Tag Archives: Christmas

Weihnachten in Wittenberg

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Even as political powers plan another shut-down and churches look at means and ways to share the joy of Christmas in this dark and dreary time, we share a copy of our annual mailing – thanks to the tireless efforts … Continue reading →

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The adoration of the shepherds

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

In 1562 Caspar Niemegk died. He was but 45 years old. He left behind his childless wife Anna. She commissioned Lucas Cranach the Younger to paint an epitaph for her husband, which would comfort her by pointing out the true … Continue reading →

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Weber memories in Murrayfield 2017

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Looking back at 2017 recalls old Moses’s reminder: “Our years quickly pass and we fly away.” (Psalm 90:10) We’ll remember my father’s blessed passing just a day after my birthday even as we miss his booming laughter and easy smile … Continue reading →

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2nd Holiday of Christmas commemorating the 1st martyr of the church: St. Stephen

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword: “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. I will offer to … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY . . . OR WHENEVER

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is Professor Dr. Carl Fickenscher’s sermon for yesterday’s Matins in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: 2017.7.25 Carl Fickenscher TIT3-3FF.MAN Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse’s lineage coming, … Continue reading →

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The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas of the gentiles)

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The darkness is past, and the true light now shineth (1.Jo2,8b) Introit from Psalm 100: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the … Continue reading →

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Holy days of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword for Christmas: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. [St. John 1:14] Introit from … Continue reading →

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LTS News 2016,4: Summer update!

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Dear friends of the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane! As our brothers and sisters in the USA celebrate “Thanksgiving”, we here too have lots of reason to sing God’s praises and celebrate his miracles and wonders of grace, peace and … Continue reading →

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Childermas or Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

Psalm 116 verses 15 and 17: “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints… I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the LORD.”

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Lutheran Order of service in English, isiZulu and seTswana

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lutheran Order of Service for Christmas Day is available here in isiZulu, seTswana and English. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the epistle of St. Paul to Titus in the 3 chapter verses 4-7. … Continue reading →

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