The Work at Oakwood by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 22, 1914

The Work at Oakwood

By Editor

Though delayed in transit, we believe the following report of our Alabama school will interest the reader because of its very definite and encouraging nature. It was sent in by the principal, C. J. Boyd. Note particularly the number brought into the truth, the number gone into the work, and the uplifting influence of the school in its community:—

“The Oakwood Manual Training School closed one of its most successful year's work May 26, 1914. While the class of graduates was not so large as the class of 1913, yet there was an exceptional eagerness on the part of each member to devote his life to the cause of the message for which the school stands. The class consisted of one academic graduate, two ministers, four teachers, and two nurses. All but two are taking up work in connection with our regular organization, or will take advanced studies at Oakwood next year.

“In 1913 our class numbered fourteen; all but four are working in connection with some of our conferences. We have twenty-four students who are in the field at present earning their scholarships for next year by selling our books. Most of them are having good success. Eight or nine of the boys are taking orders for one hundred dollars' worth of orders each week, and sometimes more. Eight of our number are working in connection with tent efforts that are being held in various places. While most of our students come to us from Sabbath-keeping homes, already converted to our faith, yet we can claim about forty who have accepted the truth in the last three years as a result of efforts put forth by the school.

“We are trying to make our school of real service to our community in an industrial way, our sawmill and blacksmith shop receiving the heaviest patronage. Our prospects were never brighter for a greater work at Oakwood. A number of important improvements are receiving consideration. Our daily prayer is that the Lord may keep each one connected with this work in the humble path of duty, so that he can consistently crown our efforts with success.”