Armenian Reporter: Ani Janbazian

Ani Janbazian

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Celebration at the Hackensack church.

New Jersey Bible Church celebrates Armenian Christmas

Jan 18, 2012: As most people were taking down their Christmas trees and decorations and finishing up their holiday leftovers, Armenians around the world were still celebrating the birth of Jesus. On Saturday, January 7, the Armenian Bible Church of Hackensack, NJ came together for a Christmas celebration that included singing, a play portraying a powerful message and a memorable Christmas sermon. more...

AMAA holds 90th annual meeting, celebrates 20th anniversary of Armenian Children's Milk Fund

Nov 17, 2009: The Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) held its 90th annual meeting in Providence from October 16 to 18, marking a significant milestone not just for the missionary organization, but also for the Armenian Children's Milk Fund, which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. more...

Summer Camp & Christmas Committee members with some of the AMAA staff: (seated L to R) Marie Alberian, Elbiz Baghdikian (Committee Chairperson), Lucy Janjigian (National Chairperson), Lucienne Aynilian (past Co-Chairperson), (standing L to R) Rev. Dr. René Léonian (AMAA Representative in Armenia), Dikran Youmshakian (AMAA Field Director), Magda Poulos (AMAA Development Director), Seta Nalbandian, Louisa Janbazian (Committee member and AMAA Publications/Public Relations Supervisor), Janet Avakian, Andrew Torigian (AMAA Executive Director), Adrienne Talanian, Rosemarie Goulian, Carol Goulian Stewart, Elizabeth Aynilian, Rose Torigian, Lily Anne Babigian and Ida Gueyikian..

AMAA Summer Camp and Christmas Committee celebrates 10th annual "Christmas in October"

Nov 02, 2009: The AMAA Summer Camp and Christmas Committee celebrated an early Christmas on October 7, raising about $20,000 for "Christmas Joy Packages" for needy children throughout Armenia, Karabakh, and Georgia. Some 25,000 of these children in 50 towns and villages eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Christmas season. more...

Sipan Armenian School music director Nanar Zakarian leading the students in their songs at a Christmas pageant held Jan. 9, 2009.

Sipan Armenian School was Santa's last stop this year

Jan 13, 2009: Santa came to the Sipan school in Paramus, N.J., on January 9, after his initial engagement was postponed owing to inclement weather. more...