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Japan Church, CWR Evaluating Relief Responses

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CHICAGO, IL (March 11, 2011) – The leadership of the Japan Covenant Church is considering how to respond to the needs of people following the largest recorded earthquake in the country’s history and massive tsunami that have killed hundreds, Covenant …



Keeping Close Watch on Possible Tsunami in Chile

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CHICAGO, IL (March 11, 2011) – Chile Covenant Church leaders are paying special attention to the tsunami speeding its way across the Pacific Ocean because it most likely would strike near the community of Tome, where a giant wave killed …



Live Webcast Today to Focus on Disaster in Japan

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CHICAGO, IL (March 11, 2011) – A special live webcast at 4 p.m. today (CST) will focus on the Evangelical Covenant Church’s response to the earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami.…



Missionaries Safe in Aftermath of Quakes, Tsunami

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CHICAGO, IL (March 11, 2011) – Evangelical Covenant Church missionaries in Japan report they are safe following a deadly 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that slammed into the island sweeping away homes, cars, buildings and ships.…



CWR Providing Assistance to Libyan Victims

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CHICAGO, IL (March 10, 2011) – Covenant World Relief (CWR) sent funds today to help provide medical kits and provide support for personnel for hospitals in east Libya.…



Memorial Service Planned for Pastor Dan Dungan

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AUBURN, WA (March 9, 2011) – A memorial service for retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Dan Dungan, 66, will be conducted at 2 p.m. March 19 at Midway Community Covenant Church in Des Moines, Washington.…



Covenant Churches, Retirees to Share $1 Million ‘Surprise’

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CHICAGO, IL (March 9, 2011) – Local Evangelical Covenant churches and retirees will be pleasantly surprised to learn that the Bethany Benefit Service medical and dental insurance premium for the month of June has been waived – a move that …



Covenanters Among Refugees Fleeing in South Sudan

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MALAKAL, SUDAN (March 8, 2011) – A leader of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Sudan (ECCS) and his family are among refugees displaced from Fangak County to neighboring villages due to continued fighting between South Sudan’s army and units commanded …



Pastor, Wife Beginning Rehab Phase of Recovery

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DENVER, CO (March 8, 2011) – A Westmoore Community Covenant Church pastor and his wife are beginning physical therapy and will be transferred soon to a rehabilitation facility as they continue their recovery from near-fatal injuries suffered …



Nelson Recovering Nicely Following Transplant

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CHICAGO, IL (March 7, 2011) – Less than three weeks after receiving a kidney transplant, avoiding work is one of the most difficult aspects of Jerome Nelson’s recovery, says the superintendent of the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.…



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