Monthly Archives: April 2012

Grosse’s mission letter

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Dear friends of the Lutheran Church and its mission in Southern Africa: Thanks to Michael and Danielle Grosse from Gunnison, Colorado you can get a first-hand feel for their perspectives on missions in South Africa in their latest newsletter: 2012 Grosse … Continue reading →

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News from Ntshongweni

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Thanks to the Grosses in Gunnison, Colorado you can read about the orphanage project in Ntshongweni (Thekweni in KZN): African Orphans project. Thank you for your support and ongoing intercession for the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa – especially where it … Continue reading →

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A contribution to Freedom Day by the F.W. de Klerk Foundation…

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

FREEDOM DAY Statement by the F W de Klerk Foundation The 18th anniversary of our first universal democratic election on 27 April 1994 should be occasion for celebration. This year, the appropriate response should be introspection. At no time since … Continue reading →

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Obituary for Bishop Daniel P. Rapoo (Tlhabane/Rustenburg) + 11th April 2012

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The Evangelical Lutheran Mission (ELM/Hermannsburg) wrote the following about Bishop Rapoo’s death this month:  “Am 11. April ist der frühere leitende Bischof der 1975 gegründeten Evangelisch-lutherischen Kirche im Südlichen Afrika (ELCSA), Daniel Porogo Rapoo, im Alter von 93 Jahren in … Continue reading →

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Make a beautiful noise to the Lord – your God +

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, whether you’re in Ghana, Botswana or in Tanzania, in Germany or even in Brazil – you’ll be able to find the Lutheran Church – and brass bands too. Read more about this history in an overview by Reinhard Lassek … Continue reading →

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Mosque in Duisburg-Marxloh

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Don’t for one moment think that the Church is the only global player in the issues of faith and religion and worldwide missions. Remember the pictures I posted of the new mosque in Midrand, which is to be the biggest … Continue reading →

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Trotz allem ein Vorbild

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Margot Kaessmann ist zur Botschafterin der Luther-Dekade berufen. Da ist es interessant, was sie von Luther haelt. Hier einige Einblicke auf dem Weg auf 2017 zu. Das wird fuer uns Lutheraner ja richtig spannend – 500 Jahre Lutherische Kirche – … Continue reading →

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Luther, Bach und die Musik

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Im Bachhaus in Eisenach gibt es z.Z. eine Ausstellung zum Thema. Hier gibts noch mehr zu lesen: Zeitzeichen – Bach und Luther und hier noch ein Link zu der Ausstellung.  

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Lutheran Order of service for the 3rd Sunday after Easter: Jubilate!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

With a focus on the new creation, which was brought about by Jesus Christ’s victorious resurrection from the dead and the grave at Easter, the Church celebrates, rejoices and sings: Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah + Besides the creation narrative from the … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

It was high-time: Dr. Carl Rockrohr has thankfully taken over the publication of the LTS News – and it’s got a new look. Convince yourself here: LTS News April 2012 Friends have responded positively and appreciative of the new style, more … Continue reading →

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