Evening journal., 1918-06-13

Tonic: ~LO-Operalion between Chris
tian Endeavor and sunday school,
written by Miss E. /. Kershner, Of West
Presbyterian sunday school
1T is the greatest object lesson In
history. the world war is illustrating,
in its various phases the tremendous
power OF cooperation. In the trenches
and on the battlenelds, men Of different
nationalities are flghting together IN
one great cause. The Red Cross Society
Is doing wonders in helping the sick,
The starving and the wounded, because
individuals have formed groups, and
these groups have combined for a
great purpose. Our important indus
tries are working together, each fur
fhering the interests Of the other so
hat we may win this great conflict
AS we think on these things, as
we realize what great results are ef-
fected in the state by the process OF
cooperation. the question presents IT.
self. Why not use this factor in fur
thering the various interests OF the
church? The Christian Endeavor So
ciety and the Sabbath school are her
two vital sdiuncts, from both OF which
she draws her material for member
ship-the good men and the noble wo-
men who must carry on her work sue
cessfully The two bodies should be-
mutually helpful. Endeavorers hardly
realize what an influence they can eX-
ert in attending Sunday school regular
~. There is no doubt that others take
note Of what we do: that our ex-
ample encourages others 10 do likewise,
Absence Is one OF the adverse oondi- |
tons in the Sunday school. In this
again the Christian EndeavOr Society
can give valuable aid. The looking UP |
Of abseniees making them feel that
.hey are missed and needed Will do
much 20 keep up the records OF atten- /
lance. Cooperation can also be effec- !
i've between the c. A. and the Sunday
school in the bringing in OF new mem !
oers. In every community there are
families whose children never attend |
Sunday school. This is due to vari-
ous reasons. all OF which can be over
some by the kindly sympathetic inter- !
est Of visitor in the home. Frequently /
parents will follow where the children
lead, and many a churchless home |
might be transformed into something
more hallowed II Endeavorers would |
sndeavor to accomplish this. It Is our
part to consider this matter with re-
,ewed conservation. remembering That
IN this work to which we are pledged,
we are laborers together with God
Next Sundays topic will be written
ly DR.. Candee Of Westminster Church
Every pastor and Sunday school SUI
perintendent should read over this topic
md give IL much thought. For neither
Dne Of them In either a large or small
church or Sunday school can handle
lhe work himself no matter how much
he may desire to do so. lie must have
he cooperation Of his members. The
C. z. Society has many young people
from whom they can choose helpers
Tor in such a society the training re-
celved VIII stand good for any church
work.
The mingllng together OF the varlou:
societies in the City Union produce the
chance to become broad in our views
and it gives us chance TO see and
hear the other side OF the question
The pastor and Sunday school superin-
lendent who has cooperation OF the
young people In the church work Is
bound 10 succeed Every society should
cooperate with the church and be
ready to do their part when called
upon. Even though you may only be
asked to do the little things. the little
things count and lead TO greater things
later on You must service your ap-
preaticeship in church and Sunday
school work as well as in Industrial
lines. The C. Z. Is the place for you
to serve your apprenticeship. Cooper
alton is the C. z. keynote, Christ
md the Church"
Our writer has shown us how the
leople Of our country are working to-
Tether for the one great purpose, yes,
hey are putting aside all petty views
nd are cooperating one with the other
n order TO accomplish their purpose
he church needs the best, and we
must give our best. and in giving our