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The pain killer
On 24th March the world will be celebrating World TB Day. So, what do we really know about this disease? Full Story
2010 National Tour for the Universal Gospel Choir
The Universal Gospel Choir began its 2010 National Tour on Saturday, 27th February. The event took place at the UCKG in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, where many people enjoyed an outing with their families. Full Story
International Women’s Day
The 8th of March marks the 99th anniversary of this global celebration. What makes this day special? Full Story
New face for UCKG website
Staying ahead of the times, the UCKG has updated its website to include video and audio podcasts of newsworthy church events as well as regular updates on activities around South Africa. Full Story
SSHC: Reaching out in Empilisweni
Stop Suffering Help Centre (SSHC) volunteers distributed 168 000 condoms in the Empilisweni informal settlement and Mshayazafe hostel in Thokoza on 30th January 2010. Full Story
The UCKG church in Haiti
As neighbours to earthquake-hit Haiti, the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in the Dominican Republic has appealed for international assistance in the form of nonperishable food, clothing and clean water. Full Story
Testimonies
I was sick and unemployed for 10 years
Victor Ngcobo knows what it is really like to be down and out. He could not afford to take care of himself, let alone, a wife and children. For 10 years he was sick and unemployed. He felt helpless as he saw his family suffering. He trained as a traditional healer and started practising, but [...]
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I am my own boss today
Sbongile Dube looks just like any other young South African woman who grew up in the township of Thokoza. But talking to her, you will discover that she is not an ordinary one. She has faced most of the challenges confronted by
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From hopelessness to happiness
Most young boys dream of being famous soccer stars. A typical young boy, Daniel dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player and he had the potential for it to be realised. He was a promising player, but suddenly started suffering pains in his feet.
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Depending on others often made me feel worthless
For 13 years Skhumbuzo tried to become financially independent, but it was in vain. One day he was invited to give God a chance… Skhumbuzo Gumede is a happily married man, father, successful businessman and also head of department for his company.
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He received an answer while in prison
Thomas wanted to achieve many things in life. At the top of the list was his dream to become rich. He wanted to be very rich and was not willing to wait. His desperation for wealth led him to befriend people who were involved in criminal activities. He believed that the only way to achieve [...]
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I thought about becoming a traditional healer
Her story “My life was filled with problems. I was unemployed. Whenever I found a job, I lost it without knowing why. I was forced to depend on my family for financial support. I also had no love life. I thought about becoming a traditional healer … but then, I heard of the Church and I [...]
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A wise man from India was walking along the Ganges River with his disciple, when suddenly he noticed a drowning scorpion. He reached down with his bare hand and safely brought the little animal ashore. At that moment, the scorpion stung him. It is said such a sting causes great pain.
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The fifth letter to the Seven Churches in the book of Revelations was written to the Sardis church. They had the exterior appearance of being spiritually strong but were dead on the inside “…you have a name that you are alive, but you aredead.”(Revelation 3:1).
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People say they want to look like celebrities or like people who did amazing charitable work in the past. I’ll be honest with you, I’ve never had that goal. It’s not that I don’t respect what some of them did or do, it’s just that I don’t really know them personally — how can I [...]
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