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One of the fun things we get to do when we’re in the US is to attend the annual meeting of the Covenant Church — aka “Gather ’14”<\/p>\n

During the business meetings a reorganization <\/a>of the denominational structure was approved. \u00a0For us that means that what we’ve always called “World Mission” is now “Serve Globally”. \u00a0Same function, different name.<\/p>\n

And there was a lengthy discussion before approval of the Resolution on Immigration<\/a>. \u00a0Not that the Covenant has come up with a solution to the problem of immigration nor have we tidied up the confusing immigration laws, but simply have made a statement regarding a biblically appropriate treatment of the “aliens” we find in our communities. \u00a0 Besides the business meetings during the day, there are evening services.<\/p>\n

Highlights included the Friday night commissioning of new missionaries. \u00a0The service begins with the parade of flags<\/a> from all the countries where the Covenant Church has missionaries and partnerships.<\/p>\n

\"2014-06<\/a>
Ron carries the flag of Central African Republic; wearing the Cameroon flag on his name badge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"2014-06<\/a>
Parade of Flags<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Missionaries commissioned to 2 years of service<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saturday night was the ordination <\/a>of pastors, including Pastors Neil and Ben from our Grand Rapids church!<\/p>\n

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Ordination service<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Congratulaations<\/a>
Congratulaations to Pastor Ben – Youth pastor to our kids at 1st Covenant Church in Grand Rapids<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"2014-06<\/a>
Congratulations to Pastor Neil – Pastor of Congregational Development at our church – 1st Covenant in GR.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re interested in seeing more of what happened at the annual meeting, check out covchurch.tv<\/a> and look for videos of “Gather 2014”. \u00a0You can also find related articles in the Covenant News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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