Christmas sermons and choirs at Central area churches
Across Central Florida churches local clergy announce Advent themes. Rev. Lester C. Doerr preaches Going to Bethlehem at Central Christian from Luke 2 15 and First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis discusses Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force with Matthew 8 25 26. Several Methodist groups plan carols and a candlelight procession with Edwin Waite directing. Mount Dora Community Church features Law and Love by Dr Robert Reed. First Presbyterian offers Eight Tiny Rockets sermon by Rev George L Kress. St Edward’s Episcopal schedules multiple services with Holy Communion and a Young People scene.
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Central Christian
Lester C. Doerr
Bethlehem
Christ
Scientist
Eustis
Christ Jesus
James S. Jones
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Edwin Waite
First Methodist Church
Robert Wason
Mount Dora Community Church
Robert Reed
Russell Butler
Malotte
First Presbyterian Church
George L. Kress
St. Edward's Episcopal Church
John Mangrum
Baptists Present Christmas Cantata at Mount Dora Church
The First Baptist church of Mount Dora hosts a Christmas cantata titled Childe Jesus by Clokey and Kirk this Sunday at 8 p.m. The choir and orchestral ensemble will feature soloists Esther Coffield Fay Keen Robert Winkle and William Collins with Floryne Stokley at piano and Larry Harden on organ. A scriptural reading and a table showing the Christmas story accompany the performance.
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Childe Jesus
Clokey
Kirk
First Baptist Church of
Mount Dora
Esther Coffield
Fay Keen
Robert Winkle
William Collins
Floryne Stokley
Larry Harden
Church Of Christ Installs Deacons And Elder
The Church of Christ installed two deacons and one elder at the Sunday evening service. Newly installed were H. C. Lunsford and James C. Noblitt as deacons and Herschel Haskins as elder. This marked the first time the church has both deacons and elders.
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The
Church of Christ
H. C. Lunsford
James C. Noblitt
Herschel Haskins
Mount Dora Bible Bulldogs win eighth straight under Stutzman
The Mount Dora Bible School Bulldogs basketball squad, coached by Cletus Stutzman, extended their winning streak to eight games with a Tuesday night victory. The front row features Larry Smith, George McDonald, Tommy Ryals and James Liles, while the standing lineup includes Jack McDonald, Marion Carroll, captain Paul Haskins and Charles McDonald.
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Mount Dora Bible School
Bulldogs
Cletus Stutzman
Larry Smith
George McDonald
Tommy Ryals
James Liles
Jack McDonald
Marion Carroll
Paul Haskins
Charles McDonald
Christmas Eve Service At First Methodist Church
The traditional service will be held at the First Methodist church at 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The service features music candle lighting and Communion. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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First Methodist Church
Bible as Cornerstone of Thinking Emphasized by Rev Jones
Rev James Jones at First Methodist sermon proclaims the Bible a timeless human book guiding modern life. He notes the Bible's wide translation and enduring relevance, urging Christians to live by its message of salvation, family, and brotherhood.
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Rev. Jones
James Jones
First Methodist Church
Vermont
Elijah
Nebuchadnezzar
Jesus Christ
Stutzman Urges More Devotion at Church
Evangelist Cletus Stutzman urged greater faith and devotion during Sunday services at the Church of Christ. He warned against lukewarmness and divided allegiance, calling for steadfast stand for truth as personified in Christ.
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Evangelist
Cletus Stutzman
Church of Christ
Christ
Bethel FM Mt Olive AME church notes 1961 plans
The East Town column reports a Bible school at 9 30 a m with Rev Lane preaching on Christmas Day at St John P B Church. The Federation council notes a pew rally on January 1 1961 and a church rally on February 21 1961 to raise 2000 dollars.
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Bethel FM
Mt. Olive Ame
Federation Council
St. John P B
Jesus Christ
Rev. Lane
Old Satan
Pew
New Church
TM Thomas
Wesleyan Guild Meets for Christmas Program at Conboy Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild gathers at 1065 East 9th Ave tonight at 7 45 p m. Mrs Myron Taylor gives devotions and the group exchanges gifts. Co hostesses are Mrs Carl Wilson and Mrs Mary Emma Johnson.
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Wesleyan
Gordon Conboy
East 9Th Ave
God
Myron Taylor
Carl Wilson
Mary Emma Johnson
Homecoming Crown Ceremony At Christian School
The Homecoming Queen will be crowned Friday night between junior varsity and varsity basketball games at the Christian Home and Bible School. The event, sponsored by the PTA, includes a fried chicken supper from 4 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. General Fun Tickets for the supper and games are available at the school. Mount Dora Bible School IV and varsity teams host Crystal River High School. queen’s name will not be announced in advance.
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Christian Home
Bible School
PTA
Mount Dora Bible School IV
Crystal River High School
CWF Dinner Tuesday at Central Christian Church
The Christian Women's Fellowship sponsors a dinner at the church on Tuesday at 6 30 p m. The program highlights the National Benevolent Association of Christian Churches and its homes for children and the aged including Southern Christian Home for Children in Atlanta and Florida Christian Home for the Aged in Jacksonville. Christmas music and an educational motion picture are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women’s Fellowship of Central Christian Church
National Benevolent Association of Christian Churches
Disciples of Christ Churches
Southern Christian Home For
Atlanta
Florida Christian Home For the
Jacksonville
Women Always Showed Skill in Criticizing Men
A pointed quip notes women often outperform men in one area criticizing male behavior, highlighting perceived social dynamic with a humorous bite.
Christmas Story Hour at Mount Dora Library
Mrs. L. B. Keith will host a Christmas story telling hour for children at the Mount Dora Library on Saturday at 2 p.m. The item promotes a safe driving message for the holiday season.
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L. B. Keith
Mount Dora
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