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Grow, work, and remain

Prayer works and prayers are answered. But how? Jesus Christ explained this on various occasions. The Chief Apostle recently took a very close look at one of these explanations. It deals with the aspects of election, fruit, and names. Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est […]

September 4, 2024
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Protected through many dangers

Dominique Makindu survived an armed ambush, was arrested and thrown in prison, and later died on the way to a divine service. The Apostle’s life was fraught with danger. Thirty years ago today, 4 September, he received the Apostle ministry. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Armin Brinkmann Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Armin […]

September 3, 2024
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Young people let their light shine in

It was certainly easy enough to find friends. Around 1,000 young people from all over America, Australia, and Southern Germany came together at the beginning of August—to learn how to shine and to spread their light together. “I don’t know if you noticed, but we’re wearing the exact same T-shirt.” — “Wow, we should definitely […]

August 27, 2024
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Seven steps to humbleness

From Adam and Eve to Jesus—because the former were not humble, the latter humbled Himself. In a recent divine service, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained exactly how we can all be saved as a result. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: For the divine service in Port Moresby, […]

August 20, 2024
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Young people let their light shine in Canada

It was certainly easy enough to find friends. Around 1,000 young people from all over America, Australia, and Southern Germany came together at the beginning of August—to learn how to shine and to spread their light together. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada […]

August 15, 2024
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The right way to love—an instruction manual

Okay, so you’re supposed to love God above all things and your neighbour as yourself. But—how do you actually do that? The Chief Apostle had a simple formula for this: recognise and reciprocate the love of God—following is the user’s manual. Photo: Dedy Febriyono Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC […]

August 14, 2024
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Faith invades Tanzania from all directions

It all started at the end of the 1970s, when ministers from Zambia, the USA, Germany, and Kenya converged on Tanzania to bring the New Apostolic faith to the African nation. This weekend, the Chief Apostle will be visiting a country with more than a quarter million Church members. Photo: NAC Tansania Photo: Huyomimi, NAC […]

August 13, 2024
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Experiencing God live

It was a huge surprise and there was joy all around when the Chief Apostle turned up at the Church Convention in Southern Germany on Ascension Day. In the service He talked about Jesus’ ascension, His promises to the disciples, and about the Lord’s return. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

August 7, 2024
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Divine Service Guide writers’ workshop

The publication with the largest circulation in the New Apostolic Church is tiny in comparison. Printed, it is leaflet size. Several languages also produce a yearbook version. We are talking about the Divine Service Guide. ‌The authors recently met so that the publication can continue to be created. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

August 5, 2024
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The “Chief”—way ahead of his time

The Church’s own health insurance, a football league of congregational teams, and a working area that spanned half the globe: today we celebrate the 130th birthday of Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff—an Apostle unlike any other. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: Photo: Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Photo: “So, if it were not for a […]

August 2, 2024
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‌A clear path from hearing to doing

“No development, no redemption!” This is how the Chief Apostle sums up the matter of faith. But why is it sometimes so difficult to apply God’s word? And what makes it easier? Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: […]

July 31, 2024
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“I was worried whether I would be able to attend New Apostolic services”

Karl Hartmann had to move, and God was already there. This was something He often experienced. Instead of sitting back and enjoying congregational life, he put his shoulder to the wheel and became involved. One hundred years ago today, he became a District Apostle. Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NAK […]

July 29, 2024
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Go and bring blessing

It is not enough to just preach. We must go to the people. This was the call to ministers in a divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in East Timor. A thought-provoking service not only for ministers. Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA […]

July 25, 2024