The International Youth Convention 2019 (IYC) kicked off with four divine services in nine languages on Thursday evening. Over the next three days, the up to 30,000 participants can look forward to approximately 250 different events. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Thomas Brunschede Photo: Bernhard Holdener Photo: Jessica Krämer “And I, if I am lifted up […]

People come to Jesus for all kinds of reasons: some because they hope for a quick solution to their problems, others because they long to be with God forever. Chief Apostle Schneider recently addressed the topics of discipleship, self-denial, and determination. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted a divine service at […]

Joy, grief, reverence, warmth: many a divine service is filled with emotion—especially when something special is on the agenda. However, tender feelings can also prove sensitive—which means it is also important to use fingertip sensitivity when snapping photos. Holy, not hurried — that is the basic motto when it comes to taking photographs in divine […]

Life and faith always involve change: sometimes you take a step backwards, sometimes you make great strides ahead. Here is an overview of some happy news from recent days. Young Christians receive their confirmation blessing Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Young Christians receive their confirmation blessing Photo: NAC Philippines Young Christians receive their confirmation blessing Photo: NAC […]

Angola is booming — and yet the gap between the poor and rich is still growing. Many people still lack the bare necessities. Some, however, are finding new prospects in a project organised by two New Apostolic relief organisations. The contrast between rich and poor is obvious in Angola, especially in the cities Photo: mbrand85 […]

Jesus Christ died so that mankind may live. “Did anyone necessarily need to be punished so that God could be well-disposed to us again?” asked the Chief Apostle. We find the answer in the Bible—and it is rather surprising. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: […]

Wealth, completely independent of living conditions and bank account. In our Spotlight series, District Apostle Leonard R. Kolb (USA) mentions seven riches which every Christian has in his possession. Once again, the motto for the year will prove to be an abundant resource of spiritual thought and consideration. Already in the opening-of-the-year divine service, we […]

Every country, every region, and every congregation has its own peculiarities. And this is exactly what makes our worldwide fellowship so diverse and rich. Here is a medley from New Apostolic life. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud […]

From deep in the south to high in the north: following his visit to South Africa last weekend, the Chief Apostle will stop off in Sweden this coming weekend, a country that can easily compete with Philippine archipelago. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel Rudolph Photo: Daniel […]

The sincere celebration of Holy Communion could solve problems. This view was taken by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider in a divine service in Colonia (Uruguay). Holy Communion is more, much more, than mere liturgical routine. Photo: INA Uruguay Photo: INA Uruguay Photo: INA Uruguay Photo: INA Uruguay Photo: INA Uruguay Photo: INA Uruguay Photo: INA […]

In the one hundred years since its introduction the communion wafer has hardly changed. There have, however, been changes in the understanding of Holy Communion in the New Apostolic Church, particularly in its relationship to forgiveness of sins. There is immense wealth in Holy Communion. Already the various designations testify of this: the Last Supper […]

Obedience? Freedom! “I don’t want to be obedient any longer,” the Chief Apostle said and described a better way of following Jesus Christ. A divine service about the power of free will. Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud […]

Jan Schalk has a doctorate in agricultural sciences. He is presently employed as a development worker for Bread for the World, a German aid agency. His current base of operations is Maseru, the capital city of Lesotho. We interviewed him recently. The horse is the most important form of transport in mountainous Lesotho Photo: Jan […]

Children are not only the future of the Church. As a matter of fact, the focus is on them already in the present, and a whole “village” looks after them: teachers, ministers, brothers and sisters, and of course, their families. Examples from three continents. Southern Africa: Nurture the child Photo: NAC Southern Africa Southern Africa: […]

A change in perspective is important for good pictures. But how if a photographer is not supposed to walk around constantly. The solution: short distances. That requires knowledge of the premises and a plan. Crucial for a photographer in a divine service is a good seat: it should be so central that the important subjects—altar, […]

The Christian faith gives security and peace of mind. However, the gospel also highlights the fact that duties await every believer. The Sunday divine services in the month of May describe this interaction. Christ the Creator Security: Security: It was not coincidence or arbitrariness that created the world and mankind. In oneness with God the […]

It is remarkable to see what is happening around the globe every day. For example, there is a nice little story from Cape Town. Only upon reading does it become clear just how much a fun event can take out of you. Even a half marathon requires endurance Photo: Masahke Foundation Even a half marathon […]

Where is God now? This is a question many people ask when disaster or misfortune strike. How can we help such people? Certainly not with the wrong answers. In a recent service, the Chief Apostle offered an alternative. Photo: NAC Burundi Photo: NAC Burundi Photo: NAC Burundi Photo: NAC Burundi Photo: NAC Burundi Photo: NAC […]