Calvin Synod Herald, 1998 (98. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1998-05-01 / 3. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD- 5 -AMERIKAI MAGYAR REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA President Clinton's Message Regarding the iSOth Anniversary of March 15, 1848 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON, MARCH 12. 1998 I am delighted to join with Hungarian Americans across our country in marking the 150th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. It is fitting that we should celebrate this milestone event in the history of the Hungarian people because it reflects _so powerfully our own natin’s commitment to liberty, individual rights, and self-determination. In 1848 the great Hungarian patriot Louis Kossuth gave voice to the longing of his people for freedom and won sweeping reforms from the ruling Austrian Hapsburg Empire. While Hungary’s march toward democracy was crushed by military force the following year, the seeds of economic, social and political reform had been planted and would bear fruit in the decades to come. Our country, too, was deeply affected by the 1848 revolution as Hungarians yearning for freedom left their homeland for a new life in America. With their commitment to hard work, love of liberty and devotion to family and community, Americans of Hungarian descent have strengthened and enriched every aspect of our national life. Today we rejoice that Hungary’s future has never looked so promising. Committed to democracy, at peace with itself and its neighbors Hungary enjoys the respect and support of the family of democratic nations. I look forward to Hungary’s admission into NATO, so that, working together, our two countries can help to build a free, democratic and secure Europe for the 21 st century. Best wishes to all for a memorable observance. BILL CLINTON President of the United States “A Book of Reformed Prayers" (Just off the press) A glorious selection of Reformed J Prayers of great historic value \ edited by Howard L. Rice and : Lamar Williamson, Jr., printed by the Westminster John Knox Press. Included / in the book are classical prayers from the 16th to the 20th century, leading into the 21st. It contains Hungarian prayers translated into English from the aforementioned 5 centuries. Prominently placed are “The Hymn of the Hungarian Galley Slaves”, Paul Raday’s “Prayer of Adoration”, “Prayer of a Day Laborer", “The Hungarian National Hymn”, wich is a prayer from 1746, “Song of a Nation from the Deep” prison prayer by Bishop Kalman Csiha, and explaining notes of all leading prayers of the world. (Hungarian additions contributed by our own Editor). The excellent new Prayer Book may be ordered from Westminister John Knox Press, 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1396. Telephone 502- 569-5023. Fax 502-569-5113. HALF CENTURY AT THE SAME ORGAN Our church at South Norwalk, CT had a festive celebration honoring Mr. Joseph Lucskay on March 8,1998, who In the picture: (left to right): Chief Elder Frank A. Dudás, Joseph Lucskay, Rev. Judit Mayer. Rev. Gabor Dokus, the organizer of our third church in historic order at South Norwalk was just last year honored in Hungary. The congregation’s members have enjoyed the music of perhaps one of the most talented musicians. His selfless devotion to the Church has given each of its members a true meaning of Christian spirit. He counts his gift of music as a gift from God and has repaid it many-fold. He was presented with a plaque and gift on March 8, 1998 by the congregation with a reception in his honor. He served on the Consistory and held many positions including Secretary, Treasurer and Comptroller. He has held the longest consecutive position of any member of the Church. The family of our Synod rejoices with the celebrating congregation and through our Herald brings the warmest congratulations of all sister churches. has been the organist and choir director in consecutive service for the length of 50 years.
