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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.

"Give it and it will make its way. You don't have to do more than to know this.

Special issue commemorates life of Jesus To illustrate our Church's design to keep alive the Word and works of our Master, the September Journal provided a collection of articles exploring a number of aspects of the life, teaching, and healing ministry of Christ Jesus, and their significance today. Because of its ongoing value to Christian Scientists in reaching out to explain their Church to others, the September issue of The Christian Science Journal will continue to be available for sale after its publication date for as long as inventory remains.