1 February 2008 (Final Letter)

My Dear Friends In Christ

Thank you for your support and prayers re our Mission trip to Egypt, Syria and Armenia.

Egypt

Was a blessing indeed, having Matthew and Dan with me from CMI International.  We stayed with brother Milad and his family, working amongst the Zabalin in Helwan (the rubbish collectors).  We had the privilege to share the Gospel with them in Arabic as well as at the Evangelical Church in Helwan.  I will never forget their love for the Lord and their dedication to the poor.  I also had the opportunity to meet with some of my family members at the Armenian Apostolic (Arakelagan) Church on January the 6^th and I met with my school friend whom I had not seen since I was 11 years old.  We also visited the Suez Canal and the Brethrens who gather regularly and shared the Gospel with them.  May the Lord be glorified in all we do.

Syria

Aleppo - I found my long lost relatives.  Met with Dr. Jani Haddad, Director of Christian Doctors Association of Armenia.  Stayed two nights with Vartan’s family.  My helper was Dikran Barjamian, Terenigs brother.

Ghamishely - I stayed with Terenig’s family. Visited a brother in Christ and his family who held meetings in their house.  He was blessed with 6 daughters.  We were blessed by their love and dedication.

Der Zor - a trip to Der Zor was indeed a touching and emotional experience, taking me back to the horror my ancestors had gone through.

Armenia

Yerevan was very cold  –25° Celsius.  The snow had stopped but everything had turned to ice.

Karabagh due to the cold, the water had frozen in the pipes so there was no running water.

With Terenig’s help and God’s guidance we were able to follow our intense schedule and visit all listed destinations.

Yerevan

Yeghpayroutian Church with Pastor Halajian where I was invited to preach followed by lunch with the elders.

Nardos Baptist Rev. Asadour.  Meeting with the elders, discussing church matters container Aid and sharing in prayer time.

Shoghig Organisation Bro. Kevork.  We were invited twice to preach and also to visit their new camp site where our goods were donated.

ARDA Organisation Bro Hrahad.  Visiting their office and having the chance to see their new foam buildings in its finished stage.  What an invention!  I know this will solve a lot of the problems with the poor living in containers.

Brethrens in Giumri  We met with Bro.Toros over lunch and visited ARDA’s diagnostic centre, as well as some of the needy families living in containers.

Brethrens in Horom Met with Bro. Dikran for a prayer,

Brethrens in Yerevan Bro. Hratsh.  The meeting was held in the car for we had no time.

Giumri Baptist Rev. Pahlevanian President of the Baptist Union.  We visited his office, the church and their soup kitchen.

Petel Baptist Rev. David where I was invited to preach on Sunday followed by lunch.

Mission Armenia Miss Hripsime Giragossian President of MA for a business meeting.  Met with the office team to pray.  Lunch at Sevan.  Visited a school for the disabled, Sevan centre and their new building donated by the Swedes.

CEF Office for our Annual Board Meeting with Bro Jacob from Germany.  Met with the staff followed by lunch.  Praise the Lord for a wonderful ministry.

Evangelicals AMAA office meeting with president Rev Rene Levonian discussing our next shipment of Bibles to Armenia and sharing time of prayer together.

Zoravan Church met with Bro Vartan Tadevosyan, Campus Crusade representative for prayer and dinner with his family.

ACM meeting with some of our Aid distributing agencies

ACM family support project.  Visiting some of the sponsored families with sister Vina our co-worker.

Birthright Armenia Visiting them for some negotiations.

Print Shop Visiting the print shop where we print our Aztararoutian Pogh magazine.

Nazarenes Visiting the Nazarene pastors and some of the elders.  We also took a trip to see and pray for the newly bought land to build a church.

CDA Meeting with the secretary of Christian Doctors Association.  Dr. Christian at the

Medical University of Armenia.

Missionaries Meeting with missionary Bro. Bedros Nigoghossian for prayers and thanksgiving. Also with Bro Frank and his family from Ireland for dinner.

Help the Children Organisation, Director Bro. Samuel Movsesian.  We visited some of the government orphanages to see the conditions and the work of the organisation.

Karabagh

Yeghpayrasiradz Bro Armen.  Meeting with the Yeghpayrasiradz Brothers in Stepanagerd

Baptist meeting with the Bro Garnig

Evangelicals We met with Pastor Ara over lunch.

Childrens orphanage We visited the orphanage in Stepanagerd, housing over 40 children

This is the second year we have been supporting them with timber for heat in winter.

Parliament House Stepanagerd Our last meeting was with Bro Rudolf Housnounz

Vice President of the parliament.  What an encouragement to see this godly man supporting us in Christ to evangelise in Karabagh.

We visited a lot of individuals and families for prayers and counselling.

Please pray for those who committed their lives to Jesus.  Pray for the needy and the churches in Armenia.

During my trip I was granted only a one hour break to buy a souvenir for my wife.

My trip was made perfect with the Lord’s blessing, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, your prayers, Terenigs assistance (he had dedicated a lot of time for my trip) and the generosity of Envoy Hostel in Yerevan.  They were very hospitable and ensured I stayed warm and felt at home.  Next time you are in Armenia keep them in mind www.envoyhostel.com

May the Lord bless you all.

I will soon inform you on how you can view the photos.

Blessings in Jesus

Hratsh Kiujian