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How women move the church forward

They cultivate fellowship, but not only among themselves: the International Sisters’ Fellowship, comprised of New Apostolic women from Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, is an example of the role women take in church and society in this part of Africa. Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: […]

October 11, 2016
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The Chief Apostle in Lausanne

Lausanne is beautifully set on Lake Geneva in Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Surrounded by the Jura Mountains, the city enjoys a mild climate—a good destination for Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, who will be visiting the congregation on Sunday to celebrate a divine service. Invited to the service are the congregations from the western […]

October 8, 2016
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A thankful congregation is a joyful congregation!

Against cholera, for peace and understanding between peoples—the programmes of the congregations around the world are creative, diverse, and fantastic. It is important that we take on responsibility in society, not only spiritually but also in a concrete and material way. Photo: MSF Photo: MSF Photo: MSF Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK […]

October 7, 2016
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God’s commandments: orientation for human beings

No other collection of laws has had such a high degree of influence on the cultural history of mankind as the Ten Commandments of God. Here the term ‘commandment’ is a translation of the Hebrew word for “instruction”. The Ten Commandments thus serve as direction and orientation for humanity. In the month of October, the […]

October 3, 2016
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community is online: issue 2016/04

Church members want to understand Church doctrine. The current issue of community features clearly understandable teaching texts for just such members. What is divine service? What is forgiveness of sins? Answers to important questions. The core content of community consists of twelve pages that are also regularly published in Unsere Familie, the German-language magazine of […]

October 1, 2016
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Taking time to discuss our faith

Parents provide for the natural wellbeing of their children, promote their talents, and support them as they grow into adulthood. But parents are also responsible for the spiritual development of their children. “Take a little more time for this,” said Chief Apostle Schneider as he appealed to parents. Responsibility for the religious education of children […]

September 29, 2016
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Mourning and comforting together

All interested parties are invited: the New Apostolic congregations in the German-speaking regions of the world will be open to the public for a service for the departed on Sunday, 6 November 2016. The preparations are already underway. Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International Photo: NAK International For Chief […]

September 27, 2016
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Letters from the evil one—the best response

We have all experienced it—a thought from outside that feels like a letter straight from the evil one bearing the message, “You don’t have a chance.” How are we to react to this? “Just like King Hezekiah,” says the Chief Apostle. Following are some answers from a divine service. Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland […]

September 26, 2016
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At home around the world: young people need special offers

Young people are also a special target group for churches. They are in the blossom of life and are very important for the Church of the future. It is for this reason that special offers and concepts are developed for them. Following are some examples: Young Adult Conference in the USA Photo: NAC USA New […]

September 16, 2016
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Seeing what others hear

Using your body to speak: that is what sign language looks. Hearing impaired people can see what others can hear. In many New Apostolic congregations, divine services are also offered for the hearing impaired. Felix Frobel (38) from Marburg is a special education teacher and one of the consultants for the New Apostolic Church’s work […]

September 15, 2016
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Patience—managing the monstrous

Being patient with the imperfections of our neighbour, but also with ourselves. Chief Apostle Schneider demonstrates how the Holy Spirit can support us even in very normal situations of daily life. Leipzig is a city with 520.000 inhabitants in the German federal state of Saxony Photo: Michael Voigt The church district is part of the […]

September 13, 2016
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“Being open to all people, to all nations”

He is at home in two countries, works for the Church on three continents, and speaks six languages: Bishop Aramik Fesdjian has been accustomed to internationality right from the cradle. In this interview he talks about his life between the worlds. In the interview: Bishop Aramik Fesdjian Photo: Danièle Idler Youth event with Apostle Jens […]

September 12, 2016
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Inspiration online and offline

“Being a Christian in everyday life” is the subject in our divine services in September. There are many sources from which we can gather inspirations on how to be a Christian in everyday life. The age of communication has greatly expanded the possibilities. Inspiration from social media For a few months now, the New Apostolic […]

September 9, 2016
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A question of Christian strength

Sunday is there for Christians; but so is Monday. Everybody can sing religious songs, but applying them in everyday life is a different matter entirely. Being a Christian is a twenty-four-seven challenge. How nice to be able to put away the black suit on Sunday afternoon … and being able to be oneself again?!? Those […]

September 1, 2016