Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-05-05
Androseoggin County Sunday school Convention.

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Androscoggin County Sunday School Convention.
AUBURN, May 2, 1871.
The convention of Sabbath schools in this
county, assembled at 10 o'clock A. M, to-day
at the Court street Baptist church, and was
called to order by the county secretary, Col.
A. M. Jackson.
Proceeded at once to organize the conven-
ton as follows: President, Rev. J. s. Bur-
CESS of Lewiston; Vice Presidents, A. X. p.
Rev. E. s. Plummer, C. w. Weber; Secre-
ary and Treasury Rev. Mr.. Boothby; Bust
ness Committee, A. NJ. Jackson, c. F. Cobb,
c. c. Cobb, James Wood, c. Goddard; Com
mittee to draft constitution and bylaws, D.
T. Wright, Esq, Rev. E. B. Fernald, ]. S.
Darrell, R. c. Pingree, c. W. Goddard.
The remainder of the forenoon was spent
in prayer for Sunday schools. Adjourned at
II o'clock, to meet at p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention met according TO adjournment
Prayer by Mr.. Shaw of Minot The first
topic of the programme was then taken up,
viz: Conversion the great end of Sunday
School Work"
The discussion was opened by DR.. ]. w.
Beede of Auburn. Dr. Beede made a very
able speech in which he show ed very plainly
that while there are minor ends to be served
in Sabbath school work, yet the great end is
conversion.
The second topic, "Hindrances to the at
tainment of this end, was then taken up and
opened by G. p. Matthews of Auburn. He
referred to ignorance, unbelief, and love of
sin, as evils which both the pastor. and Sun
day school teacher have to contend with, and
as great hindrances in the way of conversion.
But he intended to discuss more especially the
hindrances which the teacher himself placed
In the way. These hindrances he discussed
in very able manner under three heads:
l. Inadequate teaching. 2. Inadequate
piety. 8. Improper example. The question
was further discussed by Messrs. Goddard and
E. ties. Third topic for discussion Methods
of its attainment" opened by Prof. J. s.
Darrell of Lewiston. Mr.. Darrell gave a
very eloquent and instructive address in
which the audience were deeply interested.
He proposed and answered three questions.
First who shall teach? Those who 5eIiere
the bible to be the word Of God, and have an
experimental knowledge Of its doctrines.
Second. What shall they teach? /. Teach
that the Bible is Gods word. 2. Teach the
fundamental doctrines Of the Bible Third
How shall they teach? General answer, sin
every way possible. l.. Teach in Love-
Love will make up for many deficiencies in
other directions. 2. Have a plan. Much
labor is lost from want of plan. Let the teach
ing be largely conversational. Illustrate as
much as possible. Report constantly.
Mr.. Darrell was followed by Rev. Mr..
Boothby, city missionary of Lewiston, Mr..
Jordan of Auburn, and Mr.. Morey of
Nichols Latin School.
Adjourned to meet at ! o'clock this evening
EVENING SESSION.
Prayer by DR.. Bradford of Auburn. The
from the Sabbath School Superintendent
of the county. The reports show the schools
generally to be in aourishing condition, with
a constantly increasing interest.
AUBURN, May 8, 1871.
prayer meeting was held for half an hour,
led by Rev. j. S. Burgess. The topic, "The
relation of the church to the Sabbath School,"
was discussed; also, ''The relation of parents
to the Sabbath School," The topic, '.The
relation of children to the Sabbath School,"
was opened by F. L. Dingley, and discussed.
d. T. Wright, Esq, reported constitution
and bylaws, which were adopted.
The following resolution was presented
by j. F. Cobb;
RESOLVED, That we request the several
pastors of the county to preach at least one
sermon during the year, upon the relation of
parents to Sunday schools.
James Wood presented the following:
RESOLVED, That we recommend the circu-
lation of the temperance pledge in all Sunday
schools:
Rev. f. NJ. Haynes presented the following
RESOLVED, That we tender our sincere
thanks to the members of this society for the
use of their beautiful church during the SER
vices of this convention. Also all the friends
of the convention who have kindly furnished
entertainment to members from abroad. The
above resolutions were unanimously adopted.
After prayer by Mr. Sanderson of Lewiston,
the convention adjourned without day.
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