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The divine service as a visual

A picture says more than a thousand words. And this one here needs less than a thousand words to summarise the Pentecost service in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here are the sketchnotes to look up and relive the service.

June 6, 2022

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Pentecost 2022 in pictures

Two hours and many impressions later. This year’s Pentecost celebrations in Argentina were very emotional. The divine service in images.

June 6, 2022

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Building the new temple together

“Everyone is needed. And each one can contribute.” This was Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s appeal on Pentecost 2022. He urged the faithful to set examples for the presence of God on earth.

June 5, 2022

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• history 
• Music
• Pentecost

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What the District Apostles talk about

The International District Apostle Meeting in Buenos Aires ended today, two years later than planned. The agenda included a wide variety of topics. Here is an overview.

June 4, 2022

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• history 
• investiture
• ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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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

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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

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• 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

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• District Apostle
• Pentecost

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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

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• Africa
• 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

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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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• America
• 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

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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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• confessions
• 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

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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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• Chief Apostle
• 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

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• investiture
• ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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

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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

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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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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• doctrine 
• Easter
• sacraments

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Proven and up-to-date

During the pandemic, they have proven themselves to be a reliable offer: the central online services in the various time zones and countries. All changes have been taken into account in our weekly overview.

May 6, 2022

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• congregation
• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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The Chief Apostle in the land of 839 languages

A 34-year-old man from Bosnia speaks 73 languages, a language service agency claims. But even with such an amazing talent one could not communicate with all the people in Papua New Guinea. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider decided to opt for the language of the heart.

May 5, 2022

Australia / Pacific

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter
• Europe

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To live like Christ lives!

“Easter reminds us: ‘Brother, sister, don’t worry, the Lord is here!’” This is the summary of Chief Apostle Schneider’s Easter message for 2022. The divine service took place in Bünde (Germany).

May 4, 2022

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• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• ministry

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Spotlight 7/2022: New dimensions of togetherness

How can we be close to someone without being together? Opening new horizons for our annual motto “Together in Christ”. A new perspective from District Apostle John Kriel of South Africa.

May 3, 2022

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• doctrine 
• Youth

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A season of joy

The effects of Easter still feel very real. The joy over the resurrection of Jesus is still the focus of our faith life. Sunday’s service will also concentrate on this.

April 29, 2022

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• congregation
• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Anticipation of the Holy Spirit

Eastertide is the period extending from Easter to Pentecost. The divine services in May will deal with both the effects of the resurrection of Jesus as well as with the impressive intervention of the Holy Spirit. Here is a glance at the subjects of our divine services in May.

April 28, 2022

Ascension Day

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• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• Pentecost
• sacraments

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God’s great love and our response to it

The sacrifice of Jesus, as cruel as it was, shows God’s unconditional love for His children. And the best way for the believers to respond is to love back. That was the content of the Chief Apostle’s sermon on Good Friday.

April 27, 2022

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• divine service
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The Sacraments (54): The chances in the hereafter

Sacraments for the departed? That only makes sense if people can still change in death. Judging by the teachings of their church, the majority of Christians believe in a chance in the afterlife. But there are big differences between the churches.

April 26, 2022

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• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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“Back to Jesus—don’t allow any distance to come up”

The fall session of the International District Apostle Meeting ended with a divine service for the ministers of Europe. The focus of the Chief Apostle’s sermon was our nearness to Jesus Christ.

November 18, 2019

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• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• divine service
• congregation
• Organisation
• Europe
• Social commitment

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“Community” speaks Arabic

The subtitle of the new magazine of the New Apostolic Church says it all: "The New Apostolic Church around the world". After English, French, and Spanish, additional translations are now ready for distribution. The peculiarities of the Arabic edition are especially interesting.

April 25, 2015

Good Friday divine service

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• America
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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

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• retirement
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• congregation
• Pastoral care
• grieving
• Local news

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