Cape Town – This year the David and Jonathan Foundation are staging two celebration evenings for the Feast of Tabernacles, one in Meadowridge on Friday evening (September 21) and the other next Saturday (September 29) in Brackenfell, with the focus, “Fear not for the Lord is with you” remembering our […]
Arts & Events
Finding new themes for congregational singing — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. The Bible is one of the most comprehensive books ever compiled! And God had the major hand in this compilation. God wants His pastors to preach […]
SA release date for Tutu movie starring Forrest Whittaker on horizon
Originally published in Ecumenical News A movie based on the life of Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, titled The Forgiven that was panned by American critics earlier this year might face some unsympathetic reviews when it is released to South African cinemas next month. The film, which […]
INTERVIEW with novelist Olea Nel who writes on life and works of Andrew Murray
Tell us about yourself and the how you were inspired to write about Andrew Murray. I grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. And it was there as a young teenager that I grew to love Andrew Murray’s devotional works. My grandfather used to purchase them from market stalls on […]
Harvest Christian Art Exhibition: Some thoughts on being an artist and being a Christian
Harvest Christian Church, Port Elizabeth, recently held a debut art exhibition for what I believe will develop into an increasingly significant event on their annual calendar. It was very good, from the attention to detail throughout the show, the initial call for artists and work, to the arrangement and hanging […]
Eric Metaxas — Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World: Book review
October 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of the action that is considered to have sparked the enormous religious and social changes known as the Reformation. That a humble monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to the door of Wittenburg Castle Church in October 1517, traditionally […]
Aretha Franklin, the ‘Queen of Soul’, Dies at 76
Originally published in Urban Christian News Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as Think, I Say a Little Prayer and her signature song, Respect, and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from pancreatic cancer. She died […]
Wife of Christian rock star appeals for prayer after his seizure on stage
Originally published in Premier Oz Fox, from Christian rock band Stryper, had a seizure on stage and partner Annie Lobert has set up a page to raise money for his recovery. On Sunday August 12, Fox collapsed during a gig in Las Vegas playing for another band and was taken […]
PE church hosting Christian art exhibition
From August 13 to 23 2018, Harvest Christian Church in Port Elizabeth will be hosting a themed art exhibition by local Christian artists. “The exhibition is open to all Christian artists who wish to glorify God and showcase their God-given talents”, said Ken Holloway who is the creative pastor at […]
Christian millennials in documentary say they have been lied to about Israel — Charles Gardner
‘There is no occupation,’ Arab pastor tells shocked young tourists An international group of millennials have seen the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in a new light after engaging with both sides – and being shocked by what they discovered. A party of eleven young people from seven nations were brought together for […]