Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-12-28
Tn. Annual Sabbath School Festival of

The Annual Sabbath School Festival OF
ST. Pauls Church took place on Christmsn Eve
services commencing at Sc o'clock. a Abeauti-
full Christmas Tree hung with presents formed
m attractive feature Of the occasion. The prin-
cipal object of these snnual festivals is to pre-
sent the offerings that have been contributed
by the children during the year for missionary
purposes-each Sunday School of the Episco-
pal church devoting their offerings to the edu-
cation of some particular child in the African
Mission. The amount of the offerings present
ed Christmas Eve, was $39 06.
The services opened with devotional exercises
conducted by the Rector. The singing Of the
children was accompanied By the organ through
the assistance Of Mr.. FRED. Fl. DoRR, After
this the classes, with Emblens and Notices
presented their offerings to the Rector, Rev. G.
II. You've, who addressed each in turn in few
appropriate remarks, This exercise was gone
through With in the following order:
Lat;tnt CLass-"Little Sewers of Good Seed"
Mrs. Tyler, Teacher.
Emblem-A glass hanging basket filled with
flowers.
Motto-aBlessed are they that SOW beside
all waters"
(This class numbered about so scholars.)
Children of the Cross-Miss Roberts, Teacher
Emblem-Cross entwined with flowers.
Motto-aHe that taketh not up his cross and
followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
The Children oftte Lord-Miss Tyler, Teacher.
Emblem-A minister, pulpit with Bible,
surrounded by little children.
Motto-"Come ye children hearken unto me,
will teach you the fear of the Lord"
Children of Zion-Miss Everett, Teacher.
Emblem-A Golden Harp.
Motto-'Praise the Lord upon the harp, sing
to the harp with psalm of thanksgiving"
Children Of the COvsnant-Miss Norton,
Teacher.
Motto-aYe are the children of the Covenant"
Cross and Croun-Miss Brown, Teacher
Emblem-Cross and Grown.
Motto-"If any man will come after me, let
him deny himself, and take up his cross and
follow me-"
"And when the chief Shepherd shall appear
ye shall receive crown of glory that fadeth
not away"
Little Travellers Zionward-Mr. Quig, Teacher.
Motto-"Let us run with patience the race
that is set before us looking unto Jesus"
The Pearl SeeEers-Miss Hicks Teacher.
Emblem--A Crown of pearls.
Motto-"Pearls of great price"
The Thirsty 7rauelers--Miss Grant, Teacher:
Miss Amsden, pro TEN.
Emblem Well curb on Bible
Motto--"W hosovever drinketh of the waters
! give him, shall never thirst, but the water
shall give him, shall be in him a well of water
springing up into everlasting life.'
Carrier Doue--Miss Justice Teacher
Emblem--A white Dove standing OIL ever
greens with small basket containing offer
ings.
Motto--"Behold 1 bring unto you glad til
dings," for unto you is born this day in the
city of David, Savior which is Christ the
Lord. (Luke Q, II, l2)
Learners of the Word-Miss Young, Teacher
Emblem--An open Bible.
Motto-"Teach the Scriptures for in them ye
think ye have eternal life, and they are they
which testify Of me-
"Open thou mine eyes that / may behold
wonderous things out of thy law"
Children Of the Ohwch-Mi,s Buckland,
Teacher.
Emblem-A Church
Motto--"Be We therefore followers of God, as
dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also
hath loved us, an offering and sacrifice to God
for a sweet smelling savo-."
Keepers for Christ--Mss Topping Teacher
Emblem-Sheafofw of wheat and sickle.
Motto-"He that goeth forth and wepeth bear
ing precious seed, shall doubtless come again
with rejoicing bringing his sheaves with him."
The Truth Scekers-Miss Wilson, Teacher.
Emblem-A Bible on silver stand, surround
ed by wreath of myrtle.
Motto--"What is TRUTH" Thy word is
truth"
Bible CLdss-Mr. John FIaugber, Teacher
Emblem--An open Bible and Lamp.
Motto--"Forever, o, Lord, thy word is set
tied in heaven" "Tbe entrance of thy words
giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the
simple "-Ps. ll9, SO, 130.
After these services were closed, the Christ
mas Tree was undressed and the gifts, something
like $50 in number, distributed to the scholars.
This closed pleasant annual episode in this
Sunday School.
The number of scholars is about one hundred
and thirty, with an average attendance of from
ninety five to one hundred.