Unable to work as usual because of lockdown, the CEO of a Cape Town NPO that renovates children’s homes decided to launch a campaign to try and feed approximately 75 people in 15 needy families for two weeks. When I spoke to Lynn Haefele of Newkidz today she said that […]
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Lockdown worship is ‘move of God’ that will continue after restrictions lifted
Special call to unite in song campaign at 8.15pm nightly The programme of daily live worship that was launched on the Worship South Africa Facebook page after the country went under lockdown was extended when the stay-at-home period was extended by two weeks — and “there is no way it […]
Ex-bishop invites citizens to join him on virtual prayer walk through Nelson Mandela Bay
During November last year Former Port Elizabeth Bishop Eric Pike walked 200km through Nelson Mandela Bay to launch the Nehemiah Prayer Walk which touches all 60 voting wards of the metro. This month, with walking strictly off-limits “during this testing time of the Covid-19 pandemic”, he has been led to invite citizens […]
Mogoeng leads campaign to bring healing to SA
On Resurrection Sunday Ariella Ministries and Vuka Africa Foundation, in partnership with other ministries, held a special Zoom service to launch their 50-Days of Healing the Nation campaign. During the three-hour online event Chief Justice Mogoeng, who was the main speaker, accepted an invitation to lead the campaign which involves […]
Wheelbarrows of love and good food reach vulnerable Howick families
The timing of the start of the national lockdown was terrible for Howick NPO African Spirit — their 12-months Lotto funding lifeline had just expired and now they could not complete their application for ongoing funding. Their craft shop, charity shop and other activities also had to close down leaving […]
WATCH: Doctors For Life helping rural KZN community resist pandemic
Originally published in IOL News The fact that hope is always stronger than fear, is happening in rural KZN. Where the Covid-19 pandemic has yet to make the full force of its fury felt, there is a team of caring volunteers who have taken steps to halt its relentless advance. Doctors […]
Domestic worker gives away nearly half her salary to help struggling families
By Joseph Chirume — Originally published in GroundUp A domestic worker in Johannesburg has donated R3 000 of her R7 500-a-month salary to families in distress because of the Covid-19 lockdown. Zimbabwean national Judy Murambinda used the money to assist other Zimbabweans in trouble. She said immigrants should help each […]
SACC launches coronavirus info website for Christian community
The South African Council of Churches (SACC) has developed a website www.coronachurch.org.za with a range of useful and accurate content on the coronavirus pandemic that can be downloaded and shared in all 11 languages, says Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana SACC general secretary. He says the site, which was developed as a service to the Church […]
Angus Buchan, Daniel Kolenda among speakers at online prayer, communion event on eve of Passover
Originally published in Charisma News On Wednesday, April 8, the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) hosted a global online prayer meeting from Jerusalem, during which some 2 000 participants from over 70 countries took communion together. The meeting, held on the eve of Passover and during Easter week, was a […]
WATCH: Meet the Global Leadership Summit 2020 speakers
*Advertisement Registration is now open for the 2020 Global Leadership Summit which will be vide0-streamed from venues throughout South Africa in October and November. Watch the video below for a quick introduction to the world-class lineup of speakers who are ready to hone and improve your leadership skills with fresh […]