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Developing the liturgy

Some 125 years ago, Chief Apostle Friedrich Krebs ordained two men as Apostles who had already served the still young Church admirably. In addition to the ministry, the two men had things in common that still have an impact today. Photo: Archiv Photo: Archiv Friedrich Wachmann Photo: Archiv Wilhelm Sebastian Photo: Archiv Eliese and Friedrich, […]

May 21, 2024
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Building our lives on the foundation

“Let us focus on the basic elements of our faith!” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider urged the faithful during the 2024 Pentecost service. He went on to explain exactly what this means and how it works. “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” This passage from Jude […]

May 19, 2024
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Holy Spirit to the power of ten

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Good Friday and Easter celebrate His death and resurrection. But Pentecost? What exactly does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean? Here are the answers from the ten most recent Pentecost services. So what about the Holy Spirit? He was not born on Pentecost. He has always been there. […]

May 18, 2024
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Music offers glimmers of hope

Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland. Stopover in Kangerlussuaq: District Apostle Helge Mutschler with the musicians Henrik Riedel, Friederike and Johann Hoffmann, and Esther Schwendtner Photo: Gerrit Junge This […]

May 14, 2024
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Divine treasurers

God has entrusted His people with precious treasures. We must preserve them, also for those who come after us. It sounds like a huge task. But don’t worry, the Holy Spirit will help us. Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Photo: Keefe Setiobudi “That good thing […]

May 8, 2024
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He defined an entire era

He was one of the greatest in the history of the New Apostolic Church. But sometimes greatness harbours danger. If he had lived, he would be 120 years old now: District Apostle Gottfried Rockenfelder. Gottfried Rockenfelder Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … in the course of time Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland … at a divine service […]

April 29, 2024
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The special thing about Sundays and Wednesdays

A divine service is a feast that God celebrates with believing people. And sometimes congregations have an additional reason to celebrate. This week’s review looks back on some special services that took place over the last several weeks. Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: ENA Senegal Photo: Sierra Leone Photo: Sierra Leone Photo: Sierra Leone Photo: INA […]

April 26, 2024
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A sore ankle brought him to church

He practically stumbled into the New Apostolic Church. And from then on, he was eager to work for his church: we are talking about District Apostle Otto Steinweg, who would have turned 160 on 26 April. A dog is to blame for the fact that Johann Otto Heinrich Steinweg, called Otto, is New Apostolic. In […]

April 25, 2024
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A moment of church as Jesus desires it

Divine service celebrates the encounter between God and human beings. And Holy Communion is the central act. It serves as a model for today and gives a foretaste of tomorrow. Here is what makes this fellowship what it is. Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: Frank Schuldt/Neuapostolische Kirche Westdeutschland Photo: […]

April 18, 2024
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Names in heaven

“A man through whom God could bless His people,” is how Chief Apostle Urwyler described him. On 18 April, District Apostle Willi Wintermantel would have celebrated his 120th birthday. Here is his life story describing his attributes. Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NEuapostolische Kirche International Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: […]

April 17, 2024
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At home worldwide: how congregations celebrated Easter

Singing, celebrating, and hiking is how the brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe celebrated Easter. They enjoyed one another’s fellowship, but also reflected on what Easter means, namely the victory of the Son of God over death. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

April 5, 2024
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Only the humble receive grace

A sinner finds grace before God, a devout man does not. Does that mean that keeping the commandments is unimportant? No, there is more to this than meets the eye. What exactly this is, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained in a divine service. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde […]

March 27, 2024
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Answers to all questions

First Hindu, then Methodist, and finally New Apostolic: Virendrasingh Daniel was a born preacher. When he was sealed with the Holy Spirit his search for a spiritual home came to an end. The Apostle died ten years ago today. Virendrasingh Daniel was born on 15 March 1932 in Manjhariya in India. His father, Thakur Jai […]

March 26, 2024
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New wafer bakery inaugurated

The bakery has moved. The new facility is only 150 metres down the street from the old one. Technologically, it was a leap into the future. The new facility in Bielefeld, Germany, has just been officially inaugurated. It is one of several bakeries owned by the Church and produces communion wafers for congregations in around […]

March 21, 2024
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Inseparable. Loved forever.

Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Are we really sure? What about suffering, injustice, and weakness? Not even that, the Chief Apostle makes clear, and explains what this love really means. Photo: INA Perú Photo: INA Perú Photo: INA Perú Photo: INA Perú Photo: INA Perú Photo: INA Perú Photo: INA Perú […]

March 20, 2024