Armenian Evangelical Shamlian-Tatigian Secondary School Celebrates its 75th Anniversary


The Armenian Evangelical Shamlian-Tatigian Secondary School of Nor Marash celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding on Friday, March 12, 2010 in the presence of representatives of the large family that surrounds the school: old and new alumni, teachers, staff, board members, as well as Rev. Mgerdich Karageozian, the President of the UAECNE, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, the President of Haigazian University of Beirut, Mr. Antranig Messerlian, the Mayor of Bourj Hammoud, and Dr. Nourijan Demirjian, a former member of the Lebanese parliament.

The 75th Anniversary Committee (Dr. Avedis Chakmakian, Mrs. Anita Andonian, Mrs.
Ani Sarkissian, Miss. Sonia Sislian, and Miss. Joanna Momjian) had prepared a program, the MC of which was the Committee Chair, Dr. Chakmakian.

The opening words of welcome were given by Mr. John Sagherian, the Chair of the Board of the school, who then invited Rev. Dr. Haidostian to offer a prayer.

The program featured live music on piano by maestro and composer Garo Avesian, popular Armenian songs by singer and musician Mr. Kevork Bebejian, Armenian folk dance performed by the girls of the school’s Sipan dance group, poetry by Taniel Varoujan performed by alumna Tamar Nalbandian. Then the renowned maestro and musician Zakar Keshishian told anecdotes from his school days at Shamlian-Tatigian and ended his memories by playing on Shevi telling the audience that it was on the same platform that he had first played Shevi as a teenager.

Afterwards, Joanna Momjian made a powerpoint presentation on “Bourj Hammoud Yesterday & Today”, followed by a word from the principal of the school Pastor Hrayr Cholakian, who thanked all those who had worked hard to make the event a success. In his word, he noted that celebrating the 75th anniversary also serves the future of the school, because it is there to serve many more years. Then Pastor Cholakian invited Mr. A. Messerlian, along with Rev. M. Karagoezian and Mr. J. Sagherian. Mr. A. Messerlian received an appreciation plaque for his significant service to the city of
as a Mayor and for his long years of generous and encouraging support of Shamlian-Tatikian school. Then all four men cut the celebratory cake.

The closing words were given by Rev. M. Karagoezian, who noted that celebrating the past achievements is important, because the past suggests the steps towards the future. Then he offered the Apostolic Benediction.

Those present at the celebratory banquet went home with renewed memories and heartfelt wishes for successful and fruitful years to their alma mater.

Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA)



Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA)
AMAA considered its first and urgent task to rebuild the motherland's Armenian Evang. Churches' destroyed buildings, to reconstruct and put all the church organizations in a moving position, and to keep our churches in vibrant and growing state.
.Secondly, in order to fill up the pulpits that were left empty due to the martyrdom of our pastors and preachers, AMAA will prepare committed, having higher education, possessing Christian character, and strong leaders.
.Thirdly, will help in the creation of healthy and constructive Christian publication, through effective means.
.Fourthly, led by the needs of the time and the needs of the people, to launch educational, benevolent and various missions.
(Rev. Dikran Kherlopian, "Vosgemadian", Vol. I, page 213)
 

* Translated by Raffi Ch.

An Unprecedented Guest: Maya Zankoul, the Lebanese Cartoonist Blogger in Emmanuel Church

On Saturday, 27 Feb. - the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church's Badaniatz organized and invited the Badaniatz groups of the Armenian Evangelical Church of Ashrafieh, the Armenian Evangelical Marash Church and the Armenian Evangelical Social Center at Trad, to attend the presentation by Ms. Maya Zankoul, a famous Lebanese Cartoonist Blogger, about her path and how she used her time and creativity to create unique cartoons, that shed light upon the social issues that the Lebanese community needs to address. She showed many of her cartoons and the subjects that she raised for awareness and social action. She also narrated how her blog eventually turned into a book, encouraging the junior youth to start blogging too. At the end of the session, Maya also showed her skills in using the Illustrator software to create her cartoons.








Right photo: some of the junior youth leaders, Mr. Shant Aynilian (Ashrafieh Church), Ms. Betty Kechejian (Ashrafieh), Ms. Maya Zankoul, Mr. Raffi Chilingirian (Emmanuel Churhc), Mr. Manoug Chilingirian (Emmanuel Church).

VOSGI TSEGNIGE

On Thursday 25 and Friday 26 February 2010, Torosian School’s “Yeraz” Theatre members performed the “Vosgi Tsegnige” (Golden Fish) directed by Mr. Robert Arakelian. The attendants (about 1500 students and adults) highly appreciated the acting, the performance and its message.


With interesting music, songs and dances, the actors tried to show how people are sometimes not satisfied with what they have, or who they are. At the end of the performance, the Golden Fish clearly stated that human beings should always be thankful to God for what He had given them.



Bowling Event of the Junior Youth of the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church

On Saturday, 6 Feb. - organized by their leaders, the junior youth (badaniatz) had their bowling event at Link, in Antelias area. The junior youth distributed into several groups showing their skills in getting a strike. Eventually, one of the youngest members, Ara scored the highest. Bravo Ara!
After this fun time, the juniors also enjoyed playing various games at Link.





































Outing during the Last Wednesday Night of the ALPHA Course

On Wednesday, 17 Feb. - As planned by the youth leaders and based on the curriculum of the ALPHA Course, the youth were invited to have a fellowship at the end of the course. The youth went to have dinner at George Farah restaurant, and they had fellowship and sharing time with each other.
The leadership committee also plans to continue the Alpha course, since it had a great impact on the spiritual life of the youth.

On Christian Unity



"Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." -- I Corinthians 10:12

Heard a story told by a Grace Believer who met another Grace Believer in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge:

"I was standing in the middle of the Golden Gate Bridge admiring the view when another tourist walked up alongside of me to do the same. I heard him say quietly, as he took in the beauty of the view, 'What an awesome God.'

"I turned to him and said, 'You a Christian?'

"He said, 'Yes, I am a Christian.'

"I said, 'So am I,' and we shook hands. I said, 'Are you a liberal or a fundamental Christian?'

"He said, 'I am a fundamental Christian.'

"I said, 'So am I,' and we smiled and nodded to each other." I said, 'Are you a Covenant or dispensational, fundamental Christian?'

"He said, 'I am a dispensational, fundamental Christian.'

"I said, 'So am I,' and we slapped one another on the back." I said, 'Are you an early Acts, mid-Acts or late Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian?'

"He said 'I am a mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian.'

"I said, 'So am I' and we agreed to exchange Christmas cards each year. I said, 'Are you an Acts 9 or 13, mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian?'

"He said, 'I am an Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian.'

"I said, 'So am I' and we hugged one another right there on the bridge. I said, 'Are you a pre-trib, or post-trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian?'

"He said, 'I am a pre-trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian.'

"I said, 'So am I,' and we decided to exchange kids for the summer."I said, 'Are you a 12 in or 12 out, pre-trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian?'

"He said, 'I am a 12 in, pre-trib, Acts 9, mid-Acts, dispensational, fundamental Christian.'"I said, 'You heretic, and I pushed him off the bridge!'" -- Author Unknown

The above is sad but all too true, with the exception of being pushed off a bridge, although some may have even considered that! Of course, the shoe could have been on the other foot; that is, the weary traveler might have held the 12 out position -- heaven forbid! The point is, no matter how deeply our convictions may run on secondary issues, they should never disrupt our fellowship together. Issues such as: Are the 12 in or out of the Body of Christ? Was Paul the author of Hebrews? Should we observe holidays? Was Paul in or out of the will of God in Acts 21? Where did the Church begin -- Acts 9, 11, or 13? And on and on we could go.

Our Fellowship in Christ must rest solely on the Fundamentals of the Faith and the Doctrines of Grace found in Ephesians 4:4-6. There is no room for further discussion on these matters. On other areas of the Word of God where we may find ourselves in disagreement, let us "agree to disagree" in a Christ-like manner. This will help maintain the unity of the Spirit among us and glorify God in the process.

Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. ( o.has.timothy1@gmail.com )

ARMISS Choir's Concert In Assembly Hall, AUB (1982?)




The conductor: Vache Barsoumian
Some of the members (without mentioning tht titles) present in the photos: Yester Kilaghbian, Arlette Der Garabedian, Rozine Kelougian, Maral Deyirmenjian, Lilit, Hrayr Jebejian, Megerdich Melkonian, Megerdich Karagoezian, Hagop Kelougian, Krikor Youmoushakian, Mano Yacoubian, Paul Haidostian.


It is worthy to mention here that the members Yester Kilaghbian, Arlette Der Garabedian, and Hagop Kelougian continue singing in the ARMISS choir today.


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