Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1894-04-06
Montgomery County Sunday School
Association.

BoYDs, Nd, April 2, 1894,
To the Superintendents and Workers:
DEAR FmENDs The most sacred trust that
God has given into the keeping OF his people
ID the care and training of the children, aud
through the gentle influence OF Chrisl's teach
ings the world has come to recognize their
| true worth in relatiau 10 the tnture welfare
| OF society. Nations are actively ut WORK
ed ncating the children in knowledge OF
| government and reverence for its institn-
lions TO this same great influence must we
come for the upbuilding OF the kingdom of
God. And il we bring the children into II
knowledge OF His word and reverence for
His name we will not only make them better
citizens but will surely gain "America for
Christ"
| Scattered all about US are the churches
whose spires point the way and whose bells
ring out glad welcome TO Sunday School,
and yet only little more than half OF our
children turn 10 listen to that call. In fact
we are met even at the threshold OF the
churches by evil influences whose various
but uRited agencies, in alluring forms, stand
ready to tempt the children and to lead them
from the paths of truth and right
Surely then, If we would help the children,
we must help them fight their battles with
temptation; il we would uphold our Chris
tiau nation we must uphold the children and
come bringing them to the Sunday Schools.
We celebrate Arbor Day, a day set apart for
the planting Of the trees, which through the
favor o. God give comfort and pleasure 10
man. How much greater then shoud he our
interest in Children's Day, day set apart
by Gods people for the planting of the seed
from which will grow the beautiful tree of
eternal life to bless and comfort Gods people
every where.
Ia th.a ~ /, ntnr tbad
ing of the golden truth of human brother
hood, and in perfect harmony with that truth
organization and corporation Is the watch
word of the Christian world
Our county iees the impulse of this work
and Ut the annual meeting in May last those
sturdy pioneers in the movement saw our
County Sunday School Association besn an-
other year with promising assurance OF in-
creasing usefulness. Every pastor, Sunday
School superintendent, teacher and worker is
considered M active member Of the associa-
ton. The county Is divided into five (co.-
lection) districts, with a vice-presldent TO
each, for the purpose Of getting into closer
touch with the work and with each other, so
that we may understand each other better
and 10 that frAternal spirit carry on the work.
II is the object and the wish Of the assoc,a-
lion that each district be thoroughly organ
lied and In communication with The county
organization. so that II may IN turn report TO
state union The association does not seek
to suppiant individual or UNCONVENTIONAL
effort but to supplement it by closer union
and Interchange Of ideas and plans, whereby
all may proceed ia harmony in the one great
work before us In fact, its hope and pur-
pose 10 TO stimulate interest and awaken us
10 realization Of the possibilities that the
work promises.
The anniversary of the association is fast
approaching, and in order that II may fulfill
IT'S mission and the prophecy OF It's friends II
10 hoped that all will give it hearty support
and make Its influence felt throughout the
entire county.
1t IL desired that you place this letter be-
fore your school and cooperate with your
district officer in organization and statiscal
work. The date OF the anniversary meeting,
which will be at Boyd's, will be given later,
together with the program TO be followed.
Ia the meantime, let US all enter with zeal
into the work before us and the promises OF
whom we call Master will surely be full
filled. Fraternally,
GEORGE +. Pollock,
G. SCoTT DUvALL, President.
Secretary.