Bethlen Almanac 2000 (Ligonier)
Az amerikai egyháztestekben - In other denominations
• 1,100 years ago: The founding of a home by our forefathers in the Carpathian Basin, Statehood and the acceptance of Christianity. • 104 years ago: The establishment of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America by dedicated pastors and lay leaders for the purpose of caring for their fellowmen and women in need. • 80 years ago: The organization of our charitable institution, the Bethlen Home, to care for orphans and the elderly. • 44 years ago: The valiant struggle of the Hungarian people who courageously took a stand against oppression, winning the respect and admiration of the world. We honor the memory of all who sacrificed their lives for that brief moment of freedom. We encourage the members of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and our churches, communities and organizations to promote and participate in the goals and the plans adopted by the 36th Quadrennial Convention. Furthermore, let us continue to labor unceasingly for the rights and welfare of our brethren living in the Carpathian Basin. Our historical legacy impels us to strive relentlessly to ensure the successful future of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and to uphold the mission as to furnish its members with life insurance; to support a home for the aged known as the Bethlen Home of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America; and to promote social, fraternal and cultural activities among the members of the Hungarian American community. We solemnly declare as our highest goal to work for freedom, autonomy and prosperity among all peoples and all nations. Signed: Rev. Imre A. Bertalan, László Hamos and Rev. Szabolcs Kalman (Committee Members) 178
