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Accepting Christ – A Risky Step in Buddhist Culture

Post a Comment » Written on December 30th, 2010     
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By Stan Friedman

ROI ET, THAILAND (December 30, 2010) – Khampan and Tipawan Sudcha gave their lives to Christ as children and then faced years of antagonism and even threats of violence from their families.…



Passion for Evangelism Drives Growth in Thailand Church

Post a Comment » Written on December 29th, 2010     
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By Stan Friedman

ROI ET, THAILAND (December 29, 2010) – Khampan Sudcha, president of the Thailand Covenant Church, sits at one of the few tables in a small Chicago diner and recalls the instructions church leaders in his native country …



North Park Worship Team Headed to India

Post a Comment » Written on December 28th, 2010     
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CHICAGO, IL (December 28, 2010) – Prajakta David was so moved by the worship at North Park University, the student wanted the young people in her native India to have the same inspirational experience.…



Midsouth Conference Offers ‘Covenant Connect’ Event

Post a Comment » Written on December 27th, 2010     
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ARGYLE, TX (December 27, 2010) – The Midsouth Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church will host a pilot “Connecting in the Covenant” seminar February 11-12 at Briarwood Retreat Center here.…



Giving Birth to Christ in Our Time and Culture

Post a Comment » Written on December 25th, 2010     
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By Arthur A.R. Nelson

CHICAGO, IL (December 25, 2010) – I’m thinking a lot today about Jesus.…



A Miracle Birth of a Different Kind

Post a Comment » Written on December 23rd, 2010     
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By Stan Friedman

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 23, 2010) – Carol Chin, a mother of two young children, entered the hospital for a mastectomy in January. While being prepped for surgery, the hospital took a routine blood test. Then they told …



Covenant Offices to Close in Observance of Christmas

Post a Comment » Written on December 22nd, 2010     
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CHICAGO, IL (December 22, 2009) – Offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church will be closed Thursday and Friday this week, and again on Monday, December 27, in observance of Christmas. Normal office hours will resume next Tuesday.…



Ocean, Bear Threat No Deterrent to Alaska Runners

Post a Comment » Written on December 22nd, 2010     
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SHAKTOOLIK, AK (December 22, 2010) – The next time athletes complain about the harsh conditions in which they have to play or train, coaches should point them to the current issue of Running Times magazine.…



Japanese Missionaries to Work in Great Lakes Conference

Post a Comment » Written on December 21st, 2010     
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NOVI, MI (December 21, 2010) – The first missionaries from the Japan Covenant Church to the United States will focus on three primary objectives during their two years of service.…



Church Recreates Classic Radio Christmas Production

1 Comment » Written on December 20th, 2010     
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MERCER ISLAND, WA (December 20, 2010) – A recent Christmas production produced by Mercer Island Covenant Church hearkened back to the golden age of radio when members reproduced “Little Town of Bethlehem.”…