Let not the youth be ignored; let them
share in the labor and responsibility. Let them feel that they
have a part to act in helping and blessing others. Even the children
should be taught to do little errands of love and mercy for those
less fortunate than themselves.
Let the overseers of the church devise
plans whereby young men and women may be trained to put to use
their entrusted talents. Let the older members of the church
seek to do earnest, compassionate work for the children and youth.
Let ministers put to use all their ingenuity in devising plans
whereby the younger members of the church may be led to co-operate
with them in missionary work. But
do not imagine that you can arouse their interest merely by preaching
a long sermon at the missionary meeting. Plan ways whereby a
live interest may be kindled. Let all have a part to act. Train
the young to do what is appointed them, and from week to week
let them bring their reports to the missionary meeting, telling
what they have experienced and through the grace of Christ what
success has been theirs. If such reports were brought in by consecrated
workers, the missionary meetings would not be dull and tedious.
They would be full of interest, and there would be no lack in
attendance.
In every church the members should be so
trained that they will devote time to the winning of souls to
Christ. How can it be said of the church, "Ye are the light
of the world," unless the members of the church are actually
imparting light?
Let those who have charge of the flock
of Christ awake to their duty and set many souls to work.