Junior Youth Summer Camp in Ainjar - Lebanon (August 13-19, 2012)

Junior Youth ministry is a dynamic part of the mission of the Armenian Evangelical Churches and Schools in Lebanon. Summer camps are considered the climax of our ministry.

The speaker was Mrs. Seta Kejelian (NEST graduate, BA in Christian Education), talked around the theme of this year “Fears”. Some of the sessions were about “Phobias”, “Fear vs. Anxiety”, “Internal and External Reasons for Fears”, “Parents Fear towards Their Teenage Children”, “Fear in Relationships”, and finally, the real meaning of “Fear of God”. It was challenging for the campers (92 teenagers) to be aware of the fears, anxieties and phobias around them, the importance of dealing with such pressures, understand them, and to favor in growing in God, after understanding the real meaning of the fear of God.

Our daily schedule was full. The campers woke up, had breakfast, quiet time with God, worship, , break into study groups, session, snack break, workshops (NEWS, Video-Clip, Drama, Dessert, Art, and Dance), lunch, leaders meeting, , outdoor activities and games, shower time, dinner, evening activities and games, sing song, and ended our day with prayer time.

The commitment night was the highlight of the camp. Many campers devoted their lives to Christ for the first time, and others had the chance to renew their vows in Christ Jesus our Savior.

On Sunday, we participated in Sunday morning worship at Armenian Evangelical Ainjar Church, our campers sang two new songs they learnt at camp, and two of the youth gave their testimonies of how God worked in their lives, and how they have committed their lives to Christ.

Pastor Datev Basmajian, the youth worker of the Armenian Evangelical Churches CE Union, was the leader of the junior youth camp. The counselors were, Mrs. Talin Meserlian, Miss Shushan Artinian, Miss Nanor Kelenjian, Miss Arine Baghdoyan, Mr. Shahan Kilaghabian, Mr. Shant Aynilian, Mr. Hagop Akbasharian, and Mr. Jiro Ghazarian. We also had 3 helpers this year, Miss. Gacia Danaoghlian, Mr. Njteh Mekhsian, and Mr. Hagop Kerkezian. They have committed their time, effort, service, focus, and availability to make this camp an event that would glorify our Lord Jesus Christ.

Currently we are planning a one-day-retreat in KCHAG, as follow up. We will be inviting the campers and have a one day event at KCHAG, follow up on them, inquire about the decisions made back in summer camp, and encourage them to be different among their peers.

I thank the leaders, the speaker, the AMAA, local supporters, Ainjar boarding school staff, and last but not least God, that made this camp happen. I believe that from the first of our planning meeting until now, we were blessed by his presence, guidance, grace, and power.

For His Glory, Amen.









































Junior Youth Summer Camp in Ainjar (August 15-21, 2011)

Junior Youth ministry is a dynamic part of the mission of the Armenian Evangelical Churches and Schools in Lebanon. Summer camps are considered the climax of our ministry.


In 2011 we were blessed to have a full time youth worker, Pastor Datev Basmajian who also was the leader of the junior youth camp of this year. The speaker was Pastor Hrayr Cholakian, who talked around the theme of this year called “The Right Click”, which was about challenging relationships. For example: “Social Media vs. Real Relationships”, “Relationship with Parents”, “Relationship with the Needy”, “Relationship with the Opposite Sex”, and “Relationship with God”. It was challenging for the campers (66 teenagers) to be aware of the relationships around them, the importance of being healthy in those relationships, prioritize them, and take serious decisions according to God’s Word.


The counselors were 9, Mrs. Seta Kejelian, Mrs. Talin Meserlian, Miss Shushan Artinian, Miss Nanor Kelenjian, Miss Arine Baghdoyan, Mr. Shahan Kilaghabian, Mr. Shahe Demirjian, Mr. Hagop Akbasharian, and Mr. Jiro Ghazarian. They have committed their time, effort, service, focus, and availability to make this camp an event that would glorify our Lord Jesus Christ. I should also add that this year we had the privilege of inviting Rev. Greg Haroutunian to do a seminar for our leaders before camp, which was very helpful to focus on Christ, remembering our mission, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.


Our daily schedule was full. The campers woke up, had breakfast, quiet time with God, worship, , break into study groups, session, snack break, lunch, leaders meeting, workshops (NEWS, Video-Clip, Drama, Dessert, and Dance), outdoor activities and games, shower time, dinner, evening activities and games, sing song, and ended our day with prayer time.


The commitment worship and session time, the campers and leaders painted the stained glass cross and wrote their names as a sing of their commitment and renewal. Many campers devoted their lives to Christ for the first time, and others had the chance to renew their vows in Christ Jesus our Savior.


As a follow up, each study group leader committed themselves to pray and meet with their groups. Also, a Facebook group was formed to keep in touch with the campers, encourage them daily, share prayer topics, verses from the scripture, pictures and videos taken during the camp, and post new events and gatherings and news about junior youth ministry. Soon, we are planning a follow up retreat in KCHAG.


I thank the leaders, the speaker, the AMAA, local supporters, Ainjar boarding school staff, and last but not least God, that made this camp happen. I believe that from the first of our planning meeting until now, we were blessed by his presence, guidance, grace, and power.


For His Glory, Amen.






























Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church Junior Youth Group

The Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church's Junior Youth Group started this year with 27 teenagers and 7 leaders (3 of them as assistants).

The serving leaders are:
Jano Baghboudarian,
Markrid Markarian,
Koko Aynilian and
Jiro Ghazarian

The assistants are:
Rita Sourenian,
Kohar Apkarian and
Vicky Kalousdian

The first day of Badanyats took off on Saturday, November 5, 2011, which we started with a glorifying worship, then introducing the general schedule of the year, playing games and finally hospitality. This year we will study the Nooma sessions. These are short DVD sessions each concentrating on a specific spiritual subject that will be concluded by one of the leaders at the end of the session. As well as, different activities will be prepared by the leaders according to the need of the session that will help the teenagers to investigate the concept of the session in a practical way. We are thankful to God for His blessings and we want to ask you to pray for Emmanuel churches’ Junior Youths.

Thank you,
Badanyats Leaders

The leaders in the photo from front to back: Kohar, Markrid, Vicky, Rita, Jiro and Koko. Jano is photoshy.

Badaniatz Halloween (Costume) Event

On Saturday, 4 Dec, 2010: The joint Badaniatz leadership committee organized a Halloween event in the Armenian Evangelical Emmanuel Church. The best disguise was voted on Facebook and won an award.














Badaniatz Junior Youth Groups Visiting Orphanage

On Saturday, 22 January: The joint Badaniatz leadership committee organized a visit to the orphanage. The junior youth from various Armenian Evangelical churches joined together and visited the youth, playing games with them, singing with them and bringing cookies for them.