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The church of Christ explained

The church of Christ. What is it? And how does the New Apostolic Church fit into this concept? On two separate occasions recently, the term moved into the focus.

March 13, 2018

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• District Apostle
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Anticipation and excitement around the world

There is always a lot of excitement when a visit by the Chief Apostle or the District Apostle is announced. Will everything go as planned? Has everything been thought of? Here is look behind the curtain.

March 9, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter
• Europe
• Music
• Palm Sunday

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Walking over water with Jesus

Peter dared to try and failed, but only apparently. Although he nearly drowned as a result of his own doubts, he did reach his Saviour in the end. Following is a how-to-guide on walking over water from a divine service by the Chief Apostle.

March 7, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• Youth

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“Merging and growing together”

The changes in the newly merged District Church Western Germany are finally complete: the new District Apostle presented his goals for the future at a solemn reception to which representatives from other Churches and the world of politics had been invited.

March 6, 2018

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• confessions
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Organisation
• society

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Spotlight 04/2018: Being constant in love

Anybody can be faithful when things are going well. But what if we lack even the most basic needs of life? District Apostle John L. Kriel of South Africa asks that we show determination especially when life is challenging.

March 5, 2018

Africa

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• annual motto
• Chief Apostle
• Christmas
• District Apostle

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Sunday School children meet hero

A cuddly toy, vocational training, a choir leader … Effort, love, and sometimes even imagination are needed to reach out and do a good deed. Many have proved this and, in the process, have met special people.

March 2, 2018

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter
• Youth

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Burning for the wildfire of love

Warmth, light, and more: fire gives life—and spiritual fire gives spiritual life. What is needed in order to set hearts on fire? A divine service about the fire that Jesus Christ has ignited…

February 28, 2018

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• divine service
• history 

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A week in Africa for the Chief Apostle

For a whole week, the leader of the New Apostolic Church will be travelling in the African continent. From 26 February to 4 March 2018, he will visit the countries of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon—a pastoral trip that has been planned long in advance.

February 26, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Local news
• Pastoral care

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Wide open to others

The man with the red safety helmet puts down his hammer. Actually, it should have been a precision mechanical tool. That would have better suited his nature: District Apostle Bernd Koberstein is retiring.

February 24, 2018

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Believing and joyful in hope despite all difficulties

Pastoral care and administration: both belong together in a Church that is represented around the world. Just how this is handled in the individual countries is quite a different matter—and yet somehow the same.

February 23, 2018

Asia

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Pastoral care

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What does Jesus expect of His helpers?

What is the role of the ministers in the congregation and in the Church? How far does their authority extend? Some answers from a divine service by the Chief Apostle to set the record straight.

February 22, 2018

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• divine service
• doctrine 
• Youth

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A connoisseur: words are his world

They are certainly not silent, although much of their work occurs behind the scenes. In fact, interpreters and translators play an important role in international communication in the Church. One of them retired just recently. A tribute to mark International Mother Language Day.

February 21, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter

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A clear stance against hatred and bullying

Hate comments, racial slurs, and bullying … social media is not always a source of joy. Things are faked, there are attacks, and public sentiment is stirred up … We see it and … click to the next page?

February 20, 2018

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• divine service
• society

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Spotlight 3/2018: Witnesses of Christ

There is a difference between a reporter and a witness. District Apostle Mark Woll (Canada) explains the difference and formulates a clear mission for Christians.

February 19, 2018

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• doctrine 
• sacraments

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Christian dialogue: sharing the Christian belief

Being a Christian does not stop at the church door. This is demonstrated by the many encounters during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in the past month. The common idea: different, but reconciled.

February 16, 2018

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Easter
• history 

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Beyond the headlines – Helping when disaster strikes

Disaster relief and rebuilding programmes were the primary focus of the NAC SEA Relief Fund in the year 2016. The charity responds to calls of distress from people in need, and not just because of sensational headlines.

February 15, 2018

Asia

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• charity work
• concept of salvation for the departed
• congregation
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• Local news

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Going through life with Jesus

“If Jesus were standing next to me, would I say this or would I do that?” Chief Apostle Schneider used a simple but clear image to make the notion of discipleship concrete.

February 14, 2018

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An ambassador of kindness

It is not necessarily the big doers who leave their mark in peoples’ hearts. District Apostle Gotthilf Volz was born 125 years ago. People remember him as being warm and kind, generous, and truthful.

February 13, 2018

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• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• Holy Sealing
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• sacraments

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YPC18218: more than a Day of the Youth

The New Apostolic Southern Africa is expecting more than 40,000 participants at its Day of the Youth this weekend. The event falls in the middle of a crisis.

February 10, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Event
• Good Friday
• history 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• Organisation
• sacraments
• Seniors
• Youth

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Meetings and workshops around the world

They sit in the pew in contemplative silence … Christians love the fellowship of a divine service. But they also love informative discussions in small groups. Join us as we travel to three continents and take a look at recent meetings and workshops.

February 9, 2018

Africa

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• Asia
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• Organisation
• Pastoral care

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“He rules in our hearts”

The king’s name is Léon. There is thunderous applause as he ascends his throne. Then another king comes, one who is different and changes everything. Scenes from a divine service for children with the Chief Apostle.

February 8, 2018

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• Children
• congregation
• divine service

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The top ten of the first thousand: reading tips from the editors

Six days a week, except on Sundays—and sometimes more often. nac.today has been reporting about New Apostolic life around the world since it was first launched on 1 January 2015. Article number one thousand today recalls the ten most important, interesting, and touching moments.

February 7, 2018

Africa Chief Apostle

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Music
• sacraments

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Spotlight 2/2018 – The two pillars of faith

Christ’s faithfulness to mankind is a strong foundation on which our faith and our love rest like two pillars. This is how District Apostle Koberstein (Western Germany) interprets the 2018 motto.

February 5, 2018

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Serving the greater good

Modern art? A scientific design? The homepage of the New Apostolic Church India is currently featuring a somewhat unusual cover design. Read on to find out what is behind it.

February 2, 2018

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Youth

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His era: one of development and stability

For nearly thirty years, he steered the affairs of the New Apostolic Church in Australia: District Apostle Otto Gerke, who was born 110 years ago. Follow us as we take you back to an eventful period in church history.

January 31, 2018

Africa

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• America
• apostolate
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• grieving
• history 
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement

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IYC 2019: it will change your life

“Here I am,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says in the middle of the stadium in which the IYC 2019 will take place. He is a little early and cuts a lonely figure, but not for long.

January 27, 2018

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• District Apostle
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“A decision with long-term goals in mind”

The New Apostolic Church in Angola is growing. It was time to take another step. Since last Sunday, the country has its own District Apostle Helper: João Uanuque Misselo.

February 25, 2015

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• apostolate
• doctrine 
• congregation
• Pastoral care
• Organisation
• Africa

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“The Lord is risen indeed!”

The Passiontide, with the death of the Lord on Good Friday, ends magnificently in the resurrection of the Lord. This is the fundamental belief of all Christians. But why is this day of the resurrection so important for us?

April 4, 2015

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• Baptism 
• Holy Sealing
• Holy Communion
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• congregation
• confessions

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“And God saw the light, that it was good”

Light is life—and truth—and goodness in general: no other physical phenomenon shines so deeply into the human soul. How a simple image can shed light on the divine—illuminated for us on the international Day of Light this 16th day of May.

May 16, 2023

Pentecost

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