Announcements

The 1998 Annual Meeting of the members of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, will convene on Monday, June 8, at 1:30 p. m.

We are pleased to announce the election of Walter D. Jones, C.

If you've moved, give us a call! It's easy for members of The Mother Church to update their member records by phone. Whenever you have a change of address, remember to let the Clerk's Office know by calling: 1-800-288-7155, ext.

"Will you sign my application for membership?" Does your heart leap at the opportunity to help someone apply for membership in The Mother Church? In the Manual of The Mother Church , Mary Baker Eddy gives every member this privilege: "Only members of The Mother Church are qualified to approve for membership individuals who are known to them to be Christians, and faithful, loyal students of the textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" ( Art. VI, Sect, 2 ).

All around the world, people are discovering the spiritual power and joy of membership in The Mother Church. One member wrote us: " I was always searching for a church [ that] really meant what [ it said].

January 1998 marks an important step taken to bring worldwide unity to the expression and recognition of the words Christian Science. From that time forward, the publications and activities of The Mother Church will begin to identify the term Christian Science in English only; it will no longer be translated into other languages.

This month, as a resource for readers, an alphabetical list of Christian Science practitioners, teachers, and nurses is included at the back of the Journal directory. The list contains the name, city, state/province, and country of each individual and serves as a cross-reference to the main directory.

Great Holiday Gift Ideas! Christian Science Quarterly—Bible Lessons Share the Christian Science Quarterly— Bible Lessons through gift subscriptions to family, friends, and community members who love the Bible. The twenty-six Lesson topics answer many deep questions concerning the relationship of God and man.

Thanksgiving Why be grateful? Because gratitude is a powerful healing force. It is a quality of God that replaces complaint with sat is faction, self-pity with joy, and lack with abun dance.

Thinking about the military? We'd love to hear from you The Mother Church is here to serve you. We'd like to talk with you before you enter the military so we can provide information concerning your legal privileges and obligations.