Throughout April, the Sunday services focus on the presence of the risen Christ in the world and on how His light can be carried forward and shared.

There are many voices around us. They are loud, powerful, and persuasive, and they all seem to come from God. But which one speaks the truth? A discerning faith and Christ as our model and guide can help us discern the word of God. 

No one receives more in heaven than others simply because they hold a ministry. Eternal fellowship with Christ is the greatest gift a person can receive, says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

A king was announced who would bring justice. Expectations were high, yet this king brought something different: justice as a gift, salvation by grace, and hope for God’s kingdom.

We cannot grasp the fullness of God’s greatness, but one day we will experience it. Here is how the Chief Apostle envisions our future.

Today, we honour Norberto Rubén Batista, who would have turned 75 on 12 March. Loved across South America, he left a lasting mark despite serving only two years as District Apostle.

God preserves, forgives, and renews—day by day. But are we all aware of this? The Chief Apostle recommends that we pause, reflect, and praise God. 

Being baptised alone is not enough. Crucial is a living faith that follows Christ and is evident in everyday life. The Chief Apostle recently revealed how this works.

He heals the sick, touches the outcasts, and challenges the devout. But in the end, it says, “Heal yourself!” Why this is precisely what makes Jesus the true healer.

“Gently, ever so gently, a light warms us.” For “You are the Saviour,” the choir sings in the hymn “Die Liebe bist Du”. It creates a contemplative prelude to the divine service for the departed. 

A call pierces the tomb. There is a bright cloud on the way to the cross. Water, bread, and wine are symbols of God’s presence. The Sundays in March take us on a journey following the last weeks of Jesus’ life.

Distress has many faces. Whether it takes the form of external pressure or inner turmoil, God is our refuge, as the Chief Apostle promises in this divine service. 

You have grappled with understanding the message and discerning the needs of the congregation. You have given thought to the goal of the sermon. Now it is time to construct the main body of the sermon.  

“Whether we like it or not, we live in a climate of fear,” said the Chief Apostle. And he knows the only sensible remedy for this. Here is the divine service based on our annual motto. 

God creates new things, including new insights. For some, however, this is more of a problem than a pleasure. The Chief Apostle opens our eyes to beauty. “It is not a question of whether that was right or wrong. All we need to ask ourselves is: Does this new knowledge bring me closer to Jesus Christ?

Concentrating on the true faith … Perhaps this is more easily said than done. Nevertheless, the Chief Apostle has a plan for how to put this into practice: here is the last video excerpt from the divine service marking the start of the year 2026. 

As Creator, Father, and Saviour, God creates out of nothing and renews humankind through His word. How does this work? The Chief Apostle sheds light on this. 

Just believe? But in what, exactly? This is what really makes the difference. The compass that will keep us on course no matter what the storms of life may bring: here is the fourth instalment of our series of excerpts from the divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle at the start of the year.