Anglican Good Friday Service

OUT PEW The Australian FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1880 DIOCESE OF ADELAIDE DIOCESE OF GIPPSLAND Rev. Raymond Hartley became Deputy Archdeacon Frank Lowe, Rector of St. Mary's, Warden, St Barnabas' Theological College on Morwell since 1970, is to take up a parish CHURCH 106 years serving the Gospel and 1st April, 1986. appointment in the Diocese of Southwell, its ministry Rev. Grantley Bullen resigned as Asst Minister, England. A former editor of the Gippsland Stirling, on 12th April, 1986 to become part- Church News, now the Gippsland Anglican, time Chaplain at Hinders University and Asst. Archdeacon Lowe has also been press officer Youth Officer. for the Diocese of Gippsland. DIOCESE.OF MELBOURNE RECORD DIOCESE OF BATHURST APPOINTMENTS 1848 MAY 5, 1986 Registered by Australia Post Publication No NAR16711 Telephone 264 8349 PRICE 70 CENTS Rev. G. G. Atkinson from Assistant Priest, All Daniel Baldwin to priest-in-charge, Christ the Saints' Cathedral, Bathurst to Chaplain, All King, Mount Eliza. Induction April 27. Saints' College, Bathurst. Elizabeth Britten to Archbishop's Examining Rev. M. C. L. Bain from Rector of Molong to Chaplain, Commissioning March 17. Rector of Coonabarabran. John Davis from Ascension Springvale, to Bake for Bibles Rev. R. H. Booker from Priest-in-Charge Area Chaplain, Canterbury Fellowship and Asst of Special Ministry, Parish of Hill End/Rockley Chaplain, Trinity College. National Agenda for Launch for lunch to Rector of Oberon, Canon of All Saints' Cathedral. Peter Hill from Chaplaincy Department to IT IM from lune 1. Rev. T. R. Brownscombe from Assistant Priest Parish of Mudgee to Assistant Priest Parish of Alan J. Foster from Holy Trinity, Pascoe Vale to Blayney. St. Alban's, North Melbourne. Women Rev. A. E. R. Burge from Rector of Lake Grace, Russell S. Joyce from Dio. Wangaratta to Senator Ryan meets with Christian women Diocese of Bunbury to Rector of Trundle. Incumbency, St Stephen's, Warrandyte with "PEACE THROUGH CHRIST" was the theme of this year's Good Friday Service, held in Sydney Square. Park Orchards. Commissioning Bishop Robert Church women were well represented choose to be full-time mothers without Rev. D. R. Cooper Chaplain Orange Hospitals. Butterss, April 18, 8 pm. at a meeting with Senator Susan Ryan Those taking part included the brother and sister duo, Steve and Chris Hut; Archdeacon Philip Appointed Spiritual Director of Cursillo the fear that their contribution to family Oliver; radio personality, Len London, who read the scriptui es, while artist, Graham Wade depicted Movenfent in the Diocese of Bathurst Richard McKinney Director of Trinity held recently in Sydney, as part of a series life is somehow of a lesser status than the scenes on two huge display hoards; with the address given by Archbishop Donald Robinson. Theological School and Archbishop's of consultations around Australia on the Rev. W. H. Dempsey from Rector of Cudal to work outside the home. They must be photo Ramon Williams Consultant Theologian, commissioned March National Agenda for Women. able to choose to combine motherhood WORLDWIDE PHOTOS Rector of Molong. 14. and employment and not feel that the Rev. E. I. Evenden from Rector of Dunedoo to Senator Ryan will be travelling Australia Darrell Paproth Lecturer, Bible College of Rector of West Wyalong. until June, hearing submissions, and difficulties of being a working parent Victoria. encouraging women through a receive no acknowledgement or support Captain 8. D. Geeves (Church Army) from "Body-building" in the church Ray Rickards Induction, Archbishop Penman, Area of Special Ministry, Parish of Hill End/ questionnaire or by written submission, "Increasingly Australian women choose March 4 to incumbency of St Matthew's, to express their concerns, and to state different roles at different stages of their Rockley to St. Anne's, Ryde, Diocese of Mulgrave. Sydney. what areas the government should be lives. Many women want to leave the Getting us into shape John Robin from Chaplain, Geelong Grammar Rev. K. J. Graham from Assistant Priest Parish of addressing over the next 15 years workforce to nurture their young School, to priest-in-charge, St. George's, Holy Trinity, Orange, to Assistant Priest, All concerning women. children and then be able to return to Care Force the welfare division of the Queenscliff. Saints' Cathedral, Bathurst employment without having to start at Anglican Home Mission Society has The National Agenda for Women is Trevor Smith to Director, GBRE, February 17. the bottom again". appointed a church "body-builder" to Rev. P. S. Hanlin from Rector of Warren to being formulated by the government David Wood from St John's, Sorrento to Rector of North Midland, Diocese of Perth. with a view to advancing the status of Ann Hewetson, in her submission to work Sydney's outer western suburbs — Incumbent, St John's, Croydon. Induction Rev. F. I. Hawkes from Chaplain of All Saints' women towards the year 2000. but Marion Sheridan has no business February 10. Senator Ryan, acknowledged this but with leotards or weightlifting. College, Bathurst to Rector of Gulgong. A statement was made to the added that many women who do remain ARCHDEACONS Canon L. A. Johnston from Senior Assistant All Parliament in November last year by the at home to nurture families, feel I he Iwo ladies most involved in the RAKE FOR BIBLES, Ian Berkley (tell) and Jan Coggins Irighil. A Christian with a degree in welfare John Dayton to Archdeacon of Malvern, Saints' Cathedral, Bathurst to Rector of Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, setting out unrecognised and of little worth in this photo Raison Williams WORLDWIDE PHOTOS work, her task is to help people in Collation, St. Paul's Cathedral, March 20, 5.20 Mortdale, Diocese of Sydney. how the government sees its plan of role. parishes from Parramatta to Penrith to Pm. The latest project of the Bible Society of Bible House, 95 Bathurst Street, Rev. A. F. McAnulty from Hon. Assistant Parish action over the next 15 years. These She said, "This is borne out by the fact use their own gifts and talents collectively Alan Charles Nicholls to Archdeacon of in Australia (NSW) is "BAKE FOR BIBLES", Sydney. They were laden with biscuits of St. Barnabas', Orange to Rector of consultations are giving women all over that the desire to return to the paid work- to help those in material, emotional or Dunedoo. Melbourne, July 1. which was launched in front of the and slices; plain cake, fruit cake, lemon spiritual need. Australia the opportunity to have a voice force as soon as possible after childbirth passers-by, lunchtime (12.00.2.00 p.m.), cake; meat loaf, pasties, vol-au-vent; and, Rev. D. C. Palmer from Director of Martin Barry Smith to Archdeacon of Geelong, in the formation of such an agenda. is enormously strong." Explaining her concept of the church's Communications to a teaching position at lune 1. Monday April 14. Present were staff of course, lamingtons! A Scripture The Commission on the Status of people as the body of Christ, Marion Mitchell College of Advanced Education, Mrs. Hewetson felt that this tendency members as well as the two ladies most selection was also given away, with every DIOCESE OF SYDNEY recalled her days as a worker in a King's Bathurst Women of the Australian Council of had contributed to the high rate of family involved in the BAKE FOR BIBLES, Jan item sold. Churches, one of the sponsors of this Cross youth centre. Rev. T. G. Philpott from Rector of Rev. J. W. Squires will resign as Rector of disharmony and disintegration which she Berkley and (an Coggins. Longueville on July 5 to become Asst Minister consultation in Sydney, felt it was "BAKE FOR BIBLES" is aimed at raising Coonabarabran to Senior Assistant, Parish of experiences in her own suburb. Jan Berkley is the Evangelistic "The workers were all very different, at the Cathedral with special responsibilities important that church women should funds to "get the Scriptures into the Mudgee. She asked Senator Ryan also to Convenor, Women's Speaker and witer, yet somehow our strengths and for the Healing Ministry. have their say. hands of people, both here and Rev. Stan Hessey recently retired as an Army consider raising the status of women who with the Mothers' Union. weaknesses complemented one another," Rev. B. V. overseas". A "BAKE KIT" includes a Chaplain, has become Rector of the Parish of Watt will resign as Precentor of St Marie Tulip, member of the ACC she says. "This made for a powerful team choose the homemaking role. Jan Coggins has the official title of direction sheet setting out the moves, Morpeth. Andrew's Cathedral on 4th May to become the Commission on the Status of Women but approach to the task." She said, "in giving women a choice, I "BAKE SECRETARY". Jan is the manageress step by step, whereby any group could Parish Representative of the Anglican Home also a representative on the Federal Mission Society. suggest that the senator be totally even- participate in their own "BAKE FOR "We were like integrated parts of one Government National Women's at the Southern Cross Ski chalet, Smiggin DIOCESE OF WANGARATTA handed and that one type of choice, paid BIBLES". Suggestions are given as to when body — much as St. Paul explains it in the Rev. B. G. Judd will retire as Rector of East Consultative Council, chaired the first Holes. Both ladies are members of the I Rev. Wayne Weaire was ordained to the Sydney on luly 10, 1986. employment, be not upgraded over BAKE FOR BIBLES Committee which was and where to set up such a table of 12th chapter of his letter to the Romans. Marion Sheridan Parish Community Worker part of the meeting. priesthood last February. We had a strong sense of community and Rev. R. Woodward who held a General Licence another choices, the nurturing and formed following the suggestion from the goodies. work as a body," Marion says: "All the Representing the Anglican Church in a common goal " Rev. Geoffrey Pryor was ordained to the in the Diocese, died on March 28. stabilising of our homes." Bible Society's financial advisor, David Judging from the success of this initial parts of the body are there and we have priesthood on February 24. Sydney were Ann Hewetson, Leslie Hicks, Rev. B. Wynn, rector of St Mark's, Ermington, She concluded her submission by Jamieson, to "Bake for Bibles". launch, any group could assist in the "The local church can also develop in God as the head and the Holy Spirit as Marie Robinson, and Margaret Williard. Rev. Tim Cohen formerly Rector of Trafalgar is on long service leave. Canon C. H. Sherlock saying, "As a representative of the The aroma was enticing; the sight raising of funds for Bibles, through "BAKE that way." the empowering source. was inducted as Rector of Alexandra recently. has been appointed as Locaum Tenens. Christian women of tl'gs city I wish to delectable and the choice the despair of FOR BIBLES". Marion feels that although the Home and family Marion feels that sometimes lack of encourage the gover ent in the pursuit anyone on a diet! Everyone in sight was mushrooming growth of suburbs west of The agenda at present acknowledges For further information, or "BAKE information about the real needs and of Christian goals — especially invited to "Come on over and buy your Parramatta is posing all sorts of problems, the choice of some women to be KITS", contact: THE BIBLE SOCIETY IN resources of the functioning of the unselfishness, fidelity in marriage, and lunch". Most could not resist the the church congregations have some homemakers, an issue often of concern AUSTRALIA (NSW), 95 Bathurst Street, church's body. "Part of my role is to work concern for others rather than the spectacle. Sales even commenced twenty potential to meet some of these needs. Baptists meeting continued to churches. Sydney, 2000 or telephone (02) 267 6862. with the congregations to determine the grabbing of rights unilaterally—which minutes before the starting time! "Perhaps more than any other group of talents and resources available in their Alternatives committee in order that justice might not It states: "Women must also feel free to Ramon Williams will, in the end, exalt the nation." Three tables were set up, right in front parish," she says. only be done, but be seen to be done. A people, the church has the potential to It was stressed during the course of the (WORLDWIDE) motion was moved nominating an Assembly that the Council of the additional member to serve on the Department of Theological Training committee, thus providing an alternatve Bringing you the most important Church news from Australia and overseas every discussed at some length the above perspective to the Sydney College of two weeks. resolutions and that it would welcome Nicaraguan evangelical Divinity. Although the motion was Scottish call for ministry any proposed alternatives to the Sydney opposed it was endorsed by the College of Divinity. Any suggested The iumiralian Assembly when put to the vote. alternatives should be properly leaders CHURCH researched and comply with two ground of all believers rules: Questions to Ask Sandinistas crack-down on protestants 1) The need for the proposed award to The whole issue of the Baptist Union's MANAGUA, NICARAGUA — Nicaraguan Protestant leaders are regrouping following a No 'down-grading' of eldership RECORD be accredited by the Higher Education association with the Sydney College of sudden crackdown against leading evangelicals and their organizations by the Sandinista Board. Divinity continues to be one of grave authorities in which they were interrogated, admonished, finger-printed and The eldership working party of the Kirk's Education Department has welcomed the photographed. 2) In the case of an overseas award, for concern in the life of the denomination. emphasis of the Kirk's Panel on Doctrine on "the ministry of all believers", though it says an independent provocative evangelical voice Many recognise the critical nature of the the interim report on ministry from the Panel has failed to shake off sufficiently the that award to be endorsed by the The crackdown began on October 31 "Although Hassan has no intentions of issue and its enormous potential for categorisation of the Church's people into clergy and laity. for over 100 years appropriate secular authorities. when Jimmy Hassan, executive director leaving Nicaragua, repeated threats major division amongst Baptists. A significant announcement was made of Campus Crusade for Christ, was against his life and that of his family But the eldership working party does appointed to carry out specific that the College Council had recently set Many are convinced that certain arrested at his home by armed policemen credit the Panel with being aware of the functions". It suggests that to remove up a committee intended to monitor the matters have not been resolved. There is and state security agents and quizzed continued page 2 "falsity" of this distinction and "the present confusions all those with response of baptist churches to the a clear divergence of opinion. Current regarding his connections with US-based damage" which its perpetuation has "categories of ministry" — the report denomination's affiliation with the discussions will markedly influence and organizations, among other accusations, caused. It says that the Panel on Doctrine discussed the diaconate and lay Free Trial Offer Sydney College of Divinity. Initially, when determine the whole character and future While he was being held, state security has accepted its own view that kirk missionaries as well as ministers and the Assembly was informed of the of Baptists its NSW. agents, on that same day, raided the For a no obligation 3 months free trial of the Record please complete and return this INSIDE sessions are "the leadership team 6, every elders — should be ordained. Then, formation of this committee, the The following questions need to be Campus Crusade office and confiscated coupon. congregation" but warns that an idea suggests the Panel, there should be members names were not listed. asked: office equipment, Christian literature and floated by the Panel — that elders might commissioning to particular tasks. files. Following a request from the floor for the Will such an alliance lead to a new Handling Conflict ... Page 5 be commissioned and not ordained — The working party says it supports names to be cited, it became immediately Hassan was released the next day and would undoubtedly be seen as a down- NAME reformation? permission for elders and some other apparent that each committee member held under strict residential surveillance The people behind grading of the eldership. ADDRESS selected, without exception, was strongly Will it lead to a renewed stress on the the PLAIN TRUTH ... Pages 6-7 specialist categories to preside at biblical gospel? until his departure from the country with It says that this change would confirm supportive of the Baptist Union's Communion, with restriction for the POSTCODE his family on December 10. the idea of a "two-tier hierarchy" in the affiliation with the Sydney College of Will it lead to the exaltation of Christ as Editorial— good ordering of the Church. It also "jimmy Hassan, a former judge and Church and complains that the report is wants such factors as "spiritual maturity, Divinity. There was no committee Saviour? Prostitution, permissiveness Post coupon to the Australian Church Record, 1st Floor, St. Andrew's House, Sydney attorney, finally left the country when the weak in discussing the nature of appropriate training, and a proper member to represent the large number Many Baptists would answer these Square, Sydney, NSW 2000. Marxist government officially banned and loss of freedom ... Page 9 ordination. understanding of the sacrament" being who do not endorse the Sydney College questions in the negative and view such Campus Crusade from further operations The eldership working party suggests taken into account and not only the of Divinity alliance. an alliance in terms of the compromise of A view from (Outside the trial period our subscription rates are: Full $20, Tertiary Students $16, in Nicaragua," said an eye-witness who that the way ahead is to emphasise "one absence or unavailability of ministers. Theologkal Students $13) Concern was expressed that a more the gospel of Jesus Christ, and spiritual South Africa ... Page 11 spoke with him in Managua prior to his single, Christ-centred ministry of all substantial balance was needed on the disaster. KI 1 departure. believers" in which people "are 12 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, APRIL 21, 1988 AUSTRALIAN C H FIROolltOMAY 5, 8 — 1 MARANATHA 1988 Evangelism Executive 1986 Banner of Truth Conference Successful National Women's Committee Kiwi and Scot as key speakers Conference in Sydney The Banner of Truth Conference for 'Facing the Contemporary Missionary Teach your children well Ministers, Christian Leaders, Missionaries Challenge,' and 'Can We Prepare for and Students for the Ministry will be held Revival?' Dream of a Christian Australia at 'Vision Valley, Arcadia (north of As usual, this inter-denominational Deuteronomy 6 Sychtey) from 16 to 18 June 1986. gathering has the primary purpose of An independent group of Christian well informed on social and political Those of us who have attended strengthening fellowship and prayer All of the greats of the Christian church honesty, responsibility, compassion, leaders has issued a call to the Churches issues, and when congregations are 'Banner' Conferences in the past will be among ministers and missionaries who have been men and women of great generosity, justice and thankfulness. in Australia to interact meaningfully with active as an integral part of every looking forward to yet another time of share a common concern to see the vision, not just of what may be But a Christian upbringing involves culture and society in order to co-operate neighbourhood in Australia. fine fellowship and useful instruction rich revival of historic Christianity, and to tomorrow, but also of what may be more than teaching morality. In verse 20, with God in transforming Australia into a "Positive programs need to be in practical help for our various receive sound and purposeful instruction twenty, fifty, one hundred years down the Moses envisages the children asking their Christian nation. developed in marriage enrichment and ministries. as well. It will not be possible to hold the track. Charles Simeon of Cambridge, parents the meaning of God's commands The group of evangelists, church family support. Christian concerns about The Rev. lain Murrary, General Editor of conference anywhere else in Australia even though he stayed put in one church The answer the parent is to give is not in pastors and parachurch agency heads legislation need to be effectively and the Banner of Truth Trust, reports that this year, but it is hoped that men from for over fifty years, was probably more terms of God's authority nor threat of from all over Australia has been meeting appropriately expressed in and to two much-used servants of Christ—both interstate will be able to make the influential in the Church of England than punishment for offenders nor utility, but regularly in Melbourne for 18 months Parliaments. Presbyterians — from overseas are journey to Sydney, possibly with any primate ever has been, and his in terms of God's grace — "We were under the chairmanship of Bishop John "Relevant and caring pastoral care available for the main speaking assistance from their congregations. influence is still felt today. He tried to give slaves ... but the Lord brought us out ... Reid of Sydney. needs to be developed through all engagements. They are the Rev. Wynford The cost of the conference is just $43 the Church of England a future by and gave us the land ... and commanded Under the name of 1988 Evangelism churches to people in broken marriages Davies, Minister of Glendowie per person, plus $3.50 if linen is required. drawing it back to the gospel and the us to obey ... so that we might always Presbyterian Church, Auckland, New Executive Committee and in association and disrupted families. Only by this kind For full details and registration forms Bible. prosper and be kept alive ... be our Zealand, and the Rev. J. Douglas with the Lausanne Movement, the group of care will the gospel become relevant contact: righteousness". Their reason for obeying Many people today are asking, 'What is has commenced preparations for major to many Australians. MacMillan, Professor of Church History, Banner of Truth Trust, the future of Christianity in Australia?' the commands of God was because he Free Church of Scotland College, prayer initiatives, publication of a book, "Cultural pluralism must be better C/- 24 Shell Rd., 'Will it die out?' What can we do to had saved them and made them his Edingburgh. TV series and videos, and the understood by church people, so that we Cronulla. N.S.W. 2230. ensure its future?' people and in setting up house for them establishment of study clusters to look at Major themes are: 'Biblical Evangelism' he had revealed the principles by which can understand the diverse forces which (At ISTRALIAN PRESBYTERIAN LIFE) issues — as a lead-up to the Australian have shaped Australia, and so that our Israel — Planning for the future they ought to live as his people. And so Guest Speakers at the 1986 National Women for the family ( onleient e Bicentennial in 1988. worship and life can be relevant Only each generation of children would be tell to Right: M.. Marie Bignold WC: Mrs. Judith Waits MI( Mrs. Elaine Nile (Chairman): Mrs. Merle Hun ornb 'Will Israel have a future?' is the encouraged to respond to the grace of Bishop Reid issued today the when the church demonstrates that it is and Mrs labetle Francis. question in Moses' mind in Deuteronomy Sydney's Dean castigates Casino God by willingly taking on the privilege Committee's "Call" in the following at home in Australian culture will it be 6. After being slaves for a few terms: and responsibilities of being God's able to speak prophetically to it. Over 200 women attended the 1986 forwarded direct to the Prime Minister. generations, they are about to set up a 'Immorality being legalised, popularised and glamourised' people. "We have a dream for the Christian Aboriginal and other minorities need to National Women for the Family Annual Free copies are available from new political unit: a nation that didn't be included in a true fellowship of church in Australia and for Australia, in Conference at the N.S.W. Baptist "Women for the Family, c/o Festival of exist as such before, in a land which was Israel would only last long in the land it diversity." Speaking at St. Andrew's Cathedral, the organised crime in high places is the, last which our culture is shaped and Theological College from 11th to 13th Light Office, P.O. Box A87, SYDNEY not theirs. How would you try to ensure each generation taught their children Dean of Sydney, The Very Rev. Lance place to add to legalised temptations. I he informed by Christian values. Bishop Reid, on behalf of the April, 1986. SOUTH NSW 2000. God's grace and God's morality, and if families of compulsive gamblers will be a stable future fo'r this volatile, emerging Committee, called for increased outreach Shilton said: each generation of children honoured "What we would love to see is— hurt Young people will become hooked, The National President of Women for The Conference was officially opened nation? Create a regular army? Build "The of Christian mission from the Australian "The government-approved casino to Great Wall of Palestine?" Create a their parents (thus Deut 5:16). • Every Christian eager to share faith in while the money grabbers make a packet the Family Mrs. Elaine Nile challenged the by Rev Fred Nile, M.L.C., who church into Asia and the Pacific, matched be erected at Darling Harbour as a Bi- Christ delegates from Queensland, N.S.W. and congratulated the delegates from church centrally controlled economy? by reciprocal ministry within Australia. Centennial Year objective is in defiance for themselves with a share of the spoils Our planning for the future Victoria to make sure their voice was and community groups for their keen For Moses, the critical strategy in • Every Australian church engaged in to divine law, It will be Sydney's Tower of for state government revenue. The future of Christianity is primarily in A church for the poor within Australia heard to influence the Federal interest in the true welfare of the family. ensuring a future for Israel was the outreach and proclamation of the Babel leading to disaster for many the hands of our children. Not that I am needs to be developed. Christian "The estimated cost of the casino Government's new "National Agenda for nurturing of their children. The gospel. Australians and overseas tourists. It is a gambling den is $500 million which could The Guest Speakers on the opening opposed to evangelising outsiders (I am agencies and parishes need to be Women." commands of God which he gives them • case of immorality being legalised, be better spent in areas of need for the night included Mrs. Merle Hurcomb, all for it), but if the new convert's The gospel advanced and disclosed by committed to both urban and rural Elaine Nile said, "As mothers, we are to find their way into the hearts of the popularised and glamourised. sick, the aged, the handicapped and the Sydney City Mission; Mrs. Judith lakins, children don't become Christians then in both word and deed. mission. current generation (v6) so that they may unemployed. demand a genuine say for women, not National Party, M.L.C.; and Mrs. Marie fifty years we are back to square one. If • Growing churches planted in new "The world, famous Sydney Harbour truly love the one and only God with "Large sections of the nation are just the strident voice of 'radical Bignold, Call to Australia, M.L.C. we are really going to grow, then we must areas in our cities and rural areas. Bridge which has brought honour to obedience to his will from the heart But unreached as far as the gospel is "My advice to all is to keep clear of it feminists' and the Women's Electoral do all we can to bias our children toward Sydney is to be overshadowed by the Merle Hurcomb strongly criticised Mr. as well as obeying the commands • Effective models for evangelism freely concerned. Essentially, what we have and start teaching your children now that Lobby (WEIT." God. Besides, God gives us (especially infamous casino which will bring disgrace Frank Walker, M.P., for cancelling the themselves, they are to "impress" them exchanged around the churches. been dreaming about together is a future it is an evil to be avoided and that all now The Conference adopted a new fathers!) the responsibility to bring our and misery. promised grants for the S.C.M. Wilderness on their children (v7). All children are generation of Australians not legally accepted and promoted is not programme —"A Genuine Say for children up "in the training and • Vigorous, continual and effective Project for young offenders and drug inclined to be slow learners when it disillusioned by the church, but attracted "It will have the dubious distinction of necessarily morally and spiritually right Women," copies of which are being instruction of the Lord" (Eph 6:4). It takes evangelism through mass media. addicts. comes to controlling their behaviour, so by the gospel and appropriately nurtured being the largest gambling den in the Parents need to set a good example by a lot of time to bring up children, "In encouraging an Australian the parent is to use the constant drip by their local churches!' world but with a glamour which will lure giving up all other forms of gambling. especially if we are going to chat about spirituality, we look to the church being method of patiently repeating them over in the sophisticated, the susceptible and "The power of prayer is such that the godly living with them as we "go out and renewed through the work of God's Members of the 1988 Evangelism and over. the stupid. whole casino project could be a gigantic come in" — it is very labour intensive and Spirit, with an indigenous theology Executive Committee, listed by States "Sydney with the strong suspicions of flop to the Glory of God." But how do you impress these expensive! But it is the most important developed within Australian Culture. where they reside, are— commands of God on children in such a The flying angel has flown job in the world. Our future depends on "We dream of men, women and way as to write them on their hearts • Tasmania: Max Bushby, MP it children contributing to the life and instead of just forcing outward • Western Australia: John Prince New temporary home Yet it seems to get such a low priority. ministry of the church!' conformity? Not by hiding them away for We are willing to pursue our careers • South Australia: Dean Brookes, Barry China Church restoration After nine years in Macquarie Place The Our temporary home has been special occasions, but by talking about Bishop Reid, in announcing a nation- when they take us away from home for all Chant Missions to Seamen N.S.W. will open its extensively refurbished and will offer them all the time — around the house, on wide call to prayer in Pentecost (May) the waking hours of our children. We Worship can draw tourists doors to the seamen of all nations at 441 comfortable modern amenities for the the road, cleaning your teeth, over 1987, said that a fresh spirituality and • Queensland: Reg Klimionok push mothers to rejoin the workforce as stipulated cremations should be carried Kent Street on Monday, 21st April, 1986. 70,000 seamen who visit this port each breakfast (v7). This is much more than a prayer life must be at the heart of every • NSW: Bishop John Reid, John Mallison, Those who have visited Fuzhou and soon as possible so that they can feel out. But since open policies were Telephone No. — 264 9900. year. The work of 130 years providing for whole series of "Don't ..." directed at new Christian endeavour, and there was Brian Willersdorf Xiamen probably realise that in the two they are "doing something worthwhile". the spiritual, moral and physical welfare our children; it is the ongoing chatting need for ongoing corporate prayer for provinces' many religious worship places introduced, elaborate burial rituals have These premises will be used by the We go out to teach others the commands • Victoria: Brian Bayston, Jean Penman, been allowed for Muslims. Mission until arrangements for a new of all seamen visiting the ports of Sydney with our children, explaining the reason the transformation of Australia. are natural tourist attractions. of God and neglect to teach them to our Ron Buckland, Vic Campbell, Peter permanent home are finalised. continues. for God's commands, showing how Various rituals, architectural styles and, (CSTW) children. On social concern, Bishop Reid said Corney, Stuart Robinson, Mal Garvin, righteous and wise they are (Deut 4:6-8), that a Christian Australia could only be Neville Liffey, Barry McGaw, Alan above all, the fundamental differences in reflecting on the consequences of their We need to be men and women with brought about when church leaders are Nichols, Kim Smith, Ian Webber. the world's major religions can be found behaviour with them. It is not something long term vision who ensure, under God, in the provinces. you can do in five minutes each Saturday the future of Christianity, by teaching our A recent movie shown in Hong Kong morning. So we must be teaching our children both the grace of God in Jesus traced the history of the Fujian Shaolin IS THE PAPACY PREDICTED BY children Christian morality, which is not and the commands of God. temple. Most of the scenes were shot at just sexual, but includes things like Tim Thorburn the Drum Hill Buddhist Temple, reported Faith sharing rewarded the South China Morning Post. ST. PAUL? Today, the temple is being refurbished, with funds from mainland China's A New Edition of Bishop Nicaraguan leaders continued Aboriginal Church growth religious bureau. Wordsworth's Classic Study forced the sudden exit of one of recruiting efforts of the military draft and Larger scale refurbishment work is Nicaragua's most influential and for their supposed connections with US- In the far western region of Victoria a Graeme sees his dream and aim, and underway in another temple in Xiamen This new edition of Bishop Wordsworth's powerful essay is timely, as Outspoken evangelical leaders. vita ministry is being carried out amongst where new recruits are being trained. based Christian organizations, to name a believes God's calling to him, is "to build many leaders of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion are bending the aboriginal people. In Lakes Entrance, "It appears that Campus Crusade has few of the many other accusations the aboriginal people of East Gippsland A couple of Protestant churches in their energies to make the Pope once more head of the Church. been singled out because it is primarily levelled at them," said the eyewitness. an average of 50 people, both adults and into a thriving community of Christians, IS THE PAPACY Fuzhou are also being "revived". Before that day comes and the Anglican Church is irrevocably committed to the known as a US-based organization!' children, meet together for "church" in and ultimately for them to feel 'at home' "Although some were only held for a One 82-year-old woman, who would acceptance of the papacy, its clergy and people have the opportunity to read P various homes throughout the area. in the parish church of each town to REDICTED Among those arrested were Rev. short amount of time, leaders were only give her name as Christian, said her what one of its ablest bishops wrote about the subject, which they belong. and not just that BY ST. PAUL Ignacio Hernandez, executive director of subjected to harsh treatment at the hands CMS missionary, Revd Graeme Vines, faith had never been shaken, not even bishop, but, as he himself makes clear, what is the consensus of some of the best and ? the Nicaraguan Bible Society; Rev. Felix of the state security agents and later commenting on the situation said: "There "This will take time because of the during the cultural revolution, when most godly men of the Church of England. AN INQUIRY Rosales, president of the National suffered from severe emotional trauma. is spiritual growth among these people. different needs in worship and spiritual believers, particularly Christians, were Wordsworth (Bishop of Lincoln 1869-1885) advances not his own views Council of Evangelical Pastors (CNPEN) One just has to stand back in wonder and "Christian bookstores, churches, and growth, which white and black folk being purged. but those of Scripture. He shows how but one interpretation is possible, an and spokesman for more than 800 amazement, to see God at work." all denominations continue to function have." She was very glad that churches were interpretation which sets forth clearly the true nature of the papacy and gives an awful Protestant pastors in Nicaragua; Eduardo BISHOP CHRISTOPHER WORDSWORTH normally despite the recent crackdown, The aboriginal people are reaching out being reopened. warning to the Church to avoid entanglement with it, and to hold fast the Catholic Guticrrez, executive director of Ondas de although Protestant church leaders are to other members of their families, as "I believe that each of us and the faith. Luz (the Protestant radio station); and being closely scrutinized by the well as friends, sharing their faith, and parishes we represent should actively The residing priest of the Trinity Published by The Harrison Trust, publishers to the Protestant Reformation Society. Rev. Saturnino Serrato, one of the top authorities." encouraging them to come to church. work towards a real understanding of our Church in the piano island of Gulanyu leaders of the Assemblies of God, black neighbours, people who think said: "Religious freedom is very In spite of harassment, the Protestant And lately more men have been joining Nicaragua's largest Protestant differently to us. We can learn to see life subjective. People believe in whatever church in Nicaragua appears to be their families for worship each week. Cost: $2.25 denomination. through their eyes and lose some of the they deem true. And nothing can change (including postage) 'egrouping. A small group of aborigines also meets it." THE HARRIS. "During their arrest period, ranging natural prejudice we all possess. We must TP F "It is unshaken by recent regularly at Bairnsdale, usually in the from hours to one or two days, the begin to involve them in our parish The church now conducts two sessions developments," said the eyewitness. Kilmany Cottage Homes for aboriginal government temporarily halted the activities, to listen to them express their of Sunday worship as well as a weekday WRITE NOW FOR YOUR COPY TO -- "This was proven at a recent meeting of children. Although only a small group, activities of the Bible Society, CNPEN, and feelings and needs and try to understand choir practice and fellowship. Most of the more than 200 pastors from the Greater those who attend have a real faith in the BOX NO 55 the radio station, which was later allowed their different cultural background and church-goers are old women. Young Managua area, who pledged to continue Lord Jesus. to reopen but prohibited from what is important to them!' converts are notably rare. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, supporting each other in a spirit of unity Graeme, his wife Maree and three broadcasting programs sponsored by the ST ANDREW'S HOUSE, and Christian brotherhood." children have been working in this area Recently 12 aboriginal people, both Meanwhile, Muslirhs are granted CNPEN," said the eyewitness. teenagers and adults, were Confirmed at comparatively greater tolerance by the SYDNEY SQUARE 2000 Evangelicals in Nicaragua are predicting amongst the aboriginal people for three "According to press reports in Lakes Entrance, thus publicly proclaiming Government as many of mainland China's that 1986 could be even more difficult for years now. Prior to this, the Vines family Managua, leaders were arrested for minority groups are Islamic followers. them. had been working with CMS in Northern their growth in the Christian faith. allegedly attempting to undermine the (OPEN DOORS NEWS SERVICE) Australia. (SEE) As early as the 1950s, the law that 2 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5,1986 AUSTRALIAN CHUR Quick Cuts REVIEW Growth in Ministry WORLD Handling conflicts Decisions — Now or Never? China's house C of E Prayer 'Arabian nights' Christianity on It's rather a relief, isn't it? Halley's comet Most congregations experience conflict has gone on its way. In 76 years time it Book survey the march of some kind, though it may be called will again be a novelty and perhaps some church leaders oil dream over? something else, such as An Unresolved Amazing church growth in teenage reader of this paper, then a Reveals a cause for concern Saudi Christians may become Issue, A Matter of Concern, A Point of vigorous nonagenarian, will recall the China Contention. adopt lower A survey of theological colleges, scapegoats hoo-ha of 1986. published last week, in England claims to According to an item in China News It may not be called anything, or even RIDAYH, SAUDI ARABIA (ODNS) — As But you missed seeing it. 'Don't worry; have revealed, "a blazing scandal in and Church Report (CNCR), China's open be not recognised, but evidence includes profile world oil prices go through the floor, it is everyone will tell you. 'It was hardly which the public integrity of the Church churches now number over 4,000 and increased use of voting to make claimed the Saudi government, under worth the bother.' We have it on good New direction for Gospel Team of England is clearly compromised". there are some 30,000 meeting points decisions, decreasing attendance over authority that it was the least spectacular pressure from the fundamentalist the long run, sharply increased A conference of house church leaders The survey, commissioned and funded affiliated with them. The figures came appearance for the past two thousand Wahhabi sect of Islam, is now planning attendance at certain meetings, in Central China met recently to adopt by the Prayer Book Society, shows that from Ding Guangxun, head of the China years and it can only be better next time. fresh moves against the country's illegal decreasing offertory-money, unfocused resolutions for this year's work. Most of the 1662 Prayer Book is "got out and Christian Council, who gave them to a Christian groups. anxiety, interminable discussions on Yet what was it that drove most of us their discussion centred around the work dusted down as an occasional delegation from the Hong Kong Christian The fresh crackdown is thought to be Council on a two-week visit to Jiangsu goals, long-drawn-out personally outside at the oddest hours to gaze into of the "Gospel Team", the band of concession;' in most Anglican theological taking place because of the need to find unfulfilling meetings, difference between the heavens and search for the smudge? itinerant preachers supported by these colleges in this country. Province. scapegoats for the current financial crisis what is said at a meeting and on the Curiosity maybe, certainly the hyped churches and sent to several provinces in A Hong Kong-based Lutheran World Professor David Martin of the London in the country. phone next day, treatment or discussion media attention it attracted. But more the Northern half of China. They have School of Economics, who carried out Federation (LWF) consultant, David W. than that, probably the realisation for "Since the discovery of oil, thousands of symptoms but not the "real" problem also determined to change their previous the survey in conjunction with Dr. Roger Vikner, who recently visited China, of Christians from all over the world have most of us that it was now or never. attitude of confrontation with the open Homan of Brighton Polytechnic, points reported in a recent release from the LWF gravitated to the kingdom to work;' said Sometimes of course Conflict may be It is sobering to reflect on churcyeaders in China. out that in June 1981, in answer to international office in Geneva, "The an evangelical source in the country. obvious. Whenever differences over opportunities lost and now beyond They summarized their resolutions questions in Parliament, the bishops Protestant church in China has been "The peak period was during the mid- issues, or in opinions or goals or style recall. Etched on my mind is the first New under three main headings. First, they issued a strong statement, "injoining the deeply affected by the course of recent 1970s when American corporations had a keep folk apart in some way, there is York Billy Graham Crusade in 1957 when, pledged themselves to peaceful service. use of the Prayer Book in the preparation developments in China." boom based on lucrative development after the Madison Square Garden The work of these house groups is and worship of theological colleges". On the present state, growth and Conflict. among the rest of the congregation the contracts signed with the Saudi meetings, I remember seeing and hearing expanding. Many other house groups - This statement was, he says, a matter of activities of the church in mainland China kind of person likely to be most deeper problem. Daily Christian living is government. Differences, not conflict crowds moving through the concrete life lived by the grace of God. Our failure have requested contact and assistance, considerable relief to those who were he reported: amenable to his style of ministry and canyons of New York singing, 'This is my "Now the oil boom is over and as Differences are inevitable, but they goals. He unobtrusively concentrates on to witness could be simply a barometer but have emphasized that they wanted anxious about the fact that the Church's In 1978, there were no open churches prices go through the floor, the need not lead to Conflict. The such persons, spending time with them story, this is my song! It was clearly the of the low level of our spiritual this done in peace. The conference noted "historic legacy" and "official repository in the entire nation, but today there are temptation for Middle East governments "forbearing of each other" (Eph. 4:2) hour of decision for many. But how many experience. A well known Sydney that there have been changes in style of and vessle of doctrine" was being approximately 3,600, along with tens of casually or formally training them, to find scapegoats for their own financial literally means "fit-in with each other", teaching, sharing his life and vision with others came to the point of decision, personality used to talk about her up work, and urged that the focus of work "grossly neglected" in Anglican colleges. thousands of open meeting points and God's moment in their lives, and backed mismanagement in the expatriate and so the peaceful holding of them, so that after perhaps two or three time and down time, time for work and now be on winning people's hearts. By house gatherings. In 1978, there were no workers and Christian minorities living in Differences is to be a distinctive of a away? time for relaxation. It is good for us to this they meant that they would work for theological institutions in China at all, but years there is a small but solid core in the Christian group. Much of a Pastor's time Jesus our Lord knew the pressure of review our use of quality time, time spent a basic inner change in people rather the Middle East is becoming irresistible. congregation, supportive of and ready for today there are nine seminaries with over is spent in Managing Differences between seizing the opportunity! He aimed to do with God's word time spent in the than insisting on a complete public break "In Saudi Arabia, the government 500 full-time students. In 1978, there were a ministry that is realistic and relevant. members. Through them he seeks their his Father's will while it was day. There is presence of God. with the open churches and the Three- maintains the only religion is Islam and, no religious materials being printed, but When change is then suggested or WCC staff visit personal growth, and productive results always a quiet urgency about Christian Self Patriotic Movement. of course, the Saudi monarchy is the since 1979 there have been 1,700,000 effected, there is sufficient groundswell Gazing into the sky has once again for the congregation. service. There are strategic times and made us aware of the unimaginable Secondly, they pledged to work for protector of the holiest shrines of Islam, Bibles printed and 500,000 copies of a to carry the day and avoid Conflict. Some But many Pastors treat Differences for places for sharing our faith with those immensity of the universe. The comet has holiness. They noted that people must North Korea at Mecca and Medina. new hymnal, along with countless other of such persons may even be able to then too long, without realising (or wanting with whom we work, with those making moved gently across our night sky but in become holy in their personal lives. This "Although Christianity is illegal bookd and pamphlets. There were no to serve on the Church committee, and Christians mainly Protestant to) that they have already become the great transitions of life, taking the first reality it has been travelling faster than a discussion arose because of some throughout the kingdom of Saudi Arabia pastors involved in congregational the Pastor no longer has to work Conflict. Differences over Issues for job, entering tertiary studies, getting bullet. It took me back to Psalm 90, 'A discipline difficulties within the Gospel Two members of the international and churches banned, there are officially- ministries in 1978, but today there are independently of it. example can easily become personality- married, facing personal crises. In short, thousand years in Thy sight are but as Team. Although the team members had affairs staff of the WCC visited North constituted church services on at least over two thousand. • Obfuscate — defined by a dictionary clashes, or power-struggles. whatever, or indeed, however, limited yesterday.' We face again our smallness shown themselves to be powerful Korea in November of last year, reports one oil company compound." (RES NEWS EXCHANGL) as to perplex, or bewilder. It means to they may seem to be, the opportunities Christian Conference of Asia News. and our brevity. The overwhelming preachers, their ethical conduct was not But elsewhere in the kingdom, things Reducing conflict load the gun but let others fire it! for Christian witness which are ours may wonder is that God should love us so always equally good. The two representatives were invited are not so good. Two years ago a mass Discerning when a Difference becomes By sowing the seed of an idea with the not occur tomorrow. much that He sent his son to die for us. Thirdly, they resolved to work for unity. jointly by the Korean Christian Federation expulsion of Christians, nearly all a Conflict is a great but rare skill, yet is leadership, or a person he has We are the great procrastinators, long Now indeed is the day of salvation, the They noted that the itinerant teams had a and the (Government-inspired) American, led to the closedown of the necessary for Pastors or Elders, for the concentrated upon, arid by casually on talk and short on action. We should time for decision, the opportunity for lot of internal conflicts. The stress of "Committee for the Peaceful Ridayh International Christian Fellowship. change requires a change in leadership referring to it periodically, he often finds not excuse ourselves for our failures in service. travel and of very heavy workloads Reunification of the Fatherland!" "But Christians continue to meet, in style. We manage Differences, but reduce a year later the very change he wanted sharing our faith. But there may be a Maurice Betteridge sometimes made agreement difficult. The representatives worshipped in a small groups, usually of about 20-25, their Conflicts. has been suggested and even They compared themselves to the "house church" on the Sunday of their presence tacitly acknowledged by the implemented by someone other than examples of Nehemiah and Moses in that Linguistic The Managing of Differences requires a visit — a meeting of eight in an apartment Saudis," said the source. himself. How bewildering for a cranky they had to lead a people that was in central Pyongyang. They also visited supporting and teaching Leadership style. member who was resisting the Pastor's Now there are indications that even sometimes divided. Even when just two Nampo and Kaesong. Federation officials The Reducing of Conflicts requires an hopes to find them activated by someone this precarious tolerance may be research people were travelling together, there told them that there are about 10,000 initiating and collaborative style, more withdrawn. else! Aboriginal work considered were strains that developed. Christians in the country, the great easily expressed usually by a non- (OPEN DOORS NEWS SERVICE) programme involved third party, who brings all The Pastor may be able to engage a In sum, the meeting arrived at the majority of them Protestants with concerned together, to define the respected leader or member, or his own consensus that if they could seriously Methodist or Presbyterian roots; they Missionaries for Marxist problem, develop a process, with goals, assistant, to fire the gun he has loaded. In Interdenominational consultation at Dubbo address and solve these problems this have about 500 fixed meeting points. Mozambique steps and a time-line, and to delineate an this way his long-term ministry need not year, their work could continue to go There are only about 800 Roman be affected by any resulting Conflict. our rural areas, and as such it was A major agreement has been signed t, acceptable solution. The Bishop represented the Riverina forward. Catholics, who worship mainly within Such Conflict is also likely to be shorter exploratory. Father Fred hopes to develop Good news the Summer Institute of Linguistics and A most practical book is "Church Fights diocese at a meeting at Dubbo recently, (CNCR) their own families. The Federation than if it were directed at the Pastor. joining ministers and clergy from the ways of improving our fellowship with claimed to have trained about twenty the Eduardo Mondlane University in — Handling Conflict in the local Church", Such strategy is not to preserve his Anglican, Roman Catholic and Uniting. aboriginal Christians, and to work pastors in three-year theological courses from Ethiopia Maputo, Mozambique. Under the terms by Leas & Kittlaus (Westminster 1973). image, or avoid involvement It is so that Churches, for the areas covered by our towards more effective outreach to since 1972. Of those ordained before of the agreement SIL will assist the Not so practical but with interesting Release of aid worker hostage he can get on with his ministry. "We try dioceses of Bathurst and Armidale. people of aboriginal descent living in and Peru 1945, some ten are still serving. The university with teaching and linguistic Discussion questions is "The Contentious near our towns. Federation also claims that a new From Ethiopia this week comes good research. They will also assess the Community — constructive conflict in not to put obstacles in anyone's way" (2 Father Fred Wandmaker, who is now on translation of the complete Bible as well news ... of the freeing of an international remaining translation needs in the Church;' by Miller (Westminster Cor. 6:3). the staff of the General Synod, with a There is a growing movement among evangelicals 'in as a new hymnbook have been published aid worker, who'd been kidnapped by Mozambique. special brief for ministry to aboriginal aboriginal Christians in Australia, which is 1978). THUS ... armed men after a health centre raid last people in Australia, led the day together bringing the faith to many of their own in the country. Dr. Frank Robbins, the Africa area Delegate, Concentrate, Obfuscate are peril' month. Avoiding conflict with a Roman Catholic nun and an people, and, with better understanding, director of SIL, said, "We are delighted to three Principles worthy of consideration be led to A wise Pastor can often see ahead aboriginal pastor. our present congregations can Government and guerilla Two other aid workers were killed in have the privilege of serving the language by a Pastor desiring to avoid Conflict. At have fellowship with them, by the help of the raid on the Alamata health centre, but groups, to assist in providing them with issues arising which may lead not only to the very least they help minimise Conflict The purpose of the meeting was to forces hostile God. now a World Vision nutritionist, Ato the means to learn to read and express Differences, but also Conflicts. He saves if he finds it inevitable. look at ways in which aboriginal people LIMA, Peru — The Peace and Hope Abiyou, taken hostage after the attack, is themselves and then to see them receive himself much time and trouble by relate or do not relate to the churches in Timothy Commission of Peru's National Sudan expels free ... thanks to the efforts of two God's word in their own language." avoiding Conflicts before they happen, or Evangelical Council has documented the orphan boys. This is the latest development in at least minimising them when they do. killings of 90 evangelical Christians from famine relief When the armed men swept into increasing missionary activity in Marxist The following principles in his constant 1983-1985 in Peru. The killings took place Alamata they not only took the controlled Mozambique. style of ministry should help: in Peru's "emergency zone," which DREWS REMOVALS nutritionist away with them, but also 15 includes the mountainous Ayacucho Africa Inland Mission announced • Delegate. When he sees a change that team local residents. Several days after the raid, Local, Country & Interstate State, the site of much terrorist activity. recently that they began working there in is desirable and obvious, yet likely to SECRETARIAL/ADMINISTRATION C.M.S. U.K. workers involved two teenage bo)4 decided to seek the December, following requests from four cause contention even among a few, his Nearly 70 percent of the victims were freedom of their friends. The boys, G. & C. DREW Pressure from Muslim groups riLis have of the denominations to provide an delegating the issue to the Church From time to time we have need of skilled and experienced people in the members of Pentecostal churches. Some Dejene aged 12, and Barekay 14, trekked been responsible for the expulsion by the expository ministry in the churches there. committee, or by arranging an ad-hoc PTY. LTD. fields of of the victims were killed while gathering 30 kilometres to the kidnappers' camp. Sudanese Government this week of a Africa Evangelical Fellowship have committee, not only effects the change (Established 1946) for worship. In 1985 seven evangelicals There, the boys found the hostages, but famine-relief team which includes reported that they now have members and involves others in its ownership, but No connection in any way with firms of SECRETARIAL were killed; that figure is down from 64 in were accused of spying for the Ethiopian Church Missionary Society workers. there too. deflects criticism from himself to "the similar name. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS 1984. Government—and they too became committee". When Differences are not AIM also announced recently that they 68 Smiths Ave., Hurstville 2220 CLERICAL The commission also documented the The team involved is from the hostages. It wasn't until some days later have begun accepting missionaries from personalised, they are less likely to disappearances of 20 evangelicals after international Christian agency ACROSS, of that they were set free, along with the Telephone: 50 8366 Brazil in their branch there. Because of become Conflicts — certainly not they were detained by government which CMS is a member organisation. nutritionist and allowed to return to the After Hours: 726 7098 the common heritage and languages enduringly so, and most likely not in a These positions would normally be full time but some could be casual or forces. ACROSS has been supplying personnel health centre. They arrived back safe and way that hinders offended members from part time and they could be in any one of the various Diocesan groups. for a famine-relief operation in the Darfur in a reasonable condition. The fate of the shared by Mozambique and Brazil it is The commission attributed the "hearing" the Pastor's ongoing ministry. region centred on a camp where 15 kidnapped Alamata residents is not yet hoped that more cross-cultural Please register your interest by either: violence to Maoist guerillas (known as missionaries will go from Brazil to the Delegating can be risky, and take number's have risen to as high as 25,000 known. Sendero Luminoso, or Shining Path), and longer, but a Pastor who is secure and STAINED GLASS WINDOWS people. new area of work in southern Africa. Writing to: MANAGER ADMINISTRATION to police and government soldiers. World Vision executive director, Harold The involvement between SIM and the patient finds only benefit from the K..I. Little SYDNEY DIOCESAN SECRETARIAT Guerillas oppose evangelical Christians With conditions improving, ACROSS Henderson, said; "It is wonderful to hear University in Maputo is scheduled to regular practice of delegating, whether to P.O. BOX 190, QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDINGS because evangelicals refuse to join the had planned to move to a second-stage of the safe return of the hostages and the commence later this year. One member a committee or to individuals. 19 Barden Street, SYDNEY NSW 2000 resettlement project about twenty-five boys to the camp, and an inspiration to armed struggle, and commonly speak Concentrate. Sometimes a Pastor Arncliffe 2205 miles from Angi-Koti; and therefore the us to know that they risked their lives for of SIL will give lectures on language • Or Phoning: MR. GRAHAM SETON 265 1555 At_ against communism. However, tuition this summer as a prelude to full- finds his Church Committee impervious evangelicals are often willing to treat the order that the team must leave came as a others. The Lord has answered the many Phone: 599 7348 time involvement. to any change, and unable even to wounds of communist guerillas, and this surprise to CMS's regional secretary, Miss prayers offered for the safe return of the (TODAY) discuss its possibility. He then seeks leads to attacks by police and soldiers. Diana Witts. hostages". AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5, 1986 — — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5,1986 "Star Wars" Religious leaders endorse it Washington, D.C. — The recently kill m'llions of Russian citizens in The formed Religious Coalition for a Moral People retaliation. That policy "is militarily behind the PLAIN TRUTH Defense Policy (RCMDP) has issued a questionable and ultimately immoral, if statement supporting President Reagan's ever carried out," said the statement "It Strategic Defense Initiative policy, should only be tolerated so long as an popularly known as "Star Wars". effective and morally superior approach "We believe that the Strategic Defense is unavailable." Initiative (SDI) which the President and Included in the new group is Tim the Congress have launched offers the LaHaye's American Coalition for t he PLAIN I RUTH is one of the world's Readers with a growing interest in celebrate their way of being christian. dedication to obeying God is matched examination by the Gospel, and cling to real prospect of providing a morally and Traditional Values (ACTV), the American largest circulation free religious religious teaching are able to receive The future? Attendance at a meeting is subject to with an abundance of "fruits", which the righteousness of Christ, we can perhaps also militarily superior policy ... magazines published in seven languages Where is the Worldwide Church of Catholic Conference. The statement says ample free literature, including the glossy being in full accord with Armstrong's seem to authenticate the Armstrong sympathise with the people of designed to protect and save lives rather and read by over 8 million people in God heading? Since the death of its that ACTV represents Ben Armstrong of Good News (with doctrinal and christian teachings, and showing evidence of a teaching. We would be happy to than to brutally avenge them," said the almost every country. It started in 1934 as Armstrong's church whilst abhorring the National Religious Broadcasters, Jim life-style topics), many booklets that changed life, which is usually marked by embrace such people as fellow christians. founder (see ACR April 7, 1986) it may be statement. the newsletter of Herbert W. Armstrong's bondage and duplicity that it imposes on Bakker of PT?. Television Network, Bill explain Armstrong's teachings as well as baptism or re-baptism. This involves What, then, separates Armstrong's that members will reappraise their "Radio Church of God", now called the its unfortunate members. In a recent SDI's goal is to develop technology Bright of Campus Crusade, Jerry Falwell some that are critical of orthodox repudiation of past religious followers from other Christians? commitments. It will be difficult to sustain Worldwide Church of God, which also Good News article, a writer stressed that capable of destroying missiles carrying of the Moral Majority, Jimmy Swaggart, Christian beliefs, and a free commitments. The Armstrong convert a prophetical urgency, which was sponsors the WORLD TOMORROW nuclear warheads. This philosophy differs Rex Humbard, D. James Kennedy, and correspondence course which feels separated from former church associated with the life of Armstrong. television program, seen on several Another Gospel — Bad News from the prevailing defence policy, which others. systematically "programs" the student to contacts, often social networks are There may be less incentive to sacrifice Australian stations. Armstrong's beliefs It is distressing that many of the sect's depends on the deterrence value of a The statement closed by asking God to accept Armstrong's version of religion. disrupted, and family members or financially. People will look around for are a blend of several christian heresies, members feel rejected by other churches "Armstrong's retaliatory strike in response to nuclear provide U.S. and Soviet leaders with "the There is also a magazine called Youth, spouses may be offended by their sense explanations, and may re-examine and he was dubbed "Mr. Confusion". The (even my term "sect", used attack. wisdom and spirit of cooperation" to appealing to the interests of teenagers. of being excluded by the "true believer". cherished beliefs. A few might be Armstrong church (which some call a sociologically, may be offensive). They do attracted to Garner Ted Armstrong's The RCMDP statement condemned the jointly devise and carry out "a transition From time to time, Australians are gospel... cult) has been confusing Australians featured. not feel the acceptance that the true Church of God current defence policy as "Mutually plan to defensive systems and the more International, which since 1956. Here is a a short personal Gospel allows us to extend to folk of hasn't got off the ground in Australia, but Assured Destruction," saying it leaves secure and peaceful world that can come promises review of how this happened. When the PLAIN TRUTH reviewed various traditions. There are indeed most will be searching for more America without any protection against from them." Ask Australian members of the Bishop Bruce Wilson's 'Can God Survive barriers. The dividing point, of course, is fundamental answers to the failure of nuclear attack, and instead threatens to (FPN5) in Australia?', he called it a "scurrilous Worldwide Church of God about their MANY the Gospel. The sect's followers have membership of their expectations. Christians should use", which "with a sweeping assertion religious background, and half would say separated themselves on account of expect to be asked about the Gospel and dismisses the enormously complicated that they were brought up as Anglicans, another Gospel, which we will recognize be ready to accept disillusioned socio-historical background of the FOLLOWERS and half of these would have attended as being bad news. We believe that God the Godhead" Armstrong followers, into the fellowship church fairly regularly. They would not current state of the Christian church in has accomplished (and continues to of Jesus Christ. American church builds Jerusalem Australia under the carpet of 'religion is in "WERE sustain) our salvation, in Christ Jesus. have had formal theological training, but we are "not good enough". He was Several have come out of decline in Australia because the Having received that Gospel, we continue these Anglicans had a reasonable interest pointing to the Law of God as the Armstrongism having read John Stott's In true Hollywood style institutional churches are corrupt'" and in grace as the Holy Spirit is with us. We in Bible study. DISSATISFIED standard of measurement. To be sure, commentary on Galatians, and now are in the Plain Truth "can only be called trust that we will be led into a life of The "Giant Easter greeting to Los sectarian propaganda" (personal that is what these people will be judged communion with the Anglicans again. Hollywood, Calif.—This year's Easter An Appeal to the disenchanted holiness. Angeles" will be "a spectacular recreating communication). WITH by. As we are in Christ, let us not judge Their happy judgement is in Christ, and project at Hope Lutheran Church in of the holy city of Jerusalem in sand on Over half became dissatisfied with the The Armstrong follower's salvation the followers of this misguided sect. They that is the real "plain truth". Hollywood goes beyond the usual Melrose Avenue," according to church Anglican Church over theological Most Worldwide Church of God depends on the life he or she lives. are judged by their law. handful of kids in bathrobes waving literature. The two-storey sand sculptor matters, although a few were alienated by members were first attracted as young THEMSELVES, Armstrong did not teach salvation by "palm fronds" from rubber plants. The will use 160 tons of sand and is being church politics. Very few had any people (in my study, I found that most works, as the initial saving work of Christ char, h is erecting an enormous sand touted by the church as "L.A.'s newest art responsibilities in the church. Two-thirds remained members from 11 to 15 years), was accepted. However, the nature of castle. SOCIETY ..." treasure" of these Anglicans knew little about sects the majority being single men from Armstrong's "gospel" requires the or why certain teachings were Australian middle-class backgrounds, convert to contribute to the "sealing" of that salvation and the rewards that might be expected in the next life, through obedience to the sect's teachings. Reformed reading Armstrong's followers believe that the orthodox Christian Gospel is satanically- Please Five new periodicals come into being The convert wil be expected to attend inspired, and that the Christ of our services without fail, every Saturday for a church is a satanic impostor. In particular, Five new Reformed journals have addresses. The Spring 1986 issue will two-hour preaching session, as well as the Holy Trinity is maligned as being of try to recently appeared or are on the drawing include an unpublished sermon of regular "Bible Study" meetings and the Devil. board. Geerhardus Vos. Editor is James T. communication training classes. Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Dennison, Jr., librarian of Westminster Attendance at annual Holy Days (such as the Jews keep) is compulsory. Regular understand, Thought is the new theological journal of Theological Seminary in California. the Reformed Church in America. In it Address: P.O. Box 2215, Escondido, CA private counselling sessions, to determine "What There are people dying from - "theologically thoughtful members of the 92025. the member's commitment, are held. disease and starvation right Financial obligations include a "first RCA will have a forum in which they can Kerkelijk Magazijn, in a new Dutch now as you read this. tithe", 10% of the member's gross salary separates engage each other." Address: 1324 Lake monthly containing church news, paid directly to the Armstrong Australian You can help save many of Dr., S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506. interviews, press surveys and book these people by joining the office at Burleigh Heads, Queensland, a Armstrong's ilt Reformed Theological Journal, to be reviews. Editor is Mr. N. Scheps who until "second tithe" which the member uses WORLD VISION 40 HOUR the end of 1985 was editor of Kerknieuws. published annually, is the new for expenses at Holy Day convocations at FAMINE. The help is real — The focus will be on events in theological journal of the Reformed a number of resorts around Australia, and followers from tens of thousands of precious reformational churches. The menu will Theological College, Belfast, Ireland, the a "third tithe" which is paid to the sect lives were saved in Ethiopia and also include news about other churches, theological school of the Reformed about every three years, for the needy in other parts of Africa in 1985 including the Roman Catholic Church. other Presbyterian Church of Ireland the Armstrong fold. because people participated in the (Covenanters). The first issue offers World, to appear weekly, will offer WORLD VISION On the other hand, the convert will 40 HOUR (I biblical studies and historical sketches of political and social news as well as christians?" withdraw from social contact with FAMINE. church leaders. Address: Cameron commentary from a Christian ' unbelievers (especially the lapsed This year, Sudan's people are /...„ 0 House, 98 Lisburn Road, Belfast, Northern perspective. The initiative for the facing famine. There's work to be AI ' - All, Ireland BT9 6AG. Armstrongite) and will reject Christmas, The reason for this is that Armstrong's magazine was taken by The Presbyterian unorthodox, prior to joining the late with a good education. A high proportion Easter and birthday celebrations, the gospel, like that of the Adversary done in strife-torn Haiti and the Keru9: A Journal of Biblical-Theological Journal, a church weekly read mainly by Herbert W. Armstrong's church. These were university or college eating of non-kosher foods, military and (Genesis 3:5), promises membership of Philippines. Through your support, we work as Christians, showing mercy Preaching, to appeaethree times per year, conservative Presbyterians, particularly of points come from my recent survey of undergraduates. Many were dissatisfied jury service, and in some cases be the Godhood. Armstrong assigned and justice, in a world that cries out for a demonstration of the is designed to promote biblical- the Presbyterian Church of America former Armstrong followers. with themselves, society or their required to terminate romantic himself a prominent position in that kingdom of God. theological preaching through (PCA). Address: Box 2330, Asheville, NC relationships. Could the Christian church friendships or marriages that are category; his followers aspire to You have the power to choose to help, but often the hungry have no publication of actual sermons and 28802. Let's have a look at the people who (RESM) follow the way of life taught by the have met their needs? regarded as adulterous. Young people hierarchical positions in that Deity and power. Choose now to help, by joining the 40 HOUR FAMINE. Armstrong church. We could learn how will be discouraged from ^tudying the acknowledge Christ as a forerunner. The 8pm Friday to noon Sunday — 30 May to 1 June; Qld & Tas. The Bible persuasively applied to minister to their needs. As it appears human sciences, and other religious Holy Spirit is to them power for — 13 June to 15 June; NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, WA, NT. that many Anglicans, perhaps nominal, at The Plain Truth appears to give viewpoints, although some will be accomplishing this objective. The Holy Navigators' new leader present read and sometimes financially relevance to the Bible's teachings, relating influenced to attend the sect's Trinity, of course, excludes the possibility FAMINE HOTLINE support the them to common social and personal Ambassador College in Pasadena, of such deification. Within Armstrong's Plain Truth, we could look at (for the cost of a local call needs. By clear explanation and California. Racial segregation is favoured, 008 331 337 AUSTRALIA-WIDE Astronautics professor ways of helping these people as well, scheme, Christ made such accession before they are led into the Worldwide reasonable use of Bible and other and women are accorded a subordinate possible, but the Holy Saviour is Melbourne residents 690 2166 The Navigators, international University of Washington. There he met Church of God. authorities, the reader is persuaded that role in all matters. One aspect is the displaced in the task of accomplishing it. prohibition against cosmetics. organization devoted to making disciples and married Mary Ann Knutson, a fellow there are positive answers to life's To become God is an intoxicating Readership of the Plain Truth in and training laborers for Christ, on March student who shared his evangelical problems, and that the Christian hope Even so, membership of Armstrong's Australia may exceed half a million, and prospect. To return to the Christian fold is WORLD VISION 1st chose a new international leader, only commitment. has substance in the present Likewise, church can be a fulfilling experience, in many readers may have some church a frightening spectre of apostasy and GPO BOX 9944, the third in their 53-year history. there is an ordered future, explained by which close friendships are developed, a The Whites' active involvement in affiliation. Such readers eventually have unpardonable sin. To remain with friends IN YOUR Dr. Jerry White, 48, has been named to prophecy. The vain traditions of churches sense of purpose and mission sustains Navigator ministries developed through to face the differences between and loved ones in the security of CAPITAL CITY head the worldwide mission effective are brushed aside, and God's revelation is the member's feelings of identification his postgraduate years and more than Armstrong's teachings and that of their Armstrong's church, or to be paralysed June 18, General Director Lorne Sanny both declared and practised. What is it with the Armstrong cause, and improved by indecision, may be the only option thirteen years of active duty in the U.S. church. Awareness of some of the /IC Gifu $2 and over announced today. On June 18, 1956, about such teachings that makes them personal circumstances can be cultivated. /fie' finfesi Air Force. With a Ph.D. in astronautics differences has led to furtive and that Armstrong's followers feel that they /1/0#1/0 ore tax deductible. Navigators Founder Dawson Trotman attractive? New converts are welcomed with from Purdue University, White spent six undeclared support of the Armstrong may allow. All this in the face of drowned in a boating accident, an event A church that has grown dull to friendliness and are soon "at horse" There are two ways to participate in the 40 HOUR FAMINE. years at the Air Force Academy where he work. Readers may not feel free to mounting discovery of Armstrong's which thrust the 35-year-old Sanny into hearing the Word of God, and takes the amongst apparently genuine and lasting yp0304 became associate professor of discuss these differences with their illegitimate religious start, doctrinal INDIVIDUAL: leadership of the organization. Gospel for granted, could expect to lose brethren. Worldwide Church members Please send me a Participant's kit. astronautics. He also served in the space clergy, and church attendance may lapse somersaulting, and personal unfitness for members to a sect like Armstrong's. are good people. They have a high regard Sanny's recent announcement that he program as a mission controller at Cape as these Anglicans, and others, become the ministry. Members of the Worldwide People with very little religious for the Bible and zealously observe its GROUP ORGANIZER: I'll organize the 40 Hour Famine will step down after 30 years of Canaveral. alienated from traditional Christianity. Church are in dire need of the prayers of among my group of friends. background also could be persuaded that teaching, or as much as is in their rule of God's people everywhere. developing and leading the Navigator Joining The Navigators staff full time in During such an interim period, the Plain Truth offers them good news, in life. Prayer, Bible study, acts of piety, free- I estimate people will participate in my group. ministry throughout the world set in 1973, White was appointed Executive My files bulge with revelations and supporters of the Plain Truth the absence of being reached by the will offerings, reliance on God for motion a carefully developed process for Director in 1983, responsible for day to may rely testimonies by former Armstrongites. I can't participate but please find enclosed $ to help needy heavily on the literature provided by the Christian churches. We have much to healing, careful diets, positive citizenship, selecting his successor. With board input day operation of The Navigators Ultimately, this religion is betrayed by its people. (Cheques and money orders to be made payable to World Vision of Australia,I Armstrong church, and only check learn from the Worldwide Church of and many other good traits mark their front staff members throughout the worldwide. In this position he has fruits. In its quest for Godhood, it has not Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms incidental sources to "prove" the God, and I now want to describe the character. world, a representative International worked closely with Sanny and gained appropriated the righteousness of Christ, Armstrong teaching. The magazine itself members and how they live out their Address Council unanimously chose White, now firsthand knowledge of the staff and Their ministers also labour for the good which is our birthright in the Gospel. The is attractive, appears socially concerned, faith. Executive Director. fields around the world. of the flock, teaching and exhorting them "righteousness" of the Armstrong sect is and introduces religious topics in a Born in Iowa and later living in Unless you have been invited to attend to carefully observe all the requirements being revealed as "wretched, pitiable, The Navigators staff of 2600 men and persuasive manner. Only recently has the Spokane, Washington, White met The a church service by one of Armstrong's for christian living. By and large, the poor, blind and naked" (Revelation 3:17). women of over thirty nationalities are at Worldwide Church of God been more in ministers, you may never get to know members of the Armstrong church are Navigators while a student at the work in 63 countries. evidence, in its pages. Recognising that the Christian church how these people adhere to and fine examples of holy living. Their is always called on to submit to World Vision, Australia's largest overseas aid agency, is a Christian humanitarian organization reaching out to a hurting 6 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5,1986 world. Registered office, World Vision of Australia tine in Victoria), 191 Sturt Street, South Melbourne. Vic. 3205.

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Struggle for Freedom unsaved man — that the universe is the way Findings published, but keep on talking we find it "BECAUSE ALL THINGS WERE MADE Dear Sir, &an/if:a FOR MAN". Since time immemorial, since Ancient Egypt "Occasionally there is an event of such — The sociopolitical consequences of and Rome; America and the lewish slave Let the evolutionists think what they will, significance in shaping the future course God's saving action through Christ amps of World War II and the Stalinist but man came straight from God. Even Darwin of mission theology and practice that it have been manifest throughout oncentration camps; people, it can be admitted, not one missing link, but millions, becomes a permanent part of the history. They still are. argued, have had their rights fulfilled. trillions in various phases around us today. He wrote: "The absence of transitional forms— Prostitution, permissiveness, and loss of freedom landscape in mission studies." Just such a — We have been agreeably surprised to The workers were provided with food and landmark is the publication of the report between the specie's ... presses hardly on my discover a considerable consensus lodgings of a kind. Transportation to and from. theory", and again "Geology assuredly does of the Evangelical-Roman Catholic among us that repentance and faith, Medical assistance and medical not reveal any such finely graded organic Already in Victoria brothels have been legalised, and there is a The permissive society won't last long. Dialogue on Mission (ERCDOM) says conversion and baptism, regeneration experimentation. The right to practise chain; this is the most obvious and gravest Gerald H. Anderson in introducing it to and incorporation into the Christian euthanasia on the helpless was upheld. objection urged against my theory" (Origin of proposal before the NSW parliament to do the same. Interestingly, Either there will be a return to christian values through putting God the readers of International Bulletin of community all belong together, Many people were part of the national Species, Vol. 2, Chap. 9. 6th edition). I here is in the report an attempt to argue from morality— first and other people next and ourselves last, or the selfishness of the Missionary Research. although we have needed to debate estate and were given identification numbers It follows that the Supreme Mind who government licensed prostitution will reduce the corruption brought permissive society will increase so that the level of trust and The ERCDOM document is the product their relative positions in the scheme and all were counted although they owned planned something so wonderful as this by prostitution to the police force, the pimps, and the prostitutes cooperation in society will disintegrate to the point that only a nothing. of these meetings, stretching over the of salvation. universe still holds the world in his hands; that themselves, who suffer badly from drug addiction, disease, family dictator can control it. And, in the end, a permissive society will not period from 1977 to 1984, of leading So it is that now in 1986 we can also identify he who is the alpha and omega, the beginning — Roman Catholics and evangelicals are and the end, is not to be deterred by the devil dislocation and low self-esteem. be able to combine together, due to self centredness, to resist a evangelicals and Roman Catholic with those previous workers as we too are agreed that the only ground for dependent upon the government for benefits in His plans for mankind, and the bringing in Some will remember a similar line of argument in the early '70's dictatorship. Without the order brought by a dictator, fear of our participants named by the Vatican assurance is the objective work of that provide food, lodgings and medicine. It of His Kingdom. neighbours' self-centredness will destroy our ability to freely move Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity. regarding the way that a government backed TAB system, stretching Christ; this ground does not lie in any has been stated that we will be given a Phyllis Creasey to nearly every suburb, and now pubs, would curb illegal betting and about and enjoy each other's offers of service, and company. We will The report was given its final form by number without which we will not be given way in the believer. Clontarf be rightly afraid that we will be taken advantage of. Society, freely Basil Meeking for the Secretariat and John benefits. the corruption that went with it. Today, the government openly Stott for the evangelicals. The report is — Evangelicals tend to stress the recognises that both illegal gambling and accompanying corruption sharing with each in a relationship of trust, will cease; unless a discontinuity, and Roman Catholics The Bill of Rights, 1986, does not provide for written in an irenic tone but does not have not only grown, but are virtually out of control. dictator comes. the continuity, between man ownership of property and we are unable to What is Intercession? avoid "the divisions on important accumulate possessions or savings because of unredeemed and man redeemed. Promoting venality does not promote integrity, but its opposite. It The irony is that a dictatorship, whether a party clique or an questions of faith" between evangelicals the prCsent financial system. Li.ar Sir, is clear from experience that bad morals bring bad laws which only individual strong man, land however permissive and licentious it may and Roman Catholics. — There seems to be no justification for Our children are small in number as T. Milton in his review of Shirley Andrew's promote more injustice and corruption. Good laws can only be be itself), will not permit other people to be permissive but will organizing separate Roman Catholic population control measures have us believe Excerpts from the report follow: book ''Teach us to Pray" (ACR 24.3.86) alleges impose strict moral laws on the society once again. and Evangelical projects of a purely — no jobs, no life. The individual must learn that Ezekiel 22:30 does not deal with based on good morals. Good laws which curb, and do not promote — Our Report is far from being humanitarian nature, and every again that the struggle is not for freedom of intercession. A quick canvass at a local bad morals, bring a maximum of freedom to all citizens in a society. We see these strict moral laws in Russia and China. But this time, definitive; the dialogue needs to be reason for undertaking them together. choice but for freedom over the tyranny of intercessory prayer meeting located no one In the end, bad morals, and the bad laws which are based on them, no longer through common consent as in a true Christian society, but continued and developed. slavery. — Since both Roman Catholics and who agreed with T. Milton on this point and only reduce freedom, and promote dictatorship. This is the case through fear of the concentration camp or the firing squad. seemingly all of us share the opinion of the — We are agreed that since the biblical Evangelicals believe that the Lord's /. L. Hayden because permissiveness, and the fostering of it by government Dictatorships are based on fear and arise through the sense of texts have been inspired by God, they Ekibin writer of the marginal notes in the A.V. who Supper was instituted by Jesus as a sanction, have a very bad effect on the way people relate together. community being broken down by the growth of selfishness so that remain the ultimate, permanent, and referred back to Gen 18:23 where Abraham means of grace, and agree that he conferred with God about Sodom. people won't bestir themselves and combine together to resist the normative reference of the revelation commanded his disciples to "do this Historian praised Permissiveness can only be short term of God. Ex. 22:30 reads, "and I sought for a man takeover. in remembrance" of him, it is a grief among them, that should make up the hedge Dear Sir, Permissiveness, in which everyone is allowed to do his own thing Permissiveness is essentially self-centred, and so it will prove a — Many of our teachers belong to the to us that we are so deeply divided in and stand in the gap before me for the land When my interest in history was burgeoning in the area of morality, characterises life today. But the permissive past. Both Evangelicals and Roman an area in which we should be united, that I should not destroy it; but I found none". short term phenomenon. If there is not a return to God and the moral over 40 years ago Thomas Babington Macaulay society will prove to be short lived because it contains a contradiction Catholics have inherited a rich legacy and that we are therefore unable to It appears we may have been in error. Can laws which are written in our hearts, as well as in Holy Scripture, used to be dismissed airily, with Green, Froude within itself. of tradition. We cherish creeds, obey Christ's command together. and others, as "a Whig historian." I had read your reviewer explain his point please. which rule out permissiveness in the sense of everybody doing his confessions, and e.onciliar statements. — We recognize that conscientious Macaulay's famous 2500-page History of C A. M. Robertson We all want to do what we like immorally, but we find within own thing, there will be a dictatorial takeover, probably by the party We peruse the writings of the Fathers conviction leads some people to England. Como, W.A. ourselves a conscience which tugs us in the other direction. clique. of the Church. change from Catholic to Evangelical I was fascinated recently by an article in the Sociologists put this down to puritan inheritance and expect it to be We perhaps already see some sign of this with the proposed Roman Catholics think Evangelicals or Evangelical to Catholic allegiance, Manchester Guardian eulogising A.l.P. Taylor, — phased out as time goes on. But conscience is not just due to our Australian identity card. We now need strong measures to curb the overstress the corruption of human and leads others to seek to persuade at 80 arguably England's greatest living Money & Poverty historical antecedents, but is part of human nature. "tax cheat". Under a full dictatorship, no longer will we be able to do beings by affirming their "total people to do so. If this happens in historian and named in the article as depravity" ... while Evangelicals think conscience and without coercion, we "Macaulay's successor!' The writer quotes Dear Sir, Modesty, fidelity in marriage, repugnance to homosexuality and our own thing, but we will do as we are told, or take the Taylor at the age of 75:— "I have just read Roman Catholics underestimate it and would not call it proselytism. The Christian Alternative Movement is prostitution and knowing that dirty jokes are wrong, are found in the consequences. Macaulay's History — all five volumes of it I responding to a call from Archdeacon Ray makeup of every community, civilized or primitive, Christian or are therefore unwisely optimistic The ERCDOM report will be published am sometimes hailed as his successor. I only Bad morals promote bad laws which promote permissiveness that about the capacity, ability, and desire Elliot of Gippsland "to encourage otherwise. This is the way God has made us. God is real and cannot by William B. Eerdmans in Grand Rapids wish I were. In my opinion he was the best governments to provide long term answers to destroys freedom. Permissiveness can only end up increasing of human beings to respond to the be theorised out of existence, and human nature has certain and Paternoster Press, Exeter, England. narrative historian there has ever been, and I the problems of their country cousins." Our individual and social corruption. We have already entered that phase, grace of God. am proud to follow in his footsteps!' (RENE) reference is an item reprinted in The unchangeable characteristics as created by God. We can observe and continue to progress in it, as the legalisation of prostitution — The word "gospel" has come to have I can only pass on to your readers who Australian Church Record, 10 March. what these characteristics are by examining human life throughout shows. And, as expected, we are also losing our freedom, either to derive much pleasure from the reading of different meanings in our two The news item tells us "Poverty has a new the centuries quite apart from learning about them through reading fear induced by our neighbours' self-centredness, or to the growing ( (immunities. history, the suggestion that they make the face in Victoria in 1985. It is rural poverty ... God's word the Bible. necessity of a dictatorship which restores order by threat, and not acquaintance of Macaulay (who died in 1859) All over the State, there are hardworking as soon as possible. And his essays are equally farmers who, through no fault of their own, These characteristics include knowing that modesty and fidelity are consensus. valuable. His footnotes to the History are a have become the new poor." Many have right and promiscuity and homosexuality are wrong. But the We can return to God and his moral laws, or face an increasingly Canada primates host mine of enlightening scholarship and as a crippling loan repayments with less income permissive society sets itself to deny these things, but all that it does bonus, he gives his readers all sorts of new than the dole. grim future. insights into the origins and meaning of words is introduce contradiction and tension into life. as they come into our language. Poverty in a land of plenty is both a moral gathering and political disgrace. Both short term and Macaulay has been praised for his brilliant long term answers are bound up in a Christian narrative method and his perfectly lucid style, approach to financial policy which will put Anglicanisms world leaders conference among other things, and those who work at 4k both taxation and the level of interest rates in having more than a nodding acquaintance a completely new perspective. More important Every three years the Primates of the the rights and responsibilities of nations, with him, cannot help copying both the clarity is the need for a Christian application of worldwide Anglican Communion gather essays on renewal for mission, a study on and the strength of his style of writing. policies governing the distribution of finance. As Hillsdon's Pty. Ltd. hove now ceased operations, I have for discussion, sharing and fellowship. the future of the family in society, and Yours sincerely, The Christian principle governing the right transferred to The Anglican Communion is both documents on ecumenism from the Rex Meyer attitude towards the correct function of FAIR DEAL cosmopolitan and global in Anglican/Roman Catholic International Roseville money is that money is merely a symbol which IS GOD CALLING YOU representation. This gathering of 28 Commission and the World Council of represents real wealth, goods and services. CAR SALES TO CHRISTIAN CAMPING? Primates has an international flavour. Churches (Baptism, Eucharist and Creation & Evolution The function of government is to see there is at 65 CHURCH ST, Over one-third of the Primates attending Ministry). a correct relationship between the two. The Have you been prayerfully considering how you can best serve God? Perhaps Dear Sir, function of Christians is to see that money Christian Camping is an area of Service where God could use your gifts and skills. the meeting in Toronto, Canada, March The problem of organizing a viable PARRAMATTA 12-15 have been newly appointed since Lesley Hicks' interesting article "Creation in never becomes an object of idolatrous Vision Valley, Arcadia (N.S.W.) wishes to appoint a Bookings Co-ordinator. The parish ministry in remote areas where worship, and that the policy of government Centre is rapidly moving towards the provision of not only catered residential the last meeting in Limuru, Kenya, in the classroom" reminds me of the firm belief We sell the full range of GMH Passenger Cars including the there are few people and a desperate does not bend to those who wish to make it accommodation and recreation facilities for Churches, Schools and Community 1983. of Jodrell Bank astronomer, Sir Bernard Lovell, new VL Commodore with electronic fuel injection giving more shortage of clergy was one of the main that the universe began with the Big Bang— so. Both Government and the Christians have Groups, but also, programme support and resources. Opening the meeting the Archbishop items on the agenda of the 28 Primates of that it all happened in the first few seconds of failed, until the failure is corrected there will power and better economy. The BOOKINGS CO-ORDINATOR is responsible for the Bookings and Promotion of of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Robert the World-wide Anglican Communion creation. In his book "In the Centre of never be any real solution of lasting value. I am a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church, Castle Hill, the Centre. This key position would ideally suit a person with Administrative, Public Runcie declared "We gather as a family". today. Immensities" he rejects as coincidence — If the volume of money was measured and I can assure you of my best attention and competitive prices. Relations and Promotional skills. The position is full-time and non-residential. But he added, "It is a family whose "that the peculiar numbering system on which distributed in accordance with the reality of Clergymen are of course entitled to National Fleetowner Vision Valley is committed to Ministry to the Church and is seeking people with a "We want to see how we can help such the universe is built is too perfectly arranged members face grave challenges and society to produce goods and services, a small Pricing. firm commitment to their local Church. dioceses as those in the southern part in for the kind of world human beings would service charge, probably no more than 1 per serious difficulties". After welcoming HARRY DIBLEY For further details, please contact South America", said Archbishop Robert require." cent, would cover the cost of administration. recently elected Primates, Archbishop Earnes, Primate of all Ireland at a press Bus. 635 9688 Home 634 1694 And here comes the exciting part, that in the Taxation and interest rates would be minimal. Alan Dodgshun, Runcie asked some whose jurisdictions briefing. Administrator, are in areas of unrest and tension to share first few seconds of creation, it was already Yours faithfully settled that man would emerge. He goes Vision Valley, their recent experience with the meeting. Some bishops in South American Edward Rock further. He suggests something incredible to Greensborough Vision Valley Paad, dioceses have been requesting ARCADIA NSW 21 59 WORLDWIDE photos ltd .011///. The Primates proceeded to discuss permission for them to license A Religious Photo A News Sonolce Phone: (02) 655 1515 preparations for the 1988 Lambeth community lay readers to consecrate and Vision Valley — an activity of Wesley Central Mission. Conference. Since 1867 Lambeth administer the sacraments where no • Full Religious News Services CASH FLOW Supt: Rev. 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N SW 2015 Apt L Owens 48 1539 Family Law, Schools Property. themes include a report of a theological their discussion throughout the John will serve as Deputy Director of followed by five years as Rector of St and doctrinal commission, a report on conference. the Communications Dept at O.M.F. Peter's. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5, 1 986 — 9 8 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5,1986 BCA appoints new Federal Secretary A view from South Africa Bishop Dudley Foord's concern for its people The Council of The Bush Church Aid three years, followed by three years as priest-in-charge of Woornera, and army Society of Australia (BCA) has appointed from the chaos, turmoil and heartbreak that is constantly emerging from South Africa, chaplaincy work in the Diocese of the Rev. Ernest Carnaby to the position of the continuing message from Christians in that country is that the only real hope rests Signs and Federal Secretary. He will take up his Willochra. in national turning back to God and the power of the Gospel of Christ to change people. position in December, 1986. Mr. Carnaby was appointed General Mr. Carnaby was trained for the Secretary of the,Church Missionary wonders ministry at Moore College, Sydney. With Society in South Australia in 1972 where In November, 1983, Canon Dudley their own ends. A problem arises, rocks forces of evil continue their devastating But the continuing tragedy, despair, the Rev. Brian Carter, he was the last of he served for three and a half years Foord of the diocese of Sydney was and petrol bombs are thrown — work. It seems obvious that unless futility, violence and conflict -- in the the students financially assisted through before returning to the Diocese of elected to be a bishop of the Church of confusion reigns. The unemployed and dramatic action is taken in South Africa, shape of stonings, arrests, burnings and Moore College by BCA, with the Sydney, where he served as rector in the England in South Africa. restless young join in. This is very much the country will slide deeper and deeper shootings — must lead to a showdown. understanding they would serve with the parishes of St Paul's Chatswood As Bishop, he now writes from South a reality. into perhaps a long drawn out civil war. The whole situation, it would appear, is Society after ordination. (1976-1983) and St. Paul's Shellharbour Africa giving a valuable perspective on The violence manifests itself in various Most acute observers maintain that going to get worse! Lesley Hicks from 1984. this troubled country. ways. Rock throwing is one. The main He was ordained in the Diocese of within five years there will be black rule. target seems to be anyone who is Church planting Adelaide. After a curacy under the Rev. Mr. Carnaby has served as a member of Readers of the "Australian Church How radical? How soon? We do not labelled a "sell-out". That means anyone In the horror of this milieu we proclaim Theo Hayman, a former Federal Secretary the council of BCA since 1977. Record" will find it interesting to know, know. But we do know that South Africa who appears to co-operate with the the victory of Jesus Christ the Lord. God of BCA, Mr. Carnaby served with BCA in Aged 46, he is married with four and useful as a prayer point, that Bishop is a bubbling cauldron. is at work in our Church. We have seen the Leigh Creek and Northern Mission for children. Foord spends SO% of his time in constant government including council members, Some blacks are naive — thinking that ten new churches planted in the past 18 travel — in and out of troubled areas — mayors, etc. We were at a church service they are likely to take over the country in months, with orders just emerging. TO and therefore at a high personal risk in a "black" area recently where the a few weeks' time. The thinking of some GOD BE THE GLORY! factor. Mayor told us that his house had been whites is no less naive in imagining no I recently received a brochure which the coming of the Kingdom, Christ's petrol bombed five times! substantial difficulty faces us. urged me to "Grab your Miracle" and reign. They are not the gospel, but, Shaking foundations Another favourite method is to jam an said: "It's time to go to the Jordan where according to Wimber, they demonstrate The eyes of the world are fastened on old tyre tube around the neck of the there is PLENTY. PLENTY of souls, PLENTY and validate its power. As the writer of Southern Africa. It is in the midst of victims, douse them with petrol and set of work, PLENTY of miracles, PLENTY of Hebrews says: "God also testified to (this severe crisis and turmoil. There is so them alight. There is evidence of much money, PLENTY of revival and PLENTY salvation) by signs, wonders and various Call to pray for South African much frustration, bitterness, anger and intimidation, and we personally know HOLY GHOST!" It made me wince. gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed What's this despair. The one word that seems to sum people who have joined in "protests" according to his will." (Heb. 2:4) When I was sent a review copy of John up the scene is "COMPLEX". because of fear of their lives. govt. downfall Wimber and Kevin Springer's book Power Now it's obvious that there is danger in Evangelism — Signs and Wonders Today. a steady diet of signs and wonders, and in Theologian asks, "But can we?" (Hodder, 1985) I feared something similar. demanding them. Jesus himself warned about a Their book is nothing like that: (all the people not to follow him because of le arn en the Neth.) In an article in possible to show a measure of sympathy more dangerous, some may think.) It is them; in the present age one English entraal Weekblad Dr. Klaas Runia reacts for those who call for civil disobedience directed clearly at readers, I suspect, like writer, Peter Cotterell, warns of "trivial to recent calls to pray for the downfall of and symbolically refuse to pay part of most of the Church Record's — events dressed up as miracles, healings Social Security the present government of South Africa. their taxes, as is done by a number of conservative evangelicals, wary of that simply have not occurred, and self- These calls do not issue from Dutch theologians and others. Although wonders and of anything smacking of styled apostles and prophets who put revolutionary groups, but front Christian there may be tension between this shallow sensationalism, yet longing for their pronouncements beyond question." task forces, such as Kairos, and are taken attitude and Romans 13, says Runia, it effective evangelism and holiness of Amnesty? over by no one less than Dr. A. Kruyswijk, does not openly conflict with Paul's But as at many times in history living. who heads the office for foreign words. (Wimber documents some in his ecumenical affairs of the Reformed I have read with care the thorough but Appendix A), and clearly right now in Some people on Social Security payments fall Runia has greater difficulty with the call Churches in the Netherlands (GKN). unenthusiastic reviews given by my many parts of the world, especially in into the trap of not telling the Department about changes to pray for the collapse of the present respected colleagues Dr. Alan Cole cultures whose world-view, unlike our in their circumstances. Runia cites the recent shift in the South African government There are (Southern Cross, Feb.) and Rev. Don Western one, does not largely exclude interpretation and application of the practical questions. Suppose it would fall, This sometimes means they are paid too much. Howard (ACR March 10). from the tone the supernatural, God's kingdom is Dutch Christian Encyclopedia (Kok, what would take its place? It might be a of his book, and the objections like theirs growing in an atmosphere of dramatic This can be worrying for people who are Kampen) of Paul's words in Romans 13 worse (far right-wing) government. It he counters, I would say that Wimber confrontation with that of Satan. already in hardship. Because they know they may have to from the first (pre-World War Ill edition might also create a power vacuum, himself would understand their cautions, (Examples are given in Appendix B). No pay money back, or may even be prosecuted. to the second (1960) edition. The first evoking all kinds of violent explosions. edition emphasized the servant task of as he has been where they are. This is not doubt the bogus and the merely To help people like this, Social Security is having Runia fails to see how such a prayer to say that he's right and they are wrong; sensational is there, but not in all the government As God's servant the an "Amnesty" on some overpayments. can agree with Romans 13. Paul did not he may have wandered into dangerous ministries, and not, I would say, in John government must obey God's ordinances pen his words because there was such a and as the authority on His behalf it territory from which he needs to be Wimber's. friendly Caesar (Nero) on the Roman recalled. But it's an important book to should itself be obeyed by its subjects. throne. Certainly the Botha government The authorities may be disobeyed only if read and ponder for oneself. Healing denied NVItat does the Amnesty mead(? Bishop Dudley Foord may not be equated with the beast out of My own experience and most of my There was indeed the sadness of God's they demand that which is contrary to the earth, the radically anti-Christian God's Word. The second edition sympathies lie in the safe paths of "no" answer when he made a special trip Fear and anger are the over-riding On a recent Sunday evening we were power in Revelation 13. Until May 31, if you are covered by the Amnesty - emphasizes Paul's words "for your good" conservative evangelicalism, where we from America to pray for healing for his emotions throughout the whole of at a "coloured" church for a service. To what extent non-whites and others dear friend David Watson who • you will not be prosecuted (Rom. 13:4) and stresses the role of the see a steady trickle of conversions, society, and a sense of bewilderment Every set of traffic lights for miles had in South Africa feel they have to resist the subsequently died of cancer. Sometimes Christian conscience. A government "for growth towards Christian maturity and • you will not have to repay money grips all of us. been smashed and was out of order. Botha government is to be left to their when we go out on a limb of faith, the your good" may demand a Christian to occasional beautiful answers to prayer. • your payment will immediately be changed to the right Economically, South Africa is in a Our "black" Bishop in Natal lives in an conscience. Runia wonders whether it limb breaks. But the fact that Watson's do something that conflicts with his or We also experience setbacks and amount or cancelled if necessary. downturn. Prices are rising and area where every shop has been burnt would not be more in harmony with disappointments, which I daresay we will widow Anne wrote the foreword to this her conscience only if the exercise of its unemployment is increasing daily. There The presence of the army in the Romans 13 to pray for the conversion of continue to meet until the Lord returns. book shows that she does not feel God-given governmental task requires is a general sense of uncertainty and townships is condemned by some, but the South African rulers, that is to say, betrayed either by God or by Wimber's submission. gloom among most of the population, we know people who say "Thank that they will indeed be God's servants A new experience ministry —far from it. V1 110 is it for? This alternative emphasis in the with large numbers of people applying to goodness the army is here—now I can for the good of all people in South Africa. interpretation of Romans 13 makes it Wimber moved from that sort of A recent (Oct 85) issue of the English migrate to other countries, including walk to the shop in safety." COMPLEX is (RESNE) experience to one in which it seemed magazine Today has a wide-ranging Not everyone is covered by the Amnesty. It is Australia. the word! that expectations of the remarkable were debate on the issue, which has been very for genuine clients of the Department who are being paid much higher, and the evangelism trickle Black townships and "coloured" Namibia — South Africa's lively in England ever since Wimber too much because they failed to report changes in their became more of an evangelism conducted a well-attended conference in areas Vietnam? explosion, as people encountered London in 1984. With C. Peter Wagner, he circumstances. U.K. Prayer Book Society's Rioting and unrest in many of the The population of the Namibia area is phenomena which could only be conducts a course in Signs, Wonders and It is only for people who have - or at least "black" townships caused the declaration 1.1 million, made up of a multi-racial explained by reference to similar Church Growth at Fuller Theological originally had - a genuine right to a Social Security payment of a State of Emergency last July. Since character. The largest ethnic group is the publication happenings in the New Testament. There, Seminary, California, while continuing his It is not for people who deliberately set out to get that time the riots seem to have become Ovambo people who are concentrated in signs and wonders were indications of oversight of the Vineyard Christian a payment they had no right to in the first place. more widespread. Cape Town has been the north on the Angolan border, where Fellowship, Anaheim. "That was good. What was it?" "the Even if your church uses the new book, the war continues against the SWAPO one of the worst affected. There is only a Prayer Book." "Oh I've never been to a the leaflet goes on to say, "We must get insurgents. We have 10 churches among Bridges needed small "black" population in Cape Town Prayer Book service before." According to to know the old one ... because the new but there is a very large "coloured" area the Ovambo people with four ordained I IOW 10 the Prayer Book Society, conversations book contains alternative services. REFORMERS' Michael Green in his recent Sydney with perhaps million people living ministers in this war-torn area of central visit spoke of his longing to build bridges like this are happening more and more, there. While mostly confined to the southern Africa. Observers estimate that so they have produced a folder called BOOKSHOP between conservatives and charismatics, To claim the amnesty, you have to give Social "black" and "coloured" areas, the in terms of human lives the fight against or whatever we may label ourselves. 'The Young Family's Guide to the Prayer SENIOR SECRETARY -- Security the information it needs to correct your payment. violence has been spilling over into the SWAPO has been more costly to South Book.' 140 ALBANY ROAD, Wimber writes of the same longing, 'white" areas. Africa than the Vietnam war was to the PROPERTY PETERSHAM 2049 which he believes is already being You have to give this information in writing. Costing 50p the folder contains 12 It is very hard to know where and by United States! Is Namibia, therefore, Phone: (02) 569 9857 fulfilled. "This unity could do much for sheets which explain the history of the whom the violence is begun. Certainly South Africa's Vietnam? both groups. For charismatics, Prayer Book, why we qse it and how to A mature experienced Secretary there is great cause for discontent and is pleased to announce conservative evangelicals offer a rich The churches and the future find our way around it The first leaflet possibly with Real Estate experience \Valli to littow more? anger. Any thinking non-white person theological heritage and concern for tells us that the Christian's text bookS are could find this to be a very satisfying must feel discriminated against and feel a The churches are tom apart by political CHRISTIAN FAMILY personal evangelism and missions. For the Bible and the Prayer Book. The Bible position. division, ideological conflicts and If you want to know more, ring the Amnesty second or third grade citizen under is always the same, it says, but in the Top level Secretarial skills are MATTERS conservative evangelicals, charismatics doctrinal confusion. Most churches seem present legislation. required and some Word Processing offer spiritual renewal, a deeper Hotline. You don't have to give your name when you call. to have lost a proper balance of the Prayer Book, "the words ars ours and we edited by Ian Shaw experience of God's working directly in So, one must believe that sheer or Computer experience would be an Gospel and the socio-political issues of can change them whenever we think of foreword by Sir Frederick , Power Evangelism, The Amnesty Hotline numbers are Queensland discontent and frustration with the advantage. Location is in modem their lives." (P. 128-9) justice and peace. Vast sections of the improvements ... The last improvements Catherwood (07) 225 2111; New South Wales (02) 2 0274; Victoria Metropolitan "system" is a major cause of erupting City office near Town Hall Station. despite its title (and the fireworks on its population reject the church as irrelevant .. were made in 1928, but Parliament cover!) is a thoughtful, challenging book, area is 663 3382 Outside Metropolitan area (008) 136 379; violence. However, it seems that the The Christian today is nowhere didn't agree with them. We therefore use well-documented and well worth reading Australian Capital Territory (062)67 0395 or (062)67 0396; Marxists, if not actually precipitating the BUT THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST MUST BE faced with a more acute challenge the earlier version of 1662." with as open and unprejudiced a mind as South Australia Metropolitan area 212 7494 Outside Metropolitan violence, are certainly using it for their PROCLAIMED and be offered to all as the to think and live to the honour of The leaflet goes on to say that scholars we can muster. I have often feared our area (008)018 188; Tasmania (008) 005122; Western Australia own ends. South Africa is a plum to be only hope for the peoples of South Africa God than in the sphere of the in 1980 though the services should be capacity to quench the Spirit by our 1091320 3333; Northern Territory (089) 410400. (008) numbers — picked by the Communist world. Its at this time of chaos. Only God can pull family. Here then is clear, biblical brought up to date but, although many refusal to budge from entrenched local call charge only. Other numbers — reverse charge calls. wealth in gold and minerals is enormous. this nation out of the abyss. Politicians WRITTEN APPLICATIONS TO: leaching by experienced contribu- cannot do it Sanctions and disinvestment people in the Church were delighted with positions. We have no right either to In addition, to gain South Africa would MANAGER ADMINISTRATION tors on marriage, parenthood, div- cannot do it Nor can violence and terror. the new book of Alternative Services, demand or to refuse the miraculous or open up the sea route right around the SYDNEY DIOCESAN SECRETARIAT orce, abortion, the care of the * "many say that the Prayer Book's own the transrational element in the Christian whole of Africa. How much of the unrest Our confidence is in the power of the P.O. BOX Q190. elderly, the handicapped child and Author i ,,ed f-4 beautiful phrases have been left out, and faith, past and present. If our God wants is actually Communist inspired or Gospel of Christ to change people. And QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDINGS other issues that affect the family. that it seems like a completely different to do remarkable things through his Commonwealth Dept of So( !al Secun.v orchestrated is anybody's guess... as a consequence, society will be SYDNEY NSW 2000 book ... and that it cuts us off from all twentieth century servants, we had better A TT' A changed. $7.70 P&P *2.50 Another factor aggravating the unrest is God's Church who have used it in the TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES MR. SETON cooperate with him! that the "hoodlum" element is using it for 265 1667 SSA 11 30346 The future is anybody's guess. The past" 0 — AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5, 986 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, MAY 5, 1986 — 11