Ideas for studying the Lesson on "Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?" for Dec. 22, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven Nursing Association as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?” just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on. On the Monday of each week, you will receive handouts that I will use during the conference call.

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Sometimes loneliness creeps into the Christmas season when we cannot be with our friends and family. Here is a wonderful podcast on the subject of “Healing Loneliness”:

Podcast link: Healing Loneliness

Articles on Christmas:

“Christmas — Its Eternal Significance” L. Ivimy Gwalter, December 1947, CSJ

“The Dear Christ enters in” Thomas O. Poyser, December 13, 1958, CSS

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Responsive Reading:

“The Key of David” George Moffett, November 2009, CSJ

Research: Isa. 40: Prepare ye the way

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SECTION 2:

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Research: Luke 2: Shepherds

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SECTION 4:

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Research: John 6: Jesus Walks on the water

“Overcoming Storms” Grace Sheldon Anderson, September 24, 1955, CSS

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 CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Nativity standups

9 minute cartoon for nativity

Gold, frankincense, myrrh pictures

Gorgeous choral song

Ideas for working with young children on the Christmas Story

Timeline for birth of Jesus

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Many of you have expressed appreciation through notes, emails, and in a monetary way this holiday season, and I am so grateful for your love and generosity! It helps me to maintain this work! Thank you so much!

All of you are greatly treasured!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "God the Preserver of Man, Dec. 15, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven Nursing Association as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “God the Preserver of Man, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on. On the Monday of each week, you will receive handouts that I will use during the conference call. __________

Word Study on the themes of “Trouble” and “Preserve” used in this lesson

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Responsive Reading:

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Research: Ezekiel 18: sour grapes

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SECTION 3:

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Research: Mark 9: Jesus heals the epileptic boy

“By Prayer and Fasting” Ruth W. Heywood, July 10, 1943, CSS

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Biblefunforkids: I am the good shepherd

Cards to show events in Jesus’ life

Ideas for small children

Telling a new Bible story each week

Prayers for little children

Cut out into flashcards and put names and dates in right order (you can take just a few at a time)

Flashcards can be used to learn people in the OT: Put the name on one card and the description on another card. Match them. Keep practicing and eventually the child will know the characters in the Bible.

OT flashcards for David

OT flashcards for Jacob

OT flashcards for Moses

OT flashcards for Abraham

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

Many of you have expressed appreciation this holiday season, and I am so grateful for your love and generosity! It helps me to maintain this work!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "God the Only Cause and Creator for December 8, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven Nursing Association as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “God the Only Cause and Creator”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on. On the Monday of each week, you will receive handouts that I will use during the conference call.

SECTION I:

Research: Genesis 1: 1, 31

Research: Romans 11: “for of him and through him. . .”

SECTION II:

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Research Matt. 15: What defileth a man

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SECTION VI:

Research: John 1: 1, 3

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Creation Booklet

Gratitude Garden

Ideas for small children

Telling a new Bible story each week

Matching Game

Website links to songs and cartoons for young children about Bible characters

Elijah: God vs Baal

Elijah and Elisha lapbook

Fishing Game

Bell Ringer

A teacher friend of mine is creating games for her Sunday school students. I thought these might be helpful to some of you:

Directions for games Lesson Plan for a young child page 1 page 2

Beatitude Game (make cards with beatitudes on them)

No and Yes game No and Yes cards

Matching cards for “God and child” qualities

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The blog is done on my own. It is not part of my work for Peace Haven Association.

Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

Many of you have expressed appreciation this holiday season, and I am so grateful for your love and generosity! It helps me to maintain this work!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Ancient and Modern. . ." for December 1, 2019

REMINDER: NO CONFERENCE CALL ON THANKSGIVING THURSDAY!

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven Nursing Association as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Ancient and Modern Necromancy, alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism, Denounced”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on. On the Monday of each week, you will receive handouts that I will use during the conference call.

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Word Study for this lesson

“Mind, not mesmerism, controls man,” Robert Ellis Key, November 5, 1955

“Handling Animal Magnetism in Healing” E. Vera Gorringe Plimmer, October 1969, CSJ

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Responsive Reading verse:

Research: Ps 31:15 My Times are in thy hand

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SECTI0N I:

“The Veil of Materiality” Willis F. Gross, October 1894, CSJ

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SECTION II:

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Research: Acts 8: Philip the Evangelist and Simon Magnus

Article on Philip

“Philip The Evangelist,” Sue H. Mims, August 21, 1909, CSS

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SECTION VI:

Research: II Cor. 10: Weapons of our warfare

“Castling Down Imaginations” Jan Kassahn Keeler, February 1999, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Temptation Chart to use to talk about the temptations of Jesus

Tri-fold backgrounds for Bible stories

12 sons of Jacob unit

Books on Bible stories to purchase for Christmas stockings

Timeline of the Bible

NT flashcards

Make a fruit of the spirit basket

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2019 Fall Appeal

Thank you for participating in the Bible Study of the lesson sermon each week, the program has grown and we are sharing with an average of 650-700 people each week – that includes onsite and conference call-in participants. Peace Haven is so grateful to be able to share this wonderful resource with the community. If you didn’t already know our care facility is currently conducting its 2019 Fall Appeal that benefits Peace Haven’s Operating Fund. Our Fall Appeal goal is to raise $75,000 by December 31, 2019 and all gifts are being matched by a generous donor. 

Your loving support for all of our programs not only benefits our Christian Science facility, but also helps finance the programs for the community such as this Bible study activity, inspirational articles, metaphysical talks, and more. If you want to make a contribution, please go to Peace Haven’s website (www.phcsn.org) for online giving. Everyone at Peace Haven thanks you for your loving support!

Kathy 

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Mortals and Immortals" for November 17, 2019

Dear friends,

I will be doing all conference calls and meetings in my home for this lesson on “Mortals and Immortals”.

Next week’s lesson on “Soul and Body” I will NOT be doing, because I’m out of town giving a talk.

Then the next week’s lesson on “Ancient and Modern Necromancy. . .” on December 1, 2019, I WILL be doing them— and from then on. (Although I will NOT hold sessions on Thanksgiving Day.)

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Laura Sargent CSD Reminiscences:   “Question. How do mortals grow into immortals?  Answer. As darkness grows into light. By the darkness disappearing. St John the Revelator caught the true vision of man and the universe in that there was no night, no matter , no mortal mind. This state of being is the reality of all scientific consciousness, and it is here and now.

Mortals grow into immortals in the sense only that the mortal is found nothing and the immortal the only thing, fact, and mode of being.  (MB Eddy) 

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Dear friends,

“Walk in the Light “is the main idea in this lesson, at least for me.

The words “walk” and “light” are used many, many times.

Walk means to progress, proceed, move forward. It also includes the manner that we live, our conduct and conversation.

To walk in the light is to bring our lives into alignment with the Word of God, to love the Truth, to grow in holiness and faith.

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 MORTALS AND IMMORTALS Word Study

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Research for Responsive Reading:

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Research: Mark 5: Jairus’ Daughter

Article on CAPERNAUM

“Dead did not end my life” Howard Johnson, July 2, 2001, CSS

“The Comfort of Christian Science” Mary Francis, September 1911, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Preparation for teaching children

Library of 66 books of Bible: ask questions, circles answers

Ideas for praying about athletics

Ideas for young children

Beginning timeline OT and NT

Worksheet on the Ten Commandments

Blank worksheet: Ten Commandments (what do they mean?)

Answers to worksheet: Ten Commandments

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The blog is done on my own. It is not part of my work for Peace Haven Association.

Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy


Ideas for studying the Bible Lesson on "Probation After Death" for October 27, 2019

PEACE HAVEN ANNUAL MEETING IN ST. LOUIS:

2019 Annual Meeting 

You are invited to join us for Peace Haven’s 2019 Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 9th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Central time). Our keynote speaker this year is Wendy L. Manker, C.S. speaking on the topic of “Nursing Our World”. There are several ways to join our meeting – at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Town and Country, MO, at the same time there will be live streaming in Wanamaker Hall on the Principia College campus in Elsah, IL, and lastly there is call-in availability. Please see Peace Haven’s website (www.phcsn.org) or my blog for more details and the conference call numbers. We are looking forward to sharing with you Peace Haven’s annual reports, updates, and inspirational talk “Nursing Our World”

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“PROBATION”

trial; examination; any proceeding designed to ascertain truth; moral trial

a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself

a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership

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SECTION I:

Research: Romans 12: Be not conformed

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SECTION 2:

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Research: Acts 1: Luke describes what Jesus began to do and teach and the ascension

“As far as to Bethany” George Shaw Cook, March 27, 1937, CSS

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Elijah and Elisha lapbook

Life of Joseph series of activities

Chart of Jesus’ healings: make a large one and highlight the healings you have talked about each week (This is from Biblos Foundation)

Chart for a conversation about prayer: page 1 blank page 2 with answers

Flashcards can be used to learn people in the OT: Put the name on one card and the description on another card. Match them. Keep practicing and eventually the child will know the characters in the Bible.

OT flashcards for David

OT flashcards for Jacob

OT flashcards for Moses

OT flashcards for Abraham

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2019 Fall Appeal

Thank you for participating in the Bible Study of the lesson sermon each week, the program has grown and we are sharing with an average of 650 people each week – that includes onsite and conference call-in participants. Peace Haven is so grateful to be able to share this wonderful resource with the community. If you didn’t already know our care facility is currently conducting its 2019 Fall Appeal that benefits Peace Haven’s Operating Fund. Our Fall Appeal goal is to raise $75,000 by December 31, 2019 and all gifts are being matched by a generous donor. 

Your loving support for all of our programs not only benefits our Christian Science facility, but also helps finance the programs for the community such as this Bible study activity, inspirational articles, metaphysical talks, and more. If you want to make a contribution, please let me know or go to Peace Haven’s website (www.phcsn.org) for online giving. Everyone at Peace Haven thanks you for your loving support!

Kathy 

 

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Doctrine of Atonement" for October 20, 2019

Dear Friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven Christian Science Nursing facility as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Doctrine of Atonement”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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Word Study: Doctrine of Atonement

Wonderful paragraph and lecture: “Christian Science: Divine Love in Action” by Earl E. Simms

Section 1:

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Research: Romans 16: Phebe, Priscilla and Aquila

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Dollar store items to buy to make Hands on bible activities: SCROLL DOWN FOR MANY IDEAS

Power point cartoon of healing of the sick of the palsy

Cartoon figures to cut out and glue to construction paper:

page one page two page three

Cut out and put together like a timeline of the story of the sick of the palsy

Tell the story with stick hooked together with brads, or sheets of cardboard strips with brads.

Click here

Short video of the sick of the palsy

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Are sin, Disease, and Death Real?" Oct. 13, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven Nursing Association as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Are Sin, Disease, and Death Real?”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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This article is about the reality or unreality of disease:

“Healing Through the Operation of Divine Principle” Guy Halferty, January 22, 1990, CSS

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Every section of the lesson is built around the 91st Psalm. Here is a blank chart for writing your own notes and research on the verses.

PS 91 Blank spaces to write in your own notes

“It is difficult to tell the experience. . .” (using the 91st Psalm on the Titanic), Lieut. C.H. Lightoller, October 1912, CSJ

Second testimony on the Titanic and powerful use of the 91 Psalm

“I would be impossible within. . .” Lawrence Beesley, December 20, 1913

From Christian Healer: pages 172-176, Mrs. Eddy’s address on the 91st Psalm

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SECTION 2:

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Interesting Facts about Timothy

Research: Acts 20: Raising of Eutychus

“She Never Fell” C.E.M. July 1898, CSJ

“Death did not end my life” Howard Johnson, July 2, 2001, CSS

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Units from Bible Fun for Kids website on Paul

Paul and Eutychus picturesFrom Hands-on Bible Teacher website: scroll for ideas on Paul

Hands on ideas about Paul

Flashcards to put the Torah and the Gospels in order

Flashcards to learn New Testament people for grades 1 to 4

Timeline for the whole Bible on one page

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Unreality" for October 6, 2019

Dear Friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven Christian Science Nursing facility as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Unreality”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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Research: Golden Text and Responsive Reading: John 9:39; Luke 21:

“The Second Coming” Albert F. Gilmore, November 1939, CSJ

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SECTION I:

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Research: Mark 5: Jesus heals the blind man at Bethsaida

“Persistency” John E. Fellers, June 8, 1907, CSS

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SECTION : 6

Research: John 2: Jesus and the moneychangers

Notes on the history of the Temple

Short video clip of Jesus overturning the moneychangers

“Learn of Radiant Zeal!” Douglas Roberts, December 20, 1947, CSS

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

flash cards for the Children of Israel (the twelve tribes)

Jacob’s family activities

Other Jacob activities

Preschool Bibles for parents to read with children

Matching Game

Cut out the pictures of the Jairus story below and use them to tell the story to preschool age kids:

Jairus ideas to tell the story part one part two part 3 part 4 part 5

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas to study the lesson on "Reality" for September 29, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Reality”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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Two examples of expanding a line from S&H to study more deeply:

“The great spiritual fact. . .428:22)

Word Study for “Spiritual sense, . . , involves intuition, hope, faith, understanding, fruition, reality.” 98:13

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There are many articles on JSH online about the “City of God”, “New Jerusalem”, “City of Refuge” , etc. but here are a few of them.

“A City With Foundations” by Albert F. Gilmore, September 1924, CSJ

“The City of God” by Albert F. Gilmore, December 11, 1926, CSS

“City of Refuge’ Martha J. Buckner, April 9, 1949, CSS

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Here are some Notes and Research on Revelation 21 from the Responsive Reading and from Section 5 in this week’s lesson. Please note that much of these are my own notes from my own study. Some of it is from Commentaries, and I’ve footnoted that information.

Revelation is a book we all need to dive into and study deeply, and I can say with great humility, that I’m at the beginning level of that study. But some of this might be useful to some of you. (Kathy)

Here is a blank word document to take notes on for the verses in this week’s lesson from
Revelation 21: Blank Table of Rev. 21

Notes and research: Revelation 1:1,3 and Revelation 21:9-11, 16, 23, 26, 27 (Responsive Reading)

Notes and research: Revelation 21:2-4, 23-27 (Section 5)

Section 2:

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Research: Luke 10: The Good Samaritan

“And who is my neighbor?” C.H. Rippey, November 1907, CSJ

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Parables of Jesus

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http://handsonbibleteacher.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-divided-kingdom.html

focus on healing questions

Synonym Chart attributes for chart

Timeline

Moses and ten commandments (idea from Sara Borja)

Moses and ten commandments Make a model of mt. Sinai

Make your own commandments

Disciple file folder games

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Matter" for September 22, 2019Re

Dear friends,

For those of you in the St. Louis area, the venue has changed from Peace Haven’s facility to my home at 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. This is due to the construction of the new facility at Peace Haven. As space is limited, be sure and let me know if you are coming to a session here.

For those who can’t make it to my home, each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Matter ”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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“Matter. Mythology; mortality; another name for mortal mind; illusion; … that of which immortal Mind takes no cognizance; that which mortal mind sees, feels, hears, tastes, and smells only in belief” (p. 591).

“Are there two kinds of matter?” Michel Bobillier, June 2014, CSJ

Letter to Jannette Weller in 1885. From “Advice to Healers” Vol.1).

“What Divine Allness Implies” Peter J. Henniker-Heaton, July 1960, CSJ

Testimony of Peter Henniker-Heaton in “A Century of Christian Science Healing”

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Section I:

Research: Isa 52:2 Shake from dust

Research: Isa 29: surely your turning of things upside down. . .

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SECTION 2: short video on the book of Amos

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Section 3:

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Substance" for September 15, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Substance”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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Article from the periodicals on “Substance”

“Substance” Heney Van Arsdale, CSJ 1912

Word Study: substance; “In the midst of”; fill or full

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Responsive Reading:

Research: Acts 1 and 2: Day of Pentecost

Notes on the Pentecost

Map of Jerusalem

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Section I:

Research: Hebrews 11:1

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Section 2:

Short cartoon video on the book of Jeremiah

(These cartoons videos give a great amount of information in a short amount of time. I’ve learned a lot from them, although I don’t endorse all their theology.

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Research: Jesus heals man with withered hand

“Seeing and Acknowledging” Annie M. Knott, Feb. 22, 1919

“Efficacy of True Prayer” Julia Warner Michael, April 8, 1916

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Life of Joseph from Biblefunforkids (several units on Joseph’s life)

Life of Jesus flashcards and activity

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Hands-on Bible Teacher has loads of possible ideas for Sunday School . Spend some time exploring this website.

Here is one for teaching timelines for early classes

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Books of the Bible list

Books of the Bible list with colors

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Pay pal, if that is easier.

It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Copy of Ideas for studying the lesson on "Man" for September 18, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. The purpose is to encourage deeper study of the Scriptures.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Man”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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If you are interested in signing up for the 3-day Bible Study on “Church: Its Healing Presence and Power in the World” at A/U Ranches from Oct. 31 - Nov. 4, 2019, just click on the link below. (FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE)

Given by Kristy L. Christian (Kathy’s sister)

Some topics that we will explore:

  • The building of the Tabernacle, as outlined in Exodus, and its relevance today

  • The underpinnings for the Christian church, identified in the book of Acts (knowing the founder, Christ Jesus, and following his teachings)

  • The Letters to the Seven Churches in Revelation, including spiritual solutions to challenges that church congregations continue to face

  • The Revelator’s ultimate vision of church as described in the Holy City: “God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple” (Rev. 21:22)

  • The history of the Church of Christ, Scientist, founded by Mary Baker Eddy

  • The Importance of The Manual of The Mother Church

  • Workshop Link

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    The Bible Lesson on “Man” for this week includes the concept of our ORIGIN throughout the whole lesson. Look for words like: birth, born, origin, offspring, source, Father-Mother, image-reflection, face to face, etc. This lesson handles false concepts of origin such as DNA, genetics, heredity, ancestry, etc.

Click here to see some possible themes for the sections of the lesson.

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RESPONSIVE READING:

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Research: Genesis I: image

Blank study page for the definition of Man: S&H 475

“Reflection” by L. Ivimy Gwalter, Christian Science Sentinel, December 7, 1940.

https://sentinel.christianscience.com/shared/view/2oulx7syl5u?s=e

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Research: John 9: Jesus heals the man blind from birth

“Blindness” Alfredie Delong, February 1, 2014, CSS (Originally published in the Feb. 1, 1891 issue of the

Christian Science Series (Vol.2, No. 19)

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Keep track of the healings you are going over by highlighting in yellow the names of the healings. For instance, in this week’s lesson there is the “Man with Unclean spirit” and the “Raising of Lazarus”

In a few weeks, ask your class what healings they can name.

Link to list of Jesus’ healings

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New Bible Story each week

“Standing porter” Game

Chart of Jacob’s family

Draw lines to Jacob’s kids

12 sons of Jacob

12 tribes of Israel

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. Or I have joined Paypal, if that is easier.

It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Christ Jesus" for Sept. 1, 2019

Dear friends,

Each week I do five conference calls to study the lesson more deeply. They are offered five different times, but the content is pretty much the same. The conference calls are supported by Peace Haven as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community.

If you are interested in joining me on a FREE phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “Christ Jesus”, just call me at 618 980 2207 or email me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org. I will send you the times they are offered and the phone numbers to call in on.

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One of the best movies on the story of Jesus is “Jesus of Nazareth” a 6 hour film by Franco Zeffirelli from 1977. You can get it today for free from the internet. Here is the link to it. If you would just like to watch the short section on Lazarus, go to the time 3.45.40

Click here for the full movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSlhU5qBDys

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SECTION V:

Map of Bethany area near Jerusalem

Research: John 11: Jesus raises Lazarus

“Lazarus, come forth” Lyman S. Abbott, December 5, 1936, CSS

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Chart to study the disciples. page 1 page 2

Learn the 12 disciples

Biblefunforkids: Baptism of Jesus

Lesson from Biblefunforkids on the Disciples

Lesson from Biblefunforkids on the Woman at the well

Movie clip of the raising of Lazarus

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Soul" for August 18, 2019

Dear friends,

The Blog “www.csbibleinsights” is not sponsored by Peace Haven Nursing facility. I do the blog on my own time to share some of my ideas and research about the lesson with the field.

However, the conference calls are supported by Peace Haven as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. Join me on a phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “SOUL”. if you would like to know more about the conference calls, contact me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org or 618 980 2207.

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“What is Soul? Florence Berg, CSS

SOUL: List of Attributes and Qualities

“The Attributes of Soul” Doris Staples Whittier, July 21, 1945, CSS

Attributes of Soul

KEY WORD IN THE LESSON: BLESS and all its derivatives

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Responsive Reading: Research for some of the verses:

Research; Ps 84: sun and shield, verse 11

Research: Ps 104:2,3

SECTION I:

Research on the ‘shema’: Deut. 6:4,5

Research: Deut. 28:2-6

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Research: Ex 17: water from the rock

“Abundant Supply Ever Present” Jack Edward Hubbell, March 1966, CSJ

Map of Rephidim area in Mt. Sinai (There is always controversy about where things happened so long ago. This map shows one example)

Click here for the movie on “Searching for. the Red Sea Crossing”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTnqRpXKcaQ

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SECTION 3:

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The Lord bless thee and keep you;

The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you;

The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. 

(Num. 6:24,25)

The priestly blessing and a little information

More information on the “Priestly Blessing” Numbers 6:24,25

Links to learn more about this important archeological find

Research: Ps 19:7-9 (I’ve done more verses than what is in the lesson)

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Research: Mark 7: Jesus heals deaf and dumb man

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SECTION 6:

Research: Romans 11:33, 36 of Him and through Him and to Him

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Ideas for small children

Telling a new Bible story each week

Matching Game

Website links to songs and cartoons for young children about Bible characters

Gates of righteousness

Fishing Game

Bell Ringer

A teacher friend of mine is creating games for her Sunday school students. I thought these might be helpful to some of you:

Directions for games Lesson Plan for a young child page 1 page 2

Beatitude Game (make cards with beatitudes on them)

No and Yes game No and Yes cards

Matching cards for “God and child” qualities

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy


Ideas for studying the lesson on "Spirit" for August 11, 2019

Dear friends,

The Blog “www.csbibleinsights” is not sponsored by Peace Haven Nursing facility. I do the blog on my own time to share some of my ideas and research about the lesson with the field . However, the conference calls are supported by Peace Haven as a gift to the wider Christian Science Community. Join me on a phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson on “SPIRIT”. if you would like to know more about the conference calls, contact me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org or 618 980 2207.

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List of attributes and qualities of “SPIRIT”

In the Responsive Readings there are 4 verses from the book of Joel. I found this short cartoon video on “JOEL” which has helped me know more about this obscure prophet. I hope it is helpful to you. It comes from “Read the Bible Project”.

Click here to view the video on Joel

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SECTION I:

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II Cor 3:17 “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.”

Josh Henn sings the solo: ‘Where the Spirit of the Lord Is” (click on this link to listen)

If you would like to purchase Josh’s new CD of wonderful solos, click here.

If you would like to sing along each day this week, here are the words:

click here for the words to the solo

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Research: Ps. 139: Wither shall I go?


Research: II Cor. 3: 17, 18 where the Spirit of the Lord is. . .

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Worksheet for armor of God

Answers to worksheet for armor of God

Picture of Roman soldier

Bell Ringer memory

Concept of reflection for preschool

Prayers for little children

Cut out into flashcards and put names and dates in right order (you can take just a few at a time)

Teaching the seven synonyms

Picture of Menorah to use

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Many people have asked how they can express gratitude for the blog and for the calls in a monetary way. If you would like to, you may send a check to Kathy Merrill, 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

With love,

Kathy

Ideas for studying the lesson on "Love" for August 4, 2019

Dear friends,

Join me on a phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson. if you would like to know more about the conference calls, contact me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org or 618 980 2207.

Attributes and qualities of LOVE

Notes from a lecture by Earl Simms

Link to a very powerful shared reflection lecture by Dee Lewis on “Healing - because there is no fear in the allness of Love

Lecture on “Loving to Live” by Grace Bemis Curtis

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SECTION I:

Article on what “Lovingkindness” means in the Bible

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Truth" for July 28, 2019 Dear

Dear friends,

The main theme of this week’s lesson is “THE WORD”. This is one of my favorite concepts to ponder and think about. And be sure and notice all the words that relate to this concept of real COMMUNICATION: hear, speak, voice, mouth, noise, utterance, thundereth, etc. etc. I hope you will enjoy the lesson as much as I have.

This is a list of as many of these kinds of words as I could see. There may be more of them.

Communication Words in the Lesson.

Join me on a phone conference call during this week to go more deeply into the lesson. if you would like to know more about the conference calls, contact me at kathy@peacehavenassociation.org or 618 980 2207.

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Attributes and Qualities of Truth

What does the word ‘truth’ mean?

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SECTION I:

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SECTION 4:

Parable of the Sower and the Seed

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Ideas for studying the lesson on "Life" for July 21, 2019

Dear friends,

Do you know of a friend who might enjoy being on the conference calls? If you do, have them call Sue Merrill (no relation to me) at 281-808-3731 or email sue@suemerrill.com to sign up. She will send them an email with the procedures and the call-in numbers.

To sign up, we will need their email, their phone number, and their name. All five times (Tuesday 9:00 am, Tuesday 7:00 pm, Wednesday 8:00 am and 11:30 am and Thursday 10:00 am are all open, and FREE. On the Monday of the week, they will receive handouts in their email  that I’ll use during the lesson sessions.

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Miscellaneous ideas for studying the concept of “LIFE”

Attributes and Qualities of Life

Applying the definition of God to the synonym of Life

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Research: Acts 9: Dorcas

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CHILDREN’S IDEAS:

Pictures to use when talking about Dorcas

Jesus the Good Shepherd

Jesus the Good Shepherd file folder game

Teaching the 7 synonyms

Timeline of whole Bible

four gospels chart

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This blog is done at my expense. If you would like to make a contribution to it, please send a check to Kathy Merrill: 707 Turtle Cove, Ballwin, MO 63011. It would be greatly appreciated!

I hope these ideas are helpful!

Kathy