Reposted from Peter and Cynthia Ekstrand’s blog
Ekstrands in Congo: Glimples, Profound and Mundane, Into Our Life
“We are so grateful you came to see us again.” said Tebisa, a woman in Fangak. “I remember your first visit when …
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CKC Water Project
Summer is a great opportunity to turn all the water splashing fun into a time of awareness and participation in a water project.
In 2013, Covenant camps will have the opportunity to help provide clean water and access to better …
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Teaching in Congo
Covenant missionary to the Czech Republic, Fred Prudek, was just in the Democratic Rep
ublic of Congo (DR Congo), teaching at the seminary there. Sounds like he had a wonderful trip!
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Mbote Mingi
By Karen Hallberg, Director of Mission Mobilization and Connection
Mbote mingi – (from what I remember, that means “big hello” in Lingala).
On October 6, I had the privilege of leading a Vision Trip to Congo with Covenant missionary, Keith …
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Hope in Kenya
By Covenant missionaries Pete and Cindy Ekstrand
Eric is seven years old and is in first grade. He was constantly moved from one place to another as his family looked for a safe place to live. They have found peace …
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Nutrition and an Experiment
This article was originally posted on Marta Klein’s blog. She is a Covenant missionary serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
This past week have been some good developments in an experiment that the other missionaries and …
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Polio Vaccinations in DR Congo
By Peter and Cindy Ekstrand, Covenant missionaries to the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is an entry on their blog.
On Thursday last week, we traveled to Bogose-Konu where we observed the kick-off for the second phase of the polio …
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Hunger, fear stalk crowded east Congo refugee camps
Source: Reuters
By Hereward Holland
KIBATI, Congo, Nov 5 (Reuters) – Clutching a small pack of high-energy biscuits, Clementine Riziki slowly chews her first meal in more than a week. Nine days ago, she fled …
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New Online Map Notes Ministry Locations in Congo
CHICAGO, IL (September 23, 2008) – Members of the Evangelical Covenant Church have long supported the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM), but knowing exactly where the main ministry work is located can be difficult.
Keith Gustafson, Congo country coordinator for …
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