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Spotlight 11/2016: Victory with Christ—possible if we help each other

Let us not be lone fighters, but accept help from our brothers and sisters. Together it is easier to achieve victory with Christ, District Apostle Patrick Mkhwanazi of South Africa explains. Victory with Christ is not something we can achieve on our own. We are what we are through our upbringing by our parents and […]

June 28, 2016
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The WG CDR nurtures outside contacts

WG CDR—an awkward acronym. Previously the committee was called “Project Group Ecumenism”. The name change became effective in February 2011. The committee went from project group to working group status. It will act as a contact not only for Christian denominations, but for all religions of the world. The abbreviation CDR stands for “Contacts with […]

June 27, 2016
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At home worldwide: meeting the challenge

Life is full of challenges. Following are four examples how some of our congregations around the world deal with them. Photo: NAC Dennekraal Photo: NAC Dennekraal Photo: NAC Dennekraal Photo: NAC Dennekraal Photo: NAC Kabompo Central Photo: NAC Kabompo Central Photo: NAC Kabompo Central Photo: NAC Kabompo Central Photo: NAK Nord- und Ostdeutschland Photo: NAK […]

June 24, 2016
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Parcels for 60,000 congregations

They weigh only 0.25 grams and yet it takes airplanes and ships to bring them where they are needed—communion wafers. New Apostolic congregations can celebrate Holy Communion only if the logistics work. Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

June 18, 2016
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New Apostolic Christians—part of society

Christians offer practical help in many situations. Whether this is in the form of humanitarian aid after an earthquake, or the support of educational or social projects, or through hands-on support—they are there. nac.today takes a look at three continents Asia: Reconstruction in Nepal Photo: NAK-karitativ Asia: Reconstruction in Nepal Photo: NAK-karitativ Asia: Reconstruction in […]

June 10, 2016
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Music unites

There is harmony in diversity. Music can overcome barriers between cultures, religions, and nations. Three examples from the New Apostolic world illustrate this. Photo: NAC South East Africa Photo: NAC South East Africa Photo: NAK Freiburg/Offenburg Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Follow the music! At midday on Sunday, 24 April, a […]

June 3, 2016
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Spring cleaning in the temple of the heart

Making deals with God? Degrading the Church to the level of a service provider? Making oneself the measure of all things? Who would do such things? They can happen more quickly than we think! Some eye-openers from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. Meeting with youth in the congregation of Kimberley Central on the […]

May 23, 2016
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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. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: […]

May 13, 2016
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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? Pentecost 2015, Lusaka (Zambia) Photo: NAC Zambia […]

May 10, 2016
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They have their hands full

More than one thousand people to seal in a three-hour service! Where is that still possible? In Zambia, a New Apostolic stronghold. The Apostles have their hands full. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Zambia is a wonderful country with wonderful people. Situated […]

May 2, 2016
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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. 1981 – Bern/Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz 1981 – Bern/Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz 1981 – Bern/Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz 1982 – Böblingen/Deutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland 1988 – Fellbach/Deutschland Photo: NAK […]

April 25, 2016
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The biggest wish: enough to eat

Heat, dust, and parched fields … When harvests fail and hunger threatens, the people need help desperately. nac.today takes a look at the drought that has hit the Philippines. Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC […]

April 22, 2016
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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. Pentecost 2016, Chief Apostle Schneider, Convention Centre Photo: Pietro Sutera Poster campaign testifies of the excitement Photo: NAK Hessen/Rheinland-Pfalz/Saarland Poster […]

April 12, 2016
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Community spirit without bounds

The community spirit of New Apostolic Christians does not stop at national borders—whether it involves sports competitions or social commitment. Two recent events prove this. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Cape Dragon Boat Regatta 2016 in Cape Town One faith, […]

April 8, 2016
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community is online: issue 2016/02

Being able to leaf through and read their own copy of community is something very special for many members. Another edition has just been completed and is on its way to many countries and congregations. community is the member magazine of the New Apostolic Church and along with African Joy and the German magazine Unsere […]

April 2, 2016