MICHIGAN by B. HAGLE

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Apr 3, 1900

MICHIGAN

By B. HAGLE

STURGIS.—I came to this place Monday, February 26, and was surprised to find in the home of Brother Harlan a church school with eleven pupils. I believe this is a school after the Lord’s plan. I was invited to visit it, and I found them studying from the Bible, “Great Controversy,” “Steps to Christ,” and “Rise and Progress of Seventh-day Adventists.” They also study grammar, arithmetic, and geography. I believe that the time has come for every Seventh-day Adventist family to make such arrangements for their children that they may have the proper instruction.

Many are saying: “My children are all going after the world. What can I do to get them converted?” I believe that if we would follow the example of this family, we should have no trouble in getting our children converted. I held three meetings with these children, and everyone gave his heart to the Lord. Now, does it pay?

“Well,” says one, “I am poor, and can’t pay the tuition.” These children here are poor, too; but they are determined to have an education, and the kind that will meet the mind of the Lord. I will tell you how these are meeting the expense: The children go out after school and sell pop corn.

Brethren and sisters, I believe that if we take hold in earnest, the Lord will open the way, and our children will be saved in the kingdom of God. If they are not saved, I believe we as parents will be to blame if we do not make an effort to get them under the proper instruction. May the Lord help us to arouse before it is too late. B. HAGLE.