The Covenant Companion

Swedish Covenant Hospital Cited for Nursing Excellence

CHICAGO, IL (May 26, 2010) – Swedish Covenant Hospital (SCH) has earned the internationally prestigious Magnet recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Carpenter’s Place – Where Lives Can Be Rebuilt

ROCKFORD, IL (May 25, 2010) – Allan and Cathy Barsema purchased a run-down building in a rough section of town and rehabilitated it so he could house his construction company offices there. They never imagined that someday the building would become Carpenter’s Place, where the lives of homeless people could be rebuilt.

Thai AIDS Victims Find New Life, Hope

SONGKHLA, THAILAND (May 25, 2010) – Just three years ago, a man we will call “W” was suffering from full-blown AIDS. He bought his coffin and waited for death.

Youth Nexus Material Available for Free Download

CHICAGO, IL (May 24, 2010) – Intersect, a new in-depth curriculum based on the successful Youth Nexus high school leadership project at North Park Theological Seminary, is now available for free download.

Six Women to Bike Five Days to Attend Triennial XIII

ALLISON PARK, PA (May 24, 2010) – Nearly all of the women attending Triennial XIII in Washington, D.C., plan to travel by planes, trains, and automobiles for the July gathering, but one group from Stoneridge Covenant Church will be bicycling for five days.

Vision, Little Blue Bucket Move Hearts to Give

HUTCHINSON, MN (May 21, 2010) – The headlines about Haiti have left the front pages of newspapers, but six-year-old Jonah Niemeyer hasn’t forgotten the children there.

Memorial Service Conducted for Arlene Johnson

ROCKFORD, IL (May 21, 2010) – A memorial service was conducted today at First Evangelical Covenant Church of Rockford for Arlene (Anderson Strand) Johnson, a retired missionary to Alaska. Strand, 85, died May 17.

Covenant Companion Receives Top Awards

CHICAGO, IL (May 20, 2010) – The Covenant Companion’s focus on immigration in the March 2009 issue earned the publication an Award of Excellence (first place) from the Associated Church Press (ACP) in the “In-Depth Coverage: Magazine” category.