A special evening was had by all at the launch of Shana Roberts new debut CD in Cape Town this weekend. The album, 'God Speaking' has a varied mixed of gospel tracks that includes at duet with Jada, her 8 year old daughter.
Wayne Hooper who composed the well known song, "We Have This Hope", has died, February 28, at his home in Thousand Oaks, California. His was 86. His best known song, “We Have This Hope,” was created for the 1962 Seventh-day Adventist General Conference Session in San Francisco. His prolific career included hundreds of compositions and arrangements for soloists, quartets, choirs, and orchestras. By popular demand, the hymn has been incorporated into Adventist church hymnals and translated into dozens of languages. Hooper worked with the Voice of Prophecy for some 65 years. He joined the King's Heralds quartet at the Voice of Prophecy in 1943. Hooper is survived by his wife, Harriet, and their four children and families: Jim Hooper, Mrs. Jan (Lind), David Hooper, and Dan Hooper.
OK, maybe not directly. Israel and the New Breed has won a Grammy for Best Traditional Gospel Album for their album Alive in South Africa. Charlee Biel and his audio recording team, including notables such as Dave Subcliff, recorded ALIVE in South Africa during two jam-packed concerts held at the His People Center in Cape Town, South Africa in August. Local Cape Town musicians including acclaimed jazz artist/songwriter Jonathan Butler joined Israel & New Breed on stage. Congrats goes out to Cape Town's own Grammy winners!
It's been a year since we first posted about the International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) conference to take place on the 27 February to 1 March 2007 in Cape Town. 'Combating Religious Hatred through Freedom to Believe' is an apt theme for the Quinquennial World Conference reflecting the state of our world today. Dr. John Graz, secretary-general of the IRLA, added that, Africa is the continent where Christianity and Islam are both growing rapidly, and where religious tensions can erupt into religious wars. By coming to Cape Town, we will send a strong message of love and peace to the world, and work to combat religious intolerance.You can find more info on the IRLA's website. Dignitaries such as Pres. Thabo Mbeki, Pres. Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu have been invited with Premier Ibrahim Razool and Mayor Helen Zille will be opening and closing the event respectively.
Early Sunday morning the country was shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Taliep Peterson, internationally know musician, singer, songwriter, playwright and producer. He was found murdered at his Athlone home. Saddened more so is my friend Charlee, co-editor of this site, who for years had been close friend of the Petersen family. In Charlee's own words, often taliep would say to me and to others that i was like a younger brother to him, and even though I never told him or anyone else that he was like an older brother to me - today i would have to say that he was my bra - when i needed a favour he was there - when i was in trouble - he would sort it for me. He took me from the ground - today i feel very honoured, for the past ten years, to have recorded some of Cape Town’s best music with him. What I am, what I am still to achieve - as a recordist - i owe to my BraOur condolences go out the Petersen family
So you want to watch those public free-to-air channels that we so prominently advertise, but its concerns you that it may void your warranty or might be illegal. Recently in East London pamphlets on how to 'hack' your decoder to access these free channels created some nervous reaction amongst consumers. Also, MultiChoice issued a warning that users "“who use our DStv decoders to hack into channels the company does not offer do so at their own peril."” But relax, Multichoice explained that the decoder warranty will not be compromised if you choose to go with free-to-air settings. Multichoice did however point out that they can not be held responsible for the quality of their service if users decide to alter their settings. So if you know how to use a remote why don't you follow some simple instructions and get extra content on your DStv.
Tired of the usual programming on TV? Why not give these amazing SDA Christian channels a chance. You have nothing to lose and everything uplifting to gain with a once off payment and no monthly fees. For only R1600 including installation. We also help those who have existing DSTV packages at their homes to get linked up to the programs. For more information contact Terence Coetzee on 072 436 3081. Click here for self help instructions to get these channels on your existing DSTV package.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN), a world leading Radio and TV broadcaster in Christian programming, is now available on your small dish DSTV decoder. 3ABN not being owned, operated or funded by any church, the monthly bill to broadcast on DSTV is therefore covered by private individuals. I've draw up some, hopefully simple, instructions to setup your decoder. Enjoy! Note: I have yet to test the procedure on the DSTV PVR.Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) is the "Mending Broken People Network," a 24-hour Christian television and radio network. 3ABN'’s focus is to present programming which will reach people right where they are hurting. 3ABN offers divorce recovery programs, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, cooking and health programs, stop smoking and weight loss, programs that deal with children and family issues, organic gardening, natural home remedies, gospel music programs, as well as a variety of inspirational themes from the Bible for children and adults.
Mark your calendars for September 15-23 when Ps. Doug Batchelor (speaker) and Dwight Nelson (host) will present a fascinating series of messages called Most Amazing Prophecies. Recently, the Bible has been a primary target of attack, receiving a barrage of criticism and doubts in the media. A parade of books, movies, and TV specials such as The Da Vinci Code, The Gospel of Judas, and The Jesus' Papers, all directly challenge the integrity of God's Word. But the Bible is an anvil that has worn out many hammers. One of the strongest evidences for the supernatural validity of the Scriptures is found in the amazing accuracy of Bible prophecy.
Three Angels Global Networking (TAGnet) an independent ministry that is supportive of the Adventist Church's mission, has created new website publishing service called netAdventist.org. According to the TAGnet development team, an Adventist congregation can have a fully developed Web site offering local weather; Sabbath sunset times; interactive Bible studies and podcasts from the It Is Written media ministry; streaming audio and video clips, as well as live streaming of the Hope Channel, the church's cable and satellite television network, and LifeTalk Radio. Also available are the full resources of BibleInfo.com, which allows users to ask a Bible question and receive a full study on the topic of their choice. This service is currently only available for the North American Division.
Well known author and revivalist speaker, Pastor Richard O'Ffill, will be in Cape Town on the weekend of 21-22 April. Friday at 19h00 he will be at Mowbray Church and on Sabbath the 22nd on UCT Campus from 9h30 to 15h00. His presentations will focus on the family, believing that the church is an extension of the home, therefore revival must start in the home before the church experiences it. 
Jëan Ross, Director, Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism (AFCOE) will be in the Cape over this same period. He will be speaking at Helderberg College at 19h00 on Friday and at 11h00 on Sabbath. 
Ever wonder where your mission offering goes? On March 29, Adventist Mission announced and new quaterly DVD will be distributed internationally for free. 
Apologies for the month-long hiatus. Something called the Cape Argus Cycle Tour is what happened. March became the month of eating, sleeping and cycling. But now that the tour is a thing of the past I can get back to keeping you update-to-date with the latest happenings in Cape Town and around the world. PS. Don't ask how I did in the race. Lets just say it was very memorable, for all the wrong reasons.
A film crew from National Geographic making a 60 minute documentary, The Riddle of Revelation, visited Sacramento Central Seventh-day Adventist Church to record Sabbath services and to interview Pastor Doug Batchelor, regarding the book of Revelation. Batchelor was brought to the crew's attention by the high level of Internet traffic directing them to the Amazing Facts Web site relating the prophecies of Revelation. After the interview, the director confided that the answers Pastor Doug had given made more sense to him than anything else he had heard so far. Will keep you updated once a broadcast date is set.
Dr. John Gras of The International Religious Liberty Association (IRLA) will be speaking at their Quinquennial World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa from 27 February to 1 March next year. The theme being 'Combating Religious Hatred Through Freedom to Believe'. Quite an topical theme considering recent events. I'm am lead to believe Dr. Graz will be speaking at a Rally at Riverside SDA church on the 25th February 2006 at 2:30. Will keep you updated.
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