LANYON, IA (December 21, 2009) – Fourteen inches of snow that had fallen here didn’t deter The Crossing, a renowned Christian Celtic band out of Chicago, from giving a performance to raise money for a community swimming pool one …
Congregation Lines Aisle with Different Kind of Gift
CALEDONIA, MI (December 21, 2009) – Redeemer Covenant Church has developed a reputation in the community for its brilliant displays during Christmas. Although this year’s decorations are not as dazzling, they will bring smiles to many.
Changing Ministry Priorities Drive Change in Traditions
SAMMAMISH, WA (December 18, 2009) – For more than a decade, Pine Lake Covenant Church hosted an annual Christmas luncheon for women in the congregation, but that tradition is a thing of the past.
No Public Services Planned for Esther Gilbertson
BEAUMONT, CA (December 18, 2009) – No public services will be held for Esther (Gilbertson) Tornell, 91, widow of Evangelical Covenant Church Pastor Lloyd Tornell. She died Thursday.
He Has the Job Sports Fans Would Love to Have
By Stan Friedman
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 17, 2009) – A multitude of people would love to have Ken Bell’s job.
Degrees Awarded During North Park Winter Commencement
CHICAGO (December 17, 2009) – Nearly 300 North Park University students received their degrees during Winter Commencement exercises last Friday in Carlson Gymnasium.
Barn May Be Ordinary, But Christmas Eve Service Is Not
PRINCETON, MN (December 17, 2009) – Some churches stage fantastic Christmas extravaganzas that are months in the making and require hundreds of musicians, singers, and actors. Not Karmel Covenant Church.
Small Ministry Delivers Big Impact Using Medical Test Kits
SHARON, MA (December 16, 2009) – Biochemist Alynne MacLean had no way of knowing how many people around the world would be impacted by her decision to leave a lucrative job in 2001 to start Science with a Mission (SMI), …
In Brief: Covenanters Making News
TUCSON, AZ (December 16, 2009) – The pastor of Eastside Covenant Church says the congregation has been eager to help the Community Food Bank of Tucson, even if it meant he didn’t preach one Sunday.
Funeral Service Thursday for Lora Davis
SAN DIEGO, CA (December 15, 2009) – The funeral service for Lora (Williams) Davis, 67, wife of Evangelical Covenant Church chaplain Curtis Davis, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at College Center Covenant Church. She died December 9.
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