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reconciled diversity requires considerable effort. one faith, one doctrine – one church, many cultures: this was the common idea that hovered over almost every item on the agenda at the recent district apostles’ meeting in zurich, switzerland.
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“the best is yet to come”. jesus turned things upside down. and this message must be passed on and shared with everyone. because we do not talk about the end of the world, but about a marvellous future. this message is not just for preachers.
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what microphone cables reveal. “prayer works!” this is our motto for 2024. in his new year’s message, chief apostle jean-luc schneider explains the ideas behind it. here is a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the recording session.
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apostles underway to encourage and support. the main task of the apostle ministry is the dispensing of the sacraments and the proclamation of the gospel. but sometimes their work also involves things such as presenting a wheelchair or going for a walk on the beach. here are a few examples of the kind of support services apostles offer.
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the altar: more than just a piece of furniture. the altar is the central focus in every church. but what makes it special? a conversation with architect stephan pfäffle about guidelines, artistic freedom, and the desire for the congregation to be enthusiastic about the design of its altar.
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the saviour and his helpers at work. god the father sent his son into the world to save all who believe in him. and jesus christ still sends his disciples into the world today to help along. the chief apostle recently explained how this works.
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ministry (39): ordination of women—the consequences. what is definite is that there is gender equivalence and equality of the sexes before god. that is why, since the beginning of the year, women can also be entrusted with ministerial authority. this has both doctrinal and practical implications.
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take a look at the world. disaster assistance after floods, clean-up events, and a fundraiser are some of the things that have been going on in our congregations lately. a look at the new apostolic world shows what team-spirit can achieve.
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responding to god’s goodness. the chief apostle recently visited the congregation of halifax, nova scotia, in canada to mark the congregation’s fiftieth anniversary. denise wright is one of the people who attended the very first divine services there. in an interview, the daughter of the man who established the congregation, remembers the beginnings.
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the flood and baptism: what old stories have to do with the new covenant. god made it rain. he saved noah and his family with the ark. and at the end, he made a promise. these thoughts were the basis of a divine service by the chief apostle, which focussed on gratitude for a very particular god-given promise.
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guide posts on the road to preaching. the divine service guide is the most read and most listened to publication of the new apostolic church. recently, workshops on two continents put the focus on this publication. let’s take a look at the planning and groundwork.
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learning with god and for the church. we live and learn. in many of our congregations across the world, ministers, musicians, and young people come together to learn.
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ministry (38): ordination of women—the objections. “the apostolate decides that women can be entrusted with ministerial authority.” isolated bible verses are cited against this decision. however, these relate less to the authority than to the mandate. and the church takes this into account.
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the teaching of the apostles. what the apostles preach and why we should follow the apostles’ doctrine was the topic of a divine service the chief apostle conducted in korea. he explained what the apostle ministry has to do with the future of god’s children.
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from the small local congregation to a globally active church. the new apostolic church is active in almost two hundred countries. how can the unity of the church be ensured despite differences in tradition and organisation? answers can be found in the following article giving an overview of the structures of the church.
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let us sing to the lord. this week we look at a number of events where brothers and sisters came together to praise god through song and music.
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committed to the church and society. when the new apostolic church first started to work in portugal, the ministers had to deal with language barriers, finding places for worship, and building schools. this weekend, many years later, two special divine services await the country’s almost 5,500 brothers and sisters.
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everyone is free to go through. this is about a door that shows us the way through many other doors. the chief apostle recently shed new light on a well-known bible verse and expanded on the familiar image.
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helpers at work (3): committed to education. making dreams come true is the goal that the thirteen new apostolic aid agencies have set themselves. one way to achieve this is through education. in 2023 some aid agencies have made great strides in this regard.
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pray while you play. brandon phillips is principal bassoonist and resident conductor of the cape philharmonic orchestra. when his father first tried to get him interested in music he was not at all happy. today, he himself mentors young aspiring musicians.
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god is good and reliable. so how is this frequently quoted concept of firstling to be understood? the chief apostle made it clear that this is not a question of the exclusiveness of an elitist group. once again he explained that this is about the call to serve god and our neighbour.
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ministry (37): ordination of women—the justification. “the apostolate decides that women can be entrusted with ministerial authority.” this decision was taken after extensive discussion of the biblical findings. here is the detailed justification.
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don’t lose heart. falling down, getting back up, and going forward. this is what will lead us to the goal. god helps the righteous in this. but who is righteous? five examples and some answers from a divine service by the chief apostle.
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spotlight 14/2023: a journey that begins today. following jesus also requires us to exercise restraint. in his spotlight, district apostle edy isnugroho reports on fellow believers who have impressed him in particular fashion. and he goes on to explain why it is still worthwhile.
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a question of relationship. gratitude says something about our relationship with god. this is something that chief apostle jean-luc schneider made clear on thanksgiving day in switzerland. the believers learned how one can show gratitude to god.
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coming soon: a manual for ministers. there are at least three books that ministers of the new apostolic church need: the bible, the catechism, and the guide for ministers. the latter of these works has just been sent to the regional churches in order to receive a final regional polish.
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“a decision with long-term goals in mind”. the new apostolic church in angola is growing. it was time to take another step. since last sunday, the country has its own district apostle helper: joão uanuque misselo.
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“the lord is risen indeed!”. the passiontide, with the death of the lord on good friday, ends magnificently in the resurrection of the lord. this is the fundamental belief of all christians. but why is this day of the resurrection so important for us?
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“and god saw the light, that it was good”. light is life—and truth—and goodness in general: no other physical phenomenon shines so deeply into the human soul. how a simple image can shed light on the divine—illuminated for us on the international day of light this 16th day of may.
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