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“Wherever our feet took us” – Tribute to a true pioneer

The New Apostolic Church Canada is mourning the passing of a true pioneer: Apostle (ret.) Edward Deppner passed away at the age of 78 years. He was instrumental in establishing the Church in 24 countries Apostle (ret.) Edward Deppner Photo: NAC Canada Friends and companions describe Eddie Deppner, as he was known to many, as […]

February 3, 2015
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Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 1)

We still carry last year’s motto in our hearts. But what else happened throughout the New Apostolic world in 2014? Following is a look at the happenings around the world in the first half of 2014. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” Photo: NAK Süddeutschland A bomb from World War […]

January 29, 2015
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Zambia: New Apostles ordained

In Zambia, the circle of Apostles is once again complete. This country in southern Africa is one of the largest on the New Apostolic map: nearly one fifth of the country’s Christians professes the New Apostolic faith. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordains the Bishops… Photo: NAC South Africa …George Fwalo and Edwin M. Kasamu as […]

January 27, 2015
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A pioneer becomes District Apostle Helper

“He is New Apostolic with all his heart,” a friend and companion says about Apostle João Uanuque Misselo. On 22 February, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will commission Him as a District Apostle Helper for Angola. This is an opportunity to look at his life and the country he lives in. A pioneer becomes District Apostle […]

January 22, 2015
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At home worldwide

Some 70,000 people have been left homeless as a result of flash-floods, a District Apostle visits a Sunday School class, an Apostle retires, and members in northern Germany are happy about the demolition of an old fire station. Official Malawi Government Photo: Official Malawi Government The children proudly present their workbooks Photo: NAC Malawi The […]

January 16, 2015
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Religious diversity under one roof

The Chief Apostle’s visit to the United Arab Emirates this coming weekend will fall under the motto “diversity”: many nations in one congregation and many denominations under one roof. The Christ Church in Jebel Ali Photo: Christ Church Jebel Ali Chief Apostle Wilhelm Leber visited the congregation in the United Arab Emirates in 2010. Photo: […]

January 15, 2015
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2014, the year of love

“Labour in love” was the motto that Chief Apostle Schneider laid into the hearts of the New Apostolic people around the world at the beginning of last year. What have the congregations done with it? nac.today asked the district churches. Photo: NAK NRW In INA Súd, the largest South American District Apostle Area, the motto […]

January 12, 2015
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NAC Cape Town Children Choir on a rescue mission

The 120 girls and boys will have had a lot to tell when they returned home to South Africa after their eleven-day concert tour in Germany. They also shared their impressions with nac.today. Arrival at Frankfurt Airport (Germany) Photo: Marcel Felde Shannon, Tamika, Mikyle and their friends on their way to the youth hostel Photo: […]

January 10, 2015
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The Christmas before Christmas

Today, 6 January marks Epiphany, a religious festival that is not all that well known in New Apostolic circles, but crops up in our publications now and then. It is one of the oldest Christian festivals. In principle, Epiphany─the name used by the ancient church─is the forerunner of Christmas. The word comes from Ancient Greek […]

January 6, 2015
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More than fireworks at midnight

Be it in a large circle or small, with a divine service or without, our members around the world have rung in the New Year in very different ways. But there is one thing that unites them all—and it’s more than just fireworks at midnight. The diversity of traditions with which the turn of the […]

January 2, 2015
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The largest District Church introduces itself online

Zurich. Anyone who wants to become better acquainted with the District Church that boasts the largest number of New Apostolic Christians in the world now has a new opportunity to do so. By exploring online, interested parties will discover a broad range of special features—but in this case they will need some special expertise. Two […]

December 12, 2014
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A blessed journey into the heart of Africa

Kinshasa/Zurich. On Sunday, 26 October 2014 Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordained seven new Apostles and four new Bishops for the District Church of Congo-West. Welcome greetings for the Chief Apostle Photo: Michael Deppner A children’s choir at the entrance of the church Photo: Michael Deppner Divine service: a glance into the congregation Photo: Michael Deppner […]

November 12, 2014
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“Please pray for us!” – A call for help from Central Africa

Bangui/Zurich. “Please do not grow tired of praying for us here in the Central African Republic, as it is only our heavenly Father who can bring peace to this country.” This touching call for help closes an email written by New Apostolic Christians from the Central African Republic. Brice, 12, who fled his home on […]

October 23, 2014
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District Apostle Meeting in Berlin begins with Africa

Berlin/Zurich. Another sunny day in Berlin begins. All 28 participants of the International District Apostle Meeting have arrived, namely the Chief Apostle as sponsor and chairman, along with nineteen District Apostles and eight District Apostle Helpers. The first day’s agenda… Photo: NAK International …of the District Apostle Meeting in Berlin… Photo: NAK International …focused on […]

October 17, 2014
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New church building in Brussels

Zurich/Brussels. Since the start of September, the members of the New Apostolic congregation in the Belgian capital of Brussels have been the proud owners of a new church building. District Apostle Bernd Koberstein dedicated the new place of worship at 80 Avenue Franz Guillaume and rejoiced over the special celebratory event together with the 250 […]

October 5, 2014
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A fond farewell to retired District Apostle Klaus Saur

Karlsruhe/Zurich. A large mourning congregation assembled in the Karlsruhe-Central church late Saturday morning, 9 August 2014 in order to bid farewell to District Apostle Klaus Saur. Klaus Saur had served as a minister of the Church for 45 years Photo: NAK Süddeutschland The funeral service was conducted by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

August 15, 2014
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Concern over Ebola disease in Western Africa

Stuttgart/Zurich. The Ebola virus is currently raging in a number of West African countries—and hundreds of people are affected. District Apostle Michael Ehrich provides corresponding guidelines for fellowship in church, and calls upon members and ministers to observe preventive measures unconditionally. The Missionswerk of the New Apostolic Church in Southern Germany… Photo: Not defined in […]

August 14, 2014
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The retired District Apostle Klaus Sauer has passed away

The retired District Apostle Klaus Sauer has passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, on Tuesday, 29th July 2014 at the age of 74, as the district church of South Germany informs us on their website: Our hearts are filled with deep sorrow, because the deceased was a particularly special person in the circle of the Apostles. […]

July 30, 2014