The Armenian Evangelical ARMISS (in rememberance of Rev.. ARmenag MISSirian) Choir is getting ready for its Christmas Concert. For 3 months the members, all volunteers, have been sacrificing their time for ARMISS, the choir they love and the family they cherish.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
ARMISS Choir Getting Prepared for its Christmas Concert
Daniel Zeitounian gives Lebanon a visit
During the month of November, Mr. Daniel Zeitounian gave Lebanon a visit, coming from Los Angeles, USA. During his stay, the youth and the pastor of the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church, Rev. Hovannes Svajian, organized an outing with him. The youth exchanged their experiences with Daniel and talked about the many similarities and the differences between the Armenian diasporan cultures and churches.
Daniel also had the opportunity to participate in the worship services of the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church, and the Armenian Evangelical Ashrafieh Church.
(L to R): Arek Karageozian, Shant Aynilian, Hagop Gojigian, Rev. Hovannes Svajian, Manoug Ibitian, Raffi Chilingirian, Daniel Zeitounian, Mano Chilingirian, Ara Torkomian, Jano Baghboudarian.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Our Partners/Sponsors in Ministry
Haigazian University
Haigazian University is a liberal arts institution of higher learning which operates on the United States model of higher education using English as the language of instruction. Its purpose is to provide quality education in a Christian environment where academic freedom and the search and dissemination of truth are predominant. It seeks to empower students both for leadership positions and as professionals to serve in the Armenian and non-Armenian Lebanese communities as well as in the Middle East.
P. & E. Torosian School
Torosian is a neighborhood school. Most of the students live a walking distance from school. The school implements the Lebanese Government Curriculum in Kindergarten, Elementary and Intermediate levels. The school's mission is to educate the Armenian new generation with Christian, Armenian, sound and decent education. Mrs. Seta Karageozian is the principal of the school.
Armenian Evangelical Trad School
The school was built specifically for disadvantaged children – the generation of the Armenian refugees who, because of their desperate situation, were left without education. The school, today, shares its building with the social center, which is available for the children after school hours, where they can study & receive help. The social center also reaches the children & the adolescents through spiritual & social activities. The present social worker is Mrs. Rita Lao Manjelikian. The present principal of the school is Mrs. Vera Svajian.
Armenian Evangelical Christian Endeavor Union
The Armenian Evangelical Christian Endeavor Union of Syria and Lebanon (Armenian: Լիբանանի և Սուրիոյ Հայ Աւետարանական Եկեղեցիներու Քրիստոնէական Ջանից Միութիւն) is the youth organization that is affiliated with the World Christian Endeavor Union and the Christian Endeavor International. The Armenian Evangelical CE Union mostly coordinates with the youth ministries of local churches and at the same time it runs two summer camp sites (Monte Verdi-Lebanon and Kessab-Syria) where various groups (Children, Teenage, Youth and Young couples) organize their summer camps and conferences.
Armenian Evangelical Trad Social Center
The center tries to reach to the needs of the Armenian community, bringing to it hope and improving their living conditions. It provides shelter, food, and medicine for the people. Under the wing of the center also operates its DVBS school, its youth group affiliated with CE Union, and it's kids group.
Howard Karageuzian Foundation
The Howard Karageuzian (HK) Commamorative Corporation was founded in New York in 1921 by Mr. and Mrs. Mihran and Zabel Karageuzians in memory of their son Howard who died of malaria while only 14.
Ջանասէր
Chanaser, the bimonthly magazine, is published by the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East.
Owner: Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East
Publisher: U.A.E.C.N.E. Publications Committee
Bible Bookshop
The Christian store for gifts, Bibles, and Christian books. Whoever likes to gift a nice present can find suitable gifts for suitable prices with quality products. The store is located next to the Armenian Brotherhood Church, in Armenia Street.
Soulahian Super Store
The store where you will find your needs met; whether you need kitchen equipments, or gifts that you need to buy, or toys, ornaments for your salon, or electrical equipments... The store is located near Shamlian Tatigian High School, in Bourj Hammoud, Sin el Fil Roadway.
Peter's Brass
Established in 1951 as a family business: Peter's Brass is one of the major firms in the awards, gifts and sign industry in Lebanon today.
Character and expression is the result of much given attention to the fine artistic and technical details.
Combined with modern technology and traditional hand finish, they cast the events of today into living history.
Learn Matrix and Montage your Videos
MATRIX has become an indispensable software that any jewel designer today is using to design much more accurately and satisfy their clients.
Moreover, they can also take care of the video-recording needs for your events and montaging the recordings for you.
Kardashian Printing Services
Kardashian Printing Services, the one-stop place for all your paper/paperless publication needs. Kardashian Printing Services is a commercial printing company based in the Industrial City in Bouchrieh, Lebanon.
High Bar
High Bar Dance group provides the ultimate new ideas for all kinds of cultural dances, varying from Armenian to Lebanese, Gulf, Greek, Modern, Latin, Spanish, Gipsy, and much more!
The aim of the group is to highlight the different cultural dances during wedding ceremonies, with affordable prices that best serve the couple.
Did you ever notice how quickly things get old or outdated?
Did you ever notice how quickly things get old or outdated?
I thought about this the other day as I taught my class at a Christian college. They’re on the cutting edge by providing a laptop computer for each student. It wasn’t too long ago when it was innovative for a college to have computers for students in the library. Then it was cutting edge to provide them for dorm rooms. But someday even personal laptops will become obsolete as well.
Everything man creates will eventually go out of date. Everything gets old. Everything, that is, but the gospel. The gospel is over 2,000 years old. And though there have been a lot of updated Bible translations, the gospel is still as relevant today as it was when it was written.
The gospel is this: Jesus Christ came to earth, lived a perfect life, gave up His life by being sacrificed on a cross, was buried in a borrowed tomb, and was raised from the dead 3 days later (1 Cor. 15:1-4). Because He took our punishment for sin on Himself, He can forgive our sins and make us children of God if we put our faith and trust in Him (Acts 13:38-39).
Let the greatest story ever told make you brand-new—forever. It’s the story that never grows old. —Dave Branon
O cleansing Word, O precious Word, Thy promises are true; They are the “Amen” in my life; Thy truths are ever new. —Anon.
The gospel never grows old.
http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-12-26-07.shtml
Monday, December 29, 2008
When a humble singer moves you unexpectadly
Even though many are not a fan of opera, but when you hear the story of this shy and humble man, you cannot but be moved. An example of humbleness to all the singers and musicians.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS
Merry Christmas to all…
Let us place a challenge this year on bringing the true spirit of Christmas and deliver it to all our friends and relatives.
Christmas is about JESUS CHRIST… it is the celebration of JESUS CHRIST’S birthday… so let us remember Him and greet each other accordingly!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
PS: One more thing to have in mind this year, is NOT to use X-Mass instead of Christmas… that is how u put an X over the word Christ… come on… a few more clicks on the keyboard will not hurt your fingers!!!
Shahe Demirjian
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
A nun who lived her faith by example
Sister Emmanuelle with Jacques Chirak, President of France
Sister Emmanuelle left her comfortable life in France and went to Cairo, Egypt, and lived for two decades with the poor and the needy, among the zabbaleen (which means garbage collectors in Arabic).
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Special Christmas Gift!
"Are you planning to buy children's stories as Christmas Gifts for children? Look no more. . .!"
We found the book for you; it is an ebook! Your child can read the story on his/her computer, on Power Point with sound effects and few animations! If interested call 03-052337 (Ms. Maggie)
This offer is only available in Lebanon. The CDs are available in Armenian, Arabic and English languages.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The Turkish Apology Petition in Various Languages
Arabic
إن ضميري لا يتقبّل أن نظل غير مبالين بالكارثة الكبرى التي حلّت بالأرمن في الإمبراطورية العثمانية عام 1915، وأن ننكرها. إني أرفض هذا الظلم غير العادل وشخصيا أشاطر أخواتي وأخوتي الأرمن أحزانهم ومشاعرهم وأطلب منهم العفو.
Armenian
Իմ խիղճս չ՛ընդունիր 1915-ին Օսմանեան Հայերուն ենթարկուած Մեծ Եղեռնին հանդէպ անտարբերութիւնն ու ուրացումը: Կը մերժեմ այդ անարդարութիւնը, իմ հաշւոյս կը բաժնեմ Հայ եղբայրներուս եւ քոյրերուս զգացումներն ու վիշտը եւ ներողութիւն կը խնդրեմ իրենցմէ:
English
My conscience does not accept the insensitivity showed to and the denial of the Great Catastrophe that the Ottoman Armenians were subjected to in 1915. I reject this injustice and for my share, I empathize with the feelings and pain of my Armenian brothers and sisters. I apologize to them.
French
Ma conscience ne peut accepter que l’on reste indifférent à la Grande Catastrophe que les Arméniens ottomans ont subie en 1915, et qu’on la nie. Je rejette cette injustice et, pour ma part, je partage les sentiments et les peines de mes sœurs et frères arméniens et je leur demande pardon.
German
Ich kann es mit meinem Gewissen nicht vereinbaren, dass die Katastrophe, welche die Armenier des Osmanischen Reiches 1915 ereilte, verleugnet und ihr teilnahmslos begegnet wird. Ich lehne dieses Unrecht ab und teile die Gefühle und den Schmerz meiner armenischen Brüder und Schwestern und entschuldige mich bei ihnen.
Greek
Italian
Il mio cuore non accetta il fatto che la gente stia insensibile alla grande tragedia che gli armeni ottomani hanno vissuto nel 1915. Respingo questa ingiustizia e condividendo il loro dolore e sentimento chiedo scusa ai miei fratelli armeni.
Kurdish
Nikarim bédeng û béhistyar bim li hemberî 'Karesata Mezin' ya di sala 1915é di dema Osmaniyan de bi seré Ermeniyén hatî. Û wîjdané min mendelkirina vé bûyeré ranagire, û ez jî napejirînim. Vé bédadiyé ez red dikim, , li tevî êş û kula wan dibim, û bi navé xwe ji birayén xwe yén Ermenî bexşîn û léborîné dixwazim.
Portuguese
A minha consciencia não aceita ficar invisível verso a negação da grande catástrofe que é entendida pelos Armenios do Império Otomano Respingo essa injustiça por minha parte compactuo os sentimentos e do dos meus irmãos e irmãs Armenios. Peço desculpa por eles.
Spanish
Mi conciencia no acepta permanecer impasible ante la negación de la Gran Catastrofe que padecieron los armenos durante el Imperio Otomano. Personalmente denuncio esta injusticia y comparto los sentimientos y sufrimentos de mis hermanos y hermanas armenos a los cuáles les pido perdón.
Turkish academics and newspaper columnists initiate a petition for Apology
ISTANBUL (Combined Sources)--Some 2424 Turks Monday signed a petition apologizing to the Armenian people for what they call the “the great catastrophe” of 1915 on the first day of its launch.
"My conscience does not accept that [we] remain insensitive toward and deny the Great Catastrophe that the Ottoman Armenians were subjected in 1915," read the apology. "I reject this injustice, share in the feelings and pain of my Armenian brothers, and apologize to them."
The petition--the first of its kind--was initiated by some 200 prominent Turkish academics and newspaper columnists.
They say they want to challenge the official denial and provoke discussion in Turkish society about what happened.
The petition is entitled "I apologize", and a short statement at the top rejects what it calls the ignorance and denial in Turkey of what the Ottoman Armenians suffered in 1915.
It is a bold and original step in a country where writer Hrant Dink was killed just last year for openly saying that the events of 1915 were genocide.
Nationalist politicians have condemned the move as an insult to the Turkish nation, and the organizers have received abusive emails.
The petition does not call on the state to apologize for what happened and it deliberately avoids the use of the word “genocide” to describe the events.
But the Turkish academic who dreamed up the idea says he hopes it will spark a proper discussion of what happened and promote empathy for what the Armenians suffered.
Cengiz Aktar called it the responsibility of all Turks to think and talk openly about how, and why, the Armenian people disappeared from a land they inhabited for 4,000 years.
The petition's authors say they have received many encouraging comments.
Istanbul-based Marmara newspaper reported that prominent writer Ferhat Kentil told the Vatan newspaper that an apology to Armenians should come from the government, before any academician or writer.
Turkish nationalists were in a frenzy ever since the plan for the online petition was announced last week.
Former Turkish diplomats, headed by former Turkish Ambassador to the US Sukru Elekdag spearheaded a statement denouncing the move, characterizing it as an insult to Turkey's history.
Dr. Arda Ekmekji appointed by the Lebanese Parliament
Dr. Arda Ekmekji, dean of Arts and Sciences at Haigazian University who was an appointed member of the Commission on Electoral Law headed by Fouad Boutros, was lately appointed as one of the 10 members of a committee in charge of monitoring next year's parliamentary elections in Lebanon.
Christmas Message 2008 from the World Council of Churches
"And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory,
the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth."
(John 1:14)
the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth."
(John 1:14)
"Glory" is a word, a shout, a song used to express human wonder at the majesty of God. When Jesus was born, angels ascribed "glory to God in the highest heaven" (Luke 2:14), and in the witness of Christ's life on earth "we have seen his glory … full of grace and truth" (John 1:14).
In celebrating Christmas, we recognize the coming of Jesus as the meeting-point of heaven and earth, the means of healing our broken relations with God, overcoming our hostility towards one another and re-kindling our determination to seek peace in this world. "That is," the apostle Paul explained, "in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us" (2 Corinthians 5:1
Reconciliation is a glorious message. It offers the promise that some wrongs of the past may be set right, the truth may be discovered in all cases, forgiveness may be sought and even ancient enemies may come to live together in mutual respect. It is a message of mercy and hope that reflects the great gift of God’s love in Jesus Christ.
The United Nations has declared 2009 to be the International Year of Reconciliation and has called on societies that have been divided by conflict to adopt reconciliation processes in order to establish firm and lasting peace. Christian churches everywhere, and the World Council of Churches, are supporting this effort through projects and ministries consistent with the ecumenical Decade for Overcoming Violence; Churches Seeking Reconciliation and Peace (2001-2010).
We commit ourselves as Christians, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to this great purpose. And we give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ for the opportunity to work for reconciliation with men and women of good will throughout the world, in the spirit of the angels' blessing: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth, peace among those whom God favours!"
Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia
General Secretary
World Council of Churches Read More......
Monday, December 15, 2008
World Christian Endeavor News, November 08
In this issue, Chanitz.com is mentioned as the hub for the Christian Endeavor Activities in Lebanon. You will also find out that we belong to a larger International family, serving in the world.
In order to see it full screen, click on the link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/8968112/World-Christian-Endeavor-News-Nov-2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
The Hidden Merits of Community Service
With today’s hectic living and loads of entertainment hubs, it is becoming difficult to provide a fraction of our time for the betterment of our local community. 
I’ve been hearing this point of view from many leaders and colleagues for over a decade now, which has prompted me to ask myself the following questions: Why do I need to volunteer for a community project? What could possibly be the merits of such services in my life?
During the two days of July 2008, I had the opportunity to work with fellow chanitzagans in building a room located to the left of the perimeter of Kchag church. The idea was to replace the rain-soaked pepsi canteen with a small room to be the new cafeteria.
This was truly an incredible experience for all, since most of us have never built a room before from the ground up. Forming the first team, Ara Torkomian and I got to rub off the church gate with avazatookht to be painted later on. The next team, headed by Asbed Kendirjian and Vahe Aynilian got to break and dig the ground to prepare the base of the room. The third team – Koko Aynilian, Shant Aynilian and Jay Sagherian – got to prepare the beton by mixing grey powder and soil with water to get those walls built during late afternoon.
The following week, with the walls, windows and door in place, it was time to paint each other… I mean to paint the interior of the room to give it an elegant look. And to accomplish this phase, Hovig Assilian and Lisa (visiting from the States) joined the team to have it finished in no time!
Now that we were done with the interior embellishment of the room, the last phase of the project was to get electricity inside. Who else was the man for the job than Sam Kelougian? He designed and implemented the whole electrical circuits of the room while we helped and watched with amazement as he finally got light in the new-born room at exactly 6 P.M.
Being part of the corporate world, I neither had much knowledge about the construction world nor had any idea of the astonishing world of electricity. Within those few days, I learnt a lot of new and marvelous stuff that would definitely be useful in my life.
I greatly enjoyed working together with fellow chanitzagans and veterans of the church, where hands, minds and hearts came together to make a positive impact in this world. All in all, we had such an exciting, exhausting and fun time together those few days.
I consider this small room as our new baby because we built that room with our bare hands and it means much to me as to the rest of the team to see this room be used for a good cause.
Believe me! Next time you get a chance to be part of a community service, grab on to it and be part of an inspiring and soul-enriching journey ever!
ManoChil
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Anjar Badaniatz Giving Emmanuel Badaniatz a Visit
On Saturday, 15 November, the Badaniatz (junior high) group of Armenian Evangelical Church of Anjar gave the Badaniatz of Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church a visit.
The junior youth got to know each other, after which Raffi led the worship time. The junior youth then had social time together, with most of the guys playing soccer with Mike and Jano, while the girls and the rest played indoor games with Jimmy. At the end of the session, Manoug, Hagop and Maria served the youth with cakes and drinks, after which, the Anjar team thanked Emmanuel Badaniatz leaders for their hospitality and continued their tour in Beirut.
(Right image): Raffi leading the worship session
During worship
Socializing and games
(Right image): Hagop and Manoug
(Left image): Pastor Elias Jabbour, the leader of Anjar Badaniatz group
During the football friendly match
(Right image): Jimmy explaining the game called "I have never..."
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
Special Christmas Gift!
"Are you planning to buy children's stories as Christmas Gifts for children? Look no more. . .!"
We found the book for you; it is an ebook! Your child can read the story on his/her computer, on Power Point with sound effects and few animations! If interested call 03-052337 (Ms. Maggie)
This offer is only available in Lebanon. The CDs are available in Armenian, Arabic and English languages.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Mentoring, an interview with Mr. John Sagherian
- What is mentoring?
- What kind of a relationship is there between a mentor and a mentee?
- What if the characters do not go along with each other?
- What was Jesus Christ's model of a good mentor?
- Where is our youth within our community?
- How far are our elders and leaders from the concept of mentoring?
You can listen to the interview by clicking on the following link: http://www.divshare.com/flash/playlist?myId=5264452-bb1
Also, you can listen to the many interviews about addiction, speaking in tongues, being a stumbling block, ... by going to http://www.chanitz.com and scrolling down the bottom of the page, where you will find the list of the interviews.
CHANAGHPOUYR Team Read More......
Friday, December 05, 2008
CONDOLENCES
DEAR KARJIAN FAMILY,
MRS. REBECCA KARJIAN, POLIN, NAYIRI, SEVAN, REV. BALABANIAN, DATEV.
OUR CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF REV HOVH. KARJIAN, GODS GRACE AND PEACE TO YOU IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.
LOVE
MANUEL ASDGHIG MANOUKIAN
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
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ՑԱՒԱԿՑԱԳԻՐ
Սիրելի՛ տիկին Ռեբեկա Գարճեան
Օրդ. Փոլին Գարճեան
Վեր. Նայիրի Գարճեան
Վեր. եւ տիկին Ներսէս եւ Սեւան Պալապանեան
Տիար Պարթեւ Գարճեան
Բարեկամներ եւ գործակիցներ,
Ցաւով իմացանք վախճանումը մեր սիրելի վեր. Յովհաննէս Գարճեանին։ Եթէ նկարագրենք վերապատուելիին կեանքը, պէտք է ըսենք՝ «Կեանք մը համակ նուիրումի»։ Եւ նուիրումը վեր. Գարճեանի համար Քրիստոս եւ Անոր եկեղեցին էր, հայ ժողովուրդը, Հայ աւետարանական եկեղեցին եւ մարդկութիւնը ամբողջ։
Ան նուիրումով ծառայեց Քրիստոսի եւ հայ ժողովուրդին՝ Մերձաւոր Արեւելքի հայ աւետարանական եկեղեցիներու միութեան դաշտին մէջ՝ վերցնելով շատ մը պատասխանատու պաշտօններ։ Այս իմաստով, վեր. Գարճեանի հետ բաւական երկար եղաւ իմ գործակցութիւնս։ Այս երկար ճամբուն մէջ, վերապատուելին առաջնորդեց, ղեկավարեց, յորդորեց եւ քաջալերեց։ Եղաւ հովիւ, առաջնորդ, բայց անպայմանօրէն նաեւ հայր եւ բարեկամ։ Վեր. Գարճեանի հետ մեր «երկար ճամբան» կերտած է յարգանքը, բարեկամութիւնը եւ հաղորդակցութիւնը։ Իր նուիրագործուած կեանքը եղաւ մէկ խօսուն օրինակ՝ մեր հոգիներուն մէջ դրոշմելով սէրը Քրիստոսի, Անոր խօսքին եւ Հայ աւետարանական եկեղեցւոյ նկատմամբ։
Կը բաժնենք ձեր բոլորին ցաւը։ Եւ եթէ տխուր ենք այսօր՝ վեր. Գարճեանի վախճանումին առիթով, բայց նաեւ փառք կու տանք Աստուծոյ անոր կեանքին համար։ Կեանք մը, որ անդադար տրոփեց Քրիստոսի եւ հայ ժողովուրդի ծառայութեան սիրով՝ եւ այդ ծառայութեան գործընթացին մէջ ոչ մէկ ջանք չխնայեց։ Վեր. Գարճեանի կեանքի պատգամը՝ նուիրագործուած կեանք Քրիստոսի, եկեղեցիին եւ հայ ժողովուրդին ծառայութեան համար։
Անձնապէս, նաեւ Արտային, Վահէին եւ Ալիքին, ու Կիպրոսի Հայ աւետարանական եկեղեցիին անունով ընդունեցէք մեր ցաւակցութիւնները։ Կը հայցենք Սուրբ Հոգիին մխիթարութիւնը ձեր բոլորին համար։
Աղօթքով եւ յարգանքով,
ՀՐԱՅՐ ՃԵՊԵՃԵԱՆ
ՀԱՅ ԱՒԵՏԱՐԱՆԱԿԱՆ ԵԿԵՂԵՑԻ, ԿԻՊՐՈՍ
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Reverend Haroutioun Selimian elected president of the Armenian Evangelical World Council
Reverend Haroutioun Selimian, who has been president of the Armenian Evangelical Community in Syria since 2004 is the first Syrian Armenian to receive this position, that he will hold until 2010.
The elections were held at the headquarters of the Armenian Missionary Association of America in New Jersey, USA, in October 2008, in the presence of the five Unions of Armenian evangelical churches, (Near East, France, Armenia Euro-Asia, North America).
On 24 November 2008 Aleppo's Al-Jamahir daily's reporter Bianka Madia had an interview with Reverend Haroutioun Selimian. Below are parts of the interview translated by Nanor Mikayelian.
What new responsibilities lie ahead of you after this new position as president of the Armenian Evangelical World Council (AEWC)?
The main responsibility is to coordinate among the five Armenian Evangelical church unions in the world. The Council holds a meeting once a year in USA and has ecclesial, ecumenical and cultural activities and cooperates with charitable organizations worldwide.
Are these cultural activities merely related to theology and philosophy or they are cultural in a wider sense?
The Council is interested in any issue related to educating and civilizing the individual so that he would be an efficient member of his society.
What about the Christian - Muslim dialogue?
I think there has always been an inter-faith dialogue between Christians and Muslims in the region, and we have always co-existed in harmony, something that surprises all visitors to Syria, which must serve as an example of tolerance and for all the world.
What was the first feeling or thought that occurred to you the minute you were appointed president?
Well, it was definitely the feeling of enormous responsibility. I look at it as a position through which I can serve others, rather than a position of privilege. May God bless this duty and vocation and give me the wisdom and sagacity to serve every church and every single member around me.
Brief biography of Reverend Haroutioun Selimian:
Born in 1963 Aleppo, Syria
First degree in Theology and Psychology, Lebanon (1988)
Masters degree in Divinity from Chicago (1992)
Certificate in Ecumenical Leadership, the Ecumenical Institute, Switzerland (2000)
Masters degree in Theology - Lebanon / McCormick Theological Seminary, USA (2001)
In addition to his post as president of the Armenian Evangelical community in Syria, he has also been the pastor of Armenian Evangelical Bethel Church in Aleppo since 1992.
Group photo from the election day:
Front row left to right: Rev. Joseph Matossian, Rev. Avedis Boynerian, Rev. Haroutioun Selimian, Rev. Dr. Vahan H.Tootikian, Mr.Andrew Torigian, Rev. Megerdich Karagoezian, Mrs. Joyce Philibosian-Stein.
Back row left to right: Rev. Dikran Youmoushakian, Rev. Rene Leonian, Rev. Gilbert Leonian, Dr. Steve Aharonian, Rev. Joel Mikaelian, Rev. Hagop Choukhajian.
Source: http://www.azad-hye.net/
Samuel and Arsho's Wedding
Saturday, 1 November, at 6:00pm, Mr. Samuel Demirjian and Ms. Arsho Kazezian got married in the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church. The pastor of the church, Rev. Hovannes Svajian, led the wedding ceremony. During the worship, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian gave a sermon in Armenian, Rev. Salim Sabounji a sermon in Arabic, Rev. Soghomon Kilaghbian prayed for the couple, Mrs. Zarmine Semerjian sang "Ourakh Ler", and the choir sang "Ser Dan Mech", with Mr. Garo Avesian accompanying on the piano, and leading the choir.
Congratulations to the newly wed couple, Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Arsho Demirjian.
(Right image): Rev. Hovannes Svajian
Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian
(Left image): Rev. Soghomon Kilaghbian, (Right image): Rev. Salim Sabounji
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