When the author of the books shocks me...

About the Author: Steve Pavlina, actually sent his newly published book to all over the world. However, because of distance issues and the time that it takes for a book to reach overseas, he took the initiative to send the whole book in pdf format. This was amazing and it was the first time I encounter someone who takes such an initiative.

He was sent to prison at the age of 18. Since then, he has taken a big decision in his life. He was either going to keep living his life the same way, or choose to take hold of his life and find a new path for the remaining part of his life. He had to face "the wall" in order to wake up and see where he was going and think about his purpose in life.

He tried many things, after finishing his term in prison, and he put away what he had learned as a kid. He even put aside his religious convictions that he was not convinced of. He started from scratch. This led him to read thousands of books and do his own research and come to his own conclusions.

And now, he has written his own book to help all those who are trying to find the answers to the basic questions that someone asks in life.

Even though, this is a secular book, the author's message has helped many and even stopped someone from going on with the plan of suicide.

About the Book: Personal Development for Smart People reveals the unvarnished truth about what it takes to consciously grow as a human being. As you read, you’ll learn the seven universal principles behind all successful growth efforts (truth, love, power, oneness, authority, courage, and intelligence); as well as practical, insightful methods for improving your health, relationships, career, finances, and more.

You’ll see how to become the conscious creator of your life instead of feeling hopelessly adrift, enjoy a fulfilling career that honors your unique self-expression, attract empowering relationships with loving, compatible partners, wake up early feeling motivated, energized, and enthusiastic, achieve inspiring goals with disciplined daily habits and much more!

Joke of the week...2

A little boy, who wanted $100.00 very badly, prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. Then he decided to write GOD a letter requesting $100.00. When the postal authorities received the letter to GOD, U.S.A., they decided to send it to the President. The President was so impressed, touched, and amused that he instructed his secretary to send the boy $5.00. Mr. President thought that this would appear to be a lot of money to the little boy. The little boy was delighted with the $5.00 and immediately sat down to write a thank you note to GOD that read: "Dear God, Thank you very much for sending me the money. However, I noticed that for some reason you had to send it through Washington, D.C., and, as usual, those devil's deducted $95.00.

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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.




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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.

Food consumed by family shown in one week & its expenditure!

Food eaten by family shown in one week and its cost.

Germany: The Melander family of Bargteheide.
Food expenditure for one week: 375.39 Euros or $500.07


United States: The Revis family of North Carolina
Food expenditure for one week: $341.98


Japan: The Ukita family Kodaira City.
Food expenditure for one week: 37,699 Yen or $317.25


Italy: The Manzo family of Sicily.
Food expenditure for one week: 214.36 Euros or $260.1


Mexico: The Casales family of Cuernavaca.
Food expenditure for one week: 1,862.78 Mexican Pesos or $189.09


Poland: The Sobczynscy family of Konstancin-Jeziorna.
Food expenditure for one week: 582.48 Zlotys or $151.27


Egypt: The Ahmed family of Cairo
Food expenditure for one week: 387.85 Egyptian Pounds or $68.53


Ecuador: The Ayme family of Tingo.
Food expenditure for one week: $31.55


Bhutan: The Namgay family of Shingkhey Village.
Food expenditure for one week: 224.93 ngultrum or $5.03


Chad: The Aboubakar family of Breidjing Camp.
Food expenditure for one week: 685 CFA Francs or $1.23


But, why would that stop you from coming to me?

From the movie, Prince of Caspian, the Return of the Lion.

While Lucy, with her sister and brothers, is trying to find a safe path, sees Aslan standing silently. She's the only one who sees him...

Lucy: "I knew it was you, I knew it! But, but, the others didn't believe me :("
Aslan: "But, why would that stop you from coming to me?..."

This is a huge message...

Do you remember the time when Jesus returns to His disciples and they don't recognize Him?
Lucy, who was very close to Aslan the Lion, and had a special relationship with him and knew him very well, doubted his presence.
It was a lesson Lucy had to learn about faith and doubting, about courage and timidity.

Sometimes, we too, when we are weak, we doubt the God who made miracles in our lives. We doubt His presence and we think that because He is silent, He is not there anymore, that He doesn't even care.

But, keep your faith and remember His special work He did for you when you were in trouble. That same God will aid you, but not the way you always expect.

Raffi


...you can watch the movie, by clicking on the title. You will be taken to the page, where the youtube video is posted.



Chanitz youth outing with Sevag (beware! only men!)

The guys of Emmanuel Church planned a gathering with Sevag Charkhedian, who was visiting (from California, USA) his hometown, his family, his friends, his school Torosian, and his church Emmanuel.


From Left: Hovig Demirjian, Hagop Kalebjian, Mike Hagopian, Sevag Charkhedian, Ara Torkomian, Hagop Hanneyan, Sebouh Churukian, Raffi Chilingirian, Mano Chilingirian, Serop Ohanian.

A Gathering In Emmanuel Church

On Wednesday September 3, 2008 all the Chanitsagans from Ashrafieh and Marash joined Amanos Chanits to have a worship time together. It took place in Emmanuel Church. The worship was led by Ms. Shake Geocherian and songs were played by the band members. It was a blessed worship time, where the chanitsagans got prepared for the Hamakoumar.



Kids Camp 2008, in Anjar

The kids Camp has always left a great impression, both on the children and the leaders (counselors). In order to leave the same impression, the leaders prepared for the Camp that was held in 11-16 August, 2008, in Anjar.

The happiness of the kids inspired us and in their happy faces we saw and enjoyed God's love and care.

87 children participated in this camp, and they enjoyed the love and care of 12 leaders. They enjoyed God's nature, a happy environment and spiritual education.
On the first day, we told the children the purpose of the Camp, which were, connecting with God, learning to love Jesus, who is our light and friend, and who pardons our sin and to choose to live with Jesus in order to have a happy life.


The main theme of our camp was "Knowing God's Temple". The guest speaker was Mrs. Silva Sarkissian. In 5 different sessions, she explained and taught the 1 Cor. 11 verse. She taught them about their use of their tongue, eyes, ears, feet and hands carefully. And how to keep their bodies clean, because Jesus lives in our hearts, and that our bodies are His temple.
The kids learnt to keep their bodies clean for Jesus and to be different in their language, behavior, wearing, the places they go, work, and to be a good example to others.

The kids had quiet time, and they learnt to spend time with God, through prayer and Bible reading, before the start of the day. During the worship time, they learnt new songs and they also learnt Psalm 15, to remember to live as good children of God.


After the morning break we had a special session, called "New", during which guests from Anjar presented different general knowledge subjects in 7 minutes.
a- Taking care of our bodies, externally and internally, by Mrs. Sossy Aiteblian.
b- How to help our minds to grow, by Mr. Sebouh Boyajian.
c- Why to keep the Armenian language and music alive, by Mrs. Nectar Palazian.
d- Why attend church on Sundays, by Paster Elias Jabbour.

The kids enjoyed the camp during the six days. They listened, played, drew, painted, crafted, learnt dancing, played games, visited places, and enjoyed each other.

It is our prayer that the children will have God's love and happiness in their lives and would distribute to others as well.


First, I thank God, and thank all those who prayed for this Camp, and thank the leaders: Anita, Silva, Armig, Aline, Lori, Palig, Ardemis, Ara, Jano, Jiro, Hagop, and Shant, who took care of the sick. It was also because of the leadership that we had a blessed Camp.

Mrs. Anita Andonia

Translated by Raffi Chilingirian


Front: Ara Torkomian
Middle from left: Jiro Ghazarian, Hagop Akbasharian, Aline Khederian
Back from left: Silva Chilingirian, Armig Kazezian, Shant Aynilian, Jano Baghboudarian, Anita Andonian, Palig Kilaghbian, Lori