Calvin Synod Herald, 1973 (73. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1973-05-01 / 5. szám
2 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS The 35th Annual Meeting of The Calvin Synod Conference held April 30 to May 2 at Ligonier, Pa. adopted a number of resolutions, some of which, more immediate in nature, I list below for the information of the local churches: 1. The main feature of the Meeting was the two Phiorities Workshops: a) One on Evangelism in tune with “Key 73.” It gave guidelines in 12 points all helpful to make the individual, ministerial and congregational life more God and Scripture — oriented. b) The other on Church Union that arrived at the consensus that the Synodical Council continue its untiring effort toward an eventual union with our brethren of the Free Hungarian Reformed Church. 2. The Meeting directed the Synod Council to find ways and means in order to alleviate the excessive burdens of the Bishop’s office. (Full time executive, full time assistant, pulpit substitute allowance, etc.) 3. It was resolved to call the Classis President “Dean” (esperes) and the Classis Presbyter “Classis Elder” (egyházmegyei gondnok). 4. The local pastor received from the Synod Meeting the following and timely help: a) his salary must be reviewed annually and adjusted according to the prevailing cost of living index; b) his minimum salary starts at $9,000 plus fringe benefits (auto expense, health insurance, social security, family protection, pension fund); c) the congregations presently unable to adjust the pastor’s salary as directed in 4/b must at least provide and send in the amount of premiums for the Pension Fund that will meet the “minimum salary ($9,000) base” requirement. 5. The Meeting directed the Synod Council to give its primary consideration to providing the cost of paper or paper for the first edition of the new Hungarian Bible. It was named as one of the Synod Appeals. Others: b) Mission Publications; c) Diaspora Mission (South America, Europe, Africa); d) Churches in Hungary and Erdély. 6. The Diaspora Mission in joint effort with the Független Church will receive in the future too the Synod’s support. The Synodical Council is to decide the financial part of the support. 7. The Synod continues to give the $2,500 subsidy to the Reformátusok Lapja — Synod Herald at the same time calls on the congregations to offer and give the RL as their gift to the brethren and churches in the diaspora. 8. The age limit for Youth Camp remains between 13 and 18, the registration fee $35. The Youth Committee will be set up temporarily by appointment in accordance with Synod resolution of 1972. 9. New pastors in the Synod: Rev. Arthur Antal of Johnstown, Pa., Rev. Gyula Nagy of New York, N.Y., Rev. Tibor Petroczy of Dayton, O., Rev. Tibor Lorincz without charge. 10. The Meeting recommends other than UCC material for Christian Education Work. 11. There are still a great number of Hungarian refugees in European camps. The churches are urged to sponsor their emmigration. 12. Pastors without charge must periodically request the renewal of their status in Synod. 13. Election. The Synodical Council was unanimously re-elected for another two-year term: Rt. Rev. Arpad Beretz, Bishop; Rev. Aaron Elek, Deputybishop; Rev. Joseph Marsalko, General Secretary; Rev. Joseph Kecskemethy, Synod Treasurer; Mr. John Nemesnyik, Synod Presbyter. b) Synod representatives (directors) to the Bethlen Home: Dr. John Butosi, Rev. Zoltán Kovács, Dr. Joseph Piri, Dr. Arthur Ludwig, Rev. Louis Becske, Mr. John Nemesnyik. 14. In travel expense the Synod paid out $3,596.20 to 57 delegates. At the Meeting there were 39 churches (of the 41) represented, 30 pastors, 27 church delegates, 24 guests, total: 81. 15. At the Worship and Communion Service Dr. Tibor Bartha, Bishop of Debrecen, Hungary delivered the sermon. 16. At the Synod Banquet, the Rt. Rev. Dezső Abraham, bishop of the Free Hungarian Reformed Church and his bishop council were the honored guests. Joseph Marsalko, General Secretary calvin urn AI n jk synod htr|/ALL/ Reformátusok Lapja utj SStl Official Organ Of Tha Calvin Synod — Unitad Church of Chriit Foundad in 1900---------------------------------. ---------' May, 1973 Volume 73, No. 5 Published monthly except June-July and August-September when bi-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
