The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-07
GRADED (INI)Nio ANALYz|NG BIBLE
 TEACHING FOR ALL
Teachers and Students Join In Saying It Is Filling a Long,. Felt Want In Sunday
 School Development

Every housekeeper knows that the tried recipes are the ones she wants" said an enthusiastic friend of the Sum day schools of the city. "For this reason it pays to attend the Graded union every Wednesday morning at the First Methodist church, where only tried recipes are given to mothers, Bible students and Sunday school workers of Birmingham. The people who attend these weekly meetings realize that they receive the best results of years of ex- perienceN of Sunday school workrs who have overcome the same problems that are confronting them. A world of time yand wasted effort are saved by learning how to do religious work in the right way. and there is no better place to learn how than at the Graded union.
 Many churches are alive with the influence of this organization, con- tinued the friend. Almost without fail the department that is doing the best work in any school is the one that learns how to work out it's problems, profiting by the experience of others"
 ORGANIZATION
 It was 20 years ago that the Bir- mingham Graded union was~organized by few loyal teachers who recognized the importance of exchange of ideas on the lesson. First it was for primary teachers only, but soon other depart nlents of the Sunday school were added. Each year it has grown stronger until 1920 finds the organization doing the best work ever accomplished Every department may now receive help, from the cradle roll through the adult classes. Lessons are taught by ex- perts that new teachers and old may be strengthened.
 As many teachers are not members of Bible classes in their own schools. this need is supplied through course of Bible study given by pr. John A. Mac Sporran.
 BOOSTERS
 Another friend said last week: You don't mean to tell me that Dr. MacSporr ran lectures on Bible study every Wednesday at the Graded union? Why, my brother (by the way, he is profess sor in one of the largest theological seminaries of the south) says that Dr. MacSporran is the best Bible teacher he has ever heard. Dr. MacSporran is an unusual thinker whose thoughts are fresh and keen, and he has way of presenting his subject so that his audi ence listens eagerly to catch every word l don't see how any woman who wishes to study the Bible intelligently can afford to miss Dr. MacSporran every Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock"
 Boosters for the Graded union? Plen- ty of them. To begin at the beginning, with the beginners. listen to Mrs. T. E. Owens, who says;
 '.The beginners department is alive with interest and enthusiasm for the Mnty haV AN,r ~ IT.. mate will discuss methods for begin ner workers Mrs. Shumate injects into her work an enthusiasm so con- tagious that one is carried back to the days of childhood and to clearer Knowledge of the needs of little chill dren. An outline of Mrs. Shumate's programme for November includes: Lessons ready for use:' Why we sing in our department;' The Circle Talk; Between Sundays"
 Mrs. James Dawson is big booster for the primary department" She said: Miss Rosa Strickland? Yes. it is really true. This wonderful woman is deliv- ering 8 series of lectures to the pri- mary and junior workers every Wednesday. Have you heard her? If not, make up your mind right now to be on hand this week. and not to miss one of the series. Miss Sticlxland's sub iect last week, For Lifes Sake,' was given so beautifully that every one, it seemed, went home resolved to study to show myself approved of God, a workman that Nneedeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth If you are interested and want to join us in the sweetest work that, brings the greatest joy, just phone Main 1875 and ask for years mem bership in the primary department of the Graded union."
 And the junior challenge from Miss Hattie Weakley is: Come to our de- pertinent and join the contest in at tendance with the primary teachers. Miss Rosa Strickland is instructor. Hours. II to 11:30.'
 MORE BOOSTERS
 "A boost for the young peoples de- partment? Certainly" said Mrs. w J. Yielding. "Th eenrollment is increas- ing every week. Two features are of- fered in which the teachers are inter ested-the course of methods delight fully given by Mrs. E. T. Glass. and 1es- son building which is presented in a practical way by Mrs, R. L. Andrews. There Is no more important phase of Sunday school work than among young people, and surely teachers will wish to accept our invitation to attend these classes that help them toward more eff ficient work.
 10 you know MrS. tOScar ftelnHafl. said booster for the adult depart Inent She's the most interesting woman l ever listened to. She has a charming personality. and. best of all, she tells you about the Bible as one who knoy 2 for she is a remarkable Bible stW ynt. Did you know that Mrs. Reinhart has two Bible periods each Wednesday at the Graded union. And Mrs. Charles Ledbetter," the booster adds: "A cordial invitation is extended to all women whether teachers or not. From l: to 12;3o Mrs. Reinhart will conduct study in the Book of Acts
 Still another booster proclaims: Mothers. attention. You cannot afford to miss the Graded union, even if you do not teach in Sunday school. Here you receive valuable suggestions of how to meet the problems that confront you every day in dealing with your own children"
 FINAL CHALLENGE
 The final challenge of the Graded union in its membership campaign comes from Mrs. LAmeroux, when she writes: "All teaching is lost that does af cho ixroc H. x1