Upcoming events and items of interest.
Announcements
In support of Christian Science class instruction (Of special note to class-taught Christian Scientists) In the By-Law entitled "Class Teaching," Mary Baker Eddy writes in the Manual of The Mother Church : "Members of The Mother Church who are authorized by its By-Laws to teach Christian Science, shall not solicit, or cause or permit others to solicit, pupils for their classes. No member of this Church shall advise against class instruction.
Significance of healing Nothing is more important to the progress of mankind than Christ-healing. Here are our Leader's own words: "Healing the sick and the sinner with Truth demonstrates what we affirm of Christian Science, and nothing can substitute this demonstration.
A new opportunity for branch churches regarding lecture advertising A display advertisement like this one might be just what you're looking for in order to invite newcomers to your next Christian Science lecture. During the current lecture year the Christian Science Sentinel is prepared to carry display advertisements for Christian Science lectures where there is sufficient interest and response from the Field.
"Alertness to Duty" An understanding of Christian Science brings with it an influx of Love that cannot be quenched. This Love is divine, its influence is divine, its effect is divine.
Branch church dedications Dedication of a branch church or society is a public affirmation of the importance of Church in the lives of Christian Scientists and in the community. When an edifice is free of debt, churches and societies often hold a dedicatory service.
In the creation allegory of Genesis, movement precedes speech: "The Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light.
The Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy nurtures the life of prayer characteristic of Christian Science. It repeats the spirit of Christ Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, cultivating the moral and spiritual character required for Christian demonstration.
Annual Meeting 1989 The 1989 Annual Meeting of The Mother Church convenes in Boston at 1:30 p. m.
The desire to improve the practice of Christian Science healing, to master the claims of sickness and sin through the Science of Christ, is at the heart of every Christian Scientist's life. Therefore alertness to whatever would claim to retard our progress in this direction is important.
A new advertising vehicle is available for those who need to direct their employment opportunities, accommodation information, products, or services primarily to students of Christian Science. A "Special Services" advertising bulletin will be inserted—every other week—into the mailing pouch in which the Christian Science Sentinel is sent to subscribers.