Posts Tagged ‘Mission’

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 …



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.…



Advent: ‘In the Dark Streets Shineth’

Post a Comment » Written on December 22nd, 2011     
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PUNE, INDIA (December 22, 2011) – Editor’s note: Advent is a season for both reflection and anticipation – celebrating the incarnation of Jesus while looking forward to the Messiah’s return and the kingdom of God in all its fullness. It



Mission School Great Opportunity to Serve

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YAOUNDE, CAMEROON (December 19, 2012) – Although some people might not consider working at a school that educates children of missionaries to be “real” missionary work, that service is as important as ministering to nationals, says Konroy Boeckel, an Evangelical …



Christian Camping New Concept for Many Russian Youth

Post a Comment » Written on December 14th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

ASBEST, RUSSIA (December 14, 2011) – Church leaders here keep sending emails to Dave Cairns, executive director of Pilgrim Pines Conference Center, asking how they might advance Christian camping, which is something of a new concept …



Tensions High As Congo Election Results Postponed

Post a Comment » Written on December 8th, 2011     
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GEMENA, DR CONGO (December 8, 2011) – Tensions remain high in the country as the government today postponed announcing the results of the presidential election for the second time. …



AVA Materials Making a Difference in Colombia

Post a Comment » Written on December 6th, 2011     
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BOGOTA, COLOMBIA (December 6, 2011) – The introduction of Advocacy for Victims of Abuse (AVA) material here already is making a difference in Covenant Churches as pastors and lay leaders are introducing the topic to their congregations.…



Bush Pilots Play Key Role in Alaskan Ministry

Post a Comment » Written on December 2nd, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

UNALAKLEET, AK (December 2, 2011) – The Tweto family, which is featured in the Discovery Channel’s hit Bush pilot reality show “Flying Wild Alaska,” have flown Covenanters for years and demonstrate a deep concern for …



Hindustani Covenant Church Gutted by Fire

1 Comment » Written on November 28th, 2011     
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PUNE, INDIA (November 28, 2011) – Fire gutted St. Andrew’s Church – the “flagship church” of the Hindustani Covenant Church (HCC) – late Sunday or early Monday morning, Covenant News Service has learned.…



Volunteer Team Helps Refurbish Thai Covenant Camp

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

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND (November 23, 2011) – Staff from Covenant Heights Camp and Retreat Center returned to Estes Park, Colorado, this past weekend after working in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where they helped the Thailand Covenant Church further …