Suggestion to Elders by J. R. Ferren

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 7, 1911

Suggestion to Elders

By J. R. Ferren

(Not to be read publicly)

THE influence of every reading that is designed to instruct and inspire, depends largely on how it is given. To get the real spirit of this study, it should be gone over carefully in advance by those who are to take part in it, and should be clearly and forcibly presented. The experiences should be read slowly, that all may be impressed by them. The reader should have been stirred by them; then he will be able to express interest and feeling in passing them on.

This service should be turned to account:—

1. By taking an expression of the audience, either in a few moments’ experience and consecration service, or by vote.

2. By getting out all the literature that may have accumulated that ought to be out, having it before them, and distributing it among members for circulation.

3. By planning for a good supply of tracts—a $5 package, or more—right there, taking up a collection for them, if you need the supply.

With a little planning, you can make this an opportunity not only to encourage the missionary spirit and a stronger organization, but to arrange for advance work. J. R. FERREN.