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Coming together in the year 2016

It has been a year of coming together: mergers between District Churches, reconciliation among apostolic denominations, and reaching out to guests with a service for the departed. Following is a look back over the most important events of 2016…

December 29, 2016

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“Whatever we do, we do out of love for Jesus”

They are to be watchmen and guardians, proclaimers and ministers, not lords, but rather “unprofitable servants”. This is what the Chief Apostle expects of the ministers of the New Apostolic Church—following are some remarks from the year 2016.

December 28, 2016

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A year’s worth of “Victory with Christ”

What may have sounded a little cumbersome at first developed into a firework of impulses over the course of the year: “Victory with Christ”, the motto of the New Apostolic Church for 2016. Following is a look back at the most important aspects.

December 26, 2016

Africa

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His mission: to protect and keep

He led the New Apostolic Church out of a crisis and brought it forward. Chief Apostle Walter Schmidt would have celebrated his 125th birthday today. How did he cope with this crisis? An attempt at an explanation.

December 21, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Thought-provoking posters for the new year

They have become a kind of an emblem in many congregations in Europe: the poster series picturing members of the Church like you and me. The new series for 2017 has just been released in its tried and tested design and aims to drive a new message home.

December 19, 2016

Buildings

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Silvertown, a venerable landmark

Church and concert hall—definitely a building with a history. History will once again be written this coming Sunday, when the congregation in Silvertown will witness the third change in the district’s leadership in a row.

December 17, 2016

Africa Asia

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Charity on two wheels

Growling engines, gleaming choppers, and stuffed toys strapped to the handlebars: scenes like these play out every year in a South African congregation. And behind all the fun there is a good cause.

December 15, 2016

Africa

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Giving and taking: the secret to strength and comfort

True, the Apostle ministry imparts spiritual gifts. But the congregation should do more than just accept them. It should also give. How fellowship can become a source of strength is something the Chief Apostle addressed in a recent service.

December 14, 2016

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Warm hearts in a cold part of the world

She is remote and rather isolated. Apart from snow-covered mountain peaks, there is not much else around. We are talking about the southernmost New Apostolic congregation in the world: Ushuaia.

December 12, 2016

Africa

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Opening doors with a big heart

He has changed his church: it has developed from a closed group to an open community in the middle of society. Sunday next week marks the end of an era with the retirement of District Apostle Noel. E. Barnes (Cape).

December 10, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Listening with the eyes

Although fully concentrated, they sit in divine service without understanding a word. When central divine services are broadcast by satellite, some brothers and sisters go home almost the same way they came, because their world is the world of Signed Language. But things are changing.

December 8, 2016

Chief Apostle

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A divided chancel and a design with a history

“You don’t even have an altar.” Members in our church in Hanover-South often hear this sort of thing. Why this is the case and why this is not true … Here is a look at the congregation the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday.

December 6, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Neighbouring districts to merge 2018

“Not only in Africa are there plans to merge neighbouring church districts, but also in Germany.” This is how nak.org, the official website of the New Apostolic Church, announces a pending third merger.

December 4, 2016

Africa

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The making-of: how the New Year’s message is created

It is late November. Christmas still seems so far away, let alone the new year. But Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider wants to record his New Year’s message today. All good things come in threes.

December 3, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Strength, courage, joy: the anchor of hope

Whether one is tossed about by storms or drifts away because of the current, there is an anchor that keeps souls from foundering. A divine service on a complicated Bible text, which the Chief Apostle explained in an easy to understand way.

November 30, 2016

Australia / Pacific

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Taizé, a special place one does not forget any time soon

“‘Say, Elou, do you want to come to the monastery with me?’ My best friend’s question a few years ago was spontaneous. And so was my response. Without further reflection I said yes. It was one of the best decisions in my life at the time.”

November 29, 2016

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Casamance, a New Apostolic stronghold in Senegal

The region known as Casamance is the breadbasket of Senegal. Some 15,000 New Apostolic Christians live in this fertile region. When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider visits the city of Sédhiou in Casamance in February 2017, it will only be the second visit of a Chief Apostle to the country ever.

November 28, 2016

Africa Buildings

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A small magazine makes it big

Which New Apostolic magazine has the largest circulation? community or maybe the glossy Unsere Familie. Wrong! The bestseller comes from Africa. A portrait on today’s International Print Day.

November 26, 2016

Africa

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Setting the future course in Switzerland

Switzerland will shortly be taking vital steps for the future: Apostle Jürg Zbinden has been chosen as Helper to assist District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum, who is planning to retire in June 2018.

November 26, 2016

apostolate

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The language of the heart

Music speaks to the soul—in joy as well as in sorrow. Our review this week looks at a choral competition, a choir practice, a memorial service, and a wedding anniversary.

November 25, 2016

Africa

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The Chief Apostle in the City of Angels

Los Angeles, a fascinating city. It brings to mind images of beaches and the sun. The city is a big tourist destination. But the purpose of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s trip there is not pleasure. He has a tight schedule.

November 21, 2016

Advent

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A country of house churches

They do not need churches for their services, nor do they need big events for an active church life. District Elder Alex Michel Reyes de Martinez talks about how New Apostolic Christians live their faith in the Caribbean.

November 19, 2016

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Making guests feel at home

There are various kinds of guests: invited guests, surprise guests, and rare guests. Five congregations around the world recently welcomed special guests.

November 18, 2016

Asia

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Building up the Church together

A youth convention without borders and music for the up-and-coming generation: these are two of the topics currently being discussed by the European District Apostles. They are meeting in Zurich (Switzerland) for their final conference of the year.

November 17, 2016

Australia / Pacific

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Making the gospel heard together

Standing up for the values of the gospel together with other Christians: that is not only a daily mission, but also the approach required to work together in official bodies—right up to the national level.

November 15, 2016

America

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A trip that changed numerous lives

A new start shortly before retirement. In the Philippines, a Priest from Germany hears about an aid project. First, he helps to set up a foundation for it and then to build a village. His aim: giving street children a future.

November 14, 2016

Asia

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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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world.today

Coming together in the year 2016

“Whatever we do, we do out of love for Jesus”

A year’s worth of “Victory with Christ”

His mission: to protect and keep

Thought-provoking posters for the new year

Silvertown, a venerable landmark

Charity on two wheels

Giving and taking: the secret to strength and comfort

Warm hearts in a cold part of the world

Opening doors with a big heart

Listening with the eyes

A divided chancel and a design with a history

Neighbouring districts to merge 2018

The making-of: how the New Year’s message is created

Strength, courage, joy: the anchor of hope

Taizé, a special place one does not forget any time soon

Casamance, a New Apostolic stronghold in Senegal

A small magazine makes it big

Setting the future course in Switzerland

The language of the heart

The Chief Apostle in the City of Angels

A country of house churches

Making guests feel at home

Building up the Church together

Making the gospel heard together

A trip that changed numerous lives

don't miss

… the church comes to the believer

“Onward, upward, homeward…” in stereo

“A decision with long-term goals in mind”