Posts tagged ‘ECC Offices’

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. Continue Reading »

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. Continue Reading »

Mexican Foundation Started by Missionaries Installs Two National Directors

MONTERREY, MEXICO (February 4, 2010) – The Family Development Foundation recently installed two national directors, the first time Mexicans have filled an executive position at the nonprofit started by missionaries of The Evangelical Covenant Church in 1999. Continue Reading »

Covenant Children’s Home Residents Contribute to Haiti Relief Efforts

CROMWELL, CT (February 1, 2010) – Teenagers at the Covenant Children’s Home of Cromwell are getting a chance to learn about Haiti as they contribute to the relief efforts. Continue Reading »

Physicians Must Be ‘Resourceful’ in Treating Haitians

By Stan Friedman

BEAVERTON, OR (January 29, 2010) – Orthopedic surgeon Todd Ulmer says teams from World Relief International and Medical Teams International had to be “very resourceful” to obtain medical supplies in Haiti so that they could perform surgery and treat other patients. Continue Reading »

CWR Director Outlines Response to Haiti

DENVER, CO (January 29, 2010) – “It has been a real team effort,” said Covenant World Relief (CWR) Director David Husby in describing the work involved in responding to the Haiti earthquake and in particular in setting up the new Haiti Relief Fund, which President Gary Walter reported has reached the $500,000 mark. Continue Reading »

Companion Seeking Reader Comments on Covenant Identity

CHICAGO, IL (January 26, 2010) – In honor of the upcoming 125th anniversary of the Evangelical Covenant Church, The Covenant Companion is publishing readers’ thoughts and reflections on Covenant identity throughout the year. Continue Reading »

Covenant Harbor Youth Retreat Donates to Haiti Relief

LAKE GENEVA, WI (January 25, 2010) – Junior and senior high students attending the “Deep Freeze” weekend retreat held January 15-17 at Covenant Harbor Bible Camp & Retreat Center donated more than $850 to help with relief work in Haiti. Continue Reading »

Letter to Local Church Annual Meetings Available Online

CHICAGO, IL (January 20, 2010) – For those local Evangelical Covenant churches who may have misplaced their mailed copy of the 2009 Congregational Annual Meeting letter from President Gary Walter, a copy can be downloaded from the Covenant website. Continue Reading »

Slow Aid Response in Outlying Areas ‘Frustrating’

CHICAGO, IL (January 20, 2010) – Missionaries now in Haiti say they are frustrated that aid is slow to arrive in areas outside Port-au-Prince, and the need continues to grow. Continue Reading »