Calvin Synod Herald, 1975 (75. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1975-07-01 / 7-8. szám
2 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD CALVHSIUCDAI H synod ntfyALL/ Reformátusok Lapja OtfW.I Org.n Of Th* C*Mn lyntd-UnM CKwÜl of CMtf Poundod In 1900 July-August 1975 Volume 75, No. 7-8 Published bl-monthly. Edltor-in-Chlef: The Right Reverend Dr. John Butosl, Bishop 21 Lexington Avenue, South Norwalk, Conn. 06854 EDITOR: REV. FRANCIS VITÉZ 493 Amboy Ave., Perth Amboy, N. J. 08861 Phone: (201) 826-3513 Subscription—Előfizetés: yearly—évi: individual: $5.00, group: $3.50. Printed by Standard Press, New Brunswick, N. J. Second class postage paid at New Brunswick, N. J. 08901 Send Form 3579 to Calvin Synod Herald — Reformátusok Lapja, Circulation Department, Parker Offset Printing Co., 163-167 Albany Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 Please make checks payable to the Calvin Synod Herald Send all correspondence to the Editor. Manuscripts and photographs are not preserved or returned. o « o THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA: Editor-in-Chief ... The Right Reverend Dr. John Butosl, Bishop Editor ................................................................................ Rev. Francis Vitéz Board Members: Rev. Desmond D. Parragh, Rev. Zoltán Király, Dr. Joseph Piri, Rev. Dr. George Csia, Rev. Leslie Egry, Rev. Victor Orth, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen Szabó, Rev. Dr. László Berzeviczy, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephen M. Bessemer, Rev. Andrew Hamza. ... from making your return to the Lord We are truly proud that so many parishioners have affirmatively and positively answered the question, “What return shall I make to the Lord for all He has given me?” However, vacation time is not the time to take a holiday from Christ’s command to support His Church. His concern for our spiritual and physical welfare knows neither time nor season; nor does our obligation cease: it continues the year around — not just nine months; not just 50 weeks — but 365 days. Even if you take a vacation trip, please don’t forget to use your Sunday envelopes. Mail them to the church or place them in the offertory collection before you leave town. Remember, it is God’s shower of material blessings that makes possible everything we do; from Him comes everything we possess. For very practical reasons, too, your continued support during the summer months is a necessity: your church’s financial obligations continue regardless of the calendar. In addition, the warm months bring increased demands on the financial resources of your parish. These are but a few of the reasons why, for the sake of God, His Church and our church, you are again urged to fulfill Christ’s command to support His Church. Sabbatical Leave Program (1974-75 Year Book, Penn Northeast Conference UCC) 1. A pastor must serve 5 years in the present charge to be eligible. 2. After 5 years he would qualify for a two-month leave with full salary. 3. He could use his one-month vacation giving him three months total leave. 4. The leave shall be used for personal or professsional growth through study, travel, etc., related to the pastor’s ministerial vocation. 5. The cost of the leave can be borne exclusively by the charge the pastor is serving, or jointly by the charge and the pastor, or jointly by the charge, the pastor and the Conference. In the latter case application with sufficient explanation to clarify the intent of the leave, will be made to the Conference Minister. 6. The apportioning of Conference funds, toward the costs of sabbatical leaves, shall be at the discretion of the Conference Minister, the Chairman of the Commission on Church and Ministry, and the Chairman of the Committee on Ministerial Compensation. 7. The pastor is expected to continue in his present charge for at least one (1) year after the leave. 8. It is recommended that the local church set aside funds annually in anticipation of a request from its pastor for sabbatical leave. e) That all local churches calling new pastors be requested to enroll them in the Short-Term Disability Plan. f) That the parsonage be included at 30% of the cash salary in calculating the salary basis for the purpose of computing the premium for the following coverages: 1. Short-Term Disability Insurance. 2. Family Protection Plan of Life insurance and long-term disability. 3. Pensions. i ..........................................................■.....■»■■■■■....................«■»■.■»»■...■.«..■e The Bishop’s Address: The Rt. Rev. Dr. John Butosi 21 Lexington Avenue South Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Tel. Res.: 203-838-7378 Bus.: 203-866-7809
