Calvin Synod Herald, 2014 (115. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2014-07-01 / 7-8. szám
CALVIN SYNOD HERALD 7 the history. Bishop Poznan declared the session of the Assembly closed for the day at 5:10 pm. Thursday, Mayl5, 2014 The Meeting was called to order by Bishop Poznan at 9:00 am. Morning devotions were offered by Rev. John Cardamone of the Calvin Hungarian Reformed Church of Norwalk, CT, on Isaiah 61: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” Roll Call indicated the presence of 17 ministers, 15 delegates, and 3 lay ministers 4 alternate delegates. Welcoming Guests: Mr. Richard Sarosi from the Walton Hills congregation, also representing the William Penn Association. Nominating Committee: Mr. James Balias announced the committee's nominees. Calvin Synod Herald - Rev. Stefan M. Torok, and Rev. József Vásárhelyi - for two years, to coincide with the election of the next cycle of the Synod’s officers. Church and Ministry Committee: Rev. Viktor Toth as a new member. Judicial Committee (2017): Rev. Gabor Nitsch, Chair; Rev. Peter Toth, Rev. Albert W. Kovács; Laity, Ms. Jill Pongracz- Murrell, Mr. Jack Zakhar. General Synod Representatives: Bishop Poznan, Rev. Viktor Toth, Rev. Peter L.Toth; Ms. Jill Pongracz-Murrell, alternate. Welcoming Guests: A special welcome was extended to the Rt. Rev. Sándor Szabó, Bishop of the Hungarian Reformed Church in America, who extended his greetings and best wishes to the Annual meeting of the Synod on behalf of his fellow officers and members of the congregation. Calvin Synod Herald: Mr. Wilburn Roby business manager. Report will be added to these minutes. Motion made by Mr. James Balias, seconded by Rev. Peter Toth to accept the report and proposed budget by Mr. Wilburn A. Roby, Jr. Welcoming Guests: The Bishop extended a welcome to Mrs. Albinka Bodor, and Rev. Peter Pal Bodor from Sarasota. FL. Welcome words followed by Rev. Bodor, with thanks for the prayers of the Synod for several heavy burdens and through your prayers lifted by the Lord. Rev. Bodor also offered grace. Committee on Bishop's Report: A motion was made by Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig, seconded by Rev. Gabor Nitsch that the report of the Bishop be accepted, with the stipulation agreed upon earlier. Motion Passed. A Motion was made by Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig, seconded by Mr. Jack Zakhar, that in the Minutes of the Conference Council, those items that may be harmful or embarrassing to Calvin Synod in the future should be revised without going into great detail. A motion Rt. Rev. Koloman Ludwig, seconded by Rt. Rev. Bela Poznan, to publish the Synod Minutes as in practice of the past. Church and Ministry Committee Initial Report: by Rev. Albert W. Kovács a. To accept Mr. Attila Poznan into Student in Care status. Motion passed b. To renew the licensure of Mr. Wilburn A. Roby for one year, serving the Beaver Falls church. Motion passed. c. To renew the licensure of Ms. Judith Tobias for one year, serving the Homestead church. d. To renew the licensure of Mr. Lehel Deák for one year, serving the New York church. - Passed. e. To renew the Standing of the following ministers: Rev. Imre A. Bertalan, Rev. George Cseh, Rev. Anita Fogarasi, Lt. Cmdr. Leila Havadtoy-Gomulka, Rev. Chuck, Huckaby, Rev. LisaKerestesi; Rev. Judit Mayer, Rev. Gabor Nitsch, Rev. István Nyeste, Rev. Gabriella Reibach, Rev. Zsolt Papp. - Passed. f. Whereas the Rev. Ilona Komjáthy has begun a pastorate in another denomination without prior arrangement and the consent of the Conference Council, we report that according to Bylaw Article V, Section 10, her standing in Calvin Synod has been terminated, and we recommend that it shall not be renewed. Transylvania Mission Schools: Ms. Gabriella Nadas made a power point presentation on the long term efforts to open and support Hungarian Reformed mission schools in Romania, which was well received. Introduction of Guests: Special guests were introduced by Bishop Poznan of William Penn representatives: Ms. Barbara House, Chairperson, and other members of the Board of Directors. Recommendation Committee (continued): by Mr. Joseph Gagliardi Recommendation Number Three: To support Csilla Torok with a $150 donation. Motion passed... Finance Committee: Report by Mr. James Balias, Synod Presbyter. 1. Recommends the acceptance of the income and expense report of the treasurer. - Motion passed. 2. The committee would like to thank our treasurer, for his continued hard work. Motion passed. 3. Point of information'. Mr. James Balias, Synod Treasurer reported that two audits were done. We received a detailed report from Ms. Gabriella Nadas, and after examination of our treasury we found a discrepancy of over $28,000. The auditor is still working on finding answers. Once the final report is received we will so inform the Synod. Church Revitalization and Growth Report: by Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai. At the June 10,2012 meeting of Calvin Synod’s Conference Council the members of the Council established the Vision and Church Growth Committee. It was requested and approved by the Calvin Synod Conference. Members of the Committee are: 1. Rev. Imre A. Bertalan 2. Rev. Viktor Toth 3. Mr. James Balias 4. Rt. Rev. Bela Poznan 5. Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai 6. Dr. Lee Solomon was invited and elected to be our advisor and supervisor. The Committee set two goals, which are: #1. Each congregation has a functioning prayer group and
