[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 124 (Thursday, September 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN HONOR OF THE ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL CHURCH OF HOLLYWOOD'S 20TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2002

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to honor the Armenian 
Evangelical Church of Hollywood. On November 23, 2002, the church will 
celebrate its 20th Anniversary and we would like to offer our 
congratulations and good wishes on this most noteworthy occasion.
  The Armenian Evangelical Church of Hollywood, founded in May of 1982, 
began as a ministry created by the Rev. Abraham Jizmejian and the Rev. 
Abraham Chaparian. The Hollywood Pastoral Ministry, as it was 
designated in the early days of the church, offered church services, 
fellowship groups, Bible study and a variety of other pastoral 
services.
  In June of 1982, after the current day church had been formed, the 
church was officially accepted by the Armenian Evangelical Union of 
North America and from that time, the church has devoutly served its 
community. Today, the congregation numbers over 250 and is served by a 
number of church ministries, including Sunday school, men's and women's 
fellowship, Bible study and youth ministry.
  Over the years, the church has always made a special commitment to 
the youth of its congregation and community. It was from this 
commitment that the church, nine years ago, founded New Direction For 
Armenian Youth, to serve at risk youth in church and surrounding areas. 
The program has helped countless young people and their families in 
coping with many of the harmful influences that pervade many of our 
communities.
  We ask all Members of Congress to join us in honoring the Armenian 
Evangelical Church of Hollywood on the church's 20th Anniversary and 
wish the church many fulfilling days to come.

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