Points of Light - Confirmed in the Spirit

Rev. Fr. Mesrob Sarafian
Pastor
St. Vartan Armenian Church
Oakland, California
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From my experience as pastor, I would like to share with you a letter which was sent to me by a non-Armenian individual, after I had confirmed (chrismated) him into the Armenian Church. He was very moved by the service. The letter speaks for itself. I too was moved by his words.

Dear Father,

Thank you. You probably perform this type of service thousands of times in the course of your priesthood. Each time I know you probably have some skepticism about the dedication of the person and the ultimate result of the event.

You have done all you could to reunite me with God, and to help bring my sons to God. No one could ask for more. I will do my best to surprise you.
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CHRONICLES OF THE CALL
A Calling To The Truth

An Unexpected Call From God

Flip A Coin

From Sales To Souls

God's Constant Call 
To Become A Priest

Going With The Current
Of God's Call

Serve Your Church

The Inspiration Of My Teachers




RESOURCES FOR VOCATIONS
AND CHURCH MINISTRY
An Interview with the Director
of Youth & Vocations

Are You Listening?

His Invitation is Still: 'Follow Me'

The Armenian Sacrament of
Ordination to the Holy Priesthood

The Armenian Service of Calling
to the Holy Priesthood

The Call

To Choose or to be Chosen




POINTS OF LIGHT
All that the Father Gives Me
Will Come to Me (John 6:37)

Go In Peace, Darling

A Match to Light Our Worship

A Prayer in the Car

A True Christmas Story

An Open Door to the Kingdom

Baptism in a Shack

Blessing of a Factory

Confirmed in the Spirit

He Gave His Life for Us

It Is Worth All The Trouble

Prayerful Care of Souls

The Blind Man

Warming Up Without Heat




FAQs
Prerequisites for Seminary Study
Do I Have What It Takes?

Seminary Studies: Courses, Teachers, Grades, Requirements

Seminary Life

Marriage and Celibacy