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Hungarian Reformed Church-Basic Information
The population of Hungary is less than that of the state of Illinois, but the Hungarian Reformed Church has almost as many members as the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Read more »
2008 Mission Trip-Hungary, Ukraine & Romania
By Cecil Culverhouse
1. My first impression on returning to Hungary this year was of great activity. Bishop Csomos met us with many of those who work in various areas of church life. I remember when meeting with the bishop was a quiet affair. Bishops attended functions at the churches (such as ordinations), and encouraged the pastors in their work, but very little was happening. Now the office is bustling. Read more »
Hungarian Mission Update
MUP Hungarian Church Mission Team met Sat, May 2, 2009 and approved an additional $7,190 toward a matching grant for mission schools of Hungarian Churches in Ukraine. So far in 2009, the HRC Mission Team has sent $13,016.59 to Hungarian Church Partners (of this, over $8,700 was doubled by the matching grant). Please pray for Mission Partners in the Reformed Church in Hungary and Ukraine. Read more »
2007 Visit to Hungarian & Ukrainian Churches
The most recent visit to Hungarian Reformed Churches by a group from churches in Missouri Union Presbytery was in August 2007. Those participating returned enthused about this long-standing relationship of shared ministry with fellow disciples.
Those participating in this mission trip included Bedford and Kathryn Knipschild (Covenant – Marshall), Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bullock (First – Fulton), Russell Greenhaugen, Karen Larvik, Dick Caplinger, Kent Burson, and Cecil Culverhouse (First – Jefferson City).
2008 Opportunity to visit Hungarian, Ukrainian & Romanian Churches
A trip to Hungary, Ukraine, and Romania is planned for July-August 2008. Itinerary is for 14 days and includes sites in Budapest, then visits to churches in Miskolc, Szerencs, Encs, Vizsoly and Sarospatak in Hungary. In Ukraine, the group will visit and worship in Nagydobony (where the Roma school is), Nagybereg, Beregszasz and Tivalafalda. The trip includes time in Transylvania and Clug(Kolozsvar), Tirgu Mures, Oradea, Debrecen and possibly, Kalocsa and Keckesmet.
The trip will be led by Cecil Culverhouse. This is your opportunity to go and see first-hand the steadfast faith of the Hungarian Reformed Church as it rebuilds after a long period of repression. Many are surprised to learn that this part of Eastern Europe and Ukraine are some of the very poorest places in the world. Please contact Mary Harris at harris321@sbcglobal.net for more information or to indicate your interest. Continue to check this site, which will be updated as travel specifics are determined.
Partner Churches Sought
During August 2007, representatives from Missouri Union Presbytery visited Partner churches in the Cistibiscan Church District (synod) of the Hungarian Reformed Church. Other Hungarian congregations wish to form partnership relationships with churches in the Presbytery of Missouri Union. Consider this ministry opportunity for your congregation. For more information, please contact Rev. Robert Bailey at bobannell@embarqmail.com or (573)634-8660.
Partnerships are open-ended commitments; each relationship develops in a unique way. Your communication to a partner church may be carried out via email, exchange visits or regular mail, but the personal connection with other Christians is a meaningful, mutual blessing. As we hear and learn from other believers, especially those whose faith was forged under official repression, we're challenged to evaluate our own commitment. As Hungarian Christians continue to emerge from a controlled society to witness to God's kingdom in a materiastic, post-modern world, we can share and follow Christ together.
Those visiting included Bedford and Kathryn Knipschild (Covenant – Marshall), Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bullock (First – Fulton), Russell Greenhaugen, Karen Larvik, Dick Caplinger, Kent Burson, and Cecil Culverhouse (First – Jefferson City).