In times of crisis and pandemic many of us have the privilege and the responsibility to stand in the “gap” for those around us. Love, courage, tenacity and generosity don’t come in a vacuum. We look at Jesus. And when we realise the wonder of his love – our hearts are transformed. Because the message …
What is happening in the Youth and Children’s Ministry right now? Dear Parent We realise that being a parent in these Covid times is a huge challenge! We want to tell you in this email that we love you, we are praying for you and we are here for you! We have started certain ministries, under …
By Dustin Messer When you feel lost, remember the time in which you were first found by God. Today, many Christians feel lost. The world feels new and scary. Especially in a time of global pandemic. This feeling of disorientation – personal, cultural – is nothing new for God’s people. The Prophet Jeremiah knew this …
Newsletter 19 February | EVEN IF YOU FEEL ‘LOST’ – GOD CONTINUES SEARCHING FOR YOU. Read More »
By Mike Burnard The government’s vaccine rollout has suffered a setback after experts discovered the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine was substantially less effective in protecting against the new 501Y.V2 variant of Covid-19. On Sunday evening, 7 January, South African health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize and a panel of leading experts hosted a media briefing to outline new …
The State President ‘s address of the 1st February 2021 gave the greenlight for church buildings to be opened with immediate effect provided that all the prescribed safety protocols are observed. That’s good news! Based on this information and the need to get all the safety protocols in place the decision has been taken to re-open St …
by The Rt Revd Dr Eddie Daniels; Anglican Bishop of Port Elizabeth. New Year is the day we traditionally make our New Year’s resolutions.That is the day when we vow never to do this or that again. It is the day when we hone our resolutions to a fine point, trying to make them realistic, …
Newsletter 29 January 2021 | Lessons from failed New Year’s resolutions. Read More »
As more and more of us catch the virus, I suspect sharing our Covid-19 stories will be like sharing your latest diet – extremely boring for the average listener, and really only of interest to the doomscrollers and morbidly curious.So why then am I jumping in to give you my experience?Well, as a writer and …
The year 2020 is now firmly in the rearview mirror, so what awaits in 2021, here are some reflections adapted from an article by Canon J John. First, 2020 was a time of pausing. Many people had the opportunity to think about their lives and destiny. Second, 2020 was a time of shaking. All the …
Newsletter 15 January 2021 | What awaits in 2021? Read More »
By Rev. Richard Baird Christmas is a Christian holiday. I’m celebrating Christmas because I am a Christian who believes the miracle of the Incarnation is truly worth celebrating. I’m celebrating Christmas because Scripture celebrates it. From Old Testament prophecies which reveal excitement at the coming Messiah (Isaiah 9:6-7 is pregnant with joy at the prospect …
Newsletter 18 December 2020 | Christmas: Please celebrate! Read More »
Toward the end of the book, you talk about the church and its response to various lockdown orders. You argue that our willingness to suspend in-person gatherings and conduct services online may have accidentally reinforced the secular idea that faith is a private activity. How do we navigate the tension between the call to corporate …
