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Executive Director sets the tone for Graduation
“We feel Graduation speaks to the By-law, “Christian Science Nurse” from the Manual of The Mother Church, and to the devotion of members answering this call. It speaks to the good work going on in Christian Science nursing throughout the world. And we love how the Graduation speaks to the continuity and continuation of this ministry.”
The above comments were how Janiva Toler, the BA’s Executive Director, opened her remarks at the Christian Science Nursing Arts Graduation Ceremony on March 18. Click the audio play button below to hear how Janiva helped set the tone of this year’s inspiring Ceremony. You’ll also learn what happened at the BA between 1916 and 1919, and how that parallels what’s happening today:
Partial transcript of Janiva Toler’s talk:
“This graduation Ceremony is honoring the Class of 2018. The graduates are from around the world.
“We feel Graduation speaks to the By-law, “Christian Science Nurse” from the Manual of The Mother Church, and to the devotion of members answering this call. It speaks to the good work going on in Christian Science nursing throughout the world. And we love how the Graduation speaks to the continuity and continuation of this ministry. While we recognize these six Christian Science nurses graduation today, our gratitude extends to all who are carrying out this healing ministry in communities across the globe.
“We at the BA 100 years later continue to see countless instances of our dear Father-Mother God’s loving care in healing and restoration and supply. We are deeply grateful and humbled by the continuation of good seen in the current activities of the BA.”