Calvin Synod Herald, 2014 (115. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2014-11-01 / 11-12. szám
12 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD to put on your thinking caps, pack your bags with all kinds of service and wear footwear that is comfortable for walking the many steps and paths we will need to find our way. Our first step in this renewal of commitment will be to reinstate our prayer group. Prayer is essential if we are to succeed; more so if we pray together as a congregation. This prayer group will begin with the onset of our fall season. It is important for as many members to be present as possible. In prayer we will take our plea to Christ for growth in every way possible. Our second step will be in a form of a request asking each member and/or each family to invite a guest to join them in worship. I believe this request may startle some - even to the point in thinking this is impossible - wanting no part of it at all, but prove me wrong in this assumption by adding a few more individuals each Sunday morning. What a sight it will bring to our eyes and what joy to our hearts. Only you can make this happen and when it does, the satisfaction in knowing you have bought someone to Christ will overwhelm you with joy. Our third step will be to reinstate the CVTeam. This program worked a few wonders when we first began, and I believe it can again reunite our entire congregation in planning our future. CVT will begin meeting in September. Our fourth step is to increase the attendance in our Living Stories program. We need to remember that the future of MRC lies in the hands of our young people. Currently, we have few young members, but it is possible to slowly increase the numbers as we invite new faces into our church and reclaim those who may have lost their way. Another step in this program is in awaking the spirit of renewal within each of us, you, I and the member that sits in front of you each Sunday, or in back of you, or in the front or in the back pews. It also means your spouse and your children. This renewal endeavor is meant for each and every member, young and old alike. There should be no reason for any member to think they are excluded from the service of the Lord as a member of this congregation. Together, let us work in committing ourselves to move this little white church on the comer of 5th and Pope to heights it has never known. My dear brothers and sisters, let us make our 100th year the greatest renewal MRC has ever seen. Yours in Christ, Joyce Burján, Chief Elder CHANGE OF ADDRESS FORM Name..................................................................................... Subscription No................................................................. Old Address:....................................................................... New Address:..................................................................... Calvin Synod Homeland and Overseas Mission USA 1. We encourage our congregations' youngsters to attend the annual Calvin Synod Summer Youth Camp. 2. Support the Bethlen Communities Heritage Center Museum and Archives. TRANSYLVANIA 1. The Szekely Miko Reformed High School in Sepsiszentgyorgy is asking financial support for their school. 2. The Backamadarasi Kiss Gergely Reformed High School in Székelyudvarhely is asking financial support for their school. 3. Support the widow of Rev. Jenő Katona and his family. 4. Fund Reformed schools and help poor people in Transylvania via Transylvania Reformed Assistance Committee (TRAC). 5. Ms. Gabriella Nádas - Donate to School Fund in Kolozsvár. 6. Fund charitable and mission work as requested by Rt. Rev. István Csűri in Nagyvárad. 7. Fund request by principal Zsolt Tőkés to support the school in Székelyudvarhely. 8. The Hungarian Reformed Church of Nagykároly-Kertváros (Carei) in Transylvania is asking for donations for their construction project of a new church building and parsonage. Further info available at the following website: http://kertvaros.freewb.hu/ 9. The Székelyudvarhely Reformed High School in Transylvania is asking for donations for their school building’s roof. UKRAINE 1. Support the Good Samaritan Orphanage and School in Nagydobrony in their mission work. 2. Support the food pantry named Crumbs for Lazarus to feed the hungry in Csap as requested by Rev. János Balogh. Please send donations to the Calvin Synod Treasurer: Rev. Viktor Toth 6310 Green Valley Cir. #217 Culver City, CA 90230 Tel.: 714-333-5300 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. ORDER BLANK - MEGRENDELŐLAP Please send all subscription orders and address changes to: Wilburn A. 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