CHICAGO, IL (October 6, 2011) – Brenden Smith, the worship leader at Pine Lake Covenant Church in Sammamish, Washington, has incorporated such unusual instruments as a stroh violin, mbira, mandola, and toy piano during Sunday morning services.…
In Wake of Fire, Pastor’s Family Moves to Temporary Housing
SAGINAW, MI (October 5, 2011) – Brad Shannon, pastor of New Life Covenant Church in Saginaw, Minnesota, and his family plan to move into a mobile home that has been delivered to the property where his former home, which burned …
CWR Partners with Habitat to Build Shelters in Haiti
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Written on October 4th, 2011
Filed under: News
Tags: Covenant World Relief, Haiti Disaster
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Tags: Covenant World Relief, Haiti Disaster
LEOGANE, HAITI (October 4, 2011) – After the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in January 2010, millions of Haitians were left without homes. The problem of homelessness was further exacerbated by the unfulfilled need for clean water and proper sanitation, …
Pastor’s Home Destroyed by Fire Tops Most-Read List
CHICAGO, IL (October 4, 2011) – Stories about a pastor’s family losing their home in a fire and another pastor reflecting on long-term ministry were the most-read news items for the month September.…
Briefs: Covenanter Awarded, NPU Concert, Conference Office Moves
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Written on October 4th, 2011
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Tags: Great Lakes, Local Church, North Park
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Tags: Great Lakes, Local Church, North Park
Mason City Covenanter Named Distinguished Citizen
MASON CITY, IA (October 4, 2011) – The Mason City Chamber of Commerce presented Jim FitzPatrick, a member of First Covenant Church, with its Distinguished Citizen Award during the organization’s annual meeting last …
Faith in the Midst of Tragedy
By Stan Friedman
SLOAN, IA (October 1, 2011) – Volunteer firefighter Don Jorgensen was filling his car with gas before he drove to Westwood High School, where he teaches English, to help with a fundraiser. But then a phone call …
Bethany Service Announces Medical Rates for 2012
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Written on October 3rd, 2011
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Tags: Finance, Health Care, Local Church
Filed under: News
Tags: Finance, Health Care, Local Church
CHICAGO, IL (October 3, 2011) – Bethany Benefit Service medical rates next year will increase four and a half percent, less than average increases projected for most other employee medical plans for 2012, it was announced today.…
Music As Tough As Homeless Life It Reflects
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2011) – The lyrics and roots blues music on Glenn Kaiser’s latest CD, “Cardboard Box,” are as hard and raw as the homeless people for whom he is singing.…
Flooding Again Threatens Thailand Fish Hatchery
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND (September 29, 2011) – Incessant rains caused flash flooding that threatens the fish hatchery operated by the Thailand Covenant Church, says Randy Bevis, missionary with the Evangelical Covenant Church Department of World Mission.…
Runner Seeks to Support Youth – One Mile At a Time
By Stan Friedman
CROMWELL, CT (September 28, 2011) – Three years ago, Jim Hite could barely walk once around the local high school track, but he will celebrate his 50th birthday next month by running 50 miles to raise $50,000 …
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