NWC Church Fire Update
Community Covenant Pastor: God Is Good with Ashes
Members of Community Covenant Church have shed many tears surveying the destruction of their sanctuary from a blaze set by one or more arsonists on July 11. The fire ruined everything. The electronic equipment melted. The pews, chairs, altar and baptismal were destroyed. Soot covers the walls of the entire first floor. The Covenant hymnals were soaked as firefighters fought the flames. "But the overall sentiment is for the loss of the grand piano," said pastor Luke Swanson. "To see the piano in ashes is devastating." The piano was where the arsonist or arsonists chose to use an accelerant and light the fire. That only worsens the pain for church members, Swanson said. Twenty years ago, Community Covenant Church held a joyous service in which they blessed their new grand piano. "They had worked hard to raise the money for that piano and get it refurbished," said Swanson. "This was a big deal for a small inner-city church." In the two decades since, it has been the primary instrument for the congregation. "The music has gone hand in hand with the mission for decades," Swanson said. He points out that the congregation of 200 has a children's choir of 65 kids.Continue reading the full Covenant Newswire story on our websiteMake a donation to Community Covenant Church Fire Relief Fund
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Upcoming Youth Ministry Events
 MUUUCE - Aug. 15-17
Registration deadline is July 29 or when it's full
The Most Unbelievable Ultimate Urban Camping Experience for middle school/jr. high students is at Crossroads Church in Woodbury, MN. This amazing event is designed for young teenagers to not only have a blast but also examine their relationship with Christ in a way that fits a jr. higher. Heather Flies is a hugely popular speaker who has been pastoring middle schoolers for years.
Recently a student who attended MUUUCE 2012 shared his powerful testimony about his experience with us. Download MUUUCE - Loving Yourself to read the story.
Registration materials and information can be found at northwestconference.org/children-youth-family/muuuce
Emerge - Aug. 23-25
Registration deadline is Aug. 9
 Emerge is a weekend retreat designed for high school students to explore who they are as leaders. Youth ministry leaders, this is a great opportunity for you to launch a strong high school student leadership team for the school year. The weekend is full of experiences, challenges and reflection time created with high school leaders in mind. Your students will come away with a vision and passion to lead on their campus and in their church.
The cost is $78 per person. For details, go to northwestconference.org/children-youth-family/emerge
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Living Legacy Church
Bethany Covenant Church in Richfield to hold final service
On Sunday, May 12, members of Bethany Covenant Church in Richfield, MN, voted to become a Living Legacy Church. This means that the church will close with dignity in order to pass on its assets to the Northwest Conference and the Evangelical Covenant Church for the starting of new churches within our Conference.
Bethany Covenant will hold its final worship service on July 28 at 9:30 a.m. Visit bethanycov.com for more information.
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WANTED
Vehicles for ministry staff
We are looking for a low-mid mile, late model vehicle for use by Northwest Conference ministry staff. If interested in donating a vehicle, please contact Cheryl Theilen at the NWC office at 612-721-4893 or 800-756-6692.
A receipt would be given to verify a charitable deduction for tax purposes.
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The Global Leadership Summit 2013
Northern Districts: Oak Hills and HOPE Church in Grand Forks to host Willow Creek Summit
Oak Hills Christian College and HOPE Church are both hosting a videocast of the Willow Creek 2013 Global Leadership Summit.
"Three words would describe my experience at the Global Leadership Summit held at OHCC. Encouraged, Inspired, Challenged. I am looking forward to attending this event in 2013!" - Doug Giese, Family Life Pastor, Evangelical Covenant Church of Bemidji.
August 8-9 @ Oak Hills Christian College, Bemidji, MN
Download the Event Flyer, register to attend the summit at www.willowcreek.com/summit, or contact Jim Hodgson at Oak Hills for more information.
August 8-9 @ HOPE Church, Grand Forks, MN
Visit the HOPE Church GLS page for more information and to register.
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NWC Website
Church Resource Bank
Our website features a great tool for churches requesting or giving away materials and resources. On the Church Resource Bank page, you can browse available requests or give-aways, and submit a new resource to share with churches in need.
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