Notes on Educational Sabbath

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 2, 1914

Notes on Educational Sabbath

We carried out the full program here in College View, with a good audience, and I believe there will be good results from Educational Day.

M. B. Van Kirk, Central Union Educational Secretary.

We had a very good program at Oklahoma City, and several have written me that they had a good meeting that day. Some of the ministers were present and helped.

Almetta Garrett, Oklahoma Conference Educational Secretary.

The first Educational Sabbath was observed at the German Seminary, Clinton, Mo., by an appropriate program. After song and prayer, Elder J. F. Harder gave a Scripture reading suitable for the occasion, with fitting remarks. The readings were given in German before the student body and the church. Prof. E. C. Witzke gave the first reading, "Reasons for Having Educational Sabbaths and the Care of Our Children." Professor Gallion gave the next reading, the subject of which was, "Where Shall We Educate Our Children?" The reading was followed by some appropriate and definite remarks as to our position in the matter. The next reading, "What Our Church Schools Are Doing," was given by Miss Susan Walde, and Miss Hochschorner followed with "What Is Being Done for Our Church School Work." Brother Graefe gave the last reading, "What More Needs to Be Done." The service gave evidence of bringing a new vision relative to our school work, and a new inspiration for attaining a higher standard in this work.

German Seminary.

Educational Sabbath services held by the English division of the church at Clinton, Mo., will not soon be forgotten. To many of our number the principles of Christian education were new, having never had a presentation of the subject in such a clear, convincing manner. To others it was most encouraging to hear of high standards set by our schools for the students' attainment.

The hour was in charge of Sister R. E. Hoen and Sister W. A. Long, both teachers in the German Seminary. Sister

Long gave an unusually clear outline of the courses of study as pursued in our church schools. All textbooks, record books, and other paraphernalia of the schoolroom were on exhibition.

"Babylon is fallen, is fallen," "come out of her, my people," has a more definite meaning to us than ever before. May we have many such lessons.

O. S. Beltz.

The Educational Day program held in Grand Junction, Colo., Sabbath, March 7, was one of interest and spiritual help.

The interest taken in the readings was deep, and we were impressed with the thought "that higher than highest human thought can reach is God's ideal for his children."

The church, in order to make a more thorough study of the subject, ordered a copy of "Counsels to Teachers."

We earnestly desire to seek the Lord for his guiding hand in the education of our children.

Grace Chilson-Curtis.

Sabbath, March 7, marked the beginning of a new era in our school work, not only here in Oklahoma, but throughout our denomination. We are truly glad that our people are advancing to higher principles educationally; that they are beginning to see the real and lasting value of the essentials which comprehend the education a truly Christian people want, and that we have the privilege of being united with them in the good work.

Our first Educational Sabbath at the Addington church was marked with much interest, and a manifestly sincere desire by almost every one for a deeper consecration to the work of the church school. Many expressed some surprise, yet not without an equal portion of pride, for the excellent progress of the educational work in Oklahoma. The number of children and young people attending our intermediate and church schools is surpassed by only one other State, California.

If Satan is earnest and persevering in his work, then why should not we be more so? How many will consider this question? When we all do our part for the younger members of the Lord's family, we will not stop with two Educational Sabbaths a year. Who will say how many? Remember the work here, that it may attain to the true standard.

O. P. Wilson.

Educational Sabbath services were conducted at the church Sabbath. The readings for the occasion were interesting and inspiring. After Sabbath, exhibits were made of the work of the sloyd and sewing departments of the academy, which were very creditable to both students and instructors.

Keene Academy.