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Reproducing or copying the Bible Lessons—what's "OK" and what's not The Copyright Office of The Christian Science Publishing Society often receives questions about whether it's permissible to make and distribute copies of the Christian Science Quarterly—Bible Lessons printed in a full text format. We thought it might be helpful to provide our readers with clarification on this point.

Special Christmas season gift for Sentinel subscribers Mary Baker Eddy established the Christian Science Sentinel "to hold guard over Truth, Life, and Love" The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany; p. 353.

From the Office of the clerk Church History It was June, and the weather had already warmed the city. A number of people crowded into the assembly hall to hear the sole speaker of the morning—a woman who spoke of a return to primitive Christianity, to the spiritual healing of sin and disease.

In the October Journal (see "Moratorium suspends federal intrusion on states' religious accommodations") we told of action in July by the United States House of Representatives (incorrectly described as the full Congress) temporarily to halt efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pressure states to remove laws accommodating spiritual healing for children. President Clinton signed appropriations bills containing the moratorium provision on September 30.

Following the example of Christ Jesus and his apostles, Mary Baker Eddy saw Christian healing as vital to humanity's salvation. Not since the third century A.

We are happy to announce to our readers that the cover of the May 23, 1994, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel has won a Bronze Award for the 6th Annual Dimensional Art Directors and Illustrators Awards Show, and also an Honorable Mention for Best Cover, Non-profit, Ozzie Award for Publication Design Excellence. Our Production and Design staff members worked with inspiration on this cover, which helped to convey the spiritual message of the issue's contents.

The sound of Thanksgiving In addition to the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons Full Text booklet, the 1994 Thanksgiving Bible Lesson will be available on audio cassette. Specially priced and attractively packaged in a slide-out wrapper, it is perfect for sharing with people who enjoy listening to tapes: Sunday School students, commuters, books-on-tape listeners, nursing home residents, and others.

In the August 1994 issue of the Journal, an editorial, titled "The Christian Science Journal : 'to put on record the divine Science of Truth,'" invited readers and contributors to join us in "the ongoing task of understanding more clearly— and thus fulfilling more effectively—the distinct mission Mary Baker Eddy intended for each of the Christian Science periodicals .

•A minor correction has been made to the IBM version of Concord, and all programs shipped after January 1994 have been automatically upgraded. IBM owners prior to January 1994 will only benefit from this upgrade if: —the hymns play too fast, or —you are upgrading to DOS version 4 or higher, or — you are buying a new PC.

How is Sunday School helping young people and their families cope with today's challenges? Do you know of parents or children who are searching for the unique resources offered by Christian Science Sunday Schools? "Telling A Different Story" is a video message from the Clerk's Office of The Mother Church. It's available to youth, parents, Sunday Schools, and branch church congregations.