Many people in PE have noticed an increase in abortion stickers on poles, signboards and walls all over Port Elizabeth. One person has decided to tackle the problem by mobilising local Christians to join hands in ridding the city of these illegal and offensive posters. PE freelance public speaker, Shelley […]
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Beswaar teen bewerings van plundering
Die NG Kerk het gister beswaar gemaak teen ‘n berig in Beeld waarin die kerk genoem is in verband met beweerde plundering van die staatskas in die skemerjare van die apartheidstyd. Media24 se koerante berig vandeesweek dat die Openbare Beskermer beoog om ‘n volledige ondersoek uit te voer. In die […]
Churches hold Winter School in Bloemendal
The cold, rainy days of the first week of the June holidays did not dampen the spirits of 30 learners and a team of students, teachers lecturers and mothers of the Bloemendal Uniting Reformed and the Summerstrand Dutch Reformed Churches staging the first Winter School for Grades 10 and 11 […]
Evangelical, Catholic, and mainline bodies issue evangelism rules
[notice]Missiologists applaud unity effort, but note what’s missing and what will raise eyebrows.[/notice] By Chris Norton – Originally published in Christianity Today Evangelical, Mainline Protestant, and Roman Catholic leaders convened in Geneva last week (June 28) to announce the release of a historic document on the ethics of Christian evangelism. […]
Naidoo targets advertisers as e.tv persists with Naked News
Despite assurances to their advertisers that they had pulled “Naked News”, e.tv broadcast the show as well as pornographic SMS adverts at the weekend, says Family Policy Institute (FPI) director Errol Naidoo. He said that as a result of the broadcaster’s rejection of the concerns of thousands of Christians, he […]
Unashamedly Ethical off to a promising start in PE
The launch of Unashamedly Ethical (UE) in Port Elizabeth at the weekend was an unprecedented success said Steve Johnstone, international co-ordinator of the UE movement which promotes ethics, values and clean living around the world. He said that key Nelson Mandela Bay business leaders who attended a UE briefing […]
Theft of computers knocks township Internet access
Affordable Internet access to Walmer Township residents has been cut off after thieves broke into the Biza Internet Café and made off with five of its six computers. Café owner Michael Makeleni, 43, said he had opened the venture in the Walmer Enterprise Village in 2009 with a God-inspired vision […]
Now e.tv says Naked News was “mistake”
[notice]Advertiser reviewing campaign over “explicit programming”[/notice] In a remarkable about-turn on the controversial Naked News programme, an e.tv representative says the show contradicts the station’s “high family values” and was screened by “mistake”. The apparent change of heart follows an advertiser giving notice that it might stop advertising on e.tv […]
Tribute to unassuming prayer warrior who touched nations
[notice]Following the recent passing away of Port Elizabeth bachelor Gordon Kershaw, 81, a number of missionaries in the field have commented on how greatly they were encouraged by the faithful intercessory ministry of “Uncle Gordon”. Retired Anglican minister ALAN STANSBURY, a long-time friend and prayer partner of Gordon Kershaw, wrote […]
ICC issues arrest warrant for Gadhafi
Originally published in Urban Christian News International judges ordered the arrest of Moammar Gadhafi today for allegedly murdering Libyan civilians who rose up against him, as NATO warplanes pounded his Tripoli compound and world leaders stepped up calls for the Libyan leader to The International Criminal Court said Gadhafi, […]