Maplewood Academy - Maple Log Yearbook (Hutchinson, MN)

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' . Y, . ig :gi W HUTCHSONIAIN z 'f o .,.,.., H 0 1 ,MHWDDLYNX-x, as l .' X -:rm Colporleurs Colporteur Band wr APLEWOOD sends a large number of her students out into the Held each Ck RVN year as colporteurs of no mean ability. They are successful because N I they have learned some of the stepping stones to success 1lAn ev perienced colporteur 1S selected from the student body as a leader of FV li T T - r .- the band. He has been over the ground and knows some of the pit- xi A falls in the way of Christian salesmanship. Other colporteurs in the group can also add to the general instructions given by the leader since every colporteur has a store of varied experiences to relate atamoment's notice. The best ways of introducing the gospel literature into the homes is a study not to be slighted. It is worthy' of the most earnest consideration. Weeks of sincere effort to master a canvass result in a colporteur goingvlout to his wlork in the summer with more freedom and coniidence since he has his work well learned. The canvassers' institute helps to inspire and encourage every student who plans to engage in this activity. Prayer, Bible study, and work for cthers are the three essentials to a suc- cessful Christian life. The colporteur work develops all these, and fits one for any work which requires contact with other minds or a quick and accurate judgment and decision. The colporteur band trains for service and leaves an impress for good on all who take part in its plan. ka EIQKQIIQQZEI.I iLQ If l1I3 45

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' . iz..-Q Fr ixhsxzi. r N' If I ,ff ',. K . A a, Praqer Band Leaders Prager Bands F THE various phases of our activities in the school homes the prayer bands have probably meant the most in drawing us into closer fellow- ship with our Master Teacher. Every home student belongs to one of the bands which is led by a Christian student. As we have met in ' i these groups every Monday evening we have learned that there is power . i in prayer to melt the hearts of those who have been indifferent when the Spirit of God has spoken to them. We have realized the true value of pei'- sonal work. Many have prayed for the Iirst time in such a group and have learned that there is strength in communion with the Saviour which can be re- ceived from no other source. A Christian life is a life of prayer. Jesus has become a dearer Friend to us as we have brought our problems to Him to be solved, and have confided in Him our hopes and ambitions. Sometimes we have become discouraged with thc routine of heavy school duties, and the prayer bands have supplied just the strength we have needed to attain the perfection of character that will meet the approval of the One who is our perfect Pattern. We feel that a large amount of the spiritufal progress of our school is due to the work of the home prayer bands. The definite object is to implant in our lives a deeper spirituality, and we believe that it is not fruitless in a single life. It gives to us what we would not obtain as readily in any other way. 44 iIf I2Eif Qfiif'f1iil 1153

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.. I-IUTCHSONIAN x if ..- f X N f R u - , ff X A f ...ll 0 ,f f- ,mbimiiui,wxM . W' f ,MMM ' f X-ig, M, Harvest ln atherin QA? NE TIME during the school year when great excitement prevails among 'r if the students is Harvest Ingathering day when the school family become KJ, enthusiastic in a good cause. Knowing the urgent need for funds to i carry on the work in other lands, all are desirous of doing what they can p Q, -n'- ,I i to help. ilThe evening before the campaign is launched is spent in or- . . .' I ganizing groups and assigning territory. Encouraging experiences from 'past years are related and suggestive canvasses are presented in a plain and simple manner, so that each may gain a. few of the important selling points for his own canvass. The school is divided into groups and each group has for a leader :one wlho has had previous experience. Next morning there is a bustle and stir in the dormitories in preparation for the day's work. Lunches are prepared for those who go out, as many do not re- turn until evening. Before the bands depart, each group meets for prayer, asking the Lord to help ln their work. At the close of the day the groups return with interesting experiences to tell, and this augurs a social meeting in the evening. Each participant is anxiously waiting to hear how the work has been blessed. Wonderful reports are given in the meeting as each group contributes to swell the grand total. The final results which are shown on the board indicate that last year's sum has been exceeded. Every one is filled with joy over the results of the 1930 Harvest Ingathering campaign. Each person who has had a part in the work feels that he has been brought nearer to God and has been strengthened both spiritually and mentally. Bi lDee HE Big Week work of this year was introduced very effectively by Elder A. A. Dirksen, and plans were laid for the church and the school to co- operate in this great work of scattering gospel literature in the near vicinity ol' the school and community. The spirit of earnestness and determination to do their best on the part of those who engaged in this work was largely respon- sible for the success that attended their efforts, '