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Our congregations around the world

On Sunday Christianity observes the first Sunday of Advent. Here are some of the different ways our brothers and sisters around the world will start off the new church year. Travelling in the Congo Photo: Michael Deppner Travelling in the Congo Photo: Michael Deppner Travelling in the Congo Photo: Michael Deppner Travelling in the Congo […]

December 1, 2017
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A look ahead: International Youth Convention 2019

The District Apostles were given a tour of the exhibition grounds where the International Youth Convention (IYC) will take place in 2019. Before the tour, the District Apostles—who had convened for their fall session—were informed about what the participants would see, hear, and do at the Youth Convention. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

November 29, 2017
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World Magazine Day: countless publications

Magazines have been around since the eighteenth century. Their precursors were pamphlets or chronicles—printed matter. Today publications also come in digital and online formats and as apps. The New Apostolic Church is doing its share of publishing. Delivery of printing equipment. It will be assembled on site Photo: Bischoff Verlag First published 121 years ago: […]

November 27, 2017
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A career that started in a children’s choir

A 17-year old young woman is currently inspiring members of the New Apostolic Church in South Africa with awe. First they picked up the telephone for their sister. Now they are proudly sharing her videos. A success story between church music and pop music. Photo: Eyewitness News Paxton Fielies Photo: mzansimagic.dstv.com Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

November 25, 2017
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The Apostle ministry

Perceivable, sensitive and understanding, able to inspire people for the Lord, and willing to serve the congregations. This is what Apostles around the world are like. Emmanuel Wuaku Photo: NAK NRW Zentralarchiv Emmanuel Wuaku Photo: NAC International Dieter Prause Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Manfred Schönenborn Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Apostle Manfred Schönenborn (1956) Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Known […]

November 24, 2017
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District Apostle Meeting kicks off with topics relevant for Africa

The International District Apostle Meeting is in session. This is the first time since the initial resolutions concerning our concept of ministry were communicated. There are still many open questions, but this is not the only interesting subject. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

November 23, 2017
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Essen is ready for the Chief Apostle

The New Apostolic Church in North-Rhine Westphalia (Germany) is comprised of 30 districts. One of the largest districts is Essen with its eleven congregations and 3,400 members. The Chief Apostle will be visiting them this coming weekend. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as well as all the District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers from around the […]

November 22, 2017
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Five church dedications in six days

On a recent trip in his working area, District Apostle Charles S. Ndandula dedicated five church buildings in six divine services—a testimony of how vibrant the congregations in Africa are. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: INA Argentina Photo: […]

November 17, 2017
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In heaven and on earth

Fellowship with Jesus is possible already here on earth, not only in heaven. Two divine services in a row provide clarity about the future and the present. Following is a divine promise and a detailed description of the believer’s mission. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern […]

November 14, 2017
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Thankful towards God and the neighbour

Envious, jealous, or even resentful? The month of October gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude for what we have—something we can certainly do throughout the rest of the year too. Following is a look at congregations around the world. Photo: ENA Luxembourg Photo: ENA Luxembourg Photo: NAC Africa South Photo: NAC Africa South […]

October 20, 2017
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At home around the world: even teachers have to learn!

Nothing works without training — anyone who wants to perform well will have to practise! This even applies to teachers, for example, in Sunday School. Our news overview from around the world reports on seminars according to the “train-the-trainers” principle. Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana […]

October 13, 2017
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Talitha, cumi! — Arise!

“It’s too late! It’s no use anymore!” That was the response of the people to Jesus some 2,000 years ago—just before He raised a young girl from the dead. And this dismissive response can still be heard again and again even today, said Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. Photo: NAK Angola Photo: NAK Angola Photo: NAK […]

October 12, 2017
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A trip to the first congregation in South Africa

Many brothers and sisters—and a significant piece of history—await Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he travels to South Africa this week. Carl Georg Klibbe Photo: ApWiki Georg Heinrich Wilhelm Schlaphoff Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv On Pentecost Sunday, 4 June 1906, Apostle Klibbe dedicated the first church building in South Africa: Claremont Photo: Bischoff Verlag Archiv […]

October 9, 2017
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At home around the world—even where need prevails

Perhaps it is only a drop in the ocean, but every drop counts: in collaboration with many other organisations, New Apostolic aid agencies are right in the thick of world events—for example, in Sierra Leone and Bangladesh. Photo: NAK-karitativ/help Photo: Missionswerk der NAK Süddeutschland Photo: Missionswerk der NAK Süddeutschland Photo: Missionswerk der NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

October 6, 2017
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community is online: issue 2017/04

Knowing what the District Apostles are discussing, reading what new things the Chief Apostle has written on our conception of the departed, and casting a glance into the congregations around the world—all of this is possible with community. Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New Apostolic Church International Photo: New […]

October 2, 2017
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Farewell Chrissie! — The daily tragedy

Chrissandra is dead. The youth leader was killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout—a tragedy that is part of daily life in some parts of South Africa. What does it mean to live one’s faith while surrounded by poverty and violence? — The following provides some insight. Killed in the crossfire between police and […]

September 30, 2017