Magyar Egyház, 1964 (43. évfolyam, 3-9. szám)
1964-07-01 / 7. szám
12 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ THIS WAS THE 25TH ANNUAL BETHLEN YOUTH FEDERATION CONFERENCE This year’s conference was very spectacular in view of the fact that it was the Federation’s 25th Anniversary. The conference was held in Camp Kittatinny, New Jersey, and was hosted by the Christian Youth Fellowship of Carteret. It began Friday, September 7, by the reunion of old friends and the union of new friends from Trenton, Perth Amboy, Duquesne, Staten Island, Detroit, Akron, New Brunswick, and Carteret. 143 participants in all, the largest in the organization’s history! Saturday morning the theme “The Case of Interfaith Marriage” was presented by Dr. Andrew Harsanyi. Everyone listened very attentively to a most informative and provoking presentation. The anniversary party featured square dancing directed by a professional caller. Although all were exhausted and out of breath, everyone joined in singing “Happy Anniversary” and consumed a huge anniversary cake. Our Christian fellowship was further increased by the observance of Holy Communion Sunday morning. Dr. Andrew Harsanyi and the Rev. Stephen Szőke conducted the service. After breakfast, all assembled again to hear the second part of Dr. Harsanyi’s presentation. Both presentations were followed by lively discussions in ten groups. Later Sunday night, everyone gathered around a campfire and enjoyed skits and songs presented by teams from the various fellowships. The Sunday morning offering was $100.34 and is being sent to the Bethlen Home. A $100 donation was voted for the planned campsite in Ligonier. Next year’s conference will be hosted by Akron, Ohio. The New Officers The business meeting elected the following slate of new officers: President: Bob Sapos — Duquesne Vice-President: Les Martin — Trenton Secretary: Sandy Ban — Detroit Treasurer: Ron Pross —- Carteret Members at Large from the West: Richard Apáti — Akron Stephanie Szőke — Duquesne Members at Large from the East: Pat Moran — Perth Amboy Ken Ture — Trenton Roger Bodnar — Staten Island Last minute pictures, packing and good-byes were made and the conference was closed for another year with strengthened faith, new friendships and Christian fellowship. We all looked forward to meeting again. We wish to thank all the advisors and leaders who worked so dilligently with our youth groups for the success of this year’s conference: Dr. Andrew Harsanyi, Mr. and Mrs. John Nemish, Rev. Stephen Szőke, Mrs. Peter Dudich; also: Mr. and Mrs. John Farkas, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kaplar, Mrs. Margaret Kraemer, Mrs. Theresa Martin, Mr. Frank Vérségi, Sr. We also would like to extend our thanks to Rev. Joseph Cookson who so unselfishly has guided us in the past. He could not be with us this year due to the loss of his father. May God comfort him and his family. The Carteret Christian Youth Fellowship truly hosted a most successful and enjoyable conference. Congratulations to Carteret for a job well done and “Happy Anniversary” to all members of the Bethlen Youth Federation. Sandy Ban At Communion . . and at Morning Prayers Listening to the Lecture -The Carteret Singers
