From Chicago to Karawa, Covenant churches across the US and Congo had one more thing in common last weekend - Dr. Paul Carlson. Celebrating 50 Years of Serving Congo, North American and Congolese Covenant Churches commemorated "PCP Sunday" on November 2.
Read about the service in Congo commemorating Paul Carlson and why he remains a lasting inspiration to the people there.
Tell us about your PCP Sunday! We would love to share your stories to inspire others! (contact)
Did your church miss out? Download materials here - we've even included a Christmas song in Lingala
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-From Part 10 of our 50th Blog series, Partners on the Journey
"In the spring of 1964, the radio crackled that a missionary doctor at a faraway station was stricken with malaria. Dr. Paul Carlson made an all-night drive through torrential rain over muddy jungle roads to treat this colleague and consult with others across the network.
Today, the global network is digital and wireless, relying on solar power since electricity and cell phone coverage are still rare in the Equateur Province."