Calvin Synod Herald, 2013 (114. évfolyam, 3-12. szám)

2013-07-01 / 7-8. szám

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duced by Rev. Chuck Huckaby. Mr. Ledoux is preparing to go to Petőfibánya, Heves County, Hungary, on a “Church Planting” mission trip. He explained that his mission plan is to work with designated churches.

D. Delegates and Alternate Delagates registering for the Annual Meeting should indicate their areas of interest when registering in order that committees may have representation by all people planning to attend the Conference.

XI. Church and Ministry Committee recommendations.

A. Licensure was granted to:

Ms. Judith Eileen Hollis Tobias.

B. Privilege of Call was granted to:

Rev. Tony Cinardo;

Rev. John P. Cardamone Sr.

Ms. Julie Bertalan

C. Renewal of “Licensed Lay Minister” status was granted to:

Mr. Lehel F. Deak;

Mr. Wilburn A. Roby Jr.

D. “Standing” was renewed for the following “Ministers Without Charge”:

Rev. Imre A. Bertalan;

Rev. George Cseh;

Rev. Anita Fogarasi;

Lt. Cmdr. Leila Havadtoy Gomulka, USN Chaplain;

Rev. Chuck Huckaby;

Rev. István Kacso;

Rev. Eugene Katona;

Rev. Lisa Kerestesi;

Rev. Judit Mayer;

Rev. Gabor Nitsch;

Rev. István Nyeste;

Rev. Gabriella Reibach;

Rev. Zsolt Papp.

E. “Privilege of Call” was renewed for:

Rev. Gabor Czagany;

Rev. László Kallay;

Rev. Csaba Orosz.

F. Church and Ministry “Recommendation” passed:

“Because ministers supplying the pulpits in vacancies or at other times may not be familiar with the Bylaws of Calvin Synod, it is incumbent upon the local church's leadership to function within these Bylaws, and to initiate and sustain communications and connections with the Synod's officers. This is not the responsibility of the pastors supplying their services.

We recommend that the ministers, who serve with the consent of the Conference Council, shall be designated as a temporary Supply Pastor, or for continuing service as a Stated Supply Pastor. In each case the oversight of the congregation lies with the Conference Council and the Bishop, or their appointed Administrator.”

XII. Internet Report. Rev. Chuck Huckaby reported that he tested a message on the internet, he is working on it to improve the system and facilitate communication in Calvin Synod.

XIII. “What is a Wholehearted follower of Christ?” Rev. Chuck Huckaby, Dean of the Western Classis, wrote a pamphlet

describing what this means, and distributed one to all present.

XIV. Calvin Synod Herald/Website

A. Mr. Wilburn A. Roby Jr., Business Manager reported on the increased printing costs and postage involved in adding 4 more pages to attain the previous size of 24 pages. He mentioned that we already have articles submitted by the HRCA.

B. Rev. Stefan Torok, English Language Editor, reported he needs information from local congregations. The most difficult problem is the lack of cooperation from contributors in terms of contribution of materials and timely submittal of articles.

C. Rev. Joseph Vásárhelyi, Hungarian Language Editor, encourages others to send in pictures of events in their local congregations, feels this is a very important historical document as well as a wonderful mission program. He suggested that perhaps we could feature pictures of our Calvin Synod Church Buildings on the cover of the Calvin Synod Herald.

XV. Election.

A. UCC Committees - Ms. Jill Pongracz-Murell and Mr. Ernest Balogh.

B. Church and Ministry Committee (Class of 2016): Rev. Peter Toth and Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig.

C. Synod Officers (Class of 2016)

Bishop: Rt. Rev. Bela Poznan.

Auxiliary Bishop: Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba G. Krasznai.

General Secretary: Rev. Stefan Torok.

Synod Treasurer: Rev. Viktor Toth.

Synod Presbyter: Mr. James D. Balias.

The newly elected officers were installed by Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi, Bishop Emeritus.

XVI. Synod Banquet.

Bethlen Communities hosted the Assembly at the Heritage Center Dining room with hors d’oeuvres, dumplings, pork, chicken and deserts. Rev. Imre Bertalan is Executive Director and Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mrs. Tímea Szep, Director of the Bethlen Communities Cultural Program and Mrs. Barbara House, Chairman of the Board of the William Penn Association greeted us and introduced Mr. Ervin Simon who is here as an intern for both institutions from Hungary.

Rt. Rev. Bela Poznan and Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai then recognized Mrs. Lisa Toth-Maskarinec for her nine years of service to Synod as Synod Treasurer and Mr. Lehel F. Deak for his six-years of service as Synod Presbyter, also recognizing their spouses for the support offered during this time of service. Bishop Poznan also recognized Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig for his three years of service as General Secretary. Bishop Poznan then recognized Mr. Joe Bak, a long-time dedicated member of the West Side Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland, Ohio. His award will be presented at a later date, as he was unable to travel to Ligonier.

On Friday Bishop Poznan recognized Synod Presbyter Deak with a framed certificate and a plaque in recognition for his six years of service on Conference Council, and also a framed certificate to recognize his wife, Rev. Anita Fogarasi with a certificate in appreciation for faithfully supporting her husband during his service.