Originally posted in MNN Online It’s hard to really know what brought Rachel into the tent that day. It may have been the oppressive summer heat. It could have just been curiosity. As Joe Hamm, the Promotions Coordinator at e3 Partners was setting up that day, he watched as this […]
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WATCH: Video of the Week: June 12, 2015 — Hillsong United rewards fans with lyrics video for ‘Here Now (Madness)’
[notice]In Video of the Week we post a weekly video clip to inspire, inform, edify or entertain. Readers are welcome to email suggested clips of the week to news@gatwaynews.co.za[/notice] Originally published in The Christian Mail Hillsong United is thanking fans for the runaway success of their latest album, Empires, which debuted […]
Jesus Culture shares practical tips on how to engage during worship
Originally published in Christian Today People often get distracted by so many things in life, and sadly, even Sunday worship services are affected by these. In order to stay focused, Christian youth outreach ministry Jesus Culture is sharing ways on how people can stay engaged when they worship God. Chris […]
Sidetracked with Back2Basics: Singing the Gospel from the heart
[notice]A monthly interview column in which Mike Beets tunes into the heartbeat of Christian musicians and the SA Christian music industry.[/notice] If you listen to Radio Pulpit or frequent church bazaars and festivals I am pretty sure you have tapped your feet to a catchy Back2Basics tune. Their foot […]
The power of a song with meaning
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] As I listened to the sermon, the application of God’s Word got under my skin. The Holy Spirit was doing His gracious, uncomfortable work of convicting me. Jonathan’s […]
Emotional video clip shows Backstreet Boys being baptised in the Jordan River
Originally published in Christian Post Nearly two decades after rising to fame as part of the best-selling boy band in history, two members of the Backstreet Boys were captured on video recently getting baptised in Israel’s Jordan River. Last month, Backstreet Boys members Howie Dorough and Brian Littrell took time out […]
PE learners stand against human trafficking
As part of the Human Rights Day celebration this year, a competition was held for primary and high schools. The theme for the competition was the aspect of Human Trafficking. Learners from the Port Elizabeth schools were invited to submit posters, poems or a rap song to illustrate the dangers […]
WATCH: Video of the Week: June 4, 2015 — Flocks don orange to support Middle East Christians
Originally published in Fox News Orange is the new color for Sundays, as the movement to wear the color either in clothing or on ribbons – to raise attention to the Christians executed by ISIS. The trend was popularized by several Christian leaders, including Catholic writer Rey Flores, who declared […]
Award-winning hip-hop artist Cjay to headline Durban youth conference
In keeping with Youth Day celebrations, the Durban Christian Centre (DCC) Jesus Dome has invited hip-hop and R&B sensation Cjay to head up this year’s Armed & Dangerous Youth Conference on June 12 to 14, 2015. The atmosphere will be electric as the youth of Durban come together for an […]
Excellence and pure worship pleasure at Michael W Smith concert
Reflect the glory of God — This was the message that Michael Whitaker Smith had for fans who attended his concert in Cape Town last night, Thursday, 28 May 2015. There was a thick air of anticipation before the band hit their first note. The start of the concert had […]