A trip to Asia with an unexpected twist

In the 1970s Bodo Weber was an Evangelist in Canada. His first trip to Asia is something he will likely never forget—a gripping first-hand account.

March 7, 2020

Africa Asia

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• Congregation
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Personal hygiene and spiritual health—both are important

A novel type of virus that can cause respiratory disease is spreading and making people everywhere anxious. It has made us take a whole new look at hygiene measures such as washing our hands. However, we must also keep our spiritual health in mind.

March 6, 2020

Africa

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
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• Organisation
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The sacraments (4): outward signs of an invisible reality

A sacrament without signum and without res? That’s impossible. At least that is what the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church says. Sounds strange? Maybe, but there are good reasons for it. Join us for an excursion into the fifth century.

March 5, 2020

Doctrine 

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• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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After renovation: Church in London Central shines in new splendour

At almost 150 years of age, the New Apostolic church building in the heart of London was already getting on in years. Now that it has undergone some extensive renovations, it is shining like new again!

March 4, 2020

Buildings

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Gratitude – service – Holy Communion: the focus of our sermons in March

According to the liturgical calendar, Christians are currently observing Lent, a period of fasting and penitence that ends shortly before Easter. Soon we will be celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, reason enough to reflect on all that God means to us and does for us.

March 3, 2020

Anniversary

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• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
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Overcoming limitations with music

Making music and doing it together is what makes Faktor G such a success. The initiative brings disabled and non-disabled young people together not only to have fun themselves but to bring joy to others.

March 2, 2020

Congregation Divine service

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“A sensitive man with a heart for eternity”

A true protector who engaged his gifts with all his might for the sole mission of “perfection and completion”: that was District Apostle Arno Steinweg. On 28 February, he would have celebrated his 100th birthday. A portrait…

February 28, 2020

Apostolate

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• Doctrine 
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Self-actualisation of a divine sort

Three notions of freedom, but only one of them leads to the goal. Which one and how? This was something the Chief Apostle explained in a youth service. And it was less about theological theory and more about concrete, everyday life.

February 27, 2020

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Marking the start of Lent with more than just a cross of ashes

In the past, a cross of ashes on the forehead indicated the beginning of Lent. It heralded a look inside, a moment of self-criticism, and conscious action in Christian faith. Not a bad idea.

February 26, 2020

Divine service

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Spotlight 3/2020: You think you are free?

Jesus makes free — but what happens if a person fails to realise that he is still bound? For example, in thoughts or in prejudices? Some reflections from District Apostle John Kriel, South Africa.

February 25, 2020

Africa

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
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Now also available in Spanish: “Photography in Divine Service”

“In the divine service, the photographer should be practically transparent”—relates a South American cameraman. This is a wish that photographers around the world often hear. An e-book on the subject offers helpful tips—and it is now available in the Spanish language too.

February 24, 2020

Acts of blessing

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• America
• Confirmation
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Rediscovering your mother tongue

A universal language for all? Forgetting your mother tongue? Is that even possible? Sure it is! Fortunately, there is a common solution to both problems. A reflection on today's International Mother Language Day.

February 21, 2020

Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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A direct address: District Apostles on the air

Sound on, camera running: the Chief Apostle was not the only one to address the brethren by video at the turn of the year. This practice is becoming more and more popular among the District Apostles too. A review…

February 20, 2020

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
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• Event
• New Year
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Old creation—new creation: a life in conflict

There is hardly a Christian divine service that does not revolve around this theme: two kingdoms opposite one another—the classic conflict between good and evil. Chief Apostle Schneider shows a way out of this dilemma.

February 19, 2020

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The sacraments (3): the doubly mysterious origins of the term

The term ‘sacrament’ and the Bible—it’s just one of those things: the idea is there, but not the actual word. The term only made its way into Christian vocabulary later on—and it even took two tries! Here is a story about semantics.

February 18, 2020

Africa

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Surviving—with some neighbourly help

A roof over one’s head, something to eat—in many parts of the world, personal wish lists are very short. Here are some stories about people who help other people survive—and who try to conjure up a smile on their faces in the process.

February 14, 2020

Africa

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• Asia
• Charity work
• Easter

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Five dimensions of freedom

Love, return, inheritance, responsibility, coping: these are five kinds of freedom that Jesus Christ has available for us. It was in Nzagi, Angola that the Chief Apostle presented the key to all of this. And that is being a child.

February 13, 2020

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
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Children who are drilled to kill

What does he want to become when he is older? “A soldier,” replies the six-year-old boy. Why on earth would you say that? “Because then I will be able to kill people!” The young lad is deadly serious. Today’s commemoration of “Red Hand Day” serves as a reminder about this reality.

February 12, 2020

Africa

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• Easter
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Spotlight 2/2020: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty!

The battle for freedom is, above all, an inner battle, writes District Apostle Jürg Zbinden (Switzerland). What counts is to subject our own will under the will of God.

February 11, 2020

Annual motto

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• Society

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From the wrong way to the way home

In both faith and life, everyone must find his or her own way: an elaborate film by young people from Eastern Germany—which missed its premier, not once, but three times—tells of precisely this experience.

February 10, 2020

Congregation

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• Easter
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Seniors
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Stops on the way through life

The time between birth and death is filled with different experiences. There are many stops along the way through life: coming and going, becoming and passing away, first and last—all of this comprises life.

February 7, 2020

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A whirlwind of a weekend in Bogotá and Lima

Travelling to individual countries can certainly be strenuous, especially if the responsible District Apostle has announced his visit to congregations that are quite distant from one another. It is on just such a weekend in Colombia and Peru with District Apostle Leonard Kolb that Bishop Manfredo Stegmann reports.

February 6, 2020

Acts of blessing America

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• Asia
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
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• Youth

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Admiring the works of God

Looking back and taking stock — all on our own or in a larger circle instead? “Let us do this together in the congregation,” said Chief Apostle Schneider. An invitation to take thought and give thanks.

February 5, 2020

Chief Apostle

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The sacraments (2): one blueprint, four cornerstones

Sacraments — what is required for these? Wouldn’t faith be sufficient all on its own? The answer to this comes from Jesus Christ Himself. But how do they actually function, these doors that bring us close to God?

February 4, 2020

Doctrine 

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• History 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Charity by sewing machine

A visit to a children’s hospice left an indelible impression on her. Using her creative skills, decorative seamstress Hannelore Berenz began a fundraiser. This is the story of how an old pair of jeans can become a good deed.

February 3, 2020

Christmas

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Faith without borders

Talking to one another, singing together, praying together: this does not need to be restricted to Christians alone. Following are just some of the ways the New Apostolic Church advocates for peace and unity with other denominations and religions.

January 31, 2020

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