Calvin Synod Herald, 2004 (105. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-05-01 / 5-6. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD 5 Twelve Rules for Promoting Harmony Among Church Members by Rev. Thomas Smyth (1808-1873) 1. To remember we are all subject to failings and infirmities, of one kind or another - Matt. 7:1-5; Rom. 2:21 - 23. 2. To bear with and not magnify each other’s infirmities -Gal. 6:1. 3. To pray one for another in our social meetings, and particularly in private - James 5:16. 4. To avoid going from house to house, for the purpose of hearing news, and interfering with other people’s business - Lev. 19:16. 6. If a member be in fault, to tell him of it in private, before it is mentioned to others - Matt. 18:15. 7. To watch against shyness of each other, and put the best construction on any action that has the appearance of opposition or resentment - Prov. 10:12. 8. To observe the just rule of Solomon, that is, to leave off contention before it be meddled with - Prov. 17:14. 9. If a member has offended, to consider how glorious, how God-like it is to forgive, and how unlike a Christian it is to revenge - Eph. 4:2 10. To remember that it is always a grand artifice of the Devil to promote distance and animosity among members of Churches, and we should, therefore, watch against everything that furthers his (the Devil's) end - James 3:16. 5. Always to turn a deaf ear to any slanderous report, and to allow no charge to be brought against any person until well founded and proved - Prov. 25:23. 11. To consider how much more good we can do in the world at large, and in the Church in particular when we are all united in love, than we could do when acting alone, and indulging a contrary spirit - John 13:5, 35. Rev. Kelemen and Bishop Medgyesi Rev. Kelemen at the pulpit 12. Lastly, to consider the express injunction of Scripture, and the beautiful example of Christ, as to these important things - Eph. 4:32; 1 Pet. 2:21; John 13:35. Bethlen Home Update It is an exciting time for the residents and staff of the Bethlen Home. The following is an update of the current construction project thus far: All storm and sewage lines are completed in front of The Bethlen Home and have crossed the road up the hill towards the new facility. The only line still needing to be run from in front of the current building is the water line. That will be done when the weather permit. Work has begun on the new site. Pond B is completed and Pond A is nearly finished. These are the structures that control all the runoff water. Roads have been cut in from both Kalassay Drive and Carey School Road allowing access from both sides. Very soon the major earthmoving will begin. This will create a pad for the new building. Thank you for your continued prayers and support for the Bethlen Home. Ms. Pat Arme! Director of Development and Marketing Bethlen Home
