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Communities Brace for Flooding and Clear Tornado Damage

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MISSOURI VALLEY, IA (June 8, 2011) – Volunteers from Evangelical Covenant church congregations in Omaha, Nebraska, worked Tuesday to stave off flooding expected to overwhelm parts of the region while members of the church in Springfield, Massachusetts, continued to help …

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Rising River Threatens Covenanters in Farming Community

Post a Comment » Written on June 7th, 2011     
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A camp is being developed to use as a training center in northern Thailand.  Help partner with us to complete our camp meeting hall and housing building to do outreach and train a new generation of Thai believers.

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Covenanters Providing Support to Storm Victims

2 comments Written on June 3rd, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (June 3, 2011) – The relief work of Evangelical Covenant churches and other congregations has provided an opportunity to be witnesses for the love of Christ, say church members.

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Relief Work Continues in Tornado-Ravaged Areas

1 Comment » Written on May 30th, 2011     
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JOPLIN, MO (May 30, 2011) – Goodwill is overwhelming this city devastated by a massive tornado a week ago yesterday, but that is creating a new set of problems.

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Covenanters Assisting Two Tornado-Damaged Areas

2 comments Written on May 24th, 2011     
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CARTHAGE, MO (May 24, 2011) – Evangelical Covenant churches in two regions of the country are helping with local relief efforts following catastrophic tornadoes that left trails of destruction on Sunday.

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New Book Details Midwest Conference History

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OMAHA, NE (April 20, 2011) – A 100-page book highlighting the 125-year history of the Evangelical Covenant Church Midwest Conference is available for purchase.

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Midwest Celebrates – and Makes – History

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OMAHA, NE (April 18, 2011) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Conference this past weekend not only celebrated their past accomplishments, but also made history by electing Tammy Swanson-Draheim as the first female …

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Spoof Welcomes Midwest Superintendent-Elect

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OMAHA, NE (April 18, 2011) – A humorous performance of “The Preacher Mom” – an “updated” version of “The Music Man” – introduced Tammy Swanson-Draheim to the Midwest Conference Ministerium as the nominee for superintendent on Friday.

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Carlson Reflects on Years as Midwest Superintendent

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OMAHA, NE (April 13, 2011) – Decentralization and empowering others have been prominent themes during the tenure of Ken Carlson, who is retiring this year as superintendent of the Evangelical Covenant Church Midwest Conference.

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Community Gardens Provide Food, Connect People

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MCPHERSON, KANSAS (April 5, 2011) – Countryside Covenant Church is the latest congregation in a growing trend of churches sponsoring community gardens.

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