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Changes among the Apostles (2/2021)

Did you know that District Apostles are also authorised to ordain Apostles? This has always been the case, but in the year 2021 many District Apostles had to actually make use of this authority because the Chief Apostle was prevented from travelling as a result of the pandemic. Apostle Kpama Gianny Bangawe (1973) Photo: NAK […]

January 31, 2022
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The long road to Auschwitz

At first, Harry Fränkel sought refuge in South Africa then in America. His last years, however, took him via Belgium and France to his death. We pay tribute to his memory as the world marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, January 27. Ministers with District Apostle Magney Sr. in Dortmund (Germany). Priest Harry Fränkel is […]

January 27, 2022
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“Everything always came from the heart”

District Apostle Pablo Alfredo Bianchi from Argentina would have turned 100 years old this 24th of January. From the very first time he ever set foot into a New Apostolic congregation, the rector thought of him as a gift from heaven. “These five souls have been sent to us from heaven,” said the rector of […]

January 24, 2022
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Around the world and round the clock

Who knows what will happen the day after tomorrow? The pandemic has shaken up many plans. One thing, however, is sure and that is the possibility of joining online services again on Sunday. The New Apostolic Church offers weekly central video services on YouTube, IPTV, or TV. In many places, members can also phone in, […]

January 21, 2022
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The long road to recovery

For five weeks Werner Buthe was in a medically induced coma. Five weeks between hope and fear. Now that he has recovered, nothing is as it used to be for the Covid patient from Frankfurt, Germany. It is 4:55 a.m. on Wednesday, 14 July 2021. Werner Buthe is tapping into his mobile with his last […]

January 19, 2022
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Logo 2022: Cultures nail their colours to the mast

The 2022 motto is doing its rounds. Circles and rings seem to be the most popular motif for this year’s motto “Together in Christ”. Here is a look at the various logos developed by the District Apostle Areas around the world. Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada […]

January 17, 2022
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Online services in 2022

Also in 2022 the Church will offer video services, like last year. The only difference will be that the video signal will no longer reach the faithful via satellite but via IPTV. Also in 2022 the New Apostolic Church will continue to broadcast reliably. As of this year, the Church is no longer transmitting via […]

January 14, 2022
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Pastoral care (20): Depression—a chameleon that likes to hide

Depression is an illness no one would ever wish to have, but it is one that many people have to battle nevertheless. Pastoral care cannot cure it, but can indeed help alleviate it. But how? Laypeople often confuse depression with sadness because depressed people are often sad too. However, their sadness is much deeper and […]

January 11, 2022
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A slightly different shoebox story

Ralf Pilgrim, an Evangelist, has been the rector of the Bad Harzburg congregation in Germany since the end of September 2021. He only moved there with his family in 2020, but he has known the congregation for longer… “I was born in the small town of Spenge in Eastern Westfalia, located between Bielefeld and Herford,” […]

January 10, 2022
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A birthday serenade and tons of love

Christmas is the feast of love. Believers do not only celebrate this feast for themselves, but also want to spread the spirit of Christmas. And this they did with music and toys. Not even hygiene protocols could keep them from passing on Christmas cheer. Photo: Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA […]

January 5, 2022
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community 1/2022: A joint effort

Divine services with the Chief Apostle, reports from various congregations, and a Bible story for children… community, the magazine of the New Apostolic Church, is published quarterly. On nac.today it is featured as a digital edition, and many countries print the magazine. “Together in Christ” is the motto issued by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider for […]

January 3, 2022
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Spotlight 2021: Christ, our future

“The coming Christ is the goal of our faith,” Chief Apostle Schneider says. This motivates the believer and has an impact on the relationships within our family, our congregation, as well as to our neighbour. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: ENA DR Congo Quest Photo: ENA […]

December 31, 2021
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The people of 2021

A great deal can be accomplished with the power of faith: getting children in lockdown to move around, bringing new courage to people with Parkinson’s disease, and opening the hearts of seniors with music. Here are some of the people of 2021 in the spotlight. Making music during the lockdown Photo: Marcel Felde Making music […]

December 30, 2021
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2021: Ministry, women, and the Bible

Now that we’ve covered the question of what, it’s time to tackle the question of who: expanding on our understanding of the concept of ministry was also high on the Church’s list of things to do in 2021. And some initial answers have indeed been found since, along with a detailed roadmap for the rest […]

December 29, 2021
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The year 2021 in review: a lingering pandemic with no end in sight

Not even the Pentecost divine service could take place as usual! For the Chief Apostle and many millions of our members, this year was yet another difficult period defined by a global pandemic. “Now thank we all our God!” Photo: Peter Johanning Praying for victims of the pandemic Photo: Keefe Setiobudi Little beams of great […]

December 28, 2021