Here’s this mornings sermonette preached in St.Timothy Matins Proverbs 30,4-9 and you can listen to it too:
We sang the lovely hymn:
Faith and Truth and Life Bestowing
Faith and truth and life bestowing
open now the Scriptures, Lord,
seed to life eternal sowing,
scattered on the wind abroad.
Let not hearts, your word receiving,
like a barren field be found,
choked with thorns and unbelieving,
shallow earth or stony ground.
May the Spirit's power unceasing
bring to life the hidden grain,
daily in our hearts increasing,
bearing fruit that shall remain.
So in Scripture, song and story,
Saviour, may your voice be heard.
Till our eyes behold your glory
give us ears to hear your word.
God’s own child, I gladly say it:
I am baptized into Christ!
He, because I could not pay it,
Gave my full redemption price.
Do I need earth’s treasures many?
I have one worth more than any
That brought me salvation free
Lasting to eternity!
Sin, disturb my soul no longer:
I am baptized into Christ!
I have comfort even stronger:
Jesus’ cleansing sacrifice.
Should a guilty conscience seize me
Since my Baptism did release me
In a dear forgiving flood,
Sprinkling me with Jesus’ blood!
Satan, hear this proclamation:
I am baptized into Christ!
Drop your ugly accusation,
I am not so soon enticed.
Now that to the font I’ve traveled,
All your might has come unraveled,
And, against your tyranny,
God, my Lord, unites with me!
Death, you cannot end my gladness:
I am baptized into Christ!
When I die, I leave all sadness
To inherit paradise!
Though I lie in dust and ashes
Faith’s assurance brightly flashes:
Baptism has the strength divine
To make life immortal mine.
There is nothing worth comparing
To this lifelong comfort sure!
Open-eyed my grave is staring:
Even there I’ll sleep secure.
Though my flesh awaits its raising,
Still my soul continues praising:
I am baptized into Christ;
I’m a child of paradise!
The Lutheran Order of Service for the 15th Sunday after Trinity is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the Holy Gospel of St. Matthew in the 6th chapter verses 25-34 (“Don’t worry!” ) written by late missionary superintendent Rev. Christoph Johannes + (Salem, MP) in isiZulu (wz1547150913 n. Tr. 15) and translated as usual by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN) into seTswana (wt1547150913 n. Tr. 15).
The readings for the 15th Sunday after Trinity are:
Old Testament: Genesis 2:4b-9 (10-14) 15
The Epistle: 1.Peter 5:5c-11
The Gospel: St. Matthew 6:25-34
Psalm: 127:1-2
The liturgical colour is green.
May you have a very blessed weekend and have time to meditate on the watchword for the 15th Sunday after Trinity: Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1Pe 5:7 NIV)
A collect for the 15th Sunday after Trinity: O Lord, we pray that Your grace may always go before and follow after us, that we may continually be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Lutheran Service Book: Altar Book Pg.927)
If you are called to preach this weekend, may the triune God give you joy and strength, wisdom, knowledge and insight – and the true words and pictures to preach his holy will faithfully according to his most precious revelation of his will and promises in both the Old and New Testament! However if you are not preaching, but listening – then listen as if God is talking to you + His precious gospel is “the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” (Rom 1:16 NIV)
We thank the Lutheran Heritage Foundation for supporting the distribution of hard-copies of these orders of worship and sermons throughout Southern Africa. If you also want a copy please do not hesitate to subscribe by writing to EAWWeber@bundunet.co.za.
Here is this mornings sermonette held on the gospel of St. Mark the first chapter verses 40-45: Matins Mk1,40-45. Here you can also listen to the audio file:
We sang the lovely Hymn by Ludwig Helmbold (1552-1598) in the English translation by Gerald Torsen, Joseph Herl et al:
From God can nothing move me; He will not step aside But gently will reprove me And be my constant guide. He stretches out His hand in evening and in morning, My life with grace adorning wherever I may stand.
When those whom I regarded as trustworthy and sure Have long from me departed, God’s grace shall still endure, He rescues me from sin and breaks the chains that bind me. I leave death’s fear behind me; His peace I have within.
The Lord my life arranges; Who can His work destroy? In His good time He changes all sorrow into joy. So let me then be still: My body, soul, and spirit His tender care inherit according to His will.
Each day at Hhis good pleasure God’s gracious will is done. He sent His greatest treasure in Jesus Christ, His Son. He every gift imparts. The bread of earth and heaven Are by His kindness given. Praise Him with thankful hearts!
Praise God with acclamation and in His gifts rejoice. Each day finds its vocation responding to His voice. Soon years on earth are past; but time we spend expressing The love of God brings blessing that will forever last!
Yet even thou I suffer the world’s unpleasantness, And though the days grow rougher and bring me great distress, That day of bliss divine, which knows no end or measure, And Christ, who is my pleasure, forever shall be mine.
For thus the Father willed it, who fashioned us from clay; And His own Son fulfilled it and brought eternal day. The Spirit now has come, to us true faith has given; He leads us home to heaven. O praise the Three in One!
Here are some pictures of the delightful principal’s concert for the staff of the University of Pretoria. A highlight of the year and a wonderful way to say thank you to the hard working personnel at this academic institution serving more than 60 thousand students. It was a feast for the ears obviously, but also for the eyes and taste buds – and even the muscles wanted to join in the dancing and merrymaking throughout. One big party and such fun!
The Lutheran Order of Service for the Harvest Observance is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the Holy Gospel of St. Luke in the 12th chapter verses (13-14) 15-21 written by my dear brother missionary Rev. P.C. Weber (Ohlangeni, KZN) in isiZulu (wz1546150906 n Tr 14 ngomkhosi wokubonga ukuvuna) and translated as usual by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN) into seTswana (wt1546150906 n. Tr. 14 moletlo wa go lebogela thobo).
The readings for the Harvest Observance are:
Old Testament: Isaiah 58:7-12
The Epistle: 2.Corinthians 9:6-15
The Gospel: St. Luke 12: (13-14) 15-21
Psalm: 104:27-28.30.33
The liturgical colour is green.
May you have a very blessed weekend and have time to meditate on the watchword for the Harvest Observance: The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. (Psa 145:15 ESV)
A collect for the Harvest Observance: Almighty God, You crown the fields with Your blessing and permit us to gather in the fruits of the earth. As stewards of Your creation, may we receive Your gifts in humble thankfulness and share Your bounty with those in need; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (Lutheran Service Book: Altar Book Pg.990)
If you are called to preach this weekend, may the triune God give you joy and strength, wisdom, knowledge and insight – and the true words and pictures to preach his holy will faithfully according to his most precious revelation of his will and promises in both the Old and New Testament! However if you are not preaching, but listening – then listen as if God is talking to you + His precious gospel is “the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” (Rom 1:16 NIV)
We thank the Lutheran Heritage Foundation for supporting the distribution of hard-copies of these orders of worship and sermons throughout Southern Africa. If you also want a copy please do not hesitate to subscribe by writing to EAWWeber@bundunet.co.za.
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