There was no going forward and no going back. An Apostle in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced this in a literal sense and had to spend an uncomfortable night in his car.
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A divine service is a feast that God celebrates with believing people. And sometimes congregations have an additional reason to celebrate. This week’s review looks back on some special services that took place over the last several weeks.
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The Bible is not a book, there is no original, and the number of books is disputed. Yet, it is the best-preserved writing of antiquity and the most widely used book of all time. Here are ten facts you may or may not have known. Tomorrow, 23 April, is World Book Day.
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The New Apostolic Church Canada used the image of an olive tree to visualise the Church’s international annual motto “Prayer works!” The significance of this image is explained in this video clip.
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Whether conducting a choir or an orchestra, conductors are all eyes, ears, and hands. From the first bar to the last note, they are in control over the tempo and the dynamics. But they don’t fall from the sky. So how do congregations across the world find their musical leaders.
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She had never been there before, but she was drawn to it: Irene Berger-Chreim was born and grew up in Uruguay, but wanted to go to Germany, the country of her ancestors. She emigrated and God was with her.
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How do you take great pictures, how do you read aloud effectively, and how does the intranet work? In recent weeks, organisational matters of the Church were discussed. The objectives were clear. The idea was to offer a well-organised environment so that everyone can live their faith
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“Nuestros himnos” (“our hymns”) was the title of a concert in the summer of 2023 in our central church in Buenos Aires in Argentina. One of the petitions that rang out was: “Señor auméntame la fe” (“Lord, strengthen my faith”).
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Singing, celebrating, and hiking is how the brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe celebrated Easter. They enjoyed one another’s fellowship, but also reflected on what Easter means, namely the victory of the Son of God over death.
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Giving others the feeling that they are welcome, getting to know each other better, enjoying one another’s company, and participating: these are the stages of togetherness that New Apostolic young people practise. Here are examples from Europe and Africa.
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The period preceding a service for the departed or the season of Lent, which we are currently in, are a good time for contemplation and prayer. Many took the time to do so, creating joy for themselves and for others. Here is news from across the globe.
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On his visit to Thailand, the Chief Apostle will be taking a trip into the future. This is because the Buddhist calendar is several years ahead of the Christian calendar. But before we look at the events coming up this weekend, we will take a journey back in time to the beginnings of the New Apostolic Church in Thailand.
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A cookbook, a wheelchair, and a compliant congregation. Together people can achieve so much more. This is what members in South Africa and Nigeria, the Philippines, and France and Germany experienced over the past few weeks.
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A trumpet player blowing his trumpet—a picture like any other. Nothing unusual, but there is a special story behind this photo. It is about two prayers to which God responded in a way that helped everyone involved. After all, prayer works!
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Here is a petition from a well-known hymn to set the mood for tomorrow’s divine service for the departed: “Heal my wounded, broken spirit, save me by Thy grace. Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry, while on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by.”
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Prayer works around the globe. New Apostolic congregations all over the world are thinking about and working with the 2024 motto. The results can be seen and heard everywhere: in children’s services, ecumenical meetings, or meetings for ministers.
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The cross as a sign of unity and a circle of colourful individuals that come together to form a congregation. That is how the New Apostolic Church of Southern Africa has illustrated the annual motto for 2024, namely “Prayer works”—and here is the explanatory video.
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Sacraments are dispensed, large churches are filled with young people, and donations are able to effect great things—the news pages of the New Apostolic congregations around the world were once again filled with good news that needs to be told.
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The fasting of the mouth—at times it is even possible to encounter God in silence. What does the Old Testament say about keeping silence? Some food for thought over the Passion season that has just begun.
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You can’t help but notice it: Argentina’s Eldorado Km 9 church is located high above the city and features a unique mixture of various styles and time periods. Built by the members themselves, it has always been a mighty fortress through the years, and this year it celebrates its 85-year anniversary.
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Truly stuck
There was no going forward and no going back. An Apostle in the south-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo experienced this in a literal sense and had to spend an uncomfortable night in his car. More
The special thing about Sundays and Wednesdays
A divine service is a feast that God celebrates with believing people. And sometimes congregations have an additional reason to celebrate. This week’s review looks back on some special services that took place over the last several weeks. More
Some facts on the Bible
The Bible is not a book, there is no original, and the number of books is disputed. Yet, it is the best-preserved writing of antiquity and the most widely used book of all time. Here are ten facts you may or may not have known. Tomorrow, 23 April, is World Book Day. More
How prayer roots in trust
The New Apostolic Church Canada used the image of an olive tree to visualise the Church’s international annual motto “Prayer works!” The significance of this image is explained in this video clip. More
Bringing written music to life
Whether conducting a choir or an orchestra, conductors are all eyes, ears, and hands. From the first bar to the last note, they are in control over the tempo and the dynamics. But they don’t fall from the sky. So how do congregations across the world find their musical leaders. More
Across the Atlantic with faith in her luggage
She had never been there before, but she was drawn to it: Irene Berger-Chreim was born and grew up in Uruguay, but wanted to go to Germany, the country of her ancestors. She emigrated and God was with her. More
Helping the Church to function well
How do you take great pictures, how do you read aloud effectively, and how does the intranet work? In recent weeks, organisational matters of the Church were discussed. The objectives were clear. The idea was to offer a well-organised environment so that everyone can live their faith More
“Lord, strengthen my faith”
“Nuestros himnos” (“our hymns”) was the title of a concert in the summer of 2023 in our central church in Buenos Aires in Argentina. One of the petitions that rang out was: “Señor auméntame la fe” (“Lord, strengthen my faith”). More
At home worldwide: how congregations celebrated Easter
Singing, celebrating, and hiking is how the brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe celebrated Easter. They enjoyed one another’s fellowship, but also reflected on what Easter means, namely the victory of the Son of God over death. More
Imitation is encouraged
Giving others the feeling that they are welcome, getting to know each other better, enjoying one another’s company, and participating: these are the stages of togetherness that New Apostolic young people practise. Here are examples from Europe and Africa. More
Joy and contemplation in our congregations
The period preceding a service for the departed or the season of Lent, which we are currently in, are a good time for contemplation and prayer. Many took the time to do so, creating joy for themselves and for others. Here is news from across the globe. More
The Chief Apostle in Thailand
On his visit to Thailand, the Chief Apostle will be taking a trip into the future. This is because the Buddhist calendar is several years ahead of the Christian calendar. But before we look at the events coming up this weekend, we will take a journey back in time to the beginnings of the New Apostolic Church in Thailand. More
Singing, praying, cooking – doing things together
A cookbook, a wheelchair, and a compliant congregation. Together people can achieve so much more. This is what members in South Africa and Nigeria, the Philippines, and France and Germany experienced over the past few weeks. More
Two prayers, one answer
A trumpet player blowing his trumpet—a picture like any other. Nothing unusual, but there is a special story behind this photo. It is about two prayers to which God responded in a way that helped everyone involved. After all, prayer works! More
Trusting only in Thy merit
Here is a petition from a well-known hymn to set the mood for tomorrow’s divine service for the departed: “Heal my wounded, broken spirit, save me by Thy grace. Saviour, Saviour, hear my humble cry, while on others Thou art calling, do not pass me by.” More
More on our 2024 motto
Prayer works around the globe. New Apostolic congregations all over the world are thinking about and working with the 2024 motto. The results can be seen and heard everywhere: in children’s services, ecumenical meetings, or meetings for ministers. More
Southern Africa brings the logo to life
The cross as a sign of unity and a circle of colourful individuals that come together to form a congregation. That is how the New Apostolic Church of Southern Africa has illustrated the annual motto for 2024, namely “Prayer works”—and here is the explanatory video. More
Never keep silent about good news!
Sacraments are dispensed, large churches are filled with young people, and donations are able to effect great things—the news pages of the New Apostolic congregations around the world were once again filled with good news that needs to be told. More
“My tongue clings to my jaws”
The fasting of the mouth—at times it is even possible to encounter God in silence. What does the Old Testament say about keeping silence? Some food for thought over the Passion season that has just begun. More
High above the city—the centre of the congregation
You can’t help but notice it: Argentina’s Eldorado Km 9 church is located high above the city and features a unique mixture of various styles and time periods. Built by the members themselves, it has always been a mighty fortress through the years, and this year it celebrates its 85-year anniversary. More