Poverty is not always visible

Helping where few bother to look: this is the objective that NAK- Humanitas, the relief organisation of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, has set itself. Their annual report 2017 shows how successful they are with this.

March 12, 2019

Africa America

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• Europe
• Youth

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Spotlight 3/2019: Managing God’s blessing

Only those who know how to manage their finances will remain rich. This applies both in the natural as well as in the spiritual. District Apostle Enrique Eduardo Minio (Argentina) shares his thoughts about our 2019 motto.

March 11, 2019

Annual motto

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• District Apostle
• Divine service

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Old sources and new pride

There is always something new happening. Not a single day goes by without new things going on somewhere in the world. And New Apostolic congregations are no exception. Here is a small extract.

March 8, 2019

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Water instead of wine

It is significantly taller than the communion cup, beautifully engraved, and it will not be placed on the altar in every divine service: the baptismal chalice which the New Apostolic Church USA has just introduced.

March 7, 2019

America

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

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Actions that speak louder than a thousand thank-yous

Giving away wealth: there is no end to what God gives. And there are no strings attached. How should we react? Answers were given on 12 January 2019 in Huambo in Angola. Excerpts from a sermon by the Chief Apostle on Romans 2: 4.

March 6, 2019

Chief Apostle

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Getting the picture (3): communication is essential

A photographer’s first duty? To talk! Something he should do long before he pushes the button on his camera in a divine service. Speaking with the people involved helps everyone and opens up new possibilities. So what’s important?

March 5, 2019

Acts of blessing Asia

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Fasting: more than just skipping meals

The latest trend is intermittent fasting. Bookshops are full of books on the topic. But fasting is more than not eating or skipping meals. It has consequences you have to accept. A reflection on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.

March 4, 2019

Advent

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• Africa
• Asia
• Easter
• Europe

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Mourning, celebrating, worshipping

It does not happen every day that the website of a District Church dedicates a whole page to a District Elder. Yet this is what the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines has done.

March 1, 2019

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Grieving
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• New Year
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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The evolution of the Christian

March offers five Sunday services which essentially summarise the essence of the Christian journey from election to the return of Jesus, a kind of evolution.

February 28, 2019

Chief Apostle

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

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Don’t allow yourself to be seduced by power and fame!

Successful people are grateful to God! They know what they owe Him and do not only rely on their own resources and strength. The Chief Apostle formulated this message in a divine service for the young generation.

February 27, 2019

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Her mission: protecting the people and the environment

It is Brigitte Zietlow’s job to travel to emerging countries to improve the living and working conditions of the people there. We can all support her by making wiser choices when we go shopping.

February 26, 2019

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Spotlight 02/2019: Watch out for thieves!

Wealth not only obligates, it also forces people to take special precautions. District Apostle Jürg Zbinden (Switzerland) mentions some precautions that should be taken.

February 25, 2019

Annual motto

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Growing together and growing closer

The idea is not to plow a lonely furrow, but to do it together: Jesus Christ sought fellowship and fostered it. And Christians follow His example … all the time and on all continents.

February 22, 2019

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• America
• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Youth

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From mother tongue to a universal language

One's mother tongue is only the beginning: with it a child begins to explore and assimilate the world around it. At best, this will lead to a universal language beyond words. Some thoughts on International Mother Language Day, which is being observed today.

February 21, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
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• Doctrine 
• Society

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Not an elite group, but volunteers

“If God is with me, why are all these things happening to me? Where are all these miracles that our fathers are always telling us about?” These questions were asked in the past and are still being asked today. Answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

February 20, 2019

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe

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The combo-wafer and what necessity has to do with it

Bread and wine in one. This has been the standard Holy Communion practice in the New Apostolic Church for one hundred years. There is a story to this: two problems, three solutions, and an emergency measure.

February 18, 2019

Chief Apostle

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

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A 19,000-kilometre detour

Areas of responsibility, language barriers, and distances … faith and fellowship are capable of breaking down all these barriers. Here are some examples—like the story about a call for help from a hospital.

February 15, 2019

Africa Congregation

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“Our Church is alive!”

From the Caribbean via Spain to the Black Sea: the working area that District Apostle (ret.) Markus Fehlbaum of Switzerland looked after for ten years took him to countries with diverse cultures and languages. How did he do it all?

February 14, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Understanding redemption, examining ourselves

What does it mean to be a Christian? In a nutshell: understanding God’s will and bringing one’s life into line with the gospel. Following are thoughts from a divine service by Chief Apostle Schneider.

February 13, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Society

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Spotlight 1/2019 Who will make you rich?

“I want to make you rich like me,” the multi-millionaire said. Accept or decline the offer? District Apostle John L. Kriel from South Africa kicks off this year’s Spotlight series.

February 12, 2019

Africa

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• Annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• New Year

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“My friends, family, and congregation make me rich”

Christoph Baumgärtner has been in a wheelchair all his life, yet he radiates joy and gratitude. He gave us a glimpse of his day-to-day life.

February 11, 2019

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Water here, heating there

What does a person need for a decent life? Water, warmth, security, and work. Many big and small projects across the world demonstrate just how important material and immaterial help can be. Here is a small glimpse.

February 8, 2019

Australia / Pacific Charity work

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Local news
• Ministry

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A voice in the chorus of Christians

Standing up for Christ together. In April this year, the New Apostolic Church in Germany will be admitted to the Council of Christian Churches in Germany (CCCG). It already has a similar status in other countries.

February 7, 2019

Chief Apostle

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“No one can hold back the morning”

How can we keep our hope alive even if the night is pitch dark and the morning far away? Two people showed that it can be done. They saw their hope come true. We can learn a lot from them.

February 6, 2019

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Please be careful!

Making the Internet better and safer—a futile endeavour in the year 2019? We can all do our part to make this happen! And we can also find some highly relevant thoughts and centuries-old advice on the subject—right in the Bible.

February 5, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Event
• Youth

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Getting the picture (2) – It’s more than just snapping pictures

Pictures tell stories and photos answer questions: crucial is that you press the shutter button at the right moment. And what should the focus in a divine service be? A summary of subjects and options.

February 4, 2019

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Holy Communion
• Investiture
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