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C H U R C H L I F EThe Armenian EvangelicalBrethren Church of GlendaleDedicates New Building"…the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes."Psalm 118:23On September 8th, 2007, the Armenian Evangelical BrethrenChurch (AEBC) officially dedicated its recently purchased.and renovated facility in Glendale, California.The purchase of the church property on 1800 Lake Street wasmade in August of 2006 from the New Life Christian Church (FreeMethodist). Renovation commenced promptly in December ofthe same year. Mr. George Shahinian spearheaded the purchasingstage of the project. His initial involvement in the transaction andpurchase of the property was significant. The building committeemembers as of November were Mr. Sarkis Ekimyan (chiefcontractor), Mr. Aram Karsian, Mr. Yervand Gevorgyan, Mr. SevagShanlian and Mrs. Anait Tiratsuyan. An aggressive fundraisingcampaign also started at this time. Much of the unique features thechurch is now adorned with were due to the successful fundraisingof members and friends of AEBC. Among these features are morethan 30 fiberglass-enforced Krinkglas® windows throughoutboth buildings, custom-made and custom-engineered sanctuarylighting by McFadden Trend Lighting, and a full-body immersion,fiberglass baptistry located on the sanctuary stage (concealed as analtar.)The facility was in full use beginning on June 3, 2007. Almostimmediately plans went underway to have a special building dedicationservice on the evening of September 8th. By August, withthe assistance of the AMAA, the church was able to pay off its debtDr. Steven H. Aharonian brings AMAA's greetingsto the New Life Christian Church.The evening of September 8th marked the culmination of thegreatest undertaking the church and ministry has experienced in itsrecent history. It was the prayer and hope of the pastor, church, andbuilding committee, that Christ and Christ alone would receive theglory and praise during the service.The Mayor of the City of Glendale, Mr. Ara James Najarian, waspresent at the service and welcomed the church to the communitysaying, “I am so happy to welcome the church amongst ourmembers, residents and citizens, so we can all live with a littlemore dedication to our Savior Jesus Christ…know that God willbless this work…to continue the good work established by theArmenian Evangelicals.”On behalf of the Armenian Missionary Association of America(AMAA), its President, Dr. Steven H. Aharonian, represented theAMAA noting, “We are pleased to have brought our small contribution--asthe AMAA in making possible the buying of this lovelybuilding.” The board and congregation of AEBC are thankful tothe AMAA executive committee, especially Executive DirectorMr. Andrew Torigian and President Dr. Aharonian, for their immediateresponse and assistance during a time of need.Ms. Janina Morikawa and Rev. Arnold Doi, of the New LifeChristian Church officially transferred the Corporate Grant Deedto the property. During an emotional highlight of the service, theprevious owners made note of the significant renovation of thefacility and their joy in passing on the baton to the new owners.Three prayers of dedication were offered starting with Rev. Doi,Rev. Daniel Chang (Korean pastor of Hope Presbyterian Churchwhich currently uses the facilities of the Silver Lake property), andRev. John Melkonian.The Armenian Evangelical Brethren Church looks forward as “thejourney continues.” The future holds possibilities and unseen blessings.We continue ahead to glorify God and to proclaim the messageof salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ. A banquet honoring the82nd anniversary of the church was held November 3rd at AmbrosiaRestaurant in Glendale, CA with great success. Fundraising andministry plans are on the horizon and the church is alive again—toGod be the glory. qPage 8 - AMAA NEWS, Nov/Dec 2007
Armenian Martyrs' Congregational Churchof Havertown, PA Marks CentenaryMINISTRYSPOTLIGHTFour hundred congregants,dignitaries, friends, andguests helped the ArmenianMartyrs' CongregationalChurch (AMCC) mark its centenary,with a luncheon banquet on SundayDecember 2, 2007. The Master ofCeremonies was Albert Momjian, Esq.,and the keynote speakers were formerpastor Rev. Dr. Peter Doghramji andguest speaker Dr. Tony Campolo.A major portion of the celebratoryluncheon was devoted to rememberingthe past and honoring those whoestablished and served the church.The history of the AMCC goesback to the latter years of the 19thCentury and the early years of the20th, when the small community ofProtestant and Apostolic Armeniansliving in Philadelphia organizedoccasional worship services led byguest preachers and priests.Following the 1915 massacresof Armenians in Turkey, when a newwave of immigrants increased theEvangelical community, a secondEvangelical church was organized in1920. Within a few short years thosetwo churches were merged to formthe AMCC. The AMCC established it'shome in West Philadelphia in 1924 andin 1964 it moved to its present home inHavertown.The AMCC congregation is a vitalpresence in the Armenian communityof Greater Philadelphia providingleadership and impetus to communalharmony and cooperation.The AMCC congregation has astrong sense of stewardship bothlocally and worldwide. Besidessupporting many of the AMAA'soutreach programs, the church recentlyestablished a sister church relationshipwith the Armenian Evangelical Churchof Plovdiv, Bulgaria, supporting thechurch both spiritually and financially.As of September 2007, Rev. L.Nishan Bakalian serves as the ministerof the church. qRev. L. Nishan Bakalian with pastoremeritus Rev. Soghomon NuyujukianHonored ministers present at the banquet(l to r) Rev. L. Nishan Bakalian, Rev. HovhannesKarjian, Rev. Gary Schongalla Bowman, Rev.Soghomon Nuyujukian & Rev. Peter DoghramjiAMCC Sunday SchoolRev. L. Nishan Bakalian with his wife MariaAMCC Choir 100 th Anniversary BanquetAMAA NEWS, Nov/Dec 2007 - Page 9
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