Announcements

'New occasions teach new duties' These words by the poet James Russell Lowell, which are part of Hymn No. 258 in the Christian Science Hymnal, point to a present glorious opportunity.

World economic crisis: what the individual can do "Salvation is individual. It never waits for nor is it dependent on anyone else.

What makes the movement move? "The impulsion is Gods, but the growth is ours, the individual spiritual growth of the members. So the movement grows as its members grow; it lags only when the individual church member lags.

You can help someone join Helping others join The Mother Church is a very important part of Mother Church membership. You can prepare by reaffirming in your own heart the blessings of membership—and by expecting opportunities to share the joy.

Normal class, 1979 Mary Baker Eddy wisely and lovingly provided for the continuity of her teaching by the establishment of a Board of Education. Every third year, applications are cordially invited from qualified Christian Science practitioners who love and actively practice the healing ministry and are ready to assume the responsibility of becoming authorized teachers of Christian Science.

About lecture prints People who attend Christian Science lectures sometimes want printed copies; but not all lecturers have their lectures printed. To avoid the waste of time and postage involved in writing for lectures that are unobtainable, those who want them should first inquire of branch church clerks whether the lecture is in print.

A selection of features focusing on ethics and morality, including: Seventh commandment victory "I saw clearly that there could be nothing to gain from satisfying such a temptation [of committing adultery]— that the claim of promised pleasure was an empty one, because it nested in the false claim that I already lacked something. That was impossible, for as God's image.

When our beloved Leader, Mary Baker Eddy, founded the Church of Christ, Scientist, she was acting under divine orders. As the organization of her Church developed, each step was taken as God impelled her to act.

We are pleased to announce the election of Hal M. Friesen, C.

'God is at camp, too' new children's pamphlet Four true stories relate how youngsters, who are away from home, and parents learn that God is indeed omnipresent—and prove it. Of special interest to children of ages 8 through 12, this illustrated pamphlet describes healings of homesickness, accidents, fear of sports activities, being lost, and illness.