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Pentecost concert in snapshots

The 2023 Pentecost concert not only offered an acoustic tapestry, but also a visual one. Browse through the picture gallery from the Silvertown Auditorium.

May 29, 2023

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The divine service in pictures

First in 2006, then in 2010, and now in 2023: Pentecost celebrations in the large Tafelsig church are special. Enjoy the pictures from the latest central divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in Cape Town.

May 28, 2023

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Pentecost

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With power, love, and self-control

“Trust in the gift of the Holy Spirit.” This was the appeal made by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in the central Pentecost service he conducted in Cape Town in South Africa. For in this way, believers are equipped with everything they need to reach their goal.

May 28, 2023

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pentecost
• sacraments

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“God is there” in music

The Chief Apostle also sang along, but only during the opening hymn. Then he left the stage to the choir, orchestra, and the children’s choir for the 2023 Pentecost concert. During the last piece, the audience was allowed to sing along once more.

May 27, 2023

Africa

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• America
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• congregation
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost

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Church leaders at work

Working with heart, soul, and mind: discussions by the District Apostle Meeting were on the agenda for day two and three of the 2023 Pentecost council in Cape Town.

May 26, 2023

District Apostle

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• Organisation
• Pentecost

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A unique way to say thank you

The feast before the feast: twenty-two congregations across the Western Cape had their midweek service conducted by a District Apostle or a District Apostle Helper. The congregation in Tafelsig experienced a special surprise—and for good reason.

May 25, 2023

Africa America

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter
• Pentecost

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A place to make music, be safe, and learn

Over the next few days, the focus of the New Apostolic world will be on Cape Town in South Africa. The Chief Apostle and the District Apostles have gathered in the city for the International District Apostles’ Meeting. They will conduct divine services, attend a concert in Silvertown, and celebrate the birthday of the church on Pentecost.

May 24, 2023

Africa

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• Asia
• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Event
• ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Welcome to Cape Town

The 2023 Pentecost festivities in South Africa have started: the participants are currently arriving. The first to arrive in Cape Town on Tuesday was the Chief Apostle. Tonight, the District Apostles will fan out to various congregations to conduct divine services. Here are pictures of the arrivals.

May 24, 2023

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Pentecost

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A church of superlatives

The building can already be identified as a place of worship from the sky: a huge emblem is cast into the roof of the Tafelsig church building. But that is by no means the only unique feature of the congregation which will host the 2023 international Pentecost service.

May 23, 2023

Africa

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• Asia
• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Music
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Fatal bus crash shakes politicians and the Church

New Apostolic Christians far beyond Zambia’s borders are reacting with dismay and sadness to a fatal road accident that has killed 24 people, most of them women, who were on their way to a church event.

May 22, 2023

America

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• Asia
• concept of salvation for the departed
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• grieving
• Pastoral care

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Professing our faith

“I take part in divine service.” Such a post on social media is also a way of professing one’s faith, even if you join online divine services from home. Thanks to IPTV, this is now possible.

May 19, 2023

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Ascension: so far and yet so close

An end that marked a beginning: by ascending to heaven Jesus Christ did not create distance between Himself and us, but actually came closer to us. Here are some thoughts on Ascension Day, which falls within Eastertide.

May 18, 2023

Ascension Day

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• congregation
• doctrine 
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Pentecost
• sacraments

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“And God saw the light, that it was good”

Light is life—and truth—and goodness in general: no other physical phenomenon shines so deeply into the human soul. How a simple image can shed light on the divine—illuminated for us on the international Day of Light this 16th day of May.

May 16, 2023

Pentecost

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God’s word reaches His children everywhere

Some congregations gather under a tree, others meet in a member’s home, and still others in a large church. And all celebrate divine service. If you cannot be in your congregation for whatever reason, you are welcome to join us for online worship.

May 12, 2023

Chief Apostle

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• congregation
• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Two Pentecost events to be streamed live

New Apostolic Christians from all over the world can tune into this year’s Pentecost celebration on two occasions. Not only will the divine service on Sunday be broadcast but also the concert on Saturday. And the hosting district is quite famous for its music.

May 9, 2023

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter
• Music
• New Year
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Social commitment

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Eighty years ago: the bombing of Dortmund

The name Magney is well-known in New Apostolic circles in Germany: there were two Apostles with that name. The younger of the two was confirmed by the older one some eighty years ago. And the older Magney died in a bombing raid eighty years ago today. Today we pay tribute to a pioneer.

May 5, 2023

acts of blessing

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• apostolate
• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• ministry
• sacraments

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Far away and yet so close

On a holiday abroad, but you would still like to hear a divine service in your native tongue? This is possible thanks to our online church services. In many cases, you can even join the divine service in your own congregation, if you cannot be there in person.

May 5, 2023

Chief Apostle congregation

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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At home worldwide: Positive impacts on people and the environment

Many people are committed to good causes. In South Africa, for example, a special service was held to bring comfort to refugees. In Germany, brothers and sisters sacrificed some of their free time for the environment. And in the Netherlands a church building was made available in support of democracy.

May 4, 2023

Africa

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• Buildings
• charity work
• congregation
• divine service
• Easter
• Good Friday
• Local news
• Palm Sunday

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The Holy Spirit was promised, sent, and is active

Ascension Day and Pentecost—the month of May speaks for itself. And so do our divine services: the brothers and sisters will learn more about the announcement of the Holy Spirit and how God reveals Himself to them as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

May 3, 2023

Africa

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• Ascension Day
• Chief Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Pentecost
• sacraments

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Spotlight 7/2023: Relinquish – retain

To reign with Christ is a higher form of service. This is what District Apostle John Kriel from South Africa says in his article on our annual motto. What exactly this means he explains by telling us what we need to let go of and what we need to hold on to.

May 1, 2023

Africa

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• annual motto
• Ascension Day
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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The diversity of the word

Global, multilingual, and independent of time and place: these are the features of our online divine services. The New Apostolic Church publicly broadcasts central divine services via IPTV, YouTube, and telephone.

April 28, 2023

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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A trip around the world from your sofa

Canada, Romania, Zambia… The New Apostolic Church broadcasts central divine services in over thirty regions and more than fifteen languages worldwide. And those who are on the road and wish to watch the divine services in their home congregation can do so too in many cases.

April 21, 2023

Chief Apostle congregation

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Divine services around the clock

Divine services morning, noon, and night. Anyone who wants to can watch divine services around the clock on Sundays. Thanks to YouTube, IPTV, and phone-in options the opportunities to hear God’s word are nearly unlimited.

April 14, 2023

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• Easter
• Music

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Contemplative, interested, committed

New Apostolic Christians in Germany, Spain, and Guinea learned some very different things on their tours of discovery through history, religion, and responsibility for their own faith.

April 13, 2023

acts of blessing

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• concept of salvation for the departed
• Confirmation
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• history 
• investiture
• ministry
• Youth

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Reflecting the light of the world

It goes without saying: Jesus is the light of the world. But believers must also let His light shine, and let it radiate into the beyond. But how? The Chief Apostle examined this in a recent divine service.

April 12, 2023

Chief Apostle

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• concept of salvation for the departed
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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Nearer to God: we are Thomas

Unbelieving? You must be kidding! It is precisely the doubter who comes closest to God. The key witness is the often misunderstood Thomas. Here is a somewhat different perspective on the account of Easter.

April 10, 2023

Bible study

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• doctrine 
• Easter

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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

ministry Chief Apostle

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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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• congregation
• Europe
• America
• Africa

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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

ministry investiture

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

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