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A sign of God’s consistent care

Since today, liturgy is literally an open book in the New Apostolic Church: all prescriptions for divine services can now be found on nak.org, the official website of the Church. The term “liturgy”, which derives from the ancient Greek word leiturgeia (“public service”), denotes the prescribed sequence of the divine service, as well as the words, actions, […]

October 22, 2024
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From sales to pastoral care: travelling for a good cause

Arnaud Martig loves travelling and interacting with people. This is what he liked about his job in international sales. He has been an Apostle since 2020 and will be appointed District Apostle Helper for the district of Canada on 13 October 2024. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Canada Photo: […]

October 7, 2024
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Driving away hunger and loneliness

Poverty is particularly painful in the cold season. Those who can, make themselves comfortable at home. For those who do not have a home, a warm meal and some friendly conversation can be a ray of hope, for example in a church-cum-soup-kitchen. Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: human aktiv Photo: […]

September 30, 2024
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People everywhere pray

Many youth events and children’s services over the past few weeks focused on our annual motto. Through play or in workshops, the young generation all over the world is learning that prayer works. Photo: NAK Russland Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: INA Venezuela Photo: […]

September 27, 2024
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Close to heaven

Some congregations in Bolivia are located at altitudes of over 4,000 metres. Hardly any other country is so close to heaven. It is a country that captivates with its geographical diversity. And the members of the Church are as diverse as the country itself. Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA Bolivia Photo: INA […]

September 24, 2024
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Setting the course for the future

“The District Apostle has confidence in you and I have confidence in you,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider said to the latest member of the international Church leadership. “I have one last thing to do. Time is moving on and we must prepare for the future.” This is how Chief Apostle Schneider announced a ministerial act […]

September 17, 2024
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“A District Apostle for everyone and very approachable”

After 48 years in ministry and six years as a District Apostle, Jürg Zbinden will retire next Sunday. He enjoyed being there for his brothers and sisters and will continue to be active on the foundation board of the NAK-Humanitas aid organisation. The Zbinden family Photo: privat District Apostle Zbinden with two of his grandchildren […]

September 16, 2024
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There is room for everyone in church

Everyone is welcome, whether sick or healthy, young or old: the doors of our church are wide open. Shaping the church is something that can be done together. Here are examples from the New Apostolic world. Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: NAC Namibia Photo: Torsten Rüger Photo: […]

September 13, 2024
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Always at your fingertips: nac apps

With nac apps at your fingertips your quest for answers is a thing of the past. The New Apostolic Church provides timely answers to concrete questions such as, what is our teaching, what’s new, where is the nearest church? Smartphones und tablets have become practically indispensable for daily life. For this reason, the New Apostolic […]

September 10, 2024
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Rousing applause for children

Music is powerful: making music brings people together, builds bridges between the generations, lets people discover new things, and even raises money for a good cause. Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NAK Schweiz Photo: NA Zambia Photo: NA Zambia Photo: NA Zambia Photo: Sarah Bernt Photo: Sarah Bernt Photo: Sarah Bernt Photo: Uwe Lugert Photo: Uwe […]

September 6, 2024
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Protected through many dangers

Dominique Makindu survived an armed ambush, was arrested and thrown in prison, and later died on the way to a divine service. The Apostle’s life was fraught with danger. Thirty years ago today, 4 September, he received the Apostle ministry. Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Armin Brinkmann Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Armin […]

September 3, 2024
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Serving the Lord in rubber boots

They came wearing shorts, a shirt, a baseball cap, and rubber boots—sometimes you have to dress in work clothes to do the work of God. And it was for precisely this purpose that a number of members from the Netherlands crossed the sea to visit South America. Photo: NAK Niederlande Photo: NAK Niederlande Photo: NAK […]

August 27, 2024
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A space of peace amid the turmoil

“Even in the darkest of times, you can always be sure that our God is at your side.” This certainty is something that the congregations of Venezuela would like to share with their brethren in faith all around the world—here are some glimpses into their circumstances of life. Caracas Photo: NAC USA Caracas Photo: NAC […]

August 21, 2024
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In the service of charity

Thirteen official aid organisations have emerged from the New Apostolic Church, which means that there are countless individuals who are helping along to make a better world. Today, on the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to them. Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: NAC SEA Relief Photo: Masakhe Foundation Photo: NAK-karitativ […]

August 19, 2024