Fluctuating case numbers and adapting to changing Covid-19 measures are challenging people everywhere. But there is a comforting constant in all of this—our online and dial-in services. Divine services via telephone or video do not save lives, nor can they prevent a lockdown or give the economy a boost. But they are a reliable source […]

A menu in twenty courses—that’s what the nac.today series on the history and theology of Holy Communion has served up. Following is an overview of what has been covered—before we move on to Holy Sealing. The Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion, the Eucharist—these are the most familiar designations . Yet Jesus Christ did not provide a […]

Figuring out the correct dates of his life is a challenge. But then the pioneers of those days had more important things to do than writing down numbers for posterity. What matters is the spiritual legacy: Apostle George Henwood Mkandawire would have celebrated his 120th birthday in a few days. We are in the year […]

A comforting thought in difficult times: God carries His children and will save them. Actually, the Chief Apostle had planned to take these thoughts on a pastoral visit to the DR Congo. But the pandemic foiled his plans. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK […]

The COVID pandemic has claimed many lives in South-East Asia, District Apostle Edy Isnugroho says, resulting in a sense of fear and despair. Fellowship in prayer and divine services are helping the faithful in their fight against this threat! In South-East Asia COVID cases have lately jumped up significantly. The people of Myanmar are suffering […]

For fifteen years now, Detlev Friedriszik (65) from the congregation of Kamp-Lintfort, Germany has lived with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s. Although it is an incurable disease that tangibly affects everyday life, it has not prevented the retired Priest from giving new courage to other people who live with Parkinson’s. Detlev Friedriszik is open about his […]

Some look back with gratitude and joy and have happy memories, others look ahead hopefully as they face special challenges. Here is a look at some of the activities in our congregations around the world. Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica Sud América Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica Sud América Photo: Iglesia Nueva Apostólica Sud América Photo: Iglesia […]

The New Apostolic Church streams divine services in all parts of the world. Everyone is invited to join us for these public online services on YouTube. “If the faithful cannot come to church…” is a statement we have heard quite often in the past year. Also in the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, online […]

It was 70 years ago, on 5 August 1951, that the then Chief Apostle Johann Gottfried Bischoff retired him. Today, Ernst Güttinger would have been 144 years of age. Who was this man who left behind such a mixed legacy? Dübendorf is a small village a little outside of Zurich in Switzerland. It was there […]

Unfortunately, the Chief Apostle had to cancel his planned trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Instead, he drove to the nearby congregation of Altkirch, France. He had an interesting sermon for the congregation. Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA France Photo: ENA […]

Here’s something that turns one’s whole life upside down in the best way possible, that changes one’s way of life and one’s goals permanently, and is also highly motivating … People are always looking for reliable advice. This is exactly what the Sunday services in the month of August offer, namely guidance. The gospel is […]

This week we take a look at an anniversary in Australia and a campaign for a better future. There certainly are reasons to celebrate, but there are also always moments to pause and reflect and pray for others. Photo: NAC Box Hill Photo: NAC Box Hill Praying for victims of the pandemic Photo: Keefe Setiobudi […]

A friend in need is a friend indeed. This is something our brothers and sisters in El Bolsón were able to experience first-hand. And they made more than just one new friend—it was more like 120 friends all at once. Following is a story well suited to the International Day of Friendship, which is observed […]

“Why?” is one of the most common questions. Sometimes one asks out curiosity, other times it is out of sheer despair. Here is an excerpt from a sermon on how to deal with the unexplained. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC Southern […]

Emmaus, a small town near Jerusalem, was the scene of an interesting exchange between the Risen Jesus Christ and His disciples. And that is precisely what a really good pastoral visit should look like. The Lord’s encounter with the disciples of Emmaus, which is recorded in Luke 24: 13–35, is a prime example of a […]

Joy and sadness often exist side by side. While some can come together and celebrate again, others are struggling to come to terms with destruction. Let’s pray for all. Because the church is built on a slight slope, the water pushed everything to the altar Photo: NAK Westdeutschland The mud mark on the wall shows […]

…I am there with them. This is what Jesus promises all those who take part in a divine service—whether online or in person in their congregation. “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” This Bible verse from Matthew 18: 20 was often cited […]

“Let us trust in God, let us believe in Jesus Christ, let us believe in the effectiveness of the Holy Spirit and act accordingly. Those who do this will benefit fully from salvation. This is nothing new, but I don’t know of anything else that would be more important for us than that.” Photo: NAK […]