Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church's Chanitz Youth Retreat

The Emmanuel Church's Chanitz Retreat took place in Kchag, for two days, from 14 to 15 July, 2012. 
Jiro Ghazarian and Aline Tahazian led the worship sessions, and the pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. Svajian shared the message about the Tongue of Love. 
Then the youth had social time, prepared the kebab, served and enjoyed each other's fellowship. 
Twenty six youth participated in the retreat.

















Photos courtesy of Kohar Parseghian

Glad to Be Back!

Hello again to our Chanitz Blog readers from all around the world,

We're happy to be back, after a two-month Summer break, which was refreshing and a time to evaluate and return with new passion and enthusiasm.

A lot of fruitful events have happened during this refreshing break: Kchag Chapel was wonderfully restored; Emmanuel Church and the Chanitz Youth each had its blessed retreat; the camps of Manougner, Dignatz, Chanitz Badaniatz and Chanitz Yeridasartatz were successfully organized; and the very important mission of the Daily Vacation Bible School (DVBS), that serves the local Armenian communities through leadership building and Bible teaching to kids, was very fruitful.

During the Summer of 2012, we have also witnessed the conflict in Syria where the Arab community in general and the Armenian community in specific encountered losses of precious lives and jobs and destruction of homes and properties.

We ask you to pray with us for peace to prevail in Syria and for the safety of our communities who are living in Aleppo, Damascus, and other cities.

Sincerely,

Administrator,
Raffi

A Plaque in Memory of Late Hagop Terjimanian

A plaque in memory of Hagop Terjimanian, long time professor in the Faculty of Humanities (1965-1977), was unveiled by his widow Anahid and University President Paul Haidostian, during a ceremony held on June 28, 2012.
““Count your blessings” was the motto repeated by my late husband, and we both considered Haigazian University as our great blessing,” said Mrs. Terjimanian, who was on a visit to Lebanon with her family and grandchildren.
The ceremony, which was held in the Humanities department, was attended by HU trustees, deans, faculty, staff, friends and members of the Terjimanian family.
 The audience had the chance to remember the late Hagop, and his years of service at Haigazian, through a PowerPoint presentation, after which President Haidostian gave a glimpse on his life. “Anahid and Hagop met at Haigazian, where they studied, graduated, and married later on. Ever since those days, they have kept the University in their heart and mind,” Haidostian said.
Few friends, classmates and colleagues of Hagop were present, and publicly shared some memories. JirairTanielian, Haig Kendirjian, MeguerdichBouldoukian, and HratchHatjetian described the late Hagop as a gentleman, kindhearted, honest, sociable, and professional human being.
As for Anahid Terjiamnian, deeply touched by the ceremony, thanked everyone, and on this special occasion surprised the audience with a special gift to the University: a Bible in classical Armenian, dated September 1, 1817, printed in St. Petersbourg, bought by the couple from the village of Everek, during their trip to Historical Armenia.

Mira Yardemian
PR Director 

A Plaque in Memory of Late Haig Tilbian

A plaque in memory of Haig Tilbian, Registrar (1974-1976), was unveiled by his widow Maro and University President Paul Haidostian, during a ceremony held on July 20, 2012.
The ceremony, which was held in the Registrar’s office and later in the Auditorium, was attended by Armenian Institutions’ representatives, HU trustees, faculty, staff, and friends of Haig Tilbian.
President Haidostian gave a glimpse on the life of Tilbian, describing him as a caring human being, a man of vision, with an energetic character and innovative mind, after which the audience had the chance to remember through a PowerPoint presentation, the late Haig, and his years of service at Haigazian, from student recruiter, to alumni affairs officer, and then registrar.
Few friendsand colleagues of Haig, from Haigazian, AFED and the Jinishian Foundation,publicly shared their memories, all acknowledging his relentless efforts towards the advancement of the Armenian institutions in particular, and the Armenian community at large.
In conclusion, his widow Maro, deeply touched by the ceremony, thanked everyone, and expressed her gratitude towards Haigazian University for always remembering Haig, who considered this University his home and haven.

Mira Yardemian
PR Director