ON October 19, 1961, a meeting will be held in the Extension of The Mother Church in the interest of the Christian Science Sentinel. Similar meetings will be held in all branch Churches of Christ, Scientist. This appears to be a suitable time for re-evaluating the Sentinel and for reconsidering the purpose which our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, designed for it.
Describing in the order of their publication the various periodicals she founded, Mrs. Eddy says, "The second I entitled Sentinel, intended to hold guard over Truth, Life, and Love" (The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p. 353) The large number of messages to the Field which Mrs. Eddy published in the Sentinel shows to what extent she used this periodical in order to keep in touch with the Church members. At certain times they needed instruction or encouragement; at others they needed defense; at others perhaps correction. Carefully Mrs. Eddy guarded the revelation of God she had received. Her messages were eagerly awaited by those who honored her Leadership.
Today, through the articles contributed by members of The Mother Church, one may still find opportunity to honor Mrs. Eddy's Leadership, for every article includes citations from her writings suitably applied to the human problems and conditions of the times. Through these articles the continuing inspiration and unfoldment of Christian Science are recorded for the benefit of the world. And the testimonies, not necessarily submitted by Church members, give evidence that the Christ, Truth, has been revealed in its impersonal and universal aspect as Christian Science.
