THE spirit of prophecy has told us that where there are at least half a dozen children in one community whose parents are Seventh-day Adventists, there should be a church school. There are many more than half a dozen in the Kilmarnock (Va.) church, in Lancaster County, one of the southernmost counties of the District of Columbia Conference; but they are so widely scattered that it is quite out of the question for more than half a dozen to attend such a school at any one place.
A PIONEER CHURCH SCHOOL
Brethren Kenneth and Harry Gould, who live three and a half miles from the church, secured the services of Miss Eva Kern, and soon after the holidays there was opened in the home of Mrs. Hanna Gould the first church school ever conducted in that section.
It was the pleasure of the writer to inspect the schoolroom, which is a large one and is well lighted, well ventilated, heated with hard coal, and amply equipped for real, aggressive work. In fact, it surpasses many similar schoolrooms used by this denomination.
Miss Kern, whose home is in Takoma Park, is greatly enjoying her work, and is giving the utmost satisfaction. She is also rendering valuable assistance to the church, which is likewise appreciated.
It is hoped that this is but the beginning of the educational work of this denomination in that portion of the field, as the needs are becoming more apparent with each passing year.
On this page is a half-tone reproduction of Miss Kern and her pupils.
