Call for prayers of faith for kidnapped teacher As Saturday’s ransom deadline looms over the family of Al Qaeda hostage, Pierre Korkie, farmer-evangelist Angus Buchan said today that he continues to trust God to deliver him. “We continue to thank God for His divine hand over the Korkie Family, and […]
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Reflections on SA democracy at UFS ‘theologial day’
This year our South African democracy is 20 years old. How free and democratic is our society? Reflecting theologically on democracy and freedom, different views were expressed at the UFS Faculty of Theology’s theological day on the topic. On the one hand Dr Willem Fourie, University of Pretoria, stated Malema […]
Hope for Kids evangelism workshops in PE ‘part of God’s plan for 2014’
Christian leaders with a heart for young people will be equipped to share the Gospel with children and to teach them to share it with others during Hope for Kids workshops in Port Elizabeth from February 14 to February 18. Co-facilitator, Paul Clough, who is behind a vibrant schools’ prayer […]
David and Jonathan Foundation hosting Shabbat celebration in Cape Town
Christians in Cape Town are invited to a Shabbat celebration on Friday, February 14, hosted by the David and Jonathan Foundation (DJF) which helps South African churches to partner with Messianic congregations in Israel. The Shabbat, at Logos Christian Church, Belville, at 7pm, will take the form of a bring […]
Help nominate men and women of ethical character in the W.Cape!
Unashamedly Ethical is calling on members of the public to nominate contenders for its UE Recognition Awards for men and women in the Western Cape who have exhibited great character and ethical behaviour. “If you have had the privilege of coming face-to-face with a person working in grassroots development, education, […]
Pass rate takes off after church adopts school
The pass rate at a school in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth has nearly doubled — from 38% to 75% — since it was adopted by a nearby church in 2010. The successful partnership between Cowan High School and St Stephen’s Anglican Church was celebrated on Sunday (February 2, 2014) at the […]
Justin Bieber wanted ‘cleansing baptism’
Originally published in Christian Today Justin Bieber spent Saturday searching around New York for a place to be baptised, according to reports. PageSix.com says it spoke to “multiple sources” confirming that he and his team were scouring the big apple for a suitable place to have a “cleansing ritual” performed with […]
Five weeks to first Johannesburg Mighty Men Conference
Faith, expectancy and amazing testimony in countdown to MMC Victor Lemmer, 37, has never been to a Mighty Men Conference (MMC) and has only been a Christian for three years but he will be hosting the first Johannesburg MMC in five weeks time — with the full blessing of Mighty […]
Gender Bill a threat to religious freedom, Parliament told
Controversial new draft legislation, named the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, was considered at public hearings at Parliament on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 30, 2014. The Bill, amongst other things, prescribes a minimum quota of 50% female representation in decision-making structures, and gives the Minister wide powers […]
He has a dream!!!
Proverbs 18:16 says “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” Meet Lwando Mhluzi, a 16-year old student at Fountain of Life Christian School in Uitenhage. This young man has a passion for the Word of God, and has an oratory gift that will still […]