By Compass Direct News More than seven months after Muslim extremists burned its church building, a Presbyterian Church of the Sudan (PCOS) congregation is still afraid to meet for worship, according to Christian sources. The Rev. Maubark Hamad said his church in Wad Madani, 138 kilometers (85 miles) southeast of […]
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Call for prayer warriors to join spiritual battle for new Libya
[notice]As the Libyan rebel forces appear to be close to ending the 42-year reign of Colonel Moammar Gadhafi, questions are being asked about who will take over. The US is calling for an “inclusive” transition to democracy in Libya. But there are concerns that the end of Gadhafi could create […]
“Let’s fight crime as the body of Christ”, police officer urges Helenvale residents
A senior police officer yesterday challenged residents of Helenvale, Port Elizabeth with a message which he believed God had given to him regarding the fight against crime and gang violence in the area. Gelvandale Police Station Commander Brigadier Ernie Neveling was speaking at a prayer meeting against gangsterism and violence […]
War Piper 4 Mighty Men hits the road!
South Africa’s War Piper 4 Mighty Men, James Mc Gowan (aka Piperjames) has started his 1 500km march from Cape Town to Mooi River to promote the Kwazulu-Natal Mighty Men Conference (KZN-MMC) in October. His wife Ina is posting daily updates of his “groot trek” on the Gateway News facebook […]
Global Leadership Summit profiles: 5/12
[notice]It is 8 weeks to the launch of the 2011 Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in South Africa. Today we profile the fifth in our weekly series of profiles of the 12 expert speakers who will challenge and inspire summit delegates around the world with the end goal of empowering local […]
Helpful guide for new Christians and disciplers
Book Review by Andre Viljoen A STRONG FOUNDATION: FIRST STEPS FOR NEW BELIEVERS by Onne Vegter What is the next step for a new Christian? What will it take for a lukewarm or backsliding Christian to become a healthy, growing, victorious believer? The premise of this little book is that […]
Over 7 million kids lying about their age to join Facebook
By Luke Gilkerson — Originally published in Covenant Eyes It’s called “Smash or Pass.” Boys and girls alike can submit a photo of themselves or someone else to any number of smash-or-pass pages on Facebook. Others then stop by and say whether they would like to “smash” (have sex with) […]
Hope in the Darkness: Humble heroes of Helenvale
[notice]Helenvale in Port Elizabeth has gained notoriety as the worst gangster violence hotspot in the city and one of the most dangerous places in South Africa. But for the people who live there, this small, poor, Northern Areas suburb is home. This article, is the third in a series of […]
Perseverance pays off in mall ministry
[notice]Africa Christian Action leader Dr Peter Hammond reports on recent Women’s Day outreaches that took place in Cape Town shopping malls despite initial opposition from mall mangers. As I read his newsletter report I wondered how many times we miss God-ordained opportunities to share the love and truth of Christ […]
Hope Factory celebrates decade of growth, success with new PE hub
[notice]The Hope Factory, a remarkable South African entrepreneurial development success story, is making a massive difference to previously unemployed people through its skills training centre in Port Elizabeth. There are a number of opportunities for local people to get involved, says marketing and communications coordinator Jolandi Snyders.[/notice] It is 10 […]