Editor, Linda Gray

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“No change my heart shall fear;”* is in the first

verse of a well-loved hymn. Change seems to be

suggested to me as I thought about our insurance

seminar, which is partially crafted to address

questions arising from new Medicare laws, and our

land sale which will result in a different and smaller

campus. We are welcoming a new Maintenance

Director after having the same person in that office

for 33 years. Our Director of Christian Science

nursing was just married! As long as we are

accepting the possibility of only progressive steps,

what seems to the senses as a different picture each

day is unfoldment. There is only now, not a longed

for or lost yesterday or an unknown or unsure tomorrow.

There is only to-day and today is enough.

Our modest goals for supply outside our income

streams related to operations were met in 2013. This

helped our accounting records show that we at least

“broke even.” We are especially gratified to tell you

that we were on the way to doing that before a large

gift arrived at the end of the year. This gift, from

another Christian Science organization, was very

generous and it is giving us a great start towards our

work for 2014.

*CS Hymnal 148

By Mark Schierloh

Administrator’s Message

A 1987 United Nations report defined sustainable development as

“development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability

of future generations to meet their own needs.”

A dictionary defines sustained yield as the production of a resource “under

management procedures which ensure replacement of the part harvested by

regrowth or reproduction before another harvest occurs.” Some synonyms for the

verb sustain include: to support, to give relief to, keep intact, nourish, tend, nurse,

strengthen, establish, bear witness to, support as just, allow as valid (as in a court-

room when an argument is sustained), prolong (as in music when a note’s resonance

continues).

Sustainability, as a spiritual quality, has been guiding the prayer of the

Glenmont Board for many months. Spiritually, it can be equated with ever-presence.

We know that God, good, is ever-present, and as such, neither comes nor goes.

Mind sustains and maintains its own ideas, its own expressions of itself, and the

qualities of God underlying all of the activity of Glenmont are ever-present, bringing comfort and love to all in need. Mrs. Eddy writes, “The Mother Church must be

self-sustained by God.”¹ We, as the Glenmont Board, are looking to God as “the

sustaining infinite” to lead and guide us in our actions, and to enable us to behold

the big blessings!

We invite you to let your inspiration unfold as you continue to pray for

Glenmont’s sustained development.

¹ Miscellaneous Writings, page 316:9 only

Glenmont’s Board of Trustees, Praying with Ideas of Sustainability

Glenmont Board of Trustees

Susan Westrope, President

Nancy Darling

Phyllis Crandall

Richard Requarth, C.S.

Deane Dorwart, C.S.

Carla Webb

Mark Schierloh

Helvi Paasinen

Retiring:

Brent Kleihauer

Lynn Lust

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In This Issue:

Board of Trustees

Administrator

Director of Christian

Science Nursing

Testimony & Graduation

Farewell & Hello

Wedding Photos

Spring 2014 Newsletter, Volume 3, Issue 1

A standout question about the ethical role of the

Christian Science nurse came to my attention

recently when someone asked, “Is it helpful for the

CSN to know what the physical ailment is (medically

speaking) so that they know how to give the right

care?”

I would say, generally speaking, “No.” Our

theology is the basis of our practice and from that

basis we are guided rightly in our daily endeavors to

be the greatest help and the greatest blessing to

mankind. We stand firmly on the ground that man is

a spiritual idea, defined by Love, while the tender and

wise care of the patient is practiced in obedience to

the qualifications for the Christian Science Nurse

detailed in the Church Manual. (See Church Manual

Article VIII, Sect 31)

Also, the expression of Christly qualities such as

patience, compassion, trust, gentleness, receptivity,

steadfastness, wisdom and so on aid the Christian

Science Nurse’s ability to prayerfully determine what

is needed to provide a safe, appropriate and so

importantly – a healing response. Should medical

expertise be brought into a situation for any reason,

the spiritual work of the Christian Science Nurse

does not change. Mrs. Eddy tells us in Science and

Health with Key to the Scriptures (p 370: 20-21), “A

physical diagnosis of disease – since mortal mind must

be the cause of disease - tends to induce disease.”

The Christian Science Nurse must be alert to world

thought concerning disease or accidents and

associated medical outcomes. Spiritually scientific

truths naturally sustain man while removing fear from

thought and disease from the body.

Once when a Christian Science Nurse was called

to an individual’s home to attend to a wound, she

prayerfully handled the concerns about the situation

en route. When she sat beside the patient to care for

what appeared to be a deep open cut, she saw it

closing before the care even started. It was the

presence and power of God made known to the

individual and herself. Those signs of spiritual healing occur regularly in the daily practice of Christian

Science nursing as a result of understanding that man

is wholly spiritual. Often in my own practice when I am

checking on the needs of individuals, I’ll say to myself,

“Well, God has already seen you and said that you

are very good.” The ultimate and only diagnosis we

are to entertain in consciousness comes from the

first chapter of Genesis. “And God saw everything

that He had made and, behold, it was very

good.” (Gen 1: 31) Very good!

The Role of the Christian Science Nurse and Healing

Ethics in Christian Science Nursing Regarding Diagnosing

Feeling tenderly cared for is probably a need that

all of mankind shares at one point or another. What is

it like to not only feel tenderly cared for, but to also

feel that the one doing so holds no human opinions

about you, refrains from reacting negatively to your

deepest struggles, and performs duties on your behalf

without complaint—all the while beholding you as

God’s beloved child? One representing himself or

herself as a Christian Science nurse will strive to be

that support at a time of need, offering the highest

altitude of spiritual love.

Christian Science nursing cannot be practiced in a

compartmentalized manner; human to-do lists that are

performed at one time and the spiritual work at an-

other. The most effective support comes from one

who sees that everything is being done seamlessly at

the impulse of God’s love. Every moment then is a

God-inspired opportunity to be a healing witness of

God’s care for mankind. Prayer informs the Christian

Science nurse what to do and how to do it in a way

that blesses. In our next newsletter, we will look

deeply at the “how” of Christian Science nursing that

blesses.

By Helvi Paasinen, Director of Christian Science Nursing

By Director of Christian Science Nursing,

Helvi Paasinen

A Christian Science nurse’s graduation at Glenmont is a

very sacred and happy event. It represents much dedica-

tion and self-sacrifice on the CS nurse’s part. In Pearl

Santiago’s case, it is even more sacred. She came to

Glenmont, leaving her dear husband behind in the

Philippines and she can’t wait to see him again.

Congratulations and blessings Pearl!!

There are many different kinds of healing that take place at Glenmont. In our case, it was finding a place of peace and safety for Mother.

When it became clear that Mom could not live alone, Glenmont had an opening. It was a Friday morning that I jumped on a plane, praying to know what to say to this precious woman who valued her inde-pendence and privacy. God shepherded my thoughts: “It is not your job to convince your mother of anything. She is My child and she does not resist My conversation with her. I am the source of her shelter, not you or her.” This was very calming.

Mother loved the surprise of my visit. I told her I came because we had some praying to do about where she lived. I reminded her about Glenmont, but she said she was not going to move north again. In-stead of battling I simply said, “Well, maybe it’s not a move, it’s just a visit, like a vacation.” She smiled sweetly at me, but clearly was not convinced.

After lunch, I saw the caregiver who helped her twice a day. She confirmed that there was a need for a change, and agreed to talk with us. She was very direct--either Mom invites someone to live fulltime with her, or she checks out this new community. Mother was shocked. She certainty didn’t want someone to live with her fulltime. Assured she could have a private room at Glenmont, she was willing to go for a visit.

It was an extraordinary weekend. We started making a list of things that we should take with us to make her room feel like home. Besides her study books, we included her bedspread, favorite lamp and bed-side table, her rocking chair, artwork for the walls, and her favorite book of poetry. Saturday morning she asked when she should tell her church family she was going. I suggested tentatively after the service on Sun-day because I hoped we could get on the road Monday morning. She didn’t blink.

As we filled the rental mini-van, I noticed a spirit of expectation in myself. Gone was the sadness of Mom having to leave her apartment. Actually it felt like I was taking someone off to college. Instead of look-ing at her in a state of decline; we were simply giving her the resources to take another step forward.

It took a few weeks for Mother to open to the idea that this could be her new home, but even while she was hesitant, she kept saying things like “It’s amazing how much these people love me when they’ve never met me before.” “Everything is love here.” She was soon able to love in return and stayed happily. Glenmont was Mother’s last residence. Our family knows she had the best possible support in making her transition.

Glenmont’s mission statement commits them to fostering ‘a spirit of home and Christian community.’ It is the Christ-love that fills Glenmont, and the Christ-love gets people there.

Testimony from a Family Member

Volume 3,

Issue 1

Established

1931

“Built on the Rock”

Glenmont’s Dedicated Staff

Volume 3, Issue 1

Page 4

Our Walk I once walked in darkness, Lord,

Until I walked with you.

You took my hand into your hand

And made my walk brand-new.

Our path is bright and shiny now,

Your truth has set me free.

Your light is bright eternal now.

I know you walk with me.

Judy Lykins

Note: the above poem is Judy’s lovely

farewell gift, dedicated to Jerry. Judy

heads-up our team of housekeepers.

etc.

After 33 years of service to Glenmont, Jerry

Ooten, our Director of Support Services is

retiring. Jerry’s love for God and man is pal-

pable. He brought light into Glenmont each

day of those 33 years and managed to build

himself a permanent place in our hearts.

We won’t mind missing him as much as we

will mind that he is no longer at Glenmont.

We wish him well in his new adventure.

God will certainly continue to use him. We

love you Jerry!

Clarence “Len” Sarmiento is now training

under Jerry to become our new Mainte-

nance Supervisor. Len has been one of

Glenmont’s fine Christian Science nurses.

While we regret his leaving our nursing

floor full-time, Len’s spiritual qualities and

mechanical skills will be put to good use at

Glenmont. Len served under his Dad’s

tutelage since boy-hood, learning the skills

of maintenance and repair. Welcome Len!

Visit our Website at

glenmontcsn.com

Photos provided by Sharon Strong,

Ryan Sarmiento

and Linda Gray

Helvi Paasinen and Brent Kleihauer were united in marriage on Saturday,

February 23, 2014 in the First Community Church in Upper Arlington,

Ohio. Our own Mark Schierloh gave the lovely bride away. 185 of their

friends and family gathered in Glenmont’s Great Room following the cer-

emony to celebrate the happy couple. We all share in their joy and wish

them much happiness throughout their lives.

Jerry, his wife Kelly, and Mark Schierloh

Jerry’s farewell

party

Lydia Manfreda and Bong San Kim

Congratulations Helvi & Brent!