Reformátusok Lapja, 1971 (71. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1971-08-01 / 8-9. szám

REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA

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four classes: Rev. Zoltán Király, Eastern, Rev. Dr. László Berzeviczy, Central, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó, Lakeside, and Rev. Desmond Parragh, Western.

DR. JOHN BUTOSI ELECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF UCC

For the first time in 50 years our Synod has representation on the highest administrative and policy-making council of the denomination.

Our congratulations to Dr. Butosi on his election.

We know that he will be an able representative of our Synod and of our Reformed heritage. His presence on the Executive Council will add stature to the UCC also.

Dr. Butosi, Mr. Albert Kovács, as Delegates, and Bishop Arpad Beretz, as Associate Delegate, represented our Synod at the Eighth General Synod of the UCC held in Grand Rapids, Michigan June 25 to 29, 1971. Mrs. Arpad Beretz attended as Visitor.

WORLD-WIDE RESPONSE

Congratulatory letters have been received, literally, from all over the world in connection with Synod’s decision to call its administrative head, Bishop.

Also, the response of our congregations and people has been most gratifying. Many of the letters express the sentiment that, perhaps, a new era can now begin; an opportunity to re-evaluate our purposes and goals and, perhaps, our ecumenical ties with churches at home and abroad.

The expectations are great. Let us pray that with God’s help we may be found faithful and acceptable for His work and service.

VISITORS FROM HUNGARY

Dr. Kalman Ujszaszy, lay president of the Northeast Synod of the Reformed Church of Hungary and Head Librarian of the Library and Archives in Sárospatak, together with his wife, Ilona and daughter. Esther, have spent the summer months visiting our congregations and gathering historical materials and documents relating to our church and community life. His pioneering work in this field is invaluable. We recommend the support of this work.

The Rev. Gyula Ruszkay, pastor in Diósgyőr, Hungary, is also visiting and preaching in our congregations. He is the guest of Rt. Rev.

Louis Nagy. Superintendent of the Bethlen Home. Ligonier, Pa.

CAMP KANESATAKE 1971

The Rev. Laslo Medyesy, Chairman of the Synodical Youth Committee, is camp director again this year.

The main speaker is Mrs. Laslo Medyesy. Vesper Speaker is the Rev. Victor Orth of Chicago.

VACANT CHURCHES

1. Gary, Indiana. Mrs. Coralyn Medyesy is pulpit supply at present.

2. New York, N. Y. Rt. Rev. Dr. J. Butosi is Administrator.

3. Lorain, Ohio. (In process of calling a pastor)

(Hungarian Reformed Church in America, Detroit, Mich. The Rev. Charles Daroczy has been called as pastor.)

LIGONIER DAYS

On Monday, Sept. 6th, Labor Day, the Bethlen Home will observe its 50th Anniversary with appropriate ceremonies. We add our congratulations and best wishes.

The annual meetings of both the presbyters and ministers will also be held at this time. Please make every effort to attend.

FIRST CHURCH CELEBRATES

On September 19, 1971, the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland, Ohio, will celebrate its 80th Anniversary. Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó, pastor, and Dr. Joseph Piri, chief elder, together with their people are to be congratulated on reaching this historical milestone.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Congratulations to the following:

Miss Julianna Beretz on receiving her Master of Arts degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N.J. She is the daughter of Bishop and Mrs. Arpad Beretz.

Miss Ildikó Kovács on graduating from Munhall High School in Pennsylvania. She is the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Zoltán A. Kovács. Rev. Kovács commemorated his 25th anniversary of graduation from Debrecen Teachers’ College at the same time.

Rev. and Mrs. John Paul Nagy announced the marriage of their daughter, Gloria Maria to Antal Tibor Vecsesi on July 10, 1971 in

Miami, Florida.

Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Marsalko of Wallingford, Conn, visited Hungary this summer in July. Rev. Marsalko, as General Secretary, represented our Synod also.

Bishop Beretz met with members of the Synodical Council in Bridgeport, Conn, on June 8th and in Cleveland with local ministers on June 13th. He also preached at the First Church in Cleveland on invitation from the pastor, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó. A consultation was also held on June 26th in Chicago, 111. with pastors and with the leaders of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America.

Congratulations to Rt. Rev. Arpad George, Secretary of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, Washington, D.C., on receiving Knighthood from the Order of St. László at ceremonies held in Cleveland, Ohio on June 13th. 1971. Sir Knight, we salute you!

Rev. Francis Vitéz, Editor 493 Amboy Avenue Perth Amboy, N. J. 08861

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