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Coparceners? It looks like a misprint, but it is a legal term perhaps little used anywhere today. It does, however, encapsulate in a single word much of the relationship between Christian Science practitioners and their patients, for the meaning of "coparcener" is "a joint heir in an estate.

Perhaps the most noted feature of Christian Science is its reinstatement of the practice of Christian healing. This healing is more than a mere by-product of the teachings of Christian Science.

As we study Christian Science, our love for God grows. We see the importance of constant prayer and gain an ever-deepening love for humanity.

The thought and life of Mary Baker Eddy, Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science, followed reverently, consistently, the teaching and practice of the Master of Christianity, Christ Jesus. Because of this pure fidelity, the spiritual healing of disease and sin is being made known in the present day.

The services of the Church of Christ, Scientist, fundamentally consist of readings from the Bible and from Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy.

When we genuinely love something, we become unselfishly devoted to its welfare, growth, and progress. We tenderly nurture its maturing and contribute to its well-being.

Is it enough for a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, to provide a Sunday School? To welcome any child to attend? To be ready to teach children the Scriptures and help them learn to heal? In many cases the community's children are not flocking to our Sunday Schools. Is there something more we could and should be doing? In Science and Health Mrs.

A committee of a branch Church of Christ, Scientist, was reviewing the biography of a member of The Christian Science Board of Lectureship whom the church had invited to lecture for their community. A long list of church activities in which the lecturer had taken part was included.

Archaeologists continue even today to search for remains of what may have been the meeting places of the early Christians. It's fascinating to imagine where these first Christians held their services, sometimes secretly because of persecution.

Can a Christian Scientist retire? If by that we mean, can a Christian Scientist after useful and productive years at home, in an office, at a school, or in another job retire from professional life and find living circumstances that leave him or her less encumbered, the answer is clearly yes. But can a Christian Scientist retire as a Christian Scientist? Here the answer must be a decided no.