The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 October 1984 — Page 16

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 17,1984

16

Hungarian 'underground' pastor to speak at Syracuse Church

It was in the summer of 1981 that Sam Ba lea, missionary to Europe, and interpreter George Szabolcsi first made contact with a Hungarian Pentecostal preacher. The meeting was clearly a miraculous event since the fellowship’s previous knowledge of the Pentecostal Movement in Hungry was severly limited. Brother Alexander Ungvari has been a minister since 1932 and is also an elder among the pioneers who have blazed the Hungarian frontier with the Pentecostal message. Religious persecution followed from those who opposed the Pentecostalmessage and from the civil authorities as well. Bro. Ungvari’s ministerial license was suspended, and he was forced to retire early with less pay. He kept preaching and pastoring. Then came heavy fines upon the whole congregation from the authorities. Finally, both Brother and Sister Ungvari were standing before a judge for “violating the laws of the State.” Since there were children living at home, the authorities did not imprision them, although that was their intention. Instead, Brother and Sister Ungvari were placed under a two-year house arrest. Risking to provoke the authorities who had ordered police cars to be staked out by his house, carloads of believers would come by night from all over the country to be baptized by Brother Ungvari in lakes and rivers hidden by the forests. The police gritted their teeth and continued to “breathe out threatenings.” In the end, however, Brothere Ungvari and his congregation earned the authorities’ respect as not being halfhearted, two-faced, compromising Christians. In December, 1982, Brother Ungvari became the first Hungarian to be licensed with the United Pentecostal Church International as an ordained minister. Since that time. Brother Ungvari has licensed 28 ministers. These Hungarian nationals hold services at 129 meeting places! The Lord is miraculously, opening doors in Hungary where the work is emerging from “underground” status to a legitimate, state-recognized establishment. Currently, funds are being raised for a new van for this Hungarian pastor, who is in desperate need of this new vehicle in the interest of spreading the gospel. The churches are once again packed in this

Circles hold meetings

The various of the Calvary United Methodist Women met recently., The Martha Circle met at Calvary United Methodist .Church on Wednesday, Sept.A 26, with 17 members and two guests present The circle visited Bashor Home in Goshen. A guided tour of the grounds and the history of the home was presented to the group. The group ate lunch there before returning home The Lois Circle met at the home of Mildred Nicolai with 11 members present. Marguerite Forrest assisted Mrs. Nicolai with refreshments. Millie Shively opened the business meeting by reading an article entitled, “Given to Hospitality.” Katie .Wilkinson gave the lesson on exercise and humor from the book, “In Favor of Growing Older.” Cards were signed to send to shut-ins. Plans were made for the Oct. 31 meeting at Hubbard Hill Estates. The Ruth Circle also met Wednesday, Sept 26, at 7:30 p.m., with 13 members present. Peggy Kitson conducted the meeting due to the illness of the circle leader, Lou Longenbaugh Joan Sharp presented a report from Update on Global Concerns and a report on Mission Giving and where the money was sent. The women are happy to welcome, Virginia Godley back to-the Ruth Circle after she and her husband, Grandlin, served in Africa. The group looks forward to hearing more of their work in Africa.

Lakeland Churches

— CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH CHIUSTIAN*CO4TER 1 Little A ’ (SR,3SOU "” <Arm O i SWEGO Md ’ JoRTHWEBSTER Da.e Sfrassbeim. Jesse Beer (East c J™™ Sunday School 930 a m Karen and Thorpe Mitche11. .nd Tom tnsvrante, fnt. . en n.r\ Church School Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m Adult Classes. Tuesday 7p.m. Afternoon Worship 12.30 p.m. p.m f 658-9468 0 658-9469 Superintendent. Kim Conrad Awana Clubs Wednesday 6 30 p m. SOLOMON'S CREEK CHURCHOFGOD Thursday, Ministry School 7 p.m. (219)658-4180 „ Milford UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTH WEBSTER SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HASTINGS Brian Clear. Pastor Charles E. Towriss. Pastor (iv> Mile Southeast Os Wilmot) —— mnm H MILFORD ISLAND CHAPEL Worship9a m Men's Prayer Breakfast 7:30a m. Pastor Elmer Miller 0 P WW Robert Ellison, Pastor UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School W a m. Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School 9 30 a m , /'> 1 • TEGHTMEYER 7"“"" K'i'SSiZ. Clayton Garden Center \ Arc /• LXSX.Xp, , %^ i JX C eT CM ” Most Everything For Lawn & Garden Syracuse Prayer Meeting Thursday 7 30p.m e0 30 a.m. Dean Pastor grace Lutheran church I Rt. 2 Box 133 NORTH WEBSTER 834-2249 I <57.3X74 WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL SAINT ANDREW'S C ""'m,'l A F "d C RD U ’ CH " <» ” “SSSSf’ —FT ?^'n S ","'A'’Z,* ! ’X UNITEDMETKo’sTCHURCH C.,, Min,.’.' Barcos ! "" sJivjXs Pr.mXsXv.sor SYRACUSE Fred Walls. Associate Minister OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Worsh.p9.sam li ADA TUAII /— —\ .. K L Rev Phillip Frew, Pastor Bible School 9a m CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School 10 15 a m BRUCE 3 MARATHON /AA\ c Church School 915 am WorshiplOa.m (4th And Main Street,) . Sunday school 9a m Worship Hour 10 30 a m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m MILFORD CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Always Keep Our UMYFapm Bro James Linscott. Administrator NORTH WEBSTER Al L U « \ MARATHON / FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH TURKEY CREEK CHURCH Sunday Mass >0 30 am Paul F Shrider, Pastor Number Handy V Z Formerly ZION CHAPEL U.B. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Morning Worship 9 30 a m Nimw IS Milford Barbee Community Church (Comer Syr Web. Rd. and 1000 N) ~ GRAVELTON CHURCHOFGOD Sunday School 10 30 a m 658*9113 nwy. 13, miirora (Kuhn Drive. Little Barbee Lake) Rev Don Ross. Pastor Dorotha and Ivan Fry, SYRACUSE ‘ William L Hutchins. Pastor X Larry McCullough. S S Supt Team Pastors Rev Michael Johnson. Pastor CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY ■mm Sunday School 10 a m X Sunday School 9a m Church School 930 a m Tom Stiver. S.S Supt (Old SR IS) ||I AIUAAAA CAHjihA Paniar • REGAL juiffitVn Worsh ip Service 11 a m \ Worship 10am Worship 10 30 a m Sunday School 930 a m MILFORD JUNCTION ZjMMliWty fT<IW<iS““ OvIVIUV VvllLvl •COBALT f|A kTIIIIUI S Sunday Eveningap m ’ Even mg Worship 7pm CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Morning Worship 10 30 am Pearl Avalos. Pastor •HARBORCRAFT "4H ° Wednesday Bible Study And Prayer (1H W Oranoe St ) - Junior Worship 10:30am Sunday Service 10:00a m 6 30p m. "" • CORRECT CRAFT «.lv WAWfKPP 7pm GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH CROMWELL Mid Week Worship Wed .6 30 p.m IR f J '•«>••"• • BOSTON WHALER nuttuuuu OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Frank Barcus. Pastor FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH .ww wwww • MERCURY OUTBOARDS fflArinft TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Service 10 30a m Sunday School 9 30 a m MILFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 457'3287 • HARRIS FLOTE BOTE 111011110 MISSOURI SYNOD Sunday School 10 30 am Worship Service 10:45 a m Paul Tinkel Pastor LEESBURG SR 13 Across From Bowling Alley SyfQCUSe 15T221S Family Owned Since 1946 LIGONIER Wednesday Service 7 45 p m Church School 9 X a m Menden ha". Pastor ■ — ZZZ T S hVb\Vt H ‘ " Sunday School A Bible Class 10 30am Mid Week Worsh.p 7p.m. FIRST CHURCHOF Mltp <5 SoHA SHOD X II II A Dr Gary M Tuttle, and CHRIST SCIENTISTS lUIKt 3 OUUa OllUp VW- Hooks Drug U‘" , LWr.* u '.V H “' CH ” “- T *.SS?I^ C ." UK U ” W TS?" Home Os Old Fashion Quality rR The Prescription Poople North Webster 834-2990 Sunday School 9 30 10 30a m P Church School 9.30a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Morning Worship 10:35a m MILFORD CHAPEL BURR OAK BETHANY CHURCHOF Evening Worship 6 p.m (Beer Road) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ALLSAINTS' I——---— ■ - Prayer Service. Wednesday 7p.m. Naaman Martin. Sen Lawrence Byrnes. Pastor (US4) EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1A Bl BBZBAII IBIKAIT OSWMO SUDermarket Arthur Hershberger > Pastor Sunday School 9Ka m F Wayne LawJ. Pastor SOUTH SHORE LAKE WAWASEE LOGAN MONUMENT VVe ■■■«**■«VB Joe Shetler. SS Superintendent Worship 10 30a m Vicar: Rev. David L Hyndman "Where Friendliness Counts" SA ' Sunday schoo. .o.m SZjsXIJ-lTm Holy Eucharist: »..m MONUMENT DIPSLAY • CATHOLIC CHURCH Worship Service 11 a m SYRACUSE UNITED „LTL y . .-u. van lkl /sriirkl 453*4761 SYRACUSE Wednesday Service 7pm PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Wednesday Activity Nigh 00 QVAKBRHAVEN FRIENDS CHURCH IN GOSHEN Father Robert Hammond (Corner Harrison* Pears St.) CHURCHOF THE BRETHREN \ (500E and SOON) , — AVX. e «1 JC, Sunday MassOam and 10 45am CLUNETTE UNITED David Hudson. Pastor SYRACUSE / /DEWART LAKE Phono Goshoil 333*2 101 Znu Cx ArmSirong ° LJSWegO Saturday Mass 5 30p m METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School 10 am John McFarland. Pastor ' Sunday School 9:15a.m. Confession Before Masses Karen Weaver. Pastor Praise and Worship Sunday 6 30 Junior Blough. Supt. Worship 10bm(Quaker Hall) Holy Days7 a m and 730 p m Worship Service9a m p.m. Sunday School 9:30a.m Sunday School 10:20 am Bible Study. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Morning Worship 10:30am. WAWASEE HEIGHTS I Xel X • » 0 . Sunday Bible Study 7 p.m BAPTIST CHURCH — —• ■—A Siamund Inc. MORRIS CHAPEL WAWASEE COMMUNITY CHURCH bethel CHURCH OF GRACE BIBLE CHURCH (Across From High School) wSACKSONr • Hib •BteraTlte. 8 , UNITED METHODIST OF THE NAZARENE THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE Norman D. McVey. Pastor OVll>yVW[ I ... County Roads ISON and 37SE) Ron Blake, Pastor MILFORD Dr. David R. Haifley. Pastor Jon Rumley, S.S. Supt f COMSTIUCTION.INC .1 |4S**>*A< I z'AeijCKi Fl KM APT Charles Taylor. Pastor tjUSMtN CLtxnrsni Don Conley. Supt Worship 10:30 a.m. Ruth Angle. Bd Chm Morning Worship 11 a m. Worship 10:30a.m. and 7p.m. 1 f->o«Ta"*«» 46567 Open Daily 9 A.M. To S3O P.M. Sunday School 9: Ma. m. Christian Living S udiesSpm Sunday School 9:X a m Evening Service 7 p.m. Midweek Wed. 7 p.m. I Worship 10: Ma.m. Wednesday Midweek Service 7 p.m. Worship 10:Xa.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. AWANA Clubs Thurs.trXp.m. Peoples State Bank Wawasee Boat Co. .nr Byland Jewelers “™ E ™ E *“ yM * ,r ULLAGE PLUMBING & HEATING SYRACUSE division l=sl Leesburg, Indiana HXC R1 PHONE 457-4404 SYRACUSE Road 13 457-4349 South Os Syracuse Syracuse 107 E. Main 45/-4ZBZ yr case

ALEXANDER UNGVARI “Iron Curtain” country and the Lord is indeed pouring out His Spirit. Superintendent Ungvari will be returning to Hungry Nov. 1. Pastor Hudson is happy to inform the Syracuse area that he will be with the Syracuse United Pentecostal Church in service and will speak at on Sunday evening, Oct. 21, in the 6 p.m. service. Bro. George Szabolcsi will interpret for Pastor Ungvari. The church is located at the comer of Pearl and Harrison Streets. Pastor Hudson invites you to come and hear this first-hand report of the work in Communist Hungry and of the persecution this man and many Hungarians have suffered.

The Ruth Circle’s election will be held at the October meeting. Jenny Oswalt gave a report on Global Concerns, reading from the prayer calendar. Marjorie Hollar and Darla Hartsau served refreshments. The UMW Executive Committee will meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary. The committee will plan for the fall activities and Mission Saturation Week. Luncheon-bake sale Syracuse Church of the Brethren. 213 West Main St., Syracuse, will be sponsoring a luncheon and bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 27. Events will take place between 9a.m. and 3 p.m. at the church. Rally Day at Island Chapel Hastings Island Chapel United Methodist Church will hold Rally Day on Sunday, Oct. 21. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m., church at 10:30 a.m. and a basket dinner will be held at 12:30 p.m. An afternoon program will feature the Shephard’s Quartet from Nappanee. Everyone is welcome to attend. Rev. David Widmoyer pastor of the church.

'From Hie Word Go' to be shown at the St. Andrew's Church St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse, will host Calvary, Milford and North Webster United Methodist Churches on Sunday, Oct. 21* when the film “From The Word Go" is shown at 7 p.m. Narrated by Alex Haley of “Roots”, the film explores the history of Methodism and shows some of the ministries of the contemporary church. “From The Word Go” is ultimately a vivid portrait of the people who are continuing the work of United Methodism today. They are united by an active faith and the commitment to make the world a better place for all God’s people. The film lasts about 30 minutes and will be followed by a fellowship time. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend this program. Goshen church plans cookie and candy sale A “Cookie Walk and Candy Lane” will be in the Westminster, corner of Sixth and Lincoln Ave., Goshen. This event is sponsored by the women of the First Presbyterian Church, Goshen, and will be on Friday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Co-chairwomen of the event are Olive Forgatsch and Rosalyn Harris. Coffee and tea will be served to the shoppers. The public is invited.. WCSC Ladies begin new year in October The WCSC Ladies from the Syracuse Church of God met in the fellowship hall in the church for the October meeting. October is membership month and the beginning of the new year for the club. The officers in charge are: President — Pauline Firestone Vice president — Janet Elam Secretary — Jackie Plikerd Treasurer — Joe Ila Johnson Chairwomen for committees are: Spiritual life, Terri Newcomer ; promotion and publicity, Sally Stutzman; stewardship, Donna Wolfe; and missions, Norma Adams. The program for the evening was given by Martha Crawford. New program books were passed out to each member and new projects for the year explained. Secret Pals were revealed and new ones drawn for next year. Brenda Vahlaningham dismissed the meeting and gave the blessing on refreshments. Refreshments were served and a time of followed. Questors Fellowship has Halloween party The Questors Fellowship of Calvary Church, Syracuse, will host a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the church. Committee members in charge of this event are Bob and Rosalyn Jones, Orman and Rose McKinley and Bob and Helen Miller. The committee promises food, fellowship, games and prizes. Participation and membership in the Questors Fellowship is open to all church people over 40 years of age. Co-chairmen for the group are Lillian Disher and Priscilla Juday. Secretary-treasurer is Rose McKinley. Everyone is invited to attend the Halloween party.

Pastor Hudson honored

David Hudson, pastor at Syracuse United Pentecostal Church, recently returned from the 60th Annual General Conference of the United Pentecostal Church International, in Anaheim, Calif. The conference was held Oct. 1-7. The United Pentecostal Church International currently has 3,295 churches in the United States and 5,998 churches in 90 countries. The North American constituency of ministers is 6,600 and the overseas ministers number in excess of 4,000. There are over a half million members of the United Pentecostal Church in the United States and 500,000 in the 90 countries in which missionary ministers and national ministers reside. In this 60th Annual General Conference, Pastor Hudson was honored in the Friday afternoon youth service before several thousand in attendance as the number one “president of the Year” of the United Pentecostal Church International. This award was conferred from among 46 districts of the UPCI. Pastor Hudson has served as the Indiana District Youth President for the past five years. Along with this distinct honor is the opportunity for he and Mrs. Hudson to serve as chaperones this next summer in the International Youth Corps traveling to India. The International Youth Corps is a program of the youth division of the United Pentecostal Church International where a team of youth travel to specified fields throughout the world to minister and communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ along with passing out literature and providing a source of strength for the particular field involved. Regarding the recent award Pastor Hudson said, “I was certainly shocked that such a high honor would be bestowed on me but I had this feeling; number one, to whom much is given much is required and second — you cannot out give God.”

■IBB * wi / ! te^sssr^ 4 '

ANNETTE ST. GERMAIN

Annette St. Germain in voluntary service Annette St. Germain, daughter of Winston and Anita St. Germain of Goshen, has begun a one-year term of Voluntary Service with Mennonite Board of Missions, Elkhart. She is a member of the Pleasant View Mennonite Church in Goshen. Annette is working as a teacher aide in Orrville, Ohio. A 1980 graduate of Goshen High School, and a 1984 graduate of Grace College, Winona Lake, Annette worked at Everett’s Supermarket in Goshen as a cashier before entering VS. Some 200 volunteers commit themselves each year to serve in VS households throughout North America. They are involved in a variety of assignments ranging from professional services such as teaching and nursing to social services such as day care and home repair. Mennonite Board of Missions is an agency of the 110,000 member Mennonite Church, the largest of the Mennonite groups in North America.

' 'J® ■ 11 1 a li'H Ivll ill fl wll *

PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR — Pastor David Hudson of the Syracuse United Pentecostal Church, was recently awarded the number one “President of the Year” at the 60th Annual General Conference of the United Pentecostal Church International in Anaheim, Calif. Pastor Hudson and his wife now have the opportunity to chaperone the International Youth Corps traveling to India this next summer. Pastor Hudson has served as the Indiana District Youth President for the past five years. Theology Night Out' set by St. Martin's St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church will be hosting the third “Theology Night Out,” on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m., in the Classic Restaurant, North Webster. In our home, as in most, the television set is omnipresent. It is a source of entertainment, education, and conflict. The conflict is in watching television itself. How much is too much? Does TV influence values and lifestyles, foster violence, lessen respect of self and others, increase crime? Learn how television affects your lives and families. The program will be “Impact of Television on the Family” present by Thomas Donahoo, director of family life in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. He is a committee member of Television and The Family National Family Life Directors Association. Tickets for the presentation can be reserved by calling Judy Prado, North Webster, or by contacting St. Martin’s rectory, Syracuse. All reservations must be made by October 23 and include the cost of dinner. Retrepts at Oakwood The following spiritual growth retreats are available at Oakwood Park in Syracuse: The first retreat is entitled, “Dreams and our Spiritual Formations,” on Oct. 23-24. Dr. Robert Dungy will lead this retreat. Dr. Dungy has been a pastor of the conference and is now Dean of the Upper Room Chapel. The second retreat will be Nov. 9-10 and is entitled, “A Ministry of Caring.” Dr. Duane Ewers is scheduled to lead the retreat. Dr. Ewers is assistant general secretary of Christian Education with the General Board of Discipleship in Nashville. If you are interested in either of these retreats, call Oakwood Center in Syracuse for further information.