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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
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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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