Martyr Jacob the notary

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today the Church commemorates the martyrdom of Jacob the notary in Persia around 430 AD . Read more about that here: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakob_der_Notar

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Magic of the bushveld

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Having read “Soul of an Ant” and “Soul of an Ape” some years ago, I was again intrigued by the fascinating figure of Eugene Marais, when “my” bookshop up the road offered his collected works at a real bargain a short while ago. Author(s): Eugene N. Marais, Leon Rousseau Published by Human & Rousseau (Pty) Ltd. This was published on the 16 April in 2006 and the two volumes have 648 pages (EAN: 9780798146098)

Well, now the film “Die wonderwerker” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c7T_5kdx2o) has been showing and rekindling interest. Here is a short curriculum vitae by the afrikaans author Chris Barnard (http://www.litnet.co.za/Article/eugne-marais-1871-1936-n-lewensoorsig)and another more serious piece by Dr. Sandra Swart from the University of Stellenbosch giving some insights into the background and workings of this famous Afrikaaner of a century ago: bushveldmagic.

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Losung und Lehrtext für Samstag, den 13. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Samstag, den 13. Oktober 2012

A wonderful promise and mission prospect of the triune God carrying out his work in this world: “Ich will sie sammeln von den Enden der Erde, auch Blinde und Lahme, Schwangere und junge Mütter, dass sie als große Gemeinde wieder hierher kommen sollen.” Jeremia 31,8

That’s what Jesus wants us to do. So let’s carry on doing that faithfully as the Church has been doing that for centuries and even millenia:Jesus erzählt im Gleichnis: Der König sprach zu seinen Knechten: Geht hinaus auf die Straßen und ladet zur Hochzeit ein, wen ihr findet. Matthäus 22,9

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Order of Lutheran worship

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus forgives and heals! (Mk.2,1-12)

This is the Lutheran Order of worship for the 19th Sunday after Trinity. The watchword is from the prophet Jeremiah 17:14: “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed” (Jer 17:14 KJV).

As usual we post the order of worship together with a complete sermon in both isiZulu (wz1249121014n Tr 19) and seTswana  (wt1249121014 n Tr 19). We are grateful to the faithful support of our pastors, who prepare these sermons like Rev. E. Mkhabela (Khamalake Lutheran Church in KZN) did this time and also to my father Rev. E.A.W.Weber DD, who translates these regularly into the alternative language.

Thanks to the Lutheran Heritage Foundation (LHF) the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa is able to distribute these sermons as hard-copies to many grateful readers in Botswana, Swaziland and South Africa.

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Losung und Lehrtext für Freitag, den 12. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Freitag, den 12. Oktober 2012

Ich bin der HERR, dein Gott, der deine rechte Hand fasst und zu dir spricht: Fürchte dich nicht, ich helfe dir! Jesaja 41,13

Jesus ergriff das Kind bei der Hand und sprach zu ihm: Talita kum! – das heißt übersetzt: Mädchen, ich sage dir, steh auf! Markus 5,41

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Vatican II Opened the Church to the World

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is a fascinating read of the epochal Roman Catholic synod in the sixties by John W. O’Malley in the NYT: Vatican II Opened the Church to the World – NYTimes.com.

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The latest VELKD-Info

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

 

Read more from the most recent VELKD Newsletter: VELKD-Informationen-Nr_137_download

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In 1962 this day Vatican II was officially opened

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Papst Johannes XXIII

Pope John XXIII convened the 2nd Vatican council in 1962 to achieve “aggiornamento” – “fresh air” – “bringing up to date.” To read more about this crucial history of the W. Church start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Vatican_Council

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Losung und Lehrtext für Donnerstag, den 11. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Donnerstag, den 11. Oktober 2012

Wasche dein Herz von der Bosheit, auf dass dir geholfen werde. Wie lange wollen bei dir bleiben deine heillosen Gedanken? Jeremia 4,14

Wisst ihr nicht, dass ein wenig Sauerteig den ganzen Teig durchsäuert? Darum schafft den alten Sauerteig weg, damit ihr ein neuer Teig seid, wie ihr ja ungesäuert seid. 1.Korinther 5,6-7

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Losung und Lehrtext für Mittwoch, den 10. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Mittwoch, den 10. Oktober 2012

Du sollst das Recht deines Armen nicht beugen in seiner Sache. 2.Mose 23,6

Was wahrhaftig ist, was ehrbar, was gerecht – darauf seid bedacht! Philipper 4,8

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