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The power that strengthens and gives courage

“This will not be to everyone’s liking,” the Chief Apostle said at the beginning of the divine service. Here is why Christians can and must be open about their faith today.

05 11 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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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.

04 11 2025

Bible study

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• Good Friday
• Society

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Jesus waits there where people suffer

This is what faithful servants, wise virgins, and entrusted talents all have in common: the answer from the parable of the Last Judgement. Here is how we encounter God today.

03 11 2025

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• Divine service

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Hope in prayer

A quiet but clear call: faith shines on—beyond life. With this idea, the song “Sei ein Licht in der Welt” (Be a light in the world) by Julia Meier sets the mood for the service for the departed.

01 11 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Divine service
• Music

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From return to arrival

Heading into the best future together: this is the underlying thought behind the Sunday services in the month of November. There are five of them this month.

31 10 2025

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“We have learned that God loves us”

An Apostle in prison! And young people went with him. Their mission: pastoral care. The following story from Equatorial Guinea shows how a change of heart can transform someone’s life.

24 10 2025

Africa Pastoral care

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• Society
• Youth

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Homiletics (8): Finding a sense of self

Today’s young people are born into a world overflowing with choices and one that is shaped by change. To reach them requires genuine interest, ongoing engagement, and a finely tuned pastoral skillset. 

23 10 2025

Divine service

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• Ministry
• Youth

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A solid foundation on five pillars 

The world – full of instability and fluctuations. How can we find a firm foundation of peace and security? Here is clear guidance from the Chief Apostle.

22 10 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Intercessory action 

Advocating and interceding for someone is a true act of friendship! There is a story of four people who did just that and enabled a sick person to be healed through their own faith. 

21 10 2025

Bible study

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The other side of creation

Before a divine service for the departed, the hereafter seems to be especially near. Yet, what can we say offhand about this other world? Here are some answers from the Bible and the Catechism.

20 10 2025

Baptism 

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

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Open the door and go there

Someone is knocking on your heart’s door: Jesus Christ sends you out to share His love and to combat fear and loneliness. Go and spread it tomorrow and the day after tomorrow and be there for others.

18 10 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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“There is a solution”

This is about fear, suffering, and selfishness and the response that changes everything: compassion and love. The Chief Apostle explains how God sees human beings and what believers can do with this knowledge.

15 10 2025

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Spotlight 14/2025: Helping children find their place

Faith grows in relationships. When children are welcomed, encouraged, and trusted to serve, they discover their gifts and blossom. Here is another spotlight by District Apostle Helper Arnaud Martig (Canada).

13 10 2025

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• District Apostle

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Don’t look away

Lost, frightened, and disoriented. This is how many people experience the present. But God sees all of this. And He calls out to us, “I have a solution.” Here is the video from a divine service.

11 10 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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On the trail of angels 

“It’s time to do good!” This year’s motto is especially relevant for our children. This time we look at the question of how children can be introduced to the subject of angels? 

09 10 2025

Annual motto

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• Children

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Choosing peace over winning an argument

Maintaining peace and harmony is sometimes not easy. Arguments can quickly flare up. The biblical example of two brothers teaches us how we can remedy the situation.

08 10 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Part of the problem and part of the solution

Repentance sounds as though one should have a guilty conscience and feel ashamed. However, it is about something entirely different: a shift in thinking and a change of heart and mind, and the courage to start over again and again.

06 10 2025

Baptism  Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Security in God 

A song between a sigh and breathing a sigh of relief: “Meine Zeit steht in deinen Händen” (My time is in Your hands) tells of the hope for peace in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

04 10 2025

Europe

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• Music

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October: from gratitude to intercession

Loners cannot reach the goal. On the journey, we need the community of believers. What this all means? Here is a preview of the subjects that will be treated in our divine services in October.

03 10 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Divine service
• Thanksgiving Day

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The greatest inheritance ever

He had the best chances. But for a quick advantage he squandered everything. Here is what the example of Esau teaches us today: warning signals from a divine service.

02 10 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Strong in faith, steadfast in serving the Lord

His secret: he trusted in God even when the going was tough. Accompanied by much gratitude and recognition, District Apostle Helper David Devaraj from India has retired.

27 09 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Retirement

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Spotlight 13/2025: Passing on faith  

It’s time to do good! Let us help our children benefit from our own experience. This is the appeal made by District Apostle Helper Arnaud Martig with respect to our 2025 motto. 

25 09 2025

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We need time for quiet reflection 

Speech is silver, silence is golden. But not everyone can be silent. The Chief Apostle explains why this is important for our own salvation. 

24 09 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Blessing, gratitude, and giving—magnified sevenfold

Blessing is one thing, giving thanks is another. And on top of all of that there is still our offering to God. But these three aspects are connected in a different way than some might think. Here are references from seven divine services.

22 09 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Loving God as He loves us

“It’s that simple,” the Chief Apostle says, referring to our heavenly relationship with God. Here is the video excerpt from a divine service.

20 09 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Homiletics (7): Preaching between collectivism and tradition

In Africa, especially south of the Sahara, preaching works differently than in the West. A different developmental history and traditional cultural values require a unique approach.

18 09 2025

Africa

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• Divine service
• Ministry

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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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