Monthly Archives: March 2021

D for Dambeck near Salzwedel

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

On our virtual tour through Saxony-Anhalt it´s on to Dambeck. A typical village with a typical church for this part of the Altmark too – going back all the way into the high Middle Ages – sometime in the 13th … Continue reading →

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Jesus, priceless treasure…

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

In the mornings I read from Dobberstein´s Anthology – just two pages most days. It´s like sitting at breakfast with my father-in-law back in old Wittenberg and discussing our wonderful work and most gracious calling. Obviously, some days are more … Continue reading →

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Jesus thirsts (4th Lenten service)

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

The 4th Lenten Service is coming up. We´re following the propers of the local lectionary. The Introit starts us off with the 4th penitential Psalm: “For the music director, a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him … Continue reading →

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Coswig – close to Wittenberg

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Coswig is a town in the district of Wittenberg of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, approx. 12 km west of Wittenberg, and 15 km east of Dessau. Most villages in the area around … Continue reading →

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Bible study on John 12,20-24

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

For this coming Sunday Laetare (Rejoice), our lectionary has these short verses from the Holy Gospel of St. John for the sermon text: Now some Greeks were among those who had gone up to worship at the feast.  So these … Continue reading →

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Oculi: “My eyes are ever on the Lord” (Ps.25,15)

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Ready for church this 3rd Sunday in Lent (Oculi): Our eyes are always on the Lord + even as we are tempted to look back (1.Kings 19,1-8; Eph.5,1-9 and Luke 9,57-62) or elsewhere. We know: “No one who puts his … Continue reading →

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Pay attention: Who is the greatest? Lenten service 3

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

The 3rd Lenten Service is coming up. We´re following the propers of the local lectionary. The Introit starts us off with the 3rd penitential Psalm: O Lord, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger.Do not continue to punish me … Continue reading →

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Burg – city of towers just north of Magdeburg

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Burg is the 3rd largest city in Sachsen-Anhalt – but still hardly heard of. Yet there´s a lot to see and not just towers, churches and steeples. Theodor Fontane , author of one of my long time favorites “Der Stechlin” … Continue reading →

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Bible study before 3rd Sunday in Lent (Oculi)

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

The 3rd Sunday in Lent (Oculi) is coming up and we´ve got the first part of the fifth chapter of St. Paul´s letter to the Ephesians on the table. We´re using the excellent commentary of Dr. Timothy Wengert (St.Catherines) to … Continue reading →

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