Peace in spite of fear, thanks to the resurrection

According to the liturgical calendar, we are still in the middle of the Easter season. And two further holidays are coming up: Ascension and Pentecost. A preview of what is coming up in our divine services in May.

May 1, 2017

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• Pentecost

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One for all, all for one

A few good ideas, a bit of money, and a hands-on approach—and before long things start rolling: for the individual, for everybody. And sometimes things go a lot quicker and better than hoped for.

April 28, 2017

Africa

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Music
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Nine ways God helps

Strength, consolation, and blessing. God helps in so many different ways. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider illustrated this using the example of Jacob. And how do we obtain His help? Answers from a divine service.

April 27, 2017

Chief Apostle

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A journey through the liturgical year

The liturgical year is an annual cycle of feasts that focus on Christmas and Easter. The New Apostolic Church also follows the liturgical year. What is this exactly?

April 26, 2017

Advent

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• Africa
• America
• Ascension Day
• Asia
• Christmas
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• grieving
• history 
• Holy Communion
• New Year
• Palm Sunday
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• sacraments
• Thanksgiving Day

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The centenary of the communion wafer – Boosting productivity

Once the decision was made the problems started in earnest: how will the wine get on the wafers? The long road from handmade applicators and waffle irons to fully automated production facilities.

April 25, 2017

Africa

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• doctrine 
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• investiture
• ministry
• sacraments

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The future of the Church is … little!

Councils, meetings, events—one Church event chases another. And much of that which is essential and important is often inconspicuous and maybe not even at eye-level.

April 22, 2017

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From the inside out

Charity begins at home and should not stop inside our own Church. This is an approach that many congregations across the globe practice.

April 21, 2017

Africa

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• Media
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Mandatum novum do vobis: A new commandment I give to you

“It took ages,” says Michael. He is one of a group of youth, who re-enacted the washing of the feet on Maundy Thursday. “I thought it would go a lot faster.” We can draw lessons from this all the more.

April 20, 2017

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The secret of success: buy, put on, and apply

Being rich, looking good, and having excellent prospects … The key to such heavenly success is found in a well-known piece of biblical counsel. Following is invaluable advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle.

April 19, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 8/2017: Faith is the foundation

Glorifying God? Sometimes we just feel too down for this, especially when fear and pain distort our view of that which is godly. District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi (DR Congo South-East) knows a source of strength which never dries up.

April 18, 2017

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Easter: What we see and understand is—by far not—all there is!

“Easter? That means no school!” says little Laura. Mind you, she also knows that Easter is more than a holiday, but also a high feast of the church. It is the day when Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead.

April 16, 2017

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• history 

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Good Friday: a declaration of love by God

God aspires to the indestructible fellowship with mankind. To do so, He pursues many paths: even the one of the cross. No obligation, no constraint: God loves first, and His love is boundless.

April 13, 2017

Good Friday

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The communion wafer celebrates its centenary

Three drops are celebrating their centenary. On Good Friday 1917, the Chief Apostle officially celebrated his first divine service without sharing the cup. Instead he dispensed communion wafers. What is normal today had become an absolute necessity at the time. Why?

April 13, 2017

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• Good Friday
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An influential mediator

While in Germany to celebrate Easter this coming weekend, the Chief Apostle will come across traces of a fellow Frenchman: a man from Strasbourg who drafted an ordinance in Marburg (Germany) that is being observed all over the world in these weeks.

April 12, 2017

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• Confirmation
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• history 
• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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The ABC of praying

Thanksgiving, intercession, supplication … The Lord’s Prayer shows us what should go into a prayer. But Jesus has taught us another triad of how we should pray. Here is well-known Bible text applied to our time.

April 11, 2017

Chief Apostle

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Twelve Apostles in London

Twelve Apostles in London … This certainly deserves a mention in our New Apostolic history. Apostles from the northern and eastern part of Germany and Switzerland undertook a study trip to London, more precisely to Albury, to trace our origins.

April 10, 2017

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• history 

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Flying to church on three wheels

When Froilan Caderao drives to church he does so on three wheels—not because he is so fast or because his vehicle does not have more wheels. His passengers love it.

April 8, 2017

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Musicians reap resounding silence

Invoking the help of God even if terror and conflicts do not disappear entirely. Helping and supporting even if hunger cannot be eradicated. Making music even if the audience does not go wild … Following is a look into some of our New Apostolic congregations.

April 7, 2017

America

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• Chief Apostle
• confessions
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• grieving
• Music
• Pastoral care
• society

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Kyrgyzstan—vast and unspoilt

Kyrgyzstan is vast and proud and situated in Central Asia. For many years, Bishop Udo Knispel has been active there. It is not easy to work there, he says in an interview with nac.today.

April 6, 2017

Africa

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The red line between rules and commandments

Faith has its commandments, and the Church has its rules. But some find it hard to distinguish between the two. The Chief Apostle draws a clear line. Following is an excerpt from a divine service for leading ministers.

April 5, 2017

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Spotlight 7/2017: Praising God when it hurts

Glorifying God even when things are not going well? Praising God instead of weeping and gnashing our teeth? District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada says yes and presents some examples.

April 4, 2017

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Not the only way, but the sure way

Forgiveness of sins without Apostles — is that even possible? But of course, as the Chief Apostle clarifies in a treatise currently appearing in the magazines of the Church. However, the ministry does impart certainty to the believer.

April 3, 2017

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• sacraments

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community is online: Issue 2017/02

Three things are important to Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider when it comes to the divine creation: the Church leader explains exactly what these are in the Foreword to the latest "community".

April 1, 2017

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• doctrine 

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At home around the world: three donations — taking on responsibility three times

The gospel is not just about going to church and singing pious hymns. Spreading the glad tidings also includes taking on responsibility for people in need. Here are three projects we would like to showcase:

March 31, 2017

Africa

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• Social commitment

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High season for Christians: do you really believe what you believe?

April is just around the corner. Time to ask yourself: do you really believe what you believe? This month really has it all: it is high season for Christians. The calendar is packed. Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter are all coming up.

March 30, 2017

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“Today is the most important day for our salvation”

Do you believe, or do you still demand answers? “Ifs”, “buts”, and “maybes” can hold us back from hearing the call of God and acting in accordance with it. To counter this, the Chief Apostle has a recipe that is actually very simple.

March 29, 2017

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