Briefs: Finding Hope Key Theme in Most-Read List

CHICAGO, IL (December 4, 2012) – Seeking and finding hope in the midst of tragedy was a common theme among the most-read Covenant News Service stories during November.

Greg Asimakoupoulos wrote a touching story about needing to place his mother in a skilled-nursing facility, Covenanters responded to the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy, and a community buried a woman and her grandson who were slain.

To read these and others, click on the links.

When the Child Becomes the Parent

Covenant Reorganization Concept Advances

Covenant Churches Report Damage from ‘Sandy’

Election Day Communion Services Planned

Wedding Gown Gift – One Way to ‘Pay It Forward’

One-of-a-Kind Organ Debuts During Sunday Concert

A Moment of Joy Shattered by Sorrow

A Biblical Perspective on Health and Healing

‘Navigate’ Helps Churches Adapt to Changing Times

Moose “Road Kill” Ministry Helping The Hungry

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