Ministry (15): Review and outlook

The year of reform to the ministerial order: that is how the year 2019 will go down in the history books of the New Apostolic Church. But there is something much more fundamental behind this. And the topic is still current. .

December 26, 2019

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
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• Society

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Mercy by helicopter is impossible

For many people, Christmas is the “feast of feasts”. Nevertheless, there are also many who do not celebrate it, either because they belong to another religion, or because they do not feel like it at the moment and cannot enjoy it. Where do we stand?

December 25, 2019

Chief Apostle

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Jesus is the reason for the season!

Just give thanks again! Right before the celebration of Christmas is a good time to do so. Why? Because Jesus Christ has come into this world and has become Man. He alone (!) is the reason we celebrate Christmas.

December 24, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2019)

Only a few retirements and ordinations have taken place recently in the circle of the Apostles—the past six months comprise a relatively calm half-year characterised by continuity. There are currently 349 active Apostles around the world.

December 23, 2019

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement

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My Jesus — the Word, the way, and the truth

“Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”—So it is that the second-last sentence of the Bible heralds the great Advent of Christendom. Can the fourth perspective completely capture the essence of the One for whom believers wait?

December 21, 2019

Advent

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The Church is alive, enthusiastic, and ready to help!

Enjoying divine services, cultivating fellowship, making music, and helping our neighbours—lively and active congregational life can be found on all continents. Join us on a tour through various countries…

December 20, 2019

Acts of blessing Advent

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• Africa
• America
• Asia
• Baptism 
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Sacraments

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For us, in us, with us — God does great things

“Well, where is your God now?” Scorners are most fond of making these sorts of remarks when things happen to be going badly for believers. But we find the response to this question in a time-honoured psalm. Here is what this hymn of praise has to tell us today.

December 19, 2019

Chief Apostle

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

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Ministry (14): Not without a mandate

Designated and called: but authority alone is not sufficient to permit someone to actually exercise a ministry. This requires something more—something that also plays a role in retirement and transfer from one area to another.

December 18, 2019

Congregation

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• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement
• Sacraments

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Let us love our neighbour as we are loved by God!

Charity in a nutshell: “We treat one another as Jesus treats us,” said the Chief Apostle. But is this even possible in everyday life? And if so, how?

December 17, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Society

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When the speaker is the real director

Kevin the cinematographer is relieved: “New Year’s address is in the bag…” he posts on Facebook. But his work as an editor is only just beginning. How the video with the annual motto for 2020 comes into being:

December 16, 2019

Africa

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• New Year

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My Jesus — the perfect Man

The faithful Servant, the promised Redeemer, and now the perfect Man — the third of four answers to the Advent question: who exactly is this Man, our Lord who is coming?

December 14, 2019

Advent

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• Doctrine 
• History 

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When choirs travel

Usually they accompany the divine services and define their liturgical framework. Congregational choirs are an important element of New Apostolic identity. Often they perform their task at a high level of quality, and sometimes choirs even embark on journeys.

December 13, 2019

Africa

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• Denominations
• Divine service
• Music

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The path to heaven is not a dead end!

When the Chief Apostle conducts a divine service in Mulhouse, France, he is practically “in his living room”. He had packed along plenty of comfort to bring the believers, and encouraged them in their struggles.

December 12, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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A journey to African roots

Desert and sea, wide open spaces and narrow confines, wealth and poverty—this weekend, for the very first time, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will visit a land of contradictions: Namibia.

December 11, 2019

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service

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The 2020 poster series is now on display: “Here I am…”

Professing our faith—many of us look for suitable opportunities to do this in daily life. Some of our brothers and sisters have found an unusual method.

December 10, 2019

Buildings

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Easter
• Europe
• Event
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Experiencing how God keeps His promises

“This is the first message of Advent: God always keeps what He promises.” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider illustrated this with a journey through the past, present, and future.

December 9, 2019

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Europe

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My Jesus, the promised Redeemer

One thing is certain: “Our Lord is coming.” Every time we celebrate Advent we are reminded of this. Who exactly is it that the believers are expecting then? This is the second of four biblical points of view.

December 7, 2019

Advent

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Music, the universal language

Martin Luther was convinced that music is the best balsam for a sad and hurting person. However, even happy and cheerful people love music—then as now.

December 6, 2019

America

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Event
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Martha and Mary: there is a time for everything

“At the feet of Jesus”? Or: “Of service be to Jesus”? Jesus Himself gave Mary and Martha a clear answer. But this can be quite confusing. Two small words, namely περισπάω and τυρβάζω‭, provide clarification.

December 5, 2019

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Fellbach, a church with global reach

Fellbach, the name rings familiar in New Apostolic circles. Chief Apostle Richard Fehr was both ordained and retired there. And his successor, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber, was ordained there. On Sunday, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will visit the congregation.

December 4, 2019

Advent

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• Africa
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Retirement

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Created in the image of God with a threefold mission

Is work a curse? On the contrary, it is a divine characteristic in man. What’s more, it also allows divine gifts to grow and prosper. What environmental protection, salvation, and congregational life have to do with each other.

December 3, 2019

Buildings

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service

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Ministry (13): Authority—with limits

Designated and ordained: the ordained minister is authorised to act and speak in the name of God. Nevertheless, these powers are anything but limitless.

December 2, 2019

Acts of blessing Apostolate

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• Confirmation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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My Jesus — the faithful Servant

“Maranatha!” — The call for the return of Christ fits best into the Advent season, the time of expectation and arrival. But who exactly is this One who came and who is to return? Following is the first of four perspectives.

November 30, 2019

Advent

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Standing together — in both distress and joy

People gather on the ruins of a house to serve as rescuers. Women and men from a small congregation come together as believers to express their gratitude. And young people gather together to orient themselves by the example of Jesus as self-aware Christians. Three images that move us.

November 29, 2019

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Charity work
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Youth

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Being a Christian in word and deed — that is Advent!

The old church year is over. The new one has begun. The time of Advent is about more than merely singing nice songs, setting up the Christmas tree, and enjoying the fine aromas of the season. The season of waiting is to be a time of action!

November 28, 2019

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service

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“Talking about the great deeds of God”

Those who profess Jesus are never alone. This is because God is always with them. And there is something special that radiates from anyone who has ever experienced this. And this is exactly what Christ is expecting of His helpers when it comes to serving all human beings in the kingdom of peace.

November 27, 2019

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service

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