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Fellowship in name, doctrine, and structure

...of Holy Sealing together with his... ...In certain respects he... ...were fond of calling him the... ...designation of this ministry is only... ...his death, specifically in the statutes... ...already bear the handwriting of his... ...successor. Taking language instruction as an... ...28 July 1848 in Steinhagen, Germany,... ...modest circumstances. Already in his early... ...the rural property into a handsome... ...sacrament of Holy Sealing together with... ...later, he was ordained a Deacon—and... ...year after that. In order to... ...some remedial lessons in High German.... ...Low German dialect in school. His... ...journey led him into various other... ...ministries, and culminated in his ordination... ...to the Apostle ministry on 21... ...June 1896. In 1898 Friedrich... ...seven years later. Bringing harmony to... ...Germany, restructured the working areas, and... ...ordained three other... ...Apostles. in 1907 the... ...paper], which transitioned into the “Neuapostolische... ...[New Apostolic Review] in 1909, also... ...began in 1907. In 1927 the... ...establishment of an in-house printshop was... ...which eventually developed into the Church... ...the Church’s first teaching material for... ...children in the form... ...This was followed in 1916 by... ...den Religionsunterricht” [Religious Instruction textbook], the... ...published several defences against polemic literature... ...deriving mainly from the... ...Protestant domain. starting in 1914, soldiers... ...in the First... ...sent Holy Communion in the form... ...of wafers sprinkled with wine.... ...This developed into the combo-wafer... ...which came into binding general use... ...in 1919. in 1921 the... ...under public law in Baden, and... ...in 1925 in Hamburg. Apostles... ...the organisation and doctrine of the... ...Church did not remain without its... ...consequences, however: Apostle Heinrich Friedrich Niemeyer... ...of the Apostles in the early... ...Church of Queensland” in Australia and... ...“Old Apostolic Church” in the Cape... ...Meanwhile, at the beginning of the... ...progress and developed increasingly unusual ideas.... ...calm and stability following the turbulent... ...able to get in the way... ...of progress: In 1922, the... ...first central organisational unit—in the form... ...an association—was founded in the form... ...New Apostolic Church International (NACI). When... ...end of his ministerial work, the... ...the world. After suffering from the... ...whose faith follow, considering the outcome... ...their conduct.” Fellowship in name, doctrine,... ...anniversary of his passing. This is... ...an Evangelist Hermann Christoph Niehaus was... ...do with the Christian beliefs and... More


Building the new temple together

...the new temple together “Everyone is... ...of God dwells in you?” This... ...text from 1 Corinthians 3: 16... ...5 June 2022 in Buenos Aires... ...for their semi-annual meeting. Same gift,... ...be,” he said, in terms of... ...as well as in terms of... ...namely to enter into the kingdom... ...be no more injustice. That, he... ...what we are celebrating.” Signs of... ...God Pentecost, the outpouring of the... ...implore His forgiveness. In the new... ...experience this encounter in divine service,... ...through music, by bringing our offerings,... ...and by doing good to... ...say to you, inasmuch as you... ...it to Me.” In the new... ...and for all. In the heart... ...presence of God in the midst... ...earth. How? By demonstrating that God... ...lives in our hearts... ...and by making the effort... ...This thought is nothing new. “But... ...I am not interested in history,”... ...said. “I am interested in my... ...and help along in building the... ...may be, one thing is sure:... ...will not work in the human... ...comfortable for them—without having to change... ...their opinions and habits.... ...plan of God: in accordance with... ...Christ and the teaching of the... ...Apostles, as described in the Bible.... ...a lot of things can be... ...read the Bible in the light... ...that will be inspired to love... ...will only be finally completed in... ...His grace. Photo: INA Sud América... ...Building the new... ...the church of Christ. Apostle Paul... ...said. Because Jesus Christ brought this... ...gospel of Jesus Christ and the... ...visible church of Christ is still... ...the return of Christ, the bridal... More


Always, not only on Pentecost

...from Jever (Germany), together with the... ...a programme put together with heart... ...In the days leading up to... ...Pentecost, the International District Apostle... ...Meeting gathered for... ...consultations in Goslar. There... ...Apostolic concept of ministry. In order... ...New Apostolic Church Saxony/Thuringia gave a... ...concert on Saturday evening in the... ...city Hall in Osterode (Germany),... ...and fit wonderfully into the present... ...God Two clear divine promises set... ...protect us human beings; and have... ...no fear. In his dramatic... ...prophet. Elijah had prominent, even dramatic... ...God, it said in the concert... ...Two of these striking events were... ...to the prophet in the storm,... ...nor in the earthquake,... ...nor in the fire,... ...but in a still... ...Elijah’s dramatic ascension into heaven: “And... ...went by a whirlwind to heaven.”... ...well as the rousing final chorus... ...for this Pentecost concert—starting with the... ...comforting promise and ending with the... ...Pentecost can come. Comforting promises Between... ...choir sang hymns extolling the Holy... ...Pentecost does have something to do... ...with being filled with... ...the Holy Spirit in our songs—it... ...a birthday is something cheerful. And... ...songs were: joyful, meaningful, future-oriented. They... ...heights and the igniting spark. The... ...the age.’ These comforting words conclude... ...year’s Pentecost concert in order to... ...once again intensify and magnify... ...this certainty of faith... ...in our hearts.”... ...enormously delicate and touching Intermezzo Sinfonico... ...for the ears In addition to... ...from the congregations in Saxony and... ...Thuringia—there were also... ...concerto No. 3 in C-minor. It... ...the master (1770–1827) in a minor... ...who is young in years but... ...a very sensitive violinist and played... ...Prelude and Allegro in the Style... ...by Fritz Kreisler, retaining her sensitivity... ...even in the fast... ...runs in the double... ...stop section. Dany Weinert accompanied the... ...violinist on the... ...not only a violin virtuoso, but... ...his compositions are reminiscent of the... ...The master would certainly have enjoyed... ...musician. Summary The 90-minute concert was... ...riveting and brilliant:... ...with heart and mind, framed by... ...Elijah at the beginning and end.... ...the performers with standing ovations. One... ...Schneider thanked the instrumentalists and choir:... ...a beautiful element in preparing for... ...the divine service on... ...prepare for a divine service personally.”... ...is a highlight in the course... ...transmission to all continents and well... ...the church of Christ.” And a... More


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Good news from around the world

...At the cosy get-together that followed... ...to visit the province of Negros... ...Oriental in the Philippines. Covid had... ...to be there in person and... ...and to conduct divine services. It... ...only at the beginning of February... ...days. He conducted divine services, met... ...sisters, and participated in organisational meetings.... ...In the congregation... ...that the church building could not... ...to stand outside. In Jimalalud some... ...to attend the divine service there... ...Apostle conducted the final divine service... ...on 12 February in the central... ...church in Dumaguete. Know... ...seniors and those living alone in... ...the Kempten district in Germany invited... ...their annual kick-off meeting at the... ...how to avoid being tricked by... ...highlighted how persistent criminals are in... ...wearing down their... ...at their jewellery, savings, and valuables.... ...He explained the criminal tactics of... ...a fake one in case of... ...that followed they continued to talk... ...them. Five anniversaries in one month... ...as five congregations in South America... ...had something to celebrate... ...in December, namely... ...Calera and Sourigues in Argentina are... ...the past and coming years with... ...over. The congregation in Cerro in... ...century: Cerro Carmelo in Uruguay and... ...Temperley 1 in Argentina. Bishop Fernando... ...to take home. Learning can be... ...young people participated in a Day... ...of the Youth in Pindegumahun in... ...Leone at the beginning of December... ...after the service, interesting activities had... ...been lined up for... ...such as a seminar on the... ...Bible quiz, and singing competitions. The... ...people from the hosting congregation won... ...everyone was a winner because even... ...and third place winners received prizes.... ...delighted when the ministers distributed the... ...of the community magazine. Good news... ...of Sourigues on Christmas Day. Photo... ...Temperley 1 on Christmas Day to... More


Ministry (25): In the heart of the church

...is always mentioned together with the... ...refers to her, together with the... ...We “are fellow workers—in the basic... ...your joy” (2 Corinthians 1: 24).... ...mentioned is Phoebe in Romans 16.... ...Paul introduces Phoebe in his letter... ...have been well acquainted with the... ...Apostle’s thinking, which places... ...Priscilla is mentioned in 1 Corinthians... ...as well as in Acts 18.... ...always mentioned first in the original... ...This was unusual in ancient times... ...of the church in Corinth, for... ...the spiritual training of Apollos,... ...of the church in Rome. Head... ...congregational leader The introduction of Lydia... ...in Acts 16... ...was a wealthy business woman from... ...city of Thyatira in Lydia who... ...cloth and was living in Philippi... ...( oikos ), meaning she was... ...Junia is mentioned in Romans 16:... ...man Andronicus, as being well known... ...themselves were Apostles in the church... ...in the broader... ...merely highly respected in their circle... ...early Church Father, opined: “Indeed, how... ...who is mentioned in 1 Corinthians... ...there were quarrels in the church... ...in Corinth. He had... ...congregation that met in the house... ...of Chloe, a prominent woman, who... ...well-known and respected in the church... ...her own passage in the Bible... ...starting in Acts 9:... ...36 in which Peter... ...the only woman in the New... ...she was always “doing good and... ...helping the poor”.... ...important her position in the church... ...in Joppa was... ...by the way in Acts 21:... ...9. The important thing is that... ...is less about predicting the future.... ...Rather, prophesying means proclaiming the will... ...of God and doing so with... ...the understanding of doing it in... ...His name. According to 1... ...Corinthians 14, Paul... ...sees in this a... ...rules for it in 1 Corinthians... ...importance of women in the early... ...extra-biblical historical sources. Pliny the Younger,... ...he, as governor in Asia Minor,... ...this new religion: “Accordingly, I judged... ...more necessary to find out what... ...truth was by torturing two female... ...the concept of ministry developed, women... ...we will explore in the next... ...bxtr - stock.adobe.com Ministry (25): In... ...was also evident in the early... ...seven examples of leading functions that... ...only later became ministries, even for... ...of the typical Gentile-Christian assembly: the... ...in the early Christian church is... ...of women Jesus Christ was far... ...in the early Christian churches. Here... More


The good being done in the face of devastating loss

...is currently putting together a convoy... ...26 million people in Turkey and... ...Syria are currently facing devastating loss.... ...lost their lives in the earthquake... ...countries, organisations, and individuals rush to... ...New Apostolic Christians in the two... ...Char is currently putting together a... ...convoy to bring food, first... ...Already on Tuesday morning, the Regional... ...the Kassel-Korbach district in Germany organised... ...a fundraising concert. Within a few... ...to help people in need. The... ...of the congregation in Antakya addressed... ...of Hanover Park in South Africa... ...felt devastating loss instead of feeling... ...confirmation: the house in which he... ...his family with nothing. Sadly, he... ...his confirmation suit in the blaze.... ...assist the family. Following the selfless... ...generous acts of giving, the young... ...more acts of kindness. The neighbours... ...have also started building the family... ...home. While the building is going... ...family are currently living in their... ...of three congregations in the Lavistown... ...New Apostolic Church in Ghana to... ...initiate a monetary... ...education. Lead Apostles Benjamin Ohene-Saffo and... ...a CFC Centre in Accra. He... ...congregation of Bondorf in Germany has... ...to the association Kinder brauchen Frieden... ...a Christmas market in December. With... ...who are currently suffering from the... ...war in Ukraine. District Apostle... ...Jürg Zbinden also showed... ...heart for children during his visit... ...the daycare centre in Razeni in... ...companions were welcomed in the traditional... ...shown around. The ministers were delighted... ...children’s handicrafts and drawings and given... ...occasion. The good being done in... ...the face of devastating loss Food,... ...a confirmation suit: in crises large... ...Here is where kindness spoke.... ...the New Apostolic Christians in the... ...gifts at a Christmas market in... ...small, New Apostolic Christians are on... More