Decision-makers at work

Close on two days of hard work. Yesterday and today, the central governing board of the New Apostolic Church, the International District Apostle Meeting, met for discussions. A report on the topics discussed will follow. Here is a look behind the scenes from the photographer’s perspective.

June 4, 2022

District Apostle Organisation

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Experiencing the Holy Spirit

Pentecost, the birthday of the church. A feast that many believing people look forward to celebrating. The New Apostolic Church invites you to do so, both in our congregations and online.

June 3, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music
• Pentecost

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A flying visit from the other side of the Atlantic

Friendships need to be cultivated, especially when they span the Atlantic. And this is why a Swiss national, a well-known figure, dropped in on the Youth Symphony Orchestra Argentina just a few days ago.

June 3, 2022

America

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• concept of salvation for the departed
• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Six languages in 22 congregations

A prelude that spells Pentecost. Yesterday, the District Apostles and their assistants were spread over 22 congregations in Greater Buenos Aires and conducted services in English, German, French, Portuguese, Italian, and in Spanish, of course. A tour in pictures.

June 3, 2022

Chief Apostle

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Church for and with children

The greatest wealth of a congregation is its children. This is a treasure that to be cherished and fostered—whether in special services for children or singing together or planting a garden. Here are some inspiring ideas to imitate.

June 2, 2022

acts of blessing

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• Children
• Confirmation
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• investiture
• ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• Thanksgiving Day

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Time for the Apostles

Current issues and the shared concern for the brothers and sisters. The Chief Apostle always has an ear for his Apostles, so too at a meeting of the Apostles and Bishops of Argentina on the fringe of the 2022 Pentecost assembly.

June 2, 2022

Chief Apostle Pentecost

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District Apostles meet starting today

Everything is ready: the preparations in the conference room were completed yesterday. Today the International District Apostle Meeting will convene here. Discussions will be conducted primarily in English, but also in Spanish and German.

June 2, 2022

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Pentecost 2022 in Buenos Aires

Politically, economically, culturally, and ecclesiastically: the heart of Argentina beats in Buenos Aires. This is where the leaders of the New Apostolic Regional Churches from all over the world will be meeting for their Pentecost Council starting today.

June 1, 2022

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• investiture
• Local news
• ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Arrival in Buenos Aires

Divine service, conference, concert, divine service: this is the short version of the agenda of the 2022 Pentecost Assembly. The District Apostles and their assistants have just arrived in Buenos Aires. Enjoy the first pictures.

June 1, 2022

District Apostle

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The Spirit, the gifts, and the double church

The liturgical calendar for June is distinguished by two celebrations: one of them is well known, the other one deserves more attention. Here is what we can look forward to on the four Sundays in June.

May 30, 2022

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• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Pentecost
• sacraments

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Reliable broadcasts

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube.

May 27, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Heaven is where Christ is

The descent into Hades and the ascension into heaven—both events are recorded in Holy Scripture. And both events have stirred up theological controversy to this day. Unfortunately, neither of them is well understood—and yet their significance is clear!

May 26, 2022

Ascension Day

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• Easter
• history 
• Pentecost

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Authoritative portrayal of our concept of ministry

“The New Apostolic understanding of the spiritual ministry” is the title of the newest special edition of the Divine Service Guide, which is now making its way to the ministers. A reference work also for future questions.

May 25, 2022

apostolate

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• investiture
• ministry
• Organisation
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The merit of Jesus, our reward

The Bible talks about reward, but none of us can do anything to earn this reward. So how does this fit together? It’s actually very simple: the merit is Jesus’ alone. And He shares out the reward to those who follow Him. Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

May 24, 2022

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
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A mama for all

Not only her own large family call her Mama Rose. The members of the Calgary-Chestermere congregation (Canada) also affectionately know her by this name. They appreciate the caring nature and self-sacrificing commitment of Sister Rose Kamwanji Ndumbi (62).

May 23, 2022

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• divine service
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Retirement after exactly 45 years

There are times when life presents one with some astonishing coincidences: this Sunday, 22 May 2022, District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny will retire from active ministry. It was on exactly the same day 45 years before that he received his first ministry in the Church.

May 20, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• history 
• ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• retirement

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Where two or three gather…

…I am there with them. This is what Jesus promises all those who take part in a divine service—whether online or in person in their congregation.

May 20, 2022

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A colony that helps fight poverty

Some 60 small farmers in Kenya are preparing to receive their first colony—a colony of bees, that is. To find out how the Apis Africana will sweeten their lives, let’s take a little tour to commemorate World Bee Day, which takes place on 20 May.

May 19, 2022

Africa

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• charity work
• Europe
• Local news

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When the form of divine service changed

A church? Well, it was rather two centres with very different cultures. One man brought the two ends together and laid many additional foundations. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was called as an Apostle 150 years ago.

May 18, 2022

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• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• ministry
• sacraments

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If you don’t look the other way…

…you see so many situations in which people need help. No matter if many or only a few look more closely, the help is gratefully accepted: in Ukraine, in Sierra Leone, or in the Philippines.

May 17, 2022

Asia

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• charity work
• congregation
• society

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Spotlight 8/2022: A motto that takes a lot of practice

Our 2022 motto “Together in Christ” comes with lots of learning objectives. District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia took a deep look at its contents and shares his insights with us. He reminds us of Jesus’ appeal: “Learn from Me!”

May 16, 2022

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Upcoming divine services

Fluctuating case numbers and adapting to changing Covid-19 measures are challenging people everywhere. But there is a comforting constant in all of this—our online and dial-in services.

May 13, 2022

Chief Apostle congregation

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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“Do not hinder me!”

Apostle Albert Güldenpfennig passed away a hundred years ago, on 13 May 1922. He was the 33rd Apostle in the New Apostolic Church and always there for his flock. Join us as we pay tribute to the Apostle by looking at his eventful life.

May 12, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• grieving
• investiture
• Local news
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement

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Thinking, feeling, and speaking clearly

Clarify things between the two of you, just you and God, openly and honestly without any go-betweens. You will find what you have lost. This is the invitation the Chief Apostle extended recently, not because he is paid to do it, but out of love.

May 11, 2022

Chief Apostle

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• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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The sacraments (55): God’s boundless love

There are three pillars that support the New Apostolic Church’s understanding of salvation for the departed. The first one is the answer to the question: “What does God desire?” — The Bible has a great deal to say on that subject, namely that all human beings are to be saved.

May 10, 2022

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• Easter
• sacraments

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Pastoral care (24): A guide for effective intervention

Detail is vital to pastoral care. And listening is an absolute priority. Ministers must learn to understand the people who come to them. Recognising their state of mind and exploring possible solutions is not magic. Listening does not mean remaining silent, but speaking from the heart.

May 9, 2022

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