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Printed by John Fairfax and ••• • Registered for postingas rrice 15 cents No. 1492—July 15, 1971 a newsoaiier — Category A Sons Lid., Broadway, Sydney. Leading evangelical to ASTRONAUT'S VIEW senior bishopric Prebendary Maurice Wood from Oak Hill to ancient bishopric of Norwich

Prebendary Maurice Arthur Ponsonby Wood, MA, DSC, Principal of Oak Hill Theological College, London, since 1961, has been appointed Bishop of Norwich. He succeeds Bishop Launcelot Fleming, who has been appointed Dean of Windsor. "Map" Wood is 54 and is mar- of Norwich and in 1969 he was ing engagements in Sydney dio- ried with six children. Since 1961 appointed a prebendary of St cese. he has been Commissary for the Paul's Cathedral, London. He took a mission at St An- Archbishop of Sydney and he is His first contact with Australia drew's Cathedral in its centenary very well known in this country. was in 1945 When he spent a year and then visited every rural He is the author of three books, week's convalescent leave in Syd- deanery, speaking and preaching. the best known of which is "Like ney. In 1969 he spent six weeks His biblical theme was that the a Mighty Army." in the country, most of it fulfill- local congregations should be en- He is a graduate of Queen's listing, training and sending out their own men and women to wit- College, and Ridley College, Astronauts orbiting die earth took the picture of this cradle Cambridge, and he was ordained nes for Christ within their own community. of civilisation which is a focal point of present world tension. in 1940 to a title at St Paul's Port- It shows the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf; man Square. During the War he Maurice Wood is well-known Egypt, Sinai, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, The Dead was a Royal Marine commando to millions in England for his Sea and the Lake of Galilee are also visible, (Photo by chaplain and for his courage dur- frequent broadcasts and tele- courtesy of N.A.S.A.) ing the D-Day landings in Nor- vision appearances. He has a dis- mandy he was awarded the DSC. tinct preference for radio as a From 1947 he was rector of St medium for evangelism. Ebbe's, Oxford, and from 1952 The appointment to Norwich was vicar and rural dean of Is- has given widespread satisfaction lington. to conservative evangelicals all. A.E.F. women meet at His greatest interest has always over England and is seen as a been evangelism and he has long real breakthrough, following the been a close friend of Dr Billy appointment of David Sheppard Graham and closely associated two years ago as Bishop of with his crusades in the UK. Dr Woolwich. Dr Marcus Loane, Holy Trinity, Oakleigh Graham has expressed great Archbishop of Sydney, has ex- The Anglican Evangelical Fellowship's major event pleasure of his appointment to pressed very warm pleasure at Norwich. the appointment of his Com- for women was held at Holy Trinity, Oakleigh, on Wed- In 1962 he was appointed missary in England to this an- nesday, June 23. Mrs Dorothy Hulme Moir, of Sydney, examining chaplain to the Bishop PREBENDARY WOOD client see, founded 900 years ago. was the guest speaker. The day was organised by the ment, had a large and interested women's sub-committee of the audience. Victorian AEF, chaired by Mrs The Oakleigh program began Shirley Temby. at 10.30 and ended at 2.30 pm. A creche was provided for all On the Tuesday evening a sessions to encourage the attend- Million-dollar appeal buffet tea for business and pro- ance of young mothers. The I fessional women was held in a pm session was a panel, chaired Diocese of New Guinea decides to mount appeal alone. city cafe and Mrs Hulme Moir, a by Mrs Leon Morris. prominent speaker in the Austra- The theme for the day was legitimate national aspirations of lian Women's Convention move- loot pre-eminent" FROM SUSAN YOUNG the people. He said that there was "no danger whatever" of over-endow- the Standing Committee of the ment in the million-dollar target diocese. set for the appeal. U.N.E. CHAPEL OPENED Announcing the decision to go Bishop. Hand declared that ahead with the appeal, the Bishop St. Marks chapel, at the University at New Eng- of Papua-New Guinea, the Rt "Just as the Australian Govern- Rev David Hand, said the Ter- ment is working to set up the land, Armidale. teas opened by Bishop Clive Kerle, of ritory Church was financially still nation of Papua-New Guinea as an economically viable entity Armidale, on Sunday, 4th July. heavily dependent on Australia It can be doubled in size by and other countries. which can hold up its head Built of blond brick at a cost Bishop Hand said the appeal among the nations of the world, of about $40,000 the chapel opening a dividing door shutting was designed to ease this situ- so we wish to make the Church replaces the former wooden off the general purposes hall. ation. of Papua-New Guinea an building which once served the economically viable entity, which grazing community at Tilbuster Archdeacon Maurice W. Bette- "When the time comes," he ridge is Anglican chaplain to the continued, "I don't want to have can hold up her head among the five to ten miles north of Armi- to say to Papuan and New Gui- Churches of the world and make dale. University and has been the nean Christians, 'My brothers, her contribution to their The wooden hulloing seats guiding force in the new chapel corporate welfare, wisdom, and about 50. The new chapel seats here is the diocese — yours. But project. you must still take your begging witness." 120. bowl to Australia and overseas because we haven't made you BISHOP DAVID HAND. economically viable'." Bishop Hand said that the The diocese of Papua- Church in Papua-New Guinea New Guinea is to go ahead was already vigorously promot- NEAC TO TAKE MORE PEOPLE ing a diocesan-wide stewardship with plans for a million-dol- At June 30, over 530 people had enrolled for the lar appeal in Australia to program. "By this means our people are National Evangelical Anglican Congress to be held in help the Territory Church learning that it is they them- Melbourne, August 23-28. stand on its own feet. selves who must be responsible Two years ago, General Synod for supporting the basic ongoing A few weeks ago when enrol- people, the timetable has been passed a resolution asking the work of the Church, its evange- ments reached the top limit of lightened and transport will be Australian Board of Missions to listic outreach and the pastoral 400, the organisers announced arranged where necessary. mount a "massive special appeal" care of its members. that all above 400 would be put The original budget, now short so that the diocese of Papua-New "However, what we must pro- on a waiting list. Now it has by $2,000, may prove to be in- Guinea, could acquire income- vide for in another way is a capi- been decided to take more dele- adequate because of increased earning assets for the benefit of tal fund from which the in- gates. costs resulting from the changes an independent indigenous digenous church will be able to The Congress Executive con- made. Church. maintain, replace, or add to its sidered as a matter of urgency All arrangements are well up But a preliminary survey by necesssry plant — for example, a whether to reverse its original to schedule, and several teams of the Australian Board of Missions theological college, a hospital or plan, that all should live and people are working hard to en- convinced the Board that they school, a boat or a plane. work under one roof. sure final preparedness. could not successfully execute "Such things as these will be Most will be found accom- It is felt that this Congress the appeal, beyond the pockets of Papuan modation at Monash, but others could be a point of departure for However, they did not want and New Guinean Christians fin will be living off campus wher- the delegates and for our church, the idea to be dropped. So last a very long time to come." ever best facilities can be found. if its full potential is realised. October they invited the diocese These things were needed, The main meals will be taken The Executive pleads with all to run the appeal itself. Bishop Hand said, in a develop- together, and all meetings will be praying friends that they should Since then, diocesan officers ing country like Papua-New held at the university buildings, uphold the Congress and pray have been considering ways in Guinea, where the Church was ten minutes' walk from the halls for God's over-ruling providence, which this could be done. Now rightly judged by the extent to Mr Tony McCulcheon, Hon. of residence. and for a mighty working of the their report has been accepted by which it identified itself with the Treasurer of the Congress. To allow for movement of 500 Holy Spirit. EDITORIAL

The lass concerned in this story is a pretty teenager whom we will call Tess; she came in one evening, when I was busy in the kitchen. The announcement by Bishop David their communities. "Economic viability" has One method of hastening the evangelisation The main purpose of her visit Tess: when their babies begin to !land of New Guinea (see story page one) never been the touchstone of Christian witness of New Guinea and injecting it with new hope Two years before his death, ass opponent of Calvin declared that Cod having been dealt with, she ling- come along, Dick's wife won't be that his diocese intends to launch an appeal and vigour. Our Lord spurned the church of and vigour has never been taken up. Several ered on, and I waited. After a bit free to join in the youth meetings WOK:—"My in Australia for a million dollars as a capital Laodicea which was "rich and increased with times in the post-war years, CMS in Australia had cursed hint because he had no children. Calvin's reply of friendly chitchat, it came out. and outings. That would add fund for his diocese, will be greeted with goods" but in reality was "poor, wretched and has offered to be a partner in the work but it sons are all over the earth." This was no idle boast, for even in 1562 "Is it wrong to enjoy the danger to the situation." dismay. miserable." has always been refused. Calvin could number amongst his sons, English, French, Scots, Dutch, friendship of a married man?" "Yes," said Tess slowly, "I see The missionary diocese of New Guinea is As a result, CMS has had to expand in other Swiss, Spaniards, Poles and Italians. Tess has not been a Christian what you mean. Goodness, The dismay will reflect the knowledge that facing serious problems at a time when its fields in Asia and South America. The dioceses for very long: she belongs to a wouldn't it be terribly easy to the raising of a vast capital endowment has people are being thrust into nationhood and of Singapore, West Malaya and Sabah have He was born in Noyon, where he was arrested, tried, and youth group which include, a drift into something?" never had a place in missionary strategy. The independence. But it is a mistake to correlate' welcomed living agents from CMS, Australia. France, on July 10, 1509. His finally burnt, few married couples. After their motion passed by General Synod in 1969 was a the financial independence of the church with New Guinea closes its door. father had risen from humble Much popular writing regards special Service or meeting, they origins to A position of influence the burning of Servetus as the have a friendly get-together 'notion which reflected the sympathy of its national independence. The two have nothing in Perhaps it is the time for the diocese of New around the supper table. Tess conunon. on the Cathedral Chapter, so greatest blot on the career of members for the difficult position which the Guinea to call CMS into partnership, a call that by the time John was 14 he Calvin. However, this shows a enjoys the fun, of teasing and Itishopiaced at the time, and still faces. which CMS could not refuse. Everyone wants to see the church in New had the support of a Cathedral lack of historical perspective, for being teased, but somehow she Two other considerations must also be was beginning to have a faint But the ABM considered the question of "a Guinea move quickly towards self-support and benefice. both Papist and Protestant re- I agreed, and proceeded to massive appeal" and wisely rejected it. It has weighed. Anglicans in New Guinea might not At the College de la Marche in garded heresy and blasphemy as sense of unease. She was enjoying this will come as the converted Christians as- someone's company a bit too share a similar incident with my mcceeded since then in making additional sums sume both the financial and personal responsi- need a theological college in 10 years' time. 1523 he came under the in- capital crimes in the sixteenth young friend. A fine Christian There may well be further unity moves there fluence of Marthurin Comfier, the century. much. available to support the church's living agents bility for the whole work of the church in their She talked with me about it: it couple whom I knew were ex- Christian humanist. At the Col- 111111111111111.11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 in New Guinea. Its budget in 1970 was a midst. This cannot be short circuited by an in- and further amalgamations of denominations. could be perfectly harmless, but pecting their first baby. When record and it was generously supported, putting There may not be an Anglican Church. lege de Montaigu, he imbibed Rev, Thomas C. Milton, then on the other hand it could the wife went into hospital, the jection of a million dollars. A church does not something of its austerity and a husband invited a mutual woman it in a position to help New Guinea further. "stand on its own feet" because it has endow- An appeal for a million dollars will cost well B.D., Th. Schol., formerly be mischievous. I felt it better to over $100,000 to mount and carry though. sound grasp of the Fathers and friend to go for a hike with him. It would be dangerous for the Bishop to as- ments. It may well fail to do so. rector of King Island, Tas- err on the side of caution and Will the diocese pledge its future to this extent? of dialectic. said so. The friend wisely refused. mme that because mainland dioceses like Syd- mania, and lecturer at the The Anglican Church in New Guinea has New Guinea demands sacrificial support and He graduated MA at 18 and "He's great fun," she confided "I just couldn't go, Maggie," ney, Melbourne, Perth, Newcastle and Bunbury changing from theology to law at always in principle rejected the running of fellowship from Australian Christians. But a Queensland Bible Institute, thoughtfully, "but I felt I was she told me afterwards. 'Though have large endowments from which they are his father's request, he was plantations as detracting from its real work of massive call to share in Christ's great commis- is now vicar of St. John's, getting to like him a bit too I know Jack is honourable, and deriving increasing incomes, they are better awarded his doctorate free of ex- Rev Thomas Milton much." that no harm was meant. We evangelism. Should it now attempt to enter into sion must be put squarely to all Anglicans in pense, so great was his scholar- Biggenden, diocese of Bris- equipped to he the Church of Jesus Christ in the business of investment in a big way? "Well, Tess," I said, "I were all living in a small country Australia, not a massive appeal. ship. bane. were most at home. John Knox know there are a great many town at that time, and to see the "I was too obstinately devoted 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111, described it as "the most perfect people today who would say two of us walking together, when to the superstitions of the papacy A feature of these latter years school of Christ on earth since there's no harm in it. It's all his wife was in hospital, would to be easily extricated . . . God the apostles." out in the open, and his wife is have looked very bad." was the Geneva Academy which Calvin's name is often associa- STAINED 6LASS WINDOWS by a sudden conversion subdued Calvin placed under the care of always there, isn't she?" When I had finished telling all THE NORTH WEST and brought my mind to a teach- ted with predestination, but that this to Tess, she said, "It has K. J. LITTLE, Theodore Beza, and for which he "It's the wife you would hurt, able frame." These are the only doctrine was dear to all the Re- of course; she must notice how helped me to get clear on the sought the best teachers, thus formers and was defended by 19 Borden St., words Calvin ever wrote oh his offering education, theological you and Dick often tease each emotional side, to put this out to Arncliffe, 2205 growth to Reform. Luther more vigorously than other, and obviously enjoy each you. And I suppose as EMPTY STATISTICS OR JESUS CHRIST and otherwise that was able to ever Calvin did, years before This change seems to have train men in Reformed principles other's company." Christians, we've got to be extra Phone. 59 7348 taken place by 1534, for in that Calvin's conversion careful." John Pinnegar, a Ridley College student, spent some months in the north west and for every area of society. Calvin's contribution to the "We do — and we happen to year he resigned his benefices at Geneva also came to he the like the same things." "You can say that again," I wrote this article for the Victorian league of Youth magazine, "Magnet" H is reproduced Noyon. city in which Protestant refugee, More on Page 6 "There's another thing too, agreed warmly. by permission. The "Placard affair" of 1534 meant that the lives of those Seven hundred men — a 200 mile unmade road heading centuated by the fact that the known to favour Reform were in may be 50 nationalities or directly inland from a barren Dutch atheist is opposed to the danger — so Calvin fled to PALAIS ROYALE more—living in a railway coastline. Maybe 50 miles inland, faith of the highly emotional Basel, in Switzerland. Here he a fork in the road with a sign: Pentecostal T.I.s. line camp in the middle of published "The Institutes of the Tom Price (arrow). No Through Three New Zealanders in their Christian Religion." This volume KATOOMBA nowhere. All there for one Road. What a laugh! mid-twenties — 2 Christian, one John Piiincger was to grow in size and to be- reason — for one reason But not a laugh for some — confessed to be a non-Christian, come the definitive work on the alone could draw so many not for the Scots engineer whose but wanting to become a still the same, and so is the theology of the Reformation in broken marriage caused him to Christian, he says. He has a bro- Leading men to such a hell of a place moral tone of the line camp. But its final form in 1559. celebrate the new year by con- ken marriage — at 23. One some men were putting God and Returning from a visit to Paris —money; dollars, by the suming in a single bout 7 bottles Englishman his son suicided His will first. That is cause for he sought to go to Strasbourg, Holiday Lodge hundreds and thousands for of Scotch whisky, alone and whilst at university —is 50, thanksgiving. and because of the war between every man, depending on unaided, in 48 hours of sleepless seeking to find meaning in life. Some men, isolated, alone, Francis I and Charles V stayed The most famous holiday Lodge In existence. the Slue Mountains. If youare plan- how long he can stand the The Bible study group outnumbered, were responding to in Geneva overnight. Here he ning a holiday. study break. semi- Not for the operator who exists no longer. Its members are God. Let no-one belittle that. met Farel who compelled Calvin nar. etc.. Write for full details of isolation, the loneliness, the our newly intrnduced drove his Cat scraper in defiance scattered far and wide again. Yet That was the great thing; men to stay and help consolidate the heat . of all safety measures, until it for a brief few weeks the Bible were worshipping, or seeking, work there. No-one at this primary school has defied him, threw him out, and The heat — 65 consecutive was studied, testimonies shared, God. One of them has since be- It began with his lectures on any idea that because of days over the century before the ran him into the ground, liter- men prayed, burdens were shared come a Christian. At 50, he now St Paul's epistles in September, wet season breaks. Since records ally — dead. for the first time in many years hopes to go "where the good 1536. He was "Reader in Holy her husband's illness she found it difficult Not for the waitress who took in some lives. yoff Will be amareaat tne sastqu, • have been kept, hotter than Lord directs." What else mat- Scripture" and was later drawn First-class accommOdation and Marble Bar. Daily, working to one worker with a carving So what? The north-west ,s ters? into organising the church, as to dress the children for the new term. amenities. plus superb food. Ott stripped to a pair of shorts and a knife; nor the everyday brawlers well as preaching. Thus the four establishment has been ompletely There are all the Tarrants looking redesigned ro specialise In Group pair of boots under a cloudless in the canteer, or even in the main areas of his later work — activities, Get uo a parte now — sky. No shade, 120 degrees all the mess itself, at mealtimes. Neither exegesis, dogmatics, preaching, anted really enlOy yourselves — INTER•CHUR(H TRADE AND INDUSTRY MISSION (N.S.W.) as smart as paint. and be able to afford it, time. White men turning black! for the would-be murderers—a and reconstituting the church— stabbing or a shooting here or The loneliness — where letters Applications are invited for the position of lay open to him from the be- Pretty cotton dresses, are the source of life: letters there. just to add to the spice of ginning. By 1537 a series of life—but not really funny, it is? well-pressed shirts. from home, from friends, from ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF I.T.I.M. articles to be the constitution of Kotoornba St Katoornba anyone. Even a bill means you're Rather, tragic. the church were before the Money, the god of the north And all because their mum shops 2780 Phone Kat 146 pin foraotten! N.S.W. council, and a catechism and I ,,I,aion :1 the end o west, where a 12-year-old school- confession of faith was drawn up. at the Anglican Home Mission boy mows lawns in the Tom Price Calvin and Farel refused to township and earns $80.00 per The successful applicant will work with the State Director under the directieandn of the rialBoa rd of Management in the area of Inter-church accept the ceremonies of Berne— Society's Opportunity Shops, week. u rban Indust mission. harmless in themselves — which TAPE AND CASSETTE Where men of every nation- The work includes the development of programs of mission, the where the prices are down organising of training programs for laymen and urban industrial rills. the City Council had accepted ality compete to get the longest orientation courses for clergy, the mnintenance and extension of without reference to them, and BIBLE STUDIES IN SERIES IndustrialIndustrial chaplaincY services, the promotion of themission by repre- to a level that budget hours, where a 60-hour week is sentation to church, community and Industrial organIsatiow. they were both banished from the minimum, and everyone Eligibility: Clergy of member churches with suitable qualifications who are aged to ensure some years of service to the Board. Geneva. wise mothers can afford. by covets an 84-hour week with Calvin went to Strasbourg to ARTHUR DEANE double-time on Saturdays and study, only to be summoned to Because she saved so much on the Sundays. work of another kind, by Bucer, of dresses and shirts, Principal: Where Thursday Islanders APP"fiTrot aligpfalyerSO'ner ;Ialrt?cuirrrtoid'""s "Perle"e' quail. who made him pastor of the (T.I.$) work their hearts out French Protestant Church there. everyone in the family has Sydney Missionary S Bible for Mum and the kids G'.;.a.1:'ItrtirTiva"S;(1Ti,"tYd(nelarr1001 Bucer influenced Calvin's back home in Cairns, and set thought, especially upon the new shoes for school! College world railtrack-laying records in church and ministry, and Cal- the process — 41 miles of rail their The Tarrants are well dressed ALL YOU NEED TO CONDUCT GROUP BIBLE STU application V:11 allr agiVcsallon'sewfliugbuestcosjideettlocotrii7der7Iluallt. of vin's pastoral experience in ANYWHERE track in, one eleven-hour shift! Strasbourg, his lecturing upon St The clearing-house of the because new and used clothing Tape or Cassette with four studies Paul at the Gymnasium of world's wanderers — tourists Strasbourg, his revising of the In- is given to the Opportunity Shops. Study Outlines for each group member earning their next fare; the stitutes in 1539, and his first Questions for Discussion young men aiming to set them- published commentary (on Directions for group study selves up in business after 2-3 Romans) were all transforming years' work; the drifters of the TOTAL COST $4.00 the younger theologian who had north-west who move aimlessly come from Geneva in 1538, into (10 cents per study per head, for a group of 10) from one job to another. the ecclesiastical statesman who plus postage Where Christ is present in the was to return there in 1541. ORDER DIRECT FROM GOSPEL EXTENSION MINISTRY midst of it all. Eight or so men TWO YEAR BIBLE CENTRED COURSE PRACTICAL MISSIONARY "I would rather submit to — eight out of 700 — con- death a hundred times," he wrote 114 ALBANY RoA0, PETERSHAM, N.S.W. 2049, AUSTRALIA. sistently attend a Bible study on TRAINING. FAMILIES WELCOME, G E.M. will red-word their nrielnal tares Or cassettes (not others) yr., when first asked to return. He ar- iezwoost irest.„aendo ro;t! fur a total cost id Sunday evenings in one of the Enquiries: rived back in September, 1541, Pl huts: two Dutchmen, one profes- and remained there until his NOW AVAILITLE- -SILENCE IN THE COURT" [Romans 1-13) — B studies. sing atheism, his mate hardly death in 1564. "LIFE IN A NEW DIMENSION" (Romans 9-161 — B studies able to profess the English Ian- Tohlee Bible College Calvin's work in Geneva was this is IN PREPARADON- enuage, both in their fifties; three really the outworking of the "Ec- -THROUGH FAITH ALONE" (Galatians) — 8 studies. T.I.s all in their 30s or 40s. KARUAH, NSW 2324 "JOURNEY TO 4010045.. ILit. of MOS.) — 8 studies. clesiastical Ordinances" of 1541. And Odder' All eady we have a culture These were submitted by him to practical clash of major proportions, ac- the council as the regulations of church and city, A feature was christianity or free, foitrifila and L Otifinotip advice on teasel anywhere, consult the appointment of a consistory to examine cases of irregularity, MITCHELL'S INTERNATIONAL TOURS and for certain offences, punish- be a practial christian Accredited agents for all major airlines and shipping companies. General agents for Frames Tours , .. can be improved by craftsmen at an economical cost. Com- ment or banishment was pre- Ltd.. of London. At no extra cost. our international experts will promptly and efficiently handle plete pire and reed organ service. New pipe organs. scribed. Ring 798 7888 and give to the Opportunity Shops. all SOU( travel FeCAITeDlehIS. ANTHONY WELBY Phone: 918 7107 The most notable case was SUITE 316, 3rd FLOOR, WHITEHOUSE ARCADE, 403 GEORGE STREET, SYDNEY, NSW 2000. PHONE 29.4136. lAnd After Hoirrh that of Servetus who had denied iNERY TO NoCk AND ktRItY1 ORGAN 11011 DER. 41 William St., Avalon Beach, 21117 the doctrine of the Trinity, and unwisely had come to Geneva Austral ion Church Record, July 15, 1971 Australian Church Record, July 15, 1971

PRIORITIES — MORAL DECLINE — BIBLE READING LETTERS Note aid training scholarships were awarded by the NSW Education Department to 2,491 students. Past experience showed that this States' financial crises:— N. Q. synod debate R. I. worthwhile would have yielded about 1,400 Ninth new teachers for 1972. But it will yield only 800. Whereas in the In your issue of June 3 you report the result of a debate at the Synod of would like to reply to a girl wrote me a letter re- past 56 per cent could be ex- the diocese of North Queensland on South African sporting tours, and publish Rev D. W. Holland re "Rea- garding the work, extract of Education: pected to complete their course Getting priorities right which I quote "1 enjoyed learn- comment elsewhere on the issue of the Australian Council of Churches' stand sons for Dropping R.I.," and carry out their contract to ing the memory verses as it gave on the matter. A moral crisis public education, now only 32 When the States' Premiers went to Canberra in June to put their financial April 22, 1971. me new knowledge of God's per cent do so. The burden of the latter Indeed, a number of state- their thankless campaigns for Word." Most State Education De- plight to the Federal Government, much of the credit for the considerable I have been a full time Scrip- appears to be that the ACC ments in political circles in South Public education offers a fine Federal help that was given b) imam of a growth tax and large additional love of Christ and the least of ture teacher in high schools for Mr Holland referred to Paul's partments began planning career and a lucrative one to should never move any faster Africa have shown how much these His brethren. many years. I have found it very not going to the market week ten years ago for the crisis in these students. They and their money grants was given to Mr Bob Askin, the tough NSW Premier. than it is permitted to do by the they appreciate Australia's con- We would do well to remind rewarding. Of course, it takes a after week, but what about parents enter into a bond that slowest of its member bodies, tinued willingness to co-operate ourselves of the less glorious fact Lystra: Acts 14:7, 19, 20 and education that was foreseen Much of that credit was dis- Mr great deal of preparation on my they will serve as intended. Ob- Askin, shows a similar the worst crisis that our rural in- functioning at the level of its in sport. Not, it should be noted, that Wilberforce and Shaftesbury part in order to interest the vari- Acts 16:1. for the 1970s. What they sipated when a week or two later fatherly concern for the liquor viously, many more are entering dustries have ever faced, do grassroots opinion. that in our keeping open this and the Frys had often- ous forms taught. If all who Mr Askin announced that interests and promises them he could not plan for was the into this bond than ever before themselves scant credit when In terms of substantial in- channel of communication with times to bear with the ridicule of teach Scripture would spend Scripture teaching in the high another $500,000 would he given will look into existing liquor decline in public morality. without the slightest intention of they are diverting funds and re- stitutional change, such as is them, we are serving to modify their fellow-Christians, who said more time in prayer and prepara- schools Is worthwhile, souls are to the racing clubs to improve trading hours to see if they can't carrying it out. sources to two industries which envisaged in union proposals, that harshness of racial restrict- that it was the responsibility of tion they would find a minimum won for Christ. The poorest their facilities. be staggered to allow them more Expenditure on buildings, Many parents, as well as their employ little labour, appeal to there is a great deal to be said ions, on the sporting field or any- the Church to keep herself out of of trouble. teacher in the power of the Holy equipment and teacher-training This came immediately after a profitable times to sell liquor. base human instincts and take for this position. politics, to care for souls and not Spirit can teach, can interest the student children, must know of 50 per cent increase in fares on where else — as is sometimes has sky-rocketed in the period. In the Australian Capital Ter- huge sums of money from the As a stopper on any kind of for bodies. Boys especially enter into pupils, can make an impact. this manipulation. Vast sums of public transport and during an contended. Not enough was done, accord- ritory, the Federal Government pockets of those who can least declaration in the public forum, Scripture lessons with far more money are being used, students enforced policy of close economy The record of legislative and More disheartening perhaps, I know I have and am ex- ing to many educationists. but whose intentions are earnest are has shown a similar concern for afford it. it seems designed to ensure that administrative restriction on though less frequently noted, was enthusiasm than is displayed in in all government departments. most secular subjects. I find this periencing it at the present time. education has been given the being denied scholarships, and both racing and liquor interests. All political parties when in no statement will ever be made Bantu and other non-white the apathy of the majority, who lion's share of public revenues It is disquieting to see once mainly in 4th, 5th and 6th Let us do all in our power to our children suffer. The introduction of Sunday power besmirch their reputations on serious public issues until the sportsmen over the past few preferred not to have to take retain R.I. in the high schools. again the fatherly concern of the forms, Students need to take and loan funds and the propor- liquor trading and Sunday racing by giving these activities the most conservative actions of years points in quite the opposite sides, not to have even to think tion is still growing. There are many avenues open NSW Liberal Government and es- has been greeted with applause wrong kind of priorities. But Mr part and this is excellent if well (Miss) E. M. Whittaker, today to get a tertiary education clerical and lay opinion are con- direction. about the issues involved. But when one Education De- pecially Mr Askin, for the pow- by these interests as establishing Askin's handout of half a million vinced: by which time presum- directed. Eastwood, NSW. for one's own purposes. The tak- erful licensed clubs and sport- a precedent which, they say, will is too much like Nero fiddling From time to time, we remind Their true emblem, for all partment admitted recently that it ing up of teachers' college ably there would be no point ourselves of the noble story of their membership of the church, Book work in the junior high has been unable to make up its ing bodies. Taxation revenues certainly be followed by the for the liking of most responsible whatever in making the state- secondary teaching scholarships social reform which removed was not the Cross of Jesus but school forms is exceptionally CHURCH..• BUSINESS ... CLUB serious shortage of secondary badly needed for education, rural States. When these highly desir- citizens. ments. We would be confirming WHATEVER YOUR TYPING AND is not one of them. The falling aid, hospitals, etc are handed many of the ugly sores of indus- the hand basin of Pilate. good and well done. Likewise DUPLICATING NEEDS... able moves come, we will then the common secular view that Phone. teachers, it put its finger on the moral and ethical standards trialisation from the face of nine- memory work. over. The public's reserves and he a sophisticaetd country "like our faith is irrelevant, since it There is regrettable evidence sore spot which reveals the moral which have partly caused a teenth century England — slave- COOLANA SECRETARIAL sickness of our whole commu- recreation areas are handed over Europe." has never given a lead on the of such an attitude here in North After a 1st form class had SERVICES serious education crisis may well to sporting clubs. ry, child labour, prison condi- Queensland. It would appear nity. Governments who are bur- The whole great issues which currently di- been set the task of learning a Night or Day 642 8663. corrupt many other areas of con- Mr John Maddison, Minister dened with the current financial tions, illiteracy of the working from your report to exist in other In 1968, four-year teacher- temporary society. vide men. class and so on. quarto page of Bible verses con- of Justice, a strong supporter of crisis and more especially with One such is the question of the places also. taining ten sections comprising 21 A4Int'at'AvRed3;16'ngfield Stn. word of God extent to which apartheid should We are cheered to know that Kenneth Orr, thirteen verses, headings for each many of the leaders of the move- Christians need to look be accepted and, by implication, Townsville, Q. section and book, chapter and condoned. The latter word is ments which worked for reform closely at their Bible reading widely taken to describe Austral- were earnest Christian men and MERIDEN habits from time to time. ia's stance. women, devoting themselves to CHURCH OF ENGLAND Are we reading the whole Sunday School SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Word of God or are we 12 Redmyre Road, Strothfield neglecting vital parts of it The referral question Libraries BOARDING & DAY SCHOOL The Scripture Union method Kindergarten to Higher School WE CARE of daily Bible reading takes us Most people would agree of ways. One simple method In an editorial of the "Church Record" early this would be to display a selection Certificate end Matriculation. for two hundred people all the year. through the Old Testament once, that one aim of our Sunday For year, reference was made to a book by Keith Miller of books in the church (perhaps further information, apply the New Testament once and Schools is to instruct the to the Headmistress, but many of our children come from some of the gospels twice in the "The Taste of New Wine." The editorial quoted from this on Education Sunday) for the Miss Sheila M. Morton, B.Sc. homes that have' broken up, and they cycle of, five years. This has much book: "Our churches are filled with people who are out- children in biblical teaching. congregation to select and donate to commend it. wardly crying out for someone to love them . . ." In this process many autocrat- to the library. Funds used in the have nowhere to go during holiday time. Those who read a whole cha- ic but dedicated Sunday School doubtful practice of prize giving pter each day will cover the The article went on to point The editorial in the Church teachers strive week by week to might well be diverted! We need concerned families who will whole Bible once in three years. out that regular worshippers are Record would I believe support present prepared lesson material Simple cataloguing, covering FIRE . . . ACCIDENT welcome another child into their family Whatever system we use, we often unwilling to accept others this contention that people so to children who are becoming and storing could be undertaken should avoid a neglect of the Old and they are frequently unaware easily become lost in a new less receptive to traditional eight- through the Ladies' and Men's MARINE for a few weeks in school holidays in Testament. The constant use of of how difficult it is for outsiders parish because they do not find a eenth century methods. Fellowships, while borrowing the New Testament only will to break into existing groups. ready acceptance by Christian In good day-schools, libraries could be supervised by a Sunday May. August and over Christmas. leave us with a most imperfect I agree wholeheartedly with people. Anglicans are notoriously are of paramount importance, school teacher librarian working TM[ grasp of biblical truth. these words, but might I add a conservative and expect people to yet in may Sunday Schools a through the class teachers. The danger in using some further criticism of my brother fall in tine with their way of life library of biblical children's LONDON& modern translations is the com- clergy who fail to notify me and without any offering of love, con- books is strangely absent. Like all teaching aids, the plete neglect of the Old Testa- others when people move from cern and fellowship. Once it could be argued that value of a library will depend LANCASHIRE upon the skill of the teacher ment. The two parts of the Word one place to another. The committed Anglicans are no such hooks were available but i. INSURANCE COMPANY of God are complementary, not so few in number that like the today, biblical books such as the using it. Properly used and di- Since coming to my parish, rected by the class teacher, the separate. The need to read, teach which includes the growing sea- shepherd in the gospel, we should "Arch Books" series, are written and proclaim the whole Word of do all in our power to see that for children, using a controlled Sunday School library could be side towns of Forster and Tun- an invaluable aid in imparting God is paramount in this sceptic- curry I can only recall receiving they are kept within the fold of vocabulary, large print and the church. biblical teaching. New South Wales Branch: al age. one letter from a brother clergy- modern illustration. 16 Spring St., Sydney. man notifying me of a new (Rev) John Adam, The cost of establishing a John K. Griffin, Sydney Manager: M. A. Mlle family which was coming to set- Nattier, NSW, library could be met in a variety Windeyer, NSW. Tel. No. 20574. A need for tongues tle in my area. There is a dire need for I realise only too well that it AUSTRALIAN CHURCH TRAVEL SERVICE PRESENTS AN more Christians who can would be impossible to keep speak with the tongues of track of all families which leave (an electoral officer told me WANT our Asian neighbours if we recently that one in three people are to reach .them with the change their address each year) AROUND THE WORLD gospel. but surely one can expect that A report tabled in the last ses- when committed souls move on sion of Federal Parliament that a letter or even a roll card HOLIDAY HOSTS showed that while nearly a quar- or parish paper could be sent in- troducing the family and giving a ADVENTURE TOUR 1972 ter of a million secondary note of church involvement. — the ONLY tour that is specially designed students are learning French, for Church people on an ecumenical only 265 are learning Chinese. When all is said and done we are charged at ordination: "have basis under the experienced leadership of Three thousand four hundred the Rev. W. M. Constable of Melbourne. and thirty-one are learning In- always therefore printed in your remembrance how great a This truly around the world tour takes you to the THAT WILL CARE donesian-Malay and 1,111 learn world's most famous cities with visits lo many treasure is committed to your Japanese. Russian and Spanish centres of historical and religious significance attract larger numbers than Chi- charge. For they are the sheep of Christ, which he bought with His to the various Church traditions. These Include nese. Calvin's Auditorium where John Knox preached At the universities, Asian lan- death ..." Next Sunday (Trinity 3) my and the Reformation Memorial Wall in Geneva; guages fare little better. Eight the Basilica of St. Peter, Rome; St. Paul's, thousand three hundred and brothers will preach on the sub- ject of the Lost Sheep. Might I London; St. Giles, Edinburgh; and many of the fourteen are enrolled for Euro- / most beautiful churches, cathedrals and pean languages, nearly 7,000 of be bold enough to suggest that many clergy are not concerned interesting tourist attractions In Europe, these taking French or German. An alternative allows for an 8-day tour of the Most take Indonesian-Malay about the plight of their "sheep" once they have left the fold of Holy Land at Easter. Once visited these places (543), Japanese (462) or Chinese will leave their impression on you forever. (164). Neither Hindi nor Ta- their parish. CHURCH OF mil, the languages of some hun- *Departing February, 1972 — via Pacific ports, dreds of millions of Indians, Panama Canal and the Caribbean. '48 days Information, brochure and booking form from rate a mention. Seventeen take CUSTOMS AGENTS touring on the Continent including 12 days in Rev. W. M. Constable, Secretary Arabic and eight Bengali. Portugal and Spain. "Visit to Sorrento, the Isle AUSTRALIAN CHURCH TRAVEL SERVICE ENGLAND Goods cleared/delivered of Capri and a delightful cruise on the Rhine. 20 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000 Christians who have the mis- ex Parcels Post, Aircraft sion field in view would do well *33 days in Britain Includes 16 days touring Telephone — 631455-6 and Ships. 8 of which are in Scotland with a day trip to Isle to enrol in the many Asian lan- "SERVICE N.S.W.: Rev. W. J. Crick, 11 Croydon St., TRANSPORT" of lona. *17 days completely free for additional guage courses offered freely in 181 Clarence St., Sydney. Cronulla 2230 (523 5875) Q'LD.: Rev. Alex the cities by adult education tours, visiting friends, etc. 'Homeward journey Laurie, 145 Ann St., Brisbane 4000 (21 2888) HOMES Phone 29-5001, 29-3634. First Class vialMediterranean ports, Canary groups like the WEA. Those who WA.: Quartermaine Travel, 305 Murray St., plan a university course before Islands and South Africa. 'From $1,995 Perth 6000 (21 2881) offering for service, should think (all mainland Australian ports). Holy Land Also at 3 Henry St., Fremantle 6160 (35 5811) more seriously about studying Furniture Removals (supplement) $230. NMI Nom MIN the language and culture of the and Storage Featuring sea travel in the Lloyd TdestIno r land they are most interested in. luxury liner t.v. Galileo, 27,905 tons, Pl ease forward me details ot your Christian parents would be wise G & C DREW Pty Ltd air-conditioned, stabilized. I Around the World Adventure Tour 1972 to counsel their children who are 66 Smith's Avenue, I able to cope with language I NAME courses to consider an Asian Hurstville II you would :Ike to help, contact Mrs Mannehog Church of England Homes, phone 87 5623 or the Director, the Rev F. J. Rice, 70 King St.. Sydney 2000. phone 29 2033. rather than a European language. Local, Country and Interstate 1 I How shall they hear without a Removals ADDRESS preacher? How shall they under- Write or phone 50-8366 stand unless it be in their own After hours 53-7377 tongue? .mcetest-.-•=7.f•-•re Page 4 Australian Church Record, July 15, 1971 Australian Church Record, July 15, 1971 Page 5 ,r 4NIA,OON,I.I. 00.4NOMMP •fryP.0.,NAPNA.ANNI•••••4W he regards as fools gladly. He CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS doesn't suffer them at all. He denounces the extravagance ACR'S REVIEW EDITOR INTRODUCES 001Nly1.0.,/,M1,,N0, 4.4 04,0,I NNW , which wastes the tax payers' Key Books IMPORTANT NEW TITLES: FOCUS ON BIBLICAL PROPHECY money to no good account. He Positions Vacant Positions Vacant Canon Basil H. Williams, rector of St Michael's Pro-Cathedral, Wollon- deeply distrusted H. V. Evart and THE CONSTRUCTIVE REVOLUTIONARY. John Calvin and His STENOGRAPHER, gong, NSW, reports on the Jerusalem Conference on Biblical Prophecy held his description of most people Socio-economic Impact by W. Fred Graham. Joim Knox Press, U.S.A., ARE YOU the person God Is calling to nooks has a sharp bite. help our vital work among children and Church of England Headquarters has in Jerusalem, June 15-18, 1971. 1971. 251 pages. $US7.95. When an Irish Benedictine like Killian adMts? a vacancy In their Accounts Depart- His writing is never dreary or ment for a Stenographer who hat had McDonnell can write on the real stature of Calvin, it is not surprising at lent 6 years Office experience. Some 1500 delegates deep love for both Jew and don Conwell Theological Semi- tiresome. "Africa is my favourite that Professor Graham of Michigan State University finds that his If YOU area Junior or senior stenog- continent," he writes. But he rapher. ring 26 6428, and arrange to letThics, isvAne4nterestIng position with assembled for this confer- Arab. nary, Dr A. Skevington Wood of Snob wih social and economic thought is revolutionary by today's standards. have a chat with us about the pOSsi- Some fine missionary work is Cliff College, UK, Bishop Chan- wouldn't like to live under the Graham's thesis is that constructive revolutionaries are those who want bility of filling an important position on ence which was held at The s For further particulars. obviously going on in Israel rule of Afrcians. "You can like a the Board's Staff. du Ray and Dr I. Ben Wati of to humanise life by bringing justice to society without destroying it. All please Phone Binyaney Harooma, a mag- today. Professor Zvi Werblowsky IVF India. man and still not to want to be his findings on Calvin's revolutionary thought are related to the present akiVpsosintrrnli Above Award Wages. Good fellow- h. nificent hall in Western Jeru- of the Hebrew University also Perhaps the highlight of the a bite taken up by him in his aero- dilemma of the church and the world. ship, rewarding Christian work. spoke on one occasion giving us conference was John Stott's plane." "Australia has the most EXCEPT YE REPENT by Harry A. (,onside. Baker, 1970. 191 pages. DIOCESAN BOARD OF EDUCATION, salem. It was predominantly AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR, by W. expensive system of immigration 511 Kent Street, Wanted an insight into the "mystical memorable and challenging SUS2.95, A reprint of the late Dr Ironside's sermons on repentance. SYDNEY. American, but many other link" of 'she Israeli to the land of R. (rocker. Melbourne University ever evolved." "The pressure SECONO-HAND THEOLOGICAL BOOKS address on 'The Gospel and the Ironside was both a first-rate preacher of the Bible and a crisp, strong bought. Quotes given. C.M.S. BOokshop. countries were represented, Israel. Nations" which lifted the confer- Press, 1911. 111 pages. $6.60. from Canberra is to get bodies" writer. Not many aspects of the subject are overlooked here and 93 Bathurst Street, Sydney. -- without regard to quality. CHURCH OF ENGLAND TELEVISION including Israel and India, David Ben Gurion was wel- ence from many interesting and Australians are increasingly repentance is a message much neglected today. An unusually valu- SOCIETY requires a Christian Junior WANTED 100more students to enrol comed on another occasion and debatable details to the over- Crocker says: "I used to be able book because books on this one subject are hard to come by. Typist, 17-19 years of age, for varied In C of E. Bible College. Full Bible Japan and Korea, South interested in the activities of opposed to the White Australia and Interesting Office Duties. Phone for Course bv correspondence anywhere. emphasised 3 points. (1) One whelming purpose of God for their Department of Foreign A CUP OF WATER-THE STORY OF CHRISTIAN AID by Janet appointment.61 6493. Full detallt from Registrar, P.O. Box Africa, Hong Kong, New policy ... but I have little doubt 41. Roseville, N.S.W. 2069. God above all. (2) Love your fel- his Church in the present age. Affairs as they realise that they Lacey. Hodder Christian Paperbacks. 1970. 191 pages. 90c. Janet Lacey was succeeded by Rev Zealand, England, Holland lowman like yourself. (3) Making Conference concluded officially that this is the right policy for Alan Brash as Director of Christian Aid, a division of the World Council of Churches, only in FILING CABINET, 4-drawer, reasonable can no longer rely upon their Australia for the time being." ADMINISTRATIVE OPPORTUNITIES. condition. Telephone 36 0136. Orwrite and Australia. war is more shameful than slave- with a Communion Service in an geographical isolation to solve 1968. This is her personal story, a story which begins in war-stricken Germany in 1946 and Rev. John Cables The Rectory, Jam• Amphitheatre on the Mount of The starry-eyed non-realists then quickly moves to Christian Aid, She tells it all - the failures, frustrations, had organisation, Moore Theological College, a Church beroo. N.S.W., 2533. The addresses covered a wide their problems. For 20 years W. among us might learn something Of England InStItutIon, IS seeking a range of subjects chiefly con- Youth had a significant part to Olives and conducted by Dr R. Crocker has served as a dis- inadequate planning, but also the joys and the quiet satisfactions of having done c imething in Christian Administrative Officer with Richard C. Halverson of Wash- if they read this book. Christ's name in the face of vast human suffering. accounting experience for the position nected wish the 2nd Advent and play in the conference. Dr Sam tinguished Australian Ambassa- B. G. Judd of Bursar. Accommodation differing points of view were Wolgemuth, President of Youth ington. It was a wonderful ser- dor, eel: ."."ated. SUDO', vice and a privilege to be actuation a,' COMFORTABLE furnished room wail- presented eg. On "Perspectives for Christ, International, chaired He is well qualified, as an ex- present. I his is a fasciii,iiing hnuh he Application and Inquiries to the able, Guildford. for elderly lady. on the Rebuilding of the a dramatic presentation on tremely intelligent and highly Principal, Carillon Ave, Newtown, or by Minister', reference required. PhOrte Howitt's grand-dauGhter who has 632927a. Happily, all the papers are educated observer, to impart PhOne, 51 1234 Temple the speakers were Dr Youth and the End of The Age inherited his literary skill. Here Edmund B. Clowney of West- - this was most telling as was to be published and the information which we all need to Moore Theological College. a Church RENT FREE accommodation plus $14 per The reluctant hero was a man who loved his addresses haze been tape recorded of England Institution is seeking a week. In return for care of working in- minster Theological Seminary Evangelist Tom Skinner (a have. He is an unrepentant snob WHAT! valid male Married couple with two Christian Office Manager for an inter- and will be available shortly. adopted country and entered into You mean to say C.M.S. BOOK- eating Position In connection with its children as Aophe between and Dr Charles L. Feinberg of Negro) who "interpreted" and does not suffer those whom COME WIND, COME WEATHER. A Lion of northern parts of South 6 30 0 ni and 9 p.m.Phone 82 3023 Perhaps this conference will so many of its pioneering activi- SHOP has been selling church corresporvience Courses. 8.,- , 'Talbot Theological Seminary - modern youth in a very forceful, BIOGRAPHY OF ALFRED HOWITT, by Australia, the Dandenong ties with both dedication and Salary to be negotiated. Super- both excellent papers. practical and spiritually enlight- serve to stimulate fresh interest Ranges and the Dargo High robes all these years and I didn't annuation benefits. verve. The documentation is ex- Dr James Houston former Bur- ened way to the conference. in and a deeper longing for "that Mary Hewitt Walker, Melbourne Plain, know about It? Applicants and inquiries to the Interstate Blessed hope and the appearing cellent and the narrative grip- Principal, Carillon Ave. Newtown. Or by sar and Fellow of Hertford Col- A college choir from America University Press, 1971. 348 pages. When a leader was required I always gel my clad- phone, 51 1243. Services of our great God and Saviour ping. lege, Oxford and/ now Principal was also present - the Jerusa- 50 runs AGO $9.30. for the expedition to find Burke J. B. Mnroney. of Regent's College, BC, Canada lem Orchestra accompanied Jesus Christ." May it be so. and Wills, Howitt was the man Yes, 1s'olok-wb.raorwsrniTati tgh: TYPIST required by Moore TheOlOrolcal COORPAROO, St. Stephan's. Brisbane spoke on "The Judgment of the many sessions while Jerome It is not often that men dis- chosen and who did in fact dis- Bookshop. C011ege for Interesting and responsable Cnr. Cavendish and Chatsworth Roads. (From the Church Record, in exploration, position In the College Library. Flye-day Nations" in a very thoughtful Hines of the Metropolitan Opera, tinguished cover the tragic facts and be- week . Visitors welcome. 7.30 and 9 a.m. research and administration are ROBES Sale, by negotiations. super- Holy Communion 11 cm. Morning paper dealing, inter afia, with NY and Anita Bryant, a TV art- JOIN THE July 15, 1921.) come the reluctant hero of the annuation benefits. Prayer (9010 Communion 1st Sunday). cetham able to convey their experiences SHORT NOTICES FOR Apply by phone, to the Principal. modern "Technocracy." ist sang movingly on a number MAILBOX MINISTRY Dr I (Bishop of North search. 51 1243. t 30 P.m. Evening Prayer. Rector Rev. Dr G. Douglas Young, Direc- of occasions. Queensland) rightly urges that in in vivid literary passages such as Later he became resident CLERGY J. Greenwood. Invaluable for shut-,,,s -- Evan. those so liberally quoted in this ORGANIST required for St. Stephen's. tor of the American Institute for Other speakers included Dr order to "Renew and increase magistrate at Omeo where he AND geliced, Biblical. Write for book. Having, as he did, parents 111E INNER I ( STASI' by Normannursti A four•ranir unit organ PERTH. St, Alban's. 423 Beaufort Street. Holy Land Studies introduced a Carl Henry, Dr Wilbur M. Smith our efforts for missions, we need had surveyed the gold-bearing Marcus Bach. Abingdon, 197 built by ft H. Pogson Two Manual, Service 8 a m.. 10.30 a.m. and 7.30 details to . . . whose writings were well-known CHOIR fully electric Duties ineolre: Sunday session in which three speakers, whose fine paper was read (in often to remind ourselves that hills in the area before being reprint. 199 pages. $US1.95 Services. weddings and weekly choir o re Rector Rev. Rican F. Hall Rev. R. C. Smith every soul is of immeasurable in England, it is not surprising appointed Secretary for Mines from "Israel - Mr Fouad Sak- absentia) by Lieut General Harri- Boo 9. Ingleburn. 2565. Speaks for itself. twin'. Mrs Sohn van der Holven son; Dr H. Ridderbos of the value to God." He then goes on that Alfred Howitt was able to and Water Supply in 1892 and BY SCHISMS RENT ASUN Cassocks give such an absorbing account Girdles For Sale (Arabic Christians) and the Rev Netherlands, Dr J. Walvoord of to chastise the selfishness, often subsequently to the Public Ser- Papers of the voyage to Australia in DER. lead at the Puritan Surplices Alexander Wachtel (Hebrew Dallas Theological Seminary, Dr aubsconscious, of non-missionary vice Board. Stocks 1852, whereas it is amazing to and Reformed Studies Confer Sydney Missionary and Bible College CONCRETE BLOCK MACHINE. Christians) spoke evidencing a H. J. ti. kenga, President of Gor- Christians, by laying at their After his retirement he was ence 1969. Evangelical Maga Block Makes Mocks, slats, edgings, screen- think that within a few short White LECTURER--CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WOOD (OFFICE FUNERALS door responsibility for the god- able to pursue his studies in zine, 1970. 86 pages. UK 5/6. blocks, garden stools - 8 at once and lessness that is so apparent in the years he was to become an ex- geology on the one hand, and the shirts APPilCd1 , - , the 96 an hour, $90. Ideal self-help - PHONES - Dr Martyn Lloyd Jones and Dr Collars aPpointme-1 • • ,• • Eill-tirne orolects Send for leaflets. Department North. pert rough-rider as well as an ex- ascent of Aboriginal man on the Studs lectrer.u Educa- Jim Packer are among the C r Farm Research. London- Metropolitan (All perienced gold-miner. Hoods tion. The OO-u,' . aiso invoive * * * other, and for his work he was authors of five papers which are some admin,sbation. ouselling an' , w 2733. WCC Studies Salvation There are revealing stories of Preaching incidental tuition in Biblical studies. Branches) 80 0396. Behind all Roman Catholic ag- awarded doctorates by both of the usual high standard. GOD Scarves The sopointee will bea universe. gression there was a deep spirit- life in the Ovens Valley and in Cambridge and Melbourne graduate, qualified and experienced in Annecy, France (EPS) - The role of modern theo- Katoomba - Katoomba 41. SO LOVES . . . by George B. Choir needs teaching at second*, or tertiary level, ual motive and Protestants could Bendilgo and Ballarat, but all this Universities as well as being Duncan. Henry E. Walter Ltd., and preferably ortis a knowledge of Furniture Avairame from stock circus dyeamics. The appointee will be logical ideas of salvation and the personal and group ex- only meet it by a better faith, by was but a prelude to his explore- awarded a CMG. 1970. 16 pages. UK 2/. The • r -le primarily for training teach. a deeper spirituality and by a (.143. CHURCH SUPPLIES • - youth and adult 'whale. Removals perience of salvation in relation to the Church's mission author of these BBC talks on greater willingness to sacrifice." 93 Bathurst St.. Sydney. N.S.W. MOVING? week discussed here last week by a staff working party love needs no introduction to 61-9407. Commencing date: on or before STAINED GLASS * * * FURNITURE REMOVALS, of the WCC's Commission on World Mission and Evan- Australians. He has spoken at Catalogue Available, February 2, 1972 STORAGE After hearing the Rev S. J. CENTURY -OLD CATHEDRAL Belgrave Heights. Address apprications in writing. or honing, gelism. WINDOWS Kirkby's appeal for the Bush _J enouiries for farther details, to The Eat.P1 34 :g.t1171 'a -"a ' Principal. S.M.B.C.. 43 Badminton Church Aid Society, three young Road. Croydon. 14.5,W, 2132. A. R. C. THOMAS, The meeting was called to see The working party also dis- Applications close 20th August. from Holy Trinity, Hampton Trinity College-University of Melbourne 1971. S Bourke St.. how these vital issues could be- cussed the relation of the RESTORATION SPECIALIST men NTH nonuaMATTA corn: part of the Commission's Christian to the community in (Melbourne), offered themselves ,088 assembly due to be held next which he livel and discussions Country inquiries welcome. as candidates for the work of the THIRD TRINITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY sear in Indonesia with the theme with people of other cultures. Society. JOHN MARTIN STAINED * * * AUGUST 16-20, 1971 'Salvation Today." GLASS STUDIO, In some parts of the world About 60 clergy, including Professor Hans Kong (University of Tubingen), Dr I'd- three bishops, assembled in the TRAINED NURSES social and political emancipation 138 Kenneth Road, Manly Vale. ward Schweizer (University of Zurich) and Dr 1. I). is interpreted as salvation as was 2093. Chapter House, Melbourne, on Vacancies exist at the undermentioned Hospital the Old Testament prophetic JOHN CALVIN' Tuesday June 14 for the annual Siggins (Yale TJniversity), for D.C. and T.0 Sisters. Wages and conditions message ofi soc I ari gh eousness.t Phone 94 8422. STD. Code: 02. Islington Conference. And Public I,ectures by Professor Hans Kong in the From pope 3 * * * according to award. Telephone 51 2961 'Sydney) The assembly will seek to relate Wilson Hall, August 16.20, at 8 pm. this idea to the crucifixion of theology of the Reformation was Rev. G. L. Hunt, vicar of St for appointment. Jesus and those who suffer be- to express it definitively and con- Peter's, Brisbane, since 1918, re- Write for details and application forms to the Secretary, THE COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE SOUTH SYDNEY WOMEN'S HOSPITAL ati.e of their uitnecc today. cisely. The institutes have always signed on June 30 in con- Trinity School of Theology, Trinity College, Royal 'been the woW where anyone sequence of being appointed by Parade, Parkville, Vie., 3052. Gilpin St., CAMPERDOWN 2050 who would grasp Reformed theo- M. C. ADAMS (Builder) the Archbishop of Brisbane as logy must start. Organiser for Prohibition. Cathedral to Calvin had the ability to grasp 2/13 Unsted Crescent, * * * and express the meaning of his HILLSDALE 2036. Canon Burns of CMS, Nair- text briefly and clearly. Other obi, should arrive in Sydney on SCRIPTURE U NION Ph. 6616521 furlough about September 20. He rock again Reformers tended to use their Christ Church Cathedral, St. Arnaud, Victoria, which was open- Australian Christian Endeavour Union commentaries for dogmatic and will be accompanied by his wife ed for worship on July 23, 1866. THANKSGIVING RALLY A program of Evangelism polemic purposes, often at the and family. consisting of rock services expense of commentary. This has SPEAKER: called Jesus Rock 1 2 3 and given Calvin's commentaries an MOVING abiding value even 400 years NURSING AIDES - REV. JOHN CHAPMAN PART TIME NATIONAL DIRECTOR 4 has begun in St George's later. MADE EASY ASSISTANTS-IN-NURSING Catheral, Perth. led by the Calvin held such a lofty view SUNDAY, JULY 18, 1971 to commence duties in February, 1972. with Vacancies exist at the undermentioned Hospital for Dean, the Very Rev John of the church that the divisions Victorian experienced Nursing Aides and Assistants-in- 2.45 P.M. - 4.15 P.M. The position is to be on a half time basis, and will Hazelwood. They began on of Protestantism concerned him. DAVIS Van Lines He had written to Cranmer stat. Nursing. Wages and conditions according to Sydney Festival Male Voice Choir include such duties as planning and conducting the Sunday evening of June ing that he would- gladly "cross Pty, Ltd. award. Telephone 51 2861 (Sydney) for appoint- FEATURE Seminars and Conferences in all States, Adminis- 13 and they will be followed ten seas for this purpose should Australia-wide door-to-door ment. it be necessary." service "God's Word Reaching New People and tration, and Convention Planning. by a rock mass for life on SOUTH SYDNEY WOMEN'S HOSPITAL Yet the unity sought was one 6222 Provincial Places" July 11. 630 Applications ore invited with details of training and based on common allegiance to Gilpin Street, CAMPERDOWN 2050 S.U. News-Artist Graeme Wade On Thursday. June II, the the gospel, and if nothing was 157 BRIENS ROAD, experience to: dean held a solemn eucharist in done in that century it sheds NORTHMEAD the cathedral at 8 pm to cele- ight on the direction their sons (Box 410 Parramatta) WORLD FAMOUS "CERTINA" WATCHES Mr Peter A. Pitts, National Secretory, P. 0. brate the feast of Corpus Christi. and heirs must proceed. 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Available Fe0111 All Booksellers consultation with them. Page 6 Australian Church Record, July 15, 1771 Australian Church Record, July 5, 1971 Page 7 THE AUSTRALiAN hot line CHURCH Round-up of church press comment Rev Hohn Hoes, 0.8.E., Rector of is Dean of Students at the Queensland Chrit Church St raurence, Sydney, Bible Institute, Toowong. RECORD 1926'44, died in Sydney on 21 June aged Rev Alla J. Davies, rector of Christ 90. Church, Kapunda (Adelaide) since 1966. In an editorial headed "The Unity we are After," Among those listed in the recent was inducted as rector of St Marys' NEW LIFE deals with tht The national paper for Queen's Birthday honours list were the South Road, St Mary's on July 8. tensions many are feeling Church of England people recently retired Primate of New Zealand, Right Rev John Grindrod, formerly because of present trends in the ecumenical movement. — Catholic, Apostolic, Prot- Dr Norman Lesser, C.M.G., the Bishop Bishop of Riverina, will be installed as in the Sudan. Right Rev. Oliver Allison, Bishop of Rockhampton tomorrow, Fri- estant and Reformed. C.B.E., the Archdeacon of Southern day, July 16. in St Paul's Cathedral at It says that "We maintain that Presbyterian Life is properly Idelanmia, Ven Derek A. RawdiEr, 7.30 pm, The diocesan synod begins the 'to contend earnestly for the critical of the French for their Subscription $4 per Year. o.B.E., Dr J. K. G Webb, 0.B.E., di- same day posted. Editorial and Busi- rector of Vellore Christian Medical Rey Brian C. Siversen, resident minis- faith once for all delivered to the new seric of atomic explosions Centre, India and Miss Diana K. Sellers, ter in the district of Busby (Sydney) saints' leads inevitably to con- in the atmosphere of the Pacific, ness: 511 Kent Street, Sydney, 0.B.E., formerly headmistress of St since 1969. has been appointed rector of 2000, Phone: 61 2975. Office Mary's Secondary School, Kuala Lunt- St Mary's Guildford from July 16. frontation with those who have despite international protests. An aor. departed from the purity of the editorial adds: hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rev John R. Greenwood. rector of Issued fortnightly, on alter- Right Rev Kemeth W. Howell, St Stephen's Coorparoo (Brisbane) since faith. There is a point where "The French have shown some appointed first Bishop of Chile, Bolivia 1963, has been appointed curate-in-charge such no longer can continue nate Thursdays. and Peru in 1963, will resign on 30 Sep- of St Mark's Choler Hill (Sydney). appreciation of the danger by tember. He is 62. together without compromise." Rev William illosham, rector of St conducting their tests — 40 in all Rev Arthur D. Deane, principal of Cuthbert's, Naremburn (Sydney) since by last week — in the Sahara Sydney Missionary and Bible College. 1963. designed from the parish from 28 will attend an International Conference February, 1971. Desert and now in the Pacific, of the Afric. Evangelical Fellowship in Rev Anthony J. Ireland, rector of Her- far removed from their own Committee Johannesburg, 30 August to 3 September . ridale (Carib-Goulb) since 1968, has been country." Rev John A. Noble, formerly curate of appointed NSW Secretary of the Austra- All Saints', Booval (Brisbane), who lian Board of Missions. He Mayes hi, The Catholic Weekly says that trained at St Francis' College, Brisbane, parish on 15 August. Brisbane "priests who are appointed pas- on alcohol tors in the New York arch- dioceses will serve a specific term of office not exceeding 12 years." George King's long Service rector to Church Scene says that the and road Methodist Conference for Vic- toria and Tasmania to meet to Canberra-Goulburn soon, may have more ministers safety Gotilburn since 1937. This is to place than churches requiring Sydney them. a tine record of devoted and The NSW Temperance St Paul's Cathedral, Rock- Alliance and the NSW Coun- faithful service. hampton Magazine punlishes Rev John R. Greenwood, cil of Churches called a George IGng was born at rector of St Stephen's from a Scripture Union source, Hornsby in 1900 and educated at the Ten Commandments for hus- public meeting on June 10 Shore School. He has been on the Coorparoo, one of Bris- bands and wives. The Fifth for to set up a Committee on parish council at St John's Ber- bane's leading parishes, has wives reads: Thou shalt coddle Alcohol and Road Safety. ridale in the Monaro district accepted the invitation of thy husband, for verily every man loveth to be fussed over. Bishop Frank Hulme-Moir since 1934. He became a synod the Archbishop of Sydney to representative in 1937 and was We refrain from comment. was chairman. elected as lay secretary. He the charge of St Mark's, has always enjoyed synods and Chester hill. he has trained a long succession of clerical secretaries during the past 34 years. He was elected to Bishop-in• Council in 1949 and he was a member of the 1952 and 1956 General Synods. Recently he has spent some Mr G. 1). King. weeks in St Luke's Hospital, se- Mr George D. King, of riously ill. His many friends in the parish of Berridale, the diocese have been upholding him in prayer and their loving NSW, has been lay secretary thoughts are with him, his wife of the diocese of Canberra- and family.

PERSONAL TESTIMONY Bishop Frank Iltilmt-Moir, patron of tile N.S.W, Temperance Alliance, chats with Dr M. F. and Mrs Henderson before a meeting on "Alcohol and Road Safety" in Sydney. Dr Hen- AT NORTHCOTE derson is in charge of the State Traffic and Research Council. (Photo: M. M. Stewart.) Personal testirnonn of team members was an impor- Rev Joint Greenwood tant feature of the recent Mission at All Saints', North- Mr L. W. Hutchinson, General Adelaide Synod Secretary of the Temperance Al- cote, led by Norman Allchin, Ridley College's lecturer Before his appointment to Coorparoo in 1963, Mr Green- 1 he Adelaide synod will open liance is secretary of the Com- in evangelism. in St Peter's Cathedral on Mon- mittee. The meeting was attend- wood had been Organising Secre- ed by representatives of all deno- Centred on nine home meet- with the church there was enthu- tary of the Bush Church Aid day, September 6, and business ings with an average attendance siastic response and the request Society since 1959 and from sessions will be held at St Peter's minations, including Roman of some 15, the Dialogue Evan- for a follow-up of the meeting 1950 he had been NSW Secre- College on Tuesday, September Catholics, women's groups, mem- gelism used the witness of lay with combined marriage guid- tary for BCA. 7, and following days. hers of parliament, the NRMA, team members as well as a short ance and dialogue evangelism. medical associations, the motor Ordained in 1943 to a curacy industry, insurance companies biblical statement of the gospel It was led by the missioner at St aement's Mosman, Mr Crossword prizes tied to "Good News for Modern and Rev John Goldsworthy — and the Australian Broadcasting Man." Greenwood was from 1944 a Prizes for Bible crossword No earlier of the Father and Son BCA missioner at Ceduna and 36 have been posted to Miss Commission. Since the Melbourne diocese Welfare Movement — and his Hon Milton Morris, Minister has included these missions as an Minnipa in the diocese of Will- Robyn Smith of East B,.ltina, wife, Pam. ochra. NSW and Mrs D. Ely of Reves. for Transport in NSW, also option in its post-ordination by. NSW training, each meeting included a curate-observer. A highlight was the meeting for young couples soon to be married in the church. Though A new idea for a few had much previous contact province of S.A. Headmaster for At a further meeting of South Australian dioceses in Adelaide in June, it was decided that the dioceses Bunbury Cathedral should form a provincial council rather than a provincial synod. Grammar Schools The bishops of Adelaide, Will- vincial Council will be occupied cobra and The Murray with four this year and next with con- In his charge to Bunbury clergy and four laymen from stiathonal questions and that he synod on 20 June, Bishop each diocese decided that. the hopes they can bring the whole Afternoon tea for the 511 ministers from the Newcastle area Hawkins announced that Mr council would be a more matter to General Synod when it during a pastoral care seminar at the Shortland Clinic, New-• manageable body and involve far meets in 1973. castle. on Tuesday, June 29. Noel F. Speed has been ap- less expense for its meetings than pointed first headmaster of the provincial synods which have the Cathedral Grammar hitherto been used in other Schools from 27 August Australian provinces. next. The constitution of the Mr Speed has a master's Church of England in Australia degree in education from the provides for such an alternative, University of Western Australia The meeting of the Provisional and was a University blue in Provincial Council had before it football. He is 37 and has had a a draft consti.otion for the pro- wide experience in education in posed province, drawn up by W.A. Judge Bleby who is chancellor of Bishop . Hawkins announced both Adelaide and The Murray. that $300,000 has already been General Synod will be asked promised towards the building to ratify the diocesan ordinances fund and the schools will open in passed agreeing to form the February, 1971. province and to pass an ordi- He told the synod that collec- nance approving the draft con- stitution. Chaplain Geoff Simmons (extreme right) leads a discussion on a paper at an advanced tions in the diocese on Sunday, Pastoral Care seminar at Broughton Hall Psychiatric Clinic, Leichhardt, NSW, 20-25 June. June 13 for the relief of Pakistan Dr Reed, Bishop of Adelaide Fifteen Sydney clergy who had qualified by attendance at a previous seminar between 1966 refugees amounted to $323. has said that the Provisional Pro- and 1970 attended the week's full-lime course.

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