Calvin Synod Herald, 1973 (73. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1973-02-01 / 2. szám
2 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD THE RIGHT REVEREND BISHOP ÁRPÁD L. BERETZ 7520 Woodmar Avenue Hammond, Ind. 46323 Tel.: 219-844-8632 Classis Presidents Meet On November 20, 1972 in Ligonier, Pa. a special meeting was held and attended by the Synodical Council, the Classis presidents and consultant participants. A full review of the life and work of our congregations was made. The Agenda included the following : 1. Restructuring and Constitution and By-laws 2. The future of our Classes 3. Denominational concerns 4. Federation and Bethlen Home concerns 5. The Hungarian Ecumene at home and abroad. Those attending were: Rt. Rev. Arpad L. Beretz, Bishop; Rev. Aaron Elek, Deputy-bishop; Rev. Joseph Marsalko, General Secretary; Rev. Joseph Kecskemethy, Synod Treasurer; Mr. John Nemesnyik, Synod Presbyter; Rev. Zoltán Király, President of Eastern Classis; Rev. Dr. George Csia of Central Classis; Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó of Lakeside Classis; Rev. Desmond Parragh of Western Classis; Rt. Rev. Dr. John Butosi, Member of the Executive Council of UCC; Rt. Rev. Arpad George, National Secretary of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, and Rev. Francis Vitéz, Editor of the Ref. Lapja. Guests were: Rev. Dr. László Berzeviczy, Member of the Board of Management of the Bethlen Home, Official Communications and Rev. Zoltán Kovács, Pastor of Homestead, Pa. Dr. Szabó Honored Our sincere congratulations to Dr. Stephen Szabó, pastor of our First church in Cleveland on the occasion of his 25th Anniversary as minister of the church, on October 15, 1972. We, in Synod, are grateful to God for his work, his ministry and his life both to his congregation and to our Calvin Synod. Rev. Antal Installed The Rev. Arthur Antal was installed as pastor of our Johnstown, Windber and Vintondale, Pa. congregations on December 3, 1972 by the Deputy- Bishop, the Reverend Aaron Elek. We pray for God’s blessing on both pastor and people. Rev. Varkonyi Resigns After more than 50 years in the ministry, the Rev. Nicholas Varkonyi resigned as pastor of our Miami church effective October 1, 1972. He has served our Hungarian background churches faithfully and well. Most of his pastorates were small churches and usually in great difficulty. He considered it his mission in life to save and build-up these oft-times struggling churches. Since he was bilingual he made a most profound impact on the second and third generations. He will be missed by us all. We thank God for his faithfulness and his love for our people and our faith. Seminary Student Fund Established The Rev. G. Nishimoto of the Council for Church and Ministry reported that the Student Aid program of the United Church of Christ is being phased out except for aid to black students. Synodical Council voted to establish a Synodical Student Fund to aid seminary students. Florida Church Status Our Synodical Council voted at its September 6, 1972 meeting in Ligonier, Pa. to grant status to the Hungarian Church of Reformation, Miami, Florida and to it’s pastor, the Rev. John Paul Nagy. The Florida church voted on November 5, 1972 to join our Synod but with certain conditions regarding both pastor and congregation; thus null and voiding the Synodical Council of September 6, 1972. Subsequently, the Florida church voted to remain “independent”. Belgian Pastor to Visit The Rev. Andrew Pandy of Brussels, Belgium is planning a visit to our country in May or June. He will be available for preaching and lecturing. If you are interested, please contact him at this address: Rev. Andrew Pandy, Vanderbrandenstraat 31, 1000 Brussel-T. 11.29,58. Finance Consultant Mr. John Fekete of Hammond, Ind. has been appointed Finance Consultant to the Bishop. Pastors and con(Continued on page 8) CALVIN SYNOD HERALD Reformátusok Lapja Official Organ Of The Calvin Synod —United Church of Christ Founded in 1900---------------------------------------------February 1973 Volumne 73, No. 2 Published monthly except June-July and August-September when bl-monthly. Editor-in-Chief: The Right Reverend Arpad L. Beretz, Bishop Editor: REV. FRANCIS VITÉZ 493 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy, N.J. 08861 Phone: (201) 826-3513 Subscription—Előfizetés: évi $3.50 yearly. Printed by Standard Press, New Brunswick, N. J. Second class postage paid at New Brunswick, N. J. 08901 Send Form 3579 to Calvin Synod Herald — Reformátusok Lapja, Circulation Department, New Parker Photo Offset Printing Co., 163 Albany Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
