First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellingham, WA

Nov. 11-17: “Mortals and Immortals”

Nov. 11-17: “Mortals and Immortals.”

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Golden Text:  “In God have I put my trust and confident reliance;… For you have rescued my soul from death, Yes and my feet from stumbling, So that I may walk before God In the light of life.” (Psalms 56:11, 13)

This Bible Lesson leads us gently but firmly into the light — the blessed recognition of ourselves as God’s spiritual children, safe, secure, good and pure.

“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”  (Psalms 23:2,3.)

“God, the divine Principle of man, and man in God’s likeness are inseparable, harmonious, and eternal.  The Science of being furnishes the rule of perfection, and brings immortality to light.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 336: 25-28)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

Nov. 4-10: “Adam and Fallen Man”

Nov. 4-10: “Adam and Fallen Man.”

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Golden Text:  “…we spend our years as a tale that is told … let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us:” (Psalms 90:9, 17)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

The subject matter of this Bible Lesson is beautifully illustrated in contradictory visions contained in the Golden Text (above):  which view of our lives and identity do we hold?  One is the mortal view.  But the other is spiritual Truth.

“This then is the message which we have head of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” (I John 1:5)

“A mortal corporeal, or finite conception of God cannot embrace the glories of limitless, incorporeal Life and Love.  Hence the unsatisfied human craving for something better, higher, holier, than is afforded by a material belief in a physical God and man.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 258: 1-6.)

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

Oct. 28-Nov. 3: “Everlasting Punishment”

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Oct. 28-Nov. 3: “Everlasting Punishment.”

Golden Text:  “. . . Hath God cast away his people? God forbid.” (Romans 11:1)

This inspiring Bible Lesson helps us see through the false picture of God as a punishing Father.  It offers us the clear understanding of God as Divine, always-loving Principle, caring for, nurturing, sustaining and protecting Her creation.”

“God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew…. Have they stumbled that they should fall?  God forbid.” (Romans 11:2, 11)

“For the Lord will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance.  But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart shall follow it.   … the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.” (Psams 94:12, 14, 15, 22)

“The starting point of divine Science is that God, Spirit, is All-in-all, and that there is no other might nor Mind, — that God is Love, and therefore He is divine Principle.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 275:6, 17.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

Oct. 21-27: “Probation After Death”

Oct. 21-27: “Probation After Death.”

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Golden Text:  “…this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” (I Corinthians 15:53

This inspiring Bible Lesson gives new impetus to the hope and faith that underpins our daily prayers.

“For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, …. That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height: And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with the fulness of God.” (Ephesians 3: 14, 16-19)

“Progress is born of experience.  It is the ripening of mortal man, through which the mortal is dropped for the immortal.  Either here or hereafter, suffering or Science must destroy all illusions regarding life and mind, and regenerate material sense and self.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 296: 4-9.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

Oct. 14-20: “Doctrine of Atonement”

Oct. 14-20: “Doctrine of Atonement.”

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Golden Text:  “…all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;” (II Corinthians 5: 18)

This remarkable Bible Lesson digs deeply into the concept of reconciliation — lifting our thoughts to see more clearly both our unbroken connection to God, Good; and to break down the barriers that seem to separate us from others.  In both cases, the result is peace, inspiration and healing.

“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood  of Christ.  For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; ….  Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;” (Ephesians 2:13, 14, 18)

“Atonement is the exemplification of man’s unity with God, whereby man reflects divine Truth, Life and Love.  Jesus of Nazareth taught and demonstrated man’s oneness with the Father, and for this we owe him endless homage.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 18: 1-5.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

Oct. 7-13: “Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?”

Oct. 7-13: “Are Sin, Disease and Death Real?”

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Golden Text:  “Be not deceived; God is not mocked;… Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.” (Galatians 6:17, 18

This powerful Bible Lesson urges us to not be fooled, deceived, bamboozled into believing the false claims of sickness, sin and even death.  It instead shows us that we have the authority — the God-given right — to challenge false claims with the strong, simple, clear truth that God, Divine Spirit, has made and preserves only Good in our lives.

“Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them;” (Deuteronomy 11:16)

“Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.  Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the god of my salvation;” (Psalms 25: 4, 5)

“The Science of Mind disposes of all evil. Truth, God, is not the father of error.  Sin, sickness, and death are to be classified as effects of error.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 473:4)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

Sept. 30-Oct. 6: “Unreality”

Sept. 30-Oct. 6: “Unreality.”

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Golden Text:  “We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.” (Ephesians 4:14)

This Bible Lesson helps us distinguish between the false claims of error, the belief in a power other than God, Good — by discerning more clearly the blessings of God’s great love for mankind and all creation.

“I know that, whatsoever God doth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it:” (Ecclesiastes 3:14)

“…the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.  And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” (James 3:17, 18)

“Everything good or worthy, God made.  Whatever is valueless or baneful, He did not make, — hence its unreality.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 525:20-22.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

Sept. 23-29: “Reality”

Sept. 23-29: “Reality.”

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Golden Text:  “Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.” (Psalms 87:3)

This Bible Lesson helps us to dig beyond the surface picture of mankind (indeed, of creation) as flawed, fraught with conflict and challenge.  It shines a clear, joyful light on all that God has created as the real, true, eternal, perfect.

“… we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (II Corinthians 4:18)

“To grasp the reality and order of being in its Science, you must begin by reckoning God as the divine Principle of all that really is.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 275:10-12.)

You can read this Bible Lesson  here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

 

Sept. 16-22: “Matter”

Sept. 16-22: “Matter.”

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Golden Text: “…we know that ‘an idol has no real existence,’ and that ‘there is no God but one.'” (I Corinthians 8:4)

This powerful Bible Lesson helps us break free from the tyranny of “false gods,” idols, that in truth have no power over our health, our happiness or our lives.  It gives us instead a clear, inspired vision of Truth, God, Divine Spirit, always present to help, guide and heal.

“To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?… Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?” (Isaiah 40: 18, 21)

“I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.” (Isaiah 42: 8)

“Spirit, God, has created all in and of Himself.  Spirit never created matter. There is nothing in Spirit out of which matter could be made, for, as the Bible declares, without the Logos, the Aeon or Word of God, ‘was not anything made that was made.'” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 335: 7-12.)

You can read this Bible Lesson here, or by visiting our Reading Room.

You and your family are also welcome to join us at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, where you can hear this powerful lesson read, along with hymns and a sacred solo.  Your children are always welcome in our Sunday School, where they will love discussing the Bible stories contained in the Lesson  and related passages from the Christian Science textbook, Science and Health.  Your smaller children will receive loving care in our Children’s Room.

Come join us on Sunday, or at our 7:30 p.m. Wednesday testimony meeting.  You are most welcome.

 

Welcome to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellingham, WA

Have you ever wondered if there really is a God, one who is willing or able to play a role in your life?

You can find the answers you yearn for, and the loving, caring God that Christ Jesus called "Father."  Christian Science shows that feeling the peace of God's loving, all-powerful presence is possible now. It shows us that the understanding of God that heals all our challenges is not a secret recipe available only in Biblical times, but a demonstrable science that all can practice and use in daily life.

Our church is one of the many worldwide branches of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, established in Boston, Massachusetts in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy.

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