Calvin Synod Herald, 1999 (99. évfolyam, 2-4. szám - 100. évfolyam, 9-12. szám)
1999-03-01 / 2. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD- 5 -AMERIKAI MAGYAR REFORMÁTUSOK LAPJA Our Bishop's Easter Message “But now Christ has been resurrected from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. ” As we aproach the turn of the millennium, the world is in great anticipation for all the potentials and pitfalls of the unknown future. Some are fearful of the “millennial computer bug,” the Y2K, that could wreak havoc with all our infrastructures and are preparing to survive the worst case scenario. Others look forward to the benefits of great advancements in science and technology, placing their confidence in greater human knowledge and skill. Still others see the potential for peace among nations to be secured through legislation and enforcement by a centralized world government. It is in the midst of this secular, myopic, and materialistic world-view that the Christian church must continue to bear witness of God’s divine love and salvation in Jesus Christ as the only road to true hope, security and peace. Particularly our faith in the resurrec-Abiding Memorial Service to Perpetuate the Work of a Great Historian of Our Family of Faith by the Pittsburgh Church was Held on February 7, 7 999 In a combined worship service commemorating the one year death of Dr. Aladar Komjáthy. Dr. John Wilson was the Guest Minister. Dr. Wilson is Professor of Church History at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. His sermon will be published in our next issue. On March 21st, a commissioning service for Mrs. Ilona Komjáthy was ^held at the Pittsburgh Church. j 1 Corinthians 15:20 tion of Christ Jesus must continue to be the linchpin for a strong witness in a world hell-bent on denying God’s immutable moral standards for human life. It offers hope in the midst of sufferings, gives purpose for life, and solidifies our relationship with God, who proves once and for all that His divine grace, mercy and love is extended to all sinners. The resurrection event offers the only true hope for continued Holy Week of the year is a sorbid time to recall the memories of the greatest events in Christian history. PALM SUNDAY - Jesus triumphantly enters riding on a donkey as people are laying palm branches and garments on the streets of Jerusalem. MAUNDY THURSDAY - He consumes the Last Supper with his disciples in the Upper Room. Soon after, on the very same night, Jesus was seized by brutal hands in the garden of Getsemane. Him, spit upon Him, despoiled Him and last nailed Him! They had slain the purest Man and finest Teacher and noblest Example that had ever lived upon the earth. They crucified the divine Son of God, our Saviour! It seemed that the forces of evil and falsehood had triumphed. EASTER MORNING - The resurrection of Christ the Lord in dramatic majesty demonstrated the supremacy of goodness. existence in the presence of God, that the onset of physical death is not the end but the beginning of seeing, hearig and experiencing perfect peace and happiness. We can stare death in the face with confidence that it has been vanquished of its power and sting, we can stand without trembling over the open grave to see vibrancy instead of decay, and we can offer thanks to God for the new life we have in Jesus Christ. Thus, it links us to Christ as no other event could. Truly, the founder of our faith and religious system is alive. Louis Medgyesi, Bishop 1999 March 23 - April 4 The resurrection of our Lord proved that defeats in the realm of the spiritual are only temporary. It proved that the evil against which we struggle cannot be permanently victorious, but that God will ultimately triumph. What a lesson in it for us Christians of a struggling age! □□□
