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The word of God brings light during the lockdown

A congregation without walls and borders—this is how hundreds of thousands of New Apostolic families experienced the past Sunday. Even though the doors to our churches were locked, the Church itself was more open than ever before.

25 03 2020

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• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Buildings
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Europe
• Holy Communion
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Spotlight 5/2020: A healthy relationship between mankind and God

In order to attain freedom in Christ, there must be a relationship between mankind and the Lord. This is the foundation of spiritual freedom. That is how District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia describes it.

23 03 2020

Annual motto

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• Apostolate
• Ascension Day
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
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Chief Apostle: “Just have courage: we will move on!”

There is a curfew in France. Even Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is housebound—and will also be without Holy Communion for weeks. But he has not become discouraged: “I know that God will not abandon His children, especially in difficult situations.”

21 03 2020

Africa

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• Holy Communion
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Between dream and reality

Sixty years ago there was a man who had a dream. He fought for justice and therefore had to die. His name: Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. His dream was equality between humans. And it’s still a dream.

21 03 2020

Africa

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• America
• Chief Apostle
• Society

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Keep calm – God will come to our aid

Sometimes the questions we have for God are so urgent that we practically want to shout them out. This is what the Israelites did in their despair when they saw no way out. The Chief Apostle explains how we can keep calm inside despite everything.

18 03 2020

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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Europe and Canada switch over to transmissions

All activities in all New Apostolic congregations throughout Europe have been cancelled with immediate effect. This was the decision made by the Chief Apostle and District Apostles earlier today. And still there will be divine services—but of a somewhat different nature.

16 03 2020

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Grieving
• Holy Communion
• Pastoral care
• Sacraments

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Praying that the situation will soon improve

COVID-19 is keeping people around the world on tenterhooks. The New Apostolic Church too is doing its utmost to counteract the spreading of the virus. Despite all the alarming news, there are still events that give rise to joy.

13 03 2020

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
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• Holy Communion
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They’re not heroes, but volunteers with a heart

When the TV cameras move on and the crisis disappears from the headlines, NAC SEA Relief stays and continues to provide relief aid. In its 2019 report, the South-East Asian relief organisation also looks back on a special operation outside its usual jurisdiction.

12 03 2020

Charity work

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• Christmas
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Event
• Local news
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment
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Get up and speak – about faith, love, and hope

A story with three different meanings: a signal to the world, a comfort for many, and an exhortation to the whole church. Following is the Chief Apostle’s analysis of the story of the widow of Nain.

11 03 2020

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 4/2020: Freedom is a process

God wants us to decide for Him. This requires a spiritual dynamic, a stated will to change. District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada offers some thoughts on the annual motto.

10 03 2020

Africa

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• Annual motto
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle

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Rethinking our social networks

After twelve years, nacworld.net is going offline at the end of November 2020. That does not, however, mean that the New Apostolic Church is quitting social media. Here is a look at how we plan to strengthen old and new media.

09 03 2020

Chief Apostle

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• Congregation
• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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A trip to Asia with an unexpected twist

In the 1970s Bodo Weber was an Evangelist in Canada. His first trip to Asia is something he will likely never forget—a gripping first-hand account.

07 03 2020

Africa

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• Asia
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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Personal hygiene and spiritual health—both are important

A novel type of virus that can cause respiratory disease is spreading and making people everywhere anxious. It has made us take a whole new look at hygiene measures such as washing our hands. However, we must also keep our spiritual health in mind.

06 03 2020

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Ministry
• Music
• Organisation
• Pastoral care
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“A sensitive man with a heart for eternity”

A true protector who engaged his gifts with all his might for the sole mission of “perfection and completion”: that was District Apostle Arno Steinweg. On 28 February, he would have celebrated his 100th birthday. A portrait…

28 02 2020

Apostolate

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
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• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Grieving
• Ministry
• Pastoral care
• Profile

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Self-actualisation of a divine sort

Three notions of freedom, but only one of them leads to the goal. Which one and how? This was something the Chief Apostle explained in a youth service. And it was less about theological theory and more about concrete, everyday life.

27 02 2020

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Spotlight 3/2020: You think you are free?

Jesus makes free — but what happens if a person fails to realise that he is still bound? For example, in thoughts or in prejudices? Some reflections from District Apostle John Kriel, South Africa.

25 02 2020

Africa

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• Annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• New Year
• Sacraments

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A direct address: District Apostles on the air

Sound on, camera running: the Chief Apostle was not the only one to address the brethren by video at the turn of the year. This practice is becoming more and more popular among the District Apostles too. A review…

20 02 2020

Africa America

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• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Event
• New Year
• Youth

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Old creation—new creation: a life in conflict

There is hardly a Christian divine service that does not revolve around this theme: two kingdoms opposite one another—the classic conflict between good and evil. Chief Apostle Schneider shows a way out of this dilemma.

19 02 2020

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Five dimensions of freedom

Love, return, inheritance, responsibility, coping: these are five kinds of freedom that Jesus Christ has available for us. It was in Nzagi, Angola that the Chief Apostle presented the key to all of this. And that is being a child.

13 02 2020

Chief Apostle

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• Doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
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Spotlight 2/2020: Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty!

The battle for freedom is, above all, an inner battle, writes District Apostle Jürg Zbinden (Switzerland). What counts is to subject our own will under the will of God.

11 02 2020

Annual motto

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• District Apostle
• Society

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Stops on the way through life

The time between birth and death is filled with different experiences. There are many stops along the way through life: coming and going, becoming and passing away, first and last—all of this comprises life.

07 02 2020

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
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A whirlwind of a weekend in Bogotá and Lima

Travelling to individual countries can certainly be strenuous, especially if the responsible District Apostle has announced his visit to congregations that are quite distant from one another. It is on just such a weekend in Colombia and Peru with District Apostle Leonard Kolb that Bishop Manfredo Stegmann reports.

06 02 2020

Acts of blessing America

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• Asia
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Local news
• Ministry
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• Youth

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Admiring the works of God

Looking back and taking stock — all on our own or in a larger circle instead? “Let us do this together in the congregation,” said Chief Apostle Schneider. An invitation to take thought and give thanks.

05 02 2020

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• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Easter
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Faith without borders

Talking to one another, singing together, praying together: this does not need to be restricted to Christians alone. Following are just some of the ways the New Apostolic Church advocates for peace and unity with other denominations and religions.

31 01 2020

Congregation

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• Denominations
• District Apostle

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A law that passes no sentence

God excludes no one. He does not reject anyone. Quite the contrary: He helps, supports, accepts… God is a God for you, your friends, and even your enemies.

30 01 2020

Chief Apostle

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• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• Divine service
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Being close and getting closer — to God as He really is

“God is with you in all that you experience!” — In order to demonstrate this, God, the Son, became Man. However, that was only the beginning. After all, Jesus shows us a great deal more, namely the way to perfect and eternal closeness with God.

29 01 2020

Chief Apostle

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A leader with an open heart and mind

His faith, his foresight, and his humility made him a formative figure in New Apostolic history: Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler would have turned 100 on 20 February. Today and tomorrow, we will pay tribute to this man as a way of saying thank you.

19 02 2025

Profile Chief Apostle

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• History 
• Anniversary

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Faith. Fellowship. Future.

A feast that will stay: Pentecost 2025 has left deep impressions and provided an outlook for the future. Here is an overview of everything there is to know.

11 06 2025

Pentecost Investiture

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• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Organisation
• Local news
• Buildings
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“Step by step, courageously forward” 

Twenty years ago today, Chief Apostle Richard Fehr handed over the ministry to his successor. In a video interview later, Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber revealed how this came about.

15 05 2025

Investiture Chief Apostle

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• Anniversary
• History

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