Magyar Egyház, 1975 (54. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1975-10-01 / 10. szám

MAGYAR EGYHÁZ

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A FAITHFUL PASTOR

He held the lamp each Sabbath day So low that none could miss the way,

And yet so high to keep in sight The picture fair of Christ the light;

The handle coming thus between,

The hand that held it was not seen.

He held the pitcher stooping low to the lips of little ones below,

Then lifted to the weary saint,

And bade him drink when sick and faint; The pitcher coming thus between The hand that held it was not seen.

He blew the trumpet loud and bold.

To storm the fort of Satan’s hold,

Then with a tender note and clear That trembling sinners need not fear;

The trumpet coming thus between,

The hand that held it was not seen.

But when the Master said, “Well done,

Thou good and faithful servant, come,

Lay down the trumpet, leave the camp,”

Thy hand is now most clearly seen,

Clasped in His pierced one, naught between.

—Author Unknown

NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONS

AKRON, OHIO

During the month of September we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our new church building. We repainted our beautiful new church and blessed the name of God for the great service, what He is doing through our new church building and our congregation in the community.

The new confirmation class is started in English and Hungarian language.

Last month our minister and Dr. Árpád Banda the treasurer of the Western Classis visited the Youngstown church and participated in the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ladies’ Guild in Youngstown, Ohio.

During the month of October our minister as the Dean of the Western Classis visited our southern California churches, preached in our Ontario church and was the guest speaker of the Hungarian Fredom Fighter Day celebrations in Los Angeles.

The date of our annual church bazaar the famous “Hungarian Bazaar” is November 15, Saturday. The preparations are underway with full speed.

Funeral. On October 13th we buried Jolanka Mazalin, 55, who was the daughter of Mrs. Sophia Mazalin and

the sister of Mrs. Steve Ladich and Mrs. Mathew Pribanick. May God comfort her loved ones, our faithful church members.

ALLEN PARK, MICH.

Our church representatives attended the Kalamazoo, Michigan Church for their 60th anniversary celebration; also the 35th anniversary of Rev. A. Harto’s ordination, held in Toledo, Ohio; and the autumn festival in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

World Wide Communion service was observed with 381 members participating.

The newly elected officers of the C.Y.F. are: Dawn Hodi, president, Shirley Faragó, vice-president, Marie Boroznaki, secretary, Louis Molnár, treasurer, Laura Wickers, chaplain, Dave Ambrus, Advisor. May God bless them. Our young people are asked to attend the C.Y.F. meeting regularly.

The 1975 Hungarian Fair (Bazaar) will be held Nov. 8th and 9th. Preparations have been going on for months. Please plan to attend.

The parsonage building continues. Several members have already given one or two thousand dollar interest free loans, showing their love and loyalty to our church. Thanks and appreciation to them. Also, to the many who gave generously for this building project.

The preparation for 1st Holy Communion, in the Confirmation Class continues every Saturday at 10:00 A.M.

Those who are in the 7th or 8th grade should register. Parents must take their responsibilities seriously and train their children in the nurture and admonish on of the Lord.

The Hungarian Class for beginners and advanced students has started. If you would like to learn Hungarian, come every Friday 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. Mrs. Helen Szabó and your pastor are teaching.

HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH COOK BOOK

(11,000 copies sold) order from:

The Dorcas Guild 9901 Allen Road Allen Park, Mich. 48101 $3.00 - Postage .30 additional.

CARTERET, N. J.

Preparations have been completed for the Annual Church Banquet, the fortyfirst this time, to be held on October 25. The Chamber Singers of the Kodály Chorus will be the main attraction of the program. Seven of our church members sing in this choir. Andrew Hamza is their director.

The Christian Youth Fellowship elected the following new officers for 1975- 76: Ken Lukach, president; Richard Gibbons, vice-president; Mitchell Peter, treasurer; Lynn Chizmadia, secretary. They meet every Sunday evening.

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