Announcements

Announcement of New Readers THE ANNUAL ELECTION of officers of The Mother Church by the Christian Science Board of Directors, called for in the Church Manual, will take place this year on Monday, June 7, prior to the Annual Meeting of The Mother Church. We want to let you know in advance of our intent to elect new Readers, because such a significant change involves many practical transition issues and requires the services and support of a number of employees to complete details before the Readers begin Annual Meeting week.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS established by Mary Baker Eddy in the Church Manual (Article XXX, Section 6), since 1907 a Normal class has been taught every three years, in order to provide a continuing supply of authorized teachers of Christian Science to the world. The students who have comprised these classes have successfully demonstrated their ability to heal for at least three years prior to taking the class, and have dedicated their lives to the service of their Church and humanity through the sacred work of healing and teaching Christian Science.

Admission of new members of The Mother Church takes place twice yearly at a regular business meeting of the Christian Science Board of Directors, as is required in the Church Manual. On November 6, 2009, while they were visiting the Indonesian field, at approximately 8:00 p.

We are delighted to share information on the development of a new Concord software application. WILL THE NEW CONCORD WORK ON WINDOWS AND MACINTOSH COMPUTERS? Yes! The new Concord application will function on all major computer operating systems, including Windows (such as Vista) and Mac.

In accordance with Article XXXI, Section 1, of the Church Manual, the Christian Science Board of Directors has elected the following members to serve as lecturers from July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010. Adams, John Q.

Is the world worthy of our compassion? Are we ready to respond to humanity's challenges mentally and spiritually? This new booklet contains articles about thinkers and healers reaching out to the world by engaging with The Christian Science Monitor. We too have the opportunity to engage with the world.

At the last Annual Meeting the Christian Science Board of Directors discussed Paul's statement in Second Corinthians 11:3 about "the simplicity that is in Christ. " One of the points behind this Bible admonition was an effort to warn Christians about being gullible.

In the Manual of The Mother Church, Mary Baker Eddy provides for the continuity of her teaching through the establishment of the Board of Education. Article XXIX, Section 2, states: "Loyal Christian Scientists' pupils who so desire may apply to the Board of Education for instruction; and if they have practised Christian Science healing successfully three years and will furnish evidence of their eligibility therefor, they are eligible to enter the Normal class.

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In the Manual of The Mother Church, Mary Baker Eddy provides for the continuity of her teaching through the establishment of the Board of Education. Article XXIX, Section 2, states: "Loyal Christian Scientists' pupils who so desire may apply to the Board of Education for instruction; and if they have practised Christian Science healing successfully three years and will furnish evidence of their eligibility therefor, they are eligible to enter the Normal class.