Following an exhausting but blessed and fruitful twelve day ministry tour of Durban and Johannesburg, Arlene and I returned home to Cape Town to prepare for an important trip to the US. The World Congress of Families (WCF) – the largest pro-family network in the world – is convening a […]
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Continuity in worship — speaking between songs
[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] After two Columns urging a Continuity Flow in the Service, I came across this piece from “The Gospel Coalition 29.8.2013″ which I found helpful – and you […]
21Partnership hosting Fire Conference in PE
A new end-time apostolic movement, the 21 Partnership under the banner of “One Voice, One Vision “, is inviting Port Elizabeth church leaders from all denominations to join them at their Fire Conference from October 17 to 19, 2014 at the Dower College sports field. According […]
Shofarband — We Won’t Be Afraid: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter SHOFARBAND — WE WON’T BE AFRAID Have you ever heard the expression “fake it till you make it”? We live in a world that is so sick and tired of people “faking it” and pretending to be something they’re not. Unfortunately we see a […]
TB Joshua supporters besiege Lagos court, say prophet innocent
Originally published in African Spotlight Many supporters of the founder and General Overseer of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T. B. Joshua, besieged the Lagos High Court, on Monday, as the coroner making inquest into the collapsed structure on the church premises began sitting. The sympathisers, carrying […]
‘Children’s rights should have trumped porn’
Originally published in Sowetan Live The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) failed to apply the law when it approved three pornographic channels, the Cape Town High Court heard on Monday (October 13). Last April StarSat, formerly known as Top TV, was given the go ahead by Icasa to […]
Second health care worker tests positive for Ebola at Dallas hospital
Originally published in CNN A second health care worker who cared for an Ebola patient at a hospital in Dallas, Texas in the United States of America has contracted the virus herself. The worker, a woman who lives alone, was quickly moved into isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, authorities […]
Nigeria: Chibok girls missing for 6 months
By Open Doors SA On Sunday, April 13, an estimated 275 girls reported to Chibok Government Secondary School. On Monday evening, April 14, Boko Haram insurgents broke into the school, burned down the administration block and classroom blocks of the school, destroying all school records, and abducted more than 250 […]
Welby praises ‘long overdue’ move as House of Lords approves women bishops
Originally published in Christianity Today The House of Lords yesterday approved plans to allow women to become bishops in the Church of England. The proposal was passed by the General Synod in July but required the consent of Parliament. It is expected to be agreed in the House of Commons […]
We cannot afford to compromise our stand for Jesus
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] In these times, as never before, we, as believers, cannot afford to compromise our stand for Jesus Christ for anyone or anything. Always remember the world looks to the church to set the standards concerning morality. It distresses […]