Magyar Egyház, 1954 (33. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)

1954-06-01 / 6-7. szám

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MAGYAR EGYHÁZ

BETHLEN Y0!ITH FORUM

Carteret, New Jersey

The first Quarterly Conference of the Eastern Classis of the Bethlen Youth Federation in 1954 was held on March 28 at Carteret, New Jersey. The Perth Amboy, Trenton and Carteret Clubs were represented. Guest speaker was the Reverend Malcolm Brown, pastor of the Carteret First Presbyterian Church.

The following were elected as officers for the 1954-1955 term:

President ..................................... Elmer Soltész (Trenton)

Vice-President ................ William Orosz (Perth Amboy)

Secretary ..................................... Lillian Perka (Carteret)

Treasurer ..................................... John Csanyi (Trenton)

The installation of officers was conducted by the Reverend Alexander Daroczy.

A supper followed the business meeting and a program of entertainment including a “take-off” on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scout Show, a musical quartet, and “What’s My Line Show.” The second quarterly conference is tentatively scheduled for June with the Trenton Club playing host.

Trenton, New Jersey

Sure is good to know that the members here are all hard at work on a project which will make their club one of the largest and strongest in the Federation. Among some of the events were a bus trip to Washington, D. C.; picnic outings; a series of social events. (Keep up the good work.)

Duquesne, Pennsylvania

The new church may have been their biggest accomplishment, but being a close neighbor, I can readily see many more fine works begun by the Youth Fellowship. Of course, let us not forget the newly organized Men’s Club. The Mother-Daughter Banquet held on Mother’s Day certainly was a good example of the grand cooperation of all the members. All kidding aside, the Duquesners, can be congratulated on the effort, courage and fine leadership in all of their many accomplishments. Sure wish we could get the ball roling our way.

THE DUTIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL:

1. To attend the meetings of the council and to take part in its deliberations. 2. To serve on committees set up by the council and to carry out special assignments.

3. To exhort the church members to meet their obligations toward the church and its educational activities.

4. In all possible way to assist and to uphold the pastor in all the phases of his pastoral work. 5. To shine as worthy examples before the members of the congregation in private conduct and in family life, in unbending loyalty to the church, in the faithful attendance of the divine services, in regularly partaking of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

Before The National Youth Conference

There were no religious conferences for young people before the turning point of the century, at least not as many as there are all over the world today. There were no communications, as we have today, facilitating all who would desire to go. Now, if a young person wishes to attend a conference, he can go by train, bus, automobile, or airplane.

But, do young people have the desire to attend religious conferences? Think about the manifold difficulties in other lands, fears and definite persecutions for their faith, but still they go by horse and buggy, bycicle, or even by foot to places where they can strengthen their convictions and edify each others faith.

Of course, many would like to be enriched by the experiences of a conference today, but will give such excuses as: I cannot attend because of financial difficulties, or because I got married, etc. Will these be an excuse for you? Will your faith not enable you to bring such a sacrifice as to attend this yearly National Youth Conference?

Without a shadow of doubt there will be wonderful opportunities to meet new friends and also to meet old ones. There will be the joy of finding new visions in a dark gloomy and perplexed world. No serious minded youth of our Churches can afford to stay away. We hope that you attend the Yearly National Youth Conference on Labor Day weekend in Perth Amboy, N. J.

Send the letters of inquiry to the Christian Youth Club, 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, N. [. ----------o---------NOT “SEPARATE BUT EQUAL”

BUT EQUAL AND TOGETHER

The United States Supreme Court has just taken an historic step toward perfecting our American democracy. In a decision reflecting the conscience of America, the Court unanimously ruled that segregation of Negro and white children in the public school is unconstitutional.

This ruling of the Supreme Court is a milestone in the Negro’s march toward complete equality. It makes illegal a situation which has slowly become intolerable to the nation. It gives hope that the promise of full equality, inherent in a democracy, will some day be realized.

It will take time before segregation is ended. The education of some 12 million school children in 21 states will be affected. Social patterns in these states must be changed. Opposition in many areas must be overcome. But there are signs that thoughtful people everywhere are ready to comply with the law of the land and make an end to segregation.