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Musicians reap resounding silence

Invoking the help of God even if terror and conflicts do not disappear entirely. Helping and supporting even if hunger cannot be eradicated. Making music even if the audience does not go wild … Following is a look into some of our New Apostolic congregations.

07 04 2017

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The red line between rules and commandments

Faith has its commandments, and the Church has its rules. But some find it hard to distinguish between the two. The Chief Apostle draws a clear line. Following is an excerpt from a divine service for leading ministers.

05 04 2017

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 7/2017: Praising God when it hurts

Glorifying God even when things are not going well? Praising God instead of weeping and gnashing our teeth? District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada says yes and presents some examples.

04 04 2017

Annual motto

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Not the only way, but the sure way

Forgiveness of sins without Apostles — is that even possible? But of course, as the Chief Apostle clarifies in a treatise currently appearing in the magazines of the Church. However, the ministry does impart certainty to the believer.

03 04 2017

Apostolate

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At home around the world: three donations — taking on responsibility three times

The gospel is not just about going to church and singing pious hymns. Spreading the glad tidings also includes taking on responsibility for people in need. Here are three projects we would like to showcase:

31 03 2017

Africa

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“Today is the most important day for our salvation”

Do you believe, or do you still demand answers? “Ifs”, “buts”, and “maybes” can hold us back from hearing the call of God and acting in accordance with it. To counter this, the Chief Apostle has a recipe that is actually very simple.

29 03 2017

Apostolate Chief Apostle

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Three times a District Apostle: at work in the heart of Africa

They are considered the New Apostolic heart of Africa: Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. It was on this date 100 years ago that one of the region's founding fathers was born: District Apostle Fernandes. But which one? After all, there are no less than three of them.

28 03 2017

Africa

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A packed agenda in the “City of Good Air”

A city that was founded twice, and a region that was once the focal point of a struggle for independence: these are the two travel destinations on Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider's upcoming trip to Argentina.

27 03 2017

Africa

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The long road to truth and reconciliation

Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. Sufficient reason for Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider to address the issue of peace and reconciliation with the country’s indigenous peoples. A look at a special gathering …

23 03 2017

America

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Our mission as prophets – a how-to-guide

Elected by grace … but for what? To serve as a prophet, the Chief Apostle says. What?! How are we supposed to do that? Questions and answers from a divine service.

22 03 2017

Chief Apostle

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Spotlight 6/2017: Keeping an eye on the time

Glorifying God—there is enough time for this in the new creation, or not? A peculiarity in the New King James Bible caused District Apostle Urs Hebeisen of the Philippines to reflect.

21 03 2017

Annual motto

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IYD 2019: Goose bumps, anticipation, ideas

“We have already accomplished a great deal,” summarises Rainer Storck, the hosting District Apostle of the International Youth Day (IYD). “We have a rough outline of events and have defined the participant groups.”

20 03 2017

Ascension Day

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Altar decorations used for a good cause

A proverb says that many cooks spoil the broth. Good networking proves the contrary. This week, nac.today presents a successful new project, an unusual idea, and a countdown.

17 03 2017

Africa

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Reconciliation is a process

“Reconciliation is not so simple,” Apostle Rolf Wosnitzka from Erfurt in Thuringia (Germany) says. Together with others he was instrumental in bringing the reconciliation process between the New Apostolic Church and the Apostolic Community forward. How did this come about?

16 03 2017

Chief Apostle

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Spiritual, natural? – The nature of blessing

What is blessing? Health, success, a good life? Not necessarily, because the nature of God’s gifts is more spiritual than natural. In a divine service the Chief Apostle went back to the basics.

15 03 2017

Chief Apostle

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Bengaluru Central: unity in diversity

Bengaluru Central, a congregation in the south of India, is as dynamic and diverse as the megacity itself. In addition to local members, the congregation often welcomes visitors from abroad.

14 03 2017

Africa

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Reconciliation after 96 years

In 1921 they separated, in 2017 they reconciled: a reconciled co-existence was at the core of the prayer service attended by both the Apostolic Community and the New Apostolic Church.

13 03 2017

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Divine service for the departed at the Equator

The Equator cuts right through the Indonesian island of Borneo. And situated directly on this imaginary line—where there is little seasonal variation in the climate, incidentally—is the New Apostolic congregation of Pontianak.

10 03 2017

Concept of salvation for the departed

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Plain talk – What are you going to choose?

Is a Christian allowed to be uncompromising? Yes, says the Chief Apostle. In fact, sometimes he has to be! Following are concrete examples from a divine service, which gives insight into a somewhat different world.

09 03 2017

Africa

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Vast fields, First Nations, Cree, and Iroquois – welcome to Canada!

There is a good chance that the seeds for the mustard we spread on our hot dogs come from the province of Saskatchewan. On 12 March 2017 the international leader of the New Apostolic Church will visit this Canadian Prairie province.

08 03 2017

Africa

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On the road to a new understanding

Together they were strong. But conflicts and a resulting dispute led to a split: Chief Apostle Hermann Niehaus and Apostle Carl August Brückner, who was born 145 years ago today.

07 03 2017

Africa

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Spotlight 5/2017: Honour to whom honour is due

Paying reverence and honour is a fine thing, but it also involves risks. District Apostle Rüdiger Krause from Germany has a clear answer to the question: “Who deserves honour?””

06 03 2017

Annual motto Congregation

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Founders, fathers, pioneers

They established the Church, often under enormous difficulties. And we have not forgotten the founders, fathers, and pioneers of the New Apostolic congregations around the globe. A selection of news items that remind us of bygone times.

03 03 2017

Africa

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God is good!

Offering out of fear of not being blessed? This is the wrong approach. The Chief Apostle recently explained this in a divine service in which He explored the goodness of God and our possibilities to respond to it.

02 03 2017

Chief Apostle

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Megacity São Paulo: the engine that drives the country

A population of twelve million in the city proper, and twenty million in the metropolitan area: São Paulo is the largest city in South America. And how do New Apostolic Christians live there?

27 02 2017

America

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Sharing joy and sorrow

Here there is excitement over a special guest, there someone has to take leave of a loved one or has lost all his belongings in a flood. News from around the world—between joy and sorrow.

24 02 2017

Africa

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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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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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“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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apostles.today

Musicians reap resounding silence

The red line between rules and commandments

Spotlight 7/2017: Praising God when it hurts

Not the only way, but the sure way

At home around the world: three donations — taking on responsibility three times

“Today is the most important day for our salvation”

Three times a District Apostle: at work in the heart of Africa

A packed agenda in the “City of Good Air”

The long road to truth and reconciliation

Our mission as prophets – a how-to-guide

Spotlight 6/2017: Keeping an eye on the time

IYD 2019: Goose bumps, anticipation, ideas

Altar decorations used for a good cause

Reconciliation is a process

Spiritual, natural? – The nature of blessing

Bengaluru Central: unity in diversity

Reconciliation after 96 years

Divine service for the departed at the Equator

Plain talk – What are you going to choose?

Vast fields, First Nations, Cree, and Iroquois – welcome to Canada!

On the road to a new understanding

Spotlight 5/2017: Honour to whom honour is due

Founders, fathers, pioneers

God is good!

Megacity São Paulo: the engine that drives the country

Sharing joy and sorrow

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A leader with an open heart and mind

Faith. Fellowship. Future.

“Step by step, courageously forward”