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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 Asia

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• grieving
• Pastoral care

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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

anniversary

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• Chief Apostle
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• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• grieving
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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

Baptism 

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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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

Pastoral care

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• society

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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

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• Pastoral care

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His trademark: a way with people

He makes no fuss about his person. So why bother with an article on his seventieth birthday today? Because he was Chief Apostle? And because he carried out this ministry in a very special way? And because he is a very special person who enjoys being with people and who brings people together. We are talking about Wilhelm Leber.

July 20, 2017

Chief Apostle congregation

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• history 
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Youth

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A new Apostle for Spain, Italy, and Cuba

A tribute to the retiring Apostle and great expectations of his successor … This coming weekend, there will be a change in the Church leadership in Spain. This also affects the New Apostolic congregations in Italy.

July 18, 2017

America

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• apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• investiture
• ministry
• New Year
• Pastoral care
• retirement

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Four steps from tribulation to comfort

“My soul is troubled.” We all know the feeling. But there is a way that leads from distress to comfort, and there is even help from a companion along the way. Following is a guideline in four steps based on the example set by Jesus.

July 5, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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Five examples of temptation – Jesus teaches us about victory

There is someone who can really understand us because He Himself was made to suffer. And there is someone who can really help because He Himself succeeded. Jesus Christ showed how we can overcome temptation. Now all we have to do is follow His example.

June 27, 2017

apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• concept of salvation for the departed
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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Taking an active role

The Church is alive. The Christian community is active. Taking an active role, living one’s faith, and helping to shape things … This is what characterises Christians—not just participating in divine services.

June 23, 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• grieving
• Media
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Black on white: our concept of ministry is unfolding

The concept of ministry of the New Apostolic Church is becoming more and more concrete. This is reflected in the publication which the ministers of the Church around the world will be receiving over the next few days. This is not a revolution, but certainly an evolution.

June 21, 2017

apostolate

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• investiture
• Media
• ministry
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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Time well invested

Being a Christian is a challenge—even nowadays, or perhaps especially nowadays. In order to accomplish this mission one of the things we need is some rest. Following is a recipe that Jesus gave His disciples.

June 14, 2017

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Pastoral care

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Memorable anniversaries

Faith is also something akin to goal-oriented loyalty. And sometimes mid-term goals are worth celebrating: big and small anniversaries, personal and joint anniversaries.

June 9, 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• investiture
• ministry
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At home around the world: divine service in the mountains

Sitting on the couch or relaxing on the terrace? — “Go into all the world!” No time to rest! Our ministers make their way all around the world: high up into the mountains, far into the interior of countries, and over vast continents.

May 26, 2017

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• investiture
• ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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From the lowest of depths to the greatest of heights

“When I think about Ascension Day, I think about a cloud that slowly makes its way heavenward with the Lord Jesus on top of it,” says fourteen-year-old Michael in Confirmation Class. Fair enough! After all, that is how the Bible describes it.

May 24, 2017

acts of blessing

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• Ascension Day
• Confirmation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• grieving
• Pastoral care

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At home around the world: sacristy, conference centre, and hotel

The places where ministers sanctify themselves, have discussions, and engage in training can be very different. And it is definitely not always on a Sunday that they get together.

May 12, 2017

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care

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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 Africa

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• 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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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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• charity work
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Europe
• Media
• Pastoral care

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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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Three times a District Apostle: at work in the heart of Africa

They are considered the New Apostolic heart of Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. It was on this date 100 years ago that one of the region's founding fathers was born: District Apostle Fernandes. But which one? After all, there are no less than three of them.

March 28, 2017

Africa

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• grieving
• Pastoral care

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Reflection and preparation: on our way to Easter

Easter is not only a date in the calendar. Easter is the culmination and the final destination of a path consisting of many stages. And the starting point is today.

March 1, 2017

anniversary

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• Easter
• Good Friday
• grieving
• history 
• Palm Sunday
• Pastoral care

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Sharing joy and sorrow

Here there is excitement over a special guest, there someone has to take leave of a loved one or has lost all his belongings in a flood. News from around the world—between joy and sorrow.

February 24, 2017

Africa apostolate

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• Asia
• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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All you need is trust

“My life was quite simple: everything was exciting,” says André Miku Mpeti, a retired Priest. Born in the Congo, he came to Belgium as a young man and has now been living in Iceland for many years.

February 20, 2017

Africa

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• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• Thanksgiving Day

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Pastoral care in Senegal

It takes a whole village to raise a child. This African proverb also exists in Senegal. Following are some experiences from this West African country which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday.

February 16, 2017

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• grieving
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• Pastoral care
• sacraments
• Youth

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A bell summons the faithful

This is not a congregation you happen to come across as you stroll along. In fact, at 4,000 metres it is about as close to heaven as you can get. But Pacharía has a lot more to offer: a Deacon well past retirement age and an ingenious way of calling the faithful to worship.

February 13, 2017

America

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• District Apostle
• divine service
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• Holy Communion
• ministry
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• retirement
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Education, a priority

Education is high on the agenda—also in the New Apostolic Church: from children to seniors, in our own congregation and outside of it, generally or very specifically. Here is a look at some of the things going on in the Church in the way of education.

February 10, 2017

Africa

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• Asia
• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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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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• 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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