IRA and Protestants back outreach “We saw the power of God moving in no uncertain terms and experienced the peace of the Lord which passes all understanding,” said Angus Buchan of his recent two-night evangelistic outreach to Roman Catholics and Protestants at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Describing […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Richmond Hill Street Music Festival back in PE
Several streets of Port Elizabeth’s vibey Richmond Hill will be transformed into an ecelectic, open air music and café meander once again during the second Richmond Hill Street Music Festival on Saturday June 18. The first street music festival, launched by Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth during the buzz of […]
Sunday is Global Day of Prayer
Millions of Christians in hundreds of countries will join together in interceding for the world on the Global Day of Prayer on Pentecost Sunday (June 12). Many churches in participating areas will mark the day during their Sunday services by repenting and interceding for the biblical hope of Christ’s glory […]
Drugs is Gevaarlik peopol, community will be told
Rap, poetry, drama and debate will be used to appeal to school children and their parents in an ambitious community campaign against drug abuse and crime in Port Elizabeth’s troubled Helenvale area. At a meeting this week Pastor Jerome Liberty of Victory Ministries International (VMI) briefed local school prinicipals, community […]
Making disciples through passion for surfing
Fifteen young people live together in a chilled house just a short stroll to one of the best surf breaks in the world. They come from Europe, North America, New Zealand and South Africa. They all love surfing and get to surf most days. But surfing is not their main […]
Church in Japan growing after earthquake
Originally published in Mission Network News It’s been nearly three months since Japan was torn apart by an earthquake and tsunami. The billions of dollars in damage sent the country into a deeper recession as many jobs were lost, businesses were left crippled, and in some cases–destroyed by the disaster. […]
Crackdown on Anglican Church in Zimbabwe
By Karen Peake – Originally published in Christianity Today The Anglican Church in Zimbabwe is facing a tough battle against state authorities and an ex-communicated bishop trying to take away its property and its freedom to worship. In the latest incident, sixteen churchgoers, including an elderly woman, were arrested and […]
Speculation that Hamas moving HQ from Syria to Egypt
Originally published in Mission Network News According to several sources, the terrorist group Hamas is moving its headquarters from Syria to Egypt. The effects of the move could bode poorly for Egypt. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says the Muslim Brotherhood, to which Hamas is closely linked, is also becoming […]
Christian news of the week
Dear Friend This week we feature two uplifting stories from Walmer Township, an area of Port Elizabeth often associated with crime, poverty and bondage. Read about a car wash inspired by God and a Comrades Marathon silver medalist who has great plans for the township he loves. We also reported […]
Prayer walk in Helenvale next week after gang shootings
The Community Upliftment Forum (CUF) is holding an anti-crime prayer walk in Helenvale on Tuesday (June 7) following a recent spate of gang-related shootings in the Port Elizabeth Northern Areas suburb. Prayers will meet at the parking area of the Gelvandale Police Station in Gail Road, Gelvandale at 9am on […]