Embrace challenges

offered by Jeff Bogosian

8/24/26

Dear Lord, as we depart from weekly Bible study with Fr. Vazken, I pray that you watch over our families and loved ones. Continue to share your grace and wisdom, and give us strength as we face the challenges of life. We are reminded that those who choose to take the more difficult route through the mountains embrace challenges leading to greater victories in life. The Bible teaches us that the importance is not what things happen to us but what we do when things do happen to us.

Our Lord, please help the people in Ukraine, and bring this brutal war to an end.
Finally, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Armenia as they face many challenges personally and as a society. Amen

Guidance of the Holy Spirit

offered by Genese Phillips

August 27, 2026

Lord, as this Bible study ends, let our journey of learning and discovery continue. May Your Holy Spirit guide us to deeper understanding and greater wisdom. Keep our hearts open to Your teachings and our minds eager to learn more of Your ways. May we be lifelong learners of Your Word, growing in grace each day. Amen

Trusting Always

offered by Lynn Bedrosian
August 10, 2026

When you are in the midst of challenging circumstances, it is crucial to keep trusting Me. Whisper “I trust you, Jesus”as often as you need—remembering I am always near. Ask Me to help you learn all that I have for you in this trial. Look for flowers of Joy, growing in the rich soil of adversity. The sunlight of My Face is shining upon you, beloved.

Spirit of Faith and Obedience

offered by Genese Phillips
August 3, 2026

Dear God, as we conclude our Bible study, instill in us a spirit of faith and obedience. May the teachings we’ve explored deepen our commitment to Your Word. Help us to live out our faith boldly, showing compassion and kindness in a world that needs Your love. Strengthen us to be faithful disciples, walking in Your ways. Amen

Embrace with open arms

offered by Yn. Susan Movsesian
July 27, 2026

Lord, you are always with us. You embrace with open arms all who believe in you. I believe in you. I love and praise you. You are the creator of all things, and your love is inside each of us. I try to respect, love, and have compassion for all people and creation, as all things are from you.

Lord, I ask that you make me an instrument of your peace. Grant me pause to have understanding and compassion instead of internally or externally reacting when I am near people who display selfishness and ways of selfish ways and gestures of entitlement. We know and we teach that it is important to know and declare what we believe. We also have learned that God's greatest commandment is for us to love. May we always know that love is a verb. Help me and us to always execute your love in all things we do, Lord, as we end this evening session of questions of faith, and continue to start our week. We ask that you watch over our friends who are healing and recovering, who are grieving, who are dying, and who are birthing. We ask that you shadow the helpers with your love and guidance. Grant strength, faith, courage and comfort to all who hurt and struggle. As a family of faith, may we offer hope through our prayers and actions of love, Amen.

Shnorhali #23

offered by Anush Avejic

20 July 2026

From St. Nersess Shnorhali's "I confess with faith" - verse 23
All merciful Lord,have mercy upon all who believe in you, mine and others,
familiar and unfamiliar, living and dead,
forgive my enemies and those who have hatefully
transgressed against me,
and turn them from the grudge they bear against me
so that they may be worthy of your pardon,
and have mercy upon your creatures and me, a manifold sinner.

You are with us

offered by Lynn Bedrosian

July 13, 2026

Lord, thank you for watching over our Bible study group. Lately we have
struggled with the loss of loved ones, as well as the recent bicycle accident
of young Dean. Please watch over Yellna and our own Genese and give
us all strength and comfort. Thank you for reminding us that you are with
us, guiding us, and bringing us together with love. I am grateful. Amen.

Your Word is a Treasure

offered by Genese Phillips

June 25, 2026

Heavenly Father, we close this Bible study session with hearts full of thanksgiving and praise. Your Word is a treasure that enriches our lives. May our study bring glory to Your name and transform us into the image of Christ. Let our lives be a testament to Your unending grace and love. We praise You, now and always.
Amen

Grateful for Unity

Offered by Genese Phillips
June 15, 2026

Lord Jesus, we are grateful for the unity we find in You through our Bible study. Strengthen the bonds of our fellowship and help us to encourage one another in faith. May we bear each other’s burdens and build each other up as we grow in Your love and truth. Keep us united in Your Spirit. Amen

Empower us to Share Your Love

offered by Genese Phillips

June 8, 2026

Father in Heaven, thank You for the blessings of this Bible study. As we go forth, empower us to share Your love and wisdom with others. May the lessons we’ve learned inspire us to act justly, love one another, and walk humbly with You. Help us to be lights in the world, reflecting Your glory in our actions and words. Amen

Word Lamp Unto our Feet

offered by Genese Phillips
on June 1, 2026

Almighty God, as we end this session of Bible study, we ask for Your continued guidance and protection. May Your Word be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Protect us from temptation and lead us into an everlasting way. Strengthen our faith and keep us devoted to Your teachings. In Your holy name, we pray.
Amen

Spiritual Growth

offered by Genese Phillips
May 20, 2026 

Dear God, thank You for this time of learning and spiritual growth. As we conclude our Bible study, may the insights we’ve gained take root in our hearts. Help us to grow closer to You, understanding Your will more each day. Guide our steps in the path of righteousness and keep us faithful to Your Word. In Jesus name, Amen

Seeking Wisdom

offered by Genese Phillips

May 13, 2026

Lord, as we close this Bible study, we are deeply grateful for the wisdom Your Word imparts. Help us to apply these teachings in our lives, reflecting Your love and grace in all we do. Guide our thoughts and decisions and let Your peace reign in our hearts. May we continue to seek You in all things. Amen.

Prayer for victims of atrocities

Offered by Seza Ouzounian
April 29, 2026

As the atrocities and genocide continue in Palestine…
We shall remember them. We shall not lose heart.
Minute of Silence… for the victims of all the recent atrocities

We pray for our suffering world,
for the end of enmity and strife between nations,
for the end of inequality and poverty affecting people of various backgrounds.
We remember the victims of violence, discrimination and persecution
in all forms in our world today.
We pray for nations and peoples contending with the horror of war,
for men, women, and children whose lives are blighted
by the violence, cruelty and abuse of others.
May the nations embrace that which we all aspire to:
‘Nations shall beat their swords into ploughshares
and their spears into pruninghooks.
Nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war
or the strong dominate the weak any more’
but rather be compassionate and supportive to one another
making peace as their ultimate goal.


This prayer is from the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Service, April 24, 2019, at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland, prepared by the Armenian Genocide Recognition Committee. This annual service pays tribute to the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, commemorating the 1.5 million Armenians who perished in only a couple months.

Angel of Peace

offered by Anush Avejic

April 16, 2026

Lord Jesus Christ, we come to You today feeling the weight of uncertainty in our world. When the future seems unclear and fear grips our hearts, we turn to You for strength and guidance.

Forgive us for trying to control outcomes in our own strength. Take away our anxiety, our worries about the future, and our questions. Guide our steps when we cannot see the road before us.

Send us your angels of peace that they may fill our days and nights with serenity and calm. Help us to convey that peace through our actions to bring change to the world around us. Help us walk by faith, not by sight, and trust that You are working all things for good, even when we cannot see it.

Strengthen our faith to trust Your timing, and use us as a light to others who are afraid. We choose to trust You, knowing You go before us into every unknown tomorrow.

Thank you for blessing us with all that we have, our families, our friends, the gifts of a home, a bed, food in our cupboards, and the support systems that help us navigate the life - and to also see the sweetness and beauty that you have provided us.

Finally, we pray for those who are caught in senseless wars and violence, especially those in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and throughout our world. Grant wisdom to our world leaders to negotiate through conversations and to put down their weapons and work toward peace.

We ask this in your name along with the Father and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Positive outlook and wisdom to accept challenges

offered by Genese Phillips

April 8, 2026

Lord Jesus,
We thank you and praise Your Holy Name for carrying our sins, being crucified and then resurrected so that we may have eternal life in heaven with You.

We are so grateful for Your love. Help us to have a positive outlook on life. Give us the wisdom to accept the challenges that we face. When something turns out differently than we expect, help us to recognize rather than this being a door closed, it is a redirection in our lives. When we are still and listen to You, we’ll be guided to follow Your will for a better outcome.

We pray this in Jesus name,
Amen

A Prayer for Health, Peace, and Love

offered by Sona Smith
March 25, 2026

Heavenly Father,
We lift up our hearts to You with hope and humility.
Bless those we love with good health—strengthen their bodies, calm their minds, and surround their spirits with peace. Shine Your healing light upon them and keep them safe in Your care.
We pray for peace in this world, that hatred may be silenced, and division replaced with understanding.

Let kindness ripple through every heart—may it begin with us.
Where there is darkness, let Your light shine brightly.
Where there is fear or confusion, let Your truth bring clarity and calm.
Guide those who are lost—show them the way back to love, to purpose, to You.
Let no one feel forgotten or alone.
Help us accept one another, just as You have accepted us.
Break down the walls of judgment and build bridges of compassion.
Teach us to love deeply, forgive freely, and walk humbly together.
We trust in Your mercy and power, Lord.
Let this world feel Your presence through our actions, our prayers, and our love towards each other.
Amen

A Prayer for Peace

offered by Genese Phillips

11 March 2026

Dear Lord,
Our world is in such turmoil. Guide us to live in harmony with one another. Remind us that peace and understanding are the keys that open the door to salvation. I pray that you will heal our hearts and mend the conflicts that are ongoing. Despite where we live and what we look like, we are all brothers and sisters. Whether we are Christian, Muslim, Jew, or Buddhist we are all your children.
I pray in Jesus name,
Amen.

Kind Father

offered by Lynn Bedrosian

4 March 2026

Kind Father, we look at the example of Jesus as we read about You. As your son, He not only taught us how to live, but modeled what it means to be Your child. We want to live the way Jesus lived, even when it feels difficult, counter-cultural, and upside down. Your way is better than our way. In Jesus’s name, Amen.

Your Word has Enlightened

offered by Genese Phillips

25 February 2026

Heavenly Father, we thank You for guiding us through this Bible study. Your Word has enlightened our minds, comforted our hearts, and strengthened our spirits. May the lessons we’ve learned today resonate in our lives, guiding us in Your truth. Keep us steadfast in Your love, and let Your wisdom flourish in our daily actions.
Amen