FORT DODGE, IA (April 25, 2013) – When a newspaper reporter called Allan Redenius, pastor of First Covenant Church, and asked if she could write a story about the congregation for a special newspaper insert, he replied, “I have a better idea.” Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘Children’
Covenant Kids Congo Focus of Summer Camps Project
CHICAGO, IL (March 25, 2013) – The Association of Covenant Camps and Conference Centers has chosen Covenant Kids Congo as their mission project for the summer. Continue Reading »
Boston Marathoner Running for Camp Scholarships
SWANZEY, NH (March 22, 2013) – David Cairns, executive director of Pilgrim Pines Conference Center, is running the 26.2 Boston Marathon to raise $12,445, which would cover the cost of sending 26.2 children to camp. Continue Reading »
Covenant Water Projects Highlight World Water Day
CHICAGO, IL (March 22, 2013) – A number of clean water projects sponsored by the Evangelical Covenant Church and its affiliated ministries are providing a source of safe water for people living in various parts of the world and serve as a fitting tribute in honor of World Water Day, which is observed each year on this day, March 22. Continue Reading »
How One Mission Resource Creates Worldwide Impact
By Stan Friedman
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND (March 8, 2013) – Years ago, when Margie Swenson wrote the comprehensive Sunday school curriculum “El Pacto con Dios” (The Covenant with God) in Spanish for Latin American children, she never imagined it might be taught in Thailand to children being rescued from a life of exploitation. Continue Reading »
Churches Asked to Dedicate One Sunday to Serve
By Stan Friedman
SAN DIEGO, CA (February 7, 2013) – President Gary Walter and Ray Johnston, pastor of one of the Evangelical Covenant Church’s largest congregations, called upon the denomination’s churches to cancel their worship services next year – at least for a day. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Meals for Hungry Kids, Young Life Remembered
Volunteers Pack Meals for Hungry Children
TULSA, OK (February 6, 2013) – Six hundred volunteers at Redeemer Covenant Church recently packed more than 108,000 meals, enough to feed 298 impoverished children around the world. Continue Reading »
Busy Lives Can Frustrate Family’s Ability to Set Goals
CERRITOS, CA (February 1, 2013) – Editor’s note: Sheréa VéJauan serves as director of children’s ministry at Newsong Los Angeles Covenant Church and also heads her own public relations/marketing agency. She guides The Goal Setter’s Club, a coaching organization that teaches goal-setting to youth and families. This month’s column focuses on the family. Continue Reading »
This Unique School Provides No Grades – Just ‘Narratives’
By Stan Friedman
DETROIT, MI (January 22, 2013) – Mark Van Andel admits he was a bit unsure when he enrolled his children in what is now the Charlotte Mason Community School (CMCS). They didn’t give grades, but provided “narratives” instead. Continue Reading »
Old and New Media Partner for Compelling Congo Story
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (January 18, 2013) – The new children’s video for Covenant Kids Congo powered by World Vision combines the use of modern technology and a familiar, but older medium – the stalwart Sunday school flannel graph. Continue Reading »
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