As Christians we cannot agree with the state of the world. But there is hope for a better future. ‌And this is something we can demonstrate, the Chief Apostle says.

Whether under mango trees or in a large church, God dwells among the people. He lives in their hearts and in His congregation. The Chief Apostle recently gave a tour of this dwelling place.

Doing good and giving. Sure thing. But this requires that we see and have compassion for people needing help. District Apostle Thomas Deubel from Switzerland looks at this aspect of doing good in his contribution on our 2025 motto.

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First comes Mardi Gras—the Tuesday preceding Lent (also known as Shrove Tuesday)—then Ash Wednesday, and then Lent: a period that stretches all the way to Easter on the calendar. It is not about food deprivation per se, but primarily about introspection, a deeper look into one’s own heart.

Trust in God’s unshakeable grace. “Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You” is sung here by a Cape Town youth choir. May this touching rendition set the mood for tomorrow’s divine service for the departed.