March 2, 2018 Editor: Evelyn Porteza Tabingo Cagayan de Oro City
“Higher than the highest human thought can reach is God’s ideal for His children.” Ellen G. White
Editor’s Thoughts: ...... Evelyn Porteza Tabingo
Featured Items: 1. Our Father…...... Red T. Naen 2. Christian Education from MVC...... Fely Gepulani Deles Toms 3. My Parents' Sacrifice...... Josepphine C Famerona 4. Gugmang di Kayang Suklian…...... Romulo Halasan, Jr. 5. The Blessings of Christian Education...... Evelyn Gabutero Pelayo
SULADS Corner:…...... Only Believe...... Sulad Esao Dayon Patch of Weeds ...... Jessie Colegado LIFE of a Missionary: ...... Answered Prayer in Berasagi ...... Romy Halasan
CLOSING: Announcements | Prayer Requests | Acknowledgements Greetings from The Editors |Closing Thoughts
“It is the work of true education to develop this power, to train the youth to be thinkers, and not mere reflectors of other men’s thought.” Education , Ellen G. White Editor’s Thoughts
It is 7:00 o'clock in the morning. The sun is just coming out in the east as Darlynne navigates the freeway and join other commuters rushing and going about their planned schedule for the day. This is her daily routine as she takes her children to school.
Some mornings a beautiful sunrise forecasts a perfect day. Other days, mist and fog from the ocean nearby or rain and strong winds slow down the traffc.
Glendale and Orangewood, both non-boarding academies are 35+ miles one way on either side of Torrance where they live. Sure, there are prestigious schools around the Torrance and Palos Verde area, but sacrifces are made so the children can go to an Adventist school and obtain Christian education.
I recall the challenges and sacrifces my parents had in sending us to MVC. My dad could have stayed in Manila and accepted the job offer that would have given him perhaps a better fnancial stability. With Christian education in mind, my parents decided that MVC, a new Adventist school then, would still be the best place for their family to be.
I give tribute and do applaud the several parents who worked hard to send their children to Adventist institutions. For some, that decision involved long days of toiling in the felds or fnding other means to fnancial support their children in a school where the principles of the Bible is the central theme of the education.
Come graduation day, see the smile on the faces of these hard working parents as they watch the graduates march to the music of “Pomp and Circumstance.” For many parents, the days of toil and labor was worth all the effort knowing that their children, trained in a God-centered atmosphere are ready to answer God's call: “Whom shall I send?”
“Here I am. Send me.”
Evelyn Porteza Tabingo
Our Father By: Red T. Naen Christian Education From MVC Fely Gepulani Deles Toms BS Secretarial 1969
It was the summer of 1964 when my sister and I, together with my mother, Francisca, attended a district camp meeting in our area. There was a group of student literature evangelists who came to join the evening meetings after selling books during the day time. They led the in the singing, did the preaching and told their experiences.
My mother was so excited hearing from these students but told us that we did not have money. The students were telling the audience that we can go to college and work while studying. My sister had finished high school but did not pursue a college education. She worked as a seamstress. I was in my 4th year high school.
My mother believed in her children getting a college education. My father, Jacinto, was not a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church but he was very supportive and happy that we went to church. In fact, in the 1950s, my father donated the piece of land where our church building still stands.
My parents leased our 5 hectare piece of land for someone to plant sugar cane. The lease was 100 pesos per hectare for 5 years. The money was used for my sister and I to go to MVC. Our few belongings was placed in a little luggage made by my father out of “nito."
During that time our house burned down. We stayed in MVC with no pocket money. It was a hard life but God has sustained us. Because of financial difficulty, my parents decided that one of us would have to leave school.
My sister stayed at MVC for only three years. She thought it was wise to leave school because she could work as a seamstress and earn money. I did not leave the portals of MVC until I graduated in 1969. My fare going home to Bacolod City was sponsored by the Negros Conference since they called me for employment in Dec of 1968.
I lived as a “villager” with the Melgars for one semester. My work experiences included: one year in the cafeteria, one summer at the barn picking up peanuts. I also worked in the registrar's office, with Dr. Allan Maggie, and with Dr. A. C. Segovia, the academic dean. I can say that my college life as a working student at MVC was not “bitter and sweet” but rewarding.
Psalm 121 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence come my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth……"
Fely is retired and lives in West Virginia, USA
My Parents' Sacrifice Josepphine C. Fameronag BSED-English 2011
“Your parents, they give you YOUR life, but then they give you THEIR Life.” – Chuck Palahiuk
I am no stranger to the fact that my father and mother sacrificed a lot for me and my four older siblings to finish our studies in an Adventist School. Despite the hardship of earning without professional work, my parents were able to send four out of five children to well recognized Adventist Schools. My other siblings graduated from Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP), and I finished my degree in Mountain View College (MVC).
My parents, aren't the “cool” sort. Mom Nieves didn’t finished high school and Father Lauro barely managed to get two years in college. But they both are hardworking people. Before the rooster sings it’s morning wake-up call, my parents are already on the way to other towns to sell our products. Everyday, they have to go to different town, pitch their tent and display our merchandise; we call it “dayo”. Only during the evening, was I able to see their faces when they arrived home from work. They were tired, I was sleepy, we did not have much to talk.
My sister once told me, that despite the fact that my parents aren’t perfect, we should be thankful for their sacrifices to enable us to study in an Adventist School which is more expensive compared to being in a Public school. I learned that mom promised herself that, “she will do everything for her children to complete their studies in an Adventist institution.”
When I started working, only then did I realize how difficult it was to earn money. Thinking about it, I began to appreciate all my parents' early morning wake up, late night sleep, whole day working and the promise of making sure that we will finished our study.
We, as children, see our parents in a number of roles (as superheroes, our bodyguards, our financier and sometimes even as strict disciplinarians) but we do not really learn to view the humanity behind their larger-than-life appeal. This way we do not realize the extent of what our parents had to give up to see us succeed in life.
My parents now are well in their 60's and still actively working. Even if their zest for life and work stand untainted in the face of time, their bodies are gradually beginning to fail them. Without respect for one's parents, a human being’s life is meaningless and whatever success he may have achieved in life is of no value if the people who brought him in this world are not happy.
Parents are gift of GOD who are to be cherished forever. There is nothing we can do to repay them. The least we can do is to respect them, love them and live our lives according to their wishes. Josepphine, “jhine” is a teacher in Batangas.
Gugmang di Kayang Suklian Romulo Halasan, Jr. BS Accountancy 2011
Si Kuya, si manghud ug si ako, Magtapos sa pag-eskwela sa MVC jud ang gusto. Bisan sa kwarta man galisud, Ginikanan nako way undang ug mukayod.
Kaming tulo produkto sa Ginikanan nga nagtoo, Christian education mao jud ang pinaka-maayo. Kini para maandam sa kinabuhi bahalag ngit-ngit, Panahon nga umalabutay sa kalibutan man ug sa langit.
Supporta nila mommy ug daddy way pili, Kwarta, sakrispisyo, bisan pag sa uyab-uyab sila di magkamali. Apilan pa sa ilang mga pag-ampo kanamo, Mudako nga buotan mao ra jud ang hangyo.
Ako nakahinumdom, isa ka adlaw kaniadto, Akong inahan adunay bisti nga iyang gusto, Pero sa pag-kuot sa bulsa ang bisti iyang gikalimtan, Para lang sa mga anak maka-eskwela bisan sila wa nay magamitan.
Akong amahan way undang sa pagtrabaho, Kay adunay tulo ka gwapong anak nga sige’g pangayo. Magkasakit kay bawal bati-on, Magkina-unsa man bahalag upawon. Si kuya, si manghud ug si ako, Sa langit nagpasalamat kay sa amo gi-bubo, Gasa sa langit nga matahum pina-agi sa ginikanan, Sakripisyo nila gipasalamat pero di kayang suklian.
Busa, Mommy ug Daddy kulangon pa ning tula, Magpasalamat lang sa inyo kay kamo isa ka himala. Salamat sa pagtoo sa Christian education para namo, Hantod katapusan kini utang namo para kaninyo.
Daghang salamat, kay kami inyong gibuhi, Pagpalangga nga sobra magkalisud man ang sapi. We love you for all the things!
Gikan sa gwapo ninyo nga “three kings.”
A-l as he is fondly called works with SSD in the GCAS department. The Blessings of Christian Education Evelyn Gabutero Pelayo BSEEd 1975
I am blessed to have a Christian Education. In 1967 when Nelson Tabingo together with other students from MVC visited Odiongan my hometown, I was convinced to study at MVC. They were excellent in promoting Christian Education and its value. I went to MVC even if my siblings were against it and stayed at the college through God's help. My money was very limited to register for classes but I worked hard. One semester I was a "working student” in order to earn enough funds to enroll the next semester. For six years this was the pattern I had. My free board and lodging was provided by Mrs. Lily Fetalino Faderogaya, a Math teacher.
I graduated in Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1975, and worked in Cebu City, Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur, Ozamis City, Tambulig, Western Mindanao Academy. Together with my husband, Roger, we served as missionaries to Africa for 23 years. Being a missionary is a blessing, thanks to the Christian Education I received from MVC which helped me meet the many challenges in the foreign field. Roger and I worked in Yuka Mission Hospital for 9 years and 13 years in Adventist University Zurcher Madagascar. The culture in Zambia and Madagascar were interesting but God was with us all the way.
We retired last January 2017 and are now serving the Lord in different SDA churches and church schools that need our help.
Let us always remember to value Christian Education. God Bless!
Evelyn G. Pelayo Retired Missionary 15 Reasons Why Christian Education is Important
1. Sound Christian Education takes the Bible seriously. 2. Truth is seen as absolute. 3. Christian Education believes a Christian worldview can make a positive difference. 4. It gives students a strong foundation in a world of shifting values and morals. 5. Christian Education recognizes God’s sovereignty and Christ’s Kingship, and … therefore God’s claims over all of creation are taken seriously. 6. No subject or curriculum is outside the orbit of God. 7. Students are recognized for who they are: sinners in need of God’s grace in Christ. 8. Also students are given a vision of God’s Kingdom and their place in it. 9. Good Christian education recognizes the unique, God given gifts and talents of the students and challenges them to achieve their amazing potential. 10.It assists parents in their God given mandate. 11.Sound Christian Education treats the student as a whole person whose aim is to grow in Christ- likeness.. 12.A foundation in God and His world prepares the student for tomorrow. 13.Healthy Christian Education develops critical thinking by having the courage to explore other world views from the perspective of its own worldview.
by Pieter Stok
Only Believe By: Esao Dayon (Go -Sulads Volunteer) Teacher SULADS COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE LUMADS Sto. Domingo, Lumintao, Quezon, Bukidnon
Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. —Mark 11: 24. NKJV
Last December 5 and 6, 2017, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) invited all members of the People’s Organization to attend a seminar on Financial and Simple Bookkeeping. Being a member of the said organization, I was the representative to that event. When I entered the meeting hall, a few workers of the DENR greeted me. One of them approached and asked me, “Can you sing after the invocation?” I said, “Yes.” It was my opportunity to share the words of God through singing even in a simple way.
After I did my part, I went back to my seat and the program formally started. I learned in that seminar a little about management, especially when it deals with money and other financial matters. Throughout the seminar I met new friends. One of them asked me about my religious belief so I told him that I was an Adventist. He said, “Really? You know what I like about the Adventists is, they are good and kind.” He asked for some of my religious music and I gave him a copy since he loves religious music. The program ended in the afternoon and all of the attendees received their certificates for attending the event.
That week, I was not able to go to SULADS High School. One of the planters came to ask me to check her fruit plantation. As I went with her to visit that plantation, I received a call from my fellow teacher informing me about his plan to visit other churches with regard to our gymnastic students. I decided to go with him to give support to our students who have special skills. Those students are the ones who promote our schools through special programs they participate in.
On Friday afternoon we left the school to visit Hillside SDA Church. We spent the night at my fellow missionary’s house. Sabbath morning we proceeded to the church. We were happy because the church members accommodated us. During the Adventist Youth Program we shared with them our experiences. I believe that our visit to that church was not accidental, it must have been with the Lord’s guidance and blessings and He touched the hearts of the brethren. They gave us financial blessings with which we were able to supply the needs of our gymnast students such as T-shirts and other items that they needed.
Despite my hectic work schedule, I do my best to support both the DNR assignments as well as the school activities. I thank God that He gave me this opportunity to participate in this kind of work.
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Web of Love
Listen to how a simple ball of yarn became a web of love for one classroom of high school students.
Their teacher seated the students in a circle on the carpeted floor.. One member of the group was instructed to toss a ball of yarn to someone across the circle, holding tightly to one end. The recipient took hold of the string and listened as the one who tossed it shared something that she especially liked about him. Keeping hold of the string, he then tossed the ball across the circle to someone else and affirmed something positive about her. The ball of yarn was tossed across and around the circle until everyone had both heard and shared encouragement...and thus the yarn became a woven web of love and good feelings..... Before they went their separate ways, the teacher took scissors and snipped through the web. Each person took a piece of yarn away as a remembrance of the special words they heard. Surprisingly, many of them wore cherished pieces of yarn around their wrists for days and weeks afterward.
Every year now, students ask their teacher to end the term with the Web of Love. It has become an annual tradition in their high school. Which goes to show how much encouragement means to most people.
Why wait? We can find opportunities to affirm others throughout the day. Few people grow weary of hearing sincere appreciation and praise. And each time you give it you help to create an invisible web of love that can last a lifetime.
--by Steve Goodier http://www.lifesupportsystem.com President's Day
/* Disclaimer: This joke is equally funny regardless of who is in office at the time. It is not meant to apply to the current or any specific President. */
I was eating lunch on the 18th of February with my 10-year-old grandson and I asked him, "What day is tomorrow?"
He said, "It's President's Day!" He is a smart kid.
I asked, "What does President's Day mean?" I was waiting for something about Washington or Lincoln, etc.
He replied, "President's Day is when the President steps out of the White House. If he sees his shadow, we have one more year of unemployment."
You know, it hurts when coffee spurts out your nose...
(from GCFL)
School Excuse
At the school where my mother worked, the two first-grade teachers were Miss Paine and Mrs. Hacking. One morning the mother of a student called in the middle of a flu epidemic to excuse her daughter from school.
"Is she in Paine or Hacking?" the school secretary asked.
"She feels fine," said the confused mom. "We have company and I'm keeping her home."
(from GCFL) First Day of School
When he was four, my grandson, Jacob, could hardly wait for his first day of school. That morning, he waited anxiously with his mother, Katherine, for the bus to arrive, then started up the stairs as soon as the bus pulled up and the doors opened.
With tears in her eyes, Katherine said, "What about a kiss?"
Jacob stopped, retraced a few steps, then promptly kissed the bus driver before he took a seat.
(from Da Mouse Tracks) School Daze
It was halfway through the school year and the principal was lecturing the teachers during a faculty meeting. He presented a painful list of all their failures, flaws and shortcomings. The list of transgressions seemed endless. Then he announced that the science club was sponsoring a blood drive, and that, to promote faculty involvement, he would donate the first pint of blood.
An anxious voice from the rear of the room asked, "Whose?"
(from GCFL) School Project
My 12-year-old daughter asked me, "Mom, do you have a baby picture of yourself? I need it for a school project." I gave her one without thinking to ask what the project was.
A few days later I was in her classroom for a parent-teacher meeting when I noticed my face pinned to a mural the students had created. The title of their project was "The oldest thing in my house."
(from Laugh and Lift) Missing School
The telephone rings in the principal's office at a school.
"Hello, this is Dunn Elementary," answers the principal.
"Hi. Jimmy won't be able to come to school all next week," replies the voice.
"Well, what seems to be the problem with him?"
"We are all going on a family vacation," says the voice, "I hope it is all right."
"I guess that would be fine," says the principal. "May I ask who is calling?"
"Sure. This is my father!" (from ArcaMax Jokes) Home School Lauren
Although we had educated our two oldest children in public schools, we decided to home school our youngest, Lauren. When Lauren asked when she would start school, I told her it would be at least another year. At that time Mommy would be her teacher.
With a worried look, Lauren cried out, "No, no, you can't do that! Who'll be my Mommy then?"
(from Da Mouse Tracks)
Better Grades
The little boy wasn't getting good marks in school.
One day he made the teacher quite surprised. He tapped her on the shoulder and said, "I don't want to scare you, but my daddy says if I don't get better grades, somebody is going to get a spanking."
(from Pastor Tim)
Amphibious Assault
I had been teaching my seventh-graders about World War II, and a test question was, "What was the largest amphibious assault of all time?"
Expecting to see "the D-Day invasion" as the answer, I found instead on one paper, "Moses and the plague of frogs."
(from Mikey's Funnies)
Answered Prayer in Berasagi
This week, let me share with you our experience in one of the most beautiful parts of Indonesia called Berastagi. Berastagi is an upland area with a cool, lush and beautiful place located in the province of North Sumatra. This beautiful farming community for vegetable and different fruits is nestled at the foot of towering volcanoes.
The dominant tribe in this area is called Batak Karo and has a language similar to that of our Ilocano brothers in the Philippines. Berastagi is rich in Karonese culture and history and is the heart of Batak Karo culture. Batak Karo is one of the six different Batak ‘tribes’ found throughout Sumatra, and has its own unique architecture, music, food and language, all of which can be explored in this gorgeous town.
The main income of the Karonese people revolves around agriculture particularly vegetable farming and tourism. With a rich and fertile volcanic soil, the Karonese say that anything and everything planted here will grow. This place is famous for its passion fruit, sweet oranges and all kinds of vegetables you can think of. Orange farming in this area is a good venture because the oranges grows well in the volcanic soil.
The drive to Berastagi, winding up into the hills through the farms and orchards of the area truly is a breath-taking experience. Berastagi is home to two active volcanoes: Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung. Sinabung is among 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia and has sporadically erupted since August 2010 after being dormant for 400 years.I visited Mount Sinabung last week and tried swimming in the different hot springs at the foot of Mount Sibayak.
Dormant for four centuries (more than 400 years), the bigger of the two volcanoes, Mt. Sinabung, spontaneously came to life again in 2010, with regular eruptions every year since. This volcanic activity has caused major disruption for the local people living close to the mountain, with more than 10,000 people having to evacuate and relocate. Some people died during the yearly eruption. Despite the ongoing volcanic activity, people here seem not to feel the danger of the two volcanoes. Sinabung and Sibayak remain one of the most popular hikes in Sumatra. The activity is closely monitored, and if anything is amiss, the local authorities won’t allow visitor access.
I visited the market at Berastagi which is an attraction in itself. Surrounded by a bustling marketplace selling souvenirs, clothing, knick-knacks and mouth-watering local food, this large market is invigorating for all the senses! I found many unique vegetables that I could not find elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
I was amazed to see the Rumah Adat or traditional house of the Karonese people in Desa Lingga or Barangay Linga as we call it in the Philippines. Here you can see a 250-year-old traditional Karonese long house, which is still home to several families. Desa Lingga has been added to the World Monument Watch list, which contains 100 of the most endangered historic or cultural sites in the world.
Answered Prayer
On Sunday, February 18, 2018, I had the privilege to visit an Adventist Church member who has a 4- hectare orange plantation at Berastagi and is located approximately 7 kilometers from Mount Sinabung. Her husband was killed by robbers 15 years ago. The oranges were ready to be harvested just waiting for a good price. After touring her farm, she harvested about 2 sacks of sweet oranges and let us taste one of the sweet oranges of Indonesia.
She told us that the problem in her farm were the monkeys and the flies. Since the farm is located near a forest, there are many monkeys, sometimes 50 of them, who come and eat the oranges. You can just imagine one monkey can eat 5 kilos of orange in one day. So, if you do not watch your farm, there is nothing to harvest. She used to have 2 dogs to guard the farm but one day, the monkeys came and killed the 2 dogs. Now it is her, together with 2 Adventist workers who are guarding the farm.
Another problem with the orange plantation are the flies that come and suddenly all the oranges fall to the ground after 2 or 3 days.
When we visited her farm that Sunday, we did not know that there was grave danger about to happen. Before we left, I offered a prayer at the middle of her farm for Divine protection. She was expected to harvest about 40 tons of sweet oranges. In my prayer, I earnestly asked for Divine protection against any calamity that may befall her farm as well as protection from monkeys and flies.
Less than 24 hours later, on February 19, 2018, Mount Sinabung had a violent eruption without any warning and literally blew its top. It was considered the biggest eruption so far since 2010. Had Sinabung erupted that day Sunday, we could be on danger. The local news reported that several people died because those who were harvesting their cabbages and vegetables were not aware that Sinabung was about to erupt.
During the eruption, it was a miracle and I believe it was because of our prayer, the wind blew in a different direction and the orange farm that we visited less than 24 hours earlier remain untouched. It was a miracle indeed. Lucy and I kept thinking about this for many days. This is an answered prayer for a widower who is a faithful tithe giver.
During the eruption, Berastagi was plunged into darkness due to ash fall. The day was turned into night at about 10 AM that day.
Shocking footage from Berastagi with children running from a school in the village of Karo in Indonesia as Mt Sinabung let out a huge ash cloud and shrouded villages into darkness. Please check this YouTube video as school children running and crying away from an erupting volcano. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5886C7xKfQI
A warning notice was later issued to airlines as the rumbling volcano continues to unleash hot clouds of ash.
As we left Medan airport the following day of the eruption, I could see some small ash in the airport. In Berastagi, we have many churches and the office of the 1000 missionary movement in West Indonesia is in this beautiful place. Fortunately not one of our churches was destroyed.
Please pray this week for our work here in the Batak Karo people of Indonesia.
Romy Halasan Medan Indonesia Near Sinabung Toba Lake A buddist temple
The fruits of Berastagi market
Strawberries Oranges of Berastagi The landmark of Berastagi Ash clouds from Mount Sinabung eruption
Ash over an abandoned church Watching the Sinabung eruption Alumni Announcements Prayer Requests
FOR THE CONTINUED HEALING OF: Marie Bingcang, Ching Rivera, Pheobe Cagulada, Pat Caballero, Leonora Gagatam, Jerusalem Era, Ruth Fabella & Ellen Fabella (wife and daughter of Dr. Armand T. Fabella), Felix Sareno, Elmer Aguro, Rayelch Modillas, Rebecca Antemano, Roxie Pido, Virgie Osita, Pastor Oseas Zamora, Pastor Remelito Tabingo and members of the MVC Alumni & Friends who are sick. COMFORT FOR THE BEREAVED FAMILIES OF: Solpen Solilapsi Pierce, Lydia Hilado Ombiga, RJ Buada Naty Caballero-Sanz, Paulino Nebres, Jr. Anabel Quilog, JB Mendez, Ronnie Enero, Theodoro Inocellas, Pastor Antonio Dandoy, Vizminda Brion Murcia, Asher Ortaleza, Federico Blaza, Jovita P. Solis, Wayne Chavit, Nanette Chio, Rolly Boniales and other families who recently lost their loved ones.
Meet The Editors
NAME: EMAIL ADDRESS: Eddie Zamora ezamora594 at aol dot com Evelyn Porteza-Tabingo etabingo at gmail dot com Jessie Colegado Cyberflashes at gmail dot com Joy Caballero-Gadia watermankids at yahoo dot com Lily EscaraLare LyLare at Hotmail dot com Melodie Mae Karaan-Inapan melodieinapan at yahoo dot com Raylene Rodrigo-Baumgart raylene.baumgart at gmail dot com Romulo ‘Romy’ Halasan romsnake at gmail dot com
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We can give our children education, lessons, athletics, the arts, and material possessions but if we do not give them FAITH IN CHRIST, we have have given them little.” – Unknown Acknowledgment
A special thank you to the following who helped make this week’s issue of CyberFlashes: Romy Halasan for “LIFE of a Missionary” Jessie Colegado for chuckles in “Jessie’s Patch of Weeds”, The Sulads and Gospel Outreach for “SULADS’ Corner” Joy Caballero-Gadia for the layout
Thank You to the following who shared their inspiring stories on Christian education:
Josepphine C. Famerona Romulo Halasan, Jr. Fely Gepulani Deles Toms Red T. Naen Evelyn Gabutero Pelayo Closing Thoughts
“The most important Christian Education institution is not the pulpit or the school, important as those institutions are; but it is the Christian family. And that institution has to a very large extent ceased to do its work.” John Gresham Machen
Happy Sabbat