The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01


with them.
How would you teach large Bible class
i. e by question and answers or otherwise
Answer by Rev. f. Shultz, Socrates and
Pestalozzi taught by question and answer
but religious teaching requires also ie-
claring Of the gospel
Music.
The Sunday School in relation to the
supply of ministers" as introduced by Rev
Johnston, by saying that the ministry is ap.
pointed by God. Where the gospel is preached
there is indication of a change of character
The burning question is how to keep up tie
supply, and for that we must turn our az
tention TO the Sunday School. He referred
10 Timothy when chosen Bishop of Ephesu:
whom Paul admonished to adhere to the
teachings of his youth
Mr. l.. F. Snyder-The Sunday school
should have reference to laying a founda
ton for good, and thus to prepare the way
Rev. A. b. Erhard-Boys often want to b,
preachers, and this idea should be encour-
aged and developed.
DR.. Baugher-Men are often mistaken
concerning the call to the ministry, but ther,
is a call to every true minister, and the Su-
perintendant aud teachers should feel them
selves owned of God TO extend the call OF
God to the boys qualified to enter into prep
aration for the ministry.
Singing-Augsburg songs No. 66,-"'} Bring
ing in the sheaves."
Q1eries-Can you suggest any plan by
which the reports of the Sunday schools can
b. given in less time Answer by Rev J
S. Harkey-Yes, but do not consider II wise
to omit them 10 save time.
How do you supply POO scholars with
100 papers," Answer-by Prof J. NJ
Berkey-By putting one paper in each fAmi-
ly.
What kind of lesson helps do you use as
intermediate between the Little Ones, and
the Junior books" Answer-by Presi-
denet Ruppel. None-We keep the little
ones in the infant class until they can read
well.
Singing Augsburg songs, No. rs, Fol
low me-"
The report of the committee on the reports
from the various schools gave among other
things the following summary Schools re-
ported, Is; not reported, 2iI Officers, 5S5
Teachers, 4l71 Scholars, 27G9 in average
attendance, 45l Lesson Leaves, 1894 Les
son Books and S2i Augsburg Teachers.
The banner awarded for the most money
given for missions and all other objects en-
braced in the appor;ionment recommended
by the Synod and for the highest average per
cent. Of attendance, was assigned to the
Berlin school, which had won it last year.
The subject Of Sunday school missionary
services" was taken up by Rev. W. II. Set
tlemyer.
Rev. J. s. Harkey: What people want
is information and the quarterly envelope
from the several boards and the services ac-
companying them carries this information
to the schools.
DR. Baugher: The fisherman with a pole
on his shoulder and large string of fish in
his hand, was accosted as a treSspasser with
Don't you see that notice No fishing
here, replied That is not true, for have
found first rate fishing here" So humanity
are saying the Bible is not true, when it
says: NO one lives to himself" Don't
l live TO myself" The world answers, but
no one has learned to Ire, who does not live
for Others.
Rev. G. W. Christ-My school resolves
itself into missionary meeting and thus
impresses these truths on the children.
President Ruppel-Comparatively few OF
orr congregations raise their apporfionment.
If we could raise the fall amount the boards
would not be 50 restricted in their work.
These things can only be corrected by train
ing the children, SO the next generation may
DO better.
Male quartette, Rock of Ages" uo,ial
clds; taught by DR.. BIugher, with five
pupils from the various schools.
The comments offered on the method of
teaching were highly commendatory. and
the teachers felt that they had gained much by
hearing the teacher Of teachers-the Editor
Of the Augsburg Teacher. unfold a lesson.
Very considerable good humor prevailed in
the remarks. one half hour was considered
short enough for the lesson and the Presi-
dent thought that rather than shorten the
lesson, if time was wanting, that the sermon
following should beshortened. Music-Solo
by Miss Tissue.
Report Of committee on resolutions.
Query What course would you take to
have teachers regularly attend the Sunday
school ~ ArsEer-by Rev. I. ?. Hawkins.
BY impressing them with the duty devolv-
ing upon them.
CL0sING WORDS.
Dr. Baugher-Felt at home. and had ioy
in being present with you.
Mr.. J. II. Synd,r-Member of the associa-
ton for l5 years, attended all its sessions.
and perceived great advance in Sunday
school work.
Rev. l. p HaTSins-Glad to have had the
convention in Confluence. Enjoyed by all.
Rev. NJ. L. Houng-All have received
benefits from thediscussion and suggesti ons.
Rev. J. S. Hakey.-This is my first ex
perience in Pennsylvania in Sunday school
conventions. Dh ms good. Don't know
why you don'tai grow far Made me grow
to breathe this italy christian air.
Rev. A. B. Miler-r IS my first visit to
tins convention. have learned 10 think
vel Of Somerset ,ouuty- and Of the Somer.
I So coua'y LuthenaS
ir +. Wea-y reoioed in the work OF
/ the o-agentioa.
The President in a graceful manner ex,
| pressed the .haaks Of the convention, fur
| the hospitality shown them by the citizens
/ Of Confluence, representing all 0fthe church,
es, and for the soul inspiring music which
added materially to the success of the con.
| ventiOn.
There were congratulations given on every
hand for the brilliant success of the conven.
| ton and not any one dissatisfied with eithel
its actions or It's spirit. The Sunday-schoo
cause was given an impetus which will lona
| be felt by all ne delegates and audience
We rejoice in the success of the Sunday
school work and predict yet greater attain
ments in the near future.
w. II. SETTLENYER,
J. 5. HARKEY,
J. NJ. BERKEY,
Committee on Publication.
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