Bethlen Évkönyv, 1991-1992 (Ligonier)
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ference informed us that they had closed their doors some time in 1990. By the end of 1991 the time for the Pastor’s retirement has arrived. With a grateful heart to God for the common ministry with the congregation, for Christian fellowship, love, and support that I received from our people during my service, I announced my retirement as of January 1, 1992. My retirement triggered the old question of “to be or not to be.” This time, however, the majority vote of our Church decided the closing of our doors at the end of 1991. After around sixty funerals in the past years, this will be the most heart-breaking one for all of us. We ask the Lord that He would work out some mighty good from our brokenness to His glory, because we deeply and genuinely love Him. SPRINGDALE, PA Pastor: Charles Martin Limpar Springdale Hungarian Reformed Church celebrated its 80th year of its organization at a Special 80th Anniversary Service held in October, 1989. Rev. Nicholas Novak extended his congratulations and best wishes for our future in behalf of the Central Classis and the Calvin Synod. A chicken paprikas dinner with Hungarian gypsy music was enjoyed by all the seventy-five persons attending. The Hungarian Reformed Church in Springdale was established in 1909. The present church ediface was purchased in 1967 from the William Penn Association, Branch 296. The seating compacity is 125; about 50 persons are affiliated with the congregation, and about 35 in good standing. The average attendance for 1990 was 20. The highlights of the year 1991 were: Special Easter Service at which we celebrated Communion. Our Annual Congregational Meeting was held in June. The worship service began at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, followed by the Congregational Meeting at 4 p.m. and a Bacon Roast at 5 p.m. Special Thanksgiving Service was held on Sunday, November 24th. We were reminded to be especially grateful to God for our Christian and Hungarian Heritage. Be proud of our Heritage! 112
