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Divine service comes to the people

Basically, it is the people who come to church. But sometimes this is not possible. Then the church comes to the people, and it is only a click away. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 15 January 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://bit.ly/nac_ang Canada, English, French, https://bit.ly/nac_ca1 East Africa, English, https://bit.ly/nac_ea France, French, https://bit.ly/nac_fra Equatorial Guinea, Spanish, https://bit.ly/nac_gui Hungary, Hungarian, […]

January 13, 2023
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2022)

In most parts of the world, the Covid situation has improved so that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and ordain and retire Apostles. Some retirees had to wait longer for the official act because of the pandemic. Ordinations and retirements in Goma (DR Congo South East) Photo: ENA DR Congo […]

January 9, 2023
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At home worldwide and together in Christ

There were many reasons for New Apostolic congregations around the world to celebrate over the last few weeks—and not only on Christmas. Here is a look at some companionable, athletic, and rather rare get-togethers. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

January 6, 2023
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Virtual fellowship

Divine service is an encounter with God and takes place within the assembled congregation: where possible, the faithful meet for worship and come together for Holy Communion. Where this is not possible, prayer, the sermon, and the benediction can also be experienced online. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 8 January 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://bit.ly/nac_ang Canada, English, French, […]

January 6, 2023
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community 1/2023: Some things new plus some tried and true for the new year

Yes, the concept is already a little older now: the member magazine known as community has already been around for eight years. Nevertheless, it is not yet long in the tooth by any means, and still contains a great deal of new and valuable material. As usual, there is a lot of exciting content to […]

January 2, 2023
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Together in Christ makes us strong

“Together in Christ” is not free, but it gives infinitely more strength than it costs. To close the year, we look back on the different aspects emphasised by the District Apostles in the Spotlight series reflecting the 2022 motto. Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAC Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe Photo: ENA RDC […]

December 30, 2022
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Another year is dawning

Beginning the new year with God—on one’s own or with one’s family, but also in fellowship with our brothers and sisters. Christians are looking forward to it. About 150 years ago, Frances R. Havergal wrote the well-known hymn “Another year is dawning”. “Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace; another year of gladness before […]

December 30, 2022
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The power of faith: people in the spotlight in 2022

Helping others boosts our own well-being. This is shown by the people highlighted in 2022. Whether on the Mediterranean Sea, on their own doorstep, or in other parts of the world: La Grah, Elena, Laura, and Peter have each done remarkable things with the power of their faith. Photo: RESQSHIP / Elena Kloppmann Photo: RESQSHIP […]

December 29, 2022
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Coming soon: women in ministry

The year 2022 will go down into the New Apostolic history books. For the very first time, the Church has provided a doctrinal answer to a 160-year-old question. And the resulting decision will begin to take effect in the year 2023—when women will also be given the opportunity to be ordained into ministry. Traditionally, the […]

December 28, 2022
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Comforting and clarifying: the divine services of the year 2022

The Chief Apostle held almost 60 divine services in 2022, always finding the right words to comfort and clarify. Here are all the messages from January to December. All the new things God is doing, and why God creates new things. And this brings believers face to face with certain questions. What is more important? […]

December 27, 2022
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Ushering in a new generation of leadership

It was the year of the District Apostle Helpers: over the past twelve months, the Chief Apostle assigned no less than three new ones. This is not by coincidence. In fact, there is a stated reason behind these changes. And it all has to do with the future. Photo: Jens Lange Photo: NAK Nord- und […]

December 26, 2022
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The team has got the hang of it

The blue shelf in the background is unmistakable. This piece of furniture always appears when a new year begins, namely in the Chief Apostle’s New Year’s address. In a supporting role this time around: a piece of invisible art. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Once each year, a […]

December 22, 2022
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Revealing God—in His fullness

Jesus Christ and His church: how does this relationship function? A Bible passage that references the head, the body, and the feet promises to provide some enlightenment. And even these verses pose something of a riddle in and of themselves at first. Photo: René Aumüller Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: René Aumüller Photo: René Aumüller Photo: […]

December 21, 2022