Bethlen Naptár, 1983 (Ligonier)
Kálvin Egyházkerület
134 BETHLEN NAPTÁR between the two denominations as to the possible union of the two denominations. On June 6, 1982, the Rev. Dr. John Butosi, Bishop of the Calvin Synod, installed the Rev. Donald G. Capp as Pastor of the Faith United Church of Christ. Members of the Western Classis and other visiting clergy participated in the Service of Worship. A dinner prepared and served by the Ladies’ Aid Society followed the Serivce. Rap Line training sessions began at Faith United Church in 1982. Rap Line is a phone listening and referral program in which volunteers help people sort through their problems, find alternatives and refer to appropriate resources. The Communication and Information Committee introduced a family pictorial directory album for our 75th Anniversary year. During October, the Church celebrated its Diamond Anniversary, 75 years together. On October 3rd, during the World Communion Service, the theme was “The Joy of the Past.” This was a combined worship service in in both English and Hungarian. October 17th was the gala celebration of our 75 years. Bishop Butosi preached on “The Lord Goes Before You.” His text was Deuteronomy 31:7-8. Ministers of the Western Classis and other clergy participated in this grand Service of Worship. After the Service the congregation and friends enjoyed a dinner held at St. Michaels Hall. The Dev. Dr. Robert Bickel, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, Hobart, Indiana gave an inspirational address on “The Hope of the Future.” The dinner and program was followed by a dance with live music. This year, five of our young people attended the Calvin Synod Youth Conference and felt they were enriched by the experience. Our building and grunds are totally maintained by 10 to 14 men who faithfully come together each Wednesday to perform designated duties under the leadership of George Stoddard. In September, under George’s leadership, the entire interior of the sanctuary and our building was painted and cleaned by our people in preparation for the 75th Anniversary. Our Ladies’ Aid Society, under the leadership of Helen Gergely and Mary Pandak, continue to work, coming together each Wednesday to make “csiga” and other noodles, and sponsor several sausage sales during the year. They are also active with the annual bazaar, dinners, fellowships and other projects. In the year 1981, they donated $10,650.00 to the church and again in 1982 over $10,000.00 was donated by our faithful hard working ladies. Faith Church looks towards the future with courage, optimism and enthusiasm. KALAMAZOO, Ml Lelkipásztor: Posta József Gondnok: Csiszár Mihály. Pénztáros: Kastély Miklósné. Ellenőr: Orbán György. Nőegylet elnöke: Margit Harrism. Orgonisták: Csiszár Margit és Richard Huizenga.
