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Listening with the eyes

Although fully concentrated, they sit in divine service without understanding a word. When central divine services are broadcast by satellite, some brothers and sisters go home almost the same way they came, because their world is the world of Signed Language. But things are changing. About 200,000 people in Germany use DGS, German Sign Language. […]

December 8, 2016
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A divided chancel and a design with a history

“You don’t even have an altar.” Members in our church in Hanover-South often hear this sort of thing. Why this is the case and why this is not true … Here is a look at the congregation the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday. The church and community centre Hanover-South Photo: Olaf Mahlstedt […]

December 6, 2016
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The Church in the world: an eye on global risks

Not of this world, but in this world … A Church is also exposed to world events and needs to think about what all can happen in the event of conflicts, wars, and disasters. Is there a way to prepare for something like this? Strong and active congregations are not possible everywhere at the moment. […]

December 5, 2016
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Neighbouring districts to merge 2018

“Not only in Africa are there plans to merge neighbouring church districts, but also in Germany.” This is how nak.org, the official website of the New Apostolic Church, announces a pending third merger. The focus of the merger is on western Germany: the District Church Hesse/Rhineland-Palatinate/Saarland will come under the same roof administratively and pastorally […]

December 4, 2016
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The making-of: how the New Year’s message is created

It is late November. Christmas still seems so far away, let alone the new year. But Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider wants to record his New Year’s message today. All good things come in threes. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

December 3, 2016
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Strength, courage, joy: the anchor of hope

Whether one is tossed about by storms or drifts away because of the current, there is an anchor that keeps souls from foundering. A divine service on a complicated Bible text, which the Chief Apostle explained in an easy to understand way. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: […]

November 30, 2016
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Casamance, a New Apostolic stronghold in Senegal

The region known as Casamance is the breadbasket of Senegal. Some 15,000 New Apostolic Christians live in this fertile region. When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider visits the city of Sédhiou in Casamance in February 2017, it will only be the second visit of a Chief Apostle to the country ever. Members after a divine service […]

November 28, 2016
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A small magazine makes it big

Which New Apostolic magazine has the largest circulation? community or maybe the glossy Unsere Familie. Wrong! The bestseller comes from Africa. A portrait on today’s International Print Day. There certainly is music to it: anyone who leaves through African Joy will be struck by the many reports and photos about musical events and activities. Joyful […]

November 26, 2016
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Setting the future course in Switzerland

Switzerland will shortly be taking vital steps for the future: Apostle Jürg Zbinden has been chosen as Helper to assist District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum, who is planning to retire in June 2018. In the upcoming New Year’s service, which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will celebrate in Berne-Ostermundigen, he will appoint Apostle Jürg Zbinden as District […]

November 26, 2016
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The Chief Apostle in the City of Angels

Los Angeles, a fascinating city. It brings to mind images of beaches and the sun. The city is a big tourist destination. But the purpose of Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s trip there is not pleasure. He has a tight schedule. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: rabbit75_fot Two […]

November 21, 2016
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Building up the Church together

A youth convention without borders and music for the up-and-coming generation: these are two of the topics currently being discussed by the European District Apostles. They are meeting in Zurich (Switzerland) for their final conference of the year. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

November 17, 2016
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How gratitude strengthens faith

Recognizing and appreciating the gift, sharing it with the giver and with others. “We actually celebrate the feast of Thanksgiving every Sunday.” Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer Photo: Horst-Dieter Kämpfer […]

November 16, 2016
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Making the gospel heard together

Standing up for the values of the gospel together with other Christians: that is not only a daily mission, but also the approach required to work together in official bodies—right up to the national level. Luxembourg in January 2015. A number of high-ranking national representatives of the Catholic and Protestant Churches, and delegates from the […]

November 15, 2016
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Southern Africa: the birth of a new district church

On his visit to Cape Town on 18 December 2016, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will create a new District Apostle Area: Southern Africa. This will be comprised of the current districts South East Africa and Cape. The new District Apostle will be John Leslie Kriel. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Uwe Hoffmann Photo: […]

November 13, 2016
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Between here and there

Joy and sorrow are never far apart. Remembering the departed bridges the gap between this life and the afterlife. News from around the New Apostolic world about premières and farewells. Service for the departed: devotional in Frankfurt Photo: Jens Fischer Lydia leaves audience thrilled Photo: NAK Nordost/IME Lydia leaves audience thrilled Photo: NAK Nordost/IME Lydia […]

November 11, 2016
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Batista – memories of a much admired man of God

Ten years ago today, Norberto Rubén Batista was ordained a District Apostle. Only two years later he passed away suddenly due to heart failure. He was liked and admired by many in the Church in South America. A retrospective. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: […]

November 5, 2016