It is through the organising of busloads of men to go to Mighty Men Conferences outside the Free State and the friendships and brotherhood that developed out of attending the events, that a resolute desire to hold a Mighty Men Conference in the Free State grew, according to Garth Batteson […]
Other News
Sudan releases woman sentenced to death for apostasy
Originally published in Assist News Yesterday (Monday, June 23, 2014), finally came the news that many around the world had prayed for -– that Meriam Yehya Ibrahim, the young mother, sentenced to death by a Sudanese court for her refusal to renounce her Christian faith — was released along with […]
Sports Roundup — Monday, June 23
Rugby: U20 World Cup: Final England retained their Junior World Crown with a narrow 21-20 victory over South Africa. Wales beaten 31-30 by South Africa after late penalty try South Africa (14) 31 Tries: Penalty try 2, Hendricks, Le Roux Cons: Steyn 4Pens: Steyn Wales (17) 30 Tries: Roberts, Cuthbert, […]
Bless the Nations kicks off in PE on Friday
Main speaker was one of founding fathers of BTN Tobie de Wet, the main speaker at the Bless the Nations Worlds Missions Conference (BTN) that opens in Port Elizabeth on Friday (June 27, 2014), was one of the founding fathers of the annual conference now in its 27th year. He […]
At least 14 killed in suicide bombing at Nigeria World Cup viewing site
An explosion at an illegal World Cup viewing site in northeast Nigeria killed at least 14 people while security forces arrested a “terror kingpin” among nearly 500 people detained as suspected terrorists in the southeast of the country, police said on Wednesday (June 18, 2014) At least 26 people were […]
Christians targeted in al-Shabaab attack on kenyan town; around 50 dead
Originally published in barnabasfund Around 50 people were killed in an al-Shabaab attack on a mainly Christian town in Kenya; the gunmen went door to door questioning occupants about their faith and shooting non-Muslim men. The militants descended on Mpeketoni, a coastal town in Lamu district near the border with […]
Christian guest house owners ask Court for an opportunity to conciliate with homosexual couple
On Tuesday, June 17, the Equality Court in Belville convened to hear legal argument on the extent to which Christian business owners may obey their conscience, religion and belief in the conduct of their businesses, if at all. At the centre of the dispute, are the Christian owners of “House […]
Miracle money multiplied before her eyes
Would you believe me if I say that miracles do happen? Corporate facilitator, Melissa Simon, saw money multiply before her eyes as she surrendered to God during her time of need. A few days before her rent was due she noticed that a substantially large amount of money was missing […]
Solidarity sleep-out for the homeless in Hillbrow
[notice]Gateway News volunteer reporter, Debbie Hemmens, spent a night on the streets of Hillbrow, experiencing life as a homeless person. She shares how much it has impacted her view on the impoverished and what we can do to help.[/notice]An overnight sleep-out, aimed at creating awareness for the homeless and destitute, […]
Raising God’s standard among Karoo farmworkers
Breaking strongholds of alcohol abuse Karoo farmworkers are being encouraged to overcome alcohol use by accepting Jesus Christ as their Saviour and being reconciled with God. According to Duleigh Douman, of Nehemiah Ministries alcohol abuse is often so ingrained that is has become a cultural practice that leads to immoral, […]