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Church for and with children

The greatest wealth of a congregation is its children. This is a treasure that to be cherished and fostered—whether in special services for children or singing together or planting a garden. Here are some inspiring ideas to imitate.

02 06 2022

Acts of blessing Africa

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• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Thanksgiving Day

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Time for the Apostles

Current issues and the shared concern for the brothers and sisters. The Chief Apostle always has an ear for his Apostles, so too at a meeting of the Apostles and Bishops of Argentina on the fringe of the 2022 Pentecost assembly.

02 06 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Pentecost

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Pentecost 2022 in Buenos Aires

Politically, economically, culturally, and ecclesiastically: the heart of Argentina beats in Buenos Aires. This is where the leaders of the New Apostolic Regional Churches from all over the world will be meeting for their Pentecost Council starting today.

01 06 2022

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Arrival in Buenos Aires

Divine service, conference, concert, divine service: this is the short version of the agenda of the 2022 Pentecost Assembly. The District Apostles and their assistants have just arrived in Buenos Aires. Enjoy the first pictures.

01 06 2022

District Apostle

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• Divine service
• Music
• Pentecost

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The Spirit, the gifts, and the double church

The liturgical calendar for June is distinguished by two celebrations: one of them is well known, the other one deserves more attention. Here is what we can look forward to on the four Sundays in June.

30 05 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Reliable broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube.

27 05 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Heaven is where Christ is

The descent into Hades and the ascension into heaven—both events are recorded in Holy Scripture. And both events have stirred up theological controversy to this day. Unfortunately, neither of them is well understood—and yet their significance is clear!

26 05 2022

Ascension Day

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• Chief Apostle
• Easter
• History 
• Pentecost

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Authoritative portrayal of our concept of ministry

“The New Apostolic understanding of the spiritual ministry” is the title of the newest special edition of the Divine Service Guide, which is now making its way to the ministers. A reference work also for future questions.

25 05 2022

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Retirement after exactly 45 years

There are times when life presents one with some astonishing coincidences: this Sunday, 22 May 2022, District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny will retire from active ministry. It was on exactly the same day 45 years before that he received his first ministry in the Church.

20 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• History 
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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Upcoming divine services

Fluctuating case numbers and adapting to changing Covid-19 measures are challenging people everywhere. But there is a comforting constant in all of this—our online and dial-in services.

13 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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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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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Sacraments

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Proven and up-to-date

During the pandemic, they have proven themselves to be a reliable offer: the central online services in the various time zones and countries. All changes have been taken into account in our weekly overview.

06 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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The Chief Apostle in the land of 839 languages

A 34-year-old man from Bosnia speaks 73 languages, a language service agency claims. But even with such an amazing talent one could not communicate with all the people in Papua New Guinea. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider decided to opt for the language of the heart.

05 05 2022

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
• Europe

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To live like Christ lives!

“Easter reminds us: ‘Brother, sister, don’t worry, the Lord is here!’” This is the summary of Chief Apostle Schneider’s Easter message for 2022. The divine service took place in Bünde (Germany).

04 05 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Ministry

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Spotlight 7/2022: New dimensions of togetherness

How can we be close to someone without being together? Opening new horizons for our annual motto “Together in Christ”. A new perspective from District Apostle John Kriel of South Africa.

03 05 2022

Africa

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• Annual motto
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Youth

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A season of joy

The effects of Easter still feel very real. The joy over the resurrection of Jesus is still the focus of our faith life. Sunday’s service will also concentrate on this.

29 04 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music

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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 Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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God’s great love and our response to it

The sacrifice of Jesus, as cruel as it was, shows God’s unconditional love for His children. And the best way for the believers to respond is to love back. That was the content of the Chief Apostle’s sermon on Good Friday.

27 04 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Good Friday

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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

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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God is everywhere

The pandemic is still keeping many members from coming back to worship in their congregations. Yet they can receive the word of God. For God’s word easily reaches beyond the four walls of a church building.

22 04 2022

Buildings

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

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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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• Easter
• Good Friday
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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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 Congregation

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• Divine service
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Grieving
• Music
• Pastoral care

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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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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Connecting the youth

It was to be specifically for young people. That was the idea that District Apostle Norberto Batista announced in 2007 when he decided to launch a magazine for his working area. And it is still produced for the youth, every month anew.

11 04 2022

Acts of blessing

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• America
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Youth

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Palm Sunday

A king enters into Jerusalem on a donkey colt. A paradox? No, the Palm Sunday service will show the greatness of God.

08 04 2022

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Palm Sunday

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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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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Palm Sunday
• Sacraments

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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.

23 03 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.

28 05 2025

Ascension Day Pentecost

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• Divine service
• Society

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Silent extras, active seekers 

Not everyone is in the stable, not everyone sings in the angel choir. But the silent figures in the Christmas story are more than mere extras. They show that God speaks to everyone. The question is: who will answer?

25 12 2024

Christmas Advent

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• Bible study

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