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Editor: Linda Gray 4599 Avery Road Hilliard, Ohio 43026 614/876.0084 glenmontcsn.com News from Administrator By Mark Schierloh Fall-Winter 2014 Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 4599 Avery Road is begin- ning to look vastly different these days. Now that the land sale has been completed, the land is being cleared to make room for the new construction taking place. We had an urgent need to see larger reserves and saw this as a way to reduce some unneeded expense related to upkeep as well as generate money. We were required to include the land un- der our cottages and farm house in order to give the developer enough acreage to make their project viable. That has created other challenges for us but we are taking care of those one day at a time; finding new ways to accomplish what we do at Glenmont. continues unabated. Recently, we heard remarkable comments from an insurance company representative. He came to see several of our patients and was, quite frankly, amazed by what he saw as the healing atmosphere. He read Science and Health before his visit, so he had some frame of reference, but was still surprised that none of our patients rely at all on materia medica. He promised to share his observations with his colleagues. Mark Schierloh As most of you know by now, we felt it necessary to re- locate Annual Meeting because of the disruption on the site. However, our thought is already preparing to welcome our con- struction visitors and future res- idents to the property. Patients are offering prayers for workmen’s safety while also praying to know that there will be no inconvenience during this transformation. We know that the end result will be a new view of beauty for our facility when the dust settles. And we will have less expense so that we can use incoming funds to fulfill our mission to care for our patients instead of our land. De- spite all the changes, our work These words came from a family member making an inquiry about a patient that wanted to be admitted to Glenmont. We realized that this being one of many such comments awakened us to the fact that we hardly share them with you. The next page has several that we think you will enjoy reading as much as we did. “You were the first and only C.S. Facility willing to give her a try.”

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Editor: Linda Gray

4599 Avery Road

Hilliard, Ohio 43026

614/876.0084

glenmontcsn.com

News from Administrator By Mark Schierloh

Fall-Winter 2014 Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue

4599 Avery Road is begin-

ning to look vastly different these

days. Now that the land sale has

been completed, the land is being

cleared to make room for the

new construction taking place.

We had an urgent need to see

larger reserves and saw this as a

way to reduce some unneeded

expense related to upkeep as well

as generate money. We were

required to include the land un-

der our cottages and farm house

in order to give the developer

enough acreage to make their

project viable. That has created

other challenges for us but we

are taking care of those one day

at a time; finding new ways to

accomplish what we do at

Glenmont.

continues unabated.

Recently, we heard

remarkable comments

from an insurance

company representative.

He came to see several

of our patients and was,

quite frankly, amazed by

what he saw as the

healing atmosphere. He

read Science and Health

before his visit, so he

had some frame of

reference, but was still

surprised that none of

our patients rely at all

on materia medica. He

promised to share his

observations with his

colleagues.

Mark Schierloh

As most of you know by

now, we felt it necessary to re-

locate Annual Meeting because

of the disruption on the site.

However, our thought is already

preparing to welcome our con-

struction visitors and future res-

idents to the property.

Patients are offering prayers

for workmen’s safety while also

praying to know that there will

be no inconvenience during this

transformation. We know that

the end result will be a new

view of beauty for our facility

when the dust settles. And we

will have less expense so that

we can use incoming funds to

fulfill our mission to care for our

patients instead of our land. De-

spite all the changes, our work

These words came from a family member making an inquiry about a patient that wanted to be

admitted to Glenmont. We realized that this being one of many such comments awakened us to the

fact that we hardly share them with you. The next page has several that we think you will enjoy

reading as much as we did.

“You were the first and only C.S. Facility willing to give her a try.”

“You were the first and only C.S. Facility willing to give her a try.”

…”THE BELOVED OF THE LORD SHALL DWELL IN SAFETY BY HIM; AND THE LORD SHALL COVER HIM ALL THE

DAY LONG, AND HE SHALL DWELL BETWEEN HIS SHOULDERS.” DEUTERONOMY 33:12

“You all, like the stalwart early workers in

the C.S. movement, have taken to heart

Mrs. Eddy’s call for the “tender word and

Christian encouragement of an invalid,

pitiful patience with his fears and the

removal of them….” You have demon-

strated that Christian Science is “aflame

with divine Love.”! It is with much love and

deepest gratitude

that we include

this check to

Glenmont.”

“Thank you for

generously accom-

modating me with a

room and meals when I accompanied (my

friend) to Glenmont and took extra time to

visit (another friend.) Everyone was so kind

to me during my stay and welcomed (my

friend) in with open arms. I am so pleased to

have such special friends under the care of

you and your capable, loving staff. There is

such a homey feel to Glenmont which

seems unusual for a large facility. I hope to

return to Glenmont to visit at some time in

the future. Until then, I remain grateful for

all the good that Glenmont is providing to

our Christian Science Community.”

With much love,

The words

below came

from a Christian Science Nurse:

“I’m writing to express my gratitude for

all the period I spent with you. I felt

supported and loved the entire period.

When it comes to working, the team

nursing was fabulous. I was supported.

There was also a feeling (of) home in me

all the time for the 2 weeks I nursed

with you. Although it seemed such a

short stay, the love was immense. I will

definitely come again if there a need.”

Much love to all of you,

“Thank you so much for your willingness to try to

help my Mother. You were the first and only C.S.

Facility that was willing to give her a try. And

while God had other plans for her, which contin-

ue to unfold beautifully, While researching “plan

b” it was such a joy to realize that you all were

willing to try to help her during this challenge.

Please thank everyone for their loving support in

your decision, and

know that I will

always hold Glenmont

dear

to my heart.”

What do you envision when you think of Christian Science Nursing? I tend to

think of a quiet nurturing presence sitting by the side of someone, holding to and

perhaps reminding the patient of spiritual truths; perhaps kneeling while washing

someone’s feet, or gently encouraging with steps of forward progress as healing takes

place. In general, ministering tender care in ways that turn thought away from the body to God and

maintains the individual’s dignity as a perfect child of God. You might say that this ideal concept of

Christian Science Nursing embodies the quality of meekness in action.

This outward expression of meekness, is something Christian Science nurses strive to demonstrate in

their daily practice. However, the distinct role, of the quality of meekness, is far deeper than just the

outward expression of humble caring activities and tasks. In order to express true meekness, one must desire to have a deep- ever expanding- understanding of God and man’s true relationship to Him. It

requires a willingness to purify one’s thought from self- will, self- justification and self- love as one

continuously strives to embody the qualities of Love. A pure heart of un-selfed love is the most important

element that a Christian Science Nurse brings to any situation in need of care.

On page 4 of Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mrs. Eddy writes that “What we most need is

the prayer of fervent desire for growth in grace, expressed in patience, meekness, love, and good deeds.”

What an important statement this is! It shows us all what we need more than anything else. Patients,

Christian Science Nurses- everyone- needs this prayer, for growth in grace, in order to work out one’s

salvation. And that prayer has a natural outward expression in the form of “patience, meekness and good

deeds.” Perhaps that is why many of us feel called to this precious work. For some, becoming a Christian

Science Nurse is often a natural outcome of that humble prayer.

Meekness is required in order to listen for the angel messages and heavenly inspiration when caring for

someone. The thought surrounding the patient must be very pure otherwise the atmosphere is not a

healing one. Whether feeding someone, giving a bath, dressing a wound, or reading to a patient,- the

only healing support that a Christian Science nurse can bring to a situation is to bring the state of thought

that is a transparency for God’s pure thoughts witnessing what is true about God’s man right then and

there. In Science and Health our leader states that a nurse should be “receptive to Truth and Love”

Meekness is the quality that allows us to receive. It makes it possible for the Christian Science Nurse to be

a transparency for God’s healing truths. It enables the nurse to discern spiritually and to be guided in the

wise and practical ways to care for any need calling for comfort and care. Thoughts filled with self interest,

impatience, ingratitude, anger, anything unlovely- or simply materialism and worldliness- are unable to hear

the guidance and direction that God is ever imparting to the nurse. So meekness must be embodied by the

Christian Science Nurse in order for proper care to be given.

Jesus gave us the ultimate example of meekness in all that he did. Mrs. Eddy refers to Jesus as “The

meek demonstrator of good,…” Yet he showed us the might inherent in the meekness that is free of any

selfhood apart from God. She goes on to say, “He was to prove that the Christ is not subject to material

conditions, but is above the reach of human wrath, and is able, through Truth, Life, and Love, to triumph

over sin, sickness, death, and the grave.” So meekness is also a protection to our ministry and helps

ensure fruition because it isn’t personal. It is an expression of the healing Christ. In his list of the fruit of the Spirit, Saint Paul specifically includes “meekness” as one of the qualities, “against such there is no law.”

How incredibly important it is, then, that we are willing to be meek and to follow Jesus’ example in

order to bring the healing thoughts necessary to each situation when caring for patients.

(View this excerpted piece in its entirety on glenmontcsn.com)

Science and Health p. 4:3-5

Science and Health p. 395:20

Science and Health p. 49:14

The Role of “Meekness” in Christian Science Nursing By: Education Team Leader, Jennifer Ewell

Staff Appreciation Day Volume 3,

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Annual Meeting opened with the singing of Hymn 148 from The Christian Science Hymnal, accompanied by

Third Church organist, Thomas Trofino at the keyboard. President Susan Westrope welcomed everyone,

then introduced vice-president, Deanie Dorwart, C.S., who presented readings focused on, “No Change My

Heart Shall Fear.” Administrator-Trustee, Mark Schierloh then presented the Treasurer’s Report—

Glenmont’s Financial Update is included with this Newsletter. Helvi Paasinen, Director of Christian Science

Nursing-Trustee, and Mark Schierloh, together gave an update on Glenmont’s overall progress for the year.

They touched on all aspects of operations, including Nursing Activities and Education.

Mark then introduced our speaker, Dr. Brad Stock—Glenmont’s former Administrator—now the Harding

Mott II Distinguished Professor of the History of the Christian Science Movement at Principia College, in

Elsah, Illinois. Brad teaches courses on the life of Mary Baker Eddy and the history of the Christian Science

movement. A sizeable portion of his time is dedicated to research and talks on Christian Science history, both

on and off campus. Dr. Stock delivered a most inspiring talk entitled, “Mary Baker Eddy: A Lifetime of

Service.” Following the benediction, light refreshments were served. This was truly an inspiring day!

Annual Meeting Recap

“...the leaves of the tree were for the healing

of the nations.” Rev 22:2

Glenmont’s “Angel” tree.

Each employee has their name on a leaf listing their

unique qualities on the back. Ran out of space

for everyone!

Silent Auction Recap

Silent Auction 2014 was held at the Dublin Recreation Center this year due to all of the

construction activity taking place around the facility. This new venue served us well, accom-

modating nicely the annual Silent Auction preceding Annual Meeting. The Auction was a bevy

of activity with folks bringing homemade applesauce, caramels, pumpkin, date-nut and banana

breads to sell. One saw a beautiful array of wreaths, gift and spa-baskets decorated in holi-

day greens and bows, suitable for gift-giving. There were lovely natural-colored pearl neck-

laces, knitted mittens, children’s stuffed animals, a Signature Edition Science and Health With

Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy, pumpkins stuffed with goodies, BG’s yummy

cheesecake pies (below),

President, Susan Westrope

Vice-Pres, Deanie Dorwart

Helvi and Mark

Enthusiasm is growing for this wonderful day

and you will want to stay tuned for an exciting

announcement for next year’s event! Our

planners are already at work to make 2015

even better so be sure to watch for news and

updates.

(Photo on right is of the Signature Edition of

Science and Health.)

Light Refreshments

“Mary Baker Eddy: A Lifetime of Service”

“designed to commemo-

rate the word and works

of our Master, which

should reinstate primitive

Christianity and its lost

element of heal-

ing” (Manual p. 17). In

1892, her reorganized

church was “designed to

be built on the Rock,

Christ; even the

understanding and

demonstration of divine

Truth, Life, and Love,

healing and saving the world from sin and

death; thus to reflect in

some degree the Church

Universal and Trium-

phant” (Manual, p. 19).

She loved “The

prosperity of Zion, be it

promoted by Catholic, by

Protestant, or by

Christian Science” (The

First Church of Christ,

Scientist and Miscellany, p.

270), and predicted that

spiritual healing would

unite Christendom (Pulpit

and Press, p. 22).

“Christian Science and

Christianity are

one” (Science and Health

with Key to the Scriptures,

p. 372). — next page

“(T)he Bible, especially the

Ninety-first Psalm, the Ser-

mon on the Mount, and St.

John’s Revelation, educated

my thought many years, yea,

all the way up to its prepara-

tion for and reception of the

Science of Christianity…. I

became early a child of the

Church, and eager lover and

student of vital Christiani-

ty” (Message to 1901, p. 32).

“When a child of about thir-

teen years I united with the Congregational church, and

never left it until I had one

built on its foundations. The

only difference being the spir-

itual element taking the place

of the material in its forms

and doctrines.” (Yvonne von

Fettweis and Robert Town-

send Warneck, Mary Baker

Eddy: Christian Healer, Ampli-

fied Edition. P. 22).

“It was an inherent character-

istic of my nature, a kind of

birthmark, to love the

Church…. I never left the

Church…. I but began where

the Church left off” (Message

to 1902, p. 2).

At its founding, Mrs. Eddy’s

church was

In his opening remarks, Dr.

Stock emphasized the fact that

benevolence does not necessarily

relate to money. According to

one dictionary, benevolence is

“the disposition to do good; good will; kindness; charitable-

ness; the love of mankind.” True

benevolence always involves heal-

ing, for benevolence relates di-

rectly to man’s reflection of

God’s love for creation. Thus,

benevolence is at the heart of

Christian Science. As church

Founder, Mary Baker Eddy writes

in a church by-law: “A Christian

Scientist is a humanitarian; he is

benevolent,…” (Manual of The

Mother Church, p. 46). That is our

job description!

The Main body of Dr. Stock’s talk

was organized into three sec-

tions: (1) the Christianity of

Christian Science (emphasizing

Mrs. Eddy’s upbringing); (2) Mrs.

Eddy’s lifetime of service (based

on the Science of Christianity);

and (3) an overview of the meta-

physics of true benevolence. Brad

provided the following citations

to help us explore true benevo-

lence and realize why it is an in-

trinsic part of our Leader’s life

and of Christian Science.

1. The Christianity of Chris-

tian Science (in Mrs. Ed-

dy’s words):

ANNUAL MEETING 2014 A Study Guide from a talk given by Brad Stock, Ph.D.,

of St. Louis, Missouri at Glenmont’s Annual Meeting,

October 19, 2014

“Mary Baker Eddy: A Lifetime of Service” Continued

Mortal Man has been guilty

of benevolence in the first

degree…” (Science and

Health, p. 433).

“God does not reward

benevolence and love

with penalties; and be-

cause of this, we have

the right to deny the

supposed power of mat-

ter to do

it…” (Miscellaneous Writ-

ings, p. 165).

Mrs. Eddy writes, “The re-

former has no time to give

in defense of his own life’s

incentive, since no sacrifice

is too great for the silent

endurance of his love. What

has not unselfed love

achieved for the race? All

that ever was accomplished,

and more than history has

yet recorded. The reform-

er...may labor for the estab-

lishment of a cause which is

fraught with infinite bless-

ings,—health, virtue, and

heaven; but what of all that?

Who should care for every-

body? It is enough, say they,

to care for a few. Yet the

good done, and the love that

foresees more to do, stimu-

late philanthropy and are an

ever-present reward. Let

one’s life answer well these

questions, and it already

hath a benediction:

Have you renounced self?

Are you faithful? Do you

love?” (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 238).

Thank you, Dr. Stock!

“The gift of God is eternal

life through Jesus Christ our

Lord” (Romans 6:23; John

3:16; II Corinthians 9:15).

“...by grace are ye saved

through faith; and that not of

yourselves: it is the gift of

God” (Ephesians 2:8).

“And the Spirit and bride say,

Come. And let him that

heareth say, Come. And let

him that is athirst come. And

whosoever will, let him take

the water of life

freely” (Revelation 22:17;

Isaiah 55:1).

“Shall we plead for more at

the open fount, which is

pouring forth more than we

accept?” (Science and Health,

p.2).

“Christian Science comes to

reveal man as God’s image,

His idea, coexistent with

Him—God giving all and man

having all that God

gives” (Miscellany, p.5).

“The human affections need

to be changed from self to

benevolence and love for

God and man; changed to

having but one God and lov-

ing Him supremely, and help-

ing our brother man. This

change of heart is essential

to Christianity, and will have

its effect physically as well as

spiritually, healing dis-

ease” (Miscellaneous Writings,

p. 50).

Judge Medicine then pro-

ceeds to pronounce the sol-

emn sentence of death upon

the prisoner. “Because he

has loved his neighbor as

himself,

II. Mrs. Eddy’s Lifetime of

Service:

Mrs. Eddy wrote, “The true leader

of a true cause is the unacknowl-

edged servant of mankind. Station-

ary in the background, this individ-

ual is doing the work that nobody

else can or will do” (Miscellaneous

Writings, p. 266). The following ex-

amples can be found in Irving Tom-

linson’s record of Mrs. Eddy’s life,

Twelve Years With Mary Baker Eddy,

Amplified Edition:

*p. 43 Mrs. Eddy’s vow to God in

1857.

*p. 60 Her healing of a child in

Rumney, NH, in the 1850, solely

through prayer.

*p. 45 Her willingness to endure

poverty while discovering Chris-

tian Science.

*p. 130 The Hostility directed to-

ward her as she recorded her

Christian discovery.

*p. 42 Her desire to find even one

person who was interested in

Christian Science.

*p. 163 Her effort to take herself

out of the way and allow God to

lead the Cause.

*p. 165 Her willingness to give up

all for the Cause.

III. A Model of Christian

Benevolence (in the Bible and

Mrs. Eddy’s Writings)

“The Lord gave the

word…” (Ps. 68:11).

“...and without him was not anything made that was

made” (John I:1-3, 14).

“...he giveth to all life, and

breath, and all things…” (Acts

17:25).

Financial Report 2014

We do expect patients to contribute towards

their care financially in whatever way possible.

For some, this means enrolling in the Ohio Medi-

caid program, which pays Glenmont 50% of the

average patient daily rate. In 2014, Glenmont

cared for patients from 11 states with little more

than half coming from outside Ohio. More than

65% of Glenmont’s patients are receiving some

benevolence, slightly lower than previous year.

Glenmont relies on the help of donors to maintain

this level of benevolence. However, we don’t ex-

pect donors to fully fund this need. Glenmont has

one of the lower operating costs per patient, and is

so efficient that it would operate with a surplus if

every patient could pay Glenmont’s posted rates.

Glenmont continues to be one of the most affordable Christian Science care facilities, and

one of the most benevolent. Patients come from all over the country to receive care at

Glenmont because they know Glenmont will not turn anyone away because of a lack of

financial resources. For the last four years, average occupancy rate has exceeded 90%,

keeping Glenmont one of the fullest and most active Christian Science facilities in the

world.

Note: Investment earnings include the recent land sale.

OUR ANNUAL APPEAL

Dear Glenmont friends, Fall, 2014

As the third oldest, continuously operating Christian Science nursing facility, established in

1931, Glenmont has a vital role in the ministry of Christian Science nursing as provided for by Mary

Baker Eddy in The Manual of The Mother Church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston.

Glenmont’s sacred mission is to serve all whom God’s sends to us for care. This means that

we accept Christian Scientists from all over the United States; currently, 52% coming from outside

Ohio. In recent years we have had patients hailing from twelve states. We will always do our very best

to accommodate anyone who requires our loving care, so don’t hesitate to call us when you have a

need.

Glenmont’s focus has always been on the patient’s care and the quality of Christian Science

nursing that we consistently provide. To this end, we must provide safe accommodations for the patient

and protect the purity of teaching for our Christian Science nurses—this remains paramount to us.

Because we are first and foremost mission-minded; our effort has been to insure and

sustain this mission; to continually reexamine our resources and how they are utilized. Our research

led us to the sale of our unused land, which seemed a wise use of this asset—for two reasons.

First, the budgeted dollars that we currently use to maintain our expansive grounds and

cottages will be better utilized towards the care and service of our patients, and the

educating of our Christian Science nurses.

Second, with some of the funds received from the sale of the land, we may eventually

modify various interior spaces of the building to better accommodate temporary Christian

Science nurses and rooms for education—something that has been long overdue.

Funding in support of our vital mission remains a challenge, since many of our patients

receive some form of financial assistance. We do expect patients to financially contribute towards their

care in whatever way possible. For some, this means enrolling in the Ohio Medicaid program, which

pays Glenmont 52% of the average patient daily rate. In 2013 more than 70% of Glenmont’s patients

received some form of financial assistance.

However, there remains a significant gap between the amount of funding needed

to sustain our mission and the actual income we receive. We consider the most vital part

of our mission to give the ultimate care to our patients in support of their spiritual freedom and

Christian Science healing. That makes it imperative that we continue to operate—serving them and

providing them with excellent Christian Science nursing care. Their experience might be similar to

Peter’s when he attempted to join Christ Jesus walking on the water. The Master’s reply to Peter’s

cry, “save or I perish,” was “stretch forth thy hand.” “Wherefore didst thou doubt?” (Matt.) What

a privilege we all have to stretch forth our hands to help in whatever way we can.

False-rumor might have it that we will have all of the funds needed due to the land-sale. We

would ask that you help quell that rumor as it couldn’t be further from the truth. We need to reassure

you, as well, that we continue to research new contacts for funding from Foundations and other

sources that might be available to us. We are leaving no stone unturned in our quest for funding.

Meanwhile, Glenmont relies on the investment of our donors to maintain the current level of

benevolence. We do have one of the lower operating costs per patient, and are so efficient that we

would operate with a surplus if every patient could pay Glenmont’s posted rates. We continue to

trim operating costs to their lowest possible levels.

So, dear friends, we invite you to continue the blessing of your financial support and investment

in Glenmont—to be sustainers of Glenmont’s vital mission stated above. You have our deepest and

heartfelt gratitude for your love and support in Glenmont’s, past, present and future.

We find great comfort in our Leader, Mary Baker Eddy’s words from Message for 1901, page

34, “Give us, dear God, again on earth the lost chord of Christ; solace us with the song of angels

rejoicing with them that rejoice; that sweet charity which seeketh not her own but another's good,

yea, which knoweth no evil.”

Please feel free to phone our Administrator, Mark Schierloh, with your questions or comments

at 614/876-0084 x115; he is happy to be available any time for you.

Loving gratitude to you,

Glenmont Board of Trustees

Susan Westrope, President ~ ~ Deanie Dorwart, C.S., Vice President

Richard Requarth, C.S., Treasurer ~ ~ Phyllis Crandall, C.S., Trustee

Nancy Darling, Trustee ~ ~ Carla Dardamanis, Trustee

Mark Schierloh, Administrator-Trustee ~ ~ Helvi Paasinen, DOCSN-Trustee

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