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Glimpsing a congregation through the church window

“A church in which people feel at home…” This is precisely what can be accomplished when members commit themselves to their congregation and work together. It was in this manner that the congregations of Kelkheim and Bad Soden (both in Germany) became acquainted with one another—and found their way into a brand new fellowship. Jonathan […]

May 27, 2021
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Pastoral care (12): Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t…

From “I don’t need a visit” to “Come over more often”—traditional family visits from ministers are still valued. What is required, however, are more creative ways to get together, as well as a return to more conventional values. The traditional format has been common practice for many years, and it looks something like this: the […]

May 25, 2021
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A hymn of thanks despite the pandemic

Just imagine, Pentecost is here, and no one is going! This year, the New Apostolic world will instead meet by satellite and internet in order to celebrate the birthday of the church of Christ. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will take to the airways from Switzerland for the festive divine service. Photo: Milena Ashlee Photo: Peter […]

May 22, 2021
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Celebrating Pentecost in church and at home

“At home worldwide” is the nac.today slogan and could not be more appropriate for Pentecost 2021: not only is the New Apostolic Church at home all over the world, but the Church is also bringing the feast home. The connection, in any case, will be made. The international conference of the District Apostles for this […]

May 21, 2021
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The Sacraments (34): Ambassadors of divine initiative

Now that we have answered the what, how, where, and when, we still have to ask the question of who: who is permitted to dispense Holy Communion? And this time, the Christian churches actually all seem to have very similar answers—albeit with differing justifications. In the New Apostolic Church, the case is clear: only ordained […]

May 20, 2021
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Potato slices and Communion

Jesus is the bread of life. This knowledge held a special significance for District Apostle Gottfried Hinz, because Jesus and bread also played a very important role in his life. Today he would have been 140 years old. “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways” (Isaiah 55: 8). This […]

May 15, 2021
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Divine services in the world’s largest congregation

The New Apostolic Church has been streaming divine services for sixty weeks now. Thousands join these online services, constituting the world’s largest congregation. Whether by postal cable at the very beginning, then satellite, or Internet, at first, the means of transmission were always unusual and constituted a small revolution. Before long, however, the Church and […]

May 14, 2021
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Ascension 2021: Let’s not stand still, but carry on

Whether witnesses are believed or not is something everybody has to decide for themselves. What counts is the credibility of their testimony and whether they themselves believe their own account! The disciples, who witnessed Jesus ascend into heaven, stuck to their version of the story and refused to budge even a millimetre. Nowadays, people find […]

May 13, 2021
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nak.org bans data leeches

Not everything that comes along as being free is free: in fact, in the World Wide Web users often pay a high price with their personal data. nak.org is trying to make a difference. The website of the New Apostolic Church International is tracker free. Sometimes it can be quite creepy: you are on a […]

May 11, 2021
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An encounter at a railway station sets the course

The New Apostolic Church in Malaysia celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year, and it all began with a love story. The story takes us from Malaysia via England to Germany and back again. Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: NAC Malaysia Photo: […]

May 6, 2021
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The greatest declaration of love

How wonderful it would be if there were a love that never stops and forgives everything? This is the kind of unconditional affection that people long for. Here is a Good Friday sermon on extraordinary manifestations of love and the human pitfalls. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

May 5, 2021
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The sacraments (33): How often should we partake?

When is the table of the Lord prepared? And how often should believers come to the table? In the past and present of the various denominations, the gamut of when to partake in the Lord’s Supper runs from once a day to once a year—let’s take a tour through some of the churches. “Every day!” […]

May 4, 2021
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God’s word instead of games: streamers at work

Two who know what they are talking about: Priest Steven Willmer and his son, Damian, are investing their technological know-how to stream divine services for their congregation. Photo: Heleen Willmer Photo: Heleen Willmer Photo: Heleen Willmer Photo: Heleen Willmer Photo: Heleen Willmer Many tech savvy people are currently active all over the world ensuring that […]

May 3, 2021
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Live streams this weekend

As many countries and regions are battling a new COVID surge, in-person services are no longer possible. So that all have the possibility of joining a divine service, the New Apostolic Church will continue to offer video services across the globe. Coming together for a service on Sunday morning in a virtual congregation has practically […]

April 30, 2021