By Don Meyer
CHICAGO, IL (September 22, 2008) – 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.
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In Brief: Covenanters Making News
BROOKLYN CENTER, MN (September 22, 2008) – Brookdale Covenant Church is hosting a Sandwich Generation Expo to spread information on caring for elderly parents from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4.
CHET Offers Series of Classes in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL (September 19, 2008) – The Hispanic Center for Theological Studies (CHET) held its first-ever satellite classes in Chicago on Tuesday night, and the school’s president is already is looking forward to expanding its offerings in the city.
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North Park Undergraduate Enrollment Reaches New High
CHICAGO, IL (September 19, 2008) – North Park University has again achieved a record undergraduate enrollment, says Mark Olson, dean of enrollment and director of church relations.
ACC Awaits Word on Status of Title IV Grants
SOLDATNA, AK (September 19, 2008) – Officials at Alaska Christian College (ACC) hope to learn from the U.S. Department of Education next week whether students at the school will be able to receive Title IV grants.
Support Needed for Churches, Families in Texas
TULSA, OK (September 18, 2008) – Garth Bolinder, superintendent of the Midsouth Conference of the Evangelical Covenant church, is appealing to churches in the conference to donate relief funds to help pay for basic necessities in the Houston area and …
Beaver Treks 500 Miles to Deliver Food to Church
HOUSTON, TX (September 18, 2008) – Bryan Beaver was in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, when Hurricane Ike passed through and wreaked havoc 500 miles away in Houston, where he is pastor of Faith Community Covenant Church.
New Building, New Name, Expanded Vision
NORTH MANKATO, MN (September 18, 2008) – More than 600 members of Crossview Covenant Church participated in a “Crossing Over” prayer walk from the building in which they have worshiped to their new facility on Sunday.
Stone Wins Paralympics Medal in Beijing
BEIJING, CHINA (September 17, 2008) – Covenanter Elizabeth Stone earned her first Paralympics medal on Saturday, capturing a silver in the 100-meter backstroke S9 disability category.
Bethany Services Announces Rate Adjustment
CHICAGO, IL (September 17, 2008) –Bethany Benefit Service premiums next year will increase five percent – a level substantially lower than the double-digit premium increases announced by other employee plans.