The World Council of Churches has elected Kenyan Anglican Dr Agnes Abuom of Nairobi, as the Moderator of the highest WCC governing body and South African, Dr Mary-Anne Plaatjies-Van Huffel, Moderator of the Uniting Reformed Church (URC) in Southern Africa, as the Africa president of the WCC. Abuom, who was […]
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PE drugs dependence seminar ‘will answer questions’
A Fighting Chance (AFC), a young ministry that tackles the scourge of drugs, gangs and human trafficking in Nelson Mandela Bay, is hosting a drug dependence Seminar at the Clubhouse at St Thomas High School, Gelvandale, on Saturday, November 30. “It will be our first event and will answer the questions […]
Help needed to pay for urgent repairs to CCTV system on Van Stadens Bridge
A volunteer group that assists local police in suicide prevention and response at Van Stadens Bridge near Port Elizabeth has called on the public — especially church groups — to contribute towards the cost of repairs to the closed circuit TV (CCTV) monitoring equipment on the bridge. It is vital […]
Diespsloot community gathers in prayer over child deaths
Originally published in SA News Residents of Diepsloot, Johannesburg, on Monday gathered for a prayer service at the Methodist Church in Extension 10 to seek divine intervention in the wake of horrific violent acts committed against children in the area. The discovery of a seven-month-old baby’s mutilated body in a […]
Zimbabwean churches buck the trend
I took time to visit a certain church in the City of Harare in Zimbabwe on a Sunday morning and I was surprised to see numerous top-of-the-range cars parked outside as the owners took time to worship their Creator. Reflecting on news reports I had read during the week, I […]
JASA takes Top TV to court over porn channels
The Christian-based Justice Alliance of South Africa (JASA) yesterday filed papers in the Western Cape High Court in a bid to stop Top TV starting to broadcast three pornography channels on December 1. In a media release JASA says it believes that the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) […]
Amazing 42 days of non-stop worship ends next to White House
Worship continued while Government shut down Originally published in CBN A rare event is came to an end this week in the United States capital: 42 consecutive days of worship bursting forth from a white tent located just a few hundred yards from the White House. The temporary worship venue where […]
Pastor Sheryl Brady wows PE church
[notice]Victory Ministries International writer Selwyn Milborrow sent in this report about a recent event at the church.[/notice] Pastor Sheryl Brady, preacher, recording artist and a daughter from T D Jakes Ministries’ Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, had the saints at Victory Ministries International, Port Elizabeth on their feet and praising on […]
Billy Graham turns 95 today: broadcasts his ‘final message’
Watch Graham’s powerful last public message ‘My Hope America’ here Originally published in Christian Today “America’s Pastor” Billy Graham is turning 95-years-old today. The North Carolina-born evangelist is celebrating his milestone birthday with hundreds of people including notable politicians and business leaders from across the nation. After decades of preaching, […]
Limpopo school revival continues to gather momentum
[notice]In June Gateway News reported on a move of God that began some months earlier at King’s Court Christian School at Modjadjiskloof, near Tzaneen. Andrew Mullek, a Bible teacher at the school reports that the outpouring is continuing and is impacting other communities.[/notice] In this follow up article, we praise […]