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In the week starting on Monday 18th February 2018, the youth and children’s ministries commenced in Sydney whereby hundreds of youth gathered on Tuesday and likewise hundreds of children gathered on the following day, Wednesday as they resumed their weekly spiritual and social programs.
On Tuesday 19th February ACEYA (Assyrian Church of the East Youth Association) Sydney held its Youth Meet, presided over by His Beatitude Mar Meelis Zaia AM and clergy. Hundreds of youth attended the Meet in listening to His Beatitude’s keynote address about the challenging times we as Christians are facing in the society. With helpful tips, His Beatitude worked through the challenges with the youth and delivering guidance on coping mechanisms to persevere in faith.
His Beatitude also ceased the opportunity to announce the upcoming consecration of Reverend Chorbishop Narsai Youkhanis to the ranking of Bishop, to take place on Sunday 26th May 2019 in Sydney, Australia.
The youth had the chance to fellowship afterwards with one another and share in a delightful meal together as a family in Christ.
On the following day, the Assyrian Church of the East Children’s Association (ACECA) Sydney recommenced their weekly children’s bible studies where more than 300 children gathered together at St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School taught by more than 40 volunteers who have committed to teaching the Holy Scriptures to all children in preschool and primary school.
The Church hierarchy in Sydney take this opportunity to thank all volunteers in both ACEYA and ACECA for their hard work and dedication in teaching and working for the youth, children and the wider community.
