N. E. SABBATH-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION by D. A. Robinson; M. A. Buzzell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 18, 1879

N. E. SABBATH-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

By D. A. Robinson; M. A. Buzzell

A MEETING of this association was held in connection with the New England camp-meeting at Ballard Vale, Mass.

Meeting was called at 9 A. M. Friday, Aug. 29. Prayer was offered by Eld. J. White. The president called for delegates to come forward. Some schools not being represented, delegates were chosen. There were representatives from several family schools, who were invited to participate in the proceedings. It being the first annual meeting, the secretary read a report of the organization of the association, and by comparing the last quarterly report with the first, showed an increase of more than one hundred members, one hundred and ninety weekly Instructors, and $48.82 in contributions.

Several ministering brethren from abroad being present, they were invited to address the audience. Bro. W. C. White was first called upon; he spoke of the benefits of thorough organization, of the best plan for the management of Sabbath-schools, of teachers, officers, etc., also of what these organizations have accomplished. He stated that our first organization was formed about two years ago; that our membership amounts to nearly 12,000 at the present time, many of whom were before this negligent of the work.

Arrangements were made for a general school on the Sabbath, and thoughts were advanced upon how to study the lesson. The president then brought up the subject of the election of officers for the ensuing year. It was moved and carried that the Chair appoint a committee

of three to nominate officers, also a committee of three on resolutions.

Adjourned to call of Chair.

SECOND MEETING, Aug. 29, 6 P. M. President in the chair. Introductory remarks by W. C. White. Eld. G. I. Butler was introduced, and spoke upon the subject of teaching our children to love the Sabbath-school. Eld. D. A. Robinson spoke of the blessing of Sabbath-school influences, and exhorted us as a people to improve the privileges which are within our reach. Eld. Haines expressed his interest in the Sabbath-school work, and gave as a reason for his love for it that he esteems it a part of the work of God, and that there is need of something of this kind to make the Sabbath a pleasant day for the children. These Sabbath-school influences once stamped upon the young mind never leave them. Remarks were made by Eld. Mooney. Bro. White urged the necessity of working officers and teachers. After an hour thus spent in promoting the interests of the Sabbath-school work in this Conference, the meeting was dismissed by Eld. Butler.

THIRD MEETING, Aug. 3, called to order by the president. Prayer by Eld. S. S. Mooney. The chairman of the nominating committee presented the names of the following persons for office: for president, D. A. Robinson; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. E. D. Robinson; executive committee, Eld. D. A. Robinson, Eld. G. F. Haines, and Bro. C. H. Harris, all of South Lancaster, Mass. They were elected separately. The committee on resolutions presented the following preamble and resolutions, which were adopted:—

Whereas, The efficiency of officers and teachers would be greatly increased by frequent consultation, therefore

Resolved, That we deem it expedient for each school to hold a teacher’s meeting at least once a month.

Resolved, That we will carry out the plan of paying, quarterly, into the treasury of the Association, a tithe of our weekly contributions.

Adjourned sine die.

D. A. ROBINSON, Pres.

M. A. BUZZELL, Sec.