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Matins in the morning

Here’s this morning’s sermonette on God’s gracious providence as he takes care of his prophet Elijah hiding him near the brook Kerith and feeding him with ravens: 

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Simeon’s “Nunc Dimittis” in pictures

This mornings classes on the presentation of the little baby Jesus – eight days old – in the temple concentrated on Simeon’s “Nunc Dimittis”. Here are some pictures used as illustration. One group depicting Greek and Russian icons, whereas the … Continue reading

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15th Sunday after Trinity

  Watchword from the holy apostle St. Peter chapter 5: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1.Pt.5,7) The Introit is from Psalm 127:  Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build … Continue reading

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Obituary for missionary E.A.W.Weber DD DD

  On Saturday, the 9th September 2017 missionary E.A.W.Weber DD DD was buried in Lüneburg, KZN in the presence of his mourning wife Karin and eight of their nine children and eight of their nine sons-and-daughters-in-law with most of the … Continue reading

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Seminary Open Day 2017

Here is my presentation at the close of today’s Seminary Open Day at LTS: 

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12th Sunday after Trinity

Watchword from the holy prophet Isaiah chapter 42: “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.” (Isaiah 42:3) The Introit is from Psalm 147:  Praise ye the Lord: for it is good … Continue reading

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11th Sunday after Trinity

Watchword from the 1st letter of the apostle St. Peter: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (1Pe 5:5) The Introit is from Psalm 113:   Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise … Continue reading

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Matins in the morning

Here is the sermon by Professor John T. Pless held during this morning’s service: Ro13,1-7 St.Timothy LTS 2017.8.24 John T.Pless

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10th Sunday after Trinity

Watchword from Psalm 33 verse 12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. The Introit is from Psalm 106:  Remember me, O LORD, when you show favor to your people; help … Continue reading

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Sermon during Matins

Here is the sermon by Professor John T. Pless (CTS Ft.Wayne, IN) preached during Matins this morning in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: LTS Chapel Thursday in Trinity 9

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