South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
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 […]
The Western Cape High Court yesterday dismissed an application by the New Nation Movement (NNM) and others for the Electoral Act to be amended in time for independent candidates to stand in the May 8 election. Responding to the judgment last night, an unfazed-sounding Bulelani Mkohliswa, national coordinator of the […]
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 […]
Originally Published in Premier Class A drugs and three “massive” knives were among a haul of items handed over at a Pentecostal church in London last weekend. Heroin, crack cocaine and five blades were surrendered at SPAC Nation by a “newcomer” following an altar call on Sunday, leaders said. Senior […]
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 […]
A prayer group called “9pm Call to Prayer” which started with a WhatsApp group of 43 people committed to pray for South Africa and the upcoming elections each evening, now has 2 300 members, says founding member Andre Harrison. “Last night alone over 200 joined the group,” he says in […]
As South Africans begin a 21-day Election Fast today, SA Back To God emphasises that the act of fasting one daily meal or pursuing a Daniel fast, is not complete unless we also set aside some time to pray. Basic instructions for the fast, focusing on prayer strategy, are available […]
Originally published in Urban Christian News Pro-life organisation “40 Days for Life” has announced 446 confirmed reports of babies saved from abortion through their campaign efforts which coincide with the season of Lent. 40 Days of Life’s mission is “to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of […]
By Sonia Strumpfer, PE fine artist and host of an upcoming prophetic art conference I have been stirred for some years to organise a gathering of the creatives. But now the time has come! We start on a small scale this year with an event in Port Elizabeth from May […]
Originally Published in Uganda Christian News Billboards with thought-provoking Christ-centered messages from the bible are finding their way on highways across Uganda. The billboards are intended to showcase messages ”from God” and inspire motorists, bike riders and pedestrians nationwide, according to media information obtained by Uganda Christian News. The messages […]