Magyar Egyház, 1970 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1970-02-01 / 2. szám
8 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ MAGYAR CHURCH Bertram J. Sathmary: LET GOD LEAD US SO OFTEN, as we look into the new decade, we do so with certain apprehensions. Why not, however, think of the more pleasant experiences that will likely come to most of us? What may happen to us in the seventies is not too important if our relationship to God is as it should be. So, the most important preparation for our entry through the door of this new decade is that, as we walk it, we make sure that God goes with us. When I was a boy, I was never afraid so long as I was with my dad. When he had hold of my hand, I never was fearful of getting lost in the crowd. When he led me, the darkness of the night gave me no fear. His hand was so big and strong, and he held my little hand tight. Well, can’t we, by faith, reach out our hand to God’s and let him lead us—never depending on our own grip to keep us steady, but father feeling that He has our hand in His, and won’t let go. In this spirit, let us commit ourselves to whatever task lies ahead. Let us trudge with unfaltering step the Road of Life, with the thought that 1970 is but a milestone on the highway-—which leads home. Ah, yes, that house at the Top of the Hill is our permanent home; and, come what may, each year brings us a little closer to it. Listen, if you will, and your ears hear the voices of some of those whom we have loved and lost awhile. I have not mentioned New Year’s resolutions— they are broken so easily. The Lord giving me strength of mind and body, this one thing I will do— I will pray that my life will be an effective witness to others. “IWhere He leads me I will follow Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him, All the way.” Service of Intercession and Holy Communion at the Reconvening of Congress Every year during the past decade or so, under the auspices of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., there is a meaningful service of intercession and holy communion in the “National Presbyterian Church of Washington D.C.” On Thursday, January 29th, 1970 at 8 A.M. this was the first such service held in the new building, erected at a cost of 8 million dollars. Such an occasion is an outstanding event and should be credited to the Rev. Dr. Edward L. R. Elsőn, pastor of the church, and Dr. William P. Thompson, stated clerk of the General Assembly. Today, especially, when godlessness is the rule, and millions of people seem to turn away from church and God, here in our capital city law-makers, representatives of our government, congressmen, senators, judges, former governors and members of the cabinet gathered around the “Table of our Lord” to participate in holy communion. It was an uplifting experience to sing praises to our Lord and see so many officials of our government early in the morning in church! May God grant more and more such leaders of our nation who will never be ashamed of their faith in God and who will do more to lead our country under the guidance of our Heavenly Father. It was gratifying to meet the participating representatives of other sister denominations: the Rev. Dr. George E. Sweazey, moderator of the United Presbyterian Church U.S.A., the Rev. Dr. R. Matthew Lynn, moderator of the Presbyterian Church U.S., Mr. William A. Deaton, moderator of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church; the Rev. J. David Hester, moderator of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Charles Warren of the Council of Churches of Washington, D.C., the Rev. Dr. Lowell R. Ditzen, executive secretary, National Presbyterian Center. The writer of these lines represented our church. I would need much more space to give a more comprehensive account of the sanctuary, windows, chapel, meeting halls, and other memorabilia of this magnificent new edifice, but instead, I suggest you visit the National Presbyterian Church and Center the next time you go to Washington, D. C. Dezső Abraham, bishop
