. . . blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.
—Matthew 13:16
EARS. Not organs of the so-called corporeal senses, but spiritual understanding. . . . EYES. Spiritual discernment, — not material but mental.
—Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, p. 585, 586
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
May 5 - May 11, 2025 is:
Adam and Fallen Man
GOLDEN TEXT
Revelation 12:9 the (to :)
. . . the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world:
RESPONSIVE READING
Mark 1:14 Jesus, 15; 16:17, 18; Luke 21:8, 15 I; 10:3, 5, 9, 19, 20, 23 Blessed
Mark 1:14 . . . Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,
15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
16:17, 18
17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Luke 21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
15 . . . I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
10:3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
23 . . . Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:
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)
Take a deeper look at selected Bible verses from the weekly Lesson-Sermon with the insights and research provided in the Christian Science Sentinel’s Bible Lens.
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.