Humble myself! What an unpalatable thought! But after all, there is likely no other alternative when it comes to God, the Almighty. Or how are we to understand this? The answer becomes crystal clear from the remarks of the Chief Apostle on the following Bible text.

Affirming the omnipotence of God when you have lost everything? Professing the love of God when you actually feel like weeping and wailing? “Yes indeed,” says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he goes on to unlock the apparent contradiction.

Standing in front of the offertory and weighing out one last time: “How much should I put in? What will I get out of it?” And then the all-important question: are my calculations correct?

A deaf Priest? Is that even possible? Of course it is! Frank Jensen (50) from Wiesbaden, Germany recounts his experiences of life and faith. Today these have led him to the point where he is officially a member of not one, but three, congregations at the same time.

How many people does it take to clean the streets of a megacity? That’s easy: “Millions,” comes the answer from the children. But a single soldier without even a sword shows that things can also be done differently. Following are some highlights from a children’s service with the Chief Apostle.

The present-day city of Jerusalem is increasingly becoming a symbol for heated relations between peoples, traditions, and religions. Its inhabitants are constantly arguing about who has the privilege to live there in peace. A contradiction in itself!

Merely believing in Jesus will not do, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says, and explains what effects faith can and should have.

Melbourne is ranked as the most livable city in the world. And this coming weekend Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be there to start a new chapter in the history of the Australian District Church: Peter Schulte will be ordained an Apostle and appointed as a District Apostle Helper.

Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines. At the recent Day of the Youth there, the District Apostle also said a special prayer for peace. Join us and explore the world of New Apostolic youth with us.

Homabay is located on the southern shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. The Chief Apostle’s message to the congregation there was: God loves all human beings equally and will help the humble who call on Him.

What started as a single article has developed into a ten-part series. It shows how much can be gleaned from our rich Holy Communion history. In conclusion we will look at some of the interesting bits and pieces we came across as we researched the topic.

Betrayed and sold, falsely accused and forgotten: the biblical Joseph had quite a few setbacks to deal with. But he did not become embittered and in the process experienced something that can also help people today who are being treated badly by others.

Their boldness brought them before the same judges who had already executed their Master. But this did not deter Peter and John. Why? And what does this have to do with us today?

Glorifying God is not something that is done only on the quiet. Singing, dancing, making music together, and telling others about the gospel are other ways of praising and worshipping God. Our brothers and sisters in Africa are leading the way. Join us as we look at three events there.

Things in ancient Israel were clear: when a man died, his family came to the aid of the widow. Family was worth a mint. In the Christian sense, Jesus Christ is our family. He is there for us!

A divine service in three sentences: God builds—with us and in us. We build—with God and with each other. And a whole new world emerges. Building blocks from a youth service.

Many people, many conflicts: vegetarians clash with meat eaters, people fight over differing political positions, world religions collide, and the rich oppress the poor. And what has happened to peace?

For some the way to church is long and arduous. Not every country has good roads or a public transport system. The terrain is often rough and difficult and people have to make do with what there is.