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Argentina Covenant Church Names New President
LA PLATA, ARGENTINA (February 9, 2003) - Patricio Valenzuela, a pastor serving a
congregation in Rosario, was named president of the Covenant Church of
Argentina (IPEA) during the closing session of its recently concluded
annual meeting - the first in IPEA's history.
The annual meeting of the IPEA, known formally as La Iglesia del Pacto
Evangelico de Argentina, included an event entitled Temporal Center for
Christian Education, an 89-hour series of classes and practical application
opportunities. North Park Theological Seminary professor of world mission
Mark Westlind conducted classes for pastors and leaders covering Covenant
affirmations and Covenant history. Other teachers from Chile, Mexico and
Argentina taught subjects ranging from spiritual formation and mission to
evangelism and parenting.
Damaris Adame, a short-term missionary serving CIPE (the Confederacion de
Iglesias del Pacto Evangelico) in the area of Christian education,
coordinated the Christian education program, which included 30 participants
and culminated in a three-day event for children, "Missionaries of Peace,"
which drew a total of 54 children.
Puppetry and mime combined with singing and Bible activities kept the
children enthralled, said CIPE representative Nancy Reed. The children used
their newly taught skills to evangelize others in their neighborhood. Other
participants returned to their homes committed to evangelize their local
communities, according to Reed.
For more information about CIPE, of which IPEA is a part, call Nancy Reed
at 773-588-5785 or email her at nancyreed@compuserve.com.
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