We are supposed to serve the Lord with gladness. But how? The answer is clear: those who serve God have reason to be glad— and not only at some point down the line, but here and now.
Sometimes in life it is as though we have been thrown into a fiery furnace. Life can be hard, and it is certainly tempting to take an easier path. But such paths lead away from God. Let us follow the example of three young men.
At least three major tasks await Herman Ernst, the new District Apostle Helper for South America. The Chief Apostle outlined the main points during the official assignment.
It has been five years since Covid closed our churches. This clip was recorded during the pandemic, but its message is still as relevant as ever—and it motivates.
Eager, tenacious, happy. This is how Herman Ernst Guigou described himself after his ordination as an Apostle. This weekend he is to be assigned as a District Apostle Helper for the New Apostolic Church South America.
It is the big fanfare before take-off: three hundred young musicians from Germany are preparing for their tour to South Africa with a rehearsal weekend and concert. This is not their first international tour.
It is one of the longest countries in the world, but the visit will be rather short. The Chief Apostle is travelling to Chile this week, to the city where the New Apostolic faith first took a foothold in the country.
Hands and hearts and wonders of nature: these are the most popular symbols in the logos used by the Regional Churches to symbolise our 2025 motto “It’s time to do good!”
This was the beginning of a faith dialogue with young people. But the opening question was a tough one, and the Chief Apostle simply switched roles during the interview.
The visit of the District Apostle, a special meeting, 50 years of fellowship—there are so many reasons to celebrate. And it is not only at Christmas that brothers and sisters in faith on every continent come together to rejoice with one another.
Inevitably, everyone is part of the problem. But everyone can also be part of the solution—if they so desire. All you have to do is get to the root of the problem and God will do the rest.
This week’s news is all good. A group of young people in Europe planted trees, helpers in Asia distributed seeds in remote areas, and teachers in Africa went back to school. The stories are inspiring and encourage us to follow suit.
God’s people know no differences in terms of origin, status, or gender. Other dissimilarities, however, are necessary. Because whoever you are, you have been called to be a blessing for all the others.
Divine services for children, concerts, and seminars for ministers: there has been a lot going on in the New Apostolic world in recent weeks. And the District Apostles were right in the middle of it all. Let’s follow them and look at the congregations they visited.
Whether it is language, culture, or music, sometimes differences seem insurmountable. Examples from various church events show how differences can be bridged and how limits need not be an obstacle to congregational life and being there for your neighbour.