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Recognizing the glory of the Lord

Distraught? In despair? At times we need to take a few moments to pause and gain a clearer perspective. During his most recent trip to Canada, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider followed in the footsteps of three of Jesus’ disciples. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

April 9, 2015
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A message from the editors

From all around the world there is one question that our editors are asked again and again: “The articles from nac.today are so popular that our members would really like to pass them along. Is that alright?” There is a clear answer to this question. Has the Chief Apostle been in your district? Is there […]

April 8, 2015
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Teamwork: The first youth weekend in Senegal

Three Apostles, three languages: the first youth weekend in Senegal placed high demands on others besides the organizers. Even the confirmation represented a challenge that could only be mastered through teamwork. The Apostle responsible for the work of the Church in this country reports for nac.today. Teamwork: The first youth weekend in Senegal Photo: NAK […]

April 7, 2015
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Development work—between pastoral care and bookkeeping

They were both tireless workers: but one was more of a caregiver, while the other was more of an organizer. And in the next few days, their birthdays will come around for the 150th time. Following is a look back on the activity of District Apostles Wilhelm Oehlmann and Martin Lax in the regions that […]

April 6, 2015
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“The Lord is risen indeed!”

The Passiontide, with the death of the Lord on Good Friday, ends magnificently in the resurrection of the Lord. This is the fundamental belief of all Christians. But why is this day of the resurrection so important for us? Taking all the various gospels together, the Bible relates that it was still very early on […]

April 4, 2015
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Faith in tribulation: Passion is followed by the resurrection

A triumphal march into the marriage chamber? Hardly! Not only individual human beings, but the church as a whole, must live through affliction. This was the message that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider brought to the attention of God’s children, while directing their eyes to the goal of our faith—in a divine service that was of […]

April 1, 2015
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At home around the world

Another week of news—and it is not always good. In Germany, France, and Spain, people are in mourning because a Germanwings passenger aircraft crashed over the French Alps. A total of 150 people lost their lives in the crash. Altar decorations in Haltern Photo: NAK NRW Conference in Port of Spain Photo: NAC USA Conference […]

March 31, 2015
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One faith. Many apps.

Everyone has a smartphone nowadays. And that means that all things Church related are right within reach too: want to stay up to date? Feel like browsing through the Catechism? Need to find a congregation? Well, there are apps for this and more—an overview of the official apps on offer. NAC News The application known […]

March 27, 2015
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Peace – A matter of choice

Finding peace in Christ: this is the goal of faith. But what comprises this peace? And how does one attain it? At times we must even fight for it. This is part of the answer from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAK Österreich Photo: NAK Österreich God’s word in human words Photo: […]

March 26, 2015
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A church building with hidden backgrounds

Kitchener Central is the name of the church where Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will conduct a divine service in Canada this weekend. The building is relatively unique in the New Apostolic architectural landscape – and conceals historical backgrounds that are not obvious at first glance. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

March 19, 2015
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Working with heart, soul, and reason

The most recent District Apostle Meeting came to its conclusion with a festive divine service. And it was precisely this work that had been accomplished over the previous days that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider chose as his main focus. He sees this as a guideline for making the right decisions—even for our members in general. […]

March 18, 2015
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“Questions and Answers” will be published in fall 2015

A new variant of the Catechism of the New Apostolic Church is scheduled to appear in September 2015. This resolution was passed by the District Apostle Meeting at its most recent session. The reference work has been structured into “Questions and Answers” and is scheduled for publication in five languages to start. The International District […]

March 16, 2015
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A steadily growing flock is gently tended

Some people grow with the tasks they are assigned. And sometimes an entrusted assignment grows under the activity of a particular person. One of these people was District Apostle Hermann Dietrich Magney. He was born 140 years ago today. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK NRW […]

March 14, 2015
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In suffering and need: the question of “Why”?

Those who live through suffering and need will often see this as a test permitted by God. “But God does not need to test us in order to measure our faith or our love,” emphasized Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, “So why these tests?” Photo: Igorstancev Nadica Photo: Igorstancev Nadica Photo: Igorstancev Nadica Photo: Igorstancev Nadica […]

March 13, 2015
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At home around the world

“It is the same everywhere—only completely different.” That is how Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler described our common faith in the gospel in the context of the very different living conditions that prevail from country to country. This week, nac.today will also take a look around the globe. Apostle Wolf and Bishop Tansahtikno on the way […]

March 12, 2015
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Making music, preaching, and training—with joy

What moves through the heart of the longest-serving Apostle as he looks back over his life—more than half of which he spent in this ministry—just before his retirement? What does he remember when he thinks back on his musical activities and his active missionary work? Answers from an interview with Apostle Rudolf Kainz. How did […]

March 11, 2015