Expanding on the positive results of the 2014 #imagine Experiences, four weekend-long youth festivals are planned for next year, says #imagine Movement in a media statement. From April 10 to 12, 2015, up to 20 000 teenagers and youth leaders will be gathering in four locations across South Africa to […]
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PE church holds 5th annual Police Appreciation Day Service
On Sunday, 23 November 2014, the fifth Annual Appreciation Day Service for the South African Police Service was held at Victory Ministries International in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This partnership between VMI and SAPS was established at the “Enough is Enough” campaign against gangsterism and crime in Helenvale, PE in […]
The joy of singing together
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] Singing on your own sounds thin and raspy … this diminishes your desire to sing with your own voice. It is easier to give up and simply […]
Bible sees renaissance among children, YouVersion reports
Originally published in Charisma News The most popular book of all time may be celebrating a bit of a renaissance. Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 27, 2014) marks the first anniversary of the Bible App for Kids, developed by YouVersion in partnership with OneHope. The app has been downloaded in 200-plus […]
Ferguson protests spread across US after grand jury clears police shooter
Originally published in Christian Today Protests spread across the United States late Tuesday and more than 2 000 National Guard troops were deployed in the St Louis area to prevent a second night of rioting and looting after a grand jury declined to indict a white policeman in the fatal […]
Let’s talk about sexual sin for a moment
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] Last night while I was cleaning my bedroom I accidentally knocked over a candle and saw hot candle […]
EXCITING EVANGELISM ADVENTURE CAMP!
GREAT COMMISSION CAMP 2 – 6 January 2015, Cape Town Experience the Joy of Leading Others to Christ Does the thought of sharing the Gospel, especially with sceptics, terrify you? Then this camp is for you! Sharing your Faith doesn’t need to be a terrifying experience – it can be […]
Somali Islamists execute 28 non-Muslims on Kenyan bus
Originally published in Christian Today The Somali Islamist militant group al Shabaab said it had staged an attack in Kenya on Saturday in which gunmen ordered non-Muslims off a bus and shot 28 dead, while sparing Muslim passengers. Three of the group led out to be killed saved their lives […]
Kari Jobe gets married, says wedding a ‘taste of Heaven’
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Grammy-nominated Christian artist Kari Jobe got a “taste of heaven” at her wedding on Friday, where she got married to her worship colleague and best friend Cody Carnes. While a wedding is one of the most significant days in a person’s life, the Bible recorded that […]
PE church’s amazing journey through “death” to vibrant new life
Anchor of Hope in Central Port Elizabeth is a vibrant, multicultural, English-medium church that is bursting with life with a membership made up of 50% white Afrikaners and 50% black people from all over Africa. But it took a journey of “death” to get there, said its leader Giellie Noeth. […]