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Shelter, knowledge, and clean water

The charity human aktiv supports a thrift shop. NACRO and NAK karitativ have made a difference in people’s lives with water pumps. And brothers and sisters wrapped presents for children. Christmas can come.

December 13, 2021

Advent Charity work

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Youth

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Christmas anticipation

Christmas is coming. The joy of anticipation is rising, but so are coronavirus cases in many countries. Some do not want to join the Advent services in their local congregation despite hygiene measures.

December 10, 2021

Advent

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

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The kingdom of peace explained

Recently, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider engaged as a “futurologist” and brought the kingdom of peace “down from its pedestal”, as one of the assisting ministers put it, and “back into our reality”.

December 1, 2021

Chief Apostle

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

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When waiting turns into joy

As parents wait for the birth of their child the excitement builds. It is a time of intensity: the child will change their life completely. It is similar with the weeks leading up to Christmas. It is an intense time of commemorating the birth of the Son of God and of expecting His return.

November 29, 2021

Advent

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• Ascension Day
• Christmas
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 

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Worldwide online services

As Covid-19 cases rise, especially in Western Europe, people are beginning to stay home more again. However, a small trip around the world is possible even from home these days, and even during church services.

November 26, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Music

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The sacraments (46): The other two-part division

The Catholic practice of confirmation as a sacrament was only accorded a few quiet centuries. But then the reformers came along and sought to anchor the Christian rite of initiation in the act of baptism alone—and nevertheless instituted their own practice of confirmation in the process.

November 25, 2021

Acts of blessing Confirmation

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments
• Youth

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“We are doing things at our own pace”

The fall session of the District Apostle Meeting has ended. Prominent topics were our concept of ministry, biblical authorship issues, and a new Guide for Ministers.

November 22, 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Society

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The 2022 New Year’s message is in the can

The French wine connoisseur comes to Germany and all he gets there is water. Even so the words flow fluently from his lips—and in three languages. Here is a look behind the scenes at the recording of the New Year’s message for 2022.

November 15, 2021

Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• New Year

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A spirit of optimism in the Church

In many parts of the world, the third Covid wave still has a firm grip on society, but it cannot keep believers from building on their mutual bonds in the congregations. Here is some good news from congregations around the world.

November 11, 2021

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Thanksgiving Day

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The sacraments (45): One baptism, two sacraments

The rebirth out of water and Spirit: what began as a rite in two parts developed into two independent sacraments. The catalyst was the overwhelming success of Christendom.

November 8, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Confirmation
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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Sealing
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Without the resurrection, faith is futile

Paul comes up with strong arguments in his letter to the church in Corinth. People there are finding it difficult to think around the next corner. “Look beyond the horizon of your understanding,” he would say today. And he’s right!

November 2, 2021

Advent

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

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Young people in action

Confirmation events, youth conventions, youth meetings. Many young people are getting together in spite of the pandemic to have fun together, experience their faith, or to do good. Here is a look at those who are helping to shape the future of the Church.

October 28, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Event
• Thanksgiving Day
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The greatness of God

“It does not say in the calendar: today you have to thank God. Gratitude is not an obligation.” It is rather an effect of faith. The belief that God is great makes us grateful, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says.

October 27, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Thanksgiving Day

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Combining forces to spread the word of God

Bringing the word of God to the people? That goes beyond the altar too. But at times the two go hand in hand—like in Uzbekistan, where a New Apostolic Priest is currently directing the affairs of the national Bible society.

October 19, 2021

Asia

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Society

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The sacraments (44): The second part of baptism

How does the believer receive the Holy Spirit? The Bible remains ambiguous and leaves quite a few gaps with respect to this question. Answers begin to develop of the early church. And this foundation stands to this day.

October 18, 2021

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Proven a million times over

Divine service broadcasts are part of the Church’s past and its present. Following is this Sunday’s streaming offer.

October 15, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Pen pals become brothers

In 1960 a high school student from Germany wrote to the US Shipping Line in Tokyo. Eleven years later, the first New Apostolic congregation was established in Japan. This year, the New Apostolic Church celebrates its 50-year anniversary in Japan.

October 14, 2021

Africa America

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Ministry
• Palm Sunday
• Society
• Youth

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On the trail of heavenly mysteries

Mysteries are generally very popular. Many people find it stimulating and thrilling to know things that are not known to everyone else. But ultimately, all mysteries will be revealed in the light! This is also the case with our faith, says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

October 13, 2021

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pentecost

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Many nations united in faith

Around 100 members in Paris, France are looking forward to the visit of the Chief Apostle on 17 October. The special thing about this congregation: they come from many different countries but are nevertheless connected by the same faith.

October 12, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Music
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Organ music is an expression of what lives within

Holger Hantke (70) worked as a composer in the creation of a number of sheet music collections for the New Apostolic Church. Born in Lübeck and today a resident of Hamburg, he talks about his life and what he thinks of New Apostolic music.

October 11, 2021

Children

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Music
• Pastoral care

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The sacraments (43): More than one baptism?

This much is clear: baptism with water and the imparting of the gift of the Holy Spirit are closely linked. But how? Concerning this, the New Testament provides several answers at once. And they do not always fit together.

October 7, 2021

Baptism 

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Let the little children come to Me

This is what Jesus said and thereby described the road the New Apostolic Church still wants to take today. Children are to get to know Jesus and His gospel and to feel at home in the Church. Here are some examples how this can work.

September 24, 2021

Acts of blessing Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• New Year
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Meeting in a place called “chapel”

A small flock and a tremendous effort: neither long distances nor pandemic-related restrictions can keep the Hungarians from coming together for a divine service that is doubly special.

September 16, 2021

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• History 
• Pentecost
• Youth

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The sacraments (42): Within reach of the Spirit

Whether it is considered a rite, a sacrament, or merely a side effect of baptism, the churches have very different ways of understanding how a Christian receives the Holy Spirit. And this diversity of perspectives has a tradition that goes back nearly 2,000 years.

September 15, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Apostolate
• Confirmation
• Denominations
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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The man who wrote Church history

He was and remains an example not only in terms of pastoral care and leadership qualities. Also as a researcher he proved his mettle and how things can be done: District Apostle Karl Weinmann would have celebrated his 120th birthday today, 14 September 2021.

September 14, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Pastoral care
• Profile

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Young people defy the corona virus

The last youth event together—in many places it has already been one and a half years since then. The joy of reunion is all the greater when a local gathering becomes possible again—even if it comes with many protective measures.

September 3, 2021

Acts of blessing

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

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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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