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Weber memories in Murrayfield 2017

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Looking back at 2017 recalls old Moses’s reminder: “Our years quickly pass and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10) We’ll remember my father’s blessed passing just a day after my birthday even as we miss his booming laughter and easy smile … Continue reading →

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2nd Holiday of Christmas commemorating the 1st martyr of the church: St. Stephen

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. I will offer to … Continue reading →

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Webers in Murrayfield: Rückblick 2017

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Webers Rundbrief aus Murrayfield 2017 Rückblickend ist auch dieses Jahr eilig vorbei gerauscht: „Es ist als flögen wir davon.“ (Ps.90,10) Das selige Sterben meines Vaters einen Tag nach meinem Geburtstag wird uns bei bleiben, mehr noch aber sein herzhaftes Lachen … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “Prepare ye the way of the Lord, for behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand.” (Isaiah 40:3.10) Introit is the 85th Psalm: Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. … Continue reading →

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1st Sunday in Advent

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” (Zech.9,9) … Continue reading →

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Kwaheri, my geliefde

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Somewhere – it might have been the “Rapport” or “Beeld” this biography[1] of Dutch Reformed (“Hervormd” – NHK)[2] missionaries, pastors and their families was reviewed and I ordered a copy. It’s been in my shelf for quite a while, until … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles from South Africa, Family and friends, From Africa, Gedankensplitter, Histories, biographies and other stories, Uncategorized | Tagged Biography, Hervormde Kerk, Kwaheri, Lucian Prinsloo, Meru, Missionary, My geliefde, NHK, Tansania | Leave a comment

Last Sunday in the Church Year

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning.” (Lk.12:35) The Introit from Psalm 126: When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our … Continue reading →

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Applying for a licence… (2003)

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

In 2003 I applied for a licence to own a shotgun. Part of the application was a biography of the applicant to describe his proficiency with the shotgun, hunting ethics and the like. This is was I wrote then: 2003 Application … Continue reading →

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2nd Last Sunday in the Church Year

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” (2.Cor.5:10) The Introit from Psalm 50: Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall … Continue reading →

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Rogue Lawyer (John Grisham)

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

I’ve confessed before, that I like reading John Grisham. Travelling for a few hours on Kenya Air and without a workable loudspeaker (I wanted to watch the film “Bucketlist” with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman ), I somewhat grudgingly scanned … Continue reading →

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