Ministery (35): Receiving the sacrament at the altar

Did the New Apostolic Deaconesses of the early decades carry a spiritual ministry or not? Before we can answer this we have to clear up two further questions. First, were the women ordained? And secondly, what were their duties? Here is the current state of research.

August 22, 2023

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Showing others that God loves them

There are young people who are public-spirited and like to reach out. And then there are countries where New Apostolic Christians urgently need one or the other thing. So why not bring the two together?

August 21, 2023

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Getting to know God better

A plate creates friendships, two dolls explain God … There are various ways for people get to know each other. And sometimes they are even unusual. Over the past few weeks, there were various get-to know-you activities in the environs of the New Apostolic Church.

August 18, 2023

Acts of blessing

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Spotlight 13/2023: Serving the future today

Who is supposed to benefit from serving and reigning with Christ? This is the question District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi from the Democratic Republic Congo asks in his article as he reflects on our 2023 motto and takes a look at the coming generations and what we are leaving our children.

August 17, 2023

Annual motto

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The Father, the children, and the whole family

Who is God? There are many answers to this, but only one that really matters: the image that Jesus Christ revealed. If we open ourselves up to this image, we can be sure to achieve everything that is possible.

August 16, 2023

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Voluntary commitment helps protect children

When it comes to the prevention of sexual abuse the New Apostolic Church is undeterred. The most recent example is the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct published by the New Apostolic Church Western Germany.

August 15, 2023

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“Grief is not the problem, it is the solution”

Grief needs space. And the bereaved need support. What can be done and how can we help? An interview with Brit Gardemeier, spokesperson of the Round Table Bereavement Support Group of the New Apostolic Church Northern and Eastern Germany, provides some insight.

August 14, 2023

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No distance is too far

Distances, prison walls, social conventions: New Apostolic Christians do not let anything stop them from looking after their brothers and sisters in faith and experiencing fellowship. Here is a look at congregational life worldwide.

August 11, 2023

Africa

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Between a new start and emergency aid

The Swiss relief organisation NAK-Diakonia had to deal with two major events in 2022 which meant considerable expenditures. The recently published annual report shows that joy and sorrow are never far apart.

August 10, 2023

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Dimensions of faith

At first the Bible text seemed rather confusing: those who humble themselves will be exalted and vice versa. This is what it says in Luke. But Chief Apostle Schneider went on to explain what exactly this means.

August 9, 2023

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Ministry (34): A brief history of Deaconesses

Were the Deaconesses in the New Apostolic Church ministers or not? To answer that we first have to look at how this function developed in the first place, historically that is. Join us on our search for historical evidence.

August 8, 2023

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Using social media as a Christian

Trolls, hate mail, cyber bullying: internet rage has become common. And who of us has not lost her or his temper? But there is a way we can contribute in making the internet a better place.

August 7, 2023

Social commitment

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God sees more, deeper, and further

Fate is blind, they say. Not so God. He sees everyone and everything, and He looks deep beneath the surface. He recognises the distress and troubles. And He does not leave it at that. He helps, now and for all eternity. Here is what is coming up in our Sunday services in August.

August 4, 2023

Divine service

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Where faith is at home

You do not necessarily need a church building for a divine service. This was demonstrated by a congregation in South Africa, where ministers come to the homes of brothers and sisters for midweek services. Meanwhile, others are building churches with a difference.

August 3, 2023

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God blesses trust

We have to do something for God’s blessing. This is what the story of Elijah and the widow teaches us. However, the story reveals much more: namely, how, when, and whom God blesses.

August 2, 2023

Apostolate

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What counts today is reconciliation

He had been designated as the next Chief Apostle. Even so, he was excommunicated from the Church. Seventy-five years ago today, District Apostle Peter Kuhlen was installed as Chief Apostle Helper and successor—an occasion to pay tribute. But what exactly to? Here are a few personal words on the subject.

August 1, 2023

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Spotlight 12/2023: A tutorial in serving and reigning

Already today we receive extra lessons from the Holy Spirit on the subject of serving and reigning. How exactly He goes about this is explained by District Apostle Helper John Schnabel from the United States in his Spotlight article.

July 31, 2023

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Mastering everyday life

Food, warm blankets, and water are things that people need. But there are people who lack even the barest necessities, and then it is good if a modern-day Good Samaritan is aware of the need and acts.

July 28, 2023

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The architect of the New Apostolic Church

He was not the first to hold this office, but the first with to bear the title. Chief Apostle Hermann Niehaus was born on 28 July 1848, 175 years ago. This is the story of the man who turned individual New Apostolic congregations into a church.

July 27, 2023

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What Sunday is made for

Keeping the Sabbath holy? Well of course, and the divine service is part of it. But what exactly was the reason for the Sabbath again? The Chief Apostle gave more than handful of good reasons during his recent visit to Italy.

July 26, 2023

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Ministry (33): A lost tradition

Did the New Apostolic Church really ordain only men as ministers until last year? What about the Deaconesses who were active in Europe, America, and Africa for a period of eighty years? Here are some facts and figures to give an initial picture.

July 25, 2023

Africa

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Taking the future into their own hands

Hairdryers are doing overtime, hammers are banging away, and heads are spinning: the church building in Parkwood in South Africa has been converted into a skills development centre for disadvantaged young people. And they learn far more than technical skills there.

July 24, 2023

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Brick by brick: how faith moves a church building

Sure, the ancient Israelites moved around with their tabernacle quite a bit. But that was more like a better tent. The congregation of Kananga, which the Chief Apostle is visiting this weekend, has shown that this how this can actually be done with a solid brick building.

July 21, 2023

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Snapshots from Kinshasa

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is currently in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His first stop was in of congregation of Limete Central. Here are a few impressions from the concert and divine service with 2,100 participants locally. Another 97,000 watched the coverage on television.

July 20, 2023

Chief Apostle

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Through thick and thin with God

The story has a happy ending: “Never forget that no matter what happens, now is not the end of the story,” says the Chief Apostle. Blessing can, however, be experienced already before that as the story of Joseph shows us.

July 19, 2023

Africa

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A church building with character

It’s official: the building of the New Apostolic Church in Eppendorf is one of the most remarkable buildings in Hamburg, Germany. It has lots of stories to tell, for example, about the new organ, the moving altar, or the little piece of their church that people can carry around.

July 18, 2023

Asia

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