. . . ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
—Christ Jesus (John 8:32)
Welcome to Christian Science in Garland, Texas
The Garland Church is a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, MA
What is Christian Science?
Christian Science is a Bible-based teaching with a strong focus on the spirituality and healing Jesus taught and demonstrated through his ministry. Its purpose is to bless and support people as they meet challenges and to help us all recognize our God-given heritage of health and freedom.
We would love to welcome you to our church in Garland
Visit our Reading Room
Open Saturdays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
It is a bookstore/library for the community with a quiet place where you can read, pray, study, and find Bible and spiritual resources online. You can also purchase books, magazines, and music published by the Christian Science Publishing Society, including the Bible, Mary Baker Eddy’s writings, the weekly Bible Lesson, the Pulitzer Prize winning Christian Science Monitor, and more. The attendant on duty will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
About Mary Baker Eddy
Learn about the Discoverer of Christian Science and
Founder of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts at:
The Christian Science Pastor is available around the clock to comfort, guide, and heal.
“I, Mary Baker Eddy, ordain the Bible, and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Pastor over The Mother Church, — The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass., — and they will continue to preach for this Church and the world.”
—Manual of The Mother Church by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 58:4 I
The subject of the Bible Lesson for the week of
August 10 - 16, 2026 is:
Mind
GOLDEN TEXT
Romans 12:2 let
. . . let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
The Golden Text is from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation.
RESPONSIVE READING
Proverbs 2:6 the, 10, 11; 9:10; Psalms 25:4, 5, 9, 15; 119:10, 15, 18, 24, 27 (to :), 34
6 . . . the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;
11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee:
Prov. 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Ps. 25:4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths.
5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
Ps. 119:10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.
27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts:
34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
Some resources to complement your study of the weekly Bible Lessons from the Christian Science Quarterly
You can study the Bible Lesson at our Reading Room or listen via telephone at 214-HIS-WORK (214-447-9675)
Concord is a complete concordance to the Bible, all of Mary Baker Eddy’s published writings, and the Christian Science Hymnal. You can read, listen to hymns, create custom lists of your favorite citations, and explore to find new inspiration.
Find metaphysical application ideas for the weekly Christian Science Bible Lesson in the CedarS Camps’ Weekly Metaphysical Newsletter.