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From earthly death to eternal life

The King of kings humbles Himself and dies the death of the worst of criminals so that sinners do not have to suffer eternal death and can hope for eternal fellowship with God through His resurrection. Here are the subjects of our divine services in April.

31 03 2023

Apostolate Divine service

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Pastoral care after devastating quake

Two months after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be visiting the congregation of Istanbul in Turkey. How are the people holding up in Turkey? And how is the Church responding to the disaster?

27 03 2023

Buildings

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Letting our hearts speak

When bad news makes its rounds there is often good news in its wake, namely people doing their best to help others in distress. Here are some examples where New Apostolic aid organisations and congregations helped their neighbour.

21 03 2023

Africa

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Good news from around the world

Reunions after a pandemic forced break, anniversaries galore, and a Youth Day chock full of biblical knowledge. These are this week’s news flashes from New Apostolic congregations around the globe.

09 03 2023

America

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Ministry (25): In the heart of the church

Disciple, herald, and emissary. When it comes to the role of women Jesus Christ was far ahead of His time. This was also evident in the early Christian churches. Here are seven examples of leading functions that only later became ministries, even for men.

02 03 2023

Asia

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Spotlight 2/2023: Learning to reign over our lives

Threads, chains, and self-control. These are the key words in the article by District Apostle Enrique Minio from South America in which he explores our motto for 2023 and the New Year’s message delivered by the Chief Apostle.

23 02 2023

America Annual motto

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Diversity thrives on barren rocks

From a hub of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to a melting pot of African traditions. The Cape Verde Islands, situated on the west coast of Africa, have had a turbulent history. Here is a look at the country that the Chief Apostle will visit this week.

20 02 2023

Africa

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In word and deed and a good dose of humour

He was a man of words and action. Who this was? District Apostle Karl Kühnle. Today he would have been one hundred years old. Today we pay tribute to a Swabian who set out to bring his faith to Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Arabian Peninsula.

14 02 2023

Africa

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Pioneers with priorities

From Germany via Canada to Venezuela, and from there through Central and South America: this is the story of Apostle Lorenz Hans Muth. He was a pioneer in the classical sense and would have been one hundred years old today, 30 January 2023.

30 01 2023

America

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They risked their own lives

He lost everything and found refuge with brothers and sisters in faith: Ernst Kaufmann, who was of Jewish descent, survived because people in his New Apostolic environment hid him from the Gestapo. Here is a short biography of him to mark the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, which is observed annually on 27 January.

27 01 2023

America

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2022)

In most parts of the world, the Covid situation has improved so that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and ordain and retire Apostles. Some retirees had to wait longer for the official act because of the pandemic.

09 01 2023

Africa

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At home worldwide and together in Christ

There were many reasons for New Apostolic congregations around the world to celebrate over the last few weeks—and not only on Christmas. Here is a look at some companionable, athletic, and rather rare get-togethers.

06 01 2023

Africa

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Comforting and clarifying: the divine services of the year 2022

The Chief Apostle held almost 60 divine services in 2022, always finding the right words to comfort and clarify. Here are all the messages from January to December.

27 12 2022

Australia / Pacific

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Ministry (20): A second glance at the image of God

“Adam”—that’s the name of the first man, right? Actually the word means something completely different. And it has a lot to say about gender equality. However, this can only be recognised by someone who reads the Bible carefully.

20 12 2022

Doctrine

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A disaster on one’s own doorstep affects people more

The relief organisation NAK-karitativ received significantly more donations in 2021 than usual. The reason for this was the special willingness to help after the flood disaster in Germany. In terms of the number of projects, the focus was on East Africa.

19 12 2022

Africa

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A District Apostle Helper for Western Germany

The new man has already demonstrated leadership qualities: both in the Church and in his working life. He also has pastoral qualities. This is what companions say. They are convinced: the New Apostolic Church Western Germany can look forward to its District Apostle Helper.

06 12 2022

Africa

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Active in church and in everyday life

The members of the New Apostolic Church advocate many different values and promote them in their congregation and district in various ways: for example, by doing something eco-friendly, by helping to save lives, and supporting education. And, of course, church attendance is important to them.

02 12 2022

Africa Congregation

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Music is at home everywhere

In many congregations, singing has resumed and so have concerts. Here is a small overview of concerts and workshops in different parts of the world, showcasing that music is a universal language that speaks to the soul.

25 11 2022

Africa

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Together we are strong

Love, friendship, and sharing the same faith… These are things that make us strong. And this is something that brothers and sisters from all generations and walks of life were able to experience in various countries over the past few weeks. Together in Christ still applies even if the year is almost over.

17 11 2022

Acts of blessing

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Tragedy meets humanity

Natural disasters, diseases, and exorbitant food prices cause great hardship. How comforting when there is help. This week’s review looks at how our brothers and sisters as well as relief organisations provided desperately needed help .

11 11 2022

Africa

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Going to all people everywhere

It is important how the Church communicates. The New Apostolic Church South America has developed a comprehensive concept for this. And both ministers and members play an important role in this. The focus is on the Church’s mission statement.

08 11 2022

America

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Twenty years ago: a far too early death

Apostle Albert Mendy died just a few days before his 44th birthday. That was exactly 20 years ago. Time to look back and pay tribute to the Apostle.

07 11 2022

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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How a pioneer drew attention to his cause

It is 1972: a tall man in a black suit sits in the park and waits. At some point someone comes up to talk to him. Their conversation marks the beginning of the New Apostolic Church in the Philippines. Today our members there look back on fifty years of Church history while also looking forward to the anniversary celebration.

11 10 2022

Anniversary

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Living together in fellowship

Being kind and helping people in spite of being treated unjustly by them is not only possible, but it is also an aspect of this year’s motto. District Apostle Edy Isnugroho of Indonesia explains.

21 09 2022

Annual motto

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Praising God and celebrating fellowship

Music brings people together whether in congregations, districts, or even across continents. In many New Apostolic congregations around the world, members sing and make music to praise God and celebrate fellowship.

16 09 2022

Africa

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Twenty-five years ago: a fatal trip

It was an accident that unleashed shock and grief around the world: twenty-five years ago, five brothers and sisters, among them three Apostles, lost their lives in an automobile accident in Angola. A look back to commemorate the departed.

12 09 2022

Apostolate

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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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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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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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world.today

From earthly death to eternal life

Pastoral care after devastating quake

Letting our hearts speak

Good news from around the world

Ministry (25): In the heart of the church

Spotlight 2/2023: Learning to reign over our lives

Diversity thrives on barren rocks

In word and deed and a good dose of humour

Pioneers with priorities

They risked their own lives

Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2022)

At home worldwide and together in Christ

Comforting and clarifying: the divine services of the year 2022

Ministry (20): A second glance at the image of God

A disaster on one’s own doorstep affects people more

A District Apostle Helper for Western Germany

Active in church and in everyday life

Music is at home everywhere

Together we are strong

Tragedy meets humanity

Going to all people everywhere

Twenty years ago: a far too early death

How a pioneer drew attention to his cause

Living together in fellowship

Praising God and celebrating fellowship

Twenty-five years ago: a fatal trip

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God’s dwelling place today

On land, on water, and in the air

One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica