Spotlight 09/2019: Preserving our wealth

A house that is unoccupied decays. And relationships that are not fostered threaten to fall apart. What about our faith? Care instructions from District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny (Germany).

June 11, 2019

Annual motto Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Organisation

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Snapshots (3): Pentecost 2019 in pictures

No matter how many believers gather, “the Holy Spirit is active with His full power in every divine service”. Pictures from the Pentecost feast 2019, celebrated by the Chief Apostle in the congregation of Goslar (Germany).

June 10, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Pentecost

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The Holy Spirit works powerfully

Yesterday, today, and tomorrow … the Holy Spirit works powerfully, and can comfort in suffering and need. This is what the Chief Apostle told the worldwide congregation in the Pentecost service.

June 9, 2019

Africa

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• America
• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Youth

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Snapshots (2): Spreading comfort and hope

Defined by the comforting certainty of God’s presence and the joyful expectation of Christ’s return, the 2019 Pentecost concert riveted the audience. The pictures of an inspiring performance.

June 9, 2019

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Always, not only on Pentecost

These last few days, the focus of the New Apostolic congregations around the world has been on Goslar (Germany). On Sunday the Pentecost service by Chief Apostle Schneider will be transmitted to over 100 countries from here.

June 8, 2019

Ascension Day

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• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pentecost

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Snapshots (1): District Apostles deliberate and decide

Two days, more than a dozen items on the agenda: the highest decision-making body of the New Apostolic Church has a lot to do. Pictures from the session of the International District Apostle Meeting.

June 8, 2019

District Apostle Organisation

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Pentecost council of the Church leaders: all eyes are on Goslar

Immediately after the International Youth Convention in Düsseldorf, the leaders of the global Church set out for Goslar (Germany) in order to discuss some complex doctrinal topics.

June 7, 2019

Acts of blessing

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• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Youth

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Worldwide Pentecost transmission

The transition from the International Youth Convention to Pentecost was practically seamless. But before Sunday’s Pentecost celebration there are numerous working meetings. This year’s setting is a congregation that developed from a famous mother church.

June 6, 2019

Africa

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pentecost
• Youth

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When every word counts

What would New Apostolic divine services be without the Divine Service Guide? Every Priest knows and benefits from the publication. A group of 30 Apostles are currently together for a two-day authors’ workshop in Goslar (Germany). nac.today asked for details.

June 5, 2019

Africa

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Ministry
• Youth

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Pentecost and Easter go together

Today, the Holy Spirit rules the church. The resurrection and ascension of Jesus has created space for the Spirit of God, whose powerful activity can be felt in the church pew. Here is what we can expect in the divine services in June.

June 4, 2019

Ascension Day

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• History 
• Pentecost

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Green and used: why IYC wristbands are ending up on eBay

The International Youth Convention got an additional hashtag—one that spells stiff competition for the “narrow path”. What’s behind it, plus some anecdotes from the IYC 2019.

June 3, 2019

Congregation

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Here I am … loved by God

Düsseldorf. Closing event and highlight of the International Youth Convention. 30,000 young believers came together in the Arena on Sunday morning for a divine service. Chief Apostle Schneider reminded the believers in his sermon of the omnipresent love of God. This love is to become tangible and perceptible in our fellowship through the young Christians.

June 2, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments
• Youth

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#IYC2019 celebrates its diversity

“HereThereEverywhere” was the name of the show which demonstrated just how big the I in IYC really is. On stage and through videos and music the youth were taken on a monumental journey across the five continents—and taking centre stage throughout was our faith in Jesus Christ.

June 2, 2019

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Panorama of the IYC (2): a packed programme

More than 250 events, about 300 hours’ worth of information and entertainment: the International Youth Convention 2019 offers visitors a packed programme. Here’s a photographic tour.

June 1, 2019

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The Church between the cultures

How much religion does the world need? How much congregation does belief need? And how much unity does the Church need? Answers were given in a panel discussion with the Chief Apostle at the IYC—and they are even correlated.

June 1, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Youth

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Round the clock security

Problems are Holger Pinske’s everyday life, solving them is his passion. At the International Youth Convention, they have so far kept within reasonable bounds. A look into the IYC management and control centre.

June 1, 2019

Congregation

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• Europe
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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A burst of colours: the pop oratorio in pictures

A burglar and art thief discovers the words and miracles of Jesus—and strikes out on a new path. This is the story of I AM. The pop oratorio experienced an inspiring English-language première.

May 31, 2019

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The IYC opening promises an incredible celebration

The buzzer was bright red: using both hands, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider officially opened the International Youth Convention (IYC) 2019 in Düsseldorf (Germany). Judging by the incredible start, the rest can only be amazing.

May 31, 2019

Chief Apostle

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• Pentecost
• Youth

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Start of the IYC: devotional, musical, international

The International Youth Convention 2019 (IYC) kicked off with four divine services in nine languages on Thursday evening. Over the next three days, the up to 30,000 participants can look forward to approximately 250 different events.

May 30, 2019

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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Panorama of the IYC (1): between arrival and start

Arriving, setting up, and getting to know each other: the International Youth Convention is ready for tens of thousands of young people from all over the world. This is how the IYC started into the long weekend.

May 30, 2019

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God is no stop-gap

People come to Jesus for all kinds of reasons: some because they hope for a quick solution to their problems, others because they long to be with God forever. Chief Apostle Schneider recently addressed the topics of discipleship, self-denial, and determination.

May 29, 2019

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Getting the picture (6): snapping shots with sensitivity

Joy, grief, reverence, warmth: many a divine service is filled with emotion—especially when something special is on the agenda. However, tender feelings can also prove sensitive—which means it is also important to use fingertip sensitivity when snapping photos.

May 27, 2019

Acts of blessing Baptism 

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• Buildings
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Holy Sealing
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Music
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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Delight over success and progress

Life and faith always involve change: sometimes you take a step backwards, sometimes you make great strides ahead. Here is an overview of some happy news from recent days.

May 24, 2019

Acts of blessing

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• Africa
• Charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• Denominations
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Youth

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A glimmer of hope beyond the diamond mines

Angola is booming — and yet the gap between the poor and rich is still growing. Many people still lack the bare necessities. Some, however, are finding new prospects in a project organised by two New Apostolic relief organisations.

May 23, 2019

Africa

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• Buildings
• Charity work
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Local news

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Seeing both God and man the right way

Jesus Christ died so that mankind may live. “Did anyone necessarily need to be punished so that God could be well-disposed to us again?” asked the Chief Apostle. We find the answer in the Bible—and it is rather surprising.

May 22, 2019

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Hitting the road for the IYC in Düsseldorf

Twenty-two cyclists between the ages of 17 and 49 from Pforzheim in Germany … Their destination: the exhibition grounds in Düsseldorf. A four-day pilgrimage by bike to the International Day of the Youth.

May 21, 2019

Congregation

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• Youth

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