Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

CapernaumThe Lutheran Order of Service for the 3rd Sunday in Epiphany is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from the Acts of the Apostles recorded by the evangelist St. Luke in the tenth chapter the verses 21-35 written by missionary Peter Webe (LC in Ohlangeni, KZN) in isiZulu (wz1412140126 n Epi 3) and translated as usual seTswana (wt1412140126 Epi 3) by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN).

The readings for this Sunday are:

Old Testament:       2 Kings 5: (1-8) 9-15 (16-18) 19a

The Epistle:            Romans 1: (14-15) 16-17

The Gospel:            Matthew 8:5-13

The liturgical colour is green.

May you have a very blessed weekend and have time to meditate on the watchword for this week: People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. (Luk 13:29 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 EAWWeber@bundunet.co.za.

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Doxology IV in Pretoria

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

MakosiThe Doxology workshop with Professors Dr. Harold Senkbeil and Dr. Beverly Yahnke (http://doxology.us/) ended on a high note at St. Pauls Lutheran Church with a divine service held in isiZulu, seTswana and English. Epiphany Hymns, liturgy and songs for the Lord’s supper were sung from the Kopelo, Incwadi yokuhlabelela (2; 43; 79) and the Lutheran Hymnal (129, 130; 133 & 533). The readings were from Psalm 16, 1-11; Isaiah 44,1-8 and Matthew 17, 1-8, while the sermon was on the watchword for 2014 from Psalm 73:28:

While many pastors took to the road after tee and some light refreshments, the Church Council of the LCSA started its first regular sitting in 2014 with various reports, notifications and issues occupying the agenda throughout the day. Before going to the soccer game between Kaiser Chiefs & Mamelodi Sundowns everybody relaxed at supper over in the bishop’s place, where we had a lovely time in good company and under the lovely South African skies – even though we couldn’t see the Southern Cross at that time.

Now the pastors are on their way back home and our friends from Doxology are nearly ready to take on the long flight back home. May God bless the travels with his protection and gracious care +

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 24th January 2014

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

spiritumsanctamThus says the Lord: I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; (Eze 36:26 NIV) And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. (Act 13:52 NIV)

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Doxology III in Pretoria

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

DSC_0007Meeting in Pretoria is fun. The weather is good, so is the accommodation at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane and we even have access to St. Paul’s Lutheran Churches facilities in case our space is just a wee bit limited for the size of the conference.

Throughout the 2nd day of our pastor’s conference Professors Senkbeil and Yahnke (http://doxology.us/) led us into the serious issues of the following topics: “The silent epidemic: Compassion fatigue”; “Out of the depths: Sadness, dispair and recovery”; “Depression, dysfunction and despair”; “Lead us not into temptation: Sexual misconduct”; and “Deliver us from evil: A Christ-centered strategy for exposing and fighting the devil’s schemes”.

The devotions framing the proceedings were led by Dean Thwala and pastor Sibanyoni from KZN in the morning and by Dean Danisa and Prof. Senkbeil in the evening. At noon we had prayed the Litany together and the evening came to a close with an exhortation from Prof. Dr. John W. Kleinig on the “Joy of the ministry”.

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 23rd January 2014

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

BambergApocalypse WorshipBeforeThroneOfGodYour kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures through all generations. (Psa 145:13 NIV) and God made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment– to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. (Eph 1:9-10 NIV)

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Doxology: 2nd Day

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

DSC_0600Dean Vilakazi started off the 2nd day of our Doxology conference with a morning devotion in St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Arcadia. The church bell was ringing out loud and clear as the city was getting to work. At the working sessions we use a cow-bell from Botswana, which seems to be something of an institution at Doxology all over.

Dr. Senkbeil lectured on the following topics during the morning session “Shepherding Souls: The classic model for the care of souls in contemporary practice” and “A noble task: A Christ-centered paradigm for pastoral self-care”, while Dr. Yahnke continued in the early afternoon with “Pastoral ethics and spiritual care” before handing back to Dr. Senkbeil to deal with “Authority vs Power: the pastoral Pitfall”. Together they presented the Seminary and Church with the latest Festschrift for Dr. John W. Kleinig: “You, my people, shall be holy” and gave an short insight into the website of Doxology at http://doxology.us/

In the evening Dean Tsimako from Botswana lead the devotion with a meditation on Psalm 4:8, before we split up into small groups of 5-8 to discuss various case studies from our diverse backgrounds and pastoral experiences. Both professors Senkbeil and Yahnke then commented and illustrated the final joint-sitting in St.Timothy’s. This brought the days proceedings to a thoughtful ending.

 

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 22nd January 2014

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

baptismIt hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. (1Sa 12:22 KJV) and Jesus said: Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luk 12:32 KJV)

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Doxology in Pretoria

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

DSC_0585O Spirit, who didst once restore Thy Church that it might be again The bringer of good news to men, Breathe on Thy cloven Church once more, That in these gray and latter days There may be those whose life is praise, Each life a high doxology To Father, Son and unto Thee. (Martin H. Franzmann, 1907-1976) Last night we heard, that it was this verse, which gave “Doxology” its name.

The Doxology Conference got off to a good start on Monday evening. Pastors arrived from far and wide to join the workshop led by Professors Dr. Harald Senkbeil and Dr. Beverly Yahnke, both from our sister-church the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. After registration and supper the work started at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane with an introductory session with Dr. Yahnke on “Word, Sacrament and Psychotherapy”. Afterwards a pastor commented: “Well, I am looking forward to more of this!”

Most pastors are accommodated in the dormitories of the theological students, who are still away for the summer break. We are grateful for the clouds that have cooled off Gauteng over the last few days and are looking forward to another full day of issues like “Shepherding souls: The classical model for the care of souls in contemporary practice” and “A noble task: A Christ-centered paradigm for pastoral self-care.”

Every diocese is leading one of the devotions, which frame the proceedings both in the morning and evening. We are grateful to St.Paul’s for granting us access to their facility for the worship services and also for the meals.

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 21st January 2014

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Moses and the burning bush Marc Schagall“Do not come any closer,” God said to Moses. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” (Exo 3:5 NIV) and Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Heb 4:16 NIV)

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 20th January 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Wilhelm Weber

Fusswaschung“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.” (Isa 42:1 NIV) and Jesus Christ said: “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”(Mar 10:42-43 NIV)

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