Calvin Synod Herald, 2017 (118. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2017-07-01 / 7-8. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD 11 Church in America. The theme of their message was based upon the following scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17 “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom. ” After the worship service, in expression of our unity of the Spirit of the Lord and the Freedom we enjoy in Christ, 40 white doves were released. A Baptismal Fountain/Lord’s Table combination was placed before the worshippers, signifying the two sacraments we observe in accordance of our faith. The Baptismal Fountain/Lord’s Table was blessed by Rt. Rev. Bela Kato and carried into The Church from the open-air service. All pastors in attedance gathered around and joined in singing the Flhymn “Urnák Szolgai Mindnyáján ” after which it was dedicated. Rt. Rev. Bela Kato, Bishop also presented a new Transylvanian Flag to Rev. Vass to be used in his church. The service continued with the singing of the Hymn of the Reformation “Eros Varunk Nekünk az Isten. ” Rev. Zoltán Balogh, who is also a Reformed Pastor was asked to conduct the Reaffirmation of the Oath of Confirmation. It was truly impressive to hear hundreds of people reaffirm their faith. Rev. Balogh then blessed the congregation. The Closing act of the service was conducted by Rev. Szeverenyi who offered his benediction and greeted everyone with the Holy Scripture. While the food at the Monastery was very good, a special Hungarian lunch of Hungarian Gulyas Soup and homemade Fank (Donut) was served as a gift from the Hungarian Club of Welland, Canada. On the last day of the conference, morning devotional was offered by the clergy of the Hungarian Baptist Church on the SOLUS CHRISTUS. Round Table discussion followed by Minister Rev. Zoltán Balogh, after which he gave a closing proclamation. The closing event and devotional was conducted by our guests from Hungary, Rt. Rev. István Szabó, Bishop, Rt. Rev. Bela Kato, Bishop and Rev. Zoltán Balogh. We are truly grateful to the Lord for the time that we could spend together remembering and celebrating our Reformed Faith. Beside the spiritual time, we were also able to enjoy God’s handiwork in the beauty of Niagara Falls, break bread together and grow through each other’s faith, while we reaffirmed our Reformed spiritual heritage. We are also proud to report to our readers that every member of the Conference Council of the Calvin Synod was present at the conference. Soli Deo Gloria. Cynthia Torok
