Bethlen Almanac 2001 (Ligonier)
The Hungarian Reformed Federation of America
and rewarding time. The program continues each Wednesday night with transportation provided for 35 children or more. We hope this program leads to reaching the community in even greater ways. Operation Christmas Child Our project for Operation Christmas Child this year is the Samaritan’s Purse. Operation Christmas Child provides an opportunity for individuals to reach out to needy children around the world. This project of the International Christian Relief Organization sends a message of hope to children in desperate or crisis situations. The Samaritan’s Purse is a shoebox filled with the needs a child might have according to his or her age, and gift-wrapped. The idea for this project came from the Internet. We visited a church, received the Christmas boxes, and a video explaining how the Samaritan’s Purse helps those in need. Last year they went to Romania. Many neighbors turned out for this fun project. To encourage the children to participate in helping others less fortunate, we extended this project to our CMA Church Sunday school classes. The children hope to complete the boxes by Thanksgiving. Thank you to all those who shared in this year’s Operation Christmas Child. Peggy Fabri, Br. Manager, Br. 151, Beaver Falls, PA Musical Program to Benefit Elderly in Nyíregyháza and the Disabled in Sajosenye Our congregation wishes to thank the HRFA for their contribution toward our September 9th benefit to assist the Elderly and Disabled in Hungary. The Hungarian Benefit Musical Program was a complete success. An enthusiastic group of generous people enjoyed the delicious Hungarian food prepared by our Ladies Guild, and the delightful Hungarian musical sounds that emanated from the piano and violin played by László and Maria Cser. Between the mail contributions and the donations in the afternoon event, our church raised more than $ 1200 so far for this mission project. We are making arrangements right now to forward the funds to the Református Szeretet Otthon in Sajosenye, as well as the Református Öreg Otthon in Nyiregyháza. Tünde Garai, Chief Elder, First Hungarian Reformed Church of Los Angeles, CA 48
