The “Talitha Cumi” conference in Despatch, Eastern Cape, on Saturday May 5 is especially aimed at women who wear masks to hide their pain, hurt and disappointments, say the event hosts who are also the organisers of the annual God’s Karoo Women conference. The conference name echoes the Aramaic words […]
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The nameless girl — a testimony of God’s hand in all that happens
A letter from Port Elizabeth artist Susan Smith about painting with a purpose, finding meaning in a setback, and making a difference Dear reader Allow me to start by sharing some of the events that led up to me writing this letter. I have been painting for quite some time […]
PE worshipers taking nightly “Stand” in front of city hall
Worshippers from all over the city of Port Elizabeth are gathering every night to “Stand” on behalf of the city in the name of Jesus. Pastor Anton Hutton catalysed the “Stand” worship initiative following a gathering of Burn 24-7 leaders earlier this month as he and some friends began to […]
Pupil attacks prompt school prayer meeting
Debbie Hemmens shares about a new PE school prayer initiative inspired by attacks on pupils and encourages other SA parents to do likewise. My daughter has been attending Alexander Road High School, Port Elizabeth, for just over a year and I have been amazed at how many times she has […]
Investors looking for businesses with kingdom impact
Business 4 Transformation (B4T) is looking for suitable kingdom-minded businesses to show to international investors who are due to visit South Africa in October or November, says Rob Wylde who heads up B4T in SA. The businesses should be viable, have been operating for at least one to two years, […]
First Mighty Men Eastern Cape made an impact
The first Mighty Men Eastern Cape took place at Humansdorp last weekend. Gateway News asked some of the organising team members for a report back. This is what they said. How can we start to explain the supernatural and amazing work of the Holy Spirit over the weekend. I have […]
ACDP candidate for Nelson Mandela Bay by-election announced
The ACDP in Nelson Mandela Bay has announced Johanna Marianne Lötter, a full-time pastor at Word of Faith Christian Centre, as their candidate for the by-election in Ward 1. Johanna Marianne Lötter, better known as Marianne, was one of the ACDP candidates who contested in the 2016 Municipal elections. She […]
‘White Afrikaans church’ tackles racism in service — with black pastor
By Pastor Braam Botha, leader of Doxa Deo church in Port Elizabeth Sunday February 11 2018. A history-making day for Doxa Deo, Port Elizabeth when Braam Botha and Afrika Mhlope took the brave step to talk openly about racism in a church service. It was week four in our HOPE-series […]
Mass baptism in front of PE City Hall on Saturday
About 50 believers will be baptised in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall on Saturday morning during a service symbolising the burial of the old city and rising up of the new. “To my knowledge this is the first time in the history of South Africa that such a service […]
Human trafficking awareness day in PE on Saturday
Love Justice South Africa are hosting an awareness day in Port Elizabeth on Saturday to inform people about what they do and simple ways to join them in their fight against human trafficking. Anybody interested in attending the event at Fountain Vineyard Church at 22 Newcombe Ave, Walmer Heights, from […]