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Washing the neighbour’s feet … How we can help in our congregations is something that young brothers and sisters in Australia worked on. nac.today also provides information on a selection of publications available from the district churches and reports about the death of Apostle Mwale.

July 24, 2015

Acts of blessing Apostolate

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Johann R. Kitching Jr.: a champion with vision

“Unity in diversity” was one of his big topics. And this is reflected in the legacy that he left the New Apostolic Church, the result of decades of dedicated work: he formulated the international Church’s Vision and Mission Statements. Today, District Apostle Kitching would have turned 65 years of age.

July 23, 2015

Africa

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A blessing for all people

“… knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.” These words are not only a promise but also a call to action. What is necessary so that we not only inherit a blessing but can be a blessing? Following are some pointers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

July 21, 2015

Chief Apostle

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A milestone in Church history

Today, 180 years ago to the day, the Catholic Apostolic Congregations in London solemnly appointed their Apostles—the birth of the apostolate of the modern era. But the further history developed a little differently than expected.

July 14, 2015

Apostolate

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How the Divine Service Guide is created

The making of the divine services for 2017 has begun—at least for nearly 30 Apostles from around the world. They are the writers of the Divine Service Guide, which is distributed to nearly 200,000 New Apostolic ministers around the world. The go-ahead was given at a recent authors’ workshop.

July 8, 2015

Acts of blessing

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The Catechism: a universal book of faith

The “new” version of the Catechism in questions and answers is just about to be launched. The content is the same as the long version, although divided up into questions and answers. Time to take stock and see how the Catechism has been received and understood.

July 7, 2015

Apostolate Concept of salvation for the departed

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A friendly challenge over two continents

When two compete it can spell trouble … sometimes. But not so with Andrew Andersen and Mark Woll. The two District Apostles have entered a special kind of competition. But they are not the only participants.

July 2, 2015

Acts of blessing

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Spotlight 11: Spreading our “Joy in Christ”

Is our 2015 motto just a marketing slogan or is there more to it? This is a question posed by District Apostle Urs Hebeisen (South-East Asia), and he answers it in the same breath …

June 23, 2015

Annual motto

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Holy Communion is celebrated everywhere

They have lost everything: their possessions, their home, and many of their loved ones. More than 50 million people worldwide have been forced from their homes. Tomorrow, 20 June, is World Refugee Day, an occasion for nac.today to take a look at some of the refugee camps in East Africa.

June 20, 2015

Africa

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A guiding theme for eye and ear

“Joy in Christ” is the motto that the Chief Apostle published for the New Apostolic Church at the beginning of the year. Since then this motto has not only accompanied the brothers and sisters around the globe orally and in writing, but it has also been illustrated in the meantime. Following is a closer look at the logos designed by the district churches and the ideas behind them.

June 15, 2015

Africa

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At home around the world

Snow at Pentecost? A strange phenomenon for those living north of the Equator. But in the Southern Hemisphere this is nothing unusual at this time of the year. In fact, the world is so big and colourful that what seems normal for us may appear novel and perhaps a little unusual for someone else somewhere else. A look at some of our congregations on three continents proves the point.

June 12, 2015

Acts of blessing

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Development work not only in spiritual matters

One church, many cultures … This was only one of the aspects under which the New Apostolic Church—which is active in nearly all countries worldwide—presented itself at the Evangelical Church Convention in Stuttgart, the largest such gathering in Germany. On the agenda were not only spiritual topics, but also humanitarian aid and the promotion of education.

June 9, 2015

Acts of blessing

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At home around the world

Pentecost is over — but the highlight of the month of May is not to obscure the fact that there have also been other great initiatives unfolding in New Apostolic congregations around the world outside of these festive holy days. In the following we report on some of them:

June 4, 2015

Australia / Pacific

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No luxury apartments and no single rooms

Jesus said, “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” The Chief Apostle explained that this does not mean that there is a single room for every believer or even a huge apartment for that matter. How this promise of Jesus is to be understood was explained by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in a divine service on Ascension.

June 2, 2015

Ascension Day

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The Holy Spirit leads us to God

Pentecost 2015 was a very encouraging divine service … Have confidence and trust in the power of the Holy Spirit. He is the way that leads to God. This was the key message of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. To conclude our Pentecost coverage we will take another look at the divine service.

June 1, 2015

Apostolate

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Mishap threatens Pentecost transmission

It nearly happened. For a little bit everyone involved held their breath, because the transmission of the Pentecost service from Lusaka was actually in jeopardy. While the broadcasting trucks were on their way from South Africa to Lusaka in Zambia, an important piece of equipment was damaged.

May 27, 2015

Africa

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Spotlight 09: God is found in the silence

To experience joy in Christ you sometimes have to make a point of listening carefully. Strength can be derived from the joy we find when we seek God’s proximity in the silence. This is something that District Apostle Rainer Storck from North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany points out in his article on our 2015 motto.

May 26, 2015

Annual motto Chief Apostle

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Snapshots from Zambia (3)

“It would be great to have Pentecost in Zambia every year!” is what a sister said after the concert in our central church in Lusaka on Saturday. The church offers room for about 3,000 people, but nearly 4,000 were in the church. The audience was thrilled. At the end of the concert there was no stopping the choir and instrumentalists. They just kept on singing and dancing.

May 25, 2015

Music

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“Let us trust in the power of the Holy Spirit”

“Pentecost is a feast of joy celebrating the presence and activity of the Holy Spirit in the church of Christ.” This was the message that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conveyed during the central Pentecost service in Lusaka in Zambia. He called on the faithful to, “Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit.”

May 24, 2015

Africa

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A Pentecost concert filled with joy

“This was a typical Zambian concert – filled with joy and filled with the Holy Spirit! What can I say? Great!” It was with these words that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider expressed his thanks to the many choir members and instrumentalists – and there were several hundred of them!

May 23, 2015

Africa

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“This is my agenda for Africa”

An Apostle Meeting such as this has never occurred before in the New Apostolic Church. This is not only due to the fact that nearly all the Apostles of Africa have assembled in one place. On this occasion, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider also set some goals for the development of the Church on this continent.

May 23, 2015

Africa

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Growing excitement in Zambia: the countdown is on

The preparations for the central Pentecost service that will take place in Zambia are in full swing. Hundreds of helpers in Zambia have their hands full to get everything ready for the coming weekend.

May 20, 2015

Africa Chief Apostle

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Pentecost and the birthday of the church of Christ

Pentecost occupies a special place in the cycle of religious holidays. Why do we refer to the pouring out of the Holy Spirit as the “birthday of the church of Christ”? The answer follows in the second part of our reflections on Pentecost.

May 19, 2015

Ascension Day

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Pentecost: a festival of fellowship and understanding

We have started into an exciting week. This coming weekend we will be celebrating the highlight of our Church year. What happened at Pentecost? What significance does the feast have for us as Christians? A reflection in two parts.

May 18, 2015

Ascension Day

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When divine service pictures learned to move

When millions of brothers and sisters in faith around the globe are once again united for this year's Pentecost divine service, the New Apostolic Church will be celebrating a special anniversary: for the last 25 years, the Great Transmission has also been sent out to all the nations, namely by satellite. Following are some insights into what is not exactly every-day infrastructure:

May 16, 2015

Africa

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Ascension Day — the Risen One returns home

The Ascension of Christ is a Christian holy day about which few people know very much. Somewhat underrepresented, it lies concealed between Easter and Pentecost. And yet, this day is immensely significant for salvation.

May 14, 2015

Ascension Day

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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.

March 23, 2024

Palm Sunday Good Friday

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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.

May 28, 2025

Ascension Day Pentecost

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Lead-up to Pentecost

God reveals Himself as Trinity. The self-revelation of God is concluded in the Pentecost event, the grand finale. The divine services in the month of May revolve around the promise, sending, and efficacy of the Holy Spirit.

May 3, 2024

Pentecost Doctrine

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Not your typical Christmas article

Star, stable, shepherds, angels—and a crying baby in the living room. This year, Christmas will not just be explained, but experienced. A Christmas article of a different kind.

December 24, 2025

Christmas Advent

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seasons.today

At home around the world

Johann R. Kitching Jr.: a champion with vision

A blessing for all people

A milestone in Church history

How the Divine Service Guide is created

The Catechism: a universal book of faith

A friendly challenge over two continents

Spotlight 11: Spreading our “Joy in Christ”

Holy Communion is celebrated everywhere

A guiding theme for eye and ear

At home around the world

Development work not only in spiritual matters

At home around the world

No luxury apartments and no single rooms

The Holy Spirit leads us to God

Mishap threatens Pentecost transmission

Spotlight 09: God is found in the silence

Snapshots from Zambia (3)

“Let us trust in the power of the Holy Spirit”

A Pentecost concert filled with joy

“This is my agenda for Africa”

Growing excitement in Zambia: the countdown is on

Pentecost and the birthday of the church of Christ

Pentecost: a festival of fellowship and understanding

When divine service pictures learned to move

Ascension Day — the Risen One returns home

don't miss

The donkey, that’s me

Ascension means: now it’s your turn

Lead-up to Pentecost

Not your typical Christmas article