Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1912-08-02
Bible Class meeting.

Church, Gaithersburg, held its class meet
ing on July 23rd, 1912, at 8 P. M, at the
home of Mrs Alexander Garrett, at Hunt
ing Hill. A perfect summer afternoon,
good horses and comfortable conveyances
made the long ride delightful. The beau
ties of nature and refreshing breezes fol-
lowed us to Mrs. CARROTS, where we re-
ceived a cordial welcome.
The meeting was opened by singing the
doxoloey as recognition of Gods goodness
in sending us beautiful day for the class
meeting.
The next number on the program was.
I'm Glad Bear His Name" followed by
prayer by Miss Pace, the class president.
II Would Serve Thee, Blessed Jesus, was
sung. and the Parable of the Talents Matt.
251430, read as the Scripture lesson.
There were thirty six members and WISH
tors present, and the meeting was lively,
wide-awake one.
Minutes of the last meeting were read
by Miss Woodward, the secretary, and APP
proved as read.
The class then repeated their personal
motto:
Il am but one, but am one; cannot
do everything. but | can do something
what can do ought to do; and what
ought to do by the grace of God will do"
This question was given: What kind of
class would this class be if every men,
Der in it were just like met The answer
was to be found alone with God.
The announcements were then made;
Sunday, August 4th, is Mission Sunday.
We would like to have every member to
be present.
Wednesday. August 7th, the County
Sunday School Convention will meet at
Washington Grove. A large attendance is
desired.
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society re-
quest all the mite boxes" returned Au-
gust 18th.
Miss Pace then gave the chair to the
teacher, Mrs. J. Harry Smith. and num-
Der of questions were discussed. The first
discussion was on Talents and Our Aim
| for Missions
The class aim two years ago was 81 per
month. We have far exceeded that, and
our present aim is SIS per month. The
means of raising this we're to have every
class member pledge certain amount and
pay whether present or absent. The money
to be paid before Mission Sunday. Sacri-
fees to be practiced il necessary.
Question 2. What else do we need A
contribution from every member for the
running expenses Of the class
Tithing was the next subject of discus
sion. and number of members and visi-
tors having practiced systematic giving.
gave their experiences and the influences
under which they became tithers All who
have made study of this subject, follow
ing it through the old and new Testaments.
recognize it as Gods command and stated
how God had blessed them. Anyone having
once tithed would never consent to return
to the old loose method of giving.
Miss Pace, Mrs. Rabbit and Mrs j. II.
Smith then answered the following ques-
ton: What is the great end of Bible
study ?" ITO gain an abundant entrance
into Heaven. To know, love and serve
God. and to have a closer communion with
Him. To gain a thorough knowledge of
Gods word and to put it into practice"
How may the members Of the Mrs. j. P,
Campbell class become a power in saving
soulsY was answered by Mrs. Amiss and
Mrs PendletOn. Conservation to God and
His cause, seeking those who know Hin
not and by visiting the sick and by spend
ing much time in prayer. Mrs J. II. Smith
read beautiful poem and supplemented
these answers by saying. Let the light
shine in the home and not be satisfied by
being saved ourselves. but so live the
Christ-life that others cannot fail to find it
when all the members of class are
watching and praying for opportunities
and methods of sowing seed; to win g
soul for the Master to invite those wht
do not attend any Sunday School. tina
class is bound to have enthusiasm tina
attracts and wins cooperation. Talking
up often means building up. Keep that
in mind whenever there is chance to say
good word for the class.
"A man united with class after he re.
ceived no less than sixteen invitations from
sixteen different men. The first ten or
twelve men did not seem to make any i'm
preston upon him kept on until the six
teenth. Then the slowly won man declared
that sixteen TO one were really too many
for him and he would give up. One who
hooted at the mere suggestion Of uniting
with Bible class after nine different men
presented the invitation declared that II
the class really wanted him enough to
have nine men 10 invite him. he felt IL his
duty to Join just to Oblige them. Now he
is an enthusiastic member. Some of the
most useful members in many adult Bible
classes were won only after persistent effort
on the part of members"
Suggestions were made TO have the class
photographed and TO establish what
Box" for questions to be answered by the
class.
Mrs j. p. Campbell the missionary fol
whom the class was named. sails for Korea
this summer.
A season of prayer was called for and
the response was excellent.
The class hymn "A Charge TO Keep
Have" was sung
The Florence Crttenden Home was Wis
tied by the teacher this month, and She
told Of the needs Of the work there.
motion was made that the class contribute
a barrel Of canned goods. The motion wal
put and carried. There are seventy -four
Of these homes and the girls are cared fo
and trained to work. Conversion usually
occurs before these girls leave the home
and become self-supporters.
The Social, Lookout and Membership Com
mittees gave excellent reports. The sicl
and absent members are well cared for.
A rising vote Of thanks was given 70 Mr.
Ma9ruder. Mr.. Miles and Mr. Williams TO
transportation.
Mrs. Gather invited the class to meet al
her home in September.
The class motto | Tim 2-l5 was re