Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church Youth Group

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

"I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia. See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia." -William Saroyan This picture is one of our precious Armenian youth members

Our Armenian soldiers praying the Lord’s Prayer!

Join us for a special prayer led by Archpriest Fr. Nerses Manoogian, Pastor of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church of Philadelphia, PA. We are dedicating this prayer by St. Gregory of Narek to our soldiers in Armenia and Artsakh.

# #ArtsakhStrong

Salt and Light Youth Group first virtual meeting of the school year! We look forward to a wonderful year all by the help and guidance of our Lord and Savior! Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Dear Families and Youth, Tomorrow is our first meeting of the year. It will be at 7:30 pm. Please have youth bring the following... Rock (any size), scissors, few sheets of paper, the most interesting object or the most silly object in their house. Below is the log in information. Please remember there is a password for security and I ask that you put your name in so we know who you are when I accept you into the meeting. ... I can’t wait to see everyone! Be blessed! Talene Yeremian is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Salt and Light Youth Group Meeting! Time: Sep 17, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Passcode: (please message me for log in and password if your child is interested for safety). Talene Artinian Youth Ministry Coordinator Salt and Light Youth Group 8701 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128

Dear Family and Youth, We enjoyed our first meeting and party of the school year! The children bring such joy! They are the future!

Dear Families and Youth, I hope everyone is well and safe. I want you all to know that I am praying for each of you! We will have a great year ahead! I look forward to seeing everyone soon for our Zoom meeting. Talene Artinian Youth Ministry Coordinator ... Salt and Light Youth Group 8701 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128 See more

Dear Families and Youth, I hope everyone has been doing well and is staying safe! I cannot believe the school year has begun! I am looking forward to youth group this year! While we will be meeting virtually, I am confidant that we will continue to grow and learn! It has been wonderful to stay in contact with your children. I know as the school year begins or has begun for a few of us, there is a lot of new transitions and adjustments. We will be in this together throu...gh the help of our Lord! Your children bring such joy to my life and I look forward to an amazing year! In the next few weeks I will be sending out the information for our first meeting/party virtually. If you are able, please let me know times that work best for your family for our meetings. I know the youth are already online for a great deal of the day and have a lot of expectations. It has been so great to hear how each youth is doing and their experience so far. It has also been nice to hear prayer requests as a group along with Bible verses that we share! As a youth, I remember the impact that God had on my life and how important it was for me to be stay connected. I thank you for working with me this year and for your continual support. If you have any suggestions or would like to assist me in any way, I would appreciate it! I am praying and I am looking forward to a great year! Talene Artinian Youth Ministry Coordinator Salt and Light Youth Group 8701 Ridge Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128