where’s the fire? the return of christ: this is the goal of faith for all new apostolic christians. yet the fire of christian anticipation of his imminent return was ignited long before the modern age. following is a summary of 2,000 years of history. 09 11 2020

be ready. the sermon on sunday will explore the theme “the last things” and focus on the preparations for the return of christ. and this will also be the content of the next online service. 06 11 2020

giving thanks? now is precisely the time! giving thanks to god? in difficult times this may not come to us so easily. yet it is part of the battle against the crisis, says the chief apostle. he also explains how to manage this and what we get out of it ourselves: a divine service in two groups of five thoughts. 28 10 2020

gratitude not only on thanksgiving. thanksgiving day commemorates the creatorship of god. this is what the new apostolic catechism says. once a year, a sunday is set aside for this in the church calendar. but gratitude is something that christians can show god on all the other days of the year as well, the chief apostle says. 13 10 2020

pastoral care (6): trust needs space. children are our future—this sentence is not only true, but it must also be verifiable. this also applies to the church’s pastoral care, which may be confidential, but should not take place in secret. a great deal of mindfulness is required of all involved. 17 09 2020

the sacraments (18): the whole baptism in eight sentences. baptism—such a simple act and yet so rich in significance and history. more than half of this series so far has revolved around this sacrament alone. it is time for a summary: here are eight key statements to remember. 15 09 2020

whether celebrating or mourning, jesus’ love is not dependent on the situation. jesus drank wine and john the baptist was an ascetic. in that case neither of them could have been sent by god, could they?! nevertheless, jesus’ actions prove that he was indeed sent by god. and whoever follows the path that jesus established has grounds for true joy. 02 09 2020

challenge accepted: india celebrates. it all began with a woman who became new apostolic while on a trip to denmark fifty years ago. upon returning to india, she did not keep her faith to herself, but rather told many others about jesus and living apostles. and against all odds, there are around 45,000 new apostolic christians living in india today. 28 08 2020

a church building of monumental age. a new apostolic church building that is 350 years old—you don’t see that every day. but the schildesche quarter of the city of bielefeld is home to a venerable historic monument that still keeps our attention today. a little excursion into history. 13 08 2020

aid organisations amid the pandemic: miracles and innovations (part 1). aid organisations fight against need and suffering in the world. the coronavirus pandemic has made this battle significantly more difficult for them, however. following are some insights into the lives of helpers who have learned to master entirely new challenges. 06 08 2020

the victory dance of a prominent woman. she was much more than an anonymous secondary character in the bible—to this day, judaic tradition regards miriam, the dancing prophetess, as a positive and important woman. and this despite the fact that she lived in a time when the world was ruled by men. 13 07 2020

eye-opening, uplifting, and liberating. on account of distance rules there were “only” 180 people in the church—a rather unusual picture in the large church in karlsruhe. the chief apostle found the perfect tone to strengthen and comfort the congregation in these difficult times. 07 07 2020

ranging from the familiar to the controversial. the divine service themes in the month of july are filled with contrast: they range from god’s loving grace to his strict law, from the hallowed sabbath to the prohibition against killing. 25 06 2020

the sacraments (12): the durability and resistance of baptism. acceptance, cleansing, total renewal: scripture knows many interpretations of baptism. what the sacrament meant to people in concrete terms has changed in the course of history. often it was a matter of politics and society. 23 06 2020

giving a voice to the voiceless. what refugees urgently need, besides food and water, medical care, and a roof over their heads, is hope! and prospects of a homeland, friends, and a sense of security. unfortunately, reality presents to a completely different picture many of them is. here is a call for reflection. 20 06 2020

when differences no longer matter. on pentecost 2020 chief apostle schneider preached about the power of the holy spirit, which makes it possible that people from different cultures and traditions can be brought together. a commandment also for christians in modern times. 10 06 2020

pastoral care (3): the positive surprises. pastoral care gives as much as it can. jesus christ shows that pastoral care does good, changes people, and can even leave those around us speechless at times. 04 06 2020

feeling god’s love and guidance. living, working and believing in malaysia. this is what evangelist loganathan ramaurty lawrence (51), the rector of the congregation in kuala lumpur, tells us about. and he reveals what gives him strength to dedicate himself the way he does. 11 05 2020