Calvin Synod Herald, 2004 (105. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-09-01 / 9-10. szám
4 CALV IN SYNOD HERALD AMERICAN HUNGARIAN PRESBYTERS ASSOCIATION MEETING On September 4 and 5, the annual meeting of the American Hungarian Presbyters Associations will take place in the Meeting Room of the Bethlen Home. The Bethlen Home will provide most meals. MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION On September 6 and 7, the annual meeting of the Ministerial Association will take place in the Meeting Room of the Bethlen Home. It is important to make your hotel reservations early. Discounted room rates are available from the Ligonier Ramada (724-238-9545) when you mention the Hungarian Reformed Ministerial Association. Most of the meals will be provided by our host, the Bethlen Home. Please do not forget to pay your dues (20). The Bethlen Home is located at 125 Kalassay Drive, Ligonier, Pennsylvania, (724-238-6711). Annual Meeting of the Calvin Synod SUMMARY OF MINUTES The Annual Meeting of the Calvin Synod began with a Worship Service with Holy Communion at the chapel at the Bethlem Home in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, where the members were also treated to lunch by the Home. The balance of the meeting was held at the Ramada Inn in Somerset, Pennsylvania, with the exception of a picnic held on Wednesday evening at Penn Scenic View Campground, courtesy of the William Penn Association. Ministers and officers at the Synod Meeting in Somerset in May: (L-R) Rev. Zoltán Sutto, Mr. Jim Balias, Dr. John Butosi, Mr. Wilburn Roby, Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi, Rev. Albert W. Kovács, Dr. Francis Vitéz, Rev. Gabor Nitsch MINISTERS AND DELEGATES 23 churches were represented, 20 ministers and 20 delegates. 4 ministers with other charges were present with the right to vote. 8 alternate delegates were in attendance. 10 guests were present. OFFICIAL GUESTS Rev. Árpád Drótos, from the HRCA, Rev. Leslie Martin of the HRFA vice-chairman of the board, Rev. Peter Toth, president of the American Hungarian Ministers Association Mr. Frank Dudás, American Hungarian Presbyters Association. LAY MINISTRY PROGRAM Mr. Balázs Fábry from the Fairfield Congregation was admitted into the Lay Ministry Program. Mr. Wilburn A. Roby, Jr. and Mr. Lehel Deák are currently in the Lay Minister Program. Maria Ildikó Fodor, Our Student-in-care, was recommended for ordination and accepted by Synod. Calvin Synod thanked the editors of the Calvin Synod Herald/ Amerikai Reformátusok Lapja, the Rev. Dr. Edwin P. Elliott and the Rev. György Cseh, for their continual efforts and for providing us with a timely publication. Calvin Synod thanked extended its appreciation to Sandy Mansell for assisting Dr. Elliott with The Herald, and for her dedication in providing the Calvin Synod e-groups, the Communicator and weekly devotions. YOUTH WORK AND FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE 1. The committee began last year with an ambitious plan to hold a Synod-wide family retreat weekend. Upon further investigation the plan turned out to be not very practical for several reasons. Scaled down to reality we are therefore encouraging each Classis to organize and hold a day long retreat to bring Church families together for fellowship, fun and worship. 2. It would be our recommendation to have a separate camp session for young adults aged 18-25. Motion made to receive the report, seconded and passed. Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi, Bishop of the Calvin Synod. - Bishop Medgyesi spent a few minutes detailing his personal feelings concerning his role as Bishop. He thanked all those who had helped him in this role or “call”, especially the former Bishops of the Synod. And a special thank you for his wife, Elizabeth, and all that she has put up with over the past six years. He always tried to follow the central idea of his message from this year’s Opening Worship Service about being a Servant at all times.
