Port Elizabeth lay pastor Shawn Swiegelaar and his wife Michelle had all but given up hope of having children. But then God spoke to Shawn at the Karoo Mighty Men. This is Shawn’s testimony. “I have been married for 18 years now and both my wife (Michelle) and I are […]
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National restoration and reconciliation initiative launched in EL
“I need you!” That was the heart cry of Erna “Nobuntu” Goedhart at the national launch of the Unity Corporation Project in East London on Thursday last week. The glittering function at the Two Swans wedding venue was attended by over 200 guests from local and provincial government, traditional leaders, […]
Former PE couple serving expats in international churches
With approximately 250 million people living as expatriates in foreign countries there is a great need for Christian fellowship as many people find themselves outside of their comfort zones. Thankfully, international churches offer enormous opportunities to fill this gap by connecting expats to the Body of Christ. International Churches (IC) […]
Sign the UN Declaration for your children’s future!
Arlene and I returned from Russia on Tues 16 Sept where we participated in the “International Forum – Large Families and The Future Of Humanity” in Moscow during 10 – 12 September 2014. This significant global gathering included some of the world’s most prominent pro-family leaders. Hosted in the Kremlin Palace […]
Encouraging words from Joshua Mills at EL conference
The ruling spirit over South Africa is the Holy Spirit. That was the word God gave Joshua Mills, of New Wine International, as he stepped off the airplane in Johannesburg arriving for his second visit to the country with his wife, Janet. And that was just part of the encouragement […]
SA film makers make their mark in LA
Media Village Productions has once again walked away with eight awards at the 168 Film Festival in Los Angeles. Nominated for 13 awards Tula Tula caught the attention of an international audience at the Aratani Theatre on Saturday, September 14. The 168 Film Project, which has been running since 2003 requires […]
Intercessors will pray up a storm in Gauteng
Intercessors will be gathering at the Wanderers Club, Illovo, Johannesburg on Friday evening, September 26 for the first Gauteng Prayer Storm, hosted by United in Prayer (UIP). “The focus of this prayer will be on unity in the body of Christ, the leadership of the Holy Spirit, integrity in the […]
Vatican downplays IS threat ahead of pope’s Albania trip
Originally published in Times of Israel Despite warnings that the pope may be targeted by Islamic State-aligned terrorists, the Vatican has said that Francis will not be changing his plans to visit Albania, which has a majority Sunni Muslim population. “There is no reason to change the pope’s itinerary,” Vatican […]
Pastors in Iran could face death penalty
Originally published in Morning Star News Three pastors in Iran are facing charges that could lead to the death penalty for activities in the house-church movement in an unprecedented crackdown on converts from Islam, according to human rights groups. Iranian authorities recently filed charges against Silas Rabbani, assistant pastor in […]
Zuma: 67 South Africans dead in Nigeria church collapse
Originally published in Mail & Guardian Sixty-seven South Africans have been killed in a building collapse that occurred at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Nigeria, President Jacob Zuma said in a statement on Tuesday. Scores more sustained injuries when the multi-storey guesthouse belonging to the church collapsed on […]