I have to admit I find praying for the congregation one of the hardest disciplines because it’s so easy to get distracted in ways that are self-centered.
The Manual is there for us—has been since 1895. It’s not running to us or poking at us with a stick when we run astray. It’s there shepherding, guiding us.
Members were encouraged to take a moment to remember in their hearts why they felt grateful for church before passing the collection bag to the next person.
Just a few weeks ago, the Christian Science Board of Directors announced Church Alive as the focus for this year, as well as the topic for Annual Meeting 2011.
