Five months abroad not only improved Céline’s language skills. Living with a New Apostolic family and being part of the congregation in far away Canada also enriched her faith. “When I decided on Canada as my destination, some were astonished that I dared to go so far away,” says Céline Landmesser Photo: privat Céline’s Canadian […]

The name of the city the Chief Apostle will visit this coming Sunday is Livingstone: the cradle of the New Apostolic Church in Zambia. It was here, ninety years ago, that the Church was established. Following is the story of a District Church with a fascinating history. Photo: NAC Zambia A new medical centre in […]

The first real prophet in the Bible? Well, actually a seer and fortune-teller. But this seer was blind to the will of God, in fact, so blind that God made an animal speak to open his eyes. This is the story about Balaam’s talking donkey. What archaeologists recovered during an excavation in Deir ’Alla in […]

The week before Easter is an up and down of emotions: joy one minute, despair the next. Before Christians could begin to believe in their own resurrection, Jesus Christ had to be crucified. The Passion: an unforgettable week for the Lord. The divine services of the New Apostolic Church in March will reflect the Passion […]

Anybody can be faithful when things are going well. But what if we lack even the most basic needs of life? District Apostle John L. Kriel of South Africa asks that we show determination especially when life is challenging. When the Chief Apostle shared with us the motto for 2018: “Faithful to Christ”, he also […]

New year, new luck. Wouldn’t that be nice? Unfortunately, not all can tune into this. Many carry their old worries and cares over into the new year—and remain faithful to God in spite of them. Why? Because they look ahead with hope. There is one thing that human beings need to know: they do not […]

Christmas leaves no one indifferent. But it takes more than carols, a Christmas tree, and gifts to warm to the actual message of this Christian feast. It requires faith! Christmas is without a doubt one of the most popular Christian holidays. Most people—and not only in the Christian world—know why Christmas is observed. It commemorates […]

A child is born. What do you see? A bundle wrapped in blankets? Or a great future? Or do you see it as a threat? The events of Christmas, then as now, are also a question of one’s perception. Three perspectives on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Phátne (“manger”, “crib”)—a central theme. Mary used it […]

The four weeks leading up to Christmas are not only a time of holiday lights, pleasant scents, and the excited countdown to Christmas. The season of Advent challenges people: “Struggle for encounters with God. Experience God in dialogue.” Breaking out of one’s comfort zone does not mean doing without good music, conversations, or days spent […]

Advent spirit and Christmas joy? Unfortunately, this is not the case everywhere. In the time leading up to Christmas conflicts, war, egoism, and bullying do not cease. Reflections on Advent. There is a nice little story. Although it has nothing to do with Christmas, it is quite appropriate as an illustration. A homeowner is annoyed […]

People who do good get more out of life. Doing good, especially in the days leading up to Christmas, opens our eyes for new perspectives and wonderful experiences. Following are some examples of all that is being done for the less fortunate. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

December ushers in Advent, Christmas, and the end of the year. These periods determine the contents of our sermons in December. The focus is on admonition, expectation, and joy—also in our divine services. Many people confuse Christmas with shopping binges and consumerism. The chase for the ultimate gift is on. For believers, the season of […]

“My congregation in a shoebox” was a campaign that was started in the run-up to the 2014 International Church Convention intended to forge bonds between congregations. But what does love have to do with it? Well, at least one of the bonds forged ended up to be more permanent than initially intended. Here is the […]

The liturgical year is an annual cycle of feasts that focus on Christmas and Easter. The New Apostolic Church also follows the liturgical year. What is this exactly? Imagine fifty-two Sunday services a year without any guiding principles that link them. Is it not better to focus on the biblical events that form the basis […]

“Speak to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.” Based loosely on Ephesians 5: 19, religions and various denominations are moving closing together to promote a common cause, and right in there is the New Apostolic Church. Photo: NAK Luxemburg Photo: NAK Wolfenbüttel / T.B. Photo: NAK Wolfenbüttel / T.B. Photo: kerkproeverij Photo: […]

What does the religious landscape look like in Scandinavia? What about Indonesia or Chad? Join us on a trip around the world: from Oslo to N’Djamena, via Yogyakarta. Oslo/Norway: The divine service was held in six languages: Danish, Norwegian, Swahili, Swedish, English, and French. Photo: Werner Wick Oslo/Norway: The divine service was held in six […]

Love your neighbour as yourself! Gladly. But how do you do that in a place that is ruled by drugs and violence? A project in our Leiden Central church in South Africa shows how. It not only offers children a safe haven but also helps them with their education. Leiden Central: a church in South […]

Operations in the Philippines, Haiti, and Suriname show that people everywhere are extremely glad to help in times of need, especially when it comes to essentials such as food, shelter, education, and providing people with the means to generate income. Photo: The NAC SEA Relief Fund Photo: Schweizer Rotes Kreuz (SRK) Photo: Schweizer Rotes Kreuz […]