Our sights are firmly set on the future

The divine services in November will focus on eschatological subjects. This is a technical term for the “doctrine of the last things”. The question is: how do we see the beyond and the end-time?

October 30, 2023

Concept of salvation for the departed Congregation

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• Youth

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Time with God can be fun

Children put on a play and young people came together for discussions. Does that sound like church? Sure, if you can go on a journey with Joseph, start the new school year with God, and explore your faith.

October 27, 2023

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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Pray while you play

Brandon Phillips is principal bassoonist and resident conductor of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. When his father first tried to get him interested in music he was not at all happy. Today, he himself mentors young aspiring musicians.

October 26, 2023

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Music
• Profile
• Youth

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God is good and reliable

So how is this frequently quoted concept of firstling to be understood? The Chief Apostle made it clear that this is not a question of the exclusiveness of an elitist group. Once again he explained that this is about the call to serve God and our neighbour.

October 25, 2023

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service

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Ministry (37): Ordination of women—the justification

“The apostolate decides that women can be entrusted with ministerial authority.” This decision was taken after extensive discussion of the biblical findings. Here is the detailed justification.

October 24, 2023

Apostolate

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• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Helpers at work (2): unusual means lead to the desired result

Helping hands are important in these times. In 2023, the thirteen New Apostolic aid agencies were faced with numerous challenges. Part two of our mini-series we will look at how they tackled these.

October 23, 2023

Africa America

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Ministry
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Bringing the Bible to life

From a small church into the heart of the tabernacle via YouTube. There are many ways to explore and discover the Bible. This week we look at how congregations, districts, and Regional Churches, learn about the Bible together.

October 20, 2023

Africa

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• Bible study
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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Don’t lose heart

Falling down, getting back up, and going forward. This is what will lead us to the goal. God helps the righteous in this. But who is righteous? Five examples and some answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

October 19, 2023

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Cold weather, warm hearts, and open doors

Far from home, but at home in faith: Afua Ampong moved abroad to study. England, her new home, is so different from where she has lived most of her life, Ghana. Fortunately, the members in the New Apostolic congregation opened their hearts and she has found a spiritual home.

October 18, 2023

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Society
• Youth

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Let your love shine

Context is important: this is a basic fact when dealing with the Bible. If we take this to heart when reading and wanting to understand the Bible, we can come up with exciting results, as in the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, for example.

October 17, 2023

Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Helpers at work (1): when the need is acute

Poverty, inflation, and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: the thirteen aid agencies of the New Apostolic Church have had a lot on their hands in the year 2023. This is the story of their successes and challenges. To start off our miniseries, we will look at how these agencies provide help in acute need.

October 16, 2023

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Ministry
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Spotlight 14/2023: A journey that begins today

Following Jesus also requires us to exercise restraint. In his Spotlight, District Apostle Edy Isnugroho reports on fellow believers who have impressed him in particular fashion. And he goes on to explain why it is still worthwhile.

October 13, 2023

Annual motto

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Local news
• Society

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An eye-catching display of gratitude

Saying thank you through concerts, donations to the less fortunate, and of course, richly decorated altars. Some countries celebrated Thanksgiving Day at the start of October—here is the photo gallery.

October 12, 2023

Africa

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• Congregation
• Music
• Thanksgiving Day

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A question of relationship

Gratitude says something about our relationship with God. This is something that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider made clear on Thanksgiving Day in Switzerland. The believers learned how one can show gratitude to God.

October 11, 2023

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments
• Thanksgiving Day

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When the psyche gets sick

More and more people are suffering from illnesses that are not easily recognised, but which affect the entire person and impact life as a whole. To mark “World Mental Health Day”, here are some thoughts on how doctors, faith, and the congregation can help.

October 10, 2023

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Pastoral care

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Many melodies make harmony

Music brings people together—this is a fact that is proven time and again by choirs and orchestras of the New Apostolic Church. And so it was that the church doors were opened up both to the outside world and our own members over the past few weeks.

October 6, 2023

Africa

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• Children
• Congregation
• Europe
• Music
• Seniors
• Youth

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Coming soon: a manual for ministers

There are at least three books that ministers of the New Apostolic Church need: the Bible, the Catechism, and the Guide for Ministers. The latter of these works has just been sent to the Regional Churches in order to receive a final regional polish.

October 5, 2023

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Society
• Youth

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In pursuit of perfection

Totally passionate about Jesus Christ: “He has done everything well!” or “He does everything well!” Check out the divine service report to find out what exactly the Chief Apostle meant by this and why it is good to let ourselves be infected by such enthusiasm.

October 4, 2023

Chief Apostle

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

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Ministry (36): Last stop—a final decision

As it studied the Bible to find the answers to its questions, the New Apostolic Church followed a clearly formulated roadmap. What answers resulted at each stop, and what still needed to be done at the last stop? An overview of the decision-making process pertaining to the question of women in ministry.

October 3, 2023

Apostolate

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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community 4/2023: Trust in the gift of the Holy Spirit

Reliving the events surrounding the feast of Pentecost—that is the aim of the latest edition of community. The current issue focuses on this central divine service and the activities associated with it. And naturally there are all sorts of other interesting things to discover as well.

October 2, 2023

Africa

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• Ascension Day
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Busy, but not batty!

Whether it's bats or orchestra players: there's always a lot going on in the New Apostolic congregations. There have been some eventful meetings and activities across Europe, America, and Africa in recent days.

September 29, 2023

Africa

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• America
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• History 
• Music
• Youth

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Growing downward and upward

Putting down roots, bringing forth fruit, and spreading new seed: that was what it was all about in the divine service with which the Chief Apostle surprised the congregation of Kinshasa-Matete in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

September 27, 2023

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care

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Augsburg: The city where religious peace was established

In the sixteenth century, the dispute over Luther's theses brought the Reformer to Augsburg, Germany. First there was a loud argument, but then the parties arrived at an agreement that ensured peace between the denominations for years to come. And now Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is about to visit the city.

September 26, 2023

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• History 

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Applying our faith in practice

Creation, faith in practice, and preparation—that is a good way to summarise next month’s divine services in a nutshell. However, those who attend these services will discover that there is a great deal more behind the captions.

September 25, 2023

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Making the world a better place

Thirty seniors belt out folk songs in a nursing home, five volunteers take responsibility for planning humanitarian projects, and a university donates digital tablets to schools—all of them are doing what they can to make the world a better place.

September 22, 2023

Africa

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music
• Seniors
• Social commitment

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Thinking peace

There are many slogans about peace. Perhaps the best known is “Make love, not war”, an anti-war slogan. A Christian motto is “Peace amidst our earthly fears”. This comes from Jesus Himself.

September 21, 2023

Charity work

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• Congregation
• Society

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