CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2006) – Hardly a week goes by that we do not receive a few comments from readers on stories published as part of the Covenant online news report.
We will share from time to time some of those responses generated through the “comments” link attached to each published story. This kind of feedback is very helpful to our Covenant News Service staff as we seek to identify and publish stories of great interest to a broad spectrum of online readers of this report.
Following are comments relating to recently published stories, edited in some cases for length. To read a particular story of interest, click on the headline.
Diabetic Children Inspire Idea for Fund-Raiser
Jenn Morris of Kingwood, TX, writes: Your family is always in our prayers.
Record Enrollment at North Park University
Marti Burger of Chicago, IL, writes: Way to go Mark Olson! NPU has a lot to be proud of and you are certainly one of the great gifts to the school! Thanks, Mark, for your ability to dream and work to make those dreams a reality.
Nancy Fisher to Retire from Ordered Ministry
Jim and Kathy Fretheim of Burnsville, MN, write: Congratulations to Nancy. Thanks for a job well done! You are always gracious and helpful. Your humor is calming and you have remained caring and sensitive as you and the department have worked with difficult issues. Your work has been of significant help to our local churches. Blessings!
Doug Wootten of Kaiserslautern, Germany, writes: All I can say is that Nancy has been so faithful to all of us who serve the Evangelical Covenant in the Armed Forces. I have appreciated her “keeping in touch” over these past years that she has served with the Department of the Ordered Ministry. I pray God’s blessings and leading for Nancy in her next chapter, to continue to serve the Lord with gladness.
Laura Fisher of Ann Arbor, MI, writes: Congratulations on a job well done – and on doing work that has touched the lives of others in such a positive way. You rock, Mom!
Wisconsin Church Votes to Join Covenant Family
Ralph Pedersen of Denver, CO, writes: Hallelujah!
Swedish Hospital Offers Unique Ethnic, Organic Menus
Candace Cesarz of Farmington Hills, MI, writes: Thank you to Swedish Covenant Hospital for helping to lead the way. I hope other hospitals will follow your lead in offering organic foods.
Crunchy Conservatives? Read On . . .
Arlene Bishop of Berkeley, CA, writes: I would prefer book reviews in the Companion please. Let’s keep this daily news to activities of our Covenant churches.
Sharon Held of Lafayette, IN, writes: Why would this book review or any such book review be on our (and I am counting myself as part of the Covenant) “NEWS?” Are we trying to become more political? Seems we are being dragged that way . . . and some of us out here do not like it! It is not representing all of us.
Miroslav Volf; ‘Truth Is a Dangerous Claim’
Miroslav Volf writes: Stan, Great job with this short article. I wish I had mentioned to you that the material presented comes from my forthcoming book, The End of Memory? Remembering Rightly in a Violent World (Eerdmans, 2006). Thanks.
Family Weeps as Chaplain Redeployed to Baghdad
Kathleen Pearson of Woodbridge, VA, writes: Thank you for the information you share. In regards to this article, it saddens me deeply that the soldiers are stuck in Iraq. These soldiers need to be rotated and come home for a much-needed break. For all they do and for all they are, they need to be with their families as well. I am frustrated, but understand as well. My prayers are being said for the wonderful stand that these soldiers make. Everyone needs to take a stand in this process – then the load is a little lighter on everyone.
Martin L. Nelson of Rockford, IL, writes: Americans need to contact the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces and object, reminding them there is freedom of religion in this country. I suggest a petition be formed that would be sent to the head of chaplains – and that it mention that the Constitution be followed.
Impact of CHIC Generosity Continues to Grow
Marti Burger of Chicago, IL, writes: WOW! This is such awesome news! I love how God works! Thank you for the story!
Older Stories
Occasionally we receive comments about stories published some time ago. Most often, readers come across them while topically perusing search engines or when visiting the online Covenant News Archive maintained by Covenant News Service. We appreciate reader comments at any time about any story that has appeared as part of our online Covenant news report.
Rolling Hills Tries Third Time for Expansion OK
Diane Van Dusen writes: I believe Rolling Hills Covenant Church has met all requirements with the city and should be able to expand.
Loyal Covenanter Gave One Final Gift to the Church
Coralee Murray of Torokbalint, Hungary, writes: What an encouraging story about someone who loved Jesus and was faithful where she was planted. And what a challenge to rethink how the Kingdom of God really works, especially to all of us who think leadership is so important.
Unique Wheelchairs Help the Poor Worldwide
Anura Rajapakse of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, writes: I would like to share your knowledge about how to make low-cost wheelchairs. These chairs are very important to our country due to the war situation.
Edmonton (AB) Covenanter Wins Writing Award
Jeanne Vince of Tampa, FL, writes: Gladys Fryhling was my Sunday school teacher at First Covenant in Minneapolis and was a wonderful person to all. I put her name on the web for fun just to see if I might find a way to email her. If you would please pass on this message to her, I would really appreciate it. I am a university librarian and my husband, Ray, who is retired from the ministry, got his Ph.D last year and is teaching. Thank you for sharing this.
39th Bellevue (WA) Live Nativity Draws 1,600-Plus
Dana Sartin of Hammond, LA, writes: We are hosting our first live nativity this year. Our church bought a rest stop and it is an ideal location for this event. Please can you help us get started. We would appreciate any and all helpful hints that you have learned over these years. Thank you so much for your time to sow into our event!
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