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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.

January 11, 2019

Asia Buildings

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• 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.

January 5, 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.

December 22, 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.

December 8, 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.

December 7, 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.

December 6, 2018

Africa Chief Apostle

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• 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!

December 5, 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.

November 30, 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.

November 28, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• 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.

November 23, 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.

November 21, 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 …

November 19, 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.

November 16, 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.

November 15, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• 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.

November 14, 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.

November 8, 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.

November 5, 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.

October 29, 2018

Advent

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• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Giving it your best shot

People love nothing more than capturing and sharing memorable experiences. And pictures tend to say more than a thousand words. But taking pictures at church? How can that work? Answers can be found in an e-book that has just been published internationally for the first time.

October 27, 2018

Congregation

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Giving children space to grow

Children’s services are important, and with an eye on the future, an important offer in our congregations. Children need space, attention, and a great deal of support.

October 26, 2018

Africa

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• Charity work
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music

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The birth of a new district: Western Pacific

Even before his official appointment, Peter Schulte, the designated Australian District Apostle, paid his first official visit to congregations that did not even belong to his predecessor’s working area. There was a good reason.

October 24, 2018

America

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Learning to appreciate anew what we have

The Thanksgiving service brought the members in Salto (Uruguay) the dedication of their newly renovated church. Pausing, reflecting, and learning to appreciate anew is what the Apostle spoke about to a grateful congregation.

October 19, 2018

Asia Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day

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Let there be bread

Bread is the staff of life. It belongs both to the poor and the rich. A slice of bread brings out superficial differences: bread saves the hungry from death and is a gratifying comfort food for those who have everything. Some thoughts on World Food Day.

October 16, 2018

Local news

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Register for the IYC 2019 now

The registration period for the International Youth Convention in the coming year has finally started. About 30,000 young people are expected at the exhibition grounds in the city of Düsseldorf (Germany). They will come from many countries to celebrate together for four days.

October 15, 2018

Acts of blessing

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• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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Spotlight 18/2018: Faithfulness has to do with love

Faithfulness without love is hardly possible. District Apostle Peter Schulte (Australia) has taken a glimpse into the Bible and penned down his thoughts on the Chief Apostle’s 2018 motto.

October 9, 2018

Annual motto

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle

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The joy of music sets the tune

Music can save lives. That is one of the insights gathered from the creative workshops organised for youth choirs in the district of Buenos Aires.

October 8, 2018

Congregation

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• Music
• Youth

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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.

May 8, 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• Local news
• Africa

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One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

Faith, fellowship, and Caribbean vibes: In Jamaica, the New Apostolic Church brings people together with heart, commitment, and an extra dose of love.

April 4, 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• America
• Event

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Living one’s faith in the land of fire and ice

Between glacier blue and lava black: Iceland blends natural wonders and beliefs. And in Reykjavík, a simple profession of faith illuminates a small chapel: Sjáið merkið - Kristur kemur.

October 14, 2025

Profile Divine service

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• Congregation
• Europe

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Music offers glimmers of hope

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland.

May 14, 2024

Good Friday Easter

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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Holy Communion
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Congregation
• Youth
• Pastoral care
• Europe
• Music

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