isa-normaladvance-1914-00106

Description:	106THE NORMAL ADVANCEThis statement reminds some of us of John Eddy, Miss Landrum, and others that are putting in good licks now.There was no prayer that went up to God in this convention that was in any sense narrow, confining or entirely for self. A statement by the Kansas City Star of January third, 1914, will clearly state what these prayers stood for. Es¬ pecially notice the last two prepositional phrases.Dr. Horton ended with a prayer of interces¬ sion, in which the entire audinece joined in si¬ lently for all the nations of the world.T, W. C. A.The Y. W. meetings at the close of the fall term were more inspiring and enthusiastic than ever.Mr. Schockels address, The Geography of Palestine, was intensely interesting. The girls who did not hear it missed some very valuable facts concerning the effects of topography and climate on the people of this region and the earlier life of Christ.At the last meeting a Christmas program was given and a large number of the Y. M. and Y. W. members were in attendance.A grand beginning is anticipated for our New Year, as Mr. Westphal will be with us. He will bring a message that every one should hear. Mr. Westphal has been associated with the Y. M. work of the Normal and this city and has exerted a great influence—would that there were more like him. We are looking forward to the talk by Mr. Hemmer, secretary of the Y. M., and also the re¬ port of the delegates.A convention of Student Volunteers was held at Kansas City, Missouri, from December thirtieth to January fourth, inclusive. Our school sent six delegates, who have been inspired especially by Speakers Mott, Eddy, Horton and Bryan. Two of our delegates are preparing themselves for for¬eign fields. We have two other persons in school who will soon pledge themselves as volunteers.Every one of our delegates has returned- from the convention full and really brimming over with enthusiasm, inspiration and the missionary spirit. Now let- every one of us co-operate and see what we can do. Remember there are no other Christian organizations in our school. Come! Center your endeavors in our Y. W. C. A. Be awake, be alive, be a cog in the machinery, make the fly wheel of stupendous dimensions thus, so much energy will not have to be expended in order to keep things moving.Listen! When you are solicited for member¬ ship in the Y. W., dont say, I havent time, for you have every minute God has given you— twenty-four hours each day—think of it!—and then not have time for Christs work. Browning said that incentives come from the souls self, so keep in mind that the school is the counterpart of the folks that make it. If you expect and want the school to have spirit get some spirit yourself.You probably find it impossible sometimes to come to the Y. W. meetings, but each of you must take an interest in the work for Christ. It is not so much the few you can reach, but those that they bring to God.Now come, every one of us, and give this ques¬ tion which confronts us kind and thoughtful con¬ sideration. How many of us have silent prayer each day and commune with our Lord? If not— why not? Jesus found it necessary to leave the multitude and his disciples and go to the desert, to the mountains, or somewhere that he could be alone and pray to his Holy Father. He returned to his people strengthened and stimulated for his work.We are in need of a right mind and a right- will. The open mind can only keep our life open to God. Go ye and make disciples.
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Collection:	Indiana State University Archives

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