p. 17 | Sabbath-School Convention in Chile by Ed. W. Thomann

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 12, 1910

Sabbath-School Convention in Chile

By Ed. W. Thomann

ENCOURAGED by the good results of the convention held in our mission school in Pua, in southern Chile, the conference committee decided that others should be held, and the next one was in the city of Santiago, central Chile. Sabbath, Dec. 17, 1909, representatives from several Sabbath-schools, and a goodly number of conference laborers, came together for a two-days' convention. From beginning to end, we had a blessed time. The great possibilities of the Sabbath-school were made clearer than ever before to all.

Papers dealing with different subjects were read. Of great interest also were the several poems recited by children, and the stanzas sung by the little ones. And one of the things that awakened the greatest interest was a practical demonstration of how thoroughly even kindergarten classes can be interested and kept attentive.

When finally the question was presented to those present as to whether they thought it worth while to have such conventions, notwithstanding the expense in time and money, the whole congregation stood to testify to the fact that the good obtained more than repaid for the expenditure of funds and of time spent in traveling to attend. We are sure that future sessions will be appreciated.

The following resolutions passed unanimously:—

“We recommend, 1. That each member of the Sabbath-school have his lesson pamphlet.

“2. That both teachers and pupils study the lesson so well during the week that they will be able to dispense with lesson pamphlet and the reading of the Bible text in the class.

“3. That the Sabbath-school always be opened and closed at the fixed hour, to induce all to be present on time.”

ED. W. THOMANN.