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Profiting from trials

Affirming the omnipotence of God when you have lost everything? Professing the love of God when you actually feel like weeping and wailing? “Yes indeed,” says Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider as he goes on to unlock the apparent contradiction. The Democratic Republic of Congo is the country with the largest number of New Apostolic Christians […]

September 26, 2017
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At odds with God—and experiencing Him nevertheless!

A deaf Priest? Is that even possible? Of course it is! Frank Jensen (50) from Wiesbaden, Germany recounts his experiences of life and faith. Today these have led him to the point where he is officially a member of not one, but three, congregations at the same time. Deaf from birth, Frank Jensen never thought […]

September 23, 2017
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Peace in Jerusalem? That sounds good!

The present-day city of Jerusalem is increasingly becoming a symbol for heated relations between peoples, traditions, and religions. Its inhabitants are constantly arguing about who has the privilege to live there in peace. A contradiction in itself! Tomorrow, 21 September, it will be on the calendar once again: the United Nations’ International Day of Peace. […]

September 20, 2017
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With every fibre of our being

Merely believing in Jesus will not do, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says, and explains what effects faith can and should have. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider celebrated a divine service in Thika (Kenya) in June 2017 Photo: NAC Kenya Some 4,300 brothers and sisters participated in the divine service he celebrated on Friday, 30 June 2017 […]

September 19, 2017
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A new chapter unfolds in Australia

Melbourne is ranked as the most livable city in the world. And this coming weekend Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be there to start a new chapter in the history of the Australian District Church: Peter Schulte will be ordained an Apostle and appointed as a District Apostle Helper. Photo: Peter Johanning Photo: NAC Australia […]

September 18, 2017
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God considers the whole human being

Homabay is located on the southern shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. The Chief Apostle’s message to the congregation there was: God loves all human beings equally and will help the humble who call on Him. Photo: NAC Kenya Photo: NAC Kenya Photo: NAC Kenya Photo: NAC Kenya Photo: NAC Kenya Photo: NAC Kenya Photo: […]

September 14, 2017
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The centenary of the communion wafer: a real treasure trove

What started as a single article has developed into a ten-part series. It shows how much can be gleaned from our rich Holy Communion history. In conclusion we will look at some of the interesting bits and pieces we came across as we researched the topic. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Netzwerk Apostolische Geschichte Photo: Zentralarchiv […]

September 13, 2017
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The fall and rise of Joseph

Betrayed and sold, falsely accused and forgotten: the biblical Joseph had quite a few setbacks to deal with. But he did not become embittered and in the process experienced something that can also help people today who are being treated badly by others. He must have been a real nuisance, this 17-year old Joseph: daddy’s […]

September 12, 2017
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A drum roll for God

Glorifying God is not something that is done only on the quiet. Singing, dancing, making music together, and telling others about the gospel are other ways of praising and worshipping God. Our brothers and sisters in Africa are leading the way. Join us as we look at three events there. Proclaiming the gospel on the […]

September 8, 2017
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A new world: “Hey, that’s doable!”

A divine service in three sentences: God builds—with us and in us. We build—with God and with each other. And a whole new world emerges. Building blocks from a youth service. Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Jessica Krämer Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: Marcel Felde […]

September 4, 2017
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The uniting power of peace

Many people, many conflicts: vegetarians clash with meat eaters, people fight over differing political positions, world religions collide, and the rich oppress the poor. And what has happened to peace? Winning or losing? That is the maxim that is often followed when it comes to human interaction. It is nothing new and is by no […]

September 2, 2017
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Go!

Let’s move! Jesus urges His disciples to overcome their apathy, to move on, and begin to teach the people. This exhortation applies to the ministers, but also to every single Christian. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA The four elements […]

August 31, 2017