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Youth Days: events for young people

There is no better time for youth gatherings than summer. These special events are meant to speak to the younger generation, and offer an exciting programme in nice weather—the best ingredients for a few enjoyable hours.

01 06 2018

Acts of blessing Annual motto

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• Ascension Day
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Event
• Good Friday
• Music
• Youth

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I am happy because I want to be

The good news brings joy when it is preached in an understandable way and touches our hearts. Our divine services in June will encourage us to think about joy and live our joy.

31 05 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• New Year
• Sacraments

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A presentation, a meal, and a celebration

Christians live their belief everywhere, whether at university, in a war zone, or at church. Sometimes words are important, other times a helping hand is. This week’s review takes us to three continents.

25 05 2018

America

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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Tracing Enoch: successor, predecessor, and companion

Sometimes it helps to examine something closely. And sometimes a single word explains everything. This is the case with Enoch, this mysterious figure from the antediluvian period. This man has the directions for direct access to heaven.

24 05 2018

Ascension Day

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• Congregation

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His life is our life

Fighting against evil, seeking God’s nearness in prayer, and loving our neighbour … Those who align their lives with that of Jesus have a lot to do. But they are not alone! God is there to help and support, Chief Apostle Schneider says.

23 05 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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Snapshots (3): The 2018 Pentecost service

“It is up to us that our neighbour can experience: God is love, God is grace, God is patient,” Chief Apostle Schneider said in conclusion. “This is my appeal to you on this Pentecost feast: let us give our neighbour a foretaste of the kingdom of God.” - The Pentecost service in Washington documented in pictures.

21 05 2018

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Pentecost

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The pledge of divine inheritance for all

“Let us give our neighbour a foretaste of the kingdom of God.” This is the 2018 Pentecost message which the Chief Apostle addressed to all New Apostolic believers across the world. What exactly does he mean?

20 05 2018

Ascension Day

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• Chief Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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Where divine services became a motion picture

This year’s Pentecost festivities will take place in the United States. Historically, the New Apostolic Church in the US goes back almost as far as its European roots. Technically, the District Church was instrumental in making video transmissions a firm establishment around the world.

15 05 2018

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Happy Birthday, church!

Pentecost two thousand years ago is considered to be the birth of the church. What has become of this child? Has it grown up by now? Has it made good strides into a meaningful life? Does it act responsibly? Some comments.

14 05 2018

History 

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• Pentecost

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Pentecost in D.C. – continue steadfastly

What is the capital of the USA? Most would say New York. New York is the largest and most famous of US cities, but not the country’s capital. It is Washington, D.C., and this is where the International District Apostle Meeting will be taking place in the upcoming week.

12 05 2018

Africa

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• America
• Australia / Pacific
• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Event
• History 
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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From deepest depths to greatest heights: the comfort of Ascension

Jesus bids farewell to His church. It is becoming clearer and clearer to them that He is about to leave them. But not for good! The comforting thing about this farewell is that there is hope for a reunion.

10 05 2018

Ascension Day

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• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Jesus lives! The proof in seven points

Mary saw the gardener, the Emmaus disciples a stranger. But they recognised Him by what He said or did: Jesus lives! He is here and still active. Nothing has changed in this respect. There are witnesses of this. Who are they?

09 05 2018

Chief Apostle

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

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Spotlight 08/2018: Faithful to Christ

Faithful to Christ—there is a good reason for our perseverance. After all, there is a Rock on which not only every believer can build but also the church. Thoughts from District Apostle Leonard R. Kolb (USA).

07 05 2018

Annual motto

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• Ascension Day
• District Apostle

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Pentecost, when people understand each other

Ascension and Pentecost are two important Christian holy days that are celebrated in May. May is both a month of contemplation and boundless joy. And the reason for this is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer.

30 04 2018

Ascension Day

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• Asia
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Pentecost

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When teachers dangle from the ceiling

Sunday School? Of course, everybody has Sunday School. But not in Africa, where about 85 per cent of New Apostolic Christians live. Since 2015, however, Sunday School has been a top priority for the Church in Africa. And how are things going?

28 04 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Pastoral care

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Every goodbye is a new beginning

When one leaves another one comes. Such is life. District Apostle Urs Hebeisen from the Philippines will be retiring this year in November. This involves a number of organisational changes.

27 04 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Ninetieth anniversary celebrations in Zambia

The name of the city the Chief Apostle will visit this coming Sunday is Livingstone: the cradle of the New Apostolic Church in Zambia. It was here, ninety years ago, that the Church was established. Following is the story of a District Church with a fascinating history.

26 04 2018

Africa Apostolate

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Retirement

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Blessing instead of curse: a seer blinded

The first real prophet in the Bible? Well, actually a seer and fortune-teller. But this seer was blind to the will of God, in fact, so blind that God made an animal speak to open his eyes. This is the story about Balaam’s talking donkey.

24 04 2018

Christmas

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• History 

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A South African falls in love with Germany

The pipe organ in our Silvertown church in Cape Town (South Africa) has 2,600 pipes. This is where Tristan Williams plays every Sunday. But in the summer of 2016, other organists had to cover for him for three months when he went on a trip to Germany.

21 04 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Asia
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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Taking one’s belief beyond church walls

There are number of ways one can live one’s beliefs. This is something that is not necessarily restricted to the official setting of the church. Here are some examples where sisters and brothers took the initiative.

20 04 2018

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Doctrine 
• Music
• Social commitment

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Step by step: the way to freedom

Getting up, putting on one’s garments, and following the Lord. That is all it takes to break free from a spiritual prison. Is it really that easy? Yes, if you believe in the strength that God provides. Following are some helpful tips from a service by the Chief Apostle.

18 04 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Trebaseleghe: looking forward to the Chief Apostle’s visit

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in Italy this coming weekend. He will be in Trebaseleghe, 25 kilometres north of Venice. The congregation is looking forward to the special visitor, everything is ready.

17 04 2018

Acts of blessing Chief Apostle

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Society
• Youth

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New Apostolic life in Barcelona: a congregation between tapas and WhatsApp

With a population of 1.6 million, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the second most densely populated city in Europe. Small in comparison is the number of people who make their way to Calle Reverendo José Bundo 14–18 on Wednesdays and Sundays.

16 04 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• America
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• History 
• Pastoral care

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Confirmation: assuming responsibility, taking a stand

Who am I? Where do I want to go? These are some of the questions that young confirmands are asking themselves these days. Without reflecting on what confirmation means, this religious offer would be nothing more than mere tradition and liturgy—like a tree without roots.

11 04 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care

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Spotlight 06/2018: Our whole life

The results count, not only our will. Faithfulness requires determination, District Apostle Michael Ehrich (Germany) says. Reflections on our 2018 motto.

09 04 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Annual motto
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 

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It takes passion …

Passion, enthusiasm, love. This is what it takes to serve God and our neighbour. And this is what motivates Christians to do good and to contribute to society at large.

06 04 2018

Asia

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
• Pastoral care

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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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