MICHIGAN by Thomas Moore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 16, 1900

MICHIGAN

By Thomas Moore

FRANKFORT.—The church at this place, having seen the importance of following the instruction of the Lord in educating their children, have erected a schoolroom, large enough to seat forty-two children. It is attached to the rear of the church, making a convenient room for holding the kindergarten classes and children's meetings on the Sabbath.

In September my wife and I were sent here to take charge of this school. September 25 the school opened, twelve children being present. By the end of the first month eighteen were in attendance. Shortly after this two moved out of the neighborhood, leaving us only sixteen pupils. There is some interest among outside people: we trust our numbers will be increased by spring.

The Spirit of the Lord is working for the children. In our school we use the Bible as the basis of all study, and “Steps to Christ,” “Healthful Living,” “Great Controversy,” “Gospel Primer,” “Patriarchs and Prophets,” and such other books as are necessary, for reference books. The plan of teaching is new to the children. All enjoy it, and are taking hold of the work in earnest. They have been selling the Signs of the Times, and are now piecing a quilt and making little dresses to send to the orphans' home. In this way they are cultivating a missionary spirit.

We are of good courage in the Lord. Pray that we may be faithful in our work.

THOMAS MOORE.