WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2010) – It was a moving experience, watching each of the specially invited international guests process into the worship area carrying small candles during Friday’s midday International Celebration as part of Triennial XIII at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
Challenger Center Award
MERCER ISLAND, WA (July 22, 2010) – The Teacher of the Year Award medallion that the Challenger Center for Space Science Education presented to teacher Thelma Ritchie has a history that includes a trip around the moon.
Award Honors Teacher’s Passion for Space Exploration
MERCER ISLAND, WA (July 22, 2010) – One of the most important lessons Thelma Ritchie wanted to impart to her elementary school science classes was a bold declaration that hung on her classroom wall – “The sky is not the limit.”
Safety Concerns No Deterrent to Orphan Ministry
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO (July 22, 2010) – Building what they say will be the largest orphanage in Latin America makes living in one of the most dangerous areas of Mexico worth the risk to personal safety, say Quinn and Lisa Seaman.
To Glorify God Requires Time in His Presence
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2010) – An air of excitement and anticipation filled the large ballroom at the Omni Shoreham Hotel Thursday evening as hundreds of women joined in the opening worship service of Triennial XIII, “Reflecting God’s Glory.”
Triennial Opening Photos
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2010) –Thursday evening’s opening worship service of Triennial XIII offered a mix of everything from the drama of the traditional flag processional and inspiring worship music to times of prayer and a challenging message from Brenda Salter McNeil. Here are just a fewof those moments captured through the lens of event photographer Robert Tilman who attends Cedar Creek Covenant Church in Maple Valley, Washington.
Telephone Service Disrupted at Covenant Offices
CHICAGO, IL (July 21, 2010) – Telephones remain out of service at offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church due to a failure of outside transmission lines servicing the building.
Telephone Service Restored at Covenant Offices
CHICAGO, IL (July 21, 2010) – Telephone service at offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church was restored early this afternoon following an earlier disruption caused by faulty transmission lines servicing the building.
Women ‘Walk’ 6,131 Miles to Attend Triennial XIII
KERMAN, CA (July 21, 2010) – Thirty-two women who attend Kerman Covenant Church walked across the United States to the site of Triennial XIII in Washington D.C. and back – and the event doesn’t even start until tomorrow (Thursday).
Memorial Service Planned for Donald C. Frisk
CHICAGO, IL (July 20, 2010) – A memorial service for Donald C. Frisk, 99, “the theologian of the Covenant,” will be conducted at North Park Covenant Church in early September. Frisk died this morning.