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Small pieces make the picture big

Many small stories from around the world testify of the everyday joys and the strength of faith of New Apostolic Christians. Here they are.

February 17, 2017

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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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Making God’s will happen

“Your will be done!” That is easily prayed, but what exactly is it that we must do to move from words to deeds? The answer is fourfold and was given by the Chief Apostle in a recent divine service.

February 15, 2017

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One name, two denominations: New Apostolic in South Africa

For more than a decade, there were two denominations that carried the name “New Apostolic Church” in South Africa. Between 1913 and 1926 Apostle Carl Georg Klibbe, who was the more senior of the two, and Apostle Schlaphoff each led one of the New Apostolic Churches. The case was finally settled in court.

February 14, 2017

Africa

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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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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 Asia

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The Chief Apostle in West Africa

Not more than 25 hours … This is how long Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in Guinea-Bissau. He will celebrate two divine services, carry out a retirement and an ordination, and meet with the Apostles and Bishops. Then he will continue to Senegal.

February 9, 2017

Africa

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Victory with Christ – taking stock

“Victory with Christ.” That was the motto of the New Apostolic Church in the past year. What has remained of it? A retrospective taken from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

February 8, 2017

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To service with the Richard F

Every Sunday, about twenty brothers and sisters are picked up at home by the Richard F and are taken to the Delta congregation.

February 6, 2017

America

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The Church as part of society

What does the religious landscape look like in Scandinavia? What about Indonesia or Chad? Join us on a trip around the world: from Oslo to N’Djamena, via Yogyakarta.

February 3, 2017

Africa

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A new chance: Masakhe gets children off the street

Love your neighbour as yourself! Gladly. But how do you do that in a place that is ruled by drugs and violence? A project in our Leiden Central church in South Africa shows how. It not only offers children a safe haven but also helps them with their education.

February 2, 2017

Africa

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Unity in danger – some remedies

Unity is far more than just agreeing to disagree. In fact, it is a quality that is constantly threatened by jealousy, fear, and aggression. What can we do about this? In a recent divine service, the Chief Apostle listed a number of antidotes.

February 1, 2017

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Subscribing to fellowship with God

“Fellowship with God. What do you think when you hear this?” If you were to interview people in the street, it would elicit a number of responses such as church services, the celebration of Holy Communion, everyday experiences. Exactly! Christians experience their God in many different ways.

January 30, 2017

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Slap-bang in the middle of it

Slap-bang in the middle of life: what is life like for a New Apostolic Christian today. Depending on where you live, the answers differ. Join us on a little tour around the world.

January 27, 2017

Asia

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Sharing suffering and glory with Jesus

Responsible for congregations, districts, and more? The Chief Apostle recently encouraged the leading ministers and gave them a very simple guideline: “We share the sufferings of Christ.” How this can be done without getting hurt too badly, he explained recently in South Africa.

January 26, 2017

Africa

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You don’t find a pearl like that every day

The treasure in the field was a popular image in antiquity, and one that found its way into the Bible. Today still it has a lot to tell us, for example, that human beings have to choose what is important and what is to last. Not everything can be equally valid.

January 25, 2017

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Know what you say, do what you can

Education and church go together well. After all, the doctrine that is brought to the congregation in the sermon or to the children in the various classes has to be learned. And to help this process along, the New Apostolic Church in South-East Asia has just opened its own academy.

January 19, 2017

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“I had to learn to breathe again”

“God loves me and blesses me.” The man who says this often has to literally fight for every breath he takes. Florent Girard, who lives in France, was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetic condition. Where does he take the strength to cope with it?

January 18, 2017

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Clearing the way for the Almighty

What should hinder God from saving a soul? But even for the Almighty there is an obstacle. And we human beings have the means to clear the way. Here is how in five steps.

January 17, 2017

Africa

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Preaching the gospel in villages and cities

Togo and Chad—the journey the Chief Apostle is just about to set out on will take him to two interesting but dangerous regions of the world. There are terrorist alerts in both countries.

January 11, 2017

Africa

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“It is not enough just to keep the commandments!”

For many Christians faith has become a tradition. And yet, Christian faith also entails struggle, suffering, following, and corresponding actions! This article offers some explanations from a divine service with the Chief Apostle.

January 7, 2017

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A full schedule

The new year not only brings a new motto and good wishes with it, but also concrete plans and unique meetings.

January 6, 2017

Africa America

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2016)

Currently, there are 345 active Apostles around the world. Following is an overview of the retirements, ordinations, and appointments that took place in the second half of the year 2016.

January 4, 2017

Africa

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He always has the last word!

What a know-it-all! How self-righteous! These are some fairly harmless opinions often expressed in reference to people who always want to have the last word. And if they happen to be right three times in a row, people just think of them as downright unpleasant. But how is it with Jesus Christ, the salvation of mankind?

January 3, 2017

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Everything revolves around Christ

Jesus—from start to finish. This thought from a divine service he conducted in Sweden can be used to caption many sermons of the Chief Apostle over the year 2016. However, in this instance it is not only a matter of gaining victory with Christ, but also of fighting for Christendom.

December 30, 2016

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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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… 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

Chief Apostle doctrine

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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

Small pieces make the picture big

Pastoral care in Senegal

Making God’s will happen

One name, two denominations: New Apostolic in South Africa

A bell summons the faithful

Education, a priority

The Chief Apostle in West Africa

Victory with Christ – taking stock

To service with the Richard F

The Church as part of society

A new chance: Masakhe gets children off the street

Unity in danger – some remedies

Subscribing to fellowship with God

Slap-bang in the middle of it

Sharing suffering and glory with Jesus

You don’t find a pearl like that every day

Know what you say, do what you can

“I had to learn to breathe again”

Clearing the way for the Almighty

Preaching the gospel in villages and cities

“It is not enough just to keep the commandments!”

A full schedule

Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2016)

He always has the last word!

Everything revolves around Christ

Coming together in the year 2016

don't miss

… the church comes to the believer

“Onward, upward, homeward…” in stereo

“A decision with long-term goals in mind”