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Ushering in a new generation of leadership

It was the year of the District Apostle Helpers: over the past twelve months, the Chief Apostle assigned no less than three new ones. This is not by coincidence. In fact, there is a stated reason behind these changes. And it all has to do with the future.

December 26, 2022

Africa America

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Retirement

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The birth of Christ gives freedom, peace, and love

A Word that becomes flesh? What exactly does that mean? The key is found at the very beginning of John’s gospel. This famous prologue speaks about the logos who dwells among us. And that has a lot to do with Christmas.

December 25, 2022

Christmas

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• Denominations
• Doctrine 

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Celebrating Christmas!

Christmas is a feast of joy and love even if numerous things can cloud this joy. For Christians, however, there is always a reason to celebrate: namely the birth of Jesus.

December 23, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• History 
• Music

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The team has got the hang of it

The blue shelf in the background is unmistakable. This piece of furniture always appears when a new year begins, namely in the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s address. In a supporting role this time around: a piece of invisible art.

December 22, 2022

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• New Year

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Christmas is around the corner!

The new church year has commenced and will be ushered in with concerts and celebrations around the world. Whether virtually or live and in person—our brothers and sisters have already begun celebrating the feast of love for their neighbour.

December 16, 2022

Advent

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• Africa
• Children
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Society
• Youth

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Thoughts and links for the fourth Sunday of Advent

Traditionally, we can be certain that the fourth candle on the Advent wreath is always lit after the third one. And just as certain are the YouTube services being offered by the various districts. Here are the links for this Sunday.

December 16, 2022

Advent Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Intercession is a sign of faith, love, and hope

Those who experience their faith as a gift want to share and communicate that. But an invitation is only the first step. Intercession always goes a little further. How? This is described in a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

December 14, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Anticipating Christmas

This Sunday we will light another candle on the Advent wreath as we turn our attention more and more to Christmas. Even so, not all feel comfortable enough yet to join the in-person services in their local congregation.

December 9, 2022

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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A District Apostle Helper for Western Germany

The new man has already demonstrated leadership qualities: both in the Church and in his working life. He also has pastoral qualities. This is what companions say. They are convinced: the New Apostolic Church Western Germany can look forward to its District Apostle Helper.

December 6, 2022

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Society

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Divine services on six continents

There are members everywhere who are doing what they can these days to ensure that divine services are transmitted via Internet and telephone. There is only one continent from which the New Apostolic Church does not transmit online services.

December 2, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Social commitment

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He is here to stay

At Christmas, Christians look back and celebrate the birth of their Saviour, Jesus Christ. But they also look ahead, full of hope in the return of Jesus. But the significance of Jesus’ birth can also be experienced in the present.

December 1, 2022

Advent

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Society

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Teamwork on a global scale

Work on the new children’s teaching material is progressing well. An overview was given at the recent international District Apostle Meeting. Writers and teams from various countries are involved in compiling the various books.

November 28, 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Music is at home everywhere

In many congregations, singing has resumed and so have concerts. Here is a small overview of concerts and workshops in different parts of the world, showcasing that music is a universal language that speaks to the soul.

November 25, 2022

Africa

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• America
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Music
• Seniors
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Starting the new church year together

On Sunday Christians around the world will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent. A time of special lights, being together, and extraordinary emotions.

November 25, 2022

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music

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The sheer will to help defies the threat of war

It feels as though the war is closing in. Yet the people already have so little to live on. Despite their own hardship, however, the people in the Republic of Moldova are helping Ukrainian refugees in any way they can. This is the situation of the brothers and sisters whom the Chief Apostle will be visiting this weekend.

November 24, 2022

Advent

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• Buildings
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Online services to be continued

The International District Apostle Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, came to an end on Sunday with a divine service. Strictly speaking, the meeting consisted of a series of individual sessions.

November 21, 2022

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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The Church expands its misconduct policy

Clear words, strong action… In line with this motto, the New Apostolic Church is continuing its fight against sexual misconduct. This was also evident at the meetings of the District Apostles this past week.

November 18, 2022

Africa Charity work

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Society

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Together we are strong

Love, friendship, and sharing the same faith… These are things that make us strong. And this is something that brothers and sisters from all generations and walks of life were able to experience in various countries over the past few weeks. Together in Christ still applies even if the year is almost over.

November 17, 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Children
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Seniors
• Youth

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I was in prison and you came

For many years, a Priest from the German district of Bochum provided for the faith-based needs of prisoners. He visited and looked after mostly New Apostolic inmates in a correctional facility in Bochum.

November 15, 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Suffering: NAC SEA Relief makes it hurt a little less

The charity NAC SEA Relief provides help where it can. Thanks to the pastoral network of the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines, the charity can intervene quickly and sometimes also in unusual ways. The charity just published its annual report for 2021.

November 14, 2022

Buildings

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• Charity work
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Youth

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Tragedy meets humanity

Natural disasters, diseases, and exorbitant food prices cause great hardship. How comforting when there is help. This week’s review looks at how our brothers and sisters as well as relief organisations provided desperately needed help .

November 11, 2022

Africa

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• Charity work
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Welcome to the virtual church

For the longest time, part of our congregational and church life moved online because of COVID-19. Here is a look at some of the means used and what online offers were available and are still available this coming Sunday in terms of divine services.

November 11, 2022

Acts of blessing Chief Apostle

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Music
• Palm Sunday
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost

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Loving the giver more than the gift

Acknowledging, remembering, and appreciating the value: this is how gratitude works. And that is the answer to a question that is thousands of years old: “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me?” (Psalm 116: 12)

November 9, 2022

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Sacraments
• Society

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The word of God in multimedia form

A hundred years ago it would have been unthinkable: divine services via phone-in, on television, via satellite, or the internet. Today divine services are just a click away. Quite a lot of work goes into this to make it possible.

November 4, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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The sacraments (66): Here and there in a good dozen articles

Sacraments for the dead, this is a special feature of our New Apostolic faith. This is an aspect in our sacrament series that we could not have done without. In fourteen articles we examined the doctrine, how it is practised, and explored its history. In conclusion, here is an overview.

November 1, 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Music
• Sacraments

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All the best for the future

In the month of November, the old church year comes to an end and a new one begins. The divine services this month will focus on our hope in Christ’s return and try to give a small glimpse of the glory of God.

October 31, 2022

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Society

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The donkey, that’s me

Jesus knew exactly what He was doing when He chose His mount to enter Jerusalem. What’s more, He sent signals right up to our own time. Here is a reflection on the theme of Palm Sunday.

March 23, 2024

Palm Sunday Good Friday

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• Congregation
• America
• History 

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Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Pentecost is considered the birthday of the church. But like a plant that germinates underground before the first shoots emerge, the origins of the church lie deeper and earlier.

May 28, 2025

Ascension Day Pentecost

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• Divine service
• Society

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Lead-up to Pentecost

God reveals Himself as Trinity. The self-revelation of God is concluded in the Pentecost event, the grand finale. The divine services in the month of May revolve around the promise, sending, and efficacy of the Holy Spirit.

May 3, 2024

Pentecost Doctrine 

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• Divine service
• History 

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Not your typical Christmas article

Star, stable, shepherds, angels—and a crying baby in the living room. This year, Christmas will not just be explained, but experienced. A Christmas article of a different kind.

December 24, 2025

Christmas Advent

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