News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines

CHICAGO, IL (April 12, 2011) – Dulcie Gannett was the longest-serving chaplain at Swedish Covenant Hospital and had ministered to thousands of patients until she

A Miracle Birth of a Different Kind

By Stan Friedman WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 23, 2010) – Carol Chin, a mother of two young children, entered the hospital for a mastectomy in January.

Kids, Hunger, and Safety – Making a Difference

STRATHMORE, ALBERTA (September 3, 2010) – The director of children’s ministries at Hope Community Covenant Church and a church member initiated conversations last year with three principals to ask how the congregation could serve their elementary schools.

Free School Supplies – Another Form of Outreach Ministry

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 20, 2010) – Heartland Covenant Church wanted to let its neighbors – many of whom have little income – know the congregation cares for them by throwing a party and helping families prepare for school.

Former Addict Wants Kids to Get Second Chance

BRONX, NY (August 13, 2010) – A newspaper article from 1976 reported the arrest of a 28-year-old man who terrorized and robbed elderly adults after gaining access to their apartments. His wife often helped with the robberies, which the couple committed to support their heroin addictions.

Berean VBS Photos

CHAMPAIGN, IL (August 11, 2010) – Following are moments captured on camera during Berean’s special VBS program at a local housing project.