Monthly Archives: March 2012

Cup of wrath and that one of salvation …

Having written a short devotion on Mt.20,21 I was tempted to extend it with reflections on this lententide too. May it be a blessing to the readers for Christ’s sake + Read more over here: Mt.20,21 Lenten Reflections

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Lutheran Order of Service for the 6th and last Sunday in Lent (Palmarum)

This 6th and last Sunday in Lent (Palmarum) is the beginning of Holy week (“Stille Woche” – translated directly as “Silent week”) and has as its gospel theme Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, while the people are singing: “Hosanna in … Continue reading

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Meeting of LWF & ILC delegates in Geneva

Thanks to the update from SELK Info you can read more about this meeting this week in Geneva in the following posting: Vertrauensvolle Gespräche aus Weltebene (LWB und ILC: Treffen in Genf) Genf, 30.3.2012 – selk –  Vertreter des Internationalen Lutherischen … Continue reading

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Fotografin Simone Nieweg: Der Acker, schön wie ein Seerosenteich – Seite 3 | Lebensart | ZEIT ONLINE

Fotografin Simone Nieweg: Der Acker, schön wie ein Seerosenteich – Seite 3 | Lebensart | ZEIT ONLINE.

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POLTICIANS AND STATESMEN WHOM I HAVE KNOWN (F.W. de Klerk)

Interesting summary by our previous president F.W. de Klerk. It’s still worthwhile listening to him – and I am especially grateful if he gives us his ideas in writing. Read here for more detail: PRESIDENT F W DE KLERK TO THE … Continue reading

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foto24 – Ratanda Betogings

There are still lot’s of unhappy people out there. Many have nothing to loose. Many of them are just very angry, frustrated and disillusioned. It would be a grave mistake for politics to ignore them – and just don’t worry … Continue reading

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Lutheran order of worship for the 5th Sunday in Lent (Judica: Judge me o Lord)

This 5th Sunday during Lent (Judica) does carry the message of Christ’s passion very prominently. The Old Testament lesson is the one from Genesis 22,1-13 (Abraham ordered to sacrifice the son of promise Isaac on Mt.Horeb). The Epistle is from … Continue reading

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Commission to address “Dealing with our Past”

This week a commission consisting of delegates from the three members of the “Mission of Lutheran Churches” (MLC) constituted themselves as a working group to help to address the common heritage and history of the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa, … Continue reading

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Human Rights Report Card – 2012

Human Rights Report Card – 2012 Introduction The Centre for Constitutional Rights takes pleasure in presenting its fourth annual Human Rights Report Card indicating where, in our opinion, South Africa has been making progress with regard to human rights and … Continue reading

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Pastoraltheologie, Apartheid und Ordinationen

What our friends say. Read more here from the SELK Info pages on the LCSA pastors convention this week from the perspective of participant Prof. Dr. Werner Klän: “Pastoraltheologie, Apartheid und Ordinationen SELK: Werner Klän auf Pfarrkonvent in Südafrika Hartbeespoortdam (Südafrika), … Continue reading

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