On July 2, 2022, the Apostolic History Network celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Brockhagen Archive with a ceremony and a courtyard party. About 70 participants were present and celebrated in warm and sunny weather on the premises of the archive, partly until the evening.
First, the anniversary celebration began at 4 p.m. with a ceremony in the building. After a welcome by the first chairman Mathias Eberle, words of greeting followed from Dr. André Heinrich (Superintendent of the Protestant Church District of Halle/Westphalia and pastor of the Protestant Church Congregation of Brockhagen) and from Armin Brinkmann (retired District Apostle of the New Apostolic Church of North Rhine-Westphalia). Then Mathias Eberle and Hans Kuritz presented excerpts from the history of the building and the work of the network over the past ten years.
At about 5 p.m., the courtyard party began with barbecue and cake and the brass group “Rahels Musi”, which delighted those present with lively revival music and apostolic compositions from a hundred years ago and invited them to sing along.
We are very happy about the great response, the beautiful atmosphere and the communal joy after a long Corona break!
The presentation presented on site is available for download here (in German):
Some images from the celebration:
The Archive is ready for celebrating! The Rolling Reed Organ is present as well. The Beyer corporation has contributed one half of a reed organ, showing the sophisticated mechanics inside. Visitors arriving. André Heinrich, Mathias Eberle, Hans Kuritz and Armin Brinkmann. Hans Kuritz at the Sauer organ of the Archive. The festive gathering begins. Mathias Eberle welcoming the audience. Superintendent Dr André Heinrich speaking. Retired New Apostolic Church District Apostle Armin Brinkmann. Brass Band getting ready for the performance. Visitors listening. Barbecue and cake are ready. Mathias Eberle speaking. Enough water for a hot and sunny day. Courtyard party outside. Courtyard party outside.
Several video recordings are available at YouTube: