Calvin Synod Herald, 2012 (113. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2012-05-01 / 5-6. szám

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CALVIN SYNOD HERALD

Tornado Relief Fund

Dear Congregations,

On Friday, March 2, 2012 violent storms and tornadoes spawned throughout Indiana, Northern Kentucky and southwest Ohio. Throughout its path, the tornado caused widespread destruction and 38 deaths (as of March 4) across 5 states. “In Indiana, an EF-4 tornado - the second-highest on the Fujita scale that measures tomadic force - packing 175 mph winds hit the town of Henryville, and stayed on the ground for more than 50 miles” (Plain Dealer: Tales of survival, heartbreak after storms, Sunday, March 4, 2012).

The Conference Council of the Calvin Synod asks for your support to help the victims. Please, pray for the victims and make generous contributions to help them at the time of this great tragedy. Donations may be sent to the Calvin Synod Treasurer:

Ms. Lisa Susan Toth-Maskarinec

1836 Timothy Drive • West Mifflin, PA 15122

When sending your donation, please write in the Memo section of your check: Tornado Relief Fund. We are thankful for your prayers and generous support!

Yours in Christ,

Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba G. Krasznai Auxiliary Bishop Homeland and Overseas Mission Coordinator

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Calvin Synod Homeland and Overseas Mission

Jesus says: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you" (Luke 6:38 NIV).

In this Bible verse Jesus teaches us specifically how to live a life of stewardship. Stewardship means managing the resources wisely that God has given you and me. According to Christ’s teaching, being good stewards of God needs to be our lifestyle. Three different times, in Luke chapter 6, Jesus said that if we don’t make this lifestyle of giving, sharing, and loving there is nothing that separates us from the sinners and the world (v. 32- 34). Let us follow our Savior Jesus Christ who modeled this lifestyle for us. We will reap many benefits and blessings by living a life of stewardship.

May God bless us in our Christian calling of being good stewards. Your kind and generous donation to the causes and missions listed below can help many.

USA

1. We encouraged our congregations to attend the annual Calvin Synod Summer Youth Camp.

2. Support the Bethlen Communities Heritage Center Museum and Archives.

TRANSYLVANIA

1. Fund Reformed schools and help poor people in Transylvania via Transylvania Reformed Assistance Committee (TRAC).

2. Ms. Gabriella Nádas - School Fund in Kolozsvár.

3. Fund charitable and mission work as requested by Rt. Rev. István Csűri in Nagyvárad.

4. Fund requested by principal Zsolt Tőkés to support the school in Székelyudvarhely.

UKRAINE

1. Support the Good Samaritan Orphanage and School in Nagydobrony in their mission work.

2. Support the food pantry named Crumbs for Lazarus feed the hungry in Csap as requested by Rev. János Balogh.

Please hold the above causes and individuals in your prayers.

Please send donations to the Calvin Synod Treasurer:

Ms. Lisa Susan Toth-Maskarinec,

1836 Timothy Drive,West Mifflin, PA 15122 Tel.: 412-872-5644

When sending your donation, please write the name of the Mission in the Memo section of your check.

For more information please contact:

Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai, Homeland and Overseas Mission Coordinator, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills, OH 44146. Email: revkrasznai@gmail.com-Tel.: 440-221-5334.

May God bless you for your kindness and generosity!