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Noise cancelling for the soul

The countdown to Easter began this week. Many Christians are preparing for it by fasting. Read about what Jesus really wanted and what our hearts, hands, and brain can learn now.

20 02 2026

Easter History 

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• Society

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Spotlight 02/2026: Be strong and courageous 

There were daunting obstacles: first the Jordan, then Jericho with its seemingly insurmountable walls. Nevertheless, Joshua pressed forward. Trust, obedience and perseverance were his secret, as District Apostle Enrique Minio from South America explains.  

17 02 2026

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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Torn so that we can enter

The curtain in the temple signified: this far and no further. Even the high priest was only allowed to enter the Holy of Holies once a year. This is precisely where the letter to the Hebrews starts, showing why Jesus is the true High Priest.

16 02 2026

Bible study

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As gentle as a prayer, as strong as a confession of faith

From delicate and fragile to powerful and majestic—and always deeply moving: this is the sound that emerges when South African musicians reinterpret what is often regarded as a simple children’s song.

14 02 2026

Africa

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• Congregation
• Music

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Knowing fear, embracing trust

“Whether we like it or not, we live in a climate of fear,” said the Chief Apostle. And he knows the only sensible remedy for this. Here is the divine service based on our annual motto. 

11 02 2026

Chief Apostle

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• Europe

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From temporary solution to a new home

For seven months, a newly established congregation in Portugal gathered for divine services in a garage. Now, the congregation has moved into its own church—and the members are delighted.

10 02 2026

Africa Europe

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The best is yet to come

God creates new things, including new insights. For some, however, this is more of a problem than a pleasure. The Chief Apostle opens our eyes to beauty. “It is not a question of whether that was right or wrong. All we need to ask ourselves is: Does this new knowledge bring me closer to Jesus Christ?

09 02 2026

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Just believe: the concrete plan 

Concentrating on the true faith … Perhaps this is more easily said than done. Nevertheless, the Chief Apostle has a plan for how to put this into practice: here is the last video excerpt from the divine service marking the start of the year 2026. 

07 02 2026

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Nicodemus – when faith grows in secret

A pastoral conversation with Jesus, without a quick solution. Where there is enough room for questions without shame, faith can grow. This often happens in secret, and sometimes only after a long time.

05 02 2026

Bible study

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• Easter
• Pastoral care

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God’s omnipotence and care 

As Creator, Father, and Saviour, God creates out of nothing and renews humankind through His word. How does this work? The Chief Apostle sheds light on this. 

04 02 2026

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Spotlight 01/2026: We believe in God’s faithfulness 

Despite trials, temptations, and spiritual captivity, God remains faithful. District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo encourages us to hold fast to this truth. 

03 02 2026

Annual motto

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• District Apostle

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Just believe: concentrating on what is essential 

Just believe? But in what, exactly? This is what really makes the difference. The compass that will keep us on course no matter what the storms of life may bring: here is the fourth instalment of our series of excerpts from the divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle at the start of the year.

31 01 2026

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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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 Chief Apostle

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• 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

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• 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 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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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
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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
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