Calvin Synod Herald, 1985 (85. évfolyam, 1-5. szám)

1985-02-01 / 1. szám

CALVIN SYNOD HERALD — 2 — REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA CALVIN SYNOD NEWS Three important meetings have been called for Feb. 17—20,1985 in Landmark Inn, Wood­­bridge, NJ.: • The Conference Council — all 3 days; • Temporary Administrative Council,— The Hungarian Reformed Church Uniting on Tues., Feb. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon (committees until 5 p.m.); • Permanent Standing Committee — on Preserving Historic Material, on Tues., Feb. 19, 2 p.m. Youth Camp: preparatory meeting was held on Feb. 23 in Perth Amboy, NJ. (P. Hunyady is the convener.) — 1985 is International Youth Year: let us strive to facilitate the process whereby young people can take their place in church and communitv. * Bishop Butosi attended the meeting of the UCC Conference Executives in Savannah, GA on Feb. 7—12, and the gathering of the CAN A AC, World Alliance of Reformed Churches in Princeton, NJ on March 13—16. VACANCIES: • In South Norwalk, CT. the Rev. Eugene S. Szabó (Phoenixville, PA.) was elected on Dec. 2, 1984. He will assume his new position on March 10. The congregation unanimously authorized the consistory to explore the pos­sibility of relocating the church. • In Dayton, OH, the Rev. Raymond F. Kaiser is the supply pastor, and Dean A. Elek, the administrator. • In New York, NY, the Rev. Frank Deák is the supply pastor, and Dean Z. Király, the administrator. Search process of Pulpit Com­mittee moves according to schedule. Interested persons should call the Bishop. • In Springdale, PA, Drs. L. Borsay and R. Almasy are supplying the pulpit. Dean N. No­vak administers. • Phoenixville, PA, seeks a bilingual pastor. Interested persons are to call Dr. J.C. Shetler (Penn S.E. Conf. 215—489-2056). • In Canada, Port Colborn, and Winnipeg are vacant. • Pastors, who moved to their eternal homes, include: Rev. László Fejes, Port Colborn, on Nov. 25,1984; Rev. Dr. Andrew Kosa on Dec. 6, 1984 (buried on Dec. 8 in New Brunswick); Rt. Rev. Louis Nagy on Dec. 27, 1984 in Flor­ida (buried on Jan. 2,1985 in McKeesort, PA.); Rev. Joseph Rasky died in Ligonier and buried in New Brunswick on Jan. 11, 1985. The Funeral of Dr. James I. McCord’s wife, Hazel, took place on Jan. 5, in Princeton, NJ. — Memorial service for Dr. László Harangi was held on Dec. 16, 1984 in Akron, OH. — Bishop Butosi expressed condolances on behalf of our Synod. WINDOWS ON OUR MINISTRY: • Drs. Sándor Havadtoy and László Med­­yesy visited Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil from Nov. 23 through Dec. 6. Their visit was deeply appreciated by all. They are ready to report on their trip and show their hundreds of slides at invitation. Let us use their insights! • “We deeply appreciate the financial sup­port sent through them” — writes the Rev. Imre Szabó of Buenos Aires, Argentina, “with­out the support of Calvin Synod we would not exist.” Mr. A. Banyai, treasurer of our church in Sao Paulo, Brazil writes: “Thank you for the $200 donation of the Synod which was brought by Revs. Havadtoy and Medyesy. Please, keep us in your compassionate support.” To which Rev. János Apostol, pastor adds: “It was a blessing all around!” • In Ethiopia we have a special project: Dr. Elizabeth Fekete, a Hungarian physician works there now for five years among the thousands of leprous people. Their plight is beyond description. The Bridgeport Sunday School just sent $ 100 for her work. Her address is: P.O. Box 4488, Addis Abeba. Ethiopia Financial help can be sent through our Synod or as a bank transfer to “Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, NT/D—8962—1. Dr. Fekete Er­zsébet.” + DENOMINATIONAL MATTERS: • The premier issue of the new national UCC magazine, replacing A.D., will be pub­lished on April 15. Pastors are urged to return the list of names and addresses for free copies now... Are you working on stewardship? Good material and plenty can be ordered from Stewardship Council Distribution Center, 1400 N. Seventh St., St. Louis, MO 63106... Are you working on evangelism and membership growth? The UCBHM Division of Evangelism and Church Extension just published helpful new material and extended an invitation to covenant. Write to 132 West 31st St., New York, NY 10001... You want to see China? UC Tours is sponsoring a 24-day itinerary (May 3—24) for less than $3,000. Call 1 —800—257- 6776 for details... UCC College Day is set for Apr. 28... MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS: • The books of Bishop Ravasz are on sale. Call: Wm. N. Curtis, 501 Maynard Ave., Flo­rence, SC 29501 (803—662-9248)... Have you ordered “Hazafelé” from our Gen. Secretary, S.L. Nagy? ($7.50 per copy)... • The U.S. Postal Service has dedicated its Hall of Stamps to our Steve Dohanos of West­­port, CT who has designed 34 U.S. stamps and postal cards... • Mr. Ermin Lilya of Bridgeport UCC was honored for his meritous services on Nov. 11, 1984... • Mr. Alex Mészáros Sr. of our Columbus Church was honored at a testimonial dinner on Feb. 10, 1985... • The Bethlen Almanac will be available by March, 1985... United Hungarian—American Committee has been organized for the restora­tion of the Statue of Liberty — Ellis Island. For further information write to P.O. Box 2203, Union, NJ 07083... • “A.D.”, this sweeping 12-hour drama of early Christianity is scheduled to air March 31—Apr. 4. Check on your TV Guide!... • “The Trumpet” reports that the Hungar­ian Baptist Church inTirgu Mures — Marosvá­sárhely — obtained permit to build a new church edifice with American aid... (Not the Reformed Church!)... Hungarian Hymnals The West Side Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland would be willing to submit an order for 500 Hungarian hym­nals (Énekeskönyv) and pay for their cost. We need orders from our churches for another 500, since there is a plan for the printing of1,000 hymnals. Please notify Rev. Aaron Elek about the number of hymnals you need. Call: (216) 476-3736. CALVIN SYNOD HERALD Official Organ of the Calvin Synod, Conference of the United Church of Christ Dr. John Butosi, Bishop 963 Laurel Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Telephone: (203) 368-3658 MANAGING EDITOR: Paul Kantor ADMINISTRATOR: Charlotte K. Kantor 365 E. Woodrow Avenue, P.O. Box 07812 Columbus, Ohio 43207 Telephones: (614) 444-1473 or 444-1319 PUBLISHING OFFICE: Classic Printing Corp. 9527 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102 Telephone: (216) 631-3626 Published bi-monthly Individual Subscription $6.00 Group Subscription $4.00 yearly Postmaster send 3579 Form for change of address to P.O. Box 07812, Columbus OH 43207 Second Class postage paid at Columbus, Ohio ISSN 0161-6900 REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA A Kálvin Egyházkerület (United Church of Christ) hivatalos folyóirata. A kiadásért felel: Dr. Biitösi János, püspök 963 Laurel Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 Telefon: (203) 368-3658 ÜGYVEZETŐ SZERKESZTŐ: Kántor Pál ADMINISZTRÁTOR: Kántomé Erdei Sári P.O. Box. 07812, Columbus, OH 43207 Telefon: (614) 444-1473, 444-1319 KIADÖ HIVATAL: Classic Printing Corp. 9527 Madison Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102 Telefon: (216)631-3626 Megjelenik kéthavonként Egyéni előfizetés $6.00 évente Csoportos előfizetés $4.00 évente A nem kért kéziratokat bélyeggel ellátott vá­laszborítékok csatolásával küldjük csak vissza. Fényképet nem őrzünk meg. Minden levelezést az ÜGYVEZETŐ SZERKESZTŐ címére ké­rünk.

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