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VOL. LIL ‘AND YE 1 -.. CHARLOTTE. N. C. TH CONFERENCE OF SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSION ARIES IN THE COLORED SYNODS Held at Cordele, Ga-, February 7-10, 1930 The Conference of Sunday School Missionaries of the col ored Synods was held at Gilles pie Normal School, Cordele, Ga., February 7-10, 1930. Thursday, about the noon hour, the Sunday school mis sionaries, who are pioneers of religious training to the unpriv ileged children of America, and especially to our group, began arriving at Cordele by trains, buses and Fords. They hailed from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mis sissippi, AlaJbama, Tennessee, . Georgia, Florida, South Caroli na, North Carolina and Virgin ia. There were four women and fifteen men—nineteen in all. Any one meeting these men and knowing the State in which - ^ they labored could easily dis - that each man fitted into his particular State and occu pation in a characteristic way. There was Rev. H. C. Cous ins, of Oklahoma, with his evan gelistic spirit which is so much needed in a growing State; the consecrated Shropshire, of Ar • kansas, a qualification one must have to labor in this State; smiling Van Horn Murray, the Sunday school man of the Mis sissippi Bottoms, yes, the only way to get through Mississip pi; the business-like Mr. Tay lor, of Alabama, the growing manufacturing State, of the South; scholarly Covington and J. T. Jones, the singer, a fine combination for Tennessee; Rev. W. C. Jones, the champion - ■fMBffr.rihnfrfT, t Brown who handle Georgia; Sunshine Scott, who sells sunshine in Florida; serious-minded Cun diff and jolly Adair, who take care of South Carolina; meth odical Shirley and quiet Marsh, who keep North Carolina go ing; easy-going Young slides through Virginia . The ladies? They are adapted to all of the States. Since Dr. McCoy is from Atlanta and did not come from any State it was unanimously agreed that he was the diplo mat and represented the force. Thursday evening at 8 o’clock the Conference had its informal opening in St. Paul Presbyte rian church. Welcome address es were delivered by represen *lsipoiftaj\[ oift uio-ij: Baptist and Presbyterian churches of the city. All of these addresses were timely and made us reel tnat we were among our friends. The response to these addresses was made by Dr. McCoy. After the introduc tion of each missionary, Mr. John M. Somerndike was pre sented. He spoke of his appre . ciation of the splendid work being done at Gillespie Normal school, and his high esteem for Dr. and Mrs. Clark who head this work. Friday morning, February 1, the Conference proper began with devotionals, led by Mr. John M. Somerndike, Director of Sunday School Missions in the Presbyterian Church, U. S A., subject, ‘TTl^e Penteooattal Shower, the Beginning of the Christian Church,” Acts 1:1-4, and the 9th chapter of Luke. The address was very illumi nating and instructive. Aiter a season of prayer the devotion al hour closed. “Our Program: Its Progress and Plans for the Year” was outlined, which call for some specialized work on the field, . which, it is hoped, will help to consolidate some of the woifk done and make for the expan sion of the Church into new territory. Probably no part of the pro gram created more interest than the report of the past year’s work- A chart of the work was placed on the black board so each one could see what had -Been.accomplished in comparison with the previous year. The work s©f the entire forte shewed a gain of 687 points over the previous year; and an increase in all depart ments except evangelistic ser vice. The devotional Bible Study was conducted by Dr. Bethel, of Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. Taking for his discourse the Book of John, he gave a se ries of five lectures on\ the meaning and object of the Book- Each discourse left us ea ger for the next. These lectures left us with a deeper apprecia tion of the writings of the Scriptures and their divine mes sage to mankind. The following program includ ed the entire program of the Conference: Program Friday Morning 9:30-10:00. Devotions. 10:00-10:15, Introductions. 10:15-11:00, Our Program: It’s Progress and Plans for the New Year—Mr. J. M. Somern dike Discussion. 11:00-12:30, Report of the Past Year's Work—Dr. A. B. McCoy. Discussion. Friday Afternoon 2:00-2:45, Devotions and Bi ble f3tudy. ... .2:45-3:30, How Can Sunday School Missipns Strengthen Our Church Work?—Mr, A. A. Adafr " ■ ****w* '■ ** Discussion. 3:30-4:15, Sunday School Ex tension by Counties—Dr. A- B. McCoy. - 4:15-5:00, Religious Instruc tion in the Home, • and Family Worship.—Mr. J. M- Somem dike. Discussion. Saturday Moraint / 9:00-9:45, Devotions and Bi ble Study. 9:45-10:30, Getting Results from Sunday School Visitation and Workers’ Conferences.— Rev. C. N. Shropshire. Discussion. 10:30-11:45, Promoting and Maintaining Teacher Training Classes, led by Mr. J. T. Jones. Each missionary took part.' 11:45-12:30, (What Shall be Our Policv with Reference to Sunday School Literature ?— Dr. A. B. McCoy. Discussion. Saturday Afternoon 2:00-2:45. Devotions and Bi ble Study. 2:45-5:00, The Vacation Bi ble School, led hy Dr. A. B, Mc Coy. A mode] Vacation Bible School was conducted by Miss Jones, and definite plans adopt ed for the promotion of Vaca tion Bible School's in 1930. Monday Morning 9:00-9:45, Devotions and Bi ble Study. 9:45-10:15, Our Plan of Week Day Bible Instruction in Public Schools..— Rev. H. M. Scott. Discussion of Problems and Policies. • 10:15-10:45, Our Vacation Sunday School Bands—Mr. A. A. Adair. Discussicn. 10:45-11:15, Our Young Peo ple’s Leagues—Rev. F. C. Shir ley. 11:15-12400, Our Seasonal Program for 1930-1931, led by Dr. A. B. McCoy. ; Monday Afternoon 2:00-2:45, Devotions and Bi ble Study. 2:45-3:15. The Evangelistic Emphasis—Mr. J. M. Somem flike. 3:15-3:45, What Kind of Christian Literature Should We Produce and Distribute?—Rev. H. C. Cousins. V 3:46-4:30, How to Plan and Conduct {Sunday School lnsti-{ tutes—Miss Jones.. yi 4:30-5:00, Obtaining Sup nort from the Field, led by Rev. V. Murray. Discussion. . r . 5:00-5:30, Consecration Ser- { vice. The papers and discussions were very interesting and caused many suggested ideas of getting over the prograpa. Friday evening the Conference and friends of Gillespie School enjoyed a splendid literary pro gram presented by the student body; This being the week for the observing vef Lincoln’^ birthday, this program was given in the interest of 'tjhe Board of National Missions. The program was interspersed with ■short addresses by members cf the Conference on their ex periences on the field, and quar tette selections by the South land Singers- The evening closed with a reception given by the young people of St Paul Presby terian church and - Gillespie School in honor of the Confer ence. This reception was held in the spacious dining room and reception room of the new dor mitory for girls. - .. ~:r The routine of the program continued through • Saturday, closing with a model Vacation Bible school, conducted by Miss Helen Jones. The Conference remained after, the close of. the, afternoon meeting - to witness the baptism of the infant son of Rev. and Mrs. S. Q- Mitch ell, little Samuel. Dr. A. S Clark performed the ceremony, assisted by Drs. Holley and A ley * Sunday morning, 10 o’clock, found us in one of the best or ganized and conducted Sunday schools within our connection. Every department functioned in splendid order and on time. The morning worship began promptly at 11 o’clock, with a short song service by the school. The morning message was de livered bj' Dr. Bethel, of Tus kegee Institute- The message was taken from John 12:32, subject, “The Drawing Power of Jesus.” The discourse was a wonderfud presentation of the ways in which Jesus draws men today through the home, the Sunday school, the church and the individual. This message left a lasting impression upon its hearers. We left this service with a new vision of the power cf the gospel. At 4 o’clock P. M; the Young People’s Forum of the commu nity gave a very interesting program- This program was en livened with messages and in cidents from the mission fields by .several of the missionaries, closing with two stories of mis sionary experience by Mr. John M. Somerndike which he had among the Indians and Mexi cans, which were intensely in teresting. The Sunday services closed with a pageant and the evening message was delivered by Rev. H. C. Cousins, Missionary from Oklahoma-' Monday morning, the 10th, Conference continued with the devotional Bible study, under Dr. Bethel, and the regular rou tine of the Conference. The af ternoon session consisted of pa pers and discussions. The outlines of the program tor the year were worked out by t^e Confe^ \e with a few changes front last year’s pro gram. The Conference closed with a consecration service and the reading of resolutions of thanks. - The consceration ser vice was conducted by Dr Bethel as a befitting close to, and the passing into history of, one of the most inspirational .and . instructive -conferences ever held by our department the Board of National Mis In a short time we were all to our respective fields to do best in gathering boys and rls and training them for ser ;ee in the church. 1ft may not be on the mountain ^ height, 0# Over the stormy sea; ft may not be at the battle | fifont, iy Lord will have need of me. it if by a still small voice He alls, v;t paths I do not (know; answer, dear Lord, with my nd in thine, ~ go where you want me to me yxvomg, vvi oe ES separated until another year. A MISSIONARY^ | :0HA SEMINARY NEWS Sunday evening, February 2, instead of the usual Christian Endeavor meeting we were de limited to have Rev A. B. Mc Coy, D. D., the Sunday School Missionary, speak to us on the interesting subject, “Crusading I Christ.” He also organized Volunteer Band for Vaca Sunday School work- MisS troy Broomfield was elected lident, Miss Lillie B. Moore ,ry, and Miss Addie D. erson. treasurer. ;e were also glad to have as 'week-end visitor Miss Maud erner, a former matron who is now at Barber Col e brought to us greet ancTextended' a hearty invitation to all to come to Barber when we were through at Scotia. The Young People’s League met at the Westminster church February 1- They came over on the campus and assembled in the Music Hall for recreation and to get acquainted. The Sen ior class gave a program in the chapel which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. It included a play, “Mistakes,” “Who’s Who in| Scotia”, “Faculty”, selections from Dunbar and solos. The Junior Prize Contestants’ names were read in Chapel Tuesday morning. Those stu dents making the highest grades during their three years’ high school work are eligible for this contest. The girls mak ing such grades are: Misses I.etha Torrence, Wilma Powell, Tnez Brown, La Verne Redd, Audrey West, and Amanda James. A goup of the students pre sented a program at Rock Hill school, a few miles out of the city, where Miss Mary Eury, a graduate of Scotia, is a member of the faculty. The school is en der voring to add a library to its builcuhgs. Under the leadership of Mr. S. G- Hawfield, Superintend ent of Public Instruction of Ca barrus County, the colored teachers and the School Commis sioners of the county held their meeting at Scotia Seminary in January. Previous to this their meetings had been held in the Court House, but it seemed to the present management that these meetings should be held at Scotia for the good of the student body, who are admitted to the meetings, as well as the teachers and the good of the school in general. The February meeting will be held in the Chapel at Scotia on Saturday, February 22- These meetings are attended by prac tically all the teachers of the county and a very large percent of the Commissioners. Superin tendent Hawfield takes a mark ed interest in the progress of the colored schools, several of which are taught by graduates (Continued on page 3) RESOLUTIONS BY SABBATH SCHOOL MISSIONARY r ; CONFERENCE ; I Your Committee on Resolu tions of Thanks submits tfie following report: The days we have spent here in this Conference have been days in which we have, been drawn very close to God. In deed, they have been days of “Mountain Top” experiences. And we depart from the Con ference surcharged with the spirit of God in a way in which we have not felt it before. Much of this is due, we believe, to the hallowed environments hnd spiritual atmosphere of Gil lespie Normal School We desire, first, to express our gratitude and he&jflfelt ap preciation to Mr. J. H. Somern dike, Director of Sunday School Missions, for the earnest and sympathetic manner in which he has presided over our Con ference.. We. all .feel that we have a better grasp, of the task before us because of the clear ond forceful, manner in . which he has outlined „to us every phase of our work. Not only/ ore we grateful, to him for his resence around the Confer nce table, but also tor the racing and inspiring messages -elivered. at the public meetings n SL Paul church We thank Dr. Bethel for the plendid service rendered in the lible study hour. We all feel stronger because of those stim llating .messages that have ome to us from the depths of his heart. As we jgo back to the firing line, the messages" that have come from him will great ’y strengthen us for the task to express our deep sense >of latitude to Dr. and Mrs Clark, our genial host and hos tess. They have left no stone mturned to make our stay here '’omlortable and happy. The cozy bedrooms, beautiful and 'astefu’ly furnished parlojrs, ind the spacious dining room of Gillispie Hall have been hrown open to us, together with the other buildings and grounds of the school, with a welcome that has a deep ring of sincerity in it. We desire Lo further thank them for car ng so splendidly for the “inner man.” The meals have been prepared with the utmost care, and served with a cheerful spir :t, all of which tended to sharp en our already keen appetites. But there was always enough o satisfy the largest capacity. We would not forget the stu ient body and faculty who co operated so wrillingly with Dr. and Mrs. Clark to makes our otay pleasant. Indeed, they all oeemed to have imbibed fully Cie “Clarik spirit,” for in not a single instance have we noticed an attitude of unwillingness to serve. To the members of the Workers’ Conference of St. Paul Church, we extend thanks for the enjoyable reception given in our honor on Friday evening. For the cordial welcome ex pended us by the churches, and +o all others of the community who have in any way served us, we desire to express our thanks. Finally, we are thankful to Cod, our heavenly Father, for having brought us safely trough another year, and for His abiding presence through °11 the deliberations of the Con ference. As we go, we pray thal He will help us to ikeep alive the altar fires that have beer set aflame in our hearts because of our presence here. Respectfully submitted, A. A. ADAtR. E. E GOINES, F- C. SHIRLEY.' Cordele, Ga. There is no excellence with 'out great labor.—William Wiri YOUNG PEOPLES LEAGUE OF CATAWBA PRESBYTERY ' - f* t-' •:«>!*«& The Young People’s League of Catawba Presbytery -trtSd its first quarterly meetingfor 1930 on February 1st hi Concord* N. C„ at Westminster church; Al though the roads were in;4>ad shape, due to a recent snowythe attendance was splendid. An enjoyable social hour claimed our attentionx.llrst. Through Rev. H. Wilson?.-our pastor, we were able ito-aecure the beautiful Music Hall -of Sco tia Seminary, .1^iV;.fchis ,«a^nt. During the hour. ;jthe*. grpup played a number of games,,sang several songs from “Bapquet Pep” and had several moments cf pleasant conversation. ' ' leaving the Music flail the delegation went to the audito rium of \ Westminster church where the discussion and busi ness sessions were held;: After an appropriate devotional* ser vice, Mr. W. S. Brinkley, the President, made „ the opening ' ddress and then introduced the order of the day. The topic for discussion was: ‘The Three Most Urgent Needs of the Churches in Catawba Presby tery as Seen by the Younf-Ffeo nle.” Preceding the discussion three excellent papers ..on the topic were read- The; papers were read by. James Williahis, Marlowe Shute and Ruth;Lit tie. . :-T> $ A very profitable discusslfcy followed the readiiig of ?ers. This ' ' speaker "had presented. three needs. Some of these overlapped and were merged. In order«to at wnat was tne real thought of the young people, after a Vngthy discussion, a vote was taken on the needs listed., /the vote revealed that the yaimg oeople of Catawba Presbytery Ahink the following are’! the three most urgent needs. 1.A Better Method of , Church Fi nance. 2. A Larger. Number, of Thoroughly Consecrated Young Men to Offer Themselves for the Ministry, and a Deeper Sense of Loyalty on the Part cf the Members in the Local Churches- 3. A More Spiritual ly Minded Leadership. This ap plies to ministers, elders,- Jflea eons, and all who hold positions of leadership in the church. The principal business was the report of the Committee on a League Bulletin. The report was a presentation of the Bul letin itself by Rev. A. H. Prince, chairman of the committee, and editor of the Bulletin. The organ is called, “The. Voice of Catawba Youth,” and contains 9 mimeograph pages of well rotten up material, bound in a nice, orange colored back.< An appetizing dinner was prepared by the ladies of the hurch and served ‘ in the "hurch annex. The League cer tainly appreciates the genial hospitality of the people* of Westminster church. During the dinner hour we were able to have pleasant chats together Hiid express our thanks to the -adies in appropriate songs and veils. . The pastor, of the church, Rev. H. Wilson, and his charrt£ ing wife, with the ladies of the church, were untiring in their efforts to make our stay pleas ant. Nor would we forget the young people under the leader ship of Mr. Charles Balk'night, i Jr. The meeting closed with an impressive worship service* conducted exclusively by the young people, in which several took part. Special music ways, rendered by the Glee Club of . Scotia Seminary. #r . . / Among the visitors we were (Continued on page 4) /
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