Church Alive

One of Jesus’ final teachings, given to his disciples just days before his crucifixion, includes the instruction to minister to the needs of those less fortunate. He taught of the Son of man commending the work of those who took his mission out into the world.

I’ve been thinking about the story of Abraham and Lot in relation to church, especially the part where Abraham and Lot’s people are not getting along (see Gen. , chap.

Before going on a trip, I pray to see and express the healing activity of the Christ. This was my prayer while traveling in Brazil —a country of exceptional beauty—in the spring of 2006.

When Mary Baker Eddy established the Church of Christ, Scientist, she offered committed students of Christian Science the privilege of playing an active part in church organization through membership in The Mother Church and one of its branch churches. Joining The Mother Church and uniting with its members worldwide is a symbol of an individual’s commitment to the Cause of Christian Science.

When I was asked to speak on Mary Baker Eddy’s “concept of church” at the Church Alive Summit in Southern California, I immediately turned to my colleagues Judy Huenneke and Mike Davis who are both so conversant with the historical facts. Through our conversations and from researching Mrs.

Institutions have alway s played a role in the shaping and forming of society. Perhaps that’s as true today as at any time in history.

Each summer I travel to my home country of America where I have a wonderful opportunity to visit different Christian Science branch churches. Sometimes it appears that there are not many youth members in these branch churches.

In 2001, the members of our church , First Church of Christ, Scientist, Cleveland, voted to sell our large edifice built in 1930–31. After extensive research, it had become apparent that the cost of work required to maintain the building in proper repair was well beyond what our membership could sustain.

I've come to understand  that our church’s financial needs are not dependent on each member or their savings accounts. Praying to know that supply is coming directly from God, divine Principle, awakens our “.

In August and September 2010, Christian Scientists in Africa participated in TMC Youth Spiritual Activist Summits in Ghana and Nigeria. Here are some of the participants’ thoughts after attending the summits.