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duty to his church, to be one ot' its most ardent supporters
and workers, our church today would hold a higher place
in the community.
It is also our duty as young people to support our church
by working for it. It is our duty to carry on the work
begun hy great men, for their work went into the life of the
church, just as the roof and bricks go into the actual build-
ing. The youth of the church should take a deeper interest
in the services of worship and a larger share in all her activi-
ties. Working for the church, we are indirectly working for
ourselves. If we, as far as we can, give our help with a truly
Christian spirit, our contributions will do more good to us
who give them, for every such expression of Christian love
will leave an impression on our character.
Our churches must he made attractive and have a good
appearance so that people will feel like entering them to
worship. This can be done only through having a good
financial standing. This is wlrere our young people can
help our church — financial support. Why not have all
members, when confirmed, take upon themselves the responsi-
biíity of contributing a small sum yearly, the amount being
according to their income? Every young person, therefore,
in his own small way should, with the help of others, help to
maintain the appearance and upkeep of his church.
I believe firmly that affiliated with every church should
be a Young Pople’s Society and that every youth should feel
it his duty to belong to it. Many individuals may feel it
their duty to work for the church hut shun working alone,
or are poor workers when left to perfonn any duty by them-
selves. But when working for or with a Young People’s
Society, these same members will be found willing to work
for the church because of the association with other yonng
people. The Young People’s Society helps individuals to
find a fuller life. Many are shy, sensitive, self-conscious,
uncertain of their own personality. We can help thern by
believing in them and giving them things to do where they
can succeed and gain strength. Then, through a Young
People’s Society, young people are drawn out to work for
and achieve an interest in their church, which all should
have. Surely then it is justifiable to say that every church
should have a Young People’s Society.
Therefore, in concluding, let me sum up our duty, as