all of you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 Middle Eastern Presbyterian Congregations and Fellowships 2014 Directory

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1 all of you are one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28 Middle Eastern Presbyterian Congregations and Fellowships 2014 Directory 1

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS About Middle Eastern Ministries (PC) USA Page 3 Middle Eastern Ministries (PC) USA: At a Glance Pages 4-5 Middle Eastern Ministries: General Listing Pages 6-7 Contact Information Pages 8-16 National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus Pages 17 Presbyterian Middle Eastern Leadership Pages Middle Eastern Ministries (PC) USA Staff Listing Page 20 2

3 About Middle Eastern Ministries PC (USA) Armenian Presbyterian Church New Jersey The office of Middle Eastern Emerging Ministries provides spiritual and organizational services to enable the growth and enhance the ministry of Middle Eastern Presbyterian churches and fellowships in the United States. Presbyterian Middle Eastern Americans trace their Reformed roots to Presbyterian missions in the Middle East in the mid-19th century. Here in the United States, Middle Eastern Christian immigrants started to join the Presbyterian Church more than a century ago. In 1898, the Armenian Presbyterian Mission of West Hoboken was organized to minister to refugees from the 1895 Turkish massacres and was officially recognized by the Jersey City Presbytery. The Mission later became the Armenian Presbyterian Church in New Jersey. In 1899, a small group of Lebanese immigrants met regularly for worship in an apartment in Fall River, Massachusetts. The group eventually became affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, first as a mission and in 1934 as a church. The first Assyrian Presbyterian Church in the United States was established in Chicago in 1910 as the Carter Memorial Persian Assyrian Presbyterian Church. Today, there are more than 60 Presbyterian congregations and fellowships throughout the United States worshiping in different languages, including Persian, Assyrian, Armenian and Arabic. This, indeed, is a reflection of the work of the Holy Spirit among us and a testament to the enduring witness of Middle Eastern Christians in Diaspora. In partnership with its Advisory Committee and the National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus, the office of Middle Eastern Emerging Ministries provides the following services: Assists presbyteries in forming new worshiping communities for Middle Eastern immigrants. Coordinates leadership training events for clergy and laity. Creates and produces language-specific resources. Advocates for the participation of women and youth in all ordained leadership roles in the church. Acts as a bridge of dialogue promoting educational and cultural understanding. 3

4 MIDDLE EASTERN MINISTRIES (PC) USA: At a Glance Growing Vibrant, Sustainable Worshipping Communities New Worshipping Communities and Special Events 4

5 Transformational Leadership Development East and West Coast Trainings and Retreats 5

6 Middle Eastern Ministries PC (USA) Listing Synod of the Covenant PRESBYTERY- DETROIT Arabic Evangelical Church Synod of Lakes and Prairies PRESBYTERY- MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY Arabic Christian Church (NWC) Synod of Lincoln Trails PRESBYTERY- CHICAGO Carter-Westminister Presbyterian Church Niles Arabic Fellowship (NWC) Synod of Living Waters PRESBYTERY- MID-KENTUCKY Louisville Bible Study Synod of Mid-America PRESBYTERY- HEARTLAND Arab Presbyterian Fellowship (NWC) Synod of the Mid-Atlantic PRESBYTERY- THE JAMES Greenville Arabic Fellowship PRESBYTERY- NATIONAL CAPITOL Arabic Church of the Redeemer Synod of the Northeast PRESBYTERY- THE PALISADES Mideast Evangelical Church PRESBYTERY- NEW YORK CITY Arabic Christian Fellowship of Queens (NWC) Synod Southern California and Hawaii PRESBYTERY- LOS RANCHOS Arabic Fellowship in Huntington Beach PRESBYTERY- RIVERSIDE Arabic Fellowship (NWC) Arabic New Worshipping Community (NWC) Corona Arabic Fellowship (NWC) 6

7 PRESBYTERY- SAN DIEGO Escondido Arabic Church New Life Arabic Church (NWC) PRESBYTERY- SAN FERNANDO Horizon Arabic Church (NWC) Church Planter (Bridges) Trinity Armenian Ministry PRESBYTERY- SAN GABRIEL Mideast Evangelical Church Temple City Arabic Church San Gabriel Arabic Fellowship (NWC) Synod of the Southwest PRESBYTERY- DE CRISTO Middle Eastern Presbyterian Fellowship (NWC) Synod of the Sun PRESBYTERY- NEW COVENANT Middle Eastern Bible Study Arabic Fellowship of Houston Synod of the Trinity PRESBYTERY- LEHIGH Christian Evangelical Church Allentown Arabic Fellowship PRESBYTERY- SOUTH JERSEY Arabic Evangelical Fellowship (NWC) Arabic Fellowship (NWC) Iranian Fellowships, Congregations St. John's Assyrian Presbyterian Church Holy Trinity Armenian Evangelical Church Fellowship of Glendale Church of the Good Shepherd Iranian Christian Church of Atlanta Iranian Church of New York The Beverly Hills Persian Church 7

8 Middle Eastern Ministries PC (USA) Contact Information SYNOD of the COVENANT PRESBYTERY- DETROIT Arabic Evangelical Church Group: Middle Eastern Fellowship, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Elder Mazin Kia 1340 West Long Lake Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI Office Phone: PRESBYTERY- MISSOURI RIVER VALLEY Arabic Christian Church Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Emad Tawadrous Omaha, NE Office Phone: SYNOD-LAKES AND PRAIRIES SYNOD-LINCOLN TRAILS PRESBYTERY- CHICAGO Carter-Westminister Presbyterian Church Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Younan Shiba 4950 West Pratt Ave. Skokie, IL Niles Arabic Fellowship Group: New Worship Community NWC Mr. Amir Tawadrous Chicago, IL Mobile Phone:

9 SYNOD-LIVING WATERS PRESBYTERY- MID-KENTUCKY Louisville Bible Study Group: Middle Eastern Bible Study Mr. Rafik Mikhail 3007 Hilo CT. Louisville, KY Office Phone: SYNOD-MID-AMERICA PRESBYTERY- HEARTLAND Arab Presbyterian Fellowship Group: Middle Eastern Fellowship, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Mr. Amgad Megally College Blvd. Overland Park, KS Mobile Phone:

10 SYNOD-MID-ATLANTIC PRESBYTERY- THE JAMES Greenville Arabic Fellowship Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Fakhri Yacoub 2432 Bridgehaven Terrace Richmond, VA Office Phone: Mobile Phone: Fax: PRESBYTERY- NATIONAL CAPITOL Arabic Church of the Redeemer Group: Middle Eastern Fellowship, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Fuad Khouri Ideal Dr. Silver Spring, MD Office Phone: Mobile Phone: (202) SYNOD of the NORTHEAST PRESBYTERY- THE PALISADES Mideast Evangelical Church Group: Middle Eastern Fellowship, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Reda Soliman 241 Sip Ave. Jersey City, NJ Office Phone: PRESBYTERY-NEW YORK CITY Arabic Christian Fellowship of Queens Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Bahig Peter th Street Glendale, NY Mobile Phone:

11 SYNOD-SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII PRESBYTERY- LOS RANCHOS Arabic Fellowship in Huntington Beach Group: Middle Eastern Fellowship, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Adel Malek Bolsa Chica St Huntington Beach, CA Office Phone: PRESBYTERY- RIVERSIDE Arabic Fellowship Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Rafik Ibrahim Temecula, CA Mobile Phone: Arabic New Worshipping Community Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Mofid Wasif Murrieta, CA Corona Arabic Fellowship Group: New Worship Community NWC Mr. Adel Ibrahim Corona, CA Mobile Phone:

12 PRESBYTERY- SAN DIEGO Escondido Arabic Church Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev Mofid Wasef Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA Office Phone: New Life Arabic Church Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Rafik Ibrahim Mobile Phone: PRESBYTERY- SAN FERNANDO Horizon Arabic Church Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Hany Sedrak 1850 E Avenue R, Palmdale, CA Office Phone: Mobile Phone: hany_sedrak@hotmail.com Church Planter (Bridges) Group: Bible Study groups Rev. Raafat ElGawly Alhambara, CA raafat.elgawley@gmail.com Trinity Armenian Presbyterian Church Group: Iranian Fellowships, Congregations Language: Armenian Rev. Ara Chakerian Mobile Phone : Victory Blvd. North Hollywood, CA

13 PRESBYTERY- SAN GABRIEL Mideast Evangelical Church Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Makar Maher 1050 Fremont Ave. South Pasadena, CA Office Phone: Temple City Arabic Church Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Pastor Hisham Kamel 121 Alice St. Aracadia, CA Office Phone: San Gabriel Arabic Fellowship Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Barsoum Sanad 200 W Las Tunas DR San Gabriel, CA Office Phone: (626) barsoun2sb@yahoo.com SYNOD of the SOUTHWEST PRESBYTERY- DE CRISTO Middle Eastern Presbyterian Fellowship Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Bitar Georges 2450 E. Fort Lowell Rd. Tucson, AZ Office Phone: bitargeorges89@gmail.com 13

14 SYNOD of the SUN PRESBYTERY- NEW COVENANT Middle Eastern Bible Study Group: Middle Eastern Bible Study Rev. Wael Nasief Houston, TX Arabic Fellowship of Houston Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Eid Abdelmassih 29 Pinedale Street #7 Houston, TX Office Phone: SYNOD of the TRINITY PRESBYTERY- LEHIGH Christian Evangelical Church Group: Middle Eastern Congregations, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Rev. Barry Abdelnour 1625 W. Tremont St. Allentown, PA Office Phone: Allentown Arabic Fellowship Group: Middle Eastern Fellowship, Fellowships, Bible Study Groups Pastor Moufid Khoury 3231 Tilgham St. Allentown, PA

15 PRESBYTERY- SOUTH JERSEY Arabic Evangelical Fellowship Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Mourise Yousef Moorestown, NJ Mobile Phone: Arabic Fellowship Group: New Worship Community NWC Rev. Maged Farah King of Prussia, PA Mobile Phone:

16 Iranian Fellowships, Congregations, Churches St. John's Assyrian Presbyterian Church Group: Iranian Fellowships, Congregations Rev. Edward Eissabake 4342 Oakfield Dr. Turlock, CA Church Address: 450 S. Palm St. Turlock, CA Mobile Phone: Holy Trinity Armenian Evangelical Church Group: Iranian Fellowships, Congregations Language: Armenian Rev. Hendrik Shanazarian 027 Richard St. Burbank CA Cell Phone: Fellowship of Glendale Church of the Good Shepherd Group:Iranian Fellowships, Congregations Language: Armenian Rev. Yezras Sepanian Glendale, CA Iranian Christian Church of Atlanta Group: Iranian Fellowships, Congregations Language: Farsi Rev. Sasan Tavassoli 2805 Glenloke Way Atlanta, GA Mobile Phone: Iranian Church of New York Group: Iranian Fellowships, Congregations Language: Farsi Rev. Thomas Kenneth 100 La Salle St. Apt 21D, NY, NY Fax: The Beverly Hills Persian Church Group: Iranian Fellowships, Congregations Language: Farsi Rev. Martin Wilson 505 N. Rodeo Dr. Beverly Hills, CA Office Phone:

17 National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus Leadership Moderator Rev. Raafat Zaki Vice Moderator Rev. Hisham Kamel Treasurer Mrs. Adina Yacoub Secretary Rev.Georges Communications Chair Mrs. Maha Faragalla Peace & Justice Chair Rev.Younan Shiba Youth & Education Chair Mr. Amir Tawadrous Women's Committee Chair Mrs. Nermine Hanna Fund Development Chair Rev. Eid El Sharony For Additional Information Visit our Website: Mailing Address National Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus 14 Country Meadow Ln. Boonton, NJ

18 The Association of Iranian Presbyterian Churches & Fellowships of North America (Anjoman) Anjoman was formed in 2000 among Iranian Presbyterians living in North America and welcomes contact from others who hold to the Reformed Faith or desire more information about its ministry. Mission Statement: 1 The Anjoman exists to encourage fellowship and mutual spiritual growth among its member churches and fellowships for the propagation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the witness of His love and compassion to all. 2 The Anjoman seeks to create opportunities for further training of candidates for Christian ministry as well as assisting local fellowships in getting organized as congregations and helping find qualified pastors. 3 The leadership of the Anjoman is available for counseling in resolving the internal and external problems of member churches and fellowships. 18

19 The Association of Lutherans of Arab and Middle Eastern Heritage (ALAMEH) An ethnic organization for Arabs and Middle Eastern Heritage members of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), The Association of Lutherans of Arab and Middle Eastern Heritage (ALAMEH) was first formed in Founding members drew up a set of bylaws and an organizational plan. In 1995 ALAMEH was endorsed by the ELCA Church wide Assembly as an official organization within the denomination. Today, ALAMEH includes three Arabic Language congregations: Salam Arabic Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, NY; The Abundant Life Lutheran Church in Dearborn, MI; and St. Elias Arabic Christian Church in Chicago, IL. The ELCA and PCUSA are in full communion, and enjoy many joint programs and activities. Kholoud Khoury Program Director, Arab and Middle Eastern Ministries Congregational and Synodical Mission Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 8765 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL Phone: ext or ; Fax: Kholoud.Khoury@elca.org ELCA.org 19

20 The Armenian Evangelical Union of North America (AEUNA) The Armenian Evangelical Union of North America (AEUNA) is a fellowship of churches in the United States, Canada, and Brazil, united by a common history and tradition dating back to the founding of the first Armenian Evangelical church in 1846 in Constantinople, Turkey. The purpose of AEUNA is to unite member congregations, pastors, and organizations within an ecclesiastical fellowship for ministry, mission, and service in the name of Jesus Christ. AEUNA strives primarily to serve those of Armenian descent living in the Americas. 20

21 Presbyterian Middle Eastern Leadership Name address Location Phone Number Medhat Yoakeim St. Paul, MN George Bitar Tuscan, Arizona Estawri Khjeek/Silva Phoenix, AZ (602) Nahida Gordon Wooster, OH Amir Tawadrous Chicago, IL Younan Shiba Chicago, IL Almas Toumas Chicago, IL Joe Faragalla New jersey, NJ Aida Faris Huston, TX Lucy Janjigian Los Altos, CA Martha Soliman Rancho, CA Afaf Girgis San Dimas, CA Raafat Hanna Michigan, Detroit Sam Moussa Allentown, PA Ehab William King of Prussia, PA Milad Istafanous Shoreline, WA Ikram Mehanni New Jersey, NJ Maged Farah Philadelphia PA Fakhri Yacoub Richmond, VA Eid Elsharony Huston, TX Suzanne Abraham Monrovia, CA Reda Soliman New Jersey, NJ Clair Soiman New Jersey, NJ Hisham Kamel Temple City, CA Raafat ElGawly Alhambra, CA Mansour Khajehpour Seattle, WA Maher Makar Arcadia, CA Suzy Ramzy Arcadia, CA Amgad Megally Kansas City, KS Hany Sedrak Lancaster, CA Amir Shawki Inglewood, CA Bahig Peter Glendale, NY Emad Tawadrous Omaha, Nebraska Mofid Wassef San Diego, CA Mourise Amin Yousef Moorestown, NJ Raafat Zaki Chicago, IL Moufid Khoury Allentown, PA Fouad khouri Silver Spring, MD Nina Khoury Silver Spring, MD Adel Malek Mission Viejo, CA Salam Lebbos Fall River, MA Sabry Tanios Brooklyn, NY Mona Massamiri Northridge, CA Rafik & Eman Mikhail Louisville, KY

22 Kamal Abdulkarim Prescott, AZ Lamia Jarjour Woodland Hills, CA Adel Ibrahim Glendora, CA Rafik Farouk San Diego, CA Mouris Yousef Moorestown, NJ Ara chakerian N. Hollywood, CA Fahed Abu-Akel Atlanta, GA Afaf Khoury Allentown, PA Ihab Sorial Norton, MA Adina Ayoub New jersey, NJ Zohny Hanna Temple City, CA Nermean Hanna Temple City, CA Karam Azab Chicago, IL Kamal Abdel-karim Prescott, AZ Aiman Mahrous San Diego, CA Safwat Saad Downey, CA Raafat Girgis Louisville, KY Amgad Beblawi Louisville, KY Magdy Girgis San Dimas, CA Peter Bahig Glendale, NY Maged Bestourous Roslyn Heights, NY Nazeeh Bestourous Kew Gardens, NY Sam Tanas Queens, NY Wael Nasief Houston, HX Sameh Shaker Willow Grove, PA Sami Khalil Charlotte NC Amgad Hanna Gersey City, NJ Rami Almakdasi Buffalo, NY Shady Ghali Arcadia, CA (310) Maged Kamel Arcadia, CA (626) Phoebe Malak Monrovia, CA (626) Ann Abraham Glendora, CA (626) Mickey Bishara Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) Mehdi Abhari Duarte, CA Edward Eissabake Turlock, CA Farshid Hakim Cheshire, CT Mansour Khjehpour Princeton, NJ Hendrik Shanazzari Burbank CA, Sasan Tavassoli Atlanta, GA Kenneth Thomas New York, NY

23 Middle Eastern Ministries PC (USA) Staff Visit us on the Web: Rev. Magdy Girgis, D. Min Middle Eastern Ministries, Field Staff Andrea Meriwether, Administrative Assistant (800) , x Andrea. 23

24 MIDDLE EASTERN MINISTRIES Racial Ethnic & Women s Ministries/PW 100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY Phone Number: (502) Fax Number: (502) Visit us on the web: 24