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“Do not hinder me!”

Apostle Albert Güldenpfennig passed away a hundred years ago, on 13 May 1922. He was the 33rd Apostle in the New Apostolic Church and always there for his flock. Join us as we pay tribute to the Apostle by looking at his eventful life.

12 05 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Thinking, feeling, and speaking clearly

Clarify things between the two of you, just you and God, openly and honestly without any go-betweens. You will find what you have lost. This is the invitation the Chief Apostle extended recently, not because he is paid to do it, but out of love.

11 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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The sacraments (55): God’s boundless love

There are three pillars that support the New Apostolic Church’s understanding of salvation for the departed. The first one is the answer to the question: “What does God desire?” — The Bible has a great deal to say on that subject, namely that all human beings are to be saved.

10 05 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed

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Pastoral care (24): A guide for effective intervention

Detail is vital to pastoral care. And listening is an absolute priority. Ministers must learn to understand the people who come to them. Recognising their state of mind and exploring possible solutions is not magic. Listening does not mean remaining silent, but speaking from the heart.

09 05 2022

Congregation

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Anticipation of the Holy Spirit

Eastertide is the period extending from Easter to Pentecost. The divine services in May will deal with both the effects of the resurrection of Jesus as well as with the impressive intervention of the Holy Spirit. Here is a glance at the subjects of our divine services in May.

28 04 2022

Ascension Day

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The Sacraments (54): The chances in the hereafter

Sacraments for the departed? That only makes sense if people can still change in death. Judging by the teachings of their church, the majority of Christians believe in a chance in the afterlife. But there are big differences between the churches.

26 04 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed Doctrine

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Unleashing the potential of young people

Whether young people do something for the congregation or something is done for them, they are important because they are the future of the Church.

25 04 2022

Africa

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Seven angles of looking at the cross

Recognising that you need help and knowing who can help is a good start to solving a problem—and even more so the basis for eternal redemption. Yet there are even more useful ways of looking up to the cross.

20 04 2022

Africa

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Spotlight 6/2022: Together at the table of the Lord

It is a beautiful picture: Jesus is sitting at the table with His disciples and passes the cup to His neighbour, who passes it on to his neighbour, and so on until all have drunk from it. For District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada this is a concrete idea that is connected to our motto for 2022.

18 04 2022

Annual motto

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Good Friday: Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani

The Friday before Easter is a silent day. Anyone who has ever had to cope with grief and loss knows how good silence can be. Jesus’ companions were also in mourning. They had had to look on as their Master was tortured, crucified, and killed. They were right there and witnessed these barbaric acts…

15 04 2022

Asia

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Death and life

Life is followed by death. Jesus reversed this equation. A few days after His death, He came back alive. An apparent defeat became a victory.

14 04 2022

Chief Apostle

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The sacraments (53): On the way to immortality

Sacraments for the dead? It would be unthinkable without the immortality of the soul. Yet this notion is only beginning to evolve in the Bible. Here is how today’s understanding of an afterlife came into being.

12 04 2022

Asia

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Pastoral care (23): Yes to both souls and life

People tend to be quick to judge. But this has never helped anyone. And it certainly does not make difficulties any easier. Those who listen closely can help. Here is some counsel on how to provide real spiritual care for those coping with an abortion.

07 04 2022

Grieving

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“Every human being is loved by God”

To live or let die? No one takes a decision of such gravity lightly, especially when it comes to unborn life. Here is the New Apostolic Church’s position on abortion.

06 04 2022

Pastoral care

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We have a Saviour

Passiontide is not a sad time. After all, Jesus paved the way into the kingdom of God for us with His sacrifice. What we still have to do to be able enter it, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider recently developed in a divine service.

05 04 2022

Baptism

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“You are my friends!”

The month of April is characterised by three major celebrations, namely Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter. The New Apostolic congregations will hear Bible readings, special music, and sermons that are based on this special context.

30 03 2022

Congregation

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The sacraments (52): Not only here, but also in the beyond!

The dead are not truly dead—at least not for God. For God there is no dividing line between life on earth and life in the hereafter. That is what Christians believe, and that is also what the Bible states. Here is an overview of how sacramental acts are dispensed for the dead.

28 03 2022

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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“I will stick with You in spite of everything!”

Jesus the good shepherd, various folds in different stables, and the search for the lost sheep… The Chief Apostle recently developed this old and well-known biblical image in a surprising new way.

23 03 2022

Chief Apostle

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A pioneer in Berlin and East Prussia

Eight believers in an attic room: this is how the now twenty congregations in the city of Berlin (Germany) started. And closely connected to it all is one name in particular: Ernst Traugott Hallmann, who died hundred years ago on 20 March 1922.

21 03 2022

Anniversary

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At home worldwide: Let’s not forget the children and young people

The Covid crisis is still not over, there are wars, natural disasters, and catastrophic hunger. With all the negative news, it is easy to forget a very important group within the Church: children and young people, who are our future.

18 03 2022

Africa

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The weekly update

Changing YouTube channels and upcoming services on Good Friday… here is this week’s update on the central video services offered by the New Apostolic Church.

18 03 2022

Chief Apostle

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The sacraments (51): Two handfuls of spiritual gifts

Sealing is a sacrament with a history. And its roots can be traced back to the early Christian centuries. Here is an overview of the ten articles in our series on this topic and a look ahead on what is up next.

15 03 2022

Acts of blessing Baptism

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Why it’s better for God to remain beyond calculation

It’s a good thing we cannot prove faith mathematically! At least, that’s how retired Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber feels about the matter. And he knows what he’s talking about—check out our interview with the doctor of mathematics as we commemorate the International Day of Mathematics on 14 March.

14 03 2022

Chief Apostle

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Pastoral care (22): Crisis intervention—it doesn’t get harder than this

An accident. Three young people were in a car. They were joking around and the driver was distracted. Suddenly he lost control, the car went off the road, and hit a tree. The passengers died at the scene.

09 03 2022

Grieving

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I love to help children

Different from the usual: first, he worked for the Church and then he went to church. Barely retired, he is starting over in a completely different field, but this time without pay. Deacon Frank Sardar from Pakistan is back to doing what he loves, namely helping children.

03 03 2022

Buildings

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Praying hands, helping hands

New Apostolic Christians have reacted with solidarity and compassion to the war in Ukraine. All European District Apostles are calling for prayers for the casualties and for peace. Meanwhile, the relief organisations are preparing to provide aid.

01 03 2022

Africa

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Churros instead of Black Forest cake

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faith.today

“Do not hinder me!”

Thinking, feeling, and speaking clearly

The sacraments (55): God’s boundless love

Pastoral care (24): A guide for effective intervention

Anticipation of the Holy Spirit

The Sacraments (54): The chances in the hereafter

Unleashing the potential of young people

Seven angles of looking at the cross

Spotlight 6/2022: Together at the table of the Lord

Good Friday: Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani

Death and life

The sacraments (53): On the way to immortality

Pastoral care (23): Yes to both souls and life

“Every human being is loved by God”

We have a Saviour

“You are my friends!”

The sacraments (52): Not only here, but also in the beyond!

“I will stick with You in spite of everything!”

A pioneer in Berlin and East Prussia

At home worldwide: Let’s not forget the children and young people

The weekly update

The sacraments (51): Two handfuls of spiritual gifts

Why it’s better for God to remain beyond calculation

Pastoral care (22): Crisis intervention—it doesn’t get harder than this

I love to help children

Praying hands, helping hands

don't miss

Old truths expose new tricks

Churros instead of Black Forest cake

Music offers glimmers of hope