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given in every grade, interwoven with history, science and other studies. Such subjects as: “ How we got the Bible,” “ Synthetic Study of the Bible,” “ Great Bible Doc trines,” “ System of Scripture Memoriza tion,” “ History of the Jews,” “ Bible History,” “ Life of Christ,” “ L’ fe of Paul,” “ The Dispensations” and' “ Books of the Bible” (chapter summary meth ods) are covered, so that when the pupil has finished the course, he will have covered a wide variety of subjects and will have an excellent background for a Christian layman, or a good start as a full-time Christian worker. Two busses, accommodating 55 and 44 passengers each, convey the children who are unable to come by local bus, bicycle or on foot, to and from their homes. Cost of transportation is covered by special offerings; no assistance what ever is received from the state for this purpose. In the field of sports, a creditable athletic department is being built up. Already the boys have competed with the Lutheran School and John Brown Academy in basketball, while the girls .have played Culter Academy at volley ball. Two-thirds of an acre of ground is fenced off for a playground. T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
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stucco building housing tV> first nine grades of the Brethren Day Schools, under the able supervision of teachers who are more interested in giving their pupils wholesome Chr stian instruction than in the larger salaries which they could earn by teaching in public schools. Onlv teachers who are fundamental Christians, holding the pr'millennial position, and thoroughly orthodox, are engaged for this important work. Scho lastically, they are requ'red to possess qual'fications of the same standard as for public schools, in' addition to a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. However, the school is not limited to members of the Brethren Church, but is open to children of any denomination. Twelve pupils are enrolled from preach ers’ families representing six different denomna-ions. “ We have more appli cations,” says Dr. Mayes, “ than we can possibly care for with cur present equip ment.” All subjects are taught from the Christ’an viewpoint and with an evan gelical emphasis. Instruction in Bible is
F IRMLY believng that he best pos sible time for training children in Christian knowledge and practice is in the early formative years, the First Brethren Church of Tong Beach, Cali fornia, has dince September, 1947, con ducted its own day school, coverng grades from the fir~t to ninth inclusive, with a plan to add a grade each year until a full h gh school course is covered. Since taking over the pao orate of the First Church, nearly three years ago, Dr. Charles W. Maves, enthusiastic, earnest and capable, with the aid of an efficient and cooperative board, has di rected this project from its beginning. This is a striking example of what can be done in the matter of real Chris tian education if the leaders have vision, and are willing to work hard, sacrifice freely, and give generously of their means. As one drives along Orange Avenue in North Long Beach, he comes within sight of the modern, light blue-tinted
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