Magyar Egyház, 1968 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1968-06-01 / 6-7. szám
18 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONS AKRON, OHIO Our former pastor, tlie Rev. Stephen Kovács preached at our Mother’s Day worship service. He praised our congregation for the progress we had made during the past two years. “We are living in a time—said Rev. Kovács—when everyone is speaking about the dying Church and the dead God. You proved to the world that God is alive and the Church is alive. You proved this with your faith, love and sacrifice and you became an example for others. Go forward in unity and in peace and you will be able to accomplish miracles in the future.” On May 26th, on a very special congregational meeting we signed the “unity papers.” Thus we became one with the First Hungarian United Church of Christ. We accepted our new members into our fellowship with brotherly love and with true Christian spirit. The official papers were signed by our chief elder, Edward Var go and by our secretary, Mrs. Emma Jean Rutherford and hv Ernest Sala the former chief elder of the First Hungarian United Church of Christ and by Charles Boehme, the former secretary of the same Church. Baptism: Kimberly Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Michael Maugham. The godparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keszeg. Wedding: Stephen Zoltán Ko■>;ács, son of our former pastor, and Myra Elizabeth Sandy. Pastor Uomotor and Pastor Kovács officiated. Our pastor and his wife were the hosts to the ministerial family meeting in May. Ten Hungarian Reformed ministers were present with their wives. BETHLEHEM, PA. At Pentecost we dedicated a new chalice and plate for communion use given by the Fuller family in memory of the late Miss Eszter Afra. Mrs. J. Haszonics celebrated her 84th birthday. The elements of the Lord’s Supper at Pentecost were donated by Mr. and Mrs. E. Kery. Four of our young men are in the service: Steve Kuronya, Dennis Kuronya, Robert Erdie, and Barry Arnold. Burial: Mrs. Lydia Verba, 81, on May 6th. CARTERET, N. J. Communicants at Pentecost numbered 140—another proof that most of our people consider only Christmas and Easter to he “big” communion opportunities. Needless to say that this is not right. At the Sunday School closing day 9 of our children who have not been absent from any Sunday School session or confirmation class during the year were cited for their perfect attendance. 47 students and teachers received “Cross and Crown” attendance awards. Among them, Cheryle Dodge and Susan Dombrowski were given lltli year bars; Mrs. Irene Lukach has been teaching for 15 years. During the summer months Hungarian language service begins at 8:30, English language service at 9:30. New Bread Communion will he observed on August 11. The new air-conditioning in the church works very well. Baptism: Stephen Edivurd, son of Edward Albert Kutcher, Jr. and Rose Marie Truch. Weddings: Robert Stephen Fischer and Mary Elizabeth Hoehler; Robert John Poole and Nacy Ann Reiss. Funerals: Mrs. Sophie Mészáros, 88 years old, and Alexander Lovas, 75 years old. DUQUESNE, PA. 150 members came to communion during the Pentecost holidays; 6 shut-ins received the holy elements in their homes. The Women's Club made a trip to the Hershey factory in Hersliey, Pa. The Sunday School had its annual picnic in our cemetery park and the Men’s Club had a bacon fry. On Father’s Day members of the Men's Club participated in the service. Our summer schedule will begin on July 7th. Hungarian services will be held at 9 a.m., English services at 10 a.m. Harvest Home communion will he observed on July 28th. The Pastor will visit Hungary in August. In his absence the Rt. Rev. Louis Nagy, Pastor of the McKeesport Church will be available for those in need of pastoral services. On August lltli we will hold our annual Bethlen Home Day. The Rev. Alexander Daroczy, Superintendent, will serve at both services. On June 22-23rd, the Western Classis of the Bethlen Youth Federation held its Conference in our church. The Rev. Earle Potts, a local pastor was the guest speaker at this event. McKeesport, pa. 167 members came to communion during the Pentecost holidays; 6 shut-ins received the holy elements in their homes. Baptism: Tina Louise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Evancho; godparents: Carl Slack and Sandra Wroble.—Carol Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bereezky; god-parents: Mr. and Mrs. Homer Crouch.—Toni Christine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoicard Gonzales; god-parents: Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Michelo. Nancy Chomos, daughter of Sándor E. Chomos. the manager of Bethlen Freedom Press, was confirmed. This year’s graduates: William Balogh, Albert Bertok, Janice Garcia, John Olyarnik, Deborah Solvay, Janet Zugeber. The Women’s Guild gave them a present. Funeral: Mrs. Edythe Banis, born in McKeesport, deceased in Braddock at the age of 47.—Kálmán Balogh, 67 who was a member of the church council, secretary and controller for more than two decades. He was horn at Rankin, Pa. We had a successful Vacation Bible School for two weeks with an average attendance of 70. Teachers included Mrs. Mary Brindza, Mrs. Norma Jordánházy, Debbie Jordánházy, Diana Rausch, Sanyi Mészár, Mrs. Alex Nagy (organist), housemother: Mrs. András Fedor, helpers: Mrs. Stephen Balogh, Mrs. András Füstös, Mrs. Bill Arokháty, Mrs. John Hallick, Lynn Serfőző, Elen Füstös, Ed J ordánházy, Denis Gerzsenyi, Mrs. Joseph Marczinko, Mrs. Louis Nagy. Our Sunday School picnic
