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He defined an entire era

He was one of the greatest in the history of the New Apostolic Church. But sometimes greatness harbours danger. If he had lived, he would be 120 years old now: District Apostle Gottfried Rockenfelder.

April 29, 2024

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The special thing about Sundays and Wednesdays

A divine service is a feast that God celebrates with believing people. And sometimes congregations have an additional reason to celebrate. This week’s review looks back on some special services that took place over the last several weeks.

April 26, 2024

Africa

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• Holy Sealing
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A sore ankle brought him to church

He practically stumbled into the New Apostolic Church. And from then on, he was eager to work for his church: we are talking about District Apostle Otto Steinweg, who would have turned 160 on 26 April.

April 25, 2024

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Laying down our own crown before God

God is eternal, our own earthly existence is limited. God is omnipotent, whereas we often feel powerless. God’s thoughts are much higher than the human mind can comprehend. How can we then worship God appropriately? Following are some inspiring thoughts underlining our annual motto “Prayer works!”

April 23, 2024

Annual motto

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A moment of church as Jesus desires it

Divine service celebrates the encounter between God and human beings. And Holy Communion is the central act. It serves as a model for today and gives a foretaste of tomorrow. Here is what makes this fellowship what it is.

April 18, 2024

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Names in heaven

“A man through whom God could bless His people,” is how Chief Apostle Urwyler described him. On 18 April, District Apostle Willi Wintermantel would have celebrated his 120th birthday. Here is his life story describing his attributes.

April 17, 2024

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Across the Atlantic with faith in her luggage

She had never been there before, but she was drawn to it: Irene Berger-Chreim was born and grew up in Uruguay, but wanted to go to Germany, the country of her ancestors. She emigrated and God was with her.

April 16, 2024

America

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Posters with Christian potential

People are already waiting for them: starting May 2024, a new series of posters will be displayed in the showcases of many of our New Apostolic churches. They will also be shared online. This time, the Church was inspired by a trend to show that there is Christian potential in everyone.

April 11, 2024

Congregation

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Believing is our responsibility

When someone leaves their home to go on a trip and asks someone else to look after it for the time being, they expect everything to be in order when they return. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider transferred this example from everyday life to our faith.

April 10, 2024

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At home worldwide: how congregations celebrated Easter

Singing, celebrating, and hiking is how the brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe celebrated Easter. They enjoyed one another’s fellowship, but also reflected on what Easter means, namely the victory of the Son of God over death.

April 5, 2024

Africa

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The power of words and the potency of silence

All He would have had to do was say the right words and His agony would have vanished into thin air. But He remained eloquently silent and went His way. Join us as we look at the silent twists and turns on Jesus’ way to the cross.

March 29, 2024

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Please help my friend too!

Prayer works. This is something that both children and adults experience. It even works when we pray for others who have a problem that God can help with. Here are a few tips, and not just for children.

March 28, 2024

District Apostle

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Only the humble receive grace

A sinner finds grace before God, a devout man does not. Does that mean that keeping the commandments is unimportant? No, there is more to this than meets the eye. What exactly this is, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained in a divine service.

March 27, 2024

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Answers to all questions

First Hindu, then Methodist, and finally New Apostolic: Virendrasingh Daniel was a born preacher. When he was sealed with the Holy Spirit his search for a spiritual home came to an end. The Apostle died ten years ago today.

March 26, 2024

Australia / Pacific

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• Retirement
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New wafer bakery inaugurated

The bakery has moved. The new facility is only 150 metres down the street from the old one. Technologically, it was a leap into the future. The new facility in Bielefeld, Germany, has just been officially inaugurated. It is one of several bakeries owned by the Church and produces communion wafers for congregations in around sixty countries.

March 21, 2024

Africa

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Inseparable. Loved forever.

Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Are we really sure? What about suffering, injustice, and weakness? Not even that, the Chief Apostle makes clear, and explains what this love really means.

March 20, 2024

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Congratulations on your faith

Every person has the right to happiness. In Matthew 5: 3–10 Jesus congratulates people who, on the face of it, may not be happy at all. March 20th is the International Day of Happiness and a good reason to take a closer look at these teachings and blessings.

March 19, 2024

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The Chief Apostle in Thailand

On his visit to Thailand, the Chief Apostle will be taking a trip into the future. This is because the Buddhist calendar is several years ahead of the Christian calendar. But before we look at the events coming up this weekend, we will take a journey back in time to the beginnings of the New Apostolic Church in Thailand.

March 12, 2024

Asia

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‌Singing, praying, cooking – doing things together

A cookbook, a wheelchair, and a compliant congregation. Together people can achieve so much more. This is what members in South Africa and Nigeria, the Philippines, and France and Germany experienced over the past few weeks.

March 8, 2024

Africa

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• Europe
• History 
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• Seniors
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Manual for ministers goes online

It has been on its way since October 2023 and has just arrived everywhere. For the first time in its ninety-year history, the Guide for Ministers is being published on the official website of the New Apostolic Church, nak.org.

March 5, 2024

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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

Concept of salvation for the departed

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God considers each individual

For God, it is the individual who counts: every single person. The example of the Ethiopian treasurer shows on whom, how, and why God bestows His salvation. Here are some extracts from a divine service for the departed.

February 28, 2024

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Seeing all the good things

Sometimes there are days that just don’t go all that well: fights with friends, a bad mark, or no lunch money. And then we are still supposed to praise God? Here is a contribution on our annual motto “Prayer works” originally written for parents and children, but we can all benefit from it.

February 27, 2024

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Never keep silent about good news!

Sacraments are dispensed, large churches are filled with young people, and donations are able to effect great things—the news pages of the New Apostolic congregations around the world were once again filled with good news that needs to be told.

February 22, 2024

Africa

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“My tongue clings to my jaws”

The fasting of the mouth—at times it is even possible to encounter God in silence. What does the Old Testament say about keeping silence? Some food for thought over the Passion season that has just begun.

February 20, 2024

Asia

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High above the city—the centre of the congregation

You can’t help but notice it: Argentina’s Eldorado Km 9 church is located high above the city and features a unique mixture of various styles and time periods. Built by the members themselves, it has always been a mighty fortress through the years, and this year it celebrates its 85-year anniversary.

February 19, 2024

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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

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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

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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

Concept of salvation for the departed 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

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