reed of Adelaide reformer thon spoke of the presence of to avoid taking any line on the after Archbishop Sambell had children occupying the side chap- being given to Sunday School Catal Huyuk in Anatolia, frustrating. No comprehensive proach to theological problems? told the Adelaide "Advertiser" oglood Christ's body "with the bread," sinfulness of the ad. asked the synod if the Church els. properties, equipment and teach- presents here a comprehensive picture emerges, and the contrib. Does his doctrine of justification, that the Church should do noth- NOUN' Can this be reconciled with Mr R. L. Yelland said the ing to encourage people to corn- should be identified with social The Address was given, and er training are all bearing fruit in especially in the 1535 edition of adoption of the recommendations services. an improved efficiency and an in- the Loci Luther's "in and under" formula? mit homosexual acts. the prizes presented by the Dean really represent a depar- in the report should be deferred. "Now is the time to determine creased commitment among the Rogness denies any real dis- "By advocating the abolition of Sydney, the Very Rev A. W. ture from Luther's teaching? He said many Anglican leaders the church's policy in that field," core of Sunday School scholars. POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN THEOLOGY Philip Melanchthon's place in crepancy, pointing out that of laws designed to discourage Morton, whilst the service was Is his definition of adiaphora must have doubts about the wis- homosexual acts the Church he said. led by Choristers from St Luke's, AT MOORE COLLEGE the Reformation has been over- (matters of little consequence) in Luther was answering the Zwing- dom of the Church recommend- shadowed too long by the liens and Enthusiasts while Me- could give the appearance of Opposing the proposal, the Liverpool, St Philip's, Eastwood, the Leipzig Interim of 1548 a ing changes in the law. condoning them because most and St Andrew's, Wahroonga. BISHOP Applications are invited for the award of a scholar- ebullient Luther. A new book on conciliatory step towards lanchthon directed his definition Rev Peter Lomas, the Anglican WITT the Mr G. J. Jones also opposed people have the erroneous idea chaplain to the Mental Health ship for post-graduate study in Biblical, Historical Melanchthon is timely and wel- Emperor or a sell-out to Catho- against Catholic theology. The prizes were made avail- the report, saying the answer to that what is lawful cannot be sin- Services, said that the Church comed. However, Clyde Mansch- licism? Does his theological Perhaps this is too simple and the 'problem lay in a more able as memorials and gifts from ON BINGO or Pastoral Theology at Moore College in 1972. reck's, ful," he said. should not waste time drawing Melanchthon, The Quiet method, particularly as seen in it is one of the tantalising aspects enlightened attitude in the courts. individuals and a large number Reformer, Dr Reed said a ctistinction up a three-year plan — action The legalising of Bingo Free accommodation is available for single or is likely to remain the the later revisions of the Loci let of this book that it is rather too Thirty young Christians from of Sunday Schools throughout standard English biography of must be drawn between crime was needed now. the diocese. (Housie-Housie) by the married men as well as monetary grant to assist that old whore, reason, in the complex for the general reader La Trobe University, most of and sin. towards living expenses. Melanchthon, back door? Is he then to some but not sufficienly analytical for them Anglicans, handed out lea- He called on Churches of all Four children in various Western Australian Govern- "Crime is what the community denominations to combine their grades obtained 100 per cent in Indeed Rogness's work almost extent responsible for the scho- the person who really wants to flets and paraded large banners regards as contrary to its inter- ment is a bit sad, commented Inquiries and applications should be made to the presupposes an acquaintance lasticism of later Lutheranism? get to grips with the vast and in the public gallery. Their lead- social service departments in an the examination, three of these ests and which it seeks to prevent effort to provide more effective being boys and two of them Bishop Howell Witt, of with such a book as he gives Rogness deals briefly but still relevant issues which a study er was Mr Ian Maling of by law," he said. PRINCIPAL, MOORE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE, sensitively with these problems of Philip Melanchthon raises. action. coming from the parish of St North-West Australia, little of the historical context of Greensborough parish, "Sin is what the Church be- NEWTOWN, N.S.W. 2042 One example trill demonstrate. Bede's, Beverly Hills. Melanchthon's work. This is a Maurice Betteridge They said they were asked to lieves to be contrary to the re- Rev Dick Pethybridge of St "It's all part of the twentieth serious limitation for the general take their banners out by Dean vealed will of God." Albans Highgate moved a motion A feature of this year's exam- century mediocrity," he said, which was carried unanimously, reader in what is otherwise a Thomas and later by Archbi- The Victorian Attorney- ination results was the increased "There's no skill attached and useful book. General, Mr Reid, condemned asking the Federal Government percentage of children who not much enjoyment as far as I SECRETARY-RECEPTIONIST BARRIERS TO PRAYER to stop the sale of liquor to obtained distinction and first Too often writers have MERIDEN synod's recommendation. can see, A position for an energetic receptionist interested in com- affected to find deep rifts In Germany, there is a famous Sisterhood, belong- Mr Reid said he would not Aborigines of the Oenpelli Mis- class honours level. CHURCH OF ENGLAND sion Station in the Northern Ter- "It's sad to think that people munity life and able to take part in the organisation of vari- between Luther and Melanch- ing to the Evangelical Lutheran Church, known as the recommend changes in the provi- A comparison of the results in will sit and listen to an SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ritory. ous activities in a Community Centre. The Sydney City Mis- thon. No one, least of all Luther Sisterhood of Mary. sions of the Crimes Act con- recent years shows that, while it anonymous bloke calling out sion has a vacancy at its himself, questions their difference 12 Redmyre Road, Strathfield cerning homosexuality. Mr Pethybridge said that work is true that Sunday School enrol- anonymous numbers. of style and temperament. "I am One of the co-founders, Miss Basilea Schlink, talks He said any lessening of penal- on the mission was being ruined GREEN VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE POARDING & DAY SCHOOL ments in the diocese have fallen "As a churchman I would not a rough woodman who has to about this Faith Order in her recent book called "Reali- ties or changes would be an by the effect that liquor was hav- over the past decade, with a con- for a dedicated Christian person able to become part of a Kindergarten to Higher School ing on the Aborigines. like to see the Church being sup- make a path, but Philip goes ties." encouragement to acts of homo- sequent fall in the number of ported with money in this way." team. Must have definite Church affiliation. Please apply with quietly and peacefully along it," Certificate and Matriculation. sexuality. "They are becoming unem- references Describing how, for absolutely children participating in the Bishop Witt deplored the to Mrs Hurcomb; 103 Bathurst Street, Sydney. Luther once said. (I Peter 3:7, 4:2 to 7), "You must For further information, apply "In my view, this is a sign of ployable," he said, examination, the standard of at- 61 6136. everything, they depend upon be self-controlled and alert to be effects of gambling on a commu- But it was the same Luther to the Headmistress, degeneracy in any community," Mr Pethybridge said that pro- tainment has improved, bearing nity. faithful prayers to God, Mother able to pray," refusal to confess Miss Sheila M. Morton, B.Sc. Mr Reid said. who asserted of Melanchthon's Basilea goes on to say, "We have our sins one to another (James found that prayer has absolute 5:16) stinginess and greediness pre-requisites, and if these are (Luke 6:38) earthlymindedness not fulfilled, the prayer is because "seek ye first His King- HOW CHRISTIANTY SPREADS undoubtedly impeded. THE MARCIA ABEL dom and His righteousness and Christianity spreads like a fire. Not the flame all other things will be yours as of a bunsen burner. but the In the New Testament, several well (Matthew 6:33). ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS spontaneous spreading flame of a bushfire. sins are named as prayer ob- Mother Basilea adds "a deci- In the Book of the Acts in the him as their Lord, They had the stacles . . . in general these are spread. sive obstacle to decisive prayer is Bible, Christianity spread rapidly fire of a living faith in the living The greater the tire, the more — refusal to forgive (Matthew unrepented and unconfessed sin AT MOORE COLLEGE because it was spread sponta- Christ. 6:15) wrath and doubt (I Tim- fuel it needs. The fuel is the from which one does not want neously by ordinary people. As Can we say that Jesus has othy 2:8) all sensuous behaviour In he:: will, Mrs Marcia Abel made provision for scholar- Word of God, The fire of our to depart." ships for students entering on theological training at Moore people moved around in their changed our lives? Can we say faith can be tested by how much College. work they were prepared to talk that the fire of our faith is we want to read the Bible and about Jesus. It was not just the burning strongly? If so, it must hear God's word. Each scholarship is worth $1,000. Several will be leaders or men with outstanding Congresses On Evangelism awarded in 1972 as the result of an examination on general ability but ordinary people Bible knowledge to be held on the afternoon of the 19th speaking about Jesus. THE SYDNEY CITY MISSION February, 1972. has a position available for a man aged between The examination for these scholarships is open to men 40-55, to To Continue who fulfil the following conditions: 1. Born in Australia or assist with the work of The Green Valley Community Centre. in the United Kingdom. 2, Under the age of twenty-five years Hours 6 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., Tuesdays to Sundays. National and regional congresses on evangelism will on 1st March, 1972. 3. Qualified to matriculate at the Uni- By P.J. Dowe The man required must be a dedicsted Christian with definite be the direct result of the European Congress on Evan- versity of Sydney. 4. In residence in the College or intending Church affiliation and desirous of working with young people gelism which met at Amsterdam last month. to become so. 5. Competent in theology. as well as older people in a Community Centre atmosphere and to be involved in personal evangelism. German and Dutch partici- cide with a World Congress on Applicants for the scholarship should write to the Prin- Christianity will spread today pants appointed committees to missions. cipal, Moore Theological College, Carillon Avenue, Newtown, if we are prepared to talk about For further information, piease contact Mrs Hurcomb, 103 Bathurst Street, Syd., dy. 61 6136. develop the plans. The English Some 1,200 people from all N.S.W., 2042. Jesus in ordinary ways. 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Toowoomba schools Christianity world Guatemala Sydney Synod makes to go co-ed growth or decline? expels bishop On the recommendation of the Toowoomba Church of England Schools Coun- The Rt. Rev, William C. STEPHEN NEILL LOOKS many important decisions cil, the Council of the diocese of Brisbane has agreed that as from the beginning of Frey, Bishop of the Episco- 1972 the Clennie Preparatory School and the Church of England Boys' School AT THE FACTS pal Diocese of Guatemala, The final session of the 35th Synod of the diocese of Sydney which concluded on October 15 (which takes preparatory school pupils only) will combine under the administration The number of nominal ment toward Islam, in spite of together with his wife and proved to be a turning-point on major issues which will affect the Church for the future: of the Headmaster of the Boys' School (Mr E. C. White) Christians in the world is not active missionary work, especial- their five children, arrived in The Glennie Preparatory the boys and girls who are of the slightest interest to ly by representatives of the Ah- CATHEDRAL Bishop Frank Hulme-Moir urged to conduct a study into the motion to cease payments to the wear the same uniforms as the Miami, Fla., Sunday, Oc- Synod decided that it was im- School will move from its present boarders will eat in the present madiyya section of Muslims. the Synod to approve an ex- question of tongues, the inter- World Council of Churches, the girls in the secondary school Christians. But there are con- tober 3, under orders of de- possible for financial reasons for location at Sutton House adjoin- dining-room of the Boys' School. Only one writer has studied the panding ministry with the Cath- pretation of tongues, and prophe- Australian Council of Churches known as the Glennie Memorial flicting opinions on the ing the main Glennie Memorial The enclosed garden surround- movement from one of these portation by the Department a building to be erected on the edral at the heart of the city. cy; the subject of spiritual heel- and the NSW Committee of the School. Contact with that school Cathedral site for both school OUTREACH School property in Herries Street, ing "Bogunda" will provide a de- growth or decline of Christi- faiths to the other; the con- of Immigration of the Re- ing; kindred spiritual gifts and Australian Council of Churches. will also be maintained. and office purposes. Toowoomba, to the property lightful play area for the girls, clusion seems to be that in recent On the first night, Synod their place in worship; and spirit- The educational, social and anity' relative to other re- public of Guatemala. A new office building complex, TRUST MONEYS known as "Bogunda" in Camp- and there is also an area of years the number of Muslims warmly endorsed "Move In For ual gifts and their place in wit- bell Street, Toowoomba, imme- economic advantages of the new ligions and the world's popu- who have become Christians is The reason given by the Immi- estimated to cost $13 million was Action" the report of the Com- ness and evangelism. Synod approved an ordinance about one acre beside the build- which will lead to a change in diately opposite the main build- combination are considerable. lation. higher than that of Christians approved for the Kent Street mission on Evangelism which In his speech, Archdeacon ing. Boarders will be supervised The girls will gain from joining gration Department for the ex- ings of the Church of England who have become Muslims. frontage. had met for three years. A mo- Reid said: "Some see the charis- She Act of Parliament governing by resident women staff, and the larger classes at the Bishop Stephen C. Neill, mis- pulsion of the Bishop was "inter- disposal of Church trust moneys Boys' School. On the other hand, in pars of Synod further resolved, during tion calling on the Church at matic movement as divisive. proposed improvements to the in- Boys' School and from normal sionary and ecumenical statesman, ference in political affairs of the enabling surpluses from the The new location for the girls Kenya and Tanzania, the a four-hour debate on the sub- every level to re-evaluation Some see it as enriching the lives side of the house will make it contact with boys of their own Glebe Administration Board to will be self-contained as regards now lecturing at University Col- churches are growing at the rate country." ject, that the St Andrew's Cath- present strategy in evangelism, of Christians. We need a thor- even more comfortable and at- age, and the cost of duplicating lege, Nairobi, Kenya, contributed be used for purposes outside the dormitories and play areas, but tractive. of 10 per cent per annum, which Bishop Frey and nine other edral School should not be and to reconsider the traditional ough study of it from a theo- teaching staff and equipment in recently to the UK "Church Christian leaders had signed a moved until its future is deter- diocese of Sydney. This was the girls and boys will be taught The girls will retails their means that they will double message and methods of local logical point of view. the two schools will be elimi- of England Newspaper" on this statement two weeks earlier mined, and that the standing originally debated last year on a together in classrooms, and all identity as "Glennie" girls and themselves in seven years. church evangelism, was passed FLEXIBILITY nated. question and sheds new light on "calling for the cessation of vio- committee consult with the Cath- unanimously. motion from the registrar, Mr it. No doubt the Christianisation Synod, in short but active de- John Denton. is lamentably superficial; yet lence and restoration of con- edral Chapter and the school While there were some criti- The 1968 World Christian bate on the Thursday night, en- there are grounds for speaking of stitutional guarantees." council about the future of the cisms of the report in some de- PREACHING Handbook edited by Coxill and dorsed the spirit of the National BUNBURY SEVERE CLERGY SHORTAGE very rapid Christian advance in school. tails, the commission's secretary, Without debate synod passed a Grubb maintained that although Evangelical Anglican Congress this as in other parts of Africa. Synod gave standing com- The Rev John Chapman, said motion requesting the estab- The diocese of Bunbury is facing one of its most severe shortages of clergy. nominal Christians represent that more flexibility is necessary mittee authority to proceed with that the intention of the report lishment of a college of preach- Eight men will be needed by the end of this year. about 30 per cent of the world On the question of the growth in worship patterns to allow for or decline of the total world all arrangements which it may was not to censure or criticise ers in the diosese under the population, they will be only 20 Agreement on local churches to adjust their Bishop Reginald Hawkins has The Bishop has said: On this Christian population, Dr Neill seem necessary for the erection but to get the Church to look worship to meet local needs. presidency of the Archbishop said that it is the worst since he "The plan will be sufficiently per cent by the year 2000. Of account, and I hope as a tem- elastic to allow vacant parishes says that despite uncertainties of the new office building com- again at its message and meth- A motion proposed by Canon and the chairmanship of came to the diocese. Most of the these, 12 per cent will be Roman Bishop porary expedient, present man- to be filled as man-power be- and unforeseen faotors in de- Trinity College plex and to arrange, if so deter- ods. Peter Watson was passed which A. I. Dain. shortage has been caused by the power will have to be deployed Catholics, 5 per cent Protestants comes available. mographic projections "there The House of Bishops, meeting mined, the relocation of the TONGUES read: "That a committee be ROLLS illness of clergy which has ob- and certain parishes recon- and 3 per cent Orthodox and Old school. "I have good hope for the Catholic. seems to be no good reason for informally at Church House, Synod members showed great appointed to draw up a form of liged them to resign their parish- interest in the charismatic move- Synod passed after vigorous es. structed, in order to supply ser- future but, in the meanwhile, questioning the affirmation that Westminster, recently gave their It was also decided that service which could be used, Dr Neill refers to the frequent ment and spoke of the drift of debate a motion approving in vices to the largest number of statements in recent years about the Christian percentage of the recognition to the new Trinity Church House, alongside St An- after proper request and approv- principle an electoral roll for Advertising in both England faithful laity, by their prayer and young people from the Church world's population has increased College, Bristol, the formation of drew's Cathedral should not be al, in place of the Order for Eve- every church in the diocese to in- and Australia has not brought people. My plan of action will be work, are asked to make good the alleged rapid spread of Islam partly because of its inflexibility in Africa. He says: since the beginning of this cen- which has been the subject of ne- demolished until the contract to ning Prayer in the inner city and encouraging results. notified to the Diocesan Council. the deficiency." towards such spiritual manifesta- dicate clearly who is entitled to tury, is increasing, and will gotiations between the three Bris- develop the whole site has been new housing areas; such a form vote at vestry meetings. We have been told ceaselessly signed, and that none of the tions as speaking in tongues and of service to reserve the same by Christian writers over the last increase until the end of the cen- tol Colleges, Tyndale Hall, Clif- tury." Cathedral site should pass from spiritual healing. basic order and balance as the MOORE COLLEGE 20 years that Islam has on the ton Theological College and Dal- the full control of the Synod. Archdeacon John Reid pro- service of Evening Prayer, but to Without debate a motion from whole been far more successful He concludes with a warn- ton House, the women's training Governmentsputting pressure ing,"I have already said, this de- college. The report of the commission posed that Synod asking standing allow for more flexible adjust- Mr Peter Nicholson commending in Africa than the Christian mis- committee to appoint a special mographic projection has nothing Rev 2. A. Motyer, deputy on the role of the Cathedral was ments in a particular congrega- the need of men for the ministry sions, and that many more committee "to consider the chari- to do with spiritual quality. principal of Tyndale since 1970, also submitted to the Synod. tion and to make provision for to the continuing prayers of the people are becoming Muslims smatic movement from a scholar- There are no grounds for com- is to be principal and dean of A motion moved by Mr Gra- the orderly exercise of both pray- diocese was passed. The motion on Christian medical work than are becoming Christians. ham Wade and seconded by ly and pastoral stand-point" and er and testimony by members of continued: "Synod hears with I have had the privilege of placency about the Churches and college; Miss Joyce Baldwin, Montreux (EPS).—A number of goy ernments are asking the World Council of the effectiveness of their response vice-principal of Dalton St the congregation." concern that through rising costs travelling very widely in Africa; to the Gospel. An amendment which was en- the general fund of the college Churches for help in drawing up plans to integrate Protestant and Roman Catholic in every country which I have Michael 1961-1971, to he dean of "The enemies of the Church dorsed by a large majority re- will, in spite of careful economy medical services with government-owned facilities. visited I have raised the question women; Rev G.T. D. Angel, are many, active and virulent. On Tutor at Clifton 1965-1971, to be moved the words "in the inner and a rise us students' fees, be in In recent weeks the Christian of the status and prospects of city and ns housing areas" so deficit this year and that it is es- swana and Papua New Guinea. based commission. Islam. the other hand there is no reason Medical Commission (CMC) of dean of studies; and Rev Dr J. timated that the deficit will be During this same period directors Mr James McGitvray, CMC to be anxious and alarmed, as 1. Packer, principal of Tyndale Bp Grmdrod goes west that the inquiry will cover the Let me limit myself to Central the World Council of Churches of church-sponsored medical though the Lord's hand was entire diocese. $20,000 next year; it asks the director, told the committee of and East Africa. In Rhodesia, since 1970, to be associate has received pleas for assistance facilities in Uganda and India the Commission on World Mis- shortened that it could not save. Bishop John Crindrod of Rockhampton went to MASS MEDIA priorities committee of standing from government officials in Bot- Zambia and the Congo Republic, principal, a non-administrative sent SOS signals to the Geneva- sion and Evangelism meeting here "Those in the north should not post freeing him to develop theo- Longreach in October to chair a meeting of clergy and On Thursday night Synod by a committee to confer with the col- I was told that Islam is prac- lege committee to seek ways by that church agencies are ex- be resentful if, for the time being logical education and to maintain majority of more than two to tically unknown, except for a laymen from the five parishes in the west of the large which these deficits may be met periencing increasing pressure God seems to have moved south links with similar experiments one endorsed the interim report number of immigrants, and for a of the Equator." diocese. and the running costs of the col- from Third World governments small region where the Congo in England and overseas. of the Commission on Mass to co-ordinate their hospitals Media and committed the dioc- lege may be maintained without Marryatville Re public has a common frontier Parishes represented were Ara- undue additional burdens falling looks at itself with national health plans. with the Sudan. New Scriptures for mac, Muttaburra, Barcaldine, ese to a 12-year strategy in using mass media. on the students." On the basis of "I expect this trend to become In Malawi the greater part of Pacific People Blackall, Longreach and Winton. the NEAC paper, "A New Shape widespread in many lands within The gathering discussed a num- Bishop Graham Delbridge, ABORIGINES of the Yao people became During a visit of two weeks to the Responsible Suburban Church," the evening con- the next few years," he pre- Christians about a century ago, ber of diocesan problems, some chairman of the commission, "That this synod hears with gregations at St Matthew's dicted. Helping the churches the Gilbert and Ellice Islands in For those people of them peculiar to the west moved that "this Synod received Marryatville, SA, on two hut the Islatnisation was very the South Pacific, Bible Society deep concern the problems recent Sundays were handle this pressure is one of superficial, and there is no sign which has endured long drought the interim report of the commis- created by the sale of liquor asked to study four areas of their Secretary Maurice Harvey re- sion on mass media and endorses needs CMC's top priorities, he said. of any notable Islamic advance. who thought Ansvar and the rural recession. among the Aboriginal people of and patterns. Another priority is nation-I and ceived orders for some 48,000 A representative Of the Austra- the basic concept of using mass In Tanzania, Kenya and copies of the Scriptures to be the Arnhem Land Reserve as The section of the origiiial regional workshops with church Uganda the Muslims are a much lian Broadcasting Commission media to achieve three specific highlighted recently by Professor THE GOAL OF THE delivered during the next 12-18 was only was present gathering informa- objectives in communication of paper was titled "emerging needs CHURCH. To know leaders and government health respected and influential minor- months. This includes nine new Berndt of WA. It commends and and patterns our Lord tive material for a projected the Christian message: (a) to supports the Church Missionary of the local and to do his will and personnel to discuss the philoso- ity, of perhaps respectively 20, 8 editions of the Scriptures in El- Church" we assess documentary, which will show inform; (b) to evangelise; (c) to Society in its efforts to combat and the first evening the these goals by study of the and 4 per cent. But nowhere is lice and Gilbertese, of which car insurance topics New phy of community health care. how the churches are coping with influence people." this situation, and realising the "availability and use of Testament Church and a there any sign of a strong move- eight will need to be subsidised. resources" and ready the present severe problems The motion went on: "This concern which efforts to combat "fellowship and ear to learn of the needs worship" were studied. of caused by the recession. synod commends the first stage this situation, and realising the people. for 1972-73, during which period WHATS HAPPENING? 32 of concern which the Federal FELLOWSHIP AND Geelong parish protests greater co-ordination between 35 agreed that the parish is de- WOR- Government has for the welfare SHIP. Examiue Romans 12: church departments using mass fensive, holding on to the status 4-12 We have some good news. and advancement of the Aborigi- and see if our present patterns of media is to be initiated, and quo; 24 of 32 said the parish We are: Personal accident insurance nal people, urges it to take the worship and ministry allow for synod homosexuality decision training of church people is to necessary action to prevent alco- is fearful and paralysed while Householders' comprehensive insurance commence. Synod requests 1 of mutual encouragement and help. Christian holism spreading among them." 34 said the parish is impres- The vestry of St Matthew's, East Geelong, has protested against the recent It was agreed that there is not a "All Risks" insurance, Liability insurance standing committee to look into sively active and excessively decision of Melbourne synod on legalising homosexuality between consenting ways and means of financing the OTHER MATTERS radical. great interchange of ideas and And a wide range of policies designed the question was raised of the adults in private by sending the letter below to two dai y newspapers. especially to cover churches and 12-year program and to bring a Rev Geoffrey Feltham of Ep- WHOSE ping moved a motion asking the CHURCH? Many see possibility of having "house The vestry (church committee) sexuals (and others). However, it businessmen. report to the next synod." Mr Christ as the absentee landlord, communions." It was generally , By the penalty he paid on be- Bruce Davies, secretary of the State Government to legalise ho- while f St. Matthew's Church, East considers that, when professing half of sinners when he died at Premier's Department, and a mosexuality between consenting others see the Lord Jesus recognised that the church has ( Please send me: writers eelong (Church of England, Christians in any way suggest the Calvary, this eternal Son of God as the Managing Director. sectionalised the family. c member of standing committee, adults in private but when he liocese of Melbourne), unani- denigration of God's laws, they could discharge forever every ob- El Information on Ansvar's insurance policies. was absent fromsynod when the r ously desires publicly to dis- become guilty of a gross lack of ro said that he understood that s gation these and all men have Cl Your Ansvar representative to discuss synod had already committed it- motion was to be debated, it t oclate itself from the decision of love and concern for the very incurred through the breaking of Ansvar policies. self to an expanding program of lapsed. i] e diocesan synod, as reported people they claim to be helping. God's righteous laws. He could evangelism by accepting the Rev Beaumont W. Powers of THE NSW OFFICE of the AUSTRALIAN the news media to press for They rob people of a law that, if give them strength in the daily confer at ti e NAME "Move In For Action" report. Newtown unsuccessfully moved a BOARD OF MISSIONS legalising, under certain received, could convince them of fight to overcome the sins by c onditions, of the practice of "I don't feel we can afford to motion urging the community to NEW ADDRESS: Suite 2, 1st Floor, lido House, 400 Kent h h need to turn, unreservedly, to which they have become en- lose another 12 months, I feel omosexuality. Jesus Christ. ADDRESS ... accept two-child families as the Street, Sydney The vestry belives that the per- snared. there is a sense of urgency responsible future maximum. He TELEPHONE NUMBER: 290 1556 fiarmance of homosexual acts there." also urged synod to advocate u Ivanhoe wider availability and use of 290 1452 nder any conditions is against WORLD COUNCIL OF ti An all day conference for birth-control aids to make family I. to eternal law of God (e.g., insurance for CHURCHES L eviticus 18:22; 20:13, Colos- Christian writers was held at Synod resoundingly defeated a limitation easier. si total abstainers ans 3:5-6, Romans 1:27). THANKSGIVING SERVICE ANSYAR St James Ivanhoe, Victoria FACT AND FAITH FILMS Ihough, regrettably, they may SIC.: 18.22 Collins Street, Melbourne. 63 1661. N.S.N., 210 Pitt sl The POCKET TESTAMENT LEAGUE Street, Sydney. 61 6472. 56 Hunter Street, Newcastle. 7 4655. RD.: on Saturday 16th October. THE SYDNEY CITY MISSION (in association with CHALLENGE FILMS) tare in the many and diverse 182 Ann Street Brisbane. 21 8449. S.A.: 33 Pirie Street, Adelaide. a It was organised by the secre- NEW ADDRESS: 1st Floor "Lido House," 400 Kent Street, , tivities of the democracy of sin 8 6564. W.A.: 167 St. George's Terrace, Perth. 21 6291. NEEDS A YOUNG MAN OR WOMAN Sydney. PHONE 290 1600 mmon to all men, to be con- in St. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL tary of the Melbourne Christian EXPERIENCED IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP Si stent, people who profess and Writing Group, Mrs Madge Distributing Moody Institute of Science Films, Billy Graham , GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY Able to accept responsibility, equipped to lead young people II themselves "Christens" (or, Prentice. Films, Dr Paul White Audio-visuals, CETV "Colorama" G (by invitation of the Dean of Sydney, in club activities, group discussions, Bible studies, etc. Music Audio-visuals and Projection Equipment. id's people) should promote The The group was founded in would be an advantage. The person required for this position tl' e upholding of all the moral Very Rev. A. W. Morton, D. Phil. (Oxon.), M.A.) 1969 after the Graham Crusade -- la ws of God. must have a real desire to share their faith in Jesus Christ and it has held schools in Mel- by personal evangelism. Accommodation is available. God's laws proclaim the SUNDAY, 14th NOVEMBER, 1971 bourne and Sydney. It aims to THE CHURCH ARMY IN AUSTRALIA m ajesty, purity, and holiness of commencing at 3 p.m. encourage Christians to produce For further Information please contact Mrs Hurcomb, 103 the effective and attractive Christian Bathurst Street, 5; clney. 61 6136. Needs men and women communicants of the Church of , God such people claim to • An address will be given by England in Australia to train as Lay Evangelists. orship. They, also, declare to literature. m The Rev. Bernard G. Judd, Th.L. QUALIFICATIONS: A realization of God's call. Dedication to en how far short every human The Ivanhoe conference began le lug has fallen in thought and • Scripture Lessons will be read by HONEY Jesus Christ, as Saviour and Lord. A good basic education. with devotions by the vicar, Rev NOW EXTENDS HIS EXCLUSIVE ac lion from God's righteous The Hon. Mr Justice Athol Richardson pure golden light ... Jack Shilton and among those Qualities of leadership. sti JEWELLER SVICESER TO OUR READERS Two year tndards. They reveal that all woo led sessions were Mrs Pat residential course available to accepted appll- m e and the Rev. William Gibbins (P.T.L. President) delicious on cereals, scones, MADE TO ORDER JEWELLERY n lie under God's judgement • Veitch, Mr Eric Daley, editor of cants between 19 and 35 years of age. Married men will be ar d are liable to the eternal Choral items by the Sydney Festival Male Voice Choir, pancakes, toast! ... YOUR DESIGN OR OURS considered. "New Life," Mr John Robinson, Pe nalties of that same law. conducted by Frank 0. Akehurst Federal secretary of the Scripture ASK to SEE THE RANGE OF ENGAGEMENT RINGS ENQUIRIES: The Candidates' Secretary, P.O. Box 107, from the prize winning The vestry recognises a • Presentation of Annual Report by the League Secretary Union and Mr Graham Barker, 20 per cent Below Retail French's Forest, NSW 2086. co mmunity obligation to seek to butter people. Walter S. Mottram a former printer and publi- FRANK AKE'HURST "PARK HOUSE" or derstand and he'y homo- sher who has a special interest in 4th Floor, 15 Pork Street, Sydney, 2000. Phone 26 6368 Poge 10 Australian Church Record, November 4, 1971 parish publications. Australian Church Record, November 4, 1971 Page 11 Rest of the news THE AUSTRALIAN

:1 leading Roman Catholic layman said in Mel- CHURCH bourne recently that his Church had bitten off more than Prebendary J. K. Cavell, rural dean of has been appointed vicar of Christ Plymouth and a prebendary of Exeter Church Hawthorn from December IS. it could chess in trying to run both primary and secon- Cathedral has been appointed Bishop of Southampton in succession to the Right Rev John R. Gaden vino has been at dary education and he added that we are seeing the end RECORD Rev K. F. N. Lamplugh. New York Theological Senunary since of 1969, has been appointed to a chaplaincy the Church's traditional system in Australia. Rev Charles William James Carobley, at Melbourne Church of England Gram- The national paper for who had been assisting or St Philips mar School from January next. Eastwood (Sydney) since his retirement Dr Max Charlesworth is read- means of visitation and help with Church of England people In 1961. died recently. He was a for- Vets J. Harvey Brown has resigned the er in philosophy at the Univer- domestic work. — Catholic, Apostolic, Prot- mer CMS missionary in India,rector of archdeaconry of Brighton (Melbourne) sity of Melbourne and is a mem- St Mary's Maitland and of Ail Saints' from December 31, and will he arch- estant and Reformed. Hunters Hill (1945-61) deacon emeritus, He will continue as ber of the editorial board of the Bishop John Lewis entertained vicar of St Margaret's Caulfield. The Bishop of North Queensland at "Catholic Worker." The Church delegates at the North Queen- Subscription $4 per year, his first ordination set vice held at Rev Carl E. Christianson, vicar of St has run its schools like the State land annual Mothers' Union posted. Editorial and Bust. Mackay on October 17 ordained Rev Timothy's. Halle. (Melbourne) since Conference with Australian and tan McAllister priest. 1966, has been given IS months' leave runs its schools and has failed," less: 511 Kent Street, Sydney, of absence to go to Sweden. overseas songs accompanied by 2000. Phone: 61 2975. Rev Ellis Jones of St Michael's House. he said. office his guitar. Over 80 attended the hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Craters. will be ordained priest by the Rev William J. Mitchell( vicar of All Sydney synod agreed to set up Bishop of St Arnaud on December 4 and Saints'. Clayton (Melbourne) since 1962, three-day conference in Cairns, Issued lortnightly, on alter- will be curate at Christ Church Cath- has resigned from March 31, 1972 and a College of Preachers for its edral. will join the locum tenons team. chaired try Mrs T. Johnston of nate Thursdays. ministers. It will meet for a week Ayr. Mrs D. Stuart-Fox, Com- Rev Reghund Charles Brown, who Rex Ronald D. Lloyd, Vicar of All each year to begin with and it spent all his ministry In Tasmania and Souls', Sandringham (Melbourne), since monwealth President spoke on was rector of St Paul's Isuncesion 1961, has resigned from December 31, will concentrate on those ordain- her recent overseas visit. (1953-63) when he retired, died last because of ill health. ed for three to six years. Month in Perth after a long illness. Rev Philip H. Armstrong, vicar of The "Adelaide Advertiser," Rev Frederick C. Oakley, rector of Christ Church. Si George (Brisbane) Parishes in Rockhampton dioc- which probably gives more Kilmore (Wangaratta) since 1965, is Record since 1963. has been appointed rector of ese are being urged to set up retiring from the beginning of November. St Paul's. East Brisbane, attention to religion in its edit- Anglicare Committees to help Rev Anthony E. R. Burge, curate of Rev Gerald R. Gramm, curate of St orials than any other city paper, Wodonga (Wangarattat since 1970, has lames' Toownomba (Brisbane) since 1969, care for the aged. The first has has an editorial on the Jesus resigned to return to England to take up has been appointed vicar of Holy Trinity been set up by Rev John Warby an appointment. Cult. Its punch line is: "What is Taroom. at St Barnabas' North Rock- budget certain is that many thousands of Rev Ian Hardy. curate of Port Pirie Rev Allan R. McFarland, formerly rec- hamption and others are planned (Willochra) since 1967. has been appoint- tor of Home Hill (NO), has been young Americans, calling them- ed Executive Officer for Camp Con- appointed rector of St Cecilia's. Chin- for two other Rockhampton selves Children of God or, more queror, the diocesan youth carps. chilla parishes. Mr Warby is chairman usually, Jesus freaks, are finding Sister H. J. Smith, acting matron since Rev Desmond 2. F. Williams,vice- of the recently established Dioce- February, has been appointed matron of principal of Si Francis College. Milton in their Chistianised communes for Bibles St John's Hospital, Rockhampton. :Brisbane) since 1961, has been appointed san Commission for the Aged, something they feel they cannot rector of St Mark's, Albion. Rey Brian W. Richardson, rector of At present, help is planned by find anywhere else." The United Bible Socie- St Matthews, Manly (Sydney) since 1964, has been annotated rural dean ties have adopted a record of Warringah from October I. World Service Budget of Rev Trevor Cuthbertson, in charge of St. Luker, The Oaks (Sydney) since $7,684,100 for the year be- 1969, has resigned. ginning November 1, 1971. Rev Lionel M. Swindlehorst. In charge Evangelistic outreach of St. Aldan, Horstville Grove (Sydney) This decision was the culmina- ince 1970, is retiring from December tion of a long period of planning 3 1. and budget review, during the Rey John D. Potter of St John's course of which priorities for the School. Singapore since 1968, has been appointed vicar of St Paull Canterbury at St Jude's Carlton use of the limited resources (Melbourne) from October 15. available were determined — Rev John Romanis, vicar of Holy The 106-year old St Jude's Carlton in tl e' heart of Melbourne held its annual first by the individual Bible So- Trinity, Oakleigh (Melbourne) since 1966. meeting of the Friends of St Jude's in c onjunction with an evangelistic outreach cieties requiring support. then at on Sunday, 31 October. the Regional level, and finally, St Jude's is part of the Inner within a global context, at the his ministry is to university and Rev Dr David Williams of UBS Executive Committee meet- City Ministry and in charge is students and young adults who Rev David Binns. High-rise Ridley College spoke on their ings held from September 22-25, Japanese now live in the area in increasing knowledge of the parish in the 1971, at Aurora, Canada. buildings, including vast blocks numbers. 1950s. of residential apartments are now The annual meeting of the a feature of this area. The evening service was an Friends was held at 4 pm and evangelistic guest service and Mr Mr Binns finds that much of joins Rev Lance Shilton of Adelaide Shilton preached on the topic, THOSE WHO "Freedom by-choice." Rev Michael Chin who assists at St Jude's on Sundays, trained CHANGE SOCIETY ACC staff counsellors for the after-meeting The preacher brings the mes- to which inquirers were invited sage of the Gospel to Christians after the service. who live in the world, and who A Japanese youth worker Features of the work are a should seek to influence society and former University Stu- variety of youth clubs and a to obey Christ. True, not all in dent Affairs Officer in Tokyo number of "house church" Bible society will become Christians, has been appointed to the studies. Coming under pastoral and many Christians may fail to are are the Royal Women's and see or untrerstand fully the social staff of the Australian Coun- the Royal Children's Hospitals. implications of their faith. Yet cil of Churches to conduct those who do hear, understand, an experimental youth minis- and act will work toward the Man is a maker of symbols. regeneration of society as a try. To Christians the cross sym- whole. It is these persons who Tadashi Miyabe, 33, who bolises hope at its greatest and will take the social action that holds degrees in Arts and Divin- reality at its sharpest. But will really change society, be- ity from Waseda University. modern man does not understand cause they themselves have been Japan and Yale University, USA or believe in such hope, and changed through the preaching has taken up the position unit. another symbol, the butterfly, is of the Gospel of God's grace. gaining. the Australia-Asia partnership (W. Stanford Reid) scheme of the East Asia I SI. Christian Conference. ( arlton, and some of the high-rise developments nearby. Mariners meet at 80 years o f service Battery Point Deaconess Institution meets Hobart's most historic church, St Georges Battery Point Was crowded on October 3 for its 37th annual On Friday, 8th October, in Deaconess House Hall. the ( hurch of England Dea- mariners' service. coness Institution celebrated its eightieth Birthday in the presence of the Gover- nor's wife Lady Cutler. The Archbishop of Sydney presided at the meeting. The service was conducted by the Archdeacon of Hobart (the Lady Cutler brought a rues- she mentioned in particular her challenges us to be witnesses full Vert H. A. Jerrim) and the in- sage of encouragement and joy friendship with Deaconess Shir- coming rector of St George's (the as she made reference to her first ley Harris a C.M.S. missionary in of courage, faith, love, joy, hope, North Sydney who will go out into the world to Rev E. G. Beavan), whose in- visit to Deaconess House five Pakistan, duction took place the following years ago to open the Mary An- minister to the needs of others." Mrs D. Bragg referring to the week. drews Wing and the Chapel. Rev A. N. S. Barwick, who Council to appoint Deaconess House report quoted The Governor (Sir Edric Bas- Referring t the wonderful the followg: "The wk of the has been the honorary Treasur- in or tyan), the Premier (Mr Bethune), work being done by dericonesses, Deaconess er of the Deaconess Council for Institution likewise the Lord Mayor of Hobart (Mr 21 years presented the financial chaplains report for the last time. Soundy), and commanding officers of the Navy, Army, and The North Sydney Coun- Dr Gary Andrews, the Super- Air Force were at the 11 am ser- intendent of Lidcombe Hospital vice. cil decided recently to have WELCOME TO THE FAMILY gave a provoking paper on ge- The annual, colourful service a chaplain, and subse- riatrics. He said preparation for is centred primarily around quently appointed Rev. TG become a subscriber to the Australian Church Re- old age should begin in infancy. "those who go down to the sea in James Bruce, minister of St. cord, just fill in the form below and mail it in with It is important to have widening ships." $4 or simply ask us to charge it. interests and an increasing num- Peter's, North Sydney as first ber of friends. St Geolge's has a long associa- man to fill the office. I enclose $4 for annual subscription/Please charge it tion with mariners and those who .cross out one) work with and for them. The duties of chaplain to the LANDMARK council include attendance at all — — — — — — — — — — — — Consecrated in May, 1838, by regular meetings of the council Bishop passes to open proceedings with prayer, I o The Australian Church Record, 511 Kent Street, Bishop Broughton, the only Bish- Sydney, N.S.W., 2000. op of Australia, the church was and to represent' the churches of completed in 1847. It became a the municipality at official coun- NAME • welcome landmark to early mari- cil functions, such as natural- London B.D. neps. A DDRESS isation ceremonies. The Right Rev John H. Lewis, In recent years many flags have been donated to the church A term of six months has been Bishop of North Queensland, has set for the chaplaincy, which POSTCODE passed his final examinations and by shipping companies, local aquatic associations. and societ- position, it is expected, will be graduated bachelor of divinity of the University of London. ies. Others are presented at the shared ill turn by all ministers annual service. within the municipality. Page 12 Austrolian Church Record, November 4, 1971 Printed by John Fall ts4,:n1 ,5sss dn.S, tresses ItIercacirdllorwAy yethey, tor the Publisher