Our weekend of lectures in October 2010 is still being a blessing to our church and community. Everyone loved having a series of lectures that really built a sense of community and spiritual uplift. Starting with Friday’s lecture prep meeting on Supporting Spiritual Healing, proceeding the next morning to a workshop on making good decisions (PrayerQuest), and culminating with The Possibilities of Prayer on Sunday afternoon, there was much growth and healing.
Our church presently doesn’t have a practitioner listed in the Christian Science Journal, but at the lecture prep meeting you encouraged those who were willing, to wear a name tag indicating “Healer” to the lecture. Many members were willing to do this, which provided an excellent opportunity for members and guests to be aware that there are practitioners available for prayerful healing work, even though they are not listed. Since the lecture, several members have increased their healing practice because of this awareness.
- Vancouver WA
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Healing of panic attack
Thank you for your lecture at the Sparta, NJ Christian Science church. I used what you suggested (identifying myself / others with moral & spiritual qualities).
Last night we had movie night at the clubhouse of the development where I live. I had a panic attack. So I decided to think about the moral / spiritual qualities in all the folks there (about 10 or so). As I sat there in the clubhouse being bombarded by terrorizing thoughts, I thought, I'm going to use what I just learned earlier today in the lecture. So I began looking at the folks around me. In front of me sat a Grandmother who had just had a birthday party for her 3 year old grandson. Nearby me also sat the man who set up the projector and speakers so we could see the movie we were currently watching. Behind me sat the woman who made the popcorn for all of us. On the other side of me sat the man who was a lawyer who is helping our condo association with a lawsuit.
I felt surrounded by these caring thoughts. Then I thought about the qualities I expressed that day too. The terrifying feeling left me. Thinking about all the good God qualities in all the folks in that room made me feel safe again.
This morning I used the helicopter approach and dug deep into my study of the lesson sermon. Thank you sooooo much for your lecture "The Possibilities of Prayer".
- from Sparta NJ
Last night we had movie night at the clubhouse of the development where I live. I had a panic attack. So I decided to think about the moral / spiritual qualities in all the folks there (about 10 or so). As I sat there in the clubhouse being bombarded by terrorizing thoughts, I thought, I'm going to use what I just learned earlier today in the lecture. So I began looking at the folks around me. In front of me sat a Grandmother who had just had a birthday party for her 3 year old grandson. Nearby me also sat the man who set up the projector and speakers so we could see the movie we were currently watching. Behind me sat the woman who made the popcorn for all of us. On the other side of me sat the man who was a lawyer who is helping our condo association with a lawsuit.
I felt surrounded by these caring thoughts. Then I thought about the qualities I expressed that day too. The terrifying feeling left me. Thinking about all the good God qualities in all the folks in that room made me feel safe again.
This morning I used the helicopter approach and dug deep into my study of the lesson sermon. Thank you sooooo much for your lecture "The Possibilities of Prayer".
- from Sparta NJ
Healing from Aiken SC talk
I am so glad you came to lecture for us. We have seen some fruitage, too.
The Sunday following the lecture we had several people come to church. Some
were there at the lecture, and some were simply searching. We have had one
individual come back several times, and may possibly join the church. Last
night at the Wednesday evening meeting several people gave testimonies about
how the lecture helped them. One lady said that the phrase "pray as you go"
helped her. She and her husband were going to go on a hike in the mountains
to celebrate thier 27th anniversary, and the day of, the lady had a terrible
headache. She remembered the phrase "pray as you go" and thought "I can do that."
They ended up having a beautiful time on the mountain (literally!).
- Aiken SC
The lecture was "The Healing Power of the Bible"
The Sunday following the lecture we had several people come to church. Some
were there at the lecture, and some were simply searching. We have had one
individual come back several times, and may possibly join the church. Last
night at the Wednesday evening meeting several people gave testimonies about
how the lecture helped them. One lady said that the phrase "pray as you go"
helped her. She and her husband were going to go on a hike in the mountains
to celebrate thier 27th anniversary, and the day of, the lady had a terrible
headache. She remembered the phrase "pray as you go" and thought "I can do that."
They ended up having a beautiful time on the mountain (literally!).
- Aiken SC
The lecture was "The Healing Power of the Bible"
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Church growth
Loved the Daily Lift of Nov 17,2010!!! www.christianscience.com/dailylift
Such good, clear, helpful ideas. We have 3 new brother birds (actually 2 sister birds, and 1 brother) hanging with our flock. The couple found Christian Science and our church on the internet some time back. As we had been praying to have a wider sense of church they appeared, having “been thinking of checking us out for some time. They had been reading Science and Health online, but had never been to a Christian Science service. Following the directions on our website, they drove the 20+ miles and have been coming ever since. The other gal is someone from a distance in the other direction, who had called me for help, having been steered my way by a local Reading Room.
Thought you'd enjoy knowing the members of our church have begun gathering seeds to share. We could all relate to the metaphor in your Daily Lift, though we hadn’t put it in those terms.
- from Ohio
Such good, clear, helpful ideas. We have 3 new brother birds (actually 2 sister birds, and 1 brother) hanging with our flock. The couple found Christian Science and our church on the internet some time back. As we had been praying to have a wider sense of church they appeared, having “been thinking of checking us out for some time. They had been reading Science and Health online, but had never been to a Christian Science service. Following the directions on our website, they drove the 20+ miles and have been coming ever since. The other gal is someone from a distance in the other direction, who had called me for help, having been steered my way by a local Reading Room.
Thought you'd enjoy knowing the members of our church have begun gathering seeds to share. We could all relate to the metaphor in your Daily Lift, though we hadn’t put it in those terms.
- from Ohio
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Healing and comments from Long Beach, CA
I was unable to attend the lecture. Nevertheless, I asked my friend who attended to fax the Bible verses to me. I had been nauseated for several days, but after I started meditating on the verses I received a healing. They are a great comfort to me.
The Bible references were helpful. They gave us something to think about. We know that we can approach God and ask for solutions to our problems. A friend of mine who is not a Christian Scientist expressed his gratitude for the message presented at the talk.
I appreciated Elise’s recounting the biography of Mrs. Eddy’s early life and life altering accident which caused her to search the scriptures for healing. I especially liked the story of Mrs. Eddy healing of the boy with club feet.
A couple attended the lecture. The wife is legally blind. After the lecture, they commented that “We loved it! This was our first time attending a Christian Science lecture. We will return again to hear more.”
Powerful! We can see the Bible in a new light. It was great to hear how one can use the Bible not just for preaching but also to effect healing in people’s lives. Great seminar!
Mrs. Eddy’s statements on prayer were interesting. I like how Elise explained to us the four factors involved in the opening sentence in the chapter on “Prayer” found in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. If I remember correctly they are faith, all things are possible to God, a spiritual knowledge of God, and having an attitude of unselfed love.
I liked how Elise explained some of the Greek words. I also liked how she defined words and terms like “baptism,” “faith,” and “Holy Spirit.” Just thinking about these definitions makes me appreciate the Bible more. I also got a kick out of the notion that “baptism” originally meant to pickle a vegetable.
-compiled by P. Hogu
The Bible references were helpful. They gave us something to think about. We know that we can approach God and ask for solutions to our problems. A friend of mine who is not a Christian Scientist expressed his gratitude for the message presented at the talk.
I appreciated Elise’s recounting the biography of Mrs. Eddy’s early life and life altering accident which caused her to search the scriptures for healing. I especially liked the story of Mrs. Eddy healing of the boy with club feet.
A couple attended the lecture. The wife is legally blind. After the lecture, they commented that “We loved it! This was our first time attending a Christian Science lecture. We will return again to hear more.”
Powerful! We can see the Bible in a new light. It was great to hear how one can use the Bible not just for preaching but also to effect healing in people’s lives. Great seminar!
Mrs. Eddy’s statements on prayer were interesting. I like how Elise explained to us the four factors involved in the opening sentence in the chapter on “Prayer” found in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. If I remember correctly they are faith, all things are possible to God, a spiritual knowledge of God, and having an attitude of unselfed love.
I liked how Elise explained some of the Greek words. I also liked how she defined words and terms like “baptism,” “faith,” and “Holy Spirit.” Just thinking about these definitions makes me appreciate the Bible more. I also got a kick out of the notion that “baptism” originally meant to pickle a vegetable.
-compiled by P. Hogu
Feeling the Christ
I thought everything was perfect. It was so inspiring to see the Christ presence in action right there and then.
The workshop was well received and many new faces! Thank you for all your support and guidance with ever detail into making this the most memorable lectures that we have ever had. This experience gives our membership more to build up and a clearer picture that Christ is active even at our church in Amarillo, Texas.
- Lecture chair
The workshop was well received and many new faces! Thank you for all your support and guidance with ever detail into making this the most memorable lectures that we have ever had. This experience gives our membership more to build up and a clearer picture that Christ is active even at our church in Amarillo, Texas.
- Lecture chair
Effective prayer before the lecture
Elise had asked us to pray about resistance to the truth. It works!
- We had a call from a man who heard our announcement on the Sentinel radio program and followed up, calling our Reading Room.
- Two newspapers have printed the press release she sent. One hadn't printed any lecture information for years. The other used her picture.
- Two visitors in the RR this week overcame their reluctance to come in and face their problems. One of domestic abuse, (for whom I will share Elise's article on safety of women. The other dealing with alcoholism had passed by ten times before he came in for a long talk (was so grateful that he donated $150 to the RR).
- Yesterday a regular visitor from Guatemala reported he had found a new room. Last Friday we had read Elise's article on Finding the Home That's right for you. We worked on finding qualities to replace his cold, dirty, dark basement room. His new room is light, clean, tranquil, and warm, better located, and less rent!
We're continuing to work, pray, and gratefully share the two spiritual events with our communities.
Witnessing Chist's power in action.
- lecture chair
- We had a call from a man who heard our announcement on the Sentinel radio program and followed up, calling our Reading Room.
- Two newspapers have printed the press release she sent. One hadn't printed any lecture information for years. The other used her picture.
- Two visitors in the RR this week overcame their reluctance to come in and face their problems. One of domestic abuse, (for whom I will share Elise's article on safety of women. The other dealing with alcoholism had passed by ten times before he came in for a long talk (was so grateful that he donated $150 to the RR).
- Yesterday a regular visitor from Guatemala reported he had found a new room. Last Friday we had read Elise's article on Finding the Home That's right for you. We worked on finding qualities to replace his cold, dirty, dark basement room. His new room is light, clean, tranquil, and warm, better located, and less rent!
We're continuing to work, pray, and gratefully share the two spiritual events with our communities.
Witnessing Chist's power in action.
- lecture chair
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