A few weeks ago I found a treasure in the attic of the old 5101 Covenant offices building. We were sorting through boxes and boxes of old Covenant World Relief stuff as we prepared to make our move to the …
10.10.10 Global Prayer
Have you heard for the global day of prayer this Sunday? Micah Challenge, a great organization fighting poverty and advocating for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), is organizing and promoting a global day of prayer this Sunday. They have …
Children Donate Funds to Buy 5,400 Bed Nets for Congo
CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2010) – Children across the Evangelical Covenant Church contributed more than $54,000 to the “Bed Nets for Life” Children’s Service Project.
The funds generally were collected during Vacation Bible School (VBS) programs and will provide mosquito …
The Center of the Community
When the devastating earthquake hit Haiti on January 12, there was little if any government infrastructure to respond to those in need. However many churches in Haiti did respond. Churches dispersed food, water, medicine, and shelter. Churches cared for those
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Blessed are the Peace Makers
I have never been much of a fighter and tend to avoid conflict at all costs. I’m good at trying to reach compromises and figuring out a way forward that ruffles no one’s feathers. No one gets offended and no …
