Central Wisconsin College - Valkyrie Yearbook (Scandanavia, WI)

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23 -aj L 1.1 ' QL? 93 C. XV. C. was founded for the purpose of teaching the students Christianity. There are many good state schools in the United States' but Religion is not taught here and we find Christianity to be one of the essential necessities of a real true education. Our Church Schools are Christian schools. They stand for Lutherdom. Hence there must be a systematic instruction in Christianity, otherwise our schools would not live up to their mission. At C. VV. C. a thorough course in Religion is offered. This branch of study every student must take. Emphasis are placed on Biblical truths, Luther-an confession and doctrineg church activities, thereby also training men and wonmen for church work. True religion is the central truth. No matter what knowl- edge or what interest a certain person may have, if it is not centered about this one truth, it is hardly worthy of considera- tion. The church people realizing the need of educated men and women along the lines of religious principles, and also knowing that the future workers in Crod's vineyard must come from our church schools, established our school here at Scandinavia. as well as others of its kind, elsewhere, which are founded on Christian principles. 'Vile have at our school several organizations which endeavor to further this purpose as, Girl's Meission Society, Bible Hour and daily chapel exercises. May the seed thus sown, bear a rich spiritual harvest. Chapel exercises are held from 9:30 to 10:00 A. M. The meeting is opened by singing a hymn, and then Rev. Molldrem leads us in Scripture Reading and Prayer, after which he some- times gives us a short chapel talk. These contain both admoni- tion and encouragement, of which we are all in need, especially in our student life. Wie conclude by singing another hymn. ln this way we also become acquainted with the Lutheran Hym- nalogy which is unique in church history. CONTEST The majority of the students have written essays on the topic, Giving to the Lord's iWork. A preliminary contest will nrst be given and the final contest will be held at the College Gymnasium, April 9, l923. Due to the fact that the l'Valkyrie is to be under press before the final contest is held, it is impossible to state the final outcome at this time.

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l W9 H -A ll' 5 i -EZ RELIGION Religion has been defined as, the relatic.: which man fixes between himself and his God, and morality as the outward mani- festation of his relation. The foundation of religion is faithg its action, workg its temper, holinessg its aim, obedience to God. The true religion of Christ reaches and changes the heart of man, as no other. One of our famous men in history states it thus, Love God and He will dwell with youg obey God and I-Ie will reveal to you the truth of his deepest teachings. The true spirit of Religion and virtue cheers as well as quiets the soul. It banishes all corrupt and immoral mirth, and in exchange it fills the mind with cheerfulness and gratitude. A christian will always strive to help his fellow-men, and by so doing please himself. Religion brings mighty pleasures of its own, those of a glorious hopeg a serene mind, and an undisturbed conscience, all of which far surpass the artificial luxuries of this world. The believers in the Gospel have indisputably an ad- vantage over all others. This has been proven both in civil and political life. We cannot trust an atheist nor one who be- lieves in an unsound doctrine, for if he is false to God he can never be true to man. Burke once said, NVe know, and what is better, we feel inwardly that religion is the basis of civil so- ciety and the source of all good and of all comfortf, Religion must be the basis whereupon all other orders are built if they are to remain staunch and steadfast. It is therefore a necessary and an indispensable element in any great human character. There is absolutely' no satisfactory living without it. BIBLE HOUR AND CHAPEL Every Thursday evening the students assemble in the chap- el. for a devotional hour. Alternately, our bresident. Rev. Moll- drem and the students take charge of this meeting. Vlfhen Rev. Molldrem leads he chooses a certain text for discussion and thereupon bases his talk. These are of value to us especially as religious instruction. His remarks will stay with us, not only while we are here at school but also when we get out into the world to fight our own battles. The following Thursday evening the students lead in this devotional meeting. Programs are given wherein some certain topic is taken up for discussion. After Scripture Reading and prayer have been offered. papers, talks, readings and recitations are given which develop the sub- jects. :Xt the present time we are giving a series of programs based on the Three Articles. These programs are not only tor the students and faculty, but for anyone who wishes to come. All are welcome.

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l i H ' 2 3 .Q Q 8,5 Q , 94, Te - UDAUGHTERS OF THE REFORMATIONH The Daughters of the Reformation, a branch of the f'XVomen's Missionary Pederationf, was organized here in the spring of 1922. This organization 'has a very large Held in which to work. Its work may be divided into four main divisions, Namely, Foreign Missionsg Home Missions, Educational Institutionsg and Charity. This year our society has supported a Native student in China, and contributed 326.50 to the Inner Mission Society at Minneapolis. Also two boxes 'of clothing, made by the Society Members, have been sent to the Homme Grphans Hlome, Wfitten- berg, W'isconsin. Regular meetings are held twice a month, at which short programs are given, and lunch is served. The programs usually consist of short talks, or the reading of certain papers or letters iv ritten by our Missionaries from heathen lands or those who work in the Home hfission field. By this way we come in closer contact with the Missionaries life and work. Public programs are given the first Thursday evening of every month. Here certain topics are discussed e. the Mission field as a whole, or else, a dennite place within our Church as the Inner Mission School at Minneapolis. A Bazaar was held on November ll, 1922. the proceeds of which amounted to 565.00 In preparing for this each Member of the Society, as well as friends, contributed one or more articles. Plans have already been made for another bazaar which will be held next year. It is the plan of the society to give one bazaar every year, the proceeds of which will go to some institution of the church, depending upon what the Members of the Society decide. , XVe now use the Mission boxes. Every Bhember gives her weekly' contribution in these. They develop a spirit of giving, as every time we drop our coin, large or small, into these boxes, we cannot help but feel that thereby we may help to bring some soul to Christ. Freely we have received, freely let us give. The officers of our society are: President, Gladys Gurholtg Vice- President, Yivian Petersong Secretary, Bertha Lundeg Treasurer, Alma Peterson. Let none hear you idly saying, 'fThere is nothing I can do, VVhile the souls of men are dying, And the Master calls for you. Take the task he gives you gladly. Let His work your pleasure be: Answer quickly when He calleth - Here am I3 send me, send me.