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Believing and joyful in hope despite all difficulties

Pastoral care and administration: both belong together in a Church that is represented around the world. Just how this is handled in the individual countries is quite a different matter—and yet somehow the same.

February 23, 2018

Asia charity work

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Pastoral care

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Electronic offering box: another way to share

From producing communion wafers to providing churches to paying full-time ministers, the church needs money to fulfil its mission. Interestingly, the traditional offering box is no longer the only way that we can contribute our mite.

February 17, 2018

Africa

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• America
• congregation
• Pastoral care

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An ambassador of kindness

It is not necessarily the big doers who leave their mark in peoples’ hearts. District Apostle Gotthilf Volz was born 125 years ago. People remember him as being warm and kind, generous, and truthful.

February 13, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Holy Sealing
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• sacraments

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Meetings and workshops around the world

They sit in the pew in contemplative silence … Christians love the fellowship of a divine service. But they also love informative discussions in small groups. Join us as we travel to three continents and take a look at recent meetings and workshops.

February 9, 2018

Africa

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• Asia
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Organisation
• Pastoral care

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A better Internet starts with you

You cannot not communicate. All it takes is one word to destroy what has taken years to build up. A comment, a glance, and what you are not saying—it all has something to say.

February 6, 2018

Media

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• society
• Youth

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His era: one of development and stability

For nearly thirty years, he steered the affairs of the New Apostolic Church in Australia: District Apostle Otto Gerke, who was born 110 years ago. Follow us as we take you back to an eventful period in church history.

January 31, 2018

Africa America

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• apostolate
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• history 
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement

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Collecting water donations for Day Zero

South Africa is experiencing its worst drought in one hundred years. Currently, reservoirs are at only 17 per cent of their capacity. Day Zero is predicted for April. Water donations are beginning now already.

January 26, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• Seniors
• Youth

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“Missionswerk” becomes “human aktiv”

More than just a name: the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany changed its name from “Missionswerk” to “human aktiv” at the beginning of the year. There are several reasons for the name change.

January 23, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• congregation
• doctrine 
• history 
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Steady growth in membership

The membership of the New Apostolic Church grew slightly in the year 2016. This is indicated by the most recent membership statistics. The figures hold a few surprises.

January 16, 2018

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• congregation
• Pastoral care

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Children are a heritage from the Lord

The country does not need mini-theologians nor saints, but young Christians who have a good relationship with Jesus and are excited about God. And this is what parents and teachers want for their children.

January 13, 2018

Baptism 

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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People in the news in 2017

Chrissandra, Paxton, Julia, and Sam: four names, four people, four different stories right from the heart of reality of New Apostolic Christians: sometimes sad, sometimes wonderful, but always strong in faith.

December 30, 2017

Africa

+11

• Chief Apostle
• Children
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• grieving
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Pastoral visits: a full calendar

They travel by air, sea, or land and log mile after mile as they bump over rough terrain and potholed dirt tracks in four-wheel drives. Getting to their congregations can be exhausting for Apostles and even dangerous.

December 15, 2017

acts of blessing

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• Advent
• Africa
• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• investiture
• ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• Youth

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Kinshasa: people build their own churches

Seventeen-hundred congregations and ten Apostle districts in one city alone. A look at a New Apostolic stronghold which the Chief Apostle will visit this coming weekend.

December 5, 2017

Buildings

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Pastoral care

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Get up!

A mathetria, a female disciple, is mentioned in the New Testament only once. Her appearance on the biblical stage lasts only seven verses, but her fate makes an impact. It is a situation of life and death.

December 4, 2017

apostolate

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• Bible study
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Pastoral care

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Our congregations around the world

On Sunday Christianity observes the first Sunday of Advent. Here are some of the different ways our brothers and sisters around the world will start off the new church year.

December 1, 2017

Advent

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• Africa
• America
• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• confessions
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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The Apostle ministry

Perceivable, sensitive and understanding, able to inspire people for the Lord, and willing to serve the congregations. This is what Apostles around the world are like.

November 24, 2017

Africa

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• apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Pastoral care

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Five church dedications in six days

On a recent trip in his working area, District Apostle Charles S. Ndandula dedicated five church buildings in six divine services—a testimony of how vibrant the congregations in Africa are.

November 17, 2017

Africa America

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• Buildings
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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“Saving eternal life from certain death”

Death and eternal life … How do other Christian churches see this? And which teaching is behind this religious practice? This was the topic of a conference at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. The initiative came from the New Apostolic Church.

November 9, 2017

apostolate

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• concept of salvation for the departed
• confessions
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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Sharing joy and sorrow

We not only share the same goal with our sisters and brothers but we also share our joys and sorrows with them. This week too there is sad and happy news to share from around the world.

October 27, 2017

America

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• grieving
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Thankful towards God and the neighbour

Envious, jealous, or even resentful? The month of October gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude for what we have—something we can certainly do throughout the rest of the year too. Following is a look at congregations around the world.

October 20, 2017

Africa

+8

• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Local news
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Thanksgiving Day

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IYC 2019: In search of artists and other contributions

Preliminary ideas for large events, possible accommodations, and a welcome package have already been set. Now the search is on for artists, soloists, and good ideas.

October 16, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• congregation
• divine service
• Europe
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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At home around the world: even teachers have to learn!

Nothing works without training — anyone who wants to perform well will have to practise! This even applies to teachers, for example, in Sunday School. Our news overview from around the world reports on seminars according to the “train-the-trainers” principle.

October 13, 2017

Africa congregation

+4

• District Apostle
• grieving
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Farewell Chrissie! — The daily tragedy

Chrissandra is dead. The youth leader was killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout—a tragedy that is part of daily life in some parts of South Africa. What does it mean to live one’s faith while surrounded by poverty and violence? — The following provides some insight.

September 30, 2017

Africa

+14

• Asia
• Buildings
• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• concept of salvation for the departed
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• grieving
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
• Youth

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And what do you need?

Taking notice of deficits, shortages, and needs, supporting our neighbour and turning to him in love—this brings edification and satisfaction.

September 22, 2017

Australia / Pacific

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• Baptism 
• charity work
• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• sacraments
• Social commitment
• Thanksgiving Day
• Youth

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A new chapter unfolds in Australia

Melbourne is ranked as the most livable city in the world. And this coming weekend Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be there to start a new chapter in the history of the Australian District Church: Peter Schulte will be ordained an Apostle and appointed as a District Apostle Helper.

September 18, 2017

Australia / Pacific

+12

• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• history 
• investiture
• ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• Thanksgiving Day

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Out and about with the youth

Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines. At the recent Day of the Youth there, the District Apostle also said a special prayer for peace. Join us and explore the world of New Apostolic youth with us.

September 15, 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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“Always speak the language of love”

Enrique Eduardo Minio is at work as the “architect of the future” in the southern regions of South America. That is how the Chief Apostle referred to him at his ordination. What does this mean in practice? Following is an interview with both the former District Apostle and the new District Apostle.

July 27, 2016

ministry investiture

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• divine service
• congregation
• Youth
• Europe
• America
• Event

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“Do you still remember why I had to suffer?”

Lent and Passiontide… It can feel like pain and sorrow. Compassion is what is called for! At the same time, however, it becomes clear that Christians must never forget why their Saviour Jesus Christ had to suffer: it was for them!

March 1, 2021

Palm Sunday Easter

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• doctrine 
• sacraments
• Holy Communion
• concept of salvation for the departed
• divine service
• Pastoral care
• grieving
• history 

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“Felix Austria”: lucky Austria makes music

The stalls, the boxes, the lower and upper galleries … the Vienna Concert Hall was filled to the last seat. “We invite you to have an encounter with Jesus through music,” Franz Jochum, the musical director and conductor, said to the audience at the beginning of the concert.

June 3, 2017

Pentecost congregation

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• Youth
• Music
• New Year

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