Magyar Egyház, 1983 (62. évfolyam, 1-5. szám)
1983-11-01 / 5. szám
MAGYAR EGYHÁZ 5. oldal THOUGHTS ON YOUTH CONFERENCE The annual joint Youth Conference was held in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, from August 14-20. The memories of camp still linger on among the youth and adults who attended. Following are some thoughts of those who participated. This year at camp we had our largest group ever, with many new campers and counselors. It was very encouraging to see so many new people who wanted to become part of our special camp “family.” For the past few years, our denomination has been holding camp together with our fellow Hungarian Protestants from the United Church of Christ. We are lucky to have the opportunity to share this time with friends from churches all over the country and Canada. In addition to our usual recreational activities (initiation, talent show, workshops), several of this year’s campers took part in a sleep-out one night in a beautiful meadow discovered by the members of the hiking workshop. Fortunately, the weather stayed nice, and they enjoyed this one night of “real camping” very much. This year Bishop Abraham and his wife spent part of the week with us. Those of us in the Hungarian cooking workshop had a special treat in the beginning of the week when Mrs. Abraham assisted in the leadership of our group. We also visited the Bethlen Home in Ligonier, where we were given a nice outdoor lunch. Our trip to the Home always proves to be a nice experience for all those involved. As the week went on, both campers and counselors grew closer to each other as we learned more about God, ourselves, and those around us through the lectures by the Revs. Paul Kantor (Columbus, Ohio) and Louis Illés (Duquesne, Pa.), our main speakers in the morning, and our evening vesper services led by Rev. Alex Kovács (Homestead, PA). Friday night’s consecration and communion service was a special time for all of us, as it brought our week together to a close. As we parted Saturday morning, many of this year’s campers talked enthusiastically about camp next year. Camp was quite a success thanks to the cooperation of all those involved, and the leadership of our camp directors, the Rev. Coralyn Medyesy and Miss Priscilla Hunyady. With God’s help, we will once again have more campers from some of the previously unrepresented churches at camp next year. Helen A. Jenkins Counselor-in-Training Perth Amboy, New Jersey Waking up early in the morning was rough after talking all night. Getting to know people and renewing old friendships and catching up on old news. Then things got easier by free-time, which was a lot of fun, and you could do whatever you wanted. A lot of us went hiking up to Sunset Hill, where it was peaceful, quiet, and very beautiful. Sleeping up there was the best part of camp. We all gathered around the campfire and told jokes, stories, and enjoyed the beautiful sights. Vespers was the most beautiful event of the whole day. The speakers knew exactly how to catch your attention. Shawn (Kasay) and the Rev. Alex (Kovács) were a real inspiration in my life. They brought us together, even though we were not related. It was like we were one big happy family. To me camp was learning, growing, making new friends, and just enjoying a week of fun. Monica Batiz Linden, New Jersey When I went to camp I thought that it was going to be boring because of the religion. At the end of the week, I found it to be inspirational. Meeting lots of other young people was fun. I can hardly wait to return next year. Christine Cheby Trenton, New Jersey The thing I liked most about camp was meeting new people and talking with Jim, one of the so called “retarded” citizens. I got a lot out of that, on how to handle them and to be yourself even when people laugh at you. The lectures also helped me a lot, too. Erie Beke Trenton, New Jersey I liked camp very much. I learned more about God and I made new friends. I can’t wait to go back next year. Michael Csapó Trenton, New Jersey The thoughts about camp have been very positive. We hope that all of our congregations will assist their youth to attend next year for this worthwhile experience. 1983. október 20-án váratlanul elhunyt Nt. Hamza András, a Manville-i Magyar Református egyház lelkésze. Az emlékistentiszteleten (képünk) Dr. James I. McCord és Dr. Komjáthi Aladár szolgált október 27-én. A temetési szertartást Dr. Harsányi András végezte másnap, Denville, N.J.-ben.
