seasons.today

Divine service aboard a bus

Christians normally celebrate divine services in churches or outside under a tree. But if they do not make it to church on time, they might even celebrate a divine service on a bus—as happened recently.nac.today looks at three continents.

20 05 2016

Ascension Day Chief Apostle

+7

• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

Listen to it

Pentecost 2016: a look back at a feast of thanksgiving

Frankfurt, a place steeped in history; a gathering of all European Apostles; a great Pentecost concert; and a large congregation that celebrated a feast of thanksgiving … This is how Pentecost 2016 will be remembered.

19 05 2016

Chief Apostle

+9

• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

Listen to it

Let your heart sing!

If they are not practising then they are singing. And that with the right amount of talent, hard work, and stunning warmth and friendliness. Follow us as we take you on an excursion over an extended weekend with members of the Cape Town Children Choir.

18 05 2016

Africa

+6

• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Good Friday
• Music
• Youth

Listen to it

And sometimes words fail them anyway

They have the last word, yet nobody sees them. They listen and talk at the same time and all of this in two languages. How do interpreters experience the transmission of a divine service like we just had over Pentecost 2016?

17 05 2016

Chief Apostle

+7

• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Sacraments
• Social commitment

Listen to it

Snapshots (5): Heartfelt moments and encounters

Excitement, emotions, surprise—the Pentecost event was not only a festival of faith, but also a celebration of heartfelt warmth. Here are some emotional moments that our photographers were able to capture between arrival and departure.

16 05 2016

Pentecost

Listen to it

Snapshots (4): Concert gallery

The Pentecost concert in the magnificent Wiesbaden concert hall turned out to be a firework of sound. From old masters to new songs, the audience heard magnificent and exciting works. We captured some moving moments on camera.

16 05 2016

Music Pentecost

Listen to it

Snapshots (3): The Pentecost service

Approximately 2,000 people experienced the divine service live in Frankfurt, and tens of thousands of brothers and sisters across Europe enjoyed a video broadcast of the Pentecost service. What they saw can be viewed in our photo gallery from the Congress Center in Frankfurt am Main.

15 05 2016

Divine service

+2

• Europe
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Walking in the Spirit: a how-to-guide at Pentecost

God is very close to mankind through the Holy Spirit. This is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider brought home in a very impressive way in the Pentecost service. How the Comforter and Helper works, and how the faithful can use this power, are the most important aspects of the sermon.

15 05 2016

Congregation

+2

• Europe
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Old masters and new songs—an impressive Pentecost concert

“Great! Outstanding! Wonderful voices! A fantastic programme!”—such were the unanimous reactions to the evening’s musical programme. Pentecost concerts are legendary. The special thing about this year was a children’s choir from Cape Town that performed in Wiesbaden.

14 05 2016

America

+7

• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• Divine service
• History 
• Music
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Snapshots (2): Set-up begins in the “Harmonie” hall

Preparations for the Pentecost divine service are in full swing. After a good year of planning there remains only a short window of time for this in the end—and there is a good reason.

14 05 2016

Asia

+5

• Chief Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Good Friday
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Lively exchange at the Apostle Meeting

The New Apostolic Church witnessed an Apostle Meeting of a different kind at the start of this year’s Pentecost gathering in Frankfurt am Main. Instead of giving his usual keynote address, the Chief Apostle focused entirely on listening. And there was only one subject of discussion.

14 05 2016

Apostolate

+12

• Baptism 
• Chief Apostle
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Holy Communion
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Sacraments

Listen to it

“A live event for heart and soul”

On site in Frankfurt: the Apostles have assembled from many countries of Europe. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider has invited them for an Apostle Meeting and a Pentecost divine service—a rare celebration.

13 05 2016

Apostolate

+10

• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Good Friday
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

Listen to it

Snapshots (1): Participants arrive at Pentecost meeting

“Welcome!” — That is the word of the day in Frankfurt, as today is the day when all those participating in the Pentecost festivities of the New Apostolic Church are arriving. The children’s choir from South Africa—which will be performing at tomorrow’s concert—already arrived yesterday.

13 05 2016

Africa

+4

• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Pentecost: transmission to almost 50 countries

The Pentecost service in Frankfurt (Germany) will go on air in more than 20 languages. For the first time, the broadcasting centre is working from its new location—and is well prepared.

11 05 2016

Chief Apostle

+12

• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• History 
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Pentecost
• Social commitment

Listen to it

A finger on the pulse of time: apostolic councils

One heart and soul: this will be the agenda not only of the central Pentecost service in Frankfurt, but also of the Apostles’ conference that will take place there. But while the service is a public event, the meeting takes place behind closed doors. What takes place there?

10 05 2016

Africa

+9

• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• Investiture
• Ministry
• Organisation
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Pentecost signifies life and a new start

What exactly is Pentecost? If you ask people on the street, many have no idea. And yet Pentecost is a prominent Christian feast. It stands for divine service and church, for life and a new start.

09 05 2016

Ascension Day

+4

• Congregation
• Divine service
• History 
• Pentecost

Listen to it

An appeal for Ascension: talk about it, pass it on

“Why do you stand gazing up into heaven?” This is more than a question, even today, for us. Ascension is a reminder for Christians to take on responsibility—not to stand still, but to be underway on behalf of the gospel.

05 05 2016

Ascension Day Easter

+1

• Pentecost

Listen to it

Central divine service: how New Year turned into Pentecost

Pentecost is a very special feast for the New Apostolic Church—a kind of birthday celebration of the worldwide Church. Following are some highlights from four decades.

25 04 2016

Africa

+11

• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Europe
• History 
• Music
• New Year
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Angklung sounds in a skyscraper

Cultural diversity is a hallmark of the District Church South-East Asia. And this applies to confirmation as well. How do they celebrate in Hong Kong, Indonesia, or the Philippines?

18 04 2016

Acts of blessing

+8

• Asia
• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Pentecost

Listen to it

A big thing: confirmation in the Cape district

Confirmation in the Cape district is always a big affair—in more ways than one. Alone the sheer number of young Christians who make their vow is amazing and then there are often big celebrations that take place afterwards.

14 04 2016

Acts of blessing

+7

• Confirmation
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Society
• Youth

Listen to it

Pentecost: Frankfurt is counting the days

The countdown is on: 32 days to go to this year’s Pentecost celebrations. This time in Frankfurt (Germany). The preparations are in full swing and there is growing excitement. There is even a dedicated website.

12 04 2016

Africa

+8

• Chief Apostle
• Children
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Europe
• Music
• Pentecost

Listen to it

Confirmation with Faithbook and video clips

It is time for confirmation services. Between Easter and Pentecost adolescents around the world step before the altar and profess their belief in God. The congregations take a keen interest. Following is a look at the District Church of Canada.

11 04 2016

Acts of blessing Confirmation

+7

• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Easter
• Pentecost
• Society
• Youth

Listen to it

Prayer for peace in a divided country

South Korea is unlike any other country. Its brother in the north is close geographically, but politically it could not be further away. On his upcoming trip to South Korea next month, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider plans to say a prayer for peace.

09 04 2016

Asia

+5

• Chief Apostle
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• New Year
• Society

Listen to it

God’s word in human words

A sermon … It is far more than a discourse of a religious nature. It is the assurance of God’s nearness and His help. It is the proclamation and explanation of the will of God. A sermon encourages, edifies, comforts, and offers perspectives.

05 04 2016

Chief Apostle

+6

• Congregation
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Pastoral care
• Pentecost
• Sacraments

Listen to it

Two Chief Apostles together—a rare thing indeed

When the Chief Apostle visits a congregation, he is usually the only Chief Apostle there. Not so in the congregation of Nordheide. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider celebrated the divine service while the retired Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber played the organ—something rare indeed.

01 04 2016

Africa

+10

• Apostolate
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Good Friday
• Pentecost
• Sacraments
• Youth

Listen to it

A training program with divine support

Victory with Christ: the motto for the year 2016 weaves its way through the divine services like a golden thread. It also continues to inspire the thoughts of members—for example, designers. Following is a brief survey in words and images:

30 03 2016

Africa

+11

• America
• Annual motto
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• Congregation
• District Apostle
• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• New Year
• Sacraments

Listen to it

don't miss

The donkey, that’s me

Jesus knew exactly what He was doing when He chose His mount to enter Jerusalem. What’s more, He sent signals right up to our own time. Here is a reflection on the theme of Palm Sunday.

23 03 2024

Palm Sunday Good Friday

+3

• Congregation
• America
• History 

Listen to it

Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Pentecost is considered the birthday of the church. But like a plant that germinates underground before the first shoots emerge, the origins of the church lie deeper and earlier.

28 05 2025

Ascension Day Pentecost

+2

• Divine service
• Society

Listen to it

Silent extras, active seekers 

Not everyone is in the stable, not everyone sings in the angel choir. But the silent figures in the Christmas story are more than mere extras. They show that God speaks to everyone. The question is: who will answer?

25 12 2024

Christmas Advent

+1

• Bible study

Listen to it