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*An Evening with the Baba-Yaga*

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

During the temporary absence of our teacher, Mrs Rockrohr (who had to travel to the USA because of some sudden unforeseen matter), we kept our female diaconess-students entertained with a symbolic analysis of an old Russian fairy tale. In that … Continue reading →

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St. Gregory of Utrecht

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

St. Gregory of Utrecht

Today the Church commemorates the abbot St.Gregory of Utrecht, who was a missionary in Fresia, but also head of the abbey of St.Martins – a “seminary for missionaries”.  

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Lutheran Order of Worship

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

For the 12th Sunday after Trinity the Church is called to heed the watchword proclaimed by the prophet Isaiah about the coming Lord and savior Jesus Christ: “A bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will … Continue reading →

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Obituary: Bishop Ramashapa

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lord of life and death yesterday called Bishop J.M. Ramashapa out of this life into eternity. We commend his family and loved ones into the tender mercies and care of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and pray that … Continue reading →

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Survey on biblical literacy in SA

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The South African Theological Seminary is conducting a survey on biblical literacy in South Africa. They have requested me to share this in my constituency in the following letter containing the link to the survey too: Letter to church leaders re … Continue reading →

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Help building a parsonage in Jouberton

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

My brother dean Rev. Johannes Mafereka wrote about their congregation’s plans to build a parsonage in Jouberton, which is part of the LCSA diocese in North-West and also the office of the dean. Read his letter here: Church building project

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KZN seeks help

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Yesterday I received a letter from my brother Rev. Peter Weber working as missionary of the Mission of Lutheran Churches in our LCSA diocese of KwaZulu/Natal. Amongst other duties he is responsible for ALPIK: Aid for Lutheran Pastors in KwaZulu/Natal. He … Continue reading →

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Losung und Lehrtext für Freitag, den 24. August 2012

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Eile, mir beizustehen, Herr, du meine Hilfe! Psalm 38,23 Das Gebet des Glaubens wird dem Kranken helfen, und der Herr wird ihn aufrichten. Jakobus 5,15

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Losung fuer Mittwoch, den 22. August 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

“Hilf, HERR! Die Heiligen haben abgenommen, und gläubig sind wenige unter den Menschenkindern.” (Psalm 12,2) und der Lehrtext dazu: “Wie eng ist die Pforte und wie schmal der Weg, der zum Leben führt, und wenige sind’s, die ihn finden!” (Matthäus … Continue reading →

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Visiting London – briefly

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Pastor Kurt van Fossan picked me up at Heathrow terminal 4. That’s after flying in from Amsterdam and taking the National coach to Cambridge for the Lutheran conference at Westfield House. That however is a story of its own. The … Continue reading →

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