FANGAK, SUDAN (February 18, 2011) – Members of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Sudan (ECCS) were among the 241 people killed earlier this month when forces loyal to rebel leader George Athor attacked Fangak. More than 200 people also were …
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Sudanese Covenanters Killed in Massacre
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Written on February 18th, 2011
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Covenant World Relief, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Covenant World Relief, Mission
Chile Quake Reminds Residents of Last Year’s Disaster
CONCEPCION, CHILE (February 12, 2011) – A 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck near here on Friday caused no apparent damage, but frightened area residents who lived through last year’s deadly quake and resulting tsunami, said Luciano Silva, pastor of the …
Donations Fund Repairs to Bokonzo Church Roof
BOKONZO, DR CONGO (February 10, 2011) – The Bokonzo congregation of the Congo Covenant Church will be able to quickly replace the portion of their building’s roof that a storm ripped away on January 30.
Congo Church Advancing Despite Trials, Persecution
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Written on February 9th, 2011
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Mission, Pacific Southwest
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Mission, Pacific Southwest
GBADO-LITE, DR CONGO (February 8, 2011) – As Evangelical Covenant Church pastors return from the Midwinter Conference in Chicago and reflect on the week’s activities, Gary Gaddini says he was overwhelmed by what he saw while attending and speaking at …
Memorial Service Saturday for Franklin D. Lindquist
FARGO, ND (January 25, 2011) – A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday for Franklin D. Lindquist, Sr., a former Evangelical Covenant Church missionary who died last Sunday following a brief illness.
Significant Vote in South Sudan, Impact on Covenanters
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Written on January 7th, 2011
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Development-Relief, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Development-Relief, Mission
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (January 7, 2011) – Sunday’s referendum in South Sudan to determine whether the semi-autonomous region will separate from Sudan and become its own country could have profound impacts on members of the Evangelical Covenant Church …
Tin Hut: Symbol of Connection to Sister Church
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Written on January 4th, 2011
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Development-Relief, Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Development-Relief, Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Mission
GRAND FORKS, ND (January 4, 2011) – Three members of Hope Covenant Church built an entire home inside the congregation’s building.
Accepting Christ – A Risky Step in Buddhist Culture
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Written on December 30th, 2010
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Evangelism-Outreach, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Evangelism-Outreach, Mission
By Stan Friedman
ROI ET, THAILAND (December 30, 2010) – Khampan and Tipawan Sudcha gave their lives to Christ as children and then faced years of antagonism and even threats of violence from their families.
Passion for Evangelism Drives Growth in Thailand Church
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Written on December 29th, 2010
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Evangelism-Outreach, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Evangelism-Outreach, Mission
By Stan Friedman
ROI ET, THAILAND (December 29, 2010) – Khampan Sudcha, president of the Thailand Covenant Church, sits at one of the few tables in a small Chicago diner and recalls the instructions church leaders in his native country …
North Park Worship Team Headed to India
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Written on December 28th, 2010
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Educational Institutions, Mission, Worship
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Educational Institutions, Mission, Worship
CHICAGO, IL (December 28, 2010) – Prajakta David was so moved by the worship at North Park University, the student wanted the young people in her native India to have the same inspirational experience.
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