Based on the biblical record, teaching/learning activities have always been an influential part of the fabric of God’s people and the church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the early church and includes “they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching” as an obvious …
‘Thanksgiving in July’ Provides Food for Hungry Residents
Filed under: Ministry Idea, News
Tags: Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Midwest
ESSEX, IA (August 9, 2010) – Faith Covenant Church’s first “Thanksgiving in July” project gathered the support of the entire community so that the hungriest in their area would be fed.…
Readers Share Their Thoughts
Prayer is not just bringing our petitions and expressions of thanks to God.
Building a strong and intimate relationship with God involves communication – and communication involves both talking and listening to God.
Prayer Planning Guide
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News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines
Filed under: News
Tags: Central, East Coast, Midwest, Newsmakers
CLYDE, KS (August 6, 2010) – Gary Carlson, a member of the Brantford Evangelical Covenant Church, will serve as coordinator for the Midwest Conference’s partnership with Mountain Village Covenant Church in Alaska.…
CWR Funds Assisting Victims of Pakistani Flooding
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Development-Relief, ECC Offices
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN (August 6, 2010) – Covenant World Relief funds are being used in Pakistan to help people who have been devastated by flooding that has affected 12 million people.…
NPU Homecoming to Honor Distinguished Alumni
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Tags: Educational Institutions, Newsmakers
CHICAGO, IL (August 5, 2010) – The former North Park University students who will be honored as Distinguished Alumni by the school during its Homecoming 2010 celebration serve ministries that assist impoverished people internationally.…
Immigrant’s Nightmare Creates Opening for Church to Help
Filed under: News
Tags: Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Northwest
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 4, 2010) – Shamsho Abdi, a Somalian immigrant who knows little English, needed a new house where she could live with her severely disabled 15-year-old son.…
Covenant Seeks Director for Advancement Candidates
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: ECC Offices, Leadership
CHICAGO, IL (August 3, 2010) – The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) is establishing a new donor advancement office to better relate to, support, and engage individuals in their vision for financially investing in God’s work around the world through the …
Origins Event Photos
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Tags: Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Pacific Southwest
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 3, 2010) – More than 1,500 individuals participated in “The Banquet on The Row,” a special event where homeless individuals were the guests of honor. Following are additional moments from that event captured by the camera.…
Skid Row Homeless Special Guests at Banquet
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Tags: Evangelism-Outreach, Local Church, Pacific Southwest
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 3, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant churches partnered with the Fred Jordan Mission to help kick off the first Origins event with “The Banquet on The Row,” at which the homeless were the invited guests.…