When I was a little girl I was terrified of storms. Why? You may ask. Because in my mind storms meant Jesus was coming, and if Jesus was coming chances were He was going to leave me behind. So whenever a storm would come I would be in my room, […]
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SA marching for Jesus on “True Freedom Day”
Christians in cities and towns throughout South Africa are expected to participate in Jesus Marches on Saturday April 27 in a display of unity and servant-heartedness, linked to a so-called “Christian great awakening” in the nation ahead of the May elections. Organisers have asked marchers to wear white as a symbol […]
New PE City of Compassion’ group launches winter woollies drive and outreaches
A new Port Elizabeth inter-church, collaborative group called City of Compassion has launched a drive to collect blankets, winter woollies and Bibles for poor, homeless and unemployed people in the city. Group visionary, Patricia van Niekerk of the Salvation Army, Central, said she believes the Holy Spirit gave her the […]
Bethel Music releasing first feature film, ‘Bright Ones’
Originally published in Hallels.com Bethel Music in association with Fathom Events is screening its first-ever feature film, Bright Ones at select US theatres and churches on April 22. Following the lives of three students, each embarking on a journey to find their identity while attending a performing arts high school, the […]
Call to bless family of hospitalised Gateway News volunteer reporter
Faithful and talented Gateway News volunteer reporter Alf James has been in the intensive care unit of Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein for six weeks recovering from organ failure due to sepsis as a result of a perforated duodenum. Alf, who lives with his beautiful family on a farm near Middelburg, […]
Christian ‘great awakening’ shifts into ‘Kingdom Nation’ gear
Uniting South Africa in Christ Can a nation be born in a day? Statistics show that around 80% of South Africans identify as Christian, but one could then ask, where is the real change? An enthusiastic rainbow crowd of over 400 Christian leaders representing different denominations, age groups, and races […]
Britain over a barrel over Israel policy — Charles Gardner
By Gateway News UK Correspondent, Charles Gardner The secret is out. Britain has been locked into an anti-Israel agreement ever since we first entered Europe in the early 1970s – a policy likely to consign us to the dust of history. But a successful Brexit could allow us to repair […]
SA Christians urged to sign petition to return ambassador to Israel
The South African branch of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) has called on Christians in SA to sign and share its petition to reinstate the ambassador to Israel, where SA’s embassy in Tel Aviv has been downgraded to a liaison office. SA International Relations Minister Lindiwe Sisulu last week confirmed […]
Christian “great awakening” expected to impact SA elections
Some members of a team that have been involved in consultations relating to 10 points of Christian consensus. They are, from the left, Dr Ruben Richards, Dr Arno van Niekerk, Errol Naidoo and Advocate Alan Nelson. A great awakening of God’s people is taking place in South Africa, say a […]
Bible app helps grow churches in Ugandan refugee camp
Alex and Harriet use the eVitabu app for practical and theological resources. APF PhotoOriginally published in UG Christian News A pastor who fled the civil war in South Sudan has been equipped to establish a new church thanks to a mobile phone app. Rev Alex Sokiri and his wife Harriet […]