The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-05-15

In all Birmingham Presbyterian churches yesterday Christian educ ton was stressed In sermons de- livered by number of distinguished eaders
 The goal of sl25.O0o fixed by Pres- byterians of this city was brought to the attention of lhe conEregat.ons by strea mers in churches and bulls- tin boards In veslibu1es It is be- lieved that this occasion brought to Birmingham the largest number of ministers of that denomination, se- lected for a special subject. in the history of the city The general as- sembly of the Southern Presbyterian church has met in this city number of times. and several Of the speakers referred to this fact in their sermons.
 Dr. James c, Reavis, field seere- tary Of the foreign mission commit tee, laid emphasis on the necessity for the establishment of a representa- tive Presbyterian college at Mem phis. If we would maintain and en- large our leadership" he said, i've must train our young men in Chris- tan leadership, Southwestern uni versity has faculty of earnest Christian men of rare scholarship. In this atmosphere Christian men are made and trained for Christian ser- vice"
 No Quarrel With state Preparatory
 Dr. David Park, president Unit versity school at Anniston. sketched briefly the history of this fnstitu- ton. We must have schools to pro- vide Christian leadership" he said. "Ne have no quarrel with the state institutions" said the speaker. Many of them are presided over by splen- did Christian men, but naturally. we cannot secure great Christian leader- ship from them. If the church wants Christian leaders in the ministry and in tho pews, she will have to tram them herself" These facts he pointed out. are now generally recognized by both church and state, and 1t Was indeed fortunate that the synod of Alabama had adopted such | broad educational plan.
 Loyalty of People
 Dr. Thornton Whaling of the Lou.s-s vile Theological seminary spoke on Christian education under church control. He gave some interesting statistics about the Presbyterian schools. Davidson college has fur nished TOO ministers to the church Center college 300 ministers and Southwestern university has givsa one-thifd of all the Presbyterian min isters of Mississippi, Alabama, Louis jana and Tennessee. Not only that" he said; "the men in law. medicine, commerce, journalism and teaching, educated at these colleges. actually do the work of the church.
 "The loyalty of Alabama Presby- terians is at stake in making this Magic City, with it's great history, with it's churches, recognized far and wide. cannot afford to ballS or hesi- tate."
 Dr. Wander Menien Speaks
 pr. John M. Wander Meulen, pres dent of Louisville Theological sem mary, called attention to the first Christian college. established by Christ when He sent forth His i2 apostles to preach. Next to His death and resurrection, he said this was the most important thing He. lid. There were only few of the apostles. he said. but true Christian leader ship comes from small college. The ideals of Wilson and the plans of Hughes for world peace were from men who were sons of ministers lud were graduates of small colleges.
 Presbyterians of the Mississippi valley were offered the opportunity of Christian college at Memphis. one that would turn out the highest type of leaders not only in the min istry but in all walks of life.
 Disguised Blessings
 Many of Gods blessings come dis guised.@ said Paul Harris. Jr. "But always they flow to us as the result of our doing our duty. Not only is this true universaliy--it Is proven true in every attempt any church has made to meet the obligations pre- scented by it's needy schools.
 Mothers Day
 Today is Mothers Day. The day that is set apart for honoring the one to whom duty is never duty always privilege: the one whose life is guided by love and sacrifice such day Is the day above all days for us to consider the training that we have had at the knees of this one. We should pause and consider the ideals that mother had; the God that mother served. And in memory of her love and faith. we should con- secrate ourselves to keeping alive such 8 spirit, to spreading such an ideal, and to helping our youth to find such a Cod
 Plan of Evangelism
 Fl S. Caldwell spoke of the church colleges an important part in the great plan of evangelism of the world. Leadership was absolutely necessary, he said. for the success of any great enterprise. the work of the church not excepted. The Pres byterian church had fallen asleep and lost it's leadership In Christian edu- cation. It was now awake and he asked that Birmingham Presbyterlans assume their full share of this re- sponsibility.
 Former Birmingham Pastor
 pr. F.. D. McDougan of Jackson, Tenn, is we'll known in Blrfningham as former pastor here. and also presi- dent of the school at Anniston. l'< pointed out the numbs of distin- gnished men small Christian colleges had turned out, referring to Vernon Anderson, now missionary on the Congo; Rev. John J, Martin. Dr. David Hotchkiss. and Dr. William Jenkins. all of this state. Hampden- sidney college, he said, was six years older than the Declaration of Inde-