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Church for and with children

The greatest wealth of a congregation is its children. This is a treasure that to be cherished and fostered—whether in special services for children or singing together or planting a garden. Here are some inspiring ideas to imitate. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC […]

June 2, 2022
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Pentecost 2022 in Buenos Aires

Politically, economically, culturally, and ecclesiastically: the heart of Argentina beats in Buenos Aires. This is where the leaders of the New Apostolic Regional Churches from all over the world will be meeting for their Pentecost Council starting today. Photo: Anibal Trejo Photo: INA Argentina Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina […]

June 1, 2022
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Arrival in Buenos Aires

Divine service, conference, concert, divine service: this is the short version of the agenda of the 2022 Pentecost Assembly. The District Apostles and their assistants have just arrived in Buenos Aires. Enjoy the first pictures. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: INA Sud América Photo: Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA […]

June 1, 2022
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The Spirit, the gifts, and the double church

The liturgical calendar for June is distinguished by two celebrations: one of them is well known, the other one deserves more attention. Here is what we can look forward to on the four Sundays in June. Construction work on the temple Obviously, Pentecost, the birthday of the church of Christ, is number one—the descent of […]

May 30, 2022
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Reliable broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube. “If the faithful cannot come to church…” is a statement we have heard quite often in the past year. Also in the tird year of the Covid-19 pandemic, online […]

May 27, 2022
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A mama for all

Not only her own large family call her Mama Rose. The members of the Calgary-Chestermere congregation (Canada) also affectionately know her by this name. They appreciate the caring nature and self-sacrificing commitment of Sister Rose Kamwanji Ndumbi (62). Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat Photo: privat In the divine service that Chief Apostle […]

May 23, 2022
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Retirement after exactly 45 years

There are times when life presents one with some astonishing coincidences: this Sunday, 22 May 2022, District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny will retire from active ministry. It was on exactly the same day 45 years before that he received his first ministry in the Church. He has led the District Apostle Area of Berlin-Brandenburg for seventeen […]

May 20, 2022
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Where two or three gather…

…I am there with them. This is what Jesus promises all those who take part in a divine service—whether online or in person in their congregation. “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” This Bible verse from Matthew 18: 20 was often cited […]

May 20, 2022
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When the form of divine service changed

A church? Well, it was rather two centres with very different cultures. One man brought the two ends together and laid many additional foundations. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was called as an Apostle 150 years ago. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was born on 2 February 1826 in Wallenbrück (Germany). This is a portrait of him as a […]

May 18, 2022
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Spotlight 8/2022: A motto that takes a lot of practice

Our 2022 motto “Together in Christ” comes with lots of learning objectives. District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia took a deep look at its contents and shares his insights with us. He reminds us of Jesus’ appeal: “Learn from Me!” At the beginning of this year, our Chief Apostle announced the 2022 motto “Together in […]

May 16, 2022
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Proven and up-to-date

During the pandemic, they have proven themselves to be a reliable offer: the central online services in the various time zones and countries. All changes have been taken into account in our weekly overview. In some countries the streaming offers have shifted to regional broadcasts; this allows for greater proximity to a familiar congregation. In […]

May 6, 2022
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The Chief Apostle in the land of 839 languages

A 34-year-old man from Bosnia speaks 73 languages, a language service agency claims. But even with such an amazing talent one could not communicate with all the people in Papua New Guinea. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider decided to opt for the language of the heart. A record 839 languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea. […]

May 5, 2022
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To live like Christ lives!

“Easter reminds us: ‘Brother, sister, don’t worry, the Lord is here!’” This is the summary of Chief Apostle Schneider’s Easter message for 2022. The divine service took place in Bünde (Germany). Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt Photo: Martin Brandt “I will not […]

May 4, 2022
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A season of joy

The effects of Easter still feel very real. The joy over the resurrection of Jesus is still the focus of our faith life. Sunday’s service will also concentrate on this. Many believing Christians are still inspired by the joy of Easter. Whether in online services or in fellowship with their brothers and sisters in their […]

April 29, 2022