Playing For God: Organist Lillian Banyacski has kept the commitment she made in her youth
The Hungarian Reformed Church of Perth Amboy NJ is blessed to have Organist Lillian Banyacski serve them each Lord’s Day. Recently, here faithfulness to God’s call was documented by the press as discussed in ths article. Playing For God: Organist Lillian Banyacski has kept the commitment she made in her youth
When Lillian Banyacski started playing the organ at Magyar Reformed Church, she promised the pastor she would do it for as long as she was able.
Now 60 years later, Banyacski is still seated at the organ, and plans to continue serving.
“I love it,” said Banyacski, church organist and choir director, who is fascinated by organ music. “Anything to do with church music I just love it.”
Church members recently honored her dedication with a celebration after a church service.
“I was very surprised,” said Banyacski of Edison. “Usually I smell things going on.”
Banyacski said the only hint was the mention of a tribute in the church bulletin, for which she had not prepared any music.
“But there was no reason to play because the tribute was for me,” she said. “It’s not everyone who gets to celebrate 60 years of service to the church. I work for the glory of God.”
Rev. Dr. Attila Kocsis
Pastor/Dean
331 Kirkland Place
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 USA
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