Announcements

Christian Science Quarterly In keeping with the requirements of the War Production Board that periodicals conserve paper, the blank pages in the English editions of the Christian Science Quarterly have been eliminated and the notices rearranged in such a way as to effect considerable saving. Beginning with the April-May-June, 1944, issue, the Explanatory Note and the table of contents will appear on the inside front cover, while the Church and Reading Room notice and the Note for Students of the Lessons will be found on the inside back cover.

It is well known in the Field that for many years it has been the custom for members of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship, after a period of service thereon, to retire to devote their time particularly to the study and practice of Christian Science. In accordance with this procedure the following, having served faithfully for a number of years, will retire from the Board of Lectureship for the purpose stated above, beginning July 1, 1944: Mr.

HOSPITALITY IN THE HOMES OF CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS FOR SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN Christian Scientists everywhere again are reminded of the happy privilege which is theirs to invite into their homes the young men and women who for the time being have left their own homes in order to serve their country and assist in ensuring freedom for all mankind. This activity can best be promoted by the formation of committees by individual Christian Scientists.

The generous and steadily increasing contributions of branch churches, societies, and individual Christian Scientists are enabling The Mother Church to maintain and increase its wartime activities. These activities now extend to every part of the world where American or British Empire servicemen and servicewomen are engaged.

The Normal class in the Board of Education was held early in December, 1943. In accordance with the provision of the Manual of The Mother Church, a Normal class convenes on the first Wednesday of December every third year.

PUBLISHING HOUSE GUIDE TRIPS RESUMED The Trustees are pleased to announce that beginning January 3, 1944, the Christian Science Publishing House will again be open to visitors. Guides will be available to conduct parties through the building every day except Sundays and national holidays, from 9 a.

The generous and steadily increasing contributions of branch churches, societies, and individual Christian Scientists are enabling The Mother Church to maintain and increase its wartime activities. These activities now extend to every part of the world where American or British Empire servicemen and servicewomen are engaged.

Importance of Church Membership One marked characteristic of Christian Scientists is their consistent and continuing expression of gratitude. Because this gratitude is Love-inspired, it is not static, but is active and activating, demanding expression.

From the Clerk of The Mother Church Tenets Of The Mother Church Because the Tenets of The Mother Church are copyrighted, branch organizations may not have them printed for their own use. The Tenets are printed in two sizes.

New solo settings for two of Mrs. Eddy's poems, published by the Trustees under the Will of Mary Baker Eddy, are now available.