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First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellaire
Bellaire, Texas 77401 713-667-3931 |
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About Our Church
The First Church of Christ, Scientist was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879 in Boston, Massachusetts. Also known as The Mother Church, its mission is “... to commemorate the word and works of our Master, which should reinstate primitive Christianity and its lost element of healing." (Church Manual by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 17)
As a branch of The Mother Church, First Church of Christ, Scientist, Bellaire, Texas, shares Mrs. Eddy's vision. Chartered in 1951, this church is one of the democratic, self-governing Christian Science branch churches worldwide.
About Christian Science
Christian Science is a religion of healing. Its teachings are based on both the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, a book written and published by Mary Baker Eddy in 1875. The author intended this book to be a guidebook to a deeper understanding of God and man. In her preface, she commits the pages of her book to "honest seekers for Truth." (Science and Health, p. xii) In answer to the question "What is Christian Science?" She replies that Christian Science is "... the law of God, the law of good, interpreting and demonstrating the divine Principle and rule of universal harmony." (Pulpit and Press, p. 1)
Sunday Service - 10:30 AM
This healing service is conducted by a First and Second Reader elected by and from the membership. There is no ordained clergy. Our pastor is the King James Version of the Bible and the Christian Science denominational textbook, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. These two books have been ordained as our pastor. The specific texts to be read during the Sunday service are listed in the Christian Science Quarterly and are read world wide in branch churches. These citations provide an outline for daily individualized study.
Sunday School - 10:30 AM
Teachers and students up to the age of 20 find answers to questions of today's young people in the timeless truths about God and man found in the Bible and Science and Health. The Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, and The Lord's Prayer are among their first lessons. Children too young for Sunday School are lovingly cared for in our Children's Room by church members.
Wednesday Evening Meetings - 8:00 PM
Our Wednesday evening testimonial meetings are a vital part of the spiritual mission of this church. The purpose of this one-hour service is to give gratitude to God for all the blessings He bestows. Selected readings from the Bible and the Christian Science textbook set the healing tone of the meeting. Anyone in the congregation is then invited to share experiences of healing and to tell of new insights they have gained through the study of Christian Science. Child care is provided.
Christian Science Reading Room
Bellaire, Texas 77401-4419
(near the corner of Rice Ave. and Bellaire)
713-667-7744
Monday through Friday 10-4 p.m., Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Sat. 10-12 noon. If there is a specific individual need for use of the Reading Room at another time, please call for an appointment.
The members of First Church of Christ, Scientist, welcome you to our services. If you would like to know more about Christian Science, call us at 713-667-7744. Please let us know if you would like to:
· talk to someone about Christian Science
· receive free Christian Science periodicals
· learn about membership in this branch church and/or The Mother Church
· learn more about the Sunday School program
· be invited to Christian Science Lectures
· learn more about what our Reading Room has to offer you.
You are also invited
To visit www.spirituality.com and other websites inspired by the ideas in Science and Health and sponsored by The Mother Church.
Tune into the radio broadcast of the Christian Science Sentinel-Radio and the Weekly Bible Lesson, as well as the television broadcast of the Weekly Bible Lesson. Current schedules of these programs can be found on the card in the pew rack at our church or in our Reading Room.
Church Membership
Membership in this church and The Mother Church is extended to honest seekers of truth. Applications may be obtained from any usher or from the Clerk of our church.
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Last modified: October 13, 2008