MOUNT VERNON, WA (June 9, 2009) – The pastor of Bethany Covenant Church here says he was impressed with the ministry and economic development happening in northeastern Iraq, which is home to the Kurds, during his recent visit.
Covenant Leaders, Pastors to Join in Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2009) – The Evangelical Covenant Church will have one of the largest denominational delegations at the upcoming 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference, says Tomas Ivens, pastor of Esperanza Covenant Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…
In Brief: Covenanters Making News
WOODLAND, CA (June 9, 2009) – Bayside Covenant Church of Woodland recently hosted “Stay-cation,” a giant party for the city.
Jailed Journalist Has Covenant Family Connection
WEST ROSEVILLE, CA (June 8, 2009) – Laura Ling, one of two journalists sentenced today by North Korea to 12 years of hard labor in prison, is the cousin of Brandon Yip, the worship pastor at Bayside Covenant Church of …
Church Reaches Out to Families of Special Needs Children
SAMMAMISH, WA (June 8, 2009) – Au Huen and Erik Hollander read about the special needs ministry at Pine Lake Covenant Church (PLCC) in the local newspaper and followed their GPS to get there.
In Brief: Covenanters Making News
CHICAGO, IL (June 5, 2009) – The North Park University president’s residence on Spaulding Avenue will be renamed the Hawkinson House following recent approval by the university’s Board of Trustees.
2009 Annual Meeting Documents Available Online
CHICAGO, IL (June 5, 2009) – Nearly all reports and other documents to be presented during the 124th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) are now available online. The reports are available for anyone to read, regardless …
Hubbard’s Joshua Commentary Due for Release
CHICAGO, IL (June 4, 2009) – Robert Hubbard, professor of Old Testament at North Park Theological Seminary, says he would have titled his new commentary, “Surprised by Joshua.”
‘Worship Through Service’ Replaces Customary Gathering
VILLA PARK, IL (June 4, 2009) – Neighbors around Villa Park Covenant Church were glad that the youth group didn’t worship at church recently.
Federal Funds to Aid Church’s Lunch Program for Homeless
SHEBOYGAN, WI (June 4, 2009) – Zion Covenant Church has been awarded a $500 grant for its “Lunch Brigade” program, which provides sack lunches to the homeless and other needy people in the community.