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A space of peace amid the turmoil

“Even in the darkest of times, you can always be sure that our God is at your side.” This certainty is something that the congregations of Venezuela would like to share with their brethren in faith all around the world—here are some glimpses into their circumstances of life.

August 21, 2024

America Apostolate

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• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Ministry
• Pastoral care

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Seven steps to humbleness

From Adam and Eve to Jesus—because the former were not humble, the latter humbled Himself. In a recent divine service, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained exactly how we can all be saved as a result.

August 20, 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service

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In the service of charity

Thirteen official aid organisations have emerged from the New Apostolic Church, which means that there are countless individuals who are helping along to make a better world. Today, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to them.

August 19, 2024

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Charity work
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Europe
• Ministry
• Youth

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Young people let their light shine in Canada

It was certainly easy enough to find friends. Around 1,000 young people from all over America, Australia, and Southern Germany came together at the beginning of August—to learn how to shine and to spread their light together.

August 15, 2024

America

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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The right way to love—an instruction manual

Okay, so you’re supposed to love God above all things and your neighbour as yourself. But—how do you actually do that? The Chief Apostle had a simple formula for this: recognise and reciprocate the love of God—following is the user’s manual.

August 14, 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service

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How the faith came to Tanzania

It all started at the end of the 1970s, when ministers from Zambia, the USA, Germany, and Kenya came to Tanzania to bring the New Apostolic faith to the African nation. This weekend, the Chief Apostle will be visiting a country with more than a quarter million Church members.

August 13, 2024

Africa Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Pastoral care

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Uncovering hidden riches

They live far away from one another and rarely come together. It is not always easy for New Apostolic young people in the USA to find their place in the congregation. The Church leadership has therefore had to think of a way to support them in their spiritual development.

August 12, 2024

Apostolate

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Youth

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Good news. Thank you, God!

There is always a reason to thank God, and not just that wells can be built in Burkina Faso, for example, or schools in the Philippines. ‌Congregations in South Africa and Argentina also have a lot to be grateful for. They celebrated anniversaries. Here is a colourful bouquet of good news.

August 9, 2024

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Asia
• Charity work
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Holy Sealing
• Youth

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Experiencing God live

It was a huge surprise and there was joy all around when the Chief Apostle turned up at the Church Convention in Southern Germany on Ascension Day. In the service He talked about Jesus’ ascension, His promises to the disciples, and about the Lord’s return.

August 7, 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Event
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing

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Addiction talk: What is addiction?

“Addiction talk” is the name of a series of videos produced by Masakhe Foundation, the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa. The first episode shows that addiction is not only caused by typical drugs.

August 3, 2024

Pastoral care

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• Society

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‌A clear path from hearing to doing

“No development, no redemption!” This is how the Chief Apostle sums up the matter of faith. But why is it sometimes so difficult to apply God’s word? And what makes it easier?

July 31, 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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On tour with the District Apostles and their assistants

They conduct divine services, dispense the sacraments, and sometimes they are allowed to sit back and relax. Three District Apostles and a District Apostle Helper provide insight into their daily work.

July 30, 2024

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Go and bring blessing

It is not enough to just preach. We must go to the people. This was the call to ministers in a divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in East Timor. A thought-provoking service not only for ministers.

July 25, 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Europe
• Ministry
• Sacraments

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Mothers in faith

In Angola, a woman becomes a mama by her mid-30s at the latest—even if she has no children. Because then she can take part in the activities of the Groupe des Mamas.

July 23, 2024

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Society
• Youth

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“Be strong and courageous, and do the work”

If you want to find your inner balance, you need answers to two questions: Who am I? And what should I do? Important is, though, who the answers come from. Here are some tips from a youth service conducted by the Chief Apostle.

July 22, 2024

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Ministry
• Youth

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Passions that bring suffering

People always have a great many wishes and needs. But which of these should we pursue and which ones should we abandon? The Chief Apostle had some clear words to offer on this subject in a recent divine service. And what is the standard here? Love for God and our fellow human beings.

July 17, 2024

Apostolate

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• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Ministry

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Delighting in the Bible with all senses

Brothers and sisters from South Africa, Namibia, and Germany set off on exciting journeys to learn more about the Bible. One journey was about praying, another one about a competition, and two were about wine.

June 27, 2024

Africa Annual motto

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• Congregation
• Seniors
• Youth

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Displaced by drought

According to estimates by the UN Refugee Agency, around thirty million people are being forcibly displaced as a result of extreme weather-related events and natural disasters. The biggest impact of climate change is experienced by the world’s poorest people, who are dependent on the help of others. Elijah was a climate refugee when he stood with nothing in front of someone who also had close to nothing.

June 24, 2024

Society

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In the end it was the miracle that laughed

Believing in the divine promise became increasingly difficult for this woman: its fulfilment was taking far too long and time was running out. The miracle that God gave her was all the greater.

June 18, 2024

Bible study

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• Children
• Congregation

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Spotlight 12/2024: Effective and fervent

As District Apostle of the huge working area of South-East Asia, Edy Isnugroho has experienced a lot. In his article on our annual motto, he relates personal experiences to explain how intensive prayers work.

June 13, 2024

Annual motto

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Experiencing God’s good creation

God created everything, but we have only this one earth with its marvellous flora and fauna. Over the past few weeks, some brothers and sisters have been working hard to preserve it for future generations and to raise awareness of God’s creative power.

June 7, 2024

Africa

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• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Music
• Youth

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Days of walking to attend a divine service

There is great excitement in Papua New Guinea as the brothers and sisters wait for the Chief Apostle to arrive. He will conduct two divine services in the island state this weekend. And many brothers and sisters will walk for days to attend.

June 3, 2024

Australia / Pacific Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service

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Congratulations from us!

A lot of people celebrated a lot of memorable anniversaries in recent weeks. Among them, one of our brothers in faith, a choir, a number of congregations, a Regional Church, and even the church as a whole! And all of them celebrated around the same time. We offer our sincere congratulations!

May 31, 2024

Africa

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

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How the Church came to crocodile island

It took several attempts, but the New Apostolic Church finally managed to gain a foothold in East Timor. Jean-Luc Schneider is the first Chief Apostle to visit the country in South-East Asia.

May 27, 2024

Africa

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Sealing
• Sacraments

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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

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Spotlight 10/2024: Two kinds of results

Prayer works. But sometimes even quite reasonable requests go unanswered. How can that be? And why can the believer trust in God nevertheless? District Apostle Peter Lambert from South Africa takes a closer look at this in his spotlight as he reflects on our annual motto.

May 13, 2024

Africa

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• Annual motto
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 

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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

Concept of salvation for the departed Congregation

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments
• Youth

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