Young people in action

Confirmation events, youth conventions, youth meetings. Many young people are getting together in spite of the pandemic to have fun together, experience their faith, or to do good. Here is a look at those who are helping to shape the future of the Church.

October 28, 2021

Acts of blessing Africa

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Event
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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The greatness of God

“It does not say in the calendar: today you have to thank God. Gratitude is not an obligation.” It is rather an effect of faith. The belief that God is great makes us grateful, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says.

October 27, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Thanksgiving Day

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All that really matters is love

Do not marginalise or pass judgement, but look at the soul, the Chief Apostle urged recently. Reality, however, is sometimes different. This is Sandra’s experience. Her problem: who she loves and how others feel about it.

October 26, 2021

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Europe
• Pastoral care
• Society

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Spotlight 18/2021: We are a future-oriented people

Seasons change life cycles in nature. And also in our own everyday life we experience changing phases of cold and warm, darkness and light. How good it is that Jesus Christ accompanies us on our way. Thoughts from District Apostle Helper Frank Dzur (Canada).

October 25, 2021

Annual motto

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Around the world and round the clock

Who knows what will happen the day after tomorrow? The pandemic has shaken up many plans. One thing, however, is sure and that is the possibility of joining online services again on Sunday.

October 22, 2021

Chief Apostle

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

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Pastoral care (17): Doctrinal developments—a problem area?

Always so many changes! There is hardly any other church that has developed so far in such a short time. For many, the reaction to this is: “I can’t even recognise my own Church any more!” And yet others are happy about the changes. How are we to deal with this?

October 21, 2021

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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How children can come to Jesus unhindered

“Let us be aware that Jesus also looks at the way we behave with children.” — And that was not even the most important message that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider had to impart in the divine service he conducted in Kabwe, Zambia.

October 20, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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Combining forces to spread the word of God

Bringing the word of God to the people? That goes beyond the altar too. But at times the two go hand in hand—like in Uzbekistan, where a New Apostolic Priest is currently directing the affairs of the national Bible society.

October 19, 2021

Asia

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Society

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The sacraments (44): The second part of baptism

How does the believer receive the Holy Spirit? The Bible remains ambiguous and leaves quite a few gaps with respect to this question. Answers begin to develop of the early church. And this foundation stands to this day.

October 18, 2021

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Bringing glory to God with choirs and recorders

People already made music in biblical times. King David had 4,000 people play musical instruments to the glory of God. Jesus and His disciples sang a hymn at the Last Supper. And in order to ensure that music remains a firm component of our faith life, it is encouraged and supported all around the world.

October 15, 2021

Charity work

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

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Proven a million times over

Divine service broadcasts are part of the Church’s past and its present. Following is this Sunday’s streaming offer.

October 15, 2021

Chief Apostle

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

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Pen pals become brothers

In 1960 a high school student from Germany wrote to the US Shipping Line in Tokyo. Eleven years later, the first New Apostolic congregation was established in Japan. This year, the New Apostolic Church celebrates its 50-year anniversary in Japan.

October 14, 2021

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Ministry
• Palm Sunday
• Society
• Youth

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On the trail of heavenly mysteries

Mysteries are generally very popular. Many people find it stimulating and thrilling to know things that are not known to everyone else. But ultimately, all mysteries will be revealed in the light! This is also the case with our faith, says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

October 13, 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost

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Many nations united in faith

Around 100 members in Paris, France are looking forward to the visit of the Chief Apostle on 17 October. The special thing about this congregation: they come from many different countries but are nevertheless connected by the same faith.

October 12, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Music
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Organ music is an expression of what lives within

Holger Hantke (70) worked as a composer in the creation of a number of sheet music collections for the New Apostolic Church. Born in Lübeck and today a resident of Hamburg, he talks about his life and what he thinks of New Apostolic music.

October 11, 2021

Children

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Music
• Pastoral care

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Across borders

“There is no place like home.” This is something that many people have discovered also in terms of online services. If you cannot be together with the members of your own congregation, you can draw joy from the plurality of languages and personalities.

October 8, 2021

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music

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The sacraments (43): More than one baptism?

This much is clear: baptism with water and the imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit are closely linked. But how? Concerning this, the New Testament provides several answers at once. And they do not always fit together.

October 7, 2021

Baptism  Doctrine 

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• Holy Sealing
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Knowing how instead of guessing when

When is Christ going to return? No one knows. And we cannot infer it from the prevailing conditions on this earth either. But: we can still prepare for it—and there are two characteristics that are decisive for this.

October 6, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Mankind: created in the image of God

In the last edition of community, readers were informed about the findings of the District Apostle Meeting with regard to the matter of gender equality. The second part of this doctrinal article in the latest edition of community will explore what it means to say that mankind has been created in the image of God.

October 5, 2021

District Apostle

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• History 
• Organisation
• Society

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Spotlight 17/2021: Resurrection of Jesus; our future

Christian hope is not limited to living as long a life on earth as possible. Christians focus on eternal fellowship with God, which is their future. These are thoughts by District Apostle Helper Robert Nsamba from Zambia on our 2021 motto.

October 4, 2021

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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community 4/2021: What really matters in life

There is so much that competes for our attention, and we have to set priorities… But what really matters? Here is an answer from Chief Apostle Schneider. The new issue of community also features aspects of the Church’s teachings, people who share our faith, and congregational life around the world.

October 1, 2021

Africa

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Local news
• Music

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Almost no changes

A reliable range of video services has accompanied the faithful since the beginning of the pandemic. The changes in the weekly overview are becoming fewer and fewer. Here is this week’s list of countries, languages, and links.

October 1, 2021

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Local news
• Music

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“All I wanted was to find some peace”

What moves people to decide to take their own life? This was a question that spirit magazine put to three people who have been directly affected by the subject of suicide. A few days after World Suicide Prevention Day, here are their responses.

September 30, 2021

Congregation

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• Profile
• Society

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Believers begin to see

In the dark, you can’t see anything, are disoriented, and bump into objects. How wonderful when there is light to help you find the way. Our faith is such a light.

September 29, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Retirement

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Learning from others

Knowing that someone with experience is nearby is invaluable. Drawing on their knowledge and ability often saves you from having to make your own futile attempts at something. This is called coaching, and coaching also works in our faith.

September 28, 2021

Congregation

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Pastoral care (16): When belief in signs leads astray

“Belief in miracles is a sign of lacking humbleness,” saysChief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. After all, man is not greater than God, and thus cannot prescribe to Him what He should do or when He should do it! A pretty clear statement, isn’t it?

September 27, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care

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