Running now in its 4th year, the All-In Sports Conference — this year scheduled for November 5 to 7 — has become an annual highlight in Gqeberha. The organisers invite everyone to come to the event hosted by Lighthouse Family Church to hear stories and testimonies from athletes, coaches and […]
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Tribute to PE giant of faith and compassion, Derrick Darlow
Derrick Darlow’s short, stocky frame and broad, beard-framed smile were a much-loved and familiar sight in areas of desperate need in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) — until his passing in September. Together with his equally-dedicated wife Diane he pioneered mercy missions in the city, beginning in his Walmer home in the […]
Fiery call to join in Election Burn in Nelson Mandela Bay — and beyond
Special report by Burn 24-7 leader Pete Gooch on plans for 24-hour prayer and worship over the election time With level 1 in place and movements become more normalised / events gearing up, we are launching the long-awaited citywide worship and prayer Burn, which kicks off with key timing around […]
Mediation centre will bring hope to community, says Nelson Mandela Bay pastor
Nelson Mandela Bay pastor Reuben Africa believes that the launch of a mediation centre in the metro’s northern areas next Tuesday will bring hope and relief to the community. A seasoned pastor with a heart for the northern areas which has a long history of drugs and gang-related problems, he […]
Holy Spirit encounters in Jeffreys Bay
Grant Handley, the visionary of a recent weekend for spiritually-hungry believers in Jeffreys Bay, sent us this special report September 12 saw a gathering of thirsty and hungry people in J-Bay from across the Eastern Cape. “We had noticed that there was a hunger growing in people for more of […]
‘When the righteous are in power the people rejoice’ — Lance Grootboom
Alain Walljee conducts a Q&A interview with Lance Grootboom ACDP councillor, MMC for Public Health in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and mayoral candidate in the local government elections on November 1 How can Christians influence government? “First of all, it is important for Christians to vote and to participate […]
Farewell to Andrew Auld, passionate PE servant leader
Glenn Weiss leader of Joy to the Nations church, PE, shares a tribute to Andrew Auld an influential, local marketplace Christian leader who passed away in St George’s Hospital after a brave and protracted fight against Covid-19 Memorial service live streamA memorial service for Andrew Auld will be held on […]
Tough year for East London couple who rescue children, help desperate families
Over the past three years Gateway News has shared some stories on the ministry of Marion and Matthew Peake, an East London couple who just don’t seem to have “no” in their vocabulary when it comes to helping the poorest of the poor and taking in destitute children. Their lifestyle […]
‘Celebrate Our Pastors’ campaign aims to empower struggling church leaders
Hundreds of Nelson Mandela Bay church leaders who have not been able to open their churches or earn an income to sustain themselves and their families during the prolonged Covid-19 lockdown will be affirmed and appreciated by fellow local church leaders on September 11 and 12. During the so-called Celebrating […]
‘Sister Ethel’, champion of PE’s poor, passes away
Originally published in News 24 A little more than a month after a virtual prayer session was held for founder of the Missionvale Care Centre, Sister Ethel Normoyle who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, passed away in Dublin, Ireland. Sister Ethel, as she was affectionately known by many, returned […]