“… my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:19
Resources
What’s in the house?
In this part of our website, our little pot of oil, we hope you will find inspiration on ways to pray and help one another. You can connect with our online, self-paced, webinar, which provides the spiritual basis for the “Art of the Visit,” a Christian Fellowship Ministry. It also includes helpful skills needed for your care ministry.
Christian Caring & Impersonal Prayer
Impersonal prayer can be ethically used in any situation by anyone regardless of the circumstances. The presenter shares his experience with this approach to caring in Christian Science.
Articles that address this topic:
Praying about the needs of others requires special ethical considerations. Here is a suggested collection of articles that specifically address this question.
The Metaphysics of Caring
Several articles can be found in the Christian Science periodicals that discuss indirect, or impersonal treatment, and our proper caring for others. Below is a list of some of those articles.
“Prayer: What’s it all about? (Part two)” Barbara Packer, Sentinel Watch, OCTOBER 9, 2023
“Treat Yourself,” Eunice W. Hedler, Christian Science Sentinel, DECEMBER 8, 1951
“Treat Yourself,” Doris Edington, Christian Science Sentinel, MARCH 11, 2013
“Help Without Direct Treatment,” Naomi Price, Christian Science Sentinel, OCTOBER 23, 1971
“Praying for Those We Love,” Dewitt John, Christian Science Sentinel, SEPTEMBER 28, 1981
“Proper Caring,” Arno Preller, Christian Science Sentinel, JUNE 21, 1982
The Art of the Visit
WEBINAR SERIES | A Christian Fellowship Ministry
Unselfed love … common sense … common humanity
”Compassion requisite,” MBE (S&H 364:32)
“Impersonal Prayer and
Handling Impositions”
Other Assistance Which Our Sponsor,
The Principle Foundation, Provides
Anyone can call this phone number to get help, information, and ideas regarding housing, care, and assistance options that are consistent with the practice of Christian Science.
This site is the central place to explore practical information about Christian Science care, housing, insurance, and more.
The general fund offers modest, one-time grants to help with basic needs such as living expenses (food, rent, utilities, etc.); Christian Science practitioner bills; home or car repairs; or other unexpected situations.
The National Fund for Christian Science Nursing is a benevolence fund that can assist Christian Science nursing patients in the United States and its territories.
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Simple Needs Ministry
The call to care begins with the prayer of compassion - “Let me be used by Love.” Then, we listen, in prayer, for God’s guidance on the “right use of temporary and eternal means.” Next, we do “what is nearest right under the circumstances.” Here is a list of simple needs in which you might have an interest and which could greatly benefit others. Knowing all along that God is the great Physician and great Giver.
“The law is that we are healthier and happier for helping or healing others. It is only thus that we fulfill the law of Christ.”
M.B.E. Christian Healer (Amplified Edition), p. 228