May 2015 NEWSLETTER Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Evanston Calendar Friday, May 15 Board Meeting at 8:30 at the RR Thursday, May 21 Exploratory meeting about our Church 7:30 PM In the Reading Room Monday May, 25 Memorial Day The Reading Room will be closed Ushering What a joy to be able to open our church and our hearts to members and visitors as we prepare for each of our healing services. We have a need for a few more "lightly scheduled" ushers to help out the regulars on a more predictable basis. Currently, we have a great supply of Substitute ushers but it is difficult to plan for a balanced schedule. Please let Jeff C. or Gary B. know if you are willing to be scheduled, and let us know what your preferences are for Sunday or Wednesday and how frequently you could serve. 1, 2, 3 or 4 or more times per year. Ushering is important and every member should consider this wonderful way to serve our church and the community. News From the Reading Room We are going to feature sale items over the next few months as we endeavor to control our inventory a bit better. To that end during the month of May: +++ ALL AUDIO CD’S WILL BE ON SALE FOR $8.00 +++ This includes: music CDs, pamphlet CDs and past Sentinel Radio (2) CDs. Most are priced at $16.00, so that’s half price! **The exceptions are those related to the Hymnal Supplement, the Anthology CD’s and any recordings of books. In addition: +++ ALL NOTE CARDS WILL BE ON SALE FOR $1.50 +++ Please note that this Sale will only last for the month of May, so come into your reading room, enjoy our lovely space and stock up on these inspirational items! From Claire F. 1000 Christians from around the country and of many denominations, including 15 Christian Scientists, gathered in Washington, DC April 15 - 18 to learn about, and then lobby Congress, on the subject of "Breaking the Chains of Mass Incarceration and Systems of Exploitation." Reforming our Criminal Justice system is a great need - one of few bipartisan issues, and needs our best thinking. The Christian Scientists who attended gave their best. Mrs. Eddy speaks about "The voice of God on behalf of the African slave"... and this voice is still speaking! This is a link to a summary of the weekend. http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=a9bbfd13-13d7-4fa3-bbd847cfbb7eb8a1&c=626351b0-c488-11e4-912e-d4ae5275509e&ch=626ca080-c48811e4-912e-d4ae5275509e Monthly reimbursement forms for members using alternative transportation must be turned into the church office by the 15th of the following month. Christian Science Bible Lesson Sermon and Christian Science Sentinel archive radio programs: anytime by phone 847-696-5683 Christian Science Sentinel Radio www.chicagospirituality.com To listen to an idea of spiritual inspiration http://christianscience.com/lectures/daily-lift Visit us online: www.christianscienceevanston.org