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Mourning, celebrating, worshipping

It does not happen every day that the website of a District Church dedicates a whole page to a District Elder. Yet this is what the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines has done.

01 03 2019

Africa America

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Grieving
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• New Year
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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The evolution of the Christian

March offers five Sunday services which essentially summarise the essence of the Christian journey from election to the return of Jesus, a kind of evolution.

28 02 2019

Chief Apostle

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

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Growing together and growing closer

The idea is not to plow a lonely furrow, but to do it together: Jesus Christ sought fellowship and fostered it. And Christians follow His example … all the time and on all continents.

22 02 2019

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• America
• Children
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Youth

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From mother tongue to a universal language

One's mother tongue is only the beginning: with it a child begins to explore and assimilate the world around it. At best, this will lead to a universal language beyond words. Some thoughts on International Mother Language Day, which is being observed today.

21 02 2019

Chief Apostle

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

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Not an elite group, but volunteers

“If God is with me, why are all these things happening to me? Where are all these miracles that our fathers are always telling us about?” These questions were asked in the past and are still being asked today. Answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

20 02 2019

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe

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Spotlight 1/2019 Who will make you rich?

“I want to make you rich like me,” the multi-millionaire said. Accept or decline the offer? District Apostle John L. Kriel from South Africa kicks off this year’s Spotlight series.

12 02 2019

Africa Annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• New Year

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Getting the picture (2) – It’s more than just snapping pictures

Pictures tell stories and photos answer questions: crucial is that you press the shutter button at the right moment. And what should the focus in a divine service be? A summary of subjects and options.

04 02 2019

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Our concept of ministry: a time-table for its implementation

The New Apostolic Church is taking its concept of ministry to a new level. How and why the Chief Apostle will explain personally in a video presentation at the beginning of April 2019. But this is only a first step.

30 01 2019

Apostolate

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

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Let’s follow Mary’s example

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was an extraordinary woman. To this day, she is considered to be the symbol of a church enlivened by faith. Like her, the church must make faith shine brightly. Thoughts from a divine service by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

29 01 2019

Advent

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• Africa
• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Baptised with wine: how the Church came up with the combo-wafer

Holy Communion with both elements combined? One hundred years ago, the Church made this New Apostolic specialty mandatory for all districts. This new edition of our series on the communion wafer tells the story behind it all.

28 01 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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IYC preparations are in full swing

In just a little over five months from now the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf will throw open their doors for the International Youth Convention 2019. What has been planned? Who is invited? Here is an overview.

15 01 2019

Africa

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• Ascension Day
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Event
• Good Friday
• Youth

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“I have been welcomed warmly”

About a hundred days into his new task as District Apostle in the newly established District Apostle Area Western Pacific, we asked District Apostle Peter Schulte what has changed for him and what his expectations are for 2019? An interview with Peter Schulte.

14 01 2019

Australia / Pacific

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• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Seniors
• Youth

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2018)

Nine Apostles were ordained by Chief Apostle Schneider in the second half of last year. He also appointed two new District Apostles. One Apostle passed away, seven Apostles and two District Apostles retired, and one Apostle was dismissed.

08 01 2019

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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You must be able to believe

On 6 January Christianity celebrates Epiphany to commemorate the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. The Greek word epipháneia was used to designate the arrival of the Roman emperor, and rendered as adventus in Latin.

07 01 2019

Bible study

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Our concept of ministry reaches a new level

The definition of ministry remains a prominent topic: in 2018, the focus was above all on the priestly ministry. New regulations will come into effect on Pentecost 2019. The Chief Apostle himself will inform the members in detail in advance.

03 01 2019

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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“Faithful to Christ” and its many facets

An annual motto that has made an impact: "Faithful to Christ". What sounded as though it could be explained in a few minutes has been richly developed by the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles over the past months. Here are the best quotes.

31 12 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 

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2018: Faithful to Christ

With new energy into the New Year. “Faithful to Christ” is the 2018 motto of the New Apostolic Church. In his New Year message the Chief Apostle tells us how we can fill it with life.

30 12 2018

Annual motto Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• New Year

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People who have touched our lives in 2018

Praising God with a velvet voice, loving God against all odds, and doing volunteer work abroad with no thought of self. This is how Manilo, Mannki, and Angela live their faith, each in his or her own unique way.

28 12 2018

Africa

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Profile
• Sacraments
• Society

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Opening our hearts to welcome Jesus

A stable, a manger, an ox, and a donkey—this is how we picture the night that changed everything. But wait a minute: two of three components in the nativity scene don’t even belong there. The question is therefore very important: do you recognise the sign?

25 12 2018

Christmas

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Turkey with dumplings – Christmas in Cebu City

Many things are conceivable in the Philippines, or to be more exact, on the island of Cebu. Even a delicious Christmas dinner with German dumplings. A chef from Saxony in Germany is making it happen.

24 12 2018

Christmas

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter

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Pausing amid the Christmas rush

All Jonah wanted was to get away from the Lord. He ran off without a destination in mind. Deep down he actually knew that running away from God was useless. But it was worth a try. Then came a forced break; for someone who needed to calm down.

22 12 2018

Advent

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• Christmas
• Europe
• History 

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Worthwhile investments

It is more blessed to give than to receive, the Bible tells us—something many practise. A look across the continents shows that many people give gladly of what they have, be it gifts and talents, time, or money. And it always creates joy and gratitude.

21 12 2018

Advent Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Charity work
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Youth

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Confirmation services in midsummer

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, the popular saying goes. Traditionally, confirmation services in Argentina and Brazil take place on the first Sunday in December. It has to do with the school holidays.

18 12 2018

Acts of blessing

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• America
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Organisation
• Palm Sunday
• Pentecost

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The woman who laughed twice

Sometimes Advent takes too long—years and even decades, instead of a few weeks or months. This is when patience begins to wear thin and people are driven to acts of despair. And yet, there may be something to laugh about in the end. This is explained in a Bible classic.

15 12 2018

Advent

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• Christmas

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On the air: a morning prayer for Advent

Berlin is worth a visit. The more than 30 million tourists a year who visit Berlin should know. This weekend, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in the German capital. He will be conducting a service in our church Berlin-Tegel.

13 12 2018

Advent

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Palm Sunday
• Sacraments
• Society
• Youth

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Inner wealth—now that’s something worth talking about

To be rich would be a Utopia for many people. But there is also a state of wealth that can be assessed inwardly: I am rich because of my joy, my children, or the fulfilment of wishes. Inner wealth: there are many possibilities.

12 12 2018

Buildings

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• New Year

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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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