Magyar Egyház, 1967 (46. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1967-01-01 / 1. szám
10 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ Baptism: Thea Hake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Járdánházy. Godparents: Major and Mrs. Blaine Brinley from Germany. Wedding: Robert Argyl and Sarah McClellan. Witnesses: Edwin McClellan and Cheyanne McCalvay. Funeral: William Hussack, 45, born in Duquesne. Internment in the cemetery of the Hungarian Reformed Church of Duquesne. Income in 1966: $36,155.41, Expenses : $23,500.03. Deposited to the New Church Fund: $14,055.52. Statistics in 1966: 11,834 attended services, 1,594 took communion, 62 shut-ins took communion. There were 16 baptisms, 8 weddings, 8 funerals, 2 converted, new members 10, moved to another city 3, 1 left our church. 24 are being prepared for confirmation. New officers elected for the Ladies’ Aid: Dolly Halas president, Jane Krajewski vice president, Kay Starry secretary, Vilma Pavuk treasurer. The Sunday School held a wonderful Christmas program. Compliments to Earl Starry, superintendent, to the teachers, and to the children in the program. ROEBLING In spite of the bad weather our church attendance was good during the Christmas Season. Many of our members proved to be faithful to their Lord. However, some of our members failed to worship with us during Christmas. These people are our unstable members; they are like water and sand; they have never settled down and found life in Christ. The elements to the Christmas Holy Communion were donated by Mr. and Mrs. George Bor dash. The bread was made by Mrs. Frank Csik. Our church received $200 from the Lorantfy Guild and $500 from the Women’s Guild for Christmas. We appreciate these generous gifts. The Christmas tree was donated by Mrs. Frank Csik and family. The Christmas Program for our children was held on Sunday, December 18. We express our many thanks to Mrs. Helen Bordash, who was responsible for the well arranged and spiritually uplifting program. Our children also participated in the Community Christmas Program on December 15. Our Children’s Choir was commended for their fine singing. In spite of the heavy snow our children visited our members with their caroling on Saturday, December 24. Pastor’s Report for 1966: baptism 4, marriage 2, confirmation 5, burial 4. PERTH AMBOY In 1966 we baptized 18 children, 9 boys and 9 girls; confirmed 17 young people, 5 boys and 12 girls; married 9 couples, 4 were mixed marriages; buried 19 persons, the youngest one was 19 years old, the oldest 91, 13 men and 6 women; marriages contracted contrary to our by-laws by 4 persons; new members received either by transfer or confession of faith, 23 persons; members in good standing on the voting list 518. Installation Dinner to honor the newly elected officers, elders and leaders of the various organizations will be held Sunday, February 12 at 12:00 Noon. Please reserve this date and plan to attend. Holy Communion will be held at both services for Lent on Sunday, February 5. The elements may be offered by contacting the church office. The Quarterly Youth Conference will be held in our church on Sunday, February 19th, at 1:30 P.M. Due to the snow storm at Christmas, only about half of the usual number of people attended Holy Communion; during the English service 181, Hungarian service 134; sick and shut-in 30; making a total of 345. STATEN ISLAND Our Christmas Eve services with adult and children choirs uplifted our spirits. The blizzard prevented many of our members from attending. The Sunday School presented “The Shiniest Star” scene. It was a heart-warming presentation. The Women’s Guild Party with many guests was very successful. The children went on their traditional caroling to parents and grandparents. Vital statistics for 1966: 2 baptisms, 1 confirmation, 2 burials. There were no weddings. The newly re-elected Women’s Guild officers are: Mrs. John Rodvansky president, Mrs. Stephen Nemeth vice-president, Mrs. Fred Cutler secretary, Mrs. Stephen Szász treasurer, Mrs. John Lovas financial secretary. The group will participate in corporate Holy Communion on the first Sunday in Lent. Funeral: Mrs. John Szucs, 86 was buried from the church. She was from Csernaho, Zemplen county. YOUNGSTOWN Christmas worship services were well attended; the church was filled on Christmas Eve as well as on Christmas Day, when 175 members lived with the sacrament. The members of the Yolanda Circle, Men’s Club and Youth Group went caroling this year. All our members were visited and the result was better than last year. Vital statistics from 1966: 11 baptisms, 12 confirmed, 2 weddings, 1 turned to our faith, 3 burials. The Men’s Club, starting in January, will meet every 3rd Sunday of the month at 7 P.M. In hope of better achievements the Youth Group started the new year in two groups. List of officers will be published in the next issue. YOUTH NEWS DETROIT The CYF’s Christmas Party & Bake Sale grossed $1644.55 with a net profit of $1246.85. The Toy Sale $104, two weddings $175, and $49 for carolling, making a total income for November and December of $1972.55. $1049 was donated at Christmas to the church. Believe it or not, the girls prepared the entire menu for the New Year’s Eve Party. During the holidays they went tobagganing three times and made two trips to Plum Street, Detroit’s “Greenwich Village.” Well, here is the best news of all . . . the BYF Conference will be held at Camp Cavell on beautiful Lake Huron about one hour drive from Detroit. Guess what? The cabins are even heated and along with the usual activities there will even be horseback riding, so start making plans now to come to this wonderland of our country . . . God has been very good to us this year, and we thank Him for everything ... we grossed close to $3000.00 and after making donations, purchases and paying for the conference we still have a bank balance of $668.79 for the beginning of our New Year. GYÜLEKEZETI ÉLET AKRON, OHIO Templom: 2625 Copley Road Telefon: (216) 666-9777 Lelkész: Dömötör Tibor 1657 Centerview Drive, Akron, Ohio 44321 Telefon: (216) 666-9978 Decemberben egyháztagjainkon kivül vendégek is szép számmal jelentek meg templomunkban. December 18-án este angol énekkarunk és gyermekeink által előadásra került a Magyar Egyházban megjelent karácsonyi történet. A karácsonyi istentiszteleteken minden eddiginél nagyobb számban jelentek
