The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-12-24
Y. N. c. A. Work.

whatever denomination or variety
OF belief, and to develop the re-
ligious life OF these young men. To
this end Sunday meetings are being
held and addressed by able speakers
On the beginning of the new year
Bible classes will be conducted by
the leading business men and pas
tors of the city. Just the plan of
study has not been fully decided.
The men will be arranged in small
classes and no doubt take up dis
cussions which are Of the most in
terest TO that particular group.
Then discussions will be wonderful
ly stimulating.
The association is going to a great
expense in endeavoring TO work it's
building as comfortable and conven-
lent for the men as possible. The
entire building from top to bottom
is being overhauled. 1t will be a
very inviting place when all is COM
plete, The Y. NJ. C. A. is the first
place Christian man goes in when
he enters a town
Membership in the Y. NJ. c. A. is
open 10 AMY man in the community
without regard to religious beliefs.
There are, however, two classes of
members, active and associate. The
active membership is open to men,
bers OF eyangelic churches, or other
men who have declared belief in
Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saw
ior. Aside from the requirement
there is little difference between the
two classes of members. Only active
members can vote or hold office, but
both have all the privileges of the
association and the same chances to
enter Bible classes or take part in
the social and gymnasium work.
The annual dues are only five dol
lars a trivial sum for what the as
ISOLATION offers to you. Besides the
contribution paid in as membership
dres the board Of trustees is Obliged
10 ask each year for q considerable
amount OF money from the citizens
and friends. They have always been
very kind in contributing to the
work work. Without their help in
the association could not hope to
employ a secretary to devote all of
his time to the various lines OF as
ISOLATION activities
The Young Mems Christian Asso-
cation is an organization which does
much good work and receives very
little recognition for it. If the ques-
ti"n was passed around among the
men Of the community. "What does
&c y. VI. G. A. mean to you?" the
rs"ers would vary greatly and
"culd tend TO show how few men
lily appreciate its activity. To
re the name means a place. to
cad or to play games. to others an
'rGanization which is always beg
iii" money, but to only a few does
- signify a society for service But
-u"l it truly is.
The assC iatiCn serves the men
n many ways. In the first place it
is OF unlimited assistance to strang-
ers entering our city. finding rooms
for them and work if necessary, and
also gives them q home and place
10 meet other men. 1t offers the
men and boys the use of club
house with reading. game and loung-
ing rooms and an assembly room for
committee and organization meet
inc. But its greatest service is the
religious work and plans are being
made to hooden this department
whereby the general moral tone Of
t'e community will be raised
There is tendency for men and
hovs to neglect the moral and re-
ligious side of life. They develop
their physical and mental powers.
but as rule never attend church
regularly or give a thought to the
Sible. 1t is for the purpose Of
keeping up their interest in things
spiritual that the Y. NJ. c. A. is or
ganizing classes in Bible study and
holds weekly religious meetings.
Thus the Y. M. G. A. is the one or
SANITATION which strives to elevate
a mans ideals and morals.
Because OF this beneficial work
md endeavor. every man in the city
# Owosso should be member and
moral support, should at least help
II along financially. The present
membership roll is almost a disgrace
18th less than two hundred members
Such an enrolment hardly speaks |
we'll for the moral tone of the city.
The canvass for members is now
~. When YOU are approached. !
think of the tremendous amount of
~orvice which this organization IS
performing in the community and |
nven IL YOU do not wish to enter the |
"eligious work or other activities It |
" ffCrs YOU sign up for membership. |
NGu can find no better iuvestilert.