CHICAGO, IL (July 11) - Hardly a week goes by that we do not receive a few comments from readers on stories published as part of the Covenant online news report.

We will share from time to time some of those responses generated through the "comments" link attached to each published story. This kind of feedback is very helpful to our Covenant News Service staff as we seek to identify and publish stories of great interest to a broad spectrum of online readers of this report.

Following are comments relating to recently published stories, edited in some cases for length. To read a particular story of interest, click on the headline.

Kathy Holmgren to Appear on National Radio

Marilyn E. Moore of Somerville, MA, writes: I was so disappointed to find no station in the Boston, MA, area carrying the Grace Matters program. It is only available in Pittsfield, MA, in the western part of the state. We still pray for Kathy and Calla and their selfless decision to serve Him first.

'Click for CHIC' Raising Funds for Impoverished Sudanese

Linda Forbes of Chicago, IL, writes: Wow! This is really cool! I copied and forwarded this to my contacts.

'World Cup Bigger Than Super Bowl,' Missionaries Discover

Glenn Heikes of Lindsborg, KS, writes: I have to take this opportunity to say that the comment "sharing the Gospel is a much longer process" expresses my feelings on the value of these very short "mission" experiences. I realize that there may someday be someone who will consider career missions. If someday there is someone "called," let him/her get up and go. "Lord, here I am, send me" - remember that call? Many have received the call, but have not responded in this way - "Here I am, send me!" We don't have to see a lot of previews to get involved in the main event.

VBS Program: Adults Need Not Apply

Johnna Hayward of Chicago, IL, writes: How encouraging to hear about the fruitfulness of getting kids involved in leadership. Way to go, Jen - you are a great example of a pastor as "one who empowers and enables others" to serve God using their gifts!

Swedish Musical Tells Story of Immigration

Lilly Setterdahl of East Moline, IL, writes: The performance in Moline can be described with one word - Fantastic! It is the best Swedish American program that I have ever seen - everyone in the audience enjoyed it tremendously. Descendants were present. We had a full house, and everyone enjoyed the show. I would like to thank the group for coming here and Pastor Surey, himself a Swedish descendant, for his enthusiastic support of the event. We are only sorry to hear that the Bjurtjarn Theatre Group will not return with "They Sold Their Homes." But, thank you for including us this last time.

Older Stories

Occasionally we receive comments about stories published some time ago. Most often, readers come across them while topically perusing search engines or when visiting the online Covenant News Archive maintained by Covenant News Service. We appreciate reader comments at any time about any story that has appeared as part of our online Covenant news report.

Friends Use Website to Eulogize Antwan Williams

Katie Beavers from Illinois writes: Antwan, you were always my favorite male counselor at Covanant Harbor. I wasn't gonna go to camp this year, but after hearing this, I really want to. I really wish you could have been here this year. Rest in peace. I miss you.

Ten Commandments Engraved on Stone - Again

James Singleton of Hugheston, WV, writes: I would like to know the name of the company who did the engraving on this stone. We would like to have the Ten Commandments engraved on a stone to place outside of our church. If Pastor White of Christ Community Church or anyone else can help us with this information, I would appreciate it.

Singles Ministry: 'We Can Do More Together'

Richard Goodson of Ceres, CA, writes: I am part of the singles leadership team and I am seeking fresh ideas. Ideas are welcomed.

Covenant Sudanese Refugee Stabbed in Gang Attack

Denise Sangster of Chicago, IL, writes: I was upset to see young men who have been through so much tragedy, come to America and still have to flee for their lives. Are refugees still coming from Africa? Is the crisis in Sudan still as great, or are the people beginning to restore their nation?