Posts Tagged ‘Compassion-Justice’

New Evangelism, Justice Initiatives Announced

2 comments Written on February 6th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (February 6, 2012) – Two new Evangelical Covenant Church initiatives announced during the final service of the Midwinter Conference on Friday will expand evangelism and justice ministries.

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World Vision-Covenant Launch Historic Partnership

5 comments Written on February 3rd, 2012     
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By Don Meyer

CHICAGO, IL (February 3, 2012) – A major partnership with World Vision that promises to dramatically impact the lives of people suffering the ravages of poverty in the Democratic Republic of Congo was unveiled this morning during …

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Community Mobilizes to Pack Food for Hungry Kids

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HILMAR, CA (February 2, 2012) – Nearly 1,500 volunteers from the local school district, businesses, and civic organizations filled the gym of Hilmar Covenant Church to participate in a food-packing event the congregation organized to benefit Feed My Starving Children…

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Richard Stearns of World Vision Special Midwinter Guest

Post a Comment » Written on January 27th, 2012     
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ROSEMONT, IL (January 27, 2012) – A major new mission partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo, introduction of new evangelism resources and an overview of new directions in the Department of Compassion, Mercy and Justice are among highlights of …

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‘Africa Walk’ Focuses on Need for Clean Water

2 comments Written on January 26th, 2012     
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By John Brooks

CHICAGO (January 26, 2012) – An Evangelical Covenant Church member who graduated from North Park University in 2010 has embarked with two companions on a two-year, 7,000-mile journey from southern Africa to its northern coast as a …

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Accessibility Grants Available for Chicago-Area Churches

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CHICAGO, IL (January 11, 2012) – The Retirement Research Foundation has announced its 2012 Accessible Faith Grant Program that provides funding to assist houses of worship in the Chicago area to make accessibility improvements to their facilities.

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Repurposing Discarded Materials – and Lives

1 Comment » Written on January 11th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

SUMMERFIELD, NC (January 11, 2012) – A ministry cofounded by the pastor and a layperson from Mount Bethel Covenant Church repurposes furniture so that lives might be renewed.

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Ministries Assisting Alabama Tornado Victims

Post a Comment » Written on January 10th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

PRATT CITY, AL (January 10, 2012) – A four-way partnership involving three Evangelical Covenant Church ministries and a longstanding nonprofit organization is helping more than 150 families that were victims of last April’s devastating tornadoes to reclaim …

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Covenant Pastors Among Protestors Arrested in NYC

9 comments Written on January 6th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

NEW YORK, NY (January 6, 2011) – Despite being one of six people arrested Wednesday during a “prayer protest” over the city’s decision to evict all churches holding worship services in public schools, Evangelical Covenant Church pastor …

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Merge Now Offers Domestic Mission Opportunities

Post a Comment » Written on January 5th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (January 5, 2011) – Merge Ministries, a ministry of the Department of World Mission that has helped coordinate mission trips to numerous foreign countries, has added another country to its list of sites – …

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