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High time to wake up! 

Advent admonishes us that God’s plan is moving forward, and that we must not sleep in faith. It is time to check on our spiritual development! 

17 12 2025

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Doing good makes people happy! (3) A smile that creates a bright future

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto inspired brothers and sisters around the world. True goodness is a continuous practice, not an isolated action. An association in Togo is setting an example.

16 12 2025

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Like a pro

The Chief Apostle is almost cheerful as he faces the camera, delivering his New Year’s address. He is on his home stretch, and this is his last address. Observations from twelve years.

15 12 2025

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Choir, rhythm, Christmas

“Yesu Nafyalwa Ilelo.” This is how Christmas sounds in Bemba, one of the seven major languages among Zambia’s seventy. The carol celebrates the birth of Christ and draws listeners into the warmth and cheer of the season.

13 12 2025

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From Hamburg into the great wide world and back

Between north German clarity and quiet warmth, Rüdiger Krause developed a style all his own for reaching people. This Sunday he will retire as District Apostle of around twenty countries. 

12 12 2025

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Homiletics (10): Understanding the Bible text

Once the minister has read the Divine Service Guide article and considered its main message and how it might relate to the congregation, it is time to explore the Bible text. 

11 12 2025

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The call to self-purification

True hope purifies, provides guidance, and leads us closer to Christ. With step-by-step instructions, the Chief Apostle explains how sanctification works.

10 12 2025

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Doing good makes people happy! (2) Music, heroes, and small gestures 

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto inspired brothers and sisters around the world. Three stories tell how much of an impact a trombone, a song, or a chocolate truffle can have. 

09 12 2025

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A farewell tribute uniting diverse traditions 

The New Apostolic Church Northern and Eastern Germany is bidding a musical farewell to its former District Apostle. The concert will be broadcast live. 

08 12 2025

Advent Europe

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Advent a capella 

Traditional lyrics rearranged … This is what Christmas sounds like barbershop style. The carol was presented at the 2019 Advent concert by the Canadian choir Soul Purpose.

06 12 2025

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Flowers, flags, questions: learning about a dark day

Flowers, photos, and flags on the wall of a building, and in front of it, children with hymnals. What’s going on at this Paris restaurant? A picture and its story.

05 12 2025

Congregation History 

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A “yes” that changed everything 

Mothers do not have it easy, especially this one: her life was a complex mix of joy and sorrow, worry and hope. The journey from the bier to the cradle symbolises a new beginning and hope. 

04 12 2025

Bible study History 

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When love dispels fear

Those who take an interest in the gospel discover the love of Jesus, which carries us through all challenges. If we follow Him, His love will free us from fear and unite us.

03 12 2025

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Advent: steps that lead out of darkness

From darkness into light—thanks to the Son of Man, and for all of humankind. These are the string lights that run through the divine services in December 2025.

02 12 2025

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