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Japan is looking forward to the Chief Apostle

For the first time, Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be travelling to Japan. He will conduct a divine service in the congregation of Tama City on 22 May. Following is a look at a country that played a special role in the development of the New Apostolic Church in South-East Asia.

May 21, 2016

Asia Chief Apostle

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Divine service aboard a bus

Christians normally celebrate divine services in churches or outside under a tree. But if they do not make it to church on time, they might even celebrate a divine service on a bus—as happened recently.nac.today looks at three continents.

May 20, 2016

Ascension Day

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Pentecost 2016: a look back at a feast of thanksgiving

Frankfurt, a place steeped in history; a gathering of all European Apostles; a great Pentecost concert; and a large congregation that celebrated a feast of thanksgiving … This is how Pentecost 2016 will be remembered.

May 19, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Let your heart sing!

If they are not practising then they are singing. And that with the right amount of talent, hard work, and stunning warmth and friendliness. Follow us as we take you on an excursion over an extended weekend with members of the Cape Town Children Choir.

May 18, 2016

Africa

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And sometimes words fail them anyway

They have the last word, yet nobody sees them. They listen and talk at the same time and all of this in two languages. How do interpreters experience the transmission of a divine service like we just had over Pentecost 2016?

May 17, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Snapshots (3): The Pentecost service

Approximately 2,000 people experienced the divine service live in Frankfurt, and tens of thousands of brothers and sisters across Europe enjoyed a video broadcast of the Pentecost service. What they saw can be viewed in our photo gallery from the Congress Center in Frankfurt am Main.

May 15, 2016

divine service Europe

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Walking in the Spirit: a how-to-guide at Pentecost

God is very close to mankind through the Holy Spirit. This is what Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider brought home in a very impressive way in the Pentecost service. How the Comforter and Helper works, and how the faithful can use this power, are the most important aspects of the sermon.

May 15, 2016

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Old masters and new songs—an impressive Pentecost concert

“Great! Outstanding! Wonderful voices! A fantastic programme!”—such were the unanimous reactions to the evening’s musical programme. Pentecost concerts are legendary. The special thing about this year was a children’s choir from Cape Town that performed in Wiesbaden.

May 14, 2016

America

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Snapshots (2): Set-up begins in the “Harmonie” hall

Preparations for the Pentecost divine service are in full swing. After a good year of planning there remains only a short window of time for this in the end—and there is a good reason.

May 14, 2016

Asia

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Lively exchange at the Apostle Meeting

The New Apostolic Church witnessed an Apostle Meeting of a different kind at the start of this year’s Pentecost gathering in Frankfurt am Main. Instead of giving his usual keynote address, the Chief Apostle focused entirely on listening. And there was only one subject of discussion.

May 14, 2016

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“A live event for heart and soul”

On site in Frankfurt: the Apostles have assembled from many countries of Europe. Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider has invited them for an Apostle Meeting and a Pentecost divine service—a rare celebration.

May 13, 2016

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Snapshots (1): Participants arrive at Pentecost meeting

“Welcome!” — That is the word of the day in Frankfurt, as today is the day when all those participating in the Pentecost festivities of the New Apostolic Church are arriving. The children’s choir from South Africa—which will be performing at tomorrow’s concert—already arrived yesterday.

May 13, 2016

Africa

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Frankfurt: a focal point in Church history

Official seat, media centre, and starting point: Frankfurt am Main plays an important role in the history of the New Apostolic Church in several respects. Following is a look at the city in which the Chief Apostle will celebrate Pentecost this coming Sunday.

May 12, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Pentecost: transmission to almost 50 countries

The Pentecost service in Frankfurt (Germany) will go on air in more than 20 languages. For the first time, the broadcasting centre is working from its new location—and is well prepared.

May 11, 2016

Chief Apostle

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A finger on the pulse of time: apostolic councils

One heart and soul: this will be the agenda not only of the central Pentecost service in Frankfurt, but also of the Apostles’ conference that will take place there. But while the service is a public event, the meeting takes place behind closed doors. What takes place there?

May 10, 2016

Africa

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Sunday services at the airport

The Church offers divine services and pastoral care. Everybody knows that. Yet, offering divine services that everybody can attend or providing individual pastoral care can be quite challenging. Especially when unusual circumstances come into the picture.

May 6, 2016

Asia

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They have their hands full

More than one thousand people to seal in a three-hour service! Where is that still possible? In Zambia, a New Apostolic stronghold. The Apostles have their hands full.

May 2, 2016

Africa congregation

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Encounters around the world

Island hopping off the coast of Africa, a youth gathering on a mountain slope, and an intercultural encounter over lunch … The New Apostolic faith is found everywhere and it brings people together, as these three examples from the past month demonstrate.

April 29, 2016

Africa

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The strategies of the Adversary

Unbelief, disobedience, irreconcilability … The Devil has many methods to separate man from God. But there is an antidote. Thoughts from a recent divine service by the Chief Apostle.

April 28, 2016

Chief Apostle

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A new flagship congregation in Denver

The New Apostolic Church in the USA refers to its central churches as flagship congregations. The members of these congregations are drawn from a greater area. The churches offer the space and facilities needed for the religious education of the children, for courses and seminars, and much more. One such flagship congregation has just been dedicated in Denver.

April 27, 2016

America

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Forgive us our debts – on the forgiveness of sins

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider recently invited all District Apostles and District Apostle Helpers to Zurich (Switzerland) for a session of the International District Apostle Meeting. In the divine service that he conducted on the occasion, he addressed the importance of the forgiveness of sins several times.

April 26, 2016

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Central divine service: how New Year turned into Pentecost

Pentecost is a very special feast for the New Apostolic Church—a kind of birthday celebration of the worldwide Church. Following are some highlights from four decades.

April 25, 2016

Africa apostolate

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The biggest wish: enough to eat

Heat, dust, and parched fields … When harvests fail and hunger threatens, the people need help desperately. nac.today takes a look at the drought that has hit the Philippines.

April 22, 2016

Africa

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Spotlight 07/2016: Faith satisfies

Do we always understand how the gospel can help us in everyday situations? District Apostle Joseph Ekhuya from Kenya in East Africa says no, and recalls a long forgotten famine.

April 21, 2016

Africa

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Who are the chosen in the end?

Knowing that we have been elected by grace gives us a fundamental sense security. “But this does not imply automatic salvation,” Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider says. What do we have to do to secure our election?

April 19, 2016

Chief Apostle

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Angklung sounds in a skyscraper

Cultural diversity is a hallmark of the District Church South-East Asia. And this applies to confirmation as well. How do they celebrate in Hong Kong, Indonesia, or the Philippines?

April 18, 2016

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… the church comes to the believer

Lockdown, bans on assembly, no divine services—in many places, believers cannot gather together in the church. For them the offer of divine service by video continues.

August 28, 2020

Chief Apostle concept of salvation for the departed

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“Onward, upward, homeward…” in stereo

When Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider sets off for the Good Friday divine service, he will also be following a cultural connection that will most likely be familiar to friends of modern art. It has to do with a sculpture that reminds us of a hymn from our choir book: "Onward, upward, homeward..." — a brief page view:

April 2, 2015

Good Friday Chief 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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world.today

Japan is looking forward to the Chief Apostle

Divine service aboard a bus

Pentecost 2016: a look back at a feast of thanksgiving

Let your heart sing!

And sometimes words fail them anyway

Snapshots (3): The Pentecost service

Walking in the Spirit: a how-to-guide at Pentecost

Old masters and new songs—an impressive Pentecost concert

Snapshots (2): Set-up begins in the “Harmonie” hall

Lively exchange at the Apostle Meeting

“A live event for heart and soul”

Snapshots (1): Participants arrive at Pentecost meeting

Frankfurt: a focal point in Church history

Pentecost: transmission to almost 50 countries

A finger on the pulse of time: apostolic councils

Sunday services at the airport

They have their hands full

Encounters around the world

The strategies of the Adversary

A new flagship congregation in Denver

Forgive us our debts – on the forgiveness of sins

Central divine service: how New Year turned into Pentecost

The biggest wish: enough to eat

Spotlight 07/2016: Faith satisfies

Who are the chosen in the end?

Angklung sounds in a skyscraper

don't miss

… the church comes to the believer

“Onward, upward, homeward…” in stereo

“A decision with long-term goals in mind”