Magyar Egyház, 1973 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1973-11-01 / 11. szám
16 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ Christ, and others, but... if you carefully examine the lives of gateful people, you will find that they are cheerful and happy, they can overcome trials and difficulties with ease, while those who are ungrateful usually nurture an injurious spirit, and constantly complain abuot life. If you need healing in your heart, peace in your home, where you work and in your church or anywhere, remember to give thanks to God Almighty. III. If anyone would ask why we have to give thanks, we can answer the following: that ingratitude is an insult to our Creator and gratitude glorifies our Maker. We have to render God what is due to Him, if it is thanksgiving and praise, then we must wholeheartedly give Him our thanks and praise. If you as a child of God know and what belongs to our Lord and what is due to Him, would you knowingly rob Him of it? Harken to the apostle who said: be ye thankful! Give thanks and praise to our Lord for your life, for your family, for your country, for your church, and all the blessings He has so abundantly bestowed upon you day by day. Be thankful not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life and for ever and ever. Dezső Ábrahám NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONS ALLEN PAKK, MICH. The confirmation class began its studies on Oct. 13. Twenty-one young people are enrolled. A sizeable offering was received for the work of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation on October 21 when the Rev. August J. Molnár, Executive Director of the Foundation preached at both worship services. The Ladies Aid Bazaar was a great success, the net income was $2,200. Our thanks to Mrs. Torok and all the hard working members of the Ladies Aid Society. Reformation Day and the Feast of the New Wine were marked at Communion services on October 28. Our congregation was represented by Elders Dombrady and Horcsik at the Akron congregation’s anniversary. Pastor and Mrs. Darocy represented the congregation at the Anniversary of the Toledo Calvin United Church of Christ. Baptism: Louis Stephen, son of Louis and Ilona Varga, on Oct. 21. Marriages: Michael Keresi and Karen Clay, on Oct. 19; William Miller and Eileen Kelley on Oct. 27. Deaths: Deborah Varga died on Oct. 18, Esther Földi died on Oct. 29. May God’s grace be with the bereaved. The Sunday School’s annual Christmas Card Party is planned for Tuesday, December 4. Christmas programs are as follows: Sunday School program on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve service on Monday, Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. Christmas Day, Communion services: English at 9:15 a.m., Hungarian at 11 a.m. CARTERET, N. J. The second part of our 70th Anniversary celebration was the anniversary banquet on October 27th in Bethlen Hall. The Hall was packed — close to 400 members, former members and friends attended. Except brief greetings from Bishop Ábrahám and from borough Councilman Szigeti there were no speeches. Recognized were, however, present and past officers, elders, members who have been with the church for more than 50 years, the oldest members, and families who have been part of the congregation through four generations. Particularly gratifying was the excellent cooperation of elders, women’s organizations and young people in the planning, preparation and conducting of the affair. The Junior Women’s Guild celebrated the 25th anniversary of its formation at the same time. Members were honored with a carnation presented to them by Mrs. Frank Csizmadia, president of the Lorántffy Society. Requests to place a name on the new memorial plaque should be given to the Pastor before December 1. Baptisms: Carrie Yvonne, daughter of Stephen Kopin and his wife, the former Nancy Breza and Ronald John, son of Ronald Piszar and his wife, the former Janet Hannapple; both on October 21. The babies are second cousins, also fourth-generation members of the congregation being the great-grandchildren of the late Mr. and Mrs. John V. Balogh. Wedding: Ernest Rompa and Jo Ann D’Allessio, on November 3rd. The grave-marker of the late Alexander Perka, Sr. was dedicated October 21st in Cloverleaf Cemetery. Youth News: The Christian Youth Fellowship elected the following new officers: William M. Kantor, president, Pamela Peter, vice-president, Brenda Timari, secretary, Andrew Harsanyi, Jr., treasurer, Wendy Lazar, chaplain. John and Ann Balka will work with the group as their advisors. DUQUESNE, PA. Baptism: We accepted Marc David Halpern into the fellowship of our congregation by the Sacrament of Baptism on November 25th. Parents are David Halpern and his wife, the former Eileen Palagy. Godparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alan Palagy. Funerals: Balazs Miklós, a charter member of our congregation. Interment was in our cemetery, on November 11th. Alex Oslegar, November 14th in Donora. Our Women’s Club hosted the following: an election luncheon and dinner on November 6th, and “Luncheon Is Served! ” on November 8th, both with exceptional success. Thanksgiving Communion was celebrated on November 18th. 142 members of our congregation received the Holy Elements in the sanctuary and in their homes. Church council authorized the purchase of an artificial Christmas tree for our sanctuary, thus eliminating ageold problems of labor and fire hazard. Donations are accepted toward this purchase. Our new nursery assistant superintendent is Mrs. Malvene Heyz. Mrs. Sharon Nagy the former ass’t. superintendent and her family are moving to Florida. Worship Services during the Christmas Season: Thurs., Dec. 20th, Advent Vespers with communion, 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23rd, regular schedule. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th, 7:00 p.m. candlelight service. Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, 9:30 a.m. Hungarian Worship Service with Communion, 11:00 a.m. English Worship Service with communion. Dec. 26th, 11:00 a.m. Hungarian Worship Service. Dec. 31st, Watchnight Service at 7:00 p.m. Jan. 1st, 11:00 a.m. Hungarian Worship Service. McKeesport, pa. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. Both Sundays we remembered the Reformation. Nov. 2. Our church was represented at the World Community Day sponsored by the McKeesport Council of Churches Women United.
