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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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When communion is not a foreign concept

A lively and active Church always produces surprising news. This week we look at an architectural prize, an additional Bible reading, and a full-time position for a youth worker. An inviting and open aesthetic Photo: Sven Hertel, Stadtarchiv Dessau-Roßlau An inviting and open aesthetic Photo: NAK Dessau An inviting and open aesthetic Photo: NAK Dessau […]

July 26, 2019
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Impulses from the IYC: how faith and a successful career go together

In order to be successful you have to be ruthless and selfish. So how does faith fit in there? Stephanie Tritt, a professor of radiology and neuroradiology, gave some thought-provoking impulses on how being a Christian and being a boss can be reconciled. Photo: Andreas Fürst Photo: Andreas Fürst Photo: Andreas Fürst Photo: Andreas Fürst […]

June 25, 2019
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New contents, better methods

Teaching, preaching, and doctrine must be passed on to everyone in an understandable way. Over the past few days, brothers and sisters have shown how this can be done even better than before. New teaching material for Sunday School Photo: Jessica Krämer New teaching material for Sunday School Photo: Jessica Krämer New teaching material for […]

March 22, 2019
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A new Bishop in Italy

There has been a lot of movement in the New Apostolic congregations around the world: for one thing, the congregations in Italy and in the Ticino region (the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland) have once again received a new Bishop in Ivan de Lazzari. Welcome, Bishop De Lazzari! Photo: NAK Schweiz Welcome, Bishop De Lazzari! Photo: […]

January 25, 2019
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Remembrance Day ceremony in London

A dual pastoral care commitment: in the congregation and for war veterans. Craig Esterhuizen has dedicated himself to help in word and deed. On the recent centenary marking the end of World War One he received additional support. Photo: NAC UK Photo: Andrew Bergman On 11 November 1918 the guns fell silent and World War […]

December 7, 2018
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Volunteer work – The sky is the limit

December 5th is dedicated to people who volunteer and do important tasks in society. There are thousands of them. Thank God! Volunteers play an important role in society, something that benefits the whole of humanity and merits strong support. Today on International Volunteer Day António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, “thanks volunteers for their efforts to leave […]

December 5, 2018
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Dedication to a cause

He gave up his corporate career to dedicate himself to active charity: Wolfgang Oehler (66), a District Elder from Stuttgart (Germany), took the plunge. What moved him to do this and what he is doing now … District Elder Oehler (first from the right) with children and teachers in a newly dedicated school in Mahera […]

November 19, 2018
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Happy birthday, nacworld!

For a theologian who wants to explain the kingdom of God, ten years is no time at all. For a social network in the twenty-first century, however, ten years are ages. nacworld has made it! Congratulations! Photo: ink drop – stock.adobe.com Photo: Jens Gassmann Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver […]

November 1, 2018
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A mission from God: well equipped and well trained

An entire divine service in one sentence. “You have been chosen, ordained, commissioned, and authorised to preach the gospel: out of love for God and mankind.” What this involves and why it applies to every believer … From Isaiah to Jesus Christ, from Apostles to Deacons. This was the spectrum covered by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc […]

October 31, 2018
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Learning to appreciate anew what we have

The Thanksgiving service brought the members in Salto (Uruguay) the dedication of their newly renovated church. Pausing, reflecting, and learning to appreciate anew is what the Apostle spoke about to a grateful congregation. Photo: INA Sud América Photo: INA Sud América Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAC South East Asia Photo: NAK Berlin-Brandenburg Photo: […]

October 19, 2018
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Regular divine services on the ABC islands

To be able to have divine services, Priests are needed. At least, that is usually the case. But what if there are no Priests? Hope that one will eventually come? Sometimes such dreams come true. Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC Netherland Photo: NAC SEA Relief Fund […]

October 5, 2018
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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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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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A brighter future for orphans in Nepal

Helping others has untold benefits. Michaela Jost from the congregation of Giessen in Germany has made this experience. For her it is a key to happiness. She works with needy children in Nepal. Photo: Michaela Jost Photo: Michaela Jost Photo: Michaela Jost Photo: Michaela Jost Photo: Michaela Jost Photo: Michaela Jost Photo: Nepalhilfe e.V. Photo: […]

July 12, 2018
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A Deacon plays the role of a District Elder

Resolving conflicts and working together constructively … Ministers in Ghana recently came together for a capacity building workshop. And that can mean that they slip into a role other than theirs. Seminars for ministers in Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Seminars for ministers in Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Seminars for ministers in Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana […]

July 6, 2018
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A faith that is practised in cultural diversity

There is no universal cure. The challenges that the global Church faces in the various regions are just too different. Part two of the interview with the Chief Apostle offers an approach: focus on the essentials. And what are these? Religious education for children and young adults: this is one of the strategic goals you […]

June 16, 2018
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Successful drill: central church evacuated

Dialogue with other religions, making children familiar with the Bible, and practising evacuation procedures. Congregational life is not only about divine services and music. Here is a look at three continents. Evacuation drill in Silvertown Photo: NAC Silvertown Evacuation drill in Silvertown Photo: NAC Silvertown Evacuation drill in Silvertown Photo: NAC Silvertown Evacuation drill in […]

June 15, 2018