Evangéliumi Hírnök, 1996 (88. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1996-09-01 / 9. szám

8. oldal Habitat for Humanity at Vác, Hungary Habitat for Humanity, founded by Mil­lard Fuller and his wife, Linda, is an or­ganization concerned with providing a house for families in need of housing, at cost, and with an interest free mortgage. One of the qualifications for acceptance is that the families must have a steady in­come from which to pay this mortgage. Close to 50,000 houses have been built around the world by Habitat volunteers, who pay their own way to help in this building project. This year alone, Habitat for Humanity International plans to build 12,000 houses, 4000 of these in the United States and the rest in all parts of the world. It was my distinct pleasure to partici­pate in the Jimmy Carter Work Project in Vac, Hungary. What an experience this was! One hundred people from the United States, 200 from every continent of the world, and approximately 200 Hungarians participated in this “blitz” effort to build lOhouses in 5 days! You can’t imagine the sound of more than 200 hammers putting up the framework of these houses, includ­ing the rafters, the very first day. It had to Ten houses under construction in Vác by volunteers of Habitat for Humanity be seen and heard to be believed. Presi­dent Jimmy Carter’s house was #8. He and his wife, Rosalyn, worked on it every day. Each of the 10 houses was sponsored by businesses like Dow Chemical, Honey­well, Indianapolis Insurance, Coming, and others. The meals were catered by organi­zations like the Budapest Marriott Hotel, Burger King, Rotary Club of Budapest. Citibank donated trees for each new house. I saw a lot more Pepsi than I did water. At&T and MCI offered phone service. Each house had a chief boss, 4 other specialist bosses, a translator, and 20 workmen. Specialized work such as wir­ing and plumbing, were done at night, and the rest of the work was done by the vol­unteers during the day. It took more than just these workmen to take care of a group as large as ours: organizers of the project who “kept on top of things” and solved problems, transportation crew, people who registered the workers and visitors, First Aid nurses and ambulance drivers, those in charge of evening programs and the music during meals, people in charge of housing this many people, and a large group of volunteers to feed everybody 3 times a day. Some of the elderly helped keep the grounds cleared and clean. Secu­rity guards kept the curious town folk at a distance. Radio and TV personnel roamed everywhere and interviews were given constantly. Pres. Jimmy Carter (with red bandana) finishing house number 8. Vác, Hungary It was announced that the government agreed to have 5 more Habitat houses built in Vác. Others will be built elsewhere in Hungary. Interested parties observed daily how this work was being done. Habitat for Humanity exemplifies one’s faith expressed in deed. In the sec­ond chapter of James, we read that faith without works is dead and that by works was faith made perfect, in his epistle to the Galatians, Paul encourages us not to be weary in well doing, and that if we have the opportunity, do good unto all men. In Vac, Hungary, during one week, Christ ’s love was demonstrated to 10 fami­lies, with a total of 19 children, who no longer need to live with their parents, but who can live in their own home for the very first time. The homeowners tearfully ac­cepted these new homes. Many friend­ships were made between volunteers and these 10 families. The people of Hungary tried to show their appreciation for the work done by this large group of volunteers in various ways. Many were cited by the city and govern­ment officials for their special contribution. For me, going to my father’s homeland was indeed a special and unique experi­ence this time. It was my way of giving something back to the land which gave me my rich Hungarian heritage, Being a part of the Habitat for Humanity Work Project 1996 in Vac, Hungary, was an experience I shall never forget. Esther Petre Plyler August 1996 Esther Petre Plyler is the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Gabriel Petre. They are now with the Lord, but the fruits of their labors are still with us. Esther was also a missionary in Peru and Puerto Rico for many years with her husband Dr. Ellis Plyler. Her interest in the welfare of our Hungarian speaking people still persists. EJK Hungarian Baptist Conven­tion Receipts for the Month of May-July 1996. Mission: Bethesda Church, Palm Bay, FL...........$401.00 Bethesda Home, Palm Bay, FL...............1,350.00 Detroit Church, Detroit, MI.......................240.00 Silliman Church, Bridgeport, CT.................66.00 Chestnut St. Church, Wadsworth, OH.........50.00 Helen Banyai, Bronx, NY in loving memory of Alex Banyai ..........100.00 Rose Panettiere, Yonkers, NY in loving memory of Alex Gocsi..............250.00 Hungarian Baptist Women’s Convention . 400.00 Total $2,857.00 Literature: Michael Sebestyén, Parma, OH...................32.00 M/M George Gancsos, Yonkers, NY........ 12.00 Gabor Toth, Irvin, CA............................... 14.00 M/M Paul Juras, Richmond Hill, Canada.... 31.00 M/M Frank Szabó, Chagrin Falls, OH......12.00 M/M Zoltán Szabó, Palm Bay, FL................7.00 Esther Bankúti, Palm Bay, FL.....................32.00 Arthur Bartholomew, Los Alamitos, CA......7.00 Elmer Iván, Rexdale, Canada........................9.00 M/M András Kosdi, Manchester, CT..........10.00 Rose Panettiere, Yonkers, NY In loving memory of Alex Gocsi...............250.00 Hung. Baptist Women’s Convention.........300.00 Subtotal $716.00 Baráti Kör Stefan Lörincz, Chicago, IL........................82.00 Mrs. L. Banas, Temecula, CA.....................60.00 M/M John Sebestyén, Parma, OH.......... 100.00 Ferenc Kulcsár, New York, NY..................60.00 Sándor Kulcsár, New York, NY.............. 100.00 Mrs. A.P. Vajda, Toronto, Canada..............72.00 Valentin Jakab, Woodhaven, MI.................60.00 Rev. & Dr. John Cserepka, Kelowna, Can. 70.00 M/M Joseph Szabó, Chicago, IL...............100.00 M/M Alexander Torma, New York, NY.. 100.00 M/M Zoltán Zeke, Keuka Park, NY.......1000.00 Subtotal $1804.00 Total literature $2,520.00 Grand Total: $5,377.00 Thank you for your faithful support Louis Drescher, Treasurer _______________________1996. szeptember Thank you for writing... Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Con­vention: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you all for the $50.00 I have received in memory of my beloved hus­band, the Rev. George Balia. I appreciated be remembered this way, I know that my husband had a deep interest in our Hungarian Baptist work for many years, till the Lord took him home, for his reward. I pray Gods blessings on the continual work for the Lord in our Convention. Prayerfully, Elizabeth Balia i

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