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Taking part is not everything, but a start

The phrase “I’m a Christian” easily slips off the tongue. But what does it truly mean? And what are the implications for our daily lives—for our thinking and our actions? The Sunday services in February will take a closer look at these questions and what it means to live as a Christian.

29 01 2026

Divine service

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A well that is inexhaustible and priceless

Water that gives eternal life? And all this for free? Where can we find something like that?  Jesus Christ has it. And all we have to do is draw the water.

28 01 2026

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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How the Bible came into being: explained in a child-friendly way

The Bible is more than just an old book. It is like a treasure chest full of stories about God and humankind. But who actually wrote it?

27 01 2026

Bible study

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• Children
• Congregation

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In search of a home, he found persecution

Simon Leinmann was Jewish and became New Apostolic. He suffered the Holocaust and survived. Karl-Peter Krauss, who has a doctorate in history, answered some questions about Leinmann’s fate in an interview.   

26 01 2026

History 

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• Profile

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Don’t be afraid when fear takes charge 

There are times when fear takes the helm. It is then that things really start to become stormy. Let’s look at the obstacles that can arise and what Jesus has to say about them. Here is part three of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service.  

24 01 2026

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Casting nets for eternity

Casting nets to catch human beings? That sounds more like the final judgement than the gospel. But a closer look at the words of Jesus shows that this is a call that saves lives.

23 01 2026

Bible study Divine service

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Seven stages on the path to Jesus

A simple yes is not enough. Those who wish to draw closer to Jesus must set out on a journey, step by step. Here is the road map from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

21 01 2026

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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The first to give life

Seduced, expelled, discredited, and yet the source of all life: here is the story of a woman whose decision changed everything, absolutely everything for everyone.

19 01 2026

Bible study

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• History 

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Just believe: trusting in the Almighty 

“Just believe” is the other half of our 2026 motto. After all, there is a rock to which we can cling in the storms of life and of this time. Here is part two of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service. 

17 01 2026

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Glory you can taste

The Saviour of the world made an appearance, and hardly anyone noticed. All the guests wondered about was why the wine suddenly tasted so good. An event full of significance.

16 01 2026

Bible study

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• Divine service

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Homiletics (11): The sermon must be carried outside the church

When members leave after a divine service, what is it that they take home with them? Is the sermon already forgotten when they exit the gate? Or was there a clear goal or purpose shaping the sermon?

15 01 2026

Divine service

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• Ministry

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Happiness for the poor

It is not possessions that matter, but relationships. It is precisely the poor, in a certain sense, who are important to God. This is what Jesus makes clear in one of the Beatitudes.

14 01 2026

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Where Jesus can be found today

What is “congregation”? Certainly, more than a club or a place. And yet it is a little different from “church”. A recently published paper seeks answers.

12 01 2026

Congregation

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• Doctrine 

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“Don’t be afraid” – A climate of fear 

“Don’t be afraid” is the first part of our 2026 motto. However, there are more than enough reasons to be concerned, and there is only one reasonable response. Here is the first part of the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s opening service. 

10 01 2026

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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God’s own farewell 

The final moment of the divine service: we hear the familiar words, and then everyone goes their separate ways. However, the benediction is much more than just a liturgical exhalation.

09 01 2026

Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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Separate celebrations, shared belief

One city, two separate Youth Days. Two District Apostles, one faith. This story took place last year in Kinshasa. Here are a few impressions that left a lasting impression.

08 01 2026

Africa

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• Youth

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Bad and good fruit

Popularity, miracles, and spiritual maturity? What do the good fruits of faith look like? The Chief Apostle gave a clear answer.

07 01 2026

America Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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The bookend of Christmas

Epiphany, Épiphanie, Fiesta de revelación … This term has made an appearance in our church calendar and is rather unusual for us. However, it is one of the oldest Christian festivals.

06 01 2026

Christmas

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• Congregation
• History 
• New Year

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Small beginnings, great impact

Christmas is almost over, and the new year has begun under the 2026 motto. In January, our divine services will follow the life of Jesus, from infant to Saviour of the world. Here are the topics that will be explored this month.

05 01 2026

Congregation

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Annual motto 2026: “Don’t be afraid. Just believe!”

Fear and uncertainty define our times. The Chief Apostle counters this with a reassuring thought from Jesus and encourages us to face the new year with trust, faith, and confidence.

31 12 2025

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• New Year

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2025 : A year dedicated to doing good

All around the globe, our 2025 motto has unfolded its potential: inspiring commitment, love in action, fellowship, and a living faith. Here is a look back.

31 12 2025

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• New Year
• Social commitment

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High time to wake up! 

Advent admonishes us that God’s plan is moving forward, and that we must not sleep in faith. It is time to check on our spiritual development! 

17 12 2025

Advent Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Homiletics (10): Understanding the Bible text

Once the minister has read the Divine Service Guide article and considered its main message and how it might relate to the congregation, it is time to explore the Bible text. 

11 12 2025

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The call to self-purification

True hope purifies, provides guidance, and leads us closer to Christ. With step-by-step instructions, the Chief Apostle explains how sanctification works.

10 12 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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A “yes” that changed everything 

Mothers do not have it easy, especially this one: her life was a complex mix of joy and sorrow, worry and hope. The journey from the bier to the cradle symbolises a new beginning and hope. 

04 12 2025

Bible study

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• History 

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Advent: steps that lead out of darkness

From darkness into light—thanks to the Son of Man, and for all of humankind. This is the string lights that runa through the divine services in December 2025.

02 12 2025

Advent

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• Christmas
• Divine service

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Old truths expose new tricks

How do you deal with tempting offers and insinuations? Jesus’ temptations in the desert show how we can deal with them. The episode demonstrates the power of the word of God.

03 03 2025

Bible study

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Churros instead of Black Forest cake

Job offers, the love of one’s life, or dissatisfaction with the way things are are sometimes reasons why people look for a new home in a foreign country. Making a living and living one’s faith in a foreign country are a challenge.

15 09 2023

Profile Ministry

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

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Music offers glimmers of hope

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland.

14 05 2024

Good Friday Easter

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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Holy Communion
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Congregation
• Youth
• Pastoral care
• Europe
• Music

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