First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellingham, WA

Sept. 21-27: “Reality”

Sept. 21-27: “Reality

Golden Text:  “…I saw a new heaven and a new earth: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain:” (Revelation 21:1)

This inspiring Bible Lesson reminds us that healing, peace and heaven define our lives, when we keep our thoughts focused on what is real and true —  the ever-presence of God, Truth, Divine Principle.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” (Psalms 119:105)

“… thou has delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.  I will walk before the Lord  the land of the living. ” (Psalms 116:8, 9)

“The evidence of the physical sense often reverses the real Science of being, and so creates a reign of discord, — assigning seeming power to sin, sickness, and death; but the great facts of Life, rightly understood, defeat this triad of errors, contradict their false witnesses, and reveal the kingdom of heaven. — the actual reign of harmony on earth.” (Science and Health with Key the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 122: 1-7)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to comply with Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

 

Sept. 14-20: “Matter”

Sept. 14-20: “Matter.”

Golden Text:  “My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the Lord: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.”  (Psalms 84:2)

This week’s Bible Lesson reminds us that God, Divine Spirit, governs ALL.  It reminds us that we must look beyond the picture presented by matter and the material senses, to see the “beauty, grandeur, order”* of the creations of Spirit, God.

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.  Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.” (I Corinthians 2: 12,13)

“Divine Science, rising above physical theories, excludes matter, resolves things into thoughts, and replaces the objects of material sense with spiritual ideas.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 277:24-27)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to honor Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

*From Hymn No. 329, Christian Science Hymnal

Sept. 7-13: “Substance”

Sept. 7-13: “Substance.”

Golden Text:  “… the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.” (Matthew 13:45, 46)

This powerful Bible Lesson helps us see that when we love God, Good, and place duty to God first in our lives, we see and experience the lasting, reliable blessings of healing and true substance.

“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

“Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

“Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live;” (Isaiah 55: 1-3)

“Substance is that which is eternal and incapable of discord and decay. Truth, Life, and Love are substance, as the Scriptures use this word in Hebrews: ‘The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.’ Spirit, the synonym of Mind, Soul, or God, is the only real substance. The spiritual universe, including individual man, is a compound idea, reflecting the divine substance of Spirit.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 468: 17-24)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to honor Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

 

Aug. 31-Sept. 6: “Man”

Aug. 31-Sept. 6: “Man.”

Golden Text:  “…behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” (Luke 17:21)

This beautiful Bible Lesson gives us the insights and tools to see all mankind truly — not as a flawed, suffering mortal, but as the full and complete reflection of God, Love.

“Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else…..Say to them that are of  fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; he will come and save you.” (Isaiah 45: 12, 22)

“The substance, Life, intelligence, Truth, and Love, which constitute Deity, are reflected by His creation; and when we subordinate the false testimony of the corporeal senses to the facts of Science, we shall see this true likeness and reflection everywhere.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 576: 4-8.)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to honor Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

 

Aug 24-30: “Christ Jesus”

Aug 24-30: “Christ Jesus.”

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Golden Text:  “… I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.” (Revelation 22:16)

This powerful Bible Lesson, in effect, reintroduces us to Jesus, the Christ, on a mission to preach the gospel; heal everywhere and all conditions; preach deliverance to everyone who feels trapped in a mortal sense of life; help everyone see the healing, Christ, Truth; and liberate everyone from whatever bondage seems to hold them back from living fully and joyfully.  And to teach us how to also be healers!

“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches.  I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.” (Revelation 22:16)

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)

“This Christ, or divinity of the man Jesus, was his divine nature, the godliness which animated him.  Divine Truth, Life, and Love gave Jesus authority over sin, sickness, and death.  His mission was to reveal the science of celestial being, to prove what God is and what He does for man.” (Science and health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 26:12)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to honor Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

 

Aug. 17-23: “Mind”

Aug. 17-23: “Mind.”

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Golden Text:  “…the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. … we have the mind of Christ.” (I Corinthians 2:10, 16)

This Bible Lesson awakens our thoughts to see God, Divine Mind, as the sole source of all good; and to trust in the certainty of endless blessings that come from honoring and obeying only Divine Love, God.

“Is not God in the height of heaven?… Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace; thereby good shall come unto thee…. For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shall lift up thy face unto God.” (Job 22:12, 21, 26)

“Having no other gods, turning to no other but the one perfect Mind to guide him, man is the likeness of God, pure and eternal, having that Mind which was also in Christ.”  (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 467:13.)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to honor Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

Aug. 10-16, “Soul.”

Aug. 10-16, “Soul.”

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Golden Text:  “…they shall be my people, and I will be their God:… Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.”  (Jeremiah 32: 38, 41)

This Bible Lesson shows us how we all, as God’s dearly loved children, are firmly rooted, planted in Spirit, Soul, Mind — the full and complete expressions of God’s very nature.

“For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalms 84:11)

“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places wither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.”  (Genesis 28:15)

“Soul, or Spirit, is God, unchangeable and eternal; and man coexists with and reflects Soul God, for man is God’s image.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 120: 4)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to honor Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

 

August 3-9: “Spirit”

August 3-9: “Spirit.”

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Golden Text:  “…wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”  (II Corinthians 3:17)

This beautiful Bible Lesson uplifts and heals, reminding us of our right as heirs of God, Spirit (children, offspring, reflections) to claim our freedom from any false claim of sickness, lack, or sin.

“The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God; And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ;” (Romans 8: 16-17)

“Let us learn of the real and eternal, and prepare for the reign  of Spirit, the kingdom of heaven, — the reign and rule of universal harmony, which cannot be lost nor remain forever unseen.” (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 208:20)

About the Bible Lesson

The weekly Bible Lesson is read and studied daily by students of Christian Science around the world, and is read on Sundays in Christian Science churches everywhere.

Our Bellingham church has temporarily suspended Sunday services, Sunday School and Wednesday testimony meetings in order to honor Washington State’s Phase 2 Covid-19 guidance.  However, the Bible Lesson continues to be read and studied, bringing the healing blessings of church to our members every day.

You can read or hear it too, at this link.   You can also listen live and replay the Sunday church service and Wednesday testimony meeting held at The Mother Church of Christian Science, in Boston, MA.  Click here to access those services.

 

Suspension of Church and Reading Room Services

Covid-19 Update, June 8, 2020

Consistent with guidance provided under Washington State’s Coronavirus Phase 2 approach, our church will continue to suspend church services (both Wednesday and Sunday), as well as Sunday School.  We will reassess this temporary suspension of services as more state guidance becomes available.

We are grateful for the online church services provided by The Mother Church. These can be enjoyed by anyone through JSH Online or The Mother Church’s website.

Please note that our Reading Room is also temporarily closed at the current time.

In the first verse of the 90th Psalm we read: “Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.” We are grateful to know that all humanity safely dwells in divine Mind.

Temporary Reading Room Closure

With Governor Inslee’s “stay at home” order and requested closure of all public venues except defined “essential” businesses, our downtown Reading Room will also be closed until further notice.

Anyone needing to purchase or borrow Reading Room materials may contact the Reading Room at 360.676.4147.  You may leave a message at that number, and expect a response within a day or so.

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