Magyar Egyház, 1989 (63. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1989-11-01 / 6. szám
MAGYAR EGYHÁZ 15. oldal the holiday spirit to anyone. These undertakings are living proof of the practicality of close interdenominational ties between churches of our common Hungarian Reformed heritage. The dream of partnership of a divided Hungarian Reformed Christendom in America began with the united youth camp, and is now nearing reality in the Pittsburgh area. Anyone interested purchasing our carol tape should contact one of the four churches. Our Youth Fellowship has entered a new era by extending invitation to pre-confirmation members of the Sunday School. Both, Senior and Junior members of the Youth Fellowship elected their own officers. The officers took their oath of office during the worship service on October 22nd. These officers joined the officers and several members of our church to help the Beaver Falls Hungarian Presbyterian Church celebrate its 80th anniversary, thus extending the ties of cooperation beyond the Pittsburgh area. Officers of the Youth Fellowship are: President: Stephen Larkin; Vice President: Julie Anne Nagy; Secretary: Wendy Peclet; Treasurer: Sandra Szepesi. Junior officers are: President: Clinton Oeler; Vice President: Michael Demes; Secretary: Melanie Vincent. The Annual Congregational Meeting and the Fall Fellowship Dinner were held on October 29th. Officers of the congregation and retiring members of church council accepted re-election. Their names are Andrew Peclet, Chief Elder; Barbara J. Revak, Secretary; Lucille Chanyi, Treasurer; re-elected members of council: Andrew Peclet, Robert Szepesi. Our church hosted an organ concert on November 26th. Wendy Peclet, our organist, a student at the Preparatory Music Program of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, in her second year as a student, and other guest artists from the university performed on different Baroque musical instruments. The concert included selections from Bach, Mendelssohn, contemporary composer Ridout and others. PERTH AMBOY, NJ By the grace of God we have reached the past report in the life of our congregation on the pages of the Magyar Egyház. We are grateful to Almighty God who attended our earthly pathway, and we magnify His Holy name. Our report is just that, a report on our activities, and information toward the members of the schedule of services during the upcoming Christmas holidays. On the first Sunday of November during the English service, the service was conducted hy the members of the Bible Study on the occasion of Laymen’s Sunday celebrating International Bible Sunday. Special thanks to those participating, and the children of our Sunday School, for their special hymn presentation. On this same Sunday in the afternoon hours, under the sponsorship of the Women’s Guild bus excursion was held to the Hunterdon Hills Play House. Also representatives in hehalf of the congregation participated in the celebration at St. Michael’s Byzantine Church in Perth Amboy. On November 19th following a Combined Thanksgiving Sunday Service, our members shared their Thanksgiving Meal together in the Church center. Special Thanksgiving Day service was held on November 23rd at 10:00 a.m. On the first Sunday of December, which was also the first Sunday in Advent Holy Communion was observed during both Divine Worship Services. Beginning at 12:00 Noon under the joint sponsorship of the Church organizations our Annual Christmas Bazaar was held at the Church Center. On Saturday, December 9th we witnessed the union of marriage between Mark Banyacski and Maria Pappianni. Mark Banyacski is a newly elected elder of the congregation. Our Sunday School gathered for their Christmas program of December 10th at 1:00 PM. Schedule of services during the Christmas Holidays are as follows: Christmas Eve, December 24th, regular Sunday morning worship schedule, English at 9:00 a.m., Hungarian at 10:30 a.m. Combined Christmas Eve service will be held at 7:00 p.m. December 25th, Christmas day — English service with Holy Communion at 9:00 a.m. Hungarian Service with Holy Communion at 11:00 a.m. Year closing services on December 31st will be at regular time. On New Year’s Day combined Divine Worship service will be held at 10:00 a.m. We extend our warmest greetings to all our members and readers. May the Spirit of Christmas, the Love of God in Jesus Christ be your greatest Christmas Gift. ROEBLING, NJ On September 14th, 45 people — bus excursion group — from our sister Church in Allen Park, MI, visited our congregation. Under the leadership of Mrs. Helen Herman, president and co-chairperson Mrs. Margaret New the seven day bus excursion visited the famous “Hudson River Valley,” Hyde Park, Vanderbilt Mansion, New York City, etc. on their homeward journey they stopped to see their former pastor. The Rev. and Mrs. D. Abraham and members of our church welcomed them with a special “Hungarian brunch.” The new electronic organ purchased a few months ago gives us excellent service: Mrs. Georgiana Harkel playing the psalms and hymns from our beloved “Psalter Hymnal.” The steps of our church were repaired, the inside of our sanctuary, the woodwork around the windows etc. were painted. The Women’s Guild members plan to have new rugs in the church for Christmas. With the arrival of the “fall” season the Women’s Guild members started to make Hungarian “csiga noodles,” usual “stuffed cabbage” sale in October was again a successful venture. The kolbász sale in November was a combined effort of the men and women working together for the benefit of the “church repair fund.” For the Christmas holiday, the traditional carolers will visit the homes of our church members. Every year they were received with enthusiastic spirit. STATISTICS: Since the last report in the Magyar Egyház, the following church members died: George Bordásh, Matilda Tódásh, John and Andrew Csanyi, Bert Bartha. Marriage performed on Oct. 28th: Steve Takács and Katherine Bell. Our Sunday School continues with the following teachers: Mrs. Michelle Scott, Miss Jennifer Bayzath, Mrs. Nancy D’Annuncio. THE NEW AND REVISED COOK BOOK is now available from the Women’s Guild HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH 331 Kirkland Place Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Price: $4.00 plus Postage $.75
