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More than just sharing accommodation

“Fellowship of life with Christ” is the overarching theme of the Sunday services in February. And that means more than just leaving a little room in our lives for Jesus and His gospel. Fellowship with Christ fills our whole life—today and in future. It starts with the cause, which is followed by the effects, and […]

January 31, 2023
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Pioneers with priorities

From Germany via Canada to Venezuela, and from there through Central and South America: this is the story of Apostle Lorenz Hans Muth. He was a pioneer in the classical sense and would have been one hundred years old today, 30 January 2023. “I will never forget the moment when he stood next to me […]

January 30, 2023
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When peace and quiet settle on the congregation

When the congregation gathers for divine service after a stressful week and prays, people’s hearts are flooded with peace. They feel the love of God, His grace, and confidence. Since 2020 this is also possible online. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 29 January 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://bit.ly/nac_ang Canada, English, French, https://bit.ly/nac_ca1 East Africa, English, https://bit.ly/nac_ea France, French, […]

January 27, 2023
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The crown as an exclusive symbol of power?

Two striking slogans, “Christ, our future!” and “Together in Christ”, are followed by a somewhat more ambitious motto this year: “Serving and reigning with Christ”. The motto is worth examining more closely, as are the corresponding logos. The first part, serving with Christ, seems familiar to the churchgoer. It is the second part with the […]

January 24, 2023
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Development and teaching in the New Apostolic Church

School is not the only place where one can learn something. One can also do so in church. Tomorrow, 24 January is the International Day of Education. Here are a few examples how the New Apostolic Church is involved in teaching its members. Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Southern […]

January 23, 2023
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Toy drive and seeds of hope

Everybody can help, and even gently used toys help. Over the recent festive season, many followed their hearts and let themselves be inspired by the spirit of giving. Money was donated, a disaster area in the Philippines received further reconstruction help, and trees were planted. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC […]

January 20, 2023
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Jesus illuminates the darkness

A divine service brings light into the darkness: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider brought a festive glow to the congregation of Saxonsea in South Africa shortly before Christmas by preaching about the light of Jesus Christ. Photo: MFP Photo: MFP Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: Delmaine Viret Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

January 18, 2023
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Funds for our own ranks

The Swiss aid organisation NAK-Diakonia wants to help especially New Apostolic people who are in need, as well as ministers and functionaries within the Church. But when disasters strike the foundation helps where help is needed, irrespective of the religion. The objective of NAK-Diakonia Foundation of the New Apostolic Church in Switzerland is to be […]

January 12, 2023
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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2022)

In most parts of the world, the Covid situation has improved so that Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider was once again able to travel and ordain and retire Apostles. Some retirees had to wait longer for the official act because of the pandemic. Ordinations and retirements in Goma (DR Congo South East) Photo: ENA DR Congo […]

January 9, 2023
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At home worldwide and together in Christ

There were many reasons for New Apostolic congregations around the world to celebrate over the last few weeks—and not only on Christmas. Here is a look at some companionable, athletic, and rather rare get-togethers. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

January 6, 2023
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Virtual fellowship

Divine service is an encounter with God and takes place within the assembled congregation: where possible, the faithful meet for worship and come together for Holy Communion. Where this is not possible, prayer, the sermon, and the benediction can also be experienced online. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 8 January 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://bit.ly/nac_ang Canada, English, French, […]

January 6, 2023
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Ministry (21): The alleged law

The man “shall” rule over the woman. A few words from Genesis are cited by some to oppose the ordination of women. However, God does not formulate a creative will here nor a commandment, but rather predicts the consequences of the fall into sin. This is shown by a careful look at the Bible. Man […]

January 5, 2023
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Jesus is our best friend

Jesus can be experienced everywhere: in everyday life, in our congregation, in emergency situations—this is the message the divine services in January will convey. The sermons in January will look at the relationship that we believers have with our Lord Jesus Christ and explore it from different angles. Starting on the second Sunday of the […]

January 3, 2023
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community 1/2023: Some things new plus some tried and true for the new year

Yes, the concept is already a little older now: the member magazine known as community has already been around for eight years. Nevertheless, it is not yet long in the tooth by any means, and still contains a great deal of new and valuable material. As usual, there is a lot of exciting content to […]

January 2, 2023