Magyar Egyház, 1970 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1970-01-01 / 1. szám
MAGYAR EGYHÁZ 15 ren. Long time ago they were members of the Roebling church. Welcome! Statistics from 1969: Income $40,- 2-66.47 (without the balance from 1968); expenses: $23,908.23. The building fund: $102,000.00. Church attendance was 10,098. 1,407 participated in communion. There were 92 shut-ins. Family visits: 565, hospital visits 940 (42 of these in the vicinity of McKeesport.) Baptism 14. We confirmed 13 young people (at present 23 students are in the confirmation class). Two weddings. Converted into our faith: 1. Joined the church: 3, moved away: 5. Left our church: 1. We buried 10 men and 9 women. 3 tombstone dedications. There was a two week vacation bible school. Newly elected officers for 1070: Chief elder: John Kontz. Vice Chief Elder: Joseph Marton. Secretary: Louis Jardanhazy. Treasurer: Robert Jardanhazy. -Comptroller: William Jardanhazy. Two new church councilmen were elected by the congregational meeting: Zoltán Fazekas and Albert Bertok. Re-elected elders: László Papp, Albert Toth, Joseph Marton, William Jardanhazy, James S. Balogh, Gabor T. Balogh, Andrew Fedoer Jr. and William Orris Jr. They also elected the officers of the Ladies’ Aid Society: Mrs. Mary Fedor president, Mrs. Elizabeth Olah vice president, Mrs. Esther Orosz secretary, Mrs. Rose Bartos treasurer, Mrs. Stephen Toth comptroller. Officers of the Sunday School: Robert Jacklitch superintendent, Louis Jacklitch secretary, Norma Jardanhazy treasurer, Helen Jardanhazy comptroller, Johnny Orosz organist, Dale Keleman librarian, Cindy Serfozo son-g-leader. Officers of the Youth Fellowship: Norman Banis president, Debbie Orosz vice-president, Gloria Orris secretary, Lynn Serfozo treasurer, Bruce Jardanhazy comptroller. All elected officers were installed in their offices on January 25th. An unforgettable and memorable banquet was held in honor of Rev. Louis Nagy, former bishop of the Hungarian Reformed Church in America. The congregation presented him with a new robe. Communion for Lent will be held on February 15th. Before communion the usual penitential services. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. Our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services were well attended, but the snow and bad weather completely ruined the attendance on the second day of Christmas. The number of people who participated in Holy Communion seemed to be a little bit less than in previous years. The New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance was a successful affair. Thanks and appreciation are expressed to the workers and to all those who attended and made it possible. The Officers of our Church Council wish to extend their best wishes for a Happy New Year to our members and friends. The annual Congregational Meeting was held on the last Sunday of January. More news will follow in the next issue in regard to this meeting. On the first Sunday of February the newly elected elders and officers will participate in corporate Holy Communion. The Women’s Guild of the church is planning to honor the new officers and elders with an Installation Dinner. Time and other details will be published in the church bulletin. The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Lipnick will be celebrated on February 15th; congratulations and best wishes. In 1969, 15 children were baptized, 18 young people were confirmed, 7 couples were joined in marriage, 13 persons died, 20 members joined our congregation and 3 persons married contrary to the laws of our church. ROEBLING, N. J. God indeed blessed us with a wonderful Christmas Season. Our faithful members were earnest in -their attendance in the House of Worship and also in their Christian giving. It was a joy to hear again the reassuring words of Christmas: “To you is born this day... a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.” The Women’s Guild held its annual Christmas Party on December 8. It was a wonderful time of fellowship and exchanging gifts in the spirit of Christmas. Our Sunday School had an outstanding Christmas Program on Sunday, December 21. Approximately 100 people were present. We are thankful to all those who made this program so meaningful. God bless them for their excellent work and cooperation. We purchased a new Baidwinorgan. The dedication will be held in the near future. The Women’s Guild donated $500 and the Lorántfy Guild $300 to our church for Christmas. We are grateful for these generous donations. We thank God for giving us women who are always willing to work and promote the program of our church so faithfully. The Pastor and his parents would like to express many thanks to all the members for their kindnesses and gifts during the whole year, especially during the Christmas Season. We express our thanks and appreciation to all the faithful members of our church who faithfully worshipped God in his House, tried to live a Christian life, -generously supported the church with their offerings, and shared in the work and ministry of the church. May God bless them and inspire them to do even more so in 1970 to God’s glory and for the benefit of their beloved church. STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. The Christmas Season was richly blessed spiritually as well as financially. The Women’s Guild’s Christmas Party was very well attended. Many neighbors joined us at this occasion. Statistics for 1969: 2 infant baptisms, 6 confirmed, 1 wedding, 2 funerals. Joined our church 2 couples with 2 children. We are preparing 4 youngsters for confirmation. Our buildings need repairs and replacements in order to protect and maintain them. For this purpose we ask the members to donate for the Building Fund. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Our Christmas season was blessed by God both spiritually and materially. Despite the cold and snowy weather the attendance on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was very good. 7-5% of our members took Communion. Christmas party for the Sunday School children was held December 21st. Vital statistics from -1969: 1 baptism, 1,1 confirmed, no weddings, 4 burials. The newly elected officers of the Youth Group are: Helen Adkins president, David Combs vice-president, Debbie Vantell (112 Hickory Lane, Youngstown, Ohio 44515) secretary, Nancy Mislevy treasurer, Kalman A. Adorján chaplain, Mariann Toth and Thomas Adkins social chairmen. JOSEF HROMADKA DIED Josef L. Hromadka, the well known Czech theologian, former dean of the Comenius-faculty in Prague, died December 26 at the age of 80. Professor Hromadka, founder and only president of the Christian Peace Conference, had been very active in the ecumenical movement. Funeral services were held in Prague January 4. Dr. Eugene Carson Blake, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches delivered an eulogy at the funeral.
