God grants grace to those who believe in Jesus Christ, trust Him, and love Him. It was with this statement that the Chief Apostle summarised his sermon. And he made it clear what faith and trust really mean. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA […]

Divine services with Holy Communion. This is beginning to be possible in more and more congregations. But because this is still not possible everywhere and not for everyone, online services continue to be streamed. Here are the links for the coming Sunday. Angola, Português, https://bit.ly/nac_ang Berlin-Brandenburg, Deutsch, https://bit.ly/nac_bbrb Canada, English, Français, https://bit.ly/nac_can East Africa, English, […]

Whether here on earth or in the beyond, the sufferings are the same. And the solutions are the same too. Here are seven examples of how Jesus Christ alleviates our spiritual needs. Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard […]

On its new website, the New Apostolic Church Western Pacific offers direct links to its online services from four locations in the district to accommodate the various time zones. Other District Churches across the globe also continue to broadcast divine services. Here is an overview for Sunday, 12 July 2020. (update: Southern Africa) Angola, Português, […]

Chief Apostle Schneider ordained three Apostles in the first half of the year. Two Apostles went into retirement and one died while still active. Apostle Futi Muekono (1987) and Domingos Francisco Suku (1978) Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Apostle Futi Muekono (1987) and Domingos Francisco Suku (1978) Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Apostle Karamat Kushal (1959) Photo: NAC International […]

On account of distance rules there were “only” 180 people in the church—a rather unusual picture in the large church in Karlsruhe. The Chief Apostle found the perfect tone to strengthen and comfort the congregation in these difficult times. Already in reading the Bible text, which was taken from Psalm 146, the Chief Apostle’s sermon […]

It is not all that uncommon for a pendulum to swing to the other side. This too is part of the story of Chief Apostle Johann Gottfried Bischoff, who died on 6 July sixty years ago—to the dismay of many brothers and sisters. “It is an illusion to think that Jesus dwells only in the […]

Preaching comes through the word of God. Believers know this experience and appreciate it. Here is an overview of where the word of God can be heard and seen this coming Sunday. The first in-person services after the lockdown have taken place. And although everything is a little different than before, there was joy all […]

Sermons, pastoral care, leadership functions—all of these follow the standard of the Bible. But its precepts are not always clear. What Scripture says and what it does not say: a guide intended not just for ministers… “Following the precepts of Scripture” is the title of the latest doctrinal letter by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, which […]

An edition filled with trust and good things. The new edition of community gives courage and showcases successful aid projects. It shows how faith can be explained and how it can practised. In more than 70 countries, community is distributed as a printed copy—mainly to Church members who do not have access to the Internet. […]

A thirst for God? It certainly sounds a little unusual, almost like an abstract poem. In fact, it is a poem, a psalm, that describes the longing for God’s nearness, His protection, and support. Good thoughts in dreadful days. Photo: Jennifer Mischko Photo: Jennifer Mischko Photo: Jennifer Mischko Photo: Jennifer Mischko Photo: Jennifer Mischko Photo: […]

This coming Sunday the New Apostolic Church will again broadcast divine services on YouTube. Following is an updated overview, including two new countries and a new language. The New Apostolic Church in the Ukraine also has its own YouTube channel. The Church broadcasts divine services every Sunday at 10 a.m., which can be followed online. […]

The divine service themes in the month of July are filled with contrast: they range from God’s loving grace to His strict law, from the hallowed Sabbath to the prohibition against killing. Opening the treasure chest Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider compares the hope of the faithful in eternal life with a marvellous treasure. And then […]

Why did Jesus have such a strong faith? He had inner strength, which we humans would like to have as well. The Chief Apostle mentioned five of these in a divine service he conducted for the congregations in southern Africa. Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher Photo: Mike Karcher […]

Incense, candles, ornate robes? Without Apostle Menkhoff, divine services in the New Apostolic Church would perhaps still look like this today. Here is a tribute on the 125th anniversary of his death. Friedrich Wilhelm Menkhoff was born on 2 February 1826 in Wallenbrück (Germany). This is a portrait of him as a young man. Photo: […]

What refugees urgently need, besides food and water, medical care, and a roof over their heads, is hope! And prospects of a homeland, friends, and a sense of security. Unfortunately, reality presents to a completely different picture many of them is. Here is a call for reflection. World Refugee Day has been around for more […]

Part of our congregational and church life has moved online because of COVID-19. Here is a look at some of the means used and what online offers are available this coming Sunday in terms of divine services. Meetings Apostles and Bishops are coming together in video conferences and so are ministers at the congregational and […]

God calls us into fellowship: with Himself and with other people, for the future and right now, into a fellowship of life and suffering—and it all leads to eternal happiness. This is a mission all believers have in common. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: […]