State fairs and county fairs command the interest of thousands upon thousands of people every year. Not only farmers and other country and city folks are there, but among them many business and professional people help to swell the attendance at these yearly exhibitions. The visitors show much interest in modern means for better living. Christian Science may fit into this picture as a participant and thus supply for those interested an opportunity to discover a better way of living and thinking.
At many fairs, Christian Scientists maintain a building or booth in connection with Christian Science activities. Students of this Science who give their services to further our beloved Cause at these fairs are greatly blessed. They enjoy the opportunity of serving in an atmosphere which might well remind them of Christ Jesus' command (Mark 16:15), "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Indeed, the workers may feel the presence of Christ, Truth, as they carry out their duties.
The loving desire shown by Christian Scientists to give "a cup of cold water in Christ's name" is one way of proving and extending the theology they represent, and this Christly offer often results in healing for those who accept the refreshing truth. Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science and the Leader of its world-wide movement, writes in "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" (p. 570): "Millions of unprejudiced minds—simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert—are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ's name, and never fear the consequences."
