Announcements

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

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.

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.

“That the world may know…”

After many months of hard work and preparation, Wits University is about to experience an evangelical effort the likes of which it has not seen before.

In the week from the 24 August until 1 September the Christian societies of Witwatersrand will unite, together with the expert leadership and guidance of African Enterprise, in bringing the Good News to thousands of students at the Jo’burg university.

The mission programme (available on the Wits Christians blog) includes many well-known speakers such as Michael Mol, Michael Cassidy and Baby Jake Matlala. The musical entertainment lineup includes Benjamin Dube, Harbourlight, Spin the Flava and the Wits Band and Choir.

Get all the latest news and details at http://witschristians.blogspot.com

The excitement is mounting… see you on campus!

Are you a high school or university student who’s dreading the impending boredom of the June/July holidays? Didn’t think so! You deserve a good break, but why not consider giving up just a few of your precious vac days to get involved as a leader of a Holiday Bible Club? It’s a chance to really make a big impact in some Primary school kids’ lives.

There are two holiday clubs happening in the South of Jo’burg, both taking place in the week of 25 - 29 June 2007. If you happen to know of any others looking for leaders, please add the details here by means of a comment on this post.

The Hill
Forest Hill HBC (Scripture Union)
Contact Roan 082-330-8812 or roanck@gmail.com

Mondeor
Mondeor Primary HBC
Contact Tyrell 072-104-7916 or tyrellhaa@gmail.com

Update: The second blanket distribution outreach trip is taking place this Thursday evening (14 June) starting at 6pm at Central Methodist Church in Jo’burg (corner of Pritchard & Smal streets). 1500 blankets have already been handed out - come along and help make an even bigger difference.

If you’re reading this blog post on a computer screen, there’s a good chance that you fall well within the 10% segment consisting of the wealthiest people on the planet. Here’s an opportunity to reach out and help someone sitting at the other end of the scale - someone who could use a little bit of extra warmth this winter.

“It is that time of year when we remember those who are less fortunate, sleeping outside in the cold. This time each year, Paballo collect blankets to distribute them to the homeless people in the inner city of Johannesburg.”

Paballo Ya Batho’s annual blanket distribution run in central Jo’burg is happening this Friday Thursday night, starting at 6pm. If you’d like to volunteer to be a part of the hand-out team, or if you have any old clothes or blankets to donate, please contact Ndai for details on 0829684543.