Calvin Synod Herald, 1993 (93. évfolyam, 2-6. szám)
1993-11-01 / 6. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD- 7 -REFOMÁTÜSOK LAPJA Heritage Center Saved from Foreclosure The Foundation, which had been struggling through the recession and dwindling donations, made monthly payments of $30,000 over the past nine months under an agreement reached in December with the bank. The final $580,000 "balloon" payment was made September 15. The good news is that they own this building free and clear. Rev. August Molnár also acknowledged the assistance of the William Penn Association, which has contributed a total of $90,000 to the Center and which helped spearhead a "Save the Center" fund-raising drive earlier this year. The Foundation opened the $2.5 million Center in May 1989. "The bank did not want to foreclose on this situation, given the nature of the borrower." Also coming to the aid of the Center was the City of New Brunswick which contributed $100,000 in federal funds from an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG), and the estate of longtime attorney Arthur Reich, which established a $100,000 "challenge grant" that generated matching funds from other donors. The Association is proud to have played a part in preserving the Heritage Center for current and future generations," said National President E.E. Vargo. "What could have been a tragic loss has been turned into a great triumph for the American Hungarian community." New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill described the Hungarian community as Hungarian Classroom to Mark 54th Year with Celebration Banquet The Hungarian Classroom of the world-famous skyscraper "Cathedral of Learning", the University of Pittsburgh, celebrated its 54th anniversary with a dinner-dance on Sunday, October 10. The event, sponsored by the Hungarian Room Committee, was held at the university's William Pitt Ballroom. The money used to construct the classroom in 1939 and to install its five stained glass windows depicting important figures and events in Hungarian history, was raised by Hungarian associations, churches and institutes. The campaign pamphlet was written by our own editor while he was a post graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh. Key Reformation Documents Back in Print Presbyterian Heritage Publications has reset the type for a set of major Reformation era documents. Among these are The Geneva Book of Order composed for the English Congregation at Geneva under John Knox in 1556. This is the same congregation which produced the beloved Geneva Bible. Also available are the Scottish Confession of Faith (1560) and the First and Second Books of Discipline along with the Calderwood preface from the 1621 edition. They are sister publications - with exactly the same doctrines to our own Heidelberg Cathecismandll. Helvetic Confession. Our own two are readily available through our pastors of all congregations, and should be placed into the hands of our children! □□□ a "cornerstone" of the city over its 300- year history. The Center, which operates on a $350,000 annual budget, houses a 40,000-volume library, a museum of Hungarian art, an archive and conference rooms. The Center also hosts seminars and visiting Hungarian dignitaries. It is the only research center of its kind in the nation. A1 Vargo Named Recipient of 1993 J.J. Upchurch Award Al Vargo, national president of the William Penn Association, was recently named the recipient of the 1993 John Jordan Upchurch Award by the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress (PAFC). The John Jordan Upchurch award is the highest honor bestowed by the PAFC. Al Vargo We congratulate President Vargo on receiving this well deserved honor. Mr. Vargo is one of our own, and we take great pride in him receiving this honor. Did You Know That The Calvin Synod Herald Has Gone ^Tilobal?!
