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Getting excited about church

Preparing for a big event can be exhausting, but it can also be exciting and a lot of fun. Every congregation has big and small stories to tell. And they clearly show: getting involved in the Church is fun!

29 03 2019

Africa America

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Local news
• Youth

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Poverty is not always visible

Helping where few bother to look: this is the objective that NAK- Humanitas, the relief organisation of the New Apostolic Church Switzerland, has set itself. Their annual report 2017 shows how successful they are with this.

12 03 2019

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Charity work
• Congregation
• Europe
• Youth

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Old sources and new pride

There is always something new happening. Not a single day goes by without new things going on somewhere in the world. And New Apostolic congregations are no exception. Here is a small extract.

08 03 2019

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Fasting: more than just skipping meals

The latest trend is intermittent fasting. Bookshops are full of books on the topic. But fasting is more than not eating or skipping meals. It has consequences you have to accept. A reflection on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.

04 03 2019

Advent

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• Africa
• Asia
• Easter
• Europe

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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

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

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Her mission: protecting the people and the environment

It is Brigitte Zietlow’s job to travel to emerging countries to improve the living and working conditions of the people there. We can all support her by making wiser choices when we go shopping.

26 02 2019

Congregation Europe

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• Society
• Youth

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“My friends, family, and congregation make me rich”

Christoph Baumgärtner has been in a wheelchair all his life, yet he radiates joy and gratitude. He gave us a glimpse of his day-to-day life.

11 02 2019

Congregation

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• Divine service

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Rather together than alone!

A bunch of people are sitting together in a discussion group. The moderator asks them to list one another’s strengths and weaknesses. This is an introduction exercise that is frequently put to use.

31 01 2019

Divine service

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If you have a choice …

Doing the right thing or deciding on a new Bible edition or the right kind of fuel … Every day people have to make decisions. A look at some recent situations around the world.

11 01 2019

Asia

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• Buildings
• Charity work
• Congregation
• Divine service
• History 

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When Jesus knocks at the door

“God is in our presence”, is the title of an old hymn. Its original title “Remembering the glorious and sweet presence of God” expresses what people tend to often forget, namely that God is their daily companion.

05 01 2019

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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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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Mary of Nazareth, waiting to give birth

There is no doubt that Mary was waiting for the birth of her son. Every expecting mother has special feelings during pregnancy. And the closer the due date is, the stronger the bond between mother and child becomes.

08 12 2018

History 

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Remembrance Day ceremony in London

A dual pastoral care commitment: in the congregation and for war veterans. Craig Esterhuizen has dedicated himself to help in word and deed. On the recent centenary marking the end of World War One he received additional support.

07 12 2018

Africa

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• Anniversary
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Society

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A musical canvas to celebrate cultural diversity

A canvas in brilliant tone colours. This is what the regional church is working on which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be visiting this weekend.

06 12 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Organisation

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Volunteer work – The sky is the limit

December 5th is dedicated to people who volunteer and do important tasks in society. There are thousands of them. Thank God!

05 12 2018

Doctrine 

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• Ministry
• Social commitment
• Society

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Learning to be an effective minister

Ministers should know what they are talking about. The faithful not only expect advice and answers from ministers in all kinds of matters, but also expect them to react with empathy when problems arise. Training can help in this.

30 11 2018

Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
• Pastoral care

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How God’s consolation encourages us to do good works

Do churches make people unhappy so that they can comfort them afterwards? That’s a stupid allegation, the Chief Apostle says, for life certainly serves up enough suffering. On the contrary, faith brings consolation and even gives strength to do what is good and right.

28 11 2018

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Society

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Helping and serving our neighbours

Anyone who is passionately mad about helping others stands out in today’s selfish and capitalistic world. This week we take a look at some of the volunteer work going on around the world and a job opportunity.

23 11 2018

Africa

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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Turn around, please!

Changing direction at full throttle? This rarely succeeds. What big ships and religious people have in common—a plea for repentance and a genuine new beginning.

21 11 2018

Doctrine 

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• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Dedication to a cause

He gave up his corporate career to dedicate himself to active charity: Wolfgang Oehler (66), a District Elder from Stuttgart (Germany), took the plunge. What moved him to do this and what he is doing now …

19 11 2018

Africa

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• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Consolation and hope go hand in hand

The needs in the many thousands of congregations across the globe are as different as the inhabitants and societies. Here is a glimpse.

16 11 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• America
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Society

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How God tells us: “I love you.”

Who could claim that he always feels God’s love? However, there is plenty of evidence that it is always there. This is what the Chief Apostle made clear in a divine service in Brazil recently, riveting people’s attention.

15 11 2018

Chief Apostle Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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More Bible readings and meditation in divine service

Reading the Bible is essential for Christians. In future, people who attend New Apostolic services will experience even more of this. At the recent session of the District Apostle Meeting International, the District Apostles adopted three changes.

14 11 2018

America

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• Bible study
• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Silvertown celebrates – Memories between joy and sadness

A divine service for the departed on the congregation’s anniversary? Sure! It is not out place, at least not in Silvertown (South Africa). Joy and grief go hand in hand there.

08 11 2018

Africa

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• America
• Anniversary
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• History 
• Music
• Pastoral care

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Faith or works? Faith!

If God were to judge man solely by his works, most of us would have a problem. But there is hope. The Bible is full of shining examples who were saved because of their faith and perseverance and not because they were the better human beings.

05 11 2018

Denominations

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Don’t be sad, our future is so promising!

We are approaching what is called “quiet time”. At the end of the church year, Christians should do some critical introspection and draw new courage by considering the prospects of a better future.

29 10 2018

Advent

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• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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God’s dwelling place today

Whether under mango trees or in a large church, God dwells among the people. He lives in their hearts and in His congregation. The Chief Apostle recently gave a tour of this dwelling place.

12 03 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Africa

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On land, on water, and in the air

The destination was a region that no District Apostle had ever visited before. On the way there, Tshitshi Tshisekedi used every conceivable means of transport. Pictures of a pastoral journey.

08 05 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• Local news
• Africa

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One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

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04 04 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• America
• Event

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