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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1893-2-3, Page 9S T91. BRUSSELS, , Jatz=+b 3P ONTARIO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY S, 1.893. ■ HURON SUNDAY SCHOOL 77h°teacher should command attention, and to gain aucl keep this ohoutd be full WORKERS. of the lesson, and strive to make it as interesting ne eos.ible. IIe urged the .,,,ee•st v, r forming normal classes for vi„r” they may be pr. tnerly nue ort of teaching. Discus• sign was taken part in by W. M. xray, Revs. A. L. Russell, ldighloy, E. A. Fear, and efcLean. The principal point brought ant being the difficulty of get• ting teaches to love to study the lesson, and realize the necessity of prayer as they should. TUESDAY EVENING. The second eoegioo opened with Rev. W. F. Campbell in the chair. After de votional exercises words of welcome were given by Reticle. Higihley and W. F. Campbell, of Blyth, and replied bo on be. half of the Convention by Rev. E. W. Hughes. The "Aim ie teaohlug" was introduced by J. Houston, AI, A., Clinton. The aim may be false, characteristic, of some to be shiftless, with no aim, consequently they can expect nothing. Whitt are the benefits to be derived from aim in S. S. teaching ? 1st. It will enable us to pot forth more energy, all who have made success in life have had an aim from the comm,-ncement. 2nd. Aim will make more efficient the energy the teacher puts forth. 8rd. Aim will aid us in the pre• paratiou-of the S. 8. lesson, use the bible and a 1 the helps at hand, study these systematically. If we have an aim it will help us in looking for and gaining results. What then should our aim be ? We oan look for the good opinion of those around us and look for the reward prom- ised to the faithful worker. Iu teaohieg, aim at malting the morals of the soholar purer and better, the salvation of the situ' and the glory of God. Teach for God, for the soul and for eternity, The present opportunity to teach may be your lash, be faithful to the trust. Mr. duston's address was certainly fell of aim and was appreciated by the Con• Yentiou. "The Relation of Young People's Bo• eieties to S. S. work," was spoken on by Rev. J. Ross, Brussels. The Y. P. So- ciety has not been called into existenoe by mere chance ; tt has been specially owned and blessed of God till now ib is one of the most important branches in the Christian church. The Y. P. So- ciety should nob be antagonistic to the S. S. work—one as our Master, even Christ. The Society is not inteuded to supersede or ignore the Sunday school. The So- ciety and sehooi should have warm sym- pathy with each other, they should have a common membership, 0 common aim or pursuit, being workers together with God and dependent upon each other. In the Society the soholar oan be devel- oped in practical Carleton work and use. fulness. The time will never come when one society will say to the other that they can get along as well Moue, but working together they will hasten all the quicker the kingdom of Jeans Christ. The address wits well received and es- pecially instrnctive to thee° actively oh - gaged in S. S. work. "The greatest need of the S. S. World," by Rev. J. S. Henderson, Renaud. The speaker commenced his address by re- ferrieg to the great strides mode in the S. S. during the past few years. The S. S. is great in its possibilities, it has great needs, it requires homes where the S. S. can meet, the latest ttrohiteobure separate rooms, also the bast teachers and ofiioere and Ulna best music that oan be obtained, but the greatest need of the S. S. world is the baptism of lire, bhab will make a hatter brand of workers. A little weeding out among the teachers is sometimes very necessary, theeo who take the lesson helps to school, tee., the teaelier needs more bible study, more love, aottseaeabion and prayer for the salvation of the scholar. We must have the power of the Holy Spirit in connee. (fon with our work and it is sure to sno- uted. Mr. Henderson deserved the thanks of the Convention for his °plan. did address, as he mime to the Comm. bion at inconvenience to himself, having other engagements elsewhere. The following were appointed as a AN l.:ii.3'iti .•1"' '7��`i.,.• 7\. The twenty lira( annual meeting of the Huron Sabbath School Aseooiabion com- menced its sessions in the Presbyberiau church, Blyth, on Tuesday, January 250, at 1:80 p. m., Rev. W. F. Campbell, Blyth, in the chair, in the absence of the President, W. H. Kerr, who was unavoid- ably absent attending the Conniy Coun- cil. The convention was opened by sing. ing and prayer, and after a short address by the chairman, the first suejecb. "Some features of Intermediate Sala bath School Work," was introduced by Rev. A. L. Russell, Exeter. Under pres- ent conditions in S. S. work, small classes of from five to eight are very much more preferable thou a larger number, as the teaoher must be able to keep an eye on each Scholar, the teacher has also a better opportunity of making the lesson inter- esting, by coming into personal touuli with each member. The intermediate class oomes into direct oompetition with the street ; the scholar is just at the age when the company on the street is pre- ferable to that in the S. 8. The class must be drawn by the personal attraction and Christian life of the.teaoher, and the beauty there is in the religion of the Bible. The class must work in union with the church. Discussion was eon. tinned by several of the delegates with reference to the time of holding the S. S., some preferring the morning to the after. noon as the children should be at home some part of the day for (tome instruc- tion. After singing, the chairman nominated the following committee : Nominating Committee—D. D. Wilson, Rev. E. A. Fear, Rev. L. Diehl, H. MoQ, uarrie and L Taylor ; Busine s Committee—W. M. Gray, J. S. McKinnon and J. Wilford. The second subject ; dispassion on the "Work of senior and Bible Olttss Teaohers," introduced by W. Al. Gray, of Sealorth. The teacher mush be regular in attendance at school, and promptly on time, thus showing their interest in their class and school. The teaoher must bo loyal to God's word. The truth must be faithfully illustrated in the teacher's life, and be loyal to the Master. Oonoentra- tion is very necessary in the suc- cessful teaching. He must be thoroughly prepared and adapt the lesson to the class, give the class to feel that as they are being taught so must they realize the importance of getting prepared to work for others, Cultivation of Christian character is one of the duties of the S. S. teaoher, also urge the importance of the scholars growing up to take an interest in church work. The ohurolh and school mast go together in work for Christ. If the seed is town faithfully and bounti- fully the harvest will be sure and abund- ant. Discussion was continued by Revs. A. L. Russell and E A. Lear. Pointe brought out being the necessity of developing spiritnal treble in every les - eon, the bencher should be able to direct the senior scholars in their work for Christ, and develop to the fullest extent the talents of each. The addres and discussion was very interesting and profitable. "How to improve and encourage the S. S. staff," was introduced by D. D. Wilson, Seafortk. The object and work of the staff is to train the scholars fur eternity. The teaoher must be full of love, both to the Master and pupil— nothing wins like love. The teacher meet love the child and show that love, no matter how low and ragged tlhe solhol• or may be ; the lowest and host de- graded have a soul to nave. The teanher must have a clear knowledge of what is to be taught, and teach it in the simplest language, make the truth so plain that the mo:,b ignorant in the class can under- stand. The art of teaching is cansiug another to know, hence the necessity of thorough preparation, and system in teaching and adaptation, Christ adapted This teaching to his hearers in such a way as to bring out the beet possible results. Resolution Committee—Rev. R. I[ender- son, Auburn ; J. C. Stevenson, Clinton ; and W. F. Campbell, Blyth. The session then clused. 'WEDNESDAY d(OIN1Nn. The third suasion was held in the Methodist church and opened at 0 o'clock with a prayer and praise service, con- ducted by Ray. A. McLean, Blyth. 1st 'Topic, "The Sabbath School and its relation to Missions," introduced lay .Jas. Smillie, Walton. All dimmest ins in S. S. gabheringe'evolve around one contnten centre, viz, : The instruction, conversion and development of Spiritual Life in the character of the eoholar, but this should be (toes first in the home and then sup- plemented by the S. S. The tesohers must be persunal with each eoholar and make it the ane nim to win them to the church and probably some of thein will go forth as missionaries to sons others. Everyone should b° a missionary in his own sphere, the parent in the hums as well as the teacher in the school. If the teacher is faithful the school will supply plenty of missionaries and abundant means for their support in the mission fields. The unpleasant part in the re- ligion of some is that their money is re• quired to emery on this work. If we have plenty of religion, there will be no scarcity of mousy for the grand work of missions. Discussion was continued by Revs. A. L. Ruesell and A, plcLeau. Both address and discussion was inter- esting and profitable. 2nd topic. Two minute suggestions from S. S. experience, Bring the child ren in direct contact with the mission. aries and a deeper interest in the mission work will be the result. Teach that children aro responsible for success 3n the school. It will increase their inter. est in the school. Invite the parents and friends to the quarterly review of lessons. One of the great needs outside of the 8. S. for the parents to interest themselves in seeing that the children know the lesson. The school should be careful that only proper books are allowed in the library. Sone books now in libraries are not fit to be read. The Provinoisl Senrebery, Mr. Day, briefly summed up the different suggestions advanced and gave some good sound advise in his usual happy and effective alumnae. Brd topic. "Normal Class Work," by Rev. G. F. Salton, Brussels. What is Normal class work ? A normal class is a pattern of model one for the purpose of training tiaohers to teach. Objects : (1) In order to teach we must know some- thing of bbe laws by which the Bible must be interpreted or, in other weeds, we must know the Bonk. (2) The pupils with their characteristics must be stud• ied. (8) The teacher must know some. thing about the Sunday School in its aims, objects and pians Then he must know how to teach these things. Mr. Salton referred to the examinations which arc held in Normal class wrsk and the different systems employed and cer- tificates granted. The speaker exhibited a chart on the harmony of the Gospels illustrative of the methods of teachings Noemal clime work. This address was one of the most enjoyable and instructive during the Convention. The Nominating Commibtee presented their repnrt of the officers for the currant year :—Presicl'ub Rev. E. W. Fleshes, Wiugham ; Vice Pees., W. H. Kerr, Brussels, Jas, Sentt, Chinon ; N, H. Young, Blyth ; D. D. Wilson, Seafurtb ; Rev. J. S. Henderson, Hensall ; Cor. Beoretary, IL Foster, Clinton ; Rea, Secretary, Israel Taylor, Clinton ; Treas„ J. 0. Stt,venson, Clinton ; Executive, W. 31. Gray, 4oaf°rtb ; J. S. McKinnon, Blyth ; Rev. J. E. Howell, Godertoh ; Hugh MoQuarrie, Blyth ; Wm. Bailey, Nile, The Corresponding Secretary presented the Statistical report and on (notion was referred to the Statistical Com., to be composed of W. M. Gray, Revs. Higley and Campbell. The Session then closed. WEDNESDAY APtanOOON. The session was opened with prayer and song when the President elsct, Rev. roon adeno ON OPPOSITE PAWL] 1,11VS alT011 DIDDT CODU1OUd1). A -omit discovery by an obi physleim. 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