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Spotlight 14/2016: With Christ we will succeed!

District Apostle Andrew H. Andersen (Australia) talks about the added value of our own experiences and about our efforts in filling the 2016 motto—“Victory with Christ”—with life.

11 08 2016

America Annual motto

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Ripe fruit is sweet, not sour

Growth alone is not enough. Only once fruit ripens does it become edible and beneficial. Just how topical Jesus’ parable of the sower still is in the year 2016 was shown by the Chief Apostle just recently.

10 08 2016

Chief Apostle

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A church building moves brick by brick

Sure, the people of Israel often moved with their tabernacle, but it was really nothing more than a tent. How this is possible with a massive brick church, is something that the brothers and sisters in the Congo demonstrated. Here is the story of a huge joint effort.

06 08 2016

Chief Apostle

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At home worldwide: good news

Construction, development, and growth—there is a great deal going on in the congregations and districts around the world. A new Bishop was ordained, a new school inaugurated, and new websites launched. Read on.

05 08 2016

Africa

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Table fellowship and the miraculous feeding of thousands

Who imparts salvation in Jesus Christ? We find an answer in the story of the feeding of the five thousand. It is not only an old story, but a miracle that continues to occur to this day—over and over. And every believer can participate in it.

03 08 2016

Chief Apostle

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The Chief Apostle set to visit Leipzig

Magazines, hymnals, teaching material: long before Frankfurt, Leipzig was the centre of the New Apostolic publishing world. But this is not the only way the congregation which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday has gone down in history.

01 08 2016

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Mumbai: life between Bollywood and slums

“We have eleven congregations in the city with about 500 active members,” District Apostle Helper David Devaraj says. When he says “city” then he is talking about an area of 600 square kilometres. Mumbai is big, yes, and life there can be quite challenging.

30 07 2016

Asia

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At home worldwide: children need space

Being able to go to kindergarten or pre-school is something that is important for a child’s development. In fact, it is of tremendous importance to consider the needs and desires of our children. They still have their whole life ahead of them; the future is theirs.

29 07 2016

Annual motto

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Tests and how we can draw strength from God

Tests. Sooner or later we all have to face them, in one way or another. Important is that we know how we can draw the strength we need. Following is some useful advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle.

28 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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“Always speak the language of love”

Enrique Eduardo Minio is at work as the “architect of the future” in the southern regions of South America. That is how the Chief Apostle referred to him at his ordination. What does this mean in practice? Following is an interview with both the former District Apostle and the new District Apostle.

27 07 2016

America

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Spotlight 13/2016: Take up the fight!

If we want to be victorious with Christ, we have to put up a fight and do so with Christ. And we are not just talking about major battles here. District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum from Switzerland explains:

25 07 2016

Annual motto

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At home worldwide: the Church of tomorrow gathers

If you want to get a glimpse of the future, all you have to do is look at the youth. Following are three recent youth events on three different continents.

22 07 2016

America

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The kingdom of God in three dimensions

The kingdom of God is not something that can only be found in the future. And seeking it means more than just attending the services. Following are excerpts from a sermon by the Chief Apostle that demonstrate the dimensions and ways we can access them.

20 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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Service will be aired on national TV

It is not unusual for the Church to transmit its divine services. When a service is aired on national television, however, it is a little unusual. That is what is going to happen in East Africa this weekend .

19 07 2016

Africa

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“You are not alone!” Fighting depression together

Thoughts going round and round in circles and unable to feel the slightest thing—depression is a disorder that can affect anybody, and yet it meets with little understanding. How can the ministers and the members help those suffering from depression?

14 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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Ten ways to be inspired by the Holy Spirit

Understanding God’s word and preaching it correctly, this is what the Chief Apostle spoke about during a divine service for ministers recently. And he also included their wives.

13 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 12/2016: Assessing our own performance

Do not rush headlong into something, but define goals. Do not waste your strength, but use it wisely. In his reflections on our annual motto for 2016, District Apostle Michael Ehrich (Southern Germany) looks at some indispensable conditions.

11 07 2016

Annual motto District Apostle

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Raising awareness about abuse

The New Apostolic Church in the south of Germany has issued a new policy on awareness and respect. Ministers, those in leading functions, and anyone involved in teaching will commit themselves to this code of conduct through their signature. What is behind this?

09 07 2016

Congregation

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2016)

Following is an overview of the retirements, ordinations, and appointments that took place in the first half of the year 2016.

08 07 2016

Africa

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Seven keys to divine blessing

“For whoever has, to him more will be given.” This appears to be a strange statement, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said and went on to highlight the fact that it contains seven keys to divine blessing. Following is an outline of this service.

06 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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Service for the departed: heartfelt remembrance without prejudice

“Prejudice” by definition is a preconceived opinion. More often than not it is disparaging, stigmatizing, or discriminating. Prejudices tend to have negative character and are, mostly, unreflected. And yet everybody has them, these treasures that are buried in the dim recesses of our feelings.

02 07 2016

Chief Apostle

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At home worldwide: open and co-operative partnerships

There are many ways to live open and co-operative partnerships. This goes from extending hospitality to mutual acceptance to working together. And this is demonstrated by congregations and districts right around the world.

30 06 2016

Africa Concept of salvation for the departed

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True Apostles? The congregation is the proof

You have living Apostles? How can you be sure? It was the Chief Apostle himself who raised these questions. Decisive indications are found in a letter. Answers from a fascinating divine service.

29 06 2016

Apostolate

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Spotlight 11/2016: Victory with Christ—possible if we help each other

Let us not be lone fighters, but accept help from our brothers and sisters. Together it is easier to achieve victory with Christ, District Apostle Patrick Mkhwanazi of South Africa explains.

28 06 2016

Africa

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The WG CDR nurtures outside contacts

WG CDR—an awkward acronym. Previously the committee was called “Project Group Ecumenism”. The name change became effective in February 2011. The committee went from project group to working group status. It will act as a contact not only for Christian denominations, but for all religions of the world.

27 06 2016

Africa

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“Faith in Jesus helps us cope with day-to-day concerns”

Bread is being distributed in church. No, not Holy Communion, real bread. It is the sheer poverty of the people that is making this necessary. And these scenes were experienced by New Apostolic Christians in Moldova, a country in the eastern part of Europe. The Chief Apostle will be visiting Moldova this weekend.

25 06 2016

Charity work

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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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apostles.today

Spotlight 14/2016: With Christ we will succeed!

Ripe fruit is sweet, not sour

A church building moves brick by brick

At home worldwide: good news

Table fellowship and the miraculous feeding of thousands

The Chief Apostle set to visit Leipzig

Mumbai: life between Bollywood and slums

At home worldwide: children need space

Tests and how we can draw strength from God

“Always speak the language of love”

Spotlight 13/2016: Take up the fight!

At home worldwide: the Church of tomorrow gathers

The kingdom of God in three dimensions

Service will be aired on national TV

“You are not alone!” Fighting depression together

Ten ways to be inspired by the Holy Spirit

Spotlight 12/2016: Assessing our own performance

Raising awareness about abuse

Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2016)

Seven keys to divine blessing

Service for the departed: heartfelt remembrance without prejudice

At home worldwide: open and co-operative partnerships

True Apostles? The congregation is the proof

Spotlight 11/2016: Victory with Christ—possible if we help each other

The WG CDR nurtures outside contacts

“Faith in Jesus helps us cope with day-to-day concerns”

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A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”