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iv ihuw ISib MAINLY Bill Payne to C of E Homes The Australian AQOUT ENGLISH CHURCH TO LOOK AT WORLDVISWlA FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1880 An Anglican clergyman with an outstanding record pEOpLE in social work has accepted a new appointment to head MINISTRY OF DEACONS AND DEACONESSES up the Welfare Work of the Church of England Homes in Sydney. has just issued an Rev Gordon Chittle- The Advisory Council for Che Church's Ministry (ACCM) \TEAM / Reverend William Payne, their borough has been invited to "informatory document"* fo help General Synod members prepare for MONTH who is currently Director of ^$15 « become the Administrative November debate on the ministry of deacons and deaconesses. Welfare for the Anglican Secretary for the Church of Home Mission Society will The report presents three • the diaconate may be Church, or serving in the Ragistarad for posting as a nawspapor — Category A PRICE 25 CENTS the Province of Kenya take up his new duties on possible courses of action for enlarged in the manner name of church. No 1647 NOVEMBER 14, 1977 Language School. He left November 21 in the newly- the Church to take, but does envisaged by the Anglican Church Times Australia with his family on created post of Director of not offer any recommenda- Consultative Council, which 21st October, 1977. • The Minisiry of Deacons and Welfare for the Church of tions. would involve extending it to Deaconesses (Church Information England Homes with However, one purpose of lay people serving the Office. 35p). SYDNEY headquarters at Carlingford. publishing the report so far in Rev D. Howard, rector of Mr Payne is best known advance of the debate is to St Peter's Burwood East, has for his innovating work in the give Synod members the resigned to take up an Anglican Counselling opportunity to send ACCM ACC APPEALS TO EGYPT DISRUPT appointment with the Dept of PROTESTORS Service, a division of the their comments, and it may Evangelism from March, Home Mission Society. Mr be that some definite advice 1978. The Australian Council of Churches has called on Payne founded the service and suggestions will be made Rev Keith Morley recently to respect the human rights of and has directed it for the nearer the time. Ihe Egyptian Government spent four months travelling past 11 years from The latest ACCM report all religious groups in Egypt by: through three provinces of Rev Rill Payne headquarters in the inner summarises the history of Allowing freedom of human rights in Egypt on the Canada, thirty six States in Sydney suburb of Surry deacons and deaconesses in religion and removing dis- grounds -of religious beliefs America and down into Hills. as a social reformer has led to the Anglican Communion crimination against any per- and practices. Mexico. Mr Morley had RALLY AT ALL SOULS' Mr Payne, now 45, left his recruitment for wider and discusses their position in son or group on the ground Concern for the plight of opportunities to preach and Kogarah High School at 15 advisory work. He has been a other Churches: of religion; deterring any at- Christians in Egypt, where observe the church scene. and was a car salesman for member of the NSW Child "In the context of plans tempt to adopt the Koranic the Government is expected Rev J. R. Harvey, curate at A rally organised by Ihe Festival of Fight in Great Britain and held six years. But, feeling the call Advisory Council for 10 for re-union (eg the Ten Code as the law of the land; to reintroduce the Koranic St Ives has been appointed to the ministry, he years and has also been Propositions) it is important removing all restrictions on code soon, was brought at All Souls', Langham Place, was disrupted by gay activists curate-in-charge of the New matriculated at the Sydney involved in work concerned that any debate on the Christian authors and writers before the ACC by one of its police intervention. Provisional district of necessitating Technical College and after with the updating of social diaconate take into account who wish to defend their member churches, the Coptic OUT 15. SPEAK Lugarno from December BISHOPS passing through Moore legislation on child welfare as the ways in which it is being faith against what is written Orthodox Church. The ma- According to reports in the English Church Press, police had to be called in to Canon W. Girvan of Theological College he was chairman of a sub-committee discussed and exercised out- or broadcast in attack; and jority of Egypt's eight million restore order. Dapto has been appointed ordained in 1956. on services to juvenile side the Church of England," by allowing people of all Christians, out of a total General Secretary of the After appointments in the offenders and as a member of the report declares. religions the right to enrol in population of 38 million peo- The rally was organised by Bible Society in Victoria Canberra and Goulburn a committee on adoptions. The three possible the universities and institu- ple, are members of the Cop- The National Festival of from beginning of next year. Diocese he served curacies in He also lectures at Sydney solutions to the debate on the tions of higher learning. tic Church. There is fear that Light to highlight the positive ON SEC STRIKE Rev H. E. Dillon of London and New York and Technical College on Social diaconate as presented by the The ACC has also written the enforcement of Koranic help that is available to Bowral has been appointed on his return to Australia Work Administration. He ACCM document are: to the Secretary General of Law will inevitably lead to homosexuals seeking to over- A joint statement released recently by the Bishop of Sale, the rector of Ivanhoe. worked in the Sydney graduated at the University • that the diaconate be the United Nations re- either the massacre of groups come their problem. Rev'd Arthur F, Fox, and the Bishop of Gippsland, the Right Rev J. Cashman, rector Right Diocese, first as curate-in- of NSW last year as a retained as a short and inter- questing the UN to investi- of Christians or their enslave- Speakers included Dr Jim Centennial Park has been Reverend Graham Delbridge commented on the recent strike by SKC charge at Albion Park and Bachelor of Social Work. mediate stage which all gate the reported denial of ment. Packer. Rev John Stott and appointed rector of St Marys later as rector of Clovelly. Mr Payne is married with a candidates for the priesthood Raymond Johnston, Na- workers. Balmain. Since Mr Payne founded family of one daughter aged pass through; tional Director of NFOL. hospitals or for schools. Such Rev K. J. Leask, rector of The statement recognises that the ravages of the Anglican Counselling 16 and two sons, aged 12 and • the diaconate may be The Gay Christian Move- action would not be Dulwich Hill has been Chinese service at Cathedral inflation have caused "the constriction of relativities of Service in 1967 his influence 9. discontinued; ment had been refused its re- industrial but revolutionary. appointed rector of the Oaks skilled workers". Cantonese, Mandarin and English were used at the quest for three minutes in the "There is no doubt that the from November 25. 5th Anniversary of the Anglican Chinese Fellowship in programme to present "a It also points out that would it not be better if the conduct of the recent dispute Rev J. W. Thompson of Ihe context of Morning Prayer at St Andrew's low-key reasoned statement losses suffered b> farmers ACTl' used its machinery to was profoundly influenced Albion Park has been New SU reading notes Cathedral, Sydney, on Sunday, 9th October. of our position." have been greater. "Average assist in the solution of major by some leaders who believe appointed curate of Scripture Union, a Christian organisation involved with the production and They retaliated with a income per farm has dropped nation-wide disputes at an in revolutionary rather than Christchurch Blacktown It was attended by Chinese put themselves under the reading, has produced a new series of Bible that brought 40% in the past few years." earlier, rather than at a later, in constitutional courses of from January 15. distribution of note material for Bible front mainland China, Hong mighty hand of God if they demonstration police clomping down the While the Bishops praise stage? action. Rev G. Boughton curate of reading notes. Kong, Singapore and want His blessing. God exalts the were who humble aisles to supervise the the constructive role of the "Whatever the final "We are convinced that Peakhurst has been Called'New Day'the notes from the existing Bible ture Union publishes for all Australia. Some those removal of homosexuals who ACTU they also ask if it judgement of the Arbitration relationships between all appointed curate at Epping. represent a major departure reading material which Scrip- ages. descendants of the Chinese in themselves. Leading participants in Saturday's NFoL rally. Left to Australia during the gold- "The world today, included two Anglican would have been better to use Commission, it is clear that sections of the community For the adult Bible reader, right: the Rev Don Irving, the Rev Dr Jim Packer, Mr were recent of class, culture clergymen. its machinery at an earlier any wage gain will fall far will be correct only when Daily Notes and Daily Bread rush days. Others irrespective O. R. Johnston and the Rev John Stott. stage "in the solution of short of the sacrifices which Christian principles of justice are probably the best known immigrants. or country needs humbly to John Stott, rector emeri- major nation-wide disputes." those on strike inflicted both and charity arc brought to aids for regular reading of Lessons were read in accept the message of God's tus of All Souls', was con- on people at All Souls', been purchased the day The statement is critical of on themselves and on others. play in every aspect of life, O'SEAS FUND the Scriptures. Cantonese and English. care as shown so clearly stantly interrupted as he ARCHBISHOP'S in and Langham Place — was before in a Glasgow shop. some leaders "who believe "It should prove once and including the industrial The first edition of New Prayers led by the Reverend theCrossofChrist." led prayers and later came the io encourage Chris- NFoL's director Mr Ray- revolutionary rather than in for all that shop committees commercial." Day covers one month's use John Wu were in Cantonese The Dean also said, 'He extraordinary sight of him designed to become more involv- mond Johnston, outlined the constitutional courses of cannot successfully pursue on a daily reading basis. It in- and by the Reverend Ray cares for you' expressed the muscling it with tians ARTHUR F. FOX in society, setting out various spheres in which the action." wage claims unless they are AIMS TO HELP UGANDAN REFUGEES cludes a Bible text for each Flatau in Mandarin. Hymns belief which is at the heart of demonstrators to prevent ed Roman Catholic Bishop of movement was active. The full text of the prepared to deprive day and brief complementary were sung in English and Christianity. "It is central to them grabbing microphones. Biblical guidelines. Sale statement follows: everybody in the State of all thoughts on the relevance of Chinese language and an the message of the Bible. target for the Archbishop of Sydney's Overseas Relief Fund in 1977- "As Heads of Diocese power over a long period — GRAHAM R. DEI BRIDGE The special the Gospel on the life of any anthem by the Fellowship Some other religions with Uganda. which embrace the Latrobe whether for industry for Bishop of Gippsland 78 is the care and resettlement of refugees fleeing from the Amin regime in person, be they Christian or with typical Chinese music their many ceremonies try to Valley, we wish at this time to non-Christian. was sung, based on an make thegods care." This, in the opinion of the Archbishop Loane, Uganda just after JOHN STOTT express our warmest thanks The text for this first edi- ancient Chinese pentatonic "1 remember visiting a Archbishop of Sydney, Sir launching the 1977-78 Archbishop Luwum was and appreciation to those tion is based on the Gospel of tune. Hindu temple in South India. Marcus Loane, is the most Overseas Relief Fund killed, and from groups such charitable agencies of Church Matthew. The address was given by There was a loud noise from significant aid problem recently, said: "Information as African Evangelistic and State which gave Commenting on the pro- the Dean, the Very Reverend the clanging of symbols, the IN TUSSLE WITH facing the world at this reaching us from Bishop Enterprise, confirms that welcome help to the families duction of New Day the Lance Shilton, in English and ringing of bells, the beating present time. Festo Kivengere who left thousands of Ugandans — affected by the recent Federal Secretary of Scrip- translated into Cantonese by of drums and chanting of many of them Christians — industrial unrest. ture Union, Mr David Mr Samuel Au, a lay reader voices. I was told that the have had to flee from their "PRO-GAY" MINISTER "Both for the people of the Claydon said: "The notes are from Hong Kong as they purpose was to wake up the Record has been country because of the present Latrobe Valley and for the The Australian Church an experiment to see if we can stood together in the gods so that they might hear repressive regime. hundreds of thousands of bringing the news on Church affairs for help people who would other- Cathedral pulpit. the prayer. But the God and "There is no doubt that join workers deprived of wise not read the Bible. The Dean said, "We Father of our Lord Jesus It recalled memories of the They were silent, however, These included upholding nearly 100 years wholesale slaughter has been employment by the strike, the "We have tried to present in prayer for Chinese Christ is always fully alert to black eye he sported several whilst Mr Geoff Percival, the Christian values of in- carried out by President return to work has come as a the message of the Bible in an Christians on the mainland our needs. He doesn't have to years ago after stopping his full-time counsellor for Pilot, dividual human dignity and Amin's Security Forces and long-overdue relief from easily read, short but certain- of China. Our knowledge of be awakened. He cares for car to wrestle with muggers testified to the very real family life: assisting and ad- that Christian tribes and weeks of hardship and an independent ly applicable way. their needs has been small each one. He is more ready to who were attacking a passer- ministry being performed to vising those in Parliament, villages have been a prime weare topray." suffering. "The reader who will ap- since the Communist massive hear than by. homosexuals from his base at and individual Christians and target. "There is no doubt that provocative preciate New Day is the per- take-over in 1949. Members of the Fellowship All Souls' was packed long Poole Dorset. "I am not in churches; and investigating "The result is that many one of the results of the son who may have only a "God must especially love provided Chinese before the start and the scat- the business of sinner- aspects of the mass media of people have left inflation which has ravaged evangelical voice thousands limited background of the Bi- the Chinese because He made refreshments in Sydney tering of male and female bashing but sinner-saving," through various specialist the country, taking nothing Australia over the past few ble but who desires to see the so many of them! One-third Square to the delight of the homosexuals with their he said. committees. in many cases years, has been the Church news with them, and relevance of God's word for of the world's population is whole congregation. Mr Steve Stevens, formerly Bringing you the most important badges bearing the informa- constriction of the relativities Bishop Graham Delbridge walking for days over the his or her life. Chinese!" The Chinese Anglican secretary of NFoL and He saw NFoL moving from Australia anc! overseas every two weeks. tion "Yes, I too am a of skilled workers. It is not mountains to Kenya. "Up to now Scripture He spoke on the text from Fellowship began on recently returned from more towards a teaching homosexual" together with only the maintenance men in ''The Anglican Union has concentrated on I Peter 5:6 "Humble February 27, 1972 with Canada, urged the congrega- ministry on topics of Chris- Become a subscriber no." through our special the bus load of police parked the SEC who have been Archbishop of Uganda, the providing Bible reading yourselves under the mighty monthly meetings in the tion to spread far and wide tian social concern, and ask- half-price introductory offer. unobtrusively outside the affected but every skilled Most Rev Festo Olang, has a material which has given a hand of God, that in due time home of a member. From the petition to stop the use of ed for particular vigilance chuich indicated something worker. fund which helps to settle concen- October I, 1972 it met in pornography. and activity in the key fields {5.00 for 12 months' issues. daily, somewhat hemayexaltyou." was in the wind. children "We might, also, point out refugees in temporary approach to individual a humbling monthly at St Paul's Church, He waved a magazine of abortion, euthanasia and OTHER trated "It is always OH The rally — which was at- that the losses sustained by villages and camps organised come into a Chatswood. From March 6 which had obscenity. Bible passages. While still experience to tended by over a thousand abusing children farmers have been greater. by the Kenya Government. New Cathedral. The large this year, the Fellowship has The Australian servicing this market, Average income per farm has Their need for clothes, books broadening the building, met each Sunday at St Day represents a dimensions of dropped 40% in the past five and basic living supplies is volume of the organ and Andrew's Cathedral. In the of our activities." the years. i immense, and it is my earnest the massive pillars remind us Chapter House the Services David Claydon added that "As long as inflation hope that Australian of the almighty power of our have been in Cantonese. In New Day is particularly continues, these problems of Christians will feel they can great God. Compare this the Cathedral the members of suitable for non-Christians economic and social justice given generously to meet and our the Fellowship have joined who were being contacted with our smallness will cause continuing tension these needs." via Worship in a with the members of the through the Church desperate need. in the Australian community. Parish churches Church us that we Cathedral congregation in visitations by Cathedral reminds It is important that we meet throughout the Diocese of ourselves cross cultural communication • Reformation editorial — Page 2. NAME.. . members or the Minister. are to humble them in the best possible way Sydney will next weekend a under the mighty hand of in Christ. "New Day represents "This is not the moment in • On and off the record — by David give out 20,000 copies of a format which n message and God. 4 either to allot which ADDRESS "Southern Cross" magazine a new trend iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin Hewetson — Page 2. we believe will set "The words, 'humble responsibility for the recent which carries the theme of material", yourselves' come as a for Bible reading THE AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD strike or to endeavour to • Letters to the editor — Pages 4 & 5. overseas aid and he added. Si command to those who claim Editorial and business. SquareLevel. anticipate the result of the • Premier of "The Hiding Piace" — Page development. While Scripture Union is to be Christians. Let me Andrew s House. Sydney Square. 2000 Phone 233 4561 The hearing in the Arbitration The Overseas Relief Fund distributing the notes illustrate. You are in need of Sydney 4. Nalional paper Ior Church of England Commission. 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EDITORIAL The Anglican Church in Sydney is out fo get converts. It has attracted 7500 the "Christian Faith" course There are seven booklets in rebellion against the govern- ON&OFF and it has — "What is a Christian", by the new course: ment, and they intended to people to enrol in a correspondence course explaining the Christian Faith, has sold • "The Man and the to ransom. now launched a new course designed for people who know nothing about the Bible. Canon Chapman, hold it over 70,000 copies and has Book" by Canon John "How can we evaluate The new course called Faith" course and represents Committee chaired by Canon Forgiveness been translated into both Chapman — Introductory on their contribution to society? RECORD Living" two years of planning by the John Chapman, THE "Good News for Italian and Spanish. It is also historical evidence for the If we look at it close up — at supersedes the "Christian Anglican Inquiry Centre The introductory study in documents Las! week was Ihe 460th anniversary of the reformation. available in large print. New Testament home — then they seem good By David Hewetson Faith" and for a historical Jesus. On Ihe eve of All Saints Day 1517 Martin Luther. a monk. The "Christian — better than most. But if we course was launched in 1971 This is also available for Doctor of Divinity and Professor of Theology at Wittenburg stand further back and view and over the years many un- public sale through Christian their life in perspective, they in Germany, nailed up on the door of the castle church, which solicited letters have been book shops; seem evil. For the whole was the town notice board, his 95 theses, and invited TO FREE OR NOT SO FREE received by the Anglican • "Pretending won't get orientation of their life is statements of doctrine. discussion on these short Inquiry Centre regarding (he you Anywhere" — No 1 in anti-social. Even their 'good "The Ghost in the Machine" is the intriguing Transactional analysis is, of cou.se, based on leaching They were about indulgences, which were being sold in course. Here are some the course; deeds' to each other were to Arthur Koestler's books. I take it that people to identify, and cope with, this play back. the town to raise money for the building of St Peter's title of one of extracts: • "Wc are a Strange Mix- further the aims of their he is alluding to the fact that although much of ture of Good and Evil" — Cathedral in Rome. An indulgence was a way of seeking DISSOLVING THE HURT "I have just received your rebellion. human life can be mechanistically explained there series of Bible Study noies No 2 in the course; forgiveness of punishment due for sin. Tetzel, the monk who Some prisoners of the past feel that there is no escape "The irouble generally remains in man a free, unpredictable, creative called the Christian Faith. • "A different Kind of was selling them as the Pope's agent, was saying that when the from the old machine. Others, sometimes as the result of with being a good person is 'soul' according May 1 say thank you for Freedom" — No 3 in the purchase money hit the bottom of his collecting box the soul element called 'mind' or 'spirit' or believing prayer, have apparently been miraculously that we look only at the close- sending them, as they are a course; flew out of purgatory to heaven. to one's personal presuppositions. delivered from the dark shadows of the past. Or at least up — not the overall pattern. wonderful help to me. I have • "So What's the Differ- these they have been enabled to live independently of them even $ We can see in our own life by Luther criticising So the reformation started had two deaths in my family ence?" — No 4 in the course; though they are in another sense almost indelible. that we do this good deed and popularly held notions about purgatory. — my husband and only • "Hell is a Terrible "UNDERMINKD BY SOMETHING" Of such deliverances Paul Tournier often writes. God's that kind act. We can see that In a nut shell the reformation may be said to be about this daughter, and I am now Lonely Place" — No 5 in the the old grace properly understood, he says, creates a new spiritual we help our neighbours and question of how to obtain forgiveness from God. Those who feel themselves prisoners of caring for my three sons, course; and climate in which most of the hurting of the old mechanisms : even that we do better than free they could ever these days as most people mechanisms often wonder just how alone, so you can imagine • "What We Must Do is it may not seem very relevant average." become from what conditioning, dhemistry, etc has made is dissolved. V- 6 in the don't feel the need of forgiveness. how comforting ii is lo me to Change Sides" — No of them. In his popular book on transactional analysis (I'm The complement of grace is, of course, faith, that part of Those involved in the pre- he be assured that God is always course. They have forgotten that God is their creator, that reviewing the the relationship which, though also created by God, is from material OK — You're OK) Thomas Harris says, after with me, and with the boys, Here is an extract from the paration of editorial sustains their life moment by moment and that he has fixed a As so often in the Gospels various ideals of goodness that man's great teachers have our side of the relationship. and helping us in everything new course: for the new course were judgement day (Acts 17:34). For those who are aware that by something today's prisoners of the past may hear those liberating Chapman proposed, that each ideal "was undermined we do. I pray that you may be "There once was a group Canon John of their lives to God on the else." words: "go in peace; your faith has made you whole." Crad- they will have to give an account in human nature which was at war with something able lo continue in the of people living together well (Chairman), Mr Alan It is easy to misconstrue such deliverances as the result of Horsley awful day of judgement, the question of forgiveness is a very He adds, "But what were these somethings?" wonderful work that you are known for their good deeds. dock, Canon Boyce (as though faith can, in itself, heal or even important one. Various models have been proposed to describe the "faith healing" doing." They helped each other in and the Revs Philip Jensen, ghost and the machine. Freud's model exist for that matter). Brian Telfer, Many people think that being sorry for the wrong they have conflict between the "Thank you for your very their work and they worked Alan Nichols, despite its many critics, is a very powerful one: instinctual Faith is an active confidence in something or someone. Tom Wallace and John done and asking for forgiveness is all that is needed. informative course on the hard and happy. They drives censored out by the Superego, the Ego umpiring the And when used in the Biblican sense it is that attitude of Webb. This is not much in advance on those who don't think Christian Faith. I never assisted each other when sick. match on the basis of enlightened self-interest. heart and mind which transfers dependence from the self to The Principal of Moore too the 1979 Billy thought much about God It was obvious that they there is any need of forgiveness at all, for both have the experiments begun by Dr. Wilder God in Christ. Dr Leighton Ford addressing the meeting held in the Sydney Town Hall to launch Harris outlines except fo be angry with him. I cared for each other, and Theological College, Canon shallow a view of wrong doing and sin. It cannot just be with the lids off people's heads, he He is the healer. Faith may indeed be part of the cure, Graham Crusade. Over 2300 heard of the plans for the formation of Committees and the Penfold in 1951, as, did practice my religion in a they were working hard on D. B. Knox, was consulted ignored, or obliterated by a moment's compunction. and evoked a vivid 'playback' of past means, the response, to the One from expected decision on the venue and dates of the Crusade, to he announced later this year. — probed the brain but in itself it is the confused sort of way ... Bui their plans together. about the course's theo- Anselm, Archbishop of with emotions that they entailed. flows. Ramon Williams To those who think thus experiences along whom all health then I asked a friend to take "In every way they seem logical content, and the Canterbury (1100 AD), rightly warned 'You have not me to church with him. He commendable. However, it Anglican Archbishop of considered the exceeding gravity of sin. It is better that the did and since then I've was hijacking they were Sydney, the Most Rev Sir whole world should perish than that any of God's creatures become a regular goer to that planning. For they were Marcus Loane has approved should even momentarily disobey his will'. Sin is serious. FURORE OVER ILLEGAL SERVICES FORD SPEAKS TO PACKED HALL church. I've been confirmed hijackers. They were in its publication. Is there any way to avoid its consequences of in the Church of England condemnation and punishment? How can we be forgiven? The A furore has broken out in England over the taking of Holy Communion services by a woman ordained in t The Sydney Town Hall Rally attracted an attendance of over 2300 people, some since, but your course has answered a few questions I MARRIAGES natural answer is by trying very hard in the future and, the USA. of whom had travelled from Bega (280 miles South of Sydney) and Port Macquaric DECLINE IN CHURCH was a bit embarrassed to ask. church in Luther's day added, by bearing voluntarily now services which were in woman had conducted a General Synod. 1 feel it will (263 miles North of Sydney). The My whole life has changed More than half the weddings which took place in some of the punishment which sin deserves and having the rest breach of the law of the public service of Holy Com- produce prejudice and Many described the atmos- Already over 500 names of Loane, KBE, introduced Dr since my views on God have England last year were conducted outside Ihe church. Church of England were held munion at a Church of bitterness just as at a time forgiven through the sacraments. phere of the meeting as that qualified personnel have been Leighton Ford, "It is a very changed. I go to regular Bible Government statistics role in the decline of in Manchester and Newcastle England altar. when we need the utmost Indulgences were part of this thinking. By paying money of "exciting expectation". submitted and over the great joy, for a very great studies." released recently show that popularity of church Palmer. In a letter sent to the Ar- consideration for each towards the building of St Peters the purchaser relied on the by Miss Alison Those present had obviously coming months action will be many people that Mr "I would very much like to for the first time since weddings. According to the Church chbishop of York and the other's views." Pope to substitute the merits of the saints for his own come to find out what was taken. Graham has said that he will express my thanks for the records were taken in 1837, One young woman seemed Times her actions caused an Bishop of Manchester the But the St Thomas's PCC happening; who was "While the committee for a help given to me, a very the number of civil marriages at the statistics sinfulness. Willetts said that they both come again to Sydney, unsurprised immediate outcry from the made an equally vigorous your that the Bible had a very different and involved; and what are the structures can wait until full three weeks crusade. recent convert, by exceeded those performed by and said, "It costs a lot of Martin Luther saw opponents of women priests took full responsibility for in- of their action. First, defence plans. Easter, one thine cannot, and "I thrwioht I hod - The official suggestion lor Just consider the price of much more wonderful way by which the guilty conscience and from those who, though viting Miss Palmer. It was a have shown them to my it was a matter of natural . Eight major Church bodies must not wait, and that is courage in my hands in the popularity of civil gowns alone." could be sure of its forgiveness. He had come to realise as he sympathetic to the ordination matter of conscience for mother who is in some justice. had already indicated their prayer," said Bishop Dain. asking for three weeks. Now marriages was the increase in The total number of civil them, they said. * spiritual turmoil and she has read the Bible in his monastry that the Bible taught that we are of women, feel that it is felt The church council desire to participate in the The Crusade Director, Mr I think I should have asked an interest in them. divorces. The Church of marriages was 179,330 sake. wrong to flout the Church's The Bishop of Manchester expressed forgiven solely for Jesus' that it was wrong to refuse an Crusade Executive Com- Barry Berryman, made men- for four!" said Archbishop England will not remarry compared with 179,237 under regulations in this way. (the Right Rev Patrick Therefore, could you please Jesus' righteousness in His life and in His sin-bearing Anglican priest an invitation mittee and their represent- tion of incorporating the Loane. This brought instan- divorced people. religious auspices. In a statement issued after Rodger) commented in a send this study course to . . . death is completely sufficient for 'he forgiveness of all. Not to celebrate on the grounds atives were seated on the plat- newly accepted Bible Cells in taneous laughter and It also appeared that the services Dr Blanch said he statement afterwards that he I am sure they will help and how good we are, not even how good we are with His help, is cf her being female," form. They included the churches; the fact that the applause. economic conditions played a Canadian Churchman thought such action was very much regretted the ser- guide her." Jesus' especially since the Church Uniting Churches, Baptist largest percentage of the "I long to see 1979 as a the ground for God's forgiveness of us, but only vice. "the more so as the counter-productive — it had said that there were no Churches, Presbyterian population, that is those year of spiritual awakening goodness and our relationship to him through faith. Willetts have exercised a strengthened opposition to theological objections. Miss Alison Palmer Churches, Churches of under 25 years of age, have which will not only touch the When we acknowledge him as Lord as indeed He is, we faithful ministry in east Man- women's ordination at a time Christ, Lutheran Churches, never seen a Crusade; the City of Sydney, but this are incorporated into Him, and in Christ, God sees not us but chester and I have a high per- when what was needed was a Brethren Assemblies, new and important role of country of Australia, from sonal regard for them. I shall Christ's merits, which are perfect. rational and balanced discus- Congregational Churches women's groups and youth coast to coast; Australians now have to consider what Put another way, from the moment that we turn to Christ sion of the matter. and the Anglican Church. organisations. old and new; people in the action is to be taken in view we are completely forgiven for His sake and since Jesus has The Archbishop has The Crusade Chairman, Enquiries have already country anJ city alike; of this unlawful pro- promised that no one will ever pluck us out of His hand, we spoken with both the Bishop The Scriptures The Right Rev A. J. Dain, come from New Z.ealand, migrant and aboriginal; all of Manchester and the ceeding." who dwell in our Land. know that we will always be approved by God, now and on the announced that experience where someone is preparing Bishop of Newcastle, and has The Bishop pointed out to charter a plane to bring a "We need such a spiritual of judgement. had shown that 12 months UBTDM) day that any priests from another in addition consulted his was sufficient time to prepare group over. Papua New awakening with a more pro- An important consequence follows; we have the joy of province of the Anglican registrar. for a Crusade and as soon as Guinea has also shown an found need than any of our theknowledge of our forgiveness. per- today... Communion had to have speak Miss Palmer caused a the venue and dates had been interest and requested a visit words can express. I hope This is not possible in the old system of seeking mission to officiate here, similar furore last year when decided, activities would then by an association evangelist. thai already now, and from and partly by our own merits, for regardless of their sex. there forgiveness partly by Christ she celebrated at a service in by Canon John Chapman start. Country areas have indi- now on in particular, in Newcastle we never know whether these are good enough. There is London. The service Other committees would cated their eagerness for will be a rising tide of prayer verdict will be. But on that occasion the was held at the invitation of Obviously, many and faith and expectation of always uncertainty, fearfulness as to what the 4: 2,3 also be formed, under 20-25 landlines. the Master of St Thomas's, Colossians will But it is God's purpose that we should know that we are service was held in a chairmen who will be eyes are upon the pre- what the Lord our God and the "Continue steadfast in prayer, being watchful in it Unitarian church in recogni- the Rev Ian Harker, finance, choir, parations and are hungry for do. Let us remind ourselves saved, that wc should rejoice in His friendship and live for with thanksgiving; and pray for us also, that God may involved in tion of the fact that her parochial church council. it . . . Hallelujah! For the Lord in order to get to heaven, but follow-up, ushering, hospi- detailed information as Him with all our efforts, not were held open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of orders had not at that time Discussions tality, and all the other things becomes available. God omnipotent... because we are already there in spirit through the complete with the Bishop Christ, on account of which I am in prison, that I may been approved by the beforehand make a Crusade. The Most Rev M. L. Reigneth!" sake only, as I ought to speak." that go to forgiveness of our sins for Jesus' sake and for His Episcopal Church — she was of Newcastle (The Right Rev make it clear, writing to this church from prison. He calls on not for anything in ourselves. irregularly ordained before Ronald Bowlby), who urged Paul is and for his work of preaching the This is the message of the reformation that we are that Church had agreed to them not to take the action, them to pray for him Our desire is that you will do that for us. Please forgiven now and on the judgement day only for the merits of admit women priests. Since but it was later decided to go gospel. notice in these verses: our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and since God has then, however, her orders ahead with only one dissen- HMfAMIDr ting vote. promised it we know it is true and rejoice in its certainty. have been officially ratified. 1. Prayer is important in evangelism. In a statement similar to An exciting new approach God has promised forgiveness to all who belies e in Jesus The Rev Alfred Willetts, I have been struck recently at the number of times Rector of the Church of the that issued by Dr Blanch, to child care by as Lord; and believing in Him, we know the promise is true to Paul calls on the members of the churches to continue in Apostles, and his deaconess Bishop Bowlby said: "I very Church ot England Homes. and prayer. We all know that prayer is effective, that it is us, and we experience as a seal of God's approval much regret this action, as I wife Phoebe, subsequently pleasing to God and that great promises are given in Family What does that word conjure up for you? We know it 9 forgiveness, the presence of His Spirit in our lives. to Miss believe it will be counter-pro- Warmth, security, love Many children in Sydney issued an invitation regard to it. However, we often find it hard to do con- i' true because He has promised, and we know it has come true Palmer to celebrate at their ductive when the matter is to now know nothing ol lamily as we know it Their sistently. Prayer often scms so "passive", so "non- (amities are divorced, breaking up or separated because He gives us His spirit when we believe. church — the first time that a be fully debated by the productive", yet we know it "avails for much" (James Church o( England Homes new child care scheme 5:16). We will be constantly tempted to neglect to pray is this Keep the child in or as near to the home for those who preach the gospel. Such a temptation is environment as possible through temporary home ATTACKS care in his own area. Allow his own family access as MICHAEL GREEN diabolical. Do pray for us as we seek to proclaim the Appeal on Ordination often as possible Work meantime lo restore the gospel. balance in the family situation. Some marnages can DOUBLE STANDARDS deepened and a family restored An appeal has been lodged ordination of women. be saved, enriched, author and evangelical leader Canon 2. Pray for a door for (he word. to its potential by opponents of women The appeal was left until Well-known Paul asks them to pray that opportunities will be Church ot England Homes has answers - Christian priests against the New almost the last day of the Michael Green has written !o the Church Times com- opened to him to "declare the mystery of Christ". In answers - that demonstrate your love in action to Zealand General Synod statutory yeai. plaining at what he sees as the double standard in the our ongoing work we need God to guide us as to how save children and (amities statute providing for the The opponents have to Church of England on the treatment of divorced and our work should proceed in the future. Will you There s so much more we can do to help crisis prove that the Ordination of remarried clergy on the one hand and practising children Give so we can Your gilt is Christian love specially pray that we will have and recognise the "door HONG KONG Within the Women Statute represents "a in action All gifts of two dollars and over are will homosexuals. for the word" in our own day, so we don't waste time, coming nine months there departure from the doctrine deductible tor income tax purposes St be a vacancy for vicar at "Sir — I wonder whether the clergy and ordinands for effort and money on what will not bring the gospel to Kowloon and sacraments of Christ as Andrew's Church, men. Modern Church of England defined in Clause 1 of the time is ripe for a review of the whom marr iage to a divorced services, Biblical preaching, Church of England's attitude person has meant the end of (church's) constitution," 3. Preaching (he Gospel — an apostolic imperative lively congregation, lay towards the marital status of their career. eiders, housegroups. newly- says a recent report in the The preaching of the gospel was exactly the ministry its clergy? "Whether this regulation, CHURCH OF built Church rooms, hall and New Zealand Anglican News. to which the apostle was called — "to make it clear as I ENGLAND the 1979 Silly Graham Crusade, held in the Sydney Town Hall. Dr GIFT - vicarage flat Please write by According to the Anglican "It has long been the case so strong in its emphasis on The Launching Rally of YOUR HOMES AIR MAIL with full particulars ought to speak". addressed the meeting, which was chaired by Archbishop Marcus Loane. LOVE IN ACTION means that a that our Church does not God's will for the per- leighton Ford the names of three News the appeal We also share this desire and we long for your prayers and allow a man to minister manence of marriage and so Crusade Chairman, The Right Rev A.J. Dain, and the Crusade Director, Mr Barry Berryman. THE HEALING referees to The Secretary, number of women will that we will not fail in making the gospel known, nor be within the congregation if he told of the preparations to date and the need for personal involvement in all spheres of the TOUCH OF LOVE Board of Patronage, Bishop s remain deacons for at least diverted by anything from this work. House, 1 Lower Albert Road, has been both divorced and Crusade structure. — Ramon Williams another six months or longer. 14, 1977 - 3 Hong Kong. 7 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER Canadian Churchman remarried. I know of good • To page 2 - AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 14, 1977 Every individual a person of value 4 Sir, WHAT A WORLD! The students who tried to stop Professor Eysenck •From page 4 speaking at Macquarie f by Lesley Hicks University about intelligence r differing with race, made a It would perhaps be too serious mistake in valuing in- much to expect a further af- telligence so highly. BEIiERs firmation that it is the role of of physical hardship but The Christian point person, including themselves, important remark to make in Christians to deliver those emotional deprivation and view, which these students exactly as they value Jesus "The Message of the OT" enslaved to communism from is that each stresses difficult for us to have rejected, Christ; and seeing it, may (Paternoster Press, 1969, p their bondage, as I have no REFUGEES RELAXING valuable comprehend. person is infinitely witness to their government. 20): "the misunderstanding doubt Solzenitsyn or Wurm- Saturday. 28th October, was, if you remember, a very hot day. It was far too hot, by Australian standards, for Imagine yourself without a because God values him. God We do not need to fear an of the judgement on Eve . . . brand wouldhavedonc. than a swimming one. It was however the day planned for a picnic/barbecue at Lane Cove River native country, separated has shown that He values approaching storm. Even if a has lived on in the Church. In Hungary Mr Graham a picnicpicnic olhcr „ paying an ac- for NSW — ICRA. from loved ones, and from each person by storm should arise, we can Her love for husband was to was gratified by freedom to Park as Ihe first social event of Ihe newly-formed Indo-China Refugee Association tual price for him or her — all that is familiar and always be confident while we be turned to 'desire'. worship, and equated it with difficult to achieve. Since story — and for two days, the life of Christ, who tasted Some 120 refugees were Ihe guests of 80 or so Australians comforting. If that is not have Jesus in our boat. Let us "This is a rare word, a changing world in which then the NSW branch of close to starvation, had death for every man (Heb for the day. The Asians, understandably, appeared not unduly enough, another enormous see that our faith is in Him. found only three times, and both sides are beginning to ICRA has been formed, walked without meeting a bothered by the heal as the lemperature climbed into Ihe 30°s problem looms — how to 2:9). its use in Gen 4:7 indicates understand one another. This following its very successful soul, until they came up on a (C) — 90°s (F) — bul numerous Australians were looking communicate in your new The value is the same for CONSTANCEG. KNOX. of the wild drive common grader driver who contacted something is a trap all too especially those manning the operation first in South Aus- each person whatever his decidedly sweaty and scarlet, in the nearest land where everything seems Gordon. involved in it. Her husband The Hon Sir Laurence Street shares a joke with Bishop A. J. Dain, when introduced at the amongst Christians in the tralia, then in Victoria and authorities level of intelligence, race, col- barbecues! so strange. would take advantage of it to Premiere of the film "The Hiding Place". — Ramon Williams West. ACT. town of Wyndham. marital status or con- The activities that are our, rule over her. There is Having failed to enunciate, Earlier in the year in this At the picnic, this man and tribution to society and it HOST FAMILY the tree- second nature to us become nothing in the Hebrew to sug- or understand, clearly the column I wrote of the need of I were standing on could not be greater. So it SCHEME CHRISTIANS ANI) in that major barriers to newcomers. Another point gest either a command or practical policies of the these people, and mentioned shaded river bank does not matter whether in- BOOM FILM Nevertheless, the outing ICRA pretty spot, watching people How to make a telephone something seemly in a PREMIERE OF C0RRIE TEN Christian faith, and accep- the work of Frank Garforth differs with race or achieved its objectives. call, how to travel on public telligence of view on woman's being ruled by her ting the path we have been and his team in the Anglican If a local church as a happily "messing about in The Premiere of the film, "The Hiding Place", look place in the Lyceum Refugees from Vietnam and transport, how to shop for not. husband. treading towards the highly Immigration Office. They whole, or Christian families boats". I commented to him, for any Theatre Sydney, Thursday evening, October 27. Laos, most now resident at his story, the family . . . those who To value people texts "The ruling in place of centralised political too seek to help migrants to or individuals within a having just heard that is, to value Genesis Place. I do wish I could be the migrant hostel at Villa- seen fiavc travelled and experi-k other reason, partnership is a sign of the Presented by the Wesley included heads of churches. economy, with its disastrous settle in the community — church now catch a vision of "I suppose you have more than others, is with you. When I first saw wood, met and mixed with in a boat to enced being a "foreigner"' some Fall." The new creation does Central Mission, in conjunc- Those present were Rev and effect upon public and not only Indo-Chinese, but the scope for missionary out- enough of life We have no other Sir, the film 1 was thrilled to see Australian families. lifetime!" He will know the fear and hope- fallacious. not abrogate the order of the tion with Greater Union Mrs R. Best (Fellowship of private morality, as well as (hose from Timor and many reach and the showing of last you a This is what it means With reference to Or how those marvellous arid Over the next few weeks, think he under- lessness that accompanies value. first creation, so long as tem- Theatres, the film produced Congregational Churches, the enslavement of the in- other places. practical love to this par- chuckled — 1 one's neighbour as William Dumbrell's exegesis gifted actors brought my ICRA organisers will be seek- me. these inadequacies. to love poral existence persists, but by World Wide Pictures of NSW), Captain and Mrs dividual to the State, his vi- ticular group of people with stood To treat people as of Genesis 3:16 and Genesis ing to allocate specific Seeking to enlist caring Members of our church These people have much to oneself. the reign of grace undoes the the Billy Graham Evan- Cairns (Salvation Army), Mr story to life. sion has become clouded and great needs, ICRA provides a less valuable than Christ or to 4:7 contained in his article on "It was not easy for me to refugee families or support in this ministry from formed the majority of the share with us — a culture effect of the fall, and restores gelistic Association, has and Mrs M. Barnett (Presi- blurred. He now sees the two channel for such compassion. value oneself less, is insulting the Ordination of Women relieve those moments as 1 individuals to Australian Anglican and other churches a secular organisation, Australians at the picnic. We over 1000 years old. Let's woman's proper "authori- created much advance dent Elect of the Baptist worlds as one. It is to Jesus Christ Himself, who (ACR 3.10.77). watched the film unfold. I "host families", people who has not been an easy task, many of its committee will probably be hosting a help them share it and show ty", of which in I Cor, 11:10 interest throughout Sydney. Union of NSW), Mrs Lilian But for the Solzenitsyns but died for each. May I refer your readers to pray that it will have a grand have joined the association especially in the areas where family, also Chinese-Viet- our friendship and com- her veil was the symbol. Church groups have been Wells (Moderator of the who have emerged from one are Christians. It seems to me that many a different opinion expressed success in Australia as that and indicated a willingness to most refugees find housing. chairman, Associate namese, who came in that passion in a positive Wearing that symbol of noticeable amongst the Uniting Church) with her form of slavery into another Its white South Africans are by Prof F. F. Bruce, will mean that the story, for help them to become a real A small committee of con- Phil Grouse, and group. manner." authority she had liberty to advance bookings. husband Rev Wells, Mr and about to embrace that which Professor making the mistake of valu- (Answers to Questions — which my family died, will go part of our community — cerned Anglicans was his wife Margaret (Publicity We met its members — a Besides hosting, ICRA pray or prophesy in meetings Those attending the Mrs Cook (Churches of he has just left, the picture is ing people differently, so 1 do Paternoster Press 1972), 1 on as a true living reminder with as little trauma as formed, of which I am a Officer), of New College in husband and wife with three members can help by provid- of the church. Premiere were greeted by a Christ). quite different. It is one of possible to add to all that for hospital and not feel we should leave quote: Representing the Billy of God's faithfulness even in the utter hopelessness, futili- member. the University of NSW, are young children, and two un- ing transport Dutch singing and dancing they have suffered in getting South Africa alone, as ad- "No treatment of the Rev E. F. MANLEY- Graham Evangelistic Associ- the darkest of moments. ty, and lostness of the West. two who for some years have married girls, the wife's emergency situations, and group on the footpath. The here, or in surviving in the Although we found some vocated by Mrs Creasy in her subject will be theologically HARRIS. ation was Mr Barry Berry- "1 thank my Lord for the The communists do not see been deeply concerned for sisters. We may also take on supplementary English red carpet was in readiness grim hopeless camps in Thai- stirrings of goodwill among letter ACR 23.6.77. satisfactory which does not Townsville. man, accompanied by his participation of Chief Justice as a threat. the welfare of people from four teenage boys, two tutoring. for the honoured guest of the Church worship our churches for welcoming itness to them do justice to the place of Sir Laurence Street and our land where many have waited region, brothers and two unattached The address is PO Box 147, We should w of sister Mrs B. Neilson, and If the practice of singing the Indo-China evening, the Chief Justice years for a country to accept refugees in the name of that their point of view in this women in creation and grace. Rev and Mrs A. H. Orr. dear Alan Walker and of the praises to God, listening to especially students. lads, who are separated from Kingsford, NSW, 2032. New South Wales, the Hon Christ, co-ordination was is not really Christian, Too often her Christian Premiere Committee. I am them. Through their love and their families. Ideally, these Hosting co-ordinator is Sir Laurence Street, KCMG, Representatives of Hodder sermons, and affirming "1 though other values and ac- status has been understood as grateful for the vision of witness, a number of students would need foster homes. David Pollard, phone Billy Graham's and Lady Street. & Stoughton included Helen believe in God the Father tions of theirs may be. I pray though it were simply a con- Bishop Dain and the Board have found Christ, and a As the host group, our task 26 1592 (work) or 768 4828 Sir Laurence and Lady Harrison, Sales Promotion Almighty", leads to the same very much that the Christians tinuation of subjection to the of the Billy Graham Associ- Vietnamese Bible study and will be to befriend these (home). Membership costs answers Street were introduced to the Manager (Religious Books), sort of society which says SCRIPTURE UNION in South Africa may see their 'rule' of Gen 3:16." ation in co-operating with prayer group now meets in refugees, taking them to our $5, and donations are of official guests prior to the and Mr Edward Coffey, such things are a lot of mistake in not valuing each On this H. L. Elison has an John Reid and the staff of their fiat at New College. homes and on outings; to course welcome. in Hungary screening of the film. The General Manager. hogwash, what have they to Proceeds of the evening the Greater Union Organis- fear? EXPANDS IN PACIFIC assist them in finding jobs official party included Mr ORGANIST AND/OR Specialist of High Class Handmade went to the Wesley Central ation in distributing the film It is one thing to pour A strung, friendly handshake, a broad smile and a ACROSS THE and homes, in our own area I wonder what Alexander (Managmg Drrector^oI'(jUO Mission's Homeless Persons throughout Australia. scorn upon the tribal prac- deep, resonant laugh which erupted often and LANGUAGE BARRIER if practicable; to note their CHOIR MASTER STOCK TO CLEAR friends, 1 hope a needs and problems, enlisting PRE-DEVALUATION Sol/.enilsyen would think of Film Distributors Pty Ltd), Work. An appeal for "Dear tices of those whose worship infectiously, was the impression the Aussies gained of Conversations at our Pipe organ, St John's Engagement, Eternity, Wedding Rings Dress Rings, the reply given by Billy Sir Norman Rydge (Retired future trip to Australia will other help if need be. $250,000 has been launched of the Torana or the Falcon is the Rev Senituli Koloi of Tonga. picnic proceeded with greater Rockdale. 2 services per Brooches. Pendants Jewellery remade Top quality give me the opportunity to To quote from the recent Graham to the question pos- Chairman of the Greater for this work, amongst largely produced by Marxist or lessor difficulty according Sunday. Negotiable Diamonds. Sapphires, Opals, etc High grade Pearl meet everyone of you person- Senituli is the full-time ICRA newsletter — ed to him after his Hungarian Union Organisation Pty Sydney's 5000 homeless men finance-economic policies to the Asians' grasp of remuneration. Phone Watch Repairs Insurance Valuations ally. On my previous wonder- director of Scripture Union "Remember that the refugees Necklaces Crusade, "Have you changed Ltd), Rev and Mrs A. and women. emanating from our holy of English. They must have 59 2350. and Gems tax free to overseas visitors One intro- ful visits to Australia, your in Tonga and came to Aus- have suffered not only Jewellery your mind about com- Walker, OBE, MA, DD Rev Alan Walker holies, the Government and grown weary of answering investment Diamond Ring for $3750, duced Mr Bill Collins, well example and loving friend- tralia to minister to the only excellent munism?" (Wesley Central Mission the Treasury. the same inevitable questions jewellery approx 20 pc TV film critic and ship greatly strengthens my Tongans in Brisbane, Insurance Valuation $5000 Most Mr Graham replied in the Superintendent), Rl Rev and known It is another to undertake — "How long have you been faith. Sydney, Canberra and below retail prices. same manner as the slick Mrs A. J. Dain (Chairman of "movie buff". Mr Collins the discipline of enunciating you like the Melbourne. here?", and "Do Insure Church Property with sophisticated politician. He the Board of the Billy explained that one of the Corrie ten Boom." alternative Christian policies FRANK AKEHURST He conducted Bible studies this weather?" But the was at pains not to offend the Graham Evangelistic Associ- stars who had been invited, Bill Collins congratulated leading to a mitigation of CHURCH OF ENGLAND INSURANCE CO Suite 14, 9th Floor Many Tongans smiling appreciation of communists, so consequently ation in Australia and also Julie Harris, could not the Greater Union Organis- and camps. 250 Pitt St, Sydney. Phone 266368 materialism. Can we con- friendship offered seemed of Australia Limited attend, but had sent a taped ation for taking a film, out of came to a personal commit- was forced into a denial of representing the Archbishop tinue to call "Lord, Lord" genuine enough. greeting, which was then the ordinary run of films, ment to Jesus Christ as their his Christian faith. The very of Sydney, Sir Marcus and expect to be heard, Children made friends (INC IN NSW) played. and putting it on the market Lord and Saviour. Because . . . least we can expect from such Loane), Mr Norman B. Ryde without also doing the will of more spontaneously, as they Tongan SU Bible Study The company is wholly owned by the Dioceses ol the a Christian spokesman is an (Chairman of the Greater Mr Collins also read out a for the public to see. our Father? 1. Groups have now been set up do the world over. A group it operates entirely for the benefit V V V affirmation of the in- Union Organisation Pty Ltd) cable received from Corrie Mention was made of the Church of England and these new of toddlers, Asian and Aus- of the Church. compatibility of Christianity and Mr John Reid (General ten Boom, whose actual high quality of the pro- EDWARD ROCK, to nurture tralian, had a hilarious time 2 Our re-insuring companies are among the strongest of GUO Film experiences during World duction, and story, with the Christians. with atheistic communism. Manager Greensborough, Vic. standing in an empty two- in the world. SURPLUS FUNDS War II are shown in the film. added comment that such Mr Koloi is a Methodist Distributors Pty Ltd). wheeled trailer which an 3. Claims, both large and small, are dealt with promptly. The cable read: "My had come from the Billy minister and has been • To page 5 Other invited guests Appeals obliging adult tilted back and 4. Church property worth more than $65,000,000 is Hundreds of Anglicans in recent weeks have thoughts and fond wishes are Graham Association — seconded by his conference to HOME OF PEACE Rev Senituli Koloi forth like a giant see-saw insured with this company. with you tonight on the reviving the film industry. Scripture Union in Tonga. 5. Classes of insurance undertaken include FIRE (with received their quarterly cheques on the HOSPITAL Older ones played various of the Australasian In Tonga Senituli has an extension to storm and tempest, earthquake, etc. if funds surplus to thoir immediate needs and occasion ball-games, including some Review of "The Hiding Place" Premiere of The Hiding Ramon Williams (Deaconess Institution) extensive Bible teaching required). MOTOR CAR. PUBLIC RISKS. Plate Glass and lodged on deposit either at call or a fixed EVERSLEIGH ministry. In the capital, on the new Bible reading alarmingly energetic volley- BURGLARY "The Hiding Place" itself refers to the space notes being developed and to ball. A few boats and canoes the Glebe Administration Board. 274 Addison Rood Nuku'alofa, 1200 people term with of Corrie ten Boom THE BIBLE SOCIETY IN AUSTRALIA (NSW) taking behind a false wall in the bedroom Petersham attend the weekly Wednesday be released to coincide with were hired and were HONORARY DIRECTORS: Attractive rates of interest are paid for the Gestapo. NERINGAH the UNICEF Year of the "passengers". FCA (Chairman) used (o hide Jews in the event of a raid by the Invites applications for the position of lunch hour Bible exposition. out E. N. MILLNER. of the Neringah Avenue W. M. COWPER agreed period. In doing so they assist the Betrayed, the family detailed explanation Also present at the Aus- Child (1979). I was introduced to an trans- gospel or of forgiveness and FIELD SECRETARY Wahroonga C. RAINS, FCA Diocese with the continuing finance required arrested, separated and tralian Scripture Union State Reports from Australia elderly Chinese cook from ported to various concen- should properly be seen as GREENWICH indicate that SU continues to Vietnam who had been one K.B. PRICE, MA(Oxnn) for St Andrew's House. Telephone 2 0642 for Applicants should have: Secretaries Conference, was MBE tration camps. The two pre-evangelism, having the River Road gain strength in its school's of a group of 73 who arrived VenC. A. GOODWIN, • Organisational talent the Rev John Evans of New I. M. ACKERY further particulars and ask for Mr Llewellyn. middle aged sisters, Corrie effect of arousing a sense of Greenwich work (ISCF) and greater in three boats last July. After ' Sound health These hospitals (320 beds) Zealand. and Betsy, are taken to the the power of God in the lives creativity in its children's a hazardous voyage, they had * Ability to get on with others and to undertake specialised A Presbyterian minister, infamous Ravensbruck of a simple but devoted work. The staff all give praise landed on a totally desolate Place, Sydney, 2000 work interdenominationally medical and nursing care Mr Evans took leave of Suite 225 226 "Wingello" House Angel AAA Concentration Camp for Christian family. to God for the privilege of uninhabited part of the Telephone: 233 3896 ' Active ties with own church of chronically ill patients absence early this year to film concen- B, Ballantine-Jones women and the of any age. nationality or become the General Secretary seeing Him at work in so north-west Australian coast struggles there trates on their For details and application form write to: religious faith. of SU in NZ. He too has an many ways. — an interpreter told us their witness in and their Christian SELL OUT Th« State Secretary These hospitals are co- extensive preaching ministry the face of inhuman treat- operating with certain Bible House 95 Bathurst Street in NZ. ment. OF AUST general hospitals in The The SU Staff developed The film reaches its climax Sydney. NSW. 2000 PUZZLED ABOUT YOUR HYMN BOOK retraining of eligible plans for making the Pacific Be Provident with the death of Betsy and patients to return to their <*» Applications close December 23 SU work better known in (due to a clerical Collins Publishers have ad- the release normal environment Australia, and they worked & FUTURE? error) of Corrie on December vised thai, due to un- (home. etc). withyour savings' with a qualified faculty motivated by reverence tor Holy precedented orders of 28,1944 THE HOME MISSION SOCIETY (SYDNEY) Your help is urgently The film is long — nearly 3 128,000 of (he various edi- needed for our immediate If any man be so ill- WHAT Scripture as the Word of God— provident? It means showing hours and perhaps could tions of Ihe Australian Hymn OF WELFARE and future needs, includ- mannered when a friend COURSE' foresight, or being thrifty. Good advice DIRECTOR have been improved by some Book, supplies are ex- ing the rehabilitation units shows him a spot on his in uncertain times. So put your to SMBC can help you! shortening — especially in hausted. The Council of the Home Mission Society is shortly at each hospital. garment that he grows angry, savings in Provident Permanent. involves the the first half. Three editions are tem- appoint a Director of Welfare. This position do we not judge him an L a 1,2 and 3 year courses Get good interest, absolute safety. direction of the ministries conducted by M.EASC KEMIMHK However, the concen- porarily out of print: Melody leadership and unreasonable man? So when 0 Part-llma courses Withdraw anytime — no fixed periods. the Service, Charlton Boys' Homes. THt HOSPITAL tration camp sequal is very standard; Melody with Counselling a man shall be told, "This Change over today! and Carramar Maternity Hostel and a ministry to girls, IN YOUK WILL P Evening lectures moving. 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I)ein per word with a minimum charge of Testament, New Testament 12 00 The Shaking of Adventism CHRISTIAN man or woman to manage and philosophy and history Church Missionary Society cale. is a book which brings an this volume will be most Review of Bathurst Street. Monday to Friday 8 30 entirely new evaluation of valuable. Interstate am to 3 30 pm Phone 04 2043 . 70 0352. Seventh-Day Adventism. 46 2017 P. T. O'Brien WCC assembly Services The author, Geoffrey J. Paxton, has done an "Breaking Barriers" CLERICAL ASSISTANCE REQUIRED enormous amount of original PERTH St Alban s. 423 Beaufort Street, nooKi Nairobi, 1975 Wanted: Ordained Clergyman to research to isolate the Straight talk Service 9 30 am Locum Canon J published September, 1976 conduct Sunday Services and any stupendous claims which lie principles of Reformation Watts All welcome SPC K $11.20 Occasional Services during January at at the very heart of the thought. Even more about sex SI Alban s. Five Dock Adventist movement and, as importantly . .. 'i e It is now two years since COORPAROO: Si Stephen s Brisbane Phone 713 6040 a result, provides a demonstrates that on each "Straight Talk About Sex" Cm Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads or write the WCC General Assembly fascinating Visitors welcome. 7 30 and 9 am Holy PO Box 58. Five Dock insight into occasion there has been an by Barry Chant at Nairobi and a report of Communion 11 am Morning Prayer Seventh-Day Adventism. accompanying crisis of Euke Publication proceedings may seem at this iHo'v Communion 1st Sundayi 7 pm It is safe to say that his identity. point of time to be only of Evening Prayer Rector Rev Ken Baker This book is written by the manti'vici book is a first — the first "When the theological arcane interest. Cook's Pioneer Rev B. Chant, a South Holiday Flats penetrating research into the rationale of Adventist But for those who want a Australian Pastor of Fully self-contained. Set real Adventist mentality ever teaching has been cast into window on world church Accommodation Pentecostal persuasion. It is amidst acres of beautiful done by any critic. His grasp question, cast into question thinking, this is not so. written in an easy, appealing To Let/Wanted parkland. Large clean and of the history and teachings too has been the movement's Precisely because style with humorous illustra- the comfortable flats with 1, 2 of Seventh-Day Adventism right to a place in the Assembly took seriously the and 3 bedrooms has tions for added interest. Mi • DECEMBER An ideal been described by a twentieth-century sun — its task of confessing Christ in to mid FEBRUARY The author seeks to lay House, suit family or group 10 people holiday spot for all age Seventh-Day Adventist lay justification, in other words, today's world this is a before young people some Close Sydney University and city WO groups. Children theologian as "phen- for standing self-consciously significant book,. per week Minister's reference biblical principles to guide welcome. omenal". apart from other modern Some books are for required Phone 060 6782. Write PO Box them in their sexual attitudes 04, Broadway. NSW 2007 Box 8 Bright (Vic) Mr Paxton is an Anglican denominations and even browsing and relaxation, and behaviour. Its great Ph: STDSS 1233 clergyman and scholar who is other sects. some are for study and strength lies in its "down to dedicated to his own great "... (Mr Paxton's) meditation. This is earth" character and the way really a Protestant heritage. He stimulating and scholarly reference book. It covers a in which the author deals indulges in no cheap polemics work underlines the necessity wide range of issues frankly, but sensitively, with which Best sellers and wastes no time on side for a profound re-appraisal cannot be ignored. It is a from practical problems. issues. of Seventh-Day Adventism's handy compendium of Thus, it is refreshing to With Luther, he believes theological rationale ..." current views on a wide range find some of the most com- that every religious system The book will be of great of topics as seen from CLC Bookshops mon problems associated stands or falls in its relation importance for ail who claim differing viewpoints. with boy/girl relationships to the great gospel article of to stand in the tradition of No one would being dealt with in realistic pretend it WHY CHRISTIANS justification by faith. the sixteenth-century was an easy book to read but terms. This sense of realism is CRACK UP In examining Seventh-Day Reformation, for it makes it is an important book and it Manon added to by constant H Nelson Adventists' claim to be the clear what Martin Luther and does make an attempt to reference to actual cases in The roots and remedies of only true heirs of the John Calvin considered to be balance personal impressions which the author has given Reformation, the book gives the heart and foundation of with the inevi:able emotional disturbances are counsel. jargoncsc a clear and helpful statement their teaching. of official reports. examined. Includes rules You may not agree of what the Reformers meant with everything for good mental health. by justification by faith in this book, but Maurice Bettcridge $1.95 which will be of interest to all Christians who are concerned New book to know what the Gospel of the Reformation was. on Biblical DARE TO DISCIPLINE Mr Paxton tells a story that James Dobson will astound any thoughtful A father and teacher re- evangelical. His thoroughly criticism commends both love and documented account of the terrific "History, Criticism control inteachinechildren tussle over justification by faith now and Faith" respect and responsibility. going on in the Adventist Ed by Colin Brown S3.60 community is as exciting as Inter-Varsity Press, 1976 an Agatha Christie mystery. pp 233 - $4.95 The book is based on a thesis which Mr Paxton Each generation of submitted to the University Christians is faced with fresh CLC Bookshops of Queensland. An external questions and new issues 125 New Lne Road WEST PENNANT HILLS NSW examiner gave this analysis of which are of decisive 8J Aicher Street CHATSWOOD NSW the thesis: importance to the Christian 99Macquare Street PARRAMATTA NSW Mi Paxton's study faith. Three main areas 181 BurwoodRoad (Queensland Arc i BURWOOO NSW attempts an analysis and where history and faith meet 5Cenire Arcade Kendal Street COWRA NSW paves the way, it would have been '52 Fit?mai.nce Streel WAGGA WAGGA NSW seem, selected for ' Third Street Railway Estate TOWNSVULE O LD for a redefinition of investigation in this volume 232 McLeod Sheet CAIRNS OLD contemporary Seventh-Day of exploratory studies: the 167 Florence Street WYNNUM O LD Adventism. His standpoint is Old Testament, the New a distinctive and demanding Testament and the CLC-getting the Word around one. philosophical questions that "Taking as his yardstick arise for a faith which is Adventism's much-vaunted based on history. claim ... to be the sole Dr Gordon Wenham has representative of the true undertaken a broad survey of The Bishop spirit of the Protestant history and the Old Reformation in the modern Testament looking at issues age, Mr Paxton undertakes relating to biblical theology an examination of Adventist and history, methods of Old writings from the beginning Testament criticism and Speaks Out of the movement until the archaeology. present day. In the New Testament area "As he demonstrates, the Professor F. F. Bruce ...on the religious views of authors' claim has examines the contention that consistently been to stand the New Testament accounts children today faithful to the tenets of the of the origins of Christianity Reformation in a way that no were shaped by mythological "God runs a poor second to science fiction in the eyes HOUSEHOLDER other denomination has notions from the ancient of British children, according to a report just published done. world so that any modern by the Church of England in Britain. The survey that led PROTECTION "His stated purpose is to view of Jesus and the to the report found that the children studied had only a test how far this claim is Christian gospel needs to be half belief in God. They were much more willing to PLAN warranted, but he achieves demythologized, while Dr R. accept the idea of space ships from Mars (as well as V far more. T. France takes up the ghosts and other supernatural phenomena). "In focusing upon that important question about the "The same survey, if conducted in Australia, would criterion which Adventists authenticity of Jesus' OF probably produce similar results. We could hardly have themselves attested to sayings. blame the children for this. Both the church — and THE ANSVAR SAFETY be the ultimate justification In a final chapter Dr Colin adults — must bear that responsibility. The church is .BENEFITS INTERNATIONAL for their existence, he has Brown looks at questions responsible because some influential groups and people . y GROUP OF thrown open the whole such as miracles, history and within it view the bible as less than God's word to V insurance companies question of the movement's revelation, together with mankind. FOR NON DRINKERS ONIV theological rationale. other matters that have to do "The division of the church into denominations is far "After a brief outline of with history and the believer. less damaging than is the theological disunity that comes ANSVAR funds a'ffr providing security tor" the nature of the Adventist These four essays are from policyholders benefits are used fn assist m humanistic theologies. These arc the differences claim, Mr Paxton proceeds written with the student in education and research protects related fo thai undermine the basic acceptance of God and they by examining those tenets of mind. health and,social problems caused by alcoho' They address are promoted by some within the church. They dissipate the Reformation writers themselves to a considerable the challenge that the scriptures should bring to us To Ansvar Australia Insurance Ltd., which are generally accepted number of contemporary always. 18-20 Collins Street Melbourne, Vic 3000. as having been most crucial issues, open up areas of fresh "Parents, too, are blameworthy, because they have I would like 'please lick boxes) discussion and make useful failed to give their children free leaflets on Householders' the real opportunity to learn Protection Plan "He then returns and guide to assessing value ol possessions to the contributions in theii own about God. Sport and recreation have taken the place of to arrange 'or an Ansvar representative to call Adventist canon and devotes right. While they are by no Sunday School to the point where children can grow up the major part of his thesis to means the last word on their quite ignorant of God. AMF .- its analysis in the light of subjects -- the authors have "Let me ask then, in the face of the fact that God is Reformation theology. called them "exploratory personal, alive and active, 'Has anything been allowed "He is able to show that studies" the essays to overshadow his importance in your life and in the the periods of most acute provide useful lives of your children?' One day we will all stand before crisis in Melbourne 639711 • Sydney 4124644 • Brisbane 221 8449 Adventism . . have bibliographical material for God. Surely it is better to begin to see him as God now Adelaide 873564 • Perth 21 6291 centred on the movement's further reading. than to wait for the shock of that day." adherence or otherwise to the All arc written from the AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 14, 1977 AN INNOCENT AT LARGE

by DONALD HOWARD

the serpent, and one statues of a crowned Mary treading on was to have spent in Verona sped by of Salvation". The three weeks he statue proclaims that she is the "Fount remain. to attend mass in and Leo gave notice in order to Perhaps the most pitiful experience was and daily for three months in the hill country He secured another position a special chapel which attracts huge crowds the scriptures. was in the Lenton home, searching above Verona. you," urged Joe, "study the in a continuing "Don't believe what I tell A stream of people passed in and out the side. Bible." service with confessions being heard at for one with Leo's special indulgence It was a revolutionary step As wc left we were handed a form of surely the light of the glorious come") and what was background, but slowly and (100 days for saying "Thy kingdom the peace which he had sought useful for bingo or Gospel of Christ brought him virtually a horoscope with lucky numbers so long. pools. • * * soccer ITALY" and a REGULARS AT THE RESTAURANT adorn the local cathedral VERONA — "THE GATEWAY TO MEANWHILE, ANTI-CLERICAL GRAFFITI — Verona — where sit up and take notice. began in the 12th century. strategic settlement over 2000 years ago were beginning to — where the Inquisition first under the city's sure that the former candidate for priest's which was interpreted for us as the Adige River sweeps majestically One girl was "Cloro al Clero!" read one, wooed his Juliet — When he testified to his discovery, she picturesque bridges and where Romeo orders was quite crazy. "Chloroform the clergy!" won for Christ in a to read a gospel. be traced to communist and Verona — where today people are being was sure of it, but agreed Much of this writing can Australian links. requested a Bible and with alarming together with the fascists, little Protestant congregation with strong After a week, she anarchist organisations, which, Roman Leo prepared in the seminary for the consequences. peace on earth. For ten years was hardly make for history, languages, bus from her village to Verona there communist power is the priesthood. He studied philosophy, The crowded An interesting sidelight on before the host, but he beside her because of her reading matter; dogma; he prostrated himself for hours always a vacant scat emergence of Protestant radio programmes. berated her and her parents physically the air waves, Protestants found no peace. at home the priest When the Vatican controlled Centro Cristiano they have started one Today Leo takes his place in the attacked her. had no broadcasting outlet. Now by an same peace as Leo, and the two now to conduct a a "shop window" church established But she found the Christian session and hope for permission Evangelico, with her parents has Joe Lenton, and his Aussie wife, worship as man and wife. The breach Italian-born Australian, of second. Christian Mission in the family's attitude today is one encouraging. Eileen, as they represent the European been healed and And the response by listeners is and son-in-law. northern city. admiration for their daughter the he makes even his in the Verona "When a man's ways please the Lord, IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO PREACH in the ranks of him" (Proverbs 16:7). interpreter being a language ASSURANCE IS THE GREAT LACK enemies to beat peace with church on the Lord's Day, my Leo sought. the Romanists, and it was assurance L.al professor at the university. is pitiful to behold. "You Milan his ordination he walked out of the THE IGNORANCE OF RC's had attempted an Anglican church in On the eve of "but "Dr Frank" consternation of his educated Italians will tell the l.entons, and fell in love with an seminary to the dismay of his tutors and have the Bible," with the aim of improving his English meeting in their home was a family. we have the gospel!" English Christian girl. A prayer and was sent to was in a church where one worshipper the language problems He took a job in a publishing house Recently Joe time of warm fellowship despite of Jesus". Each day he passed along a small insisted that the bone relics were "those of us. Verona for three weeks. two between most a restaurant, and that Lord receives much prominence: we saw street from his pension to have lunch in Not that our in the church- HELPED in the work by Rose meant reading twice daily the text displayed JOE AND EILEEN ARE Bible Institute. front window — Romans 1:16. Filardo, a graduate of Melbourne * * » in Australia; by Rose was born in Italy and brought up see Joe Lenton, ON STANDARDS Michael, was born in SO IT WAS THAT HE CALLED to GREEN contrast, the Lentous' youngest son, assurance of in Italian, French the first time in his life found a man with and now lives in Italy. His fluency and for priest who divorces and Australia From page 2 or asset in the work. salvation. him and English being a great remarries, and disbar dinner of roast It was good to sit down to an Aussie from ministry; or else to with the and spuds, green veggies and the trimmings, in compassion on those treat the divorced and remar- "chook" weak of what's going on down under. it, is same Lentons lapping up news who have failed to keep ried minister with the or to support the Should you like the Lenton prayer letter GRAHAM IN PHILIPPINES the right course for the compassion as is accorded to their address is: to maintain is a pro- the homosexual priest. work, will see lhe culmination of many Church 15F November 25th-30lh But stan- Via Fontanadel Ferro for the Billy Crahan per subject for debate "The present double months of prayer and preparation 37100 Verona. what seems to me to be pass- dard would appear to be un- Philippines. to be passing through, the telephone Crusade in Manila, at- view one takes If you happen Crusade ing strange is the Church's just, whatever The venue for the number is 22100. titude to avowed homosex- of homosexual love." is a huge, open air park and capacity crowd of one million uals. "As a recent television people is expected for each made plain, it is meeting. A school of evan- programme for a practising gelism will run concurrently possible to minister with the Crusade and 5000 homosexual the Church of pastors and laymen have within without being already enrolled for the daily England in any way. seminars. disbarred the propriety of To give the Crusade "Now love is, like the massive coverage the Far homosexual of divorced East Broadcasting Company remarriage an important and Rev Billy Graham is building special equipment clergy, matter for debate to make possible: divisive the Church at large. GLASS WINDOWS A direct live broadcast to within STAINED even if there is no encompass the whole of the "But, K. J. LITTLE on spiritural or to Philippines on its eight objection 19 Borden Street grounds to practising i regional stations; a simul- moral -m Arncliffe, 2205 homosexuals continuing taneous translation into 7348 the ministry of the Phone: 599 Russian; and a simultaneous within of England, surely ft Chinese translation. Church between their By using their powerful the disparity and that of the shortwave and medium wave situation WOOD COFFILL clergyman should transmitters, Billy Graham's remarried afresh? translated message will be be examined FUNERALS homosexual priest, beamed into the heart of "For a PHONES Metropolitan may or Russia and China. To our like a heterosexual, m 80 0396 (All Branches) may not remain constant in knowledge, this will be the jobs, not ours" Katoomba — 82 2411 this election is for your security ond largest potential audience in his 'marriage'. "Remember voters, not, the history to hear the Gospel at "If he does has two options: Furniture Removals one time. Church him with the and Storage Recently 17,000 people met either to treat for a day of prayer. same rigour as the ordinand G. & C. Drew Pty Ltd in Manila 68 Smiths Avenue WANTED FOR WILCANNIA PARISH Hurstville Local. Country and Jubilee Grant to SU Peru /?<«>- Interstate Removals Jubilee A recent decision of the Queen's Silver Write or phone: 50 8366 Scripture Union Trust Fund to make a donation to After hours: 53 7377 its camping (Union Biblica) in Peru, will boost programme. a Main Hall at The Queen's Trust Fund, building RANELAGH HOUSE Kawai. launched by the Prince of Camp A ROBERTSON Wales, is to commemorate The site has been used for her 25 years of reign by some years by Scripture Tl assisting work among young Union and camps have been people. e= held, mostly for children and to spend S In Peru, the monies raised to the Master that he will be willing young people from Lima's * A man so dedicated by the Trust Fund — some to the many 3 time in outreach travelling the by-tracks $30,000 — will go towards slums. most of his and huts where people live. stations j: God will look upon the heat and • A man who through the grace ot but as a challenge. flies and apathy ot folk, not as a problem REMOVALS the people and, |i who will take time to know and understand Large ' A man Small or Gospel in an unhurried way, bring them the love for those for £ STORAGE-PACKING whose wife is one with him in a common ' A man :|j TAXI TRUCKS . : whom Christ died in the outback. Reasonable and 9 ¥: There must be such a couple somewhere Reliable Will you come? SMITH OWENS the Bush Church Aid 5: was sent to the NSW Secretary of SERVICE * MM This notice 5 by a Wilcannia parishioner BCA, 135 PO BOX 98 Society, the Reverend W Wade, 3164 TURRAMURRA Bathurst Street. Sydney Phone: 26 Phone 476 2308 AH: L. Owens 48 1539 Exterior view of Camp Kawai NOVEMBER 14. 1977 - 7 AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD. ' 2 NOV 197;

WILLOCHRA Rev C. Cler ke af ter f i ve years The Australian MAINLY Jf WORLD VISION^ in the Parish of Menindee, Bible Broadcasts to China FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1880 r west of NSW is to be Af\OlJr inducted at Leigh Creek on the months Christians in NSW has supported the Bible Society project of "Beaming November 16 to have charge During the past seven $36,000 has been raised, and there is still until the end of November to go. pEOpLJE of the Leigh Creek and Bible into China". So far $29,500 of the hymns. I (A)J) northern mission area in I am already satis­ to listen to more Month by month the Far the soil before you sow the radio) South Australia. fied." hope you could fulfil my East Broadcasting Company seeds. GRAFTON Rev R. McEwin moves (Name withheld) wish." \TEAM / faithfully broadcast the all these efforts, 5 A VONTH Bishop Storrs died in from Leigh Creek to Port "After "I received the Scripture (A blind listener Scriptures into China at dict­ only a pay of 28 Chichester, UK. Augusta and lakes up a new you received you sent. I am very happy for — braille) — C.legory A 25 CENTS ation speed. Men, women Regnt.'rt lor polling „  hmimp*' PRICE Archdeacon J. V. J. ministry covering the Trans cents a day. it. Because this is the precious Translated by FEBC, and children hear the truth of No 1648 NOVEMBER 28,1977 Robinson has retired. Australian Railway Line and ". . . Yes the way of life gem in the world, and this is Manila. the Bible and many respond Archdeacon I.. Sanders was the Gawler Ranges and he here ir. hard. If we can have the Light of the world. Recently the Australian to it. Letters are being also installed at Christ Church will be operating that area vegetable for meals that receive it, I am also General Secretary of the received from mainland As I Cathedral, Clrafton, on Sep­ being inducted to the task at should be taken as a blessing the Light and Gam Bible Society spoke to a China and following are receiving tember 16, 1977. Port Augusta on November already. We've stopped the world. That is why, I young Christian woman who extracts from two of these: of 15. hoping for meat during meal­ happy. had escaped from China and "Life here cannot be am so CARPENTARIA time. "Here, may I ask you to is now living in Hong Kong. Elliott, assistant SYDNEY considered as full of Rev C. relate my opinion regarding She verified *hat the broad­ Rev C. R. Burgess curate activities, but it is kind of "Recently I brought along COURT minister at Coffs Harbour in radio from home. the Voice of Friendship casts are being received and WURMBRAND with me a diocese of Grafton has been at Forrest ville has been difficult. For instance, the With this I am able to hear station. Their broadcast at appreciated. appointed chaplain Jo appointed curate of St weather now is quite cold, your voice anytime and any­ night in the medium wave, I With just a month to go we River Community. Steven's Penrith from especially when you are Lockhart if 1 don't know why, but there is ask for specific prayer for the November 7. staying in open air, sur­ where. Therefore even have plain rice for meals always severe noises or some­ $6500 needed to complete the RIVKRINA Rev G. S. Clarke curate­in­ rounded by rice fields, with only (with this new found joy I times out of tune. I hope they budget for the year's broad­ Rev D. Eastway from the cliarge of Putney has been the north wind blowing hard have from listening to my could improve it. I also wish casting. Parish of Wilcannia, Diocese appointed Chaplain a'. every day. And since it's of Riverina, to the Parish of Concord R e p a t r i a t i o v planting season you have to IN AMERICA feet to soften CASE Menindee in October. Hospital from November 24. use your bare

Joe Bass, founder and director of Underground Evangelism — another group well known over here — is sueing Michael Wurmbrand, Communist OF NEWCASTLE ELECTED FEST0 KIVENGERE RECEIVES AWARD son of Richard and general director of Jesus to the | BISHOP for defamation World, The Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle elected the Tenth Bishop of forced to flee his native country last Ugandan Bishop Feslo Kivengere, who was has been general director for 1977 after sitting in for his defence of Partner to the lawsuit is Stefan Bankov, UE Newcastle at 1.30 am, Sunday, 13th November, February, has been awarded the first International Freedom Prize many years, but Christian Mr Bass. 9.00 am Saturday. freedom in Uganda. colleague of Mission to the Communist continuous session from seeking funds for 750 was soon formed He is supported in all his The award was given by Personalities involved in His own involvement with World He is the Right Reverend Alfred Charles Holland. scholarships to help Ugandan Pastor Wurmbrand goes independently of ECM. work by his wife, Joy, who Libertas Norway, a pioneer­ the case include Bass, his BA, LTh (l)unelm), at present Assistant Bishop of refugee students. More than the Mr Harris told CWN: "No plays an active part in church ing organisation champion­ "V wife, who is a director, and back to 1964 when he was 100 men and women have any kind are Perth. work in Perth and is a leader ing freedom, together with David Hathaway, a British first person from the West to questions of already been placed in the my mind so far as has ac­ volved in the diocesan in the Girls' Friendly Society. similar organisations Pentecostal pastor. meet the Rumanian minister raised in Bishop Holland colleges and universities of are con­ and the development of new parishes She is diocesan president in throughout the Western Mr Hathaway has now in Bucharest on his release the Wurmbrands cepted the invitation the United States, Africa and this difficulty and chaplaincies. For a time Perth of this organisation. world. The prize is given to returned to this country and from 14 years in jail. cerned through election has been confirmed Europe. they find them­ of New he was Chairman of the A graduate of St distinguished world citizens lives with his wife and family The Wurmbrands came to in which by the Metropolitan . ­ Following his visit to Oslo, by My confidence in Most Home Mission Committee Christopher's College, Lon­ who have performed out­ in the North. His imprison­ Britain initially sopnsqred selves. .South Wales, the Bishop Kivengere conducted their call from God Marcus Loane, and had been involved in im­ don, which trains young standing feats in defence of ment in Czechoslovakia the European Christian them, Reverend Sir evangelistic missions in Cali­  To Page 2 of Sydney, after plementing the recommenda­ women for educational and freedom. Bishop Kivengere several years ago for Bible Mission, of which Mr Harris Archbishop fornia, Wisconsin, Florida, concurrence of tions of a university survey of social work in parishes, Mrs travelled to Oslo, Norway, smuggling made headlines at receiving the Maryland and Panama City. bishops of the the diocese made in 1971. Holland is a part­time social on October 11, to receive the the time. the diocesan In November he will travel of New South Holland has played worker in Perth. She also ex­ award. Pastor Wurmbrand, in an Province Bishop to Rhodesia to participate in with Wales. a significant role in the ercises a care for the wives of Other recipients of the exclusive interview a special Christian Leader­ court case was Bishop Holland is 50 years Liturgical Commission of the clergy. award are Justice Lewis CWN, said the Bishop Festo Kivengere ship Consultation for both of age and is married with national church and was It is expected that Bishop States the "Time lor the Thoughts of God" programme in Mandarin. Her weighing heavily on his mind Powell of the United black and white national Mrs Roy Kiu broadcasts David (22), for the Holland will be enthroned as are also in the photograph. as he travelled round Britain. three children, chiefly responsible Supreme Court, Mr Andre F. It has been estimated that husband and a FEBC staff member in Christ leaders. "What have lawyers and Jonathan (21), and Mary Ministry to the Sick and part Bishop of Newcastle Sinyavski, a leading Russian there are approximately Newcastle worldly judges to do with (19). A third son, Luke (17) of the Marriage Sections of Church Cathedral, dissident author and the 50,000 Ugandan refugees in Day, 24th Christian brethren? If I was was killed in a tragic car acci­ the new Australian Prayer on St Matthias' signatories of the Charter '77 Africa, most of whom are Christ called to the court by Joe dent less than a month ago. Book. February, 1978. document in Czechoslovakia. now in Kenya. will then CROWDS IN MELBOURNE REACH0UT Bass I would plead his case Bishop Holland was born He is thoroughly Anglican Church Cathedral Bishop Kivengere was Bishop Kivengere is associ­ LARGE against ourselves. He needs in London. England, by training and conviction be involved in building chosen because of his influ­ ated with African Enterprise, Association, has drawn packed < to its com­ The cily­wide crusade by Or Leighton Ford, of the Billy Graham Evangelistic someone to help him because educated at Raines School, but is aware of the com­ ibu­ operations leading as a religious leader, and a non profit evangelistic ence response to the Gospel appeal at each gathering. against himself London and St Chad's Col tions of the other chui . nes. pletion. A contract for this stand in with teams in meetings and there has been a noteworthy he is working for his fearless organisation gramme efficiently and co­ he fm lege in the University of He is not narrow in his work was signed in the with professional from a non­Christian back­ by behaving like this," speaking out for religious East and South Africa. Pre­crusade enthusiasm dedication the activities was Durham. He saw service in churchmanship and will cer­ cathedral last week. is an ground. His appeals for ordinating said. and human freedom in Refugee work is being carried marked the choir practices, competence. Dr Ford from 1945 to the combin­ Until the enthronement the decision are direct, without the Rev Norm Pell, and "I do not want to accuse the Royal Navy tainly work for Uganda. out through the auspices of and careful planning was impressive preacher with a of Newcastle will pressure. "behind the scenes" Can­ him. Though it is two years 1947 and, after his ordination ing of all sections of the Diocese this group which has already in the smooth run­ manner which appeals to the emotional s/ A cable from Libertas evident adians Stan Izon (Communi­ saw Joe Bass. in 1953 served his curacy in Church in extending the continue to be administered employment His illus­ Irv Chambers is a most or more since I Norway to the Bishop said, found places of ning of every aspect of the congregation. and John Schaper the Thames­side parish of Christian Gospel. by the Bishop Administrator, and up­to­ competent MC, pianist John cations) My house and my heart are "It is hoped that our confer­ for more than 250 refugee crusade. The ushers and trations aie apt in the London the Right Reverend Geoffrey Innes is a gifted musician, make invaluable contri­ open to him. My son Michael West Hacknev Bishop Holland has first­ through doctors, nurses, teachers, counsellors handled their date; his presentation of the Bishop of ence will forge links and butions. not interested in the slums. hand experience of the Parker. Auxiliary engineers and and there Gospel is reasoned, pertinent and Melbourne soloist was the exchange of ideas and lawyers, duties competently, On Saturday night (15th) life In 1955, he came to Church in urban and rural Newcastle, who will also en­ and clear, with an avoidance song­leader, Robert Colman, details of Bass's private experience, bridging the accountants in various has been strong prayer Town Hall was Australia to be Rector of a life throne Bishop Holland as the terminology excels in both capacities. Melbourne — he wrote what he did to areas and has experienced barriers of national bound­ African countries. support by many groups. of theological 250 parish of Scar­ Bishop of Newcastle. Organising the whole pro­ packed to capacity, with plead the cause of those new sea­side when "the going was tough". Tenth to stem A report from African The team combine spiritual not understood by those aries and languages choir members seated on the Russian Christian i whose borough in the Diocese of and Enterprise's office in the 16 the erosion of freedom platform, and young people lives are at stake h' organis­ Perth. He served there for of the United States says that the of the the personal liberty jamming into every possible ations like ours do not keep years and it is now one organisation is currently individual and of societies. spot — an estimated attend­ the closest secrecy. senior parishes of that Crusade at Randwick WORKBEGINS ATSIXTY ance of 2800. of which 75 per "We always have in our diocese. He gained a reputa­ the venue cent were young people. minds that the Communists tion for deep pastoral con­ Randwick Racecourse has been chosen as disputes that a man should slow down at the age of 60 is Mr Albert The Australian Church Record has been One man who About 150 could not gain could blackmail and threaten cern for his people. for the Billy Graham 1979 Sydney Crusade. The counted the days until his retirement. also known as a clear bringing the news on Church affairs for Liversidge of Carramar who actually admission. any number of people if He is Crusade will run for three weeks from April 28 to May a programme thinker and eloquent Church of England This is believed to be a It was organisations like ours do not his wife: "court hearings could take 20, 1979. nearly 100 years But retirement meant not a Memorial Richard Wurmbrand with marshalls his "first" in the Church of particularly geared to youth, have high security. We con­ preacher, who sedimentation but an entry Cabramatta. three years." a was announc­ Graham Evangelistic England in Sydney and Mr and at the close there were our offices, for facts well. He also became The decision into a new phase of life as a stantly debug Association, said "he believ­ is quite 110 inquirers who came strong administrator and his ed by The Most Rev Sir Mar­ of When interviewed Mr Liversidge's position example," Pastor Wurm­ of Randwick minister in the Church in response to the appointment in 1967 as an cus Loane, KBE, President ed the facilities an independent stated that he felt unique. It is thought, forward brand explained. England. Liversidge archdeacon at the age of 40 of ihe Crusade Committee, Racecourse would be most that age is no barrier when however, that as men retire at appeal. He said court hearings CHRISTMAS BOWL Mr Liversidge was recently Dallas occasioned little surprise. following discussion with Dr suitable for the requirements provocative to the ser­ younger and younger ages The attractive could take up to three years commissioned by the Bishop one has been called is a keen Walter Smyth and members of the Crusade." that Mr Liversidge's position Brooks Hall at the Masonic before a judgment emerged. Bishop Holland in Parramatla, the Right Rev vice of God, using the gifts Executive. The other venues that were could start quite a trend in Centre, East Melbourne, gain in the APPEAL FOR 1977 sportsman and played Rugby of the Crusade evangelical voice B. Robinson, as a full­ that He has given for this Nobody would could not D. W. with seating for 2500 people, football until a few years Dr Smyth, who is Vice­ considered work. Christian work. end and Russian believers Walls thai Separate Us" is the full period of time catechist at the Soldiers' to capacity for the "Break Down the ago. For a time he was Presi­ President. International guarantee a important Church news was filled had appealed 10 Under­ Bringing you the most theme of the 1977 million­dollar Christmas Bowl Ap­ West Australian Relations for the Billy three weeks. Crusade meeting on Sunday ground Evangelism to settle dent of the from Australia and overseas every two weeks. Council of Churches. and is at afternoon, and an additional out of court. peal of the Australian Rugby Association the President of the 60 people in the basement The affair has already The national church appeal 1 hope this year's appeal present Become a subscriber now through our special Rugbv Football listened to the proceedings received wide publicity in the was launched in a special will be more successful than Scarborough offer. half­price introductory over the public address States, principally through lunch time ceremony at St the last so together we can Club. He is also a member of system. the investigation of the maga­ Andrew's Anglican break down these barriers $5.00 for 12 months' issues. He is Stated on the commodious Today. George St, and work towards the unity Rotary since 1958. OTHER zine Christianity Cathedral, OH of involved in com­ stage was the crusade choir Pastor Wurmbrand's own Sydney on Wednesday, of the whole human race. deeply 300 voices, led by Robert idea for solving the matter is November 16. Guest Each year the Australian munity affairs. The Australian 1970. Alfred Holland Colman, Minister of Out­ that four or five Russian preacher at the 1.15 pm ser­ Council of Churches con­ In consecrated Assistant reach at Blackburn Baptist Christian exiles now living in vice was the Rt Rev G. B. ducts the Christmas Bowl ap­ was pAGEf of Perth. He has com­ Church in Melbourne. Germany and known to both Muston, Co­adjulor Bishop peal within its 10 member Bishop this position with that Prior to the commence­ organisations could act as an in the Diocese of Melbourne. churches to raise money for bined ajchdeacon for most of ment of the meeting the choir independent committee of overseas emergency relief and of an Commenting on this year's time since then. His pre­ delighted with their singing inquiry. development assistance, the appeal, ACC" General archdeaconry covers half of Psalm 23 to a modern The Rev Stuart Harris, refugee resettlement and sent Secretary Miss Jean Skuse of the City of Perth. He has a setting. chairman of the council of development education said, "I'm delighted with this for exercising a — N«w Life Christian Mission to the within Australia. reputation On and off the record by David NAME year's Christmas Bowl anneal loving care for his clergy and Communist World, the In the past year projects theme 'Break down the w,Jls their families. Hewetson — Page 2. organisation in the UK which assisted included model that separate us'. farms and agricultural train­ As an administrator he has The ministry of women ­ by Kevin ADDRESS CHURCH RECORD corresponds to the American THE AUSTRALIAN Tanzania and been one of the Diocesan Editorial and business Square Level SI Jesus to the Communist "This is exactly what the ing in Giles­Pages 4 & 5. Trustees for the past five Andrew s House Sydney Square. World, told CWN his own Christian Gospel is all about Pakistan, construction of a Page 233 4561 The of What a world — by Lesley Hicks — Sydney 2000 Phone a breaking down walls dam and rebuilding after an years. He is Director England suggestion would be for National paper lor Church ol walls earthquake in Bali, assistance Education, Stewardship and 5. people ­ Calholic Apostolic. group of Christian leaders to which separate people, refugees in Training and Chairman of POSTCODE Proieslanl and Reformed is issued lorl­ hold an enquiry. between rich and poor, black to Indo­Chinese Letters to the editor — Pages 5 & 7. on alternate Thursdays and sup­ the Church Newspaper for Subscriber to the Australian Church nighily "We believe the way that and white, developed and Northern Thailand, Enter me as a new S8 50 per year ixisted has Book reviews — Page 6. Subscription developing, Christian and port for the independence Western Australia He Record. I enclose $5.00, Subscription for 12 months' Maxwell Printing Co Ply Lid. things are going now is un­ Printed by in the New served on three school coun­ Innocent at large — by Donald Eli.'abelh Street. Waterloo, lor the and the best, the non­Christian as well as those movement An issues. 862 scriptural presently Chair­ Church Record Ltd. Sydnoy churches, bet­ Hebrides. cils and is Square Level, St only, way, is to get the matter walls between Howard — Page 7. Post coupon to The Church Record Ltd, for this year's man of one of them. A out of court," Mr Harris ween people and between us The target Andrew's House, Sydney Square, Sydney, NSW, 2000. He has been actively in­ Mainly about people — Page 8. stressed. and God. appeal is $1 V* million. AUSTRALIAN CHURCH RECORD, NOVEMBER 28. 1977­1

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