Annual Report 2009 - Armenian Missionary Association of America

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Executive Director’s Message 4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4: 4-6 This is a message of thanksgiving for each and every person who planned, participated and prayed for the betterment of our organization, serving God’s children in 24 countries. The AMAA is about passion for people, preaching the gospel, praying for everyone, providing for the poor and preparing a generation of young people who want to serve God. I praise God for giving me the opportunity to serve Him and my people through our wonderful organization, the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA). It is through God’s divine guidance and leadership we, as an organization, can reach out and touch someone. We thank everyone who sought His leadership and guidance in serving our organization. Armenia: We thank our leadership and staff in Armenia. Special thanks go to Rev. Rene Leonian and Mr. Harout Nercessian for their leadership in Armenia and Rev. Samuel Kirakosyan, President of the ECA. We thank Rev. Dr. John Khanjian for his leadership in the Seminary for three years, and we welcome Dr. John Ahmaranian, the new Provost of the Seminary and wish him great success. We thank Melania Keghamyan for her leadership in the Avedisian School. Middle East: We thank our leadership and staff in the Near East. Special thanks to Rev. Mgrdich Karagoezian, Rev. Sebouh Terzian and Dr. Paul Haidostian for their leadership in Lebanon. We congratulate Haigazian University for its continuing great success. We also thank Rev. Harout Selimian for his leadership in Syria and as the President of the Armenian Evangelical World Council (AEWC). Europe: We thank our leadership in France, Rev. Joel Mikaelian, Rev. Gilbert Leonian and Mr. Serge Kurdjian. Also, Rev. Sarkis Pachaian of Belgium, Rev. Bedros Altunian in Bulgaria, Rev. Vicken Cholakian of Greece and AMAA Missionary Pastor Efa Yulafci of Germany. United States: We thank the leadership of the AMAA organization in the United States. We thank all of the Board members for participating in the mission of our organization by providing Wisdom, Wealth and Work and for their diligent prayers. Special thanks to our Board President, Dr. H. Steven Aharonian and our Solicitor Albert Momjian, Esq. Very special thanks also to Mr. Andy Torigian for his many years of service as President and Executive Director of the AMAA. We thank the leadership, chairpersons and hard working members of our Orphan & Child Care Committee, Armenian Children’s Milk Fund Committee and the Summer Camp/Christmas Committee. Special thanks to: Joyce Stein and M.J. Hekemian, National Co-Chairs of the Orphan & Child Care Committee, Jeanmarie Papelian, Armenian Children’s Milk Fund Chair, and Lucy Janjigian and Elbiz Baghdikian, Chairs of the Summer Camp/Christmas Committee. We want to thank the AEUNA leadership and the prayers and participation of all our churches, chapters and fellowships. Special thanks to Rev. Joseph Matossian, Minister to the Union, and Rev. Avedis Boynerian, the Moderator to the Union. We welcome Rev. Mgrdich Melkonian, the newly elected Moderator and look forward to working with him in God’s field. In everything that we plan to do, let us do it by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, presenting our requests to God. Respectfully submitted, Levon Filian Executive Director
AMAA At A Glance The Armenian Missionary Association of America, Inc. (AMAA) is committed to excellence in all it does, because we work for our Lord. People willing to sacrifice their time and financial resources make it possible. With God’s blessing and direction, we have become a strong, effective organization, understanding and reaching our communities around the world with Christian service relevant to our times. The AMAA has at heart the religious cultivation, spiritual growth and development of the Armenian people, enabling them to stand firmly in their Christian faith and to devote themselves to Christian mission expressed through the church, education and relief efforts. Therefore, the AMAA acts as an Armenian Evangelical missionary organization within the family of the Armenian Evangelical Church and the universal church of Jesus Christ. The AMAA was founded in 1918 in Worcester, MA and incorporated as a non-profit, charitable organization in 1920 in the State of New York. The AMAA is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The AMAA’s purpose is to serve the physical and spiritual needs of people everywhere, both at home and around the world. To fulfill this worldwide mission, the AMAA maintains a range of educational, evangelistic, relief, social service, health care, church and child care ministries in 24 countries. The AMAA is governed by an elected Board of Directors composed of twenty-seven unpaid members and has many other volunteers serving on its various committees. The AMAA also cooperates with many Armenian and non-Armenian organizations worldwide in accomplishing its mission. We appreciate all the time, talent, and effort put forth by these individuals and organizations allowing us to accomplish all that is necessary. The mission and service ministry of the AMAA is made possible through the Grace of God and by the gifts of individuals, churches, and other organizations committed to fulfilling the Great Commission – “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15) Children at Sheen Shoghik Camp in Hankavan, Armenia 5
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