CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR

with

“POINTS OF PROGRESS” 

Christian Science Monitor Weekly

2015

CALIFORNIA

Landfill becomes solar farm (June 22 issue)

State bans interstate ivory trade (Oct. 26)

OTHER STATES

Colorado – Aspen went all-renewable (Oct. 5)

Utah – Homelessness down by 91%  (June 8)

Virginia – Vet homelessness ended (Dec. 7)

USA – NATION WIDE

Honeybee Populations up (Dec. 21)

Hate Crimes have fallen (Dec. 14)

Fed. Prison Populations lower than 2007 level (Nov. 30)

Goals Set to fight Food Waste (Oct. 19)

Veterans being Served Better than in 2013 (Sept. 14)

Teen Drinking has declined (July 20)

Animal Protection Laws Toughened (July 20)

Child Abuse Has Declined (July 6 & 13)

Abortion Rates dropped (June 29)

School Bullying Down (June 15)

Vets Becoming Entrepreneurs in greater numbers (Dec. 28)

Washington DC – High School graduation rate up (Nov. 2)

UNITED STATES & CANADA

McDonald’s promises “cage free” lifestyle for chickens (Sept. 28)

POLAND

Economic growth boosts citizen well-being, etc. (July 27)

WORLD WIDE

Hunger Has Declined (June 15)

Extreme Poverty Continues to Fall (July 27)

Charitable Giving is Up (Nov. 23)

Watch and see an example of an Encinitas Society Christian Science service.  Jen Hajj sings with her friend from Germany and with Cindy on percussion the song, “Good News”. There are also examples of the hymns and readings from the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy

You are invited to come join us at our 4:00 Sunday services.

We are at:
( 912 S Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 – just South of H Street across from Starbucks.)

Driving Directions

Our Sunday service is built around a Bible lesson that we study all week. Every seeker for Truth is welcomed to attend.

And here are some thoughts on what Church means to us:

“CHURCH. The structure of Truth and Love; whatever rests upon and proceeds from divine Principle.

“The Church is that institution, which affords proof of its utility and is found elevating the race, rousing the dormant understanding from material beliefs to the apprehension of spiritual ideas and the demonstration of divine Science, thereby casting out devils, or error, and healing the sick.”

– From page 583 of “Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures” by Mary Baker Eddy

“All Christian churches have one bond of unity, one nucleus or point of convergence, one prayer , – the Lord’s Prayer. It is a matter of rejoicing that we unite in love, and in this sacred petition with every praying assembly on earth – ‘Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven.’”

– From page 22 of “Pulpit & Press” by Mary Baker Eddy

The purpose of this Church, founded by Eddy, was “To organize a church designed to commemorate the word and works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost
element of healing.” (Church Manual 17:8)

If you would like to receive information from our Christian Science Society of Encinitas which includes notices about our events and services, please enter your email address to the right in the subscribe window.  It is free, and you will then be sent an email to confirm your subscription.

We have changed our window video at the Reading Room for Christmas. See below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fmj61G01wQ&rel=0

This video was produced by the jointly maintained Reading Room in Portland Oregon

Don’t forget about the Reading Room when you want to bless the Christ in someone this year by giving them a gift.

We also have some great kids books to choose from

Here are some examples:

Brightly colored spiral-bound board book, based on Mary Baker Eddy’s definition of God from the “Glossary” of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. This interactive children’s book allows the reader to interchange the colors of the rainbow with the synonyms and attributes of God. Features additional quotations from Science and Health about the allness of God. Also available in Spanish.

Based on the Lord’s Prayer with its spiritual sense given by Mary Baker Eddy in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, this spiral-bound children’s board book features additional quotations from Mary Baker Eddy’s writings about prayer.

Lullaby for a Child illustrated book and CD speaks and sings of God’s ever-present loving care for everyone and everything. Its comforting message brings healing, protection, and peace to all God’s children- young and old.The book features a poem by Doris Peel that appeared in the Christian Science Sentinel with beautiful full color illustrations by James Staunton. Also included is a CD on which are tracks with a recitation of the poem, a duet performance, a father and son dialogue, as well as a a child’s chorus performance of the lullaby.

Children have always loved the story of Noah and the ark that God told him to build. It is a valuable lesson in humble obedience and God’s loving care, faithfully retold from the Bible. And of course, there is the fascinating menagerie of “apes and badgers and bears and boars, … lizards and turtles and snakes and worms … and many, many, many more.”

This rejuvenated edition of a favorite children’s book retells that story in a lighthearted, rhythmic way that young children love hearing over and over. Written by Jean Horton Berg, this edition has the lively original illustrations by Don Madden—made newly colorful. This book is a pure delight.

Noah and the Ark is part of the series that includes The Story of Jesus, Moses: Leader and Lawgiver, Nehemiah Builds the Wall, The Story of Ruth, and Joseph and His Brothers. Make sure the children in your life have them all!

These items and more can be bought from our Reading Room, or you can shop online for them at http://christianscience.buysub.com/kids.html

When you come down check out our selection of inspirational CD

The Monitor always makes a great gift

And of course the Science and Health is always the perfect gift of a cup of cold water in the name of Christ

To reach us
Phone (760) 753 4545

912 S. Coast Hwy. 101, (just South of H Street – across from Starbucks), Encinitas, CA 92024

Driving Directions

Last Sunday Jen Hajj dd a beautiful solo for us

This coming Sunday December 13th at 4:00 we will have Justin Froese and Elizabeth Griswold providing the music for our service which will include them singing a duet of “Oh Holy Night”.

Fellowship and hot cider to follow the service at 5:00

Come join us!

Phone (760) 753 4545

912 S. Coast Hwy. 101, (just South of H Street – across from Starbucks), Encinitas, CA 92024 Driving Directions

We will have the Reading Room open from Noon to 4:00.  Come down and say hi and enjoy the festivities

With 450+ booths to visit, plus dozens of unique downtown Encinitas retailers, here’s a perfect opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping.

Enjoy the music of popular local bands in The Lumberyard Courtyard and dance, music and other entertainment on the Community Stage next to Ace Hardware. Take your young ones to the Kids Zone for a variety of fun activities.  And walk your furry friends into Dog Zone for some treats and special attention.

We have a new video running in our window downtown at the Reading Room in honor of vets.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8jTJH6sceM&rel=0

Singer song writer Justin Froese performed for us at our service in the garden on Sunday.

This coming Sunday, November 15th, Laura Lapointe, CS will sing for us a solo a capella during the service.

https://youtu.be/xeTETRTzvTo

Downtown Encinitas was packed with kids and their parents, and we at times had lines out the door.  Below are some of our guests who came into the Reading Room for a treat.  Thank you to all who came in and look below to see if you can find your picture.

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