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 […]
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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 […]
Conference for women who need to ‘arise from dead’
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 […]
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, […]