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Victoria, B. C.

During a Wednesday testimony meeting in a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, a man in the congregation expressed his thanks to God for a recent healing of sickness. His remarks were a grateful tribute to God and to the healing power of His Christ.

The very foundation of Church is divine Love, God. And I've found that my concept of Church becomes less intellectual and more heartfelt when I put love into practice by making an effort to greet visitors to my church.

If You Wanted to get to the other end of a large, long room, your first step would bring almost no perceptible improvement in your position. But after a few more steps, you would definitely see some progress and also get the feeling that those steps were taking you in the right direction.

Through the Restoration and Renewal Program, members and friends of the Church of Christ, Scientist, are showing their love for this Church, for its vital mission, and for all involved in responding to those seeking a more practical spirituality. As gifts of "love currency" See The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany, p.

What Is a Pioneer to you? Someone who's not afraid to brave new territory or gain a new perspective? An individual who steps out ahead with vision and courage? Whatever your definition, you'll probably agree that the world greatly needs pioneers. As highlighted in the October 1998 issue of the Journal, more than 1,500 students and faculty from thirty-eight countries gathered last August to consider what it means to be a spiritual pioneer, especially during this time of renewed societal interest in spirituality.

Christ Jesus' Words describe a healing church: "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. " Matt.

What A World of meaning there is in the simple petition "Give us this day our daily bread. " Christ Jesus included this short request in the prayer he taught his disciples—a prayer said in many languages and countries around the world.

What A Good Beginning the Bible announces ! "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

14:66-72 Prior to his trial before the Sanhedrin, Jesus predicted Peter's denial of him. After the trial, the prediction was fulfilled.