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Stay focussed on the great things God is doing

Just a little more suffering, the Bible text promises, and then the grace of God will be revealed. It is better to focus on all the good things God is doing for His children. This was the theme of a service recently, which the Chief Apostle conducted. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: […]

December 13, 2023
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The power of a small seed

Even a tiny seed can develop great power and grow big. Regardless of one’s gifts, shortcomings, and personal past, everyone can be a source of blessing. Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Photo: INA Argentina Chief Apostle Ernst Streckeisen was […]

December 6, 2023
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Where faith is a miracle

South Africa and Mozambique share a border and yet the two countries could not be more different in many respects. But there are similarities. Here are some impressions from Mozambique, which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this week. The people are overjoyed to see Bishop Alvin Witten (centre) and his wife Photo: Alvin und […]

December 5, 2023
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Christmas is just around the corner

The religious holidays in December create a bit of a muddle with our usual Sunday service times. The festive season also influences the subjects of our divine services as we anticipate Christmas. Not only do we light candles during the season of Advent, but the promises and events associated with Jesus’ incarnation also shine into […]

December 1, 2023
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Reconciled diversity requires considerable effort

One faith, one doctrine – one church, many cultures: this was the common idea that hovered over almost every item on the agenda at the recent District Apostles’ Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. This began already with the spiritual part, with which Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider kicked off the two-day meeting last Thursday. He outlined the […]

November 30, 2023
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“The best is yet to come”

Jesus turned things upside down. And this message must be passed on and shared with everyone. Because we do not talk about the end of the world, but about a marvellous future. This message is not just for preachers. Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: […]

November 29, 2023
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What microphone cables reveal

“Prayer works!” This is our motto for 2024. In his New Year’s message, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explains the ideas behind it. Here is a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the recording session. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Zurich, Switzerland: the head office of […]

November 28, 2023
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Apostles underway to encourage and support

The main task of the Apostle ministry is the dispensing of the sacraments and the proclamation of the gospel. But sometimes their work also involves things such as presenting a wheelchair or going for a walk on the beach. Here are a few examples of the kind of support services Apostles offer. Photo: NAC Southern […]

November 24, 2023
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The altar: more than just a piece of furniture

The altar is the central focus in every church. But what makes it special? A conversation with architect Stephan Pfäffle about guidelines, artistic freedom, and the desire for the congregation to be enthusiastic about the design of its altar. NAC Togo Kara Photo: Laura Fischer NAC Cape Photo: NAC Cape NAC Brasilia Campo Bom Photo: […]

November 23, 2023
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Music overcomes borders

Anna and Owen both love music. One is already famous and the other has the potential for it. A reason to overcome the distance between them and come together to make music. Anna, Chrispin, Lishebo, and Owen Photo: Owen Kasonda Sitali and Anna at the organ workshop in Ndola Photo: Sitali Sitali Anna gives the […]

November 20, 2023
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Take a look at the world

Disaster assistance after floods, clean-up events, and a fundraiser are some of the things that have been going on in our congregations lately. A look at the New Apostolic world shows what team-spirit can achieve. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAK […]

November 17, 2023
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Responding to God’s goodness

The Chief Apostle recently visited the congregation of Halifax, Nova Scotia, in Canada to mark the congregation’s fiftieth anniversary. Denise Wright is one of the people who attended the very first divine services there. In an interview, the daughter of the man who established the congregation, remembers the beginnings. The congregation of Halifax in 1985 […]

November 16, 2023
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The flood and baptism: what old stories have to do with the new covenant

God made it rain. He saved Noah and his family with the ark. And at the end, He made a promise. These thoughts were the basis of a divine service by the Chief Apostle, which focussed on gratitude for a very particular God-given promise. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK […]

November 15, 2023
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Guide posts on the road to preaching

The Divine Service Guide is the most read and most listened to publication of the New Apostolic Church. Recently, workshops on two continents put the focus on this publication. Let’s take a look at the planning and groundwork. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

November 14, 2023