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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
6
A note from Dr Lester O Schriver, minister of The Community Congregational Church, reflects on belief in miracles. He argues existence itself is a greater miracle than any specific event, noting human minds bodies sight hopes fears and the vast array of living beings as signs of a power beyond ourselves.
A listing of church locations and service times in Mount Dora and nearby towns including St Philip Lutheran Church, Baptist, Methodist, Church of Christ, Saint Edward's Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Central Christian, Community Church Congregational, and Eustis First Church of Christ Scientist plus Faith Lutheran. The document also contains a long meditation on miracles and life.
Mount Dora's first Episcopal Church began in 1955 through Mrs. Maria Hartridge after she urged a local bishop to establish a church. The church, now St Edward's, was completed in 1957 and aims to become a parish. Father Walter Peterson serves as vicar. Also noted is the death of 83 year old Mr. William Whitton of Mount Dora, with survivors and funeral details listed.
Sunday at Bethel Free Methodist Church and Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church featured strong services and a Men’s Day. Rev. N R Mc Nair preached at Bethel while Rev Ben Fraticell spoke at Greater Mt Carmel as W L Barnes chaired and C Harris co chaired. Pastor B J Love departs soon to Mount Sinai Baptist Jacksonville.
Mr. Thomas Nugent Jr. 62 died April 23 after residing in Mount Dora two years from Baltimore. Survived by son Jack Nugent Indianapolis, sisters Mrs. Roland Cooper and Mrs. E A Nimnicht Mount Dora, brother Harry W Nugent Phoenix five grandchildren. Services April 25 at Rehbaum Harden Chapel Rev Leo Lacy officiating. Federation of Churches met 3 p m Mt Carmel. Senior Choir of Greater St Mary Baptist Church celebrated 45th anniversary with Mt Calvary Baptist Leesburg guest choir.
The Rev Kenneth Book will preach May 5 on What Are You Getting Out of Life at First Presbyterian. A missions luncheon with a silver collection is May 14 in Fellowship Hall with Mabel Cook and others. Reservations by May 10 to Mrs T M Parrish 383-4438. Dr Lester Shriver will speak next Sunday on Paul the Founder. First Friday Mass May 3 at St Mary of the Lakes Eustis with confessions Thursday 3-4 and 7-8. Youth Forum May 5 in parish hall. Christian Science Bible Lesson May 5 emphasizes Everlasting Punishment and Psalms theme. The Fourth Quarterly Conference of First Methodist May 5 at 2 pm. Rev Howren Norton to preach morning worship. Pastoral Relations Committee listed. W S C S Executive Committee meets May 3 for hall naming suggestions to Official Board. Thought for the Day from Dean Stanley.
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