Spotlight 1/2019 Who will make you rich?

“I want to make you rich like me,” the multi-millionaire said. Accept or decline the offer? District Apostle John L. Kriel from South Africa kicks off this year’s Spotlight series.

February 12, 2019

Africa annual motto

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• divine service
• New Year

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“My friends, family, and congregation make me rich”

Christoph Baumgärtner has been in a wheelchair all his life, yet he radiates joy and gratitude. He gave us a glimpse of his day-to-day life.

February 11, 2019

congregation

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Water here, heating there

What does a person need for a decent life? Water, warmth, security, and work. Many big and small projects across the world demonstrate just how important material and immaterial help can be. Here is a small glimpse.

February 8, 2019

Australia / Pacific

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• charity work
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• history 
• Local news
• ministry

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A voice in the chorus of Christians

Standing up for Christ together. In April this year, the New Apostolic Church in Germany will be admitted to the Council of Christian Churches in Germany (CCCG). It already has a similar status in other countries.

February 7, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• confessions
• congregation
• society
• Youth

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“No one can hold back the morning”

How can we keep our hope alive even if the night is pitch dark and the morning far away? Two people showed that it can be done. They saw their hope come true. We can learn a lot from them.

February 6, 2019

apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• ministry
• sacraments

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Please be careful!

Making the Internet better and safer—a futile endeavour in the year 2019? We can all do our part to make this happen! And we can also find some highly relevant thoughts and centuries-old advice on the subject—right in the Bible.

February 5, 2019

Chief Apostle congregation

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• Event
• Youth

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Getting the picture (2) – It’s more than just snapping pictures

Pictures tell stories and photos answer questions: crucial is that you press the shutter button at the right moment. And what should the focus in a divine service be? A summary of subjects and options.

February 4, 2019

concept of salvation for the departed

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• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• investiture
• ministry
• sacraments

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The horses are saddled!

Building and shaping, with each other and for each other. Many committed people are busy across the New Apostolic world, driven by enthusiasm and Christian love—and they don’t shy away from a challenge.

February 1, 2019

Asia

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• charity work
• congregation
• doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Rather together than alone!

A bunch of people are sitting together in a discussion group. The moderator asks them to list one another’s strengths and weaknesses. This is an introduction exercise that is frequently put to use.

January 31, 2019

divine service

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Our concept of ministry: a time-table for its implementation

The New Apostolic Church is taking its concept of ministry to a new level. How and why the Chief Apostle will explain personally in a video presentation at the beginning of April 2019. But this is only a first step.

January 30, 2019

apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• Europe
• history 
• investiture
• ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Let’s follow Mary’s example

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was an extraordinary woman. To this day, she is considered to be the symbol of a church enlivened by faith. Like her, the church must make faith shine brightly. Thoughts from a divine service by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

January 29, 2019

Advent

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• Africa
• Chief Apostle
• divine service

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Baptised with wine: how the Church came up with the combo-wafer

Holy Communion with both elements combined? One hundred years ago, the Church made this New Apostolic specialty mandatory for all districts. This new edition of our series on the communion wafer tells the story behind it all.

January 28, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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A new Bishop in Italy

There has been a lot of movement in the New Apostolic congregations around the world: for one thing, the congregations in Italy and in the Ticino region (the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland) have once again received a new Bishop in Ivan de Lazzari.

January 25, 2019

confessions

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Europe
• history 
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Actions speak louder than words

Simply saying “I love you” is not enough. “Do something concrete and give what is needed.” Some food for thought on Christian love from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

January 23, 2019

Asia

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Music

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IYC: the emphasis is on the “I”, and quite a challenge

The International Youth Convention 2019 is truly meant to be international: not only through presentations by the worldwide District Churches but also by the many young visitors from as many countries as possible. That’s quite a challenge.

January 22, 2019

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Seniors
• Youth

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Our annual motto artfully designed

“Draw the motto ‘Rich in Christ’!” This is a challenge that graphic designers across the world have taken up. nac.today shows some of the first illustrations and drawings.

January 21, 2019

Africa

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• America
• annual motto
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• sacraments
• society

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New year, new ideas – How 2019 started around the world

Cancelled services because of heavy snowfall, Sunday School with recorder and trombone ensembles, and an annual programme of learning and praying. These are some of the different ways New Apostolic congregations across the world launched into the new year.

January 18, 2019

Africa Asia

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• Bible study
• Buildings
• Children
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Getting the picture (1) – Testifying with the camera

To share means to communicate. Photos do not just preserve memories. They can also picture and testify of faith. But, please, no cameras in divine services! But why not? Maybe we should have them, but then with the corresponding know-how. Here is the first article of a new series.

January 17, 2019

Media

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God’s word in all its power and beauty

Living and powerful, sharp and piercing: the word of God is full of surprises. And a single Bible verse makes this abundantly clear: a small lexicology from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

January 16, 2019

apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• society

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IYC preparations are in full swing

In just a little over five months from now the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf will throw open their doors for the International Youth Convention 2019. What has been planned? Who is invited? Here is an overview.

January 15, 2019

Africa

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• Ascension Day
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• Good Friday
• Youth

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“I have been welcomed warmly”

About a hundred days into his new task as District Apostle in the newly established District Apostle Area Western Pacific, we asked District Apostle Peter Schulte what has changed for him and what his expectations are for 2019? An interview with Peter Schulte.

January 14, 2019

Australia / Pacific

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• Christmas
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• investiture
• Local news
• ministry
• Organisation
• Seniors
• Youth

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If you have a choice …

Doing the right thing or deciding on a new Bible edition or the right kind of fuel … Every day people have to make decisions. A look at some recent situations around the world.

January 11, 2019

Asia Buildings

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• charity work
• congregation
• divine service
• history 

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The purpose of the church

Success in life and finding one’s personal life balance: something most people certainly don’t need God for. So why do we even still need the church? A clear answer from Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider.

January 10, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• doctrine 
• Pastoral care

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Like athletes on the road to victory

This race requires commitment, endurance, and willpower. However, the point is not to defeat others. Here is a training plan to follow, based on a divine service of the Chief Apostle.

January 9, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• divine service

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2018)

Nine Apostles were ordained by Chief Apostle Schneider in the second half of last year. He also appointed two new District Apostles. One Apostle passed away, seven Apostles and two District Apostles retired, and one Apostle was dismissed.

January 8, 2019

Africa

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• apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• grieving
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement

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You must be able to believe

On 6 January Christianity celebrates Epiphany to commemorate the incarnation of God in Jesus Christ. The Greek word epipháneia was used to designate the arrival of the Roman emperor, and rendered as adventus in Latin.

January 7, 2019

Bible study

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