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Palmberg’s Work With Homeless Most-Read Story

CHICAGO, IL (September 6, 2011) – Glenn Palmberg’s work with Jesus People USA was the most-read online Covenant News Service story in August.

The former Evangelical Covenant Church president spends one week every two months living at the intentional community in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood and is using his contacts to raise money for Jesus People’s homeless shelter.

One reader commented, “I love this! What a great way to use “RETIREMENT!”

To read the most-read stories in July, click on the links below.

Call of God Can Go in Unexpected Directions

New Building Changing Landscape Around SCH

Renting Schools to Churches – Controversy Continues

Taking Former Kansas Parsonage for a Ride

Amidst Turmoil, Remember God Is Near

Hamming for Camera Paves Way to MTV Gig

Briefs: Prime Real Estate, Fireworks, and Great Camps

North Park Joins Others in President’s Challenge

Briefs: Old Building Burned, Haiti Volunteers Needed

Worship Choir – A Place Where Everyone Can Join In

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