The Central Union Conference Summer School by B. A. Wolcott

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 16, 1906

The Central Union Conference Summer School

By B. A. Wolcott

THE summer school for the church-school teachers of the Central Union Conference was held at College View, Neb., May 29 to July 9. About fifty of our teachers took advantage of the school to study the principles of Christian education, and to prepare for more efficient work by reviewing those subjects in which they were deficient.

Much interest was manifested in the daily Bible study conducted by Elder Mattson, in which we studied the relation of the Bible to the common branches, and how it can be made the foundation of all.

It was made clear that Christian education demands methods, as well as subject-matter, differing widely from those used in the public schools. As these principles were made plain to us, we saw that God calls upon us as teachers to come up to his standard in our school work. We felt our unfitness for so great a work, but found assurance in the promises of guidance and assistance in the work.

A spirit of consecration to the Lord and this work characterized the school. This, together with a willingness to do as requested, made the school one of pleasure to all. Our family worship each evening was one of the most profitable exercises of the day, for the Great Teacher came near, and gave us much of his Spirit.

The educational convention coming during the last ten days of the school, our regular class work ceased, and examinations were given before the convention opened, and all our teachers enjoyed its sessions.

As the work of the school closed, the teachers returned to their homes, full of courage in the thought that their Master had empowered them to take souls into the kingdom with them. Much good work will surely be done by these teachers, as a result of our summer school.

B. A. WOLCOTT.