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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1974
Page
3
A year end reflection piece discusses Watch Night services and symbolic acts to purge past worries. It notes faithful swearing to purify sins by fire, leaving ashes as a step toward renewed goals and a personal renewal offered by God. People may set resolutions or private mental commitments for the new year.
A roundup of New Year's Eve events includes Sun Valley Baptist Church at 3543 N Granite Reef Rd from 9 p.m. to midnight with communion, First Southern Baptist Scottsdale at 5230 N Scottsdale Rd for an 11 30 p.m. service led by Pastor Bobby Douglas, Shepherd of the Hills Congregational Church at 5524 E Lafayette Blvd hosting a 9 p.m. family party with communion and an 11 30 p.m. midnight supper, Church of the Holy Cross at 3110 N Hayden Rd for an 11 30 p.m. quiet service with communion, Abiding Savior Lutheran Church at 515 E Continental Dr Tempe with a 7 30 p.m. New Year message by Pastor James Hoefer using Tomorrow as theme, and no New Year’s Day service planned.
News copy for the Saturday religion section is due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, restoring the regular deadline after the holiday schedule.
Readable religious notices list Youth Sunday observances and services at numerous churches. Christian Science First Church of Christ, Scientist and Reading Room details attendances and KOY radio program. Community Glass and Garden Church and Shepherd of the Hills Congregational Church announce sermons and nursery care. Abiding Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church notes youth testimonies. Additional listings cover Lutheran Holy Cross, Arcos United Methodist, Religious Science Scottsdale, Camelback Seventh-day Adventist, Valley UU, Trinity Assembly of God, Baha i Fireside, and First Christian Church with sermons and child care.
The Rev. Robert Brashares, pastor of the United Methodist Church in La Habra since 1965, is appointed senior pastor of Scottsdale United Methodist Church effective Feb. 1. He succeeds Rev. Al Smith who took disability retirement. The sermon topic "Alpha and Omega" will be at 9:30 and 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard La Shure delivering. Student Recognition Day will be observed at both services.
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