Magyar Egyház, 1979 (58. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1979-04-01 / 4. szám
12 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ And are these things practised among us? Nay; on the contrary, we seem to despise God, and as it were, put Jesus Christ to flight, that He may no more be acquainted with us. Observe the disorder that is among us; should I enumerate the difficulties, where should I make amend? Let every one open his eyes! It is impossible for us to think of the confusion that reigns among us now-a-days, without being amazed, if we have any fear of God before us. Men flatter and please themselves in their sins, and have become as stocks and stones; so that in us is fulfilled that which was spoken by the prophet: namely, that we have a spirit of drunkenness, and a spirit of slumber, and can discern nothing. As I have already observed, if we had any fear of God before our eyes, we should be cast down in ourselves, and not only be ashamed, but detest such confusion as is seen among us both in public and private. We see men so far out of the way that one would think they were disposed to lift up themselves against God, and do contrary to His will. Thus, it seemeth that the Word of God serveth to harden men in wickedness; for they seem to be at defiance with Him both in public and private, as I have already observed. We daily hear blasphemies, perjuries and other contempts of God’s name: we see that there is disorder among us, that we are so far from honoring God, that many act as hypocrites, while others withdraw themselves from all order of the church. As for my part, I may say, that 1 am ashamed to preach the Word of God among you, seeing there is so much confusion and disorder manifested. And could I have my wish, I would desire God to take me out of this world. We may boast that we have a reformation among us, and that the gospel is preached to us; but all this is against us, unless we attend to the duty which God hath enjoined upon us. It is long ago that God warned us, and it is to be feared He will speak no more in mercy but will raise His mighty arm against us in judgment. Therefore, let us take heed to ourselves; for these things are not spoken to stir us up against God, but that we may know our faults, and learn to be more and more displeased with ourselves, that we may not become hardened against God. For He calleth us to repentance, and showeth that He is ready to receive us to mercy, if we return and embrace the promises, and fear the threatenings, contained in His gospel. Those that are in public office ought to be diligent in their duty, that justice may not be violated. Those that are appointed minsters of the Word, should have a zeal to purge out all filthiness and pollution from among the people. We should so examine and cleanse ourselves that when we receive the supper of our Lord Jesus Christ, we may be more and more confirmed in His grace; that we may be ingrafted into His body, and be truly made one with Him; that all the promises we perceive in the gospel may be better confirmed in us. We must know that He is our life, and that we live in Him, as He dwelleth in us: and thus we know that God owneth and taketh us for His children. Therefore, we should be the more earnest to call upon Him, and trust in His goodness, that He may so govern us by His Holy Spirit, that poor ignorant creatures may through our example be brought into the right way. For we see many at this day who are in the way to destruction. May we attend to what God hath enjoined upon us, that He would be pleased to show His grace, not only to one city or a little handful of people, but that He would reign over all the world; that every one may serve and worship Him in spirit and in truth. John Calvin WBBBBBBJrBBBBBBBXBBBBBBBBBXBBBBBVtBBBBBBBBBaaaawMaajnmynraaMMaaaamiuraaain NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONS AKRON, OHIO According to the decision of our church council we bought two acres with a house on the east side of our church property. The same time the Lorantffy Care Center bought one acre with a house on the northern side of our Lorantffy property. With these purchases we own 12 acres around our church and Lorantffy Care Center. On Good Friday and Easter Sunday big congregations celebrated the death and resurrection of our Lord in our church. 185 person participated in the “KITCHEN QUEEN” (Famous Hungarian Recipes) Published by the Dorcas Guild of the Christ Reformed Church, Akron, Ohio — Fourth Edition — More Than 4,000 Copies Sold. Order from: DORCAS GUILD 2631 Copley Rd., Akron, Ohio 44321 Price: $3.50 p.p. Holy Communion services, 16 patients received the holy elements in the Lorantffy Care Center and 12 church member in private houses and in hospitals. On April 9th we buried Elizabeth Pennys, 83 who was a patient in the Lorantffy Care Center during the past three years. May God comfort her daughters and grandchildren. ALLEN PARK, MICH. Our Easter holiday season was blessed by Almighty God, church members came from far and near, many arrived home from Florida and California. The officers of the congregation would like
