Last Friday night Gateway News joined a group of young adults reaching out to women on the murky streets of East London’s red light district. The group of 13 people, led by Josh and Rachael Minter of Global Mercy Missions, has for the past four years been patiently loving on […]
Eastern Cape
Nelson Mandela Bay municipality budget passing ‘an answer to prayer’
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality finally passed its 2018/19 budget today at a fourth special council sitting, in a breakthrough which metro Christian leaders view as an answer to prayer. The Church, which was concerned that the budget impasse would result in people suffering by bringing service delivery to a […]
‘Roar’ for unity at PE worship album launch on Saturday
Aslan is about to roar over the city of Port Elizabeth this weekend as Roar Worship prepares for the official release of their debut album. Musicians from 12 churches have come together to release “a unified sound that carries authority to shift atmospheres and shake nations”. The album launch will […]
Nelson Mandela Bay groups tackling poverty, unemployment together
Looking over the full hall at the poverty and unemployment workshop in the South End Museum last Thursday I realised there are many Christian churches and NPOs engaged in uplifting unemployed people in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro. This was further emphasised when those present mapped out their collective outreach […]
Men of Hope holding first PE conference this weekend
City men invited to join march on Saturday morning Hope Restoration Ministries is hosting its first Men of Hope conference at the Nangoza Jebe Centenary Hall in New Brighton, in Port Elizabeth this weekend — from Thursday May 24 to Sunday May 27. On Saturday morning the men will participate in […]
PE pastor running Comrades for smiles
As 20 000 runners gear up for the 2018 Comrades Marathon on June 10, Port Elizabeth pastor Matthew Cullis aims to make the most of his third Comrades attempt by raising money for a cause close to his home and heart. Before Matthew’s son, Joel, was born with a cleft palate, he […]
Churches hosting Nelson Mandela Bay unemployment and poverty workshop
Anybody interested in tackling the problem of unemployment and poverty in Nelson Mandela Bay is invited to attend a workshop at the South End Museum, Port Elizabeth on Thursday May 17. Organised by the Ikhala Trust and the NM Bay Church Leaders, the gathering is a follow-up to the inaugural unemployment […]
Church helps warring Mthatha taxi groups reach peace accord
Whether you like them or not, taxi operators play an important role in South Africa’s economy. They ensure that millions of South Africans, who depend on them as their mode of transport, get to their destinations on time. However, these operators have a reputation for reckless driving and for also […]
‘Stand’ worshipers returning to declare God’s goodness nightly in PE city centre
Worshipers will be back next week to take a nightly “Stand” in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall in what the initiative visionary Anton Hutton believes will grow into a movement that will unite the Church and the city. During “Stand’s” first three-week run around 20 to 30 worshipers […]
Burn 24-7 linking up with #imagine for 24-hour PE worship event
Burn 24-7 is inviting lovers of Jesus across Port Elizabeth to come and unite to seek God for revival in the city and nation in a 24-hour worship event together with national youth movement #imagine. The upcoming prayer and worship event will start on Friday May 4 2018 at 7pm […]