AMONG THE CHURCHES

with contributions from J. W. Poynter

WINCHESTER, KY.

As we review the past six months we have cause for much gratitude for the growth made in our church. Much local interest has been shown in our Cause. The Sun-Sentinel printed a synopsis of Judge Hanna's lecture last April; thus affording many people an opportunity to read a fair and correct presentation of Christian Science.

The Literature Committee reports that the racks placed in the depot and hotels are quickly emptied. After the burning of the Kentucky Wesleyan College, the librarian kindly consented to have another copy of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" placed in the library, in lieu of the one burnt. When the call came through the Sentinel for funds to complete the Extension of The Mother Church, our building, library, and Sunday School funds were gladly sent.

We send our heartfelt thanks to our Leader and loving greetings to all loyal Christian Scientists.

First Church of Christ, Scientist,
J. W. Poynter, Clerk.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.

The new building being erected by First Church of Christ, Scientist, in this city, at the southwest corner of Sacramento and Scott Streets, is nearing completion. The regular services of the church have been held continuously in the building while construction was going on, and its completion will be much appreciated by the congregation which worships there. The main auditorium will be known as Christian Science Hall, and will seat comfortably twelve hundred and seventy-five people. A smaller hall in the same building, which will be used for the Sunday School, will have seats for over five hundred.

In response to the appeal for help in behalf of the people of Chile, a collection was taken at the church services last Sunday for the Chilean relief fund, amounting to two hundred and ninety-five dollars.

Announcement is made that the free Reading Rooms maintained by the church are now ready to receive visitors and will be open to the public daily except Sundays and holidays from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. The rooms are located in the south end of the building and the entrance is 2035 Scott Street.—San Francisco (Cal.) Call.

CHURCH OPENING IN JOLIET, ILL.

The Christian Scientists of Joliet opened their new church, corner of Sherman Street and Second Avenue, Sunday, Sept. 2, under favorable circumstances. During the fall of 1891 four ladies met at a private residence in Joliet for the purpose of studying Christian Science. In March, 1892, a few others were ready to join, having become interested through witnessing what was perhaps the first case of Christian Science healing in Joliet, and the society was ultimately incorporated as First Church of Christ, Scientist, with nine charter members. The growth of the church was steady and in December, 1900, a move was made to the Marshall building, and there for nearly seven years the members have labored and learned that the Christ is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever.

One year and a half ago the question of a church home was presented at the annual business meeting of the church. Last December a committee was appointed to investigate various proposed sites. The present location at the corner of Sherman Street and Second Avenue, known as the Henry C. Cullom home, was purchased last April. The Christian Scientists have endeavored to trust in the promises of Christ, and thus has their every need been met.

The Daily News.

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