The Thanksgiving service brought the members in Salto (Uruguay) the dedication of their newly renovated church. Pausing, reflecting, and learning to appreciate anew is what the Apostle spoke about to a grateful congregation. Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: […]

Inheritance seeks heir: it is of immeasurable value and is incorruptible. Here is what applicants have to bring along and how they can benefit from it already now … Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC […]

The registration period for the International Youth Convention in the coming year has finally started. About 30,000 young people are expected at the exhibition grounds in the city of Düsseldorf (Germany). They will come from many countries to celebrate together for four days. Registration was activated yesterday, 14 October 2018, bringing the IYC a little […]

Sometimes church construction is a tedious and nerve-racking affair, and other times there is incredibly quick progress. This was the case in one town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: Josias Buingo Kambia Photo: Josias Buingo Kambia Photo: Josias Buingo Kambia Photo: Josias Buingo Kambia Photo: Josias Buingo Kambia Photo: Josias Buingo Kambia […]

When congregations in Argentina today celebrate anniversaries, you often hear the names Gantner and Toplisek mentioned. As pioneers, these two friends and Apostles laid historic foundations. In all of this, a special kind of processed cheese and a widow played a decisive role. José Toplisek Photo: Archiv Bischoff Verlag Eduard Gantner Photo: Archiv Bischoff Verlag […]

The greatest wish of many people is to be with the Lord forever. God elects and calls to this great future. However, there is still a second call we need to hear. Thoughts from a divine service by the Chief Apostle. Photo: JAB Latvija Photo: JAB Latvija Photo: JAB Latvija Photo: JAB Latvija Photo: JAB […]

Praising, sharing, protecting—there are many different ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. The congregations around the world set their own focus and priorities. And not all will be celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Hamilton Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC Papua Neuguinea Photo: NAC Papua Neuguinea Photo: INA Argentina Photo: NAK Schwiz Photo: NAK […]

To be able to have divine services, Priests are needed. At least, that is usually the case. But what if there are no Priests? Hope that one will eventually come? Sometimes such dreams come true. Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC SEA Relief Fund […]

Friends of God … The Bible mentions quite a few. But is this still possible today? It is a question of proximity to God or remoteness from Him. Here is how to become a friend of God—not only for the ministers. Photo: NAC Lithuania Photo: NAC Lithuania Photo: NAC Lithuania Photo: NAC Lithuania Photo: NAC […]

The “dear God”—an often expressed name for the Creator of heaven and the earth. Unfortunately, it may also lead many people to reduce the almighty God to fit in with their personal conceptions. Following are some thoughts on the divine service theme for October. Is man even capable of understanding the omnipotence of God? And […]

God hears and God responds: how can prayer be experienced in this manner? A doctrinal article written by the Chief Apostle, which currently appears in the community member magazine and its sister publications, provides answers. “Prayer — indispensable in all situations of life”—such is the title of an article appearing under the category of “Doctrine” […]

Condemning my neighbour because he is different? In his most recent letter to the congregations, Chief Apostle Schneider says, “No!” and explains how Christians should react instead. In his foreword to the new issue of community, the Church leader notes, “For as long as human beings are inclined to compare themselves with others, they will […]

A man the size of a tree—large, generous, and of cheerful disposition. Sunday, 30 September 2018 will go down in the annals of the New Apostolic Church Australia: District Apostle Andrew Andersen will retire. It is the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: […]

Learning together and from one another: we make better progress when we work together, even when this involves acquiring new knowledge or abilities. This is an experience that is common to musicians, teachers, South Americans, Central Europeans, or West Africans. Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana […]

Seeing what is preached, signing what is sung. Sign language makes both language and music tangible—whether in Sunday School or divine service. Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange Photo: Jens Lange “Through sign language we all naturally belong!” This was the common motto […]

The divine service in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Sunday, 12 August was broadcast on national television. On that occasion, the Chief Apostle preached before an audience of thousands about the significance of Holy Communion. Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC […]

Are there any who are pompous, arrogant, or narcissistic among us? — No! God’s call to follow is a call to faith and service. So explains District Apostle Raúl Montes de Oca (Brazil)—with a glance into the lexicon, the Old Testament, and daily life. In the dictionary, the term ‘calling’ is described with two meanings […]

It is as diverse as it is small: the multicultural congregation in Hong Kong. This Wednesday, the congregation experienced a historic divine service—and not only because the Chief Apostle was there for a visit. Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: NAC Hong Kong Photo: […]