Calvin Synod Herald, 2016 (117. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-01-01 / 1-2. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD A word for those of us "past our time" 9 While watching a little TV on Sunday instead of going to church, I watched a church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years. He was 92 at that time and I wondered why the church even bothered to ask the old gentleman to preach at that age. After a warm welcome, introduction of this speaker, and as the applause quieted down, he rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort and a sliding gait to the podium. Without a note or written paper of any kind he placed both hands on the pulpit to steady himself and then quietly and slowly he began to speak.... "When I was asked to come here today and talk to you, your pastor asked me to tell you what was the greatest lesson ever learned in my 50-odd years of preaching. 1 thought about it for a few days and boiled it down to just one thing that made the most difference in my life and sustained me through all my trials.. The one thing that I could always rely on when tears and heartbreak and pain and fear and sorrow paralyzed me... The only thing that would comfort was this little song: "Jesus loves me this I know. For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, We are weak but He is strong.... Yes, Jesus loves me.... The Bible tells me so." The old pastor stated, "I always noticed that it was the adults who chose the children's hymn 'Jesus Loves Me' (for the children of course) during a hymn sing, and it was the adults who sang the loudest because I could see they knew it the best." "Here for you now is a Senior version of Jesus Loves Me": Jesus loves me, this I know, Though my hair is white as snow Though my sight is growing dim, Still He bids me trust in Him. YES, JESUS LOVES ME.. YES, JESUS LO VES ME.. YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO. Though my steps are oh, so slow, With my hand in His I'll go On through life, let come what may, He'll be there to lead the way. When the nights are dark and long, In my heart He puts a song.. Telling me in words so clear, "Have no fear, for I am near." When my work on earth is done, And life's victories have been won. He will take me home above, Then I'll understand His love. I love Jesus, does He know? Have I ever told Him so? Jesus loves to hear me say, That I love Him every day. Received from Pearl Vásárhelyi If you think this is neat, please pass it on to your friends. If you do not pass it on, nothing bad will happen, but you will have missed an opportunity to "reach out and touch" a friend or a loved one. Manville Reformed Church 100th Anniversary July 25, 1915 - July 25, 2015 The congregation of the Manville Reformed Church in Manville, New Jersey celebrated their 100th anniversary on July 25, 2015. A gala celebration in which we remembered our forefathers and the legacy they passed down to the many generations that followed. Our forefathers traveled to our current location before the community of Manville was even established. They came from Canada, Chrome (Carteret), the coal mines in Pennsylvania and blended with those who had already settled in this area. They were bound together by their ancestry, their birth place and their language. They were Hungarians. As in any culture they held fast to their traditions wanting to preserve them for the generations that would follow. Most important was their religious beliefs. Thus, the Manville Magyar Reformed Church was established on July 25, 1915. It became the first church in the community of Manville. Charter was received on August 5, 1915. Providence brought them together and it was God who oversaw the many obstacles they met along the way. With faith, hope and determination, these men and women struggled to buy the land, find funds to build, and establish a home for their Christian beliefs. Over the past century many have come through our doors. Some have stayed, some have moved on and many have passed on; still we continue to be united just as our forefathers saw the need to find togetherness in God. The congregation here at Manville Reformed still strive to follow in their footsteps. Our celebration began with a reception to welcome our guest. On display in our Fellowship Hall were many pictures, sorted by decades that showed the progression of our growth. It was enlightening to walk through the decades of time, remembering those who were, and seeing those who still are in God's service. Pastor's taking part in our service were: Rev. Peter G. Maurer, Rev. Tony Cinardo, Rev. Albert Kovács, Rev. Annalee Davis, and Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig. Following services all gathered at Madeline's on Vosseller in Bound Brook, N.J. for a wonderful banquet with food and music. We thank all our guest for joining with us in our 100th year celebration.... Joyce Burján, Chief Elder MRC
