Coming soon: women in ministry

The year 2022 will go down into the New Apostolic history books. For the very first time, the Church has provided a doctrinal answer to a 160-year-old question. And the resulting decision will begin to take effect in the year 2023—when women will also be given the opportunity to be ordained into ministry.

28 12 2022

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• History 
• Investiture
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• Pentecost
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Comforting and clarifying: the divine services of the year 2022

The Chief Apostle held almost 60 divine services in 2022, always finding the right words to comfort and clarify. Here are all the messages from January to December.

27 12 2022

Australia / Pacific

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost

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Ushering in a new generation of leadership

It was the year of the District Apostle Helpers: over the past twelve months, the Chief Apostle assigned no less than three new ones. This is not by coincidence. In fact, there is a stated reason behind these changes. And it all has to do with the future.

26 12 2022

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Retirement

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The birth of Christ gives freedom, peace, and love

A Word that becomes flesh? What exactly does that mean? The key is found at the very beginning of John’s gospel. This famous prologue speaks about the logos who dwells among us. And that has a lot to do with Christmas.

25 12 2022

Christmas

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• Denominations
• Doctrine 

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Celebrating Christmas!

Christmas is a feast of joy and love even if numerous things can cloud this joy. For Christians, however, there is always a reason to celebrate: namely the birth of Jesus.

23 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Easter
• History 
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The team has got the hang of it

The blue shelf in the background is unmistakable. This piece of furniture always appears when a new year begins, namely in the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s address. In a supporting role this time around: a piece of invisible art.

22 12 2022

Annual motto Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• New Year

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Revealing God—in His fullness

Jesus Christ and His church: how does this relationship function? A Bible passage that references the head, the body, and the feet promises to provide some enlightenment. And even these verses pose something of a riddle in and of themselves at first.

21 12 2022

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Ministry (20): A second glance at the image of God

“Adam”—that’s the name of the first man, right? Actually the word means something completely different. And it has a lot to say about gender equality. However, this can only be recognised by someone who reads the Bible carefully.

20 12 2022

Doctrine 

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• Ministry

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A disaster on one’s own doorstep affects people more

The relief organisation NAK-karitativ received significantly more donations in 2021 than usual. The reason for this was the special willingness to help after the flood disaster in Germany. In terms of the number of projects, the focus was on East Africa.

19 12 2022

Africa

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• Congregation
• Social commitment

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Christmas is around the corner!

The new church year has commenced and will be ushered in with concerts and celebrations around the world. Whether virtually or live and in person—our brothers and sisters have already begun celebrating the feast of love for their neighbour.

16 12 2022

Advent

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• Children
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Society
• Youth

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Thoughts and links for the fourth Sunday of Advent

Traditionally, we can be certain that the fourth candle on the Advent wreath is always lit after the third one. And just as certain are the YouTube services being offered by the various districts. Here are the links for this Sunday.

16 12 2022

Advent

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Intercession is a sign of faith, love, and hope

Those who experience their faith as a gift want to share and communicate that. But an invitation is only the first step. Intercession always goes a little further. How? This is described in a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

14 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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

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The sacraments (67): A story behind every sentence

Three years and 66 parts later… The series on the sacraments has given us a lot of food for thought on theology and history in general and on New Apostolic specialties in particular. As a final instalment, here is an overview with dozens of links.

13 12 2022

Baptism 

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Slogging away for the future, preferably in Africa

From Togo to Austria and back. Laura Johanna Fischer lives in two worlds. Several times a year, the 27-year-old travels to the African continent to advance her heart’s project there. This is still a tender plant and needs a lot of care.

12 12 2022

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Buildings
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Profile

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Anticipating Christmas

This Sunday we will light another candle on the Advent wreath as we turn our attention more and more to Christmas. Even so, not all feel comfortable enough yet to join the in-person services in their local congregation.

09 12 2022

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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What is written where and how

God as an author of books? A many-sided image from the Bible: the Chief Apostle took out four very different volumes from the library of the Holy Scriptures and deciphered their code in a divine service recently.

07 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• History 

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A District Apostle Helper for Western Germany

The new man has already demonstrated leadership qualities: both in the Church and in his working life. He also has pastoral qualities. This is what companions say. They are convinced: the New Apostolic Church Western Germany can look forward to its District Apostle Helper.

06 12 2022

Africa Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Society

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The mysterious Apostle

One hundred years ago today, Apostle Sadrach is believed to have retired. This is not verified information though. What we do know is that the Europeans at the time were a little suspicious of the Javanese Apostle, and today we cannot say with certainty whether he held divine services until shortly before his death in 1924 or retired on 5 December 1922.

05 12 2022

Apostolate

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• Europe
• Ministry
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Active in church and in everyday life

The members of the New Apostolic Church advocate many different values and promote them in their congregation and district in various ways: for example, by doing something eco-friendly, by helping to save lives, and supporting education. And, of course, church attendance is important to them.

02 12 2022

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Seniors
• Social commitment

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Divine services on six continents

There are members everywhere who are doing what they can these days to ensure that divine services are transmitted via Internet and telephone. There is only one continent from which the New Apostolic Church does not transmit online services.

02 12 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Easter
• Music
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He is here to stay

At Christmas, Christians look back and celebrate the birth of their Saviour, Jesus Christ. But they also look ahead, full of hope in the return of Jesus. But the significance of Jesus’ birth can also be experienced in the present.

01 12 2022

Advent

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Society

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Peter Lambert becomes new District Apostle Helper for South Africa

Apostle Peter Lambert, who was the head of music of the Church in South Africa for many years, will be assigned as a District Apostle Helper for the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa on Sunday, 4 December. A big task, but one that he faces with confidence in God: “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God” (Luke 18: 27).

30 11 2022

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Music
• Youth

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The invincible power of good

Overcoming evil with good, is that possible? In a recent divine service, the Chief Apostle showed how.

29 11 2022

Chief Apostle

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Teamwork on a global scale

Work on the new children’s teaching material is progressing well. An overview was given at the recent international District Apostle Meeting. Writers and teams from various countries are involved in compiling the various books.

28 11 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Music is at home everywhere

In many congregations, singing has resumed and so have concerts. Here is a small overview of concerts and workshops in different parts of the world, showcasing that music is a universal language that speaks to the soul.

25 11 2022

Africa

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• America
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Music
• Seniors
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Starting the new church year together

On Sunday Christians around the world will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. A time of special lights, being together, and extraordinary emotions.

25 11 2022

Advent

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music

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