"Do not be afraid; only believe!"

This motto is rooted in the comforting words of Jesus in Mark 5:36b. When Jairus feared his daughter was gone, Jesus turned his despair into hope, saying, "Do not be afraid; only believe." This reminded us that faith can change things even when fear has silenced our hope.

At a time when worries about the future weigh heavily on us, this message invites us to return to trust. It calls us to hold on to God's love, to see beyond fear, and to seek refuge in God.

This year's Logo Contest is an opportunity to bring that faith to life through art. We invite you to express the theme "Do not be afraid; only believe!" through your art. How do you imagine courage, hope, or trust in God? What does it look like to choose faith over your fears? Draw it. Design it. Let your creation speak faith into the world.

Let's see how your creativity can turn "Do not be afraid; only believe!" into a symbol of hope for 2026!

Criteria for Participation:

1. The contest is open to individuals up to the age of 25 from India, Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
2. Copying from websites, printouts, books, or any other sources is considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious offense, and participants will be disqualified and banned from competing in future contests.
3. The participants should use original ideas to create the artwork in A4 size (8.3″ x 11.7″). The material can be paper, chart, or canvas.
4. By participating, both children and parents explicitly consent to the publication of the artwork, name, and congregation across various New Apostolic Church media channels.
5. Using the New Apostolic Church Emblem or any part of it in artwork is not allowed. (Incorporating our Emblem into a "new" logo, along with added verbal and visual elements, notably alters the standalone character of the Emblem logo.)
6. Do not depict images/illustrations of God or Jesus in your artwork. There are no known accurate images of God or Jesus; hence, refrain from using such depictions.

Not following the above rules will result in the disqualification of your submission.

How to Submit:

All the artwork must reach us by January 31st, 2026.

1. Write your details on the back of the artwork:

• First and last name, age
• Congregation
• District Rector Area and State
• Country (India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka)

2. Submit Your Artwork:

• Take a clear photo of your artwork and send it via WhatsApp to +91 98921 50510 with your name, age, and congregation.

3. Mail the Original:

• Mail the physical copy of your artwork to our head office in Bengaluru at this address: c/o Logo Contest, New Apostolic Church, 5 Promenade Road, Frazer Town, Bengaluru 560 005, India.
• Use a large envelope to prevent your artwork from folding during mailing.

Only contestants who submit both the physical/hardcopy of the artwork and the digital photo via WhatsApp will be considered for judging.

Winners and Prizes:

From all submissions we will select the Top 10 winners. From the top 10 shortlisted artworks, one will be selected as the official logo for 2026.

The top three winners will receive one-time educational assistance as mentioned below:

1. First Winner: INR 10,000/-
2. Runner-Up: INR 5,000/-
3. Third Place Winner: INR 3,000/-

All top 10 artists will receive a spiritual book along with a personal note from an Apostle.

Participation Certificates:

All participants who are not disqualified will receive a participation certificate. Selected artworks will also be showcased on our digital media, divine service guides, and other print materials over the course of the next year.

Each artwork adds a voice to our shared story of faith over fear. From imagination to inspiration, let your creativity shine!