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In This Issue . Ðñ³ï³ñ³ÏáõÃÇõÝAMAA ²Ù»ñÇϳÛÇ Ð³Û ²õ»ï³ñ³Ýã³Ï³Ýnews ÀÝÏ»ñ³Ïóáõû³Ý Publication of the Armenian Missionary Association of America July/Aug/Sept 2011 - XLV No. 3 (ISSN 1097-0924) In This Issue Called to Go and Do Likewise AMAA Spring Concert Benefits Summer Camps Easter Programs in Armenia and Artsakh Field Visits Hoy Lari Concert Raises Funds for Milk Fund Camp Arevelk Fundraiser Merdinian School Celebrates 29th Year 49th Anniversary of Armenian Evang'l Church of Montreal Ú³ñáõó»³É ÞáõÝãÁ - ì»ñ© ¸áÏï© öáÉ Ð³Ûïáëû³Ý AMAA Interns with Vacation Bible School Children and Leaders in Berd, Armenia (see story on pages 3-7) Editorial Message To the Ends of the Earth David Aynejian ust before Jesus returned to heaven, He told the disciples that they would Jbe His witnesses, “… in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8). This verse is a direct link to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), and makes it clear Teens at Camp Sheen Shoghik in Hankavan, Armenia that we need to spread the gospel all having devotions in their room. over the world. One of the interesting characteristics of this verse is that the Lord mentioned four specific places, and He did this to make sure that the gospel reached everyone. Jesus was addressing the disciples in Jerusalem. By referring AMAA NEWS to Jerusalem first, Jesus was telling the disciples to begin their is a publication of ministry right there, in their own backyard. He then goes on to men- The Armenian Missionary Association of America tion Judea. Judea was the southern part of Palestine, the region 31 West Century Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 that Jerusalem was in. Jesus makes the point that the disciples Tel. (201) 265-2607; Fax (201) 265-6015 E-mail: [email protected] also need to make sure that they spread the gospel to the cities Website: www.amaa.org and communities surrounding Jerusalem. The verse continues with perhaps the most interesting loca- The AMAA is a Tax Exempt, not for profit tion, Samaria, which was located immediately north of Judea. organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) Samaritans and Jews were bitter enemies, they hated each other. Levon Filian, Executive Director Despite this animosity, Jesus made it crystal clear that they must David Aynejian, Director of Finance take the gospel to them. This really should not come as a surprise OFFICERS to anyone, as this was always part of Jesus’ approach (Matthew H. Steven Aharonian, M.D., President 5:43-48). Jeanmarie Papelian, Esq., Vice President He concludes by telling them to take the gospel to the ends Alan Philibosian, Esq., Vice President Joseph Zeronian, Ed.D., Vice President of the earth, essentially telling them to go beyond Palestine and David Hagopian, Recording Secretary to spread the gospel everywhere. This is a direct tie to the Great Thomas Momjian, Esq., Recording Secretary Commission, where the disciples were told to “…go and make Gary Phillips, Esq., Recording Secretary disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:19). Nurhan Helvacian, Ph.D., Treasurer David Hekemian, Assistant Treasurer The apostles carried this out with the help of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the book of Acts and subsequent books in the New EDITORIAL BOARD Testament, as well as non-biblical sources of history, we read Levon Filian, Editor Louisa Janbazian, Associate Editor, Art Director how they took the gospel all over the world. We know James Jane Wenning, Contributor ministered in Jerusalem, Matthew preached the gospel in Judea, David Aynejian, Advisor Philip preached the good news in Samaria and Thomas took the CHANGE OF ADDRESS gospel to Syria and India. And of course, as Armenians, we know In order to keep our mailing list up to date, please that Thaddeus and Bartholomew brought the gospel to Armenia. send all corrections, along with the old address, to: Praise God for all of this! AMAA NEWS Christ’s charge to take the gospel all over the world was not 31 West Century Road Paramus, NJ 07652 just for the apostles, but is also for us today. It is important that we E-mail: [email protected] know our own Jerusalem, our own Judea and our own Samaria. And, after we have addressed those areas, we need to keep going PRINTING Printsolutions until the world has heard the good news of salvation! Englewood, NJ We want to thank you for all your support in helping the AMAA Tel. (201) 567-9622 take the gospel to all nations throughout the earth. We appreciate your financial support, and even more so your spiritual support. Now you can join us on Facebook (AMAA) Our greatest resources that we can tap are your prayers, and for and follow us on Twitter (AMAATweets) those we are truly grateful. q I N T E R N S H I P An Opportunity of Service and Spiritual Growth The 2011 AMAA Summer Internship Program Rev. Nishan Bakalian n exceptional group of 18 young market), Opera Square and interns experienced an amazing Republic Square. Ventur- three weeks in Armenia and ing farther out, the group Lebanon this summer as part also made excursions Aof the Armenian Missionary Association of to Karni, Keghart, Khor America (AMAA) Internship Program. A Virab and Etchmiadzin departure from previous AMAA missions, Cathedral. On several this year’s program involved college- evenings they had an op- age students and high school seniors in portunity to dine together hands on ministry alongside local church at restaurants reflective of members overseas, while also focusing on the cultural heritage of vil- the spiritual development of these young lage life. For most of the people as rising leaders in their local interns this was their first churches, the AMAA, and the Armenian visit to Armenia, so see- Evangelical Union. Leading the team were ing and hearing about these historic places the Revs. Nishan Bakalian of Havertown, made an indelible impression on them. PA and Shant Barsoumian of Chicago, (now relocated to Paramus, NJ), and Anahid Interns Connect With Homeland Dolabjian of Toronto. The most memorable part of the The program also included Lebanon group’s time came after the Sunday worship as part of the experience and seven interns service in Yerevan. They divided into two elected to continue for this third week of the groups to travel in opposite directions but program. Other interns stayed on in Armenia with the same mission: to support ministry and Karabagh for touring, family visits or teams preparing Vacation Bible School further service. programs at the Evangelical Churches/ Hailing from across the continent, and AMAA Centers in Armavir and Berd. Rev. including two students from the Middle Barsoumian and Anahid Dolabjian led the East, these young people and their leaders Armavir team, while Rev. Bakalian took appropriately met each other for the first charge of the Berd team. In each location, time on Armenian soil on July 14, gathering the interns began with a day of planning, at the AMAA Center in Yerevan. There strategizing how they would help out with they attended a series of seminars designed the program, and getting to know their to help them learn about modern Armenian fellow leaders in the local church. This history led by Prof. Kegham Badalian, the was followed by five days of rewarding Evangelical Church of Armenia’s past and and energizing interaction with 80 to 100 present led by Rev. René Léonian, and the or more children, ages 6 to 12, at each site. many missions and ministries of the AMAA The interns stepped in as necessary to assist in Armenia led by Harout Nercessian. with crafts (having brought materials with The interns and leaders stayed in the them), or teach a memory verse, or share dorm rooms at the Evangelical Theological a testimony, or guide them in a game or Seminary located within the AMAA Center. race. They learned to be flexible, but they As the Center is within walking distance also learned to see the simple faith of these of the heart of Yerevan, the interns were children, many of whom live in poverty. able to venture out to see the city by day They witnessed poverty close up as or night. Some of these ventures were or- they paid visits to the homes of children ganized trips, seeing the important sites in and elderly sponsored by the AMAA. and around the city, including Dzidzerna- Some of what they saw was humbling; gapert (Genocide Memorial), Madenataran some of it saddening, and other times it (Manuscript Library), Vernissage (open-air was bewildering. Yet all of the interns 3 - AMAA NEWS, JULY/AUG/SEPT 2011 expressed amazement at the power of faith descended to the city each day for a variety in Jesus that these brothers and sisters of activities. possessed. Because of the riches they On Sunday, the group split up and shared with these fellow-believers, they worshiped with the Armenian Evangelical began to consider how much in their daily congregations in Ashrafieh and Nor lives at home is unnecessary. Marash, sharing their fresh experiences and impressions of Armenia at each worship Interns Reunite and Celebrate service. That fellowship continued in the After participating in worship evening as youth of the Christian Endeavor services in Armavir and Ijevan, the group (“Chanits”) groups gathered informally in reunited at a drizzly Lake Sevan the KCHAG for a time of worship and sharing. following Sunday. It was clear that each Later that week, the interns along with of them had experienced an inner change. the youth from Nor Marash joined the Though geographically distant, they were youth group at the Emmanuel church in nonetheless more deeply connected than Nor Amanos for another time of sharing, when they had parted seven days earlier.
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