Calvin Synod Herald, 1992 (92. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1992-11-01 / 6. szám

CALVIN SYNOD HERALD-6-REFOMÁTUSOK LAPJA

The Summer camp for the Hungarian Reformed Youth Camp was held on August 9-15 at the Mennonite Church Center in Laurelville, Pa. There were 54 youth present along with 21 counselors and CIT's (Counselor In Training personnel.)

Our main theme was based upon John 17:3 dealing with the meaning of eternal life; thus the theme title became "Exploring Eternity." The main speakers were, myself, Rev. Albert Kovács, Rev. William Nyerges, Mr. Jeff Thaxton, and Rt. Rev. Zoltán Szűcs, Bishop of the Calvin Synod. Of particular interest was Mrs. Jeff Thaxton who had made

a similar presentation some 3 years ago. His electrifying personality and the sheer dynamism of his method of delivery held everyone's attention, even those who had encountered him before. The main thrust of his message was the focus on the importance valuing parents as care givers and guides in the life development of the youth. I hope many of youth learned to appreciate their parents and to show more patience and tolerance in their hopes and expectations.

One of the highlights of youth camp is the yearly excursion to Ligonier, particularly to the Bethlen Home. As in the past, we were

feted to a fine lunch by the Bethlen Home staff and received the much appreciated financial support of the two fraternal life insurance firms viz., the William Penn Association and the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. This time around, however, the youth also showed their appreciation by presenting a donation of their own to the Bethlen Home.

On a more serious not, mention must be made about the cost for attending summer youth camp. For the past couple of years the cost was $150 per camper. At this past summer youth camp some of the extra cost was added to our bill and we wound up paying approximately $170 per camper. Next year's projected cost will be $200 per camper, "still a bargain" by some who are aware of escalating costs at other locations.

Lastly, I would like to thank Ms. Priscilla Hunyady, my co-director from the Hungarian Reformed Church in America, Rev. William Nyerges, my co-director from the Calvin Synod who will be the new director from our denomination next year, as well as the faithful "regulars", aka. counselors from both denominations for their dedicated service in making each summer youth camp a memorable experience. May God bless each of you for caring about the spiritual life and faith development of our youth, the church of the future.

Rev. Louis Med gyesi

Co-Camp Director

Correction to the article "Impressions in Transylvania"

In the May-June, 1992 issue of the Calvin Synod Herald, in my above-mentioned article, incorrectly reported that former Bishop Papp was responsible for the unfortunate transfer of the „Püspöki Palota” (Bishop's Palace) of Nagyvárad (Oradea) into Communist government hands. Somebody else bears the burden of that irresponsible move. I believe that Papp wasn't even holding the bishop's office at the time of the transfer.

Rev. Peter P. Bodor OOOQ

TO ALL OUR GOOD FRIENDS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN...

Grateful thanks to those who took the time to communicate their satisfaction, especially to the ones who underlined their pride with checks for new or renewed subscriptions to our paper.

Our very special thanks for the additional colors to make this issue printed in „nemzeti színekben" goes to Lili Volosin.

[Memory and Hope - A Tribute to Irene Szűcs-—— ft Mother of our Bishop Í------Pastor's widow Mrs. Irene Szucs, 81, of Szeged, Hungary, died Monday, October 26, 1992, in Kecskemét, Hungary.

"She returned her soul to her maker," according to her son, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Zoltán Szűcs, bishop of the Hungarian churches of the Calvin Synod in the United States, and pastor of the Hungarian Reformed Church of Lorain.

Mrs. Szűcs was bom June 14, 1911, in Ipolypásztó, Czechoslovakia, and visited the United States many times, spending about a year in all in Lorain.

She was a church organist and a presbyter of the Hungarian Reformed Chinch for decades.

Survivors include her sons Árpád Szűcs of Szeged, Rt. Rev. Zoltán Szűcs of Lorain and Prof. Attila Szűcs, M.D., of Kecskemét; a daughter, Mrs. Károly (Marta) Tihanyi of Szeged; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Béla Varga of Sahy,

Czechoslovakia. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Árpád Szűcs in 1968.

A memorial service was held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Hungarian Reformed Church, United Church of Christ, 31st and Globe Avenue, Lorain. The Rev. Armin Bizer of Wooster, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó of Cleveland, the Rev. Louis Medgyesi of Fairport Harbor, the Revs. László and Éva Lukácsi and the Rev. Attila Szemesi officiated.

Interment was on November 14 at 1 p.m. in Hungary with bishop Rt. Rev. Dr. Elemer Kocsis, the Rev. Károly Nagy and the Rev. Attila Kocsis officiating at Tolna-Mözs.

"Fold Her, O Father! in Thine arms and let Her henceforth be a messenger of love between our human hearts and Thee." (Gone by Whitt er).

"...We lose not wholly! What he hath given! She lives on earth in thought and deed - as truly as in Heaven."

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