Reformátusok Lapja, 1971 (71. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1971-08-01 / 8-9. szám
REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA 13 This year the Conference was held in the Homestead Hungarian Reformed Church on Sunday afternoon, May 2nd, and there was a marked improvement in attendance. After registration and a “get acquainted” session in the Church Auditorium — with coffee, tea and cakes served to the guests, the program began in the Sanctuary at 3:50 P.M. The entire Devotional Program was conducted by the women of the participating Churches, with the exception of the Invocation and the Benediction which were taken care of by the Clergy, the Rev. Zoltán Kovács of the Host Church and Rev. László Berzeviczy of McKeesport. The Guest Speaker was Mrs. Joseph Wain, of the United Presbyterian Church of Homestead who gave a very interesting lecture on her trip to the Holy Land. She had beautiful color slides to augment her commentary. The Offering is usually allotted to some worthy cause, such as the Bethlen Home, Youth Camp or Heart-Lung Machine for Hungary, as was done in past years. This year, the sum of $65.40 will be sent to, and for, the Relief of Flood Victims in Hungary. After the program, at 6:15 P.M., a delicious dinner was served by the Ladies Aid of the Host Church in the Church Hall where beautifully decorated tables awaited the guests. The women of the Homestead Church really outdid themselves and our appreciation and thanks goes out to each and every diligent worker. Due to the length of the program in the Church, the usual Business Meeting was dispensed with; however, after the Dinner was over, the Secretary was asked to read the Minutes of the 1970 Women’s Conference. Mrs. Theresa Medve, Secretary of the Ladies Aid of the Homestead Church then thanked the Guest Speaker and the Soloists for their contributions to the success of this Conference. We have a tentative invitation to hold next year’s Conference in Johnstown, Pa. Rev. Dr. George S. Csia of Pittsburgh, Pa. said the closing prayer. In closing, may the writer of this report recommend to all the Women of the Hungarian Reformed Churches in all others areas to hold such annual meetings, (if they do not already do so), because these Conferences strengthen the “tie that binds.” We always leave these Conferences with a determination to do more and better work for the Kingdom of God next year. Margaret Vécsey Béres, Secretary “What took place in Hungary in October and November 1956 was a spontaneous national uprising, due to long-standing grievances which had caused resentment among the people.” Report of the UN Special Committee The Eightieth Anniversary First Hungarian Reformed Church Cleveland, Ohio Dear Friends: The Eightieth Anniversary Celebration of our church, — the very first Eightieth Hungarian Jubilee on the American continent — is already fast approaching. September 19, Sunday, will be the great day! The solemn Anniversary Thanksgiving Service at 11:00 a.m. in our beautiful Sanctuary, will be followed by the grand Anniversary Banquet at 12:30 in our Bethlen Hall. Then homecoming week. We extend our warmest invitation to all present and former members of our large family; to all our friends who were baptized, confirmed, married in our historic church: to all our dear friends, who wish to participate in our joyful celebration. God has done great things to us and through us, therefore we rejoice, and call all our good friends to rejoice with us! We are the First Hungarian Church organized on this side of the Atlantic. Our Great New Sanctuary is the proudest American Hungarian accomplishment; the crown of our Hungarian Life in America. For the members of this church family an Altar; for all American Hungarians of the Reformed Faith a Shrine; for all Hungarians in America a Pride. Do not miss this great and historic Celebration! Come and bring your loved ones to rejoice together with us! With warmest personal greetings, Dr. Stephen Szabó, Pastor Dr. Joseph Piri, chief-elder and the Church Consistory-------------♦ »»-----------------£ach uenincj Each evening as I read the news, And listen to the TV7 views; I read your letter and check the date, And pray that God will watch your fate. Each evening when my work is done, My letter begins with “Dearest Son.” The tears I dry before they drop, My faith in God must never stop. Each evening I wonder how you are, Our boy, our soldier, our shining star. Protect your country; freedom’s sod, Never lose sight of your living God. Each evening when I go to bed, After all my prayers are said; I hold your picture in my arm, God keep you safe from any harm. Margaret Fekete Csóványos T
