Believe, love, and remain focused

What exactly is the mission of the Apostles? Not only did the District Apostle Meeting discuss this question, but the Chief Apostle devoted an entire service to it. For in the answer lies the principal commission given to all believers.

December 7, 2021

Acts of blessing Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Organisation
• Sacraments

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Spotlight 19/2021: Double future, double hope

Future can mean the next minute, the next year, or even eternity. This is also true for the future in Christ. District Apostle Peter Schulte from Australia points out similarities and differences.

December 6, 2021

Annual motto

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• Australia / Pacific
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Worship during the pandemic

In-person or online services? In many places the pandemic decides for us. Those joining online services can decide for themselves which service to join. Important is that, where possible, we should not forgo the in-person services offered in our congregation.

December 3, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music

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Determination leads to the goal

What do a widow seeking justice and a mountaineer have in common? Both need determination to reach their goal. Christians too need to be persistent in order to prepare adequately for the return of Christ.

December 2, 2021

Bible study

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• Divine service

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The kingdom of peace explained

Recently, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider engaged as a “futurologist” and brought the kingdom of peace “down from its pedestal”, as one of the assisting ministers put it, and “back into our reality”.

December 1, 2021

Chief Apostle

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

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Pastoral care (18): Personal responsibility and its many misconceptions

Human beings can choose what to do and what not to do. We are not free to decide, however, whether we sin by our decision and thus incur a debt before God. Personal responsibility also means being willing to bear the consequences of our actions.

November 30, 2021

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Society

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When waiting turns into joy

As parents wait for the birth of their child the excitement builds. It is a time of intensity: the child will change their life completely. It is similar with the weeks leading up to Christmas. It is an intense time of commemorating the birth of the Son of God and of expecting His return.

November 29, 2021

Advent

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• Ascension Day
• Christmas
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 

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Worldwide online services

As Covid-19 cases rise, especially in Western Europe, people are beginning to stay home more again. However, a small trip around the world is possible even from home these days, and even during church services.

November 26, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Music

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The sacraments (46): The other two-part division

The Catholic practice of confirmation as a sacrament was only accorded a few quiet centuries. But then the reformers came along and sought to anchor the Christian rite of initiation in the act of baptism alone—and nevertheless instituted their own practice of confirmation in the process.

November 25, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments
• Youth

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God does not sleep!

Lifting up our eyes to the Lord is the best thing we can do when it comes to the deliverance and salvation of our soul. This does not put an end to earthly suffering, but it does bring us salvation for eternity, the Chief Apostle confirmed.

November 24, 2021

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Youth

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NAK-Humanitas can count on its donors

The plight of others is not forgotten even in times of a coronavirus pandemic. This is shown in the 2020 annual report of the aid organisation NAK- Humanitas. Even in this difficult period, its donors did not let the charity down.

November 23, 2021

Charity work

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• Congregation
• District Apostle

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“We are doing things at our own pace”

The fall session of the District Apostle Meeting has ended. Prominent topics were our concept of ministry, biblical authorship issues, and a new Guide for Ministers.

November 22, 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Society

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First news item on day one

Zero tolerance. This is the stance taken by the New Apostolic Church towards sexual abuse and assault. And this is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider made clear at the conference of the District Apostles in Zurich, Switzerland.

November 18, 2021

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Society

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The “unknown God”

Paul told the people in Athens about the unknown God. And this is still true: every human being was created in His image and is destined for fellowship with Him. When God calls, man can find Him. For He is always very close to us.

November 17, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Lead the way: International Day for Tolerance 2021

“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us and the world will be as one.” John Lennon wrote these words, and the song has become a classic. The concept of tolerance has also aged. The sheen has gone. Here are some thoughts on the International Day for Tolerance.

November 16, 2021

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The 2022 New Year’s message is in the can

The French wine connoisseur comes to Germany and all he gets there is water. Even so the words flow fluently from his lips—and in three languages. Here is a look behind the scenes at the recording of the New Year’s message for 2022.

November 15, 2021

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• New Year

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The weekly update

Changing YouTube channels and upcoming services on Sunday … here is this week’s update on the central video services offered by the New Apostolic Church.

November 12, 2021

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Sacraments

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A spirit of optimism in the Church

In many parts of the world, the third Covid wave still has a firm grip on society, but it cannot keep believers from building on their mutual bonds in the congregations. Here is some good news from congregations around the world.

November 11, 2021

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Thanksgiving Day

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Weak humans do powerful works!

Let’s not always look at the numbers, admonishes Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. What is matter of course for modern humans is unsuitable for spreading the gospel. God will complete His church through imperfect human beings.

November 10, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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There’s a place for you here too

Since 2015, members of the New Apostolic Church have been smiling at passers-by from display cases outside our churches. Starting next year, sisters and brothers will still be shown, but only as silhouettes. The project manager explains the idea behind this.

November 9, 2021

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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The sacraments (45): One baptism, two sacraments

The rebirth out of water and Spirit: what began as a rite in two parts developed into two independent sacraments. The catalyst was the overwhelming success of Christendom.

November 8, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Baptism 
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Webcasts around the clock

Divine services in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Anyone who wishes to join a service can do so practically any time thanks to the many time zones. Here is this week’s overview .

November 5, 2021

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Music

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Help to cope with difficulties

Covid-19 is still keeping the world on tenterhooks. There are also other areas where help is urgently needed. Sisters and brothers around the world are committed to doing what they can.

November 4, 2021

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Seniors
• Youth

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A message for the poor and for everyone else

Jesus came to deliver us from evil. When He left, He instructed the Apostles to spread His message everywhere. And today every single Christian has been sent by Jesus to testify of His love.

November 3, 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Society

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Without the resurrection, faith is futile

Paul comes up with strong arguments in his letter to the church in Corinth. People there are finding it difficult to think around the next corner. “Look beyond the horizon of your understanding,” he would say today. And he’s right!

November 2, 2021

Advent

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

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Reliable broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube.

October 29, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music

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