During the first six months of 2014, more than 200 churches, schools and organisations in the Western Cape, George and Bloemfontein region, took part in a 24/7 prayer initiative, orchestrated by the Jericho Walls International Prayer Network. According to Daniel Brink, regional prayer coordinator, the 200 groups that have heeded […]
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Youth movement challenges moral degeneration
God does not expect his children to be heavenly minded, yet earthly useless, according to Pastor Fikile Mabula. “Neither can we allow ourselves as the youth to sleep through such a momentous time, which would be like hiding our heads in the sand while the order of moral degeneration, carnality, […]
Mighty Mens “Amen” comes to the Free State
It is through the organising of busloads of men to go to Mighty Men Conferences outside the Free State and the friendships and brotherhood that developed out of attending the events, that a resolute desire to hold a Mighty Men Conference in the Free State grew, according to Garth Batteson […]
Miracle money multiplied before her eyes
Would you believe me if I say that miracles do happen? Corporate facilitator, Melissa Simon, saw money multiply before her eyes as she surrendered to God during her time of need. A few days before her rent was due she noticed that a substantially large amount of money was missing […]
Solidarity sleep-out for the homeless in Hillbrow
[notice]Gateway News volunteer reporter, Debbie Hemmens, spent a night on the streets of Hillbrow, experiencing life as a homeless person. She shares how much it has impacted her view on the impoverished and what we can do to help.[/notice]An overnight sleep-out, aimed at creating awareness for the homeless and destitute, […]
Raising God’s standard among Karoo farmworkers
Breaking strongholds of alcohol abuse Karoo farmworkers are being encouraged to overcome alcohol use by accepting Jesus Christ as their Saviour and being reconciled with God. According to Duleigh Douman, of Nehemiah Ministries alcohol abuse is often so ingrained that is has become a cultural practice that leads to immoral, […]
Words of wisdom flow at Youth Transformation Africa event
In celebration of Youth Day, a Youth Transformation Africa event was held at the His People Church in Goodwood, Cape Town on Monday, June 16th. The day was aimed at enhancing the leadership qualities of youth in ministry in and around the city. The impressive line-up of speakers included Director […]
Mighty Youth Conference will equip young people for mission
An alignment of vision, faith, purpose and commitment has ensured that the Mighty Youth Conference in East London will equip the young people of South Africa to become actively part of “The Mission of God”. The conference which will take place from Monday July 7 to Friday July 11. But […]
Pro-life sticker campaign spreads from Cape Town to PE
Port Elizabeth pro-life activist, Glen Brown and his team have taken to the streets to promote life, by placing anti-abortion ‘Value Life’ stickers over illegal abortion advertisements in the city. Brown launched the initiative a few months ago after he read about Peter Throp, the founder of Value Life, who […]
Truth Squad on the rise in PE ganglands
20th Block Party set for Youth Day A new Christian gang is on the rise in the Northern Areas — The Truth Squad: UNCOVERED! Theirs is a name that is synonymous with combating gangsterism and all forms of crime with the message of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ […]