Calvin Synod Herald, 2004 (105. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-03-01 / 3-4. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD 7 Organ Dedication in Beaver Falls The Third Avenue Calvin Reformed Church of Beaver Falls recently dedicated their newly acquired organ. Our piano tuner, who also maintains pianos for area clergy and churches, was asked if he knew of anyone who would like a quality two manual full pedal-board organ. A minister whose wife had died had an organ that he and his family wanted to donate where needed. For many years, Third Avenue had a living room spinet model Hammond organ, so the officers and congregation were delighted to receive this gift from the estate of a young woman who had been a faculty member at Seton Hill College. We were honored that day to have present some descendents of deceased members; the Reverend Mr. James Decker, the donor who spoke of his wife; the Reverend Doctor George Carson, retired from the Third Avenue Church; and Mr. Philip Inman, professor of organ studies at Geneva College, with whom our organist has studied. She gave a recital of classical sacred music demonstrating the variety of tones the organ produces. The service, led by the Reverend Imre Bertalan, incorporated scriptures, prayers and hymns in both the English and Hungarian languages. The inspiring service concluded with the singing of the Hungarian National Hymn. Richard and Eileen Ankney (Pianist and Organist) Third Avenue Calvin Reformed Church Beaver Falls, PA Huge Tent Garage Sale for TRAC To raise money for the charitable endeavors of TRAC (Transylvania Reformed Assistance Committee), the members are organizing a second benefit garage sale with the cooperation of Gemmens and Keegstras. The Garage Sale will take place in the Hudsonville Plaza in Michigan on May 6-8,2004. Donations from anyone would be gratefully received. They are looking for a great variety of good quality items; toys, sports and hunting equipment, furniture, antiques, tools, and beyond. If you are able to help them, please call the TRAC office at 616- 667-1940 and someone there will put you in touch with one of the committee members. Before March, donations can be brought to a semi-truck at Speed Wrench, 6549 Port Sheldon, Jenison, Michigan. Call a TRAC committee member first to arrange a time to drop off your donations. During March and April, the collection site will be the Hudsonville Plaza parking lot by Gemmens Keedgstras. Items left at the end of the sale will be given to a charitable, nonprofit organization. Thank you for all your support! In January, Rev. György Cseh and his wife, Gabriella, were blessed with the birth of their 3rd son, Gedeon Zsigmond. He weighed 8 pounds and was 21.5 inches at birth. From left to Tight: Kristóf Mátyás Cseh, Gabriella Kálvin, Gedeon Zsigmond Cseh and Krisztián Vilmos Cseh Overview TRAC (Transylvania Reformed Assistance Committee) has been assisting the Hungarian Reformed people in Transylvania, Romania for 12 years. Made up of members from various denominations, they have been working with and observing the monumental struggles of these fellow Christians. Having come out of Communism in 1989, they have been left in poverty and despair. As a very general overview of TRAC’s work, we may note five of its major projects: 1. ) TRAC has made it possible for seminary students to go out into small village churches that are without ministers, to hold services for the depleted numbers of people who remain there. 2. ) These villages have been found to be without medical care, so TRAC has made provisions for a doctor to visit them and provide the regular medical attention which the people need. 3. ) A new project is to help a small orphanage which takes in orphans, educates them in the faith, and provides a godly home for them. 4. ) In one village, Válaszút, we have helped to establish a Christian School, which supplies education for their children and many more from surrounding villages. 5. ) TRAC has begun to work with local farmers in developing better farming techniques and helping them to establish markets for their products. This is a simplified overview of TRAC, giving a small insight into the expanse of its work.
