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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1962
Page
8
Christmas services are held across Eustis churches with sermons on cosmic and sacred themes. Notable events include First Church of Christ Scientist with an atomic universe sermon, Central Christian Church’s “A Most Horrible Christmas Story,” and First Methodist Church’s candlelit Christmas Eve program featuring music by Gary Lane and choral works.
The Rev William T Blair at First Methodist Church likened Christmas spirit to a divine satellite guiding humanity. He traced progress through figures like Pasteur Copernicus Florence Nightingale and stressed ongoing gains against disease while noting vast unknowns in life and space.
The church lists Holy Eucharist on Sunday at 7 30 am with Family Church School and Adult Instruction at 9 am and Morning Prayer at 11 am. Christmas Eve organ and choral music at 11 pm, Choral Eucharist at 11 30 pm, Christmas Day Eucharist at 9 30 am, weekday prayers 7 30 am, and additional services on Thursday and Friday. The Episcopal Young Churchmen meet Sunday 6 30 pm and Altar Guild Thursday 10 45 am.
The First Presbyterian Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service on December 24 at 7 30 p m Worshippers will sing familiar carols and the Reverend Kenneth W Book will deliver the Christmas message All members of the public are invited to attend
The Golden Triangle Square and Compass Club will host pastor Dr Lester O. Schriver of Community Church as guest speaker. The event takes place today at the American Legion Home in Eustis.
The Rev. Jay N. Booth of Central Christian Church proclaimed Jesus of Nazareth the greatest figure on earth in a Sunday sermon titled The Man of Galilee. He described Jesus as the central figure of all time who transformed history from B.C. to A.D. and spoke of his humble birth, emancipation, and lack of worldly power.
The sermon centered on Jesus Christ as the pioneer of faith and freedom, tracing heritage from past and present pioneers. Rev Blair urged that though not all is yet under Christ’s control, the witness of Jesus guides humanity toward a place in the sun to learn and grow.
The East Town report notes 9 35 Bible School and 11 worship with a capacity crowd. Pastor Russell receives praise for church work in Florida and Brother Ira Mathews delivers a second sermon. Church members plan a Christmas big time while praying for the sick.
The article discusses the value and aims of plastic surgery for correcting congenital and acquired defects to improve function and appearance. It notes World War II advances in reconstruction, the need for surgeon expertise, and patient cooperation for satisfying outcomes. It closes with a sermon praising Jesus as redeemer and teacher.
Dr Schriver asks What is a man worth and says value lies in three dimensions: to himself, to family and friends, and to the community. He cites Jesus and others who gave themselves away as true riches, and urges reflection on debt to society and personal integrity as measures of worth.
A condensed listing details weekly services for multiple churches including Baptist at Sixth and Tremain, Methodist on Fifth Ave, Church of Christ on Fifth Ave, Church of God on East Liberty, St. Edward's Episcopal at Grandview and Fifth, First Presbyterian at 6th and Alexander, Latter Day Saints on East 5th Ave, Central Christian near Mount Dora, Community Church on Donnelly, Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist, Sorrento Presbyterian, and Tangerine Community Church with service times ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Bible study or prayer meetings through the week.
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