Just a friendly reminder for those of you who plan to attend our upcoming Lakeside Classis fall meeting on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 12:00 Noon at the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Walton Hills, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton, Hills, OH 44146.

Please, inform me how many people from your congregation plan to attend by Sunday, October 23rd. Tel. (440) 221-5334. Thank you.

The main speaker will be Ms. Gabriella Nadas. The title of her presentation is: Our Twenty Year Mission in Transylvania.

I hope to see you at our meeting!

In His Service,

Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba G. Krasznai

Dean 

The Fall Meeting of the Eastern Classis of Calvin Synod Conference of
the United Church of Christ will take place on Saturday October 15th,
2011 at 10:00 AM at the First Hungarian Reformed Church of New York
City, – 344 East 69th Street, New York, NY.

There is major subway construction in the church’s immediate vicinity,
therefore street parking is very limited, – please arrive early.

Blessings and peace to you and yours,
Lehel F Deak,
Secretary-Treasurer

You are cordially invited to attend our upcoming Lakeside Classis fall meeting on Saturday, October 29, 2011, at 12:00 Noon at the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Walton Hills.
Lunch will be served at 12:00 Noon. The Opening Worship will follow the lunch, starting at 1:00pm, then at 2:00pm our Regular Meeting.
Please, inform me, Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba Krasznai how many people from your congregation plan to attend. Tel. (440) 221-5334.
May God bless all of you!
In His Service,
Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba G. Krasznai
Dean of the Lakeside Classis

“The Bethlen Home”, now known as “Bethlen Communities”, has been a joint mission of the HungarianReformed Churches, both of the Hungarian Reformed Church in America and the Calvin Synod, since its founding in 1931.

Today the “Bethlen Home” still depends on the support of our churches for its continued work.

This current year “Bethlen Communities” is projected to assist people in need with over $200,000 in “benevolent care”, continuing the tradition of care for individuals who are in need.

In the beginning, our mission was first to orphans, their widowed parents and grandparents, then the elderly. Today our mission is primarily to those who are approaching the end of their lives, are infirm and without adequate financial means to care for themselves in the sunset years of their lives.

Bethlen Communities has been accepted into a not-for-profit fundraising program which has a fantastic benefit: on Monday, October 3, every donated dollar designated to Bethlen Communities will be matched with an additional $ 0.50 (fifty cents) by the Westmoreland and Pittsburgh Foundations!

Please encourage your congregations, your friends, and I especially encourage YOU to make a donation to support this mission of ours. Every dollar YOU donate is worth one and one-half dollars to Bethlen Communities on Tuesday, October 4th.

I would also encourage you to be generous. Whatever you would normally contribute to a cause you know to be worthy, DOUBLE your donation on Monday, October 3; The net benefit will be TRIPLE what you originally planned to give to Bethlen Communities!

The attached flier explains how to donate over the internet. Please be generous!

Your fellow Servant in Christ,

Rt. Rev. Koloman K. Ludwig

I am very pleased to extend to you this invitation to the Fall Meeting of the Central Classis, Calvin Synod Conference, United Church of Christ, which will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at Bethlen Communities, Ligonier, PA.

The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM with registration and refreshments in Bethlen’s Conference Room, 125 Kalassay Drive. Our opening worship will be at 9:30.

Our featured speaker this year will be Ms. Dolores J. Taylor, who will present the topic: “Relationships: Conflict, Anger, Reconciliation and Blessings”. We will explore, through Scripture, our relationships and dialogue with God, self and others. The topic will be introduced at the Fall meeting, and will become the focus of the Central Classis Fall Retreat, scheduled for Friday evening through Saturday, October 21st and 22nd.

Ms. Taylor will lead us, through practical Biblical teachings, to a hands-on, Scripture-based approach to gaining the most and giving the most in our relationships with God and others. Please mark your calendars for both events. More information will follow via email. Both events are open to all members of Calvin Synod, the Hungarian Reformed Church in America, our local congregations and our friends, all interested people. May God bless our worship and fellowship together with a rich outpouring of His Holy Spirit!

In Faith,

Rev. Imre A. Bertalan, Dean
Central Classis, Calvin Synod Conference
United Church of Christ

Throughout its path, Irene caused widespread destruction and 43 deaths (as of August 30) across 12 states.
“Considerable damage occurred in the Catskill Mountains and Mohawk Valley of New York State and in Vermont, which suffered from the worst flooding in centuries” (Associated Press 2011-08-29, “Irene brings worst flooding in centuries to Vermont.”)

The Conference Council of the Calvin Synod asks for your support to help the victims. Please, pray for the victims and make generous contributions to help them at the time of this great tragedy. Donations may be sent to the Calvin Synod Treasurer:

Ms. Lisa Susan Toth-Maskarinec

1836 Timothy Drive • West Mifflin, PA 15122

When sending your donation, please write in the Memo section of your check: Irene Disaster Relief Fund. We are thankful for your prayers and generous support!

Yours in Christ,

Rt. Rev. Dr. Csaba G. Krasznai

Auxiliary Bishop

Homeland and Overseas Mission Coordinator

Pictured: Rev. József Vásárhelyi attending as part of the Executive Council and Rt. Rev. Bela Poznan, attending as Bishop of and representative for Calvin Synod.

Report to follow.

Grounded in Scripture and based on years of pastoral experience, they were very valuable and well received.

Rt. Rev. Bela Poznan preached at the Service of Word & Holy Communion at 9 AM.

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