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Giving thanks? Now is precisely the time!

Giving thanks to God? In difficult times this may not come to us so easily. Yet it is part of the battle against the crisis, says the Chief Apostle. He also explains how to manage this and what we get out of it ourselves: a divine service in two groups of five thoughts. Photo: ENA […]

October 28, 2020
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Between Thanksgiving and the service for the departed

In the northern hemisphere, the month of October is often described as a “golden” month: it still brings quite a bit of sunshine, boasts some beautiful sunsets, and paints the leaves of the trees in fabulous hues. This only serves to reinforce the realisation that God’s creation is wonderful! “Tanya just killed a spider!” cries […]

September 28, 2020
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Using my gifts to bring glory to God

Olga Shcherban (50) is a chorus master at the Voronezh Opera and Ballet Theatre in Russia. Our sister in faith also puts her gift and her musical skills to use in her congregation and the Church. Photo: privat Photo: wikipedia.org/ Timur Mamedrzaev Photo: Andi Alger Photo: privat Photo: privat Olga has been passionate about music […]

August 1, 2020
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Feeling God’s love and guidance

Living, working and believing in Malaysia. This is what Evangelist Loganathan Ramaurty Lawrence (51), the rector of the congregation in Kuala Lumpur, tells us about. And he reveals what gives him strength to dedicate himself the way he does. The congregation of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) after the service on Thanksgiving Day 2019 Photo: privat Evangelist […]

May 11, 2020
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The 2020 poster series is now on display: “Here I am…”

Professing our faith—many of us look for suitable opportunities to do this in daily life. Some of our brothers and sisters have found an unusual method. Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International Photo: Jennifer Jendral Photo: Neuapostolische Kirche International […]

December 10, 2019
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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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A few have much, but so many so little

Gratitude and petitions, praise and sorrow, poverty and wealth … Like often in life, the boundaries are blurred. Far too many people have too little to live on, and only relatively few have enough of everything. Reflections on Thanksgiving All good things come from God. Thanksgiving is dedicated to expressing thankfulness to the Giver of […]

October 18, 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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Giving thanks for fruit and fruits

A single bunch of grapes to illustrate Thanksgiving!? Where is the usual abundance and diversity? A little hair-splitting and an impulse to be doubly grateful on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a celebration of reflection and gratitude, a feast of fruits. It is celebrated all over the world at different times, due to the different harvest periods. […]

October 5, 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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The “Chief”—way ahead of his time

The Church’s own health insurance, a football league of congregational teams, and a working area that spanned half the globe: today we celebrate the 125th birthday of Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff—an Apostle unlike any other. Photo: NAC International Photo: NAC International Photo: Photo: Photo: Zentralarchiv NAK Westdeutschland Photo: Photo: “So, if it were not for a […]

August 2, 2019
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Grateful not for suffering, but in suffering

For people who are healthy and happy it is easy to be grateful. But what if illness and distress are the dominant factors in our lives? We can be grateful even then, Chief Apostle Schneider says. Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: Hermann Bethke Photo: […]

November 7, 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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Three aspects of Thanksgiving

Praising, sharing, protecting—there are many different ways to celebrate Thanksgiving. The congregations around the world set their own focus and priorities. And not all will be celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend. Photo: NAC Canada Photo: NAC Hamilton Photo: NAC India Photo: NAC Papua Neuguinea Photo: NAC Papua Neuguinea Photo: INA Argentina Photo: NAK Schwiz Photo: NAK […]

October 6, 2018
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Thankful towards God and the neighbour

Envious, jealous, or even resentful? The month of October gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude for what we have—something we can certainly do throughout the rest of the year too. Following is a look at congregations around the world. Photo: ENA Luxembourg Photo: ENA Luxembourg Photo: NAC Africa South Photo: NAC Africa South […]

October 20, 2017
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Australia has a new District Apostle Helper

As of last Sunday, Peter Schulte is the number two man in the District Apostle district of Australia. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider began by ordaining him into the Apostle ministry, and then went on to assign him as a District Apostle Helper for the enormous working area. Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC […]

September 29, 2017
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And what do you need?

Taking notice of deficits, shortages, and needs, supporting our neighbour and turning to him in love—this brings edification and satisfaction. Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: Oliver Rütten Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: NAK-karitativ Photo: Suphakaln Wongcompune / Fotolia Photo: NAC Australia Photo: NAC Australia […]

September 22, 2017