Magyar Egyház, 1992 (71. évfolyam, 1-5. szám)
1992-03-01 / 3. szám
10. oldal MAGYAR EGYHÁZ Treasurer: Mr. Albert B. Kovács; Delegates to the General Assembly: Rev. Daniel Borsay and Mr. Edmund Vig, alternates: Rev. Zoltán Vass and István Farkas. Reports of the classis officials and of Bishop Harsányt and greetings of Synod Chief Elder István Szabó can be found in the Hungarian language section of this issue. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Thirty Third Conference of the Church Women United was held on Sunday, May 3, 1992 at the Hungarian Reformed Church of Roebling, NJ. The President and Women’s Guild of the church made the preparations. The following churches sent their representatives: Carteret, NJ; Linden, NJ; New Brunswick, NJ; Perth Amboy, NJ; Roebling, NJ; Trenton, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ. Registration started at 2:00 pm. It has been recorded that 54 persons were present including 5 Pastors. The opening devotions started at 3:00 pm. Invocation: Rev. Edwin Stern, Roebling, NJ. Benediction: Rev. Barnabas Roczey, New Brunswick, NJ. Welcome and instroduction of guests and speakers was extended by President of the Church Women’s United, Ms. Georgiana Harkel. Mrs. Marcia Dwyer of the First Baptist Church, Wrightstown, NJ and a resident of Roebling, NJ spoke on the theme “Silver Boxes” based on the book by Florence Littauer. This is a subject that we can all relate to the things that we say and do and the effect they have on those we come in contact with each day. Encouragement to others manifests courage, hope or resolutions which heartens the soul. Discouragement to others weakens the courage or lessens the confidence and disheartens the soul. Comments and thanks were given to Marcia for her wonderful presentation by the following: Mrs. Beke, Jennie Talbott, Mrs. Harsányi, Betty Gabos, Rev. Dezső Ábrahám and Elizabeth Novak. President Ms. Georgiana Harkel discussed and covered the many aspects of the past performances and introduction of the past officers of the’Church Women’s United. The ministers present at the conference were Rev. Dr. Andrew Harsányi, Bishop, Hopatcong, NJ; Rev. Stefan Török, Dean, Perth Amboy, NJ; Rev. Peter L. Toth, Carteret, NJ; Rev. K. Barnabas Roczey, New Brunswick, NJ; Rev. Dezső Ábrahám, Bordentown, NJ and Mr. István Szabó, Paramus, NJ, Chief Elder of the Hungarian Reformed Church of Ámerica. The Conference continued with the business meeting. The minutes from the last meeting was read by Mrs. Pearl Hatten, Secretary, Carteret, NJ. During the business meeting it was discussed that there are 8 Congregations without Pastors and are having difficulty in finding one. Not many students are entering into the Ministerial Vocation. Financial assistance is needed and to establish a Seminary Ministerial Fund to be channeled through the office of the Dean. The Church Women’s United is donating $400.00 to this fund. To pass it onto the Church Councils. Mrs. Ábrahám, Bordentown, NJ suggested a fund raiser. Following the discussion of other vital importance the conference continued with the election of the new officers for the next year. The newly elected President of Church Women’s United is Mrs. Helen Dodge from Carteret, NJ. Vice President: Mrs. Jennie Talbott of Perth Amboy, NJ. Secretary: Mrs. Pearl Hatten of Carteret, NJ. Treasurer: Ms. Priscilla Hunyady of Linden, NJ. Chaplain: Ms. Georgiana Harkel of Florence, NJ. Delegates: Mrs. Helen Beke of Trenton, NJ; Mrs. Helen Cutler of Staten Island, NY; Mrs. Irene Kovács of Poughkeepsie, NY; Elsie Bodo of New Brunswick, NJ; The Oath of Office was administered by Rev. Stefan Török, Dean of the Eastern Classes. In behalf of the Conference special presentation was made to Ms. Georgiana Harkel by Mrs. Elsie Bodo. A plaque was given with the title “Broken Dreams.” Each that attended the Conference was presented with a “Silver Box” with the following inscription: This is a very special giß that you can never see. The reason it’s so special is it’s just for you from me. Whenever you are lonely or even feeling blue, You only have to hold this giß and know I think of you. You can never unwrap it — please leave the ribbon tied. Just hold the box close to your heart, its filled with love inside.
