Calvin Synod Herald, 1978 (78. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1978-01-01 / 1-2. szám
2 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD Official Communications MY CHRISTMAS GIFT was a letter from Buenos Aires, Argentina. The pastor of this struggling congregation, Rev. Imre Szabó — who himself recently lost his right kidney in a critical operation — informed me that they were forwarding $90 for the Transylvanian Relief Fund. “The action continues and we’ll forward what comes in,” he wrote. “Of course, in amount it is symbolic, but in spirit it is real...” Thus we received $90, and then, through Bishop Beky, another $50... 0, what a gift! It reflects the Macedonian attitude: “Their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of liberality on their part. For they gave... beyond their means, of their own free will, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints...” (2. Cor. 8:2-4)... This is the Spirit of Christ, and my fervent prayer for the New Year is that as WE hear the need of others, we may respond with the same compassion, liberality and free will! ... TREASURERS: submit mission giving and administration quota no later than JANUARY 15, 1978 to Synod Treasurer Zoltán Király. (As a matter of fact, Synod administration quota is due before Jan. 1, $3.00 per member, and membership determined on voting rights in the local congregation!) THE 1977 YEAR BOOK REPORTS — mailed to pastors with these NEWS — must be returned to the Bishop’s Office NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 1, 1978. In filling out the forms, the following points must be kept in mind: Please, TYPE information on forms! IN MEMBERSHIP REPORT, implement the Synod’s resolution which states: “Each congregation should submit its voting membership list to the Bishop Office not later than Feb. 1st of each year; this list will be considered as reported membership on all official forms of Synod and denomination.” (XXXIV-3, LXI-11/77) OUR DAYTON, OHIO CHURCH celebrated their Diamond Jubilee on Nov. 13. About 100 persons heard the Bishop preach, and about 600 people filled the hall for the jubilee banquet. Pastor Stephen Szőke prepared a pictorial directory of the church for the occasion. Congratulations! OUR NEW YORK 69TH STREET CHURCH also celebrated on Nov. 27: commemorated the Bacsó brothers, the 125th anniversary of the Rev. Gideon Acs’ attempt to establish the first Hungarian Ref. Church in America, and especially the completion of several years’ renovation program culminating in the total remodeling of the Kossuth Hall. Bishop Butosi extended the congratulations of the Synod. YOUTH CAMP PREPARATION was made in Bridgeport, Ct. on Nov. 25 with the participation of Eastern Classis pastors and youth. It was agreed to have the camp from July 30 to Aug. 5, 1978 at the Pitt Presbyterian Camp (near Ligonier, Pa.) on the theme of “How to Be a Christian in Today’s Society?” In order to provide wholesome atmosphere it was also decided to mail the revised regulations in advance to all campers and their parents. These rules include age limits for campers and counselors, limitation of all visitors except parents,' and signing the declaration that any person acting in an un-Christian manner will be sent home. We look forward having the best conference yet... AT THE INSTALLATION of Pres. Avery Post on Dec. 4, 1977. Deputy Bishop D. D. Parragh represented our Synod. calvin urn a ID synod ntrtyu-L/ Official Organ Of The Calvin Synod • United Church of Chriit Founded in 1900 REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA January-February 1978 Volume 78, No. 1-2 Published bi-monthly. Editor-in-Chief: The Right Reverend Dr. John Butosi, Bishop 963 Laurel Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 EDITOR: REV. FRANCIS VITÉZ 493 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy, N.J. 08861 201-826-3513 Subscription-Elöfizetés: yearly: individual: $5.00 group: $3.50 Printed by I. H. Printing Co., New Brunswick, N.J. Second class postage paid at New Brunswick, N.J. 08901 Send Form 3579 to Calvin Synod Herald-Reformatusok Lapja Circulation Department 493 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy, N.J. 08861 Please make checks payable to the Calvin Synod Herald Send all correspondence to the Editor Manuscripts and photographs are not preserved or returned. THE EDITORIAL BOARD: Editor-in-Chief ____ The Right Rev. Dr. John Butosi, Bishop Editor ------------------------------------------------ Rev. Francis Vitéz Board Membzrs: Rev. Desmond D. Parragh, Rev Zoltán Király, Dr. Joseph Piri, Rev. Arpad Antal, Rev. Zoltán Szabó, Rev. Victor Orth, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó, Rev. Dr. László Berzeviczy, Rev. Leslie Egry, Rev. Andrew Hamza. * CALVIN SYNOD HEADQUARTERS: Rt. Rev. Dr. John Butosi, Bishop 963 Laurel Avenue Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 203-388-6358 * OUR SYNOD WAS ALSO REPRESENTED in the Boston worship workshop by Dean Zoltán Szabó, at the Portland, Me. BHM meeting by Dr. A. Ludwig and Mrs. 5. Virgulák, and in the Philadelphia consultation on confirmation by Dep. Bishop D. Parragh. OUR COLUMBUS, OHIO CHURCH elected on Dec. 4, 1977 Mr. Stephen L. Nagy as their student pastor effective Jan. 1, 1978. Dr. L. Harangi presided at the congreg. meeting. AMONG COUNCIL MEMBERS Treasurer Z. Király participated in a New York consultation, Gen. Secretary F. Vitéz was awarded the silver medal of the Arpad Academy, and Synod Presbyter Dr. J. Piri lost his mother on Nov. 14 in Budapest. Bishop Butosi preached in Chicago on Nov. 6, had a consistory meeting in Columbus on Nov. 12, preached in Dayton on Nov. 13, spoke on G. Acs in New York on Nov. 27, participated in youth camp meeting, Cleveland consultation, G. Washington Award Dinner, Princeton cont. ed., Rev. E. Nagy’s jubilee. THE “CSENDES PERCEK” (Hungarian translation of the Upper Room) has its 25th anniversary in Jan. 1978. OUR POCAHONTAS CHURCH BUILDING was sold to “The Glorious Church of Jesus” on Dec. 1, 1977 for $1,000. Thanks to Mrs. John Szabó for her invaluable .assistance!
