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Spotlight 15/2016: Standing firm on a solid foundation

Those who stand firm will not be thrown off balance easily. District Apostle Bernd Koberstein from Germany talks about an essential skill that will help us gain victory with Christ.

August 23, 2016

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Burial funds in South Africa: help in the event of death

Three years ago, the NAC Burial Fund of the New Apostolic Church Cape celebrated eighty years. The fund was established in 1933 by the then Assistant Chief Apostle Heinrich Franz Schlaphoff (1894−1965). It was his wish that the members of the Church receive a dignified burial.

August 22, 2016

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• Local news
• society

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Hungry for God’s word: the Chinese community in Canada

Practising the Christian faith in China is difficult. But in Canada Chinese Christians can live their faith publicly and do so full of enthusiasm. Within the New Apostolic Church in the country they constitute a separate ethnic group.

August 20, 2016

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At home worldwide: experiencing special things

A Church in which people feel at home … and come together. Over the last few days again, New Apostolic Christians around the world spent time together: with special people, at unusual times, and in unusual places.

August 19, 2016

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• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• ministry
• retirement
• Youth

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Making the invisible visible

Divine salvation is invisible. Christians, however, are to make it visible through their prayers and their faith so that people can recognize salvation. Chief Apostle Schneider invited the congregations to take part in this.

August 18, 2016

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• sacraments

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In the end there is only grace!

Jesus puts Himself on the same level as mankind, Christians maintain. That is why He was born. Jesus can save mankind, which is why He died. This is the clear message of the gospel. In a divine service at the beginning of July in Vancouver in Canada, the Chief Apostle underlined this old and yet very topical message in very impressive way.

August 16, 2016

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At home worldwide: colourful, musical, and dry

People experience fellowship when they set out and go to meet their neighbour. nac.today presents three travellers of the last few days.

August 12, 2016

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• District Apostle
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• Easter
• Event
• Music
• Youth

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Spotlight 14/2016: With Christ we will succeed!

District Apostle Andrew H. Andersen (Australia) talks about the added value of our own experiences and about our efforts in filling the 2016 motto—“Victory with Christ”—with life.

August 11, 2016

America

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• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• Event
• Youth

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Ripe fruit is sweet, not sour

Growth alone is not enough. Only once fruit ripens does it become edible and beneficial. Just how topical Jesus’ parable of the sower still is in the year 2016 was shown by the Chief Apostle just recently.

August 10, 2016

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A church building moves brick by brick

Sure, the people of Israel often moved with their tabernacle, but it was really nothing more than a tent. How this is possible with a massive brick church, is something that the brothers and sisters in the Congo demonstrated. Here is the story of a huge joint effort.

August 6, 2016

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At home worldwide: good news

Construction, development, and growth—there is a great deal going on in the congregations and districts around the world. A new Bishop was ordained, a new school inaugurated, and new websites launched. Read on.

August 5, 2016

Africa

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• Asia
• charity work
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement

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Table fellowship and the miraculous feeding of thousands

Who imparts salvation in Jesus Christ? We find an answer in the story of the feeding of the five thousand. It is not only an old story, but a miracle that continues to occur to this day—over and over. And every believer can participate in it.

August 3, 2016

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The Chief Apostle set to visit Leipzig

Magazines, hymnals, teaching material: long before Frankfurt, Leipzig was the centre of the New Apostolic publishing world. But this is not the only way the congregation which the Chief Apostle will be visiting this coming Sunday has gone down in history.

August 1, 2016

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• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• history 
• Pastoral care

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Mumbai: life between Bollywood and slums

“We have eleven congregations in the city with about 500 active members,” District Apostle Helper David Devaraj says. When he says “city” then he is talking about an area of 600 square kilometres. Mumbai is big, yes, and life there can be quite challenging.

July 30, 2016

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At home worldwide: children need space

Being able to go to kindergarten or pre-school is something that is important for a child’s development. In fact, it is of tremendous importance to consider the needs and desires of our children. They still have their whole life ahead of them; the future is theirs.

July 29, 2016

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service

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Tests and how we can draw strength from God

Tests. Sooner or later we all have to face them, in one way or another. Important is that we know how we can draw the strength we need. Following is some useful advice from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle.

July 28, 2016

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• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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“Always speak the language of love”

Enrique Eduardo Minio is at work as the “architect of the future” in the southern regions of South America. That is how the Chief Apostle referred to him at his ordination. What does this mean in practice? Following is an interview with both the former District Apostle and the new District Apostle.

July 27, 2016

America Chief Apostle

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• District Apostle
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• Europe
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Spotlight 13/2016: Take up the fight!

If we want to be victorious with Christ, we have to put up a fight and do so with Christ. And we are not just talking about major battles here. District Apostle Markus Fehlbaum from Switzerland explains:

July 25, 2016

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At home worldwide: the Church of tomorrow gathers

If you want to get a glimpse of the future, all you have to do is look at the youth. Following are three recent youth events on three different continents.

July 22, 2016

America

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• Australia / Pacific
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• District Apostle
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• Europe
• Event
• Youth

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The kingdom of God in three dimensions

The kingdom of God is not something that can only be found in the future. And seeking it means more than just attending the services. Following are excerpts from a sermon by the Chief Apostle that demonstrate the dimensions and ways we can access them.

July 20, 2016

Chief Apostle

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• concept of salvation for the departed
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• sacraments
• society

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Service will be aired on national TV

It is not unusual for the Church to transmit its divine services. When a service is aired on national television, however, it is a little unusual. That is what is going to happen in East Africa this weekend .

July 19, 2016

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Good Friday
• Pastoral care

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“You are not alone!” Fighting depression together

Thoughts going round and round in circles and unable to feel the slightest thing—depression is a disorder that can affect anybody, and yet it meets with little understanding. How can the ministers and the members help those suffering from depression?

July 14, 2016

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Ten ways to be inspired by the Holy Spirit

Understanding God’s word and preaching it correctly, this is what the Chief Apostle spoke about during a divine service for ministers recently. And he also included their wives.

July 13, 2016

Chief Apostle

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• Good Friday

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Spotlight 12/2016: Assessing our own performance

Do not rush headlong into something, but define goals. Do not waste your strength, but use it wisely. In his reflections on our annual motto for 2016, District Apostle Michael Ehrich (Southern Germany) looks at some indispensable conditions.

July 11, 2016

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Raising awareness about abuse

The New Apostolic Church in the south of Germany has issued a new policy on awareness and respect. Ministers, those in leading functions, and anyone involved in teaching will commit themselves to this code of conduct through their signature. What is behind this?

July 9, 2016

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (1/2016)

Following is an overview of the retirements, ordinations, and appointments that took place in the first half of the year 2016.

July 8, 2016

Africa

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• District Apostle
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• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
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• retirement
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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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• 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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“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

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