Magyar Egyház, 1966 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1966-02-01 / 2. szám
10 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ Receipts in 1965 were $21,567.38, expenses $ 19,909.30, together with the 1964 balance the carryover for 1966 was $6,942.93. In addition, the Lorantfy Society has $ 5,000, the Junior Women's Guild $ 1,800 on special accounts earmarked for church renovation. Baptisms: on January 9, Sharron Dawn, daughter of Norman Palmer and Arleine Rom pa (godparents Arthur R. Guarriello, Jr., and Margaret Ottaviano) ; on February 13, Rhonda Lee, daughter of James Kovács and Renée Castantini (godparents Donald and Jeanette Witmer Sr.). DETROIT The Annual Congregational Meeting was held on February 5th, at which time Pastor Tibor Toth, chief elder Charles Kiss, the president of the English Congregation Bill Antal, secretary Alex Koroknay, treasurer Zoltán Ambrus, chief auditor John Jakcsy made their annual report to the congregation on the state of the church, the accomplishments and achievements of the past year. 1965 was a historical year in the life of our church. On May 30th we dedicated our new $ 600,000 church, school, fellowship hall and administration offices, which to unbiased observers is one of the most beautiful and the most modernly equipped Hungarian Reformed Churches in the world. The momentum of our congregational activities picked up in the new building, our membership has increased with a little over 100 families, the membership of our Sunday School and all our other organizations also show a marked increase in membership. Church members are also contributing financially much more than they were accustomed to do in the past. Our annual income was $ 105,114.77. This amount does not include the balance brought forward from the previous year, neither does it include the loan given us by the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. This amount represents only the income from our own membership during 1965. Last year our congregation paid out a quarter of a million dollars for construction costs, payment on mortgage, furnishings and work of the church. This accomplishment is almost miraculous in the history of Hungarian Reformed Churches throughout the world. We are grateful to God for the manifestation of His abundant blessing and we are grateful to all who had a part in this glorious adventure of building God’s Kingdom here on earth. We are looking forward with prayerful anticipation to the celebration of our 25th Anniversary, which will be held on June 5th of this year. DUQUESNE We held our annual Fellowship Dinner and Congregational Meeting on January 30th. The following officers were elected and installed: Chief Elder Andrew Sapos, elders Joseph Kallery and Kalman Helmeczi, treasurer Joseph Vor os, auditor John Estu, recorder of offering Charles Nagy, Jr., secretary Frank Kottán, Jr., councilmen:Francis Helmeczi, James Lewis, Elmer W.Shigo, Robert Szepesi John P. Darnay, Ernest L. Kovach, Julius Nagy, William Toth, Louis W. Bodnar, Richard Heyz, Alex Wargo, Jr. Honorary Elders: id. Balázs Miklós, Kiss András, Szalay Ferenc. Statistics from 1965 : 8 funerals, 3 baptism. 2 weddings. — Net income: $27,529.13, by donation only. During Lent we will have worship services every Wednesday evening. Installation in Miami, Fla. Left to right: Dr. L.C. Pierce, executive secretary of the Miami Council of Churches; Stephen Szőke, the new pastor; Bishop Louis Nagy. PERTH AMBOY The Womens Guild members will participate in a corporate Holy Communion on Sunday March 6th, in rememberance of the anniversary of their organization in 1947. Hungarian Day will be observed in our city by a flag-raising ceremony in front of City Hall, on March 15th at 8:00 A.M. The Senior Women’s Club “social and Chinese auction” will be held on Sunday, March 20th, in the center. The Choir’s special service “ The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross” will be presented on Sunday, March 27th. Statistics: In 1965 we baptized 11 children, confirmed 12, married 13 couples, buried 18 people, received 4 new members, transferred 2. We have 510 members on our voting list. John S. Kovács, Jr., treasurer reported $ 58,322.42 income for 1965, with a balance of $ 4,888.67 from the previous year: total $ 63,211.09, expenses $47,330.41 leaving a balance of $ 15.880.68. The bank mortgage for renovating and redecorating the church was paid in full; now we have to clear our indebtedness of $ 5,100. interest free loans to our church members. The Women’s Guild had an income of $ 8.609.16, expenses $ 7,232.94 leaving a balance of $ 1,376.22. The new officers are: Mrs. Steven Molnár president, Mrs. Gabriel Szilágy vicepresident, Mrs. Lewis Larsen secretary, Mrs. Helen Deák treasurer, Mrs. Louis Löki chaplain, Mrs. Margaret Abraham adviser. The Sunday School continues every week at 9:00 A. M., and we urge all parents to bring or send their children. The Saturday Bible School is under re-organization. We need volunteer teachers to continue the abrupted Christian educational work every Saturday. Confirmation Classes meet regularly every Saturday morning. ROEBLING Report from 1965: total income was $12,902.04. total expenses $11.095.85; net increase in the Church Fund: $1.806.19. Officers of the Women’s Guild for 1966: president Mrs. William Molnár, 1st vice-president Mrs. John Genasky, 2nd vice-president Mrs. Steven Takach, secretary Mrs. Elmer Soltész (62-3rd Ave., Roebling, N.J.), treasurer Mrs. George Bordash, trustees Mrs. Frank Nagy and Mrs. Frank Kimble. We received Mrs. Mary Boreth as a new member. We welcome her among us. Burial: Mrs. Bertalan Bartha was called home by the Giver of Life at the age of 36. May He comfort her loved ones in the true assurance of the blessed resurrection. Holy Communion for Lent will be held on Sunday, March 6. STATEN ISLAND The Annual Congregational meeting was held on February 6th. The Annual Report presented by Pastor Nyary was accepted. The report emphasized the faithful services of the elected officers and elders. Chief Elder Louis Kish and Vice President Stephen Albert resigned after many years of service. The congregation elected these new officers: president John Rodvansky, vice president John Kosa, Jr., secretary Alexander Kosa, treasurer Frank Kosa. New elders: Frank Kosa, Stephen Nemet; re-elected: Charles Kosa,
