TAVARES, FL (February 15, 2010) – Those attending the worship service at Bridges Covenant Church on Valentine’s Day were surprised to find themselves at a wedding.
Covenant Donations to Haiti Relief Top $600,000 Mark
CHICAGO, IL (February 12, 2010) – One month after an earthquake destroyed Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and surrounding areas, Covenant World Relief has received more than $600,000 in donations, Director David Husby said today.
Readers Share Their Thoughts
CHICAGO, IL (February 12, 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.
Bags Teaching History – Opts to Edit Popular Tech Website
CHICAGO, IL (February 12, 2010) – Eric Bangeman wrote his master’s thesis on the 19th century Holiness Movement, looked forward to getting a Ph.D., and intended to teach church history. Becoming the managing editor of Ars Technica, an influential technology website, was not in the plans.
Grief, Trauma Counselors Sought for Haiti Initiative
CHICAGO, IL (February 10, 2009) – World Relief International is seeking grief and trauma counselors to help with work in Haiti. Counselors who speak French or Creole are especially needed.
Congregation’s ‘Trailer’ Days Give Way to New Edifice
ORLAND PARK, IL (February 10, 2010) – For 14 years, members of Hope Covenant Church had to pull all of the church equipment out of a trailer and set it up at the school where the congregation met. Those days are now behind them.
Congo Choir Seeks Donation of Used Choir Robes
KINSHASA, CONGO (February 9, 2010) – The first church planted by the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM) is looking for a donation of used choir robes as the music ministry prepares to celebrate its 26th anniversary.
Expensive Water a Reminder of Challenges Facing Haiti
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN (February 9, 2010) – The youth group at International Falls Covenant Church has been charging exorbitant prices for an eight-ounce bottle of water to raise funds to benefit Haiti.
Personnel Reported Safe Following Mexico Earthquake
OAXACA, MEXICO (February 9, 2010) – Covenant World Mission personnel are okay and no major damage has been reported following a 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Oaxaca Monday evening.
Haitian-Born Covenanter Coordinates USAID Relief
WASHINGTON, DC (February 8, 2010) – Former North Park University professor and Covenanter Robert Boncy, who led the school’s first mission trips to his native Haiti, is now helping coordinate the U.S. government’s recovery efforts in the decimated country, where he lost two relatives.