The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-04-10

HoIEs, MD, April ,, 1902.
10 he Sunday Schools Of Garrett C0unty.
The time of the year is here for the reor-
ganiZation of the Sunday schools that have
closed for part of the year. To all such /
greatly desire that you reorganize at once so
that you start in near the beginning of the
second quarter of the literature. In reor-
ganizing all schools the utmost effort should
be put forth to have the right person in the
right place. This can only be done by a COM
plete cooperation of all concerned with a
view of doing the best work for God Order
plenty of literature so that all may have a
chance to study the lesson. Make an effort
to get a quarterly in the hands of all that
will read them whether they attend the
school OF not. Make thorough canvass in
your neighbOrhood to get all the Sunday
school,
How important it is then to teach the word
so earnestly that the Spirit of God may at
tend our teaching and be able to hold the
scholars.
The Sunday school work can be greatly
helped by every officer of Sunday School
Union, superintendent and teachers of the
county whenever an opportunity presents
itself-to talk and plan and show a deep in
terest in the Sunday school work.
We are very grateful to the people for as
sistance and cooperation in the past and
the good accomplished by it will not be
known here but will be hereafter.
We see so much work yet to be done and so
short time to do it in. Many Of the young
people are not in the Sunday schools and
forming habits that will make it hard, If ever,
to get them brought under the influence Of
the gospel. The Sunday School Union does
not presume to take the place OF home
teaching" or "denominational teaching
but we stand ready to assist in any way that
we can to bring souls under the influence of
the gospel.
L would be much pleased if the District
Vice President would hold an institute or
convention in their district viii be pres
emit at as many of them as possible. but do
not necessarily need to be there as each vice
president has full authority to arrange with
the people of the district and arrange for a
meeting. These conventions should be held
in the fore part of the summer and the coun-
ty convention in autumn. Every Sunday
schoul orlcer, teacher OF scholar should feel
deeply interested to attend at least one of
these conventions and go prepared to take
oOihC POI III UuClu.
A special word to the schools that are
strong and continue all the year. Your pas
tor delights in your good work and so does
the Sunday School Union. To such schools
we look largely for help in our county work
You have assisted greatly in the past. viii
you continue to do so in the future? There
never was time in the history of the Sun
day schools when help was more needed
than now. dollar to help needy schools or
your presence and efficient labors in Sun
day school convention may at first thought
appear too great sacrifice, but il you will
just stop and think what new inspira ton
you can give to some poor, eager soul and
what a rich reward awaits Gods faithful
ones you will surely conclude that you can
not afford to miss this great opportunity to
do good.
The value of a soul and how to save them
should be the deepest concern OF every
christian. May Gods blessing rest upon
every Sunday school. GRO. E. BIsHoFF,
Pres. Garrett Co. s. S. Association.