Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Bangui Ordination Photos
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Development-Relief, Leadership, Mission
Prayer is not just bringing our petitions and expressions of thanks to God. Building a strong and intimate relationship with God involves communication – and communication involves both talking and listening to God.
Prayer Planning Guide
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CEUM-Sponsored University Graduates First Class of Students
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Tags: Africa, Educational Institutions, Mission
GEMENA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (August 30, 2010) – The first-ever commencement exercises for the Ubangi Protestant University (UPU) were held August 14. Eight students received Master of Theology degrees, and 10 received Bachelor of Theology degrees.
Tim, Helen Smith Rejoin Congo Missionary Team
GEMENA, CONGO (August 12, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church missionaries Tim and Helen Smith have arrived in Gemena to join the Covenant missionary team, part of a long-range plan for re-establishing a resident missionary presence in the Democratic Republic of …
Walk Across Africa to Raise Funds for Water Projects
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Tags: Africa, Development-Relief, Educational Institutions, Finance, Newsmakers
CHICAGO, IL (July 29, 2010) – Amy Russell remembers, “I was sitting at home and the thought came to me, ‘You should walk across Africa.’ ”
International Guests Share God’s Work Around World
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Tags: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Mission, Triennial
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2010) – It was a moving experience, watching each of the specially invited international guests process into the worship area carrying small candles during Friday’s midday International Celebration as part of Triennial XIII at the Omni …
Reconciliation – Must Do It, Not Just Believe It
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Tags: Africa, Annual Meeting 2010, Compassion-Justice, Mission
By Stan Friedman
ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – If the Evangelical Covenant Church is to truly affirm its “commitment to the whole mission of the church,” individuals and groups within the denomination must engage in reconciliation among themselves, …
International Guests Welcomed by Delegates
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Tags: Africa, Annual Meeting 2010, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Mission
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Leaders of Covenant churches and other partners from around the world were called on stage and introduced to the delegates during this morning’s business session. Introducing the delegates, President Gary Walter said, “It …
Covenant World Leaders Pursue Coordinated Mission
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Tags: Africa, Annual Meeting 2010, Asia, ECC Offices, Europe, Latin America, Leadership, Mission
By Stan Friedman
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Leaders of Covenant denominations from around the world – many of whom had never met – effused that their “Global Dialogue” gathering earlier this week will lead to a greater …
International Guests to Join in ECC 125th Celebration
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Tags: Africa, Annual Meeting 2010, Asia, Europe, Latin America
ST. PAUL, MN (June 17, 2010) – Since its founding 125 years ago, the Evangelical Covenant Church has emphasized spreading the gospel internationally. To honor that commitment and help celebrate the denomination’s landmark anniversary next week, Covenant leaders from around …