Magyar Egyház, 1970 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1970-03-01 / 3. szám

MAGYAR EGYHÁZ 15 WORLD ALLIANCE OF REFORMED CHURCHES 1875 - 1970 Twenty-one Reformed and Presby­terian churches sent delegates to the constituting conference of the W.A.R. C. in London in 1875. Today 113 chur­ches belong to this world-wide family. It all began as a get-together of European and American churches. Today the Alliance has members in more than 70 countries in all the continents. The two men most prominent in the formation of the Alliance were James McCosh, president of Princeton Uni­versity, USA, and William Blaikie of New College, Edinburgh, Scotland. The W.A.R.C. which they brought into being can claim to be the oldest of the world confessional organizations (unless the 1869 Lambeth Conference of Anglican Bishops be considered a world confessional family). The General Council (assembly) of the W.A.R.C. has been meeting every five, six years; it is this Council, with each member church entitled to vot­ing representation, that has the right to speak as “the Alliance”. Between meetings of the General Council, the Executive Committee re­views annually the Alliance pro­gramme, interpreting policy and tak­ing action on current projects. Early on in the history of the W. A. R. C., regional needs and growing membership in all parts of the world produced two area organizations, one for North America and one for Eu­rope. In addition, an informal con­sultative group is at work in Latin America while the churches of the Caribbean meet for a bi-annual as­sembly. Prior to 194-8 the Alliance head of­fice was in Edinburgh; it was then moved to Geneva, located on the premises of the Ecumenical Centre, headquarters of the W. C. C. The last W. A. R. C. Assembly, held at Francfort in 1964 reaffirmed; “If the great world denominations, the Reformed churches among them, pur­sue denominational pre-eminence, they will betray Jesus Christ”. It was further resolved that “the Alliance continue to work with the W. C. C., doing nothing separately which can be done together”. The Alliance has therefore always avoided the establishment of a pro­gram of interchurch aid, preferring to assist member churches by working through the existing channels of the World Council of Churches. The Francfort assembly also re­solved without dissentient vote that the possibility of a merger with the International Congregational Council be explored. Nairobi will see the im­plementation of that vote and the result of that exploration. NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONS AKRON. OHIO Baptism: Donnell Jason Hershey, the newly born son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hershey on February 15th, during our English worship service. Godparents are: Mr. József Sándor and Miss Anita Spisák. We had a very successful March 15th celebration. Our guest speaker was the Rev. Árpád Bakay the for­mer minister of the First Hungarian United Church of Christ. Our Holiday schedule: Hungarian worship service on Good Friday at 7 p.m., English worship service at 7:30 p.m. On Easter Sunday Hungarian service with Holy Communion at 9:30 a.m., English service with Holy Com­munion at 11 o’clock. Sick and shut-in brethren who de­sire holy communion for Easter should call our minister. BETHLEHEM, PA. On Good Friday combined worship service at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday combined wor­ship service at 10 a.m. The Lord’s Supper will be served. On March 15th we had a supper to honor the newly elected officers. Mrs. James Kovary. wife of our secretary, underwent surgery in St. Luke’s Hospital. Burial: Mrs. Vera Prem on Febru­ary 16th. She was one of the founders of our church. CARTERET, N. J. During Holy Week and Easter the following worship services will be held: Holy Thursday communion ser­vice at 7:30 p.m.—the entire liturgy will be printed on a bilingual bulle­tin so participants can follow it in the language of their preference; Good Friday—in Hungarian at 11 a.m., in English at 7:30 p.m.; Satur­day—in Hungarian at 6:30 (the ser­vice will include prayers in English); Easter Sunday—worship service and holy communion in English at 8:30, in Hungarian at 10:30; Easter Mon­day—in Hungarian at 11. Communion to shut-ins will be taken any day during Holy Week by previous ap­pointment with the pastor. A family style “Installation Din­ner” was enjoyed by about 150 mem­bers on March 1. A pork and dough­nut dinner was prepared by the el­ders assisted by the Junior Women’s Guild and served by the young peo­ple. Chief Elder Leonard Sendelsky and the Pastor introduced the elders and the officers of the church and of the various church organizations. Special tribute was paid to the re­tiring officers of the Lorantfy So­ciety, after over 20 years of service. Mrs. Balazs Biri, Sr., president, Mrs. Stephen Katko, vice-president and Mrs. Alexander Toth, treasurer were presented with jeweled pins by the new president, Mrs. Frank Csizmadia, Sr. DETROIT-ALLEN PARK, MICHIGAN Holiday Schedule: March 22, 10 a.m. combined English-Hungarian Palm Sunday Services. At this time 28 young people will be confirmed and received into the communicant membership of the church. After the service the Ladies’ Aid Society will give a banquet honoring the confir­mation class and their relatives. Maundy Thursday Service at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Tre Ore Services at the Allen Park Presbyterian Church from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Our pastor will preach during the first segment, from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. In our church at 7:30 p.m. Good Fri­day Services. March 28, 7:30 p.m.— Communion Preparatory Services. Easter Sunday, English Services at 9:30 a.m., Hungarian Service at 11 a.m. Holy Communion at both ser­vices. Our holiday guest will be the Rev. Stephen Torok, a theological student at New York Theological Seminary. DUQUESNE, PA. Worship Service schedule for Holy Week: Wednesday, 7:30 Lenten Ves­pers, bi-lingual; Maundy Thursday, 7:30 Holy Communion especially for those who cannot attend on Easter Sunday. However everyone may at­tend, even if they can come on Easter Sunday. Good Friday, 12:00 noon union worship service by all local Protestant churches. This will be a 3 hour service. Also, at 7:30 Good Friday Vespers, bi-lingual. Easter Sunday, at 9:30 a.m. Hungarian Wor­ship Service with Holy Communion, at 11:00 a.m. English Worship Service with Holy Communion. Easter Mon­day, at 11:00 a.m. Hungarian Worship Service. The local Protestant churches held a singspirational service in our church

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