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Jesus is our best friend

Jesus can be experienced everywhere: in everyday life, in our congregation, in emergency situations—this is the message the divine services in January will convey. The sermons in January will look at the relationship that we believers have with our Lord Jesus Christ and explore it from different angles.

03 01 2023

Annual motto Christmas

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• New Year
• Sacraments

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Together in Christ makes us strong

“Together in Christ” is not free, but it gives infinitely more strength than it costs. To close the year, we look back on the different aspects emphasised by the District Apostles in the Spotlight series reflecting the 2022 motto.

30 12 2022

America

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• Annual motto
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
• New Year

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Another year is dawning

Beginning the new year with God—on one’s own or with one’s family, but also in fellowship with our brothers and sisters. Christians are looking forward to it.

30 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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The power of faith: people in the spotlight in 2022

Helping others boosts our own well-being. This is shown by the people highlighted in 2022. Whether on the Mediterranean Sea, on their own doorstep, or in other parts of the world: La Grah, Elena, Laura, and Peter have each done remarkable things with the power of their faith.

29 12 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Profile
• Society

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Coming soon: women in ministry

The year 2022 will go down into the New Apostolic history books. For the very first time, the Church has provided a doctrinal answer to a 160-year-old question. And the resulting decision will begin to take effect in the year 2023—when women will also be given the opportunity to be ordained into ministry.

28 12 2022

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Society

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Comforting and clarifying: the divine services of the year 2022

The Chief Apostle held almost 60 divine services in 2022, always finding the right words to comfort and clarify. Here are all the messages from January to December.

27 12 2022

Australia / Pacific Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost

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Ushering in a new generation of leadership

It was the year of the District Apostle Helpers: over the past twelve months, the Chief Apostle assigned no less than three new ones. This is not by coincidence. In fact, there is a stated reason behind these changes. And it all has to do with the future.

26 12 2022

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Retirement

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The birth of Christ gives freedom, peace, and love

A Word that becomes flesh? What exactly does that mean? The key is found at the very beginning of John’s gospel. This famous prologue speaks about the logos who dwells among us. And that has a lot to do with Christmas.

25 12 2022

Christmas

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• Denominations
• Doctrine 

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Celebrating Christmas!

Christmas is a feast of joy and love even if numerous things can cloud this joy. For Christians, however, there is always a reason to celebrate: namely the birth of Jesus.

23 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• History 
• Music

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The team has got the hang of it

The blue shelf in the background is unmistakable. This piece of furniture always appears when a new year begins, namely in the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s address. In a supporting role this time around: a piece of invisible art.

22 12 2022

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• New Year

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Christmas is around the corner!

The new church year has commenced and will be ushered in with concerts and celebrations around the world. Whether virtually or live and in person—our brothers and sisters have already begun celebrating the feast of love for their neighbour.

16 12 2022

Advent

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• Africa
• Children
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Society
• Youth

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Thoughts and links for the fourth Sunday of Advent

Traditionally, we can be certain that the fourth candle on the Advent wreath is always lit after the third one. And just as certain are the YouTube services being offered by the various districts. Here are the links for this Sunday.

16 12 2022

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Intercession is a sign of faith, love, and hope

Those who experience their faith as a gift want to share and communicate that. But an invitation is only the first step. Intercession always goes a little further. How? This is described in a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

14 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Anticipating Christmas

This Sunday we will light another candle on the Advent wreath as we turn our attention more and more to Christmas. Even so, not all feel comfortable enough yet to join the in-person services in their local congregation.

09 12 2022

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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A District Apostle Helper for Western Germany

The new man has already demonstrated leadership qualities: both in the Church and in his working life. He also has pastoral qualities. This is what companions say. They are convinced: the New Apostolic Church Western Germany can look forward to its District Apostle Helper.

06 12 2022

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Society

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Divine services on six continents

There are members everywhere who are doing what they can these days to ensure that divine services are transmitted via Internet and telephone. There is only one continent from which the New Apostolic Church does not transmit online services.

02 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Social commitment

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He is here to stay

At Christmas, Christians look back and celebrate the birth of their Saviour, Jesus Christ. But they also look ahead, full of hope in the return of Jesus. But the significance of Jesus’ birth can also be experienced in the present.

01 12 2022

Advent Christmas

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Society

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Teamwork on a global scale

Work on the new children’s teaching material is progressing well. An overview was given at the recent international District Apostle Meeting. Writers and teams from various countries are involved in compiling the various books.

28 11 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Music is at home everywhere

In many congregations, singing has resumed and so have concerts. Here is a small overview of concerts and workshops in different parts of the world, showcasing that music is a universal language that speaks to the soul.

25 11 2022

Africa

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• America
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Music
• Seniors
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Starting the new church year together

On Sunday Christians around the world will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. A time of special lights, being together, and extraordinary emotions.

25 11 2022

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music

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The sheer will to help defies the threat of war

It feels as though the war is closing in. Yet the people already have so little to live on. Despite their own hardship, however, the people in the Republic of Moldova are helping Ukrainian refugees in any way they can. This is the situation of the brothers and sisters whom the Chief Apostle will be visiting this weekend.

24 11 2022

Advent

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• Buildings
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Online services to be continued

The International District Apostle Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, came to an end on Sunday with a divine service. Strictly speaking, the meeting consisted of a series of individual sessions.

21 11 2022

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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The Church expands its misconduct policy

Clear words, strong action… In line with this motto, the New Apostolic Church is continuing its fight against sexual misconduct. This was also evident at the meetings of the District Apostles this past week.

18 11 2022

Africa

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• Charity work
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Society

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Together we are strong

Love, friendship, and sharing the same faith… These are things that make us strong. And this is something that brothers and sisters from all generations and walks of life were able to experience in various countries over the past few weeks. Together in Christ still applies even if the year is almost over.

17 11 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Children
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Seniors
• Youth

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I was in prison and you came

For many years, a Priest from the German district of Bochum provided for the faith-based needs of prisoners. He visited and looked after mostly New Apostolic inmates in a correctional facility in Bochum.

15 11 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Suffering: NAC SEA Relief makes it hurt a little less

The charity NAC SEA Relief provides help where it can. Thanks to the pastoral network of the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines, the charity can intervene quickly and sometimes also in unusual ways. The charity just published its annual report for 2021.

14 11 2022

Buildings

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• Charity work
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Youth

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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.

18 11 2019

Ministry Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Divine service
• Congregation
• Organisation
• Europe
• Social commitment

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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.

25 04 2015

Good Friday Divine service

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• Congregation
• Europe
• America
• Africa

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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.

12 05 2022

Ministry Investiture

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• Retirement
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Congregation
• Pastoral care
• Grieving
• Local news

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