Magyar Egyház, 1986 (65. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1986-11-01 / 6. szám

12. oldal MAGYAR EGYHÁZ good news, and the wrath of many with his sharp word of truth. People blessed him and others cursed him; many were healed and loved him but some didn’t understand him and hated him. And then came that horrible day on the hill of Golgotha where her son was nailed to the cross. Two crosses were erected right and left of his and two impostors were nailed on them. Mary was under the cross, leaning on the beloved disciple John, sunk into her­self from pain. There was a silence of horror when Mary suddenly heard a loud voice crying: “What a Messiah you are! Get the three of us out of this- Try your hand at this! Talk later!” The voice came from one of the impostors. The man continued, loud and cursing, now speaking to the other impostor: “Do you hear me, Dismas? You said, you knew this man. Maybe you can get him do something for us!” “Dismas, Dismas; who was Dismas?” The scene at the oasis 33 years before suddenly broke forth from Mary’s memory. Of course, it was the youth, the son of the chief of the bandits who robbed them on their way from Beth­lehem to Egypt. Dismas. Oh yes, he was the one who spoke those words asking the baby to remember him when he would be in need of mercy. Mary looked up to the impostor who would be Dismas; she thought she recognized him. Not the rugged face of the impostor wrung with pain she saw but the tender lines of the youth who didn’t harm her baby. Before she could continue with her memories she heard the voice of Dismas rebuking the other impostor: “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? For we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” Then Mary heard the voice of Dismas turn very soft: “Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingly power.” The next word came Írom the lips of her son, warm but firm with certainty: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “You see,” Ailred was saying to his monks, “I wanted to tell you about the Baby Jesus, how he was saved during his flight from Bethlehem, the city of his birth; and I ended up at the foot of the cross.” Abbot Ailred stopped here and there was a long silence. Then he said it very slowly: “You know, Brethren, no matter how long and how sinful our life’s journey is, those who love Jesus as a baby will be remembered by him. But” — and Abbot Ailred lifted his finger and his voice became resounding — “only if we meet him at his cross.” Andrew Harsanyi — NEWS FROM OUR CONGREGATIONS — — EGYHÁZI HÍREK — ALLEN PARK, Ml Our Christmas holiday letter was mailed to every mem­ber: the time of services and other activities were listed. The new address of our associate minister, the Rev. Imre A. Bertalan is: 771 Emmons Boulevard, Lincoln Park, MI 48146. The Dorcas Guild’s two weeks excursion to Hawaii was enjoyed by the 47 members and friends, who all came back with pleasant memories of the beautiful islands of Hawaii. The members donated $3,000 to the church at Thanksgiving Day. The Men’s Club “Thanksgiving Day” award of turkeys and other prizes were patronized by our members. The club donated $1,500 to the church for general repairs and main­tenance. The Choir members are rehearsing with our new choir director Timothy Loszewski. New members, volunteers are needed who are ready to sing praises to our God The Golden Circle Club sponsored an excursion to Toledo, Ohio and arranged the annual every members Christ­mas party on December 14th. All church members and friends were invited for an afternoon of carol singing and a good time filled with the spirit of the season. Special donation of $1,500 was given to the church. The newly elected officers of the Christian Youth Fel­lowship are: president Silvia Imre, vice president Sonia Imre, Secretary Debbie Sobodash, treasurer Laura Varga, chaplain-sunshine: Jenifer King, historian Sandra Imre, ad­viser Mr. Robert King. The Christmas Card Party on December 5th was an overwhelming success. The Sunday School teachers and children donated 240 pew-bibles for use in the church. The superintendent of our Sunday School is Mrs. Anna Souto. Their Christmas pro­gram was held on Sunday, December 21st. Statistics: Baptism: Katie Elizabeth Powers, daughter of Ken Powers and Sue Thomas. Kathy Lynn Rumney, daughter of Clyde Rumney and Nancy Foster. Ashley Mi­chelle Seper, daughter of Richard A. Seper and Tonya Trivett. Susan Lynn Meyer, daughter of Donald J. Meyer and Paula Millard. Jennifer Elizabeth Wieszkowiak, daugh­ter of Anthony F. W. and Margaret S. Töltési. Misty Star Pitel, daughter of John S. Pitel and Debra D. Riddle. Justin James Pitel, son of John S. Pitel and Debra D. Riddle. Ashley Margaret Ziya, daughter of James Ziya and Denise M. Csiszár. Hanna Elaine Koy, daughter of Dean Koy and Christie L. Keith. Marriages: Richard A. Seper and Tonya M. Rivett; Kenneth J. Galloro and Sandra L. Mardeusz; David L. Thomas and Cheryl A. Yarose; Jon Jay Mészáros and Lesa A. Miller; Richard D. Varga and Sharon A. Bomia; Mi­chael Wm. Petrik and Laurie J. Peters; Robert P. LaPalme and Susan M. Voszadka; Raymond D. Peters and Mary Töltési; Randy R. Massey and Barbara A. Huzdik. CARTERET, NJ On Nov. 7 our Pastor and wife were the proud par­ents of their daughter Martha who was a debutant and scholarship recipient at the Protestant Ball held in Wayne, NJ. Martha is a Middlesex College student, studying Arts and Merchandising and is a talented artist. November 8, 1985 will be inscribed in the history books of our church. On that day we hosted the General As-

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