PROGRAM OUTLINE For Missionary Societies Based on The Woman and the Leaven in Japan Prepared by CARRIE M .JgER SCHNER 1924 Woman’s Missionary Society of the Reformed Church in the United States, Carrie M. Kerschner, 416 Schaff Building, 1507-1521 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa., and W. M. S., 14 Remmele Block, Tiffin, O. Price 10 cts. each, 60 cts. per dozen. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2017 with funding from Columbia University Libraries https://archive.org/details/programoutlinefoOOkers GENERAL SUGGESTIONS “The Woman and the Leaven in Japan” by Charlotte B. DeForrest, is suggested for program meetings for Mission- ary Societies. The book is already well outlined. The following programs are only suggestive. Those de- siring more elaborate programs will find it easy to make ad- ditions. Pages are given merely for reference, and not with the idea that parts be read unless so designated. The book is interesting reading, and as many persons in the society as possible should own a copy. DEVOTIONS “Leaven” here signifies the doctrine of the applied gospel which has been successful in winning the Japanese to Christ. The Scripture passages have been chosen with a view to their appropriateness for each chapter. The Acros- tic should be printed and displayed during the entire six months. Recite as often as designated . MUSIC The titles of familiar hymns have been given. The woi’ds and music of the Japanese National Anthem “Kimigayo” are enclosed in the packet. MAPS The Wall Map of Japan contains all mission stations and will be found invaluable for your work — price 60 cents. The Outline Maps will be helpful to use in locating our own mis- sion stations. NAMES “Creative Forces in Japan” gives a key to pronunciation of vowels and consonants, accents, etc. (Page 8). 4 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR CHARTS AND POSTERS Suggestions for charts are given under several chapters. Attractive posters to advertise your meeting may be made by purchasing a roll of Japanese crepe paper from Denni- son & Co., 1007 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, price 25 cents. “The National Geographic,” “Asia,” “The Missionary Re- view of the World,” and “Christian Herald” will also give poster material. Steamship folders are helpful. Visualize all statistics. PICTURES The charm of the “Land of the Rising Sun” need scarcely be emphasized by the use of pictures, but since we gain 85% of our knowledge through the eye, the value of pictures can- not be too highly emphasized. A set of six Japanese pic- tures is available at 60 cents, postpaid; Japanese Post Cards at 3 cents each; 10 cents for set of four. CURIOS These may be rented from the Department of Missionary Education, 417 Schaff Bldg., 1507-1521 Race St., Philadel- phia. (Free for postage.) SOCIAL PERIODS Available Books: “Phunology,” $1.25; “It is to Laugh,” $1.25; “It Happens in Japan,” 50 cents; “A Japanese So- cial,” 5 cents. ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are listed for each chapter. They should be copied and given out at least a month in advance. REFERENCES “Asia,” “Missionary Review of the World,” “Christian Herald,” “Outlook of Missions. “Japan in Transition,” $1.25 net, Doran & Co., New York City; “Tohoku, the Scot- WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 5 land of Japan,” 50 cents, Board of Foreign Missions, 15th and Race Sts., Philadelphia. “Creative Forces in Japan,” 50 cents paper; 75 cents cloth; “The Honorable Japanese Fan,” 40 cents paper; 65 cents cloth; “Young Japan,” 40 cents; “Japanese Jaunts,” 10 each; “Amazing Facts,” 15 cents. WHERE TO ORDER PACKETS, MISSION STUDY BOOKS, MAPS, PLAYS, PAGEANTS, LEAFLETS, etc. — Eastern and Potomac Syn- ods order from Carrie M. Kerschner, 416 Schatf Building, 1507-1521 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. All other Synods order from Woman’s Missionary Society, 14 Remmele Block, Tiffin, Ohio. MAGAZINES “Missionary Review of the World,” $2.50 per year; $2 each in clubs of five; “Everyland” (for the children) .$1.50 per year; $1.25 in clubs of five (Ten numbers — August and September omitted). Order only from Carrie M. Kersch- ner, 416 Schaff Buiding, 1507-1521 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. NOTE : When other Boards use these programs their own denominational work should be substituted. 2 6 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR MISSION STUDY CLASSES We recommend the adult book “Creative Forces in Japan” (50 cts. paper; 75 cts. cloth) by Galen M. Fisher, to those who desire to pursue an intensive course of study on Japan. The book furnishes an admirable background for the pre- sentation of the following programs. Numerous references are made to the book. Every society should purchase a copy. Paper 50 cts.; cloth 75 cts. “The Woman and the Leaven in Japan” is especially in- tended for study groups of younger women, and as a basis for program meetings. More satisfactory results are ob- tained when the book is used in study groups and only the salient points in each chapter used at the monthly mission- ary gathering. DEVOTIONAL ACROSTIC L et us run with patience the race that is set before us. E very good gift and every perfect gift is from above, com- ing down from the Father of lights. A dd to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge. V erily I say unto you, if you have faith as a grain of mus- tard seed ye shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and noth- ing shall be impossible unto you. E very wise woman buildeth her house well. N ot my will but thine be done, 0 Lord. WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 7 PROLOGUE The leader of the course, the President, or the Chairman of the Program Committee should make a statement con- cerning the creation of the world (which to the ancient Jap- anese meant Japan) ; the derivation and meaning of the word “Japan”; the isolation of Japan, and a brief sum- mary of the various religions and the place of woman under the old regime.* CHART 1S64— First Protestant Baptism 1922- -120,000 Protestant Chris- 1869— Two Japanese Women tians Baptized 1872— First Protestant Church 1922- —1,350 churches (Yokohoma) 1,000 preaching places THEN NOW Only Foreign Missionaries 4,000 Japanese workers Small group in one Sunday % 170,000 Sunday School scholars 1912-1920 Increase in popula- 1912-1920 Increase in church tion — 6%% enrollment — 85% “I, if I be lifted up will draw all men unto me.” Make a g^raph of INCREASE IN NUMBER OP PROTESTANT CHURCH MEMBERS, page 149 World Survey (Foreign). *Data will appear in the December, 1923, Outlook of Missions. Additional statistics may be gathered from page 232 “Creative Forces in Japan.” 8 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR SUGGESTIONS BY CHAPTERS CHAPTER I Divide your women into two groups— the “Thens” and the “Nows.” The “Then,” representing the women of the past, will present the first part of the program; the “Nows” should featu.re the women of the present day. The two groups of women should meet to work out their speaking parts which should be very short so that no one will tres- pass on the time of someone else. For instance, the person to present the Calendar of Ancient Japan may have a large card on which is printed “Lunar Calendar” — January 1, first day of Spring. The Calendar woman of modem Japan may wear an ordinary World Calendar — display a clock, time table, blow a whistle. Two women may give the pre- sentation of all these events. If so, call it “A Contrast.” The essay “Woman’s Field” is to be copied and read by a High School girl garbed in Japanese costume. FEBRUARY* “Lo all these things doth God work.” Hymn: “Love Divine, all Love Excelling.” Devotions : Genesis I. Prayer from Calendar. Story of “The Legend of Japan’s Rip Van Winkle” (1 min.). A presentation: Ancient Japan by “The Thens.” 1. Calendar (page 16). 2. Language (page 17). 3. Travel. WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 9 [ Hair dress (27) j Kimona (21-24). 4. Personal Appearance Teeth (28). { Furnishings and heat (18). Food (31). Table Utensils (32). Assignment I. Story: “At Home,” page 37. Assignment II. Reading: “Opening of Japan to the Outside World.”* Presentation: “Modern Japan” by the “Nows.” (Five women using the same divisions given under An- cient Japan.) An essay: “Woman’s Field.” Assignment III. Study of the Budget leaflet (ForeigTi Portion).* Prayer: “That the awakening of the Japanese women may be accompanied by an acceptance of Christianity. Hostess Place of Meeting Assignments : I. Is it better for a nation to be dependent or indepen- dent? (29-30). II. What social progress has the Japanese woman made? (33-35). III. When did the Reformed Church begin her mission- ary activities in Japan? ♦Leaflet in Packet. “Greatness comes only to those who seek not how to avoid ob- stacles but to overcome them.” — Roosevelt. 10 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR SUGGESTIONS CHAPTER II CHARTS MARRIAGES DIVORCES 1918 **In Japan 503,286 1918 “In Japan 56,741 Average in In Japan per Japan 11.3% 1,000 population S.99% of marriages 1894-1898 Decrease 27.3% Decrease per 1898-1918 Decrease 15.3% 1,000 population 1.01% WHY THE DECREASE? MARRIAGES DIVORCES 1916 *In United States 1,040,778 1916 *In United States 112,036 1890 In United States 013,873 1896 In United States 42,937 Increase in United Increase in United States 426,905 States 69,099 ‘Latest Statistics. “Japan Year Book, 1022. MARCH “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” Hymn: “Watchman tell us of the night.” Devotions: Psalm 107 (Read responsively). Prayer from Calendar. Contrast the effect of Confucianism and Christianity upon the family (pages 39-42). “In and Out of the Temples”* (pages 9-11). Develop the effect upon the Japanese woman of Japan’s chivalrous code, Bushido (39-43).*** Describe the Japanese Family System**** (55-58). •"Japanese Jaunts” by Florence C. Kvemeyer, 10 cents each. WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 11 Assignment 1. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Japanese Marriage system (43-46). Assignment 2. Sketch “Free Marriages” (47-49). Story: “A Christian marriage in Japan (51-53). Grounds for divorce in Japan.** *** •*** Assignment 3. Story: “M. San” (59-63). Assignment 4. Prayer: “Bless our homes Lord through our members.” Hostess Place of meeting Assignments : 1. What are the good points of the Japanese Family System? (58) 2. What is the new Japanese word for home? (39) 3. What part can Christian women take in bringing about uniform divorce laws in our country? 4. Where does the Christopher Noss family reside? What do you know about the second generation of missionaries from this family? **Outlook of Missions, January, 1921. *** Creative Forces in Japan (11.5-116). •***Creative Forces in Japan (14-17). 12 PROGKAM OUTLINE FOR SUGGESTIONS CHAPTER III Decorate the room with artificial cherry blossoms. Invite the children of the Mission Band or the Primary and Junior Department to be your guests. The Fairy Tale, “Momotaro,” should be told by a Junior boy while “The Mii-ror of Matsuyama” could be dramatized or related by a girl of Intermediate age. Prepare a scroll on which is written the “Imperial Re- script on Education.” It is appended: “Know ye, Our subjects: “Our Imperial Ancestors have founded Our Empire on a basis broad and everlasting, and have deeply and firmly im- planted virtue; Our subjects ever united in loyalty and filial piety, have from generation to generation illustrated the beauty thereof. This is the glory of the fundamental character of Our Empire, and herein also lies the source of Our education. Ye, Our subjects, be filial to your parents, affectionate to your bi'others and sisters; as husbands and wives be harmonious, as friends true; bear yourselves in modesty and moderation; extend your benevolence to all; pursue learning and cultivate arts, and thereby develop in- tellectual faculties and perfect moral powers; furthermore, advance public good and promote common interests; always respect the Constitution and observe the laws; should emer- gency arise, offer yourselves courageously to the State; and thus guard and maintain the prosperity of our Imperial Throne coeval with heaven and earth. So shall ye not only be Our good and faithful subjects, but render illustrious the best traditions of your forefathers. “The Way here set forth is indeed the teaching bequeathed by Our Imperial Ancestors, to be observed alike by Their Descendants and the subjects, infallible for all ages and true WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 13 in all places. It is Our wish to lay it to heart in all rever- ence, in common with you, Our subjects, that we may all at- tain to the same virtue.” CHART JAPAN’S EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT Universities 6 Normal Schools 92 Higher Goveimment Normal Schools 2 Higher Government Normal Schools for Girls 2 Mission Bible Womens’ Training Schools 14 Theological Schools under Mission Supervision.... 18 Public Schools 25,574 Private Institutions 2,476 Medical Colleges 5 Literacy — Male 90% Literacy — Female 70% APRIL “He hath established the word by His wisdom.” Hymn: “Savior like a Shepherd lead us.” Devotions: Matt. 19:13-15. Prayer from Calendar. Trace the life of a girl in Japan from birth to Primary School age. a. Kindergarten Life in Japan.* b. Primary School Life (page 69). Fairy Tales Momotaro.** Matsuyama Mirror** (page 70). *Lieaflet in Packet. **Outlook of Missions. 14 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR “Kimigayo.” A Study (pages 73-76) a. “Shushin.” b. “Doll Festival.” c. “Boys.” d. “O Bon.” High School Days in Japan (pages 76-80). Talk: “Our Miyagi Jo Kakko.”* |Locate Sendai on map.) The problems of the Christian girls. a. Emperor Worship. b. Superstition. c. Incense burning. “From Kindergarten to University.”*** Autobiography of a Japanese Christian girl (pages 90-92). Assignments. Prayer: “That the children of Japan may be won for Christ through the influence of Christian kindergartens.” For Kindergartners. Hostess Place of meeting Assignments : Discuss the social problems of the Japanese girls and women.**** What effect do the Christian Schools have on their students? Who is the Principal of Miyagi Jo Gakko? How many of the faculty can you name? ***Japanese Jaunts (Page 14). ♦♦♦♦Creative Forces in Japan (Pages 08-72). WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 15 SUGGESTIONS CHAPTER IV With very little work this entire program may be revised and arranged as a College Commencement program. Issue invitations. The “Acting College President” may in her opening remarks make a brief statement in regard to the opposition to Higher Education for women (95-97) and read the “Needs of Japanese Girls” by Miss Tsuda on page 95. The other parts of the program should be logically arranged, ending with the “Reunion of College Mates,” and the Bucket Ceremony (Illustration in Chapter IV). CHART UNION CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, TOKYO “In Union there is strength” Founded ------- January, 1917 Opened - -- -- -- - April, 1918 Co-operating Boards: Baptist Christian Canadian Methodist Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian Reformed in America President — Dr. Inazo Nitobe Acting President — Miss Tetsu Yasui Location — Suburbs of Tokyo Sister College — Vassar Enrollment — 1922: 205 First class graduated (33) March, 1922 Grade — Three year Junior Two year Senior College Philadelphia Classis, Eastern Synod, paid for the “Mary Ault Hoy” Memorial Room in Union Christian College, Tokyo, Japan. 16 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR MAY Hymn: “O Master let me walk with Thee.’ ’ Devotions : Psalm 23. Prayer from Calendar. State bi’iefly the opposition to Higher Education for Wom- en (95-97). The need of the .Japanese girl (page 95). (To be read in unison.) Assignment 1. Voices of the Past, or “A Reunion of College Mates.” 1. Sutematsu Yamakawa. 2. Shige Nagai. 3. Ume Tsuda. 4. Tei Uyeda. 5. Ryo Yoshimatsu. Define and classify Japanese Colleges. Seven “one minute” talks on the Non-government college grade schools for girls. Biographical sketch: Joseph Hardy Neeisima.** Relate the founding of the Union Christian College in Tokyo (119-123). Bulletin.* Assignment 2. Assignment 3. Assignment 4. Valedictory Address (page 132).*** *Lieaflet in Packet. **Outlook of Missions, March, 1924. ***To be given by a girl in cap and gown. “Give thou thy youth to God With all its budding love.’’ WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 17 Prayer; “That the minds of the Japanese girls be made re- ceptive to the principles of the Christian religion. Hostess Place of meeting Assignments : 1. What kind of schools has the Japanese government provided? (Page 97) 2. What are the chief problems of the Christian Col- leges in Japan? (124-125) 3. Name the definite religious activities in the Christian colleges in Japan. (126-130) 4. Tell what you know about North Japan College. 18 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR SUGGESTIONS CHAPTER V Impei’sonations given in costume will add to this program which may be made quite unique. The women “In educa- tion” may be attired in cap and gown; business women and suffragettes in tailored suits,- carry brief cases and tell of their woi'k. The Medical and Philanthropic gi’oup may en- ter together. A high school girl may read the extracts from the Diary of a Christian Japanese girl. She may be attired in Japan- ese costume and be seated at a low table in Japanese style. JUNE “Every wise woman buildeth her house well.” Hymn: “Work for the night is coming.” Devotions: 1 Cor. 3 (Responsively). Prayer from Calendar. Place of women in Ancient Japanese Religious Systems (136-140). Statement from World Survey (Foreign — page 135). Name thi-ee Japanese women who have won laurels in the a. Literary world. b. Painting. c. Music. 1. Assignment I. d. Drama. WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 19 Impersonations : Modern Japanese women. [ Miss Atomi ] Madame Shimada a. In education ^ Hatoyama l^Motoko Hans ( Yoneko Suzuki b. In business -j Hirooka c. In medical world Dr. Inouye. 4. In philanthrophy Red Cross. Social work. Assignment 2. e. In political world. Extract from the Diary of a Christian Japanese girl (page 163). Prayer: “That the example of the Christian women of Ja- pan may be a mighty force in winning their country for Christ. Assignment 1. Name the women who are connected with the Music Department of the Miyagi Jo Gakko. Assignment 2. Tell about Japan’s most intemational wom- an* (page 185). Hostess Place of meeting “Japan on the Upward Trail” (Pag'es 74-78). 20 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR SUGGESTIONS CHAPTER VI This month practically closes our course on Japan. You should by this time know where to locate our principal mis- sion stations in North Japan. Arrangements for the August meeting should include Im- personations of our missionaries in Japan. Follow this with a quiz on where all our missionaries are located. Conduct the quiz on the order of an old fashioned spelling bee. An- nouncement of the quiz should be made. QUESTIONS FOR QUIZ. First Round: Where is Miss Catharine B. Pifer located? In what school does George Noss Teach? Who wrote “Japanese Jaunts?” Why are Dr. and Mrs. Seiple residing in Tokyo? Who is taking Miss Weed’s place in the Girls’ School in Sendai? etc., etc. Second Round: Who is our woman evangelist in Tokyo? Name two professors in North Japan College. Where does Mrs. Eyemeyer live? Who is assisting in translating the Old Testament in- to Japanese? Where is Mary Hoffheins teaching? etc., etc. Make a GRAPH of Increase in Factory Workers in Japan, page 144 World Survey (Foreign). WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 21 JULY “Not my will but Thine be done, 0 Lord.” Hymn: “0 Jesus I have promised.” Devotions: Repeat Acrostic. Prayer from Calendar. Stories — Zako San.** Susaburo San (169-171). Effective tools and agencies. 1. Bible Woman’s work 1. The Lady with the Lamp.* 2. A Church Fifty Miles Long (173-174). 2. The Power of Music. 1. A Teacher of Religious Art.* (Preface with a few introductory remarks from page 175-176). 3. Kindergartens 1. Public. 2. Christian. Little Kindergartners in Japan.* At Work with the Little Folks.* 4. The Automobile (180-181). 5. The Y. W. C. A. (181-185). The Frances Willard of Japan (185-188). The light against vice and evil (189-198). ’Leaflet In packet. “Working Women of Japan (96-99). 22 PROGRAM OUTLINE FOR The Social Application of the Gospel.*** a. Mrs. Jo (198) . b. Settlement Work (202). c. Kakuai Kei (203). d. In the factory (205). “The Home of Love and Purity” (207-208). Assignment . The Awakened Woman’s Society (208-209). Prayer: “Savior may we hear Thy call to serve and love Thee best of all.” Assignment: Who is our woman evangelist in Tokyo? Who provided for her new house when she was home on fur- lough in 1918? Hostess Place of meeting •**See Chapter III “Creative Forces in Japan.” WOMAN’S MISSIONARY SOCIETIES 23 SUGGESTIONS AUGUST This is the month to hold your Japanese Festival. It may be held in church, in the park, or at someone’s home. An afternoon meeting is preferable so that the children and young people can attend. If possible plan for an exhibit of all posters, hand work done by the Mission Band, or study classes. Lay your plans for the sending of a Christmas box (it must be on its way early in September) to a kindergarten in Japan, or to the Kindergarten in San Francisco or Los Angeles. When you send out your invitations for the meet- ing ask each one to bring a suitable gift for the Japanese Christmas tree. Provide the tree and let each gift be hung by the contributor. Give the name and address of a missionary in Japan to each one present and ask them to write a Christmas card or letter to them. Mail Lecember 1. AUGUST Hymn: “Stand up, stand up for Jesus.” Devotions : Acrostic. Sentence prayer (for our workers on the field). Benefits derived from past six meetings.* Amazing Facts.*** Quiz. Christmas Tree. Social.** Hostess Place of meeting *To be given by six women — two minutes each. **Secure from Depositories — 5 cents each. ***This leaflet sells for 15 cents. It is beautifully illustrated. With each order, ten copies, non-illustrated, are given free. k I