THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICES
The Thanksgiving Day service in a Christian Science church is a joyous occasion and is anticipated by Christian Scientists in many parts of the world. Because our churches are open that day, this service presents an opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to attend. Many branches have found that an attractive newspaper announcement shortly before Thanksgiving Day brings newcomers to the service. Others have extended invitations by using a printed card, and it is, of course, always in order to invite neighbors and acquaintances by word of mouth.
In countries where Thanksgiving Day is a public holiday, it is advisable to hold the service at the same hour as the usual Sunday morning service. Where this day is not observed as a holiday, the service should be held at a time convenient for the members and congregation.
The holding of a Thanksgiving Day service by branches of The Mother Church in countries other than the United States is optional for each branch, as is the reading of the proclamation by the President of the United States.
A suitable announcement by the First Reader precedes the period to be devoted to testimonies on Thanksgiving Day. It is desirable to quote the words of our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, as they appear on page 124 of the Manual of The Mother Church, that testimonies may be given by Christian Scientists, appropriate for the occasion.
FUND FOR ARMED SERVICES ACTIVITIES
The thousands of Christian Scientists in the armed services, who are serving their respective countries throughout the world, are being helped by The Mother Church through the Fund for Armed Services Activities.
Christian Science Ministers are paid from this Fund. These workers conduct Christian Science services, give treatments, and visit and work with those in Veterans Hospitals who seek and rely wholly on Christian Science for healing. They contact the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines who indicate Christian Science as their religious preference, giving them Service Edition sets of the Bible and "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy and, in the case of young recruits, helping them to adjust to their military experience. Quantities of authorized Christian Science literature are distributed among the Armed Forces personnel.
The scope of the work is great, for The Mother Church has Christian Science Ministers and field workers placed in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, Japan, Korea, and other countries. During the past year, approximately $300,000 was expended to carry on this work.
Contributions are welcome and should be sent to Roy Garrett Watson, Treasurer, 107 Falmouth Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
TESTIMONY MEETINGS
Meetings at which testimonies of Christian Science healing are given, are held in Christian Science churches on Wednesdays. A cordial invitation to attend these meetings, as well as the Sunday services, is extended to all. Information telling where and when these are held is given in the Directory in The Christian Science Journal.
NEW BINDINGS FOR THE STUDENTS' AND LIBRARY EDITIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE TEXTBOOK
The Trustees under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy are pleased to announce new bindings in two fresh colors, in red and in green, for the Students' and Library Editions of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy. The binding is Sturdite, cloth coated with plastic, leatherlike in texture, stainproof, moisture-resistant, long-lasting, and can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Still priced at $3.00, both editions, in either red or green, can be purchased from Christian Science Reading Rooms throughout the world or will be sent postpaid to any address by Charles Henry Gabriel, Publishers' Agent, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts.
NOTES FROM THE PUBLISHING SOCIETY
New Bibles and Cases
Bibles bound in red and in green Sturdite to match the new Library and Students' Editions of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy are now available. Price $4.00; indexed copies $5.50.
Cases in red and in green are also available to hold the Students' Editions of the Bible and Science and Health. Price $3.00.
MEMBERSHIP IN THE MOTHER CHURCH BRINGS DEEP SATISFACTION
Very often we hear members exclaim, "How glad I am to be a member of The Mother Church!" They go on to add how grateful they are to take part in this great movement that is doing so much for the world.
Information regarding membership will be gladly supplied by the Clerk of The Mother Church.
Application blanks 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.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PUBLISHING SOCIETY
Christian Scientists with experience in mechanical divisions of a daily newspaper or the printing industry are invited to inquire about service with The Christian Science Publishing Society. Letters giving details as to experience and general qualifications should be addressed to Personnel Manager, One Norway 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 3.30 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. 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.
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: French, German, $2 a year, 20c a copy. Editions published quarterly: Danish, Dutch, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, 50c a year, 15c a copy. English-Braille, Grade Two, published quarterly, $1 a year, 25c a copy.
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-pocket size, $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 fifteen different translations); $18 a year; $9 six months, 10c a copy.
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.
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 co-operation of correspondents is solicited.
INSTRUCTIONS TO LIBRARIANS
Orders for Mrs. Eddy's writings: All orders for the writings of Mary Baker Eddy, and remittances therefor, should be sent to Charles Henry Gabriel, Publishers' Agent, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
All other orders: All orders for the Christian Science periodicals, Bibles, biographies, Hymnals, and other general publications, and remittances therefor, should be sent to The Christian Science Publishing Society, One Norway Street, Boston 15, Massachusetts, U. S. A.
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.
