The Church has an important role to play in a “new struggle” in South Africa against the abuse of power by elected leaders, say Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Church leaders. In a strongly-worded joint statement ahead of the May 7 national election, the church leaders “give notice” of their intent […]
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Rain, rain, rain…but Mighty Men Joburg managed to shine
The first Mighty Men Conference Johannesburg tested Victor Lemmer and his team’s faith and determination as it rained non-stop for 10 days before the event, creating havoc with their preparation of the campsite on open land south of the city. “We needed to cut the grass that was 1.2m tall […]
Daniel Kolenda, Todd White leading evangelism conference in Joburg
Evangelists Daniel Kolenda, the successor of Reinhard Bonnke and Todd White, who is known for healing miracles on the streets, will head up a Christ for all Nations (CfaN) Fire 2014 Conference at African Dream Family Church, Edenvale, Johannesburg from Friday, March 21 to Saturday, March 22. White and Kolenda, […]
Unashamedly Ethical recognises contributions to justice and upliftment
Unashamedly Ethical in the Western Cape has presented Recognition Awards to men and women representing 38 initiatives which have exhibited great character and ethical behaviour and contributed to improving the quality of life of others. The awards, which were made in 9 categories of public life, were announced at a […]
New company offers Christian alternative to Halaal labels
‘Christian Friendly Products’ a South African non profit company that has developed a Christian alternative to Halaal labeling on products, held its official launch in Port Elizabeth on Saturday (March 8, 2014). The company wants suppliers to display its label on their products rather than Halaal labels which currently appear […]
God at work as Zambian student recovers from fall
God has been at work, both healing her son and convicting her and her husband to get more involved in ministry to students, said the Zambian mother of a 21-year-old student who is recovering in hospital in Port Elizabeth after falling out of a third floor apartment window on February […]
Creative baby safe ministry saving lives
Originally published in Mission Network News In South Africa, it’s not uncommon to find dead babies in plastic bags at the local dump. It usually happens about twice a month, according to Operation Mobilization. “The babies that are found are usually in buckets, old tires, or containers,” Patience Maselela told OM […]
KMMC needs prayer partners for 40-days and other campaigns
Men and women are needed to participate in the 40-days-of-prayer-for-the-Karoo-Mighty-Men-Conference-2014 which kicks off on Monday, March 17. Prayer is the backbone of the KMMC and the committee calls on Christians everywhere to get involved in the strategic 40-days campaign by contacting Ruthi at info@karoommc.co.za or at 079 947 3566 / 049 8423310 or by completing the form at the […]
Peter Throp speaks out after High Court upholds his appeal over pro-life stickers conviction
The Cape Town High Court today (Friday, March 7, 2014) upheld an appeal by Christian pro-life activist Peter Throp against a conviction in February last year for damaging property by placing pro-life stickers over illegal abortion stickers. The full written judgement can be viewed here. Prior to his conviction, the […]
The Week in Pictures – March 6, 2014
[notice]A new occasional column featuring images of the Kingdom of God in action. Readers are invited to submit current pictures to pics@gatewaynews.co.za. Please include some info about your pictures.[/notice] LOVE of Jesus on PE streets LAUREN JONAS sent in this pic of young people who were spotted early on Saturday […]