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Vacant Factory Creates Opportunity for Renewed Hope

Post a Comment » Written on February 16th, 2010     
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JAMESTOWN, NY (February 16, 2010) – What do you do with an old factory and a community whose poor and disadvantaged residents need multiple services? In the case of Jamestown, an ecumenical outreach center was the answer.…



Funeral Services Today for Aaron Markuson

Post a Comment » Written on February 15th, 2010     
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SEATTLE, WA (February 15, 2010) – Two funeral services will be conducted today for retired Evangelical Covenant Church Pastor and Executive Secretary Emeritus of Christian Education Aaron Markuson, 99, who died Friday.…



Surprised Worshipers Find They Are Part of Wedding

Post a Comment » Written on February 15th, 2010     
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TAVARES, FL (February 15, 2010) – Those attending the worship service at Bridges Covenant Church on Valentine’s Day were surprised to find themselves at a wedding.…



Covenant Donations to Haiti Relief Top $600,000 Mark

1 Comment » Written on February 12th, 2010     
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CHICAGO, IL (February 12, 2010) – One month after an earthquake destroyed Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and surrounding areas, Covenant World Relief has received more than $600,000 in donations, Director David Husby said today.…



Readers Share Their Thoughts

Post a Comment » Written on February 12th, 2010     
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By Don Meyer

CHICAGO, IL (February 12, 2010) – Hardly a week goes by that we do not receive a few comments from readers on stories published as part of the Covenant online news report.…



Bags Teaching History – Opts to Edit Popular Tech Website

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CHICAGO, IL (February 12, 2010) – Eric Bangeman wrote his master’s thesis on the 19th century Holiness Movement, looked forward to getting a Ph.D., and intended to teach church history. Becoming the managing editor of Ars Technica, an influential technology …



Grief, Trauma Counselors Sought for Haiti Initiative

Post a Comment » Written on February 10th, 2010     
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CHICAGO, IL (February 10, 2009) – World Relief International is seeking grief and trauma counselors to help with work in Haiti. Counselors who speak French or Creole are especially needed.…



Congregation’s ‘Trailer’ Days Give Way to New Edifice

Post a Comment » Written on February 10th, 2010     
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ORLAND PARK, IL (February 10, 2010) – For 14 years, members of Hope Covenant Church had to pull all of the church equipment out of a trailer and set it up at the school where the congregation met. Those days …



Congo Choir Seeks Donation of Used Choir Robes

1 Comment » Written on February 9th, 2010     
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KINSHASA, CONGO (February 9, 2010) – The first church planted by the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM) is looking for a donation of used choir robes as the music ministry prepares to celebrate its 26th anniversary.…



Expensive Water a Reminder of Challenges Facing Haiti

Post a Comment » Written on February 9th, 2010     
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INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN (February 9, 2010) – The youth group at International Falls Covenant Church has been charging exorbitant prices for an eight-ounce bottle of water to raise funds to benefit Haiti.…



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