Magyar Egyház, 1953 (32. évfolyam, 1-10. szám)
1953-01-01 / 1. szám
14 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ nrrrlIIrlT YOUTH WM«TM IN & ABOUT OUR CONGREGATIONS Another new feature of our paper is hereby initiated: a news column which will deal with our congregational life in general and with the events of our second and third generation in particular. The success of this project depends upon the cooperation of pastors and secretaries, who will supply the news items at the end of each month. The young people in most of our churches participated in or handled the customary caroling on Christmas eve. The same is true about the Christmas programs, in which the children of our Sunday Schools had their share, too. And again, there were the Christmas parties for "old” and young alike, sponsored by the different church organizations whose membership is composed almost entirely by our second and third generation members. The first news item was received from Carteret. Miss Gloria Nemish, touching on some activities on Staten Island and in Trenton, writes, "The members of the Club attended a Christmas party given by the Young People’s Club of Staten Island on Saturday evening, December twentieth. The entertainment of the evening consisted of the singing of hymns, games, refreshments and an exchange of Christmas gifts. Several members of the Trenton club also attended. The Club also attended a New Year’s party on December twenty-seventh given by the Young People’s Club of Trenton. The choir, composed of members of the Club (of Carteret), sang at the joint service on Christmas Eve. Several Christmas selections were sung.” Our most active young people at the present time is the group in Poughkeepsie. They gave two plays recently and preparing for future presentations; their soccer team had a good fall season winning four games and losing only one; they now formed an instrumental band and are practicing faithfully every week. The congregation, comparatively speaking, is a small one—but they certainly do not lack the right spirit. In McKeesport, as well as in Duquesne, the children and the young people participated in the Christmas programs on December 21, giving small plays, recitations, musical and vocal solos; and then taking some districts in the Christmas caroling. The critical task of decorating the Christmas trees is always our young people’s, and the job is skilfully done. In Trenton the Boy Scouts had their annual dedication ceremonies with Dean Beky and the parents of the boys participating in the memorable event. The group will send one representative to the International Jamboree to be held in California during this summer. In Akron the Club of the Confirmed Young People donated two brass collection plates to the church. In Windsor, too, the young people gave the major part in the Christmas program, Bela Mate’s violin solo receiving a well deserved ovation.---------« ♦ » ______ YOUTH CONSTITUTION READY The Constitution and By-Ldws of the BETHLEN YOUTH FEDERATION (which recently appeared in the "Magyar Church”) were published in pamphlet form according to the expressed wishes of the Conference, and are now ready for distribution. You may obtain them through your local club from the office of the Secretary of the Federation. = BGDK REVIEW Spring on Breezy Hill by Betsy McCurry Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Mich. Price, $1.00. This delightful story is about Janey and Johnny who spent a vacation on the farm of Uncle Dan. Farm life; gardening, the animals, God in nature, all are treated in a pleasant, informative manner. A book for parents to read to their children and one the youngsters will want to read, too.
