Southern Africa church should be a beacon of hope in diversity By Bellah Zulu — Originally published in ACNS The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has called on Christians to the disciplines of prayer and spending time in “contemplation and wonder” saying “there has never been a renewal of […]
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Global church body asks members’ to examine its’ use of nuclear electricity
Originally published in Ecumenical News Citing tensions and disasters in Northeast Asia, the World Council of Churches has called on its churches to deepen ethical and theological debates about civilian and military uses of nuclear energy. It main governing body called on the churches to examine “the witness inherent in […]
Christian Life Award given to courageous parents who refused to abort baby
Originally published in the Gospel Herald What should have been a joyous time for Kristi and Dave Eskelund was instead one of fear and confusion. Doctors told the young parents that their unborn twin girls were conjoined at the abdomen, and possibly shared a heart. The pregnancy, they were told, […]
Billy Graham to release new message about Heaven
Article originally posted in God Reports A new video message from Billy Graham is in production and is set to release on Nov 7, 2014, in honor of his 96th birthday. The programme, called “Heaven,” is being released to churches as an evangelistic tool, in conjunction with the Billy Graham […]
School birthed in faith aims to comply with God’s measure
Generous sponsorships provide for 40 learners from nearby farms and orphanage Jesus was the initiator of Plumb Line Christian Academy in the farming district of Tarkastad and He remains the centre of this unique school, according to Kitty Phillips, the administrator and visionary of the school. Kitty says the name […]
Marking Tanzania: Pastoral couple on God-given mandate to show the Father’s heart to Africa
Pastors Denvar and Rene Marks, an anointed pastoral couple from South Africa, will be relocating this week, on a mandate to train up leaders and prophets in the churches of the predominantly Muslim country of Tanzania. “We are sad to leave our families and comforts yet excited to be used […]
MMC Central plans to build on a strong foundation
Mighty Men Conference Central South Africa (MMC Central SA) plans to build on the strong foundation of faith in Jesus, which was laid at its first event at the Bundu Game Lodge between Riebeeckstad and Odendaalsrus near Welkom on the weekend of June 27 to 29, 2014. “Like a wise […]
Call for renaming of Devils’ Peak causes stir
Ever since Gateway News broke the story about a campaign to rename Devil’s Peak on Friday, June 6 2014, there has been a media flurry that has spread from Cape Town to America. The story was picked up and carried on the front page of Afrikaans daily, Die Burger, the […]
Youth group infiltrates NMB with drug awareness message
Revolution United Youth from Victory Ministries International responded to SANCA’s Drug Awareness Week (June 23 to 27, 2014) ‘Tie a yellow ribbon campaign’ call by infiltrating various areas of Nelson Mandela Bay with banners and yellow ribbons in tow. The youth invasion in Gelvandale, New Brighton, North End and Bloemendal […]
Victory Ministries’ High Tea with a difference
On Saturday, June 28, 2014, Victory Ministries International held its 5th annual High Tea event at King’s Court in Port Elizabeth. The elegant event, which has a different theme each year, was themed “No stress, No fuss.” Excitement was high as ladies began to prepare for the challenging theme, significantly […]