The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-07-26
Report Of CaIcasieu Sunday Schoo'
Convention.

The "Old CalcaSieu' Sunday Schooi
Convention met in the Baptist Church
in Welsh last Thursday and FRIDAY.
Owing to the fact that notice of the
convention reached the schools SO late
fewer delegates came than was expected
But the following were represented;
Lake Charles, Woodlawh, Jennings.
Roanoke, Welsh, Delsidder, and
possibly few other places.
Owing to the fact that we were not
informed until very late hour, our
own people did not have proper notice,
but the attendance GA the part OF our
local people was very good.
The State Association sent IT'S two
OF its most able superintendent. Miss
Judeu OF New Orleans Superintendent
OF the Elementary department, and
Rev. c. ON. Martindale of Crowley.
The Parish Superintendent present
were: Mrs. Stanton of Lake Charles.
Rev. Foster of DeHidder The conven-
ton opened ut 10 u. IN. Thursday Yhe
devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. Il. Z. Webb, of the Methodist
Church OF Welsh. Owing to the ab.
sence of the President, Mr.. w. B.
Gabbert was elected temporary chair.
man, und served the entire session.
Miss Nelson OF Lake Charles was
elected clerk.
The address OF welcome was deliv"
cred by Rev. E. NJ. Stewart, Of the
Presb Yterian Church OF Welsh.
The respondent being absent Rev.
c. ON Martiudale was asked to make
the response.
The reports from the various Sun
day Schools were made after the Ell.
rollment was completed.
Then the round table discussion on
Soul Winning" led by Rev. Martin.
dale occupied the remainder Of the
morning session.
Especial emphasis was given to the
value duty and Importance of winning
souls for Christ.
Also to the fact that this is the ulti-
mate aim of the Sunday School, and
If it fails 10 that, it fails in the great.
er part of its mission.
The afternoon session convened at
2:30 p. IN.
After devotional exercises and
song service, d Round Table" dis.
cussion on omissions in the SUNDAY
School" was conducted by Rev. Mar
tiudale.
1t impressed the fact that Missions
ought to be taught in every department
of the Sunday School. Thus the need
and Importance of this great work
finds it's proper place in the hearts of
the pupils, and finds expression in
their lives and activities.
Miss Stanton presented the object
method of teaching Missions in the
beginners class.
This was followed by a talk on the
Elementary work by Miss Juden. The
peculiar difficulties and trials of this
work were presented along with the
peculiar value and great Importance
of this foundation for future lives. In
this discussion Miss Juden was aided
by Miss Stanton, the Parish Superin-
tendent of the Elementary department.
Mr.. Mayo of Lake Charles gave
some helpful suggestions in his talk
on the Sunday School Workers
Council". The Importance and neces.
sty of this council was emphasized.
whether it be u teachers meeting or a
meeting of 1.-the officers and teachers
This was urged as a necessity to sue.
cessful work.
The evening session was given to
the address on Training for Service
by Rev. Martlndale. He showed how
special training was required in other
lines of work, and provision made for
it. and the necessity for it lin Sunday
School work the most important of all
labor.
Friday 10 a. m.
The session was opened with song
and prayer service. Reports of com.
mittees were presented. followed by
some general discussions. led by Miss
Juden and othetS.
Then an address by Rev. Martindale
on "the Boy Problem" or GLOW to
hold the Rov" and the IMAM prob.
lem," or How to get the man. The re-.
lation OF the two was pointed out.
The afternoon was devoted to talks
OF different features of the work. Home
department and etc. and concluded
with an address by Rev. J. F. Foster
on Adult class work." Which Woo