Thoughts on the Bible text We give thanks to you O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is is near. Psalm 75: 1 Introduction Psalm 75 begins with an expression of gratitude to God. It is a public profession of God and His works. It reminds us that we […]
Freedom, The Greatest Gift of God
Freedom is a free gift of God. But He does not impose this freedom upon us. He only liberates those who want it. I remember one Wednesday evening. After a service I held I noticed that a Priest—whom I knew well—had not attended. I was told that he had been sick for several weeks. I […]
Midweek Devotional: 24 June 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, “How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans. John 4: 9 Introduction The gospel of John describes a long conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman […]
The Duties of The Apostolate: To Serve And To Bring Joy
Sunday, June 21, 2020 Apostle Rumantiyo conducted a centralized divine service through Youtube and audio from Lampung, based on 2 Corinthians 1:24 “Not that we have dominion over your faith, but are fellow workers for your joy; for by faith you stand.” Apostle conveyed the congregation some points regarding the duties of the Apostles. He […]
Guidelines for Protection Against Covid-19 Virus Infection
New Apostolic Church South-East Asia intends to gradually restore the life of the congregation to normal by observing the efforts to prevent the transmission and spread of COVID-19. Starting July 5, 2020 divine services can be held regularly in congregations. There are rules that must be observed and summarized in a guideline. Noting the official restriction […]
Midweek Devotional: 17 June 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text “Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgement.” 1 Corinthians 1: 10 Introduction […]
Called to Holiness
District Apostle Edy Isnugroho conducted a centralized divine service which is broadcasted through YouTube and audio on Sunday, June 14, 2020. He used the Bible text of 1 Peter 1: 15,16 to base his sermon, “But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, […]
Midweek Devotional: 10 June 2020
Thoughts on the Bible text But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” Ruth 1: 16 Introduction The story of Ruth, from […]
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Apostle Samuel Hadiwidagdo served children of God through a centralized streaming divine service on Sunday, June 7, 2020, exactly one week after Pentecost – We commemorate the triune God. “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all” (2 Corinthians 13:13) […]
Online Divine Services in June
Since the corona virus pandemic, the New Apostolic Church has held services through streaming broadcast on YouTube and Facebook live. A few months ago, it was considered something new, however, believers from many religions and denominations did worship online. The New Apostolic Church also held services and broadcasts live on the Internet or through audio […]