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Seven steps to humbleness

From Adam and Eve to Jesus—because the former were not humble, the latter humbled Himself. In a recent divine service, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained exactly how we can all be saved as a result. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: For the divine service in Port Moresby, […]

August 20, 2024
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Carrying the annual motto through the year

Prayer works! The year may have progressed significantly, but the annual motto for 2024 remains current. Children learned more about it, young people studied and discussed it, and musicians—from Poland, France, Romania, Italy, and South Africa, for example—even put the motto to music. Photo: Sebastian Grafentin Photo: Sebastian Grafentin Photo: Sebastian Grafentin Photo: Sebastian Grafentin […]

August 16, 2024
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Young people let their light shine in Canada

It was certainly easy enough to find friends. Around 1,000 young people from all over America, Australia, and Southern Germany came together at the beginning of August—to learn how to shine and to spread their light together. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada Photo: Hayden Careless; NAC Canada […]

August 15, 2024
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The right way to love—an instruction manual

Okay, so you’re supposed to love God above all things and your neighbour as yourself. But—how do you actually do that? The Chief Apostle had a simple formula for this: recognise and reciprocate the love of God—following is the user’s manual. Photo: Dedy Febriyono Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: NAC […]

August 14, 2024
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Faith invades Tanzania from all directions

It all started at the end of the 1970s, when ministers from Zambia, the USA, Germany, and Kenya converged on Tanzania to bring the New Apostolic faith to the African nation. This weekend, the Chief Apostle will be visiting a country with more than a quarter million Church members. Photo: NAC Tansania Photo: Huyomimi, NAC […]

August 13, 2024
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Good news. Thank you, God!

There is always a reason to thank God, and not just that wells can be built in Burkina Faso, for example, or schools in the Philippines. ‌Congregations in South Africa and Argentina also have a lot to be grateful for. They celebrated anniversaries. Here is a colourful bouquet of good news. Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: […]

August 9, 2024
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In the picture (2) – It’s more than just snapping pictures

Pictures tell stories and photos answer questions: crucial is that you press the shutter button at the right moment. And what should the focus in a divine service be? A summary of subjects and options. interior of church Photo: Jessica Krämer Altar Photo: Frank Schuldt Bible Photo: Jessica Krämer flower decoration Photo: Oliver Rütten Singing […]

August 8, 2024
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Experiencing God live

It was a huge surprise and there was joy all around when the Chief Apostle turned up at the Church Convention in Southern Germany on Ascension Day. In the service He talked about Jesus’ ascension, His promises to the disciples, and about the Lord’s return. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]

August 7, 2024
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Divine Service Guide writers’ workshop

The publication with the largest circulation in the New Apostolic Church is tiny in comparison. Printed, it is leaflet size. Several languages also produce a yearbook version. We are talking about the Divine Service Guide. ‌The authors recently met so that the publication can continue to be created. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

August 5, 2024
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The “Chief”—way ahead of his time

The Church’s own health insurance, a football league of congregational teams, and a working area that spanned half the globe: today we celebrate the 130th birthday of Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff—an Apostle unlike any other. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: Photo: Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Photo: “So, if it were not for a […]

August 2, 2024
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Ways to express our faith

Believing, recognising, and spreading the word; compassion, help, and fellowship: these are the focal points of the Sunday services in August. Here is what you can look forward to. It was a double taboo: He, a Jew and a member of God’s people, spoke to a Samaritan. How unclean. He, a man and a rabbi, […]

August 1, 2024
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‌A clear path from hearing to doing

“No development, no redemption!” This is how the Chief Apostle sums up the matter of faith. But why is it sometimes so difficult to apply God’s word? And what makes it easier? Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: Westdeutschland Photo: […]

July 31, 2024
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On tour with the District Apostles and their assistants

They conduct divine services, dispense the sacraments, and sometimes they are allowed to sit back and relax. Three District Apostles and a District Apostle Helper provide insight into their daily work. Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: ENA RDC Ouest Photo: INA Colombia Photo: INA Colombia Photo: INA […]

July 30, 2024
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“I was worried whether I would be able to attend New Apostolic services”

Karl Hartmann had to move, and God was already there. This was something He often experienced. Instead of sitting back and enjoying congregational life, he put his shoulder to the wheel and became involved. One hundred years ago today, he became a District Apostle. Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NAK Zentralarchiv Photo: NAK […]

July 29, 2024
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Making a difference

Donations in kind, activities, or a move to the other side of the world can make a difference. Brothers and sisters in Africa and Europe have just made this experience. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: INA España Photo: […]

July 26, 2024
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Go and bring blessing

It is not enough to just preach. We must go to the people. This was the call to ministers in a divine service conducted by the Chief Apostle in East Timor. A thought-provoking service not only for ministers. Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA Timor-Leste Photo: INA […]

July 25, 2024