YouVersion is self-described as a revolutionary online Bible reader. It displays the text of scripture as well as notes from the other users of the site alongside, which enables you to share and comment on the passage as you read. I haven’t played around with it much, but it seems quite Web 2.0ey and potentially useful.
If you haven’t yet, check out the new Remedy Club tour DVD/CD when you get the chance. Crowder*Band are at the top of their game right now. Here’s a recent interview with Dave from igniteyourfaith.com teen magazine:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/teens/special/web/davidcrowderband.html
For all youth groups and churches in and near Mondeor Johannesburg, there will be a Youth Day talent showcase entitled “Hopeful Destiny”. The show will be a fundraiser for a worship event co-ordinated by F.U.S.I.O.N, and tickets will be sold for R25 at the door (R20 pre-sale). Whatever your talent is, you can use it to bring glory to the God who created it!
Venue: Mondeor Methodist
Date: 16 June 2008 (Youth Day)
Time: 5pm
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=40681140253
F.U.S.I.O.N Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8257827091
For more information, give Heather a call: 084-847-9296
This past week has seen the launch of an innovative new channel for catching up on your reading anywhere and any time, using a very familiar technology: your cellphone.
Only a couple of years ago, the thought of reading a book on a tiny cellphone screen might have seemed ridiculous. But these days, with the advent of mobile applications such as Gmail, Opera Mini and Mxit, the concept seems quite unsurprising. Struik Christian Books are playing their part in the mobile revolution, by offering electronic book downloads at affordable prices, with most titles in the R30-R40 range.
Click on through to www.inspiredmobile.co.za and www.struikchristianbooks.co.za to find out more.
P.S. For those interested, we’ve covered downloading the Bible onto your cellphone in a previous post.
Together since the beginning of 2007, the Johannesburg-based band known as ::harbourlight:: was formed out of a worship team compiled for the events labeled ‘Ignite 4101‘. During the second half of the year, they have concentrated mainly on rehearsing together and developing their sound. In between they managed to play at a few events, including the Wits University mission driven by African Enterprise.
Recently the band headed into the recording studio to begin working on their first album, which will be released in 2008.
::harbourlight:: will be performing at the Just Jesus Session music festival in Camperdown on 30 December 2007 at 6:30pm.
The Johannesburg-based Christian rockers known as the Exploits are confirmed to be playing at the Just Jesus Session 2008. This hard-working band also recently appeared on Teen Gospel Live, a live TV show airing on One Gospel (DSTV channel 331). Their debut album entitled ‘Start Today’ is available from their web site at www.exploitsband.com, where you can also watch the music video for the song ‘This Counts’.
Depending on your flavour, you could also check them out on Myspace or Facebook:
http://www.myspace.com/exploitsband
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=13973705170
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2337389215 (fan club group)
It seems the S.A. Christian music scene is heading for a revival, and the Exploits are among those unashamedly standing up to be counted.
SA’s leading Christian music festival, Just Jesus Session (or JJS for short), is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. A new venue in Camperdown has been picked, only a few kilometres down the N3 (towards Durban) from Ashburton where it was previously held.
JJS is very reasonably priced and a really great alternative to the usual New Year celebrations. The official site has booking info, the band line-up and heaps of other useful stuff. For the Facebookers, the group to join is here.
Check out the video below to get an idea of what to expect from this year’s festival.
The time for Paballo Ya Batho fundraiser Night of 1000 Drawings has rolled around again. Last year’s function was a roaring success and this time promises to be no different.
The entertainment bill at the Jo’burg exhibition includes live bands Fuzigish, Cassette and Desmond and the Tutus, as well as a number of top DJ’s to keep the vibe pumping until the early hours. Please come along and show your support by purchasing good, original artworks for a worthy cause!
Jo’burg Exhibition:
Thursday 15 November 2007 from 19:00
The Lister Building, Bree street (between Kruis & Von Weilleigh streets)
More information (like a map to the venue) at www.1000drawings.co.za
It’s already been a year since Press On magazine had their launch at Brackenhurst Methodist. So what better way to help them celebrate their coming of age than by coming to their party? It’s happening on Friday 12 October in the south of Jo’burg, featuring live music from Return to Sender, Finding Noah and Justin Taylor. The entrance fee includes a copy of the latest edition of Press On (”The Devotion Issue”) which will be launched at the event.
Date: 12 October 2007 at 18:30
Place: Brackenhurst Primary School, cnr Begonia & Jasmine st. Brackenhurst, Alberton
Cost: R30
To buy your tickets, or if you have any queries, contact one of the Press On team.
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