For two weeks, our Higher team travelled through the southern suburbs of Cape Town with a simple mission: to create opportunities for young people to encounter the message of Jesus. The tour took us into schools, communities and places where young people gather every day. We shared stories, music, encouragement and invitations. We spent time […]
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Across Nyanga, Jozi East, and Parkwood, this holiday season was filled with laughter, learning, faith, and life-changing moments as children and teenagers gathered for engaging holiday programmes designed to provide safe spaces where young people could grow, connect, and encounter hope. At the Nyanga Hub Holiday Programme, children explored the theme**”The Renewing of the Mind”** […]
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Some of the most powerful women in the Bible are women whose names we will never know. Their stories are woven into Scripture, not because they held positions of influence or achieved worldly success, but because they encountered God and responded with courage, faith, and obedience. Though unnamed, these women continue to be remembered thousands […]
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Every year, Mandela Day invites people across South Africa and around the world to give 67 minutes of their time in service of others, honouring the 67 years Nelson Mandela dedicated to fighting for freedom and justice. For us as The Message Trust team, this year’s Mandela Day held an even deeper significance. Drakenstein Prison, […]
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There is something special about seeing young people come together in the middle of a busy week to connect, worship, and encourage one another. Recently, we had the privilege of partnering with Christ Church Kenilworth (CCK) to host a midweek concert for the young people of the church that were serving at the holiday club […]
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This year marked a significant milestone for Hebron Community Projects as we celebrated ten years of Holiday Club and partnership. As we looked back over the past decade, we found ourselves reflecting not only on themes, songs, games and activities, but on the lives that have been shaped through this ministry. For ten years, Holiday […]
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Recently, The Message South Africa partnered with the FCD Skills Centre in Durbanville to host a Barista Training Programme designed to equip both youth and adults with practical, employable skills. While participants learned how to prepare quality coffee and develop customer service skills, the training was about far more than coffee itself. For us, barista […]
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When you meet Clint today, you see a leader, a disciple-maker, and someone passionately committed to seeing lives transformed through Jesus. But his journey did not begin there. In a recent episode of the Follow Forward Podcast, Clint shared his story of growing up on the Cape Flats amidst trauma, abuse, addiction, and brokenness. Yet what […]
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As someone who has the privilege of leading a missional organisation, I find great joy in seeing — and sharing — just how active and engaged our teams have been on the ground. Even as I write this, our Creative Missions team is out in the community, connecting with young people, serving faithfully, and preparing […]
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Our latest barista course recently came to a close with a beautiful graduation moment — one that reminded us, yet again, why this work matters so deeply. Five trainees were able to join us in person to celebrate, with a total of eight young people completing the course. Each journey was significant, but one moment […]
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