Magyar Egyház, 1977 (56. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1977-08-01 / 8-9. szám
10 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ The theme of the conference was “The Power of Prayer”, which was discussed by the members in three groups. David Ambrus, Paul Clayton and Rebecca Kaplar were the discussion leaders. Everyone enjoyed the educational and cultural excursions to Ford Motor Co., River Rouge Plant, the largest automobile factory in the world. They then visited the world famous Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Many enjoyed the hymn singing and the religious colored motion pictures illustrating the theme of the conference. The time of farewell brought tears into the eyes of many young men and women and it seemed to parents and everyone, that this year’s conference was a memorable one. The same officers remained in the organization. Our church leaders in every congregation must face the question of reorganizing more effectively the youth work; those who worked with young people before, and are interested in giving a helping hand should come forward and offer their assistance. The time may be close, that the youth of our church and of the Calvin Synod may have a united National Youth Conference; the questions and problems in every church are similar and if we try to solve them unitedly, we may be able to reach more young people in both groups. ☆ ☆ Churches Vacant: The Bethlehem, Pa. Church since the passing away of the Rev. Victor Bodnár is searching for a bi-lingual pastor. Other vacant Hungarian Churches in the United Church of Christ, Coatesville, Pa., Phoenixville, Pa., Columbus, Ohio, in the Presbyterian Church. (Hungarian Conference) Niles, Ohio, Sharon. Pa., Wharton, N. J. The Uniontown, Pa., Hungarian Reformed Church (The United Church of Christ) was recently sold. Lakeland, Florida Hungarian Presbyterian Church, elected The Rev. Paul Ferenczy to the pastorate after the death of Rev. Stephen Balogh. Rev. Ferenczy’s membership was transferred to the Presbyterian Church in the (Southern) U. S. THE THIRTIETH ANNUAL PRESBYTERS CONFERENCE Joseph Revesz, President The American Hungarian Reformed Presbyter’s Association held its meeting on September 4-5, 1977, in the Bethlen Home, Ligonier, Pa. Joseph Revesz president of the Association presided over the meeting. After the officers’ reports Imre Király spoke about the beginning and growth of the Presbyter’s Association and compared it with this, the thirtieth Conference. The Rt. Rev. Louis Nagy spoke on the Continuation and Enlightenment of the Second Coming of the Lord. Following the lecture the By-Laws were updated and approved. An impromptu discussion ensued concerning the future of the Bethlen Home. On Monday morning the presbyters, ministers and guests participated in Holy Communion in the Chapel on the hill. After more reports the Rt. Rev. Dr. John Butosi, bishop of the Calvin Synod addressed the Conference. After more discussions toward a long rang planning the meeting was closed with a prayer by the Rev. Imre Bertalan, president of the American Hungarian Reformed Ministerial Association. Officers of the Presbyter’s Association are: Joseph Revesz, President; Alexander Hody, Eastern District, John Candle, Central District, Edmund Vig, Western District, Michael Vince. Lakeside District, Vice-Presidents; Anthony Beke, Secretary; (Mrs.) Helen Popely, Treasurer; John Marinesak and Andrew Faragó, Trustees.
