The Tunesassa School by E. A. Manry

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 24, 1909

The Tunesassa School

By E. A. Manry

NESTLED among the foot-hills of the Alleghany Mountains of western New York, is the Tunesassa intermediate school. It has been in operation for three years, and steady growth and progress have marked its history. To-day, there are nearly a score of souls rejoicing in the message through its influence.

The founders were intent upon following the instruction given by the spirit of prophecy. This led to its being located away from the city, and from the scenes that lead the mind from God.

Students and helpers have spent many days of hard work in clearing the land, and it will take much more work to get it ready for cultivation. Although we are located away from the city, yet we have many modern conveniences; such as telephone, electric light, and steam heat. At present we can accommodate about thirty pupils, but a plan is now being laid to erect another building.

From the first, the diet question received attention, and no food of a stimulating character is used upon our tables. We have had but little sickness, and many have improved in health by living upon our simple diet.

This year has been marked by blessings all along the way. Eleven have been led to lead better lives, and twelve are to enter the canvassing work. Whenever we review our school year, we can but feel how kind our Heavenly Father has been to us.

One Indian boy, who came to our school last fall, soon embraced the truth. He has advanced so far in the truth that he seems to know more about the message than some who have been long in the way. Often this boy asks the Heavenly Father to touch his parents’ hearts.

Time is short, and all that we do toward increasing our facilities must be done soon.

The time has come when our children should be attending schools ordained of God. Parents should make a decided effort to secure school privileges for their children. Soon the last book will be sold, the last day of school be passed, and probationary time be ended. Is it not high time for us to seek God earnestly for guidance?

E. A. MANRY.