Branch Church News
The attendance at the monthly meetings of this association has been steadily increasing; and on Wednesday, November 7, there were present a larger number of the members than had attended any previous meeting for several months. Many participated in the discussion of the topic for the afternoon; and from the general tone of the remarks it was evident that those who spoke thought that the Demand of the Hour, upon Christian Scientists, was for greater activity in meeting error in its malicious forms.
An account of the National Convention, from the pen of Eye Witness, was published in the Boston Traveller but as the report was intended by the writer especially for Scientists, it is here reprinted in full. To the watchful, unprejudiced observer, signs indicate facts.
The third convention of the National Christian Scientist Association was held in Chicago, Illinois, June 13 and 14, 1888. The first business meeting was held in the First Methodist Church, corner of Clark and Washington Street, on Wednesday, at two o'clock.
Our friends in Boston, following the general example of other churches, observed June 10 as Children's Sunday. There was a fine display of flowers, tastefully arranged.
An evangelist was holding meetings in a Massachusetts town recently, giving special attention to Bible Readings. Among other subjects, which came up for discussion, was the healing of the woman who had an issue of blood.
On Easter Sunday Rev. M.
The regular monthly meeting of this Association was held on the afternoon of March 7, a large attendance of members being present. The usual amount of business was transacted, in the spirit of harmony found at these meetings.
[ From The Watchman. ] Faithfulness to Principle should be intelligently maintained.
The regular monthly meeting of this Association was held on Wednesday afternoon, February first, with a very large representation of members present. The regular business was quickly disposed of, and all were eager for the introduction of the subject for the afternoon's discussion, which was "The Beauties and Benefits of Christian Science, with a few thoughts as to how we can aid its progress.
One of the most impressive occasions ever witnessed in our church's history took place on Sunday, February 26, when many of our little people were christened with the baptism of Christ, by their beloved Pastor. The little ones were gathered about her on the platform in sweet silence, as she named for each one the fruitage of "Christ's baptism of the Holy Spirit," exemption from "sin, sickness, and death.