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YOUNG PEOPLE’S
COLUMN
A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG
PEOPLE’S MEETINGS
By Miw Annie Chresfield
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SOME OTHER WAYS ^
A ten-minute prayer service
by the Prayer Committees. All
the officers of the society and
the leader for the day should
be present.
Singing or other music for ten
minutes.
Opening words — Leader:
“The way of a fool is right in
his own eyes, but he that
hearkeneth unto counsel is
wise."
Response: “In all thy ways
acknowledge him and he shall
direct thy paths." (Make many
copies of this response that all
may read it.)
Prayer.
Announcement of the topic
and Bible reading from Pro
verbs 3:1-17.
The leader’s message.
Prayer by the leader.
Singing, “I Need Thee, Pre
cious Saviour."
Discussion of the topic.
The Way of Youth.
The Way of Sin.
The Way of Dishonesty.
The Way of Hypocricy.
1. Tell about the straight and
narrow path that leads to God.
2. Name some other ways.
3. If the straight way is
plain why do so many get lost?
4. Why did youth go with the
world ?
5. Why do so many young
people of today love the ways
of the world? fc
6. Tell about some of the
ways of sin.
7. Why was Aunt Bertha dis
pleased with Jier visit?
8. Tell of some ways in which
people, are dishonest.
9. Describe some ways of a
hypocrite.
10. How does the hypocrite
hurt the church?
Prayer: Teach us to know, 0
God, that it is only - through
Jesus we can come to Thee and
that all other roads lead to de
struction. Amen.
Singing, “I Am The Way.”
Report of committees.
Offering and prayer.
Report*of the Secretary.
Announcements.
Singing, “Day Is Dying In
the West.”
Benediction.
The Leader’s Message
It was early morning when
we began our trip. The sunrise
was lovely in rose and amber
• colors. Our automobile seemed
to take the miles so smoothly.
We sang bits of song as we
traveled. Motorists who met us
or passed us seemed as happy
as we were, for many bowed
and smiled or waved their hand
in greeting. Then we came to
a place where many roads
crossed and forked. We took
. one of them, scarcely looking to
see if it was the right one.
“Was that right,” asked one
of our party. “I don’t know,”
answered the driver. “Part
ner here told me to turn there.”
“It looked all right,” said an
other. “Let her go. What do
we care?” was the flippant re
mark of another.
After traveling forty miles
' we found out that we were
surely wrong. We attempted
to cut through by Sin obscure
country road in order to save
time. Far out on this lonely
road our automobile gave
trouble. Two of our party had
to walk about seven miles in
search of a mechanic. Dark
ness found us on the road
weary and wiser. We had lost
a day because we had careless
ly taken the wrong way.
me way or a Youth
They stood at the crossroads.
Experience, old and gray, the
Church eager and full of long
ing and hope, and Youth, strong
daring and beautiful. Her eyes
were on the World and the road
he had taken. “I am not leav
ing you,” she said to the
Church, a bit of impatience in
her voice. “I am just going a
little way with the World and
then I'll come back.”
A look of 'deep pain came into
the Church’s face. “Ah, Youth,”
he pleaded, “Do not go with the
World; you may never come
back at all and if you do you
will not be the same.” “You had
better listen to the Church.”
said Experience. “Oh hush! I
don’t want to hear what you
say. Let me choose my own
way. If I fail, why let me fail.
Of course I won’t fail, though.
I have sense enough to take
care of myself. I'll catch you,”
she called to the World, who
had turned to beckon her on,
and with swift feet she ran
down the hill the way the
World had gone. And the
Church was grieved because
this Youth had chosen the way
of the World.
The Way of Sin
Aunt Bertha had come for a
visit with her dead brother’s
children and was shocked and
displeased at their conduct.
“This is Wednesday evening,”
she said. “I would be glad if
you all would come with me to
prayer meeting.” Ben looked
up at her, then replied, “Not
me, Aunt Bertha. I have never
been to such a place. They
would turn out if I’d go.” Peals
of laughter from the girls
greeted his remark.
“And I have to go down to
the pool room to turn a few
tricks as I am nearly out of
money,” said Charles. The two
boys went out.
“Well, what do the girls say,”
asked Aunt Bertha. “Beloved
Aunt, I am going out,” said
Lena, putting more rouge on
her face. “And I am, too,”
chimed in Belle. “Well, I am
staying home tonight. I am
expecting Billy,” said Emma,
me youngest giri. tmiyr
asked Aunt Bertha. “Isn’t he
a married man? I thought his
little boy was here to-day!”
“You are right,” she answered.
“There is a wife and three
children, but that’s nothing for
these modern days.” “You chil
dren,” said Aunt Bertha, “are
walking the ways of sin.”
The Way of Dishonesty
It seems so easy and natural
for a number of people to be
dishonest. In such a large man
ner is this true today that dis
honesty is expected. One does
not think a business man is
telling the truth about any
thing he wants to sell unless it
is to his. advantage. It is a
matter of great concern to no
tice how quickly one will lie and
steal and what little attention
the world gives to such things.
One who lies will steal. He will
be hypocritical. He does not
know or value truth and honor.
No one can trust the dishon
est person for anything.
There is a strange law which
follows the dishonest person.
He who lies is always being lied
to. He who cheats others is al
ways being cheated by others.
The dishonest person general
ly is always looking for a new
place to work. Then, most im
portant of all, such ways are
displeasing to God. Tho devil
is a liar and the father of
liars.
The Way of Hypocricy
One does not want to pay the
price of being a Christian, but
he wants the glory of being one,
therefore he pretends that he
is a Christian. He or she will
join the Church but it is not
because they want to be obe
dient to God or to learn more
about Him. The hypocrite may
pay money, but that is that
men may see. The hypocrite
may become a member of the
choir because some one else is
there or he or she wants to
have people praise them for
their good voices. The hypo
crite will say words of prayer
or he may shout, but the Lord
is not in it. The hypocrite will
not make any real sacrifice for
the Church. He or she contin
ues to live in sin. The hypo
crite is a great curse to the
Church, a stumbling block to
others. Saddest of all, he or
she is in great danger of losing
their precious souls. Christ
said, “Woe unto you hypo
crites 1”
NOTICE .*
The annual report blanks for
young people's organizations
are in the hands of the Secre
tary for Young People. Please
return them to her as soon as
you have written the informa
tion called for. If you do not
receive one during the month
of February write for one. The
Secretary may not have your
name and address. Remember,
this is the only way the Church
will know that your society ex
ists.
(Miss) Annie A. Chresfield,
Monroe, N. C.
Brevity is very good,
When we are, or are not under
stood.—Butler.
INGLESIDE-FEE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE,
BURKEVILLE, VA.
Accredited by State and Association oi
Colleges and Secondary Schools. Terms
reasonable. All High School Teachers hold
ing degrees from Standard Colleges. Re
cent improvements and new furniture in
all rooms.
Commercial course added recently.
Foi further information write,
REV. H. W. McNAIR, D. D., Principal
Ingleside-Fee Memorial Institute,
Burkeville, Va.
BARBER SCOHA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Concord, North Carolina
Affiliated with Johnson C. Smith
* University.
“A” Rating by Southern Association ot
Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Students completing Junior College will
be eligible for admission to the Junior year
of Johnson C. Smith University and to the
same classification in other standard col
leges.
Reasonable Rates, Healthful Location,
Wholesome Environment
For further information, address
L. S. Cozart, Dean
Barber-Scotia Junior College, Concord, N. C.
INGLESIDE- FEE INSTITUTE
On Jan. 24, Sunday school
was conducted by Mrs. H. W.
McNair. She, Miss Nerissa
Anderson, Mr. Melvin Carr and
her Quartet, having attended
the Young People’s Conference
at Petersburg, Va., gave a
glowing account of same. Then
followed remarks and prayers
for the flood sufferers. The
following Wednesday evening,
Dean Nelson conducted prayer
meeting for the victims of the
flood.
Jan. 31, Mrs. McNair asked
prayers for missionaries in
home and foreign lands. After
which there was a strong dis
cussion on alcohol. She asked
all to voice their sentiments
against alcohol by standing up
for Jesus.
February 7th, Mrs. McNair
asked prayers for the staff of
fourteen at Brainerd Institute,
and emphasized how, by their
efforts and sacrifice, they had
raised $5,000 and kept their
doors open, after it had been
decided to close them. After
brief silent praysrs, Dr. Mc
Nair led in prayer. Then with
Miss Thomas at the piano, the
junior church filed in, singing
“Holy, Holy, Holy!” Dr. Mc
Nair preached a splendid sermon
from Matt. 25:10. (the Ten
Virgins.) He emphasized that
the “Well done” approval has
no equal. And as to the award
ing of prizes to a bright stu
dent, who may just have to run
over his lesson and get same
in ntteen minutes, over against
one who struggles, and may be
about two hours learning the
same lesson, that with a few
exceptions, the struggling one
comes put better in the end.
In the afternoon, we were
favored with an address by
Mr. J. Pervall of Farmville High
School, on “Our Inherited
Rights.” He emphasized the
advantage our Church schools
have over the State schools, in
developing a backbone of Chris
tian character. He was intro
duced in a beautiful and cul
tured manner by Miss Redd.
At 8 P. M., Dr. McNair beau
tifully introduced Mrs. George,
of Johnson C. Smith Universi
ty, who favored us with an ex
cellent address, “Choosing for
Looks,” and narrated an inci
dent of a bad result. One is
impressed at first sight with
her pleasing personality.
We were also favored with a
splendid sermon by our local
minister, Dr. Bowling (white),
a schoolmate of Dr. G. C. Camp
bell, on “Christ and His Dis
ciples.”
February 7th, Dr. McNair
preached from II Timothy, 4th
chapter, on “The Good Fight.”
Vespers were sponsored by the
sophomore class. Miss Thomas
led the choir in singing, “Soon
a-Will-Be-Done.”
Negro History Week witness
ed the putting over of some in
teresting programs. Mrs. Ken
drick dramatized a mission
night school for adults.
Our Miss Nannie Black is
caring for her indisposed fath
er. We sympathize with Mr.
Thurman Fairley in the death
of his sister and gladly welcome
him back.
Prof. McNair plays as well
as sings. He takes his ath
letes out, beats the game 13-6,
and comes back like he has
done nothing.
Our Mrs. Jeffries is back.
On the 13th and 14th, Mrs.
McNair and Dean Nelson took
the Quartet and other students
to the Young People’s Confer
ence, at Richmond, and listened
to Dr. Modecai Johnson, etc.
On return, we were shocked by
the sad news of the death of
that man of God, Dr. L. L.
Downing, our spokesman Peter,
counsellor and guide, in the
Presbytery of Southern Vir
ginia for over forty years. Oui
heartfelt sympathy flows for
the bereaved family. How we
will miss him! Ingleside was
represented at the funeral by
Dr. and Mrs. McNair, Mrs
Rankin and Miss Mattie Den
nis.
It was a rare treat to have
Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Parsons, ol
Troy Penna., to peep in on us
on the 19th, enroute to Florida
We are grateful for their kind
ly interest in us.
Honor Roll for First Semestei
College
Lorelia Green, Myrtle Oliver
Laynell Smith, Marie Johnson
Senior High School
Corrine Rice, A; Allie Boyd
B; Georgia Bates, B; Nerisss
Anderson, B; Annie P. Craig, B;
Helen Connor, B; Eva Long, B
Junior High School
.. Hazel Archer, B; Cora
Turner, A; Alma Scott, A;
Dorothy McNair, B; Carrie
Barnes, B; Henrietta Scott, B
Maude Shepperson, B; Louise
Lomax, B.
Sophomore Class
Edith Daniel, A; Ernestine
Page, A; Gwendolyn Stinson,
A; Melvin Evans, B; Daisy Mae
Leathers, B; Sallie Watson, B
Freshman High School
Allene White, A; Martha
Smith, B; Helen Perry', B; Lu
dlle George, B; Marjorie •
Thompkins, B.
Dear co-workers, please let us 1
tear in mind Stewardship. <
MRS. M. B. MARKS,
Secretary of Stewardship of i
the Presbyterial of Southern 3
Virginia.
LETTER TO CATAWBA
PRESBYTERIAL
To the Missionary Societies 1
and Young People’s organiza- '
tions of Catawba Presbyterial.
Dear Co-Workers:
You have been much in my
thoughts these past few weeks.
We are in the last quarter of
our Church year’s work and I
know each of you feels as I do,
that we must carry our Presby
terial through to victory this
year. In looking over the rec
ord of the work accomplished
thus far, we find that we are a
long way from our goal, but we
are reminded that last year it
was just as discouraging at this
time as it is now, but, with
fresh courage, plans were form
ulated and we exceeded our ap
portionment.
vve, as mernuers oi me wo
man’s Missionary organization,
have always had great -pride in
meeting our full apportionment;
to us the budget has become
alive. It means men, women
and children hearing of Jesus
Christ and coming to know,
love and serve Him. We have
been told so many times of what
will happen on the mission field
if we do not reach our appor
tionment — workers recalled,
work closed! May we realize as
never before the opportunity
that we as Christian women
have of helping in this work by
our prayers and money, that we
may send the message of Christ
to those who have never heard
of or accepted Him.
The question we must face
just now is, how much will we
do the remaining weeks of this
fiscal year? The answer de
pends upon the prayers and
work of every woman of the
local societies and especially
upon the local Presidents and
officers and the Presbyterial
District leaders. We are hop
ing that each missionary socie
ty and young people’s organi
zation will eatch a vision of the
great need on the mission fields
and that you will respond as
liberally as you can to this call.
Please send your apportion
ment as early ks possible (not
later than March 10th) to our
Treasurer, Mrs. H. Wilson, 17
So. Georgia Avenue, Concord,
N. C. We want this to be an
outstanding year, with all the
missionary and young people’s
societies raising their full quo
tas. Our sharing will lead men
to truly know and love Him.
We appreciate the fellowship
in service# we have with you, and
your loyal co-operation in all
our efforts for the mission
field, and we are taking this oc
casion to express our apprecia
tions and thanks.
Always faithfully yours,
HALLIE Q. MAYBERRY,
President Catawba Presby
terial.
NOTICE TO FAIRFIELD
PRESBYTERY
My dear Brethren:
Fairfield Presbytery is fast
approaching and there are some
very important things I wish to
call your attention to.
First, there will be an Elders'
Institute under the auspices of
the Committee on Christian Ed
ucation assisted by the Com
mittee on National Missions of
Fairfield Presbytery and the
Chairman of the Synodical Com
mittee of Atlantic Synod, Dr.
G. W. Long. This Institute will
convene at Chesterfield, S. C.,
at 1:30 o’clock Wednesday,
March 24, and will close at 5
o’clock P. M. We wish to im
press upon you the importance
of your presence at this Pre
Presbytery, especially the eld
ers who are coming to Presby
tery as delegates from the va
rious churches. We wish also
to make clear to all elders that
this meeting is not restricted to
delegates: as many elders may
come as feel so disposed. I am
sure you will be greatly bene
fited.
The second thing ,1 wish to
call your attention to is this:
For several years we have not
been able to secure more than
fifty per cent of the. Sunday
school report blanks at the
Spring Presbytery, and conse
quently our compiled reports
have not been very commenda
ble. I am also forced to say,
from all indications close scru
any has not been given to the "
illing out of the blanks, for
wm
here has been a number of dis
:repancies; it may be, however,
rou have given yourselves too
short a time to read over your
•eport blanks carefully. There
fore the committee is asking
irou to fill out the blanks before
leaving home for Presbytery
uid bring them with you in or
ier that the reports may be
compiled and sent to the Board
>f Christian Education in am
ple time for the General As
sembly report.
Your Committee,
W. I. P. ROSEBOROUGH,
To the Secretaries of the
local Missionary Societies of
Fairfield Presbyterial:
The time has again arrived
for the Secretaries of the local
missionary societies to make re
ports of the Mission Study
classes and all missionary edu
cation that has been carried on
in the local societies this year.
Upon receipt of the report
blanks, please fill them out and
return them immediately to the
Secretary of Missionary Edu
cation. These reports must be
in the office of the Secretary of
Missionary Education, New
York City, by March 15.
Let us be prompt in order
that the Fairfield Presbyterial
may receive credit for the Mis
sionary Education work done
this year.
MRS. W. I. P. ROSEBOROUGH,
Chairman.
NOTICE
NOTICE
The Young People’s League
will convene at Good Hope Pres
byterian church, Arlington,
Ala., Saturday, Feb. 27, 1937,
from 9:30 A. M. to 3:00 P. M.
Rev. J. A. Fisher, Jr., and his
good people are making ready
for our coming and we are ask
ing all of the pastors and those
who are interested to see to it
that the young people are pres
ent to carry out the program
that has been arranged. -
Dr. C. J. Baker has been in
vited to give the message in
the worship service, and we are
expecting Dr. A. B. McCoy,
Supt. of Missions throughout
the South, to address us and to
see what progress has been
made.
MISS MOLLIE B. DOBY,
President;
MISS NELLIE PARHAM,
Secretary;
REV. L. R. TAYLOR,
S. S. M., Director.
NOTICE
All persons who plan to at
tend the Spring meeting of
Fairfield Presbyterjl which con
venes with Grand ew Presby
terain church, Chesterfield,
S. C., March 24-26, will please
write Elder W. M. McCoy,
Route 1, Chesterfield, S. C., or
the Stated Supply. Those who
will write in time will be noti
fied the home in which you will
be entertained.
J. H. TOATLEY,
Box 88, Chesterfield, S. C.
THE ROGERSVILLE
PRESBYTERY
The Rogersville Presbytery
will convene with the Bethes
da church, Johnson City, Tenn.,
on Thursday, April 8, at 7:30
P. M., C. S. T. All persons
planning to attend this meeting
should notify Rev. P. J.A. Coxe,
D. D., 712 Montgomery St.
The ministers of the Presby
tery are asked to have their
reports in the hands of the
proper persons on or before
April 4.
CHAS. A. EDINGTON,
Stated Clerk.
CAL, V UN
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ness. One indication of this
characteristic Dr. Pears found
in Calvin’s repeated reference
to the “allure” of God.
The oldest historical organi
zation in the world with one ex
ception is the Presbyterian His
torical Society, of which Dr.
Pears is the Secretary, he re
vealed in his New York address
as a result of recent researches.
The exception is the French
Society, whose age, 85 years, is
the same as that of the Ameri
can!. organization. Each was
founded in May, 1852.
It is surprising to observe
how much more anybody may
become by simply being always
in hia place.—Selina Watchman.
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