CHICAGO, IL (October 16, 2012) – Small churches and children are helping lead the way as Evangelical Covenant Church congregations conduct their Hope Sundays, which focus on the Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision project. Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘Africa’
One Gift Can Change a Family’s Life
CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2012) – Khiyan Jai-Ping, an elderly woman living in the mountain village of Huay Khaap, was left to fend for her and her husband after their children moved to the city to find work. The couple was barely able to make a living farming rice and often did not have enough to eat. Continue Reading »
Reconstructed Bridge Reopens in Congo
KARAWA, DR CONGO (October 3, 2012) – Travel between Gemena and Karawa became easier last week when reconstruction was completed on a bridge that washed out in August. Continue Reading »
Candidates Sought to Lead Paul Carlson Partnership
CHICAGO, IL (September 21, 2012) – Candidates are being sought for the position as director of the Paul Carlson Partnership (PCP), replacing current Executive Director Byron Miller who is retiring after four years of service. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Free Chairs, Congo Trucks, Call-In Thursday
Call-In Café on Spiritual Growth
CHICAGO, IL (September 18, 2012) – Bruce Lawson will host a Call-In Café discussion entitled Creating Spiritual Growth Pathways. The hour-long discussion will start at 11 a.m. (CDT) on Thursday. Continue Reading »
Half of Congregation Commits to Congo Kids Project
By Stan Friedman
HINSDALE, IL (September 17, 2012) – Nearly half the families at Hinsdale Covenant Church signed up to sponsor children through the Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision project on Sunday, when the church became the first Covenant congregation to conduct a Hope Sunday. Continue Reading »
Another Kind of Endurance Needed for This Marathon
By Stan Friedman
KARAWA, DR CONGO (August 28, 2012) – “Eight hours, three minutes!” declared Pete Ekstrand. “That beats my record of seven hours and 10 minutes!” Continue Reading »
Covenant Kids Congo Live Webcast Wednesday
CHICAGO, IL (August 27, 2012) – The Covenant Kids Congo team will host a live webcast at 10 a.m. (CDT) Wednesday to discuss their recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo as well as the resources available within the Hope Sunday kit that will arrive at churches prior to Hope Sunday. Continue Reading »
Kids for Congo Registrations Moving at Fast Pace
By Stan Friedman
GEMENA, DR CONGO (August 20, 2012) – Since beginning their work less than three months ago, volunteers already have registered 12,000 children for the Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision project. Continue Reading »
Live Congo Broadcast Cancelled
CHICAGO, IL (August 15, 2012) – Plans to broadcast a live interview from the Democratic Republic of Congo later today had to be scrapped due to logistical incompatibilities in accessing an adequate Internet connection in Gemena. Continue Reading »
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