South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] We have heard that line over and over and over again at weddings. Those of us who are married have said those very words when we said our vows. All of us when we said them meant when the physical death do […]
Originally published in MERCATORNET It is perhaps in the nature of celebrities to champion causes they perceive to be popular. Celebrity bishops are no exception and Desmond Tutu’s support for Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill is not surprising but deeply disappointing. Dignity in Dying, the former Voluntary Euthanasia Society, has […]
Call to be bold, assured sons and daughters of God Several young people who attended the Mighty Youth Conference (MYC) in East London last week lost no time implementing the conference theme of equipping young people to become actively part of the mission of God. According to Tiaan van […]
Generous sponsorships provide for 40 learners from nearby farms and orphanage Jesus was the initiator of Plumb Line Christian Academy in the farming district of Tarkastad and He remains the centre of this unique school, according to Kitty Phillips, the administrator and visionary of the school. Kitty says the name […]
Mighty Men Conference Central South Africa (MMC Central SA) plans to build on the strong foundation of faith in Jesus, which was laid at its first event at the Bundu Game Lodge between Riebeeckstad and Odendaalsrus near Welkom on the weekend of June 27 to 29, 2014. “Like a wise […]
Revolution United Youth from Victory Ministries International responded to SANCA’s Drug Awareness Week (June 23 to 27, 2014) ‘Tie a yellow ribbon campaign’ call by infiltrating various areas of Nelson Mandela Bay with banners and yellow ribbons in tow. The youth invasion in Gelvandale, New Brighton, North End and Bloemendal […]
On Saturday, June 28, 2014, Victory Ministries International held its 5th annual High Tea event at King’s Court in Port Elizabeth. The elegant event, which has a different theme each year, was themed “No stress, No fuss.” Excitement was high as ladies began to prepare for the challenging theme, significantly […]
Building materials needed “Life is very tough out here for teenagers in the streets of Helenvale,” says David Hessey CEO of the Hessey Muller Foundation. “So we have harnessed the help of many compassionate people in the Port Elizabeth area to build a home for abused children, a second […]
Faith Hope Love Ministries, a private Christian outreach, feeds more than 300 children per week in Greenbushes, Port Elizabeth. Founder, Bernadette Spies, and her team go out to bless the Greenbushes community by sharing God’s word, leading praise and worship and sharing a meal together. In 2007 the organisation was […]
By FOR SA Correspondent On Tuesday, June 24, the Equality Court in Bellville ruled that it was in the interest of the parties, and indeed in the interest of justice, that the dispute between the homosexual couple (as Complainant) and the Christian owners of “House of Bread” guest house in […]