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Music to overcome the lockdown blues

One faith, many songs … Anyone who wants to see and hear how alive New Apostolic life is around the globe despite Pandemic restrictions only has to go to YouTube and look for virtual choirs. Join us for a tour of magical melodies.

18 06 2020

Africa America

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Helping where Covid-19 has fueled hunger and poverty

For many people Covid-19 is just one more emergency they have to cope with. For them it has long been a question of survival! Here is what New Apostolic organisations are doing to alleviate the worst.

16 06 2020

Africa

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Reunion at Holy Communion: “Unforgettable!”

The first in-person services after the lockdown have taken place. And although everything is a little different than before, there was joy all around at being reunited in the congregations and being able to celebrate Holy Communion again. Also the Chief Apostle experienced this.

12 06 2020

Africa

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When differences no longer matter

On Pentecost 2020 Chief Apostle Schneider preached about the power of the Holy Spirit, which makes it possible that people from different cultures and traditions can be brought together. A commandment also for Christians in modern times.

10 06 2020

Chief Apostle

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Trinity Sunday: three persons in one and the consequences

What makes a divine service a New Apostolic divine service? One possible answer is that it begins and ends with the invocation of the triune God. Who is this triune God? What are the implications of our belief in this? Reflections on Trinity Sunday.

08 06 2020

Congregation

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Triune, holy, apostolic: divine services in the month of June

The post-Pentecost season is here. This year, it brings us a new chapter in the coronavirus diary: in many countries, divine services are becoming possible again in the local congregations, at least gradually. Following is an overview of the Divine Service Guide for the month of June.

02 06 2020

Buildings Congregation

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Snapshots (2): The Pentecost service

Hundreds of thousands followed the divine service at home; only a few could actually be in the church. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider celebrated the Pentecost service in our Darmstadt church. Our picture gallery presents some impressions of the sermon, the music, and the congregation.

31 05 2020

Chief Apostle

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The 2020 Pentecost sermon in sketchnotes

The entire divine service at a glance: where the Spirit of liberty leads us is revealed in the mindmap of the 2020 Pentecost service. Come and rediscover God’s word in artistic visual notes, compact and concrete.

31 05 2020

Divine service

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The power unfolds in man

The Holy Spirit makes free—free to love and serve. That is the Chief Apostle’s central message on Pentecost 2020. Here is a divine service between bread crumbs and a full-course menu.

31 05 2020

Chief Apostle

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Snapshots (1): Pentecost preparations – UPDATE 22.40 hours

Everything is ready for the Pentecost service in our church in Darmstadt (Germany). The seats for the guests and musicians have been reserved and the technical equipment for the worldwide broadcast is in place.

30 05 2020

Asia

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Pentecost joy? It’s all up to us!

The workspace of all Christians is the world. It is through believers that the triune God desires to speak and act. And that is precisely how the Son of God set everything up: His gospel needs a church in which it can be preached. Thoughts on the feast of Pentecost 2020.

30 05 2020

Doctrine

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The link for the Pentecost service

Whether by telephone, television, or Internet … there are a number of possibilities to participate in the divine service which Chief Apostle Schneider will conduct this Sunday. Just click on one of the YouTube links below.

29 05 2020

Chief Apostle

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A Pentecost sermon for the whole world

It is always quite a lot of work, but it is worthwhile in any event. When the Chief Apostle steps behind the altar on Pentecost Sunday, there will be hundreds of thousands who will see and hear him—despite the corona crisis.

26 05 2020

Africa

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The sacraments (10): Baptism, a fluid rite

It is the fundamental sacrament: baptism makes a human being into a Christian. But how is it to be celebrated? Jesus said next to nothing on that subject. It is not even clear whether He Himself ever baptised anyone. Following is a due and proper search for clues …

25 05 2020

Baptism

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There is work to be done

“What are you standing there staring into space?” That was the question to the sky-gazing disciples, and it could have been taken as a gentle rebuke. It was followed by the exhortation: “Don’t just stand there. Get on with it.” Here is why Ascension is more topical than ever.

21 05 2020

Ascension Day

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God’s word in sketches

The current crisis has not only changed the way divine services are conducted, but also the way we follow and assimilate them. How active listening works and how it can strengthen the congregation is shown by the art of visual notetaking.

20 05 2020

Concept of salvation for the departed

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Close to the real McCoy: the IYC reloaded

This weekend is quasi the International Youth Convention’s (IYC) first birthday. And there is a big gift waiting for all who are interested: for four days, the highlights of the event will be put on the virtual stage.

18 05 2020

Africa Ascension Day

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Feeling God’s love and guidance

Living, working and believing in Malaysia. This is what Evangelist Loganathan Ramaurty Lawrence (51), the rector of the congregation in Kuala Lumpur, tells us about. And he reveals what gives him strength to dedicate himself the way he does.

11 05 2020

Baptism

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A reliable offer: online services

There is a first easing of the lockdown measures. The Church is working on concepts. What is clear now already is that online services will continue until churches can be reopened for worship. Here is a look at the latest developments.

08 05 2020

Chief Apostle

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God has everything under control

These days many people are worried about their health and their livelihood. “Let us trust God,” the Chief Apostle recommends. Why and how can we experience this first-hand? Here are four pieces of advice and two promises from the Palm Sunday service.

07 05 2020

Apostolate

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Pentecost—local and online

Pentecost … At home with the Chief Apostle or in our own congregation, maybe even with Holy Communion? The first option is open to everyone, the second one only to a few. The Chief Apostle’s recommendation is clear.

05 05 2020

Africa

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Where two or three gather in my name

A minister, a technician, a musician—divine services are currently being held in a very small setting and are then followed by thousands online. Here are the links for the streams this coming Sunday.

01 05 2020

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Church leaders explore the possibility of reopening congregations

Online is not everything. How can we resume divine services and congregational life during the coronavirus crisis? Locally and very slowly and cautiously, is the answer of the European Church leaders.

23 04 2020

Acts of blessing

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Communion wafers for after the lockdown

The baking machines in Lusaka and Cape Town have come to a standstill, and in Bielefeld the warehouse is being stocked up. Things in the three large wafer bakeries of the New Apostolic Church are anything but normal these days.

18 04 2020

Africa

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Divine services are just a click away

Following the international Easter transmission, the various districts will now go back to their individual online services. For the Western Pacific region online services can now be called up via a central Internet address. And here are the latest links for all.

17 04 2020

Australia / Pacific

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Snapshots (2): The Easter divine service

Celebrating Easter with the Chief Apostle. The international leader of the Church addressed his brothers and sisters around the world via YouTube, IPTV, and telephone. The Easter divine service in pictures.

12 04 2020

Chief Apostle

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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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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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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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seasons.today

Music to overcome the lockdown blues

Helping where Covid-19 has fueled hunger and poverty

Reunion at Holy Communion: “Unforgettable!”

When differences no longer matter

Trinity Sunday: three persons in one and the consequences

Triune, holy, apostolic: divine services in the month of June

Snapshots (2): The Pentecost service

The 2020 Pentecost sermon in sketchnotes

The power unfolds in man

Snapshots (1): Pentecost preparations – UPDATE 22.40 hours

Pentecost joy? It’s all up to us!

The link for the Pentecost service

A Pentecost sermon for the whole world

The sacraments (10): Baptism, a fluid rite

There is work to be done

God’s word in sketches

Close to the real McCoy: the IYC reloaded

Feeling God’s love and guidance

A reliable offer: online services

God has everything under control

Pentecost—local and online

Where two or three gather in my name

Church leaders explore the possibility of reopening congregations

Communion wafers for after the lockdown

Divine services are just a click away

Snapshots (2): The Easter divine service

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The donkey, that’s me

Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Silent extras, active seekers