Testimony of Healing October 22, 1984 Issue

In gratitude for all that Christian Science is doing for me,...

JENNIE L. KELLER

In gratitude for all that Christian Science is doing for me, mine, and all mankind, I would like to share some healings. From the time I was a small child I've had a love of God. Once, when I was still quite young, a woman from the nearby branch Church of Christ, Scientist, came to visit my mother and asked if I would like to attend the Christian Science Sunday School. (She would arrange transportation for me.) My mother allowed me to go, and I attended for a couple of years. Although I didn't understand very much, I felt the love of the Sunday School teachers there. This experience stayed with me, and years later—when I was married and had two children of my own—I felt led to go back to this church in a time of great need.

Our eldest child was five then, so I (with my husband's consent) enrolled him in the Christian Science Sunday School—the same one I had attended. (My first husband was not a Christian Scientist.) At the child's request I started attending church services. Attending for the first time after some years' absence from Christian Science was quite unforgettable. I felt great peace and a sense of home I'd never known before. I was sure I was where I belonged. And even though I found I did not understand much of the readings (from the Bible, and Science and Health by Mrs. Eddy), I continued to attend.

My husband and I seemed to be in great need during this period, and after collecting our son from Sunday School one time, I mentioned this to his teacher. I also asked if she knew where I could get help. She explained that she was a Christian Science practitioner and would certainly be willing to pray for me. So I asked her to. With this help, my thought was gradually enlightened until I realized I could understand the Christ message in the church services. Then I began to study daily the Bible Lesson outlined in the Christian Science Quarterly. Many needs were met—one of which was a new roof on the garage where we were living.

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