GRAND RAPIDS, MI (August 23, 2010) – Luke Eastburg wanted to get beyond living in “the bubble” of his Midwestern community.
Fulfilling Ministries – What’s Your Story?
CHICAGO, IL (August 20, 2010) – In celebration of the stories that make up the rich tapestry of the Evangelical Covenant Church, The Covenant Companion continues to request reader contributions.
Free School Supplies – Another Form of Outreach Ministry
SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 20, 2010) – Heartland Covenant Church wanted to let its neighbors – many of whom have little income – know the congregation cares for them by throwing a party and helping families prepare for school.
Depressing Vacation Leads Pastor to New Mission Focus
CALUMET PARK, IL (August 20, 2010) – Ethel Davis still remembers the day in 2001 when she left the comforts of her hotel room in Kingston, Jamaica, to participate in a guided tour around the rest of the island with other tourists.
Telephone Service Restored at Covenant Offices
CHICAGO, IL (August 19, 2010) – Telephone service at offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church has been restored following an earlier disruption caused by faulty transmission lines servicing the building.
Michigan Covenanter’s Team Sets Paralympic World Record
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS (August 19, 2010) – Covenanter Elizabeth Stone was part of the U.S. 400-meter freestyle relay team that set a world record while capturing a gold medal at the International Paralympic Committee World Championships on Monday.
New Dining Hall Planned for Pilgrim Pines Center
SWANZEY, NH (August 19, 2010) – Nearly 400 people watched a multi-generational team put shovels to dirt during groundbreaking ceremonies for the new dining hall at Camp Squanto on Sunday.
Telephone Service Disrupted at Covenant Offices
CHICAGO, IL (August 18, 2010) – Telephones remain out of service at offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church due to a failure of outside transmission lines servicing the building.
CEUMA President Ordained in Bangui Ceremony
BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (August 17, 2010) – More than 1,200 people stood under overcast skies on a dirt soccer field to participate in the first ordination service of the fledgling Evangelical Community of the Ubangi in Mission in Africa (CEUMA), which was planted by the Congo Covenant Church (CEUM).
Bangui Ordination Photos
BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC (August 17, 2010) It was a festive occasion during the first ordination service conducted by the Evangelical Community of the Ubangi in Mission in Africa (CEUMA), which was planted by the Congo Covenant Church (CEUM). Following are moments captured during the service, which was attended by a crowd estimated at 1,200 individuals