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In joy and sorrow

Good days, difficult times, and very sad news—this is something that the Apostles and their families experience too. News from the circle of the Apostles: attacks in Spain, a wedding anniversary, and two unexpected deaths. Mourning in Barcelona Photo: Sergio Perez/Reuters Ruby wedding: District Apostle Raúl Montes de Oca and his wife, Níbia, Photo: INA […]

August 18, 2017
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Upcoming changes at the top in Australia

Peter Schulte is the name of the new man in Australia who will succeed District Apostle Andrew Andersen next year. For Australia this is a new era and for District Elder Schulte a new challenge. Photo: NAC Auckland Photo: NAC Australia God’s covenant then and now: divine service in Auckland (New Zealand) Photo: NAC Auckland […]

August 7, 2017
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Help for the homeless: sleeping mats from milk bags

A group of Canadians have been busy with a special project: weaving sleeping mats from recycled milk bags. For months, the members of the congregation in Thorold, Ontario (Canada) have been turning a really good idea into a successful project. They have been recycling milk bags, cutting them into strips, tying them together, and then […]

July 28, 2017
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The centenary of the communion wafer — More than mere confirmation

In the one hundred years since its introduction the communion wafer has hardly changed. There have, however, been changes in the understanding of Holy Communion in the New Apostolic Church, particularly in its relationship to forgiveness of sins. There is immense wealth in Holy Communion. Already the various designations testify of this: the Last Supper, […]

July 27, 2017
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A new Apostle for Spain, Italy, and Cuba

A tribute to the retiring Apostle and great expectations of his successor … This coming weekend, there will be a change in the Church leadership in Spain. This also affects the New Apostolic congregations in Italy. Apostle Erhard Suter (Ibiza 2016) Photo: NAK Schweiz Apostle Erhard Suter (Catalonia 2017) Photo: NAK Schweiz Apostle Erhard Suter […]

July 18, 2017
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In the picture, in more ways than one

Giving the Church a face, following divine services on television, making children with special needs feel welcome, and celebrating an apostolic anniversary … Four items of good news in this week’s review. Models, make-up artist, and photographers work together Photo: Frank Schuldt Models, make-up artist, and photographers work together Photo: Frank Schuldt Models, make-up artist, […]

July 14, 2017
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2017)

Currently, 353 Apostles are active around the world. Following is an overview of seven retirements, fifteen ordinations, and two appointments that took place in the first half of 2017. District Apostle Helper Jürg Zbinden (1958) Photo: Jonas Spengler Apostle Sédjro Kodjo Amevoh (1959), Kossivi Edo Kloutse (1967), Benjamin Ohehe-Saffo (1967) and Amos Osei-Du (1962) Photo: […]

July 13, 2017
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Five examples of temptation – Jesus teaches us about victory

There is someone who can really understand us because He Himself was made to suffer. And there is someone who can really help because He Himself succeeded. Jesus Christ showed how we can overcome temptation. Now all we have to do is follow His example. Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: Sylvianne Stegner Photo: […]

June 27, 2017
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Kenya, a country in anticipation of the Chief Apostle

The Chief Apostle will conduct a divine service in Thika (Kenya) on 30 June. He will also celebrate the divine service for the departed in this East African country. The brothers and sisters have high expectations. Thika is a town located in central Kenya, about 40 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. Photo: Valerius Tygart The divine […]

June 26, 2017
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Taking an active role

The Church is alive. The Christian community is active. Taking an active role, living one’s faith, and helping to shape things … This is what characterises Christians—not just participating in divine services. Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Youth outing in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia community – […]

June 23, 2017
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Black on white: our concept of ministry is unfolding

The concept of ministry of the New Apostolic Church is becoming more and more concrete. This is reflected in the publication which the ministers of the Church around the world will be receiving over the next few days. This is not a revolution, but certainly an evolution. A completely new concept? No, but for the […]

June 21, 2017
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Broadening one’s outlook across borders

Day of the youth in Suriname, Vacation Bible School on the Philippinesa, and a marathon for a more peaceful world—all that and more is happening in God’s beautiful world. Luxembourg Marathon Photo: InterFaith The new website of the New Apostolic Church South America Photo: INA Sud América Youth service in Suriname Photo: NAK Nederland Youth […]

June 16, 2017
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Memorable anniversaries

Faith is also something akin to goal-oriented loyalty. And sometimes mid-term goals are worth celebrating: big and small anniversaries, personal and joint anniversaries. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Fifty years ago Italian-speaking members […]

June 9, 2017
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Our conception of ministry goes into the next round

For the first time this year, the District Apostles and their assistants will meet for a conference. This time, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider has invited them to Vienna (Austria). The focus will be on the New Apostolic conception of ministry. Once again the talks will centre on defining our conception of ministry. For a church […]

June 1, 2017
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At home around the world: “Yes” to faith and working in the congregation

Older members take their well-deserved retirement and younger helpers take on responsibility. That is how life is everywhere, even in New Apostolic congregations. Two weeks in South East Asia: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider is presently travelling through the South East Asia-Pacific region. Photo: NAC Southeastasia Two weeks in South East Asia: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider […]

May 18, 2017
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South East Asia prepares for Chief Apostle visit

When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider sets off for the South East Asian part of the world this Wednesday, there will be some drastic changes in store for the New Apostolic District Churches in the region. The congregations have been prepared well in advance. South East Asia prepares for Chief Apostle visit Photo: Leo Lintang Apostle […]

May 8, 2017