Bethlen Naptár, 1949 (Ligonier)
To our second generation
BETHLEN NAPTÁR 65 BETHLEN HOME AND THE CHURCH LIFE OF LIGONIER At the center of Ligonier lives the largest, happiest family in town. A passer-by is immediately attracted to the building itself with its well-kept lawn, comfortable, homelike architecture, and the general atmosphere of friendly orderliness. But when one has lived for a period of time in the town one is more and more aware that from this home a spirit of Christian grace flows out into the whole community. The daily training in the Christian life which the children at Bethlen Home receive makes its impression in many ways. In their polite and happy way they walk along the street the children show the high morale of their home. In the releasedtime religious education classes which are sponsored by the Protestant Churches they demonstrate that in the knowledge of religion and the Bible they are far in advance of the ordinary child. Especially in the Summer Vacation Bible School does their religious training stand out. Yet with it all they are a funloving, natural bunch of youngsters—as full of life as any of the other boys and girls. Not only do the children bring a blessing to us but the presence of the older folks in their home on the hill is a benediction to us all. Ever since my visit to the Home, when I sat down and tasted some delicious Hungarian food and then tarried for evening prayers, I have fallen into the habit of looking up to the hillside and remembering, at sunset time, the benediction of the vesper hour. In our Union Services we have shared together the joys of Christian fellowship and have been uplifted by an inspiring sermon by the Superintendent, Rev. Joseph Kecskemethy or by the music of the Choral Society directed by Mrs. Kecskemethy. We, the ministers of Ligonier want to express our appreciation and congratulations to the happy people at Bethlen Home. HUGH STOUPPE Secretary of Ligonier Minister’s Association
