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Some Church Wireless Systems Affected by FCC Change

by covwebster – Mar 10, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 10, 2010) – A recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will require that churches and other organizations stop using wireless microphones in the 700 MHz band (698-806 MHz) by June 12 or face the possibility of heavy fines.

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Out-of-Towners Adopt Baby and a Covenant family

by covwebster – Mar 4, 2010

ORLAND PARK, IL (March 4, 2010) – When Hope Covenant Church’s Assistant Pastor Ryan Cooper and his wife, Sunni, traveled from Illinois to Beaumont, Texas, last month to pick up their newly adopted baby, their “family” grew larger than they even expected.

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U.S. Ministry Approaches Don’t Work Just Anywhere

by covwebster – Mar 3, 2010

MERCER ISLAND, WA (March 3, 2010) – Ken Lottis had plenty of experience ministering to college students in the United States and was confident his approach would be as effective in doing the same kind of outreach work in Brazil.

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Eyewitness Account: ‘Most Terrifying Minute of My Life’

by covwebster – Mar 2, 2010

RANCAGUA, CHILE (March 2, 2010) – “It was the most terrifying minute of my life,” said Evangelical Covenant Church minister Henoch Fuentes, who was awakened when an earthquake and numerous aftershocks devastated much of the country early Saturday morning.

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Children’s Choirs Influence Academic, Social Skills

by covwebster – Feb 26, 2010

DETROIT, MI (February 26, 2010) – Carol Schoch loves to see the reaction of the kids who participate in the Detroit Children’s Choir. “What you see from them is pure joy,” she explains.

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Rolling Hills Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Living Art’ Pageants

by covwebster – Feb 25, 2010

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA (February 25, 2010) – Rolling Hills Covenant Church is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its “Pageant of the Lord,” which presents “living reproductions” of famous works of art.

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Worship Pastor Pens ‘Unofficial’ Anthem for New Orleans Saints

by covwebster – Feb 19, 2010

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.

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Concert to Benefit Uninsured at Detroit Medical Center

by covwebster – Feb 17, 2010

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.

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Vacant Factory Creates Opportunity for Renewed Hope

by covwebster – Feb 16, 2010

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.

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Surprised Worshipers Find They Are Part of Wedding

by covwebster – Feb 15, 2010

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.

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