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Hong Kong entrusted into new hands

It is as diverse as it is small: the multicultural congregation in Hong Kong. This Wednesday, the congregation experienced a historic divine service—and not only because the Chief Apostle was there for a visit.

September 24, 2018

Apostolate Asia

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• History 
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Society

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Common ground beyond all differences

Finding common ground, being there for one another, celebrating together: fellowship makes us strong—particularly in matters of faith. This applies as much to groups of friends as it does to denominations and even businesses.

September 20, 2018

Africa

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care

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Spotlight 16/2018: “Where are You, God?”

Mastering daily life, finding a good job, being successful in life—such are the wishes of our young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, these requests often remain unfulfilled, unfortunately. — Our young brethren in faith are asking for the assistance of God. District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi (Democratic Republic of Congo Southeast) responds.

September 13, 2018

Annual motto

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• Apostolate
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Society
• Youth

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The congregation is no country club!

The church pew is half empty, congregations are being amalgamated, and children haven’t been seen in ages—are we to simply sit idly and sadly by and wait for change? How do you bring life into a congregation? And how does a congregation even come into being in the first place?

September 7, 2018

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Event
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Comfort on the long road of grief

Comforting the recently bereaved is anything but easy. It is difficult to find the right words or even to overcome one’s own speechlessness at someone’s loss. Here are some do’s and don’ts in grief counselling.

September 5, 2018

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Knowing where to look

You can’t know everything, so it really helps if you know where to look for things. In the past, we used to read up in books, now we trawl through the Internet. Here are some useful links.

August 24, 2018

Acts of blessing Africa

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Doctrine 

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Chosen to help build the temple

Building a temple is not so easy. Especially when the term temple stands for our own spiritual edifice. In a divine service in Kinsangani, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained how this enterprise can succeed.

August 22, 2018

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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“I’m not limping, I’m walking without crutches!”

These photos are no works of art, but they tell a touching and an encouraging story, and send a beautiful message: make the best out of what you have.

August 21, 2018

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Event
• Pentecost
• Youth

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By young people for young people

Not quite a year from now, the Church will be celebrating its International Youth Convention 2019. For the young people—who are in the process of graduating, starting their first jobs, or moving in with their first roommate—this is still a long time. But for the organisers, who are doing their best to plan an event that is to thrill some 30,000 participants, time is short.

August 20, 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Ministry
• Youth

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Journey to the land of the Pensive Christ

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s 29th trip abroad this year will take him to north-eastern Europe. This coming weekend, more than 3,000 brothers and sisters in Lithuania and Latvia are looking forward to his visit.

August 13, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Europe
• History 
• Pastoral care

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A Church in a state of flux (Part 2)

From the village into the city—and then? The rural exodus is real challenge for the New Apostolic Church—especially in the country with the largest membership. Join us for part two on congregational life in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

August 9, 2018

Asia

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• Congregation
• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Pentecost
• Seniors
• Society
• Youth

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A Church in a state of flux (Part 1)

It is a country of superlatives—also for the New Apostolic Church. It is also a country of striking contrasts between rural and urban Africa: the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here are some insights from a District Apostle whose best bet is often a motorbike.

August 8, 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Holy Sealing
• Palm Sunday
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Don’t forget heaven!

The transfiguration of the Lord is a revelatory event in the beginnings of the church. It leads Christians into a supernatural dimension and wants to tell them: there are goals worth striving for even outside of your daily lives. Don’t just seek to reach your earthly goals; remember heaven.

August 6, 2018

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Doctrine 

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The Chief Apostle in the land of Mount Kilimanjaro

Mwanza and Dar es Salaam are the cities that are on the Chief Apostle’s divine service agenda on the second weekend of August. It will be his second visit to Tanzania, and there is a lot of excitement in the congregations.

August 2, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• History 
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Sacraments
• Youth

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A vibrant congregation: Bielefeld turns 150!

It is one of the oldest congregations within the New Apostolic Church. Barely five years after the international Church celebrated its 150th anniversary, this honour now also goes to two congregations in Bielefeld (Germany): Bielefeld and Quelle.

July 31, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Europe
• History 
• Local news

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Papua-New Guinea — Sharing is their strength

Papua-New Guinea is always good for a new experience, be it a shoe-sharing scheme during a children’s weekend, farming for a Chief Apostle service, or just recently, an anniversary celebration in the pouring rain—stories of community and cohesion.

July 28, 2018

Anniversary

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Good Friday

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At home around the world: what an old harmonium can tell you…

Today’s week in review reports on three very different stories from three different countries. At the core of each, however, we find the practical faith of New Apostolic Christians who are doing their part to bring people together in the midst of society.

July 26, 2018

Acts of blessing America

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• Annual motto
• Charity work
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Music
• Society
• Youth

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Spotlight 13/2018: How to personalise our motto

No one knows when the last time will be. That is why it is so important that we set the right priorities: what must come first? Answers from District Apostle Urs Hebeisen (South-East Asia).

July 23, 2018

Annual motto

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• New Year
• Sacraments

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At home around the world: youth at work on the IYC 2019

The ambassadors are on their way. And the base is on the move: a spotlight on all the preparations for the International Youth Convention (IYC) 2019 around the globe. Some examples from Africa, Asia, and Europe.

July 20, 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Asia
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Making sure everyone knows: IYC ambassadors get to work

Heeeeeey! — A joyful shout provides a foretaste of things to come in 2019: at the end of May, eight young New Apostolic Christians tested out the positive atmosphere in the Düsseldorf arena. They are ambassadors for the International Youth Convention (IYC).

July 18, 2018

Ascension Day

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Easter
• Event
• Youth

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Jesus Christ defines our lives

“Egoism, egocentrism, and individualism are incompatible with the gospel,” declared Chief Apostle Schneider. Following are some concrete examples of a life with Jesus Christ.

July 17, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Society

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A brighter future for orphans in Nepal

Helping others has untold benefits. Michaela Jost from the congregation of Giessen in Germany has made this experience. For her it is a key to happiness. She works with needy children in Nepal.

July 12, 2018

Ascension Day Congregation

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• Divine service
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Six gifts of God’s undeserved grace

One sentence from the New Testament defined the divine service on 10 June 2018 in Luanda (Angola). It was powerful, and so was the Chief Apostle’s sermon. Here are the most relevant extracts.

July 11, 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2018)

In the first six months of 2018, nine Apostles were ordained by Chief Apostle Schneider. He also assigned a District Apostle Helper and appointed a District Apostle. Seven Apostles were retired.

July 9, 2018

Africa

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

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German-Angolan teamwork

“Move closer! No, not with the camera. Zoom in,” Tim Schaefer-Rolffs prompts the cameraman with the black vest. But by then he had already started to make his way to the altar and was now standing directly in front of it.

July 7, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Good Friday
• Ministry
• Retirement
• Youth

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Beyond the interview: the network of basic principles

A three-part interview—and that is only a beginning. Because the Chief Apostle has a lot more to say. How all this fits together and what is behind it: here is a review.

June 30, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Society

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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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