Article October 8, 1949 Issue

Of Good Report

ENDURING FRIENDSHIP

Last December a private garage close to First Church of Christ, Scientist, Auburn and Lewiston, Maine, caught fire and ignited the roof and wall of the church, causing damage to the extent of several thousand dollars. The pastor of the Federated Church, Lewiston, went to the scene of the fire soon after the alarm sounded and, expressing the sympathy of his congregation, offered the use of their church for Christian Science services.

During the day the pastors of two other churches signified their desire to help, saying that the facilities of their churches were gladly extended to the Scientists. The offer of the Federated Church was accepted because the edifice is approximately the size of the Christian Science church and is located a short distance away on the same street. Christian Science services were held there for seven weeks while repairs were being made on the damaged church, the Sunday services convening at two o'clock. The Wednesday evening testimony meetings did not interfere with the calendar of the Federated Church.

When the Scientists expressed a desire to pay for the use of the church, the pastor regretfully said they might share the expense of the oil, but sincerely wished that even that could be avoided. The amount asked for was doubled, and when it was paid, it was accompanied by an expression of deep appreciation for the kindness shown in the emergency. In a written reply the pastor assured the members of First Church of Christ. Scientist, that "the feeling of friendship for your fellowship is not a matter of the moment, but is enduring."

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