It is not an impossible dream: the kingdom of heaven is at hand. All people should feel this, the Chief Apostle said and gave the brothers and sisters the task of proclaiming the Lord’s return—in word and deed. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

God leads and guides. And how? The people of Israel had fire and clouds to guide them. There is also a guide today. And then there is the five-point checklist from a divine service with the Chief Apostle. “And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way, […]

The liturgical year is drawing to a close. And the divine services in November reflect this and explore “the last things”. But it is not the end that we will be talking about, but the beginning of something completely new. “Eschatology” is the technical term used to describe the doctrine of the last things. This […]

She was 84 and still today serves as a great role model. Anna stayed in the temple, served God night and day, and fasted and prayed. In a divine service, the Chief Apostle explained how we can still learn from her today. The members of the Inongo congregation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

It takes more than a few good pots to make an excellent chef. However, the right tools are certainly useful in any creative trade. And what does a photographer need for his art?  Anyone who watches experienced photographers in a divine service will notice that they hardly ever use flash devices. One of its drawbacks […]

Prayer works! And worship works. In a recent divine service, the Chief Apostle explained the hows and whys and made clear, “The more we praise and worship God, the more blessings we will receive.” The divine service in Berne-Ostermundigen in Switzerland on 22 September 2024 was based on Psalm 138: 2: “I will worship toward […]

Since today, liturgy is literally an open book in the New Apostolic Church: all prescriptions for divine services can now be found on nak.org, the official website of the Church. The term “liturgy”, which derives from the ancient Greek word leiturgeia (“public service”), denotes the prescribed sequence of the divine service, as well as the words, actions, […]

Only those who really put their mind to it will win a race. And only those who really want to be saved will find salvation through Jesus Christ. As in the field of sports, there are rules to be followed on the way to salvation. The Chief Apostle examined this in a recent divine service. […]

Walking through the streets to make people aware of our church, playing games, or pestering the Apostle with questions—the activities offered at youth events vary. But there is one thing that is common to all of them: the young people all attend a divine service together. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

Christianity recognises three kinds of manna: natural bread, bread from heaven, and the bread we all partake of. What they have in common is the way we express our gratitude for them. And this has very little to do with words. Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC East Africa Photo: NAC […]

“Almighty God, how wondrous are Your works” goes the song. But what exactly are the works of God? ‌The Sunday services in the month of October will explore this question. Here is a small spoiler: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share the work. God is the creator of all things, of heaven and earth, of […]

God speaks to us and works for our salvation. And our mission is to listen to Him, do His will, and proclaim His gospel—tirelessly, even in times of doubt and opposition. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland On Saturday, 20 […]

Faith unites around nine million members of the New Apostolic Church around the world. Many of them who do not have Internet access look forward to receiving a printed copy of the quarterly Church magazine. The latest issue is now on its way to our brothers and sisters. The main subject of the latest issue […]

Poverty is particularly painful in the cold season. Those who can, make themselves comfortable at home. For those who do not have a home, a warm meal and some friendly conversation can be a ray of hope, for example in a church-cum-soup-kitchen. Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: […]

Many youth events and children’s services over the past few weeks focused on our annual motto. Through play or in workshops, the young generation all over the world is learning that prayer works. Photo: NAK Russland Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: […]

Before the divine service started, there was a spontaneous vocal number. The American, German, and Australian youth who had travelled to the Pan-American Youth Summit in St. Catherines, Ontario in Canada could hardly wait for the service to begin. Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: […]

Some congregations in Bolivia are located at altitudes of over 4,000 metres. Hardly any other country is so close to heaven. It is a country that captivates with its geographical diversity. And the members of the Church are as diverse as the country itself. Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA […]

Shortly before the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September, we are going to have a closer look at the meaning of peace. So that the day is more than just an opportunity for reflection, District Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler has written down a few thoughts on how we can […]