June, 2010

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Congo Tractor Photos

by covwebster – Jun 4, 2010

GEMENA, CONGO (June 4, 2010) – Three tractors donated by the Congo government will make a huge difference for farmers and their ability to not only grow crops for their own use, but for selling at market as well. Following are additional photos from the recent blessing ceremony conducted by the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM).

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Story, Heart Tug Prompt Help for Freed Indian Slaves

by covwebster – Jun 3, 2010

OMAHA, NE (June 3, 2010) – A group of freed Indian slaves, who face eviction from land on which they have been living, soon may have a place to go thanks to the generosity of people responding to an email by a member of First Covenant Church who recently became aware of the situation.

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‘Day in the Park’ – Another Way to Touch Lives

by covwebster – Jun 3, 2010

OAKLAND, CA (June 3, 2010) – A homeless man who has occasionally attended Convergence, a fairly new Evangelical Covenant Church, was the one who broached an idea that ultimately led to 500 people participating in the congregation’s “A Day in the Park” community outreach project.

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Edgebrook Youth to Assist Disaster Relief in Guatemala

by covwebster – Jun 2, 2010

EDGEBROOK, IL (June 2, 2010) – A mission team comprised of teenagers from Edgebrook Covenant Church can expect to do disaster relief work when they arrive in Guatemala next month.

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Canada Teens Explore Effective Advocacy Approaches

by covwebster – Jun 2, 2010

OTTAWA, ONTARIO (June 2, 2010) – Five teenagers representing Evangelical Covenant Churches in Canada (ECCC) recently traveled here to learn from members of Parliament, journalists and religious leaders about effective advocacy on behalf of issues of compassion, mercy, and justice.

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New Park Plaque Honors Dr. Paul Carlson

by covwebster – Jun 1, 2010

CULVER CITY, CA (June 1, 2010) – A plaque honoring the memory of Evangelical Covenant Church martyr Dr. Paul Carlson recently was unveiled in the park that bears his name.

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Ethics in Business Oath Capturing Worldwide Attention

by covwebster – Jun 1, 2010

NEW YORK, NY (June 1, 2010) – Max Anderson says the lessons instilled in him while attending an Evangelical Covenant Church and camp laid the moral foundation for him to create the MBA Oath, a document – and most recently a book – that is garnering international attention.

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