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Regheta Joins in Entrepreneurial ‘Think Tank’

Post a Comment » Written on October 17th, 2011     
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KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA (October 17, 2011) – Leonid Regheta, an Evangelical Covenant Church missionary, was one of 30 people from around the world who took part in an Entrepreneur Institute “think tank” at LCC International University as part of the school’s …



Walter Nominated to Serve Second Term

3 comments Written on October 16th, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (October 16, 2011) – Gary Walter has been nominated to serve a second term as president of the Evangelical Covenant Church, it was announced today during a meeting of the Covenant Executive Board at Covenant offices.…



Funeral Services Conducted for Margaret Lindholm

Post a Comment » Written on October 15th, 2011     
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ROSEAU, MN (October 15, 2011) – Covenant News Service has learned of the death of Margaret (Gustafson) Lindholm, 98, widow of two Evangelical Covenant Church pastors, C. Gustav Anderson and Leonard Lindholm. She died September 18.…



New Stewardship Kit Being Sent to Churches

1 Comment » Written on October 14th, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (October 14, 2011) – Ask anyone in a local church who works with budgets and is responsible for encouraging faithful financial support from members, and they will tell you that finding helpful and effective resources to support that …



Briefs: CWR Resources, Meals for the Hungry

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CWR Fall Campaign Materials Available

CHICAGO, IL (October 13, 2011) – Covenant World Relief has mailed new materials for its fall campaign to each of the more than 800 Evangelical Covenant churches in North America.…



Funeral Service on Monday for Ingeborg Skurdal

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RED WING, MN (October 13, 2011) – A funeral service for Ingeborg (Langager) Skurdal, 99, widow of former Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Sverre Skurdal, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First Covenant Church. She died Tuesday. …



‘Taste of Africa’ One Way to Say Thank You

Post a Comment » Written on October 12th, 2011     
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BROOKLYN PARK, MN (October 12, 2011) – A worship team consisting of members from several African nations led the morning worship service in English, Lingala and other languages at Redeemer Covenant Church as part of the congregation’s fifth annual “Taste …



Walk Raises Funds for Economic Empowerment

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WHEATON, IL (October 12, 2011) – More than 100 people participated in the recent Walk for Economic Empowerment, a fundraiser co-sponsored by Covenant World Relief (CWR) and other international organizations to benefit development work.…



Asia Event Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Thai Church

1 Comment » Written on October 11th, 2011     
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ROI ET, THAILAND (October 11, 2011) – A team of Evangelical Covenant Church ministers from across Asia crammed into the small house that is the meeting space for the Thailand Covenant Church congregation, which is located in a rural village …



Exotic Animals – A Way to Reach Out to Kids

Post a Comment » Written on October 10th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

ALEXANDRIA, MN (October 10, 2011) – Catalyst Covenant Church’s latest outreach to the community was a little wild. Fortunately nothing got out of hand.…