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Youth Contribute $4,000 to Covenant Tsunami Relief
GLEN SPEY, NY (January 19, 2005) - Evangelical Covenant Church youth and young
adults participating in an East Coast Conference-sponsored retreat
contributed more than $4,000 to the Covenant Tsunami Relief Fund earlier
this month during a candlelight communion service.
More than 460 Covenant high school students and adult counselors
participated at Young Life's Lake Champion resort during the
conference's WinterFest Retreat. Hosted by the Covenant's Youth
Ministries Advisory and Resource Council, the retreat explored the
theme "Unraveling the Mysteries of God Through Worship."
Nationally known speaker Josh Finklea, Matt "The Chalk Guy" Lewis
(accompanying photo) and the East Coast Retreat Band were integral to
the coordinating of worship and leading sessions during the event.
Seminars were led by representatives from Covenant Bible College, North
Park University and North Park Theological Seminary.
Pastor Johnny Agurkis of Covenant Congregational Church in North Easton,
Massachusetts, said that a number of other elements – including the
large financial
gift – made the weekend significant. "Relevant video, flash
presentations and still
photographs enhanced what was seen and heard and felt," he observed.
"With student involvement in leading the worship through personal
testimonies, scripture readings and
drama, the retreat was a powerful, Spirit-led event."
WinterFest has attracted more than 2,000 students and adult leaders
during the past five years, making it one of the Covenant's largest
conference-sponsored annual youth gatherings. For more information on this
event, email Agurkis at pastorjohnny@ecovchurch.org or email youth
pastor Jim Condap of The Covenant Church of Easton, Connecticut, at
jcon316@hotmail.com.
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