News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines

Post a Comment » Written on April 26th, 2011     
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GIG HARBOR, WA (April 26, 2011) – When Michael White, senior pastor of Harbor Covenant Church, experienced a sudden inspiration, it meant member and artist Sanne Beavin had to work fast.

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Rooftop Playground Just Clicks Away from Upgrades

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CHICAGO, IL (April 25, 2011) – Former Covenant president Glenn Palmberg hopes people will spend 30 seconds on the Internet to help Jesus People USA Covenant Church raise $15,000 for a playground at the church’s homeless shelter.

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Students M.O.V.E. to Learn Price of Justice

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN (April 25, 2011) – Three hundred and twenty students and youth workers from throughout the Northwest Conference learned “The Price of Justice” when they gathered here for M.O.V.E. 2011—a weekend of teaching, worship, service, and experiential learning.

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Covenant Offices Closed Today

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CHICAGO, IL (April 22, 2011) – Offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church are closed today in observance of Good Friday.

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Logging the Miles to Benefit Homeless Support Ministry

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CHICAGO, IL (April 21, 2011) – Paddy McCormack’s plan to run 240 miles in eight days to benefit a ministry to the homeless already has inspired soldiers in Iraq and children in Chicago to Strive4More.

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CWR Funds At Work in Several Regions

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By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (April 21, 2011) – Recently released funds from Covenant World Relief continue to assist humanitarian efforts in Libya, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Japan.

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New Book Details Midwest Conference History

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OMAHA, NE (April 20, 2011) – A 100-page book highlighting the 125-year history of the Evangelical Covenant Church Midwest Conference is available for purchase.

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Demolition of Former ECC Office Building Nears End

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By Don Meyer

CHICAGO, IL (April 19, 2011) – Demolition of the former offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church is nearing completion this week, just 15 days after heavy equipment punched the first hole through a rear east wall of …

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North Park University Launching $57 Million Campaign

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CHICAGO, IL (April 19, 2011) – North Park University has launched a $57 million fundraising initiative to advance science education, increase support for endowment and academic programs, and enhance the campus experience for students.

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A Familiar ECC Landmark Bites the Dust

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CHICAGO, IL (April 19, 2011) – The following photos capture moments during the 15 days demolition has been under way at the site of the former Evangelical Covenant Church offices at 5101 North Francisco Avenue, taken on April 4, April …

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