Events

The New Years music festival in Ashburton KZN turns 9 this year. It’s moved to a new venue, but by the look of their map, it’s not too far down the road from where it was before. At only 120 bucks for the whole weekend (a bit less if you book before December) plus R60 per tent, it’s a really affordable getaway.

The JJS team have chosen life as the theme for this year’s festival, and they’re having a competition for all the songwriters out there: If you slap some chords and lyrics together - don’t forget the word ‘life’ somewhere in the chorus - your tune could get picked to be the theme song of the festival!

So come on… why waste New Years’ Eve sitting around at some lame party when you could take a road trip down to JJS, camp out and spend it worshipping God with Christians from around the country (they’re expecting 5000 people)?

Sunshine, volleyball, good music, good company? Sounds like a plan!

For the band lineup, booking info, a map, wallpapers to download and tons more, click on over to www.justjesus.co.za

UPDATE: TOUR CANCELLED. Read the official notice

After their first South African visit back in July last year (was it really that long ago?!), Planetshakers are returning in November as a part of their “Tell Africa” tour. You can book - soon to avoid disappointment! - at Computicket (search for “Planetshakers”) for the Boksburg or Pretoria event. With a supporting band and guest speaker Penny Heyns it promises to be a great evening.

All this brought to you courtesy of jire.co.za.

There’s quite a bit going on when it comes to Christian media in SA at the moment. Well, say hello to the new kid on the block! Press On Magazine has been around since 2004, but it’s about to be relaunched in a bigger and better format.

You’ll want to keep an eye out for this youth mag, and I’m not just saying that ‘cos my sister’s the new editor! The team have already put plenty of effort into their first issue, and with the right mixture of creativity, drive and passion, they’re well on their way to see their vision become a reality.

Come along to the launch event at Brackenhurst Methodist Church and show your support.

The date for the art exhibition has been set for Thursday, 16 November starting at 7pm, and drawings will be on sale from 8:30pm. The venue is Old Security Building, 95 Commissioner Street in Jozi central.

The artwork drop-off points are:

Jo’burg:
(King James)
Hutton Court,
1st Floor, North Wing,
Cnr Jan Smuts Ave &
Summit Rd, Hyde Park

Cape Town:
Asoka, Son of Dharma.
68 Kloof Street, Cape Town
After 5pm, Mon - Sat

Remember to sign and date your drawings and pop them into an envelope with your contact details written on it.

Oh, and be sure to check out the blog at http://1000drawings.blogspot.com/

Paballo Ya Batho needs your help.

This organisation is doing incredible things. Operating out of Central Methodist Church in Johannesburg, the Paballo ministry team hit the city streets every Wednesday night with a mission to feed, clothe and provide health care for the homeless.

In order to raise funds for a new vehicle, they’re holding an art exhibition entitled “Night of 1000 Drawings” where donated artworks will be sold for R100 apiece. If you’re artistically inclined, please consider donating as many original pieces as you’re able. Drawings should be in A5 format, but the medium and subject matter are up to you.

The date for the exhibition hasn’t been set yet, but the drawings need to be in by the end of October. Please contact David on 082-600-0011 for more details, and keep watching this space.

Let’s get those creative juices flowing, for a fantastic cause.

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If you’re in or around Pretoria on Tuesday 15 August, come along to Hatfield Christian Church for a screening of “The Second Chance”, a full length feature movie starring Michael W. Smith.

The Second Chance is a film about two men - one from a white church in the well-to-do suburbs and one from a black church in the inner-city projects. Although founded by the same man, each church manifests its mission in a very different way. This film authentically tells the story of how a rebellious son and a street-smart pastor struggle to bridge the gap between their respective churches and cultures. More importantly, at its core, The Second Chance is about being willing to step outside your comfort zone and serve where you are called.

Tickets are available from Impact Bookshops; R30 will get you a seat, popcorn and a drink. The show starts at 7pm in the Main Auditorium. Find out more.

Calling all revolutionaries.. come along to Gallagher Estate in Midrand this Saturday for live music featuring Innervision, Melanie, the Metanoya Rockonfusion, C-Jay, Réana, Sense, Mack, One80, Blue House, Rofhiwa and international act the Continental Singers.

Saturday, 22nd July 2006 17:00 - 23:00

Tickets (R40) available from Radio Pulpit, Cum, Lux Verbi and Impact bookshops.

“One of the top youth leader training events in South Africa, Change Agents 2006 provides an opportunity for Christian leaders to connect with God, enlarge their vision, interact with other leaders, and become better equipped to fulfill their God-given calling and purpose to see the emerging generation transformed by the love, truth, and power of God!”

The conference will be held this year from 27-30 July at the Youth for Christ Cyara camp site in Magaliesburg. Don’t miss this great opportunity to get better equipped for your youth ministry, whether it be targeted at kids, teens or young adults.

Visit www.changeagents.co.za for more details, or to register for the conference.