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 […]

There are number of ways one can live one’s beliefs. This is something that is not necessarily restricted to the official setting of the church. Here are some examples where sisters and brothers took the initiative. Singing for a good cause Photo: Oliver Rütten Singing for a good cause Photo: Oliver Rütten Singing for a […]

To really make a difference requires more than goodwill and helpfulness. The magic word here is “persistence”. Because those who provide lasting help, provide the best help. Following are three examples of ongoing projects by New Apostolic charities on three continents. Forty-foot container shipped to Suriname Photo: NAK Nederland Forty-foot container shipped to Suriname Photo: […]

More than just a name: the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany changed its name from “Missionswerk” to “human aktiv” at the beginning of the year. There are several reasons for the name change. Photo: Sebeta ( Ethiopia) Photo: Missionswerk NAK Süddeutschland Sebeta ( Ethiopia) Photo: Missionswerk NAK Süddeutschland Sebeta ( Ethiopia) […]

Angela’s walkie-talkie squawks: “A woman’s haemorrhaging. Can you come quickly?” It is midnight. She has just gone to bed. She jumps up and runs over. Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat Photo: Angela Schwarz / privat […]

The year 2018 has more to offer than work, the daily grind, and to-do lists. Many congregations are preparing for small and big events. There is a hive of activity. And there is joy, enthusiasm, and hope—something that is quite becoming to Christians. Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: NAC USA Photo: human aktiv […]

Not sure what the Church’s position is regarding Facebook and Co.? A little unclear on how to handle the blurry boundaries between professional, private, and religious use when you post? The District Apostles have ratified The Social Media Guideline of the New Apostolic Church to provide guidance on the wise and appropriate use of social […]

It is a crisis of catastrophic proportions, but it is hardly mentioned in the media. Millions of people in South Sudan are threatened by starvation. Aid organisations of the New Apostolic Church are doing their share to help alleviate some of the suffering. Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK Süddeutschland Mark […]

People who do good get more out of life. Doing good, especially in the days leading up to Christmas, opens our eyes for new perspectives and wonderful experiences. Following are some examples of all that is being done for the less fortunate. Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: NAC Southern Africa Photo: […]

The International District Apostle Meeting is in session. This is the first time since the initial resolutions concerning our concept of ministry were communicated. There are still many open questions, but this is not the only interesting subject. Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank Schuldt Photo: Frank […]

This is the experience of Bishop Rafael Movsesyan. He has been overseeing ongoing aid projects in Armenia since the founding of NAK-karitativ. Bishop Rafael Movsesyan … Photo: Tatjana Augustin … visited Lusntag, who now runs her own hairdressing salon Photo: Tatjana Augustin … with Apostle Alfred Kusserow Photo: privat … with his wife, Larissa, and […]

It does not take much to help people who are struggling to get back on their feet. And for those concerned it means everything. How NAK-karitativ helps families in Armenia help themselves. Manicure tools and supplies for Nune Photo: Tatjana Augustin Naira during her training Photo: Tatjana Augustin Hayk (right) was wounded during a military […]

Whether on a voluntary basis or full-time, many members of the New Apostolic Church around the globe are very involved in the Church. Examples from three continents: a choir on a promotional tour, teachers in an online workshop, and an Apostle who worked for the Lord untiringly. Preview choir promotes pop oratorio Photo: Jennifer Jendral […]

Doing something for the environment, comforting civil war refugees, and helping young people … The challenges that the Church faces at the global level are enormous. Following is a brief overview. Pastoral visit to the Kasai region: Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Tshimbulu Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Tshimenga Photo: ENA RDC Sud-Est Munkamba Photo: ENA RDC […]

“Building bridges” is the motto NAK-karitativ has given its 2016 annual report. The focus of the charity is on aid not only for those who have been displaced, but also for people in their homeland so that they do not have to leave in the first place. The milk collection and processing facility in Niger. […]

The New Apostolic Church maintains twelve aid organisations around the world. A thirteenth project is now celebrating a birthday and has decided to adopt a new name. Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: NAK Nordrhein-Westfalen Photo: NAC Kosovo Photo: NAC Kosovo Photo: […]

Nothing works without training — anyone who wants to perform well will have to practise! This even applies to teachers, for example, in Sunday School. Our news overview from around the world reports on seminars according to the “train-the-trainers” principle. Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Philippines Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana Photo: NAC Ghana […]

Perhaps it is only a drop in the ocean, but every drop counts: in collaboration with many other organisations, New Apostolic aid agencies are right in the thick of world events—for example, in Sierra Leone and Bangladesh. Photo: NAK-karitativ/help Photo: Missionswerk der NAK Süddeutschland Photo: Missionswerk der NAK Süddeutschland Photo: Missionswerk der NAK Süddeutschland Photo: […]