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Tensions High As Congo Election Results Postponed

Post a Comment » Written on December 8th, 2011     
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GEMENA, DR CONGO (December 8, 2011) – Tensions remain high in the country as the government today postponed announcing the results of the presidential election for the second time. …



Midwinter Primary Registration Deadline Next Week

Post a Comment » Written on December 7th, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (December 7, 2012) – The deadline for primary registration for the 2012 Midwinter Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church is next Wednesday. …



AVA Materials Making a Difference in Colombia

Post a Comment » Written on December 6th, 2011     
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BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (December 6, 2011) – The introduction of Advocacy for Victims of Abuse (AVA) material here already is making a difference in Covenant Churches as pastors and lay leaders are introducing the topic to their congregations.…



Murder Story Tops November’s Most-Read List

Post a Comment » Written on December 5th, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (December 5, 2011) – The killing of a Covenanter in her home was the most-read story for the month of November as part of the daily online Evangelical Covenant Church news report.…



Bush Pilots Play Key Role in Alaskan Ministry

Post a Comment » Written on December 2nd, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

UNALAKLEET, AK (December 2, 2011) – The Tweto family, which is featured in the Discovery Channel’s hit Bush pilot reality show “Flying Wild Alaska,” have flown Covenanters for years and demonstrate a deep concern for …



Iowa Covenanter Part of Eco-Justice Program

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DECORAH, IA (December 2, 2011) – Kristi Holmberg, whose family attends Crossview Covenant Church in North Mankato, Minnesota, is one of just 25 young people from around the world invited to participate in the first Youth for Eco-Justice program, which …



Covenant Youth ‘Pure Gold’ in World Competition

1 Comment » Written on December 1st, 2011     
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND (December 1, 2011) – It was a rock solid performance by Garret Waterstradt that won him a gold medal during world tumbling and trampoline competition last week in Birmingham, England.…



Pilgrim Pines Seeking New Development Director

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SWANZEY, NH (December 1, 2011) Pilgrim Pines Conference Center is seeking candidates for the position of Development Director.…



Probe Deepens in Hindustani Church Fire

Post a Comment » Written on November 30th, 2011     
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PUNE, INDIA (November 30, 2011) – A short-circuit has been ruled out as the cause for the fire that destroyed St. Andrews Hindustani Covenant Church on Monday morning, says Steven David, the denomination moderator.…



Alice Cooper, Genesis Covenant Join in Ministry

7 comments Written on November 30th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

PHOENIX, AZ (November 30, 2011) – The teenager didn’t get the memo, says Pat Stark, pastor of Genesis Covenant Church. When the guest speaker at the church entered the building, the young man exclaimed, “You’re Alice Cooper!”…