Article August 27, 1979 Issue

Regular church attendance—a way to healing

ELINOR R. DOUGLASS

Through Mrs. Eddy's provisions in the Manual of The Mother Church, we are given the opportunity to attend Christian Science church services. Attendance on a regular basis can be an important support to healing.

I discovered this when I was a new Christian Scientist. I became gravely ill with a severe kidney infection and stomach disorder. Because I had seen proofs of healing through my immediate family's reliance on Christian Science, I was confident that I could depend on it.

I asked a practitioner to help me through prayer. When treatment began, the regenerative power of Spirit had its effect. My appearance improved, and a more natural state of health evolved. During this period of spiritual growth the practitioner strongly encouraged me to attend church services. In fact, her exact words were, "On Sundays and Wednesdays you belong in church!"

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