Many successful evangelists recognize that much of their success is due to the personal work done in the homes of interested people by the faithful Bible instructor. Decisions to follow the Lord are often made during a Bible study or a season of prayer in the home, when heart comes close to heart, and the Spirit of God uses the Bible instructor to lead a soul into closer relationship with God.
In order to train our women for such soul-saving work, the Seminary offers certain courses under the experienced leadership of Miss Louise Kleuser. These courses are designed to meet the need of Bible instructors who are now engaged in the work, and those who have the desire to learn new methods or to improve their old ones.
Some of thee Bible instructors have already graduated from college and desire to do graduate work in professional training for gospel service. The courses offered by Miss Kleuser—Fundamental Techniques in Bible Work and Bible Work in City Evangelism—may be taken by women in place of some other courses in homiletics and evangelism. Several of our more advanced Bible instructors are hoping to continue their studies to the completion of the B.D. degree, with the objective
in mind of qualifying to become teachers of Bible instructor courses in our colleges.
Then, too, there are many women engaged in Bible work in the -conferences who have not had any special training in our schools to aid them in their work. They are being greatly benefited by studying under Miss Kleuser. While no graduate credit can be given for their work, they will receive a certificate of attainment from the Ministerial Association.
Excellent materials are now available for these courses, which are offered in the winter and summer quarters. Conference presidents are enthusiastic about these courses and greatly appreciate the help received by those of their Bible instructors who have attended the classes.
If you are interested in receiving the same help, you should apply to your conference committee through your conference president, requesting the privilege when it can be arranged.
The next offering of these courses will be December 2, 1945, to February 20, 1946—the winter quarter.
Write for a bulletin, addressing S.D.A. Theological Seminary, 6830 Laurel St., Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C.
"Happy Junior Volunteers
On the quest for Health,
For we know that Good Health
Is our greatest wealth.
We are all united,
'Gainst a common foe ;
From our homes and schoolroom
Dread disease must go!"
A fourth-grade boy gave a soliloquy on how good he had been to his stomach, and yet he had to say it "didn't appreciate the things I do for you."
Onto the platform then came a nurse in white uniform, a fourth-grade girl. A child entered who was sick and pale. The nurse called Dr. Sunshine, who was dressed in a white gown, carrying a black case with a big yellow sun on it. Others followed—Dr. Water, Dr. Rest, Dr. Air, Dr. Exercise, Dr. Diet. The nurse then declared them the six best doctors.
One of our little first-grade girls gave a recitation on how sister would not wash. Once when she was late for breakfast, she was found busily washing. When asked the reason, she replied that she had jut washed seven times—enough to last her all the week.
A song, "Ten Little Naughty Germs," to the tune of "Chickadee," followed. As a health principle was declared, the "bad germ" stepped back while the children sang, "Don't come back, don't come back, bad little germ," etc.
"Simon and the Pieman," was our next dialogue. The pieman had poor business, as Simon had adopted good health principles. Then Simon tells the pieman: "If we don't eat the things you sell, why don't you sell the things we eat ?" Whereupon the pieman began to sell milk, apples, sandwiches, and oranges. All the children then began to buy, and the pieman had marvelous business.
A parody on "Little Orphan Annie" was given by a fourth-grade girl. Instead of the "goblins" getting you "if you don't watch out," she said, "Those pesky germs will get you, if you don't watch out."
A very interesting dialogue on "Save the Child" was given. While the mother was away for a short time, little sister was to take care of her sick brother. All the neighbors came in, one by one, and prescribed a different remedy. A mumps rag was placed around his head, goose grease was rubbed on his chest, a plaster was put on his feet to draw the blood from his head, and last of all a dose of painkiller (whisky) was given him. Then the doctor and mother appeared on the scene. The doctor removed all the remedies, listened to the patient's heart, told them alcohol is a poison, and then declared that the patient had smallpox, whereupon the neighbors ran out for fear.
A recitation on "How Colds Travel" was given by a fourth-grade girl.
Our last number was one of the most interesting dialogues we ever worked out. It was entitled "The Good Ship Health." A large make-believe ship was made of cardboard, and a gangplank was placed from the side of the ship to the floor below the platform. The captain, Goodsense, and the mate, Sensible . Sam, were on board. The mate made the call, "All aboard that are going aboard. All ashore that are going ashore."
Five little headaches sneaked up the gangplank and boasted of their wicked deeds. The captain asked the mate what they should do with them, whereupon the mate said, "Throw them overboard, sir." So they were taken and pushed out „a. side door behind the curtain.
Then the call, "All aboard," was made again, and five little colds came aboard. They fared the same as the headaches.
On the next call, five little good health nursery rhymes came aboard. One of them presented the captain with a steering wheel to make sure that the ship would have a successful voyage. Then the others presented spokes, representing nourishing food, exercise, rest, and fresh air. These were long strips of paper with the words printed on them, and the children pinned them crisscross on an old automobile steering wheel while the captain held it. When they were finished; the mate pulled up the gangplank, and as the curtains were slowly pulled, the children swayed with the imaginary waves, and sang—
"Should auld acquaintance be forgot
When Health is brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
In food of rationing time?"
Thus ended one of the most interesting programs we have ever given. The children were so happy over it they wanted to give it over the next week.
There is nothing I know of that is more interesting than working with a group of children on health principles—not only interesting but also highly productive in developing lasting ideals and practices in proper health habits.
Since then, whenever some item concerning health has been brought up in school, the children have quoted parts of that program. We are sure that through the presentation of these ideals in dialogue, they will be indelibly fixed in young minds.
