Magyar Egyház, 1989 (63. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)
1989-03-01 / 2. szám
6. oldal MAGYAR EGYHÁZ FAREWELL FROM ALLEN PARK THE RT. REV. DR. ANDREW HARSANYI, BISHOP On August 28, 1988 the Congregation of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Allen Park, Michigan honored their Senior Pastor Rt. Rev. Dezső Ábrahám, Bishop Emeritus. There was a combined English and Hungarian Worship Service that was followed by a Testimonial Banquet. At the service there were seven Clergy in attendance that took part in the Worship service. The English meditation was delivered by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Andrew Harsányi, Bishop, Hungarian Reformed Church in America. The Hungarian Meditation was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Imre Bertalan, President of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. The Worship service was led by Rev. Imre A. Bertalan, the associate Pastor. Rev. Imre A. Bertalan had been unanimously elected to become the Senior Pastor effective October 1, 1988 following Bishop Ábrahám's retirement. Other Clergy in attendance were Rev. Béla Bacsó, Rev. Dénes Tamás and Rev. Joseph Posta. The "Processional" and "Recessional' for this special day were written by the Choir Director Mr. Tom Loszewski. The originals were framed and in turn presented to Bishop Ábrahám as a lasting momento. The testimonial banquet was well attended by more than 500 well wishers. The guest speakers were Rt. Rev. Dr. Andrew Harsányi; Rev. George Nagy, representing the Dean of the Western Classis, Rev. Andor Demeter; Hon. Mayor Gerald Richards, Allen Park; Hon. Mayor Robert Heyer, Lincoln Park; and Charles THE RT. REV. DEZSŐ ABRAHAM, BISHOP EMERITUS Bone, former Elder of the Western Classis. In attendance were many family members; local and nearby clergy and their families; State representatives; local business representatives; local church members from nearby churches in the Downriver Communities and Windsor, Canada; and the Church Organizations and Congregations. There were numerous plaques and Proclamations presented to Bishop Ábrahám by the Mayors and State Representatives. Gifts were presened by the local Churches, the church organizations and the Congregation. There was dinner busic by the locally famous Hungarian Orchestras of Lew Bodo. An excellent dinner was prepared by the Dorcas Guild assisted by the Christian Youth Fellowship, Golden Circle Club and other church members. Needless to say is was a great day for Bishop Ábrahám and his wife Margaret. It was a fitting tribute to them after 45 years in the Ordained Christian Ministry, 14 of which were spent here in Allen Park. Within a few days after the service and banquet. Bishop and Mrs. Ábrahám moved to their new home in Bordentown, NJ. May God continue to bless them with good health and much happiness in the years ahead. God be with you, 'till we meet again!
