Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1913-08-08
The Bible Class.

meeting of the conference year on July
oath, 1918, at Mrs. George Gathers, with
IS members and "a visitors present. This
was especially gratifying, as it is the
largest class attendance on record. The
conference wrought many changes in the
class. but its growth continues under the
new officers.
The long ride was pleasant, despite the
heat, and the shady porch and cordial
welcome, followed later by a refreshing
shower, fully repaid us for our exertion.
The meeting was opened with the dox-
oloey, followed by Just When Need Him
Most"
Mrs. Robert Briggs led the class in a
most earnest prayer for the building of
the Sunday school and church and for a
steady growth of Christian character under
our new pastor, Dr. Hamill.
The class was much pleased to have
Mrs. Hamill and Miss Browning present at
the meeting, also Mrs. Mcdonald, the wife
of our former pastor.
Scripture lesson, Matt. 6-9-13 and Matt.
1872, was read by Mrs. Monred, the class
president. The minutes of the last meet
ing were read and approved.
The Membership, Lookout and Social
Committees gave splendid reports, the total
being as follows: 573 visits, 1853 cards,
20 letters, 20 dainties, 10 baskets, 10
walters, A bouquets, books and some
good literature to shut-ins; also % visi-
tors welcomed to class
The class hymn "A Charge To Keep
Have" was sung.
Miss Pace talked upon the class talent
and urged all to do their best, not to be
like the slothful servant of the Bible who
hid his talent in napkin.
Last year the Martha B. Smith Class"
donated barrel to the Florence Critten-
den Home. Mrs. Couch was much pleased
and wrote letter expressing her pleasure.
The teacher requested that they do like
"ioC tiiio yCdl' IL WIS put u Il NOle anu
unanimously carried.
The class then repeated its personal
motto and working text, II Tim, 215.
The following questions were then an
swered by the class:
What is prayer? Mrs. Williams.
How often does the Bible say we ought
to pray? Mrs Severance.
What is the difference in our prayers and
those of other nations We pray to hear
ing God while they pray to unfeeling objects.
Our God answers even our thoughts, and
is ready and willing to help us at all times.
How is it possible to pray without ceas-
ing? Mrs. Edward Clagett.
Is prayer necessary to our spiritual life
as food is to our physical life :? Mrs. Robert
Briggs. We can pray always, the more we
pray the more we will want to pray, or
vice versa. Some think it only necessary
to pray occasionally and so neglect this
great source of comfort If we are constantly
in prayer, we will get in that spiritual
state that we will want to pray. Every
breath will be a prayer to God. every
thought and desire will be under the con-
.rol of the Divine Being. This is not ac-
luired in a day, but must grow upon you
each day of your life.
Why should you pray for missionaries in
'Oreien lands Mrs. Gather. 1t is our duty
and a help to them to know that friends
in the home land are praying for them. 1t
the bond of union and deepens
interest.
Why do we stress prayer life Mrs. Rab-
bitt. The Bible tells us to pray INCREASINGLY.
Christ was found much in prayer. Prayer
overcOmes troubles and carries us over
dark waters. Prayer elevates. Make it a
habit to 60 to God with everything.
FavOrite Scripture-prayer verses were
given by Mrs. Mills. Mrs. Cation, Mrs Mans
field and Mrs. Hugh Walker Mrs. Welby
Mills and Mrs. Tom Walker gave favOrite
prayer hymns. Mrs Gideon Briggs read
an interesting paper on prayer. Praying
without faith never brings an answer.
Without faith it is impossible to please
God.
my Faith Looks Up To Thee" was sung.
A long. interesting and helpful class
letter from the former teacher, Mrs. j.
Harry Smith, was read by Mrs. Monred
God Is So Good To Me" was sung as a
duet by Mrs. Mcdonald and Mrs. Alexan-
der Garrett.
Miss Pace read beautiful message of
the power of prayer and love upon life
from Miss Burruss also a little poem
called "You Are A Gospel"
Mrs. Alexander Garrett, a former mem
Der of Grace Church. gave an interesting
talk upon the Sunday school at Hunting
Hill and the progress the children had
made and the effect this had upon their
parents. A bird flies to shelter. child
runs to its mother. Gods children should
dwell in his bosom.
Mrs. Wilson Walker told us Under what
conditions God hears and answers prayer. "
Mrs Thomas told of answers received to
prayer. Mrs. Amiss. Mrs. Geo. Garrett. Mrs.
Woodfield and Mrs. Barr gave experiences Of
prayer. A pamphlet on Our Part In
Prayer" with some personal experiences,
was given by Miss Bessie Woodward. The
answers to these questions were all good
and right to the point, but time and space
prevent us from giving them in full
The meeting was closed by repeating the
mizpah benedictiOn.
A delightful social hour was spent, dur
ine which delicious refreshments were
served by the social committee.
EMMA X. WOODWARD,
Secretary.
May 60 To'CaraCas
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