Thursday, February 15, 2007
Incestous Pregnancies In Brazil
Apostolic Church
Apostolic Church
The New Apostolic Church (NAC) is a religious community that is the end of the
19th has developed in the century Catholic Apostolic communities .
Other names
The official abbreviation is in the German-NAK (in other languages such as English. NAC, French ENA). The Internet has become the prefix "nak" for district and community sites, groups and organizations naturalized within the NAC. The international church is abbreviated as NAC (NAC = International). In Internet forums, often the term "Naki" for a member of the NAC is used.
The emblem of the Apostolic Church is in white on light blue background: a cross floating above stylized waves, the horizon goes on from these waves, the sun. An official interpretation the emblem of the church leadership does not take place ( image ).
19th has developed in the century Catholic Apostolic communities .
Other names
The official abbreviation is in the German-NAK (in other languages such as English. NAC, French ENA). The Internet has become the prefix "nak" for district and community sites, groups and organizations naturalized within the NAC. The international church is abbreviated as NAC (NAC = International). In Internet forums, often the term "Naki" for a member of the NAC is used.
The emblem of the Apostolic Church is in white on light blue background: a cross floating above stylized waves, the horizon goes on from these waves, the sun. An official interpretation the emblem of the church leadership does not take place ( image ).
an earlier interpretation, there is a setting sun, symbolizing the imminent second coming of Christ. Likewise, it is in the older emblem by four water lines that should remain free for a Bible quote for apostles teaching, breaking bread, communion and prayer, as in "Questions and answers about the Apostolic faith," read a preliminary catechism.
dissemination
The New Apostolic Church has approximately 11 million members (as of December 31
2005) and is in Germany with around 375,000 members (as of 31 December 2005), the third largest single church, and (according to the Orthodox churches ) is the fourth largest Christian denomination .
grows, the number of municipalities because of the dedicated missionary activity
steadily, especially in Africa where the NAC today a majority of their members. In Germany, membership has declined. There are more than 360 Acts.
addition to the German-speaking countries it is particularly strong in Central Africa
(especially Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia), North America , Australia and some Asian countries (mainly India ) disseminated.
history
to
1830s formed in Western Europe, particularly in Britain, prayer circles of different denominations, who prayed for the "revival" of the spiritual gifts ( Holy Spirit ) ( revival ). It came in some of these prayer circles to predictions by tongues who reported the re-emergence of the apostolic ministry. This include the were Catholic Apostolic Church out, which would need to prepare twelve newly appointed apostle to the second coming of Christ . The community came 1855 after the death of three apostles in a crisis, since one of the vacant seats has become not play due to a lack of biblical evidence occupied. A small part (especially the Hamburg congregation) then went their own way and was excluded from the English following the apostles. It was 1863 in Hamburg, the first "General Christian Apostolic Mission" and later, in 1878, the "New Apostolic church" shows (since 1907 official name since 1930 "Apostolic Church"). In the course of further development of the NAC led to numerous spin-offs. Examples are (in Germany) of the "Reformed Apostolic Municipalities", the "Apostolic " and the "Apostolic church of the Saarland. Even the apostles Judah, from which in turn showed the apostles of Jesus Christ emerged from the New Apostolic Church.
early phase (1863-1878)
see the article
General Christian Apostolic Mission .
The German Church (1878-1960)
the initially deeply ecumenical conviction in the Catholic Apostolic Church and also maintained by Heinrich Geyer
was more with the years of strong differentiation from other Christian denominations. These are certainly several reasons for this: What matters will have been that the theological education of the clergy of the Mother Church was no longer available, only a few priests still had done in the Catholic Apostolic Church Service. Essential for the growth of the community, the weaker social strata, giving rise to later key officials. Even nationalist appeals can be found at this time in the hymnals and theological writings. Characteristic of this period is the increasingly hierarchical church structure. The charismatic element of the Catholic Apostolic Church, the prophecies have been rare (the last oral reports of fall in the 1980s) and disappeared into the prophetic office. New Apostolic Christians are in the era of world wars as "honest, sincere, conscientious and faithful" to see how many old publications. This is also the vision of the church at that time. Public opposition to the state was not practiced.
a deep crisis from which emerged several new groups (see
United Apostolic Church), the New Apostolic Church saw in the final years of the Chief Apostle Johann Gottfried Bischoff (deceased 1960). Bischoff, who took 1930 the root apostles preached, Christ would have come in his lifetime. This "message" statement was called the New Apostolic " status confessionis . Officials who publicly doubted or not they were taught their posts removed. The most prominent "victims" was the designated successor of the chief apostle, the Rhenish District Apostle Peter Kuhlen (Apostle assistant from 1948 to 1950). Candidate in many places were taken up only after a commitment to the "message" to the church. the death of Bishop and the Second Coming of Jesus is not occurred had been expressed on the part of the apostolic college, God has "changed his (by Chief Apostle Bischoff expressed) will." To date, the Church has not distanced himself from that view, but it is free to its members to form their own opinion (as per statement of liver Stap, "no longer a dogma").
The new international church (1960-present)
The death of the chief apostle Bischoff caused a slow but steady change, for example, the formulation of the "ownership" by Apostle
Hans Urwyler in the eighties years ago, (each member is personally responsible for his soul), or to the few, but through constant dialogue and contacts with groups that have broken due to the "message" from the New Apostolic Church. Even a conservative ecumenical opening of the NAC can be seen in this context. Overall, the spectrum within the church is really in the last ten years has increased, so that one can today of a "conservative" and a "progressive" wing talk within the NAC. Structural shift in membership considerably. If the NAK 1960, a German-European Community, with branches in several countries outside Europe, then in 2005 found only about 5% of members in Europe.
teaching
The New Apostolic Church sees itself as a continuation of the early Christian Church, is on the near second coming of Christ
and consistently eschatological aligned. The aim of the New Apostolic Christians it is to be performed at the second coming of Christ in the eternal communion with God. The creed enshrined in ten articles of faith. According to the understanding of the New Apostolic Church, the apostles necessary for salvation. The basis of the doctrine serves the
Bible and its interpretation by the "present" apostles. The New Apostolic Church has three
sacraments: Baptism , Supper and sealing . Baptism and sealing are performed on each member once and are considered necessary for salvation. Both sacraments bring together the "rebirth" of water and spirit and to convey the "child of God." Through water baptism is to Apostolic understanding "the first and fundamental act of grace to the man who believes in Christ" carried out (see News of 24 January 2006 ). It also causes the washing away of the "original sin . The seal (baptism with the Holy Spirit) is understood as of Holy Spirit and effect until the "child of God", ie the membership of the church.
The
Supper is in every service to the common spoken celebrated " Our Father" (until Pentecost 2008 in the King James version from 1984) and the forgiveness of sins. " Communion wafers are used exclusively for three-wine stains. Hosts will be decommissioned when not in use in worship services follow any newly eliminated. At the Last Supper take part, even children and infants. Participation in the Supper is generally allows only members of the NAC, but exceptions are possible.
The forgiveness of sins
give absolution in the NAC apostles and priestly offices of the "Free Speech" in every service. She has in the minds of many members own almost a sacrament and character is mistaken for a part of the sacrament "Last Supper". A special feature of the religious doctrine of Entschlafenenwesen. Three times a year on a "Mass for the departed" instead, in which the souls of dead people the sacraments of the NAC will be donated (on behalf of two public officials by an apostle). The sacrament is administered in the same way every Sunday in worship services, led by apostles or by the District Apostle, who died "guardian" (who have found God's grace). are currently, however, many teachings, including to the understanding of the church, from within the church bodies (task forces) were revised and will be published in an emerging
Catechism
(before 2008).
The Bible The Bible is binding basis of teachings of the NAC. Next to her, but does the word "today's" New Apostolic Apostles a major role. Until 1998 the Luther Bible was used in 1912, today the translation of the Bible is from 1984. According to a recent decision (November 2005) are the apocryphal books
integral component of New Apostolic teaching. In addition, sermons are sometimes also cited other Bible translations (Good news, Elberfeld, Albrecht, etc.). The use of annotated Bibles (eg Stuttgart Declaration Bible) is recommended for the homily preparation now. Binding are in any case, the central leadership of the church issued "guiding principles". Inner Religious groups work occasionally on biblical subjects and publish the results in the Church's own magazine "Our Family" and on the website of the church. The overall understanding of the gospel because of the interpretation of the Bible is characterized by apostles and is similar in many denominational views do not determine the interpretations of other churches. Increasingly extends and deepens the view of biblical Sources regarding the authenticity and the background or understanding speech through the use of sources of large churches, which leads to the correction of doctrinal statements.
worship and practice
New Apostolic Church in Augsburg Of the registered in the parish members to visit each municipality 20 to 100% regular church services, with church attendance declining, especially in European countries is. Regular churchgoers they participate most actively in community life and also are characterized by a strong feeling of solidarity from. There is a strong youth and elderly care. Moreover, often cultivated appearance and formal wear are common - the problem of the form "more appropriate" attire is often talk about and from area to area church Church in different ways.
With the beginning of opening the church is also developing the cultural life of the NAC. There are now only traditional church choirs, which are known in some cases borders on religion for their quality, progressive music groups and ensembles that appear increasingly in the area outside the church. An essential part of musical literature are works that in the 19 Century, or were written later.
parts of the New Apostolic
Music Literature
are being revised and supplemented by literature from other Christian groups. replaced since Easter 2005 - initially only in German-speaking - the new hymnal the used up to that of 1925. Talking is a revision of the uniform for Germany choir folder, which should be completed by 2008 . The revision mostly pieces of worldly origin (eg chorus, with "self-sealed" Christian texts) are sorted out, text previously used to undo changes made church music (eg "sky" instead of adapted "home") and own lyrics to the current doctrine. Overall, a shift to generally accepted "Christian church music" is observed, resulting in the local choirs and also of many complaints.
The Apostolic Creed
first Articles of Faith: I believe in God the Father, the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth.
second Articles of Faith: I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and buried, entered the realm of the departed, rose again from the dead ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from whence he shall come again. third Articles of Faith: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Apostolic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting.
4th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Lord Jesus, his church through living apostles until his return, he sent his apostles and still sends them with the mission to teach, to forgive sins in His name and with water and the Holy Spirit . baptize
5th Articles of Faith: I believe that all offices in the Church of Christ are chosen and used only by apostles in their office and that from the Apostles of Christ must show all the gifts and powers, so that, equipped with them, the community becomes a legible letter of Christ.
6th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Holy Baptism with water is a part of the rebirth of the person being baptized and thereby acquired the reversion to receive the Holy Spirit. She is also the answer of a good conscience toward God.
7th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Lord's Supper in memory of the once brought eternally valid sacrifice and the bitter suffering and death of Christ is the Lord Himself. The dignified enjoyment of life, the Holy Communion establishes our fellowship with Christ Jesus our Lord. It is celebrated with unleavened bread and wine, must be blessed by a priest of the Church and donated.
8th Articles of Faith: I believe that the need of water baptized by an apostle to obtain the child of God received the Holy Spirit, which they included as members of the body of Christ.
9th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Lord Jesus will come again as surely as he ascended into heaven, and the dead in Christ and the living bridal souls, who hoped for his coming and were prepared for transformed, and continues to be that after the Wedding in the sky with this comes back to earth, establish his kingdom of peace and rule them with him as kings and priests. After completion of the kingdom of peace, he will hold the Last Judgement when all souls receive that does not have participated in the First Resurrection, their share as they have done, whether good or evil.
10th Articles of Faith: I think I'm the secular authorities obliged to obey, unless contrary to the divine laws.
liturgy
The services of the New Apostolic Church are regulated. The liturgy of the New Apostolic Church met initially (up to about 1885) contained the Catholic Apostolic Church, the strong elements of the rite of the Catholic and Anglican churches. Under the influence of Dutch Calvinism
shifted the focus of worship in 1885 on the Liturgy of the Word (preaching high proportion). Occasionally there are still vestiges of the Catholic Apostolic Tradition in the New Apostolic liturgy. Until 1998, the Lord's Supper was celebrated only on Sundays and religious holidays, since 1998 is also an evening meal in the weekly worship celebration. Schematic sequence of a new apostolic church service:
are being revised and supplemented by literature from other Christian groups. replaced since Easter 2005 - initially only in German-speaking - the new hymnal the used up to that of 1925. Talking is a revision of the uniform for Germany choir folder, which should be completed by 2008 . The revision mostly pieces of worldly origin (eg chorus, with "self-sealed" Christian texts) are sorted out, text previously used to undo changes made church music (eg "sky" instead of adapted "home") and own lyrics to the current doctrine. Overall, a shift to generally accepted "Christian church music" is observed, resulting in the local choirs and also of many complaints.
The Apostolic Creed
first Articles of Faith: I believe in God the Father, the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth.
second Articles of Faith: I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and buried, entered the realm of the departed, rose again from the dead ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from whence he shall come again. third Articles of Faith: I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Apostolic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting.
4th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Lord Jesus, his church through living apostles until his return, he sent his apostles and still sends them with the mission to teach, to forgive sins in His name and with water and the Holy Spirit . baptize
5th Articles of Faith: I believe that all offices in the Church of Christ are chosen and used only by apostles in their office and that from the Apostles of Christ must show all the gifts and powers, so that, equipped with them, the community becomes a legible letter of Christ.
6th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Holy Baptism with water is a part of the rebirth of the person being baptized and thereby acquired the reversion to receive the Holy Spirit. She is also the answer of a good conscience toward God.
7th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Lord's Supper in memory of the once brought eternally valid sacrifice and the bitter suffering and death of Christ is the Lord Himself. The dignified enjoyment of life, the Holy Communion establishes our fellowship with Christ Jesus our Lord. It is celebrated with unleavened bread and wine, must be blessed by a priest of the Church and donated.
8th Articles of Faith: I believe that the need of water baptized by an apostle to obtain the child of God received the Holy Spirit, which they included as members of the body of Christ.
9th Articles of Faith: I believe that the Lord Jesus will come again as surely as he ascended into heaven, and the dead in Christ and the living bridal souls, who hoped for his coming and were prepared for transformed, and continues to be that after the Wedding in the sky with this comes back to earth, establish his kingdom of peace and rule them with him as kings and priests. After completion of the kingdom of peace, he will hold the Last Judgement when all souls receive that does not have participated in the First Resurrection, their share as they have done, whether good or evil.
10th Articles of Faith: I think I'm the secular authorities obliged to obey, unless contrary to the divine laws.
liturgy
The services of the New Apostolic Church are regulated. The liturgy of the New Apostolic Church met initially (up to about 1885) contained the Catholic Apostolic Church, the strong elements of the rite of the Catholic and Anglican churches. Under the influence of Dutch Calvinism
shifted the focus of worship in 1885 on the Liturgy of the Word (preaching high proportion). Occasionally there are still vestiges of the Catholic Apostolic Tradition in the New Apostolic liturgy. Until 1998, the Lord's Supper was celebrated only on Sundays and religious holidays, since 1998 is also an evening meal in the weekly worship celebration. Schematic sequence of a new apostolic church service:
Before the beginning of the service:
Choir
organ music
instrumental music
Organizational and / or deadlines are "announcements" by a public official
may rest on the collection
town song (collection about the Apostles and / or priestly office / offices in the nave, the service manager takes his place behind the altar)
worship
prayer of the supervisor
reading of the Bible word for worship
music review (mostly choral singing, but also community song, solo or instrumental)
Sermon of the supervisor
any music review (mostly choral)
sermons of other ministers
celebration of the holy sacrament
community prayer Our Father
Free Speech (absolution - forgiveness of sins)
victims prayer
separation of the Host (bread and wine) and donation / expenditure of the Host to the Apostles / priestly offices
then possibly
baptism
recording
sealing
confirmation (blessing of action - usually on Palm Sunday)
gift of the Holy Communion at the church (while / after congregational singing and / or chorus)
only services of the District Apostles and the chief apostle: the gift of the Eucharist for the asleep
then any acts of blessing, for example:
weddings, wedding anniversaries
ordinations or closed reduction of public officials, etc.
conclusion:
Thanksgiving
final blessing
music review (congregational singing, choral speech, etc.)
organ music
instrumental music
Organizational and / or deadlines are "announcements" by a public official
may rest on the collection
town song (collection about the Apostles and / or priestly office / offices in the nave, the service manager takes his place behind the altar)
worship
prayer of the supervisor
reading of the Bible word for worship
music review (mostly choral singing, but also community song, solo or instrumental)
Sermon of the supervisor
any music review (mostly choral)
sermons of other ministers
celebration of the holy sacrament
community prayer Our Father
Free Speech (absolution - forgiveness of sins)
victims prayer
separation of the Host (bread and wine) and donation / expenditure of the Host to the Apostles / priestly offices
then possibly
baptism
recording
sealing
confirmation (blessing of action - usually on Palm Sunday)
gift of the Holy Communion at the church (while / after congregational singing and / or chorus)
only services of the District Apostles and the chief apostle: the gift of the Eucharist for the asleep
then any acts of blessing, for example:
weddings, wedding anniversaries
ordinations or closed reduction of public officials, etc.
conclusion:
Thanksgiving
final blessing
music review (congregational singing, choral speech, etc.)
The "serving" the public official at the altar occurs in free Sermon without notes. In preparation for the service used the data released by the church leadership guiding principles that include the read (ie, prescribed by the Church leadership) text word (a single verse or Baqarah, no longer text sections) from the Bible and some thoughts. The "guiding principles" should be replaced by the end of 2007, "Guide for worship." The commissioned officers preach without the requirement of a specific training or theological education, it should speak in a direct way the Holy Spirit through them. Critics say this, however, leads to an overburdening of the lay preacher and thus to a cliché-laden, cliche-ridden invocation the few that always the same website. To counteract this are increasingly religious seminars sermon preparation and training was offered. Theology (off) training is now officially welcome ..
organization
church leadership hierarchy International
At the head of the New Apostolic Church is the 15th May 2005, Chief Apostle Dr. Wilhelm Leber
. Its predecessor was Richard Fehr , who led the church since 1988 in this office. As an Apostle he leads from the church from its headquarters in Zurich. Wilhelm Leber's hamburgers and the eighth Chief Apostle since the founding of the church. The primacy of the Chief Apostle is derived from the position of Peter in the early church.
District Apostle district churches derive
are under the Chief Apostle, the District Apostles. They oversee the
area churches . Them "simple" Apostles are assigned. Together with the Apostle to ensure the worldwide unity of doctrine and pastoral care.
are under the Chief Apostle, the District Apostles. They oversee the
area churches . Them "simple" Apostles are assigned. Together with the Apostle to ensure the worldwide unity of doctrine and pastoral care.
International Conferences
The Apostle Apostle Apostle and the district come together regularly to discuss church matters of international importance. Every three years an international Assembly of all the apostles held.
Current common and current District Apostle
strain Apostle Wilhelm Leber
District Apostle Wilfried Klingler (Germany, Lower Saxony Mitteldeuschland)
Wolfgang Nadolny (Germany, Berlin-Brandenburg/Russland)
Hagen Wend (Germany , Hesse, Rhineland-Pfalz-Saar)
Michael Ehrich
(Germany, South Germany) Karl Heinz Schumacher (Germany, North Germany) Armin Brinkmann (Germany, NRW)
Theodoor J. de Bruijn (Netherlands)
Jean-Luc Schneider ( France)
Armin Studer (Switzerland / Austria)
Charles S. Ndandula (Zambia)
Noel E. Barnes (Cape, South Africa)
Johann R. Kitching (South Africa)
Latorcai Leslie (Canada)
Richard C. Freund (USA)
Mario Fiore (Argentina, Uruguay)
Guillermo Vilor (Brazil)
Andrew H. Andersen (Australia)
Alfons Tansahtikno (Indonesia)
The Apostle Apostle Apostle and the district come together regularly to discuss church matters of international importance. Every three years an international Assembly of all the apostles held.
Current common and current District Apostle
strain Apostle Wilhelm Leber
District Apostle Wilfried Klingler (Germany, Lower Saxony Mitteldeuschland)
Wolfgang Nadolny (Germany, Berlin-Brandenburg/Russland)
Hagen Wend (Germany , Hesse, Rhineland-Pfalz-Saar)
Michael Ehrich
(Germany, South Germany) Karl Heinz Schumacher (Germany, North Germany) Armin Brinkmann (Germany, NRW)
Theodoor J. de Bruijn (Netherlands)
Jean-Luc Schneider ( France)
Armin Studer (Switzerland / Austria)
Charles S. Ndandula (Zambia)
Noel E. Barnes (Cape, South Africa)
Johann R. Kitching (South Africa)
Latorcai Leslie (Canada)
Richard C. Freund (USA)
Mario Fiore (Argentina, Uruguay)
Guillermo Vilor (Brazil)
Andrew H. Andersen (Australia)
Alfons Tansahtikno (Indonesia)
Other officials support the apostles
In performing regional tasks to help the apostles, bishops, district elders and district evangelist. The center of church life, the individual municipalities. With her leadership instruct the apostles pastors, evangelists and priests. These community leaders will be assisted by other priests and deacons.
The hierarchy includes, in descending order of three official groups
Apostle
: Apostle , District Apostle, Apostle, Priestly
Offices: Bishop , district elder, district evangelist Shepherd , (municipal) Evangelist priests, deacons
: Deacon (formerly also sub-deacon).
: Apostle , District Apostle, Apostle, Priestly
Offices: Bishop , district elder, district evangelist Shepherd , (municipal) Evangelist priests, deacons
: Deacon (formerly also sub-deacon).
The NAK known in the official group of the apostles the assignment (activity without surgery) as the "District Apostle Helper"; in the priestly offices of the commission as president (leader) of a municipality (regular will shepherd / Evangelists / Priests charged) or of a district (usually bishops / elders district / county evangelists). Another special feature in the apostolate of the NAC is the "chief apostle helpers" are: In support of the incumbent chief apostle is ordained an apostle in this function.
All officers are men and laymen
; them up to the stage of the work usually older volunteers. Bishops and apostles (Acts, Apostles and District Apostle) are often employees of the church.
; them up to the stage of the work usually older volunteers. Bishops and apostles (Acts, Apostles and District Apostle) are often employees of the church.
A
ordination of women in the New Apostolic Church is not known. However, women are taking teaching positions in the Vorsonntagsschule (children under 6 years), the Sunday school in religion and confirmation classes and senior role in the musical essence true. Women also sing with the community and district chorus.
any officials in his action is subject to the NAC in details often directed by the higher-level official or functionary. While on organizational issues thoroughly discussed, are questions concerning the content of faith and related doctrines, not ausdiskutierbar and not a mere matter of opinion. On these points there is a clear line. Spreads others or adulterated teachings of the New Apostolic Church officials will not be tolerated. In such a case, a function carrier is partially deprived of his official position, for a full-time active officials may include the loss of pension rights to the result.
incumbent may be granted leave from her job temporarily, or voluntarily assumed him to resign. A prominent example in the recent past, the former apostle Sepers Gerrit (NL), on 1 December 2004 resigned his post. His reasoning (abridged; full text:
http://www.naktuell.de/1204/1204004.html
): "The reason for my return Office of the apostles is the exclusive teaching of the New Apostolic Church pluralistic, contrary to my personal vision. We can and may our God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit is not in their scope, space, limit development and so on. This goes far beyond our human thoughts. The apostles in the church, in my opinion is not necessarily required for salvation, but beneficial or desirable. "
structure
The headquarters of the NAC (New Apostolic Church International), as the composite of all New Apostolic Apostles, is in Zurich
.
http://www.naktuell.de/1204/1204004.html
): "The reason for my return Office of the apostles is the exclusive teaching of the New Apostolic Church pluralistic, contrary to my personal vision. We can and may our God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit is not in their scope, space, limit development and so on. This goes far beyond our human thoughts. The apostles in the church, in my opinion is not necessarily required for salvation, but beneficial or desirable. "
structure
The headquarters of the NAC (New Apostolic Church International), as the composite of all New Apostolic Apostles, is in Zurich
.
The New Apostolic Church is in
area churches
split, which - led by District Apostles - legally independent. In the teaching of the Apostles are connected to the district chief apostle. Several area churches are headed by a District Apostle, they are then referred to as "District Apostle area. In Germany there are 10 area churches in 6 "District Apostle areas." The District Church of Austria, together with the District Church of Switzerland to a "District Apostle area. Legally, the district churches in Germany public bodies , a club in Switzerland. The area churches are divided into legally dependent districts that in turn also legally dependent Communities are divided. The directors of a district or a municipality is responsible for a district or community leaders. Ten to thirty communities form a district. An apostle and a bishop in the care of three to six districts.
Finance
The New Apostolic Church is funded by donations (so-called victims) of the members. The donations are voluntary and anonymous victims down in the box (offering box). An orientation on the tenth (cf. 4 Exodus 18, 24) is recommended and in the ministry with regard to the related theme of God's blessing greatly. A church tax, although legally possible in Germany, not applicable. The international church is to pay levy the area churches financed, they also organizes support financially weaker area churches through financial strength. Recently, annual accounts, inputs and outputs in the Church's own magazine "Our Family" in highly summary form are published. The church is anxious to get along with as little bureaucracy. The vast majority of the revenue flows in the construction and maintenance of the church building, please come again directly benefit the individual communities. Also for the missionary work, a considerable part of the church budget is spent. In addition, the Church provides humanitarian aid and support relief efforts in disaster areas. The control of the ecclesiastical revenues and expenditures (in formal exam) make independent auditor. The church publishes high-level summary reports on their income and expenditure. Further insight into their financial affairs (especially in the rules of the remuneration of the apostles), they are not church members. Government grants are not used. Charitable assistance will be provided on special victims (peace offerings for thanksgiving) and donations to the charity of the New Apostolic Church in Germany "NAK-Sponsorship" is supported.
neutrality
The New Apostolic Church has to political opinions. It expects its believers to fulfill the laws and duties as citizens of their country, if not contrary to the divine laws. The Church emphasizes open and trusting relationships with governments, public authorities and the public. New Apostolic Christians are free to express themselves in public life.
Other religious bodies and groups
Publisher
The church owned Verlag Friedrich Bischoff (founded by Johann Gottfried Bischoff
, the father's namesake) is based in Frankfurt am Main . He laid in the three main internal church magazines: "Our family has an international circulation of 350,000 copies. In German, English, French, English, Portuguese and Indonesian it appears two times a month. Every month, the magazine is published in 21 other languages. The content deals in addition to worship and travel reports of the Chief Apostle also with religious-historical background, reports from community life and ads. "Our World" has an international circulation of 18,000 copies and is published in German, English, French, Russian, Portuguese and Dutch. The content deals with some issues to "Christians & Bible." What it is for reading, painting, crafts, puzzles and interactive activities.
"Spirit" is a magazine specifically for young New Apostolic Christians. Every two months deals with current issues and discussed from the perspective of the Apostolic faith, to give orientation. There
youth in the church
The New Apostolic Church similar to the other major churches youth days. Once a year, takes place in the respective area Church Youth Day. Venues are exhibition halls and city halls. The procedure often divided into two parts. Mornings there is a youth service, the district held by the apostles of the District Church is. Following there is a lunch. Afternoon following the so-called moment of youth. There are recited by the choir and orchestral songs and presented by young religious themes in the form of films, stage plays and the like. In the year 2009 will be held for the first time a European Youth in the Düsseldorf LTU Arena. Within the districts, there are different youth activities. These include youth services, regional and local Jugenstunden, choir lessons, sports events and youth camps.
Hostienbäckerei
In Bielefeld
is the central Hostienbäckerei. A further Hostienbäckerei located in Cape Town, fed it with parts of Africa hosts.
Charity institutions
the seat of a NAK-Charitable, Foundation for charitable projects of the New Apostolic Church in Germany eV, is located in Dortmund
. A New Apostolic institution for the elderly located in Fröndenberg . Outside Germany (eg in countries such as Portugal, India and South Africa), there are many other religious institutions such as schools, kindergartens and orphanages that cared for in part by NAK Charitable
be financed partly by local area churches. The agency Youth helps youth "of the NAC North Rhine-Westphalia manages projects for disadvantaged young people abroad. Thus, in South Africa recently, the second "Amazing Grace Children's Home was officially opened
Rainbow NAK
In 1999, Rainbow-NAC, a private initiative
gay and lesbian Apostolic creditors. The main challenges in society and church, of which homosexual people are often surrounded, main topics. There are also currently many link lists, chat rooms, Internet forums, private Internet sites and classifieds pages from the environment of the New Apostolic Or church members.
ecumenism
is The New Apostolic Church either in World Council of Churches
still in the Council of Christian Churches (ACK) and participates also not in the Evangelical Alliance , and were now receiving an application or approaches exist, but no acceptance of the NAC is available. From the perspective of the New Apostolic Church, there is the possibility that a Christian participates in the Apostolic Communion of another religion. Participation in the Eucharist
in the services of the NAC is for members and the community provided housing guests. However, this is not controlled, and virtually no one is allowed to take part (as evidenced by the statement: "At the altar of the Lord no borders are drawn"). The New Apostolic baptism is recognized by the Catholic and Protestant churches, as they Trinitarian is made; the New Apostolic Church acknowledges its part in January 2006, each valid in a different church, Trinity accomplished water baptism sacrament and confirmed no more this, as usual. The New Apostolic understanding on the attainment of a child of God differs, however, as explained under the heading of teaching, on the understanding other denominations and is considered by various theologians as special education. Not
split, which - led by District Apostles - legally independent. In the teaching of the Apostles are connected to the district chief apostle. Several area churches are headed by a District Apostle, they are then referred to as "District Apostle area. In Germany there are 10 area churches in 6 "District Apostle areas." The District Church of Austria, together with the District Church of Switzerland to a "District Apostle area. Legally, the district churches in Germany public bodies , a club in Switzerland. The area churches are divided into legally dependent districts that in turn also legally dependent Communities are divided. The directors of a district or a municipality is responsible for a district or community leaders. Ten to thirty communities form a district. An apostle and a bishop in the care of three to six districts.
Finance
The New Apostolic Church is funded by donations (so-called victims) of the members. The donations are voluntary and anonymous victims down in the box (offering box). An orientation on the tenth (cf. 4 Exodus 18, 24) is recommended and in the ministry with regard to the related theme of God's blessing greatly. A church tax, although legally possible in Germany, not applicable. The international church is to pay levy the area churches financed, they also organizes support financially weaker area churches through financial strength. Recently, annual accounts, inputs and outputs in the Church's own magazine "Our Family" in highly summary form are published. The church is anxious to get along with as little bureaucracy. The vast majority of the revenue flows in the construction and maintenance of the church building, please come again directly benefit the individual communities. Also for the missionary work, a considerable part of the church budget is spent. In addition, the Church provides humanitarian aid and support relief efforts in disaster areas. The control of the ecclesiastical revenues and expenditures (in formal exam) make independent auditor. The church publishes high-level summary reports on their income and expenditure. Further insight into their financial affairs (especially in the rules of the remuneration of the apostles), they are not church members. Government grants are not used. Charitable assistance will be provided on special victims (peace offerings for thanksgiving) and donations to the charity of the New Apostolic Church in Germany "NAK-Sponsorship" is supported.
neutrality
The New Apostolic Church has to political opinions. It expects its believers to fulfill the laws and duties as citizens of their country, if not contrary to the divine laws. The Church emphasizes open and trusting relationships with governments, public authorities and the public. New Apostolic Christians are free to express themselves in public life.
Other religious bodies and groups
Publisher
The church owned Verlag Friedrich Bischoff (founded by Johann Gottfried Bischoff
, the father's namesake) is based in Frankfurt am Main . He laid in the three main internal church magazines: "Our family has an international circulation of 350,000 copies. In German, English, French, English, Portuguese and Indonesian it appears two times a month. Every month, the magazine is published in 21 other languages. The content deals in addition to worship and travel reports of the Chief Apostle also with religious-historical background, reports from community life and ads. "Our World" has an international circulation of 18,000 copies and is published in German, English, French, Russian, Portuguese and Dutch. The content deals with some issues to "Christians & Bible." What it is for reading, painting, crafts, puzzles and interactive activities.
"Spirit" is a magazine specifically for young New Apostolic Christians. Every two months deals with current issues and discussed from the perspective of the Apostolic faith, to give orientation. There
youth in the church
The New Apostolic Church similar to the other major churches youth days. Once a year, takes place in the respective area Church Youth Day. Venues are exhibition halls and city halls. The procedure often divided into two parts. Mornings there is a youth service, the district held by the apostles of the District Church is. Following there is a lunch. Afternoon following the so-called moment of youth. There are recited by the choir and orchestral songs and presented by young religious themes in the form of films, stage plays and the like. In the year 2009 will be held for the first time a European Youth in the Düsseldorf LTU Arena. Within the districts, there are different youth activities. These include youth services, regional and local Jugenstunden, choir lessons, sports events and youth camps.
Hostienbäckerei
In Bielefeld
is the central Hostienbäckerei. A further Hostienbäckerei located in Cape Town, fed it with parts of Africa hosts.
Charity institutions
the seat of a NAK-Charitable, Foundation for charitable projects of the New Apostolic Church in Germany eV, is located in Dortmund
. A New Apostolic institution for the elderly located in Fröndenberg . Outside Germany (eg in countries such as Portugal, India and South Africa), there are many other religious institutions such as schools, kindergartens and orphanages that cared for in part by NAK Charitable
be financed partly by local area churches. The agency Youth helps youth "of the NAC North Rhine-Westphalia manages projects for disadvantaged young people abroad. Thus, in South Africa recently, the second "Amazing Grace Children's Home was officially opened
Rainbow NAK
In 1999, Rainbow-NAC, a private initiative
gay and lesbian Apostolic creditors. The main challenges in society and church, of which homosexual people are often surrounded, main topics. There are also currently many link lists, chat rooms, Internet forums, private Internet sites and classifieds pages from the environment of the New Apostolic Or church members.
ecumenism
is The New Apostolic Church either in World Council of Churches
still in the Council of Christian Churches (ACK) and participates also not in the Evangelical Alliance , and were now receiving an application or approaches exist, but no acceptance of the NAC is available. From the perspective of the New Apostolic Church, there is the possibility that a Christian participates in the Apostolic Communion of another religion. Participation in the Eucharist
in the services of the NAC is for members and the community provided housing guests. However, this is not controlled, and virtually no one is allowed to take part (as evidenced by the statement: "At the altar of the Lord no borders are drawn"). The New Apostolic baptism is recognized by the Catholic and Protestant churches, as they Trinitarian is made; the New Apostolic Church acknowledges its part in January 2006, each valid in a different church, Trinity accomplished water baptism sacrament and confirmed no more this, as usual. The New Apostolic understanding on the attainment of a child of God differs, however, as explained under the heading of teaching, on the understanding other denominations and is considered by various theologians as special education. Not
recognized the baptisms of
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment