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Zambia: the country and its people
Zambia, the country hosting the Pentecost feast 2015, lies in the heart of the African continent. Some 13 million people call this wonderful country on the Zambezi home.
May 22, 2015
Africa

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When divine service pictures learned to move
When millions of brothers and sisters in faith around the globe are once again united for this year's Pentecost divine service, the New Apostolic Church will be celebrating a special anniversary: for the last 25 years, the Great Transmission has also been sent out to all the nations, namely by satellite. Following are some insights into what is not exactly every-day infrastructure:
May 16, 2015
Africa

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Key term: Mother’s Day
Even though Mother's Day is not a church holy day, the commemorative event is known in approximately 150 nations. Following is a brief outline of its history:
May 9, 2015
Europe

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At home around the world
How quickly the big catastrophes have disappeared from the media already! And yet the people affected still need help. And how many little needs there are! They too require helping hands. And it is also in this respect that the New Apostolic Church is "at home around the world". Here are just a few examples:
May 8, 2015
America

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Helpers get ready for reconstruction in Nepal
Following the devastating earthquake in Nepal, acute emergency efforts by international organizations are already in full swing. In the meantime, the aid agencies and District Churches of the New Apostolic Church are getting ready to do their part with the next big wave of help, namely the reconstruction effort.
May 7, 2015
Buildings

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The pain of loss: “Doesn’t praying help?”
Having to take leave of a loved one is very painful. When death is preceded by a long and serious illness, then grief is compounded by the gnawing and painful question: Why didn’t our prayers help? Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider responded to this question in the memorial service for Apostle Xavier Arèse.
April 22, 2015
apostolate

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At home around the world
Dedications, commemorations, confirmations—there sure seems to be a lot going on in the congregations around the world. As usual, we provide our readers with a brief, representative overview of the events of the past week in the many New Apostolic congregations around the world.
April 18, 2015
acts of blessing

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“Typically New Apostolic”—the legacy of Apostle Schwarz
Like no one else, he influenced the development of a movement that eventually became the New Apostolic Church . Not only because he played a central role in our Church's history, but also because he had a defining impact on a Christian denomination that was still in its infancy at the time: Apostle Friedrich Wilhelm Schwarz was born 200 years ago today.
April 11, 2015
apostolate

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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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