BELARUS (February 9, 2006) – Leonid Regheta thought he was going to a family wedding. Instead, he went to jail in the former Soviet republic of Belarus. But all the while, he says, God was at work.
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Fun-Filled Evening Honors C. John Weborg
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (February 9, 2006) – Friends and colleagues of Dr. C. John Weborg used a variety of names in describing him during a dinner last week that featured a hefty helping of “roasted professor” while introducing …
Big Bad John
CHICAGO, IL (February 9, 2006) – Editor’s note: apologies to Jimmy Dean for the following rendition of “Big Bad John,” written by Paul and Linda Koptak and offered during a dinner honoring retired North Park Theological Professor Dr. C. John …
Are You With Me?
CHICAGO, IL (February 9, 2006) – C. John Weborg is well known for often asking the question, “Are you with me?” The ad hoc musical group “Norman Church and the Flying Buttresses” – comprised of ministers, North Park Theological Seminary …
Covenant Benefits Clerk Position Available
CHICAGO, IL (February 8, 2006) – Applications are still being accepted for a position as benefits clerk for the Evangelical Covenant Church, which is scheduled to begin in early March. The position reports to the pension and insurance financial manager …
Mercer Island Enjoys ‘Super’ Fellowship on Sunday
MERCER ISLAND, WA (February 7, 2006) – It was by design that Mercer Island Covenant Church looked as much like a sports restaurant as a church on Sunday afternoon when members turned out to watch the Super Bowl.
New Position to Focus on Congregational Health, Vitality
CHICAGO, IL (February 6, 2008) – John Wenrich has been called to a newly created position within the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism (CG&E) to work with established churches in areas of congregational health and vitality.
Missionary Daughter Injured in Accident
FRESNO, CA (February 6, 2006) – Amy Haworth, the 17-year-old daughter of Evangelical Covenant Church missionaries Jay and Ellen Haworth, is recuperating at a local hospital from injuries she suffered Sunday afternoon after she was thrown and run over by …
Camping Ministries to Benefit from Special Funds
CHICAGO, IL (February 6, 2006) – Orphans in South Africa will be the beneficiaries of $55,000 raised by children and teenagers at 12 Evangelical Covenant Church camps last year.
Readers Continue to Respond to Congo Trip
CHICAGO, IL (February 6, 2006) – A four-minute ABC Television segment as part of Sunday’s pre-game show for Super Bowl XL featured Kathy Holmgren, wife of Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren, and the couple’s daughter, Calla, who are part of an …