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Young people let their light shine in

It was certainly easy enough to find friends. Around 1,000 young people from all over America, Australia, and Southern Germany came together at the beginning of August—to learn how to shine and to spread their light together.

August 27, 2024

America Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Event
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Church instruction—not just for children

Choir leaders in Ghana enjoyed a taste of university life. Other Church members went to church to study, and a seniors' group went to a restaurant to learn: congregational life offers many opportunities for ongoing training.

August 23, 2024

Africa

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• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Youth

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In the service of charity

Thirteen official aid organisations have emerged from the New Apostolic Church, which means that there are countless individuals who are helping along to make a better world. Today, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to them.

August 19, 2024

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Europe
• Ministry
• Youth

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A cry of hope

“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” This is perhaps the most famous lamentation in world history. It shows us how we can deal with pain and grief, and why it is good to lay our suffering at the Lord’s feet.

August 6, 2024

Bible study

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Ways to express our faith

Believing, recognising, and spreading the word; compassion, help, and fellowship: these are the focal points of the Sunday services in August. Here is what you can look forward to.

August 1, 2024

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Making a difference

Donations in kind, activities, or a move to the other side of the world can make a difference. Brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe have just made this experience.

July 26, 2024

Africa Charity work

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• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Apostle, son of thunder, bearer of hope

The name is popular in the New Testament: two biblical figures who carry the name are quite prominent and two are Apostles. So which James is being commemorated on 25 July? In the triumvirate of faith, hope, and love, he has come to symbolise hope.

July 24, 2024

Bible study

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Commemorative day with a special twist

The 14th of July is something of an apostolic holy day. But its history contains some surprises. And as it commemorates the event this year, the New Apostolic Church takes a rather special perspective.

July 13, 2024

Apostolate

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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The Father’s house is our delight!

Building, renovating, rebuilding: although you don’t necessarily need a roof over your head to have faith, it is still a good reason to celebrate when your congregation gets to move into a church building of its own. Following is a look at congregations on the build around the globe.

July 12, 2024

Africa

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• Asia
• Congregation
• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Sacraments
• Social commitment

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Using ordinary words to describe the extraordinary

He really did have a preaching style all His own: Jesus Christ. He was able to impart the deepest truths using the simplest, shortest everyday stories. However, most people were missing one key ingredient for understanding the mystery and message behind the parables.

July 11, 2024

Bible study

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• Divine service

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A bridge between two worlds

A structure full of symbolism: the altar connects the one bank of the river with the other. This is how young people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrated their preparation for the service for the departed. Here is the story behind the image.

July 6, 2024

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Discovering the foundations

The Sunday services in July will focus on very typical New Apostolic subjects: our concept of the departed, the Apostle ministry, and rebirth out of water and the Spirit. But there will also be some surprises.

July 5, 2024

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Children
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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End of shift for a true companion

At first he seems aloof and almost a little gruff. But his heart is huge, and even bigger than he is. This weekend will see the retirement of a remarkable man, and not just from a physical point of view: District Apostle Rainer Storck.

June 21, 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Profile

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Lasting joy in our hearts

In a divine service recently, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said that we always have a reason to rejoice. This is because God loves His children as He loves Jesus. He explained how this manifests itself and how we can share in this joy.

June 19, 2024

Chief Apostle

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

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Spotlight 12/2024: Effective and fervent

As District Apostle of the huge working area of South-East Asia, Edy Isnugroho has experienced a lot. In his article on our annual motto, he relates personal experiences to explain how intensive prayers work.

June 13, 2024

Annual motto

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Spreading the word

Jesus invited Thomas to touch His wounds. Others were not allowed to touch the risen Lord. Some recognised the Lord immediately, while others only realised who He was after He had said or done something specific. The Chief Apostle explained the discrepancies in the account of the resurrection.

June 12, 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Congratulations from us!

A lot of people celebrated a lot of memorable anniversaries in recent weeks. Among them, one of our brothers in faith, a choir, a number of congregations, a Regional Church, and even the church as a whole! And all of them celebrated around the same time. We offer our sincere congratulations!

May 31, 2024

Africa Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Preparing for the big day

Celebrating love: that is what the Chief Apostle did with the members in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He made use of the image of engaged couples and weddings to talk about the great marriage feast in heaven.

May 29, 2024

Chief Apostle

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

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How the Church came to crocodile island

It took several attempts, but the New Apostolic Church finally managed to gain a foothold in East Timor. Jean-Luc Schneider is the first Chief Apostle to visit the country in South-East Asia.

May 27, 2024

Africa

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Activity of the Spirit and love of neighbour

“Congregation of the Future” is the name of a European project group. One question is so fundamental that it has now been raised by the International District Apostle Meeting.

May 22, 2024

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Developing the liturgy

Some 125 years ago, Chief Apostle Friedrich Krebs ordained two men as Apostles who had already served the still young Church admirably. In addition to the ministry, the two men had things in common that still have an impact today.

May 21, 2024

Acts of blessing

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• America
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Profile
• Sacraments

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Building our lives on the foundation

“Let us focus on the basic elements of our faith!” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider urged the faithful during the 2024 Pentecost service. He went on to explain exactly what this means and how it works.

May 19, 2024

Ascension Day Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Holy Spirit to the power of ten

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Good Friday and Easter celebrate His death and resurrection. But Pentecost? What exactly does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean? Here are the answers from the ten most recent Pentecost services.

May 18, 2024

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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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.

May 14, 2024

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Youth

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There is work to be done

“What are you standing there staring into space?” That was the question to the sky-gazing disciples, and it could have been taken as a gentle rebuke. It was followed by the exhortation: “Don’t just stand there. Get on with it.” Here is why Ascension is more topical than ever.

May 9, 2024

Ascension Day

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• Congregation
• Grieving
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost

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Divine treasurers

God has entrusted His people with precious treasures. We must preserve them, also for those who come after us. It sounds like a huge task. But don’t worry, the Holy Spirit will help us.

May 8, 2024

Apostolate

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
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Why Jesus continues to make people feel uncomfortable

When a mission becomes a brand and faith becomes a success story, you lose sight of the cross. But Jesus reminds us in an unnerving kind of way that love is not measured by how many people have been exposed to it, but by true discipleship.

November 4, 2025

Good Friday Bible study

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New creation rather than calling it a day

What will become of me when God makes all things new? The Ninth Article of Faith speaks of a future in which God will dwell among people—and that wounded histories will not simply be erased but healed.

November 17, 2025

Doctrine  Bible study

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Believing passionately

Easter is coming up … and the divine services in March point the way there. There will be talk about mercy and solidarity, fellowship and the rule of God, and examples and precursors. Here is a glimpse at the Passiontide.

February 29, 2024

Palm Sunday Good Friday

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• Easter
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Holy Communion
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Congregation

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Is God’s plan good for us?

God is not there to make life difficult for us. On the contrary, He does more good for us than we realise—sometimes even through trials. Are you wondering how this can work? The Chief Apostle recently shed some light on this question.

March 19, 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Africa

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