SAN DIEGO, CA (August 27, 2010) – Construction has begun on a new roofed basketball court in San Juan Laguna, Guatemala, thanks in part to Covenanters who helped Richard Paff raise $26,000 on his record-setting trek during which he shot a basket in each of the 48 states earlier this year.
Creating Multi-Sensory Worship for People with Alzheimer’s
ANAHEIM, CA (August 26, 2010) – A Covenant minister who is developing a worship program for people with Alzheimer’s hopes churches and care facilities will begin to incorporate it into their ministries.
Aid Still Needed for Flood Victims in India
LEH, INDIA (August 26, 2010) – News reports tend to give facts and figures when talking about the worst flooding in history to strike this small city and the surrounding region, but the story of one child and his family are indicative of the real human suffering taking place, says Steven David, moderator of the Hindustani Covenant Church (HCC).
North Park Seeking Candidates for Two Top Positions
CHICAGO, IL (August 25, 2010) – North Park University is accepting applications for two key positions – director of undergraduate recruitment and admission and director of external relations.
Funeral Service Held for Emmet W. Swanson
ROCKFORD, IL (August 25, 2010) – A funeral service for retired Evangelical Covenant Church pastor Emmet W. Swanson, 91, was held at 11 a.m. Monday at Broadway Covenant Church. He died August 18.
2010 Pastoral Compensation Report Now Available
CHICAGO, IL (August 24, 2010) – The 2010 edition of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) Pastoral Compensation Report is now available on the Covenant website, offering a wide range of resources and guidelines for use by local Covenant churches in establishing compensation levels for pastoral staff.
Time Capsule Found Inside ECC Cornerstone
CHICAGO, IL (August 24, 2010) – The cornerstone in the building housing Evangelical Covenant Church offices at 5101 North Francisco Avenue was removed today in preparation for the move of offices to a new location next month and eventual demolition of the current structure.
ECC Time Capsule Photos
CHICAGO, IL (August 24, 2010) –Following are additional photos taken during removal of the cornerstone from the Covenant offices building on North Francisco Avenue today.
South Africa Photos
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (August 23, 2010) – Working in a South African hospital and center for disabled children was not the experience Luke Eastburg was expecting – it proved even more powerful. Following are additional photos taken during his time of service there.
Limited Number of Free Covenant Hymnals Available
CHICAGO, IL (August 23, 2010) – Three hundred used Evangelical Covenant Church hymnals – the current “blue” edition – are available for donation to local Covenant churches, camps or affiliated institutions if the recipient is willing to pay the cost of shipping.