Spotlight 8/2024: “Whatever He says to you, do it.”

Banging against a window pane like a fly even though there is an open window right next to it … Humans often behave in a similarly bizarre way when it comes to how God answers their prayers. But listening to God is important, says District Apostle Helper Thomas Deubel from Switzerland.

April 15, 2024

Annual motto Congregation

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Helping the Church to function well

How do you take great pictures, how do you read aloud effectively, and how does the intranet work? In recent weeks, organisational matters of the Church were discussed. The objectives were clear. The idea was to offer a well-organised environment so that everyone can live their faith

April 12, 2024

Acts of blessing

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Posters with Christian potential

People are already waiting for them: starting May 2024, a new series of posters will be displayed in the showcases of many of our New Apostolic churches. They will also be shared online. This time, the Church was inspired by a trend to show that there is Christian potential in everyone.

April 11, 2024

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• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Believing is our responsibility

When someone leaves their home to go on a trip and asks someone else to look after it for the time being, they expect everything to be in order when they return. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider transferred this example from everyday life to our faith.

April 10, 2024

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Seeking and finding God in prayer

How are things coming along with our annual motto “Prayer works”? A short poll on Instagram showed up 900 ideas on the topic of “prayer”. In the first part, we will look at the feeling of being close to God in prayer.

April 9, 2024

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• Divine service
• Music
• Society

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A new relationship

Together they were strong. But conflicts and a resulting dispute led to a split: Chief Apostle Hermann Niehaus and Apostle Carl August Brückner, who died 75 years ago today.

April 8, 2024

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• History 
• Ministry
• Music

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At home worldwide: how congregations celebrated Easter

Singing, celebrating, and hiking is how the brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe celebrated Easter. They enjoyed one another’s fellowship, but also reflected on what Easter means, namely the victory of the Son of God over death.

April 5, 2024

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Holy Sealing
• Music
• Sacraments
• Youth

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God and image of God: the difference

How is this possible? In the Old Testament, God is angry and in the New Testament, He is love. What has changed is not His nature, but the way humankind sees Him. This is what the Chief Apostle explains in the following doctrinal text.

April 4, 2024

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• History 
• Organisation

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How God helps and saves

It was a festival with sports and music, and right in the middle of it all the timely word of God was delivered. This is how Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s visit to Pune in India unfolded. And at the end, the congregation created a very special divine moment.

April 3, 2024

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The wonders of His power and love

The effects of Easter continue to linger. The event is so big that it does not fit into one gospel or into one divine service. Here is a preview of the sermon topics for the month of April.

April 2, 2024

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• Easter

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community 2/2024: In conversation with God

The new issue of community is online. There are print and digital versions of the magazine in a number of languages. Featured are insights into the management of the Church, church life worldwide, and the teaching—for young and old.

April 1, 2024

Africa

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Youth

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God’s love is indestructible

We are celebrating a grave today, an empty one, because this emptiness entails a doctrine: the angry God is no longer among us, long live the loving God. And this love gives life. A somewhat different approach to Easter.

March 30, 2024

Doctrine 

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• Easter
• History 

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The power of words and the potency of silence

All He would have had to do was say the right words and His agony would have vanished into thin air. But He remained eloquently silent and went His way. Join us as we look at the silent twists and turns on Jesus’ way to the cross.

March 29, 2024

Doctrine 

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• Good Friday
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Please help my friend too!

Prayer works. This is something that both children and adults experience. It even works when we pray for others who have a problem that God can help with. Here are a few tips, and not just for children.

March 28, 2024

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• Grieving
• Music
• Pastoral care

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Only the humble receive grace

A sinner finds grace before God, a devout man does not. Does that mean that keeping the commandments is unimportant? No, there is more to this than meets the eye. What exactly this is, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained in a divine service.

March 27, 2024

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments

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Pleading our own cause: we want you to share!

The web, apps, and print products are all channels through which nac.today conveys information and news. Some people, however, still want to share it in their own way. Is that okay? There is a clear answer to this question—along with three little points to observe.

March 27, 2024

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Answers to all questions

First Hindu, then Methodist, and finally New Apostolic: Virendrasingh Daniel was a born preacher. When he was sealed with the Holy Spirit his search for a spiritual home came to an end. The Apostle died ten years ago today.

March 26, 2024

Australia / Pacific Chief Apostle

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• Holy Sealing
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Retirement
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Spotlight 7/2024: Abba, Father!

Already as a young Priest, District Apostle Woll from Canada learned that prayer affects our faith. He says that as a child of God we can share all our feelings with God, and that this strengthens our faith.

March 25, 2024

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The donkey, that’s me

Jesus knew exactly what He was doing when He chose His mount to enter Jerusalem. What’s more, He sent signals right up to our own time. Here is a reflection on the theme of Palm Sunday.

March 23, 2024

America

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• Good Friday
• History 
• Palm Sunday

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Imitation is encouraged

Giving others the feeling that they are welcome, getting to know each other better, enjoying one another’s company, and participating: these are the stages of togetherness that New Apostolic young people practise. Here are examples from Europe and Africa.

March 22, 2024

Acts of blessing

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• Annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Youth

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New wafer bakery inaugurated

The bakery has moved. The new facility is only 150 metres down the street from the old one. Technologically, it was a leap into the future. The new facility in Bielefeld, Germany, has just been officially inaugurated. It is one of several bakeries owned by the Church and produces communion wafers for congregations in around sixty countries.

March 21, 2024

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments

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Inseparable. Loved forever.

Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. Are we really sure? What about suffering, injustice, and weakness? Not even that, the Chief Apostle makes clear, and explains what this love really means.

March 20, 2024

Chief Apostle Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Holy Communion
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Congratulations on your faith

Every person has the right to happiness. In Matthew 5: 3–10 Jesus congratulates people who, on the face of it, may not be happy at all. March 20th is the International Day of Happiness and a good reason to take a closer look at these teachings and blessings.

March 19, 2024

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• Pastoral care
• Society

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Counting your blessings

When things go well, we often don’t think to tell God about it. And yet, thanksgiving is an important part of our personal prayer. Here are a few tips for parents, children, and everyone else that underline our annual motto “Prayer works!”

March 18, 2024

America

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• Divine service
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Joy and contemplation in our congregations

‌The period preceding a service for the departed or the season of Lent, which we are currently in, are a good time for contemplation and prayer. ‌‌Many took the time to do so, creating joy for themselves and for others. Here is news from across the globe.

March 15, 2024

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Children
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Music

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‌NAC SEA Relief: no extreme events, but plenty of hardship

Local and individual needs were addressed by NAC SEA Relief in 2023. This was possible because there were no major storm disasters in the Philippines in the past year. In its annual report, the aid organisation reports on the fates of individuals and reaching out to them.

March 14, 2024

Asia

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• Charity work
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Local news
• Youth

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