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Two Pentecost events to be streamed live

New Apostolic Christians from all over the world can tune into this year’s Pentecost celebration on two occasions. Not only will the divine service on Sunday be broadcast but also the concert on Saturday. And the hosting district is quite famous for its music. Cape Town Photo: Frank Schuldt Tafelsig Photo: NAC Cape Tafelsig Photo: […]

May 9, 2023
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Eighty years ago: the bombing of Dortmund

The name Magney is well-known in New Apostolic circles in Germany: there were two Apostles with that name. The younger of the two was confirmed by the older one some eighty years ago. And the older Magney died in a bombing raid eighty years ago today. Today we pay tribute to a pioneer. Photo: NAK […]

May 5, 2023
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Far away and yet so close

On a holiday abroad, but you would still like to hear a divine service in your native tongue? This is possible thanks to our online church services. In many cases, you can even join the divine service in your own congregation, if you cannot be there in person. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 7 May 2023 Angola, […]

May 5, 2023
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At home worldwide: Positive impacts on people and the environment

Many people are committed to good causes. In South Africa, for example, a special service was held to bring comfort to refugees. In Germany, brothers and sisters sacrificed some of their free time for the environment. And in the Netherlands a church building was made available in support of democracy. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

May 4, 2023
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The Holy Spirit was promised, sent, and is active

Ascension Day and Pentecost—the month of May speaks for itself. And so do our divine services: the brothers and sisters will learn more about the announcement of the Holy Spirit and how God reveals Himself to them as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Promises of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament The Holy Spirit […]

May 3, 2023
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Sorrow will turn to joy

The weeping of the disciples over the suffering and death of Jesus was transformed into joy: Jesus is risen! Back then, as today, suffering is transformed into joy. This is the message that Chief Apostle Schneider conveyed in a recent divine service. Photo: NAC Lomé Photo: NAC Lomé Photo: NAC Lomé Photo: NAC Lomé Photo: […]

May 2, 2023
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Spotlight 7/2023: Relinquish – retain

To reign with Christ is a higher form of service. This is what District Apostle John Kriel from South Africa says in his article on our annual motto. What exactly this means he explains by telling us what we need to let go of and what we need to hold on to. When the Chief […]

May 1, 2023
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The diversity of the word

Global, multilingual, and independent of time and place: these are the features of our online divine services. The New Apostolic Church publicly broadcasts central divine services via IPTV, YouTube, and telephone. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 30 April 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://t1p.de/nac_ang Canada, English, French, https://t1p.de/nac_ca East Africa, English, https://t1p.de/nac_ea France, French, https://t1p.de/nac_fra Equatorial Guinea, Spanish, https://t1p.de/nac_gui […]

April 28, 2023
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Ministry (28): “Give no offense”

A no to the ordination of women? There is only one Bible verse that could corroborate this. But this passage contradicts other biblical passages and their respective justifications. Are these ultimately only cultural prescriptions? “And I do not permit a woman to teach,” but “to be in silence.” This is what it says in 1 […]

April 27, 2023
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“This shall not happen to You!”

Jesus prepared His disciples for a situation that would unsettle them completely and leave them helpless: His suffering and death, and His resurrection. Chief Apostle Schneider addressed the different reactions of the disciples in a divine service in the congregation of Lüneburg in Germany. Photo: JM Photo: JM Photo: JM Photo: JM Photo: JM Photo: […]

April 26, 2023
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A trip around the world from your sofa

Canada, Romania, Zambia… The New Apostolic Church broadcasts central divine services in over thirty regions and more than fifteen languages worldwide. And those who are on the road and wish to watch the divine services in their home congregation can do so too in many cases. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 23 April 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://t1p.de/nac_ang […]

April 21, 2023
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How Jesus helps us to bear up

Everyone is confronted with suffering one way or another. But how do we deal with it? There are many questions, but few answers to be had. Yet there is one particular source of comfort and strength. And there is a role model whom we can follow. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA […]

April 19, 2023
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Sint Barbara welcomes brothers and sisters

More than 70 years of history are contained within the walls of the church building to which the newly established congregation of Limburg in the Netherlands recently moved. The church is listed as a historic building, a good reason to tell its story today—on the International Day for Monuments and Sites. The former Catholic Sint […]

April 18, 2023
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Spotlight 6/2023: Powerful words, strong faith

Faith, boldness, discipleship, loyalty, truthfulness, and love. These are the key words that District Apostle Kububa Soko from Zambia associates with our 2023 motto. In his Spotlight article he explains what exactly this means for our everyday life. At the beginning of each year, the Chief Apostle announces to the New Apostolic Church members the […]

April 17, 2023
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Divine services around the clock

Divine services morning, noon, and night. Anyone who wants to can watch divine services around the clock on Sundays. Thanks to YouTube, IPTV, and phone-in options the opportunities to hear God’s word are nearly unlimited. Live-Streaming on Sunday, 16 April 2023 Angola, Portuguese, https://t1p.de/nac_ang Canada, English, French, https://t1p.de/nac_ca East Africa, English, https://t1p.de/nac_ea France, French, https://t1p.de/nac_fra […]

April 14, 2023
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Contemplative, interested, committed

New Apostolic Christians in Germany, Spain, and Guinea learned some very different things on their tours of discovery through history, religion, and responsibility for their own faith. Photo: Henry Stankat Photo: Henry Stankat Photo: Henry Stankat Photo: Henry Stankat Photo: Henry Stankat Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: ENA Guinee Photo: […]

April 13, 2023
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Reflecting the light of the world

It goes without saying: Jesus is the light of the world. But believers must also let His light shine, and let it radiate into the beyond. But how? The Chief Apostle examined this in a recent divine service. Photo: NAC Praia Photo: NAC Praia Photo: NAC Praia Photo: NAC Praia Photo: NAC Praia Photo: NAC […]

April 12, 2023