About 170 students from local schools attended an Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) event at St Laurence Anglican Church in Du Noon, Milnerton, Cape Town last weekend in an initiative aimed at motivating Grade 12s from Inkwenkwezi High School ahead of their matric examinations and to pray for smooth examinations countrywide. […]
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ACDP supports medical marijuana use
Originally published in Yahoo News The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) supports the Medical Innovation Bill which, if passed, will allow for the use of marijuana for medical reasons in the country, said the party’s Cheryllyn Dudley on Thursday. “The ACDP agrees in principle with legislation making provision for innovation, […]
God’s ‘Mighty’ word to a would-be father
Port Elizabeth lay pastor Shawn Swiegelaar and his wife Michelle had all but given up hope of having children. But then God spoke to Shawn at the Karoo Mighty Men. This is Shawn’s testimony. “I have been married for 18 years now and both my wife (Michelle) and I are […]
‘Christian schools’ agree to oppose court case
Last week in Gateway News, FOR SA (Freedom of Religion South Africa) reported on the High Court proceedings instituted against six public schools (four in Gauteng, and two in the Western Cape) to effectively remove Christianity from those schools. The school principals met with FEDSAS (the Federation of School Governing […]
Dream-inspired project putting sparkle into PE state hospitals
Port Elizabeth businessman Alan Barr woke up at 5am on January 28, 2012, from a dream that he believed was from God. And 19 months later that dream is rapidly coming true with the launch of ‘Project Sparkle’ — a remarkable community-supported renovation campaign that aims to tranform PE’s three state hospitals […]
9 questions to ask when choosing a spouse
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] 9 Questions to ask when choosing a mate In every human heart there is a desire to be known, […]
Mission airmen making 8 800km mini trip for rural kids
What do a 32 year old car, a 33 year old aircraft engineer, a 54 year old pilot, four international borders, an 8 800 km return trip and a 4 year old child in the rural Vhembe District of Limpopo have in common? This unlikely team of car, engineer and […]
Life or death decisions
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Ask any husband and father what they want for their families and the answer most times will be: “I want the best for my family”. No man wants to see his beloved family suffer and in pain. The best can take many […]
Court asked to remove Christianity from schools
By Andrew Selley, Founder & CEO of Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) This week in national media, news broke of legal proceedings instituted in the Johannesburg High Court against six public schools (two in the Cape, and four in Gauteng), all of who hold to a Christian ethos […]
Child protection NPO warns of alcohol dangers in pregnancy
In the lead up to International FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Day on September 9, Home of Hope, a Cape Town based child protection organisation, has launched a campaign to create awareness about FASD, and the dangers of consuming alcohol while pregnant. Home of Hope is a faith based Christian […]