How much longer? This is the sigh of people experiencing great distress or empathising with the hardship of others. Jesus Christ Himself provides the answer.

The visit of the District Apostle, a special meeting, 50 years of fellowship—there are so many reasons to celebrate. And it is not only at Christmas that brothers and sisters in faith on every continent come together to rejoice with one another.

The activities in our Church show that New Apostolic Christians are committed. People campaigned against political violence or met to provide a safe and supportive environment for all. Others raised their voices for the victims of war and racism.

This week’s news is all good. A group of young people in Europe planted trees, helpers in Asia distributed seeds in remote areas, and teachers in Africa went back to school. The stories are inspiring and encourage us to follow suit.

Divine services for children, concerts, and seminars for ministers: there has been a lot going on in the New Apostolic world in recent weeks. And the District Apostles were right in the middle of it all. Let’s follow them and look at the congregations they visited.

‌Whether it is language, culture, or music, sometimes differences seem insurmountable. Examples from various church events show how differences can be bridged and how limits need not be an obstacle to congregational life and being there for your neighbour.

Reaching out and helping others, being part of a community, or getting your own four walls: these are plenty of reasons to be happy. This week nac.today has lots of good news from New Apostolic congregations around the world.

Many brothers and sisters around the world traditionally said a special thank you at the beginning of October. In many countries it was Thanksgiving. Whether watermelons, carrots, or family photos, the altars were a picture of gratitude.

God speaks to us and works for our salvation. And our mission is to listen to Him, do His will, and proclaim His gospel—tirelessly, even in times of doubt and opposition.

Many youth events and children’s services over the past few weeks focused on our annual motto. Through play or in workshops, the young generation all over the world is learning that prayer works.

Members of various congregations in Africa, Europe, and South America had reason to celebrate in recent weeks. They marked the occasions with music, a play, or a ferry crossing to an island.

Proclaiming the gospel—in a nursing home, through charitable deeds, or by music. Sometimes it’s very loud, and sometimes it seems very quiet. Following are some examples from Europe, Asia, and Africa.

They came wearing shorts, a shirt, a baseball cap, and rubber boots—sometimes you have to dress in work clothes to do the work of God. And it was for precisely this purpose that a number of members from the Netherlands crossed the sea to visit South America.

Thirteen official aid organisations have emerged from the New Apostolic Church, which means that there are countless individuals who are helping along to make a better world. Today, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to them.

Donations in kind, activities, or a move to the other side of the world can make a difference. Brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe have just made this experience.

It is not enough to just preach. We must go to the people. This was the call to ministers in a divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in East Timor. A thought-provoking service not only for ministers.

The Sunday services in July will focus on very typical New Apostolic subjects: our concept of the departed, the Apostle ministry, and rebirth out of water and the Spirit. But there will also be some surprises.

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