Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 3rd February 2014

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Baylor UniversityThe Sovereign LORD declares– he who gathers the exiles of Israel: “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.” (Isa 56:8 NIV) and those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. (Act 2:41 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 2nd February 2014

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Leben im HerbstEven to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. (Isa 46:4 NIV) and Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. (2Co 4:16 NIV)

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Great expectations for Epiphany

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

St Berhard preaching“Every Sunday morning when it comes ought to find you awed and thrilled by the reflection: “God is to be in action today, through me, for these people: this day may be crucial, this service decisive, for someone now ripe for the vision of Jesus.” Remember that every soul before you has its own story of need, and that if the gospel of Christ does not meet such need nothing on earth can. Aim at results. Expect mighty works to happen. Realize that, although your congregation may be small, every soul is infinitely precious. Never forget that Christ himself, according to his promise, is in the midst, making the plainest and most ordinary church building into the house of God and the gate of heaven. Hear his voice saying: “This day is the Scripture fulfilled in your ears. This day is salvation come to this house.” Then preaching, which might otherwise be a dead formality and a barren routine, an implicit denial of its own high claim, will become a power and a passion; and the note of strong, decisive reality, like a trumpet, will awaken the souls of men.” (James S.Stewart pg. 398 Dobberstein: Minister’s Prayer Book)

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 1st February 2014

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

BambergApocalypse WorshipBeforeThroneOfGodRise up, O God, judge the earth, for all the nations are your inheritance. (Psa 82:8 NIV) and after this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” (Rev 7:9-10 NIV)

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Lutheran Order of Service in Zulu and Tswana

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

christcalmsthestorm2The Lutheran Order of Service for the 4th Sunday after the Holiday of Epiphany (6th January) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from Genesis chapter 8 the verses 1-12 written by Rev. K-G Tiedemann (Germany) in isiZulu (wz1413140202 Epi 4) and translated as usual by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN) into seTswana (wt1413140202 Epi 4)

The readings for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany are:

Old Testament:                 Isaiah 51:9-16

The Epistle:                       2. Corinthians 1:8-11

The Gospel:                       St. Mark 4:35-41

The liturgical colour is green.

May you have a very blessed Sunday and have time to meditate on the watchword for this fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind! (Psa 66:5 NIV)

Collect for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany: Almighty God, You know we live in the midst of so many dangers that in our frailty we cannot stand upright. Grant strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations: through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

If you are called to preach, 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 31st January 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

blessings bringThe words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Pro 12:18 NIV) and Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (Eph 4:29 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 30th January 2013

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

royal insigniaGod changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. (Dan 2:21 NIV) and Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near. (Luk 21:31 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 29th January 2014

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

churches in smyrna“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” (Mic 5:2 NIV) and “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty– yet you are rich!” (Rev 2:8-9 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 28th January 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

healing-of-the-centurions-servantBlessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. (Psa 84:5 NIV) So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say to him: “Lord, don’t trouble yourself, for I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. That is why I did not even consider myself worthy to come to you. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. (Luk 7:6-7 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 27th January 2014

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

birds nestThe LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. (Psa 145:9 KJV) and our Lord Jesus Christ said: “Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” (Mat 6:26 KJV)

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