Reformátusok Lapja, 1959 (59. évfolyam, 1-22. szám)
1959-07-01 / 13. szám
REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA 19 possible. The parochial report speaks of an increase in attendance at the English service — doubling the attendance of the Hungarian service — yet when this promising and happy trend should show itself in action, there is much to be desired. The Youth Fellowship is almost at a standstill. (This in itself is very difficult to understand, for it was Rev. Vitéz who prepared an excellent three-year program for Junior and Senior Youth Fellowship.) The work of the Churchmen’s Brotherhood came to a halt and needs the impetus of new blood to surge ahead. While the two choirs, senior and junior, did very little in the way of contributing to the service, there is a happy note, for the junior choir has started regular rehearsals and there is a definite promise for future participation. The Ladies’ Aid, as in the past, was a bulwark in the church. ROSSVILLE: Rev. Francis Vitéz This is our smallest congregation in the Eastern Classis, but only in number, for in the field of responsibility it has the distinction of being the only church in paying the apportionment in full. The supply pastor speaks of their faithful stewardship and their regular attendance at church service. SOUTH NORWALK: Rev. Andrew E. Harto This is the oldest and largest congregation in the Eastern Classis. Church attendance is on the increase. The Sunday School membership is increasing. The pastor visited 200 families, made 180 calls at the hospital. He spoke before civic and professional organizations. He preached on the radio 21 times. As an E. and R. minister, he is the synodical Youth Director, chairman of Christian Education and president of the Eastern Classis. As a Protestant minister in his community, he is the chairman of the Youth Committee of the Ministerial Association, youth advisor to the Youth Senate. He was the chairman of the United Nations Committee; the recipient of an OUTSTANDING AWARD in the community, given by the Mayor and City Council of the city of Norwalk. For his services in the field of racial relationship, he was asked to be a member of the Board of Directors of the NAACP. For services rendered in the past, he was given a gold emblem and elected to be the honorary chaplain of the Perth Amboy Fire Department. Among the organizations, the Women’s Guild has been working with the Norwalk Hospital and has sent money to the Hungarian refugees in Italy. The Ladies’ Aid has given generously to the church and charitable organizations in the city. The Sunday School sent gifts to the Fairfield State Hospital. The Churchmen’s Brotherhood sponsors Youth Night for the young people, weekly Hungarian films and a Boy Scout Troop in co-operation with the Rotary Club. The Parent-Teachers’ Group has as its special project the renovation and creation of more Sunday School rooms. Our senior choir purchased a Conn organ for the use of the choir. The chapel choir has innovated something that is new in our church. An annual choir recognition Sunday is held in June. For perfect attendance for one year, a stole is given; second year, a bar, and the fifth year, a star. This recognition acts as an incentive and the result is a dedicated and concerned member. TRENTON: Rev. Dr. Tibor M. Szilagyi The members attended the Hungarian Reformed Day in Manville, N. J., and participated in the Reformation Day Service with the local Protestant churches held at the War Memorial Building. The pastor’s installation took place Sunday, November 9th. WALLINGFORD: Rev. Arpad Beretz Our Wallingford church observed the 50th anniversary in June and the 40th anniversary of the Ladies’ Aid Society in November. The pastor was asked to represent our denomination at the National Conference of the Congregational Christian Churches in Boston, June 9-13. He also attended the National Conference on Used Clothing sponsored by the Church World Service of the National Council of Churches. The pastor was re-elected chairman of the Church World Service for the Connecticut Council of Churches. The parishioners participated in Church rallies and conferences. The Drama Guild presented “Simon the Leper” and the combined choirs gave the Christmas pageant. WOODBRIDGE: Rev. László Egry The pastor gives his report in glowing terms — complete serenity and peace exists within the congregation. The increase in giving gives promise for the fulfillment of a cherished dream, namely, the building of a new church to the glory of God. He states: “The increase in giving, the continuous growth in church attendance, the concern for things spiritual gives evidence that the congregation is ready for greater responsibility.” The pastor regularly visits the members, the sick and the aged. He is the co-ordinator of the church’s program, keeps contact with those in colleges, and gives religious instruction to the youth and to those who desire to join the fellowship of the church. The consistory has put forth the goal: for Christ and the Church. The members painted the outside of the church building, and allocated money toward the radio program, hospital I
