As early as 1895 a few Christian Scientists were known to each other in this city. They were zealous and earnest, and through the healing work done by these pioneers of Truth, the cause gradually gained adherents, who held meetings from time to time and in various places for the purpose of discussing Christian Science and later to read the Lesson-Sermon on Sunday. In time the conviction came and abode that proper and permanent organization was a necessity to progress and growth.
A charter was secured from the state, and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Houston, Texas, was incorporated with twelve members, one of whom had received instruction from one of Mrs. Eddy's loyal students. In a small upper room in the Mason Building, on Jan. 20, 1898, organization was perfected, readers and officers were elected, and a Sunday school was begun with three pupils. The first Christian Science lecture was delivered in Turner Hall in March of the same year.
Unfortunately, misunderstandings arose at an early date, with the result that several members withdrew. Later, this division organized as Second Church of Christ, Scientist, and built a small frame structure. In the spring of 1911 Second Church voluntarily disbanded, and nearly all of its members came individually to unite with First Church, where they were lovingly received.
