‘Navigate’ Helps Churches Adapt to Changing Times

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By Cathy Norman Peterson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 16, 2012) – When immigrant farmers started Bethlehem Covenant Church in Waverly, Nebraska, 130 years ago, they never envisioned the changes that would take place in their community in the ensuing decades.

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Storm Sandy May Force Daycare Center Closure

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LAURENCE HARBOR, NJ (November 15, 2012) – Hurricane Sandy has forced Laurence Harbor Covenant Church to close its daycare since the storm struck and threatens the jobs of its employees as the congregation may have to close it permanently, Pastor …

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One-of-a-Kind Organ Debuts During Sunday Concert

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MT. VERNON, WA (November 15, 2012) – Bethany Covenant Church will debut on Sunday its one-of-a-kind organ designed in part by its associate pastor of worship and the arts, patterned on instruments built by 19th century innovative French organ builder …

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‘Hymnathon’ Raises Funds to Help Feed the Hungry

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HILMAR, CA (November 14, 2012) – Choirs from different churches and audience members recently joined together to sing more than 50 hymns in less than two hours as part of a “hymnathon” to help Hilmar Covenant Church raise funds to …

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Acclaimed Musical Prompts Students to Reflect on Race

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 14, 2012) – Minnehaha Academy’s production of the critically acclaimed Broadway musical “Big River,” which is based on the characters of Huckelberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, gave students a special, though sometimes painful opportunity to reflect …

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Moose ‘Road Kill’ Ministry – Helping the Hungry

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By Stan Friedman

KENAI, AK (November 13, 2012) – The Road-kill Moose Meat Recovery Ministry of the River Covenant Church is probably one of the more unusual in the denomination.

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Rock Star Cooper Among October’s Most-Read Stories

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CHICAGO, IL (November 13, 2012) – Articles about unusual ministries and events were the most-read Covenant News Service stories during October.

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Vikings Men Lose Close Match in Soccer Tourney

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DUBUQUE, IA (November 12, 2012) – North Park’s 2012 men’s soccer season ended on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to number four nationally ranked Loras College in the NCAA Division III regional championship game of the national tournament.

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Memorial Service Sunday for John Withem

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WOODLAND, CA (November 12, 2012) – A memorial service for John Withem, 58, senior pastor of Bayside Woodland Covenant, will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Woodland Community Center. He died November 4.

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Covenant Reorganization Concept Advances

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CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2012) – A comprehensive reorganization concept approved by the Evangelical Covenant Church Executive Board promises to bring greater alignment with the Covenant’s five mission priorities while also streamlining the work of Covenant Offices, resulting in significant …

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