Don’t be sad, our future is so promising!

We are approaching what is called “quiet time”. At the end of the church year, Christians should do some critical introspection and draw new courage by considering the prospects of a better future.

October 29, 2018

Advent grieving

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Giving it your best shot

People love nothing more than capturing and sharing memorable experiences. And pictures tend to say more than a thousand words. But taking pictures at church? How can that work? Answers can be found in an e-book that has just been published internationally for the first time.

October 27, 2018

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• sacraments

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Giving children space to grow

Children’s services are important, and with an eye on the future, an important offer in our congregations. Children need space, attention, and a great deal of support.

October 26, 2018

Africa

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• Children
• congregation
• divine service
• Music

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Giving God a chance

Simon Züfle from the District Church Southern Germany is one of 18 ambassadors for the International Youth Convention (IYC). In an interview he spoke about his mission, activities, and wishes as an IYC ambassador.

October 25, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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The birth of a new district: Western Pacific

Even before his official appointment, Peter Schulte, the designated Australian District Apostle, paid his first official visit to congregations that did not even belong to his predecessor’s working area. There was a good reason.

October 24, 2018

America

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• investiture
• ministry

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The truth about reality

One who comforts, explains, and helps, and is always close by? He really exists! Some clues from a divine service by the Chief Apostle about a companion who will never abandon anyone.

October 23, 2018

Chief Apostle divine service

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The power of sharing: offering online

nac2give is the name of the electronic offering-box recently introduced by the New Apostolic Church Switzerland. Although this is not the first app of its kind, there is something novel about it. More about offering in the twenty-first century …

October 22, 2018

Africa

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• America
• congregation
• Easter
• Europe

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Learning to appreciate anew what we have

The Thanksgiving service brought the members in Salto (Uruguay) the dedication of their newly renovated church. Pausing, reflecting, and learning to appreciate anew is what the Apostle spoke about to a grateful congregation.

October 19, 2018

Asia

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day

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On the road to our eternal inheritance

Inheritance seeks heir: it is of immeasurable value and is incorruptible. Here is what applicants have to bring along and how they can benefit from it already now … Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

October 17, 2018

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
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Let there be bread

Bread is the staff of life. It belongs both to the poor and the rich. A slice of bread brings out superficial differences: bread saves the hungry from death and is a gratifying comfort food for those who have everything. Some thoughts on World Food Day.

October 16, 2018

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Register for the IYC 2019 now

The registration period for the International Youth Convention in the coming year has finally started. About 30,000 young people are expected at the exhibition grounds in the city of Düsseldorf (Germany). They will come from many countries to celebrate together for four days.

October 15, 2018

acts of blessing

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• Confirmation
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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Celebrating a truly holy Communion

No accusations, no reproaches … forget all the old stuff and experience the presence of Jesus Christ in Holy Communion. Chief Apostle Schneider has a special congregational project that he would like us to get involved in.

October 13, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• congregation
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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Somewhere in Africa

Sometimes church construction is a tedious and nerve-racking affair, and other times there is incredibly quick progress. This was the case in one town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

October 12, 2018

Africa

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• Asia
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• Youth

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They called him Papito

When congregations in Argentina today celebrate anniversaries, you often hear the names Gantner and Toplisek mentioned. As pioneers, these two friends and Apostles laid historic foundations. In all of this, a special kind of processed cheese and a widow played a decisive role.

October 11, 2018

America

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• anniversary
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• history 
• Profile

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Called by God irrespective of money or fame

The greatest wish of many people is to be with the Lord forever. God elects and calls to this great future. However, there is still a second call we need to hear. Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

October 10, 2018

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 18/2018: Faithfulness has to do with love

Faithfulness without love is hardly possible. District Apostle Peter Schulte (Australia) has taken a glimpse into the Bible and penned down his thoughts on the Chief Apostle’s 2018 motto.

October 9, 2018

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle

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The joy of music sets the tune

Music can save lives. That is one of the insights gathered from the creative workshops organised for youth choirs in the district of Buenos Aires.

October 8, 2018

congregation Music

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• Youth

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Three aspects of Thanksgiving

Praising, sharing, protecting—there are many different ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. The congregations around the world set their own focus and priorities. And not all will be celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend.

October 6, 2018

Advent

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• Africa
• America
• Asia
• charity work
• Christmas
• congregation
• divine service
• Easter
• Music
• society
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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Regular divine services on the ABC islands

To be able to have divine services, Priests are needed. At least, that is usually the case. But what if there are no Priests? Hope that one will eventually come? Sometimes such dreams come true.

October 5, 2018

America

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• Australia / Pacific
• charity work
• congregation
• divine service
• Easter
• Social commitment

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From servant to friend of God in five steps

Friends of God … The Bible mentions quite a few. But is this still possible today? It is a question of proximity to God or remoteness from Him. Here is how to become a friend of God—not only for the ministers.

October 4, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• divine service

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Between worlds: how the incomprehensible becomes comprehensible

The “dear God”—an often expressed name for the Creator of heaven and the earth. Unfortunately, it may also lead many people to reduce the almighty God to fit in with their personal conceptions. Following are some thoughts on the divine service theme for October.

October 3, 2018

divine service

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• grieving
• Pastoral care

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When man and God turn to one another

God hears and God responds: how can prayer be experienced in this manner? A doctrinal article written by the Chief Apostle, which currently appears in the community member magazine and its sister publications, provides answers.

October 2, 2018

Chief Apostle divine service

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• doctrine 

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community is online: Issue 2018/04

Condemning my neighbour because he is different? In his most recent letter to the congregations, Chief Apostle Schneider says, “No!” and explains how Christians should react instead.

October 1, 2018

charity work

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• investiture
• ministry

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From frequent flyer to retiree

A man the size of a tree—large, generous, and of cheerful disposition. Sunday, 30 September 2018 will go down in the annals of the New Apostolic Church Australia: District Apostle Andrew Andersen will retire. It is the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one.

September 29, 2018

apostolate

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• Profile
• retirement
• society

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Learning, understanding, making things better

Learning together and from one another: we make better progress when we work together, even when this involves acquiring new knowledge or abilities. This is an experience that is common to musicians, teachers, South Americans, Central Europeans, or West Africans.

September 28, 2018

acts of blessing

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• Africa
• America
• Confirmation
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• history 
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Whoever has eyes, let him hear!

Seeing what is preached, signing what is sung. Sign language makes both language and music tangible—whether in Sunday School or divine service.

September 27, 2018

Children

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Pastoral care

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