Author: NACIC
THANKSGIVING – GRATITUDE in Action!
Very soon New Apostolic Christians around the globe will be celebrating Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving dates back to biblical times when the people of the first covenant had great feasts to bring thanks to God for a bountiful harvest season. This makes me think of gratitude and how we give thanks. Is there a difference between gratitude … [Read more…]
A Public Christian concert in Communist China!… Impossible? Definitely not!
Religion in China is regulated by the Chinese government and it is not so easy for Christians to practice their faith normally. The simple act of attending a divine service or a worship activity, is complicated. It is for this reason that any public activity, which result in the praising of God, in China, is … [Read more…]
What is it like to be a Christian in China today? Insights from a New Apostolic Youth Sister in China.
China is the World’s second largest economy and it is expected that China will overtake America to become the next super power of the World. The number of Christians in Communist China is growing steadily and it is predicted that, by the year 2030, China will have more churchgoers than America. I first came to … [Read more…]
Celebrating Chinese New Year in China – A New Apostolic Christian’s Experience
As global interest in China grows, more foreigners are coming to live, study or work in China. Stacy Julius, is a young South African New Apostolic sister, currently living in China. It was the year 2001 when Stacy came to China for the first time, saying it was an unforgettable memory and she was only … [Read more…]
Chief Apostle Schneider in Silvertown, South Africa. Sunday, 18 December 2016
Impressions from the divine service, as recorded by our social media team. Please note that these are unofficial notes. Opening hymn: 430 – To Christ the Lord be faithful Text: Mark 1:2-3 “Behold I send My messenger before your face, Who will prepare Your way before You, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: … [Read more…]
District Apostle Noel Barnes: A man totally anchored in God’s work – “Fearless Barnes”, we thank you!
District Apostle Noel Barnes is currently the most senior district apostle in the world. On Sunday, 18th December 2016, Chief Apostle Jean Luc Schneider will place him into retirement, after having served for 30 years as an Apostle of Jesus Christ. Noel Barnes comes from a long lineage of New Apostolic ancestry, as his great-grandfather … [Read more…]
Is UNITY among Chinese and Foreign members of the New Apostolic Church in China ever possible?
Prior to the year 2007, Chinese and Foreign members of the New Apostolic Church in China were allowed, by the church, to associate with one another. This however changed and during 2007 the New Apostolic Church made two important decisions, namely: Dismiss the Chinese Apostle Daniel Wang (Chinese name: Wang Liwei) and stop soul-care for … [Read more…]
Chief Apostle Schneider in Blantyre, Malawi. Divine Service for the Departed, 6th November 2016.
Impressions and informal notes from the divine service for the service of departed in Blantyre, Malawi, as recorded by members of our social media team. Please note that these notes are not official transcripts. Bible word (Text word): John 14-6: Jesus said to Him “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes … [Read more…]