Lutheran Order of Service in Zulu & Tswana

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

elijah_desertThe Lutheran Order of Service for the third Sunday in Lent (Okuli) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from 1.Kings chapter 19 verses 1-8 (9-13a) written by Rev. K-G. Tiedemann (Tarmstedt, Germany) in isiZulu (wz1420140323 Okuli) and translated as usual into seTswana (wt1420140323 Okuli) by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN).

The readings for this Sunday are:

Old Testament:                 1.Kings 19:1-8 (9-13a)

The Epistle:                         Ephesians 5:1-8a

The Gospel:                        Luke 9:57-62

The liturgical colour is purple.

May you have a very blessed weekend and have time to meditate on the watchword for this week: Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” (Luk 9:62 NIV) If you are called to preach this weekend, may the triune God give you joy and strength, enthusiasm and 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 mailto:eawweber@bundunet.co.za

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 21st March 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

IX sufferingThe LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name. (Zec 14:9 NIV) and There is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live. (1Co 8:6 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 20th March 2014

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

okavango1Answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas… (Psa 65:5 NIV) and Jesus promises: You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. (Joh 14:14 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 19th March 2013

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

IX our LordI will save them from all their sinful backsliding, and I will cleanse them. They will be my people, and I will be their God. (Eze 37:23 NIV) Jesus Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. (Tit 2:14 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 18th March 2014

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus prayingHear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. (Psa 5:2-3 NIV) During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. (Heb 5:7 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 17th March 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

good_samaritan_posterThis is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and I will let you live in this place. (Jer 7:3 NIV) and Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. (Luk 6:36-37 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 16th March 2014

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

prayer at the lake“I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.’ (Isa 65:1 NIV) And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Eph 6:18 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 15th March 2014

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Sunday_Prodigal_Son_300pMy heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. (Psa 84:2 NAS) “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. (Luk 15:22-23 NIV)

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Professor Pless preaches …

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

jonahwhaleProfessor John T. Pless (CTS Ft.Wayne) is completing another intensive course in pastoral theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane (Pretoria, South Africa) today. For the past two weeks he has taught students, vicars and pastors several hours on the “Didache” (Lutheran Catechetics). As every week he also preaches during Matins on Fridays. This week the theme was “Temptation” and his sermon for today was based on the reading from the lectionary we use from Orate fratres: Matthew 12:38-42. Prof. Pless has kindly shared his sermon Friday in the Week of Lent I 14 March 2014 and you can listen to it here as well: 

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Lutheran Order of Service in Zulu & Tswana

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Weinberg-WB-1569The Lutheran Order of Service for the 2nd Sunday in Lent (Reminiszere) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from Hebrews in the 11th chapter the verses 8-10 written by Rev. M. Thwala (Ntshongweni, KZN) in isiZulu (wz1419140316 Reminisere) and translated as usual into seTswana (wt1419140316 Reminskere) by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN).

The readings for this Sunday are:

Old Testament:                 Isaiah 5:1-7

The Epistle:                         Romans 5:1-5

The Gospel:                        Mark 12:1-12

The liturgical colour is purple.

May you have a very blessed weekend and have time to meditate on the watchword for this week: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Rom 5:8 NIV) If you are called to preach this weekend, may the triune God give you joy and strength, enthusiasm and 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 mailto:eawweber@bundunet.co.za

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