helpers at work (2): unusual means lead to the desired result. helping hands are important in these times. in 2023, the thirteen new apostolic aid agencies were faced with numerous challenges. part two of our mini-series we will look at how they tackled these. 23 10 2023

bringing the bible to life. from a small church into the heart of the tabernacle via youtube. there are many ways to explore and discover the bible. this week we look at how congregations, districts, and regional churches, learn about the bible together. 20 10 2023

cold weather, warm hearts, and open doors. far from home, but at home in faith: afua ampong moved abroad to study. england, her new home, is so different from where she has lived most of her life, ghana. fortunately, the members in the new apostolic congregation opened their hearts and she has found a spiritual home. 18 10 2023

helpers at work (1): when the need is acute. poverty, inflation, and the consequences of the covid-19 pandemic: the thirteen aid agencies of the new apostolic church have had a lot on their hands in the year 2023. this is the story of their successes and challenges. to start off our miniseries, we will look at how these agencies provide help in acute need. 16 10 2023

many melodies make harmony. music brings people together—this is a fact that is proven time and again by choirs and orchestras of the new apostolic church. and so it was that the church doors were opened up both to the outside world and our own members over the past few weeks. 06 10 2023

coming soon: a manual for ministers. there are at least three books that ministers of the new apostolic church need: the bible, the catechism, and the guide for ministers. the latter of these works has just been sent to the regional churches in order to receive a final regional polish. 05 10 2023

busy, but not batty! whether it's bats or orchestra players: there's always a lot going on in the new apostolic congregations. there have been some eventful meetings and activities across europe, america, and africa in recent days. 29 09 2023

celebrating god together. whether it is a divine service for children, for ministers, or for the whole congregation, serving god together is always a celebration. all over the world, people come together for divine service and sometimes there is a special reason to celebrate. 14 09 2023

bringing spiritual life to the campus. the university of ghana, the university of science and technology, and the university of cape coast are universities in ghana which have new apostolic campus congregations. two years ago another congregation opened on campus at the university of education, winneba (uew). there was a big celebration to mark its second anniversary. 12 09 2023

gestures of love. the relief organisations of the new apostolic church are committed to helping. with big investments, they can make a difference. yet sometimes it is small gestures that make a big difference. 08 09 2023

madrid: an international congregation. the fun facts on nak.org have been slightly revised. the congregation in madrid, spain, is currently the congregation with the most nationalities. thanks to jesus, this works. 05 09 2023

a different take on church buildings. a blood donor clinic with a view of organ pipes, birth registration in front of the altar, and meals under the emblem … typically, church buildings are sacred places, but sometimes they also open their doors for a good cause to serve the broader community. 31 08 2023

take jesus in your ship of life. this song from the new apostolic hymnal, number 212, is associated with the congregation of kiel-east, germany, in a special kind of way. not only because they live so close to the sea and ships are part of people’s everyday life there, but also because their church looks like a ship. 29 08 2023

everyone is welcome. our objective is a church that is open to everyone so that everyone feels welcome. this is not always easy, but the members,are making every effort to ensure that everyone finds their place in the church. whether it is a celebration, a workshop, or a divine service, everyone is welcome. 25 08 2023

showing others that god loves them. there are young people who are public-spirited and like to reach out. and then there are countries where new apostolic christians urgently need one or the other thing. so why not bring the two together? 21 08 2023

getting to know god better. a plate creates friendships, two dolls explain god … there are various ways for people get to know each other. and sometimes they are even unusual. over the past few weeks, there were various get-to know-you activities in the environs of the new apostolic church. 18 08 2023

voluntary commitment helps protect children. when it comes to the prevention of sexual abuse the new apostolic church is undeterred. the most recent example is the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct published by the new apostolic church western germany. 15 08 2023

no distance is too far. distances, prison walls, social conventions: new apostolic christians do not let anything stop them from looking after their brothers and sisters in faith and experiencing fellowship. here is a look at congregational life worldwide. 11 08 2023