Committed to a good cause

Men in dark leather jackets on motorbikes that make a throaty growl – and pink cuddly toys. Sometimes you come across images in the context of the Church that at first glance don’t seem to go together. But they do and there is a good reason for it all.

15 12 2023

Africa Congregation

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Stay focussed on the great things God is doing

Just a little more suffering, the Bible text promises, and then the grace of God will be revealed. It is better to focus on all the good things God is doing for His children. This was the theme of a service recently, which the Chief Apostle conducted.

13 12 2023

Baptism 

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• Holy Sealing
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Spotlight 15/2023: With Christ

There is the story of a boy who already as a twelve-year-old led by example. It was important to Jesus to understand His Father’s will. District Apostle Peter Schulte from Australia was intrigued by the two last words of our 2023 motto, “with Christ”. He examines them more closely just as the year winds down to a close.

12 12 2023

Annual motto

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When giving does great things

Children with autism, people with limited mobility, and refugees from Ukraine. These were the areas that NAK-Humanitas supported in 2022. The figures and the stories behind them can now be read in the charity’s recently published annual report.

11 12 2023

Social commitment

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He knows how to win over people’s hearts

Witty, a no-nonsense type of guy, and a leader. District Apostle John L. Kriel of South Africa is a man of many talents, and he knows how to use them for the Church. He will be retiring this coming Sunday. Here is the portrait of a man who grew the Church.

08 12 2023

Africa

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Ministry (40): When God designates an individual

It is a principle of faith in the New Apostolic Church: the fact that someone is entrusted with a ministry is rooted solely in God’s will. This idea is called “election”. But how does it work?

07 12 2023

Apostolate Congregation

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The power of a small seed

Even a tiny seed can develop great power and grow big. Regardless of one’s gifts, shortcomings, and personal past, everyone can be a source of blessing.

06 12 2023

Chief Apostle

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Where faith is a miracle

South Africa and Mozambique share a border and yet the two countries could not be more different in many respects. But there are similarities. Here are some impressions from Mozambique, which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this week.

05 12 2023

Africa

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• Asia
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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Profile

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Through the church year with Jesus

Welcome to the new year! What? There are still a few weeks to go before the old year ends. The calendar year, that is. But the new church year began yesterday. Advent marks the start of a journey of discovery of the life and work of Jesus.

04 12 2023

Advent

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Christmas is just around the corner

The religious holidays in December create a bit of a muddle with our usual Sunday service times. The festive season also influences the subjects of our divine services as we anticipate Christmas.

01 12 2023

Advent

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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.

30 11 2023

Africa

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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.

29 11 2023

Chief Apostle

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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.

28 11 2023

Annual motto

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• Divine service
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• Europe
• Investiture
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• Music
• New Year
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Wafer bakery invests in the future

It is the mother of all New Apostolic wafer bakeries: the bakery in Bielefeld, Germany, is taking a technical leap into the future, even if it is only 150 metres. The 4.5 million euro project will ensure an adequate supply of communion wafers in sixty countries.

27 11 2023

Africa

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• History 
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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.

24 11 2023

Acts of blessing

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• Divine service
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• Pastoral care
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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.

23 11 2023

Asia

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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.

22 11 2023

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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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.

21 11 2023

Apostolate

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Music overcomes borders

Anna and Owen both love music. One is already famous and the other has the potential for it. A reason to overcome the distance between them and come together to make music.

20 11 2023

Congregation

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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.

17 11 2023

Africa

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Music
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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.

16 11 2023

Chief Apostle

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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.

15 11 2023

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
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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.

14 11 2023

Africa

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Helpers at work (5): looking ahead

It is only a few weeks before the end of 2023. The Church’s aid agencies still have plans and projects they want to at least get underway before the year is over. The end of our mini-series will take a look at what is going to happen going forward.

13 11 2023

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Local news
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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.

10 11 2023

Africa

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• Divine service
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• Holy Sealing
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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.

09 11 2023

Apostolate

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