[:en] I love looking in the Bible and Mrs. Eddy’s writings for examples of Christian Science nursing. When I notice something, I find myself quietly exclaiming, “That is what a Christian Science nurse does!” Recently I found this in Miscellaneous Writings (249:23): “My heavenly Father will never leave me comfortless, in the amplitude of His love; coming nearer in my … Read More
June Project and Plans
[:en]Earlier this year we had a thorough safety inspection of the Fern Lodge facility and grounds. We were informed that an electrical panel was overloaded and inappropriate for its location. We are grateful to our dear friend and contractor, Jim Keven, for managing the smooth replacement of this electric service. Jim also constructed and installed a gate to enclose our … Read More
TMC CS Nursing Meetings across the world
[:en] We are deeply grateful to Linda Kohler, President, and Caroleen Scholet, Manager of Christian Science Nursing Activities, for their inspired, selfless, and unflagging devotion to our Church and to Christian Science nursing. During the past several months they have traveled the world, talking with groups of Christian Scientists about the Church’s theme for the year, “Jesus established his church … Read More
Letter from the Administrator (June 2015)
[:en] Dear Friends, The year since the last Annual Meeting of The Mother Church has seen in-depth focus on Christian Science nursing. Linda Kohler, President, and Caroleen Scholet, Manager of CS Nursing Acivities, have toured the world, having conversations about CS nursing with groups of Christian Scientists. We hope you have been able to attend and participate in one of … Read More
Report from the Director of Christian Science Nursing 2014
By: Rozanne Zwick I’d like to thank every Christian Science nurse who is available to stand firm with those seeking Christian Science healing. We are so grateful for the loving, healing contribution each of you makes to our Movement! There are currently 22 nurses on staff at Fern Lodge. This year one of our nurses, Araceli Khajehnoori became Journal-listed. And … Read More
Message from the Administrator–Dec. 2014
Dear Friends, The Fern Lodge Annual Meeting in November was inspiring and informative. In this Focus you will find articles derived from the reports given during the meeting and a synopsis of the talk given by Brad Stock, titled, “Mary Baker Eddy: A Lifetime of Service.” Interestingly, the Bible Lesson topic for the week of our meeting was Everlasting Punishment, … Read More
Christmas Card 2014
Enjoy watching our Christmas card this year to you! (Turn your sound on.) O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. ♦ O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan’s tyranny From depths of … Read More
Report from the Director of Christian Science Education 2014
By Sharon Strong The Fern Lodge Christian Science Nursing Education Program is expanding! We have an increasing number of individuals coming to us who have trained many years ago and want skills or ethics updates. And since Annual Meeting of TMC in June, the number of young people applying for Christian Science nursing has increased. We held a Level 1 … Read More
Annual Meeting 2014 Talk: Mary Baker Eddy–A Lifetime of Christian Service
Dr. Brad Stock is a dear and long-time friend of Fern Lodge. He understands and supports Christian Science nursing and its role in Christian Science healing and individual salvation. Dr. Stock is the Harding Mott II Distinguished Professor of the History of the Christian Science Movement at Principia College, in Elsah, Illinois. Brad teaches courses on the Life of Mary … Read More