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Liturgical milestones in book format

What role does the timing of the Our Father play in the worship service? Why are the prayers spoken without a script? Why does the organ play softly prior to the divine service? Answers to these questions can be found in the early liturgies of the Church.

August 25, 2021

Acts of blessing Advent

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• America
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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The substitute religion that destroys

Having brought in a bountiful harvest, he leaned back satisfied; and yet he landed in heaven empty-handed. The story of the rich fool seems a bit old hat. But it is far from that. Let’s take a look at what this parable has to do with neurotheology and neuromarketing.

August 18, 2021

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Doctrine 

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The sacraments (40): a twenty-course menu of titbits

A menu in twenty courses—that’s what the nac.today series on the history and theology of Holy Communion has served up. Following is an overview of what has been covered—before we move on to Holy Sealing.

August 16, 2021

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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Spiritual father of millions

Figuring out the correct dates of his life is a challenge. But then the pioneers of those days had more important things to do than writing down numbers for posterity. What matters is the spiritual legacy: Apostle George Henwood Mkandawire would have celebrated his 120th birthday in a few days.

August 12, 2021

Africa

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Shared loneliness

Some look back with gratitude and joy and have happy memories, others look ahead hopefully as they face special challenges. Here is a look at some of the activities in our congregations around the world.

August 6, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• America
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement
• Sacraments
• Youth

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The ascent and exit of Ernst Güttinger

It was 70 years ago, on 5 August 1951, that the then Chief Apostle Johann Gottfried Bischoff retired him. Today, Ernst Güttinger would have been 144 years of age. Who was this man who left behind such a mixed legacy?

August 5, 2021

Acts of blessing Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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A look back and more

This week we take a look at an anniversary in Australia and a campaign for a better future. There certainly are reasons to celebrate, but there are also always moments to pause and reflect and pray for others.

July 30, 2021

Anniversary

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• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Grieving
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement
• Sacraments
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Fostering friendship on the other side of the world

A friend in need is a friend indeed. This is something our brothers and sisters in El Bolsón were able to experience first-hand. And they made more than just one new friend—it was more like 120 friends all at once. Following is a story well suited to the International Day of Friendship, which is observed on 30 July.

July 29, 2021

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Event
• Youth

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Tears of sorrow, tears of joy

Joy and sadness often exist side by side. While some can come together and celebrate again, others are struggling to come to terms with destruction. Let’s pray for all.

July 23, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Buildings
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Good Friday
• Grieving
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Professing faith to many ears

Podcasts are becoming more and more popular all around the world. People use them to talk about everything on God’s green earth. And since God is the Creator of it all, it wasn’t long before some of our own members decided to take advantage of the opportunity to use podcasts to profess their faith.

July 21, 2021

America

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• Ascension Day
• Australia / Pacific
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Social commitment
• Society
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (01/2021)

Again the Chief Apostle was hardly able to travel in the first half of the year and could therefore ordain and retire only a few Apostles. Instead, he asked the District Apostles to perform these ministerial acts on his behalf. At the end of June 2021, 337 Apostles were active around the world.

July 15, 2021

Africa

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement

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Visiting construction sites

“When you look at a construction site, you might think, ‘What will this become?’ But sometimes there is a picture that shows what the building will look like in the end. The picture is Christ,” District Apostle Michael Deppner said on Pentecost. Following is an overview of church buildings and other facilities under construction.

July 9, 2021

Buildings

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Seniors
• Social commitment

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The fire of the Spirit

The church and the faithful are ablaze. And this fire enlightens, warms, purifies, shapes, and gathers. Yet this fire needs to be fed. Here is how from a recent sermon by the Chief Apostle.

July 7, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Last minute cancellation of pastoral trip

The Chief Apostle’s trip to Zambia and the DR Congo has been cancelled. He will not be able to travel there. He is very disappointed, but what pains him the most is the disappointment of the brothers and sisters. He is well acquainted with the conditions of the members there.

July 6, 2021

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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The sacraments (37): The Lord’s Supper in four dimensions

Let each celebrate Communion in their own way? The leap over the church fence is still rather difficult, but there is substantial common ground. This is outlined by the words of consecration and explained by the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church.

June 29, 2021

Ascension Day

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• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• 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.

June 25, 2021

Chief Apostle

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

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To the end of the earth

Even though the Earth is a ball it has lots of corners and ends. And this is where the glad tidings are to be carried. Here is a road map from a divine service by the Chief Apostle to show us where this will lead.

June 23, 2021

Ascension Day Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• History 

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Women in ministry: a debate full of contrasts

There was certainly plenty of buzz on the social media sponsored by the New Apostolic Church. The subject of women in ministry generated hundreds of comments. And the reactions could hardly have been more different.

June 17, 2021

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Society

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The importance of Ascension today

There was amazement and wonder at the ascension of Jesus two thousand years ago, but even today a look back at this event can elicit wonder and surprise. Here is a sermon by the Chief Apostle to ponder about.

June 16, 2021

Apostolate

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• Ascension Day
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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The sacraments (36): A leap over the church fence?

Some call it the Eucharist, others the Lord’s Supper. For some it is ministers acting in Christ’s stead, for others it is the universal priesthood. For some it is a transformation, for others the body and blood of Christ are joined to the substance. Here it is Christ, there it is a symbol. Although Holy Communion is celebrated in all churches, it is celebrated differently everywhere.

June 15, 2021

Congregation

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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Fellowship is both the way and the goal

Training in the fellowship of the believers for eternal fellowship with God: this is how the Chief Apostle understands salvation in Christ and our preparation for it. What this means he explained in his annual interview 2021.

June 3, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Organisation
• Pentecost
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The sacraments (35): Who is allowed to the table and where?

Taking a seat at the Lord’s table—that can involve a lot of hurdles: all Christian churches attach conditions to participation in Holy Communion. Anyone who decides to visit another denomination can easily get tangled up.

June 1, 2021

Acts of blessing Chief Apostle

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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
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Glimpsing a congregation through the church window

“A church in which people feel at home…” This is precisely what can be accomplished when members commit themselves to their congregation and work together. It was in this manner that the congregations of Kelkheim and Bad Soden (both in Germany) became acquainted with one another—and found their way into a brand new fellowship.

May 27, 2021

Acts of blessing

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
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Getting the picture: The divine service in a nutshell

Pentecost 2021—in a nutshell: this picture needs less than 1,000 words to show what the divine service is trying to tell us. The sketch notes can serve as a memory aid for personal use.

May 24, 2021

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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Getting the picture: The divine service as a gallery

Pentecost 2021—in front of the camera: the video images had already passed in less than two hours. Fortunately, there are also photos to capture the celebration. The photo gallery gives us a look at the central global event through the lens.

May 24, 2021

Divine service

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• Pentecost

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A hymn of thanks despite the pandemic

Just imagine, Pentecost is here, and no one is going! This year, the New Apostolic world will instead meet by satellite and internet in order to celebrate the birthday of the church of Christ. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will take to the airways from Switzerland for the festive divine service.

May 22, 2021

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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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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