The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-07-14
Runday-school Institute


The Sunday school convention of Wa
ierloo township was held at the
Wilmington Central Church on the Goth
of June.
The convention was opened with de-
VOtiOnal exercises, after which a secre-
tary, John Cunningham, and business
committee were appointed.
Mr.. ]. H. Hill spoke on the topic,
Purposes of this Institute and COnven-
ton" He said we came here to state
our experiences, learn the best methods
to carry on the work with success, to
encourage one another and become en-
Unused in the work.
Rev. WI. Feemster said all taking
part in Sunday-school work should be
enthusiastic because of the good result
ing from it.
Messrs Waters and DoOlittle also took
part in the discussion of this topic.
Rev. w. ]. Feemster spoke on the sub
ject, How may the people be best
brought in, and how held when they are
in" The work done in the Sunday
school must be of such q character that
its influence will be felt beyond the
school. Families must be visited, and
importuned TO come. When in, the SER
vices must be SO attractive and interest
ing as TO hold them.
Mr.. Hill said it was the duty of all to
come, both parents and children. Pro-
fessors especially should not be luke
warm in this work. All need to study
the Bible.
The next topic-"Essentials of sue
cessful Sunday school," was taken up
by Mr.. E. Z. Rowland. A successful
school is one In which officers and men,
bers are all interested and which brings
forth fruit Some of the essentials are /:
A true christian spirit; A pleasant room /;
A feeling that we are willing to sacri-
nee our own interests for the sake of
Christ 'ta
Mr.. Hill said the Sunday school was
a place for work, and bible study, that
we may elevate the character of human
ity around MS.
Mr.. Bush advocated the scriptural
plan: $50 into the highways and hedg-
es and compel them to come in"
Mr.. Waters believed good singing was
a good thing to draw and hold children.
Mr.. Rowland would not only rely
upon singing alone, but would use a
diversity of means.
Methods Of lesson preparation" by
Mr.. Hill. Preparation must be thor
Ough, begun early and in the following
order: Go TO the scriptures,
study references, home readings, CON-
mentaries, geography, manners and Gus
toms. Prayerfnlly ask for the help of
the Holy Spirit; continuous study dur
ing the week.
Methods of Lesson Presentation, !" by
Rev. Mr.. Rush: Adapt the questions TO
bring the central truth of the lesson
clearly before the minds of the scholars.
Mistakes in Teaching" by w. Fl.
Payne: II is mistake to
use the primer instead of the Bible for
small children. Only the Bible should
be taught in Sunday school. 1t was also
q mistake to depend entirely on lesson
leaves. Teachers should study the les
son, 30 as to be able to teach it.
Convention adjourned for dinner, and
reassembled at 9 O'Clock. AMER engag-
ing in religious exercises, the officers
from the various schools in the township
were called on TO report the condition of
their schools. The business COM
mittee recommended Mr.. James
Mccoy, of Wabaunsee County,
for vice president of this township for
the ensuing year, who was elected.
Under the topic, Organization, State,
County and Township" Mr. Hill detail
ed the objects and methods OF each form
Of organization. and called special at
teniion to the state convention in Empo-
ria.
"How TO Increase the Efficiency of
our Sunday School Superintendent, I" by
E. E. Rowland: Give them our earnest,
hearty. prayerfHl support. Do not
change our superintendent too often !;
experience acquired fits them for the
work help them by friendly advice and
criticism.
"Best method of conducting school, -
by Mr. Baker. The superintendent
should open school promptly At the
hour. Perfect order should prevail.