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Empty Bowls a Reminder of Community’s Needs

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I am the vine;you are the branches.

If you remain in me and I in you,

you will bear much fruit;

Apart from me you can do

nothing. John 15:5

 

Invitation to GROW is a simple but comprehensive approach …



Memorial Service Saturday for Gloria Swensen

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WOODSTOCK, CT (October 11, 2010) – A memorial service for Gloria (Fast) Swensen, wife of retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Norman Swensen, will be conducted on Saturday, October 16. She died Thursday.…



Spokane Police Investigating Pastor’s Death

Post a Comment » Written on October 8th, 2010     
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SPOKANE, WA (October 8, 2010) – Spokane Police are investigating the death of former Evangelical Covenant Church pastor David W. Thorin, 71, who died September 18.…



Covenant Team Receives Warm Welcome in Congo

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BOKONZO, CONGO (October 8, 2010) –The presence of Evangelical Covenant Church leaders declared love more powerfully than words when the team worshiped with members of the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM) Thursday.…



Open House for ECC Facility in November

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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 …



Zambikes a Finalist in World Challenge Competition

Post a Comment » Written on October 7th, 2010     
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LUSAKA, ZAMBIA (October 7, 2010) – Newsweek and BBC World News have announced that Zambikes, a bicycle manufacturing business in Zambia co-founded by a 25-year-old member of Clairemont Covenant Church, is one of five finalists in the media …



Seeking Candidates for Alaska Field Director Position

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EAGLE RIVER, AK (October 7, 2010) – A search process is under way for a new field director to lead the Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska (ECCAK) regional office, replacing retiring Field Director Rodney Sawyer.…



Pastor’s Sermon Inspired by Famed ‘Wailing Wall’

Post a Comment » Written on October 6th, 2010     
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MERCER ISLAND, WA (October 6, 2010) – Greg Asimakoupoulos, pastor of Mercer Island Covenant Church, drew on inspiration from a large local Jewish population as well as religious practices in Jerusalem when he recently asked his congregation to write on …



Central Conference Seeks Historic Items

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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 …



Walter Gets First-Hand View of Congo Ministries

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CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church President Gary Walter will get a first-hand look at the ministries of the Congo Covenant Church (CEUM) when he arrives in the African nation on Wednesday for a visit that will …