Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7 Using this text Pastor Randall Julie exhorted the Executive Mayor of […]
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Schoolchildren get Valentine gift from Jesus — their own New Testaments
When Sandy Peasnall realised that Valentine’s Day was on a Tuesday — a day she and Shantelle Sutton minister at the school assembly at Walmer West Primary School in Port Elizabeth — she thought it might be a good idea to give every child in the school a chocolate on […]
Last KMMC will be best and a new start, says Angus Buchan
Angus Buchan has confirmed that Karoo Mighty Men Conference 2017 (KMMC 2017) will be the last to be held at Renosterfontein Farm on the outskirts of Middelburg near the foot of the majestic Renosterberg Mountain. However, the MMC founder said that he is confident KMMC 2017 will be the best […]
Beyond the River is a ‘must-see’ movie, say previewers
A true reflection of South Africa, A must-see for all South Africans, Very enlightening, Brilliant — a few comments that Gateway News captured from people after the preview screening in Port Elizabeth last week of Heartlines’ new movie Beyond the River. Based on a true story of two South African men […]
Collector selling PE Christian library at attractive price
Danie Immelman has been collecting stuff for more than 50 years but God has told him to “go smaller” and as part of that process he is looking for a buyer who can make use of his home library of almost 4 500 Christian books. He has already disposed of […]
Join the ‘storytelling revolution’ – and bring healing in our land
Last week a group of 34 senior church leaders from all the mainline and large independent churches of Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch) spent three days at Carmel Retreat Centre near George, unpacking racism, privilege and prejudice. The leadership group felt it should get its house in […]
Unsung heroes of KMMC – and their stories
[notice]Alf James chats to Karoo Mighty Men camp commanders who play a vital service role in ensuring the smooth running of the annual camp near Middelburg attended by tens of thousands of men seeking a real relationship with God.[/notice] Although taking care of problems and unforeseen circumstances throughout the day […]
Family reunited by God after 33 years
Port Elizabeth businessman Malcolm Bailes chatted to his dad while surfing on at least 10 occasions – but during those pleasant encounters at the beach neither of them realised they were father and son, or that God was busy answering prayers they had both been praying for years. Malcolm was […]
Powerful PE service a picture of ‘how church can lead nation in healing and reconciliation’
“It was one of the most meaningful services I have ever attended in my Christian walk,” said Trevor Jennings a member of a Nelson Mandela Bay church leadership task team that arranged a healing and reconciliation service at which four victims of apartheid-era forced removals from South End, Port Elizabeth, […]
Mayor calls prayer service for rain at Port Elizabeth City Hall
Faith leaders and concerned Nelson Mandela Bay residents gathered for a prayer service in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall this morning in response to a call by Executive Mayor Athol Trollip. About 80 people joined together in Vuyisile Mini Square to ask God to break the drought that […]