by Thursday, 22 October 2009 05:00

Coming Together in Nigeria

Bringing Hope Through Corporate Social Responsibility
What happens when communities, charities and corporations come together to make the world a better place? HOPE worldwide and Stanbic IBTC Plc, a member of the Standard Bank Group, are doing just that in Nigeria.
by Thursday, 24 September 2009 09:20

Good News from Kenya

One sister's initiative has a powerful impact. Christina of the Nairobi Church, started a prayer group early on Sunday mornings at 6.30. The sisters have met regularly for the last one and a half years.

by Wednesday, 04 November 2009 17:01

New Web Address, Same Ol’Good News

The East Africa family of ICOC congregations are now available on the internet at a new location on a newly designed website. Even as they showcase the great news of God’s grace and goodness in their region and share their challenges, obstacles and opportunities, they welcome your compliments, critique and questions. So log on, disciples—today.
by Friday, 23 October 2009 05:10

Kenya Video Game Teaches HIV/AIDS Prevention

HOPE worldwide Kenya's Center of HOPE Mukuru is packed with 35-50 teenagers everyday. They're not there for lectures or classes - they come for a video game.

"Pamoja Mtaani", Swahili for "Together in the Hood," is a video game developed by Warner Bros Entertainment in partnership with the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) that puts players in real situations where they have to avoid risks of HIV infection.
by Monday, 12 October 2009 19:55

Ordination Celebration in Nairobi, Kenya

“Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work…” 1 Thessalonians 5:12,13

The normally cold July Nairobi weather could not dampen the enthusiasm and excitement of the church as two special brothers were appointed Evangelists and their wives Women’s Ministry Leaders. The church was greatly encouraged by the ordination of Elias and Margaret Akech (left) as well as Samson and Judy Monda.

by Friday, 02 October 2009 01:16

Zimbabwe - Update from Sub-Saharan Africa

In the midst of dire economic trial, see how the churches in Zimbabwe are doing.

by Saturday, 06 June 2009 04:12

Lagos Church in 40 Days of Fasting & Prayers

On Monday May 25, 2009, a special Monday morning prayer meeting at the Akanbi Onitiri premises of the Lagos Church was organised by the Elders to herald the start of 40 days of praying, fasting and churchwide consecration.

by Monday, 01 June 2009 15:16

Good News from Ethiopia

Dear brothers and sisters around the World, I pray and believe that the following story will encourage your hearts in Christ Jesus. For the Bible says,

“Like cold water to a weary soul

is good news from a distant land.”

Proverbs 25:25

by Saturday, 18 April 2009 16:02

Lagos ICOC Celebrates 20th Anniversary

God is blessing many of our churches with significant anniversaries in 2009. The Boston Church celebrates 30 years, the Lagos Church 20 years and the Benin and Abuja Churches 10 years. See the invitation to the Lagos celebration here.

by Monday, 06 April 2009 19:34

Worship Music from the Johannesburg Church

Ever wished you could worship with other churches around the world. Modern technology gives us the next best thing to being there.

Enjoy this music from Johannesburg. Then check out the other videos on ICOC Hot News and the Disciples Today group on YouTube. Submit a video from your church so we can worship together around the world.