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Taking time to discuss our faith

Parents provide for the natural wellbeing of their children, promote their talents, and support them as they grow into adulthood. But parents are also responsible for the spiritual development of their children. “Take a little more time for this,” said Chief Apostle Schneider as he appealed to parents. Responsibility for the religious education of children […]

September 29, 2016
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Mourning and comforting together

All interested parties are invited: the New Apostolic congregations in the German-speaking regions of the world will be open to the public for a service for the departed on Sunday, 6 November 2016. The preparations are already underway. Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International For Chief […]

September 27, 2016
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Letters from the evil one—the best response

We have all experienced it—a thought from outside that feels like a letter straight from the evil one bearing the message, “You don’t have a chance.” How are we to react to this? “Just like King Hezekiah,” says the Chief Apostle. Following are some answers from a divine service. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

September 26, 2016
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If we stop dreaming about peace, war will become normal

September 21, 2016 : Christians pray for world peace. This occurs every year, because on 21 September churches observe the International Day of Prayer for Peace. Does this change anything? Well, yes, at least one’s own attitude. Already Jesus admonished that we be at peace with ourselves and make peace with our neighbour. The United […]

September 20, 2016
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Patience—managing the monstrous

Being patient with the imperfections of our neighbour, but also with ourselves. Chief Apostle Schneider demonstrates how the Holy Spirit can support us even in very normal situations of daily life. Leipzig is a city with 520.000 inhabitants in the German federal state of Saxony Photo: Michael Voigt The church district is part of the […]

September 13, 2016
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Inspiration online and offline

“Being a Christian in everyday life” is the subject in our divine services in September. There are many sources from which we can gather inspirations on how to be a Christian in everyday life. The age of communication has greatly expanded the possibilities. Inspiration from social media For a few months now, the New Apostolic […]

September 9, 2016
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Serve with love, don’t rule!

Chief Apostle Schneider did not mince his words when he addressed the ministers and their service to God. A ministry is not a rank. A minister’s task in the congregation is to be vigilant and warn the members of impending danger. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was accompanied to Albania by District Apostles Bernd Koberstein and […]

August 30, 2016
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No attempts at an explanation, no cheap comfort

Pastoral care is complex and individual. Sometimes it is a single prayer, but often it is a special and close relationship, and continued support. In a meeting of ministers, Chief Apostle Schneider talked about his conception of pastoral care. In the 60,000 congregations of the New Apostolic Church around the world there are 260,000 ministers, […]

August 27, 2016
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Burial funds in South Africa: help in the event of death

Three years ago, the NAC Burial Fund of the New Apostolic Church Cape celebrated eighty years. The fund was established in 1933 by the then Assistant Chief Apostle Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff (1894−1965). It was his wish that the members of the Church receive a dignified burial. Why a burial fund? Schlaphoff was aware of the […]

August 22, 2016
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At home worldwide: experiencing special things

A Church in which people feel at home … and come together. Over the last few days again, New Apostolic Christians around the world spent time together: with special people, at unusual times, and in unusual places. Fellowship with the Chief Apostle Photo: NAC Canada Fellowship with the Chief Apostle Photo: NAC Canada Fellowship with […]

August 19, 2016
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Making the invisible visible

Divine salvation is invisible. Christians, however, are to make it visible through their prayers and their faith so that people can recognize salvation. Chief Apostle Schneider invited the congregations to take part in this. Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: BNA Chisinau Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti […]

August 18, 2016
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In the end there is only grace!

Jesus puts Himself on the same level as mankind, Christians maintain. That is why He was born. Jesus can save mankind, which is why He died. This is the clear message of the gospel. In a divine service at the beginning of July in Vancouver in Canada, the Chief Apostle underlined this old and yet […]

August 16, 2016
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At home worldwide: colourful, musical, and dry

People experience fellowship when they set out and go to meet their neighbour. nac.today presents three travellers of the last few days. A colourful youth convention in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia A colourful youth convention in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia A colourful youth convention in Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia A colourful youth convention in Indonesia […]

August 12, 2016
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Spotlight 14/2016: With Christ we will succeed!

District Apostle Andrew H. Andersen (Australia) talks about the added value of our own experiences and about our efforts in filling the 2016 motto—“Victory with Christ”—with life. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia The very thought of victory conjures up a feeling of joy no matter what the contest […]

August 11, 2016
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Ripe fruit is sweet, not sour

Growth alone is not enough. Only once fruit ripens does it become edible and beneficial. Just how topical Jesus’ parable of the sower still is in the year 2016 was shown by the Chief Apostle just recently. Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti Photo: Mihai Domenti […]

August 10, 2016