The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-09-17


day School Association, 1t was unan-
imously voted to establish Depart
ment to be called 1.-THE Army and
Navy Department Of the Kentucky
Sunday School Association" to be in
operation so long as the present war
made II necessary. -..a
Purpose
The purpose Of the department is to
project the influence Of the Church
and Sunday School into the lives Of
all Kentucky Boys" wherever they
may be located in the army and navy,
and to assist in bringing the influence
OF the Kentucky Churches and Sun
day Schools into the lives Of all SOL
diers who may be located in our State.
The following needs are suggested.
J.. That all small groups Of men
guarding tunnels, bridges, pu1lr
buildings, etc., be located. That some
Sunday School in the neighborhoo1
secure all the soldiers in these groups
as Extension Members, visit them
frequently, see that they get the Sun
day School quarterlies regularly, pre-
sent them with Bibles, good books,
flowers, candy and comforts as often
as possible. Arrange that when they
come to town they meet the proper
kind of people. .. ..
2. That every Sunday School for n
roll Of all of its members who have
enlisted, that this roll occupy a place
of honor on the wall of the school.
That prayer be offered regularly ev-
cry Sunday for these absent memb IL ;,
and that the members be notified Of
such action. That the Sunday School
literature be sent them regularly, and
that the Sunday School keep in touch
with these men by means Of letters
from the pastor, superintendent,
teacher and others, and through gifts
of candy, books or other remem-
brances that would bring comfort and
Joy, and that they be asked to write to
the school from time to time of their
experiences.
3. That all Kentucky Boys" who
enlist be located, and where they are
not now members of any Church or
Sunday School, they be encouraged
to enter the Christian life. That the
Christian men in the camp, and the
Sunday School at home, combine
forces to bring about such result.
4. That the Boys" from other
States who come to Kentucky in any
Of the camps be reached and helped in
right living. ..-s ...
5. That track be kept of the
Boys" who enlist in the Navy, and
the same influence be brought into
their lives as are brought into the
lives of those in the Army, and that,
so far as possible, the same plans be
used.
The general plan shall be one OF
complete organization, using, where
possible, the existing county and dis
trict organizations.
l. That there be General and
staff of officers to supervise the work
of the entire State.
2. That there be Colonel for each
county, who shall have his staff of Of
ficers.
3. That by correspondence and
personal visitation, the organization
be perfected in every part of the
State. That all the facts be secured
and reported to the State Office.
a. That the county organization
get all the information in regard to
its county-the number of men en-
listed, from what community or town,
and from what Churches and Sunday
Schools-that all camps and groups
be located; that lists be made of all
Sunday Schools willing to assist, and
the kind of assistance willing to rem
der That the work be so systema-
= tized that no one will be neglected,
and that there will not be an over
tapping of the work by different
agencies
5. That the work become one of
Community Interest. That when a
complete, list Of the men of COM
munity or county who have enlisted
can be secured, it be printed in the
local paners. That there be arrange
ments made for the observance of
community patriotic days.
Volunteers Wanted
All persons who are willing to give
some time to this Department are in
vlted to write to the Kentucky Sunday
School Association.
All Sunday Schools that are de-
sircus Of having part in this pa
triotic service should also correspond
with the Association.
Finances
There will be no public appeal for
funds for this work. The money
needed for printing, postage, travel
ing expenses and extra help In the Of
fee will be met by voluntary contrib
utions from those who believe this an
opportunity to help bring the truest
and most lasting peace out Of these
times OF war.