7) All alone…
7.There aren’t enough of us to start a CSO. I’m the only Christian Scientist on campus or the only one interested in sharing Christian Science.
Errr…. Hello! There was only one Christ Jesus, there was only one Mary Baker Eddy, only one Martin Luther King.
And think what quick planning meetings you’ll be able to have!
But seriously, you are never alone. God is the power behind this activity, and with God all things are possible. You can be certain of this: you won’t be the only one on campus interested in Christianity, metaphysical healing, spirituality, or the relationship between science and religion (even though you may be the only one on campus that knows of Christian Science at the moment).
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Have you considered sponsoring a Christian Science lecture? This can be a great way to generate interest in starting a CSO on your campus. At a university in Florida a transfer student wanted to start a CSO, but he was the only one he knew of who was interested. The university required a certain number of signatures of students on campus before a new organization could be started and begin to hold meetings.
A local branch church was sponsoring a lecture and the student worked with the branch church to ask the lecturer to lecture for his university as well. The branch church was willing to pick up the cost of two lectures; in fact, this was an answer to their prayers to reach out to young people in the community.
The lecture at the university was part of a weekend devoted to spirituality on campus. They put a tent up in the middle of the campus with big signs inviting people to the lecture (it was about finding your God-given purpose). The lecture was held midday when many students would be crossing the campus. The lecturer began talking with just a few interested students, but other students dropped by throughout the talk. Many asked questions. There was a sign-up sheet for people who were interested in having a CSO on campus. By the end of the hour and a half, enough students had signed up for a CSO to get started on campus!
Martha Moffett, CS, Minnesota, USA Alum, Smith College CSO—
Have you considered that God sent you to this campus to bring the Christ, Truth, out into the open? God sent Philip into the desert to talk to one man, an Ethiopian, which opened the entire continent of Africa to Christianity. God sent Peter to talk with
a crowd of people gathered at Cornelius’ house. They were all convinced that Peter spoke the ultimate truth. God sent Paul here, there and everywhere speaking to people who often weren’t interested. These men really weren’t alone preaching the good news or the healing power of Christ. They were ambassadors, sent by God, to fulfill a holy purpose. You have a holy purpose and God is working with you to help you fulfill your mission. (John 4; Science and Health 483)
Elise Moore, CSB, Tennessee, USA Alum, Michigan State University CSO
