[:en]“A grateful heart a garden is, where there is always room for every lovely, God-like grace to come to perfect bloom.” — Hymn 3 Two dear Christian Science nurses on the Fern Lodge staff, Rachel and Mark McClintick, have donated their time to prepare a lovely grace-full garden for the enjoyment of patients. Soon it will be overflowing with vegetables, … Read More
Philanthropy is Loving
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]by George Strong When we hear the word philanthropy, what comes to mind? Do we immediately think of charitable monetary gifts? Probably we do, because financial charity is the most common current use of the word. And Fern Lodge is deeply grateful every day for those of you who are moved by philanthropy to donate the funds that enable us … Read More
Message from the Administrator (June 2016)
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A few days ago I walked down the Fern Lodge hall past the living room where we hold a variety of meetings and activities, and I was touched to see a group of patients talking with Maira Vasquez, who works in the Fern Lodge kitchen and assists with patient activities. Maira was conducting our weekly hymn sing, and she and … Read More
Message from Heather Beck
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]And the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters — Genesis 1:2 This is one of my most cherished verses in Scripture and has been for a very long time. It holds a wonderful promise for all of us, the promise of freedom and progress. Many years ago a patient and I were walking together. She was … Read More
A Healing at Work
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I witnessed my first healing after prayers when my son and I did not feel well. We both did not feel well to the point that we did not want to eat or drink. My son looked real skinny, and he is only a year and 6 months old. All he wanted was his momma. I even had to take … Read More
Message from the Director of Christian Science Nursing
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By Lin Watts “Friends, our progress may be fast or it may be slow, but one thing is certain, it will be sure, if we are obedient to the loving counsel of our ever faithful Leader” (Willis Gross, President of The Mother Church, 1906, My 44:7). In the time I have been here, I have seen how all patients and … Read More
Philanthropy in Education
[:en][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]by Sharon Strong Education in the Christian Science nursing ministry is a vital component of the healing mission of Fern Lodge. The goals and the curriculum of the Fern Lodge Christian Science Nursing Education Program are closely related to philanthropy. Among the results of philanthropy listed by Mrs. Eddy, we see that “it starts the wheels of right reason, revelation, … Read More
Repairs Needed
[:en]We are deeply grateful for the generous metaphysical and financial support Fern Lodge receives from the Christian Science community. These gifts enable us to provide excellent Christian Science nursing care for many individuals who need financial assistance to pay for the care they receive while they pray for healing in Christian Science. In addition, the donations we receive are essential … Read More
“Access by One Spirit” — A Talk by Caroleen Scholet
In Ephesians 2:18, we read one small but magnificent aspect of Paul’s ministry. “Through him [Christ Jesus] we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.” I hope you will realize a stronger, clearer sense of this promise that cannot be denied. I hope you will be encouraged to share this message with others through your Christian Science healing … Read More
“Academics of the right sort”
[:en]In Science and Health, Mrs. Eddy says, “Academics of the right sort are requisite.” She goes on to list four qualities essential to learning: “Observation, invention, study, and original thought are expansive and should promote the growth of mortal mind out of itself, out of all that is mortal” (S&H 195). Observation is critical for a Christian Science nurse. What … Read More