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Spreading the word

Jesus invited Thomas to touch His wounds. Others were not allowed to touch the risen Lord. Some recognised the Lord immediately, while others only realised who He was after He had said or done something specific. The Chief Apostle explained the discrepancies in the account of the resurrection. Photo: Andreas Alger, A. ALGER Photo: Andreas […]

June 12, 2024
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A Church of closeness

Before the Pentecost service, which was broadcast throughout Europe, some congregations in Switzerland and southern Germany had the opportunity to get to know the leaders of the international Church a little better during the midweek service. Here is a small sample of the many encounters. District Apostle Peter Lambert in Lörrach (Germany) Photo: Oliver Leder […]

June 11, 2024
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Experiencing God’s good creation

God created everything, but we have only this one earth with its marvellous flora and fauna. Over the past few weeks, some brothers and sisters have been working hard to preserve it for future generations and to raise awareness of God’s creative power. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa […]

June 7, 2024
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Backstage at the District Apostles’ meeting

Manuela van Husen walks down the hotel hallway with a crowbar in her hand. She is on a special assignment. Here is a look at all that is involved in organising such a meeting––and what all can happen. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

June 4, 2024
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Days of walking to attend a divine service

There is great excitement in Papua New Guinea as the brothers and sisters wait for the Chief Apostle to arrive. He will conduct two divine services in the island state this weekend. And many brothers and sisters will walk for days to attend. Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC Western Pacific […]

June 3, 2024
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Congratulations from us!

A lot of people celebrated a lot of memorable anniversaries in recent weeks. Among them, one of our brothers in faith, a choir, a number of congregations, a Regional Church, and even the church as a whole! And all of them celebrated around the same time. We offer our sincere congratulations! Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: […]

May 31, 2024
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Serving God in divine service

Four different ways to serve God—that is what the divine services on the first four Sundays of June are all about. And the fifth holy day of the month has to do with the service that God performs for some very specific people. “Tend My sheep”—such was the mandate Jesus gave to Peter. So it […]

May 30, 2024
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How the Church came to crocodile island

It took several attempts, but the New Apostolic Church finally managed to gain a foothold in East Timor. Jean-Luc Schneider is the first Chief Apostle to visit the country in South-East Asia. Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Dimitrios Diniz Photo: Frank Schuldt According to […]

May 27, 2024
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Where two or three thousand are gathered

A divine service with over 7,000 participants, a concert with around 2,000 performers, and a Church Convention that takes over an entire city. These major events continue to have an impact, whether on a small or large scale or as a catchy tune. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia […]

May 24, 2024
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Activity of the Spirit and love of neighbour

“Congregation of the Future” is the name of a European project group. One question is so fundamental that it has now been raised by the International District Apostle Meeting. Since April last year, the project group has been working on various aspects of the topic “congregation”. One of these is: What is the task of […]

May 22, 2024
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Developing the liturgy

Some 125 years ago, Chief Apostle Friedrich Krebs ordained two men as Apostles who had already served the still young Church admirably. In addition to the ministry, the two men had things in common that still have an impact today. Photo: Archiv Photo: Archiv Friedrich Wachmann Photo: Archiv Wilhelm Sebastian Photo: Archiv Eliese and Friedrich, […]

May 21, 2024
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Snapshots (5): Faith in focus

Focusing on the basic elements of faith and incorporating them into everyday life: this is the message of the 2024 Pentecost festivities. And here is the photographic focus from the divine service in Lucerne, Switzerland. Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas Spengler Photo: Jonas […]

May 19, 2024
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Building our lives on the foundation

“Let us focus on the basic elements of our faith!” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider urged the faithful during the 2024 Pentecost service. He went on to explain exactly what this means and how it works. “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” This passage from Jude […]

May 19, 2024
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Holy Spirit to the power of ten

Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. Good Friday and Easter celebrate His death and resurrection. But Pentecost? What exactly does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean? Here are the answers from the ten most recent Pentecost services. So what about the Holy Spirit? He was not born on Pentecost. He has always been there. […]

May 18, 2024
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Snapshots (2): Guests swarm out (update)

When the highest decision-making body of the New Apostolic Church meets, the congregations in the vicinity of the conference location also benefit. The District Apostles once again swarmed out into the surrounding congregations for the midweek service. Photo: Oliver Rütten District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi (DR Congo South-East) Photo: Oliver Rütten Gossau Photo: Oliver Rütten Gossau […]

May 16, 2024
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Snapshots (1): Switzerland starts into the Pentecost festivities

“Welcome!” That was the word of the day on Wednesday as everyone arrived for this year’s Pentecost festivities in Switzerland. In the evening, the Church leaders from all over the world swarmed out into the surrounding areas to conduct divine services. Today, the District Apostle Meeting is in session. The highlight will be the Pentecost […]

May 16, 2024