BISHKEK, KYRGYSTAN (March 30, 2011) – David Husby, director of Covenant World Relief (CWR), says he was inspired that despite the current turmoil in Kyrgyzstan, he found donation boxes at local markets in which people could contribute to Japan relief …
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Generosity Abounds in Midst of Turmoil
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Written on March 30th, 2011
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Tags: Africa, Asia, Covenant World Relief, Mission
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CWR Providing Assistance to Libyan Victims
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Written on March 10th, 2011
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Tags: Africa, Covenant World Relief, Development-Relief
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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.
Covenanters Among Refugees Fleeing in South Sudan
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Written on March 8th, 2011
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Tags: Africa, Compassion-Justice, Mission
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Tags: Africa, Compassion-Justice, Mission
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 …
CEUM Pastor Elected President of Protestant Group
GEMENA, DR CONGO (March 7, 2011) – A Congo Covenant Church (CEUM) pastor recently became the first member of the denomination elected president of the Provincial Synod of the Congo National Protestant Church.
Mideast Peace: Are We Making a Difference?
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Written on February 21st, 2011
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Tags: Africa, Asia, Compassion-Justice, Pacific Northwest
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By Stan Friedman
YANOUN, WEST BANK (February 21, 2011) – Wayne Smith, an Evangelical Covenant Church pastor for more than 30 years, has rarely felt more helpless to assist someone than he has the past two months.
Sudanese Covenanters Killed in Massacre
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Written on February 18th, 2011
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Tags: Africa, Covenant World Relief, Mission
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Tags: Africa, Covenant World Relief, Mission
FANGAK, SUDAN (February 18, 2011) – Members of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Sudan (ECCS) were among the 241 people killed earlier this month when forces loyal to rebel leader George Athor attacked Fangak. More than 200 people also were …
Donations Fund Repairs to Bokonzo Church Roof
BOKONZO, DR CONGO (February 10, 2011) – The Bokonzo congregation of the Congo Covenant Church will be able to quickly replace the portion of their building’s roof that a storm ripped away on January 30.
Congo Church Advancing Despite Trials, Persecution
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Written on February 9th, 2011
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Tags: Africa, Mission, Pacific Southwest
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Tags: Africa, Mission, Pacific Southwest
GBADO-LITE, DR CONGO (February 8, 2011) – As Evangelical Covenant Church pastors return from the Midwinter Conference in Chicago and reflect on the week’s activities, Gary Gaddini says he was overwhelmed by what he saw while attending and speaking at …
Article Features Outreach Work of HEAL Africa
By Stan Friedman
GOMA, DR CONGO (February 7, 2011) – A recent article in The Economist magazine about the epidemic of rape in this country includes insights provided by a lawyer for HEAL Africa, an organization in eastern Congo …
Effort Seeks to Raise Income for Congo Farmers
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Written on February 3rd, 2011
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Tags: Africa, Compassion-Justice, Development-Relief
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Tags: Africa, Compassion-Justice, Development-Relief
CHICAGO, IL (February 3, 2011) – The region of the Democratic Republic of Congo served by the Congo Covenant Church is the poorest in the country, according to a survey commissioned by the Paul Carlson Partnership (PCP).
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