During St. Sarkis Church Summer Camp, participants wrote prayers and shared them with one another. This shows that when spiritual seeds are planted in hearts of our children, great result will be produced with the help of God:
Isabel Hagopian
Age: 11
I start a new day. I thank you for a new beginning. I look at yesterday and thank you for the food I ate, for the warm house I live in, for the clothes on me, and for the family I love. These are all gifts you have to me. Amen.
Gregory Andreopolis
Age: 11
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Lord, forgive all of my sins and offenses, and Lord, enlighten my mind and my heart to do your will. I truly appreciate your love and care for me, which are expressed through my dear friends and family. Amen.
Ariana Kazanjian
Age: 11
Dear God,
You are the light in our eyes, leading us to take the right path in life. We thank you for creating each and every one of us with different minds, souls, and eyes. We are so grateful for the families and the warm loving shelters you provided us. You are my father and heart.
Vartkes Arakelian
Age: 10
Holy God, please give ever person the same amount of food, water, and medicine. Give every person a family and a job. God, please help us. In the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Thank you for helping me and for all your gifts.
Raffi and Sevag Hagobian
Ages: 11 & 14
Thank you, God for giving my family and me food, water and shelter. I also thank you for giving me good health. Thank you for giving me people in my life that support and care about me. Amen.
Sevag Ebrimian
Age: 13
Holy Father, please bless us for all that you have given us. Please aid us where it is needed, in health and care and love. Please help us. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, please bless us. Amen.
Arev Ebrimian
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Thank you for my life. Thank you for the food you give me. I wish that you can help me with things I need. I hope you can help me with things I need. I hope you can help people in need. Thank you. Amen.
Debbie Agopian
Dear God, my Holy Father,
Give me the wisdom to live this life with health, happiness, and strength. Thank you for my blessings and help those who lack the blessing of a home, food and shelter. Forever and ever, Amen.
Shant Megherian
Age: 12
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, please God help us when we’re in trouble, hurt and sick; and thank you for giving me a family, food and shelter.
Alex Minassian
Age:15
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God Almighty, bless my heart for my religion and I will not be torn apart. Protect my family and me on this Holy day. Let our souls, and health be here to stay. You are our unquestioned ruler, fearful and strong and we know you will do no wrong. Thank you God for all of your gifts. Amen.
Juliet Hagopian
Age: 10
At the end of the day, I thank you God. I ask that you help those that are homeless and hungry. And help those who don’t have families to love them. I appreciate all of the things I have. I pray that tomorrow will be a good day. Amen.
Mimi Bijimenian
Age: 11
Thank you for the food on my plate, the clothes on my body and the roof on my head. Thank you for the friends I have and the family I love. Thank you. Amen.
Christapor Megherian
Age: 14
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Please Lord, forgive me for all of my sins and all the bad deeds I have committed today. Please protect my family and I from every evil thing and let my family and I be physically and mentally healthy.
Talar Hovsepian
Age: 11
Thank you Lord for giving me a good day and a peaceful night’s sleep. Let your Angels protect us through night and through day. Thank you for everything you have given me. Amen.
Alex Minassian
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Thank God for the food that I eat, the clothes that I wear and the roof above my head. I Pray for the health of my family. Forever and ever. Amen.