2011

"To be or not to be? That is the question!" says Henry, passionately, as he so beautifully gives the first toast at the dinner table. It was one of the very few phrases he knew in English. And ironically, he would say it with more emotion than any US native I have ever heard. His white hair and wrinkles made him inherently wise. He'd raise both arms in the air when he said it, even though one was heavily injured from the war. But why was he saying this? I wasn't quite sure because the rest of his toast was a hybrid of Russian with Armenian; but I figured it was because he wanted to speak some English simply to relate with us, and also make us giggle (in which he was successful). And it wasn't until tonight, 2 weeks later, that I realized how wrong I was in thinking that.

Since the second we arrived in Armenia, I have been in a mini culture shock... There are so many ridiculous things in this country that I don't understand, but at this point I realize that you can only stand there and laugh at their logic.

On July 13, upon the invitation of Diaspora Ministry of the Republic of Armenia, the 25 participants of the 2011 Christian Youth Mission to Armenia led by Deacons Mkrtich Ksachikyan and Matthew Ash met with Hranush Hakobyan, Minister of the Diaspora.

The Christian Youth Mission to Armenia is proud to be working with the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to realize an exciting new project that will spread information about important spiritual landmarks in Armenia.

HELLO EVERYONE!!

CYMA 2011 applications are now available!!
Just click on this link http://www.cyma-wd.org/content/apply-now all you need to do is fill it out, write a 1 page essay, and submit your application ?

When filling out your application keep in mind ALL materials (including the essay and the initial deposit) is due
March 4, 2011.

Upon completion of the application, you must send in the $1000.00 check deposit along with a copy or scan of your passport!

Deposit checks are to be made payable to CYMA and mailed to:
2011 CYMA Application
David Yaldezian