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.

July 6, 2024

Concept of salvation for the departed Congregation

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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.

July 5, 2024

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Children
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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“You did it out of love”

Wisdom paired with humour is a combination that is hard to beat. These are two traits that District Apostle Helper Arnold Mhango (Malawi/Zimbabwe) embodies and is able to pack them into a memorable story. Last Sunday he retired. Here is the video.

July 4, 2024

District Apostle

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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.

July 3, 2024

Acts of blessing

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• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Society

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community 3/2024: Going to church

The latest issue of community features divine services and explores various aspects of our life of faith. Whether printed or digital, the magazine is available in many languages.

July 2, 2024

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe

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Delighting in the Bible with all senses

Brothers and sisters from South Africa, Namibia, and Germany set off on exciting journeys to learn more about the Bible. One journey was about praying, another one about a competition, and two were about wine.

June 27, 2024

Africa Annual motto

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• Congregation
• Seniors
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“We love because we believe in love”

They both believed and loved, and yet they were very different. The Chief Apostle presented two disciples as role models in a divine service for ministers. But what he said applies to all of us.

June 26, 2024

Chief Apostle

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Displaced by drought

According to estimates by the UN Refugee Agency, around thirty million people are being forcibly displaced as a result of extreme weather-related events and natural disasters. The biggest impact of climate change is experienced by the world’s poorest people, who are dependent on the help of others. Elijah was a climate refugee when he stood with nothing in front of someone who also had close to nothing.

June 24, 2024

Society

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End of shift for a true companion

At first he seems aloof and almost a little gruff. But his heart is huge, and even bigger than he is. This weekend will see the retirement of a remarkable man, and not just from a physical point of view: District Apostle Rainer Storck.

June 21, 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Profile

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A trend that makes you sad

Each year on 20 June the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, observes World Refugee Day to honour people who have had to flee. Traditionally, it shines a light on and promotes the solidarity with refugees. The UNHCR has just issued a warning against apathy and inaction.

June 20, 2024

Charity work

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• Congregation
• Social commitment

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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.

June 19, 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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In the end it was the miracle that laughed

Believing in the divine promise became increasingly difficult for this woman: its fulfilment was taking far too long and time was running out. The miracle that God gave her was all the greater.

June 18, 2024

Bible study

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• Children
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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.

June 17, 2024

Charity work

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• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Good Friday
• Music
• Organisation
• Social commitment
• Society
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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

June 14, 2024

Africa

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• America
• Ascension Day
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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Spotlight 12/2024: Effective and fervent

As District Apostle of the huge working area of South-East Asia, Edy Isnugroho has experienced a lot. In his article on our annual motto, he relates personal experiences to explain how intensive prayers work.

June 13, 2024

Annual motto

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
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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.

June 12, 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Easter
• Holy Communion
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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.

June 11, 2024

Africa Buildings

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• Divine service
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• Europe
• Event
• Ministry
• Music
• Pentecost
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Apostolic in two ways

What is an Apostle? What is apostolic? And why is this important for all Christian churches? This is a question raised by a feast celebrated by Anglicans, Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and Protestants on 11 June, the Feast of Barnabas.

June 10, 2024

Apostolate

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• Congregation
• Denominations
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Experiencing God’s good creation

God created everything, but we have only this one earth with its marvellous flora and fauna. Over the past few weeks, some brothers and sisters have been working hard to preserve it for future generations and to raise awareness of God’s creative power.

June 7, 2024

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music
• Youth

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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.

June 6, 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
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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.

June 5, 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.

June 4, 2024

Africa America

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• 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.

June 3, 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!

May 31, 2024

Africa

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• 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.

May 30, 2024

Chief Apostle

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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.

May 29, 2024

Chief Apostle

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