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Helping people before they are forced to flee

“Building bridges” is the motto NAK-karitativ has given its 2016 annual report. The focus of the charity is on aid not only for those who have been displaced, but also for people in their homeland so that they do not have to leave in the first place.

01 11 2017

Africa America

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• Asia
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Europe
• Local news
• Social commitment

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Spotlight 17/2017: How to walk and talk with God

Our series on the 2017 theme, “Glory be to God, our Father”, is about to end. However, praising and thanking God will continue until a specific date. An appeal by District Apostle Michael Deppner of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

31 10 2017

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Youth

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Sharing joy and sorrow

We not only share the same goal with our sisters and brothers but we also share our joys and sorrows with them. This week too there is sad and happy news to share from around the world.

27 10 2017

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Event
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Divine gifts galore

God gives, and He gives abundantly. But it does not always feel that way. A divine service by the Chief Apostle opens up a new perspective. God gives more than enough so that we can do good works with it. The hosting congregation set a touching example.

26 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Society

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The bitter-sweet taste of the gospel

If you chew long enough on a piece of bread it will begin to taste sweet. This is what science says. And so does the Bible. The gospel can be as sweet as honey bread, but it can also be bitter. A taste-test with the Chief Apostle.

24 10 2017

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service

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“We are not going to turn our Church upside down!”

The New Apostolic Church’s concept of ministry is taking shape: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained some of the key points today at a divine service for ministers that was transmitted throughout Europe—and also provided an outlook on open questions.

22 10 2017

Chief Apostle District Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation

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A distinction: ministry and hierarchy

The new concept of ministry has begun to have some concrete implications, a point that the Chief Apostle made clear at today’s divine service for ministers, which was transmitted throughout Europe. A Special Edition of the Divine Service Guide is now being issued. The most important points from it follow in brief.

22 10 2017

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Thankful towards God and the neighbour

Envious, jealous, or even resentful? The month of October gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude for what we have—something we can certainly do throughout the rest of the year too. Following is a look at congregations around the world.

20 10 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Local news
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Thanksgiving Day

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Many questions and many answers

Man has a thousand questions. Not all of them can be answered. But those who inquire of God and look for His response will not be disappointed or deceived, says the Chief Apostle. Following is an excerpt from an interactive question-and-answer divine service.

19 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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Following the example of Jesus

Faith in the sacrifice of Jesus and in His love is essential. From there it is only a small step to responding to His love by doing good works. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider mentions seven ways we can combine our faith with works.

17 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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IYC 2019: In search of artists and other contributions

Preliminary ideas for large events, possible accommodations, and a welcome package have already been set. Now the search is on for artists, soloists, and good ideas.

16 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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At home around the world: even teachers have to learn!

Nothing works without training — anyone who wants to perform well will have to practise! This even applies to teachers, for example, in Sunday School. Our news overview from around the world reports on seminars according to the “train-the-trainers” principle.

13 10 2017

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Talitha, cumi! — Arise!

“It’s too late! It’s no use anymore!” That was the response of the people to Jesus some 2,000 years ago—just before He raised a young girl from the dead. And this dismissive response can still be heard again and again even today, said Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

12 10 2017

Africa

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

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“I wish I had sufficient vocabulary to describe it!”

How will the future kingdom of God actually be? In response to this question, the Chief Apostle simply stated that he was at a loss for words. But it might be helpful to read what the Bible has to say on the subject.

10 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service

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A trip to the first congregation in South Africa

Many brothers and sisters—and a significant piece of history—await Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he travels to South Africa this week.

09 10 2017

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Sacraments

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When the congregation becomes your family—New Apostolic Christians in Cambodia

Cambodia—the name reminds people of the Killing Fields, the Khmer Rouge, and war. Yet this country situated between Thailand and Vietnam is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. And rightly so: it is a wonderful nation of warm, industrious people, says Apostle John Sobottka. He knows the land and its people like no other.

07 10 2017

Asia

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• History 
• Society

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Seventy sent out in pairs: trustworthy and unafraid

The tenth chapter of the gospel of Luke begins almost like a travel report: seventy disciples are to make their way through the villages, always in twos. Why? What are they preaching? And how? They had received a clear mandate for this—and it still applies today.

05 10 2017

Chief Apostle Divine service

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Comfort from our belief in God’s love

Our conception of the departed is one of the treasures of the New Apostolic faith. But where does it come from? What are its biblical sources? And how are we to deal with it in practice? Some notes on our doctrine…

04 10 2017

Baptism 

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

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“Remaining in the house of the Lord” — the threefold temple

Where do you find God? Everywhere, right? After all, He is omnipresent. And where do you experience God? The place where He is at home. Following is a divine service on the three places where God dwells

03 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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

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Farewell Chrissie! — The daily tragedy

Chrissandra is dead. The youth leader was killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout—a tragedy that is part of daily life in some parts of South Africa. What does it mean to live one’s faith while surrounded by poverty and violence? — The following provides some insight.

30 09 2017

Africa

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• Asia
• Buildings
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Australia has a new District Apostle Helper

As of last Sunday, Peter Schulte is the number two man in the District Apostle district of Australia. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider began by ordaining him into the Apostle ministry, and then went on to assign him as a District Apostle Helper for the enormous working area.

29 09 2017

Apostolate

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement
• Thanksgiving Day

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Grasping the powerful hand of God in complete trust

Humble myself! What an unpalatable thought! But after all, there is likely no other alternative when it comes to God, the Almighty. Or how are we to understand this? The answer becomes crystal clear from the remarks of the Chief Apostle on the following Bible text.

28 09 2017

Chief Apostle Divine service

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Profiting from trials

Affirming the omnipotence of God when you have lost everything? Professing the love of God when you actually feel like weeping and wailing? “Yes indeed,” says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he goes on to unlock the apparent contradiction.

26 09 2017

Apostolate

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

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At odds with God—and experiencing Him nevertheless!

A deaf Priest? Is that even possible? Of course it is! Frank Jensen (50) from Wiesbaden, Germany recounts his experiences of life and faith. Today these have led him to the point where he is officially a member of not one, but three, congregations at the same time.

23 09 2017

Acts of blessing

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments
• Youth

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And what do you need?

Taking notice of deficits, shortages, and needs, supporting our neighbour and turning to him in love—this brings edification and satisfaction.

22 09 2017

Australia / Pacific

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• Baptism 
• Charity work
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Gideon 2.0—doing battle with the weapons of God

How many people does it take to clean the streets of a megacity? That’s easy: “Millions,” comes the answer from the children. But a single soldier without even a sword shows that things can also be done differently. Following are some highlights from a children’s service with the Chief Apostle.

21 09 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service

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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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• History 
• Anniversary

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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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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Organisation
• Local news
• Buildings
• Music

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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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• Anniversary
• History

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