Emmanuel Church Junior Youth Event: Disguising in Different Costumes and Characters

The Emmanuel Badaniatz Leaders' team organized an event where each person was to disguise himself/herself. Many of the junior had disguised themselves very well, and the leaders had a tough time deciding as to who had the best costume.
After each person showed their costume, the leaders announced the winners (a male and a female): Congratulations to Steve and Nanor. Steve had disguised himself as Zoro, whereas Nanor as a queen.















































From the Administrator

Lately, our readers may have noticed the increased amount of ads within the emails, one of which was the 1/Feb/2010 newsletter, in which ads were displayed, that may not always coincide with our mission.
We still do not have control over all the ads, and we hope that we will be able to raise funds, to pay the annual fee, and control the ads displayed.

On another note, we would also like to clarify and remind our readers, that the authors of each article bear the sole responsibility for their views. Chanitz.org will give space to different kinds of views, within the borders of respect. Otherwise, if you have another point of view, please write them in the comment box, or by replying to the newsletter email.

Keep praying for this ministry.

Administrator,
Raffi

Emails and Messages #12

Mrs. Arsho K. Demirdjian (Lebanon) commenting on (Կը Վախնամ Ամուսնութենէն): "Ays nutin ngadmamp amenagarevor kordzoghoutiounne, "AGHOTEL" aysinken Asdoudzo gamke hartsenel antsin masin (gam nutin).
Yergrort "SBASEL" vor Asdvadz tsetsene kezy harmar antse!
"Derotchmov oorakhatsir, vasenzy Aniga gouda kezy kou serdit khentrevadzknere".
By the way I liked the pic. a lot!hehehe "

Mrs. Seta (Canada) commenting on (Կը Վախնամ Ամուսնութենէն): "I feel your worries and concerens about Marraige
the world has taken a Beautiful gift from God and has difiled it by it's own ideas and ways, and we as a Church are also beeing effected and inffected by the society and their idiology
it's the enemy (satan) that is destorting the Covenant of God that He's put between Man and Wife we got to be discerning
if we were to look around and eveluate weather we should get Marraied or not i would deffinatly not
there is alsways a (But) if we keep it God's way
which by the way is the only way
i think Marraige is designed by God only for The Church for the Born Again Beleivers how else would Ephisians 5 make sence if the wife is not submitted to her Husband as she is submitting to Christ, and Husbands love your wives as Christ loved His Church and gave Himself for The Church
this is the true Model of Marraige but if you don't understand the love of God then ephisians 5 would be just a piece of litriature and head knowledge and the power of The Holy Spirit would be missing to operate in your life and good luck trying to be selfless and lay down your life for one another, beacause naturally we are all about ourselves , what can i get ? what about me ?
but the secret to a happy marriage is to die to self but how is that done ? well to know and understand that i love you beacuse i iam loved by God unconditannaly because while i was yet a sinner Christ Died for me
it's very simple yet deep,, and very humbelling
so should people still get Marraied inspite of what's going on yes !! absoulutly !!
God took one look at Adam and said (it is not good for a Man to be Alone, i will make him a helpmate suitable for him ) Genesis 2:18
God also said in proverbs 18:22 (he who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from The Lord )
so the secret formula for a happy and succsesful marraige is that the mate that you are seeking and also yourself if the couple loves God with all thier heart and all their mind and all thier soul , and all thier might , and love thier neighbor (wife) as themselves then what's the problem ? so yes with Jesus Christ in our midst there is great hope in marraige in this messed up world ! and He makes everything beautiful ! "

Mrs. Maral (Sweden) commenting on (Կը Վախնամ Ամուսնութենէն): "Hi yeghpayr, amen havadasyal aghchig yev dgha al iraru harmar chen, anshushd kides asi.
Payts meg pan guzem esel nuynisg yete aghotes yev bsagvis perfect gyank mi sbaser, kani menk martenk, merzoravor yev engjevas jamanagnere unink.
mas me havadasyalner yerp zoukerun hede harser unenan ge mornan hisusi sere yev paregame sirele ,yev miyayn ink ir anse ge mdasen.Yev gark me adenner ir skhalin badjare ir zouyke gella , nuynisg lman havadken al vaz gansni mege.
Payts park Asduso vor lav jamernal gan, payts tjpakhdapar hazvakuyt e.(manavant yerp mege bzdigner uni garderiyi darik).
Love U bzdig yeghpayres,
Kouyret
Maral "

Պրն. Յակոբ Կոճիկեան (Lebanon) replying to the comments on (Կը Վախնամ Ամուսնութենէն): "Շնորհակալ եմ Արշօ, Սեդա եւ Մարալ: Ես իբր հաւատացեալ երիտասարդ անշուշտ կ՛աղօթեմ այս նիւթին մասին, եւ վստահ եմ թէ՝ եթէ Աստուած պատրաստած է կողակից մը ինծի համար, վստահ ան լաւ կողակից մը պիտի ըլլայ: Բայց, այս յօդուածը գրելուս պատճառը ոչ թէ միայն անհաւատներու կեանքերը դիտելով գրեցի, այլ՝ նաեւ հաւատացեալ զոյգերու եւ ընտանիքներու: "

Mr. Sarkis Karamekian Junior (São Paulo - Brasil): "Shat harkeli hayrenagitsner.
Tzer hadug lure pagetsing mer gaiketrchin.
http://www.armeniaeterna.com.br/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=956&Itemid=1
Havidenaga Hayasdan Radiojame , misht tser dramatrutian dagneng.
Jerm parevnerov

Hosnag Sarkis Karamekian Junior
São Paulo - Brasil."
Raffi's reply: "Thank you so much Sarkis."

Pastor Steve Muncherian (California, USA): "Hye Raffi and team,
I appologize that this took so long. I finally put a link on our home page to Chanitz. You all are doing great work. May God richly bless you and keep you moving forward to His glory.

In His grace,
Steve "
Raffi's reply: "Thank you pastor Steve. We would like to mention that pastor Steve's website is: www.muncherian.com"

Albert and Sona Khatcherian (Canada): "We wanted to thank you for the many newsletters you send to us. We are really blessed by this ministry and pray that the Lord continues to be glorified through this ministry. Many times we see the pictures and read the stories and we miss the time we were in Lebanon with our fellow believers, but we know that no matter where we are, that is our missions field. God bless you all and thank you for the wonderful work you are doing for the Lord!"
Raffi's reply: "Thank you Albert and Sona. You are a blessing to us wherever you live. I specially thank your support and encouragement and blessing through your visit to Lebanon."

Yeretzgin, Mrs. Datevig Sarmazian Youmoushakian (Australia): "I Envy you guys :-) I wish we had few dedicated people like you in our church, we could of moved mountains."
Raffi's reply: "Thank you Mrs. Datevig for your encouraging words. I appreciate your support."

Mrs. Anahid Artinian Jamgotchian (Saudi Arabia) commenting on (Emails and Messages): "Raffi,
It has been brought to my attention that a comment has been posted in my name. I would like to inform you that I never wrote that comment. Furthermore, I have never attended a Christian sporting event. I request that you remove that post immediately and in the future verify the identity of the writer before posting their name.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Anahid Artinian Jamgotchian "
Raffi's reply: "This was quickly corrected. Thank you Anahid for pointing this out. "

Pastor Obed Boyadjian (Monte Video, Uruguay): "Queridos hermanos en Cristo:
Agradeciendo los envíos e informaciones acerca de vuestras maravillosas actividades en pro de la extensión del "Reino de Dios", mucho estimaremos se sirvan enviar además de mi dirección a la de nuestra Iglesia que es la siguiente:

Fraternalmente:
Obed Boyadjian"
Translation: "Dear Brothers in Christ:
Thanking deliveries and information about your wonderful activities for the extension of the "Kingdom of God", many feel will serve well send my address to our church that is:

Fraternally:
Obed Boyadjian"
Raffi's reply: "Thank you Pastor Obed. Our heartfelt greetings and blessings to you and The Church."

Caroling, Spreading and Reminding the Good News that Jesus Christ is Born!

On January 5, at 9:00pm, the Emmanuel chanitzagans had already gathered in the Chanitz room to carry on the mission of caroling to the houses of the church members and whoever opened their doors to the Good News.
This year, a group of veteran chanitzagans decided to take part in the mission. After practice and prayer, the youth distributed into 3 teams and went from house to house, from neighborhood to neighborhood on feet and by cars. The chanitzagans, also, did not want to forget the Elders' House and they took the opportunity to visit them and sing to them the Christmas carols.

Below are the pictures from the two teams that we were able to gather. Enjoy!

























































The Article «Կը Խօսի՞ս Հայերէն», Written By Mr. Daniel Zeitounian, Continues to be Debated

Mr. Mihran Jizmejian (Canada) wrote...
Dear Friends:


I have been enjoying reading the articles published in the Armenian Evangelical Church - Chanitz Youth.


The Armenian language problem, be it reading, writing or speaking in the Western world and the Diaspora is becoming extremely difficult. The question is, can we fight against assimilation? If yes, for how long?
Yes, may be we can put up a strong fight through our educational systems in our schools, but what is the persentage of the children who attend Armenian private schools? Speaking for Canada and specifically Toronto, I can say that out of an Armenian population of more or less 25,000, we have a maximum of 400 students in our two private schools. To make matters worse, the students in the mentioned schools more readily communicate in the english language than Armenian.


What is the solution to keep our armenianness in the Diaspora. It is not easy. The process of educating armenianness must start at home, parents must be the first teachers and also the role models for their children and must work hard to instill in the children the pride of being an Armenian.

Armenian Evangelical P. & E. Torosian Intermediate School - Archive #1


In this photo: Shahe Guluzian, Ani Havounjian, Raffi Terzian, Lousin Tahanian, Raffi Gajoian, Eliz Avedikian, Vera Andonian, Serop Karaian, Lena Avakian, Salpy Allozian, Ani Darakjian, vazken Darakjian,  Ani Baboghlanian, Ani Nordikian, Ovsana Kasbarian, Vahe Poladian, Gary Kejelian, Maro Giragosian, Dzovig Minasian, Raffi Tahanian, Dzovig Marmarian, Hovhannes G. Svadjian, Ani Maldjian,  
Mrs. Ovsana, Mr. Hovsep, Mrs Takvorian(principal), Mr. Nazaret, Mrs. Sella

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 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.




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.





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.

The Alpha Course Studied in the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church's Chanitz

The Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church's Chanitz committee decided to have the internationally known Alpha Course to be studied during their Bible Study sessions. And indeed it is being a blessing to the youth. The session starts with sandwich/salad and a time for fellowship, after which we watch the video presentation by Pastor Nicky Gumble, and then we distribute into three groups and discuss the subject presented.

The presentations cover the basic knowledge of the Christian faith, such as:
-Who is Jesus,
-Why did Jesus Die,
-How Can I Be Sure of My Faith,
-Why and How Do I Pray,
-Who is the Holy Spirit,
-How Can I Resist Evil
...

Alpha Course: The Alpha course is a course on the basics of the Christian faith, described as "an opportunity to explore the meaning of life".[1] Alpha courses are currently being run in churches, homes, workplaces, prisons, universities and a wide variety of other locations. The course is being run around the world by all major Christian denominations.
Source: Wikipedia











6th General Assembly of the Fellowship of the Middle East Evangelical Churches

Final Communiqué

6th General Assembly

Fellowship of the Middle East Evangelical Churches

(Anglican-Lutheran-Reformed)

Under the theme “…and we are his house if we hold firm the confidence, and pride the belongs to hope”, the 6th General Assembly of the Fellowship of the Middle East Evangelical Churches (FMEEC), consisting of Anglican & Lutheran & Reformed Churches, met at the conference center in Bethanya, Harissa – Lebanon, January 11-13, 2010.

Leaders & representatives of the Evangelical Churches (Anglican-Lutheran-Reformed) from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine (& the Holy Land), Egypt, Sudan,Iran, Iraq, & Kuwait, & the President of the Supreme Council of the Evangelical Churches in Syria & Lebanon attended the meeting, as well as representatives of partner churches & church related organizations from the Middle East, Europe, & North America.

Following the opening daily devotions the Assembly listened to a theme centered Bible Study, presented by Rev. Dr. Makram Najeeb (Synod of the Nile) & Rev. Dr. Janette Wooton (Evangelical Church – UK).

In his opening word to the Assembly, Bishop Munib Younan (Head of the Lutheran Evangelical Church in Jordan & the Holy Land), referred to the painful events the Evangelical churches in the area are facing; at which all the attendees expressed their solidarity with the Christians in the Middle East, especially in Palestine, Iraq, Iran, & the Sudan. They expressed their sorrow for what happened lately in Naja’ Hamaadi, in Egypt, & spent a moment of silence honoring the victims thereof, praying for their families & the sister Church in Egypt, and sent to H. H. Shnouda III a message expressing their condolences & solidarity.

The General Secretary, Mrs. Rosangela Jarjour, presented her report, covering all aspects of FMEEC’s activities for the last 5 years, touching on many other very important issues, on top of which was the effective Christian & Evangelical Presence in the M. E., and the challenges hereto, now & in the future. The Assembly also listened to live testimonies from its Churches in the region, especially so from the Churches of the Sudan, Iran, & Iraq.

The Assembly also listened to, and reviewed the reports of the various Programs, such Christian Education Program, Women’s Program, programs serving Iran & Iraq, FMEEC’s church - related schools Program, & Theology Program. The prominent issue was Ordination of Women in FMEEC Churches; and the Assembly, after elaborate & in-depth deliberations, approved the historical recommendation of supporting women ordination to Ministry in FMEEC’s Churches, and called upon its member Churches to carry out this decision for the advancement of the Oriental Evangelical Christian testimony, and to ascertain the full role of women in the Ministry in Church & Society. The Assembly also voted to welcome the Presbyterian Synod of Iraq a new member in FMEEC. Other actions included amendments to the Constitution.

In accordance with the Constitution the Assembly elected for the new Term Rev. Dr. Andrea Zaki (Synod of the Nile) as President, Rev. Dr. Habeeb Badr (Lebanese National Evangelical Union) as Vice-President, & renewed for Mrs. Rosangela Jarjour as General Secretary. A new Executive Committee was elected, consisting of: Bishop Muneeb Younan (Palestine), Rev. Fadi Dagher & Rev. Megrdich Karagoezian (Lebanon), Rev. Hilmi Qaades (Egypt), & Arch-Deacon Lou’ay Haddad (Jordan).

As a concluding expression of Oneness, all the participants joined in a celebrative worship service in the Presbyterian Church in Rabieh, during which a concelebration of the Eucharist was administered by leading clergy of the Lutheran & Reformed Member Churches, ascertaining the historical agreement these Churches achieved in 2006, known as the Amman Declaration. This Declaration, which was co-signed by seven Churches, states a mutual recognition between them, in regard to Eucharist, Baptism, & Church Ministries.

After concluding all actions of the Assembly, a delegation from member Churches, led by Rev Dr Salim Sahiouny (President of the Supreme Council of the Evangelical Churches in Syria & Lebanon), paid a visit to H. E. Michael Suleiman, President of the Republic, conveying the regards of their Churches, and wishing him the success & Lebanon Peace & Prosperity.

General Secretariat Beirut 15/1/2010