Thoughts from Chief Apostle**
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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.
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Divine Service on first Sunday (6 September 2026) based on 1John 5: 8 conducted by Priest Akihiro Kadohira, Rector called up: Priest Lazario Buckley
“God believes in you” (5 September 2026)
A hundred metres up, trembling knees, and then the free fall: sometimes life feels exactly like that. But God has more faith in human beings than we have in ourselves. And He helps us.
God provides—even through ravens, if necessary (2 September, 2026)
A prophet on the run, ravens as providers, and a God who can be relied upon. The Chief Apostle draws five lessons from the incident at the Brook Cherith—lessons that together convey the most important message of all.
Spotlight 11/2026: What two small coins tells us (1 September)
God gives first. Trust and gratitude grow from this experience. District Apostle Arnaud Martig from Canada connects our 2026 motto with reflections on Thanksgiving.
Moving through September with the wind at our backs (31 August 2026)
Receiving salvation, spreading the gospel, sharing blessing, and finding new strength: the Sunday services in September showcase a faith that propels us forward.
Divine Service on fifth Sunday (30 August 2026)
based on Exodus 20: 13
conducted by Priest Takeo Takashima
called up: Priest Freddy Kankolongo Cisuaka, Priest Lazario Buckley
How faith turns a lion into a kitten (26 August, 2026)
These evil spirits, which sow fear and discord, are currently very active. But those who believe can defend themselves. Here are three counter-forces drawn from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.
Spotlight 10/2026: Pressing on because God knows the way (20 August, 2026)
“Don’t be afraid. Just believe!” Our annual motto for 2026 calls on us to trust in God. District Apostle Elie Mukinda from the Democratic Republic Congo-West shows how simple that can be.
From the depths into the arms of God (19 August, 2026)
There is no way out of the abyss by our own strength. But God reaches out His hand to us. “For with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is abundant redemption.” (Psalm 130: 7 excerpt).
A two-way street creates balance (17 August, 2026)
Honour your father and your mother. How often has this demand been misused—at the expense of the most vulnerable? A closer look at the Bible reveals that the commandment is not a one-way street.
Divine Service on third Sunday ( 16 August, 2026)
based on John 17: 20–21 (excerpt)
called up Priest Lazario Buckley
