A well-selected verse of Scripture, a sentence from the Spirit of prophecy, a snatch of fine poetry, a challenging quotation from your general reading-these devices suggest themselves at once. How shall we begin ? Following the principle just suggested, let us think of that which will direct minds to God, to the spirit of worship, and to the significance of the Sabbath. God is the center of worship.īeginnings and endings are difficult. "I had a flat tire, and if I didn't have the habit of coming half an hour early, I would have been late." This may appear to be a good beginning-personal, informal, attention getting, with a clever hint that others should start early-but it is not for Sabbath school.Ĭonsider the objective of the service-worship and study of God! Anything that calls the person's attention to the leader or any other participant in the service is out of place. "I was almost late to Sabbath school this morning," the superintendent says. These negative similitudes are not idle, for each has its prototype in leaders whom you have heard and will recall as we proceed. You are not a radio announcer employing the usual introductory patter of a fast-moving variety show. You are not a symphony orchestra conductor giving the coordinating, peremptory downbeat. So you are going to conduct the Sabbath school! Remember you are not a streetcar conductor glumly collecting fares.
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