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Working together for Christ and against poverty

Christian fellowship strengthens—both when we profess our faith in Christ and when disaster strikes. Three recent examples demonstrate this. Photo: @pnagovph/Facebook Photo: Peter Harder Photo: Peter Harder Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Damage is worse than expected A series of earthquakes has disrupted the lives of more than 250,000 people on the Philippine island of Mindanao. Earthquakes […]

November 8, 2019
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Not in your room …

Recognising and addressing the needs of others, praying together, and making music together to praise God—this is the weekly programme of many Christians. They are out and about to make a difference. Not in your room, but at school Photo: iChange.ch Not in your room, but at school Photo: iChange.ch Not in your room, but […]

October 11, 2019
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Working hand in hand for the well-being of others

Since its founding in the year 1997, Stichting Corantijn, the relief agency of the New Apostolic Church in the Netherlands, has been providing charitable aid to Suriname. For a few years now, it has been receiving some support from the Church aid organisation, NAK-karitativ. Photo: Martin Petzoldt In cooperation with NAK-karitativ, the Stichting Corantijn constructed […]

September 26, 2019
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Generosity in the face of poverty

“I was hungry and you gave me food,” Jesus said. The congregation in Denver Metro (Colorado, USA) took these words to heart and set up their own food bank. Two of the volunteers tell us the story from the beginning. Members of the Denver Metro Congregation (Colorado, USA) operate their own food bank to feed […]

August 24, 2019
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A glimmer of hope beyond the diamond mines

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 […]

May 23, 2019
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The world gathers at the IYC 2019

Whether via video stream or live in Germany, young people and District Churches from all over the world will be gathering at the International Youth Convention (IYC). Here is a glance at the schedule of events and the hall plan. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: IJT2019 Photo: Marcel Felde Photo: […]

May 9, 2019
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Keeping busy in Lesotho: “I have stopped making plans”

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 […]

May 7, 2019
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community is online: issue 2019/02

Whether our concept of ministry, biblical knowledge, interesting people, humanitarian activities, or divine services of the Chief Apostle, community has it all, plus impressions from around the world. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International […]

April 1, 2019
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Getting excited about church

Preparing for a big event can be exhausting, but it can also be exciting and a lot of fun. Every congregation has big and small stories to tell. And they clearly show: getting involved in the Church is fun! International Youth Convention in Germany Photo: Oliver Rütten International Youth Convention in Germany Photo: Oliver Rütten […]

March 29, 2019
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“Far from normal“: South-East Africa after Cyclone Idai

First Malawi, then Mozambique, and finally Zimbabwe: Cyclone Idai left a trail of destruction in its wake. Aid organisations of the New Apostolic Church have joined the ranks of organisations providing disaster relief. Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Photo: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters Photo: NAC Zambia Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC […]

March 26, 2019
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Water here, heating there

What does a person need for a decent life? Water, warmth, security, and work. Many big and small projects across the world demonstrate just how important material and immaterial help can be. Here is a small glimpse. Visit to a school Photo: NAC Sierra Leone Visit to a school Photo: NAC Sierra Leone Visit to […]

February 8, 2019
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“I have been welcomed warmly”

About a hundred days into his new task as District Apostle in the newly established District Apostle Area Western Pacific, we asked District Apostle Peter Schulte what has changed for him and what his expectations are for 2019? An interview with Peter Schulte. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Japan Photo: NAC Western Pacific Photo: NAC […]

January 14, 2019
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Together and well-positioned for the future

Christ comes before the Church, the gospel before rules, salvation of the soul before tradition. In June 2018, the Chief Apostle gave an exclusive interview and answered the question, “Quo vadis, NAC?” Following are the most important excerpts from the three-part interview. The strategic guidelines Our primary goal is to preach the gospel truthfully and […]

December 29, 2018
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Inspired to help others

For many people across the world, life is a daily struggle. Thankfully there are always those who find ways to help, who understand them, and can bring joy. Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: NAK-Humanitas Photo: Photo: NAC Indonesia Photo: Photo: NAC Venezuela Photo: NAC Venezuela Photo: NAC Venezuela Photo: […]

December 14, 2018
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Let there be bread

Bread is the staff of life. It belongs both to the poor and the rich. A slice of bread brings out superficial differences: bread saves the hungry from death and is a gratifying comfort food for those who have everything. Some thoughts on World Food Day. Every year on October 16th, the United Nations celebrates […]

October 16, 2018
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When young people believe, there is joy in heaven

Youth and faith work well together. And if the local culture can still be factored in, all the better. Here is a kaleidoscope of ideas from Asia, Africa, and South America. A delegation from Korea at the IYC in Düsseldorf Photo: NAC SEA A delegation from Korea at the IYC in Düsseldorf Photo: NAC SEA […]

August 31, 2018