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Well beyond any horizon

How far does God’s grace and faithfulness reach? As far as the heavens and the clouds? What does that mean? And how should people respond when they experience God’s goodness? The Chief Apostle explained all this in a divine service in Angola.

23 08 2023

Chief Apostle Concept of salvation for the departed

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Ministery (35): Receiving the sacrament at the altar

Did the New Apostolic Deaconesses of the early decades carry a spiritual ministry or not? Before we can answer this we have to clear up two further questions. First, were the women ordained? And secondly, what were their duties? Here is the current state of research.

22 08 2023

Africa

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Getting to know God better

A plate creates friendships, two dolls explain God … There are various ways for people get to know each other. And sometimes they are even unusual. Over the past few weeks, there were various get-to know-you activities in the environs of the New Apostolic Church.

18 08 2023

Acts of blessing

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Voluntary commitment helps protect children

When it comes to the prevention of sexual abuse the New Apostolic Church is undeterred. The most recent example is the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct published by the New Apostolic Church Western Germany.

15 08 2023

Africa

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“Grief is not the problem, it is the solution”

Grief needs space. And the bereaved need support. What can be done and how can we help? An interview with Brit Gardemeier, spokesperson of the Round Table Bereavement Support Group of the New Apostolic Church Northern and Eastern Germany, provides some insight.

14 08 2023

Congregation

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No distance is too far

Distances, prison walls, social conventions: New Apostolic Christians do not let anything stop them from looking after their brothers and sisters in faith and experiencing fellowship. Here is a look at congregational life worldwide.

11 08 2023

Africa Concept of salvation for the departed

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Spotlight 12/2023: A tutorial in serving and reigning

Already today we receive extra lessons from the Holy Spirit on the subject of serving and reigning. How exactly He goes about this is explained by District Apostle Helper John Schnabel from the United States in his Spotlight article.

31 07 2023

Annual motto

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Through thick and thin with God

The story has a happy ending: “Never forget that no matter what happens, now is not the end of the story,” says the Chief Apostle. Blessing can, however, be experienced already before that as the story of Joseph shows us.

19 07 2023

Africa

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Ministry (32): Done rather than thought out

This much is clear: in areas where the Bible is not clear, it will be sorted out by the Church. This then gives rise to the next question regarding the matter of the ordination of women: how were things sorted out until now? The answer: in a variety of ways and based on weak arguments.

13 07 2023

Apostolate

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“Blessing is our relationship with God and nothing else”

“This certainty, this absolute certainty that I am loved by God. And feeling this peace in your heart despite all the temptations: God loves me. This signifies blessing.” In a divine service recently, the Chief Apostle cleared up some popular misunderstandings.

12 07 2023

Ascension Day

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On the way towards an active apostolate

Called and consecrated, but not yet separated: 14 July marks the anniversary of a milestone in the history of the Apostles in modern times. Read on to find out what’s with this date and what it means for the New Apostolic Church today.

11 07 2023

Apostolate

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2023)

It was mainly in Africa that the Chief Apostle ordained new Apostles in the first half of 2023. But there were also two ordinations on other continents: one in America and one in Europe.

10 07 2023

Africa

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A lifework of reforms

“If we want to preserve what we have, we will have to change many things,” was the guiding principle of Chief Apostle Richard Fehr, who died ten years ago today on 30 June 2013. Many of the innovations today can be traced back to his initiative.

30 06 2023

Acts of blessing

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Joy over our encounters with God

The divine services in the month of July talk about places of joy and salvation. Whether souls happen to be here on earth or in the beyond, God creates places of refuge and joy for all.

29 06 2023

Concept of salvation for the departed

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When Jesus calls the fold

“Riddle” is another way of translating the Greek word used for “parable” in the Bible. And rarely does this word fit the bill as well as it does in John 10: 1–30. This is where the good shepherd is at home, and with Him a whole tangle of parables.

23 06 2023

Acts of blessing

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All authority and its proof

“And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.’” It was the authority mentioned in Matthew 28: 18 which the Chief Apostle explored in this year’s Easter service.

21 06 2023

Chief Apostle

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Remastered: “Spirit-renewed”

It was the emotional finale of an inspiring Pentecost service: the anthem “Spirit-renewed” was the final piece and the musical highlight. Read on to find out where the piece comes from and how it was created?

15 06 2023

Africa Music

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All generations are actively engaged

Not only the ministers and those who have functions in the Church are committed, but members of all ages. Everyone contributes their gifts be it in making music, knitting for the less fortunate, or by sharing advice with others.

09 06 2023

Acts of blessing

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A compass for those at the helm

The Church is more than just faith, doctrine, and community. It also involves organisation. By what principles is the institution to be governed? And how can these be implemented on a global scale? This is the current focus of the Church’s leadership.

08 06 2023

Chief Apostle

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Pentecost 2023 in a nutshell

The Pentecost service in postcard size: this is how the message of Cape Town unfolds anew. The road map to eternal fellowship with God to give us direction.

06 06 2023

Divine service

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Unity in Christ does not exclude diversity

God in His triune nature is not a mental construct, but is someone who can be experienced directly. Despite the diversity of the individual members, the church of Christ comprises a single entity. The power and authority of Jesus Christ extend into the beyond. These are the subjects of our divine services in June.

01 06 2023

Apostolate

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Lubumbashi celebrated Pentecost

How did the Pentecost service get to the various congregations? In very different ways. And some, like the Democratic Republic of Congo, made a celebration of their own out of it.

31 05 2023

Africa Congregation

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Pentecost concert in snapshots

The 2023 Pentecost concert not only offered an acoustic tapestry, but also a visual one. Browse through the picture gallery from the Silvertown Auditorium.

29 05 2023

Music

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The divine service in pictures

First in 2006, then in 2010, and now in 2023: Pentecost celebrations in the large Tafelsig church are special. Enjoy the pictures from the latest central divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in Cape Town.

28 05 2023

Chief Apostle

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With power, love, and self-control

“Trust in the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This was the appeal made by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in the central Pentecost service he conducted in Cape Town in South Africa. For in this way, believers are equipped with everything they need to reach their goal.

28 05 2023

Africa

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“God is there” in music

The Chief Apostle also sang along, but only during the opening hymn. Then he left the stage to the choir, orchestra, and the children’s choir for the 2023 Pentecost concert. During the last piece, the audience was allowed to sing along once more.

27 05 2023

Africa

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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

Well beyond any horizon

Ministery (35): Receiving the sacrament at the altar

Getting to know God better

Voluntary commitment helps protect children

“Grief is not the problem, it is the solution”

No distance is too far

Spotlight 12/2023: A tutorial in serving and reigning

Through thick and thin with God

Ministry (32): Done rather than thought out

“Blessing is our relationship with God and nothing else”

On the way towards an active apostolate

Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2023)

A lifework of reforms

Joy over our encounters with God

When Jesus calls the fold

All authority and its proof

Remastered: “Spirit-renewed”

All generations are actively engaged

A compass for those at the helm

Pentecost 2023 in a nutshell

Unity in Christ does not exclude diversity

Lubumbashi celebrated Pentecost

Pentecost concert in snapshots

The divine service in pictures

With power, love, and self-control

“God is there” in music

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The donkey, that’s me

Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Silent extras, active seekers