Posts tagged ‘Local Church’

Men of Hillcrest Develop ‘Moving’ Ministry

DEKALB, IL (March 11, 2010) – Doing a favor has led to a new ministry by the men at Hillcrest Covenant Church. Continue Reading »

Some Church Wireless Systems Affected by FCC Change

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. Continue Reading »

Out-of-Towners Adopt Baby and a Covenant family

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. Continue Reading »

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

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. Continue Reading »

Eyewitness Account: ‘Most Terrifying Minute of My Life’

By Stan Friedman

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. Continue Reading »

Children’s Choirs Influence Academic, Social Skills

By Stan Friedman

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. Continue Reading »

Rolling Hills Celebrates 25 Years of ‘Living Art’ Pageants

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. Continue Reading »

Worship Pastor Pens ‘Unofficial’ Anthem for New Orleans Saints

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. Continue Reading »

Concert to Benefit Uninsured at Detroit Medical Center

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. Continue Reading »

Vacant Factory Creates Opportunity for Renewed Hope

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. Continue Reading »