The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-10-08
SUNDAY scUoo1, CONVENTION.

EDITORS OF COLUMBIAN The Sunday Schoo
Convention of Columbia county was called tC
order by the president, Rev. Stuart Mitchell, a
1870 this morning.
Secretary, Prof NJ. w. Nuss
| a large number of delegates were present
The opening prayer was offered by Rev. 7. +,
1ofimeier. Music, "Revive us again." by the
choir. Opening address, by the President
| The following committees were appointed:
On business--Rev. A. IToutz, John c. Wenner
and Miss Kate zimmerman.
| On nominatons-Rev. Z. +. IIonmeicr, John
Beishine and c. b. White.
On resolutions-A. c. Smith, Rev. S. Mitch
el and Mrs. Houtz,
The PRESIDENT then addressed the convention
Su9iect-"Requsites in the Sunday School.
Musc-"The Saints Sweet Home" by the
choir.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention called to order by the President
who read from 18th chapter of st. John. Pray.
er offered by Prof. NJ w. Nuss, and music
Coming, yes, we're coming" by the choir.
An exercise for the children, subject-ani-
mails of the Bible, by Rev. S. Mitchell
"Who should select the sunday school teach.
er |' was discussed by A. c. Smith, Revs. T. f
Ilohmeier, Gust and IToutz.
Music-"Litle Children, you may Gomez
by the convention.
Rev. n. Spear then addressed the children
Subiect-"As we SOW we shall reap
EVENING SESSION.
Opening prayer by Rev. S. Mitchell.
A. c. Smith opened discussion on "Duties oi
teachers toward the PASTOR the superintendent
the scholar and the uncared-for youth" followed
by Revs. a. IIouiz, n. Spear, II. w. Hoilmeier,
$. Mitchell, Prof. Nuss, c. b. White and David
Laubach.
Music, "Travcing on" by the choir.
Sept. 29-Morning Session.
The convention called to order by the Presi-
dent.
Chant, by the choir.
Prayer offered by Rev. II. w. Hoflmeier.
The Convention was resolved into teachers
meeting, Rev, T. f Hoiimeier conducting the
exercise. Lesson, st. John 17:7-14.
The question, 'How should Superintendents
be chosen" was answered by Rev. S. Mitchell,
Rev. T. +. Hofimeier and A. G. Smith.
Rev. n. Spear moved that the Convention
hold its next annual session at New Columbia,
which was agreed to-
"The advantages and disadvantages of the
country schools was discussed by Rev. S. Nit
chell, Rev. T. f. Hoflmeier, Prof. NJ. w. Nuss,
John c. Wenncr c. B. White, A. c. Smith, w.
II. Ford and Peter Laubach.
Rev S. Mitchell read an article from the Vest
cra Recorder.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opened with music, "Jesus. Lover of my
Soul" by the convention. Payer by A. c.
Smith.
Prof NJ. W. Nuss addressed the Convention.
Subject, the collections in the Sunday school,
Rev. A. Houtz organized and conducted a
FORMAL class. Lesson, st. John lS:33-3S.
Lesson on Biblical geography and travels in
the Holy Land, by Rev. S. Mitchell.
Music "Bless the Lord, o my Soul" by the
choir
The report of j. NJ. Harman, delegate to the
State Convention, was read by the Secretary and
on motion was received and filed.
The committee on nominations reported as
follows:
For President, Rev. A. Houtz; for Vice Pres.
ident, A. c. Smith Secretary, NJ. w. Nuss
Treasurer, II. c. Bittenbender; Exec. Commit
tee, Rev. N. Spear, Mrs. Kate Conner and Miss
Kate zimmerman: Delegates to State Conven.
tion, Rev. 5. Mitchell, Peter Laubach and Johr
C. Wenner. All were elected.
Committe on resolutions reported the follow.
ing
Resolred, that vote of thanks be rendered tc
the citizens of Van Camp and vicinity for theil
hospitality in entertaining the members of the
Convention; and to the choir for the excellen
music furnished.
Committee on business reported as follows;
Your committee would recommend that the
| 18th of October be observed us a day of prayer
! for our Sunday schools, and that the following
| order be observed.
|. That during the morning hour between
and 8, all teachers engage in private prayer fo
| Gods blessing upon their labors.
.. That where it is practicable the opening o
the Sunday school be preceded by the teacher
meeting together for prayer.
8. That the regular services of the sanctuar.
pertain to the Sabbath school cause.
4. And that all families who hold family wor
ship remember the Sunday school especially il
their prayers.
Music, "There is Happy Land" by the con
vention.
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