Magyar Egyház, 1995 (74. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1995 / 4. szám
12. oldal MAGYAR EGYHÁZ TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA We are writing to inform you that we have been forced to close one of Hungary’s most important historical Christian buildings, the Reformed Church in Szikszó. It is in a perilous state, and requires much work if its complete destruction is to be prevented. You must understand that in Central and Eastern Europe a church building represents our historical path, our Christian confession and expresses the faithfulness of the Lord throughout the centuries since the Reformation. We hope that through this rebuilding the Lord may change the hearts of those in this large town, and that the church may be a centre of evangelism, of hope, and of missionary outreach. The work of reconstruction, thanks to the collaboration and sacrifice of our fellow Hungarian Christian brothers, has already begun. But in order to bring this work to completion, we are turning to our foreign Christian brothers and sisters, in hope that you might join and help us in this initiative. The church, which is 600 years old, is of great architectural significance. This historical monument is the only one of its kind in Hungary which remains in such a precarious condition. The roof and its timber frame are infested by fungus, and the walls are crumbling. The damage is such that a quick, partial, conservation program would not be viable: the entire roof and timber frame must be replaced. The church must be completely renovated, internally and externally, before it can be used again. For this reason, we established the Foundation for the Reconstruction of Szikszó Reformed Church, turning first to our fellow Hungarian countrymen, and now to our brothers and sisters overseas. We hope that there are enough benevolent and capable people in our country and beyond, in order that this church might be saved from being completely destroyed, and that we may work together with Christian brothers throughout the world to display unity and collaboration for a noble purpose, even in such a difficult situation. Please consider whether you can take part in this Christian joint effort. If you are able and ready to help, please send your support to the SZÍRT Foundation, account number B 84299 at the National Savings Bank (OTP) of Miskolc (Branch no. 279- 98029). Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information. We do hope that our common commitments and your support might be to the benefit of our spiritual life, and especially for the glory of God. Dániel Szabó Dr.István Mészáros Head Curator, Bishop,Tiszáinneni District Synod. District Synod. Rev.János Csomós Pásztor, Szikszó Reformed Church Fundation for the Reconstruction of the Szikszó Reformed Church 3800 Szikszó, Kálvin tér 2, Hungary Tel.: (36) 46-396-666 Fax.: (36) 46-396-838 ’’SÁROSPATAK KÓRUS” TOUR 1996 The American Hungarian Reformed Ministerial Association invited the famous Hungarian choir, the ’’Kórus of Sárospatak” in 1996. Their itinerary is as follows: Saturday, March 31: Sunday, March 31: Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5: Saturday, April 6: Sunday, April 7: concert Monday, April 8: Tuesday, April 9: Wednesday, April 10: Thursday, April 11: Friday, April 12: Saturday, April 13: Sunday, April 14: Monday, April 15: Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17 Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19: Saturday, April 20: Sunday, April 21: Connecticut, concert New York City, concert New Jersey Washington D.C., sight-seeing Washington D.C., Leave for Pennsylvania, visit Ligonier Travel to Columbus, Ohio Columbus, Ohio, concert Toledo, Ohio, concert Travel to Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland, Ohio, concert Detroit, Michigan, concert Detroit, Michigan, rest Michigan, Friends of Sárospatak will be the hosts Welland, Canada Toronto, Canada, concert Return to Passaic, New Jersey and depart to Sárospatak.
