Magyar Egyház, 1980 (59. évfolyam, 1-10. szám)
1980-01-01 / 1-2. szám
10 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ YOUTH NEWS Encouraged by the success of its combined youth camp of last year, the Hungarian Reformed Church in America and the Calvin Synod (U.C.C.) church officials agreed to hold another, together, from July 20-26 in the Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, Mount Pleasant, Pa. Ligonier, Pa. area. There are certain short term and long term benefits in such a cooperative work. In the short run, youth on both sides can enjoy a week of spiritual, social and emotional growth within the context of our Hungarian Reformed tradition. The fact that participating youngsters come from a wide variety of geographic and congregational settings helps them to share and discover their common concerns, values and roots. Presently this combined youth camp is the most visible demonstration of our American Reformed Ecumene. NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONS AKRON, OHIO Our newly elected church officers: Chief Elder: Edward Vargo, Assistant Chief Elder: Ted Szor, Treasurer-Secretary: Emmajean Rutherford, Auditors : Simon Adler, Charles Boehme, Members of the council: Joseph Baksa, Dr. Árpád Banda, Joseph E. Druga, Loránd Banda, Thomas Kovács, József Miller, Miklós Kiss, Gábor Patonai, Frank Race, Robert Rutherford, Anna Sala, John Sensenstein, John Tokár. Officers of our Dorcas Guild: Honorary President: Mrs. Elizabeth Dömötör, President: Mrs. Margaret Race, Vice President: Mrs. Helen Farkas, Secretary: Mrs. Betty Patonai, Treasurer: Mrs. Anna Sala, Flower Fund Lady: Mrs. Josephine Boehme, Chaplain: Mrs. Sophie Selnik. Officers of our Marta Circle: Honorary President: Mrs. Elizabeth Dömötör, President: Mrs. Mary Nagy, Vice President: Mrs. Alex Sivo, Treasurer: Mrs. Emma Druga, Secretaries: Elizabeth Bajusz, Zsófia Tokár, Auditors: Mrs. Terecia Banda, Mrs. Matthias Havassy. On February 2nd we buried our faithful Councilman and Lorantffy Board Member Alex Patonai from Kertész Funeral Home. A very big congregation was present during the services. May God comfort his loved ones and may his memory be blessed forever among us. Between February 12 and 20 our church members made a trip to the Hawaiian Islands under the leadership of our minister. Twenty-one persons participated. On February 27th, Wednesday the Lorantffy Care Center received the award of excellence, the famous BUCKEYE AWARD from the Ohio Health Care Association. President Dalton himself presented the prestigious award to the Rt. Rev. Tibor Dömötör for the outstanding achievements of the Lorantffy Care Center. Our church members participated in the celebration. “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: 93.50 p.p. ALLEN PARK, MICH. Excerpts from our annual report: total funds circulated in 1979 according to Ethel Vig, treasurer was $146,357.00, total disbursements $133,579.81, the itemized assets include checking account, saving accounts and land contracts: total assets $90,893.35. Andrew Faragó chief elder, and Edmund Vig president of the English congregation expressed thanks and appreciation to the leaders and members of the various organizations and everyone who helped the church last year. The most generous gift came from the Ladies Aid Society $20,000.00. Statistics in 1979: baptisms 15 children, confirmed 15 young people, marriages 17 couples, deaths 25, new members 14. The first WAKATHON reported HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH COOK BOOK (11,000 copies sold) order from: The Dorcas Guild 9901 Allen Road Allen Prak. Mich. 48101 $3.50 - postage $1.00 additional. that the churches of Allen Park raised $8,000.00 for the hungry of the world. Thanks to Bill Sarkett, Jesse Pasternák and everyone who helped; our church donated $1,125.00 toward this worthy cause. BETHLEHEM, PA. Fifty seven members, 70% of the congregation took holy communion at Christmas time. The elements were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Turoczy. The Ladies Aid had a successful Tea Party for the members and friends of our church on December 18. The following news was left out from the previous edition: The holy elements for new wine and thanksgiving communion were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Balint Balogh chief elder. — Wedding: Robert Alan Jordanhazy and Susan Hesselman from Pittsburgh-McKeesport, Pa. were married in pur church on November 21st. Witnesses were Laura Swartz and Katherine Nagy. Our Annual Congregational meeting was held on January 27. On this meeting reports were given by Rev. Louis J. Nagy, Mr. Balint Balogh chief elder and Mr. Steve Toth treasurer. Income for 1979: $28,863.07; Expenses: $27,- 239.46. Paint job was done on the church and also on the Kálvin Hall. We paid $5,000.00 toward our mortgage instalments. The congregation elected Mr. Robert Csizma for vice chief elder. Mr. Geza Vegh was reelected for consistorymember. Statistics: Baptism: 2 boys and 1 girl; wedding: 2; new members: 2; funeral: 2 men and 4 women. 308 communicants took part in the Sacraments of the Lord’s Supper, also 34 sick communicants participated. 1442 were present at the 64 English- Hungarian services. Family visits: 299; hospital visits: 178; out of town visitation: 38. The following ministers served as guests in our church last year: Rev. Paul Kovács, Rev. Paul Ferenczy and Rev. László Pall. Mrs. Theresa Matus, Mrs. Otil Szocsik, Rev. James Nagy and Mrs. Sophia Herczeg were hospitalized in the month of December 1979 and January 1980. On February 24th we will have our Lenten Communion service. The holy elements will be donated by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Csizma. The celebration of March the 15th will be held in our Kálvin Hall on March the 23rd.
