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Warm thank you from SA Friends of Israel brings winter comfort to communities

The South African Friends of Israel (SAFI) has been partnering with certain churches to bring warmth in winter to needy Gauteng communities through its “Blankets for Hope” blanket drive. Elderly people in Booysens and children in Eldorado Park were the most recent recipients of blankets provided by a generous sponsor […]

Four Christians executed for wearing crosses in latest Burkina Faso attacks

Originally published in Faithwire Four Christians in Burkina Faso were executed in their village on June 27 by unidentified Islamist terrorists who singled them out for wearing crosses that signified their faith in Christ. Field workers from Open Doors USA who spoke with survivors say the armed militants “Told everyone […]

‘I think he is an angel’ — Doctor who charges what patients can afford inspires stranger to raise funds

Originally published in News24 A Bloemfontein doctor’s many acts of kindness inspired a complete stranger to create a crowdfunding campaign for him. Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros, 56, who has been nicknamed “The Walk-in Doctor”, opened his practice in June and has always dreamed of helping people, irrespective of whether they can […]

South African family murdered in Afghanistan inducted onto martyr’s memorial

Originally published in Charisma News The induction ceremony of Werner, Jean-Pierre and Rode Groenewald onto the Martyrs Memorial in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, was streamed online last Saturday as part of the inaugural Day of the Christian Martyr. Werner, Hannelie and their two children, Jean-Pierre and Rode, left their comfortable lives in […]