THE AUSTRALIAN THE AUSTRALIAN hot line CHURCH A round-up of church Press comment at home RECORD Right Re,. IL Conies S. &ISM!, re- Rev. Mil. C. Stonebouse, rector of and abroad. gistrar of Sydney 010Cebe, has been ap- Barham (Riverina), has been appointed pointed bishop coadjutor responsible for an honorary canon of the o-Cahedral The paper for Church of the western part of the diocese and will as has Rev Basil J. Thomas, rector of CATHOLIC WEEKLY of 24 cals. The Assembly approved the England people — Catholic, CHURCH RECORD take up residence in the Parramatta Leeton. They were installed at Hay 'I HE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER —EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION area some time within the next six on 12 November. Oct., carried a feature article setting up of a Christian Com- Apostolic, Protestant and months. chaplain of All by Bishop Christopher Butler, a munications Centre. Reformed Rev, A. Fred Dryden, Sydney, for transmission by pod Printed by John Fairfax and cents Mr John G. Denton, Director of in- Saints' College, Bathurst, has resigned former Anglican and now auxi- Subscription $2.50 per year. Registered at the G.P.O., Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. Price 10 formation and Deputy Registrar of Syd- from 31 December. The Protestant World carries No. 1427—November 28, 1968 as a newspaper. ney diocese. will succeed Rishop Begbie liary bishop to Cardinal Heenan, Editorial and Business: 511 Rev. Jack R. K. Kemp, rector of news of the resignation of Mr as registrar of the diocese. Molong (Bathurst), has resigned front 20 highly critical of the Roman Kent St., Sydney. Phone: Rev. Dr Max M. Thomas has been December. curia. He laments the fact that Robert J. Martin, whose articles 61-2975. Office hours: 10 appointed Stewart Lecturer in Divinity Rev, John J. Turner, assistant mini- the Curia is modelled on Roman on the Protestant faith have long a.m. to 4 p.m. Issued fort- at Trinity College, University of Mel- ster at St. Clements, Mosman (Sydney). enlivened the paper.' The Editor bourne and Consultant Theologian to the has been appointed assistant minister imperial lines. He would prefer nightly, on alternate Thurs- Archbishop from 1 January. at St. Paul's, Chatswood, from early it to follow the British constitu- of The Australian Baptist, Rev. days. Copy deadline Thurs- Rev. W. John Rockdale, curate of February next. tional monarchy. In the follow- Tan Emmett, has also resigned. day preceding date of issue, Holy Trinity, Doncaster (Melbourne), Rev, Peter Goodwin Hudson has been ing issue of 31 Oct., the ubiqui- Professor B. S. Brown, Victorian but earlier receipt preferable. will take temporary charge of Won- appointed chaplain to St. Lawrence BISHOP CHANDU RAY HITS OUT thaggi (Gippsland) until 1 February. School, Kent, England. St. Lawrence is tous Rev, Dr Rumble takes him President of the Baptist Union Rev. Keith L. McConchle, rector of an evangelical foundation established in to task and says that no episco- calls on Baptists to rethink their St. John's, Bairnsdale (Gippsland), has 1879. attitude to the Church's mission OHN DENTON reports on the Congress on Evangelism been appointed to the staff of Gippsland Rev. Canon Kenneth B. Halley, of the pal prestige attaches to what Grammar School from 1969. charge of Leederville (Perth), has an- Bishop Butler says. He adds that since man has entered on a new J for the Asia-South Pacific region held in Singapore from Rev. Bruce N. Kaye, formerly curate nounced his retirement. R.C.s will be safer following the era in history. Church and of St. Jude's Dural (Sydney), who has Rev. Thomas R. Butler, curate of People (N.Z.) published some CANBERRA November 5 to 13. Over 1,000 participants from 25 nations been studying overseas, has been ap- St. Andrew's, Roseville (Sydney), has Pope than the Bishop. pointed assistant tutor at St. accepted a three-year appointment as time aeo a very full and critical in the region were present at the opening. John's Coollege, Durham. assistant minister of St. Peter's Mow- In The Methodist, the new appraisal of the New Zealand WOMEN'S Rev. A. T. Stevens, B.A., B.D., a bray (Capetown) and leaves Sydney on President, Rev. Walter Whit- Liturgy by Miss Lenore Harts'. vision, the greatest Presbyterian minister from Balaclava, has February 12. The Congress charter flight Dr. Bills Graham was prevent- courage and bread, looks back to his arrival 3 senior lecturer in English at been appointed Head of New Testament Rev. Robert and Mrs Cooper who which brought the Australian and ed front tending owing to an sin we could commit at this and Dean of Practical Training at the have trained at the A.B.M. House of as a migrant 40 years ago. As a Otago University. She found that CONVENTION would be to "play it Melbourne Bible Institute as from 1 New Zealand members provided infection which has required his Congress the Epiphany, have been commissioned Methodist lay preaches he arrived right 'through the revision. the safe." February. by the Primate and Mr Cooper will The Canberra Christian with a salutary view taking a month off from heavy locum ten- serve as assistant curate at St. Mary's. in Sydney garbed in black morn- handling of English was singu- the group Rev. Barry C. C. Maxwell, of the dead heart of Australia duties. Archbishop Marcus Loane ens of St. Luke's. Miranda (Sydney), has Kuala Lumpur (Singapore and Malaya). ing coat, striped pants but he larly inept. In a current issue. Women's Convention, which has been appointed curate-in-charge of St. by following a route over the The Bishop of Karachi, (the gave two addresses on the open- The Rev. Charles White, Minister of had left behind his bowler hat. a member of the Praeer Rook attracted capacity audiences each Luke's Mascot, from late November. the Church of the Good Shepherd, December since 1963. will hold Alice and Derby before crossing Right Reverend Chandu Ray) in ing days in the Bible hour. For Peter M. Brewer, curate of St. He says that his accent matched Commission renlies. He Pleads Rev. Kangaroo Valley (Sydney) is to serve Indonesia whose 115 million the opening address of the Con- fifty minutes he expounded the Peter's Southport (Brisbane), has been with the Bush Church Aid Society in the clothes. The Church Times that it was written against time. its sixth annual convention on appointed rector of St. Paul's, Cleveland. the Diocese of Riverina from earls 1969. people brought to sharp focus gress, called for a "new unity" passage Revelation 1:1-20 under carries an item which it printed Re admits much of what *Miss the weekend of November 22- Venerable William H. Graham has the whole problem of Australian with all Christians in the evan- the tile of "The King of Glory." in its issue exactly a century ago. Harty said. Inferestine to think 24, this year. been appointed chaplain of Yarra Valley and New Zealand presence in gelising of Asia. "The time has The passage was assigned to him Church of England School (Melbourne) Before he died in 1868 the that despite the criticise's and Although it has always been come when we in Asia must bind and he patiently elaborated the from 1 February. the area. ERASMUS-LUTHER Bishop of Peterborough had de- the admissions, New Zealand an outstanding success, attracting ourselves in a fellowship for the complex imagery of the moral, Rev. H. J. Nell, formerly headmaster not only local women but many Some 88 of the 110 Indone- of Gippsland Grammar School, has been clared: Anglicans will probably have to sake of evangelism," he declar- sovereign and servant qualities "Before I receive the Holy coming from Sydney, Melbourne sians were, at length, granted appointed Director of the Council for temp it. Yet a correspondent in visas to come to Singapore ed. "We cannot divide this com- of Christ with the Congress feel- Christian Education in Schools, Victoria. CONFLICT Communion I wish to make a the same issue calls it "the and other centres, the earlier date mon task of proclaiming the ing that here was the Scripture Rev. George A. Hearn, rector of Omeo brief statement. I die in full reli- will be more convenient to many following the ban on movements (Gippsland), has been appointed rector Writing in The Reformed obnoxious Experimental Liturgy." Gospel and do It separately; the being expounded in terms of its ance on the perfect Atonement women who find December full arising from the execution of the of Wonthaggi from I February. Theological Review on "Eras- Indonesian prisoners by the Sin- task is indivisible since the na- own internal wealth. He warmed chaplain made by our Lord Jesus upon The English Churchman man- of pre-Christmas activities. Rev. Dr Barry B. Marshall, mus, Luther and Modern Christ- gapore authorities, One member tion and the life of a nation is to his second and final exposition of Trinity College, Melbourne, has been the Cross. I die in the unreserved aged to produce the issue before Women's Convention speakers indivisible." of "The Church Without Love" appointed Principal of Pusey House, Ox- endom," Professor Hermann Reformation Sunday without a of the Indonesian delegation told ford, from September 1970. Sasse of Adelaide, states that belief of the inspiration of all are Mrs Mary Fewchuch, Mrs (Ephesus) to the delight of pro- single reference to the Reforma- me that some of their party had Venerable Victor E. Twigg, archdeacon "The great controversy between the Canonical Books of the Old Beryl Wykes and Miss Ruby BIBLE EXPOUNDED fessional expositor and rural of Hay (Riverina). has been appointed and New Testament. I die in the tion. It described the National travelled for two weeks to reach Erasmus and Luther has never Oliphant. The Bishop grasped one of pastor alike, The Archbishop has archdeacon of Riverina. faith of the Church of England, Assembly of Evangelicals as a Djakarta to gain a visa and to Rev. Canon Leonard C. Bailey will be The committee arranging the the sharpest nettles facing Chris- visited 21 of the 25 countries come to an end." non-event. The Church of Eng- board the one-hour jet charter inducted as rector of Corowa on 28 He sees a continuation of the as taught by the Apostles, Fath- Convention represents nearly all tianity in Asia, where religion represented and he met many old November and has been appointed arch- ers, and Protestant Reformers land Newspaper announces the to Singapore. deacon of the Murray (Riverina), controversy in the conflict be- the Protestant churches in Can- is highly developed and not un- friends made on his early mis- and as set forth in her liturgy and merger of two evangelical theo- The Congress was a regional Rev. David 0. Roberts, minister of tween Reformation theology on impassive about the divinity of sionary journeys, and there was logical colleges in 1970, Tyndale berra. successor to the Berlin Congress St. Michael and All Angels', Broad- the one hand and modern Angli- Articles. I pray God to preserve Christ, by stating with cool much regret when he returned to meadows (Melbourne), has been appoint- Hall and Clifton. Rev. Michael An innovation this year will of 1966 and was underwritten canism, Protestantism and Cath- her on the one hand from Neo- candour "we do not preach Sydney on the third evening due ed rector of Alice Springs (Northern logianism, from Ritualism and Baughen, who is described as be a bus tour of interesting places largely by the Billy Graham Territory) from 2 February. olicism on the other. Christ to Muslims or to Hindus to pressure of diocesan business. Romanism on the other." a very good pastor rather than in and around Canberra to take Evangelistic Association. How- Mr Justice R. A. Blackburn of the In the period after World War ever, the policy and program or to Buddhists — we preach Lo! he was to return for half Supreme Court of the Northern Territory One hundred years too late an academic, will be principal. place on the Saturday morning, women." and rector's warden of Christ Church I it seemed, says Professor Sasse, Rev, Michael Green, registrar of decisions were made by a ten- Him to men and a day after his jet clipped Cathedral, Darwin, has been appointed that Reformation theology woulvi for Lambeth. Bochures and further informa- The Co-ordinating Director of the London College of Divinity, member Executive Committee of another on the tarmac at Dja- chancellor of the diocese of Northern shape the future of Protestant- tion may be had from the sec- the Congress, Dr W. Stanley Territory. New Life features the wel- slammed the "empty tomb" whome nine are Asians, and a karta. ism. "Today Erasmus seems to retary, Mrs Patricia Richards, 27 Mooneyham, spoke briefly and Miss Alison Coventry has been ap- come to Rev. Dr Bryan Hard- critics from the pulpit of South- Program Committee of fifteen of The main sessions of the Con- of (lit Congress be winning the day. His was the with effect when he said "The Bishop Chandu Ray speaking it (he opening pointed acting registrar of the diocese man, the new Anglican Vice- wark Cathedral. Highly appro- Rusden Street, GARRAN, whom thirteen are from Asian gress were conducted in five lan- of the Northern Territory. religion of Goethe whose doc- crises in Asia demand from u on Evangelism, Singapore. Principal of Adelaide Bible Insti- priate. A.C.T. 2605. churches. guages—Mandarin, Korean, In- Right Rev. Ian Shevili, Bishop of trine of salvation was a new tute and a welcome addition to North Queensland. was refused aamission donesian, Japanese and English. ing church life at a basic level in to Burma on his way home from Lam- version of . . . 'Whoever strives the number of distinguished ous translation of all four from The early practice of having the countries represented to the beth. The Bishop of Rangoon- had not with ceaseless endeavdtir, him evangelical scholars in Australia. English available via headphones. been allowed to leave Burma to attend TO JERUSALEM English and one other language claims of the Christian evangel Lambeth. we can save'." in use on the platform was aban- The purpose of the Congress Australian Presbyterian Life car- Continued page eight Rev. Francis C. B. Moyle, vicar of In explaining the difference doned in favour of the simultane- was to evolve methods of gear- Christ Church, Essendon (Melbourne), between Erasmus and Luther, ries news of a new approach to has been appointed rural dean of Essen- Sasse points out that Luther's religious television in Victoria. don from 21 October. appeal was to the clarity of For a 12 months' test period, Rev. Weisman A. Bowak, vicar of All Saints', East St. Kilda. has been appoint- Scripture but that Erasmus could half-hour programs will be re- ed rural dean of St. Kilda from 24 Octo- not understand Scripture without placed with one-minute "spot" ber. the help of the church fathers. messages on all commercial sta- of the GRAHAM CRUSADES 1969 Rev. William J. Frawley, Chaplaincy Department (Melbourne) Erasmus could not accept Scrip- tions. since 1964, has been appointed rector ture alone, Christ alone, and Five Australian cities — Bundaberg, Darwin, Laun- of Korumburra (Gippsland) from 28 grace alone. Erasmus pleaded The November issue of the February 1969. has an for an "undogmatic Christian- Canadian Churchman ceston, Canberra, and Melbourne — and three N.Z. cities aura of disquiet. Membership, ity." This Luther rejected, claim- confirmations, baptisms and Sun- will have Graham Crusade meetings during the team's re- ing that if you take away dogma A new and efficient service day School enrolments are down, or doctrine, you take away turn visit to Australia and New Zealand in February- Christ. Luther charged that Er- as they are also in the Protestant Episcopal Church in the U.S. March, 1969, Dr Billy Graham will speak at the Melbourne ANTHONY WELBY asmus with his "philosophy of Christ" destroyed the Christian Postal rates for church Press are meetings, and three Associate Evangelists — the Revs. ORGAN BUILDER going up and Ontario churches faith. rates. Grady Wilson, Ralph Bell, and Lane Adams — will be the 9 Ruskin Rowe, Avalon Bch., It was Erasmus' doctrine of may have to pay municipal 2107. Phone 918-3751. sin and grace, .continued Sasse, The Reformation Sunday Crusade speakers in other cities. which prevailed at the Council editorial of The Christian (U.K.) Mr Dan Piatt, Director of the February 21-Wednesday, Febru- Mr Piatt said that committees of Trent. "And Who can read is headed, "A Summons to representing all the major deno- Furniture Removals the documents of the Second Billy Graham Australian and ary 26. Work." It asks, "Is it also to be New Zealand Crusades, 1968-69, Launceston (Tasmania): Wed- minations had been formed in and Storage Vatican Council without being celebrated with new acts of re- each of these cities and that the reminded of Erasmus' great at- met with representatives of the nesday, March 5-Sunday, March formation that will purify and Press at a Conference at the 9. full Crusade planning was in G & C DREW Pty Ltd tempt to reconcile the church enrich the people of God and Geelong Church of England Grammar School progress. and the rising modern world to Southern Cross Hotel, Mel- Canberra, A.C.T.: Wednesday, redound to the glory of God?" March 12-Sunday, March 16. 66 Smith's Avenue, a tolerant and broadminded We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr bourne, recently. CONTACT ADDRESSES It also gives prominence to the Details of the Crusades plan- Hurstville Catholicism? Modern ecurneni- National Assembly of Evangeli- David Hudd as our representative in Australia. All REV. RALPH BELL Crusade contact addresses for city with its compromise of ned for January-March, 1969, Local, Country and Interstate (Associate Evangelist): the Australian cities listed for Scripture and tradition, its belief enquiries to be addressed to:— were outlined as follows: Removals Darwin (Northern Territory): Crusades are as follows: in the ability of all men of good- "The Harmonics," DR BILLY GRAHAM: Wednesday, March 5-Sunday, Bundaberg; Rev. Duncan Har- Write or phone 50-8366 will to accept the Gospel or RIDLEY RE-UNION New Zealand: 90 Hammers Road, Old Toongabbie, Auckland, March 9. rison, 12 McKewan St, Bunda- After hours 53-7377 what 'has been left of it shows Former students of Ridley Col- Thursday, February 27, to Sun- lege, Melbourne, living in 2146, N.S.W. Telephone: 631-9146. berg, Queensland. Erasmus as the man in whom day, March 2 (Western Springs REV. GRADY WILSON Canberra: Rev. Perry Smith, Catholicism and Protestantism N.S.W. hove been invited to a Mr Hudd will be delighted to bring the Walker experience of Stadium). (Associate Evangelist): 55 Scrivener St, O'Connor, 2601. may meet today. But there are re-union in Sydney on Friday, Dunedin (New Zealand): Sun- over 150 years of organ building to the solution of your Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia): Darwin: Ven, G. Muston, Box and will be Christians and November 15. day, March 9 (Carisbrook WOOD (OFFILL FUNERALS not hesitate to consult him. Sunday, January 19-Sunday, 181, Darwin, N.T. churches who will maintain the A corporate Communion will problems. Please do Archbishop George Appleton, of Perth, who has been ground). January 26. Launceston: Dr Victor D. Pip- — Phones — doctrines of the Reformation, be held at St. James', King Victoria: Friday, WALKER ORGANS appointed Archbishop in Jewisalem by the Archbishop Melbourne, Singapore; Sunday, February nett, 10 Queechy Rd, Launces- knowing that without this heri- Street, at 6 p.m. A dinner and March 14-Sunday, March 23 Metropolitan (All Registered Trade Mark. s,41 of Canterbury. Ile succeeds Archbishop Campbell McInnes, 2-Sunday, February 9. ton, Tas. tage modern Christendom would fellowship will follow, The pre- (Sidney Myer Music Bowl). Branches) 80.0396 J. W WAL1C_ER AND SONS LTD., RUISLIP, whose resignation takes effect on November 30. Archbishop Melbourne: Mr John Robin- sink into a new paganism." sent principal, Rev. Dr Leon REV . LANE ADAMS Bundaberg (Old.): Wednesday, Katoomba Katoomba 43 MIDDLESEX, ENGLAND. Established 1828. Appleton came to Perils in 1963. He visited the Holy Land son, Billy Graham Crusade Vic., (RES-NE) Morris will attend. home (Associate Evangelist): February I9-Sunday, February and conferrrd with Arab and Jewish leaders on his way 23. 130 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000. Printed by John Fairfax and Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney, for the publishers, from Lambeth recently, Christchurch (N.Z.): Friday, Page Australian Church Record, November 14, 1968 The Church Record Ltd., Sydney. TRUST: A PROBLEM ADVENT: THE MI OF THE LORD Psalm 71:l—"In Thee 0 Lord, go these and God gets out of ORDAIN WOMEN?"'"'""SOMEBODY HAS SIDE-TRACKED do I put my trust: let me neve, focus and something or someone Rev. Canon Theo J. Hayman, vicar of St. Paul's, West he put to confusion." else readily takes the place that ANON Donald Robinson, Vice-Principal of Moore College, exam- THE CHURCH" Some make trusting God sound should belong to Him alone. C ines the evidence of the New Testament and the practice of the Tamworth, N.S.W., shows the relevance of the Advent message simple. Is it so in all our experi- 2. "Do I put my trust." Notice the tense of the verb. Trusting early church. Another viewpoint will be presented by Rev. Geoff. Clarke "Only the Church is finally going to be concerned to the times we live in. ence? David did not find it so. w ith preaching the gospel and somebody has side- 1. "In Thee." Trust is focused God is not a single act in this in following issues. When I was serving in out- in the Old Testament indicated coming of the Son of God to on the person of our Saviour. case. It is a continuing practice, tracked the Church into caring for bodies and neglect- take His beloved friends to be should women be ordained to Jesus" (Rom, 16:3) and Paul Romans 16:6, she had "worked back Australia, one day a burly that there would be a Judgment Once His provision of salvation a daily habit, an attitude devel- hard" among her people. ing the preaching of the gospel." farmer asked me what was Day, a day of the Lord, "the with Him. "When I go to pre- becomes sublimely real when we oped through a conscious willing the presbyterate? In the New exhorts his true yoke fellow in pare a place for you, I will come Testament the presbyter or elder Philippi (Luke?) to "help these meant by the double phrase great day of the Lord is near," are born again as the children on our part. Once you think that It is only in 1 Timothy 3:8 Canon Frank Coaldrake, Chairman of the Aus- says Zephaniah (1 . . A4), "near again and take you to myself is identical with the episcopos or women (Euodias and Syntyche), (and possibly in Phil. 1:1) that within the church. On the one of God, we throw overboard trust is an inbuilt characteristic tralian Board of Missions, used these words in an inter- hand we say that this world will and hastening fast . . . a day of that where I am you may be vague ideas about trusting God. of the Christian, you leave your- bishop, and both exercised their for they have laboured side by we meet with "deacons" who also." "In my Father's house are functions in relation to a local side with me in the gospel with view with the Record. He said we could quote them. end and yet each Sunday we wrath is that day." The prophet Christ makes God real to us and self open to Satan's subtle at- constituted an order of that leaves the exact description of many rooms: if it were not so. congregation, not any larger Clement and the rest of my name. The "women" in I Tim. He said that he ,feels most strongly about it. say, "As it was in the begin- this new reality crystalises as our tacks. We find the need to com- ning, is now and ever shall be, that day as something which is would I have told you that I personal fellowship with Him mit our plans, our hopes, our body. fellow workers" (Phil. 4:3). This 3:11 might be "deaconesses" but go to prepare a place for you?" For this reason, incidentally, statement may well mean that The Rev. Don. Cameron, Federal Secretary of the world without end." vague but it seems as though each day becomes more real. If actions each day to Christ that are more likely the wives of the there would be a day of judg- (John 14:2 and 3). "You will see the fact that women may today these women assisted Paul in the deacons. The only regular order Church Missionary Society, who had arrived back from I could see how this double we fail to make time for daily He might put His seal of ap- reference to the world would ment when right will reign and me: because I live you will live fellowship, the reality seems to proval on all of our life, includ- be elected to membership of actual proclamation of the gos- of women is that of widows (I Singapore the day we phoned him, said that the tund.i1,-, also" (John 14:19). synods, is not really relevant to pel in some way. The social confuse anybody but I saw a that which is wrong will receive fade. ing our relationships with others. Tim. 5:9). At a later time these mental task before us is the preaching of the gospel. IV its just reward. Judgment is dif- our discussion, for a synod is not position of women was compara- enrolled widows answered to the parallel in the latter phrase to ‘`/VIARANA THA" It sounds trite to talk about Consciously, each day, in fact, tively high in Philippi, and such this, every other activity is secondary. the end of the Lord's Prayer, ferently conceived and the date the need for daily prayer and each hour, we must put our a church, nor has it any spiritual description of deaconesses, al- of the day of the Lord is mysti- "The Lord is at hand" became authority over a church. Our activity would not be surprising "For Thine is the Kingdom . . . Bible study and for sharing life hands in His, like trusting chil- though in I Timothy, apart from With the season of Advent drawing attention to cally foretold. In Daniel, the the catch cry of the Chr'st ans question then is, should women there. Euodias and Syntyche a ministry of prayer (v. 5), for ever and ever. Amen." The with Christian friends. But let dren. the certainty of our Lord's return and the church's un- world in the sense of the ever prophet by means of visions, of the early church. Persecutions exercise the functions which in may have been among Paul's widows do not minister but had swept through the then 3. "Let me never be put to first converts there (Acts 16:13), finished task, every Christian in Australia must take a abiding world is the sphere of describes the Kingdom of confusion." Obviously, David did the New Testament are exer- rather are ministered unto, in Heaven and whose teachings are known world and Christ' ans at eked by the presbyter or bishop? and if so, they would naturally return for their ministry of good long, hard look at the priorities that he is giving to the the kingdom of God. not always find that trust came tell us that often quoted in the New Testa- times found life torrid. The great CHRISTIAN have assisted in the beginnings works and hospitality in the past preaching of the gospel. Scientists hope was the second coming of easily. He was a gifted man and this world of ours will end, ment. he often relied on his own MINISTRY IN N.T. of the work, especially after (v. 10). our Lord. "Maranatha —the Paul's enforced retirement (Acts It is significant that at this very time, the Aus- either by planets coming into DIALOGUE strength, his personal resources The functions of the presbyter Women, then, had a real part JOHN BAPTIST Lord is at hand." It would he 16:39). tralian Council of Churches has launched a million- collision or because it is gradual- Dialogue with Christians of and intuitions. The result was, were only part of the ministry to play in the ministry of the ly cooling down. The Scriptures When John the Baptist pro- very wrong, however, to think other denominations does not that he often let God down and Writing to the Romans, Paul early church. The question is, dollar program for development aid and relief needs. that they viewed• the second as the New Testament envisages claimed "Repentance, for the necessarily result in compromis- knew that he had failed himself it. "Ministry" (diaconia) is used describes and commends Phoebe were there some functions of the The money is to be raised by appeal to the Australian Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." coming of our Lord purely as a as the "servant (diaconos) of the ing our evangelical principles, too. Because he was a born- of a wide range of Christian ac- ministry which women were not he was referring to the coming release from their present situa- General Sir Arthur Smith said church at Cenchraea" (Rom. member churches. The main source will be the Christ- tion. In the Epistle to the Thessa- again child of God, his failures tivity, from apostleship to men- permitted to exercise? of the great Messiah, whose san- in his opening address to the were never final. ial tasks, and of course women 16:1). Here Paul uses the ordin- mas Bowl appeal. This has raised as much as $400,000 dals he was not worthy to carry. lonians l'aul sounds the great ary masculine form of the word ST. PAUL'S TEACHING third National Assembly of Certainly his self-effort left participated in many avenues of but is now to be more than doubled. Robes For John the first advent gained triumphant note of the second Evangelicals at Westminster, him confused and miserable, but this ministry. We remember the ("deaconess" does not appear in Paul gives a definite answer. its importance, not so much in return of Christ, bringing reunion the New Testament), and there If the Australian church were committed to the recently. these words suggest that he Was women in the Gospel who "mini- Writing to the Corinthians he the birth of Christ, as in the with those who have gone on The views of those who sup- never completely routed by sin. is no reason to suppose that hilt to meet its missionary obligations, it might have for before. The resurrection is not stered" to Jesus (Matt. 27:55), says: "As in all the churches of ministry of Christ as Messiah. port the ecumenical movement There was, in Christ, in God's and who have many successors Phoebe held a position to which the saints, the women should sonic resources for helping with what the A.C.C. ad- It was our Lord who takes to be purely a living again, but she had been officially ordained must be respected. Other equally pardoning love and uplifting in the early Jewish and Gentile keep silence in the churches. mits are humanitarian needs. The facts are otherwise. Clergy and the teaching further and fore- a living-again abundantly in a sincere people oppose it, con- grace, a way back, a way of churches. But the ministry of The word is used some 30 time. For they are not permitted to tells His second coming. new manner, with Christ in the New Testament, almos sidering that "contact with it renewal. Christians can and do women was not only of a domes- speak, but should be subordinate, Missionary giving is declining. A.B.M. has already Choir (1 Corinthians 15). raises the question of guilt by feel dismayed over sins defeats. tic character. Paul, whose atti- always meaning servant or mini as even the law says. If there is begun to retrench and C.M.S. budgets have long ceased SECOND ADVENT I suppose there will come a ster in the ordinary sense association." But Christ can give victory over tude is of especial importance in anything they desire to know, to reflect the rise in national income. All missionary To the question "Tell us when time when it will be common- There seem to be two Scrip- sin. this matter, is glad to recognise Phoebe was worthy of honour let them ask their husbands at this will be, what will be the place for folk to leave this earth, tural principles involved, con as having served the church a bodies face opportunities for the spread of the gospel the association of certain women home. For it is shameful for a Silver and sign of your coming and the it may be for some time and tinued the general, who is Presi- with him in his apostolic mis- Cenchraea, but the description o woman to speak in church" (I which they must refuse. The giving of our churches is close of the age," Jesus answers then to return to this world dent of the Evangelical Alliance, sion. Priscilla (with her husband) her does not imply an order of Cor. 14:33 ff.). A similar in- being side-tracked. Annual parish financial statements Rrassware (as recorded in Matthew 24) that again. When they return, after "the principle of separation and Tiff is a "fellow labourer in Christ deaconesses. Like the Mary o junction occurs in I Tim. 2:12: there will be an end of the visiting the planets or the moon, the principle of fellowship. this year showed that some parishes were giving more they will be the same kind of "I permit no woman to teach or to the Remembrance Bowl than to anything else. world. There will be tribulation Whereas those who favour sep- to have authority over men; she and other signs of the end, then people. But when our Lord aration and the principle of sep- SYDNEY CITY MISSION is to keep silent." This should disturb us so much that we should 6.B.R.E. can supply your needs there will be judgment. 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Shirt — Stocks even the angels of heaven, nor fuse to mix with others . . . are the Son, but the Father only. or frailities of the human race. guilty of non-association." The Two designs, ed on the principle that women The million-dollar program of the A.C.C. includes Chalices, Cruets, Crosses, It is clearly foretold that in His should not exercise authority As were the days of Noah, so need was for the effective presen- complete with envelopes in the Inner City Parishes the following, which we choose to prove our point. Collection Bowls, etc. will be the coming of the Snn of second coming it will be in power tation by all of us of that Gospel at 5 cents and 70 cents over men. And in view of the and great glory. "At His name fact that the Apostle does not $25,000 for an irrigation dam in Mysore, India; $20,000 Man." What a vivid description which we share. plus 20 cents postage Christmas Cards of our present day and age for every knee will bow." 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Australian Church Record, November 28, 1968 Page 3 Page 2 Australian Church Record, November 28, 1968 this sense all Christians are Australia rates very low in of this retreating advance reads Clergy stress "priests" (1 Pet. 2.9). We do not theological students in proportion rather grandly. "The present is it likely that the matters and cannot share the priestly to the clergy. We have 9.6 per fragmentation of classes for R.I. raised in your Editorial, "Clergy ministry of Christ. His, as the ORDAIN WOMEN? cent. S.E. Asia tops the list harms the image of the Church, Under Stress" (3/10/68), will be Letters to the Editor "Great High Priest" has been with 23.7 per cent, Canada has discredits the Christian faith, acted upon in a definite way? absolutely completed (Heb. 10: two home and yet have authority Notei awl 12.3 per cent, N.Z. 12.2 per does injury to the spiritual God and man. Jewish, Catholic, 10 11). Hence the Catholic From page It is both surprising and dis- over him at church. cent, England 6.5 per cent, development of the children and appointing that there has not Mr Cranmer Prejudice and some Anglican "priests" en- doesn't rob Christ but is com- ceived tradition. This tradition But though Paul may have U.S.A. 5.7 per cent. The num- young people, alienates pupils been more interest in this urgent replies In attempting to justify the deavour to carry out this type of pletely wasting his time. There underlies the teaching of much had married women primarily in bers of students per theological and teachers from the Church, use of the word "priest" Frank ministry. "Fresh) er ' means is no need for further such sac- matter. Mopping up after the I am surprised that Mr Harris of 1 Corinthians. As we see in mind, the general form in which Comet college also is a commentary on hinders the mission of the milk is spilt is surely not the Harris has done precisely what "elder." He is an officer to teach rifice. We do not refrain from the cases of the Institution of his argument is couched makes our crisis in theological educa- Church in the community, and way to deal with the problem of (A.C.R. —31/10/68) accuses me he charges "Thomas Crammer" but not mediate sacrificially. 'the sacrificing in our worship be- of interpreting the word "priest" the Lord's Supper (11:23) and it difficult to deny that the tion. Provinces with over 30 per absorbs the resources of the spilling milk. and myself with doing, namely leaders of the church in the New cause it is an activity of Christ, of the facts of the gospel (15:3), relationship which is seen in par- college include Wales (64), Ire- Church which would be more in terms of my "own theological defining the word in the light Testament are referred to as but because it is a waste of DEEP WATERS And what of rectory families? prejudices" when I went to great the tradition was something ticu!ar in marriage exists in land (48), England (45), U.S.A. fruitfully used in other work When one reads Margaret Dou- of his own theological pre- "presbyter." Although the name time and blasphemy to do so. "received" by Paul. The great general between man and Our younger contemporary, (41). Under 30 include Canada. amongst young people." glas' recent letter, one shrinks pains to give a fair indication judices. Surely it is rather an "priest" may have been retained Teaching and preaching are not importance of this common woman. Therefore it would be "The Anglican," told of further Under 20 include South Africa, This says nothing about the of the mind of the English Re- "Ali:fe in Wonderland" attitude by Jewish Christians, it did not a waste of time because it is from hazarding a guess at the formers, even to the extent of tradition for the training of con- rash to conclude that there is losses and the deterioration of Australia and New Zealand. sociological factors that have extent of the damage behind the to make words mean exactly mean they carried out the func- not completed. Also the preach- verts in the days before the no barrier to unmarried women its position in its issue of From the point of view of made R.I. in High schools at scenes as well. Isn't it time we quoting them. what we want them to mean. I tion of a sacrificing priest. ing does nothing to influence the November 7. At the beginning New Testament was written, or widows exercising authority national income per head in least, something of a nightmare. faced the fact that some of the Any "theological prejudices" or repeat, to take a word which The Reformers went to great efficacy of redemption as does was emphasised by Roland Allen over men in church. Theirs may of this year it told :a story of pounds sterling, Australia stands We have a restless, captive audi- most needy souls in the diocese giving of "medieval connotation" has a background in the history the sacrifice of Christ. Hence it unbearable financial loss and pains to explain that they used in his book "Missionary be a somewhat greater freedom third (1433) after U.S.A. ence whose parents and com- live in its rectories. in my letter was there because of Israel, in heathen religions the word "priest" in the prayer cannot be used as a valid argu- Methods; St. Paul's or Ours?" than that of married women, circulation difficulties. In the (1824) and New Zealand munity are commited to a rising When will we realise that it was so clearly in the minds and in the church of Rome but ment in comparison with the middle of the year it spoke of book as another form of the (1906), and its authority has but it is only in degree. (1543) South Africa (150), standard of living and for whom mental and emotional strains can of the Reformers, who after all, is never once used in the word "presbyter." Etymologi- priestly activities. We only exer- been examined in a valuable Our conclusion, therefore, is the possibility of closure if fur- Latin America (172), East the Bible is not any longer an molt in illness or personality gave us substantially our present New Testament with reference cise a preaching and teaching ther support were not forthcom- cally it has no sacerdotal con- article by the Rev. Donovan F. that, if we accept the authority Africa (128) and India and acceptable text. Yet most disorder as burdensome as the Prayer Book. In his exposition to the Christian ministry and to notation. it was adopted with ministry which includes the Mitchell of Melbourne in an of the New Testament as final ing. Now it speaks of further Uganda (125) highlight our re- manuals of instruction make more readily acceptable physical of priesthood in the light of that seek to justify its use by "proper "visual word" of the sacraments. problems which make its posi- mush hesitancy. The Litany of article entitled "Women and the for all matters of faith and con- sponsibilities. assumptions about Biblical and complaints? book, Mr Harris does not con- liturgical setting" is donfusing 1544 replaced 'priest" with "pas- I agree that the trouble lies Ministry: Whither Exegesis?" in duct, then it is clearly not per- tion untenable. Church authority and the world Is there not a pressing need sider the great hesitation the Re- to say the least. with those who fail to "see Some months ago, Canon Australia is listed as having tor." Each reformer would have the Reformed Theological missible for women to exercise 4,100,000 Anglicans and so view of pupils that simply do for some type of program to formers felt in using the word', Further, to suggest that the preferred to omit the word these doctrines within their litur- Review for February, 1949. the regular ministry of the Word Gordon O'Keeffe made personal not accord with the facts. If we educate and equip Christians to nor the fact that they employed Reformation simply sought to gical setting." It results from lack approaches to numbers of the by these figures they have a total "priest" because of its Romanislt There can be no doubt that or the ministry of supervision income of £1,775,300,000. Ac- don't get religious instruction in deal with the nervous strains it, not because of its ambiguity do away with some abuses is to associations Bishop Latimer of teaching and ambiguity of Paul's teaching about the posi- in a local congregation, and thus Anglo-Catholic dioceses on be- the homes, we are not going to that are generally found in full- (as many would feel today) but ignore the fact that, in England terms. Evidence of this lies in half of the paper and with great cordingly, the average Anglican said "a minister is a more fit tion of women was part of this cannot fulfil the chief functions giving to missions each year is have it meaningfully anywhere time service? How many more only as the English equivalent in particular, the battle was name for that office for the name the letters with divergent opin- tradition. of a presbyter or bishop. The honesty, he gave the pathetic else. crashes must occur before the of "presbyter." fought largely around the doc- ions which have appeared .re- circulation figures to which the far less than one thousandth of a priest importeth a suggestion, often heard, that of their income. 60c would be warning signs and directive safe- The issue is further clouded by trine of the Lord's Supper and sacrifice." The word "priest" was cently. May I also suggest that a Three facts emerge about this paper had fallen. teaching: there are no theological objec- close to it. The overall picture GREEK CHURCH guards are erected? the insistence of Mr Harris that that the reformers were con- seen by the authors as inter- true appreciation of the Book The paper began some 16 "priest" is a liturgical word vinced by the Scriptures that the It did not originate with tions to the ordination of women, leaves no room for complacmcy. —(Rev.) F. G. Hanson, changeable with "presbyter." of Common Prayer can only be 1. years ago as a most ambitious It is reported in the Press that which must be seen in a euchar- axe needed to be put to much Paul. seems to us unjustified. To those Katoomba, N.S.W. Having established the mean- found in a scriptural setting, see- who urge this position we feel project which attracted consider- the Greek Orthodox Church is istic setting. This idea would be of the root of the tree rather ing that it was based completely 2. It was the common teach- able support. It deserved a better R.I. IN S.A. than the pruning knife at some ing of the text we are now in a bound to ask, with Mr Mitchell, facing a crisis of lack of men regarded as valid by those who position to see the character of on principles established from ing and practice of all the "whither exegeisis?" fate. Religious Instruction in South for the priesthood. It is said that accept some type of eucharistic of the branches. Surely it is sig- Scripture. Let us not compromise churches (1 Cor. 11:16, 14:33 Most of its many troubles the "priest" as "determined by Australian State Schools has now a quarter of all benefices sacrifice, which does not exist nifiOant that Mr Harris has, our reformed heritage. of. 14:36). have been due to a one-man the function which the liturgy FINAL POINTS been an open wound in the life are vacant and the proportion in the New Testament, Reform- with one small exception, made Keith Timperley, 3. It derived its authority not control of editorial policy. Origi- no reference to the New Testa- gives it," At no stage in the Of women and the ministry of the major denominations for is higher in the remote dioceses. ed thought, the Prayer Book, Communion service is the Burvvood East, N.S.W. only from "nature" (1 Cor. nally, the policy was fair and The Primate of Greece, Arch- and thus in the Anglioan con- ment. of the sacraments it is difficult objective. But before long the some time. Lay people have "priest" called upon to offer up 11:14) and from the "law" (1 been called in and trained bishop Ieronymous, has appealed cept of the Christian ministry. Mr Harris claims that a denial Cor. 14:34), but from "the com- to fonn a judgment for the paper launched and sustained of the priestly character of the a sacrifice in the sense of a Confirmation simple reason that there is no attacks on people and causes in to help heal the matter as classes on radio and te'evision for more Indeed the only sacrifice refer. redemptive act (sacerdotal). The mand of the Lord (I Cor. 14:37). increase in size and number. In candidates and for less of wives red to in the 1662 Prayer Book ministry (nowhere taught or ministry of the sacraments in the church and state whom it did even hinted et in the New only time any type of sacrifice rubric This last point should surely New Testament. We do not know not like. And it has kept it up. primary schools that has worked encouraging present day priests is that of "praise and thanks- is to be offered occurs when reasonably well. In High schools, Testament) "is a denial of the Allan M. Bryson is undoubted- be accepted as decisive. whose function it was to baptize. Support which might have to leave the ministry. It is sug- St. ANDREW'S giving" and of "ourselves, our both "priest" and congregation ly right in his interpretation of lay instructors are generally out souls and bodies"—both of which present activity of Christ in the It is of a piece with "not I People "were baptized." That is made it viable, has long since gested that one reason for the world." Nothing could be are called uopn to "offer a sac- the Confirmation rubric, and as but the Lord" in the question of all we are generally told. There been eroded. It has built a of their depth and it is in the shortage is the image of cassock could be offered as well at Morn- rifice of praise and thanksgiving." High schools that clergy find (AMORAL SCHOOL further from the truth and such the most Evangelical member marriage (1 Cor. 7:10). The seems no reason why a woman general public image which it and beard and unkempt hair SYDNEY ing or Evening Prayer. Cranmer Paul refers to giving our "bodies themselves more and more in- an absurd claim ignores cbm- of the English Archbishops' silence of women in the churches might not baptize in certain cir- does not hold in the mind of which has prevailed to date. (Registered under the Bursary ("On the Lord's Supper") Book as living sacrifices." (Rom 12.1). Intercommunion Commission adequate. This inadequacy has Endownrnent Act). pletely the work of the Holy is not a matter of permission" cumstances. In the second the church in Australia. It The Orthodox Church has never V, chapter 3, writes of this as The only priestly character of which produced the report Inter- been accepted by the Methodist The Church School al the Heart the only sacrifice necessary, or Spirit on the individual. Cer- (as in 1 Cor. 7:6), or of century "Acts of Paul and would he an exceedingly difficult had a Reformation and it seems tainly neither Peter nor Paul, the present Christian ministry is communion Today, it is most Thecla" written we are told, by lob to keep a rein on an exper- Church as real and apparently of the Diocese. indeed able to be made by men that of personal access to God "opinion" (as in 1 Cor. 7:25), as so dangerous as to warrant that, unless something of this neither John nor Luke would heartening to know that Sydney but of "the command of the an orthodox presbyter, Thecla in ienced journalist of the calibre (Founded by Bishop Barry, to God "and this sacrifice gener- where, in Christ, we present our nature takes place, it will con- 14th July, 1885.) have agreed to this. Had it been an emergency baptized herself, of Mr James but a more respon- their entire withdrawal from ally is our whole obedience unto lives and petitions to God. In Continued next page Lord" (as 1 Cor. 7:10). R.I. next year. The manifesto tinue to be an anachronism. And Tho true much of the Acts of the and the fact that the third sible policy might have saved it. God, in keeping of His laws and Apostles would never have been century "Didascalia Aposto- School for Cathedral Choristers. commandments." IMPORTANT FACT ENROLMENT 300 written. lorum" prohibits baptism by Accommodation for an additional To introduce any other, de- No, Mr Harris, we do not go At this point it is necessary women as "dangerous" suggests INFALLIBILITY 100 pupils in the new school. to notice an important fact mands a view of priesthood back to the sixteenth century that the custom was not The Most Rev. Francis Primary to Higher School Certifi- foreign to the Prayer Book, and but to the first, We want to about the principle on which unknown. cate and Matriculation. Provision the best for Simons, R.C. Bishop of Indore, for Language and Technical which is in effect, a re-introduc- know what the Scriptures say. All Paul's teaching is based. The We are equally in the dark IT'S NEW women of whom Paul speaks India has challenged the con- Courses. Staff of experienced tion of medieval ideas in a rather And we want to know why the concerning the Lord's Supper. cept of Papal Infallibility which Teachers and Graduates. Generous "woolly" Nineteenth century New Testament has deliberately are, primarily at least, married We do not read of anybody Scholarships provided for Cathe- women. In 1 Cor. 14:33 ff. the has been a dogma of the church dral choristers and Probationers; dress. It is this type of ambi- ignored the use of a word to Christmas '68 "administering" it. If, as seems IT'S MODERN choral training in the Cathedral women who are to keep silence since 1870. In his book "Infalli- guity that has produced a great describe a Christian minister possible, the communion bread bility and the Evidence" just and in the School under the deal of discomfort and concern though it be so fashionable in Wonderful f ,,!Ilowship, solid spiritual teaching, world- may, if they desire to know any- and cup were taken in the direction of Michael Hemens, thing, ask their husbands at published, Bishop Simons M. Mus., Cathedral Organist and to Evangelicals, and for this some circles today. famous scenery and exhilarating climate. course of a fellowship meal, then IT'S CONVENIENT Choirmaste• home. In 1 Tim. 2:11 ff., though declares the belief is a mistake reason its absemie from our litur- Calvary does not need to be no one may have been regarded and ought to be abandoned. In For Prospectus apply to: gical and theological vocabulary repeated nor re-enacted but pro- AT THE no woman may teach or have as "minister of the sacrament." The Headmaster, his view of the scriptural texts Canon M. C. Newth, B.A., Th. L., would be a real gain. claimed. The veil of the temple authority over men, yet she will The president of the meal was be saved through childbearing. bearing on the subject he says M.A.C.E. Thomas Cranmer, has been torn asunder and the no doubt a man, but there seems "these texts do not prove or (TELEPHONE: 61-7836). Burnie, Tas. way into the holiest has been KATOOMBA CONVENTION The relationship described in 1 no reason why women should Cor. 11 is clearly that of hus- imply infallibility. What they opened. No mediator is now 26th December to 1st January not have assisted in the passing say is only that Christ wanted needed save the One, Christ band and wife. From this we of the bread and cup, as in the SYDNEY MISSIONARY G. BIBLE COLLEGE can see what was surely the the Apostles to preach his Jesus, who gave His blood as Convention Speakers: meal itself. gospel, and that they had cer- the one "Full, perfect and suf- chief reason for Paul's concern. Other forms of ministry were STUDENT GRADUATION REV. J. G. MILLER It was to secure that the rela- tain knowledge of what to ficient" sacrifice for sin. He is certainly open to women. Pris- preach." Again he states that the Great High Priest and His Principal, The Melbourne Bible Institute. Well- tion of husband and wife as cilla instructed the learned IT IS AIR-CONDITIONED Friday, November 29, at 7.30 p.m. expressed in the divine ordi- the "mystique of infallibility has priesthood was not after the known Bible expositor and convention speaker. Apollos in a more accurate not succeeded in saving the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH order of the Aaronic priesthood nance of marriage should not knowledge of the way of God Brother Miller will deliver the morning Bible be traversed or abrogated when Church, its popes, bishops and THE NEW PITT STREET, SYDNEY —the priesthood so well known (Acts 18:26); but this was not other members from error and to Israel—but after Melchisedec, Readings, a ministry in which he is especially it came to an assembly of the "in church," and in any case, she Speaker: Rev. Dudley Foord, M.Sc., B.D., Th.L. church. ignorance." Further, he concedes who stood alone. Before our gifted. did it along with her husband. that the Church needs a teach- Presentation of Diplomas. Great High Priest we stand REV. J. FARR A Christian wife could not Prophecy was evidently a gift ing body and that the pope Choral Items by SMBC Student Choir. humbly but we also come boldly Pastor of the Cronulla Baptist Church, N.S.W. be subject to her husband at of many women, and this was, should be a principal spokesman SCRIPTURE UNION and with confidence. (Hebrews or could be, exercised "in but that such spokesmanship chapters 7 and 4.) Shortly to take up the pastorate of the Blake- church." It had Old Testament must be on fidelity to the scrip- CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY (Rev.) H. R. Smith, hurst Baptist Church. Exercises a vital evan- precedent (cf. Anna the prophet- tures. Lawson, N.S.W. gelistic and Bible teaching ministry. ess in Luke 2:36-38), and, as we BOOK SHOP WOOD (WILL FUNERALS have already seen, women, mar- REV. B. L. SMITH — Phones — ried or not, could pray or pro- STATISTIC S 129 YORK STREET '69 SUMMER SCHOOL Our Ministers A member of the teaching staff of Moore phesy in church so long as there The Lambeth handbook, "Pre- The logic in the letter of Mr Theological College, Sydney. Has considerable Metropolitan (All was due recognition of their (), minute from Town Hall) F. Harris (A.C.R. 31/10/68) is Branches) 80.0396 paratory Information," contains 10th-18th January, 1969 experience in the field of Bible Teaching, a field status (1 Cor. 11:3 ff.) Philip some revealing statistics. Num- confusing through failure to de- Katoornha — Katoomba 43 the evangelist had four unmar- in which he has been greatly used of God. ber of missionaries sent to other FOR ALL YOUR Chairman: The Right Rev. A. J. Dain. fine his usage of the term ried daughters who prophesied provinces: England 2,312, Aus- "priest." He directs us to the DR. J. H. JAUNCEY (Acts 21:9), and the wicked tralia 489, U.S.A. 290, New • Bible Studies: Rev. John Reid — studies from Book of Common Prayer. Every Principal, Kenmore Christian College, Brisbane. Jezebel of Thyatira (Rev. 2:20) Zealand 112, Japan 60, Canada CHRISTMAS BUYING Jeremiah. "competent liturgical scholar" He has studied extensively in the U.S.A. and Furniture Removals is at least evidence of the pro- would consider at least the fol- 60. The handbook comments on • Reports from 28 missionaries. U.K., and is the author of a number of widely and Storage phetic activity of women in the the surprisingly low number lowing when determining the churches. We remember that part BOOKS — GIFTS — RECORDS • Biographical studies on modern missionary trail- "proper liturgical setting." acclaimed Christian books, one of his most from P.E.C.U.S.A. Australia's is blazers. G & C DREW Pty Ltd of the Pentecostal promise was very high, but so is Japan's. Firstly, what was meant by recent being "Science returns to God." "your daughters shall prophesy" GREETING CARDS — PICTURES • Inspirational evening sessions. the English Reformers of the 66 Smith's Avenue, Canada's is also very low. (Acts 2:17). Exactly what this Residential and Guest House accommodation prayer hook? There were careful Further enquiries to Convention Secretary, Hurstville gift was, and how it may be The number of lay people AND ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL AND now available. to distinguish between the two employed by women in the served by one clergyman is high- Greek words "hiereus" and "pres- Mr John Dykes, 29 North St, Auburn, N.S.W., 2144 Local, Country and Interstate est in the West Indies — 3,885. CHURCH REQUIREMENTS Enquiries to Removals church today, are questions Church Missionary Society, byter." "Heireus" referred to a which the advocates of the minis- Uganda (2,577) and Australia minister, sacrificer or priest in Telephone: 211-0980. After hours: 649-8906 Write or phone 50-8366 try of women might profitably (2,011) are next. N.Z. has 1,348 93 Bathurst Street, SYDNEY, 2000. 61-9487. Aftui hour, 53-7377 the sense of mediator between discuss. and P.E.C.U.S.A. has 334. Australian Church Record, November 28, 1968 Page 5 Page 4 Australian Church Record, November 28, 1968 administration, [Paining, leader- sh:p, buildings, programs, etc. ['here are many practical sug- gestions which though set in a ACR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS ihorough-going American con McitkAbettPteret text, would help lift consider- ably the effectiveness of many Seeks iunday Schools in Australia. There are frequent references to Holiday Rev. Jeffrey J. Stewart, curate of St. Mr Les Woulrldge, of SI. Mark's. WORK WANTED 'TO LET Bede's, Drummoyne (Sydney), has been Northbridge (Sydney) celebrated h's 50th NO MAN WALKS ALONE, by F. K. elevant Scripture. While the appointed curate of Holy Trinity, year as Parish Treasurer on November with a ID He is a foundation member of St. style is rather dogmatic WHEN MOVIN/7, Panania, from November 4. Ellis, F. H. Revell, U.S.A., 1968. pp. Accommodation Mark's and has been a churchwarden consistent use of "mti ,i.'• TO LET STRATHFIELD, SINGLE ROOM. Rev- Alexander J. Ralston, rector of The Shift Is to FURNISHED, C'ose to Transport. Suit since 1921. 128. $4.40 "should," "ought to," etc., it Is young man. 642-1820. St. John's, Warren (Bathurst), has been BLACKHEATH. Furnisnea. clean cottage. A. R. C. THOMAS, Andrew DauntomFear, a lecturer all conveniences. Phone 631-3592 appointed rector of St. Lawrence's, Kan- Mr This is an autobiography, a good book for study by lead- (Sydney exchange). FURNITURE REMOVALS— de, from mid-December. at Ridley College, Melbourne, is to be ers and for inclusion in the STORAGE. ordained deacon in St. Paul's Cathedral written in a frank, breezy style Rev. Gordon Blackwell, curate- on November 30, He is a son of Arch- Classified advertisements should teachers' library. Modern equipment, efficient men. in-charge of St. Paul's, South Coogee deacon Daunton-Fear. of Adelaide, by a man of unusual courage, WYKEHURST GUEST HOUSE 21a Sorrell St, and 28 Pffillip St, be sent to THE AUSTRALIAN —Ken McIntyre. CHURCH RECORD, 511 KENT (Sydney) since 1964, has been appointed whose faith comes out in an PARRAMATTA. should rector of St. Saviour's, Punchbowl, from Rev. Edward R. Steele, curate of For an enjoyable holiday in STREET, SYDNEY, They Colac (Ballarat), has been appointed to attractive and natural way. The 630-1241. 635.6688. be prepaid. Rate: 5c per word, February 7. LETTING GOD HELP YOU by John A. Christian atmosphere, Good minimum 40c. Replies may be ad- relieve in the parish of Hopetoun. author is a double-amputee who Food. H. and C. water in bed- dressed to a box numberon pay- Rev. Barry S. George, curate - in- ment of an additional 10c to cover charge of Si, Philip's, Cabramatta West Rev. Kenneth Kenyon, rector of St. lost his legs in an air-crash, but Redhead. Abingdon, 1957. pp. 125 John's Ballarat since 1965, died last rooms. House-parties taken. PAINTING? For that Painting Job. the cost of forwarding replies to (Sydney) since 1966, will enter into he is still a pilot and aspires to $2.35. Mr and Mrs H. Bartrop, Large or Small. Ring Clive Freestone. the advertiser. Receipts will not be training for C.M.S. at St. Andrew's Hall, month in Melbourne at the age of 41, 53-5375. forwarded unless requested and such Melbourne, in February. be an atronaut. His fight against 219 Katoomba Street, equests should beaccompanied by Sincere sympathy is extended to Mr In this little book the author a stamped, addressed envelope. Rev. Colin G. Dundon, curate at St. and Mrs Dan Platt and family, of St. great odds, and above all against who is a Presbyterian minister KATOOMBA. John's, Parramatta (Sydney) will enter Ives, N.S.W. who have received news prejudice is told in a book which in the U.S., deals with the ten- into training for C.M.S. at St. Andrew's that Mr and Mrs Dan Platt Junior and will be enjoyed by all who read WANTED Hall, Melbourne, in February. their two-year-old son were killed in- sions that control and restrict "REDLANDS" GUEST HOUSE. United stantly in a motor accident in the U.S.A. it. Sixteen pages of photographs Christian Home. Clean, Central. Choice Rev. Peter S. Kemp, who is at present the lives of so many people in Menu, Good Food and Cooking. Good SECOND-HAND THEOLOGICAL. BriniCS APPEALS doing post-graduate study in England, Mr Dan Piatt Senior is Director in Aus- add to the value of this story. to rest In Waratah Street, Katoomba. went Quotes given C M.S. Book- has been appointed chaplain of Trinity tralia on the 1969 Graham Crusades. these days. In nine chapters he Phone KAT. 209. 11,ap, 53 Bathurst Street, Sydney. Grammar School (Sydney) from Rev. Michael Green has been appoint- —Geoffrey Hayles. indicates the way to peace and the beginning of 1969. ed Principal of the London College of his own pilgrimage in this re- niANTED 100 more students to enrol in HOME OF PEACE Divinity, as from July next. FOCUS ON PEOPLE IN CHURCH EDU• HOLIDAYING IN MELBOURNE? Ac- C of E Bible College. Full Bible course Rev. Alwyn G. Griffiths, rector of gard. commodation is avalable at Ridley lectures In Sydney or by correspon- HOSPITAL Holy Trinity, Erskinevilte (Sydney), since Rev. Dr James Pucker, Warden of College during vacation. Apply the 1965, has been appointed rector of St. CATION, Lois E. Leber. Revell. 256 Principal, Ridley College, ParkvIlle. dence anywhere. Full details from Latimer House. Oxford, has been There are many attractive and Rer. strar. P.O. Box 41, 11 osev lie 13arnabas', Punchbowl from December 10, appointed Director of Studies of the pp. $5.40. relevant anecdotes, and while the N. W. (Deaconess Institution), London College of Divinity as from 1-,nme of the lovely stone fan-vaulting of tae new panion of St. .'1()Iites Cathedral, Rev. alye A. Way, formerly Field value of the scriptures is Superintendent of the Sydney City Mis- 1970 when the college moves to Notting- Izaak Walton wrote "The Besbane. It was consecrated by the Pri mate on November 22. Archbishop Apple- FOR SALE EVERSLEIGH, sion,has been appointed rector of Holy ham. Compleat Angler" but Miss emphasised, I cannot wholly ton el Peeeli preached the sermon. INTERSTATE 274 Addison Road, Petem sham. Trinity, Erskinevilie. Mrs Kathleen Stewart, acting head- Lebar has wrmtten "The Com- recommend the book as it seems Rev, A, Stewart Jones has been ap- mistress of Newcastle Church of Eng- land Grammar School, has been appoint- plete Christian Educator," This to suggest a sort of "Christian active belief in the indwelling of COMFORTABLE SEASIDE COTTAGE. SERVICES NERINGAI I, pointed locum tenons of St. Stephen's JESUS—HUMAN AND DIVINE, by H. Con, Pastoral, Stewardsh:p, Wor- Avoca Beach. N.S.W. 3 bedrooms. Neringah Avenue, V1 ahroonga. Newtown (Sydney) from December 1 ed headmistress as from 1969, Her hus- i s indeed a comprehensive hand- yoga." the Holy Spirit. The book seems ship and Education. is the kitchen-living room, bathroom-laundry. while the rector, Rev, B. W. Powers band is professor of Chemical Engineer- After all, does not the Bible D. McDonald. Pickering Inglis, electric stove, 'fridge. H.W.S., septic. COORPAROO. St. Stephen's. Brisbane. is absent on study leave in England. ing at the University of Newcastle. book for Christian Education to be rather too subjective to best manual of practical theology fully furnished to accommodate 6, large Cnr. Cavendish and Chatsworth Roods. GREENWICH, embracing the latest educational make plain that the way to be widely recommended. London, 1968. pp. 144. 7/6 (U.K.) • Schools of preaching block of land. $8,900. Enquiries. Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 a.m. Rev. Raymond A. B. Nicholls, vicar of Kiev. David Pular, curate of AU imaginable. 92-2363 (Sydney exchange). Holy Communion. 11 a.m. Morning River Road, Greenwich. St. Luke's, Frankston. East (Melbourne) Saints', Singleton (Newcastle), has been insights and including material fruitfulness in one's spiritual life —Geoffrey Hayles. cou.d use it .as a text-book. It appointed B.C.A. missioner at Dampier D r pa Prayer (Holy Communion 1st Sunday). since 1964, has retired from October 31. on all kinds of topics such as is by contriteness of heart and on provides succinct material for 7.30 p.m. Evening Prayer. Rector Rev. its (North West Australia) as from January ful and conservative study J. Greenwood. The largest Hospital of Rev. Frederick Wandmaker, curate 1. HANDICA? RACE, The In•piring Story the redeming end revelatory producing papers on innumer- kind in the State admitting of Traralgon (Gipps/and), has been ap- Rev. Neil W. S. Chambers, warden pointed vicar of Omen (corn February 16. of Roger Arnett, by Dorothy Clarke twwoarfk0 nlaetsuures, cienunntrianne aonnd Hisd. able sauobnj te FOR HIRE GOING West? Holy TrInItY Norseman. terminal or advanced chronically of Scripture Union's Camp Bevington, has been Its contributors are experienc- Western Australia Serv1ces, 8 a.m. ill patients of any age, nation- The Primate, Archbishop Strong, of Budgewoi, N.S.W.. appointed Wilson, pp. 278, Hodder & Stough- twofold Holy Communion, 7.30 p.m Evening Brisbane, who reaches the retiring age dean of Men Students at Tahlee Bible vine, and culminating in His ed and scholarly clergy and lay- CARAVAN FOR HIRE FOR TAS- Prayer. Call In and meet the Rector ality or religious faith. of 70 on July 11 next, has been asked College, Karuah, N.S.W. from January. ton. $4.25. MANIAN HOLIDAY, Deluxe 18(1, 6- and his wife on your way through. by his diocese and the provincial bishops exalted Lordship in heaven. It men with international repute- berth, 2-room Caravan, refrigerator. The Rev. Blair Grace. Rev. Bernard R. Rockland, B.C.A. This is a story of courage and blankets, cutlery, Accommodation for 300 to continue in office until June 30, 1970. would serve best as a lions, such as Professor Blaik- stove, heater, missioner in the parish of The Murchison THE GREAT LIGHT determination overcoming pain crockery. DELIVERED ANYWHERE. patients. Rev. Canon W. Rich, Federal Sec- (North West Australia), has been study guide for the serious Bible lock, Edwin Orr, J. B. Taylor, L. G. Reardon. Phone 22841. 9 Veula- retary of the Bush Church Aid Society appointed rector of St. Paul's, Derby and fear. At Michigan State Col- lee Ave.. LAUNCESTON. TAS. student rather than a beginnner Paul Sangster and Dr Sherwood MOVING Your help is urgently needed has announced his resignation as from from January I. Rev. Len. Greenbelt of Luther and the Reformation lege, Roger Arnett was a record- February 2. Derby, is returning to Melbourne. or specialist. Wart. All give useful bibliogra- for the immediate and future breaking prospective Olympic MADE EASY needs of the Hospital. by James Atkinson, M.A., M.Litt., D.Th. -Gordon Garner. phies. They throw light on many PROFESSIONAL ,2111101111111111111111111111111111111i111111111111111111111111111.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111t111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111.11111C athlete before a oar accident in of the day-to-day problems of 1931 paralysed his lower body, with It is proposed to establish a BAKER'S DICTIONARY OF PRACTICAL the pastoral ministry. leg later being amputated as SERVICES . I00-bed Hospital at Mona Vale ". . . a competent and clear survey of religious one THEOLOGY ed. by Ralph G. Turnbull. Here is substantial help for all DAVIS Van Lines when sufficient funds are avail- LETTERS TO EDITOR and political forces at work in the Reformation he battled paraplegia. He never- theless married, adopted three Marshall, Morgan and Scott. 1968. who are concerned to make the Pty. Ltd. able. Christian faith relevant to mo- CUSTOMS AGENTS guminnumaintimmutimmummittitimmittimmutimmuniumininnimmummentimmilmintimumunnimmtumniting . . . This book is to be commended." children, managed his own busi- pp. 469. 65,'• (U.K.) All donations over $2 are and then became a minister dern man. A rare book indeed. Goods cleared/delivered Australia-wide door-to-door Cont. from previous page R.V.), the Archbishop rejected —Australian Presbyterian Life ness, Whatever the Australian price allowable deductions for income to serve the physically disabled. —Rex Meyer. ex Parcels Post, Aircraft service tax purposes. it quite explicitly on the Con- of this massive work, I suggest and ships. diocese at least has got its history firmation rubric. The tradition . . a thoughtful reader will find his attention Faith in God is not particularly that every minister should buy 630-6222 emphasised, but Mrs Wilson, "SERVICE TRANSPORT" PLEASE REMEMBER THE right. My only regret is that the of the Evangelical Goode and gripped and maintained throughout." it. Congregations should present 157 BRIENS ROAD, writer of missionary biographies A new and efficient service 181 Clarence St., Sydney. HOSPITAL diocesan report concerned was the Broad Churchman Tait was a copy this Christmas to the NORTHMEAD not made available to the Eng- —New Life "Dr Ida" and "Take my Hands," Phone 29-5001, 29-3634. IN YOUR WILL. carried on by a moderate High clergy that cannot afford it. lish Intercommunion Commis- has written an amazing story ANTHONY WELBY (Box 410 Parramatta) Church Bishop/scholar like It is a mine of useful material For further information, phone sion as were many less worthy Mandell Creighton, by another ". . . a scholarly, but highly readable analysis which will encourage the handi- systematised under ten headings or write to: Anglican Communion docu- Bishop/scholar Hensley Henson, of Luther's contribution to the Reformation." capped and inspire 'the non- CRGAN BUILDER ments. It is interesting to note and by Professor Gwatkin, handicapped to service. — Preaching, Homilectics, Her- 9 Ruskin Rowe, Avalon Bch., POSITIONS The Chief Administrative Officer that by implication the Protes- amongst others. I have tried to —Crusade —Brian F. V. King. meneutics, Evangelism Mis- 2107. Phone 918-3751. Box 124, Post Office, tant Episcopal Church of the summarise the history for popu- sions, Counselling, Administra- VACANT Petersham. U.S.A. has come to the same con- lar consumption in my own Price $3.95 SOME LIGHT ON FASTING, by David 56-8871. clusion, since they have synodi- Admission to Holy Communion, Qualify ORGANIST/CHOIRMASTER. St. Ste- 56-5621. R. Smith. S. John Bacon Publ. Co. BLUE MOUNTAINS CHURCH OF Er' GL AND phen's, Bellevue Hill, two chofrs. oally approved a resolution say- Marcham Manor Press, Apple- R.S.C.M. affiliation, pipe-organ. APPIY ing that other baptised Christians 1967. pp. 62 GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR Rector, Bellevue Park. Rd., Bellevue ford, Berks., U.K. (3s. 6d. in Hill, or phone 38-2615. PERSONAL are welcome to H.C. and that England). The practice of tasting is cer- DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL this involves no rubrical, or tainly a neglected discipline in I am convinced that not only THE BURNING HEART PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COURSE CHRISTIAN SHORTHAND-TYPISTE. 17-19 years for canonical change. Actually the Christian Church today, ex- Interesting week In congenial office of INSURANCE—Life and General. for historical reasons but more Prospectus, apply Headmaster Christian Youth Organlsat on. Previous Consult GEORGE WILTON, things are improving in England John Wesley, Evangelist. cept for the token abstinence of For experience not necessary but high too, for "officialdom" is now important for theological ones some in Lent and the now-for- standard required. Commence 3rd 81-3744 (Sydney). Evangelicals must stand firm on Mr C. S. Roots, B.A. . . . Wentworth Falls 112 SERVICE February. 1969, at award rates. 00- tacitly dropping its exclusivist by A. Skevington Wood, B.A., Ph.D. saken abstinence from meat on nity advan eme ncePl easoe: the open table and show the rest fere claim over the rubric, and other POpty writing wi h of Christendom why it is bibli- Fridays of the Roman Catholics. *AT HOME The Secretary, views are recognised within the • The Crusader Union of N.S.W. cal. But there is a new issue to . . a work of distinctive scholarly merit . . . The question is: in avoiding 590 George Street. MORPETH NOT report Intercommunion Today. the extremes in the matter of *OVERSEAS SYDNEY, N.S.W. 2000. I have had occasion to look which I think Evangelicals ought makes for absorbing reading." TAHLEE BIBLE COLLEGE to devote some thought. It con- fasting, have we entirely neglec- SUPPORTED into this matter myself in some cerns the future of the Anglican —Dr Iohn R. Renshaw, Principal of King's ted the New Testament com- • Two year Bible Diploma Course Write for details — BUSH CHURCH AID SOCIETY detail, and historically the case • Tuition In Practical skills (Meehan cs, In his charge to the New- Communion, and I have tried to mands — "This kind comes not Special provision for Married Couples and children. CHRISTIAN D.C. Nurses urgently re- for an Anglican Open Table is College Theological Hall, Methodist Church, • SYDNEY MISSIONARY & castle synod, Bishop Housden out but by prayer and fasting," • Campus 170 acres on the shores of Port Stepnens. quired for Hospitals situated in Far overwhelming. I keep meeting open it up in my chapter in Queensland. West of South Australia. For further spoke of his concern for St. Fellowship in the Gospel "they ministered unto the Lord Principe. Rev. Eric E. Patter, L.Th. BIBLE COLLEGE people who imagine that the late (Mar- Information write: The Secretary, The John's College, Morpeth. cham, 1968). Basically, I think and fasted," and so on. BADMINTON RD., CROYDON, Bush Cnurch Aid Society, 135 Bathurst Professor Norman Sykes "dis- ". . . an inspiring book . . . shows the relevancy Write now for Prospectus, Karuah, N.S.W. 2324. 43 He said that vocations to the the question is whether our page booklet, first Street, Sydney. 2000 (telephone covered" this case as if it were of Wesley's experience to today's problems . . . This 62 - N.S.W. 2132. Te1.747-4780 (Syd.) 26-3164) or 262 Flinders Street, Mel- ministry were not adequate and some novelty. In fact there is fundamental solidarity is with in the "Some Light" series, and bourne. 3000 (telephone 63-8962). that the dioceses for which the those who preach the same will stimulate faith and strenghten any man's now reprinted for the fourth college is primarily intended to consistent and clear evidence right through from the Reforma- Gospel or with those who ministry." —Methodist Times time in an enlarge4 impression, serve were not uniformly sup- tion to time Tractarian challenge happen to have a particular form is a very useful treatment of The Ideal Gift Suggestion! porting it. of episcopal church order. The . a notable contribution to our knowledge fasting — the duty, benefits, The diocese of Newcastle, the in the mid-nineteenth century of open communion, and also a last is what the Anglican Com- of Wesley's evangelistic methods and why he dangers and opposition. bishop went on, had accepted full munion has become, now that A NEW BOOK by Mrs. A. M. Chambers. MOTOR FUNERALS clear distinction between Chris- used them." —Crusade Apart from the intemperate responsibility for the college, but the 1662 Prayer Book can no suggestion that "certain denom- LIMITED the burden was becoming too tians from overseas and noncon- Author of "When I Consider," entitled formits at home. With the longer be regarded as a binding inations" who refrain from 30 CITY ROAD, SYDNEY — Tel.: 211-4277 (4 lines) great. Two avenues of support factor. 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Dean Goode saw the Tracta- On page 60 is the unbiblical is a thing of the past, it is in- Choice colour cover with jacket. Sian 8,2" x S's", For free, friendly and courteous advice on travel anywhere, consult rian challenge coming. When it cumbent on us all to think out AVAILABLE FROM YOUR BOOKSELLER idea that the body is a nuisance finally materialised in 1870, The our new theological alignments "if we are seeking to do some- Price $1.85 post 17c. MITCHELL'S INTERNATIONAL TOURS English Church Union petition- in our new ecumenical post- Distributed in Australia by: thing purely spiritual." However, Accredited agents for all Major Airlines and Shipping Companies. General Agents for Frames ing Archbishop Tait 'against Empire situation. most of the book sticks demon- FROM YOUR CHRISTIAN BOOKSELLER At no extra cost, our International experts will promptly and efficiently Dean Stanley's open table in EMU BOOK AGENCIES LTD., SYDNEY. strably close to Scripture and is Tours Ltd., of London. 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THE AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS ISSUE RAY HITS OUT hot line CHURCH THE AUSTRALIAN of church press comment at home From pope one of Asia and yet to preserve her A round-up poise for instantaneous action in and abroad. in those countries amid explod- aid of the Asian crescent of nat- RECORD ing population and social up- ions should affairs deteriorate at The postal strike meant that a The Ballarat Chronicle fea- heaval; to study the obstacles to any point. The Congress took no welter of papers reached our tures the establishment of Camp The paper for Church of evangelism and to find specialis- more official notice of the result office from November 15 onward Warrak as a centre for outdoor England people — Catholic, CHURCH RECORD ed methods to overcome them than the words of the Rev. Max instead of two weeks earlier. studies and bushcraft training Apostolic, Protestant and THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND NEWSPAPER—EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR OF PUBLICATION within the prevailing pattern of Atienza from the platform who The Anglican complained in for Ballarat Grammar School. It Reformed. also carries a rather feeble ar- culture and in the presence of said "We are all thankful to two issues that postal and trans- Subscription $3 per year, Printed by John Fairfax and ticle attempting to justify prayers Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post Price 10 cents such factors as urbanisation, God that the American people port strikes this year had severe- posted. Editorial and Busi- as a newspaper. Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney. for the dead. Judging from the No. 1428 December 12, 1968 youth power, economic under- have spoken." ly hit its sales and had resulted ness: 511 Kent St., Sydney, development and the role of the in losses of many thousands of faculties issued for "aumbries" 2000. Phone: 61-2975. Office The Rev. Max Atienza, Asso- family; and to stimulate the dollars. It hinted that it cannot and "crucifixes," things are real- hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tiotoccioczwtcweectuctoceectccvetrocbmcwwwchcwwirsoctoc ciate Co-ordinating Director of ly swinging in Ballarat. New life churches and other Christian ser- continue as at present. It will Issued fortnightly, on alter- and staff of "The Australian vice groups to bold co-operation Congress, has a remarkable flair soon have to abandon weekly is another paper that has greatly nate Thursdays. Copy dead- [THE Board in evangelism as an accepted for sensing atmosphere and lift- publications and its present size improved its layout. The editorial line Thursday preceding date BISHOP DAVIES ON LIFE AFTER DEATH • I- Church Record" send greetings to all read- ing issues to high or humorous priority. which it keeps up by publishing "Missing Notes in Evangelical of issue, but earlier receipt ors and advertisers with hest wishes for a blessed levels as required. He is from the most of the syndicated material Witness" is a clarion call for preferable. In his pastoro' charge to the synod of the diocese of Tasmania held re- MAIN PURPOSE Philippines and is Vice-President which comes to all the church intensive evangelical co-opera- cently at Launceston, Bishop Robert E. Davies referred to the dangers of •y and happy Christmas. of the Far East Broadcasting press. tion and consultation. Our next issue will he on January 9. Papers were delivered on such Company, Manila. Only the pre- a Christian faith which ignored the life to come. He drew attention to the 24219/X/442M2tAltAA)13 subjects as "The Theology of vious day, Philippine jets had Church Gazette, Rockhamp- The Brisbane Church Chro- PLANNING dangers of some modern theology which ignored the supernatural. .,t2tDiDt14A),9424244)t2illtD1912.442:244t9t)dii)ilik evangelism" and "Evangelism buzzed a Malaysian sloop but ton, gives Bishop Shearman the nicle's editorial begins; "The through the mass media of com- with a sure touch Atienza said Lambeth holiday is over." To Only recently 1 watched a tele. semination of the views of some tament on which he had based faith will be emphasised. There strains in the teaching of Jesus. chance to tell some of the story NEW vision program wherein a layman modern scholars. It so helped one his life and ministry was no munication" and "The Dynamics this Congress was above the of his Lambeth pilgrimage. We which we say, "Amen." Mel- is little doubt where the emphasis Here is the paradox that must of Conversion" containing political: let Malaysians talk, eat bourne's See approves Sydney's was wanting some reassurance of your laymen that he generous- more than a bundle of myths... is being made in these days. be reckoned with, and I believe liked the bit where he borrowed DIOCESE Concluding his foreword, this weighty material requiring to be and taugh with us from the proposed division into three dio- from a theologian on his belief ly provided us with a copy for It is on this world. This was that if our arms are to be the postman's bicycle at Olney in a world beyond this. 1 am every clergyman. We were all renowned Biblical scholar, who related to other equally heavy, Philippines; Indians with the to cycle to Pemberton. ceses. What's cooking in Mel- The Standing committee of quite clear at Lambeth. It is un- strengthened for the tasks of this textbook-type fare which will call bourne? the diocese of Sydney has ap- sorry to say he didn't get it! most grateful. has spent the best years of his derstandable when we recall that world there is no more effective Pakistanis, Koreans with Indo- life studying both the New Tes- for midnight oil when the Con- nesians. Strong applause follow- English Churchman calls on pointed the following committee Nor did the thousands of viewers In his foreword Canon Phil- there is so much strife, suffering, way than by recognising the who would be waiting for the tament and the business of gress Report is published. These ed his statement that prayer Anglicans to make "Protestant" Northern Churchman is to assist Bishop Begbie in the lips says that he was moved to and need in the world today; reality of the other. expert's opinion. "communication," said he technical papers suffice to show fellowship, genuine harmony and an honoured word. It also re- amonn the far better diocesan western part of the diocese where write this book because he heard that there is a widening gulf be- monthlies. It seems peculiar to thought it was high time he that someone is plumbing the spirit of sincere peace means we ports a W.C.C. Consultation at the establishment of a new dio- Since we last met a copy of of an elderly clergyman who tween the "haves" and the "have OTHER WORLD Zurich on the authority of the us that in its monthly listing of cese is projected: spoke out. depths of important subjects and are succeeding where UNO, a small but scholarly and help- committed suicide because his nots," there is an inequality be- But we need to remind our- this is encouraging, but there are Bible at which representative parish missionary giving, six Mr F. A. Johnson (Secretary ful book by J. B. Phillips, the reading of some of the "new tween the countries in the SEATO have failed, for we have missions are listed, including TWO STRAINS selves that the 'otherness' of the few among use who can file it found peace in Christ." theologians, including R.C. and Convenor); Archdeacon R. eminent translator of the New theology" and his viewing of Northern Hemisphere and the S.P.C.K. and "Remembrance G. Fillingham; Rev. K. L. Loane other world is not that of a place all away for use as petty cash scholars from Spain and Italy Testament into Modern English, some television programs drove Within the Christian Gospel so-called "Third World" of or even above this in our daily Christian responsi- participated. Bowl." But it appears that they (Rural Deanery of Parramatta); over against has been sent to all clergy in the him in his loneliness and ill there are two strains which can Africa, Asia and Latin America. — nor is it a structure standing YOUTH EVANGELISM have never heard of C.M.S. in Rev. Peter Watson (Rural Dean- health to conclude that his own be •dlearly recognised. There is bilities. Church of England Newspaper Diocese. This book was written There is the continuing tragedy over against this world. it is the The prevailing preoccupation North Queensland. A sexa- ery of Prospect); Rev. C. H. because of a deep concern for life's work had 'been founded on the emphasis on the other world of the war in Vietnam, the tells how the House of Laity by chrome diocese? Why not septa- Sherlock (Director) New Areas othnnrness of a main's life with U.S. ELECTION youth has walked up and down in many Christians whose simple a lie. This old man felt that the and also an emphasis on this horrors of the war in Nigeria, God, invisible, present already the Congress based on the "half 159 votes to 7 rejected the de- chrome? Gippsland Church News Committee); Mr Stacy Atkin experts must be right and that world. The nature of the times faith in the basic statement of the fear of war in Israel and and leading to a destiny after We Australians were embar- the population is under 21" pre- cision of the clergy to approve comes with a new and attractive (Standing Committee Member); the Christian creed is being un- Jesus Christ did not mills rise usually determines which of these Arab Countries, and suffering in rassed by the postal strike at the new Burial Service. The layout. Parish missionary giving Dr Alan Bryson (Standing Com- death. mise. Papers on the significance dermined by the widespread dis- from the dead and the Neu Tes- two strains within the Christian Czechoslovakia. Add to these Few of us have needed the home, but the dominating exter- and problems of youth Laity asked the Liturgical Com- is interesting. Bass ($562), Mir- mittee Member); Mr E. New- conflicts many other situations nal news was the progress and mission to reconsider the matter. boo North ($407) and Moe ($367) man (Standing Committee Mem- constant reminders that we re- evangelism from Mr David Clay- of revolt and bloodshed... ceive these days that the world result of the U.S. presidential ton (Sydney) and Mr Chua The prayers for the dead were are so far ahead of all the rest ber); Mr J. Orange (St. John's election. Local papers provid- almost unanimously regarded as that it seems the large and long- Parramatta); Mr Ted Riley (St. And so one could go on il- is God's world and that God is Wee Hian (Hong Kong). Mr working His purpose out through ed periodic reports as the tele- Chua is the assistant general sec- a new and divisive element in the established parishes have never John's Parramatta); Mr J. Nol- TASMANIAN SYNOD SERVICE lustrating how that at Lambeth printers tapped out the early liturgy. Church Times spoke of h e .1 of the missionary task. Irr 111 Saints' Parramatta). there was a marked awareness science, through technology. It retary of the International Fel- has always been part of our Humphrey lead which seemed to lowship of Evangelical students projected reforms in the House of the secular background cause some anxiety to our of Lords which provides seats against which the Church is orthodox faith to believe that for the Far East. These were God is within the stuff of this American brothers but relief among the most important con- for only 16 bishops, only Can- now required to work. The items came at tropical midnight when terbury, York, London, Durham on the world's agenda were con- world and its historical processes. tributions to the Congress and But the tendency is for some Nixon won Illinois and most should command much study, and Winchester to have voting VERY QUIET SYNOD stantly under review and the is- said they slept more soundly powers. sues of world poverty, race, moderns in their desire to re- but Mr Chua could not avoid de- The new Registrar of the New- ing children's, aged people's and afterwards. So did most of the nouncing "Western orientated war, technology and so forth emphasise this, to give the im- Magnet, the Melbourne castle diocese, Mr John P. Lane, other homes and institutions. were never far away. Whilst we pression that God is only with Asians I have spoken to since. programs" with some emotion League of Youth monthly carries The synod service in Christ They seem torn (in the extreme told the Record that although must be informed about these this world or if you like the and immediately proceeding to a letter from two Leaguers in Church Cathedral on the even- secular, God is only the ground cases) between wanting the U.S. spell out a program of youth from his initial experience from matters and do all we can to Darwin who tell of cauliflowers the "top table," the diocesan ing of November 11, was pre- know and understand the world of our being, God is only "what to withdraw from the mainland activity identical with that of costing 75c, apples, oranges and ceded by the commissioning of St. Mark's Camberwell or Epping synod had seemed the most tor- in which we live, and serve makes the world tick and you bananas costing 8 or 9c each. the new Registrar. tick and me tick," that is to say Methodist. But this statement rid he had ever attended, more wherever we are called, we must It also tells of Bible studies and One motion offered felicita- not lose sight of the fact that that God is Imminent. What is that there were four million uni- fruitful youth work. Southern impartial observers had told him tions to Bishop Housden that it was a very quiet affair. in the teaching of our Lord and not being said alongside these SINGING BEGBI[S versity students in Asia did occa- Cross carried not a single word who was to complete ten years statements is that God is also sion one of those pauses which Ile is prepared to accept their Master, man has a double sta- The Kinsfolk—Marion, Ross, about St. Andrew's Cathedral as bishop of the diocese on tus; in the world and beyond it. Transcendent. That is — He is speak volumes. Mr Chua said that centenary which begins this judgment. November 21. Another called on Supernatural. He is beyond. He Richard and Timothy Begbie — with increased literacy and the There are the this-worldly month. But the Archbishop gave Of four ordinances, the most the Federal Government to re- strains and the other-worldly is the Other who is also akin. have been asked by the Billy influence of mass communica- warnings about moves to limit important set up a Department view age pensions and to give Graham Organisation to sing at tion and scientific progress, clergy tenure of parishes. An act of Social Work for the diocese, an immediate relief to $5 weekly Sonic clergy after the Tas- pre-Crusade rallies in Australia Asian youth today no longer re- of N.S.W. parliament and pro- co-ordinating the work of exist- to pensioners. manian synod service at St. and New Zealand in the next garded their elders' word as law. vincial action on it may be ne- John's, Launceston. From left: month or so. In three consecu- "They seek learning, jobs. They cessary. But Dr Babbage should Revs. D. W. Rien of Buck- END OF A SEARCH tive weekends, beginning Novem- seek to be freed from the feuda- not be deterred. land, F. E. Coombes of Cooee, ber 22, they will sing at rallies lism of their fathers. They seek "A (3irist honouring Institution" A. J. Broadfield of North AVE asked Bishop Denis Bryant, D.F.C., of Kalgoorlie, Western in Christchurch, Dunedin, Auck- also a voice in the moulding of The Australian Baptist an- Motion, K. A. Kay of VT Ausitralia, to write this short Christmas article. The frantic land, Bundaberg, Darwin, Can- their destiny ." . . . "Asia's nounces that N.S.W. Baptists Burnie, R. Legg of Scottsdale berra, Launceston and Mel- youth presents a challenge to can no longer finance its work MARANATHA BIBLE COLLEGE and R. A. Ezzy of Finley. search for gold and n'ekel that goes on in his diocese is a reminder politicians, economists, educa- in new housing areas. The Tas- that man's earthy preoccupations can make him miss the real joy of bourne. Remember these rallies Box 7, Emu Park, Qld., Australia in your prayers, and also the tors and parents. They also pose manian Church News announces Christ this Christmas. a tremendous challenge to the that its synod this month is to Kinsfolk, as they use their talents Separate from Apostasy — Fundamental Evangelistic— The name "Paddy Hannan" A star which will lead us to real King and Lord of all the (iod in this way. Church." be prefaced by a full day's con- BISHOP FOR ference on the themes of Upp- holding fast the word. A complete 2 year diploma course conjures up visions of goldrushes Bethlehem—and on into the world—and it shows where He sala and Lambeth. It also gives is offered, —tough mining camps--rugged Kingdom of God. may be found. It says that if St. Andrew s Cathedral much space to its successful POLYNESIA conditions--and places such as Christmas brings a story—a men will only be faithful to the campaign against the gambling Write for full details Kalgoorlie, Coolgardie, Kan- story of a star—and the Child. light—they will find the Child! presents owna, Menzies, Gwalia, and the casino proposals. Congratula- Free Correspondence Course Offered The Bishop of Waikato, New Both came from heavens and it's "Unto us a child is born." , tions, Tasmania! The editorial Zealand, since 1951, Right Rev. "Golden Mile" itself; all have a right beginning for such a Born into the heart of hard "TE DEUM TO A CENTENARY" of WA.'s Anglican Messenger NORTHERN AUSTRALIA'S FIRST BIBLE COLLEGE John Tristrain Holland, has lent an air of romance to the story. reality; into the world of Herod geography and history books of at expresses the fear that those who been appointed Bishop in Poly- The star! It had a message for and Rome; into a world of sin in the past were regarded as the nesia in succession to Bishop the world. those who were seeking in the and cruelty. ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL theological underworld, are now Jchn Vockler, The age of the great "gold dark—but it was only the Wise He grew up in this world— • Bishop Bryant of Kalgoorlie. emerging as the avant garde, the rush" has faded into the past Men who saw it. The star but He grew up in such a way Saturday, 7th Dec., 1968 at 8 p.m. FREE E.P. RECORD — Bishop Holland hopes to be and now a more exacting, labor- shines out for truly wise men that He showed us the way out pace-setters. It ends -- "God enthroned before Easter 1969. ness in material things. We need Students' Concession 50c. save the Church." Sent with all Christmas Gift Subscriptions for ious process of mining has to in every age—out of the dark- of it by conquering it, and chang- to lift up our eyes today, with Programs $1. 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The announcement of his eyes are cast down to the ground The Wise Men followed the appointment was made in New searching and seeking for the star faithfully until it brought That Son was killed—but the —a gospel that soars over the Conductors—John Antill, Eric Gross. to the area and the diocese has barriers of race, colour, age and also arranged agistment for 1500 5,11g1.—r 1 t F47g%o 1 s VT 3li. t: Zealand by the Archbishop of elusive signs which spell out them to the fulfilment of all their family grew. First one—then Organists—Michael Hemans, Rev. L. F. Bat tlett. sex. head of cattle. New Zealand and in Fiji by the wealth, either in gold or nickel hopes—they were loyal to the eleven—then an ever-growing Ven. Graham Sexton, arch- —let us become as "Wise Men" light! multitude. That Child, as the Risen Printed by John Fairfax and Sons Ltd., Broadway, Sydney, for the publishers, Christ, is God reaching down to Australian Church Record, November 28, 1968 The Church Record Ltd., Sydney. bisbop's commissary and and lift up our eyes to the The Star of Bethlehem is the Men's eyes are cast down to Page 8 archdeacon of Polynesia. heavens—and search for a star. answer to man's search for the the ground—searching for happi- earth.