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A. M. C. Notes
FINAL examinations! Graduation exer-
cises! Close of college! Joys of being
homeward bound! These are the topics
of the hour at Avondale. Students are
hard at study; the chorus class is practis-
ing daily; graduates are busily prepaling
for the grand finale; and every one is
looking forward to the end of the year.
The senior class has prepared and printed
an excellent souvenir annual in honour of
this important occasion. Mr, R. H, Earles,
the editor, has arranged the book in an
original manner; the design is attractive
and the contents are full of interest. Each
complete copy contains a specially auto-
graphed photo of the ’33 class. Realising
that there are many interested friends,
relatives, and ex-students, who, unfortun-
ately, will not be able to be with us for the
closing exercises, and yet would desire to
have a copy of the above, arrangements
have been made so that copies may be
obtained by writing to the treasurer of the
graduating class, enclosing eightpence in
stamps.
On Saturday night the faculty and
graduates were the guests of Pastor and
Mrs, A. E. Speck, at a reception held in
the girls’ parlour. Elocutionary, vocal,
and instrumental items all helped to make
a very pleasant evening.
We were privileged to have Pastor R. A.
Salton from Newcastle with us on Sabbath,
October 21. His address on the *“Media-
tion of Jesus Christ” was appreciated by
all.
Pastor A. W. Anderson spent October
18.22 with us. His inspirational messages,
given in both the chapel and evening wor-
ship hours, were keenly enjoyed by every
student. He concluded his series of talks
on the Friday evening, when he emphasised
the fact that we are now living ina time
when the prophecies should be proclaimed
with greater power and zeal than ever
before.
In the near future many of us will have
the opportunity of doing our share in the
spreading of the truth which we have
studied this year.
W. ALAN WESTERMAN,
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A Call to Our Youth
ABOUT two thousand years ago a young
man in the person of Jesus Christ lived,
worked, and talked among men on this
earth.
An admirable attribute which served as
a guide and stimulant to this young man
in His short, active life, was a steadfast
purpose. Keeping that purpose ever be-
fore Him, He pressed on through summer
and winter, heat and cold, prosperity or
adversity.
He recognised that there was something
for Him to do, and that He alone could
do it. About Him, on every hand, were
worldly attractions, beckoning Him to
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leave His present vocation, and promising
Him untold wealth—the greatest that the
world could offer—if only He would
accept it. But, keeping His eyes ahead,
and being convinced of His calling, He
had only one answer to the world’s allure-
ments, “I must work the works of Him
that sent Me, while it is day: the night
cometh, when no man can work.”
Follow Him through the crowded
streets, healing the sick, cleansing the
[epers; out into the valleys and along the
mountain sides, preaching as never man
preached, and breaking the loaves and
fishes to supply human needs; never com-
plaining, never giving up till His ministry
was ended, and, looking up into His
Father's face, He could say, “I have
finished the work which Thou gavest Me
to do.”
“I have written unto you, young men,
because ye are strong, and the word of
God abideth in you.” John recognised
that the strength and vigour of youth was
too precious to fool away in. an aimless
life, and so he took pleasure in writing to
the young men in whom the word of God
was abiding, The world needed these
men ; moreover, (od needed them too;
and the needs of that day, let it be re.
membered, are the needs of this day.
It matters not how strong, how vigor-
ous, or how filled with willing energy one
may be, unless he has first received the
preparation for his task, and learned the
lessons he must teach, he will find himself
in the same embarrassing position as did
Abhimaaz, when, after running with all his
might to king David's palace to tell the
news of the battle, he was asked to stand
by, because he had no message, while
Cushi told the story. Yes, young man,
unless you know what you are sent for
you had better not geo.
Don’t be discouraged, however, if you
realise that your message is lacking; just
remember that Avondale is the place that
fits for service. The benefits and privi-
leges of the student who listens to the
chapel talks, studies under Christian teach-
ers, and associates, in work and play, with
fellow Christian young men, cannot be
portrayed by pen, but are like a cherry-
pie—must be tasted to be fully appreci-
ated. All that I might tell you about the
taste and benefits of a cherry-pie and
cream wouldn’t benefit you at all unless I
invited you to come and try it; and be
sure the same applies to Avondale,
Lest you should be disappointed, how-
ever, in thinking that Avondale is a place
where God alone dwells, let me tell you
that Peter’s “ roaring lion, walketh about,
seeking whom he may devour.” Satan
has been here before, and he knows his
way back; but thanks be to the God who
giveth us the victory.
If you haven’t already applied, send in
your application now and be sure of en-
rolment for 1934. “ The Master is come,
and calleth for thee.”
W. J. HAWKEN.
S.D.A. Standards in Education
—Part 2
Directing the Minds of Our Youth
“ WITH such an army of workers as our
youth, rightly trained, might furnish, how
soon the message of a crucified, risen, and
soon-coming Saviour might be carried to
the whole world! How soon might the
end come,—the end of suffering and sor.
row and sin!”—* Education,” p. 27I.
Here is a promise to cheer and to encour-
age the hearts of parents. “Our youth,
rightly trained,” are the people who may
finish God’s work in the earth.
It should be noticed, however, that they
must be “rightly trained.” The Lord has
given us ample instruction concerning this
matter. Naturally the object for which
the youth are to be educated will de-
termine in a great measure the training
given,
“Upon Christian youth depend in a
great measure the preservation and per-
petuity of the institutions which God has
devised as means by which to advance
His work. This grave responsibility
rests upon the youth of today who are
coming upon the stage of action.” —* Testi-
monies for the Church,” Vol. 4, p. 434.
“Efforts must be made to fit young men
for the work. They must come to the
front, to [ift burdens and responsibilities.
Those who are now young must become
strong men. They must be able to plan
and give counsel. The Word of God
abiding in them, will make them pure,
and will fill them with faith, hope, cour-
age, and devotion. . . . Are we not
neglecting a very important work by fail-
ing to educate and train our youth to fill
positions of trust ? "—Vol. 5, p. 585.
The Spirit of Prophecy has also given
direction that in the courses of study out-
lined for our youth attention should be
given to vital and necessary subjects and
subject-matter, having in mind the purpose
of the education. Other studies may be
safely eliminated.
“All unnecessary matters need to be
weeded from the course of study, and only
such studies placed before the student as
will be of real value to him. With these
alone he needs to become familiarised,
that he may secure for himself that life
which measures with the life of God.”—
* Fundamentals of Christian Education,” p.
447.
“This is not a time for students to be
gathering up a mass of knowledge that
they cannot take with them to the school
above. Let us carefully weed out from
our course of study all that can be spared,
that we may have room in the minds of
the students in which to plant the seeds of
righteousness.” —14,, p. 525.
“Then let no more time be lost in
dwelling on the many things which are
not essential, and which have no bearing
upon the present necessities of Ged's
people.”—Vol. 6, p. 130.
Where shall our youth receive this
training for the finishing of our work?
“ The youth are to be encouraged to attend
our sshools, which should become more
and more like the schools of the prophets.
Our schools have been established by the
Lord; and if they are conducted in har-
mony with His purpose, the youth sent to
them will quickly be prepared to engage
in various branches of missionary work.
Some will be trained to enter the field as