Posts Tagged ‘Pacific Southwest’

Camper Donations to Support Sports Camp in Russia

Post a Comment » Written on June 21st, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

BLUE JAY, CA (June 21, 2011) – For 19 years, students attending each of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) camps during the summer have donated funds to an international camping project, but this year will be extra …



Suddenly Homeless – What Happened to the Dream?

1 Comment » Written on May 16th, 2011     
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By Don Meyer

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 16, 2011) – “I lived just a couple of blocks from where we are standing – right down that street,” she said as we stood in the midst of famed Skid Row, just …



Five-Year Wait for Permanent Home Comes to an End

1 Comment » Written on April 27th, 2011     
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PALM SPRINGS, CA (April 27, 2011) – After renting space for five years at a local high school, Cornerstone Covenant Church held the first worship service in their new building on Easter Sunday.…



News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines

Post a Comment » Written on April 26th, 2011     
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GIG HARBOR, WA (April 26, 2011) – When Michael White, senior pastor of Harbor Covenant Church, experienced a sudden inspiration, it meant member and artist Sanne Beavin had to work fast.…



News Received of Paul Bjorklund’s Death

5 comments Written on April 13th, 2011     
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MERCER ISLAND (April 13, 2011) – Retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Paul Bjorklund, 94, died March 23.…



Church, Restaurant Team to Raise Funds for Japan

Post a Comment » Written on March 28th, 2011     
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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.…



News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines

Post a Comment » Written on March 18th, 2011     
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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.…



Second Church Being Developed in Las Vegas

Post a Comment » Written on February 11th, 2011     
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LAS VEGAS, NV (February 11, 2011) – A second Evangelical Covenant Church congregation is in the formation phase with worship services expected to begin sometime in the fall.…



Congo Church Advancing Despite Trials, Persecution

Post a Comment » Written on February 9th, 2011     
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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 …



Solar System to Save Church Big Dollars

Post a Comment » Written on January 28th, 2011     
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ARVADA, CO (January 28, 2011) – Arvada Covenant Church is going green by upgrading to more energy efficient lighting and installing a solar energy system.…