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flying higher than any icarus. first they cheered and welcomed him, then they hurled insults at him. this story is older than the event and is still told a thousand times over today. but there is a difference that changes the world. here is a slightly different look at palm sunday.
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getting to know jesus. “who is jesus?” this is the question that runs through our divine services in april. every key stage of the passiontide offers an answer—right up to easter and beyond.
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old truths expose new tricks. how do you deal with tempting offers and insinuations? jesus’ temptations in the desert show how we can deal with them. the episode demonstrates the power of the word of god.
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with outstretched hands. 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.
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epiphany – a (nearly) unknown celebration. the date lost its status to the 25th of december. and it actually doesn't have all that much to do with kings either, because the 6th of january belongs in a context all its own.
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silent extras, active seekers. not everyone is in the stable, not everyone sings in the angel choir. but the silent figures in the christmas story are more than mere extras. they show that god speaks to everyone. the question is: who will answer?
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spreading the glad tidings. it all began as a song by star singers in switzerland and has become a popular christmas carol throughout the german-speaking world: “unto us a time has come”.
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the time that brings grace. it all began as a song by star singers in switzerland and has become a popular christmas carol throughout the german-speaking world: “unto us a time has come”.
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when love was born. here is the story of an amazing love sung by the choir of the new apostolic church in brussels. this is the prelude to our musical saturdays for the 2024 advent season.
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new year’s message celebrates a special birthday. “it’s time to do good.” this is the motto the new apostolic church issued for 2025. the chief apostle talks about it in detail in his annual new year’s address, which has just been recorded. here is a sneak preview with the co-star.
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a special way to say thank you. many brothers and sisters around the world traditionally said a special thank you at the beginning of october. in many countries it was thanksgiving. whether watermelons, carrots, or family photos, the altars were a picture of gratitude.
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hope for a happy ending. does your faith in jesus have a future? this is the question a recently published doctrinal essay asks. it covers subjects such as trust, trials, and signs, but above all the return of christ.
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a bridge between two worlds. a structure full of symbolism: the altar connects the one bank of the river with the other. this is how young people in the democratic republic of the congo celebrated their preparation for the service for the departed. here is the story behind the image.
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discovering the foundations. the sunday services in july will focus on very typical new apostolic subjects: our concept of the departed, the apostle ministry, and rebirth out of water and the spirit. but there will also be some surprises.
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gifts are a mission and to be shared. the same talent for everyone and many different talents for each individual: this is the interpretation of a familiar parable taken from a divine service by the chief apostle.
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lasting joy in our hearts. in a divine service recently, chief apostle jean-luc schneider said that we always have a reason to rejoice. this is because god loves his children as he loves jesus. he explained how this manifests itself and how we can share in this joy.
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on the margins of the district apostle meeting: reaching out. while the district apostles and district apostle helpers convened for meetings at the church’s conference centre, their spouses helped a charity initiative by painting yellow smiley faces on blue t-shirts.
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when many young people come together. over a hundred young people attended a youth convention in south america and several thousand came together for youth services in africa. the young people demonstrated their faith, sometimes publicly, at various events organised to promote the church and ensure its future
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spreading the word. jesus invited thomas to touch his wounds. others were not allowed to touch the risen lord. some recognised the lord immediately, while others only realised who he was after he had said or done something specific. the chief apostle explained the discrepancies in the account of the resurrection.
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a church of closeness. before the pentecost service, which was broadcast throughout europe, some congregations in switzerland and southern germany had the opportunity to get to know the leaders of the international church a little better during the midweek service. here is a small sample of the many encounters.
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praying in jesus’ name. in the last hours before his death, jesus repeatedly sought a connection to his father. in his sermon on good friday, the chief apostle explained what these prayers entailed and how we should use them as a guide to give direction to our lives today.
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backstage at the district apostles’ meeting. manuela van husen walks down the hotel hallway with a crowbar in her hand. she is on a special assignment. here is a look at all that is involved in organising such a meeting––and what all can happen.
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congratulations from us! a lot of people celebrated a lot of memorable anniversaries in recent weeks. among them, one of our brothers in faith, a choir, a number of congregations, a regional church, and even the church as a whole! and all of them celebrated around the same time. we offer our sincere congratulations!
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how the church came to crocodile island. it took several attempts, but the new apostolic church finally managed to gain a foothold in east timor. jean-luc schneider is the first chief apostle to visit the country in south-east asia.
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where two or three thousand are gathered. a divine service with over 7,000 participants, a concert with around 2,000 performers, and a church convention that takes over an entire city. these major events continue to have an impact, whether on a small or large scale or as a catchy tune.
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church leadership takes a critical look at itself. the large regional churches have done their homework—and received good grades. a first self-assessment is now available to the international church leadership based on its good governance policy. what this is about and what it is good for …
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“back to jesus—don’t allow any distance to come up”. the fall session of the international district apostle meeting ended with a divine service for the ministers of europe. the focus of the chief apostle’s sermon was our nearness to jesus christ.
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“community” speaks arabic. the subtitle of the new magazine of the new apostolic church says it all: "the new apostolic church around the world". after english, french, and spanish, additional translations are now ready for distribution. the peculiarities of the arabic edition are especially interesting.
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“do not hinder me!”. apostle albert güldenpfennig passed away a hundred years ago, on 13 may 1922. he was the 33rd apostle in the new apostolic church and always there for his flock. join us as we pay tribute to the apostle by looking at his eventful life.
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