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Church in Action
I have to admit: It took me a little while to see the value and purpose of church. And I think part of this was due to feeling a lack of fellowship.
When I was younger, I got the impression that church was a place to debate the paint color ("Off-white is more spiritual than eggshell white!"); or the physical structure and makeup of the church or Reading Room ("Well, I've prayed about it, and I'm right!").
About the author
Eric Oyama is a Christian Science practitioner from Los Angeles, California.

December 7, 2009 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from BRANDON KLENZENDORF, JERRY MCINTIRE, VICKI KNICKERBOCKER
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IN GOOD COMPANY
JENNY NELLES, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from David Yonke, Nick Swedberg
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WHAT IS THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP?
BY SHIRLEY PAULSON
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FOUNDATIONS FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
BY MICHAEL R. DAVIS
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Church in Action
BY ERIC OYAMA
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What we have in common
FABIÁN SMARA
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To liberate Iran and its people
BY MARTA GREENWOOD
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Moving past mistakes
BY TOM BLACK
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Everywhere
Alicia
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PERFECT TIMING
JANET HEGARTY
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TO KNOW GOD'S NAME AND NATURE
VIRGINIA STOPFEL
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STORM STILLING
CAROL CARTER
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NEW TERRITORY
ELIZABETH MASSEY
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ALZHEIMER'S: TAKE UP THE CHALLENGE
ANTHONY WHITEHOUSE
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LUMP AND PAIN HEALED
ANNA AMMAN
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DIZZY SPELLS HEALED
ELEEN STOECKLIN
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HEALING OF BACK INJURY
RACHAEL RICHARDS