When Port Elizabeth policeman Mornay Rossouw lay battered in hospital after a serious crime scene accident he was sceptical when a friend told him God had a plan for his life. Seven years later, during a service at the Biker’s Church in PE, he was struck by the truth of […]
Author: Andre Viljoen
Be visible and make a difference, Bishop tells “Mighty Men”
The Mighty Men Conference (MMC) movement must continue to grow and make a positive impact on South Africa, the Anglican Bishop of Port Elizabeth, Bethlehem Nopece said at a Coastal MMC breakfast in Port Elizabeth today. He urged the Port Elizabeth-based Coastal MMC to make a special effort to target […]
Genoeg is Genoeg June 16 Youth Day Bash in Helenvale
Pictures from today’s joint church-police-community Youth Day campaign against drugs and gangsterism in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth. Initiated by Victory Ministries International the event was held on the grounds of the Helenvale Primary School
Daily devotions to enrich your quiet times
Book Review by Andre Viljoen POTATO FAITH FOR EVERY DAY by Angus Buchan “I really feel that the most important part of a Christian’s life is his quiet time every day with the Lord,” says farmer-evangelist Angus Buchan in the preface to his book of 366 daily devotions. He goes […]
Christian communities near Nigerian town disappearing
By Obed Minchakpu – Compass Direct News TAFAWA BALEWA, Nigeria — In a village outside this Bauchi state town in predominantly Muslim northern Nigeria, what was once a Christian community has vanished. Last March the Christian peasant farmers of Mdandi village, eight kilometers northwest of the Government Girls Secondary School […]
Gary Kirsten trusting God as Proteas coach and family man
[notice]South Africa’s newly appointed cricket coach Gary Kirsten is riding an incredible wave of success. But his greatest desire is to submit to God and to put his family ahead of his career. Gateway News asked Gary and his wife, feelance Christian journalist and public speaker, Deborah to comment on […]
Arts and entertainment focus
Dear friend In our arts and entertainment coverage this week we interview multi-talented Courtney Jonas, (right), presenter of new teen TV show iShine Southern Starz . We also feature the latest album by Cape Town worship team Proxy. Be ready to be blown away, says our reviewer! Also read about […]
Buchan amazed by response to gospel in divided Belfast
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 […]
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 […]