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Learning, understanding, making things better

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 […]

September 28, 2018
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Hong Kong entrusted into new hands

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: […]

September 24, 2018
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A soul whose legacy shines far into posterity

Philanthropist, publicist, and founding Apostle: Heinrich Bornemann was born 160 years ago. The anecdotes surrounding him are beyond number. Some history—and stories—from the life of “Gentle Heinrich”. It would take a whole series to capture all the things that have been written about Apostle Bornemann, not to mention all the stories that are still being […]

September 19, 2018
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Changing one’s focus and learning

It has been a few thousand years since the Israelites’ wandered through the desert, and still there are people who moan and become impatient when things gets difficult. Here are five strengths that will make it easier to move forward. On his trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider conducted […]

August 29, 2018
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World religions: forged in a fiery furnace

They lived in a foreign land and stubbornly refused any form of integration. Today they are acclaimed for this. With their stubbornness they have written a chapter of world history. This is the background to a recent midweek service based on a Bible study theme. The temple was burning! The place where God manifested Himself […]

August 27, 2018
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Chosen to help build the temple

Building a temple is not so easy. Especially when the term temple stands for our own spiritual edifice. In a divine service in Kinsangani, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained how this enterprise can succeed. Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Photo: […]

August 22, 2018
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Ingenious ideas: the Church on the air

Heads are spinning over a pile of antique Bibles and modern textbooks: how can an open and active Christian community make itself heard? Answers to this question are broadcast regularly. Stuttgart (Germany) in July 2018. At the administrative offices of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany, one of two radio broadcast teams of the District […]

August 15, 2018
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Journey to the land of the Pensive Christ

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s 29th trip abroad this year will take him to north-eastern Europe. This coming weekend, more than 3,000 brothers and sisters in Lithuania and Latvia are looking forward to his visit. The Chief Apostle is being expected by a small circle of believers in Lithuania, whose population is predominantly Roman-Catholic, and in […]

August 13, 2018
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The greatest event under heaven

In recent days, small and big premières determined the life in various congregations as well as the work of charities and Church administrations. Making our doctrine understandable Photo: NAC Philippines Seminar and training centre opened Photo: NAK-karitativ Seminar and training centre opened Photo: NAK-karitativ Seminar and training centre opened Photo: NAK-karitativ Seminar and training centre […]

August 10, 2018
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The Chief Apostle in the land of Mount Kilimanjaro

Mwanza and Dar es Salaam are the cities that are on the Chief Apostle’s divine service agenda on the second weekend of August. It will be his second visit to Tanzania, and there is a lot of excitement in the congregations. Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: NAC Tanzania Photo: Photo: […]

August 2, 2018
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A vibrant congregation: Bielefeld turns 150!

It is one of the oldest congregations within the New Apostolic Church. Barely five years after the international Church celebrated its 150th anniversary, this honour now also goes to two congregations in Bielefeld (Germany): Bielefeld and Quelle. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland The New […]

July 31, 2018
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At home around the world: what an old harmonium can tell you…

Today’s week in review reports on three very different stories from three different countries. At the core of each, however, we find the practical faith of New Apostolic Christians who are doing their part to bring people together in the midst of society. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Photo: INA Sud […]

July 26, 2018
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Mongolia is still an adventure

What do you think of when you hear “Mongolia”. Yaks, the Gobi Desert, Genghis Khan? Mongolia has more to offer, much more: the people are extremely friendly and hospitable, and there is a lot of creativity. Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: […]

July 4, 2018
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Thank you for what I am, what I can do, and what I have

Saying thank you is a noble quality. We express our gratitude for an unexpected gift, for good health, for someone’s help, or for a welcome memory. “There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart,” Celia Thaxter wrote. How can believing Christians express their gratitude? This is the core question of the divine services of […]

June 29, 2018
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Where divine services became a motion picture

This year’s Pentecost festivities will take place in the United States. Historically, the New Apostolic Church in the US goes back almost as far as its European roots. Technically, the District Church was instrumental in making video transmissions a firm establishment around the world. The New Apostolic Church in the United States goes back to […]

May 15, 2018
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Happy Birthday, church!

Pentecost two thousand years ago is considered to be the birth of the church. What has become of this child? Has it grown up by now? Has it made good strides into a meaningful life? Does it act responsibly? Some comments. Without church the world would be a much rougher place. There is ethical interaction […]

May 14, 2018
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Pentecost in D.C. – continue steadfastly

What is the capital of the USA? Most would say New York. New York is the largest and most famous of US cities, but not the country’s capital. It is Washington, D.C., and this is where the International District Apostle Meeting will be taking place in the upcoming week. D.C. means District of Columbia, and […]

May 12, 2018
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Ninetieth anniversary celebrations in Zambia

The name of the city the Chief Apostle will visit this coming Sunday is Livingstone: the cradle of the New Apostolic Church in Zambia. It was here, ninety years ago, that the Church was established. Following is the story of a District Church with a fascinating history. Photo: NAC Zambia A new medical centre in […]

April 26, 2018