Calvin Synod Herald, 1990 (90. évfolyam, 2-6. szám)
1990-05-01 / 3. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD- 8 -REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA zation of the spirit and ethos of the ecumenical movement of that time. The United Church of Christ was duly constituted on June 25, 1957 by the regularly chosen representatives of the Congregational Christian Churches and of the Evangelical and Reformed Church, in a Uniting General Synod held in Cleveland, Ohio. The 1963 Magyar Synod Meeting was held in Ligonier, PA on May 20- 22. It was the Silver Anniversary meeting of the Magyar Synod. Since the denomination notified us that the subsidizing ‘Reformátusok Lapja’ as well as the German language ‘Friedensbote’ will cease by July, the outgoing president recommended to the Synod to save the paper. In knowledge of the fact that the planned threefold union failed, he presented a paper merger plan of all factions to assure, at least, a working togetherness in lieu of legal unity. The plan was to merge our ‘Reformátusok Lapja’, the Reformed Federation’s ‘Testvériség’ and the ‘Free Church’s Magyar Egyház.’ The Synod voted for it and offered $7,000.00 for the project. The Federation’s Board of Directors meeting also approved and voted $22,000.00 for the project. Likewise did the ‘Free Church’ and voted $5,000.00. Our Synod was most enthusiastic and most unanimous in full knowledge that giving up a Hungarian Organ, after the collapse of the legal Union, would be the assassination of all Hungarian dreams and hopes. Using Rev. Kálmán Csia’s words: “It would be an ambush against the triumphant faith of our fathers”. But unfortunately this great Dream among many others also remained unfulfilled!!! ELMER E. VARGO is the new national President of the William Penn Association A well-known son of our Synod will lead the new administration of our largest Fraternal Organization in Magyar America. He was solemnly installed into his office at the Association’s headquarters in Pittsburgh. After accepting the oath of office, Mr. Vargo said the Association will keep moving forward if all employees and officers join him in practicing what he called the “three C’s”: commitment, cooperation and communication. Mr. Vargo has been active in the fraternal life insurance business for the past 33 years. Before his election as WPA national secretary four years ago, he served as Vice President and Secretary of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. We congratulate the Calvin Synod Herald — Reformátusok Lapja as it celebrates 90 years of continuous service to its church and to Hungarian Reformed people in the United States, Hungary and throughout the world. May it continue to serve its mission well for many years to come. And to the thousands of devoted readers of the Reformátusok Lapja, we extend our sincere wishes for a joyous Easter holiday. WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION Fraternal L'fe Insurance anc Annuities 7C9 Brighton Road. P.ttsDurgh. PA 15233 Phone (412>231-2979 At the installation Joseph P. Arvay, chairman of the governing board, declared: "With the leadership we now have, I am certain our society will have a bright future. ” A1 Vargo is longtime member of First Hungarian Reformed Church in Cleveland, where for many years he was elder, presbyter and trustee of the church. His wife, Betty Hartman, has been brought up in the same church-family. Their three daughters also were baptised and confirmed in First Church. Sárospatak Academy (Continued from Page 6) most outstanding and most loyal one is the highly esteemd Dr. Eugene Osterhaven in the leadership of raising funds for the Ancient Academy. He is President of the Reformed Church Theological School in Holland, Michigan, who was honored by our Calvin Synod at our 1982 Annual Meeting and received well-deserved recognition by our churches. * Your Editor is proud recepient of title of “Honorary Director” of the Sárospatak School alongside with the title of “Honorary Professor” of the University of Debrecen. He treasures both artistically decoWhen : the Earth Was New By: Anikó Szűcs Nuclear weapons, air pollution 1 so bad there's almost no solution. Stupid wars where no one wins Where did all this wickedness begin We killed the animals for bad reasons The world gets worse with the changing seasons We cut down or bum the forest’s trees I fall down upon my knees to kiss the last of the fertile ground 1 Which now is so hard to be found. 1 High rises and condos are seen Where nature’s beauty once hath been Now forever lost among the city streets Worried about all defeats Holes in our atmosphere The water is no longer clear Animals dieing because of pollution It’s time to make a resolution Factories blow toxic waste into our lungs While the workers hang their coats on the rungs There is so little beauty left here Hold close to your heart the things that are dear. I hold my breath and close my eyes. If people would only realize The pain the world goes through Back when the earth was new People cared for nature, and nature cared for them Little Indian girls with flower stems Holding them high with feelings of pride This world, now so dirty I wish to hide When you kill something it kills you I wish I could remember back when the earth was new P.S.: We proudly proclaim that the author of above poem happens to be the young daughter of Bishop and Barbara Szűcs. — Ed. — rated Documents as tokens of not only his achievments but as crowning gratitude by our two greatest Theological Institutions to the loyalty of all our Hungarian Reformed people in America. * * * You can help also We ask only that you search your heart and participate to the fullest extent possible. Any amount you can give will be of help. This is a truly unique moment in history and an opportunity for you to help make a real difference. Join us to help rekindle the flame in Eastern Europe. Send your contribution designated to our Synod Treasurer.
