Evangéliumi Hírnök, 1980 (72. évfolyam, 1-24. szám)
1980-04-15 / 8. szám
8. oldal 1980. április 15. 4— We should thank God for our neighbors, friends, parents, and loved ones, because they are the best! Everyone of them were concerned, and everyone who was able, helped. As a result, the windows were boarded, the furniture were moved, messages were delivered, and advice was offered while David was still raging, and even after. God bless us with such wonderful folks! 5— We should give God our time because he can schedule it better than we ever could. This lesson was hidden in the long days of reconstruction, when the work was endlessly dragging, and we felt like it will never be done. There were many delays, and waiting periods. But, looking back at those times, we can see the blessings of it all, since many times troubles were found and corrected, more storm damages were discovered and repaired, and our days were not overloaded, just because of those delays and waiting periods. This reminds me of the words of a song: “My Lord knows the way through the wilderness, all I have to do is follow,” his timing and his leading. He is the best planner! These were but a few of the lessons hidden for us under the wings of Hurricane David. Today, our hearts are filled with thanks to God, who made all these things possible. We thank him for his Son, who was born, crucified and risen, so that he can forgive our sins, come into our hearts and give us a place in Heaven (when we ask him to), and so that we can have most meaningful lives. Lives, which are carefully planned, tenderly guided, and abundantly blessed through sunshines and storms! Mrs. Michael Matrai FEBRUARY AT BETHESDA The month of February was a very busy one at your Home. Perhaps it was because we tried to squeeze 31 days of a busy schedule into just 29 days. With the number of residents that the winter months bring to Bethesda, there is always much to be done. The services to our winter visitors include such things as running to and from the airport to meet incoming or outgoing flights, running to stores, beauty parlors, banks, doctors and hospitals. Since our prime concern is always the comfort and welfare of our residents, it is important that we watch each one of our residents very closely so that small problems do not become large problems. This involves the services of well trained employees who have an empathy toward our aging citizens. We at Bethesda are blessed with many such employees and we praise God for His constant watch over us. We have a few rather cold days during the month but most of our days were cool and comfortable. This comes as a pleasant change from our normally warm weather. This is the time of year when we do much outside work to prepare our grounds and buildings for the oncoming summer. We are about to start the seal coating of our driveways. This is very hot and dirty work that must be done during the cooler months. Roof repairs, fertilizing, tree trimming, spraying and replanting are jobs that must be done during February and March. Painting and decorating is also work that gets done at this time of year. Thus you see, our activity is constant and scheduled so that we may obtain the best proficiency from our work force. We have been most fortunate to have the services of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Balogh from Los Altos, California. Mr. Balogh is the answer to an administrators dream in that he is capable of doing every job that must be done. He is a builder by trade and thus is able to do all work that needs doing here at the Home. We thank God for such devoted Christian people who work without charge and praise the Lord for the opportunity to serve. The plans for our new library and beauty shop have been approved and are presently on the drafting table for final drawings. We will try to build this small addition with our own labor force and from current income. It may take us a little longer to complete, but we will save much money by doing the work ourselves. Please remember us in your prayers as we begin this new project. Your Home is now in beautiful condition and will be even more complete when we finish this present project. All that has been completed and is being planned is done for our elderly citizens and for the Glory of God. May all the praise and glory be given to Him who makes all things possible to those who trust in Him. Please continue all of us in your prayers. Ernest J. Kish, Administrator * * * BETHESDA BAPTIST RETIREMENT HOME CONTRIBUTIONS February, 1980 Mr. Alex Raduly, Palm Bay, Fla. $10.00; Mrs. Rose Szász, Palm Bay, Fla. 10.00; Mrs. Magdolna Attila, Watervliet, MI. 25.00; Mrs. Margaret Mobley, Palm Bay, Fla. 25.00; Mr. and Mrs. László Novak, Londonderry, NH. 60.00; Mrs. Helen Davis, Melbourne, Fla. 100.00; Bethesda Baptist Church, Palm Bay, Fla. 85.00; Mrs. Ruth T. Crump, Merritt Island, Fla. 25.00; Mrs. Julia Smenyak, Palm Bay, Fla. 5.00; Mrs. Margaret Varga, Hemet, CA 10.00; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Balia, Detroit, Ml 10.00; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Matyas, Palm Bay, Fla. 10.00; Rev. Michael Major, Cleveland Hts., OH 15.00; Mrs. Mary Slack, Newburgh, NY 50.00; Mrs. Theresa Kish, Fairfield, CN 25.00; Mr. and Mrs. Layos Bankuti, Palm Bay, Fla. 40.00; First Hungarian Baptist Church, New York City, NY 50.00; Rev. and Mrs. William B. Molnár, Naugatuck, CN 30.00; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Kish, Palm Bay, Fla. 30.00; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Evan, Port Colbourne, Canada—In loving memory of: Rev. George Balia 20.00. — Total: $635.00. Exhausted Material Resources We are being told in many ways by many people these days that material resources are being exhausted at an alarming rate. The actual statistics and projections coming from various sources convince us that this is anything but an exact science. Nevertheless, there is adequate cause fro concern and conservation is increasingly important. In contrast to that we should be impressed with the fact that spiritual resources are never in short supply. We may do a poor job of using the spiritual resources available to us, just as we may do a poor job of using material resources, but the supply of spiritual resources is not threatened. This should be cause for both rejoicing and introspection. Rejoicing in the fact of God’s provision and introspection to evaluate the quality of our stewardship. Arnold S. Boal
