Calvin Synod Herald, 1994 (94. évfolyam, 2-6. szám)
1994-11-01 / 6. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD REFOMflTÜSOK LAPJA- 5 -Our Presbyters and Our Ministers Meet Annually in Ligonier The American Hungarian Reformed Presbyters' Association 1994 Annual Meeting, the 48th in succession, was held on Sept. 4th and 5th. □ Purpose of the Association: To Unite the Hungarian Reformed Presbyters of America in one organization in order to strengthen the feeling of fraternal unity; to face the common problems with a united front, striving to find solutions and plan united actions on the annual conferences, to aid the work of the Hungarian Reformed Congregations more effectively; in general - to endeavor to make the Hungarian Reformed Churches in America better and more efficient instruments of the spreading of the Kingdom of God on Earth. The Rt. Rev. Dr. Butosi was preach-When Christmas falls on Sunday Many families with small children often prefer to stay home Christmas morning to open gifts. Others may be away or departing for loved ones' homes. Some may not be interested, especially if they've attended Christmas Eve services with a candlelight Christmas Eve Service, in most Churches with Holy Communion. And those without families may prefer to attend community dinners ratherthan a family-oriented service. Since Sunday is our regular worship day we might expect smaller attendance. Dr. László M. Medyesy goes to Hungary ing. His sermon topic was "What makes the Church, Church?" It is not the edifice but the people who make up the Congregation. He added that missions should be a concern for a Church. The Officers made their Annual Reports. The main speaker on the first day was Rev. Dr. Aladár Komjáthy of Pittsburgh. His topic was "What is Wrong With Us, Ministers?" American Hungarian ministry requires special training and the minister should learn from the wisdom of the world. The speaker for Monday morning was Rev. Daniel Szabó, Chief Elder of the Tiszaninnei Reformed Church District of Hungary, headquartered in Miskolc. He was also a missionary visiting Hungarian Reformed Congregations throughout the world. Briefly, he stated that every Elder and Church member is a servant of the Lord. Every Elder should assist the pastor by visiting families of the Congregation. After adjournment, the Presbyters joined the Ministerial Association for a divine worship service with Holy Communion at the Covenant Presbyterian Church. The election of new officers took place and outgoing presidentPaul J. Szaniszlo was given a standing ovation for his outstanding work in the past years. At the Ministers Association there was no election this year! o The well-known pastor of our Wallingford (CT) church was invited to be professor at the Károlyi Gáspár University in Budapest. The position is jointly initiated by the University in Hungary and the Foreign Mission Board of the United Church of Christ. He will start his eminent assignment on January 1, 1995. God's speed to him in this new cooperative mission enterprise! Officers for 1994 - 1996 Miklós Juhász, President Wilburn Roby, Vice President Marie Papp, Secretary Julius Pongracz, Vice President Helen K. Dodge, Vice President Anthony C. Beke, Trustee Priscilla Hunyady, Treasurer Andrew C. Lovász, Trustee
