WALTHAM, MA (November 2, 2010) – Even as the Covenant Church of Waltham voted on Sunday to close the church later this month, they were able to contribute to the community, giving the entirety of the $11,000 they raised from …
Posts Tagged ‘Local Church’
Waltham (MA) Covenant Church to Close
Filed under: News
Tags: East Coast, Local Church, Planting-Vitality
Growing Pumpkins a Lot Like Planting Churches
Filed under: News
Tags: Local Church, Midwest, Planting-Vitality
By Stan Friedman
CARROLL, IA (October 29, 2010) – Jeff Grote hopes the church he is planting will grow as much as the pumpkins he has cultivated. You can tell he has big dreams – he was disappointed that his …
Web Technology Connects Missionaries, Congregation
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, ECC Offices, Local Church, Mission, Northwest
TOKYO, JAPAN (October 26, 2010) – Even though it meant Evangelical Covenant Church missionary Gary Carlson had to stay up past 1 a.m., he was thrilled to be able to communicate through Skype with one of his supporting churches in …
Film-Making Provides Ministry Outreach to Detroit Teens
Filed under: Ministry Idea, News
Tags: Evangelism-Outreach, Great Lakes, Local Church, Youth
DETROIT, MI (October 26, 2010) – Detroit youth between the ages of five and 18 got the opportunity to tell the stories of their lives on film and learn new skills through the Detroit Youth Film Project, sponsored in part …
Alaska Congregation in Urgent Need of Assistance
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: ECCAK, Local Church
SCAMMON BAY, AK (October 22, 2010) – An urgent appeal for funds and volunteers has been issued by the North Pacific Conference to acquire and install a replacement heating system in the parsonage of the Scammon Bay Covenant Church.
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Challenge to Churches: ‘Choose Compassion Over Apathy’
Filed under: News
Tags: Compassion-Justice, Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Northwest
By Bryan Malley
GRAND FORKS, ND (October 21, 1010) – More than 400 people descended on Hope Covenant Church to attend THRIVE-ND last weekend for teaching, worship and workshops.
L.A. School Giveaway Helps 5,500 Poor Children
Filed under: News
Tags: Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Pacific Southwest
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 19, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church members and leaders were among the leadership team and 300 volunteers who participated in the Fred Jordan Mission “back-to-school” giveaway that served 5,500 of the city’s poorest children in one …
Zambikes a Finalist in World Challenge Competition
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Local Church, Newsmakers, Pacific Southwest
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA (October 7, 2010) – Newsweek and BBC World News have announced that Zambikes, a bicycle manufacturing business in Zambia co-founded by a 25-year-old member of Clairemont Covenant Church, is one of five finalists in the media …
Pastor’s Sermon Inspired by Famed ‘Wailing Wall’
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Tags: Local Church, Pacific Northwest
MERCER ISLAND, WA (October 6, 2010) – Greg Asimakoupoulos, pastor of Mercer Island Covenant Church, drew on inspiration from a large local Jewish population as well as religious practices in Jerusalem when he recently asked his congregation to write on …
Holistic Healthcare Training in Congo Well-Received
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Tags: Africa, Health Care, Local Church, Mission
Your church can participate in the Veritas workshop by contacting your DCV to schedule an event or by using the Veritas DVDs and workbook. We strongly recommend that a certified instructor come to your church Designed for both pastors and …