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A Good Time for a Church Cause
HAVERHILL, Mass.—They call themselves the Armenian Friends of America and their mission appears to be an effective one: bring people together and divide up the proceeds among area churches.
Over the past three years, more than 1,000 people have flocked to their side for a social extravaganza, with all profits being shared equally among four Armenian churches throughout Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Participating churches were the Armenian Church at Hye Pointe, Haverhill; St. Gregory Church of North Andover; Sts. Vartanantz Church, Chelmsford; and Ararat Congregational Church, Salem, N.H. Organizer and chairman John Arzigian is calling it “the 3 C’s” in recapitulating the cause: Camaraderie. Cohesion. Commitment. “Much too often, we see our churches and organizations traveling in different directions,” said Arzigian, a well-known area musician. “One way to promote greater unity is to bring everyone together under one roof for a good time.” This year’s celebration took place Oct. 24 at DiBurro’s Function Hall in Ward Hill with a dinner-dance, along with other surprises throughout the evening. Special tribute was paid to Lucy Sirmaian for her dedicated service. A birthday cake was presented to Rev. Fr. Vart Gyozalian, Hye Pointe pastor. “A much more significant bond is being established through socialization that empowers a community,” Arzigian added. “When people work together, they can create wonders.” HAVERHILL, Mass.—They call themselves the Armenian Friends of America and their mission appears to be an effective one: bring people together and divide up the proceeds among area churches. Merrimack Valley Armenians dance up a storm in Haverhill for a church benefit. Over the past three years, more than 1,000 people have flocked to their side for a social extravaganza, with all profits being shared equally among four Armenian churches throughout Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Participating churches were the Armenian Church at Hye Pointe, Haverhill; St. Gregory Church of North Andover; Sts. Vartanantz Church, Chelmsford; and Ararat Congregational Church, Salem, N.H. Organizer and chairman John Arzigian is calling it “the 3 C’s” in recapitulating the cause: Camaraderie. Cohesion. Commitment. “Much too often, we see our churches and organizations traveling in different directions,” said Arzigian, a well-known area musician. “One way to promote greater unity is to bring everyone together under one roof for a good time.” This year’s celebration took place Oct. 24 at DiBurro’s Function Hall in Ward Hill with a dinner-dance, along with other surprises throughout the evening. Special tribute was paid to Lucy Sirmaian for her dedicated service. A birthday cake was presented to Rev. [...] HAVERHILL, Mass.—They call themselves the Armenian Friends of America and their mission appears to be an effective one: bring people together and divide up the proceeds among area churches. Merrimack Valley Armenians dance up a storm in Haverhill for a church benefit. Over the past three years, more than 1,000 people have flocked to their side for a social extravaganza, with all profits being shared equally among four Armenian churches throughout Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire. Participating churches were the Armenian Church at Hye Pointe, Haverhill; St. Gregory Church of North Andover; Sts. Vartanantz Church, Chelmsford; and Ararat Congregational Church, Salem, N.H. Organizer and chairman John Arzigian is calling it “the 3 C’s” in recapitulating the cause: Camaraderie. Cohesion. Commitment. “Much too often, we see our churches and organizations traveling in different directions,” said Arzigian, a well-known area musician. “One way to promote greater unity is to bring everyone together under one roof for a good time.” This year’s celebration took place Oct. 24 at DiBurro’s Function Hall in Ward Hill with a dinner-dance, along with other surprises throughout the evening. Special tribute was paid to Lucy Sirmaian for her dedicated service. A birthday cake was presented to Rev. [...] [img][/img] More... |
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