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The greatest inheritance ever

He had the best chances. But for a quick advantage he squandered everything. Here is what the example of Esau teaches us today: warning signals from a divine service.

02 10 2025

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Spotlight 13/2025: Passing on faith  

It’s time to do good! Let us help our children benefit from our own experience. This is the appeal made by District Apostle Helper Arnaud Martig with respect to our 2025 motto. 

25 09 2025

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We need time for quiet reflection 

Speech is silver, silence is golden. But not everyone can be silent. The Chief Apostle explains why this is important for our own salvation. 

24 09 2025

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Blessing, gratitude, and giving—magnified sevenfold

Blessing is one thing, giving thanks is another. And on top of all of that there is still our offering to God. But these three aspects are connected in a different way than some might think. Here are references from seven divine services.

22 09 2025

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Loving God as He loves us

“It’s that simple,” the Chief Apostle says, referring to our heavenly relationship with God. Here is the video excerpt from a divine service.

20 09 2025

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The right person in the right place

It is not his first attempt: he wanted to retire a good fifteen years ago already. But he stayed on and continued to move things along and make a difference. Here is a profile of District Apostle Helper David Devaraj from India.

19 09 2025

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Lost, found, and carried home

God goes after everyone: this is the meaning of the parable of the lost sheep. But the parable is not just about the ones who have strayed. Because, in fact, it affects every single one of us.

17 09 2025

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On the trail of Sietze Faber

A hundred and twenty-five years ago, a man was ordained as an Apostle for South America—and nobody really remembered him. But then an Argentinian-Dutch co-operation set out on a search.

15 09 2025

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“The God who carries us home”

No matter how lost you may feel, no one is forgotten! Because there is someone who watches us over us all. Thoughts from the Chief Apostle Helper.

13 09 2025

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Five steps to the ultimate celebration 

The marriage in heaven is the greatest event of all time! Who wants to participate? And what do we need to do to achieve this? Following are clear instructions from the Chief Apostle. 

10 09 2025

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Those who seek God will find His goodness 

The fear of God is not a fearful dread, but rather deep respect, trust, and gratitude. This is what the Chief Apostle made clear recently and showed what this means for our day-to-day lives. 

03 09 2025

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“I’ll stay with You no matter what!”

Sometimes it doesn’t take long to find the lost sheep. In fact, sometimes a look into our own heart does the trick. There is a good reason, however, to listen to the call of the Good Shepherd.

30 08 2025

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Serving like a slave

Neither a ministry nor good performance will save us, but only our Christ-like heart. And for everyone who is active in the Church, that means serving out of love without expecting anything in return, the Chief Apostle says. 

27 08 2025

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“God has prepared the way”

It wasn’t exactly his lifelong dream, but it is God’s plan. With his clear yes, Apostle David Heynes has been assigned District Apostle Helper for Northern and Eastern Germany.

23 08 2025

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Learning from mistakes with God’s help

How can we instil God’s love in our children’s hearts while encouraging them to learn from their mistakes? Here are some practical pointers.

21 08 2025

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Harmony: the key to the kingdom of heaven

A new world for a new united humanity … God is working on it! And everyone can be part of it. Here is how the Chief Apostle explained it.

20 08 2025

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Spotlight 12/2025: A lifelong mission

Doing good is more than a momentary thing—it’s a mission. The time is now. Let love lead the way, appeals District Apostle Helper Robert Nsamba from Zambia.

15 08 2025

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Showing compassion instead of judging 

The path to God is open to all people, whether rich or poor, young or old. All it takes is respect for Him and love in our actions. 

13 08 2025

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Cheese crisis with a heavenly twist

A Swiss national ventures to South America to seek his fortune, but what he finds is God. August 9th marks the fortieth anniversary of the death of District Apostle Rüfenacht of South America.

08 08 2025

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Where Teranga and the gospel meet

Hospitality, community spirit, and trust in God—this is how the New Apostolic Church is developing in Senegal, where the Chief Apostle will be this weekend.

08 08 2025

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A model of love and trust in God

With words full of appreciation and gratitude, the Chief Apostle paid tribute to the retiring District Apostle Michael Deppner (Democratic Republic Congo West), “You will remain our big brother.”

02 08 2025

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“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith”

Idol worship, a Pharisaic mindset, or belief in Christ? The answer to a simple question reveals where we stand. The Chief Apostle explains what really counts.

30 07 2025

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“Do it with love, but do it firmly”

The New Apostolic Church in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has a new District Apostle: Élie Taty Mukinda. The Chief Apostle was emphatic in his address.

26 07 2025

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Foundations laid in North America

Eduard Mierau is the actual founding father of the New Apostolic Church in the United States, which today counts around 170 congregations. He died 100 years ago this Saturday.

25 07 2025

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“You have the chance to change”

Why does God allow weeds in His wheat field? The parable is an image of the church of Christ.  And the answer to the question contains three tasks for every believer. Here is more on this subject from the Chief Apostle. 

23 07 2025

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The unknown disciples

Hardly anything is known about the disciples of Emmaus. Coincidence? Not so, says the Chief Apostle. There is a message behind this—it is a message of love that never overlooks anyone. A divine service excerpt in moving letters… 

19 07 2025

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A leader with an open heart and mind

His faith, his foresight, and his humility made him a formative figure in New Apostolic history: Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler would have turned 100 on 20 February. Today and tomorrow, we will pay tribute to this man as a way of saying thank you.

19 02 2025

Profile Chief Apostle

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Faith. Fellowship. Future.

A feast that will stay: Pentecost 2025 has left deep impressions and provided an outlook for the future. Here is an overview of everything there is to know.

11 06 2025

Pentecost Investiture

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“Step by step, courageously forward” 

Twenty years ago today, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr handed over the ministry to his successor. In a video interview later, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber revealed how this came about.

15 05 2025

Investiture Chief Apostle

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