Baptism Sometimes Calls for Creativity

4 comments Written on February 23rd, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (February 23, 2012) – Most members of Immanuel Covenant Church are immigrants from around the world, and their theological preference for baptism generally is immersion. That has sometimes presented a problem for the congregation because …

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Conference Initiative Focuses on Hunger, Nutrition

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By Stan Friedman

TAMPA, FL (February 23, 2012) – The Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church is working with the United States Department of Agriculture to encourage Hispanics, who suffer high rates of obesity, to eat healthier diets.…

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Briefs: Tax Guide, Dental Mission Trip, 125th Fete

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Ministers Tax Guide Available

CHICAGO, IL (February 22, 2012) – The Minister’s Guide for 2011 Income Tax by Conrad Teitell is available for free from the Covenant Bookstore. A minimal shipping and handling fee will apply. The 72-page guide is …

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Alaska Christian College Receives Accreditation

8 comments Written on February 22nd, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

ORLANDO, FL (February 22, 2012) – Alaska Christian College (ACC) received accreditation from the Association for Biblical Higher Education at its meeting here on Tuesday so the school can now offer associates degrees and students can transfer …

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New Bridges Play Key Role in African Communities

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YAOUNDE, CAMEROON (February 21, 2012) – Missionaries in Africa continue to build bridges with the people to whom they are ministering.

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Funeral Service April 7 for Beth Swanson

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GRANTSBURG, WI (February 21, 2012) – A funeral service for Beth (Cole) Swanson, 97, widow of Evangelical Covenant Church minister Earl Swanson, will be conducted at 11 a.m. April 7 at Calvary Covenant Church. She died February 13 in Ft. …

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Third NYC Congregation Secures New Worship Space

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NEW YORK, NY (February 20, 2012) – A third congregation connected with the Evangelical Covenant Church has found temporary meeting space after being evicted from the public schools where they had been worshiping.

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Memorial Service Thursday for Missionary Clitus Olson

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WESTMINSTER, CO (February 20, 2012) – A memorial service will be conducted for retired Evangelical Covenant Church medical missionary Clitus Olson, 95, at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Covenant Village of Colorado.

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Links: What Covenanters Are Talking About Online

1 Comment » Written on February 17th, 2012     
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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (February 17, 2012) – Many Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Following is a sample of those submissions – their …

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New Urban Ministry Program Accepting Applicants

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CHICAGO (February 16, 2012) – North Park Theological Seminary is accepting applications for a new two-year graduate educational program leading to a Certificate in Urban Ministry.

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