MONTECITO, CA (November 19, 2008) – Chris Call, the chair of Montecito Covenant Church, was the vice president of Westmont College who helped formulate the emergency response plan that helped keep 600 students safe as a devastating wildfire claimed …
School Coaches Asked to Respect Church Schedules
ST. CLOUD, MN (November 18, 2008) – Bill Dornbush, pastor of Hope Covenant Church, is one of nearly 50 leaders in the faith community who have signed a letter to coaches and activity directors because of the increasing number …
From Humble Start Came 125 Years of Fruitful Ministry
NORTH EASTON, MA (November 18, 2008) – The first meeting of people who would form the Covenant Congregational Church might not have inspired them about the future prospects of starting a church, but the congregation celebrated its 125th anniversary over …
Fire Victims Grieve, Pray, Rejoice in Sunday Worship
SANTA BARBARA, CA (November 17, 2008) – Grief – but mostly gratitude and joy – permeated Montecito Covenant Church’s (MCC) first worship service since the devastating fire that destroyed homes and forced the congregation to meet offsite.
Covenanter Uses Garden Hose to Thwart Fire’s Advance
YORBA LINDA, CA (November 17, 2008) – A member of River47 Covenant Church saved his house as well as a neighbor’s from one of the fires that has spread across four counties and destroyed more than 200 homes.
North Park Gospel Choir Has Audience On Its Feet
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (November 17, 2008) – Michele Thomas stood backstage trembling with tears rolling down her cheeks following the North Park University Gospel Choir’s 15th Anniversary Concert on Saturday night.
Montecito Plans Worship at Local Country Club
SANTA BARBARA, CA (November 15, 2008) – Montecito Covenant Church will conduct worship services tomorrow (Sunday) at a local country club, according to a message from Diana Trautwein, associate pastor.
Homes Lost, Montecito Church Threatened by Fire
SANTA BARBARA, CA (November 14, 2008) – At least six members of Montecito Covenant Church have lost their homes in a massive fire that already has destroyed eight buildings and 14 faculty residences in neighboring Westmont College and threatens the …
Vikings Coach: ‘Main Goal – Be Winners in Life’
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (November 14, 2008) – Marques Sullivan was an outstanding offensive lineman in college and the NFL, helping create opportunities for three Buffalo Bills players to have Pro Bowl seasons.
Montecito Church Threatened by Fast-Moving Fire
MONTECITO, CA (November 14, 2008) – Montecito Covenant Church is threatened by a massive fire that already has destroyed eight smaller buildings and 14 faculty homes in neighboring Westmont College.