Andreas Rother, Author at nac.today

Online services at a glance

The central divine services that the Church broadcasts are a global and multilingual offer that is independent of time and place and the current development of the pandemic.

11 06 2021

Chief Apostle Divine service

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Ordination of women: the decision-making process

The deliberations on the topic of women in ministry are entering the next round. This is what the Chief Apostle says in his annual interview of 2021. He gives a concrete roadmap and an update on the current status of the discussions.

10 06 2021

Apostolate

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Every perfect gift is from God

There is nothing unusual about a divine service being broadcast to several countries. What is unusual, however, is a divine service being broadcast from several countries. The topic was: perfect gifts of timeless value.

09 06 2021

Australia / Pacific

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The best help is independence

Earthquakes, cyclones, and tsunamis again and again destroy people’s lives in South-East Asia. Emergency relief and rebuilding are not the only way to help them, though. In the long run, something else is important.

08 06 2021

Asia

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Spotlight 9/2021: Christ will help His church

Ultimately it is His church, District Apostle Rainer Storck of Germany says. Therefore, the Son of God will look after the future of His church. What a comforting thought!

07 06 2021

Annual motto

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Rays of hope amidst the pandemic

People across the world are suffering as the pandemic drags on, whether it is physically, financially, or mentally. How beautiful when charity is not just an expression, but is manifested in action. Here is how brothers and sisters have helped each other.

04 06 2021

Congregation District Apostle

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Proven and up-to-date

During the pandemic, they have proven themselves to be a reliable offer: the central online services in the various time zones and countries. All changes have been taken into account in our weekly overview.

04 06 2021

Chief Apostle

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Fellowship is both the way and the goal

Training in the fellowship of the believers for eternal fellowship with God: this is how the Chief Apostle understands salvation in Christ and our preparation for it. What this means he explained in his annual interview 2021.

03 06 2021

Chief Apostle

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“It’s too early to take stock of our commitment to God”

A student is not above his teacher, which really goes without saying, right? And yet, attempts to be smarter than one’s teacher are made again and again in life. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says why this also has its good sides.

02 06 2021

Australia / Pacific

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The sacraments (35): Who is allowed to the table and where?

Taking a seat at the Lord’s table—that can involve a lot of hurdles: all Christian churches attach conditions to participation in Holy Communion. Anyone who decides to visit another denomination can easily get tangled up.

01 06 2021

Acts of blessing

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Getting to know the church of Christ

“I believe in…the one, holy, universal, and apostolic church…” Such is the New Apostolic Church’s understanding of church. But what exactly does it mean by that? The sermons in June shed some light on the matter.

31 05 2021

Apostolate

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Video services at a glance

This Sunday too, the Church will stream divine services. The current links for the central services are published weekly by nac.today.

28 05 2021

Chief Apostle

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Glimpsing a congregation through the church window

“A church in which people feel at home…” This is precisely what can be accomplished when members commit themselves to their congregation and work together. It was in this manner that the congregations of Kelkheim and Bad Soden (both in Germany) became acquainted with one another—and found their way into a brand new fellowship.

27 05 2021

Acts of blessing

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Spotlight 8/2021: Let us live our future today

An emaciated dog was cowering under a bush and a group of young boys took compassion on the starving animal. Why? A touching story told by District Apostle John Kriel from South Africa.

26 05 2021

Africa

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Pastoral care (12): Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t…

From “I don't need a visit” to “Come over more often”—traditional family visits from ministers are still valued. What is required, however, are more creative ways to get together, as well as a return to more conventional values.

25 05 2021

Congregation

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Getting the picture: The divine service in a nutshell

Pentecost 2021—in a nutshell: this picture needs less than 1,000 words to show what the divine service is trying to tell us. The sketch notes can serve as a memory aid for personal use.

24 05 2021

Divine service

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Getting the picture: The divine service as a gallery

Pentecost 2021—in front of the camera: the video images had already passed in less than two hours. Fortunately, there are also photos to capture the celebration. The photo gallery gives us a look at the central global event through the lens.

24 05 2021

Divine service Pentecost

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From nothing to new—how the Holy Spirit leads us

The Holy Spirit as Creator—that is where Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider squarely placed the focus in the divine service on Pentecost 2021: “The Holy Spirit can create new things where there was nothing before. Let us allow ourselves to be led by Him.”

23 05 2021

Chief Apostle

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A hymn of thanks despite the pandemic

Just imagine, Pentecost is here, and no one is going! This year, the New Apostolic world will instead meet by satellite and internet in order to celebrate the birthday of the church of Christ. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will take to the airways from Switzerland for the festive divine service.

22 05 2021

Chief Apostle

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Celebrating Pentecost in church and at home

“At home worldwide” is the nac.today slogan and could not be more appropriate for Pentecost 2021: not only is the New Apostolic Church at home all over the world, but the Church is also bringing the feast home. The connection, in any case, will be made.

21 05 2021

Chief Apostle

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The Sacraments (34): Ambassadors of divine initiative

Now that we have answered the what, how, where, and when, we still have to ask the question of who: who is permitted to dispense Holy Communion? And this time, the Christian churches actually all seem to have very similar answers—albeit with differing justifications.

20 05 2021

Apostolate

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What really matters to us

Peter and John. The one learns that he is going to be killed and wants to know what will happen to the other. The answer he gets is: What is it that to you? – Why should it matter to us? The Chief Apostle explained this during a recent surprise visit.

19 05 2021

Chief Apostle Congregation

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On a humanitarian mission in South Kivu

After an accident he decided put his plan into action: Robert went to Central Africa to work for Doctors Without Borders and to help build a clinic. But things did not quite go as expected. This is the rest of his story.

18 05 2021

Africa

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Preparing for a humanitarian mission in South Kivu

Sunshine, palm trees, reggae music. The three-minute clip on WhatsApp definitely looks a lot like holiday fun. But Robert is not on holiday. In fact, he is working for Doctors without Borders and helping to build a clinic.

17 05 2021

Charity work

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Potato slices and Communion

Jesus is the bread of life. This knowledge held a special significance for District Apostle Gottfried Hinz, because Jesus and bread also played a very important role in his life. Today he would have been 140 years old.

15 05 2021

Apostolate

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Divine services in the world’s largest congregation

The New Apostolic Church has been streaming divine services for sixty weeks now. Thousands join these online services, constituting the world’s largest congregation.

14 05 2021

Chief Apostle

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Online services at a glance

Ordination of women: the decision-making process

Every perfect gift is from God

The best help is independence

Spotlight 9/2021: Christ will help His church

Rays of hope amidst the pandemic

Proven and up-to-date

Fellowship is both the way and the goal

“It’s too early to take stock of our commitment to God”

The sacraments (35): Who is allowed to the table and where?

Getting to know the church of Christ

Video services at a glance

Glimpsing a congregation through the church window

Spotlight 8/2021: Let us live our future today

Pastoral care (12): Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t…

Getting the picture: The divine service in a nutshell

Getting the picture: The divine service as a gallery

From nothing to new—how the Holy Spirit leads us

A hymn of thanks despite the pandemic

Celebrating Pentecost in church and at home

The Sacraments (34): Ambassadors of divine initiative

What really matters to us

On a humanitarian mission in South Kivu

Preparing for a humanitarian mission in South Kivu

Potato slices and Communion

Divine services in the world’s largest congregation