SCHOOL OF METHODS.

White Ribbon, Volume 40, Issue 470, 18 November 1934, Page 3

SCHOOL OF METHODS.

i:.v!h School of Methods. As mein k . rs of the W.C.T.U. we have a definite , or k to do in the world. ' Are we do. inß it, or are we floating along on the !|( |e of other folks doing, thinking, diking? l>o we want to do more than Ul . have done, to count definitely nhere God has placed us. to mak- ,, !i day count for someone helped or lightened, for some new knowledge for some fresh light pome'’ ul . radiated from one of Gods •Yundle-stickß," —> ou and me? * *’ ’ .tars arc places where Gods light ours through from Heaven. ou and I are places where God wants to pour lr h, love, happiness, improvement m thl , world s affairs through from Hcuvtn Ik) we let Him? To this end was 1 born, and for this musr came 1 into the world, that 1 mi-ht hear witness to the Truth, th marvellous Truth alsmt God, aloe m Mu world, active, helpful; loving the world, whenever, wherever He has a chance. I»oes He have it where you a ,v. where 1 am? How much have 1 don**V How muc h do 1 intend to do Have 1 ever thought, planned, aland «t? Hoe.s it mean enough to Ih* systematic, to formulate a method? Ut us ask (lod for directions, and then do accordingly. l<et us use* our minds more definitely and construc - tively. What pro|K>rtion of our thoughts is used to further the work? How much is wasted? How muc li is thoughtlessly used in the wrong direction? „ He happy and hopeful lalk smms.v Act and walk as if you Sieved :n success, because Gcxl is with >ou. Ask God how to start, and then wait foi Him to answer. Be still and know that I am God. God is in al! that conies to you after you have prayed. - 1 Am’ hath sent nie unto you,' says everyone, everything. While you are about your daily work, fill in any vacant thoughts or moments with Gods doing in our W.C.T.U. interests. Tlie object of the School of Method.is to study the work of the W.C.T.U. in all its aspects, so that nu-ml>ers having more knowledge may be better aide to take their share of work in the l nion. Ist: Study the Constitution of N.Z. W.C.T.U. •Jnd: Parliamentary Procedure. :;rd: Departmental Work. Rvery member should own and understand the Constitution. Hod's School of Methods. How does He work? How did Christ work? He said, “l*t not your heart be troubled; ye iWlieve in God. believe also in Me.— in My presence, —with you always,- in everything you attempt, right on to tic end of the world, Believe in triumph, in victory, in My sure right guidance. Christ never counted anything in, except God, and what God could do. He was absolutely certain of Himself, be caust He was certain of God. N\e can l>e. Are we? God\ methods. H** puts light on tin* subject. IA»ok bright to begin with, a v*»u contemplate the job ahead, with taxi. If we lielieve God is on oui s»'i-that we are on Gods side, that^H* 1

is doing this work and wants to use us. nlu not look cheerful, radiant aluut It*’ Keep our eyes on what we are asking God to do. not on what we an feriring will happen. God gave us what we look at. “The land that thou geest, to thee will 1 give it.' When evil claims oui attention, turn God’s powci and doing on to it. That is what we are there for. to see where God is needed, and then “see Him donu it. in answer to our asking and belie' ing Talk constructively. Use «ur words t,, further Gods cause, not to hinder it. •Thou shalt decree a thing, and it . Poll }, e established unto thee, and the light shall shine upon thy way." Talk a»K>ut what we want to happen. ;i l>out what we hope people will do. not about what they have done wrong 1 b’* word (our word) is being made flesh. and dwells among us. Watch your words. Take each one to God, and His power will rteiw through them. What a pity Mrs Moilison talk**! all over the world (through tin* new simper) ai»out disaster and death traps on tin eve of departure. Her words returned to her, weighted with the likeness of what she had said. They did not return to her void, but accomplished that "hereunto she sent them. “I am come for thy words.

; , u y so many happenings on out way. God’s |H»wer and His gifts arc unlimited. but they take shape for us according to our words, thoughts, expectations. As we name a thing or a condition .1 is ours, and we will have it. sooner or later. It we call a happening, a disaster. it Is. It we call it an op|*ortuunity, it is that. God means us to be channels of all that He is and has, and of all that He wants to do. S*-e God living, triumphing. Sing it ,i get yout pi -»>V u " ' I,ml l.elp to a tune, and sing it al»out youi work. “God is driving the liquor out," or “God is leading the Temperance Cause, and we are sure to win. God has plenty of time, of funds, wisdom, resources, preparedness. lx>ok at what God has. Give that a chance to flow through, ami evil "ill Ik: crowded out. We are reflecting what we are looking at The world sees that reflection, and passes it on. Use our five-fold plan. Ist: Unhidden the public. Be sensible. Watch for something constructive to hand on. Head the “Whitt; Kibl>on" for suitable bits. What does God want to do through my eyes, my words, my influence to-day? We must l>e alight, a glow ourselves, liefore we can enlighten others. Enrol Rabies. Interest the mothers, and tench them. Educate children. Such plastic material. Such precious chances. Show them the right so radiantly that they will never sec or seek the wrong, or U* touched by It. Equip members by every method open or able to be opened. I n!isi Youth. Show them the ideal - what God Ins for them, what life could mean, and they will not look at the lesser.

Head what will be helpful. Ask God t<» direct your reading, talking, thinkm** \sk God to use us to help one person each day. ITay for one girl or hoy, one man or woman. Pray for the hi vers, publicans, drunkards, and believe the answer will come. t,.wl’s Methods Patience, la,\e. Faith in folks. Always on duty. Eyes on the ultimate goal. Don’t count the steps Just keep right on to the end of the road, and keep step with a song of victory. Keep your face to the Light, and the shadows shall fall l>ehiml. Then shall the Sun of righteousnefW arise with healing in His wings, healing for all the hurts of the world. The wave may break in taduie, but the tide is sure to win, and the tide is coming in. Our God is marching on. (Notes of a talk given at Pahiutua Convention by U. Terry, bedding.) AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Monday, Nov. 5. Mrs Kasper presided. Subject, “A Model Annual Meeting." Annual meeting should include: Hull call; apologies for absence; Temperance Pact; minutes of previous meeting; annual report of work done by the Union during the year; F»ninfial Statement; reports of various departments. protests and letters written. election of officers for the ensuing year.