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Staying with Him
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, He had just brought the dead Lazarus back to life and thus aroused many hopes among the people. When the people noticed that He was not about to fulfil these hopes, they dropped Him like a hot potato. But not His disciples, they stayed with Him—even though they would have had every reason to doubt in… Read More.
Self-denial
Lent is about to begin. Many people try to give up certain things in the weeks leading up to Easter to sharpen their senses for the things that are essential. What do we give up? Jesus once said: “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself” (Mark 8: 34). This does not mean that we must give up… Read More.
50 years New Apostolic Church in the Philippines
This is our golden Jubilee Year. 1972 the Japan based, Canadian Herb Pache, came to the Philippines to sow a seed. He sat in Rizal Park just waiting until he was approached by Carlos Gayon who was curious what this physicaly tall man in a black suit is about to do. It was the beginning of the New Apostolic Church… Read More.
Do Whatever He Tells You
Our earthly life is not always easy. We all have our difficulties and problems so that it is not possible to sing a cheerful alleluia every day. Yet God wants to give us deep and lasting joy in every divine service. How does He do that? Does He take away all our problems, sort everything out in the best possible… Read More.
Typhoon Odette and Bohol
It was 16th December 2021, starting late afternoon until about 930 h when Odette (Intl. code name Rai) visited the island of Bohol. In this short time the power transmission lines collapsed, communication towers damaged and worse, thousands were instantly homeless and with no livelihood. Soon sketchy reports and short messages reached us. Unfortunately not much could be done to help but we realized there… Read More.
Community 01/2022: A Joint Effort
Divine services with the Chief Apostle, reports from various congregations, and a Bible story for children… community, the magazine of the New Apostolic Church, is published quarterly. On nac.today it is featured as a digital edition, and many countries print the magazine. “Together in Christ” is the motto issued by Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider for the new year. He explains his… Read More.
Typhoon Rai-Odette Leaves Siargao Island Ravaged
Over 6.2 million people across 10 regions were affected to typhoon Rai-Odette. About 580,000 of them remain displaced with 356,000 people staying in evacuation centres and 227,000 people staying with host families or friends. Latest death count has totalled to 397. “While many Brethren world wide attended the New Year’s divine service in their Church, we remember all those who… Read More.
2022: Together in Christ
“Together in Christ” is the motto of the New Apostolic Church for 2022. The Chief Apostle takes a closer look at four levels of togetherness. The New Year’s address in video form and for reading. Dear brothers and sisters, Once again, a new year has begun. And once again we take time to reflect upon what keeps us together as… Read More.
Local Youth Day at Dimasalang Congregation
First Local youthday at Dimasalang Congregation with Sitio San Agustin Congregation of Tandang Sora, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur was held on 11-12 December 2021. A total of 42 participants were joined this event. This event was based on the theme from 1 Timothy 4:12 “Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for… Read More.
Apostle Desoloc in Sitio San Agustin Congregation
Apostle Leonilo Desoloc conducted a Divine Service and dedicate newly established congregation of Sitio San Agustin in Tandang Sora, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on Sunday, 19 December 2021. The sermon was based on 1 Thessalonians 5-8 “But let us who are of the day be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.” During… Read More.
