9th Annual MLK Retreat - preparing for #10

The Hike!

The 9th Annual In His Shoes / Martin Luther King Gathering took place at  Deukmejian Wilderness Park on the Martin Luther King Holiday, January 16, 2012.

Participants were treated to some early morning coffee and pastries before embarking on a journey to the clouds. The mountain top was out of sight because of low-lying clouds, but this did not deter the hikers from making the trek to the end of the trail.

The Deukmejian Wilderness Park has an assortment of trails that lend themselves to a retreat-like atmosphere. After descending from the hill, the participants pondered over the words of the late, great Civil Rights Leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by reading his prolific "The American Dream" sermon.

The gathering organizer, Suzie Shatarevyan, commented that, "This was one of our more cozy gatherings. The insight on Dr. King's message of non-violence is inspiring and moves us live up to higher standards of life." Indeed, the participants all agreed that the hike/discussion had recharged their batteries and are ready to take on the challenges of the day.

Following the gathering, plans were already underway for a spectacular 10th Anniversary Retreat, next year. Mark your calendars!

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Team In Her Shoes Fundraiser a Huge Success!

In Her Shoes Team members (most of them)

On Sunday, January 15, 2012, Team In Her Shoes hosted its first team fundraiser at Shanto's Bakery in La Crescenta.  Hundreds of family members and friends turned out to support the team.  The turnout was so huge, that the bakery ran out of dough before the end of the day!
In September, 20 members of Team In Her Shoes will be walking 39.3 miles in Santa Barbara in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.  Each participant has a fundraising minimum of $1,800 and as a team has to raise $36,000.  Please visit the team's page to donate.  We're in it to end it!

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In His Shoes Annual MLK Event - “The Hike!”

As part of the In His Shoes Annual Martin Luther King Retreat, this year we're organizing a Hike at Deukmejian Wilderness Park. The hike will take place on Monday, January 16, 2012. Meeting time is 9AM for Check-in and light refreshments. At 10AM we'll begin the hike.

There is a registration fee of $15/person to cover the cost of morning refreshments and Lunch. Please bring Cash with you or make check payable to St Peter Armenian Church.

We'll also be spending part of the morning/afternoon singing hymns, reading, reflecting, discussing, and having a vesper service. The day's program will come to a close around 4pm.

To participate, you must register in advance at this link: http://inhisshoes.org/MLK/MLK2012registration.html

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2012.

Also, find this event on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/267987833260845/

All are welcome to register and participate!

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Team In Her Shoes Fundraiser

Team In Her Shoes is hosting its first team fundraiser at Shanto's Bakery in La Crescenta. The fundraiser will take place on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 1- 6 p.m. Please bring a printed flyer to present with your food purchase. You can download a copy of the flyer from this link: http://inhisshoes.org/flyers/shantos%20bakery%20white.pdf We will get 20% of your purchases for our team! Take out orders are included !
Please plan on being there with us for the duration of the fundraiser if you can. Grab your families and friends and show your support.
All funds will go toward our team fundraising goal as we prepare to walk 39 miles in 2 days during the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Santa Barbara - September 2012!

You can RSVP on our FB event page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/212578262159663/

Read the January Newsletter for more dates and other information!

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Happy New Year! - In Step with Christ # 50

Episode 50 - In Step with Christ by Fr. Vazken Movsesian
Originally aired: January 1, 2012 - Diocesan Television

Happy New Year! Making changes in the New Year - both today and every day. Placing new wine in new wineskins. 

View all IN STEP WITH CHRIST episode's on the Armodoxy Channel: http://www.youtube.com/armodoxy

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