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The father of personal responsibility

Soft yet firm, someone who blazed the trail and someone who guided others on it, that was Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler. Today he would have turned 90 years of age. “He put his whole heart into every divine service. You could feel his soul in every line he wrote. His mind grappled with every decision, […]

February 20, 2015
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A special kind of biblical diary

What aids can Priests resort to when making soul care visits? Since 2013, the New Apostolic Church Cape has been publishing a Devotional Journal for its ministers, an 88-page diary with articles based on Bible texts. Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape Photo: […]

February 16, 2015
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The storms of life: “Where is your faith?”

Everybody goes through turbulent times, not only the individual believer but also the Church as a whole. God poses the question: “Where is your faith?” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider gives a number of answers and allows a glimpse of one of the most profound moments of his life. The storms of life: “Where is your […]

February 12, 2015
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Pentecost 2016 in Frankfurt (Germany)

Whereas the countdown for this year’s Pentecost celebration in Zambia is on, preparations in Germany are only just beginning. The New Apostolic Church in Frankfurt will host the Pentecost feast in 2016. A location with a history … Pentecost 2016, Chief Apostle Schneider, Convention Centre Photo: Pietro Sutera Pentecost 1993, Chief Apostle Fehr Photo: Archiv […]

February 11, 2015
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Spotlight 02: Discovering joy for ourselves

From “Labour in love” to “Joy in Christ”: District Apostle Rüdiger Krause from Northern Germany links last year’s motto with this year’s motto. He continues our series on impulses from the District Apostles and sets out on a quest for joy. Last year, the beautiful motto “Labour in love” saw us through the year. It […]

February 9, 2015
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A master builder in every sense of the word

Karl Gutbrod, once the District Apostle of the Württemberg district in Germany, was a master builder in every sense of the word. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of his death, nac.today looks at the work of a man who was not content with only laying spiritual foundations. He worked as secretary for the […]

February 7, 2015
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At home worldwide

“At home worldwide” is the motto set out in the logo of nac.today. This is also the title of our weekly overview, in which we look at the happenings among our brothers and sisters around the world. The Eliata Choir in concert Photo: NAC Indonesia District Apostle Urs Hebeisen with the choir and orchestra Photo: […]

February 6, 2015
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A task for everyone: living reconciliation

The Statement of Reconciliation between the New Apostolic Church and the Apostolic Community (Apostolische Gemeinschaft) in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany is more than an interdenominational act. This was made clear by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider. The idea of reconciliation is something that should concern all brothers and sisters. Evangelist (ret.) Werner Kuhlen (AC) after the […]

February 5, 2015
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Keyword: Divine Service Guide

The Divine Service Guide is the most important publication for the ministers of the New Apostolic Church. How is it developed? Where is it distributed? Following is a look at the large-scale project. The articles in the Divine Service Guide are not a manuscript for a sermon, but are intended to promote the preparation for […]

February 4, 2015
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“Wherever our feet took us” – Tribute to a true pioneer

The New Apostolic Church Canada is mourning the passing of a true pioneer: Apostle (ret.) Edward Deppner passed away at the age of 78 years. He was instrumental in establishing the Church in 24 countries Apostle (ret.) Edward Deppner Photo: NAC Canada Friends and companions describe Eddie Deppner, as he was known to many, as […]

February 3, 2015
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Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 2)

Even after the International Church Convention in Munich, which was the highlight for many, there were a lot of other happenings in the New Apostolic Church worldwide. Some of the important and interesting highlights from the second half of the year were as follows. Some of the young people travelled more than 20 hours to […]

January 31, 2015
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Labour with love: the year 2014 in review (Part 1)

We still carry last year’s motto in our hearts. But what else happened throughout the New Apostolic world in 2014? Following is a look at the happenings around the world in the first half of 2014. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ” Photo: NAK Süddeutschland A bomb from World War […]

January 29, 2015
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Zambia: New Apostles ordained

In Zambia, the circle of Apostles is once again complete. This country in southern Africa is one of the largest on the New Apostolic map: nearly one fifth of the country’s Christians professes the New Apostolic faith. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ordains the Bishops… Photo: NAC South Africa …George Fwalo and Edwin M. Kasamu as […]

January 27, 2015
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New chairman for the public relations committee

Their business is logos, posters, and brochures. The Work Group Public Relations of the New Apostolic Church in Europe has received a new chairman. Following is a brief presentation of the committee’s work. Their business is logos, posters, and brochures Photo: Björn Renz Their business is logos, posters, and brochures Photo: Björn Renz Their business […]

January 24, 2015