Prepare Now by F. G.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 13, 1914

Prepare Now

By F. G.

Our church school work has been growing steadily. Each year has witnessed a more substantial foundation, upon which it may build more securely. This is evidenced by the following paragraph taken from a letter from one of our State conference educational superintendents:—

“We have eighteen schools in our conference, of which sixteen have definitely arranged for their teachers; and nearly all of them have most of the money in sight with which to pay the teachers’ salaries for the full nine-month term. The salaries run from $30 to $72 a month, with an average probably of about $40.”

We are indeed pleased to receive this good word. It is wise and well thus definitely to plan for the expenses of the entire term of nine months. The financial burden of our church schools is heavy, and proper plans for it do much to insure success for the entire year.

The first of September is near. At that time hundreds of our church schools will open. It is now high time to have all necessary arrangements made for the opening.

In arranging for the school, provision should be made for all the children of all the people to attend. There are those whose financial circumstances are such as to make it quite impossible for them to pay the regular tuition. The school should not be called upon to lose this tuition, but those who are able to assist should improve this opportunity to bear not only their own burdens, but those of others as well.

In this planning, arrangements should be made not only for the salary of the teacher, but for the furnishings of the schoolroom and the general equipment necessary for successful work; such as books of reference, maps, charts, etc. With neat schoolrooms, well ventilated and well lighted, with comfortable seats, proper equipment, and with good teachers, our church schools will do a marvelous work for our children this coming year. Now is the time to make these preparations. F. G.