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Please, just keep on sowing! (7 October 2026) Tears are simply part of life—but they will not have the last word. Chief Apostle Mutschler preached in Reutlingen about the harvest of joy that is sure to come.
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Divine Service on Thanksgiving Day (4 October 2026) based on Psalm19:1 conducted by Priest Akihiro Kadohira called up: Priest Freddy Kangolongo Cisaka, Priest Lazario Buckley More→
What God creates—and what this makes of us (2 October 2026)
He creates the world, sustains it, acts upon the lives of human beings, and ultimately gives Himself: the Sunday divine services in October follow the traces of the works of God.
God never gives up (29 September 2026)
Bruised, burnt out, at the end of your rope? God is paying attention and will give you hope again. How? This is something the Chief Apostle illustrated in a recent divine service.
Divine Service on fourth Sunday (27 September 2026)
based on Isaiah 40: 31
conducted by Priest Takeo Takashima
called up: Priest Freddy Kankolongo Cisaka, Priest Lazario Buckley
The little word that brings great joy (26 September 2026)
Beautiful things fade, suffering cannot simply be smiled away, and faith is not a competitive sport—and yet Apostle Paul talks about a kind of joy that endures for all time! What is his secret?
When everything seems pointless (23 September 2026)
The psalmist hits a crisis—one that any of us could face. Asaph is ready to throw in the towel. But then he finds a way out of the situation, one that anyone can follow.
The referee in our hearts (21 September 2026) A greeting from outer space, a verse from the Bible, and an image from Holy Communion: in very different ways, they all tell us something about what the peace of Christ means. More→
Divine Service on third Sunday (20 September 2026) based on Deuteronomy 28: 2 conducted by Priest Freddy Kankolongo Cisaka called up: Priest Takeo Takashima
Loved, set free, accepted (16 September 2026)
No fear, no pressure to perform, no struggle for love: when we understand our own relationship with God, we can deal with guilt, suffering, and the future in a completely different way.
What is blessing? (14 September, 2026)
You cannot earn it, read it from bank balance, or simply turn it on like water from a tap. So what is blessing really? Here are a few thoughts.
From a den of thieves to a house of prayer (9 September 2026)
The temple is not merely a place, it is the church of Christ: open to everyone and dedicated to prayer. However, not everyone is aware of this. The Chief Apostle provides some insight.