Andreas Rother, Author at nac.today

Wedding preparations of a church

The service was about Adam and Eve, about Jesus Christ and the bridal congregation, and about the marriage feast in heaven. “This marriage is kind of complicated,” the Chief Apostle remarked during the service and began to explain.

20 07 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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From the city into the country

The bricks travelled 40 kilometres from Hamburg-Borgfelde to Doosthof. These were the first bricks that were owned by the New Apostolic Church. Almost 80 years later, these historic bricks still adorn a church building.

18 07 2022

Buildings

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Doing good in the middle of a war

One hundred and forty-one days into the Russian attack on Ukraine, the solidarity of the New Apostolic congregations in Europe is still huge. Private individuals, congregations, and aid organisations are doing their best to help.

15 07 2022

Baptism

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Virtual worship

The New Apostolic Church has known divine service transmissions for years, usually for special occasions. Since March 2020 though, the churches worldwide have been broadcasting on a weekly basis, in some cases even several times a week.

15 07 2022

Chief Apostle

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Experiencing how God leads and guides

Some 17,000 people are still grappling with the aftermath. The deadly flood in the Ahr Valley in Germany last year killed 133 people and destroyed or damaged thousands of homes. Ulrich Thurau, who has been rector of the congregation of Sinzig since 1998, reports the following.

14 07 2022

Congregation

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Digging, weeding, and getting rid of pests

Weeds, pesky critters, and no support: young plants have quite a few problems to deal with. This image translates into our faith. What can we do so that the divine seed can germinate within us? Here is a workshop on pastoral care from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

13 07 2022

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Baptism: in whose name and why?

The baptism of John or the baptism of Jesus? Is there a difference? Yes, a big one and once upon a time this difference played an important role. The one baptised with a baptism of repentance, the other one with a baptism of salvation.

12 07 2022

Asia

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Spotlight 11/2022: A sense of togetherness is important

Feeling spiritually connected with one another is an expression of the power of the Holy Spirit. Such a sense of togetherness is a question of will and not of limited opportunities, says District Apostle Rüdiger Krause (Germany).

11 07 2022

Annual motto

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At home worldwide: Together in Christ

Worldwide, Covid made getting together in the congregation almost impossible. Now that the restrictions have been relaxed, people are excited that they can finally see each other again and do things together.

08 07 2022

Africa

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The word of God in multimedia form

A hundred years ago it would have been unthinkable: divine services via phone-in, on television, via satellite, or the internet. Today divine services are just a click away. Quite a lot of work goes into this to make it possible.

08 07 2022

Chief Apostle

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The sacraments (58): Because corpses cannot eat

Vicarious baptism is a biblical pillar that supports the New Apostolic Church’s conception of salvation for the departed. An episcopal council is said to have forbidden it. This is how the story usually goes, but it is not quite correct. Here is the background and how it came to the decision.

07 07 2022

Africa

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2022)

Thanks to relaxed Covid restrictions, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and perform retirements and ordinations himself in the last six months. A District Apostle also went into retirement. Now there is one less District Apostle Area worldwide.

06 07 2022

Africa

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Five dangers and how praying can help

Believers can look forward to a wonderful future with God. However, we first of all have to get there. There are dangers along the way. Jesus Christ shows us what these are and how best we can deal with them. Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

05 07 2022

Chief Apostle

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Compassionate end-of-life care

The very idea of dying can be frightening: suffering, loneliness, and being at the mercy of others are terrifying thoughts. Some people therefore want to determine themselves how their lives should end: a balancing act for which the Christian faith offers orientation.

04 07 2022

Pastoral care

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community 3/2022: Something for everybody

‌Reports of divine services, doctrinal subjects, or a section for children—everybody will find something in community that interests them.

01 07 2022

Annual motto

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Webcasts around the clock

Divine services in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Anyone who wishes to join a service can do so practically any time thanks to the many time zones. Here is this week’s overview .

01 07 2022

Chief Apostle

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God asks, we answer

The New Apostolic Sunday services in July will explore the great questions that God asks us. The answers to these questions are a concrete way forward: they prepare the congregations for the return of Jesus Christ in an intensive manner.

30 06 2022

Congregation Divine service

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Colonialism, wars, and church

On 3 July, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will conduct a divine service in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is only three days after the country’s independence celebrations. As a former District Apostle of the country, the Chief Apostle is familiar with its turbulent history.

29 06 2022

Africa

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Following Jesus’ footsteps to heaven

Ascension was both the conclusion and crowning of life on earth. And this was not only the case for Jesus Christ. It must also be the case for believers. The Chief Apostle recently charted the way forward.

28 06 2022

Ascension Day

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Spotlight 10/2022: Giving and receiving go hand in hand

Seeing and experiencing the congregation as one heart and soul, without paying too much attention to the differences and boundaries, continues to be a challenging objective. This is how District Apostle Rainer Storck (Western Germany) describes it, who together with his administrative staff serves over forty countries.

27 06 2022

Annual motto

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A cause for celebration

There are many occasions that bring people together for a celebration. Whether it is confirmation or a day of activities to prepare for the confirmation service, people enjoy being together. This week we are celebrating diversity in the Church.

24 06 2022

Acts of blessing

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The sacraments (57): A proxy for baptism?

There is one particular Bible verse that has been giving interpreters a lot of headaches—and for the last 1,800 years to boot. And yet it is precisely this passage that constitutes the third pillar supporting the New Apostolic Church’s conception of salvation for the departed. Ultimately it boils down to a question of the power of a sacrament.

23 06 2022

Concept of salvation for the departed Congregation

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More than preaching: the work of the Apostles

Jesus ascended to heaven, and the churches changed. It was an awkward time for the first Christians. However, the Apostles continued to carry out their work. What these tasks were and what they mean for us today, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained in a divine service.

22 06 2022

Apostolate

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A way like life itself

806 kilometres in 25 days—on foot. Priest Marc Sieger (51) from Aidlingen in Germany decided to walk the famous Camino de Santiago. He talks about his experiences on his pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

21 06 2022

Congregation

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Lending a helping hand to the stranger

They are on the move—people who have had to leave their homes. They are displaced, homeless people who are rarely welcomed anywhere, and unfortunately their lot is still a bitter reality for far too many. June 20 is designated as World Refugee Day.

20 06 2022

Charity work

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Around the world and round the clock

Who knows what will happen the day after tomorrow? The pandemic has shaken up many plans. One thing, however, is sure and that is the possibility of joining online services again on Sunday.

17 06 2022

Chief Apostle

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Wedding preparations of a church

From the city into the country

Doing good in the middle of a war

Virtual worship

Experiencing how God leads and guides

Digging, weeding, and getting rid of pests

Baptism: in whose name and why?

Spotlight 11/2022: A sense of togetherness is important

At home worldwide: Together in Christ

The word of God in multimedia form

The sacraments (58): Because corpses cannot eat

Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2022)

Five dangers and how praying can help

Compassionate end-of-life care

community 3/2022: Something for everybody

Webcasts around the clock

God asks, we answer

Colonialism, wars, and church

Following Jesus’ footsteps to heaven

Spotlight 10/2022: Giving and receiving go hand in hand

A cause for celebration

The sacraments (57): A proxy for baptism?

More than preaching: the work of the Apostles

A way like life itself

Lending a helping hand to the stranger

Around the world and round the clock