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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.

11 07 2017

Africa Chief Apostle

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• 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?

10 07 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.

07 07 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.

05 07 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• 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.

04 07 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.

30 06 2017

Africa America

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• 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.

29 06 2017

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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.

28 06 2017

Denominations

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

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Five examples of temptation – Jesus teaches us about victory

There is someone who can really understand us because He Himself was made to suffer. And there is someone who can really help because He Himself succeeded. Jesus Christ showed how we can overcome temptation. Now all we have to do is follow His example.

27 06 2017

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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Kenya, a country in anticipation of the Chief Apostle

The Chief Apostle will conduct a divine service in Thika (Kenya) on 30 June. He will also celebrate the divine service for the departed in this East African country. The brothers and sisters have high expectations.

26 06 2017

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music

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Taking an active role

The Church is alive. The Christian community is active. Taking an active role, living one’s faith, and helping to shape things … This is what characterises Christians—not just participating in divine services.

23 06 2017

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Grieving
• Media
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Megacity New York: home for people from all over the world

New York City is known for its diversity. As the gate to the New World the city has welcomed immigrants from all over the world for decades. It has become the home for people of many different cultures, languages, backgrounds, and traditions.

22 06 2017

Africa

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
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• Divine service
• Organisation
• Youth

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Black on white: our concept of ministry is unfolding

The concept of ministry of the New Apostolic Church is becoming more and more concrete. This is reflected in the publication which the ministers of the Church around the world will be receiving over the next few days. This is not a revolution, but certainly an evolution.

21 06 2017

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Media
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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“All I want is a life” – Thoughts on World Refugee Day

“There is no home without a house and a stove,” Abu says. He is a refugee and lives in a foreign country, far away from his homeland, his culture, and his family. Similar things occur around the world every day. What can Abu expect, and what will his life be like?

20 06 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Social commitment
• Society

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Broadening one’s outlook across borders

Day of the youth in Suriname, Vacation Bible School on the Philippinesa, and a marathon for a more peaceful world—all that and more is happening in God’s beautiful world.

16 06 2017

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Denominations
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Media
• Music
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Time well invested

Being a Christian is a challenge—even nowadays, or perhaps especially nowadays. In order to accomplish this mission one of the things we need is some rest. Following is a recipe that Jesus gave His disciples.

14 06 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Pastoral care

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Powering through the Catechism in 75 Saturdays

For many months, young people in Lubumbashi (DR Congo) have been coming together every Saturday to study the Catechism using their smartphones, laptops, and the book.

12 06 2017

Africa Congregation

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• Doctrine 
• Youth

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Memorable anniversaries

Faith is also something akin to goal-oriented loyalty. And sometimes mid-term goals are worth celebrating: big and small anniversaries, personal and joint anniversaries.

09 06 2017

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care

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Speaking the other one’s language

Wherever the Spirit of God dwells He makes an impact. But for these effects to unfold and develop it requires that we believe in our own sealing. Excerpts from the 2017 Pentecost service by the Chief Apostle.

04 06 2017

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• America
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Vienna, cultural capital in the heart of Europe

How do you declare your love for a city? Johann Schrammel did so by dedicating a marsh to Vienna in 1886. About a quarter of the Austrians live in their capital, but the city welcomes even more tourists each year. What makes this city so fascinating?

29 05 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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100-year anniversary of the combo-wafer: given for all

Not everyone can be so carefree when they partake of Holy Communion: some of the ingredients in the wafers can be harmful for people with certain illnesses. But even here, Germany’s main wafer bakery can provide assistance.

27 05 2017

America

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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At home around the world: divine service in the mountains

Sitting on the couch or relaxing on the terrace? — “Go into all the world!” No time to rest! Our ministers make their way all around the world: high up into the mountains, far into the interior of countries, and over vast continents.

26 05 2017

Africa America

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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From the lowest of depths to the greatest of heights

“When I think about Ascension Day, I think about a cloud that slowly makes its way heavenward with the Lord Jesus on top of it,” says fourteen-year-old Michael in Confirmation Class. Fair enough! After all, that is how the Bible describes it.

24 05 2017

Acts of blessing

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• Ascension Day
• Confirmation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Grieving
• Pastoral care

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Vienna sends signals around the world

Ten satellites and eleven ground stations will make it possible: on Pentecost, the New Apostolic Church around the world will edge closer to one another and form one large congregation. And in the process the central divine service will return to the place of its roots.

22 05 2017

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Music
• New Year
• Pentecost
• Social commitment

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“A very solid, quiet worker”

Preserving unity is the greatest challenge. With Apostle Edy the Church in South East Asia will receive an energetic Helper.

20 05 2017

Asia

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
• Retirement

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“Let’s get together”—in Brazil for 90 years

It all began with a newspaper ad… This year, the New Apostolic Church in Brazil is celebrating its 90th birthday—with a lot of music, a youth convention that transcends borders, and an unusual invitation to all.

19 05 2017

Africa

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• America
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Sacraments
• Youth

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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

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

04 04 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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• America
• Event

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