HEAR THE TUESDAY EVENING MEETING HELD IN THE MOTHER CHURCH
Every member of The Mother Church or one of its branches will have the opportunity to hear the inspiring message of the Tuesday Evening Meeting held in the Extension of The Mother Church on June 4, by means of a tape recording of the meeting.
Addresses were given by five speakers. The theme of the meeting was "Today's Challenge to the Christian Scientist."
The chairman of the meeting, Mrs. Helen Wood Bauman, C. S. B., of Boston, Massachusetts, Associate Editor of the religious periodicals, gave the keynote address entitled "Am I Putting God First?"
George Nay, C. S., of Chicago, Illinois, a member of the Board of Lectureship and a practitioner of long experience, spoke on the subject "Am I Spreading the Gospel?"
Mrs. Katherine Ross, C. S., of New York, New York, a practitioner of Christian Science, took as her subject "Am I Doing My Part in the Healing Work? '
James Spencer, C. S., of Miami, Florida, who has served as a Chaplain in the United States Army, gave a most helpful paper in answer to the question, "Am I Doing All I Can for Young People?"
The closing address by Mrs. Elisabeth F. Norwood, C. S. B., of Brookline, Massachusetts, who has served our Cause in many capacities, spoke on the question, "Am I Upholding Our Leader's Work as Founder?"
A tape recording in English may be borrowed without charge by any branch of The Mother Church, to be presented at a special members' meeting. Translations in German, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Swedish will be available in manuscript form, to be borrowed by churches which need them. It is customary for a branch church holding such a meeting to invite members of other branch churches, as well as members of The Mother Church in the area it serves. In places where there is no branch church or society within a reasonable distance, a group of members of The Mother Church may arrange to hold a meeting to hear the tape recording or the manuscript translation.
Application cards and other information may be had by writing to the Department of Branches and Practitioners, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A. A request for the tape recording should be accompanied by a tentative list of suitable dates covering a period of at least two months.
OUR LEADER'S COUNSEL REGARDING CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
In writing to a branch church regarding its dedication, Mary Baker Eddy lovingly counseled, "May God's little ones cluster around this rock-ribbed church like tender nestlings in the crannies of the rocks, and preen their thoughts for upward flight" (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 186). This loving counsel is for all time and is extended to earnest students of Christian Science throughout the world.
Twice each year applicants who are ready for membership in The Mother Church are admitted by The Christian Science Board of Directors in accordance with the requirements of the Manual of The Mother Church by Mrs. Eddy.
Application blanks and information concerning membership may be obtained at Christian Science Reading Rooms, from practitioners listed in The Christian Science journal, or from clerks of branch churches and societies. Applications may also be obtained from Gordon V. Comer, Clerk, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
VISITORS WELCOME
Chestnut Hill, Mass.—Mrs. Eddy's late residence at 400 Beacon Street contains an exhibit room on the second floor where items tracing the growth of the movement from its earliest days to the present are displayed. This house is open daily, except Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. During the months of December, January, February, and March the hours are from 12.30 to 4 p.m. It is closed on all holidays with the exception of April 19, May 30, June 17, and October 12. When these dates fall on a Sunday, the house is closed on Sunday and open on the Monday observed as the holiday. Cards of admission required, obtainable at Administration Building, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston, Monday through Saturday.
Lynn, Mass.—The former home of Mary Baker Eddy at 12 Broad Street is open to visitors daily, except Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. During the months of December, January, and February the hours are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. It is closed on all holidays with the exception of April 19, May 30, June 17, and October 12. When these dates fall on a Sunday, the house is closed on Sunday and open on the Monday observed as the holiday. This house, including the little attic room where Mrs. Eddy completed her work on the first manuscript of "Science and Health," has been carefully restored to present the highest possible point of historical accuracy. Washington, D.C.—The Exhibit Hall on the second floor of the Christian Science Building, 1601 I (Eye) Street, N.W., is open free to the public daily, including holidays, Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. On Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year's Day the hours are the same as on Sunday. Among the exhibits providing glimpses of the origin, scope, and healing ministry of Christian Science are the Vitaramas showing the world-wide activities of the Christian Science movement and the "listening chairs" in which visitors may sit and hear selected recordings not only in English, but in French, German, and Spanish.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
When you send a remittance to the Publishing Society, do you always send with your check or money order something to tell us what it is for? The "something" may be a periodical renewal notice, or the part of our bill on which your name and address are typed, or a brief note to tell us how you wish to have the payment used. We shall be grateful for your help in this way.
SUBMITTING TESTIMONIES
Convincing testimonies of healing in Christian Science are welcomed for publication from members of The Mother Church and from students who are not members. If possible, they should be typed, triple spaced, on one side of the paper only and with wide margins. A testimony should be concise and include only the important points necessary to tell of the healing. Thus more testimonies can be published. Testimonies should be verified by three members of The Mother Church who either have witnessed the healing or can vouch for the integrity of the testifier. If the testifier is unacquainted 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 should submit the verifications with the testimony. Complete addresses of the testifier and his vouchers should be furnished.
Testimonies should be addressed to Journal, Sentinel, and Herald Editorial Department, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
NOTES FROM THE PUBLISHING SOCIETY
Red and Green Pocket Hymnals
Announcement is made of a pocket edition of the Christian Science Hymnal bound in red and in green cloth to match the Cloth Pocket Editions of the Bible and the Christian Science textbook. Price $4.50.
New Leaflet
Announcement is made of a new English leaflet, "Ambassadors for Christ at the University." This is a reprint of an article written especially for college students and published in the Christian Science Sentinel of March 3, 1956.
Hymnal in Danish
The complete Christian Science Hymnal is now available in Danish translation. This new Danish Hymnal contains the music, together with the words in English and in Danish. Price $2.50.
NURSES TRAINING COURSE
Opportunities for qualified Christian Scientists who intend to devote themselves to the profession of Christian Science nursing are available at both Sanatoriums of the Christian Science Benevolent Association. Those who complete this course may serve as private nurses in the Field, in nursing homes, and in visiting nurse services, as well as in the Sanatoriums from time to time.
Address inquiries to Personnel Department, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PERIODICALS
The following periodicals were founded by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, and are published by The Christian Science Publishing Society, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.:
The Christian Science Journal: Monthly in English; $5 a year, $2.50 six months, 45c a copy.
Christian Science Sentinel: Weekly in English; $5 a year, $2.50 six months, 15c a copy. The Herald of Christian Science: Editions published monthly, $2 a year, 20c a copy: French and German. Editions published quarterly, $1 a year, 25c a copy: Dutch, Scandinavian (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish), Spanish-Portuguese-Italian, and English-Braille, Grade Two.
Christian Science Quarterly: Quarterly in English, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish; $1.50 a year, 40c a copy. English edition is also available in vest-pocketsize, $1.50 a year, 40c a copy; Readers' size, $1.65 a year, 45c a copy; in English-Braille, Grade Two, $2.50 a year (12 issues), 25c a copy.
The Christian Science Monitor: Daily, except Sundays and holidays, in English (with religious article usually in one or two of fourteen different translations); $18 a year; $9 six months, 10c a copy.
SERVICES AT VACATION RESORTS
Christian Science Sunday services and Wednesday evening testimony meetings will
be held at vacation resorts as follows: Blowing Rock, North Carolina, in Christian Science church edifice
(June 2 through September 29)
Chautauqua, New York, in Hall of Christ
(June 30 through August 25)
Estes Park, Colorado, in Erickson's Guest Lodge, Fall River Road
(June 9 through September 15)
San Bernardino National Forest, Lake Arrowhead, California,
in Christian Science chapel
(April 21 through September 29)
Sequoia National Park, California, in Giant Forest Amphitheatre
(July 7 through September 1)
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, in Old Faithful Recreation Hall
(June 9 through August 25)
Yosemite National Park, California, in Church Bowl
(June 2 through September 1)
The hours of services can be ascertained locally.
FUND FOR ARMED SERVICES ACTIVITIES
Because "The Mother Church Fund for Armed Services Activities and Postwar Emergencies" is now being drawn on exclusively to meet the needs of Christian Scientists in the armed services, the name has been changed to "Fund for Armed Services Activities. (Donations specifically designated for aid to civilians suffering from present world conditions are now being placed in the Relief Fund.)
The Mother Church is grateful indeed for the love and generosity of the Field in maintaining these vital activities. To keep pace with the demands of this work, there is need for continued support of the Fund.
Contributions should be addressed to Roy Garrett Watson, Treasurer, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
FOR FASTER SERVICE ON YOUR ADDRESS CHANGE
You can receive faster, more efficient service if at least three weeks before a change of address you will give ALL the following information: (1) Full name, former address, name of each periodical subscribed for, and if on the Convenient Payment Plan
(2) New address (street, city, postal zone, state)
It has been found that changes of address are not practical under one week for The Christian Science Monitor and under one month for the other Christian Science periodicals.
