Calvin Synod Herald, 2004 (105. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-09-01 / 9-10. szám
C AI YIN SYNOD HERALD 3 HRC Columbus. OH • On September 19, we will have a Cabbage Roll dinner, following a combined worship service at 10:30 AM. Call for reservations. • On September 26, the men will host their annual church picnic after church in the backyard. FHRC Walton Hills. OH • The 64th Annual District Conference of Presbyter & Church Workers will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the First Hungarian Reformed Church in Walton Hills. 3rd Ave. CRC Beaver Falls. PA • Plans are also underway for our 95th Anniversary to be held on Saturday, October 23, 2004. More information to follow. Ligonier, PA • The Bethlen Cultural Center presents “Hungary Awaits You.” Come explore the colorful and historic land the Hungarians call “Magyarország.” This is possible as part of a 15 day - 13 night tour of Hungary, scheduled for September 15-29, 2004. ■ICMRC Perth Amhov. N.I • The John Calvin Magyar Reformed Church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, has set Sunday, September 26 for the observance of its 75th Anniversary. Phone 732-826-3513. PRESBYTERS & CHURCH WORKERS CONFERENCE The 64th Annual District Conference of Presbyter & Church Workers will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2004. The theme of the conference is “Small Groups: The Building Blocks of Today’s Churches.” The speakers are Dr. Larry Stroble and Rev. Csaba Krasznai. - The First Hungarian Reformed Church in Walton Hills will host this event. Please make your reservations by Tuesday, September 21, 2004. LAKESIDE CLASSIS FALL MEETING The Fall Meeting of the Lakeside Classis will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2004, at the Hungarian Reformed Church of Lorain, Ohio. Rev. Gabor Nitsch, Dean EASTERN CLASSIS FALL MEETING The Eastern Classis of the Calvin Synod will conduct their Fall Meeting on Saturday, October 16,2004, at 10 AM at the United Church of Christ in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Rev. Albert W. Kovács, Dean Rev. Leslie Martin, Secretary/Treasurer Mr. István Balia, Classis Presbyter NEW BISHOP INSTALLED On August 14, 2004, the installation service to install Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig as the new Bishop of Calvin Synod was held at the Hungarian Reformed Church of Whiting, Indiana. Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi performed the installation. Dear Friends In the past few weeks many of us have had the opportunity to relax, enjoy our summer vacations, and spend time with friends and family that we normally do not have the opportunity to do. Perhaps in reflection of Ecclesiastes 3, there being a time an season for everything under the sun, and there must be a time for us to rest and rejuvenate ourselves. But there is a time and season for everything under the sun, and some of those times become challenges to us in life. Several weeks ago the Lord called home to his presence one of the stalwart members of our Synod, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó, who was a pillar of the Hungarian Reformed Community for many years. During his “time under the sun” he truly made good use of each of the seasons and the talents the Lord had given him, and that is what endeared him to the Hungarian and Reformed Communities. His dedication and example need not only to be remembered and honored, but emulated by us all. Each of us in life is given a small comer of the world to minister to, a part of the world our Savior entrusts to us, to you and me. The responsibilities he gives us have to do with sharing the Gospel of Jesus the Christ with words, with actions, with all that we do. He entrusts to us the lives of those around us, both children and adult acquaintances. And he often gives us living examples of HOW we can bring to life our Christian faith every day. Just as this is a season for “rest”, so there is a purpose for our rest: to strengthen us for the work that lies ahead. Each of us has a part to play in continuing the work of those who are now “resting from their labors”. The season of resting is followed by a season of work, of growth. As we continue into the Fall season, each of our congregations needs new workers, rested workers, persons who will accept the challenge of our Lord to care for those in their own “little comer of the world”. Your Congregation needs Sunday School teachers, active elders, visitors to the sick and shut-ins, missionminded members, persons willing to be leaders and worker in fund-raising projects for your congregation. In the past year your congregation most likely also lost a “Dr. Szabó”, the one who was a leader and tireless dedicated worker. And the Lord put you in that “little comer of the world” to fill the void and bring life to those around you. When we give thanks for those who have served among us is an exemplary manner, the best way to remember them is to respond to the Call the Lord has for us, to and discover the secret of every dedicated Christian: when we give our lives in the service of our Lord and our fellow man, we do indeed receive more blessings than we give to others. Our lives are enriched many-fold when God sees our dedication and commitment to those he sent us to serve. I wish you the Grace, Peace and Love or our Lord Jesus Christ in the coming days. Your servant in Christ, Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig, Bishop
