CHICAGO, IL (August 14, 2012) – Local Evangelical Covenant Church congregations capture the attention of their local news media from time as they serve their communities through a variety of ministries. Following are a few of the more recent examples.…
Posts Tagged ‘Northwest’
News Briefs: Local Church Initiatives Making Headlines
Filed under: News
Tags: Central, East Coast, Northwest
Memorial Service Conducted for Morland Adell
SUN CITY WEST, AZ (July 10, 2012) – A memorial service was conducted Friday for former Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Morland Adell, 86, who died June 28. The service was held at Desert Garden United Church of Christ.
Flood Fund Created to Assist Covenant Pines Camp
McGREGOR, MN (June 29, 2012) – A “Flood Fund” has been set up to offset what may be in excess of $100,000 in losses at Covenant Pines Bible Camp that were sustained as a result of historic flooding this week.…
Additional Camp Sessions Flooded Out at Covenant Pines
McGREGOR, MN (June 26, 2012) – Rising flood waters have forced cancellation of additional camp sessions this week at Covenant Pines Bible Camp, following closely on the heels of yesterday’s announcement that the Pathfinders session scheduled for Monday through …
Flooding Forces Covenant Pines to Cancel Session
McGREGOR, MN (June 25, 2012) – Rising floodwaters forced Covenant Pines Bible Camp to cancel the Pathfinders camp session scheduled to run today through Wednesday.
Sacrificial Giving Yields $50,000 for Congo Kids
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Tags: Africa, Covenant Kids Congo, Northwest
By Stan Friedman
MAPLE GROVE, MN (June 12, 2012) –President Gary Walter was stunned Sunday morning when members of Maple Grove Covenant Church presented him with a $50,000 check to benefit Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision.
Crowder Surprises Fan During H.S. Graduation
WOODBURY, MN (June 5, 2012) – Caleb Gotz, a member of Gallery Covenant Church in St. Paul, was celebrating his high school graduation when internationally known Christian artist David Crowder showed up.
Memorial Service Planned for Margaret Larson
Filed under: News, Obituary
Tags: Central, Midwest, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest
MERCER ISLAND, WA (May 31, 2012) – A memorial service for Margaret (Anderson) Larson, 91, is tentatively planned for July 21 at Covenant Shores retirement community in Mercer Island.
Wisconsin Church Prayer Trail to Open in June
MENOMONIE, WI (May 28, 2012) – Ribbon-cutting for a new half-mile prayer trail at Cedarbrook Church will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, at the church located at N6714 – 470th Street in Menomonie.
Briefs: Historic Church Sold, School Partnership Honored
Historic Church Bought for $1 Through Craigslist
MURDOCK, MN (May 15, 2012) – A grateful buyer purchased the 112-year-old Frank Lake Covenant Church building for one dollar after it was listed for sale on Craigslist, securing a new future for …