KINSHASA, CONGO (May 23, 2007) – For as long as anyone can remember, the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM), has held regional “Big Sunday” celebrations. These festive events are held several times a year, drawing thousands of Congolese Covenanters for …
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Boat Carrying Congo Youth Choir Capsizes, at Least 17 Dead
KINSHASA, CONGO (May 23, 2007) – At least 17 members of the Congo Covenant Church (CEUM) drowned Sunday on a rain-swollen river when their dugout canoe capsized. They were returning from a celebration that featured youth choirs from around the …
Readers Share Their Thoughts
By Don Meyer
CHICAGO, IL (May 23, 2007) – 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.
University Seeks External Relations Director
CHICAGO, IL (May 23, 2007) – Applications are being accepted by North Park University for a position as director of external relations. This positions reports to the senior vice president.
This Church Got Its Two-Cents Worth!
By Stan Friedman
MERCER ISLAND, WA (May 22, 2007) – One could say that members of Mercer Island Covenant Church are “putting in their two cents” when it comes to helping the local community. Or, some might say members have …
Chance Encounter? Not!
By Greg Asimakoupoulos
MERCER ISLAND, WA (May 22, 2007) – As I was concluding my two-hour shift today, an older man took the sheet of stamps gratefully and then went into the Post Office to transact some business. On his …
Church Responds, Demonstrates ‘Neighborly Love’
EVANSTON, IL (May 22, 2007) – One Covenant church recently responded to a neighborhood tragedy and in the process demonstrated what it means to love your neighbors.
New Jerusalem to Host Women’s Conference
CHICAGO, IL (May 22, 2007) – New Jerusalem Life Covenant Church will host its Third Annual Women’s Conference June 1-3.
Wedding Plan Changed So Mom Could Participate
CHICAGO, IL (May 18, 2007) – It was a bittersweet moment as Christel and Terry Knight exchanged their wedding vows in the hospital room of Christel’s mother, Morta Wiedle, who did not have long to live.
Contreras to Head New World Mission Division
CHICAGO, IL (May 18, 2007) – Walter Contreras has accepted a call to the position of director of Mission Mobilization and Connection in the Department of World Mission of the Evangelical Covenant Church.