Preparations for the MMC Limpopo, also known as the Bushveld MMC — including the building of a large, permanent stage — are expected to be completed tomorrow (Friday, March 2), in time for the arrival of thousands of men next week. “Sometimes it felt like we would never finish in […]
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SUN STAND STILL comes to PE!
[notice]Gareth Hogg, media and communication liaison at Harvest Christian Church Port Elizabeth writes about an exciting, new, citywide worship and prayer event intended to stir audacious faith.[/notice] On Saturday, April 14, at 7pm, Harvest Christian Church will be hosting a SUN STAND STILL multimedia Worship & Prayer Event to stir […]
Sunday school decision set family’s mission destiny
When Bill and Anne Sieberhagen sent their four sons to Sunday School because it seemed the “right thing to do” they had no idea that they were opening a door that would take them all into the global mission field. Now, 35 years later all of their sons are in […]
Cape taxi bosses looking to God for end to violent rivalry
Hopes of bringing a long and bloody feud between rival Cape Town taxi associations to an end have risen with news of a high profile prayer day for forgiveness and peace in the taxi industry. The Church and the Western Cape taxi industry are hosting a public day of prayer […]
Lars Enarson talk on Israel, Middle East
Port Elizabeth Christians who are interested in Israel and Middle East developments are invited to attend a talk on Saturday (March 3) by author and speaker Lars Enarson. Enarson was called from his homeland of Sweden to Israel where he established The Watchman International and an international prayer network for […]
Archbishop Makgoba succeeds Tutu as head of UWC
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba, 51, will be inaugurated this evening as the new chancellor of the University of the Western Cape. He takes over from Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, 80. In an interview with Radio Tygerberg today, Makgoba said: “I think there is a lot of money […]
Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor acknowledges power of prayer
A historic Christian prayer day at the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Stadium on October 22 last year had made a huge difference in the metro, said the Executive Mayor of NMB, Councillor Zanoxolo Wayile. He said he would shortly be making a good news announcement that was an answer to […]
Christians praying for Mandela’s recovery
Originally published in Christian Today Christians are praying for former South African President Nelson Mandela as he recovers at home following surgery for an abdominal complaint. The 93-year-old was discharged from hospital on Sunday following an overnight stay to uncover the cause of the discomfort. Officials said Mandela was resting […]
Suicide bombers attack worship service in Jos, Nigeria
By Obed Minchakpu — Compass Direct News JOS, Nigeria – Two suicide bombers from the Boko Haram Islamist sect drove a car laden with bombs into the worship service of a Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) congregation here yesterday morning, killing at least one Christian girl and injuring dozens of […]
The real State of the Nation
[notice]Pastor Afrika Mhlophe unmasks some realities about our nation — realities that the Church should be addressing.[/notice]The State of the Nation (SONA) address is meant to help mirror where we are as a nation but also act as pointer on where we are going. President Jacob Zuma’s latest address was […]