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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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Lutheran order of worship for the 2. Sunday after Easter: Misericordias Domini in Zulu and Tswana

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

This 2nd Sunday after Easter (Misericordias Domini) is still very much in the joyful Eastertide – liturgical colours are still white – and the Hallelujah’s still dominate and we still respond to the “Jesus Christ is risen from the dead” … Continue reading →

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New Bible translation called ‘The Voice’ focuses on dialogue

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Read about this new Bible translation called ‘The Voice’ focuses on dialogue Nashville, Tennessee (ENInews)–The name Jesus Christ doesn’t appear in “The Voice,” a new translation of the Bible. Nor do words such as angel or apostle. Instead, angel is … Continue reading →

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Today in history: 14th April

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

On the 14th April in 1659 Simon Dach, who was a poet and songwriter in E.Prussia passed away. Read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Dach In 1759 Georg Friedrich Haendel – the famous composer of the Messiah – passed away too. Read … Continue reading →

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