South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in Worthy News CAIRO, EGYPT — A court in Edfu sentenced the pastor of St. George’s Church to six months in prison and a fine of 300 pounds for violations pertaining to the height of his church. Reverend Makarios Bolous is not even allowed to enter the village […]
Women’s rights to equality and dignity are more important than TopTV’s rights to freedom of expression, or viewers’ rights to watch pornography at home, says the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) in a long-awaited explanation of its decision to block the broadcaster’s plans to launch three porn channels. In […]
There will be an opportunity for women to deepen their relationship with the Lord while their husbands are worshipping Him at the Karoo Mighty Men Conference (KMMC) 2012. Middelburg’s “Vroue Sonder Grense” (Women Without Borders) are a hosting a breakfast conference with popular speaker and bible-school lecturer Edith Baartman on […]
[notice]A fortnightly column by Anna Heydenrych.[/notice] Over the past year, I have had the joy of journeying with two of my best friends as they met and fell in love with their husbands. This past weekend I attended one of their weddings where I was privileged enough to serve as […]
Nelson Mandela Bay Christians have provided relief aid to approximately 40 residents of Gqebera (Walmer Township) who suffered a devastating loss when their shacks were burnt down in a fire on February 26 while many of them were attending church services.. Two Gqebera churches responded immediately, by housing the victims […]
In anticipation of the release of Angus Buchan’s Ordinary People on April 5, 2012, Ster Kinekor Entertainment has opened ticket bookings to the public for two “sneak-previews” of the film. Capetonians can catch all the action at N1 City on Wednesday March 14 March at 8pm, while Joburg film lovers […]
God drew my attention to the challenges facing education when I addressed the Assembly at Plettenberg Bay Christian School recently. Christian education is desperately lacking in SA. Despite Christian schools providing excellent Bible-based education, many of them are struggling to survive. Apparently, Christian parents prefer to place their children in […]
Churches can make a vital contribution to education by encouraging Christian parents to participate in the current school governing body (SGB) elections, says veteran educationist Dr Johann McFarlane. “But they must act today”, he says. If they do not move quickly they will miss a unique window of opportunity to […]
[notice]Join us on a monthly “In The Garden Of Resurrection” journey towards a unique Christian prophetic art exhibition around the glorious theme of Christ’s resurrection. [/notice] What must that journey have been like for Mary as she walked to the disciples burning with the message that Jesus was alive, with […]
More than 5 000 people attended a prayer meeting at Nyanga Taxi Rank, Cape Town yesterday (March 4) at an event which the Minister of Transport and Public Works in the Western Cape, Robin Carlisle, described as “an historic occasion in the public transport sector”. The prayer meeting was the […]