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Charity on two wheels

Growling engines, gleaming choppers, and stuffed toys strapped to the handlebars: scenes like these play out every year in a South African congregation. And behind all the fun there is a good cause.

15 12 2016

Africa Chief Apostle

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Giving and taking: the secret to strength and comfort

True, the Apostle ministry imparts spiritual gifts. But the congregation should do more than just accept them. It should also give. How fellowship can become a source of strength is something the Chief Apostle addressed in a recent service.

14 12 2016

Apostolate

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Warm hearts in a cold part of the world

She is remote and rather isolated. Apart from snow-covered mountain peaks, there is not much else around. We are talking about the southernmost New Apostolic congregation in the world: Ushuaia.

12 12 2016

Africa

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Opening doors with a big heart

He has changed his church: it has developed from a closed group to an open community in the middle of society. Sunday next week marks the end of an era with the retirement of District Apostle Noel. E. Barnes (Cape).

10 12 2016

Chief Apostle

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Listening with the eyes

Although fully concentrated, they sit in divine service without understanding a word. When central divine services are broadcast by satellite, some brothers and sisters go home almost the same way they came, because their world is the world of Signed Language. But things are changing.

08 12 2016

Chief Apostle

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A divided chancel and a design with a history

“You don’t even have an altar.” Members in our church in Hanover-South often hear this sort of thing. Why this is the case and why this is not true … Here is a look at the congregation the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday.

06 12 2016

Chief Apostle Congregation

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Neighbouring districts to merge 2018

“Not only in Africa are there plans to merge neighbouring church districts, but also in Germany.” This is how nak.org, the official website of the New Apostolic Church, announces a pending third merger.

04 12 2016

Africa

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The making-of: how the New Year’s message is created

It is late November. Christmas still seems so far away, let alone the new year. But Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider wants to record his New Year’s message today. All good things come in threes.

03 12 2016

Chief Apostle

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Strength, courage, joy: the anchor of hope

Whether one is tossed about by storms or drifts away because of the current, there is an anchor that keeps souls from foundering. A divine service on a complicated Bible text, which the Chief Apostle explained in an easy to understand way.

30 11 2016

Australia / Pacific

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Taizé, a special place one does not forget any time soon

“‘Say, Elou, do you want to come to the monastery with me?’ My best friend’s question a few years ago was spontaneous. And so was my response. Without further reflection I said yes. It was one of the best decisions in my life at the time.”

29 11 2016

Congregation

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Casamance, a New Apostolic stronghold in Senegal

The region known as Casamance is the breadbasket of Senegal. Some 15,000 New Apostolic Christians live in this fertile region. When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider visits the city of Sédhiou in Casamance in February 2017, it will only be the second visit of a Chief Apostle to the country ever.

28 11 2016

Africa

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A small magazine makes it big

Which New Apostolic magazine has the largest circulation? community or maybe the glossy Unsere Familie. Wrong! The bestseller comes from Africa. A portrait on today’s International Print Day.

26 11 2016

Africa

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Setting the future course in Switzerland

Switzerland will shortly be taking vital steps for the future: Apostle Jürg Zbinden has been chosen as Helper to assist District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum, who is planning to retire in June 2018.

26 11 2016

Apostolate

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The language of the heart

Music speaks to the soul—in joy as well as in sorrow. Our review this week looks at a choral competition, a choir practice, a memorial service, and a wedding anniversary.

25 11 2016

Africa

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The Chief Apostle in the City of Angels

Los Angeles, a fascinating city. It brings to mind images of beaches and the sun. The city is a big tourist destination. But the purpose of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s trip there is not pleasure. He has a tight schedule.

21 11 2016

Advent

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A country of house churches

They do not need churches for their services, nor do they need big events for an active church life. District Elder Alex Michel Reyes de Martinez talks about how New Apostolic Christians live their faith in the Caribbean.

19 11 2016

Buildings

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Making guests feel at home

There are various kinds of guests: invited guests, surprise guests, and rare guests. Five congregations around the world recently welcomed special guests.

18 11 2016

Asia Australia / Pacific

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Building up the Church together

A youth convention without borders and music for the up-and-coming generation: these are two of the topics currently being discussed by the European District Apostles. They are meeting in Zurich (Switzerland) for their final conference of the year.

17 11 2016

Australia / Pacific

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Making the gospel heard together

Standing up for the values of the gospel together with other Christians: that is not only a daily mission, but also the approach required to work together in official bodies—right up to the national level.

15 11 2016

America

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A trip that changed numerous lives

A new start shortly before retirement. In the Philippines, a Priest from Germany hears about an aid project. First, he helps to set up a foundation for it and then to build a village. His aim: giving street children a future.

14 11 2016

Asia

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Southern Africa: the birth of a new district church

On his visit to Cape Town on 18 December 2016, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will create a new District Apostle Area: Southern Africa. This will be comprised of the current districts South East Africa and Cape. The new District Apostle will be John Leslie Kriel.

13 11 2016

Africa

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Between here and there

Joy and sorrow are never far apart. Remembering the departed bridges the gap between this life and the afterlife. News from around the New Apostolic world about premières and farewells.

11 11 2016

Apostolate Asia

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Forgiveness gives new life

Life without reconciliation is bad idea—in fact, it is no life at all. People have made this experience for centuries, and it is still highly relevant today. Here is a somewhat different take on a well-known parable.

09 11 2016

Doctrine

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Love: the response to God’s grace

Why forgive and reconcile? To indulge our neighbour? Or to pave ourselves a way into the kingdom of God? Or simply out of love for Jesus Christ? Answers from a service by the Chief Apostle.

08 11 2016

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Batista – memories of a much admired man of God

Ten years ago today, Norberto Rubén Batista was ordained a District Apostle. Only two years later he passed away suddenly due to heart failure. He was liked and admired by many in the Church in South America. A retrospective.

05 11 2016

America

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Staying fit for faith and everday life

Not struggling with things ourselves, but learning from one another and seeking solutions together is the way to stay in shape—also in terms of faith. Meetings, seminars, and conferences are helping brothers and sisters from East to West in building a good life for themselves.

04 11 2016

Asia

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God’s dwelling place today

Whether under mango trees or in a large church, God dwells among the people. He lives in their hearts and in His congregation. The Chief Apostle recently gave a tour of this dwelling place.

12 03 2025

Chief Apostle Divine service

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On land, on water, and in the air

The destination was a region that no District Apostle had ever visited before. On the way there, Tshitshi Tshisekedi used every conceivable means of transport. Pictures of a pastoral journey.

08 05 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

Faith, fellowship, and Caribbean vibes: In Jamaica, the New Apostolic Church brings people together with heart, commitment, and an extra dose of love.

04 04 2025

District Apostle Congregation

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world.today

Charity on two wheels

Giving and taking: the secret to strength and comfort

Warm hearts in a cold part of the world

Opening doors with a big heart

Listening with the eyes

A divided chancel and a design with a history

Neighbouring districts to merge 2018

The making-of: how the New Year’s message is created

Strength, courage, joy: the anchor of hope

Taizé, a special place one does not forget any time soon

Casamance, a New Apostolic stronghold in Senegal

A small magazine makes it big

Setting the future course in Switzerland

The language of the heart

The Chief Apostle in the City of Angels

A country of house churches

Making guests feel at home

Building up the Church together

Making the gospel heard together

A trip that changed numerous lives

Southern Africa: the birth of a new district church

Between here and there

Forgiveness gives new life

Love: the response to God’s grace

Batista – memories of a much admired man of God

Staying fit for faith and everday life

don't miss

God’s dwelling place today

On land, on water, and in the air

One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica