Calvin Synod Herald, 2016 (117. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-07-01 / 7-8. szám
4 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as we would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if we surrender to His Will; So that we may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever and ever in the next. I am humbled and honored to serve as Synod Presbyter for the past three years. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. There were some difficult times, both personally and in the congregations I visited. But there were also joyful times of celebration. In all we do, we can never lose site that we all serve faithfully our Lord, Jesus Christ. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) If we listen, He will show us the way. Together, we can follow the right path. Our congregations are depending on it. So, let’s have a meaningful and productive meeting. Let’s make decisions that will impact our congregations positively. Let’s make decisions that help not hurt. Together, we can make a difference. The meeting continued with the report of Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig, Bishop, followed by the report of Rev. Viktor Toth, Synod Treasurer. One of the major events of the meeting was the changing of By-Laws which passed the assembly without any changes. The evening concluded with a “Special Pizza Party” at the Linden Room of the Bethlen Home, where Calvin Synod was honored by the United Church of Christ for completing the information of our Synod to the data HUB. The delegates expressed thanks to Mr. James Balias, Synod Presbyter for his hard work in accomplishing this task. The following day the delegates participated in three workshops presented by Rev. Dan Jongsma. The theme of the presentation was “Church Revitalization Seminar.” Rev. Imre Bertalan made his introduction of Rev. Dan Jongsma. He is from the Christian Reformed Church - of Dutch background. All his education was in Reformed background. In 2003 he returned to Michigan and to the work of church revitalization. He serves as senior pastor of the Christian Reformed Fellowship in Dearborn. MI. In the afternoon of the same day reports of various committees were presented. The evening fellowship concluded with a dinner at the “Trent House” hosted by the William Penn Association. We are grateful for the support of the William Penn Association of our Synod. On Wednesday, after the opening devotions, the delegates listened to the presentation given by Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai, Auxiliay Bishop and Mr. James Balias, Synod Presbyter on the subject of the “Future of the Calvin Synod” and the “Future of our Churches. ” The presentation generated a great deal of discussion. Several informational and thought provoking material was made available to the delegates to take home to their congregations. After the reports of the Classis and congregational sharing, the delegates listened to the report of the Nominating Committee for elections of Synod Leadership, Representation on the Board of Directors of Bethlen Communities and delegates to the Annual Meeting of the General Synod of the United Church of Christ. Nominating Committee Report: presented by Mr. James Balias. Conference Council Bishop - Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai Auxiliary Bishop - Rev. Stefan M. Torok Synod Presbyter - Mr. James Balias General Secretary - Rev. Gabor G. Nitsch Synod Treasurer - Rev. Viktor Toth Bethlen Communities Nominees Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi Rev. Stefan M. Torok Mr. James Balias Rev. Peter Toth Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai Church and Ministry Rev. Peter Toth Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig Rev. Viktor Toth Calvin Synod Herald Editor Rev. Stefan M. Torok Nominations for the General Synod UCC 6/30 - 7/4,2017 in Baltimore MD Ms. Jill Pongracz Murrell Rev. Viktor Toth Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai All nominated individuals were elected. Installation of Licensed Lay Ministers. Installation was done by Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi, Prayer was offered by Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig. Mr. Zoltán Báthory Mr. József Vásárhely Jr. Installation of the Conference Council The service of Installation and Oath of Office was administered by Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig and Rt. Rev. Louis Medgyesi. After the installation a right hand of fellowship was extended to the elected officers. On the closing day, morning devotion was offered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai, newly elected Bishop of the
