SONGKHLA, THAILAND (May 25, 2010) – Just three years ago, a man we will call “W” was suffering from full-blown AIDS. He bought his coffin and waited for death.
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Thai Violence Poses No Danger for Covenant Missionaries
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND (May 19, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) missionaries serving in Thailand emphasized in emails this morning that they feel “quite safe” despite violence that broke out during the day in cities where they are serving.
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Missionaries Far Removed from Turmoil in Bangkok
BANGKOK, THAILAND (May 18, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church missionaries are safe and far removed the turmoil occurring in parts of the capital city, says Byron Amundsen, Department of World Mission director of administration and finance.
Facing Future Ministry Challenges Theme of Meeting in Sweden
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Written on May 14th, 2010
Filed under: News
Tags: ECC Offices, Europe, Leadership, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: ECC Offices, Europe, Leadership, Mission
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (May 14, 2010) – Facing ministry challenges of the future is an overarching theme of the Annual Meeting of the Mission Covenant Church of Sweden currently under way in Stockholm.
Kernels of Hope Seeks Additional ‘Virtual Farmers’
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Written on May 10th, 2010
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Canada, Local Church, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Canada, Local Church, Mission
NORQUAY, SK (May 10, 2010) – “Virtual farmers” are being sought for the 2010 Kernels of Hope project to help people in Sudan develop sustainable agriculture.
Congregation Packs 150,000 Meals for Starving Children
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Written on May 10th, 2010
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Children, Great Lakes, Local Church, Mission
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Tags: Asia, Children, Great Lakes, Local Church, Mission
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 10, 2010) – More than 650 people from Thornapple Evangelical Covenant Church packed 150,000 meals to benefit hungry people in the Philippines on Sunday, May 2.
Thai Church President, Wife Escape Injury in Bus Accident
Superintendent: Jim Fretheim
Associate superintendent: Mark Stromberg
Organized: 1884
Number of churches: 137
Institution:
Minnehaha Academy, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bible camps:
Adventurous Christians/Covenant Wilderness Center, Grand Marais, Minnesota
Bluewater Covenant Bible Camp, Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Covenant Park Bible …
Grounded Flight, Train to Paris – Great Way to Explore the Covenant
LINDSBORG, KS (May 7, 2010) – Bob and Carolyn Easley experienced their own version of the film “European Vacation” when their recent flight from Belgium to the United States was canceled due to volcanic ash that grounded planes throughout Europe.…
Hindustani Church Leader to Head India Seminary
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Written on April 23rd, 2010
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Educational Institutions, Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Asia, Educational Institutions, Mission
PUNE, INDIA (April 23, 2010) – Shekhar Singh, a leader in the Hindustani Covenant Church (HCC), has been appointed principal (president) of Union Biblical Seminary, considered one of the leading theological education institutions in the country.
Victim of Thailand Accident Returns to States
ESTES PARK, CO (April 22, 2010) – Tom Cousineau, executive director of Covenant Heights Camp and Retreat Center who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident while traveling in Thailand last month, returned to Estes Park Monday night.
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