Release of results in the Democratic Republic of Congo presidential elections has been delayed, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the results. The ruling party of current President Joseph Kabila supports the candidate Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary. Opposition candidate Martin Fayulu has accused authorities of thwarting his bid.
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Erin Chan Ding Named Executive Director of Communications
Erin Chan Ding, whose career has included […]
Steve Klimkowski Appointed Executive Director of Finance
CHICAGO, IL (January 4, 2019) — Steve Klimkowski has been appointed to serve as the new executive director of finance, ECC president John Wenrich announced today. The executive director oversees all financial matters of the ECC, including serving as treasurer, […]
Five for Friday: ‘Human Chain’ for Equality, Bowling Combo, Faith in Congress
CHICAGO, IL (January 4, 2019) – Covenanters routinely share links to social media articles and videos that Covenant News Service believes may be of interest to others. Each Friday we post five of them. Following is a sample of those […]
Podcast Helps Listeners Walk ‘Ten Steps Further’
When they conceived the idea for their podcast, Jack Hawkins, pastor of Canyon Springs Church, an ECC congregation, and worship director Jonathan Schmitz figured Ten Steps Further would be 10 episodes of foundational Christian information. But a year later, the podcast is still going strong. Topics have ranged from discussions on the shooting in Las Vegas, racism, marriage relationships, to ancient wisdom.
Day 24 Gift Idea: Wells
This week we focus on clean water. Water is at the core of sustainable development and is critical for healthy communities, socioeconomic development, energy and food production. Digging a well can improve the health of a community as well as improve economic and education opportunities.
Day 23 Gift Idea: Freedom from Human Trafficking
This week we highlight the ministry of the Hindustani Covenant Church’s work with women and girls who have been trafficked.
Day 22 Gift Idea: Cows
Today we highlight how even a single cow can provide sustainable income and food in India and Kyrgyzstan. A dairy cow can produce as many as three gallons of milk a day and up to 5,000 gallons—or 80,000 glasses—in its lifetime.
Serve Globally to Host Dinner at Urbana Conference
Serve Globally will host a dinner for Covenanters attending the Urbana Student Missions Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, next month.
Early Rain Church Not Connected with ECC
The Evangelical Covenant Church in the United States has no connection with the Early Rain Evangelical Covenant Church, which is suffering a crackdown from the Chinese government, said Al Tizon, executive minister of Serve Globally.
Local News Highlights Eagle River Congregation’s Earthquake Response
A local TV news station broadcast an extended feature on Community Covenant Church and the way it responded to the needs of its neighbors after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook the area on November 30.
Day 21 Gift Idea: Educate to Empower Girls
Today we highlight empowering girls through education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. When girls gain skills, knowledge, and confidence they break the cycle of poverty and help strengthen societies.