Magyar Egyház, 1963 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1963-01-01 / 1. szám
MAGYAR EGYHÁZ 9 cula are being used at the present time; consequently, no coordinated effort is possible in the field of preconfirmation, confirmation or post-confirmation education. The second recommendation highlighted the need for clinics to assist in teacher preparation, in youth fellowship group work — and all areas of the church’s need for training. This study contains many specific conclusions and facts of benefit for anyone interested and involved in Sunday Schools, Youth Fellowships, Vacation Bible Schools. A limited number of copies are available and may be secured by contacting this writer. Each pastor has one copy in his files. Arrangements have been made by the denomination for orientation programs to prepare any cooperating congregation for the recommended Covenant Life Curriculum. This Curriculum published by the Reformed Church in America meets the needs of our denomination, affords an opportunity of inclusion of specific lessons regarding our individual church heritage, and is introduced to a congregation after a careful study of its features. Each congregation should begin its plans now by consulting with its pastor and contacting this writer (Joseph W. Cookson, 494 Riverside Avenue, Trenton, N. J.) to arrange a meeting for presentation of the denominational plan in general and an introduction to the new curriculum in particular. Highly successful meetings already held have met with enthusiastic response to the features of the new curriculum and also have led to efforts to plan clinics for training, study, exchange of information in other areas. Any church worker with a desire to improve his witness may wish to bring to the attention of the diocese his needs and is encouraged to do so. Each congregation should take advantage of the opportunity to involve itself in the denominational plans for educational improvement by making itself aware of these plans and by participation in these initial orientation program within the next few months. Programs are being scheduled at the convenience of the congregations and are being held whenever and wherever possible. Joseph W. Cookson Young People from five denominations and two continents visited the Fifth North American Youth Assembly of the Reformed Church in America at Holland, Mich. — From I. to r.: Rev. Harold P. De Roo, a Director of Young People's Work, Reformed Church in America, Paul Brink and Esther Timmer, Christian Reformed Church, Leslie Harsanyi, Hungarian Reformed Church in America, Bonnie Brown, United Presbyterian Church, USA, Ruth Heimgartner, Swiss Reformed C lurch, Victor Compher, Presbyterian Church, US, Rev. D. J. Vander Haar, a Director of Young People's Work, Reformed Church in America. YOUTH NEWS CONFERENCE MAILING LIST, PLEASE The Duquesne Youth Fellowship, the host to the 1963 Conference, requests all local youth fellowships to send their 1963 officers’ names and addresses to the corresponding secretary (Miss Ruth Sapos, 1411 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, Pa.) as soon as possible. CARTERET During the Christmas holidays members of the Youth Fellowship went around caroling on two nights. Donations of $82 were received from church members. The money was added to the Conference Fund. The Carteret Youth Fellowship is busy preparing for a Valentines’ Social for the members of the Eastern Classis. It will be held on Friday, February 8, in Bethlen Hall. All members are cordially invited. The patter of basketballs are now and then heard in and around Bethlen Hall. For those who think that this is strange, we’ll explain: The boys in the CYF are anxiously awaiting the day to show off their athletic skills; they’ve formed quite a team and are looking forward to playing the Trenton boys. This will be a major event and should prove to be a lot of fun for all. The Carteret starting line-up is: “Daring” Dennis Matefy, Big Bobby Toth, Steve “Rebounds” Markus, “Peppy” A1 Pirigyi, and “Laughing” Les Harsanyi. If they aren’t enough we have many available replacements who are great also. It was suggested that for an extra-added attraction the girls from the two clubs have a game. What do you think, Trenton? Are you game? We’ll soon see. DUQUESNE The Duquesne Youth Fellowship had a very enjoyable and successful caroling in the homes of the congregation. In three groups a total of 24 young people participated and received three hundred dollars, a part of which is designated to their Conference Fund. TRENTON New ventures are proving stimulating to the growing Young Peoples Society as recent activities in fellowship and religious instruction have been highly successful. The non-routine efforts have been coupled with the more usual dances and regular Sunday night fellowship. The Young Peoples Society members have started a series of presentation of information about their Hungarian Reformed faith and traditions to youth groups of other denominations. The challenging opportunity is leading not only to a better understanding of our Church by others, but also a better understanding by the members who are working on the research and the presentations. The program has been roughly divided into “The Church” and “Doctrine” with informal discussion encouraged after the presentations. “The Church” heading has included history (Reformation, Hungary, and U.S. today), Liturgy (order of worship), and the organization of the church. “The Doctrine” portion centers on our doctrinal standards. Work towards the actual presentation of our traditions and beliefs has led to promised invitations to go to other churches for similar presentations from these groups. Bishop Zoltán Beky and our youth advisor as well as Dr. Aladar Komjáthy of Roebling have assisted in the research thus far. Other new ventures have included a rewarding paper drive for funds to repaint and redecorate the main Sunday School room. The painting was done by our members over the holidays.
