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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A better Internet starts with you

You cannot not communicate. All it takes is one word to destroy what has taken years to build up. A comment, a glance, and what you are not saying—it all has something to say.

February 6, 2018

Media

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• society
• Youth

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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

annual motto

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• District Apostle

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Jesus Christ: teacher, model, and central figure

Getting to know Jesus better in twenty-eight days—a challenge for preachers, believers, and skeptics. Reflection without Advent, repentance without a day of repentance and prayer. The divine services in February have a lot of potential.

February 3, 2018

Advent

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• divine service
• doctrine 
• society

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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

apostolate

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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 America

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

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God cares about me – The art of praying

Prayer must be learned. This is not only the case for children. At the same time, faith without prayer is hardly conceivable. Faith and prayer go hand in hand. Faith needs to express itself. Silent faith hurts. A three-part reflection.

January 29, 2018

divine service

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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

Chief Apostle

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• congregation
• District Apostle
• Event
• Youth

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Collecting water donations for Day Zero

South Africa is experiencing its worst drought in one hundred years. Currently, reservoirs are at only 17 per cent of their capacity. Day Zero is predicted for April. Water donations are beginning now already.

January 26, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Event
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• retirement
• Seniors
• Youth

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A fire that does not consume

“Fire!” 1,600 voices sing out. The hall literally reverberates at the première of the pop oratorio in Dortmund (Germany). But what is this choir singing about? And what does all of this have to do with a medicinal plant? Follow us on a journey through the Bible.

January 25, 2018

Bible study

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• concept of salvation for the departed
• doctrine 

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A real feat: growing smaller

What do a hammer and a screwdriver have to do with church? What should women remind their husbands of? And which member is the most important one on the body of Christ? From a divine service for ministers—but not only for them.

January 24, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• divine service
• doctrine 
• investiture
• ministry

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“Missionswerk” becomes “human aktiv”

More than just a name: the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Germany changed its name from “Missionswerk” to “human aktiv” at the beginning of the year. There are several reasons for the name change.

January 23, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• congregation
• doctrine 
• history 
• investiture
• ministry
• Pastoral care
• Social commitment

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Spotlight 01/2018: A leap of faith into the new year

Faith and love belong together—both are based on the principle of reciprocity. This is made clear by District Apostle Wolfgang Nadolny (Berlin-Brandenburg). His article starts this year’s spotlight series, highlighting our 2018 motto: “Faithful to Christ”.

January 22, 2018

annual motto

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• District Apostle
• divine service

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A midwife without borders

Angela’s walkie-talkie squawks: “A woman’s haemorrhaging. Can you come quickly?” It is midnight. She has just gone to bed. She jumps up and runs over.

January 20, 2018

Africa

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• charity work
• Social commitment

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A diplomat adept in dealing with red tape

Deputy of the Chief Apostle, his right hand in handling official matters, and a man for all seasons. But he was far more than a bureaucrat: Apostle Arthur Landgraf. Tomorrow he would have been 130 years old.

January 19, 2018

apostolate

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• Holy Sealing
• sacraments

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Joyful, expectant, full of hope

The year 2018 has more to offer than work, the daily grind, and to-do lists. Many congregations are preparing for small and big events. There is a hive of activity. And there is joy, enthusiasm, and hope—something that is quite becoming to Christians.

January 18, 2018

Africa

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• America
• charity work
• Chief Apostle
• Children
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Event
• Music
• New Year
• Pentecost
• Social commitment
• Youth

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Our 2018 motto: Proving our faithfulness to Christ

“Christ is faithful, and we are faithful to Him.” Behind this simple message is not only the 2018 motto of the New Apostolic Church, but an answer to the question how this faithfulness reveals itself.

January 17, 2018

acts of blessing Chief Apostle

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• Confirmation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• sacraments

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Steady growth in membership

The membership of the New Apostolic Church grew slightly in the year 2016. This is indicated by the most recent membership statistics. The figures hold a few surprises.

January 16, 2018

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• congregation
• Pastoral care

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There is a need for solidarity among churches

What exactly is church? Only the building? Only a certain denomination? An organisation? There are different definitions. Paul speaks of a “body of Christ” in Scripture. Following are some thoughts from the Chief Apostle on this subject.

January 15, 2018

Baptism 

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• Chief Apostle
• confessions
• District Apostle
• doctrine 
• sacraments

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Children are a heritage from the Lord

The country does not need mini-theologians nor saints, but young Christians who have a good relationship with Jesus and are excited about God. And this is what parents and teachers want for their children.

January 13, 2018

Baptism 

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Sealing
• Pastoral care
• sacraments

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Ban on church services

A record-breaking number of participants in a divine service that was broadcast in Nigeria, the disappearance of two District Churches in Germany, and a ban on divine services in Zambia … News from around the world that makes people listen up.

January 12, 2018

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• Organisation
• Youth

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Destroying the works of the devil with Jesus

Doubt, lies, rebellion, fear, discord, greed, and death … Everything that comes from the evil one separates man from his fellow human beings and from God. But Jesus provided an antidote long ago. All we have to do is listen to Him.

January 11, 2018

Chief Apostle divine service

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Cultural wealth in a logo

One faith, one doctrine, and a big cultural diversity. “Faithful to Christ” is the 2018 motto of the New Apostolic Church. Creative minds around the world have designed logos to reflect the new motto.

January 10, 2018

Africa

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• America
• Asia
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Media
• New Year

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Being a Christian means following Christ

New year, new luck. Wouldn’t that be nice? Unfortunately, not all can tune into this. Many carry their old worries and cares over into the new year—and remain faithful to God in spite of them. Why? Because they look ahead with hope.

January 9, 2018

Chief Apostle

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• Christmas
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Holy Communion
• sacraments

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Changes in the circle of the Apostles (2/2017)

Twenty-two Apostles were ordained in the past year by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider, and eighteen went into retirement. Three active Apostles passed away in 2017.

January 8, 2018

Africa

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• apostolate
• Asia
• Australia / Pacific
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• District Apostle
• divine service
• doctrine 
• Europe
• investiture
• ministry
• Pentecost
• retirement

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Real people, real opinions: the 2018 poster series

New year, new posters. The year 2018 brings a fresh set of posters for the display cases of the congregations in Europe. It is a proven recipe: people like you and me, who underpin the annual motto of the New Apostolic Church with authentic statements.

January 5, 2018

annual motto

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• Buildings
• Chief Apostle
• congregation
• Media
• New Year

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