The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-06-13
sunday school Convention.

sunday school Convention.
The twelfth Sunday School Convention
Of Fishingcreek township, was held in the
Reformed Church al lions, May "a, 1890.
After devotional exercises the address
OF welcome was delivered by Rev. Houtz
and responded to by the President fol-
lowed by reading Of the minutes, and en-
rolment of delegates. Five schools were
represented, by ten delegates.
Nominating Committee, MIR. IL. w. Kline,
Mrs. Anna NJ, MoHenry, Mr.. l. l. Girton.
The first subject, "The Importance of
Being Punctual to the Hour" was opened
by Rev. Houtz followed by Rev Sutton,
K. NJ. Laubach, s. ]. Pealcr, II. w. Kline
and |. X. Krickbaum. They said, 'There
should be regular hour for opening SER
vice, not to have it any time people choose
to come. That as rule people fix the
time In their minds TO suit themselves.
II is important to be punctual because
all should take part in the opening service.
Punctuality is just as necessary 10 Sunday
School, as business life. In Sunday School
tardy pupils annoy the whole school.
Singing and Benedicton; after which the
Convention adjourned to meet at 1880 p.
m
AT the time appointed the afternoon ses-
sion opened by devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Rev. Houtz, after which the fol-
lowing subjects were discussed.
when do children become responsible2"
Rev. Houtz said; The turning point
In childs life begins just as soon as they
can distinguish the difference between
right and wrong, there are degrees Of re-
sponsibility. All children have not the
same training, great many have not chris
lian parents. He was followed by Rev. Sut-
ton K. NJ. Laubach and Jacob Beishline they
said; Children become responsible earlier
IN this enlightened day than they did
fifty years ago.
On the subject, "Should children be
taught early to pray2' Rev. Sutton said:
Children should be taught early to pray as
1t lays the foundation of christianity while
the minds are young, prayer taught by
the mother is never forgotten.
II. W. Kile and f. NJ. Laubach said
they thought 1t the duty of every parent
to teach their children to pray. II parents
were as Jealous in teaching their children
to pray as to earn money, better results
would follow"
Singing, "Over the River of Light"
The last subject was then taken up, How
can Regular Attendance be secured2"
Rev. Houtz said: Every scholar should
be taught to think it was honorable to he
there every Sunday. A Sunday School
should be cheerful place. Super
intendents should be careful to select at
ractive, teachers who have had spec al
training If possible When scholar is
absent visit him and find out the cause of
his absence, as this leads them to believe
they are of some value in the Sunday
School.
The Nominating Committee then made
the following report: Executive Committee,
Mr. Alva Pealer, MI. l. l.. Girton and Mr..
Isaiah Raber.
Place Of next convention, West Ridge;
time, in October, date subject to decis-
sion Of the Executive Committee.
The following Resolutions were then Of
fered and adopted.
Resolved. That punctualty in attend auce
at Sunday School is of paramount import
ance, and that parents should not only
urge their children to be on time, but
should go with them and teach them both
by precept and example.
That children do not all become response
BILE at the same age because of the differ
ent degrees OF knowledge they possess.
Our responsibility increases with our
knowledge.
Resolved That children should be taught
early to pray, as then the mind is most
suscentible to good impressions and the i'm
pressions then made are never forgotten,
and the religious influences thus thrown
around them may serve as safeguard
against the temptations beset them in after
life.
Resolved That regular attendance may
be secured by the officers and teachers be-
ing prompt in their attendance and taking
proper notice of all tardiness and absence.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God
in his Divine Providence to remove from
our midst our beloved brother Mr.. Eli Rob-
bins, who has 80 efficiently filed the office
of Secretary for number of years There
fore be it,
Resolved That while we sincerely mourn
his removed from our midst, we bow in
humble submission to the will of God, say
ing, "Thy viii, Oh God, Be Done"
LIzzlR Robbins