There was a thick air of anticipation before the doors finally opened and members of the band, Casting Crowns, walked onto the platform and immediately brought the crowd to its feet with “Let my life song sing to You”. It was only the second time that the band was performing […]
Author: Anthea Abraham
Amazing opportunity for musicians with a heart for God
> Some news just seems too good to be true, but this is not the case with the Message Trust SA, which has announced that it will be holding auditions in Cape Town for its first international act — a mission band that will be based in Cape Town and […]
2014 Prayer movement gathers momentum
During the first six months of 2014, more than 200 churches, schools and organisations in the Western Cape, George and Bloemfontein region, took part in a 24/7 prayer initiative, orchestrated by the Jericho Walls International Prayer Network. According to Daniel Brink, regional prayer coordinator, the 200 groups that have heeded […]
Words of wisdom flow at Youth Transformation Africa event
In celebration of Youth Day, a Youth Transformation Africa event was held at the His People Church in Goodwood, Cape Town on Monday, June 16th. The day was aimed at enhancing the leadership qualities of youth in ministry in and around the city. The impressive line-up of speakers included Director […]
Winter School 2014 discusses role of Church in Africa in next 20 years
Stellenbosch University was the venue for a three-day gathering of hundreds of Christians – pastors, academics, students and others – who reflected on the role of the Church in the first 20 years post-apartheid, as well as the next 20 years going forward. The occasion was the third Winter School […]
Cape Town church leaders unite in prayer call for revival
One hundred and twenty church leaders from different denominations who gathered at the Jericho Walls International Prayer Network (JWIPN) summit in Cape Town yesterday (Wednesday, June 11, 2014) agreed that all churches in every community from Cape Town to Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) must be invited to participate in a […]
True Champions: Graham Power, an example of obedience
[notice]A monthly column in which we share testimonies of some of South Africa’s ‘True Champions’ who bring glory to God and bless their fellow-citizens, by opposing the tide of corruption and taking a strong stand for ethics in their spheres of influence. Suggest a True Champion: email news@gatewaynews.co.za[/notice] Faith, passion, […]
Move to rename Devil’s Peak
What is in a name? A great deal according to a group of prominent Cape Town Christians who are not happy that the mountain in the middle of the city is named after the devil. In a move that will be welcomed by many people who have been praying about […]
Beautiful Gate reaches out to children, families in need of restoration miracle
The name Beautiful Gate, which is inspired by a Biblical miracle of healing and restoration, could not be more appropriate for the non-denominational Western Cape-based children’s ministry that has spent the last two decades reaching out to children and families in distress who have little or no hope for the […]
Building Godly character in SA youth
Old army base is home to new mission A disused World War 2 military base beneath majestic Cape Peninsula mountains has become the training ground for a new mission – to develop Godly character in the youth of Africa. Jabulani Africa Ministries (JAM), an inter-denominational ministry and registered section 21 […]