Calvin Synod Herald, 1997 (97. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1997-03-01 / 2. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD- 2 -AMERIKAI MAGYAR REFORMÁTÜSOKLAPJA John Calvin Our Annual Meeting May 20-24, 1997 - Ligonier, PA In the former Lord Ligonier Inn (Now The Ramada Inn) The Annual Meeting of the Calvin Synod Conference of the United Church of Christ, will be held from the 20th of May to the 24th, in Ligonier, PA. This is the constitutional meeting of our congregations with legislative, administrative and jurisdictional powers invested in our Synod for the benefit of all local congregations. This year’s meeting will again be an historical meeting with a very important and heavy agenda. The opening service will be followed by Holy Communion. Our democratic system of church government operates through the balanced power of elected ministerial and lay delegates from all our local congregations based in ten states in America. It is indeed extremely important that all lay delegates (one from each congregation) should accompany the pastor for this legislative meeting. The Bishop’s usual letter with all the details will be sent to all congregations. □□□ Classis Meetings in Preparation for the Annual Synod Meeting The Lakeside Classis met in Columbus, Ohio with the Rev. István Nyeste presiding; the Central Classis in Pittsburgh, PA, with Dean Rev. Dr. Aladár Komjáthy presiding; the Western Classis, with the Rev. Károly K. Ludwig presiding; the Eastern Classis, with Dean Albert A. Kovács presiding. Overtures from all 4 classes will be sent to the bishop in time for the Synod’s consideration. □□□ Our Synodical Council had its most important meeting on December 2nd and 3rd. This was followed by the UCC committee on December 4th in Cleveland, Ohio. Our prayers will be with our Synodical leaders conscientiously working on recommendations to our next Annual Synodical Meeting regarding the most essential existential problems of our constituting congregations. Next May, our elected delegates will again enter into the “Valley of Decisions” - by no means for the first time - in our turbulent history. Let the Holy Spirit inspire, lead and guide those into whose loving care our congregations are entrusted! non The UCC Relations Special Committee will have its next meeting after the two days meeting of the Synodical Council on the 5th of March, 1997 in Ligonier, PA. The members of the committee are: Rev. A. Kovács, Frank Kish, Rev. K. Ludwig, Rt. Rev. L. Medgyesi, Rev. B. Poznan, Wilburn Roby, Rev. Zoltán Suto and Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Szabó, and Bishop Vitéz. The committee is seriously studying all related historical facts and documents at the present stage. □~n Rev. Raymond Kaiser resigned at Dayton, Ohio. The Administrator is the Rt. Rev. L. Medgyesi. Election procedures have been started. □CO General Synod 21 of the UCC will be held in Columbus, Ohio July 3-8, 1997. Our delegates to the General Synod are B. Vitéz, Rev. A. Kovács and Rev. István Nyeste. □CO Rev. Joseph Posta was elected as pastor to the dual posts of Springdale, PA and Johnstown, PA. □CO The Synod terminated the ministerial status of Rev. Mihály Tapolyai and Rev. Joseph Vásárhelyi. □CO The Cleveland, Ohio First Church East at Walton Hills started its election procedures. Rev. William Nyerges is the interim minister during election time. In This Issue ENGLISH SECTION Cover Page: Ady: “Krisztus kereszt" 1 Calvin Synod News...............................2 F. Vitéz: 100th Anniversary.....................3 Dokus Memorial...................................4 A. Jalso: “Greatest Holiday".................5 Dr. S. Szabó: “OurStruggle..."...............6 Holy Week in Pictures........................7-8 MAGYAR RÉSZ Püspökünk Húsvéti üzenete.................9 Paál Gy: Történelmi kálvinizmus.........10 Virágvasárnptól Husvétig...................11 Egyházkerületti Hirek..........................12 A Református Őrtoronyból..................13 Dokus Emlékezés...............................14 Lapunk Jubileuma...............................15 Hirdetések..........................................16 f--------------------------------------------------------V SYNOD'S Vacant PULPITS Dayton, OH Cleveland, OH - First (Walton Hills) S. Norwalk, CT New York, NY (69th St.) Those interested in applying for these positions are asked to contact the Bishop. Pulpit Vacancy in Trenton, N.J. The Hungarian Reformed Church of Trenton, N.J. is announcing that the pulpit for the position of minister is vacant. Applicants may send their introductory letters and resumes to: Pulpit Committe Hungarian Reformed Church J80 Home Ave. • Trenton, N.J. 08611 y CfiLVINTM Reformátusok Lapja Official Organ Of The Calvin Synod United Church of Christ Founded in 1300 __________________ (ISSN 0161-6900) Editor-in-Chief Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Vitéz Editor and Publisher Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó 415 Steven Blvd. • Richmond Hts., OH 44143 Telephone: (216) 481-3648 Published Bi-Monthly Individual Subscription - $10.00/year Group Subscription - $5.00/year Postmaster: Send Form #3579 for address changes 415 Steven Blvd. • Richmond Hts., OH 44143 Second Class Postage Paid - Cleveland, Ohio Newsletters prepared & printed by J.P.C. - (216) 729-1765
