Daystar Foundation And Library Inc

Presentation series regarding the history of the Bible, Christianity, and Christian Science. Daystar's historical research publication, Library Notes, Volume 28 was written and published during 2024. Free copies were mailed to over 1250 addresses. Free copies of Daystar's annual publication of a historical pamphlet or frameable card were mailed to approximately 286 addresses. Statement continued on Schedule O.During a local conference related to Christian Science, over 50 guests were offered tours of Daystar, access to the Library collection, and research help. The Traveling Program (AKA Road Show) was presented by Daystar's Archivist and Librarian to groups in different communities where they were invited by Daystar supporters to introduce the Foundation and share Christian Science history with potential members. They gave 1 of these presentations in 2024.The New England Field Program offered a trip to New Hampshire and Massachusetts where 6 attendees visited sites of historic significance to the founding and early years of Christian Science.The new field program to Germany planned to launch in 2024 was cancelled due to attendees' cancellations. The 2024 fall event had over 200 attendees and included tours of the library and new wing; time for guests to study and research; a piano duet concert with variations on hymns from "The Christian Science Hymnal; a hymn sing; a movie about an early worker in the Christian Science movement, John Randall Dunn; a staff panel presentation about items in the Library collection; and a talk by author and former college professor Gergory W. Sandford, Ph.D. highlighting his book Christian Science in East Germany.

A/V restoration and preservationDaystar is committed to preserving A/V programs related to the history of the Bible, Christianity, and Christian Science. It digitally restores and archives its collection of historic A/V programs to make them available to visitors in the library now and for years to come.

Investment in Abbott Marker Systems, LLC and bookstore salesThe activities of Abbott Marker Systems, LLC is substantially related to the Foundation's purpose of preserving the history of the Christian Science religion and the practice and understanding of Christian Science through the production of metal book markers for the study of weekly Bible lessons. In addition, the Foundation sells various materials related to the study of Christian Science.