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Hurricane Damage Will Take Years to Repair

Post a Comment » Written on October 2nd, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

NEW ORLEANS, LA (October 2, 2012) – The pastor of the local Evangelical Covenant Church says Hurricane Isaac left behind far more damage than most people living elsewhere know about and that full recovery will take years …



Hispanic Pastors Exploring Cross-Border Collaboration

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TIJUANA, MEXICO (October 2, 2012) – Historic meetings among Hispanic pastors whose churches are situated on either side of the border between California and Mexico offer promise for expanded and stronger ministry.…



Work Begins on Low-Income Housing Facility

1 Comment » Written on October 1st, 2012     
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SEATTLE, WA (October 1, 2012) – “We’re going to build hope and live in it” – that was the refrain during recent groundbreaking ceremonies for Impact Family Village, a mixed-use building that will provide housing for low-income families.…



Emanuel Exploring New Approach for Hospital Service Delivery

Post a Comment » Written on September 28th, 2012     
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TURLOCK, CA – Emanuel Medical Center is in exclusive discussions with Tenet Healthcare Corporation for a possible collaboration in the delivery of hospital services in Turlock.…



Bethany Service Announces Medical Rates for 2013

Post a Comment » Written on September 27th, 2012     
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CHICAGO, IL (September 27, 2012) – Bethany Benefit Service medical/dental premiums next year will increase five percent, a rate that is less than average increases projected for most other employee medical plans for 2013, it was announced today.…



Worship in a Comedy Club? It’s No Joke

Post a Comment » Written on September 27th, 2012     
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LILYDALE, MN (September 27, 2012) – Some people might have thought Micah Witham was joking when he said the Evangelical Covenant Church congregation he pastors was going to start meeting in a comedy club, but he was serious.…



Restoration Completed on Hindustani Church

Post a Comment » Written on September 26th, 2012     
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PUNE, INDIA (September 26, 2012) – Restoration work has been completed on the 150-year-old building of St. Andrews Hindustani Covenant Church, which was nearly destroyed by fire last November.…



Links: What Covenanters Are Talking About Online

1 Comment » Written on September 25th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (September 25, 2012) – Many Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos with one another that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Following is a sample of those …



Thursday Webcast Focuses on Church Mission Trips

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CHICAGO, IL (September 25, 2012) – How to make the most out of local church mission trips will be the focus of a Covenant Communications webcast at 10 a.m. (CDT) Thursday.…



Free Lectures This Week on NPTS Campus

Post a Comment » Written on September 24th, 2012     
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CHICAGO (September 24, 2012) – North Park Theological Seminary (NPTS) will host Christian scholars this week in two consecutive annual events.…