Mpumalanga event on Saturday; E.Cape next, as Christians supersede ANC’s dedication of SA to ancestors A systematic campaign to dedicate South Africa to Jesus by the end of the year is gaining momentum as provinces pave the way with regional dedication events. KwaZulu-Natal was the first province to dedicate itself […]
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“Best of” Michael W Smith
Music review by Shelley Wasserman DECADES OF WORSHIP — Michael W Smith Michael W. Smith needs no introduction. ‘Decades of Worship’ is essentially what one would consider his ‘best of’ CD of his solo musical career. His career started off with his Grammy nominated first album in 1983. Since then […]
Islamist mob throws urine at church in Indonesia
By Vishal Arora — Compass Direct News No arrests have been made since 600 Islamists hurled bags filled with urine and ditchwater at about 100 members of a church in Indonesia last week and threatened to kill its pastor. Police looked on as the mob attacked the Philadelphia […]
In the Garden of Resurrection — An artistic journey — Episode 4
[notice]Join us on a monthly “In The Garden Of Resurrection” journey towards a unique Christian prophetic art exhibition in October around the glorious theme of Christ’s resurrection. What must that journey have been like for Mary as she walked to the disciples burning with the message that Jesus was alive, with […]
Call for fervent prayer to end damaging political rift in Nelson Mandela Bay
Churches in Nelson Mandela Bay have been asked to ring their bells at 12 noon from Monday to Friday next week to remind Christians to pray daily at that hour for an end to a damaging political leadership crisis in the metropole. The bell-ringing request is made in a letter […]
Diocese of Pretoria sold our church — letter of concern to Joy! Magazine
Originally published in Anglican Mainstream According to an email circular, St Matthew’s Anglican Church in Brits, has suddenly and without any warning, been sold right from under the noses of the priest and the congregation for an amount of R850 000. ( £65,000). The history of St Matthew’s Anglican Church […]
Mighty Men Conference back in Western Cape
The Western Cape Mighty Men Conference movement which was suspended following a surprise announcement in February is back on track following a recent constructive meeting between Mighty Men founder Angus Buchan and MMC stalwarts from all over South Africa. At the May 8 meeting on his Greytown Farm, Shalom, Buchan […]
Prophetic art workshop in Cape Town on Saturday
Christian artists are invited to participate in a prophetic art workshop at Bay Community Church, Muizenberg, on Saturday (May 26) from 0:900 to 15:00. The workshop, which will be addressed by evangelist/author Ashley Cloete and multimedia artist Leigh-Ann Pringle, will provide opportunities for creative worship, prophetic activation, networking and fellowship […]
Sports Results Roundup — May 21, 2012
Football Rugby Tennis Grand Prix Basketball Golf Football: UEFA Champions League Final: Chelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-3 (Penalties after 1-1 Full Time) ABSA Premier League: Orlando Pirates claimed their second successive Premier league title on Saturday after Benni McCarthy helped complete a thrilling 4-2 victory over Golden Arrows in Durban with […]
Israel blasts South African proposal to label goods produced in Jewish settlements
Originally published in Fox News The Palestinian campaign to boycott goods produced in Jewish settlements in the West Bank has received a boost from abroad with an unprecedented South African proposal to have the name of Israel dropped from labels on merchandise made in the settlements. The South African government […]