Լոյս Տեսաւ Յակոբ Պարոյր Կոճիկեանի «Լուռ Պատուհանը» Գիրքը
Երեք Հարցումներ՝ Քրիստոնէութեան Մաին - Տիկ. Վերա Սվաճեան
Chanitz Sunday - Youth Leading the Worship Service and Junior Youth Graduating
Sunday, 27 February was Chanitz Sunday, dedicated to the youth and led by the youth. Mrs. Vera Svajian gave the sermon and Mrs. Jimmy Ohanian led the worship. Mr. Sevag Svajian read the report of the Badaniatz, and Mr. Hrag Avedanian shared about his experience in the Badaniatz. Afterwards, Mr. Serop Ohanian read the Chanitz report and Mr. Vartan Hovsepian gave his testimony about his faith. The worship band was led by Koko Aynilian on the sound system, Ara Torkomian on the piano and Koko Avessian on the drums.
Eight Badaniatz members graduated and passed to the Chanitz group, after reading the Chanitz vow and receiving gifts.
The eight Badaniatz gradautes were: Lucy Mazmanian, Vicky Kalousdian, Hampig Kazezian, Hampig Sinanian, Sevag Svajian, Hrag Avedanian, Yeghig Papazian and Avo Avedanian.
Eight Badaniatz members graduated and passed to the Chanitz group, after reading the Chanitz vow and receiving gifts.
The eight Badaniatz gradautes were: Lucy Mazmanian, Vicky Kalousdian, Hampig Kazezian, Hampig Sinanian, Sevag Svajian, Hrag Avedanian, Yeghig Papazian and Avo Avedanian.
Liquid Worship - Worshipping God in new ways
Place: Armenian Evangelical Church of Ashrafieh
Time: Sunday, 13 February, 2011 @ 5:00 pm
Participants: Youth from different Christian Endeavor Associations of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in Lebanon
God’s been good to us. He’s been showing his mercy and love to us, through different ways. Thanks to YFC, Youth For Christ organization that was kind enough to share the material of the “Liquid Worship” with us, thanks to Arm. Evang. Church of Ashrafieh that hosted us, and thanks to Chanits Joint Committee (Aline Khederian, Jano Minas, Krikor Aylinian, and Luder Artinian), that worked with me planning and setting up the stations so that the young people would experience God through different ways and matters.
The rain couldn’t stop the youth of Beirut and all the way from Ainjar, from coming to this hour of worship and celebration which was presented in ten different stations…
1. Letters to God (Psalm 62:7 & 8)
The youth used this opportunity to write a letter to God, expressing to Him whatever is on their hearts that they wanted to say to Him, knowing that the letters were so confidential,; it was between the youth and God.
2. Study His Word (2 Timothy 3:16 & 17)Here the youth had the chance to study Psalm 71 from the Bible, using a guideline, a devotional sheet that will lead the person through questions, and challenges.
3. Worship songs (Psalm 108)The youth took some time to listen to worship songs on a DVD, read and reflect on the words, expressing their hearts of worship to God.
4. Offering to God (Deuteronomy 12:11)Young people were challenged to offer something to God by writing it on one of the stones, and placing it under the cross, as a sign of a burnt offering.
5. Creative Expressions (Psalm 62:7 & 8)The youth took some time to be creative in expressing what’s on their hearts to God through arts and crafts. Some drew a picture, and others made something using different material.
6. Scripture Art (2 Timothy 3:16 & 17)The youth had the chance to enjoy posters of Bible verses presented artistically. They were also invited to concentrate on one particular verse that God is speaking through.
7. Prayer for Lebanon (Psalm 91:12)Young people were asked to pray about Lebanon having the map posted on the wall, and even write their prayers of thanksgiving for the peace we enjoy, and prayer of petition to God to guide our leaders, on papers and post them on the prayer wall next to the map.
8. Be still and listen (Proverbs 8:34 & 35)This was the quiet room, where it was only lit with candles, to give some space to the youth for confession and especially to listen to God in a place where there is less distraction.
9. Give Thanks in all Things (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)Youth were allowed to take a worksheet and a pen, and list the top 10 things that are grateful to God for.
10. Prayer for your Young People (Psalm 71:15)The youth had the opportunity to pray and write the names of other young people whom they want to reach out, show God’s love, and serve. Praying for God’s protection, guidance, and that they would be aware of God’s grace and His salvation.
After this hour of active worship, we gathered back together, heard some words of encouragement from Rev. Raffi Misirlian, the chairman of the CE Union, and closed it by declaring the vow of the CE Union, signing the anthem, and prayer.
We also celebrated the 130 anniversary of the International Christian Endeavor Movement that was established in February 2, 1881. The CE Union members, the youth leaders, and members of the different CE committees cut the cake and served it to the youth who were about 65-70 in number.
Many young people were thankful to God that they were present, some complaining that it was too short, and others were just helping us cleaning and collecting the items from each station.
I also thank God that He made it possible for us to come together and glorify His name, above all other things which could be considered more appealing in the world.
Datev Basmajian
21/2/2011
Time: Sunday, 13 February, 2011 @ 5:00 pm
Participants: Youth from different Christian Endeavor Associations of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in Lebanon
God’s been good to us. He’s been showing his mercy and love to us, through different ways. Thanks to YFC, Youth For Christ organization that was kind enough to share the material of the “Liquid Worship” with us, thanks to Arm. Evang. Church of Ashrafieh that hosted us, and thanks to Chanits Joint Committee (Aline Khederian, Jano Minas, Krikor Aylinian, and Luder Artinian), that worked with me planning and setting up the stations so that the young people would experience God through different ways and matters.
The rain couldn’t stop the youth of Beirut and all the way from Ainjar, from coming to this hour of worship and celebration which was presented in ten different stations…
1. Letters to God (Psalm 62:7 & 8)
The youth used this opportunity to write a letter to God, expressing to Him whatever is on their hearts that they wanted to say to Him, knowing that the letters were so confidential,; it was between the youth and God.
2. Study His Word (2 Timothy 3:16 & 17)Here the youth had the chance to study Psalm 71 from the Bible, using a guideline, a devotional sheet that will lead the person through questions, and challenges.
3. Worship songs (Psalm 108)The youth took some time to listen to worship songs on a DVD, read and reflect on the words, expressing their hearts of worship to God.
4. Offering to God (Deuteronomy 12:11)Young people were challenged to offer something to God by writing it on one of the stones, and placing it under the cross, as a sign of a burnt offering.
5. Creative Expressions (Psalm 62:7 & 8)The youth took some time to be creative in expressing what’s on their hearts to God through arts and crafts. Some drew a picture, and others made something using different material.
6. Scripture Art (2 Timothy 3:16 & 17)The youth had the chance to enjoy posters of Bible verses presented artistically. They were also invited to concentrate on one particular verse that God is speaking through.
7. Prayer for Lebanon (Psalm 91:12)Young people were asked to pray about Lebanon having the map posted on the wall, and even write their prayers of thanksgiving for the peace we enjoy, and prayer of petition to God to guide our leaders, on papers and post them on the prayer wall next to the map.
8. Be still and listen (Proverbs 8:34 & 35)This was the quiet room, where it was only lit with candles, to give some space to the youth for confession and especially to listen to God in a place where there is less distraction.
9. Give Thanks in all Things (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)Youth were allowed to take a worksheet and a pen, and list the top 10 things that are grateful to God for.
10. Prayer for your Young People (Psalm 71:15)The youth had the opportunity to pray and write the names of other young people whom they want to reach out, show God’s love, and serve. Praying for God’s protection, guidance, and that they would be aware of God’s grace and His salvation.
After this hour of active worship, we gathered back together, heard some words of encouragement from Rev. Raffi Misirlian, the chairman of the CE Union, and closed it by declaring the vow of the CE Union, signing the anthem, and prayer.
We also celebrated the 130 anniversary of the International Christian Endeavor Movement that was established in February 2, 1881. The CE Union members, the youth leaders, and members of the different CE committees cut the cake and served it to the youth who were about 65-70 in number.
Many young people were thankful to God that they were present, some complaining that it was too short, and others were just helping us cleaning and collecting the items from each station.
I also thank God that He made it possible for us to come together and glorify His name, above all other things which could be considered more appealing in the world.
Datev Basmajian
21/2/2011
Սուրիոյ Ուսուցման Մշակներու Պարգեւատրման եւ Մեծարանքի Երեկոյ
NLP-ի Դասընթացք Սուրիոյ Հայ Աւետ. Եկեղեցիներու Ք.Ջ. Գործադիր Մարմնի Կազմակերպութեամբ
Երաժշտական Բացառիկ Երեկոյ՝ Թորոնթոյի Մէջ
Church Banquet of the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church
On Sunday, 21 November, 2010 - the annual church banquet was held in the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church. The church members, sister church members, chanitz youth, guests and relatives participated for fellowship and enjoying the meal served together.
Djechmardoutian Khoske (Ճշմարտութեան Խօսքը) - 27-3-2011
Վկայագրութիւն (Vgayakroutyoun), A New Book By Rev. Avak Avakian
Being a lover of history books, specially those related to the period after the 1915 Armenian Genocide and how the churches were relocated to Greece, Cyprus, Syria, Lebanon, I finished reading the latest book Vgayakroutyoun that was published by the Rev. Avakian's daughter, and authored by Rev. Avak Avakian himself.
The book is in Armenian, and it contains Rev. Avakian's memories that extends from his childhood years in Hasabeyli, in Turkey, till his elderly years passing through Greece, France, Syria, Lebanon, and Canada. Rev. Avakian's narrations, anecdotes, and stories are invigorating, inspiring, full of bravery and fearlessness.
I have never known Rev. Avakian, nor had heard about him, but his honesty and bravery took me by surprise, specially his outright condemnation of the attempts of the Armenian political parties of the time, in taking control of every top head of schools and organizations, by deeming them rather less Armenian. Also, his straightforward remarks about the disputes in the General Conventions of the Armenian Evangelical Churches are noticeable. He also accuses the members of the secret societies of his time, mentioning that even though they helped the church, yet despised its mission.
Raffi
Published by the Union of the Armenian Evang'l Churches in the Near East, 400 pp, pb, $30.00
Rev. Avak Avakian’s (1904-1983) memoires cover seven decades of journey,
which started in his birthplace of Hassabeily (Cilician Armenia) and ended in Sarnia (Ontario, Canada). After witnessing the Armenian Genocide and the
Kemalist purge in his homeland, he experienced the life of a refugee in Aleppo. He pursued his education in Tarsus, Beirut, Paris and Athens and served his Lord and his people as a pastor and a principal in Armenian schools and churches in Damascus, Beirut, Aleppo, Azez, Kessab, Zahle and Chtaura.
His memoires are of historical value since they document both eye-witnessed and personally experienced events and personalities. This is especially true when they narrate his personal experiences of the Armenian Genocide, life in Aleppo as a refugee, as a student at St. Paul’s College in Tarsus and at the Athen’s School of Religion. Overall, his memoires are
of special significance to the history of Armenian Evangelicals in the Middle East between the years 1930-1969.
Rev. Avakian retired in Sarnia, Canada, where he remained until his last days in touch with church life and devoting time to writing his memoires.
This book includes three appendices which were written, compiled and edited by Dr. Yervant H. Kassouny. The appendices are a biographical presentation of the personalities mentioned by Rev. Avakian in his memoires, the documents which support the events mentioned in the memoires and the words of condolences and sympathy testimonies expressed on the sad occasion of Rev. Avakian’s death in 1983.
AMAA
The book is in Armenian, and it contains Rev. Avakian's memories that extends from his childhood years in Hasabeyli, in Turkey, till his elderly years passing through Greece, France, Syria, Lebanon, and Canada. Rev. Avakian's narrations, anecdotes, and stories are invigorating, inspiring, full of bravery and fearlessness.
I have never known Rev. Avakian, nor had heard about him, but his honesty and bravery took me by surprise, specially his outright condemnation of the attempts of the Armenian political parties of the time, in taking control of every top head of schools and organizations, by deeming them rather less Armenian. Also, his straightforward remarks about the disputes in the General Conventions of the Armenian Evangelical Churches are noticeable. He also accuses the members of the secret societies of his time, mentioning that even though they helped the church, yet despised its mission.
Raffi
Published by the Union of the Armenian Evang'l Churches in the Near East, 400 pp, pb, $30.00
Rev. Avak Avakian’s (1904-1983) memoires cover seven decades of journey,
which started in his birthplace of Hassabeily (Cilician Armenia) and ended in Sarnia (Ontario, Canada). After witnessing the Armenian Genocide and the
Kemalist purge in his homeland, he experienced the life of a refugee in Aleppo. He pursued his education in Tarsus, Beirut, Paris and Athens and served his Lord and his people as a pastor and a principal in Armenian schools and churches in Damascus, Beirut, Aleppo, Azez, Kessab, Zahle and Chtaura.
His memoires are of historical value since they document both eye-witnessed and personally experienced events and personalities. This is especially true when they narrate his personal experiences of the Armenian Genocide, life in Aleppo as a refugee, as a student at St. Paul’s College in Tarsus and at the Athen’s School of Religion. Overall, his memoires are
of special significance to the history of Armenian Evangelicals in the Middle East between the years 1930-1969.
Rev. Avakian retired in Sarnia, Canada, where he remained until his last days in touch with church life and devoting time to writing his memoires.
This book includes three appendices which were written, compiled and edited by Dr. Yervant H. Kassouny. The appendices are a biographical presentation of the personalities mentioned by Rev. Avakian in his memoires, the documents which support the events mentioned in the memoires and the words of condolences and sympathy testimonies expressed on the sad occasion of Rev. Avakian’s death in 1983.
AMAA