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Wednesday Evening Meeting Full-Text

bible and science and health

You are welcome to read and download the full-text of readings from recent Wednesday evening meetings at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Fairfax.

Wednesday evening meetings in Christian Science churches throughout the world include readings from the The Bible and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Then, the congregation is invited to participate and share accounts of healing and spiritual insights. Prayer and hymn singing are part of the meeting, and all hymns may be found in the Christian Science Hymnal.

2012

winter pictureFebruary 1, 2012. The Destruction of Animal Magnetism.  Download Readings (PDF).
winter pictureJanuary 25, 2012. Are Thoughts Human or Divine?  Download Readings (PDF).
winter pictureJanuary 18, 2012. God's Allness and Omnipotence.  Download Readings (PDF).
winter pictureJanuary 11, 2012. God's Infinite Care for Man.  Download Readings (PDF).
winter pictureJanuary 4, 2012. Opportunity and Fulfillment.  Download Readings (PDF).

2011

winter pictureDecember 21, 2011. Demands of Love.  Download Readings (PDF).
winter pictureDecember 14, 2011. Peace on Earth.  Download Readings (PDF).
winter pictureNovember 30, 2011. Our Courage Comes from Relying on God.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureNovember 16, 2011. Let God Do Our Work.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureNovember 9, 2011. Unity Produces Peace and Harmony.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureNovember 2, 2011. Being Fearless Destroys Sin, Disease, and Death.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureOctober 26, 2011. Our Ever-present Brotherly Love.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureOctober 19, 2011. Honesty Is Important for Prayer to Be Effective.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureOctober 12, 2011. Only Harmony Reigns.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureOctober 5, 2011. Our Strength Comes from God.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureSeptember 21, 2011. Listening to God.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumn pictureSeptember 14, 2011. The Myth of Temperature.  Download Readings (PDF).
springSeptember 7, 2011. Let There Be Peace on Earth.  Download Readings (PDF).
springAugust 31, 2011. Love's Labor Day Celebration.  Download Readings (PDF).
springAugust 24, 2011. Parentage.  Download Readings (PDF).
springAugust 17, 2011. True Riches Are from God.  Download Readings (PDF).
springAugust 3, 2011. Man is Ageless.  Download Readings (PDF).
springJuly 13, 2011. God's First Commandments.  Download Readings (PDF).
springJuly 6, 2011. Calming Mental Storms.  Download Readings (PDF).
springJune 29, 2011. Spiritual Liberty and Freedom.  Download Readings (PDF).
springJune 22, 2011. Marriage.  Download Readings (PDF).
springJune 15, 2011. Our Father.  Download Readings (PDF).
springJune 8, 2011. Our Divine Teacher.  Download Readings (PDF).
springJune 1, 2011. Our Spiritual Church.  Download Readings (PDF).
springMay 25, 2011. Church: Radical Hospitality & Extravagant Generosity.  Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from Why Church is still relevant, an audio chat at spirituality.com, opened the testimony portion of the meeting.
springMay 11, 2011. The Adventure of Life.  Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from Every day can be an adventure on spirituality.com opened the testimony portion of the meeting.
springMay 4, 2011. Putting an End to Violence.  Download Readings (PDF).
springApril 27, 2011. Don't Be Deceived — Only Good Is Happening.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from No interruption of good This article first appeared in the August 2008 issue of the Christian Science Journal.
springApril 13, 2011. Finding Joy.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Thou shalt laugh! This article first appeared in the June 28, 2010, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel.
springApril 6, 2011. Which Rules Demand Obedience?  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from The first choice.  This article first appeared in the March 2010 issue of the Christian Science Journal.
springMarch 30, 2011. Uncovering Present Opportunity.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Basketball wisdom — first clear your view.  This article first appeared in the October 2010 issue of the Christian Science Journal.
springMarch 23, 2011. God's Guidance Is Always with Us.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Letting the Bible speak to us.  This article first appeared in the March 21, 2011, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel.
autumnMarch 16, 2011. The True Simplicity of It All.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Removing the mental clutter.  This article first appeared in the August 2010 issue of the Christian Science Journal.
autumnMarch 9, 2011. Judge Not, Fear Not — All Are the Children of God.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Nothing to fear.  This article first appeared in the March 2006 issue of the Christian Science Journal.
autumnMarch 2, 2011. Decision Making from a Spiritual Basis.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from How have you prayed about a major decision you had to make in your life?, the Question of the Week dated September 23, 2010,  at spirituality.com.
autumnFebruary 23, 2011. Home: God's Place Within Us.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Finding the home that's best for you, a live audio chat from August 2007 at spirituality.com.
autumnFebruary 16, 2011. Christ in the Midst of Revolution.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from A spiritual view of Egypt in transition.  This article first appeared in the online edition of the Christian Science Sentinel.
autumnFebruary 9, 2011. Our State of Being.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Scientists of reality.  This article first appeared in the February 2008 issue of the Christian Science Journal.
autumnFebruary 2, 2011. Grace - The operation of divine Love.  Download Readings (PDF).
autumnJanuary 12, 2011. Replace Anger with Kindness.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from No place for anger in heaven.  This article first appeared in the July 12, 2010, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel.
autumnJanuary 5, 2011. A Glorious Day is Dawning.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Renewal happens.  This article first appeared in the May 2008 issue of the Christian Science Journal.

2010

autumnDecember 22, 2010. Children Teach Us How to Pray.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of excerpts from Game on, fear off.  This article first appeared in the August 9, 2010, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel.
autumnDecember 15, 2010. Our Role in Healing.  Download Readings (PDF).

The testimony portion of the meeting opened with the reading of a "Daily Lift" podcast titled What's my role in spiritual healing.  This podcast by Beth Packer was first released on December 3.
autumnDecember 8, 2010. No Mistakes, Only Opportunity.  Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from Do the spiritual math on spirituality.com opened the testimony portion of the meeting.  This article by Laurence Doyle first appeared in the February 27, 2006, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel
autumnDecember 1, 2010. Acknowledge and Appreciate.  Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from When it hurts to hug on spirituality.com opened the testimony portion of the meeting.
autumnNovember 24, 2010. Be Still and Know.  Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from the May 13, 2010, Question of the Week, Spite, road rage, and revenge are common ways we encounter anger. How have you used prayer to overcome emotional reactions? on spirituality.com, opened the testimony portion of the meeting.
autumnNovember 17, 2010. What Appears to be Setbacks or Retrogression in Life. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down:(Psalms 37" 23-24) Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from The Strength to Persist on spirituality.com opened the testimony portion of the meeting. This article by Kelsey Price first appeared in the November 2004 issue of the Christian Science Journal.
autumnNovember 10, 2010. Response to the Rancor of Midterm Elections. ...he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks... (Isaiah 22) Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from The April 1, 2010, Question of the Week: How do you pray to address the issue of political tension? on spirituality.com opened the testimony portion of the meeting.
flowerNovember 3, 2010. Action Required. Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God... (Phil 2) Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from To truly 'spread the wealth' on spirituality.com opened the testimony portion of the meeting. This article by Mark Strickland first appeared in the September 28, 2009, issue of the Christian Science Sentinel
autumnOctober 27, 2010, 2010. Patience. ...let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ...(Hebrews 12:1)) Download Readings (PDF).

Excerpts from Slow Down—Be Patient on spirituality.com opened the testimony portion of the meeting. This article by Carla Stillman first appeared in the November 2007 issue of the Christian Science Journal.

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  • Sunday Morning Services are at 11am.
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  • Wednesday Evening Meetings are at 8pm

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Other Places

  • The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Christian Science Monitor
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Study Tools

  • King James Bible with concordance
  • Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy with concordance