University of Minnesota School of Agriculture - Agrarian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Clllbristian fwrganigatinns The Young Men's Christian Association was organized in 18965 the Young Women's Christian Association in 1897. The purpose of both is the symmetrical development of young men and women. The chief work of the two associations in the institution is the development of a stronger Christian life in the school as a whole, and, particularly, in the individual. The aim of the associations is to present the Christian life to the students, so that they will accept Jesus Christ as the guide and the pattern of their lives, and to develop a stronger spiritual growth. The work is primarily by the students and for the students of the School and College. Members of the Faculty and others give valuable assistance by suggestions, by their influence, and by public addresses. The specific Work of the associations is seen in the Sunday morning and Sunday evening services, the Wednesday evening prayer meetings, and the Bible study and Mission study classes. Sunday morning the students gather for a half hour song and praise., Sunday even- ing they are addressed by some able speaker, always with the thought uppermost of helping the students to better and stronger lives. Wednesday evenings the young men and young women gather in their respective assembly rooms for a close communion with God, and for giving ex- pression to Christian experience and Christian hope. No student can attend these meetings without receiving some good from them. But among the most important work of the Christian Associations is the effort to get every student to do daily systematic Bible study and to attend some Bible study class. Miss Cook does a splendid work in her class of young men and women in the International Sunday School Lessons. Prof. Mayne discusses with the young men the vital questions of the Christian life, trying to lay aside the doubts on the less important things, and to develop character on the basis of Christ's teachings and example. The young women have a class in Mission study, but among the young men this work has not received the attention to which it is entitled. By the religious meetings, receptions and entertainments, the associations strive to promote the social life of the students. Whatever the work accomplished in the past, there is always an opportunity for more efficient work, greater endeavor and better results. The associations aim to teach Christian living so that the student's life will stand for the highest ideals, the noblest endeavors and the greatest 'helpfulness to his associates. Page Fzfly-eight

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President . . Vice President Social .... Mission Study M usic .... Inter Collegiate Poster .... Clam Hellie Helen Hunt Hattie Cantine Emma Johnson Ruth Samuelson Alice Turnham Audrey Fowler Hazel Strong Vera Chase Anna Dahlquist Leone Palmer Julia Ash sung 7ll?!linmen's Cibristian Qssnciatinn . . . Julia Ash Secretary . . Audrey Fowler Treasurer . , Committees . . Helen Hunt Emma johnson Alice Turnham . . . . . Clara Hellie Ruth Samuelson Bible Study . Prayer Meeting Finance. . . Membzfrship . Page Fwy-nine Q .A D Roo.mQ 'Q B Meetings . Vera Chase Leone Palmer Anna Dalquist Hazel Strong Hattie Cantine Leone Palmer Audrey Fowler