The prohibition on gatherings larger then a hundred people the week prior to the national lockdown forced numerous local churches to go digital with Sunday services being broadcast for the first time mostly by Facebook Live and YouTube.
This week local pastors continue to broadcast messages of encouragement from their homes, reaching not only their own congregations but a much wider net of people from all over the world.
Some churches have even launched online platforms for children with activities to do at home.
Here are nine* local churches that you can tune into every Sunday. The sermons are streamed live but they remain available to watch at any time.
*This is not a complete list of all the local churches on the North Coast.
1. Linc church in Salt Rock
Linc church describes themselves as: “Linc Church is a family of individuals that have found hope in Jesus, and simply want as many people as possible to experience that exact same freedom.”
Go to their Facebook page or YouTube channel. at 8.30am every Sunday to join them live.
Kidz Online – Find the online kids church here.
2. Freedomhouse Church in Umhlali
Freedomhouse Church describes themselves as: “We are a community of real people living very real lives in pursuit of God, desiring to see God’s kingdom come in every place and space we have influence. We deeply cherish the person and presence of God and we long to see every person become who Jesus has destined them to be – free of the grip and shame of sin, free of religious obligation and free to be the loved world changers they are!”
Go to their Facebook page or YouTube channel at 9am every Sunday to see it live.
3. Olive Tree North Coast in Umhlali
“The vision of Olive Tree Church is to enjoy God, love people, release potential, impact community.”
Join them online at 9am every Sunday via their website, YouTube or Facebook.
4. Christ Church North Coast
“We are a vibrant family who want to be transformed by Jesus to live a life of purpose.”
Join them at 9am on Sundays via their YouTube channel.
5. All Souls Anglican church
“Our mission is to be a witness in our community to the wonderful Life, Health and Purpose offered to every person in Jesus Christ. Now more than ever, in this time of quarantine and isolation, we seek to be a Spirit-filled presence, sharing the hospitality and hope of Jesus with our families, friends and neighbours in every conversation and act of kindness.”
Join them at 9am every Sunday via their YouTube channel.
6. Umhlali Methodist Church
“We are a worshiping community, making disciples of Jesus to change our world.”
Join them at 9am every Sunday via their YouTube channel.
7. Grace Family Church
“Grace Family Church is a contemporary, independent church that meets in four locations: Ballito, uMhlanga, Riverside and Cornubia. We are passionate about God, His people, and joining His mission to heal the world.”
Worship services are available live online at GraceOnline.tv at 9am every Sunday.
8. The Apostolic Faith Mission Tongaat
Join them on Sunday mornings live via their Facebook page.
“We as members of the AFM Tongaat Assembly exist for 3 reasons: To elevate God through a lifestyle of praise and worship, to edify the Body through the operation of the five-fold ministry, gifts of the Holy Spirit and through Body Life Ministry and to evangelise the world.”
9. Church Alive Ballito
Join them at 8.30am on Sunday mornings via their YouTube channel.
10. All Saints Catholic Church
Join the local Catholic church via their YouTube channel.
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