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May 15 Deadline for Churches Seeking Tax Credit

Post a Comment » Written on May 3rd, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (May 3, 2011) – Local Evangelical Covenant churches and regional conferences have until May 15 to apply for a special tax credit on health insurance premiums paid during calendar year 2010.

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Health Care Tax Credit Could Help Some Churches

Post a Comment » Written on April 28th, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (April 28, 2011) – Some local Evangelical Covenant churches may benefit from a new small employer health care tax credit designed to provide financial relief to qualifying churches that provide health benefits from their denominational benefit program.

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Churches Find ‘Ministry Together’ Even More Effective

Post a Comment » Written on March 30th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

JAMESTOWN, NY (March 30, 2011) – First and Zion Covenant Churches were founded prior to the year 1900 and are less than two miles apart – but have rarely done ministry with each other.

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Recovery – for Addicts and Congregations

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By Stan Friedman

JAMESTOWN, NY (March 30, 2011) – A recovery group sponsored by First Covenant and Zion Covenant churches earned its one-year chip in January. Started with little advance planning, the group now attracts 40-50 people on Monday nights …

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Chicagoland Churches to Join in Unity Service

1 Comment » Written on March 29th, 2011     
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ORLAND PARK, IL (March 29, 2011) – Evangelical Covenant churches from the south and west regions of Chicagoland will gather for a combined Seven Last Words of Christ service that will feature brief sermons by female pastors and church members.…

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More Than One Way to Keep Church Doors Open

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HOULTON, ME (March 29, 2011) – First Congregational Church is celebrating its 200th anniversary of ministering in this small community, but almost didn’t make it past year 199.

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Church, Restaurant Team to Raise Funds for Japan

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GRANITE BAY, CA (March 28, 2011) – Bayside Church and Mikuni Restaurant Group hope to raise $75,000 with a special evening of dining and entertainment on Wednesday night to help Japanese citizens affected by the earthquake and tsunami.

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Covenant Pastor Leads Firefighting Team to Chile

3 comments Written on March 25th, 2011     
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ELGIN, IL (March 25, 2011) – Henoch Fuentes, an Evangelical Covenant Church minister, and nine firefighters from this community received national attention in Chile recently when they delivered donated fire equipment and helped train emergency personnel in the earthquake-shattered city …

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Free Clothing Need Blossoms into Outreach Ministry

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SASKATOON, SK (March 25, 2011) – Joanne Villeneuve was struggling financially and needed clothes, but couldn’t afford them.

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News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines

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CHICAGO, IL (March 18, 2011) – Swedish Covenant Hospital has the highest rate of new mothers who breastfeed than any other hospital in the Chicago area, according to a report released by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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