CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AND INDIVIDUAL PROGRESS
The following statement came to us from one of our new members: "Experiences have proved overwhelmingly to me the vital part that membership in The Mother Church plays in an individual's progress from sense to Soul!"
This member evidently realized that affiliation with The Mother Church is one of the footsteps referred to on page 253 (lines 32-2) of the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy: "The divine demand, 'Be ye therefore perfect,' is scientific, and the human footsteps leading to perfection are indispensable."
Twice each year applicants are admitted to membership by The Christian Science Board of Directors (see Manual, Art. XIII, Sect. 2). Applications to be considered for the next admission must reach the Clerk not later than April 26, 1948. The admission date is June 4, 1948. If those who wish to take this step will forward their applications as early as possible, rather than wait until near the closing date, it will greatly facilitate the work in the Clerk's office. Approvers are responsible for the accuracy of the applications and for securing the necessary countersignatures. An Instruction Folder which explains simply and thoroughly all that is required in applying for membership accompanies each application. Please give special attention to the paragraph on page 2 of this Folder entitled "Form 2."
Application blanks for membership in The Mother Church may be obtained from practitioners listed in The Christian Science Journal, from clerks of branch churches and societies, or at Christian Science Reading Rooms. Applications may also be obtained from Gordon V. Comer, Clerk, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
TENETS OF THE MOTHER CHURCH
The Tenets of The Mother Church are copyrighted, and for this reason branch churches and societies are not permitted to print them or to have them printed. But they may be obtained through the Clerk of The Mother Church in two sizes in English alone or in the following translations with the English text: French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Polish.
The large size (5 x 8) is used as a basis for membership blanks. The small size (4 x 6) is used for binding into by-law booklets. Space is provided so that a local printer may add whatever is necessary to meet the particular requirements of the branch organizations.
Prices for English or for translations are as follows:
Lots of 100 or more—either size $ .75
Lots of 100—50 large and 50 small .75
Lots of 50—either size .50
Unless otherwise specified the large size will be sent. Minimum orders are for lots of 50.
Remittances should accompany all orders and be made payable to Gordon V. Comer, Clerk, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS
Officers of branch churches and individuals who have occasion to correspond with The Christian Science Board of Directors, with the Clerk and the Treasurer of The Mother Church, and with the heads of departments of The Mother Church Offices are requested always to place their addresses on their letters and to write their signatures plainly. Women are requested to use the title "Miss" or "Mrs." as the fact may be, and to use their Christian names. The time spent in the offices in searching out this information can be better spent in replying to the letters or in keeping necessary records. The co-operation of correspondents is solicited.
TREATMENT FOR VETERANS
Christian Science treatment from authorized Christian Science Workers is available, without charge, to veterans in government hospitals who are interested in Christian Science. Relatives and friends may send in the name of a veteran in a hospital to Manager, Camp Welfare Activities, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, and this information will be promptly sent on to the Worker calling at the specified hospital.
TESTIMONIES
Testimonies should be verified by three members of The Mother Church who know of the healing or can vouch for the integrity of the testifier. If the testifier is not acquainted with three members, his affidavit may be sufficient, but in this case he should, if possible, obtain verification from one or two members. The testifier himself should obtain the verifications and submit them with the testimony. Complete addresses of the testifier and his vouchers should always be furnished.
