Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Purity
Jun
10
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Purity

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"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."
(Matthew 5:8)

How important is purity? How can we keep our thoughts pure? Join us Wednesday evening at 7:30 to hear readings from the Bible and from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Heaven
Jun
3
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Heaven

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"Because God is ever present, no boundary of time can separate us from Him and the heaven of His presence; and because God is Life, all Life is eternal."
(Mary Baker Eddy - Unity of Good 37:11)

What is heaven? Is it someplace we go after we die if we are really good here on earth? Or is it something we can experience here and now? Jesus said "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." Join us Wednesday evening at 7:30 to explore this idea with our Pastor. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Preach the Gospel
May
20
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Preach the Gospel

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"Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
(Mark 16:15)

What does it mean to preach the gospel? Was Jesus talking to me? Is that something I can do? Yes! The harvest is ripe and we are the laborers. Join us Wednesday evening at 7:30 as we support each other in prayer and learn more about the ability of each of us to "Preach the Gospel." Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Overcoming Resistance to Truth
May
13
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Overcoming Resistance to Truth

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"There is divine authority for believing in the superiority of spiritual power over material resistance."
(Science and Health, page 134)

What do we do when there seems to be obstacles in our path? How do we get past them? How do we break through resistance to Truth? Join us Wednesday at 7:30 for inspiring readings on this topic. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: What's Really Important?
May
6
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: What's Really Important?

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"...one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part..."
(Luke 10:42)

What is the most important thing in your life? What drives your decisions on how to spend your time? Mary chose listening to Jesus as the most important thing. Is that your choice? Join us Wednesday at 7:30 to explore this concept with our pastor - The Bible, and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Click the image for more

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: I am not material, I am spiritual
Apr
29
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: I am not material, I am spiritual

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"...man is not material; he is spiritual."
(Science and Health, page 468)

Join us Wednesday evening at 7:30 as we explore our true identity as being spiritual, not material. Gain inspiration as we share with each other the healings we have experienced each time we more fully understand what it means to be spiritual. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Casting out Fear
Apr
22
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Casting out Fear

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"...he leadeth me beside the still waters."
(Psalm 23:2)

From the attached article: "Misunderstandings and misconceptions are destined to be corrected, dissolved by truth. And the truth about the misconception called fear is that you and I are always safely tucked away in the care of the omnipotent One. That we're actually spiritual, because our divine Father-Mother is Spirit itself…” Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: One Mind, No Confusion
Apr
15
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: One Mind, No Confusion

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"...he leadeth me beside the still waters."
(Psalm 23:2)

The world picture can seem confusing and disturbing, with loud and often conflicting and divisive voices purporting to speak for Christianity, Judaism and Islam. But the Christian Science textbook reveals one Mind, one Truth, one Christ, one Divine Science—and no confusion; no evil; no wars.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Repent - What does that really mean?
Apr
8
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Repent - What does that really mean?

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"Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." --Christ Jesus

The Greek word which is translated "repent" in the New Testament is "metanoeo" which literally means "a change of mind" or "think again." It refers to a profound change of heart, a reorientation of one's entire outlook, a new way of perceiving reality. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Divine Mind is always in control
Apr
1
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Divine Mind is always in control

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"Under divine Providence there can be no accidents, since there is no room for imperfection in perfection."
(Science and Health, page 424)

Is Mind ever off duty? Can Mind make a mistake? Of course not. Then it is impossible for an accident to occur or for anyone to suffer from the effects of an accident. Let's explore this subject together on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Healing Allergies
Mar
25
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Healing Allergies

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"In atmosphere of Love divine, / We live, and move, and breathe;..."
(Hymn. 144)

Allergy Season. Gluten Free. Lactose Intolerant. These are words that have become an accepted part of our vocabulary. Do we have to accept them? Are they something that God has created for us? No! We can "stand porter at the door of thought" and reject these false claims. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Conflict Resolution
Mar
18
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Conflict Resolution

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"The one Mind, God, contains no mortal opinions."
(Science and Health, page 399)

Conflict Resolution - there are as many human opinions on how to resolve conflict as there are human opinions that created the conflict. The only real solution is to rise above the mortal picture to see the harmony that is always present. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: What does God know about me?
Mar
11
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: What does God know about me?

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"The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do:"
(John 5:19)

When we are presented with a discordant, material picture -- be it physical, relational, financial -- how do we pray for healing? One way is to consider and hold in thought what God knows about the situation, what God knows about us. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Forgiveness: When we need to be forgiven
Mar
4
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Forgiveness: When we need to be forgiven

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"Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more."
(John 8:11)

Forgiveness. What if we need to be forgiven? How does that work? What are the conditions under which we can be forgiven? Are there conditions? Join us this week - Wednesday at 7:30 pm for ideas from our pastor on this topic. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Forgiveness: Our Obligation to Forgive Others
Feb
25
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Forgiveness: Our Obligation to Forgive Others

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"Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors."
(Science and Health, page 17)

Forgiveness. How do we forgive when someone has done a terrible thing to us? Are some things unforgivable? Join us Wednesday at 7:30 pm to explore these questions. Then share and hear from others how God has made a difference in their lives. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Curing the Common Cold
Feb
18
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Curing the Common Cold

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"...The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
(Luke 18:27)

According to modern medical science, "There is no cure for the common cold." Most people just accept that colds are a part of life. That winter is a season for "catching a cold." And after a few days, it will clear up, with maybe a lingering cough for a bit longer. As Christian Scientists, do we allow this concept to creep into our thought? Do we put off praying about it because, well, it will clear up on its own eventually, and we have more important things to pray about? Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: The Straight Gate
Feb
11
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: The Straight Gate

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"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God:"
(I John 4:1)

In this final installment of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we explore what it means to "Enter in at the strait gate." How do we know the way to go? How do we identify "false prophets" or false ideas and so-called material laws? Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: God's Purpose
Feb
4
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: God's Purpose

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"God is working His purpose out…"
(Christian Science Hymnal, 82)

Sometimes the pictures of national division and upheaval, with violent protests (as we’ve recently seen in Minneapolis), can seem overwhelming…and destructive of hope and faith. Jesus warned about (and predicted) the emergence of such pictures, but that we shouldn’t be afraid. He was unshakably confident in His sense of the safety and presence of His Father’s kingdom. Click the image for more.

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Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Protection during storms
Jan
28
7:30 PM19:30

Wednesday Testimony Meeting: Protection during storms

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"Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me."
(Psalm 139:10)

How can we pray about this cold weather? Are there examples in the Bible of people who were saved from severe weather. Yes! There are many. This week, we will be reading about Paul's journey to Italy, and how he and the crew of his ship were saved from a severe storm. The angels that comforted and guided him, and the spiritual truth behind that experience. Click the image for more.

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