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Tonight, Inspirational Graditude meeting, Music by Sarah Rogo, and Free Pizza.

Thursday, March 15th, 2018

The Reading Room will stay open late tonight. We will start off the evening at 6:00pm for a gratitude Testimonial meeting.  Then following the service we have free pizza at 7:00 and then stay for live music by Sarah Rogo at 7:30.  Testimonial meetings are open for all to attend. There is Music and singing, inspirational readings, and you’ll also hear fellow attendees share insights, experiences, and demonstrations of healing they’ve had as a result of their prayer and study of Christian Science.  Check out this Video to see an example of what you might hear at this meeting.

Meet Hilary. She was diagnosed with M.E. disease (chronic fatigue syndrome) and couldn’t find a medical solution. She later accepted a Christian Science practitioner’s offer to pray for her, and within months she recovered fully.

Sara was nominee for Best Singer-Songwriter at the 2017 San Diego Music Awards. She takes her inspiration from nature and the nearby ocean, always writing outdoors, where inspiration can strike at any moment, and usually does. “I’m fueled by nature. When I’m writing or wandering the woods or the beach I can hear the whisperings of my heart. There are melodies in nature and I scoop them up and take them home.”

 

Our Third Thursday concert series are an alcohol free and family friendly event.  It’s an alternative venue for people to come and hear some great music and have free pizza.

 

Phone (760) 753 4545

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

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Bible Scholar Helen Mathis and Linda Bargmann a Christian Science Researcher lead a Bible translation workshop on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 Sponsored Jointly by Carlsbad-Vista and Rancho Santa Fe Churches

Sunday, March 4th, 2018

HELEN MATHIS

Helen earned her Master’s degree in Biblical Studies in 1998 at thePacific School of Religion, one of nine seminaries that belong to the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. After earning her degree, she spent four years as Director of the Foundation for Biblical Research in New Hampshire which provided workshops for lay people conducted by leading Bible scholars, as well as professional development opportunities for clergy and other church leaders. This was followed by 16 years of teaching the Bible to Christian Scientists throughout the country, including three years of teaching the Bible and Christian history at Principia College. She has been editor-in-chief for an ongoing Bible study curriculum series for the past decade with the nonprofit, Bible Study Seminars (https://www.bibleandspirituallife.org).

LINDA BARGMANN

For over 15 years, since the opening of the Mary Baker Eddy Library, Linda has researched all aspects of Mary Baker Eddy and the early workers/early churches, an ongoing project she calls “In Mrs. Eddy’s Day.” She also operated or assisted the management of the nonprofit Bible Study Seminars for over 20 years, and still maintains a great love for the Bible. Linda is a lifelong Christian Scientist who grew up in California but now lives in St. Louis. She and her husband Clarence are both CPA’s and had a tax practice since 1982. After 10 years as business manager of Principia School, her retirement includes volunteering during tax season for AARP and other Taxpayer Assistant Programs. As a foster parent, she and Clarence cared for a dozen children and adopted one very special little boy, who is now at Principia College. She also has a married daughter with teenage grandchildren in California, and is deeply involved with several kids currently in high school and College, which keeps her hopping.

Details

9:00-9:30 Check-In
9:30-12:00 Morning session – All are Welcome – “The Translation Story of the English Bible – From Earliest Manuscripts to the King James Version and Beyond” – Helen Mathis

12:00-1:00 Lunch – Bring your own brown bag lunch. Water & dessert served.

1:00-3:30 Afternoon session – Designed for students of Christian Science – “Use of Bible translations and the evolution of Christian Science church culture in Mrs. Eddy’s Day” – Linda Bargmann

​Please bring your favorite Bible translation.

Cost:  Suggested donation $20.00 per person.
To Register: We need a count for snacks and hand-outs.
To RSVP and/or ask questions, please contact Linda Bargmann at LBcpa@charter.net or 314-229-3034.

Location:
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
6165 La Flecha
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

The law of harmony and Christian Science healing – Josh Niles Saturday, March 3, 2018

Friday, March 2nd, 2018

Fallbrook, CA – The law of harmony and Christian Science healing
Date
Saturday, March 3, 2018
This event starts at 11:00 AM.

Josh Niles, Speaker

Niles didn’t know how he was going to make it another day, let alone another seven weeks. He had just finished his first week of Army Ranger School – an intense combat leadership course which has been called “the most physically and mentally demanding leadership school the Army has to offer.” He was exhausted and had no idea how he could continue.

But then, during a non-denominational Christian church service, something happened. As they sang hymns together, Niles felt the presence of Love. He’d learned from reading the Bible that God is Love, and what he felt during that service was definitely divine. It was the all-embracing presence of God, and it reminded him that he wasn’t on his own having to muscle his way forward. God, Love itself, was actually leading and supporting him. This new understanding enabled him to complete Ranger School successfully.

What Niles felt that day wasn’t just something special for him, but a divine law or rule that governs all our lives, just like the principles of math unfailingly govern the relationships between numbers. It was God’s law of harmony. Find out more in this lecture. Niles is a practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing.

Fallbrook Public Library
124 S Mission Rd
Fallbrook, CA 92028

Child care provided.

Contact Information
(760) 468-5544
http://prayerthatheals.org/fallbrook

A role for world’s schools in ending sexual harassment and abuse

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

This article appeared in the February 28, 2018 edition of the Monitor Daily. by By Sara Miller Llana Staff writer

In many countries, schools are where children can freely ask the question, “Why?” That’s the reason many see the classroom as a powerful forum in which to challenge entrenched behaviors and assumptions.
– Amelia Newcomb Managing Editor

The 30 Sec. Read,  In their gender-segregated classroom at the Laufásborg preschool in Reykjavik, the girls strike warrior poses as part of their morning ritual in girl power that begins every school day here. “I am strong,” they yell. “I am strong!” Next door………Click here to read more

“Black Panther’ challenges limits on identity

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018

This article appeared in the February 20, 2018 edition of the Monitor Daily (The 30 Sec. Read)

Consider what the new superhero film “Black Panther” does for black identity as well as women’s identity – and even for the cool factor of science and engineering. Mothers and fathers across the racial spectrum report children excited to put their 3-D glasses on and feel the Dolby percussion as they’re transported to the good-versus-evil battles over the make-believe, high-tech (and ahead-of-the-world) nation of Wakanda…….to read more click here

Leg trouble gone – A testimony of healing from the Christian Science Sentinel by Cheryl DeSanctis

Monday, February 19th, 2018

Listen to how this individual overcame a physical pain she was experiencing in her leg.

One day, after a wonderful day of Christian Science nursing training, I was walking back with one of my classmates when I felt my left leg hurting a bit. I wasn’t able to move it as freely as I normally could. I didn’t think too much of it at first and carried on with some activities as I got back home.

After praying for a while and feeling mentally clear, rightly standing up mentally for what was true of God and God’s creation, I went to eat dinner with friends. After dinner, I did some work and was still praying all the while—calmly acknowledging harmony as a law and spiritual existence as the only existence.

However, suggestions such as “This could get worse,” or “Maybe you won’t be able to perform in class tomorrow,” started coming to my thought…………Click here to read more or to listen

We have a searchable data base with thousands of testimonials of healing that have been recorded.  Find more testimonies of healing like this one by coming to our Reading Room or go online to JSH-online.

Encinitas Reading Room

Phone (760) 753 4545

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

Driving Directions

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Tonight! Blues sensation Nathan James, inspiration and free pizza. 2/15/2018

Thursday, February 15th, 2018

The Reading Room will stay open late tonight. We will start off the evening at 6:00pm for a gratitude Testimonial meeting.  Then following the service we have free pizza at 7:00 and then stay for live blues music by Nathan James at 7:30.

 

nathon-hr-102 Nathan James is our featured musician for this month’s Third Thursday Concert Series in our Garden.  Never one to follow convention and always one to think for himself, Nathan James has created a musical identity with his homemade instruments and self taught skills. Armed with his handcrafted washboard guitar and stomping out time on a box made of old fence boards, while singing and blowing harmonica, you are sure to be captivated. Nathan James is a well respected and experienced artist in his field. For over 20 years now he has successfully made his living touring and recording, solely specializing in his passion for blues and American roots music. 

Testimonial meetings are open for all to attend. There is Music and singing, inspirational readings, and you’ll also hear fellow attendees share insights, experiences, and demonstrations of healing they’ve had as a result of their prayer and study of Christian Science.

Our Third Thursday concert series are an alcohol free and family friendly event.  It’s an alternative venue for people to come and hear some great music and have free pizza.

 

Phone (760) 753 4545

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

Driving Directions

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.

Teen awakes from a coma after a ski accident that left him unconscious. Watch his video account of how his parents prayer resulted in him not having to have emergency surgery.

Wednesday, February 14th, 2018

Meet Chris. He was hospitalized after a skiing accident. Due to Christian Science prayer, surgery wasn’t needed. He was completely healed.  If you were inspired by Chris’s story come join us tomorrow night for our Third Thursday Gratitude/testimonial meeting at 6:00, 2/15/2018 in the Encinitas Reading Room.  After our meeting there will be free pizza at 7:00 then live music by Blues sensation Nathan James.  Click here for more information about the music.

Testimonial meetings are open for all to attend. There is Music and singing, Spiritual readings, and you’ll also hear fellow attendees share insights, experiences, and healing they’ve had as a result of their prayer and study of Christian Science. The topic will be: “Christian Science: The prayer-based system perfectly poised to help humanity today.“

Our Third Thursday concert series are an alcohol free and family friendly event. It’s an alternative venue for people to come and hear some great music and have free pizza.

Our Third Thursday concert series are an alcohol free and family friendly event.  It’s an alternative venue for people to come and hear some great music.

Phone (760) 753 4545

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

Driving Directions

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.

Nathan James sings the blues Thursday February 15, 2018

Monday, February 12th, 2018

Mark your calendars for this coming Thursday evening, February 15th, 2018.  The Reading Room will stay open late this night. We will start off the evening at 6:00pm for a gratitude Testimonial meeting   Then following the service we have free pizza at 7:00 and then stay for live blues music by Nathan James at 7:30.

Nathan James is our featured musician for this month’s Third Thursday Concert Series .  Never one to follow convention and always one to think for himself, Nathan James has created a musical identity with his homemade instruments and self taught skills. Armed with his handcrafted washboard guitar and stomping out time on a box made of old fence boards, while singing and blowing harmonica, you are sure to be captivated. Nathan James is a well respected and experienced artist in his field. For over 20 years now he has successfully made his living touring and recording, solely specializing in his passion for blues and American roots music. 

Testimonial meetings are open for all to attend. There is Music and singing, impressional  readings, and you’ll also hear fellow attendees share insights, experiences, and healing they’ve had as a result of their prayer and study of Christian Science.

Our Third Thursday concert series are an alcohol free and family friendly event.  It’s an alternative venue for people to come and hear some great music and have free pizza.  For this event we will be meeting inside the Reading Room.

 

Phone (760) 753 4545

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

Driving Directions

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.

 

What if the crime is unforgivable?

Monday, February 5th, 2018

This woman shares how she was led to see that all – including our seeming “enemies” – have an innate ability to live up to their true nature as divine Love’s reflection.


One morning I had the flu and was feeling miserable, so I stayed home from work. I’ve always found it helpful to start my day with prayer, so that’s what I did. Then I opened the Bible at random. That’s when my eyes fell on a command to pray for our enemies.

There was only one person I considered an enemy. That was a man who had attacked my sister, my very best friend, and I definitely didn’t want to pray for him. He was convicted of being a serial rapist and is now serving a 120-year prison sentence, and I had been in the courtroom during the trial when woman after woman testified against him.

So here I was years later, with my Bible open to a passage commanding me to pray for my enemies. I knew it held a message for me about this experience. But I felt I just couldn’t pray for him. The same thing happened the next day, too – I opened to a passage instructing us to pray for our enemies, but couldn’t bring myself to do it.

The third day – still feeling sick – I again prayed, opened my Bible, and my eyes fell on yet another verse commanding us to pray for our enemies.

I closed my Bible, but this time with a slightly more humble heart. I was tired of feeling sick, and I had a hunch that this message was going to continue coming my way until I learned whatever I needed to learn from it.

So I gave this idea of praying for my enemy some thought. I had no idea how to even begin to pray honestly for this individual. Then I remembered a phrase by Monitor founder Mary Baker Eddy: “Desire is prayer” (“Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” p. 1). I asked myself what I honestly desired for this man and realized I truly wanted him to find reformation of character, and knew that was possible even while serving a prison term. So I wholeheartedly prayed that he experience progress in his life. My prayers acknowledged that this is possible for everyone.

This may seem naive or even far-fetched when someone has committed atrocious crimes. But through studying and practicing Christian Science I’d increasingly come to understand that everyone’s true identity is spiritual, therefore good and loving, the very reflection of God, or divine Love. That’s not to say that our every thought or act is consistent with this spiritual reality. Clearly this man’s hadn’t been. But we all have the innate ability to understand and live in line with our true nature, to let God’s redeeming love lead us out of darkness into more upright thoughts and actions. Acknowledging this doesn’t mean excusing or tolerating wrongdoing, but rather opens the door for spiritual growth and reformation, which benefits all whose lives we touch, as well as ourselves. In this experience I felt reformed as I learned to pray for someone who I considered to be an enemy, even before I finally felt forgiveness for him.

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Do I have more to learn about forgiveness? Oh yes! But I trust that my prayer blessed this man in some small way as it certainly blessed me. I was immediately healed of the flu.

Other versions of this article aired on the Jan. 11, 2018, Christian Science Daily Lift podcast and appeared in the July 1, 2013, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel.

By Laurie M. Scott