Christmas "Yughakeen"
Tax deductible
Dear Parishioners,
The Pastor and Board of Trustees of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church greet you by a warm Christian love. We are at the threshold of 2021. We shall leave all the hardships and troubles behind with 2020, and look forward to a better, peaceful, and successful year ahead.
Our Church Parish in San Francisco experienced numerous calamities and tribulations during the past year, but by our unity and your continued support, we were capable to move forward in our mission. We have always reminded everyone that the lifegiving and dynamic force behind our church institution is the faithful believer. Indeed, you have come to prove this statement to be true during these last several months, by your support through all possible means.
We felt your presence and support through your active participation in the church fundraisers and online church services we livestreamed. Even though you were physically away from the church, but you remained faithful to our Armenian Apostolic treasures as our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ once said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6: 19-21)
We would like to thank you by this letter and tell you how much we do appreciate all your support and efforts!
The Armenian Christmas is fast approaching. On that occasion, it is customary to donate towards “Yughakeen.” Traditionally, Armenian churches were lighted only by oil-lamps, and the people faithfully donated to keep the lamps filled with oil; hence the term "Yughakeen."
We have created a two method fundraiser for this purpose and included the details in this email. We are certain that as always, you will participate and encourage others to do so.
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MERRY CHRISTMAS
Thanking you in advance,
Pastor and Board of Trustees
The Pastor and Board of Trustees of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church greet you by a warm Christian love. We are at the threshold of 2021. We shall leave all the hardships and troubles behind with 2020, and look forward to a better, peaceful, and successful year ahead.
Our Church Parish in San Francisco experienced numerous calamities and tribulations during the past year, but by our unity and your continued support, we were capable to move forward in our mission. We have always reminded everyone that the lifegiving and dynamic force behind our church institution is the faithful believer. Indeed, you have come to prove this statement to be true during these last several months, by your support through all possible means.
We felt your presence and support through your active participation in the church fundraisers and online church services we livestreamed. Even though you were physically away from the church, but you remained faithful to our Armenian Apostolic treasures as our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ once said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6: 19-21)
We would like to thank you by this letter and tell you how much we do appreciate all your support and efforts!
The Armenian Christmas is fast approaching. On that occasion, it is customary to donate towards “Yughakeen.” Traditionally, Armenian churches were lighted only by oil-lamps, and the people faithfully donated to keep the lamps filled with oil; hence the term "Yughakeen."
We have created a two method fundraiser for this purpose and included the details in this email. We are certain that as always, you will participate and encourage others to do so.
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND MERRY CHRISTMAS
Thanking you in advance,
Pastor and Board of Trustees
Organizer
Arakelagan Yegeghetsi
Organizer
San Francisco, CA
Armenian Apostolic Church of St Gregory The Illuminator
Beneficiary