The Family Retreat of the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church took place in Dhour Shweir, from 24 July till 26 June. The main theme was "Who will separate us from Christ's Love?", presented by Ms. Sonia Sislian.
On Friday, 24 June afternoon, the families, kids, young men and women, adults were in the church playground to head to the Arab Evangelical Camp center, in Dhour Shoueir. Ms. Vartoug Balekjian led the opening worship time. The guest speaker, Ms. Sonia Sislian presented the main theme of the retreat.
On Saturday, 25 June, the participants had their quiet time with God, after which they had worship time, led by Ms. Ani Baboghlanian.
The first session of the guest speaker entitled "To Love, to marry and ... to divorce", that the marriage was between Adam and Eve, that God joins and Satan divides. The subject was discussed further in 4 groups.
After having lunch, the second session was entitled "To Love, to Marry and ... to Renew our Vow with Christ", that Christ is the church's groom, He loves us greatly.
After dinner, Mr. Manoug Ibitian and Mr. Anto Ovigian led the social and fun time, as well as Armenian sing songs.
On Sunday morning, the worship time was led by Mr. Levon Bedigian. After having lunch and taking group photos, we headed back to the premises of the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church.
The organizing commitee members were: Ms. Vartoug Balekjian, Mr. Manoug Ibitian, Ms. Ani Baboghlanian, Mr. Sam Demirjian.
The leaders of the discussion groups were: Ms. Vartoug Balekjian, Mr. Manoug Ibitian, Ms. Houry Barsoumian, Mrs. Vera Svajian.
Present were 38 members and 11 children.
Photos courtesy of Nazani Svajian and Mano Chilingirian
On Friday, 24 June afternoon, the families, kids, young men and women, adults were in the church playground to head to the Arab Evangelical Camp center, in Dhour Shoueir. Ms. Vartoug Balekjian led the opening worship time. The guest speaker, Ms. Sonia Sislian presented the main theme of the retreat.
On Saturday, 25 June, the participants had their quiet time with God, after which they had worship time, led by Ms. Ani Baboghlanian.
The first session of the guest speaker entitled "To Love, to marry and ... to divorce", that the marriage was between Adam and Eve, that God joins and Satan divides. The subject was discussed further in 4 groups.
After having lunch, the second session was entitled "To Love, to Marry and ... to Renew our Vow with Christ", that Christ is the church's groom, He loves us greatly.
After dinner, Mr. Manoug Ibitian and Mr. Anto Ovigian led the social and fun time, as well as Armenian sing songs.
On Sunday morning, the worship time was led by Mr. Levon Bedigian. After having lunch and taking group photos, we headed back to the premises of the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church.
The organizing commitee members were: Ms. Vartoug Balekjian, Mr. Manoug Ibitian, Ms. Ani Baboghlanian, Mr. Sam Demirjian.
The leaders of the discussion groups were: Ms. Vartoug Balekjian, Mr. Manoug Ibitian, Ms. Houry Barsoumian, Mrs. Vera Svajian.
Present were 38 members and 11 children.
Photos courtesy of Nazani Svajian and Mano Chilingirian