Calvin Synod Herald, 1977 (77. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1977-11-01 / 11-12. szám

REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA 7 Official Communications “SHARE THE GIFT” is the theme of the Christian Enlistment efforts in many congregations during these days. We can extend it for the two months of November, December, too, as the meaning of Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas is also “Share the Gift.” The Gift is God’s love in Christ. This is the gift which we Christians are called upon to share! By our words and by our deeds we can point beyond our­selves to the Source of Love and Life... So, “Share the Gift” as an individual member of the church by your sup­port of your church’s ministries by sharing your time and effort and money. And “Share the Gift” as a congregation by your outreach and participation in OUR mission... XXXK CONCERN FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Last summer, the Eleventh General Synod af­firmed its concern for human rights in a number of ways. Concerned for the human rights of the Wilm­ington 10, members of the Synod marched and wit­nessed within view of the White House. Noting that their concern was based on theological affirmation of Jesus, who was “totally for others,” and whose “death was no accident,” and who was “God’s su­preme demonstration of what it means to be human,” the delegates called attention to three nations where human rights have been seriously infringed: RUMA­NIA, South Korea, and the Philippines. The Synod asked the World Council of Churches to continue to monitor violations of freedom of reli­gious and cultural minorities in RUMANIA, called on the United States to terminate trade agreements if necessary to influence such policy, expressed continued oneness with Christian leaders in South Korea who have been persecuted by their own government, and urged withdrawal of all economic, military, and other assistance to the Philippines because of suppression of human rights there. The Synod asked for a Human Rights Pronounce­ment to be prepared for presentation to the 12th General Synod in two years. The Office for Church in Society will appoint an advisory commission on human rights to assist in this important area of concern. As we note Human Rights Day on December 10th, an annual observance by many nations commemorat­ing the United Nations’ sponsored Universal Declara­tion of Human Rights (1948), let us implement our own General Synod’s call to action on these issues of human rights in every way that we can. Ed’ Cl. Dec. 77 FOR TRANSYLVANIAN EARTHQUAKE FUND the following contributions have been received since our July- Aug. issue: Mr. & Mrs. I. Fazekas, Passaic 10, Trinity UP, Clarksburg, Pa. (Rev. Rőczey) 50, S. Norwalk 185, Rt. Rev. A. George 50, Z. Jakab (Pontiac, Mi.) 30, Perth Amboy (Rev. Vitéz) 125.10, C. Kardos 10, E. Bruckner 10, L. Me­ző (Bethesda, Md.) 20, G. Gábor (Cleveland) 50, Calvin Ref. (Lynwood) 129, Hung. Soc. of Chicago (Rev. Parragh) 200, Springdale, Pa. 20, Pittsburgh, Pa. 248, McKeesport, Pa. (1st E & R.) 20, Fairfield, Ct. 288, Gary Ind. 75, Wood­­bridge, N.J. 90, Fairport Harbor, Oh. 400, Kalamazoo, Mich. 330, Rev. E. Miko 10, Rev. A. Jalso 100, Rt. Rev. A. Beretz 20, Columbus, Oh. 50, Passaic (Rev. Király) 105, Hungarian Reformed Federation, Washington. D.C. 500, Toronto, Ont. Canada (Dr. Vatai) 800. So far: $7,416.28 of which 7398.76 was already forwarded. Thanks. The need is still pressing. Help! FOR JOHNSTOWN FLOOD RELIEF $6,264.55 have been sent. (Homestead 2581, Church World Service UCBWM 2000, McKeesport 1st E&R 100, McKeesport 1st UCC (Engl.) 400, Rev. A. Elswick (Wallkill Ref.) 300. Wallingford 27, Perth Amboy (Rev. Vitéz) 171.55, Ind. Harbor 375, Rt. Rev. Beretz 100, Bridgeport (Butosi) 210, South Norwalk (Rev. Szabó) 250, Rev. A. George 50. — Bishop Butosi visited Johnstown on Sept. 5; he also requested correction of the Keeping You Posted report. Further contributions are ex­pected and will be reported in next issue. THESE GIFTS and other contributions for Hungarian Diaspora Work will be credited as OCWM basic support if we send them through denominational channels as agreed on July 20. THE MINISTERS’ SALARY was studied again by the Pension Boards. It revealed that the average salary of 4,006 UCC ministers is $13,522 in 1977. That includes cash salary plus 30% parsonage allowance, but not car allowance or other benefits. The sad part of it is that Calvin Synod is next to the last Puerto Rico with $10,957... Last year, Dr. Butosi prepared guidelines for pastoral compensation in our Synod. Copies are still available. But what we really need is understanding elders who fight and sacrifice for fair com­pensation of pastors! “THE FUTURE OF LIGONIER” was the topic of dis­cussion in the Ligonier conferences early in September as the Children’s Home was closed, the By-Laws amnded to have only one administrator, and Superintendent L. Nagy an­nounced his retirement as of Feb. 1, 1978. Since then the Conference Council on Sept. 28-29 and a representative consultation on Oct. 10 struggled with the question: “What should be the future of the Children’s Home building?” Several ideas have been suggested, but no decision have been reached. Any involvement of Calvin Synod will be determined at our Annual Meeting. “New occasions teach new duties” — pray and help to meet the challenge! THE REV. ELIZABETH D. NITSCH, after meeting all requirements, was ordained by our Synod to the Christian ministry on Sept. 5, 1977 in the Bethlen Chapel, Ligonier, Pa. May God bless her ministry! THE CONFERENCE COUNCIL met on Sept. 28-29 in Cleveland, Ohio, and among many other pertinent issues, set the date of the NEXT ANNUAL MEETING which will be: APRIL 17-20, 1978 in Ligonier, Pa. Mark it! THE 1978 YOUTH CONFERENCE will be planned by Eastern Classis, meeting on November 25, 1977 at 1 p.m. in

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