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High above the city—the centre of the congregation

You can’t help but notice it: Argentina’s Eldorado Km 9 church is located high above the city and features a unique mixture of various styles and time periods. Built by the members themselves, it has always been a mighty fortress through the years, and this year it celebrates its 85-year anniversary. Un concierto para el […]

February 19, 2024
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God keeps His promises

There are many similarities between the believers today and Mary, the mother of Jesus, back then, the Chief Apostle says. The point here is faith, trust, and patience as well as powerful people who fall and rich people who come away empty-handed. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: […]

February 14, 2024
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Spotlight 4/2024: Prayer is the best WiFi connection

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is not the only place where prayer is by far the best WiFi connection. In his spotlight article on our annual motto, District Apostle Michael Deppner of the DRC explains how we can establish this connection. It is normal that by repeating an action it becomes banal or […]

February 12, 2024
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Questions answered, mandate fulfilled

The objectives have been achieved: the New Apostolic Church has reorganised its ecumenical responsibilities. Instead of a national or international working group, there is now a central contact for regional advisors. “The long-standing Working Group Contacts with Denominations and Religions has fulfilled its mandate,” the New Apostolic Church International (NACI) announced on its website. “A […]

February 5, 2024
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Love and hope need a home

Failure, ingratitude, and exhaustion are things that can cause us to slip—even in our life of faith. ‌In a divine service for ministers, the Chief Apostle offered a psalm full of encouragement and inspiration that really applies to all of us. Photo: INA Portugal Photo: INA Portugal Photo: INA Portugal Photo: INA Portugal Photo: INA […]

February 1, 2024
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Unity in diversity. The Church in conflict?

When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? The answer can be found in the Bible. At the beginning of each District Apostle Meeting, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider addresses the District Apostles and […]

January 31, 2024
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Reliable even in difficult times

He would have been eighty years old today. District Apostle Alfons Tansahtikno did a lot of good in the district of Indonesia and was able to spread the faith, braving difficult conditions. District Apostle Tansahtikno with members Photo: NAC Indonesia District Apostle Tansahtikno on his way to a service Photo: Archiv District Apostle Tansahtikno on […]

January 25, 2024
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Great achievements in one of the smallest African countries

A unique flora and fauna, a pioneer in environmental protection, and strong economic growth. Rwanda is one of the smallest countries in Africa but is setting standards for innovation and prosperity. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will conduct two divine services there this coming weekend. The Chief Apostle should pack his suitcase carefully. When you enter […]

January 18, 2024
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Love instead of threats

Repentance sounds a bit stuffy and almost like a threat. But that is not what Jesus Christ wants. ‌Here is what repentance really means, how it works, and what it is good for. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” This […]

January 17, 2024
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Prayer works!

In choosing the motto for the year, Chief Apostle Schneider underlined the importance of personal prayer. In his first sermon of the new year, he addressed the different elements of prayer. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz […]

January 10, 2024
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2023)

The past months have seen changes not only in the circle of the Apostles, but also among the District Apostles. The Chief Apostle travelled to the various countries to perform most of the ministerial acts himself. District Apostle John S. Schnabel Photo: NAC USA District Apostle Peter Bernhard Lambert Photo: Apostle Reto Keller and District […]

January 9, 2024
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Faith that works through love

Fulfilling the law was supposed to be the path to salvation in the old covenant. In the new covenant it is different: true discipleship, true faith, and charity. The Chief Apostle recently explained what this means. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: […]

January 3, 2024