By Stan Friedman
OAK RIDGE, TN (April 7, 2006) – Having to return to classes after Spring Break wasn’t what kept North Park University track teams from wanting to leave Oak Ridge, Tennessee. They were having too much fun helping …
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New Church Plant Viewed as ‘Mission Outpost’
LA QUINTA, CA (April 6, 2006) – Chris Hushaw grew up in this California desert area. Now the Holy Spirit has brought him back into that wilderness.
Christian Response to Tragedy is Generosity
CHICAGO, IL (April 6, 2006) – The head coach of the North Park University rowing team played an instrumental role in making certain Northwestern University’s team was able to continue its 25th anniversary season following the destruction of their boats.…
Special Fund Created to Assist Erickson Family
FORT MYERS, FL (April 5, 2006) – A special fund has been established to help cover the transportation costs for retired Northwest Conference Superintendent Paul Erickson, who will be flown by a medical air ambulance to Minneapolis tomorrow.
Deadlines Near for AVA Training Registration
BERLIN, CT (April 5, 2006) – The registration deadline is fast approaching for two training sessions for volunteer leaders as part of the Advocacy for Victims of Abuse (AVA) ministry.
Service Held for Retired Pastor Joseph Herner
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN (April 4, 2006) – A funeral service was conducted Monday at First Covenant Church in Minneapolis for retired Evangelical Covenant Church Pastor Joseph Herner who died March 30 at Colonial Acres Health Care Center in Golden Valley …
New Life Radio Battles for License Renewal
MAGADAN, RUSSIA (April 4, 2006) – Christian Radio for Russia (CRFR) plans to appeal a government decision to deny its re-licensing request for New Life Radio (NLR) in Magadan. Christian Radio is the umbrella corporation under which New Life operates.…
Candidate Visits Set for North Park Campus
CHICAGO, IL (April 4, 2006) – Three candidates for the position as president of North Park University will visit the campus during the next two weeks to meet with faculty, staff, and students, beginning with one visit today.
Spiritual Formation Forum Discounts Available
CHICAGO, IL (March 31, 2006) – Discount rates are available for any Covenanter who attends the “Building Spiritual Formation Communities” conference sponsored by the Spiritual Formation Forum (SFF). The Evangelical Covenant Church is a co-sponsor of the event.
Flight to Freedom: One Immigrant’s Story
MERCER ISLAND, WA (March 31, 2006) – Ruta Gebrekidan doesn’t remember her pregnant mother’s trek north across three countries to escape the murders, kidnappings and rapes in Ethiopia. She doesn’t recall the relative safety of a refugee camp in Sudan. …