Doing good makes people happy! (1) A year full of small acts of kindness

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto inspired brothers and sisters around the world. Over the past year, the congregation of Schwäbisch Hall in Germany focused on one particular aspect of our 2025 motto and organised activities around it—and did good.

December 1, 2025

Annual motto

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Office sing-along

The administration of the New Apostolic Church Western Germany has its own staff choir, and will kick off nac.today’s 2025 “Advent carols” series.

November 29, 2025

Advent

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• Christmas
• Music

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Goodbye work. Hello family!

Now they have more time for their grandchildren: District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) and his assistant, Frank Dzur, pictured here at their retirement. This is our photo of the month. 

November 28, 2025

America

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• District Apostle
• Retirement

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From chocolate treats to soul fasting 

The Advent calendars on the shelves are colourful and flashy and are filled with all kinds of treats, from chocolates to mini sausages. Originally, the season was about fasting. So how does this all fit together? 

November 27, 2025

Advent

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• Christmas
• Society

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How lambs conquer wolves

Defenceless among predators: such is the situation of Christians. And this is how Christ Himself described it. But He also shows us the way through and out.

November 26, 2025

Asia

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Homiletics (9): Understanding the message and the congregation

Before something can be said, it needs to be understood. From now on, the series will show how ministers can study and lay open the main message, grasp the deeper meaning, and then deliver it in such a way that it touches people’s hearts.

November 25, 2025

Divine service Ministry

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Where the wind sings and hearts are open 

“We ask for blessing and hope.” These were the Chief Apostle’s farewell words in Gqeberha in 2015. Now he is coming back for another visit, and there is excitement everywhere. 

November 24, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Why we are together 

Are Christians or children of God a fan club or a group of people who share the same interests? They are much more than that, the Chief Apostle says, citing the two miracles that connect them all to one another. 

November 22, 2025

Congregation

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• Divine service

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Faith, hope, and love 24/7: NAC 28 TV on air 

New Apostolic television at the push of a button … How is that possible? Zambia is making it possible because all people should have access to the gospel. 

November 21, 2025

Africa

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• Buildings
• Local news
• Media

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The truth that attests to itself

Everyone has their own truth, but the gospel tells us: truth is a person. “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

November 20, 2025

Bible study

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• Divine service

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New wine, new life 

Everything old is no longer valid! God’s message breaks with tradition and challenges us. Those who dare can recognise the radical newness of the gospel. 

November 19, 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Encouraging courage 

“It’s time to do good!” This year’s motto is especially relevant for our children.  This time we look at the question of how we can encourage our children in a positive way. 

November 18, 2025

Annual motto

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• Children

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New creation rather than calling it a day

What will become of me when God makes all things new? The Ninth Article of Faith speaks of a future in which God will dwell among people—and that wounded histories will not simply be erased but healed.

November 17, 2025

Bible study

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• Doctrine 

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The way to happiness

Those who walk with the Lord do not walk alone. That is the message of the song “When We Walk with the Lord” performed here at the retirement of District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada).   

November 15, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Music

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Shaping the future: developments in the circle of the Apostles

The number remains unchanged, but the faces are changing. The records show 365 active Apostles for the period from June to November 2025. These include a new Chief Apostle Helper, two new District Apostles, two newly assigned District Apostle Helpers, and ten new Apostles.

November 14, 2025

Apostolate

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• Investiture
• Ministry
• Retirement

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Doing good makes people happy! You too? 

The Chief Apostle’s motto for 2025 is more than a momentary slogan. It is a mission for everyone: “It’s time to do good!” What has become of it? 

November 13, 2025

Annual motto

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God’s creation: a sign of His love and faithfulness 

Here is an invitation to marvel. Thanking God also means being careful with His gifts and treating them with due respect—health, family, nature, and eternal life. 

November 12, 2025

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Focus on pastoral care: sharing experiences

Providing pastoral care is part of the mission of the New Apostolic Church. But how does this work in practice in different cultures? The District Apostles discussed this subject.

November 11, 2025

Apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Organisation
• Pastoral care

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Seeing eye to eye

Science and religion are incompatible like fire and water and heaven and hell. Nothing of the sort! They go hand in hand and feed off each other. Here is an interlude on World Science Day for Peace and Development that is observed every year on 10 November.

November 10, 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Doctrine 

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A commitment that continues to be valid

Those who take on responsibilities in the Church must balance family and ministry. The commitment to family is just as sacred. Here is an explanation by the Chief Apostle.

November 8, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Investiture
• Ministry

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Spotlight 15/2025: Doing good is a lifelong mission 

As a minister he has retired. But retired or not, our annual motto makes no difference here. Thoughts from District Apostle Helper Frank Dzur (Canada).

November 7, 2025

Annual motto

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When the Saviour appears (twice) 

Many believe that the return of Christ is a single event. The truth is: there are two distinctive stages to His return. And each one changes everything we know about heaven and earth. 

November 6, 2025

Divine service Doctrine 

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The power that strengthens and gives courage

“This will not be to everyone’s liking,” the Chief Apostle said at the beginning of the divine service. Here is why Christians can and must be open about their faith today.

November 5, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Why Jesus continues to make people feel uncomfortable

When a mission becomes a brand and faith becomes a success story, you lose sight of the cross. But Jesus reminds us in an unnerving kind of way that love is not measured by how many people have been exposed to it, but by true discipleship.

November 4, 2025

Bible study

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• Good Friday
• Society

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Jesus waits there where people suffer

This is what faithful servants, wise virgins, and entrusted talents all have in common: the answer from the parable of the Last Judgement. Here is how we encounter God today.

November 3, 2025

Bible study

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• Divine service

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Hope in prayer

A quiet but clear call: faith shines on—beyond life. With this idea, the song “Sei ein Licht in der Welt” (Be a light in the world) by Julia Meier sets the mood for the service for the departed.

November 1, 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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• Divine service
• Music

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