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Today’s “Draw” (Losung) from Scripture: “Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in … Continue reading →

7 May 2012 Sermon on Eph.5,8-14 (Matins) “Oh, sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things.” (Ps.98,1) That is the theme in the Christian church since Easter. For two thousand years, that’s been the new song. No … Continue reading →

“Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things!” (Ps.98,1) This is tomorrow’s watchword – and sure enough, we have all reason to sing God’s praises every day anew. If St. Paul and his companion … Continue reading →

The quest goes on and also the task to translate the gospel into the African context faithfully. Here a posting from ENInews about efforts in this matter: Theologian sees links between Christianity and African traditional religion Nairobi, Kenya (ENInews)–When a … Continue reading →

Dear friends of the Lutheran Church and its mission in Southern Africa: Thanks to Michael and Danielle Grosse from Gunnison, Colorado you can get a first-hand feel for their perspectives on missions in South Africa in their latest newsletter: 2012 Grosse … Continue reading →

Thanks to the Grosses in Gunnison, Colorado you can read about the orphanage project in Ntshongweni (Thekweni in KZN): African Orphans project. Thank you for your support and ongoing intercession for the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa – especially where it … Continue reading →

FREEDOM DAY Statement by the F W de Klerk Foundation The 18th anniversary of our first universal democratic election on 27 April 1994 should be occasion for celebration. This year, the appropriate response should be introspection. At no time since … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →