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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! Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: Peter Johanning […]

May 23, 2015
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Zambia: the country and its people

Zambia, the country hosting the Pentecost feast 2015, lies in the heart of the African continent. Some 13 million people call this wonderful country on the Zambezi home. When one hears Zambezi it conjures up images of a waterfall. In fact, the river that has its source in the north of the country and forms […]

May 22, 2015
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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. First tour of National Heroes Stadium in September 2014 Photo: NAC Zambia First tour of National Heroes Stadium in September 2014 […]

May 20, 2015
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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 […]

May 16, 2015
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At home around the world

Many different countries — many different ways to live one’s faith. Today our overview incorporates some insights into New Apostolic congregations in South and Central America, Africa and Europe. Angola Photo: Hermann Bethke Angola Photo: Hermann Bethke El Salvador Photo: NAC USA Germany Photo: Oliver Rütten Angola As of 1 January 2015, Bishops have been […]

May 13, 2015
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Spotlight 08: A logo with a special message

In order to get a better picture of the international motto for the year—“Joy in Christ”—the New Apostolic Church of South East Africa developed a logo, just as other District Churches have also done. But this insignia has a special additional message. District Apostle Mandla Patrick Mkhwanazi explains: Photo: NAC South East Africa The District […]

May 11, 2015
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Pentecost service in 25 languages

The Pentecost transmission is set and ready to go. Millions of New Apostolic Christians around the world will be able to participate in this holy day of their Church either over satellite, the Internet, television, or radio. First tour of National Heroes Stadium in September 2014 Photo: NAC Zambia First tour of National Heroes Stadium […]

May 2, 2015
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“Community” speaks Arabic

The subtitle of the new magazine of the New Apostolic Church says it all: “The New Apostolic Church around the world”. After English, French, and Spanish, additional translations are now ready for distribution. The peculiarities of the Arabic edition are especially interesting. “community” in Arabic Photo: NAK Süddeutschland “community” in Arabic Photo: NAK Süddeutschland “community” […]

April 25, 2015
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A new era in East Africa

His profession is land surveyor. As leading pastor and shepherd of the New Apostolic Church East Africa, Joseph Opemba Ekhuya now has a large field of activity to see to. Last weekend he was ordained as District Apostle for the region. But there were more ministerial gifts for the region. Photo: NAC EastAfrikca Photo: NAC […]

April 24, 2015
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Deacons: The link between members and Priests

What does a Deacon do? Is this ministry still timely? What are his concrete tasks in the congregation? Deacons are a very active part of our congregations in Africa. District Apostle Charles Ndandula from Zambia reports, “Our Deacons are very busy. They visit sick members and families on a regular basis. They look after the […]

April 17, 2015
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Spotlight 06: The joy of serving Christ

In our “Spotlight” series, District Apostles from around the world share their thoughts on the 2015 motto. This week, District Apostle Shadreck M. Lubasi writes about the joy that can be found in serving Christ. The joy of serving Christ includes a feeling of great pleasure, happiness, and satisfaction that is generated in the heart […]

April 15, 2015
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A new District Apostle for East Africa

On 19 April 2015, District Apostle Shadreck Lubasi, the head of the New Apostolic Church East Africa, will retire. He served as a minister for nearly 30 years. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be in Dodoma in Tanzania to celebrate this special divine service. District Apostle Shadreck Lubasi Photo: Oliver Rütten District Apostle Helper Joseph […]

April 13, 2015
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At home around the world

Another week of news—and it is not always good. In Germany, France, and Spain, people are in mourning because a Germanwings passenger aircraft crashed over the French Alps. A total of 150 people lost their lives in the crash. Altar decorations in Haltern Photo: NAK NRW Conference in Port of Spain Photo: NAC USA Conference […]

March 31, 2015
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community is about to be launched

Just three months after the launch of nac.today, the New Apostolic Church International is now ready to launch its second new medium: community is the name of the new international member magazine of the New Apostolic Church, and it is available for download as of right now. community will initially be published in English, French, […]

March 28, 2015
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“I often felt that God is right there”

Apostle João Uanuque Misselo has been the resident District Apostle Helper in Angola since February. In an interview, together with District Apostle Rainer Storck, he gives insights into the country, its history, and the lives of the New Apostolic people there. Photo: Tim Schaer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim Schaefer-Rolffs Photo: Tim […]

March 24, 2015