CHICAGO, IL (October 14, 2010) – Hardly a week goes by that we do not receive a few comments from readers on stories published as part of the Covenant online news report.
Pastor Reflects on Rescue of Chilean Miners
CHICAGO, IL (October 13, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church minister Henoch Fuentes fought back tears as he talked about watching the miners being rescued in his native Chile.
“I weep every time one is rescued,” he says. “I was so charged last night that I couldn’t sleep.”
Seminary Seeks Recruitment Director Candidates
CHICAGO, IL (October 13, 2010) – Candidates are being sought for a position as director of seminary recruitment and enrollment at North Park Theological Seminary.
Covenant Blogger Honored With ‘Eclectic Blog’ Award
CHICAGO, IL (October 13, 2010) – Jen Karsbaek, an office assistant in the Evangelical Covenant Church Department of Christian Formation, has been recognized for having the best eclectic book blog as part of Book Appreciation Week activities.
Warm Reunion Reminder of Tense Hours in 2007
KINSHASA, DR CONGO (October 12, 2010) – Curt Peterson was reunited for the first time with the driver who was taking him to the airport when they were caught in the middle of intense fighting between police officers and armed militia in March 2007.
Congo Photos
GOYONGO, DR CONGO (October 12, 2010) – Following are additional photos taken during the ongoing tour of Congo ministries by members of an Evangelical Covenant Church delegation led by President Gary Walter.
News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines
MENOMINIE, WI (October 12, 2010) – News briefs are short takes on activities involving Covenant churches, individuals and other institutions, shared as the information becomes available.
Delegation Impressed by Passion, Commitment of Congolese
GOYONGO, DR CONGO (October 12, 2010) – Circumstances surrounding the landing of an airplane flying a delegation from the Evangelical Covenant Church were symbolic of the passion the Congo Covenant Church (CEUM) has to serve and to overcome the obstacles they face.
Empty Bowls a Reminder of Community’s Needs
VALLEY SPRINGS, CA (October 11, 2010) – The 150 people who each spent $15 so they could eat bread and soup as part of a fundraising luncheon were left with empty bowls.
Memorial Service Saturday for Gloria Swensen
WOODSTOCK, CT (October 11, 2010) – A memorial service for Gloria (Fast) Swensen, wife of retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Norman Swensen, will be conducted on Saturday, October 16. She died Thursday.