It takes a mere glance at the news so see that Jesus wasn’t kidding when He warned that “in this world you will have trouble” — John 16:33 AMP! The good news is that He goes on and urges us to “be courageous (be confident, be undaunted, be filled with […]
Arts & Events
Zerubbabel Mengistu — Africa Arise – Thoughts of a Way Forward: Book review
I recently thought of a book I had read a while ago called Africa Arise – Thoughts for a way forward. The book is written by Pastor Zerubbabel Mengistu of Beza International, known as Pastor Zee. The church is based in Ethiopia and annually hosts the Africa Arise conference, at […]
‘Show Dogs’ age classification decision awaited
The jury is still out on a possible adjustment of the age classification of the movie ‘Show Dogs’ which launches in South Africa tomorrow (Friday July 6 2018), a spokesman for the Film and Publications Board said today. “We are yet to receive update from the office of the minister,” […]
Big stage set for Troubadours at Grahamstown arts festival
Troubadours, a team of 19 young dancers, musicians and actors for Jesus from Brazil, England and South Africa, will be performing at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown from June 30 to July 8. The group members, aged from 18 to 25, are all volunteers with the Worcester office of […]
Finding God at Fest again
Verena Salzwedel is a retired teacher and has attended the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown for many years. She is always intrigued by the amazing range of God-given talents employed at the biggest arts festival in the southern hemisphere. And this year she found God intentionally on display in various […]
Leonard Sweet — Mother Tongue: Book review
Book Review by Val Viljoen Leonard Sweet is the author of more than 60 books — this refreshing book is his most personal to date. Sweet grew up as a PK (preacher’s kid), but in his case the preacher was his mother. Mabel Boggs Sweet was an extraordinary woman, who […]
Singing in the fulness of the Spirit — 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. God wants to hear congregational singing that spans the generations and the genres. But, as could be expected, it is the contemporary generation and genre that […]
Made-in-SA ‘Sampson’ movie not to be missed — Movie Review
By Andrea D Combs, Africa Christian Action “…for behold, you shall conceive and bear a son. No razor shall come upon his head, for the child shall be a Nazirite to God from the womb, and he shall begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines.” Samson 13:5 It’s a story […]
New book: Alain Waljee — Living in Victory
Port Elizabeth pastor Alain Waljee strongly believes that by following biblical principles, Christians can live in victory — a theme he explores in his new book Living in Victory. The book begins by looking at where many Christians currently stand – frustrated because their respective realities don’t seem to be consistent with the […]
EP record launch for vocal star Nolene Spinks
17-year-old Port Elizabeth singer, Nolene Spinks, will launch her much-awaited EP record, Glow at Word of Faith Christian Centre on Sunday June 3 at 7pm. Entrance to the event is free. Glow comprises five tracks, three of them having been written by Nolene. The winner of Fresh Factor Live 2017, Nolene’s vocal […]