It’s Erntedank time again – or Thanksgiving Festival like it’s popularly known in India and abroad. The festival is a celebration of the autumn harvest. The first Sunday in October is set aside as a day of Thanksgiving, in India and worldwide. Here is a small glimpse of the celebrations in Aundh (Pune, Maharashtra), Yerragondapalem […]
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Two thousand years ago, the disciples who huddled in the upper room were the first group of apostles to experience the anointing of the Holy Spirit. On 4 June 2017, the New Apostolic Church from across the globe celebrated the Day of Pentecost with just as much excitement and joy. Hafeezpet / Telangana Every year
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Goa has been named India’s number one holiday destination. The small state that borders Maharashtra and Karnataka lies sleepily in the western coast of India and offers residents and tourists some of the best beaches: courtesy, the Arabian Sea. In May 2017, 150 youth made their way to Bamboo Motels and Hotels in Verem, Panaji,
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With temperatures in Delhi touching 48 centigrade in summer, most people make their way to nearby hill stations or remain put in their air-conditioned apartments and offices. While many in Delhi were dreading the hot weekend, our youth had exciting weekend plans. There are two main congregations in New Delhi – one in Lajpat Nagar and
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Children wait in eager anticipation for their summer vacations. After months of school, homework, exams and wearing uniforms, they finally get to just sit back and do fun things. Our school children across Hyderabad were excited about their holidays. In addition to visiting relatives and playing games, they were also going to attend a special five-day
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A business trip can be exciting but also lonely – away from family, friends, and all things familiar. The thought of visiting ones’ Spiritual family across the miles and hearing testimonies of God’s faithfulness provides a rich and soul-satisfying reward that nothing else can bring. Priest Thomas Mischko shares his Sunday in Mumbai. As a
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Praise and worship is one of the most beautiful offerings we can give to God. Churches have set up special worship teams and choirs that practice many hours. The national and regional choirs of NAC India are no different; they spend many hours practicing and honing their skill – in singing or playing instruments. Since
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While some people are content with all the knowledge they have acquired, others have an insatiable thirst for knowledge. They want to study more and sharpen their skills so that they will be productive in the workplace. The Kingdom of God is no different. Many have a yearning to study the Word of God and equip
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In the north-eastern part of Karnataka lies the beautiful hilltop and archeologically rich city of Bidar. In the second week of February 2017 while tourists and locals came to visit the many museums and tombs in Bidar, over 1000 members from different NAC congregations across North Karnataka made their way to the church in Bidar
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Man has plans but many times God has other, better plans. Ten NAC Members in Raipur experienced this firsthand when a few of their plans went awry and were replaced with God’s perfect plan. Members from the promotional team in Raipur were excited. On 12 November 2017, the Chief Apostle is scheduled to visit Raipur. Wanting to involve
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Even though most parts of India have progressed and enjoy technological advancements, a large percentage of people still live in rural areas. Many lack basic facilities and some don’t even have roads. The church in Chandgarhi used to worship in an old ramshackle building and because of their remote location, there were no Priests to
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What makes a church a beacon in the community? Is it the massive church building with stained glass and a beautifully decorated altar? The priests in holy robes? The outreach programs? No. It is the people. The people who practice love, compassion, mercy, kindness and everything else that Jesus taught them. The congregation in Mattakkuliya strives to
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What makes Christmas the delightful and joyful season it is? The food, sweets, presents, decorations, and carols? Yes, yes and yes. But what makes it truly extraordinary is the Christmas service; the message of hope, love and sacrifice. The spirit of Christmas was alive across all the India congregations of the New Apostolic Church India.
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Everybody loves celebrations. Whether they are birthdays, weddings, or anniversaries. The air is filled with excitement; there is good food, song, dance and happy speeches. Recently the members at Sathyamnagar church in Jalna, Maharashtra, had themselves a huge celebration. There were many programs planned but the main event was the retirement of eight ministers and
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People who serve God are so busy pouring into the lives of others that many times they get burnt out or do not get much time with their families. Wanting to show the ministers how much they are loved and to give them some much-needed TLC (tender loving care), a special meeting was organized for
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When tourists’ visit a new exotic destination, they try to cover as many places as they can – beaches, museums, galleries, ancient ruins… Bishop Immanuel had a similar plan when he visited Sri Lanka. Together with District Elder Samuel Ponraj, he traveled across four regions in four weeks and met approximately 1000 church members. Who
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Juggling life and trying to find the right balance between spiritual, professional and personal life is sometimes hard. Many times God is forgotten during deadlines and emergencies. For the 45-member church in Fraser Town, Bengaluru, God continues to be priority number one and to celebrate Him; they had a special Thanksgiving Service, which included a
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It is often said that when women get together to pray God listens for there is nothing more beautiful and powerful than a woman that prays. In Jhajhara, a Sisters Meeting was organized for the first time, and what a rich time of sharing, prayer and fellowship it was! A little outside the cool and
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Once upon a time, picnics were the rage. Families, friends, company or church groups would count the days till P Day (picnic day) finally arrived. The day before the picnic was just as exciting; sandwiches were made, bottled lemonade kept in the fridge, games, mats and hats packed and finally the alarm would be set. While most
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Retirement. Some people love it while others fear it. For those who have spent large portions of their life serving God, they may retire from positions or organizations but they can never retire from serving God. The youth of the Ghugus congregation saw this firsthand when retired Apostle Morris Lal visited them. He was as zealous
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Technology has made peoples lives a whole lot easier. It has allowed people to shop, pay bills, make bookings, collect medical reports and do so much more. The New Apostolic Church in India and Sri Lanka has also benefitted greatly: Over the last four years, almost 50 congregations in India and Sri Lanka have been part of a
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For the Yousufguda congregation their day at Nagarjuna Sagar was memorable for a number of reasons. It was the first outing ever for their congregation and the chosen venue was not just any place with breathtaking views and lots of facilities. Nagarjuna Sagar had an interesting story that they were waiting to hear. There was
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Every message based on God’s word is inspirational. Some challenge, some convict, others encourage and fill people with hope. The sermon at the Divine Service in Hejanpur was one such message. The people soaked up the word and left feeling empowered and eager to do great things for God. The souls in Solapur were ecstatic: Apostle
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The youth from the Bareilly and Lucknow congregations experienced their first ever two-day youth meeting in Kathgodam, Uttarakand. It was a rich time of learning and growing in the faith as well as participating in many fun activities. With a two exciting days, it was no wonder the youth were sad to see the two
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Even though May is one of the hottest months in Delhi, the youth who attended the two-day workshop in writing and photography did not seem to notice. They were excited to pick up new skills and make new friends. When the youth from Bhopal, Delhi, Indore, and Raipur gathered in Delhi to be part of
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A two-day workshop was held for all the budding journalists in Bengaluru and Bidar. Priest Robert and Sister Rachel were happy to pass on writing, photography and content management skills to youth who showed an aptitude and interest in sharpening their reporting abilities. Capturing Creativity Through Words The youth were extremely kicked and excited about
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Is there anything sweeter than youth coming together to bond over matters of faith? The Mumbai and Pune Youth were treated to two days of rich fellowship, fun, food and youth centered messages. Training the Youth in God’s Ways For one weekend in February, the Retreat Center in Parandhwadi near the Mumbai Pune Express Way became
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Once upon a time, this beautiful country was ravaged by civil war. Though her doors were not barred to outsiders, very few visited, as no one wanted to be caught in the crossfire. Today Sri Lanka is back on the map for two reasons – it is an upcoming tourist destination and a hotbed for
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