The Lyceum, or the Young Women's Lyceum Club, was an early Bible Institute ministry to young women. It was, in a way, the female version of The Fishermen's Club, and one of the clubs which formed the "nucleus" for starting the Institute itself. The King's Business, Vol. 2.6, June 1911, pg 111, [ It was, like The Fishermen's Club], very large, consisting of 400-500 by June 1911.The King's Business, Vol. 2.6, June 1911, pg 116 http://www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/2/6/8

Founding

It was founded by Anna Horton in 1907 before the Institute itself was begun. Mrs. T. C. Horton began it because she thought that young women needed a "motherly oversight" that could not be supplied by the churches. It was determined that the girls would come directly from work to share a meal together, and that the club would end early. The main portion of the club was overseen by the President, who was chosen anew every six months. It consisted in one half hour of music, and one of intense Bible study. It's basis was the Bible and it's motto, "Help the other girl."The King's Business, Vol. 2.6, June 1911, pg 116-117, http://www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/2/6/8

Connected Ministries

The Bible Women were a small group of women within the Lyceum.

First reported on in June 1911, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. A.C. Stewart saw a need to do follow-up work on the girls who committed their lives to Christ in order to help them come to a "living knowledge of his His will." They hired another young women to keep in touch with these girls. According to the same report, "this visitor has been intouch with an average of 100 girls per month. Scores of them have been faithfully dealth (sic) personally; many of them led to a definite surrender of their lives, and the monthly list is increasing. The Bible lesson each Tuesday night having touched the heart, the young visitor, who is watching her opportunity, places herself near the one interested and brings the soul to the place of decision." The King's Business, Vol. 2.6, June 1911, pg 117, http:www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/2/6/9

Presidents

In 1911, Miss Helene McVay was listed as its President.The King's Business, Vol. 2.11, November 1911, pg 272, [ In 1912, she was married and resigned the presidency; however, according to The King's Business] the Club continued to go strong with many women eager to study the Bible. The King's Business, Vol. 3.8, August 1912, pg 209, http://www2.biola.edu/kingsbusiness/view/3/8/18

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