Calvin Synod Herald, 1980 (80. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1980-05-01 / 5-6. szám

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CALVIN SYNOD HERALD

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

If a child lives with criticism,

He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility,

He learns to fight.

If a child lives with ridicule,

He learns to be shy

If a child lives with shame,

He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance,

He learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement,

He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise,

He learns to appreciate.

Ir a child lives with fairness,

He learns justice.

If a child lives with security,

He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval,

He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship, He learns to find love in the world.

Dorothy Holte

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VII. The Council should take steps to send the available money for helping the churches in Rumania (Transylvania) as soon as possible.

VIII. All congregations should be notified quarterly by the treasurer how much they have to pay to the Synod and how much they sent in.

IX. The SPECIAL COMMITTEE recommends that its members from the Eastern Classis be appointed to prepare for the local church and minister GUIDELINES which will enable them to better understand the minister’s financial problems and possibilities (raising salary intelligently; parsonage vs. house; pension vs. private annuities; automobile expenses and allowances).

X. The Church and Ministry Committee recommends to grant student in care of the Synod status to István Stalkovits — first year theological student — and granted the same status to William Nyerges until he appears before the Committee for examination.

XI. The Nominating Committee recommended the following person for their respective office unanimously: for Board of Managers of the Bethlen Home: Rev. Zoltán Kovács 4 year term. SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES to the Board of Directors of the Bethlen Home:

1. South Norwalk, 2. Pittsburgh, 3. Cleveland West, 4. Cleveland First, 5. Fairport Harbor, 6. Rev. Z. Kovács (ex officio) (1 year term).

DELEGATES to the General Synod: Rev. Dr. Francis Vitéz, Rev. Dr. Arthur Ludwig; alternates: Rev. László Egry, Rev. Aaron Elek; second alternates: Rev. Steven Nagy, Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig.

XII. The President of the William Penn Association presented the Synod with a check in the sum of $1,500.00 to be spent for the expenditures of the Youth Camp for participants of the Calvin Synod.

XIII. A REFORMÁTUSOK LAP [A BIZOTTSÁ- ga javaslatait a kerület egyhangúan elfogadta:

1. A lapszám 1800-ról 1600-ra csökkentessék; 2. Kérjük a CSALÁDONKÉNTI ELŐFIZETÉSEK növelését; 3. Mivel 38 egyházból csak 21 rendeli meg a lapot, szeretettel kérjük a TIZENHÉT egyházat, rendeljék meg a Reformátusok Lapját, amíg még lehet; 4. WE ARE ENCOURAGING EVERY DELEGATE TO HELP THE CALVIN SYNOD HERALD BY MAKING IT AVAILABLE TO THEIR CONGREGATION — the life of the paper depends on it; 5. This year SPECIAL BULLETINS are prepared — they are available from the Editor: The Rev. Dr. Francis Vitéz (100 for $5.00).

To the workshop presentation of "The Church in the Eighties from Our Point of View” discussion Group 1. voiced the opinion, that to bring the message of Jesus Christ to the world we live in, we must set good examples through church-supporting and Christian attitudes. This in turn requires a better awareness of the traditional Calvinist faith our church stands for. A re-study program for presbyters as conducted in the Passaic Church was cited as a good way to start a much needed adult re-education program. Admittedly, a congregation will pledge itself to raise $140,000 through all sorts of hard work much sooner, than it will pledge itself to serious and consistent study. Yet, such a program of study for as many of the church’s adults as possible would, by its very radical departure from previous attitudes, greatly strengthen the church.

To the workshop presentation of ‘;The Church in the Eighties and Youth” Group 1 saw a greater need for parental firmness than what was described in the presentation. Much as the thought of sharing and communicating with youth was admired, Group 1 thought, that parental attitudes should radiate positive guidance and a readiness to enforce if need be. The summer youth camp with its strict rules and close supervision was cited as a very good example and proof that discipline that is just is appreciated by youth. Rev. Zoltán Király

General Secretary