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The centenary of the combo-wafer – beyond Bielefeld

Something has to happen when the machines run twice as quickly as originally planned. But even elsewhere, baking wafers is anything but child’s play. This is the story of production facilities beyond Bielefeld.

August 16, 2017

Africa America

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Doctrine 

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About a fig tree bearing no fruit

A green fig tree is worth a mint! People in the ancient world already knew that. Its large leaves provided pleasant shade. But what use was the tree and its beautiful leaves if you were hungry? A fig tree without any fruit does not fill bellies.

August 14, 2017

Asia

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• Bible study
• Congregation
• Divine service

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Professing Jesus Christ

Without witnesses to the resurrection there would be no church of Christ today. “We hope that many people can still come to Christ,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said.

August 8, 2017

Chief Apostle

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

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Upcoming changes at the top in Australia

Peter Schulte is the name of the new man in Australia who will succeed District Apostle Andrew Andersen next year. For Australia this is a new era and for District Elder Schulte a new challenge.

August 7, 2017

Apostolate

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

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Maiden visit to the roof of the world

They are numbered among the highest New Apostolic congregations in the world: Ghankula (2,151 metres) and Naugaon (1,435 metres) in the Himalayan foothills. Day-to-day life, getting around, and divine services—this is another world.

August 5, 2017

Baptism 

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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Euthanasia and the right to die with dignity

Active euthanasia, helping someone to commit suicide, supportive care of the dying … the New Apostolic Church takes a stand on human dignity, self-determination, and palliative care.

August 2, 2017

Pastoral care Society

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Violence is never the answer

“The New Apostolic Church rejects any form of violence!” These were Chief Apostle Schneider’s opening words in a divine service in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) on Sunday, 16 July 2017. Violence is still the order of the day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

July 29, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Pastoral care

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Help for the homeless: sleeping mats from milk bags

A group of Canadians have been busy with a special project: weaving sleeping mats from recycled milk bags.

July 28, 2017

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music
• Social commitment

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The centenary of the communion wafer — More than mere confirmation

In the one hundred years since its introduction the communion wafer has hardly changed. There have, however, been changes in the understanding of Holy Communion in the New Apostolic Church, particularly in its relationship to forgiveness of sins.

July 27, 2017

Apostolate

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• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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A powerhouse of strength

We have to be strong so that the evil one cannot rob us of eternal life: that is the mission of believers in the twenty-first century. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider mentions five sources of power which Jesus already used.

July 26, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Palm Sunday
• Sacraments

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The Queen of the Night in Lubumbashi

The Orchestra Néo-Apostolique de Lubumbashi (O.N.A.L.) was established three years ago and has made good use of the time since. The orchestra gave its first public performance on the occasion of the Chief Apostle’s visit on 15 July 2017. And it was a resounding success.

July 25, 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Music

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The green children of Kawama

A divine service for children in Lubumbashi (DR Congo). There has never been anything like it: about 40,000 children in total and a Chief Apostle who walks through the rows during the service and involves the children. An amazing experience of a very special kind!

July 22, 2017

Asia

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service

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At home worldwide: The young generation plays a leading role

Children are a blessing in a congregation and the youth are the future of the Church. Because we are aware of this many people are engaged in working to develop young talent—from the Sunday School teachers in the congregations to the Chief Apostle. Examples from four continents.

July 21, 2017

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Event
• Youth

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His trademark: a way with people

He makes no fuss about his person. So why bother with an article on his seventieth birthday today? Because he was Chief Apostle? And because he carried out this ministry in a very special way? And because he is a very special person who enjoys being with people and who brings people together. We are talking about Wilhelm Leber.

July 20, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Event
• History 
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Youth

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A new Apostle for Spain, Italy, and Cuba

A tribute to the retiring Apostle and great expectations of his successor … This coming weekend, there will be a change in the Church leadership in Spain. This also affects the New Apostolic congregations in Italy.

July 18, 2017

America

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• New Year
• Pastoral care
• Retirement

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Jonah’s struggle

If this story were to be sung, it could be described as a lament. Much of what drives and motivates people today is expressed in this lament: what is your attitude towards your contemporaries; how conscious are you of your responsibilities?

July 17, 2017

Divine service

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In the picture, in more ways than one

Giving the Church a face, following divine services on television, making children with special needs feel welcome, and celebrating an apostolic anniversary … Four items of good news in this week’s review.

July 14, 2017

Africa America

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• Annual motto
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Music
• Social commitment

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2017)

Currently, 353 Apostles are active around the world. Following is an overview of seven retirements, fifteen ordinations, and two appointments that took place in the first half of 2017.

July 13, 2017

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• New Year
• Retirement

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Church merger running smoothly

The merger of two neighbouring District Churches in Germany is approaching fast. The name of the new entity has been selected, its statutes have received initial approval, and the administrative offices are being restructured—and there is even a new date for the actual merger.

July 11, 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Retirement

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The centenary of the communion wafer – when the substance changes

Whether it is sprinkled with wine or not, the communion wafer is not an end in itself, but it plays an essential role in Holy Communion. It has to do with the presence of Jesus Christ. How does that work?

July 10, 2017

Denominations

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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The world needs new ideas

The Catechism in Indonesian, a new District Church in Germany, a new church in Berlin, a new well in Ghana … These are the topics in this week’s review.

July 7, 2017

Africa

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Retirement
• Social commitment

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Four steps from tribulation to comfort

“My soul is troubled.” We all know the feeling. But there is a way that leads from distress to comfort, and there is even help from a companion along the way. Following is a guideline in four steps based on the example set by Jesus.

July 5, 2017

Chief Apostle Divine service

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• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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What humility means for us today

An apology for past mistakes, an indication to a future without Apostles, and the call to tolerance and respect for our fellow human beings: all of this and more belongs to the concept humility as it is understood by the New Apostolic Church.

July 4, 2017

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Doctrine 
• History 
• Sacraments

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Glad tidings six times over

The life of New Apostolic Christians around the world is intense and exciting. This week join us for a look back at Pentecost, two church dedications, and a celebration of the Church’s beginnings.

June 30, 2017

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• History 
• Music

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The constitution of the kingdom of God

No sermon has been so enduring as the Sermon on the Mount. Even after two thousand years, its teachings are still considered so important and right that they are applied to this day. In July the divine services of the New Apostolic Church will focus on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which is also referred to as the constitution of the kingdom of God.

June 29, 2017

Divine service

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The centenary of the communion wafer: the various forms over time

All Jesus said was to use bread and wine to celebrate His memory. But what about the bread? With or without leaven? Red wine or white wine or even grape juice? Christianity has many answers when it comes to the question of how Holy Communion should be celebrated.

June 28, 2017

Denominations

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

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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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