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Published by the Christian Science Nursing Communication Network, Inc. |
Vision Now!
A newsletter by and for Christian Science Nurses
February 2010 - Vol 16, Issue 1 |
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Dear Readers,
We are grateful for articles, ideas, and experiences submitted to Vision Now!. Please accept them as a "sharing". None are meant to set forth rules, formulas or authority. They are the result of each author's prayerful consideration of the subject.
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| Greetings! |
In many parts of the world, the middle of February means gray days with little warmth or light. The theme of the International Christian Science Nursing Conference held last September at the CedarS Camps in Lebanon, Missouri was "Dwelling in the Light." We thought you would welcome a few more rays of light from the Conference to brighten your winter days. On page 504 of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy wrote, "The rays of infinite Truth, when gathered into the focus of ideas, bring light instantaneously..."
The articles in this issue were written by the Christian Science nurses and others who conducted workshops on some very practical topics at the Conference. To gain greater insight into "angel's food" read Sharon Strong's article. To learn about bathing Christian Science nursing patients with joy and peace, you won't want to miss Katherine Lundberg's contribution. Jenni Hebert helps us to think about managing our personal finances with balance and grace. Maggie Davies gives us a snapshot of what it's like to be a Christian Science nurse at a camp for Christian Scientists. And singer/songwriter Désirée Goyette shares her thoughts about what it was like to experience being part of the Conference, to mention just a few of the rays of light included in this issue. So read on and enjoy dwelling in the light!
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| Individual 2009 ICSNC Fruitage Reports II |
Notes from a Musical Bystander
 By Désirée Goyette
The campfire was still crackling as strangers-soon to be friends-headed off to hunker down for the night, tummies teeming with anticipation and s'mores. CedarS Director, Warren Huff greeted me with open arms and an absolutely beaming smile. "Ah, major signs of light already!" I thought. "Dwelling in the Light" being the theme, I found myself noticing it everywhere, even at 11 p.m. on the dimly...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"Dwelling in the light is a constant." |
| WORKSHOP OVERVIEWS FROM 2009 ICSNC |
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| Personal Finance Workshop with Jenni Hebert |
Most of us need a basic course in personal finance to be better money managers at home and with other family members. This workshop focused on staying in balance, understanding what the financial choices are, learning to share your financial concerns and ideas with others, and planning a basic budget. It ended with some spiritual...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"We can be the light for all mankind, not just Christian Scientists." |
| Foods Workshop with Sharon Strong |
 When thinking freshly about the topic of foods in Christian Science nursing, I found this verse in Psalms (78:25) intriguing: "Man did eat angels' food:..." What could that mean to me as a Christian Science nurse? Mrs. Eddy refers to angels in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures as, "God's thoughts passing to man; spiritual intuitions, pure and perfect; the inspiration of goodness, purity, and immortality, counteracting all evil, sensuality, and mortality." And,...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"There is a candlestick waiting for my light everywhere I go." |
| Bandaging Workshop with Esther Joscelyn |
 The workshop opened with a verse from that week's Bible Lesson; "Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding." (Job 32:7 Days, 8) Esther commented that this Bible verse had indicated to her that although we are taught a specific way of doing a bandaging turn, we should adapt it to the need of the patient we are working with at the time we are working, rather than being...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"There's no power in darkness that can overcome light....our light is reflected from the source, God." |
| Small Christian Science Homes Workshop
with Kerry Reed |
 While enduring the agonies of the cross, our Master did four things. He forgave his tormentors; he encouraged the repentant criminal beside him; he let go of his earthly life and somewhere in the middle of all of that, he found his mother a new home... (see John 19:25-27).
Like the disciples at the foot of the cross, what options do we have for caring for our elders?...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
I'm glad to learn I am the "sparkle of God"!....I hope to shine brighter in my nursing work/family and keep the Christ-light steady and strong. |
| Starting a Private-duty Practice Workshop
with Katherine C. Pennington |
 There are many ways to serve in the ministry of Christian Science nursing. Serving as a private-duty Christian Science nurse is one where you are definitely a "light of the world" which offers an opportunity to work one-on-one with the patient and Christian Science practitioner in a private setting.
This workshop gave a brief overview of some of the basic responsibilities, legal, and financial...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"Dwelling in the Light made me realize I'm to stay in it, not to go in and out." |
| Mental Impositions Workshop with Katherine Lundberg |
 Bathed in Joy and PeaceIt is always a joy to uncover loving care options to meet the care needs of individuals who are working to heal mental impositions. Challenges they face may involve a dislike or fear of running water, bathing, or shampooing. The concepts behind the care options detailed below are the nursing qualities detailed by Mary Baker Eddy-"The nurse should be cheerful, orderly, punctual, patient, full of faith,-receptive...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"Seeing the light that is shining throughout the world through the loving dedication of Christian Science nurses, those at The Mother Church, all here at CedarS - it has been refreshing renewal!" |
| Christian Science Nursing at Camp Workshop
with Maggie Davis |
 The workshop was conducted by Maggie Davies who has served as the Camp Christian Science nurse at CedarS Camps on numerous occasions. She opened the workshop with readings from the Bible Isaiah 60: 1, Exodus 2:1-10, Isaiah 41:10 and Mrs. Eddy's Writings, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures 395:17-20, and the Church Manual Art VIII § 31.
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"To me, "Dwelling in the Light" means always being aware of God's love in every moment, every circumstance, and every place." |
| Individual 2009 ICSNC Thank You Notes II |
Subject: Divine Love meeting all needs..........
Date: September 23, 2009 12:52:44 PM EDT
Dearest Board Members:
I have been pondering my thank you to you for a day or two and still can't seem to find the words to express my gratitude and excitement of all the glorious gains from being able to attend the Conference. Being surrounded with God's loving guidance, mentors, and Christian Science nurses from all walks, only affirmed the angel thoughts that have been soaring, ...Read More
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| What "Dwelling in the Light" means to me (from Conference Attendees) |
"I'm determined to not underestimate the value of my shining light." |
| Christian Science Nursing Communication Network Mission Statement |
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The purpose of the Christian Science Nursing Communication Network, Inc. is to encourage and support the healing ministry of Christian Science nursing by providing forums for perpetuating and strengthening communication among Christian Science nurses.
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| The Christian Science Nursing Communication Network Board of Directors |
Mary A. Hollister, President, Traverse City, MI ∙ 231.933.4678 ∙ mahcsncn@gmail.com
Esther Joscelyn, Secretary, Oxford, NY∙ 607.843.2357 ∙ eljoscelyn@frontiernet.net
Kimberly Thorndike, Treasurer, Garrettsville, OH ∙ 330.235.3151 ∙ kimcsnn@gmail.com
Patricia J. Cameron, Director, Gilford, NH ∙ 603.848.7755 ∙ paja28@earthlink.net
Bonnie Mitchinson, Director, Naperville, IL ∙ 630.753.9314 ∙ bmitchcsn@yahoo.com
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| Vision Now! Editorial Staff |
The Christian Science Nursing Communication Network Board of Directors and George Strong, Castro Valley, CA ∙ 510.853.3509 Cell ∙ geostrong@comcast.net |
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