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The centenary of the communion wafer: a real treasure trove

What started as a single article has developed into a ten-part series. It shows how much can be gleaned from our rich Holy Communion history. In conclusion we will look at some of the interesting bits and pieces we came across as we researched the topic.

September 13, 2017

Africa Australia / Pacific

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• history 
• Holy Communion
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The fall and rise of Joseph

Betrayed and sold, falsely accused and forgotten: the biblical Joseph had quite a few setbacks to deal with. But he did not become embittered and in the process experienced something that can also help people today who are being treated badly by others.

September 12, 2017

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Five in one: encounters with Jesus

Their boldness brought them before the same judges who had already executed their Master. But this did not deter Peter and John. Why? And what does this have to do with us today?

September 11, 2017

Chief Apostle

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NAK-Humanitas is building a new children’s home

NAK-Humanitas put more than 1.2 million Swiss francs into humanitarian projects on four continents in the year 2016. In doing so, the charity is continuing to pour money and passion into a success story and following its heart.

September 9, 2017

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• charity work
• congregation
• Social commitment
• society
• Youth

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A drum roll for God

Glorifying God is not something that is done only on the quiet. Singing, dancing, making music together, and telling others about the gospel are other ways of praising and worshipping God. Our brothers and sisters in Africa are leading the way. Join us as we look at three events there.

September 8, 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• investiture
• ministry
• Music
• Youth

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Spotlight 16/2017: God, our Father, cares for all

“That God cares about us is something that we believe; that God cares for us is something that we experience!” says District Apostle Andrew H. Andersen from Australia.

September 6, 2017

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A harsh sentence

They were young, far too young to die, but their lives came to a sad end. They were executed one hundred years ago. They died with a heart full of hope and longing, it says in a farewell letter.

September 5, 2017

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The uniting power of peace

Many people, many conflicts: vegetarians clash with meat eaters, people fight over differing political positions, world religions collide, and the rich oppress the poor. And what has happened to peace?

September 2, 2017

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When distances pose a challenge …

For some the way to church is long and arduous. Not every country has good roads or a public transport system. The terrain is often rough and difficult and people have to make do with what there is.

September 1, 2017

Africa

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• Asia
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• grieving
• Pastoral care

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Go!

Let’s move! Jesus urges His disciples to overcome their apathy, to move on, and begin to teach the people. This exhortation applies to the ministers, but also to every single Christian.

August 31, 2017

America

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• investiture
• ministry
• sacraments
• society

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The centenary of the communion wafer: the cup runneth over

Form is subject to content. When the wafer sprinkled with wine replaced the chalice, the communion vessels also began to slowly change.

August 30, 2017

Africa

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• history 
• Holy Communion
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Deeply rooted in Christ

How can the tender plant “soul” grow and thrive? By putting down roots, absorbing nutrients, and through healthy growth. Decisive hereby is good soil. Instructions from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

August 29, 2017

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Youth convention on a large scale

How far has the organisation of the International Youth Convention 2019 progressed? No one is better informed than Apostle Franz-Wilhelm Otten. He was already involved with the European Youth Day 2009 and is involved this time too.

August 28, 2017

Africa

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pentecost
• sacraments
• society
• Youth

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Enjoying life in a healthy way

Do we really have to give up everything now for a perfect tomorrow and relegate happiness to some distant point in time? No, we don’t have to, nor is anybody asking us to do that. There is another way. Looking for treasures with the Chief Apostle.

August 22, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• concept of salvation for the departed
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• Holy Communion
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Megacity Moscow: rich in history and enormously lively

A gigantic country with a long history and a lot of people between hope and wealth—in terms of area, Russia is the largest country in the world. Its mighty capital is Moscow. The New Apostolic congregation there is comparatively small, but young and active.

August 21, 2017

Australia / Pacific

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Having food to eat means peace

The sun rises on this day just as it does on every other—many people enjoy breakfast, many people do not. And yet it does not take all that much to be there for other people in times of need. Today is World Humanitarian Day.

August 19, 2017

Africa

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• charity work
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In joy and sorrow

Good days, difficult times, and very sad news—this is something that the Apostles and their families experience too. News from the circle of the Apostles: attacks in Spain, a wedding anniversary, and two unexpected deaths.

August 18, 2017

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Steadfast in prayer

Divine services involve more than merely hearing the word of God, celebrating Holy Communion, and enjoying fellowship. There is something else: the communal prayer of the congregation. And this is really powerful stuff. Seven reasons why we should fold our hands together.

August 17, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• Holy Communion
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The centenary of the combo-wafer – beyond Bielefeld

Something has to happen when the machines run twice as quickly as originally planned. But even elsewhere, baking wafers is anything but child’s play. This is the story of production facilities beyond Bielefeld.

August 16, 2017

Africa

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• concept of salvation for the departed
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About a fig tree bearing no fruit

A green fig tree is worth a mint! People in the ancient world already knew that. Its large leaves provided pleasant shade. But what use was the tree and its beautiful leaves if you were hungry? A fig tree without any fruit does not fill bellies.

August 14, 2017

Asia

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Professing Jesus Christ

Without witnesses to the resurrection there would be no church of Christ today. “We hope that many people can still come to Christ,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said.

August 8, 2017

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Upcoming changes at the top in Australia

Peter Schulte is the name of the new man in Australia who will succeed District Apostle Andrew Andersen next year. For Australia this is a new era and for District Elder Schulte a new challenge.

August 7, 2017

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Maiden visit to the roof of the world

They are numbered among the highest New Apostolic congregations in the world: Ghankula (2,151 metres) and Naugaon (1,435 metres) in the Himalayan foothills. Day-to-day life, getting around, and divine services—this is another world.

August 5, 2017

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Euthanasia and the right to die with dignity

Active euthanasia, helping someone to commit suicide, supportive care of the dying … the New Apostolic Church takes a stand on human dignity, self-determination, and palliative care.

August 2, 2017

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Violence is never the answer

“The New Apostolic Church rejects any form of violence!” These were Chief Apostle Schneider’s opening words in a divine service in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) on Sunday, 16 July 2017. Violence is still the order of the day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

July 29, 2017

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Help for the homeless: sleeping mats from milk bags

A group of Canadians have been busy with a special project: weaving sleeping mats from recycled milk bags.

July 28, 2017

Africa

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… the church comes to the believer

Lockdown, bans on assembly, no divine services—in many places, believers cannot gather together in the church. For them the offer of divine service by video continues.

August 28, 2020

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“Onward, upward, homeward…” in stereo

When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider sets off for the Good Friday divine service, he will also be following a cultural connection that will most likely be familiar to friends of modern art. It has to do with a sculpture that reminds us of a hymn from our choir book: "Onward, upward, homeward..." — a brief page view:

April 2, 2015

Good Friday Chief Apostle

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“A decision with long-term goals in mind”

The New Apostolic Church in Angola is growing. It was time to take another step. Since last Sunday, the country has its own District Apostle Helper: João Uanuque Misselo.

February 25, 2015

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