Calvin Synod Herald, 2004 (105. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-09-01 / 9-10. szám
CALV IN SYNOD HERALD 5 THE SYNOD ASSEMBLY VOTED THE TITLES OF RIGHT REVEREND AND BISHOP EMERITUS BE GIVEN TO RT. REV. LOUIS MEDGYESI SYNODICAL BANQUET At the Annual Banquet, Rt. Rev. Medgyesi and Mr. Wilburn Roby Jr., were given framed certificates for their service to the Synod. Rev. Medgyesi served as Bishop for six years, Mr. Roby served as Treasurer for eight years. Elizabeth Medgyesi and Virginia Roby were also honored with framed Certificates for the invaluable support they had given their husbands during their tenures as officers of Calvin Synod. Official photo of the former officers of the Conference Council taken at the Annual Synod Meeting in May. (L-R) Mr. Jim Balias, Rt. Rev. Karl Ludwig, Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi, Rev. Zoltán Sutto, Mr. Wilburn Roby ELECTIONS RESULTS: Bishop - Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig Auxiliary Bishop - Rev. Joseph Vásárhelyi General Secretary - Rev. Zoltán S, Sutto Treasurer - Mrs. Janet Lawton Synod Presbyter - Mr. James Balias Bethlen Home Board of Directors Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi Rev. Gabor G. Nitsch Board of Trustees of Bethlen Museum & Archives Miss Zora V. Ludwig 25th General Synod Alternate Minister - Rev. Gabor G. Nitsch Alternate Lay Delegate - Mrs. Janet Lawton Bethlen Home Strategic Planning Committee Representative Rev. István Nyeste Quadrennial Meeting at Bethlen Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig Rev. Gabor G. Nitsch Mr. Wilburn A, Roby, Jr. By-Laws Committee General Secretary - Rev. Zoltán S. Sutto Minister - Rev. Joseph Vásárhelyi Minister - Rev. Leslie E. Martin Lay Person - Miss Frances Matthews Lay Person - Mr. Wilburn A. Roby, Jr. ExOfficio - Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig Installation Rt. Rev. Dr. John Butosi, Bishop Emeritus, performed the Service of Installation for the newly elected members of Conference Council - Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig, Bishop; Rt. Rev. Joseph Vásárhelyi, Auxiliary Bishop; Rev. Zoltán S. Sutto, General Secretary; Miss Janet Lawton, Treasurer; and Mr. James D. Balias, Synod Presbyter. Dr. Butosi ended the Installation Service with prayer. FHRC Pittsburgh Takes a Walk Down 100-Year-Old Memory Lane Saturday, July 3,2004 marked a milestone in the history of the F irst Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh. The congregation celebrated the 100th anniversary of the consecration and dedication of their present day sanctuary. There were two events to celebrate the occasion. On Saturday June 26, 2004, Rev. Ilona Komjáthy held a worship service attended by approximately 150 people. Some of the same hymns that were sung 100 years ago were included. Rt. Rev. Karl K. Ludwig, Bishop of the Calvin Synod, gave the sermon. Also participating in the service were the clergy of the Central Classis: Rev. Dr. Joseph Posta, Rev. Levente Molnár and Rev. Imre Bertalan. Following this was a banquet held in Calvin Hall and a presentation by the Archives Committee with displays and photos. The original dedication service took place on July 3,1904. So the next Saturday, July 3, 2004, there was another event. At that time the members of the congregation walked or rode in carriages from their original church on Bates Street in Pittsburgh to the new sanctuary 2.2 miles away. Over 20 present-day members marked that occasion with a “Centennial Walk.” The former church still exists and photographs were taken of the present day church members standing in the same positions as their ancestors, as depicted in photographs we found that had been taken 100 years ago. This event was a “real” walk down memory lane for our members. Thanks to all who celebrated with us or remembered us on this very special occasion. Frances Matthews First Hungarian Reformed Church of Pittsburgh
