CHICAGO, IL (February 19, 2010) – David Husby, director of Covenant World Relief, said its partner, Medical Teams International, still is in “urgent need” of physicians who have experience with developing countries to help in Haiti.
Worship Pastor Pens ‘Unofficial’ Anthem for New Orleans Saints
ST. PAUL, MN (February 19, 2010) – A song written by Ryan Daniel, the worship pastor at Gallery Covenant Church, has become one of the unofficial anthems for the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints.
Photos from World Mission Conference
DENVER, CO (February 18, 2010) – Covenant World Mission Conference “Mind the Gap” was held January 23-24 at the Sheraton Denver Hotel.
‘Mile Markers’ Offers Tips for Working with Adolescents
TULSA, OK (February 18, 2010) – Denise McKinney remembers traveling as a child in the backseat of the car as her family drove through the vast expanses of the West on vacation. She learned that getting a positive answer to her question, “Are we there yet?” could take quite some time. She watched as one mile marker after another appeared and disappeared from view.
Mission Events Highlight God’s Work around the Globe
CHICAGO, IL (February 18, 2010) – Paying attention to how God already is at work among people missionaries are trying to reach was a major focus of two recent events sponsored by the Department of World Mission.
Concert to Benefit Uninsured at Detroit Medical Center
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (February 17, 2010) – Covenant Community Care, a low-cost medical center in Southeast Detroit, will kick off its Covenant Cares for 10,000 Campaign at 7 p.m. Saturday with a benefit concert at Faith Covenant Church.
News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines
DUNDEE, OR (February 17, 2010) – Nearly 120 people celebrated the first anniversary of the Dundee Covenant Church’s launch service on Sunday.
Observer Encouraged by Spirit of Haiti Quake Survivors
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (February 16, 2010) – Ministry partners who are meeting the needs of Haitian survivors amid the devastation left by the January 12 earthquake are inspiring Jeff Anderson, superintendent of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada (ECCC).
Vacant Factory Creates Opportunity for Renewed Hope
JAMESTOWN, NY (February 16, 2010) – What do you do with an old factory and a community whose poor and disadvantaged residents need multiple services? In the case of Jamestown, an ecumenical outreach center was the answer.
Funeral Services Today for Aaron Markuson
SEATTLE, WA (February 15, 2010) – Two funeral services will be conducted today for retired Evangelical Covenant Church Pastor and Executive Secretary Emeritus of Christian Education Aaron Markuson, 99, who died Friday.