Magyar Egyház, 1974 (53. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1974-02-01 / 2. szám
10 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ Pastor Dr. Harsanyi participated in the meeting of the North American Area Council of the Reformed World Alliance, held early in January at Stony Point, New York, and gave an interim report on the work of the Roman Catholic-Reformed/ Presbyterian Consultation. Dr. Harsanyi is head of the Reformed/ Presbyterian delegation. DUQUESNE, PA* Baptisms: February 17th, two baptisms: Eric Christopher Estu, son of Terrence Estu and his wife the former Kathleen Ann Morgan. Godparents are Timothy Estu and Cheryl Morgan. Scott Douglas Kardell, son of Wayne Kardell and his wife the former Carol Mate. Godparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Szakai. Our new officers elected at the congregational meeting are: Richard Heyz chief-elder, Robert Szepesi assistant elder, Frank Kottán treasurer, Frank Demes secretary. Janice Demes was elected offering recorder. The Executive Board of the Bethlen Youth Federation held its meeting at our church on February 16th and 17th. Our youth fellowship hosted the event. McKeesport, pa. Congregational Meeting on February 10. Newly elected officers: Chief-Elder Mr. John Varga, Vice-Chief Elder Mr. Andrew Sotak, Secretary Mr. Alex Fazekas, Treasurer Mr. Robert Jordanhazy, Asst. Treasurer Mr. John Canelle, Asst. Secretary Mr. William Jardanhazy. New elders: Julius Bakos, William Gavalier, Edward Jordanhazy. Resolutions adopted by the Meeting: a.) The congregation supports the revision of the By-Laws in order that also female voting members will be eligible for election to the church council, b.) The two nominees of the Women’s Guild for elders, Mrs. Ethel Gorun and Mrs. Margaret Panko will be recognized as duly elected elders at the time when the By-Laws are revised in favor of female elders and will be installed. Financial report from 1973: Balance from 1972: $13,123.05, Income in 1973: $77,540.15, Total: $90,663.20. Expenses in 1973: $69,505.14, Balance for 1974: $21,158.06. Additional assets in Savings Accounts: $6,815.15, Total: $27,- 973.21. Women’s Guild: Income in 1973 (with balance) : $12,978.50, Expenses in 1973: $12,044.50. Balance for 1974: $934.00. The Women’s Guild donated to the Building Fund in 1973: $7,500.00. Sunday School’s balance for 1974: $371.00. Jr. Youth Fellowship’s balance for 1974: $435.59. Their donation toward the Building Fund in 1973: $500.00. The installation of the new officers and elders, also of the new officers of the Women’s Guild took place on Feb. 10 during the English Service. The “Secret Pal Party” on Feb. 10 was a great success. It started at 4 P.M. and ended with a supper and with showing of films taken on earlier parties. The “Founder” of this popular social event, Mrs. Mary Fedor was the “Honored Secret Pal” of the Party, who received many beautiful gifts and good wishes, and so did actually all the Secret Pals who were present. Baptisms: Brian Thomas, son of Thomas and Deborah Pellegrino, on January 20. Godparents are Mr. Robert Goss and Miss Charlene Solvay. Tracy Dawn, daughter of Daniel and Arlene Kubik, on February 10. Godparents are David Sakas and Debbie Sakas. Funeral: John Poti, 75, on January 28. He was born in Hungary, Atya, Szatmar. May God comfort the bereaved ones. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. Our women participated on March 1st, in the annual World Day of Prayer services with all other Protestant Churches of our city. Corporate holy communion was observed by the Women’s Guild on the 1st Sunday of Lent, March 3rd to commemorate the anniversary of the organization of the Guild. (1947) The newly elected officers and elders were honored with a “covered dish supper” on Tuesday, February 19th. The officers and elders whose terms expired were reelected. New Church Council members: John Ablonsky, Harold Ecker and Andrew Lovász Jr. A “chinese auction” or “penny sale” sponsored by the Sr. Women’s Club will be held on Sunday, March 3rd, 2 P.M. in our Center. Additional new pews were donated: in memory of Mr. Joseph Bacskay by the Family; in memory of Mrs. Irene T. Moran by the family; in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Cseresznye by Mr. and Mrs. John Herzig; in memory of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Balog by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hodan; in memory of Mr. HUNGARIAN COOK BOOK Sixth Edition Order from: THE WOMEN’S GUILD 331 Kirkland Place Perth Amboy, N. J. 08861 S1.00 — Handling and Postage $.25 Jenő Nagyhetényi by the family and friends. ROEBLING, N. J. Every year there is a time in most of the churches when the members of the congregation gather for an account — which is called the congregational meeting. Our church had its congregational meeting on the last Saturday of January 24. Even if not many of our church members showed up for the meeting, the gathering proved to be successful. The church elected its new leaders of our congregation for the year 1974, which are the following. Chief Elder Mr. Steve Varga of Bordentown, Vice- Chief Elder Mr. Bert Bartha, Treasurer Mr. Joseph Bartha, Secretaries: English Mr. Allen Birkholz, Hungarian Mr. John Kollár. During the congregational meeting, among other things discussed, the subject of the 60th Anniversary of our church and its celebration upcoming in 1975 was brought up. The meeting decided to form an Anniversary Committee. Also concerning the 60th Anniversary an Anniversary Fund was set up, in a way that every month a special envelope will be given out to our members in which they could place their donations toward the Anniversary celebration. The Congregational Meeting acted upon the salaries of those employed by the church. Our organists received a raise from $4.00 to $5.00 per service. Our church custodian’s salary was raised by $50.00 for a year. The pastor of the congregation was presented with a $100.00 per month raise for the year of 1974. The newly elected officers were installed in our Church on February 10, whom we will honor along with the Sandors and Josephs at our Annual Dinner to be held on February 24, Sunday following the church services. The work of our Youth Fellowship is improving, which is important, since the upcoming Bethlen Youth Federation Conference will be sponsored by our group. The newly elected officers in the Youth Fellowship are the following: President Mr. Joseph B. Varga, Vice-President Miss Denise McCulloch, Secretary Miss Margie Havas, Treasurer Miss Cheryl Varga. Our ladies already started the preparations and profit making activities toward the 60th Anniversary. In the month of January two noodle makings were held which brought a satisfying profit. Our Young Women’s Guild held their “Covered Dish Dinner” on February 11 Monday evening along with their elections. The names of the new officers
