Losung und Lehrtext für Dienstag, den 18. Dezember 2012
Er steht dem Armen zur Rechten, dass er ihm helfe von denen, die ihn verurteilen. (Psalm 109,31)
Er, der heiligt, und sie, die geheiligt werden, stammen alle von Einem ab. Aus diesem Grund scheut er sich nicht, sie Brüder und Schwestern zu nennen. (Hebräer 2,11)
Abbot Sturm of Fulda was a follower of Saint Boniface (Apostle of the Germans) and founder of the famous Benedictine monastery and abbey in Fulda. His death is commemorated by the Church on the 17th December. Read more about him here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Sturm
Losung und Lehrtext für Montag, den 17. Dezember 2012
Hiob antwortete dem HERRN: Siehe, ich bin zu gering, was soll ich antworten? Ich will meine Hand auf meinen Mund legen. (Hiob 40:3.4)
Weil Gott uns für wert geachtet hat, uns das Evangelium anzuvertrauen, darum reden wir, nicht, als wollten wir den Menschen gefallen, sondern Gott, der unsere Herzen prüft. (1.Thessalonicher 2:4)
Losung und Lehrtext für Sonntag, den 16. Dezember 2012
Ich habe euch lieb, spricht der HERR. (Maleachi 1:2)
Der Herr richte eure Herzen aus auf die Liebe Gottes und auf die Geduld Christi. (2.Thessalonicher 3:5)
Alles Fleisch ist Gras, und alle seine Güte ist wie eine Blume auf dem Felde. Das Gras verdorrt, die Blume verwelkt; denn des HERRN Odem bläst darein. Ja, Gras ist das Volk! Das Gras verdorrt, die Blume verwelkt, aber das Wort unseres Gottes bleibt ewiglich. (Isa 40:6-8)
Zum morgigen 3. Sonntag im Advent hier eine deutsche Predigt zu Jesaja 40,1-8: 121216 3.Advent Jesaja 40,1-8
Losung und Lehrtext für Samstag, den 15. Dezember 2012
Fürchtet euch nur nicht und stärkt eure Hände! (Sacharja 8,13)
Ihr seid das Licht der Welt. (Matthäus 5,14)
When the delegates of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane member’s met in November, we prayed the following petition: “Dear Lord, You have given Your Word as a light to a sin-sick world, and by that Word You bless us with salvation. You have raised up for Yourself the seminaries and universities of the Church, where Your children are gathered and trained to do Your will and further Your kingdom here on earth. Be with those studying to be pastors and teachers in the Church. Open for their learning the life-giving Scriptures, and keep them faithful and focused in their studies. Give them the skill and confidence to confess You as Saviour even as they teach others of Your salvation. Grant those men and women preparing for vocation in the Church the strength needed to keep their eyes focused on their studies. Help them through temptations the devil will use to distract and discourage them. When stress and doubts appear, speak to them through Your Word and Sacrament the comforting promise of peace with You in this world and eternal rest in the next. Keep students and instructors humble, receiving Your Word with childlike faith, so that in all they say and do, the light of Your Word is focused and bright. Give the instructors in our seminaries and universities not only knowledge but also the ability to share this knowledge and pass on our Christian heritage. Give the instructors a Christlike care and compassion for their students. Grant the students willing and open minds to receive this instruction, that they may be formed by Your Word and become leaders in the Church, sharing the life-giving Gospel of Jesus Christ, who died and rose to save us all, in His name. Amen
Isaiah 40:3.10
The Lutheran Order of Service for the 3rd Sunday in Advent is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on Isaiah 40,1-8 written by brother Rev. F.J. Mtshali (Fernie LC, MP) in isiZulu (wz1303121216 Adv 3) and translated seTswana (wt1303121216 Adf 3) by my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD (Welbedacht, KZN).
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I pray you have a very blessed Sunday in Advent and have time to meditate on Sunday’s watchword from Isaiah 40:3.10: “Prepare the way of the LORD. Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might” (ESV).
Mirjiam leitet den Lobgesang des Volkes Israel
Losung und Lehrtext für Freitag, den 14. Dezember 2012
Das Volk, das ich mir bereitet habe, soll meinen Ruhm verkündigen. (Jesaja 43,21)
Euch hat Christus versöhnt durch den Tod seines sterblichen Leibes, damit er euch heilig und untadelig und makellos vor sein Angesicht stelle.
(Kolosser 1,22)
The officiants and ordinands after the service in Christ Church (Kirchdorf, KZN)
During this mornings service in Christ Church in Kirchdorf (Wartburg, KZN) three candidates were ordained: Reverend Masibi (NW), Mokopanele (KZN) and Skosana (MP). The bishop preached on Revelation 1,4-8 and the brothers Dean Vilakazi (MP), Dean Mafereka (NW), Dean Tsimako (BW), Dean Danisa (GP) and Dean Thwala (KZN) together with their deputies, President Scharr (LCMS SID) and other pastors officiated during the Divine service with the Lord’s Supper. The translations of the sermon are also available and will be posted too. Here first the english version of today’s sermon: 2012 Synod Closing 2012
Wilhelm's space 