Opening of Emmanuel Missionary College by O. J. Graf

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 16, 1913

Opening of Emmanuel Missionary College

By O. J. Graf

OUR school opened with the largest opening enrolment we have had since the school was located at this place, and now, as we are nearing the close of the first month, we have the largest attendance we have ever had.

School opened Wednesday, September 10. During the morning session, which convened at eight-thirty, we held our opening exercises, classified the students, and made assignments for the next day. On the second day the teachers met their classes, and work began in earnest. By getting the students promptly at their work we succeeded in overcoming almost all tendencies to homesickness.

An earnest spirit pervades the school, and an unusually large per cent of our students are earnest Christians, and are definitely planning to prepare for a place in this closing work. Our student devotional meetings are especially inspirational. At our first meeting of this kind, nearly one hundred students were standing at one time, awaiting an opportunity to witness for the Lord. We are hoping, praying, and working together for the best year in the history of our school. O. J. GRAF, President.