Children's Work by Mrs. D. A. Fitch

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 7, 1907

Children's Work

By Mrs. D. A. Fitch

MRS. D. A. FITCH

Not long ago I spent a few weeks in a home where family worship is never omitted. Every child takes part in the worship. The Sabbath-school lesson is the basis of Bible study. The father takes the lead, and the answers are read or given in the words of Scripture. One of the children being too young to read, an older one reads his verse, and he repeats it after her. Comments are made, and practical points are emphasized. Those of tender years are often called on to lead in prayer, and all join in repeating the “Our Father.”

At the table it is quite customary for one of the children to return thanks. All who are more than eight years old are church-members, and are good children. There is very little disposition to tease one another, and disobedience is rare indeed.

The church to which this family belongs is a rapidly growing one, and there can be no doubt that its growth is largely attributable to the conduct of its young people and children.

We are told that a well-regulated family has very much to do with helping its neighbors to be converted. All can help by good examples. In 1 Tim. 4:12 the apostle asks the young to be an example of the believers. Therefore by good conduct and right life even children may be helpful in teaching others of Jesus.

National City, Cal.