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Young people make a difference

The New Apostolic Church maintains twelve aid organisations around the world. A thirteenth project is now celebrating a birthday and has decided to adopt a new name.

25 10 2017

Charity work Congregation

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The bitter-sweet taste of the gospel

If you chew long enough on a piece of bread it will begin to taste sweet. This is what science says. And so does the Bible. The gospel can be as sweet as honey bread, but it can also be bitter. A taste-test with the Chief Apostle.

24 10 2017

Australia / Pacific

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When dreams come true

Learning from an anxious dreamer? A story from the eighteenth century before Christ provides impulses for our encounter with God and how we should approach divine services.

23 10 2017

Buildings

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A distinction: ministry and hierarchy

The new concept of ministry has begun to have some concrete implications, a point that the Chief Apostle made clear at today’s divine service for ministers, which was transmitted throughout Europe. A Special Edition of the Divine Service Guide is now being issued. The most important points from it follow in brief.

22 10 2017

Apostolate

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Thankful towards God and the neighbour

Envious, jealous, or even resentful? The month of October gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude for what we have—something we can certainly do throughout the rest of the year too. Following is a look at congregations around the world.

20 10 2017

Africa

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Many questions and many answers

Man has a thousand questions. Not all of them can be answered. But those who inquire of God and look for His response will not be disappointed or deceived, says the Chief Apostle. Following is an excerpt from an interactive question-and-answer divine service.

19 10 2017

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Following the example of Jesus

Faith in the sacrifice of Jesus and in His love is essential. From there it is only a small step to responding to His love by doing good works. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider mentions seven ways we can combine our faith with works.

17 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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IYC 2019: In search of artists and other contributions

Preliminary ideas for large events, possible accommodations, and a welcome package have already been set. Now the search is on for artists, soloists, and good ideas.

16 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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At home around the world: even teachers have to learn!

Nothing works without training — anyone who wants to perform well will have to practise! This even applies to teachers, for example, in Sunday School. Our news overview from around the world reports on seminars according to the “train-the-trainers” principle.

13 10 2017

Africa

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Talitha, cumi! — Arise!

“It’s too late! It’s no use anymore!” That was the response of the people to Jesus some 2,000 years ago—just before He raised a young girl from the dead. And this dismissive response can still be heard again and again even today, said Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

12 10 2017

Africa

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Church etiquette for photographers

Do I snap photos of every individual flower of the altar decoration with a macro lens and ring flash two minutes before the start of the divine service? Should I hide four radio-controlled flash units in the floral arrangements to create better lighting for the altar space? – What works and what doesn’t?

11 10 2017

Asia

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A trip to the first congregation in South Africa

Many brothers and sisters—and a significant piece of history—await Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he travels to South Africa this week.

09 10 2017

Africa

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When the congregation becomes your family—New Apostolic Christians in Cambodia

Cambodia—the name reminds people of the Killing Fields, the Khmer Rouge, and war. Yet this country situated between Thailand and Vietnam is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. And rightly so: it is a wonderful nation of warm, industrious people, says Apostle John Sobottka. He knows the land and its people like no other.

07 10 2017

Asia

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At home around the world—even where need prevails

Perhaps it is only a drop in the ocean, but every drop counts: in collaboration with many other organisations, New Apostolic aid agencies are right in the thick of world events—for example, in Sierra Leone and Bangladesh.

06 10 2017

Africa

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Comfort from our belief in God’s love

Our conception of the departed is one of the treasures of the New Apostolic faith. But where does it come from? What are its biblical sources? And how are we to deal with it in practice? Some notes on our doctrine…

04 10 2017

Baptism

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“Remaining in the house of the Lord” — the threefold temple

Where do you find God? Everywhere, right? After all, He is omnipresent. And where do you experience God? The place where He is at home. Following is a divine service on the three places where God dwells

03 10 2017

Chief Apostle

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Farewell Chrissie! — The daily tragedy

Chrissandra is dead. The youth leader was killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout—a tragedy that is part of daily life in some parts of South Africa. What does it mean to live one’s faith while surrounded by poverty and violence? — The following provides some insight.

30 09 2017

Africa Asia

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Australia has a new District Apostle Helper

As of last Sunday, Peter Schulte is the number two man in the District Apostle district of Australia. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider began by ordaining him into the Apostle ministry, and then went on to assign him as a District Apostle Helper for the enormous working area.

29 09 2017

Apostolate

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Grasping the powerful hand of God in complete trust

Humble myself! What an unpalatable thought! But after all, there is likely no other alternative when it comes to God, the Almighty. Or how are we to understand this? The answer becomes crystal clear from the remarks of the Chief Apostle on the following Bible text.

28 09 2017

Chief Apostle

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Two hands for the International Youth Convention

Two of his submissions have been chosen now: Ralf Heller designed the key visual for the International Youth Convention 2019 as well as the logo of the European Youth Day 2009. In the following interview he explains his ideas, as well as the difference between a logo and a key visual.

27 09 2017

Congregation

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Not only the tenth, but the whole!

Standing in front of the offertory and weighing out one last time: “How much should I put in? What will I get out of it?” And then the all-important question: are my calculations correct?

25 09 2017

Congregation

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At odds with God—and experiencing Him nevertheless!

A deaf Priest? Is that even possible? Of course it is! Frank Jensen (50) from Wiesbaden, Germany recounts his experiences of life and faith. Today these have led him to the point where he is officially a member of not one, but three, congregations at the same time.

23 09 2017

Acts of blessing Confirmation

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And what do you need?

Taking notice of deficits, shortages, and needs, supporting our neighbour and turning to him in love—this brings edification and satisfaction.

22 09 2017

Australia / Pacific

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Peace in Jerusalem? That sounds good!

The present-day city of Jerusalem is increasingly becoming a symbol for heated relations between peoples, traditions, and religions. Its inhabitants are constantly arguing about who has the privilege to live there in peace. A contradiction in itself!

20 09 2017

Congregation

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With every fibre of our being

Merely believing in Jesus will not do, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says, and explains what effects faith can and should have.

19 09 2017

Africa

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A new chapter unfolds in Australia

Melbourne is ranked as the most livable city in the world. And this coming weekend Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be there to start a new chapter in the history of the Australian District Church: Peter Schulte will be ordained an Apostle and appointed as a District Apostle Helper.

18 09 2017

Australia / Pacific

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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.

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world.today

Young people make a difference

The bitter-sweet taste of the gospel

When dreams come true

A distinction: ministry and hierarchy

Thankful towards God and the neighbour

Many questions and many answers

Following the example of Jesus

IYC 2019: In search of artists and other contributions

At home around the world: even teachers have to learn!

Talitha, cumi! — Arise!

Church etiquette for photographers

A trip to the first congregation in South Africa

When the congregation becomes your family—New Apostolic Christians in Cambodia

At home around the world—even where need prevails

Comfort from our belief in God’s love

“Remaining in the house of the Lord” — the threefold temple

Farewell Chrissie! — The daily tragedy

Australia has a new District Apostle Helper

Grasping the powerful hand of God in complete trust

Two hands for the International Youth Convention

Not only the tenth, but the whole!

At odds with God—and experiencing Him nevertheless!

And what do you need?

Peace in Jerusalem? That sounds good!

With every fibre of our being

A new chapter unfolds in Australia

don't miss

God’s dwelling place today

On land, on water, and in the air

One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica