Calvin Synod Herald, 1974 (74. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1974-03-01 / 3. szám
REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA 5 DEDICATION of the BRONZE PLAQUE and the Historical Data of The Right Reverend Stephen M. Vonza de Böszörményi (Bessemer), B.D., D.D. Pastor of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Bridgeport, Connecticut by The Very Reverend Francis Vitéz, Dean of the Eastern Classis and Mr. Alex Bero, Jr., Chief Elder of the Congregation and the Eastern Classis of the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Bridgeport, Connecticut March 3, 1974-------------*• » »»-------------The Right Reverend Stephen M. Vonza de Böszörményi (Bessemer), B.D., D.D. Born: July 5, 1901 Miskolc, Hungary Ordained: June 28, 1925 Bridgeport, Connecticut Faithful Servant of the Lord A man of refined and cultured personality, sympathetic and understanding. A great teacher, pastor, and colleague of unselfish and untiring service. In truth, possessing all the attributes of a Christian leader. Through everlasting devotion to Christ and His Church, his great works and love for his church members and humanity, make him respected and esteemed before his congregation, his fellowmen, and people throughout the world. “He is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yeilds its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.” (Psalm 1.) This plaque is affectionately presented, in recognition for his love, devotion, and dedication to all members of the church, past and present of The United Church of Christ 2200 North Avenue Bridgeport, Connecticut June 3, 1973 Invitation February, 1974 To: Hungarian Reformed Churches Pastors and Friends Dear Friends: Our pastor, Reverend JOSEPH KECSKEMETHY, who is retiring from the active ministry, will preach his FAREWELL SERMON on March 31, 1974 at a bilingual worship service, beginning at 10:00 A.M. Following the Worship Service our pastor and his wife will be honored at an OPEN HOUSE BUFFET in our Calvin Hall, to be arranged by The Consistory and the various church-organizations. Our church members and organizations will have the opportunity to say goodbye to Rev. and Mrs. Kecskemethy from 12 noon to 2:30 P.M., while local and out-of-town friends are cordially invited from 2:30 to 5:30 P.M. We would like to have as many church-people and friends as possible attend this OPEN HOUSE so that they may express their best wishes and affection to our retiring pastor and his wife, who have been loyal and respected workers both in our American Hungarian Reformed Church and Instiutional life and the Hungarian community in general. They are now retiring after 45 years of faithful service in helping to build God’s Kingdom and the Church of Jesus Christ. To our Worship Service in the forenoon we can naturally expect only our local church-people and those friends who will not be detained by their own church services or other reasons. However, TO OUR OPEN HOUSE-FAREWELL FELLOWSHIP we cordially invite the pastors and people of local and out-of-town churches as well as all personal friends of Rev. and Mrs. Kecskemethy. Looking forward to seeing you, we are Sincerely yours, Stephen George, Chief Elder John C. Nemesnyik and Joseph Molnár, Assistant Chief Elders.
