Posts Tagged ‘Compassion-Justice’

Hand-sewn Dresses Assist Anti-Slave Initiative

3 comments Written on January 3rd, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (January 3, 2012) – “Pillowcase dresses” sewn by women in the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church could mean the difference between whether or not an impoverished girl in another country is kidnapped to …

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An ‘Under the Bridge’ Christmas for Homeless

2 comments Written on December 30th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

PORTLAND, OR (December 30, 2011) – Shari, a homeless woman who is roughly 50 years of age, thanked the two young girls who had just nervously painted her nails and told them, “I feel like a princess.”…

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Still Time to Help Hurting Individuals Worldwide

Post a Comment » Written on December 29th, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (December 29, 2011) – This is the time of year when many people are focusing on the new year ahead – making resolutions, anticipating a better year financially and health-wise than the just-concluding year, or perhaps preparing for …

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Ministry Focuses on Women in Strip Clubs

7 comments Written on December 28th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

DETROIT, MI (December 28, 2011) – Eve’s Angels, an outreach ministry to women working in strip clubs, has been offering support to six children of an exotic dancer who was apparently abducted several days after Thanksgiving.…

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Covenanters Come to Mexico Bearing Gifts

Post a Comment » Written on December 23rd, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

ENSENADA, MEXICO (December 23, 2011) – Members of Rancho Vista Covenant Church delivered more than 2,000 gifts to children here earlier this month, an act that brought praise from the town’s mayor.

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Walking in Another’s Shoes – That’s Friendship

7 comments Written on December 21st, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

DESOTO, TX (December 21, 2011) – A spontaneous small act by a little child at CrossRoads Covenant Church is one that Pastor Josef Rasheed says he will always remember.

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CWR Funds Assisting Victims of Philippines Typhoon

Post a Comment » Written on December 20th, 2011     
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MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (December 20, 2011) – World Relief International uses Covenant World Relief (CWR) funds to provide initial relief in disaster areas where they have existing partnerships with local organizations.

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CWR Partner Named One of 10 Top Charities

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PORTLAND, OR (December 20, 2012) – The United States’ premiere charity evaluator has named Covenant World Relief’s partner Medical Teams International (MTI) as one of its “10 Top-Notch Charities.”

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New Online Giving Feature Now Available

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CHICAGO, IL (December 16, 2011) – A new and improved online giving feature is now available on the Evangelical Covenant Church website, providing a more convenient and user-friendly experience for those wanting to support a variety of Covenant mission and …

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Need ‘Sea Change’ in Attitudes on Criminal Justice

Post a Comment » Written on December 12th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

JACKSON, MS (December 12, 2011) –Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) representatives who attended a recent “criminal justice think tank” at the John Perkins Foundation say they hope the meeting will lead to an expanded response by the denomination …

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