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At the Armenian Evangelical Church and the Boarding Department of the Armenian Evangelical Secondary School of Anjar (June 12).

ALEPPO, SYRIA

Syria was the bright spot of my trip because of the vibrancy we witnessed which led to my positive outlook for its future. Despite
its continued dismemberment among the Turks, Kurds, Russia and the US, the central government controlled areas are peaceful,
secure and enjoy the rule of law of an administration that cares for its people.
The Armenian Evangelical Churches and their multi-faceted educational, cultural, medical and social institutions enjoy a level of
activity and vibrancy that is unmatched for a country which has seen a decade of devastating war. Sunday schools are the gauge of
the future and the future is promising in the flickering eyes of hundreds of Sunday School children. Community life in general is on
the same plateau. Much of that is God’s grace and a result of the compassion and love you demonstrate through the mission of the
AMAA and of other Good Samaritans.
On the other side of the coin, the underlying stress and suffering due to political unrest in the region, hyper-inflation and a bar-
rage of sanctions imposed on the peaceful citizenry of the country result in economic havoc, poverty and pain.
Rev. Dr. Haroutune Selimian has carved a historic and respectable image of himself in Syria. Rev. Selimian is a visionary, coura-
geous, innovative and compassionate. His organizational skills, grasp of technology and imagination enable him to be a multitask-
ing harbinger. He is loved by his flock and beyond and reaches out to all. His caring spirit goes a long way in the healing process. We
should fervently continue to fill the vacuum by offering our prayers, injecting HOPE and material Love.

Armenian Evangelical Bethel School students welcome Zaven
and Sona Khanjian (June 3).

A special introductory meeting at "Shirajian" Hall of the Armenian
Evangelical Bethel Church (June 4).

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