South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
By Edward Mikwamba National Repentance Malawi (NPM) and Great Calling Ministries yesterday ministered at a relief camp for cyclone victims in Chikwawa in southern Malawi and people were very receptive to the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ The team’s visit was inspired by a discussion in which they noted […]
“Be The Change NMB” started as a movement just over a week ago as the need for collaboration among various organisations, NPO/NGOs, and private relief initiatives into the overwhelmed Dora Nginza Hospital and other struggling public hospitals in Nelson Mandela Bay became very clear,” says founder Monica Dawson. “Many [relief] […]
It is time for the churches in Soweto to do more to assist people in the aftermath of disasters like the recent floods and in other social challenges, says the president of the Soweto Minister’s Fraternal, Pastor Sipho Mahlangu, in a media statement. Noting that three people died and scores […]
In the early hours of Monday a fire swept through 300m2 of land in Area Q of Gqebera (Walmer Township), Nelson Mandela Bay, destroying 23 shacks and leaving 81 people homeless and without earthly possessions. Fanned by gusting winds, the fire spread through the area within 30 minutes, destroying everything in its […]
Christian Aid is appealing for donations as it assists communities affected by Cyclone Idai, which has killed hundreds and devastated communities across Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, reports Christian Today. The charity is providing emergency assistance to communities affected by the cyclone but it also wants to build resilience to help […]
Originally published in Christian Today A church in Paradise, northern California, is still standing after most of the town was devastated by the horrific Camp Fire. The fire — the most destructive in the state’s history — has burned down 8 800 structures and according to Fox News has killed […]
The “very dedicated” Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Disaster Response Team serving in earthquake-battered Nepal have been working hectic, 7-day weeks since their arrival six weeks ago, says South African aviation Mark Liprini who joined the team at the beginning of June. He is coordinating the strategic helicopter response service operated […]
South African aviation missionary Mark Liprini will be heading for Nepal on May 31 to join Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) International’s disaster relief mission in the country that has been ravaged by earthquakes that have killed over 8 000 people and destroyed more than half a million houses. Liprini, 55, […]
Originally published in Charisma News Samaritan’s Purse is providing emergency supplies and relief for thousands of families displaced by floods in Mozambique. The international Christian relief organization is coordinating relief supplies coming from three countries—by planes and across land. Officials estimate that catastrophic flooding in Mozambique displaced more than 150 […]
[notice]Heavy rain and bitterly cold weather at the weekend caused flooding in various parts of Port Elizabeth. One of the hardest hit areas was Gqebera (Walmer Township), where the greatest impact was felt in the shackland at the far end of the township. PETER FREEMAN, Manager of the Human Dignity […]