Language is the key to people’s hearts

‌He spoke the language of faith. But he also spoke the most widely spoken language in the Philippines. Apostle Virgil Fuentes died ten years ago today. One of his works that live on is the translation of the Catechism into Cebuano.

06 06 2024

Chief Apostle District Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Music

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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.

05 06 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Good Friday

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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.

04 06 2024

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Days of walking to attend a divine service

There is great excitement in Papua New Guinea as the brothers and sisters wait for the Chief Apostle to arrive. He will conduct two divine services in the island state this weekend. And many brothers and sisters will walk for days to attend.

03 06 2024

Australia / Pacific

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service

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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!

31 05 2024

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Serving God in divine service

Four different ways to serve God—that is what the divine services on the first four Sundays of June are all about. And the fifth holy day of the month has to do with the service that God performs for some very specific people.

30 05 2024

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service

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Preparing for the big day

Celebrating love: that is what the Chief Apostle did with the members in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He made use of the image of engaged couples and weddings to talk about the great marriage feast in heaven.

29 05 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
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Spotlight 11/2024: Silence is also an answer

Prayer works! Not every plea is granted, but God answers every prayer. District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia is convinced of this. In his article on our annual motto he explains how God’s answers can be interpreted.

28 05 2024

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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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.

27 05 2024

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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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.

24 05 2024

Acts of blessing

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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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 …

23 05 2024

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
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• District Apostle
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Activity of the Spirit and love of neighbour

“Congregation of the Future” is the name of a European project group. One question is so fundamental that it has now been raised by the International District Apostle Meeting.

22 05 2024

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Europe
• Music
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Developing the liturgy

Some 125 years ago, Chief Apostle Friedrich Krebs ordained two men as Apostles who had already served the still young Church admirably. In addition to the ministry, the two men had things in common that still have an impact today.

21 05 2024

Acts of blessing

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Profile
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Snapshots (5): Faith in focus

Focusing on the basic elements of faith and incorporating them into everyday life: this is the message of the 2024 Pentecost festivities. And here is the photographic focus from the divine service in Lucerne, Switzerland.

19 05 2024

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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Building our lives on the foundation

“Let us focus on the basic elements of our faith!” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider urged the faithful during the 2024 Pentecost service. He went on to explain exactly what this means and how it works.

19 05 2024

Ascension Day

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• Doctrine 
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Holy Spirit to the power of ten

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Good Friday and Easter celebrate His death and resurrection. But Pentecost? What exactly does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean? Here are the answers from the ten most recent Pentecost services.

18 05 2024

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Snapshots (4): Communication booster coffee break

Anyone who works hard has earned a coffee break. But even then the mind is engaged and ideas are stirred up. Here is a somewhat different camera view of the 2024 session of the District Apostle Meeting in Switzerland.

18 05 2024

District Apostle Organisation

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Snapshots (3): District Apostles discuss and decide

Two days and more than a dozen items on the agenda: there is lots to do for the highest decision-making body of the New Apostolic Church, the International District Apostle Meeting. Here are pictures from the meeting.

17 05 2024

District Apostle

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• Organisation

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Snapshots (2): Guests swarm out (update)

When the highest decision-making body of the New Apostolic Church meets, the congregations in the vicinity of the conference location also benefit. The District Apostles once again swarmed out into the surrounding congregations for the midweek service.

16 05 2024

Africa

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• America
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• Australia / Pacific
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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter

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Snapshots (1): Switzerland starts into the Pentecost festivities

“Welcome!” That was the word of the day on Wednesday as everyone arrived for this year’s Pentecost festivities in Switzerland. In the evening, the Church leaders from all over the world swarmed out into the surrounding areas to conduct divine services. Today, the District Apostle Meeting is in session. The highlight will be the Pentecost service on Sunday.

16 05 2024

District Apostle

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• Divine service
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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“Your next destination is Lucerne!”

The world looks to Lucerne for its rowing regattas and festivals. This year, New Apostolic Christians look to the Pentecost festivities taking place in the city with the Chief Apostle. Although the divine service will not be broadcast outside of Europe, Pentecost will be celebrated in all congregations.

15 05 2024

Buildings

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Music offers glimmers of hope

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland.

14 05 2024

Concept of salvation for the departed Congregation

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• Divine service
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• Easter
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Spotlight 10/2024: Two kinds of results

Prayer works. But sometimes even quite reasonable requests go unanswered. How can that be? And why can the believer trust in God nevertheless? District Apostle Peter Lambert from South Africa takes a closer look at this in his spotlight as he reflects on our annual motto.

13 05 2024

Africa

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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 

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“Spirit renewed”

Pentecost is approaching. To put us in the mood for the birthday of the church of Christ, here is an inspiring memento from last year’s Pentecost festivities, “Spirit renewed”. This anthem actually suits the occasion every year.

11 05 2024

Africa

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• Music
• Pentecost

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God is just a prayer away

Here are some fresh ideas on our 2024 motto. ‌That prayer works is something that brothers and sisters experience often. They feel the power of prayer in church services, concerts, and in everyday life.

10 05 2024

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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There is work to be done

“What are you standing there staring into space?” That was the question to the sky-gazing disciples, and it could have been taken as a gentle rebuke. It was followed by the exhortation: “Don’t just stand there. Get on with it.” Here is why Ascension is more topical than ever.

09 05 2024

Ascension Day

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• Congregation
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost

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