Calvin Synod Herald, 2000 (101. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2000-01-01 / 1-2. szám
8 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD IN MEMÓRIÁM Rev. EUGENE Z. SZABÓ 1927 -1999 The Rev. Eugene Szabó died at home in Fredericksburg, MD, on November 20, at 72 years of age. He served several Hungarian Reformed churches and also was an Air Force Chaplain. Born of Hungarian parents in Czechoslovakia, he came to America as an infant and was a son of the Passaic congregation as he entered the ministry. On active duty from 1958 to 1962, he was named the Air Force’s Outstanding Chaplain of the year in 1958. He was awarded an Air Force Commendation Medal for his work with Hungarian Revolution refugees in 1956, while serving at Goose Bay, Labrador. The B’nai B’rth Four Chaplains Award was also presented to him. Again, in 1959, his efforts in assisting flood victims in the Philippines was rewarded with recognition by the Philippine government and Philippine Methodist Church. With Air Force Reserve duty from 1964 to 1980 he served his country’s servicemen for twenty years. His pastorates in Hungarian Reformed churches led him to Johnstown, PA; Lorain, OH; Phoenixville, PA; interim at Ashtabula and Conneaut, OH; and the last pastorate at South Norwalk, CT, before retirement. He also served the West Park United Church of Christ, Cleveland, OH, for twelve years. After graduation in Passaic, Rev. Szabó transferred from Bloomfield College and enrolled in Elmhurst College, receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1950. Three years later he completed seminary, and was awarded the Bachelor of Divinity degree by Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, MD. He was married to Dolores J. Ahrendt on June 14, 1952, after her graduation from Elmhurst College also, and celebrated 47 years together. He was the father of Kathleen, Patricia, Robert and Steven, with eight grandchildren. He also is survived by a sister, Irene. The memorial service was held at the West Park Church, on the following Friday. Several area Calvin ministers participated, singing the traditional psalm in the last tribute. Mrs. MARGUERITE I. CSUTOROS 1906 -1999 Mrs. Marguerite Ida Csutoros, widow of the Rev. Stephen W Csutoros, died at Edgewater Pointe, Boca Raton, Florida. She had attained 93 years, having been born on August 23, 1906, in Richard Mine, New Jersey. After graduation from Wharton High School, she completed studies locally and received her teaching certificate. Joined in marriage on September 8,1924, she observed 67 anniversaries with her husband. They lived first in Yonkers, NY, moving on to pastorates in Welland and Ontario, Canada. Upon a Call to the First Hungarian Presbyterian Church they settled in Cleveland, Ohio, for forty years. She was active there in the music and women’s programs of the church, as well as serving as a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. Their retirement in the late sixties led to a move to Florida, where she resided in Lighthouse Point and Edgewater. She is survived by a son Stephen A., his wife Diane, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A memorial service was held on December 7 at Boca Raton, the Rev. Richard Wehrenberg officiating. Shop in Heaven’s Grocery Store I was walking down life’s highway a long time ago. One day I saw a sign that read Heaven’s Grocery Store. As I got a little closer, the door came open wide, And when I came to myself, I was standing inside. I saw a host of angels; they were standing everywhere. And one angel said, “My child shop with care.” Everything a Christian needed was in that grocery store. And all you couldn’t carry you could come back the next day for more. First, I got some patience, love was in the same row. Further down was understanding, you need that everywhere you go. I got a box or two of wisdom, a bag or two of faith. I just couldn’t miss the Holy Ghost for He was all over the place. I stopped to get some strength and courage to help me run the race. By then my basket was getting full, but I remembered I needed some grace. I didn’t forget salvation, for salvation that was free. So, I tried to get enough of that to save you and me. Then I started to the counter to pay my grocery bill. For I thought I had everything to do my Master’s will. As I went up the aisle, I saw prayer and just had to put that in. Peace and joy were plentiful, they were on the last shelf. Song and praises were hanging near so I just helped myself. Then, I said now how much do I owe? He just smiled and said, Just take them everywhere you go. How much do I really owe? He smiled and said, My child, Jesus paid your bill a long time ago. Lorine Woody
