The Eighth Tribe, 1975 (2. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1975-05-01 / 5. szám
MAY, 1975 THE EIGHTH TRIBE Page Fire László L. Eszenyi Washington, D. C. — László L. Eszenyi was recently honored by the American Hungarian Federation and the Hungarian Reformed Federation for his 25 years of service to both Federations. Presently Controller of the Hungarian Reformed Federation, László Eszenyi has, in his 25 years of service, been a member of the Board of Directors, Treasurer and is now also Vice President of the American Hungarian Federation. Dr. Zoltán Beky, President of both Federations, presented him with a certificate of merit for his services, as well as a gold plaque and gold watch. Perth Amoby, N. J.—On April 6, 1975, the Magyar Reformed Church of Perth Amboy, New Jersey was the scene of the recent Installation of their pastor the Reverend Stefan M. Torok. The event started with a Divine Worship Service at 3:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary on 331 Kirkland Place. Fellow ministers from sister churches who assisted in the service were the Reverend Szabolcs Nagy of the First Presbyterian Church of Alpha, N. J., who delivered the English sermon, speaking on the relationship between pastor and his church; The Rev. Dr. Andrew Harsanyi, Dean of the Eastern Classis who Installed Reverend Torok into his new pastorate; The Reverend Stephen Kovács of Trenton, N. J.; and the Reverend Gabor Csordás of New York City. The Reverend Torok, upon being installed into his new pastorate, offered the following thoughts in his Pastoral Message to his new congregation: “I came to you with a sincere desire in my heart to try with God’s help to build a new world for us—- to nurture the kingdom of God which is in every one of His redeemed ones. My task is not enough to accomplish a task like this. I need your help in forming this fellowship and union of God’s children. I pray that my ministry among you wiR bring you and others to a fuller knowledge of God and His Son, Jesus Christ.” During the service, the Choir, under the direction of Mr. Philip Frowery and Mrs. Lillian Banyacski, organist, offerred two choral selections. In honor of Reverend Torok’s Installation, a banquet followed at 5:00 p.m., where honored guests, sister churches, and friends assembled from as far away as Allen Park, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, to celebrate the occasion. A delicious meal was prepared by the ladies of the church and catered with the help of the Christian Youth Fellowship. An enjoyable program followed, toastmastered by the Honorable Judge Alexander Eger. During the course of the evening, the officers of the church organizations were introduced, at which Rev. and Mrs. Stefan Torok with their daughter Ilona Susan
