Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1903-08-13
MT. CARMEL FAITH HONE.
Worthy Work in Which Dickinson
iAna are Engaged.

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west Of Coleta and seven miles south
west Of Chadwick. 1t is incorporated
under the laws OF the state Of Illinois
with board Of FIVE trustees and In
cludes one hundred and twenty acre,
Of land with the building used fol
the orphanage.
Il The land was decided for the work
by Rev. A. G.. Zook and wife, in re-
spouse to call from God.
The object is to offer such training
and discipline as shall fit workers fol-
labor in mission fields, either at home
or abroad and to do gospel work, but
thus far the most active feature Of the
work has been in the orphanage. 1t
offers to the homeless child Christ
ian home until be Is eighteen years
Of age, providing proper care and a
good common school education. Be-
sides the other instructions, about an
hour is devoted daily to Bible study.
In all these exercises, the young
minds are alert and attentive and
good results are manifest. The re-
sponsibility is great Of bringing up o
child in the way he should 60. To
nourish his body, train his mind,
cultivate his morals, save his soul
and send him. fourth at maturity
fitted for bis place in the world, this
is our aim.
Any child, remaining until he is
eighteen, is kept without charge.
The home depends upon no denomina-
ton or society for support, but rather
looks to God, who called 1t into
existence, for the supply Of Its needs
and He has never failed. The pro-
ceeds from the home property are
used in its support, also the proceeds
from the farm Of 100 acres adjoining
the home property and belonging to
Mr.. Zook.
Donations Of money, clothing and
provisions come from various quar-
tiers. 1t is believed that as the work
enlarges and is more widely known, it
will be laid upon the hearts Of the
people and with their cooperation, it
may be carried forward.
The family Of twenty-six is ct
present housed in the large dwelling
house which was Mr.. looks home.
Applications come in for the admis-
sion Of more children but accommoda-
tions are insufficient and they must
be refused. Thus the need Is press
ing for added buildings. A building
should be erected for the children's
home. To put up suitable building
and equip it with furniture and con-
veniences the sum Of $4,000 will be
needed. One thousand dollars OF
money subscriptions, is already at
hand. 1t is believed that the Lord,
willing to prosper the cause will
move upon human hearts to aid in
the work OF saving those who would
otherwise be left to come up uncared
for and unframed In sinful surround.
ings.
We have said the need Is pressing
and 80 1t forces itself upon us. When
we discover the degree Of the knowl-
edge and practice Of sin among those
OF tender age and see that NO hand,
not even bis parent Is intended to
save him but he 10 allowed to remain
disc bedient and untaught. our whole
being is poYsd and we are pressed
upon TO declare the need Of saving
homeless children.
Some consider the matter from .
business stand point and see that II
pays to save boys and girls, others
are philsnthrOpic, still others see the
priceless soul and labor for Its
salvation. Whatever the motive, let
US be workers together and respond
to the call for help.
To have the building ready before
winter to accept those who are wait
ing. work must begin soon after
harvest. Perhaps there are some
among the readers Of this article who
have means At hand which they wish
to invest where it will yield profit
in righteous and useful lives. This
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