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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1961
Page
6
Multiple area churches announce sermons and activities. Central Christian Church features Rev. Lester C. Doerr on Challenges of the Church from Matthew 28 19 20. Mount Dora Community Church hears The Epic of Failure by Dr Robert Reed.
Caro lyn Trivett Bischof will perform a Monday January 23 7 30 pm organ recital at Mount Dora Presbyterian Church as part of the dedication weekend. Bischof trained in Tennessee Florida and at Rollins College among others and is a member of the American Guild of Organists. The program features Bach Buxtehude Guilmant Nevin Rheinberger and Farnam works. The organ was donated by Mr and Mrs Edward B Webster.
Women’s Association circles of the First Presbyterian Church gather Tuesday January 24 at 9 45 for home meetings. Martha circle hosts Mrs Duane Blair 1600 Morningside Mary circle with Mrs Gilbert Pass 1126 Northland Rebecca circle with Mrs C A Volker 1280 Palmetto Ruth circle with Mrs Clayton Cook 1327 Hilltop. The program features The Gospel of John and a study of the Ecumenical Church. Children are described as foreigners. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The Rev. John Mangrum told St. Edward's Episcopal Church that creeds stem from God's acts in Christ and preserve the historic revelation. He said creeds witness to revelatory facts and certify Christian faith by accepting what God did for all people in Christ.
At the 77th annual Mount Dora Community Church meeting officers for 1961 were chosen including clerk Mrs. A. D. Owen, deacons James Leach B. T. Perry and George W. Younger, and deaconess Mrs. L. Forrest Deane. Trustees named Harry M. Arters John A. Mueller and Mrs. Homer F. Bickhart. Treasurer Harold F. Beard reported 1960 operating and capital improvements totaling 8340 with all indebtedness cleared and cash on hand of 726 in the bank and 7400 in saving and loan stock.
In East Town at The St Marys M E Church the Bible School began at 9 35 a m led by Assistant Superintendent Deacon Joseph Bowls. The Junior Choir sang and Rev Russell preached both morning and evening sermons. A church drive on the third Sunday in February was announced and the Senior Usher Board visited Apopka.
Rev. George Kress reflects on inclusiveness in God s house in a sermon titled And the Swallow. He cites Psalm 4 and the sparrow and swallow, notes small offerings matter, and urges patient spiritual growth not rushing to great feats. He parallels Peter s growth from faith to virtue and strength.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will meet Tuesday in Fellowship Hall at 7 30 p m The Wesleyan Service Guild conducts the program Recalling Our Heritage Expanding Our Horizons with Ruth Collins in charge A panel discussion follows with Mabel Wise Loran Hadley Zana Harris Pearl Downs Lois Wood and Ruth Collins Ruth Circle handles devotions and acts as hostess
A mid January Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club event drew seventy two players and a large gallery for inter club contests in a standout day. Rollins College January line includes Candide Woollcott lecture and a Central Florida Symphony concert.
A Florida extension service safety specialist warns that unvented flame heaters in closed rooms can cause asphyxiation and death. He notes nights with heaters left on while sleeping are a major Florida problem and urges caution, contrasting with vented kerosene or electric heaters.
The PTA at Christian Home and Bible School hosts a fried chicken dinner Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Adults pay 1 and children 65 cents. A basketball double-header follows, featuring the unbeaten varsity and JV teams of Bible School against Oviedo.
Cuban students at the University of Florida may stay enrolled as World University Service studies their needs after the U S Cuban relations break. Dr Ivan Putman cites Castro era finances as hindering remittance from home and notes WUS involvement, as it aided Hungarians post revolution. A second notice invites landowners to a slash pine planting demo by the Florida Forest Service with Marion Kilpatrick. site near Altoona 1.5 miles east of town on Highway 42. program all day Tuesday January 24.
The Woman's Association of Mount Dora Community Church will hold a meeting Friday at 2 30 p m in the chapel. Miss Gertrude Wiley former state chairman of air Service will speak. Members and friends are invited and refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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