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… Pentecost 2026: The Tafelsig congregation in Cape Town (South Africa) is hosting this special celebration with plenty of energy, music, and joy – highlights from the service. …

… From pivotal moments in church history to musical highlights and major transitions, the Silvertown congregation has long been—and remains—a centre of New Apostolic life in South Africa. …

… From humanitarian aid and creative youth initiatives to revitalised congregations and the sound of music. Faith in action can be seen all over the world. …

…  The New Apostolic Church Canada presented the design of its logo illustrating the 2026 motto not with an explanatory video, but with a musical declaration of faith. …

… In a state of harmony with the music, her instrument, and herself. Our photo of the month – January 2026. …

… Music is very popular in the New Apostolic Church. But in 2025, a particular announcement from the altar made it into the top three most frequently viewed videos on nac.today. …

… (2) Music, heroes, and small gestures  …

… The New Apostolic Church Northern and Eastern Germany is bidding a musical farewell to its former District Apostle. The concert will be broadcast live. …

… No New Apostolic Pentecost gathering has ever seen a concert like this before: the New Apostolic Church Western Germany, who hosted the event, struck a new chord with a combination of music and light, …

… In the area of music, sheet music from the hymnal, choir book, and a songbook for youth choirs in use in Europe is currently being digitised. …

… Musical foretaste of the Pentecost service …

… “It’s going to be good,” somebody says and is referring to the music in the Pentecost service. How he knows? From the rehearsals two weeks ago. Here is a trailer. …

… Music builds bridges between continents …

… ‌Whether it is language, culture, or music, sometimes differences seem insurmountable. …

… He emphasised the Apostle’s great contribution to the growth of the congregations under his care, to the inclusion and involvement of women, and to advancing the development of music in his working area …

… They marked the occasions with music, a play, or a ferry crossing to an island. …

… Music is powerful: making music brings people together, builds bridges between the generations, lets people discover new things, and even raises money for a good cause. …

… For example, he served as chairman of the music working group for a long time. …

… Proclaiming the gospel—in a nursing home, through charitable deeds, or by music. Sometimes it’s very loud, and sometimes it seems very quiet. Following are some examples from Europe, Asia, and Africa. …

… Children learned more about it, young people studied and discussed it, and musicians—from Poland, France, Romania, Italy, and South Africa, for example—even put the motto to music. …

… Pentecost 2024: the music video …

… Music can help us heal: this was the focus of a joint project in a children’s home north of the Arctic Circle. The participants came from Germany, Austria, Great Britain, and Greenland. …

… Music offers glimmers of hope …

… Bringing written music to life …

… So how do congregations across the world find their musical leaders. …

… It was a festival with sports and music, and right in the middle of it all the timely word of God was delivered. This is how Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider’s visit to Pune in India unfolded. …

… The Guide for Ministers sets standards for the prerequisites, rights, and duties of the spiritual ministry; for the sequence of divine services, devotionals, and sacramental acts; for music, administration …

… Together with other New Apostolic tenors, the two had a lot of fun recording music in our church in Ndola, Zambia. …

… Music and fellowship: this is how you could summarise the people profiled in nac.today in 2023. Owen and Anna bridged continents. …

… With a medley that combines three carols in one we turn the final leaf on this year’s musical Advent calendar. …

… He is known to his fellow believers as head of music and composer of some of the songs in the choir hymn collection and the English hymnal. …

… Anna and Owen both love music. One is already famous and the other has the potential for it. A reason to overcome the distance between them and come together to make music. …

… Music overcomes borders …

… He also devoted himself to his hobbies of reading, listening to music, and building models. Together with his wife he attended church services in the Palermo congregation. …

… This week we look at a number of events where brothers and sisters came together to praise God through song and music. …

… When his father first tried to get him interested in music he was not at all happy. Today, he himself mentors young aspiring musicians. …

… Music brings people together—this is a fact that is proven time and again by choirs and orchestras of the New Apostolic Church. …

… And the music comes alive. And the dynamics of the music come alive. The sign language choir and the singing choir complement each other in the inclusive musical project. …

… Finally there is an isiXhosa hymnal with text AND music for South African congregations. The new hymnal was officially launched at a concert, and everyone was excited. …

… He loved music and conducted various orchestras, including the Berlin School Choir. …

… After the merger of the District Church of Berlin-Brandenburg with Northern and Eastern Germany, he took on significant responsibilities in the field music. …

… Not only the music in the Pentecost service touched people across the world, but also the concert the day before thrilled audiences. The concert recordings have also been remastered. …

… It had also been important to District Apostle Lubasi to promote music in the district, which he accomplished successfully. …

… In the church he gladly took over tasks in the area of music and was entrusted with other ministerial tasks. …

… The New Apostolic Church Southern Africa has remastered the original recordings of the music performed at the 2023 Pentecost service. …

… The New Apostolic Church Southern Africa has remastered the original recordings of the music performed at the 2023 Pentecost service. …

… It was the emotional finale of an inspiring Pentecost service: the anthem “Spirit-renewed” was the final piece and the musical highlight. …

… Everyone contributes their gifts be it in making music, knitting for the less fortunate, or by sharing advice with others. …

… Music, divine service, and fellowship: the 2023 Pentecost festivities electrified New Apostolic Christians around the globe. …

… “God is there” in music …

… A place to make music, be safe, and learn …

… Music lovers and anyone else are invited to join the live webcast of the 2023 Pentecost concert from South Africa. Rehearsals are in full swing; nac.today stopped by and listened in. Enjoy the sample. …

… And the hosting district is quite famous for its music. …

… officer and lecturer, is now responsible for the working area of Lusaka East-Kafue District Elder Ring Munkombwe Ndambo (1976), formerly the head of a secondary school and the minister responsible for music …

… The Apostle successfully contributed to the Sunday School programme, to youth groups, the Sister’s fellowship, and the music programme. …

… Peter Lambert was head of music at the Church administration offices in Cape Town from 1989 to 2017. Soon after his ordination as an Apostle on 13 December 2015, he had to give up this task. …

… … the time of King David it says that singers and musicians were also active in praising God with psalms in … …

… … in service to God and the community: many help along in the music and instruction of the Church, others take on tasks … …

… 12.1.14 Music in the divine service …

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… … the religious education of children and young people and musical participation in the divine services. …

… … the time of King David it is related that singers and musicians also played a role in divine services and praised … …

… 678. What is the function of music in the divine service? …

… … without remuneration. Many of them are active in the musical programming and instruction of the Church. With few … …

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… … also conceivable for family members to participate in the musical framework of the baptismal act with a musical performance. …

… … efforts, it is possible to jointly execute choral and musical events, panel discussions, presentations, benefit … …

… … the Holy Spirit.“Opening prayerReading of the Bible textMusical contributionReading of passage from the … …

… … sanctification.Greetingf of membersTime for a personal prayerMusical contributionsGreeting on special occasion (for … …

… … hymnTrinitarian formulaopening prayerreading of the Bible textmusical contributionsermon based on the Divine Service … …

… … intercessory prayer is introduced and concluded with a musical contribution. Sequence in the divine service for … seated during the introductory address and the introductory musical contribution. The congregation rises for the prayer … intercession and also remains standing for the concluding musical contribution. The musical contributions have a … …

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… … out of the decommissioned church following the final musical contribution. …

… … of the wedding service. This can be accompanied by music, for which the congregation rises. Thereafter, the … and the threefold “Amen”. A wider scope of music is possible for weddings. All musical contributions … …

… … benediction.Sequence of the funeral service as an overview:musical contribution (optional)Trinitarian formulaopening … (optional)sermon/reading of the curriculum vitae (optional)musical contribution when another minister is called to … the bodypossible funeral blessingLord’s Prayer (optional)musical contribution or moments of silence (optional)closing … …

… … for brothers and sisters who cannot be presentA further musical contribution can then follow. This is followed by … included, these can also be read aloud from Holy Scripture.Musical contributions can enrich the prayer service.As part … …

… … Eucharistic prayer, and can be introduced with a piece of music. If other sacraments or acts of blessing are planned … …

… … and the Eucharistic prayer, and can be introduced with a musical contribution. If several acts are planned before … to their seats in the congregation. If no other acts or musical contributions are planned, the congregation remains … …

… … the Eucharistic prayer, and can be introduced by way of a musical contribution. If several acts are planned before the … …

… … act of confirmation can be introduced by a piece of music. The officiant, or a member of the congregation … If the act of confirmation is concluded with a piece of music, the congregation takes a seat.6.5.3.5 Introduction of … …

… … altar or at the seat of the anniversary couple.A piece of music is usually performed as an introduction to this … the officiant has congratulated the couple, a piece of music may follow. This is followed by the closing … …

… … and the Holy Spirit.”Opening prayerReading of the Bible textMusical contributionReading of passage from the Bible1 … …

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… … hymnTrinitarian formulaopening prayerreading of the Bible textmusical contributionsermon based on the Divine Service … …

… … intercessory prayer is introduced and concluded with a musical contribution.Sequence in the divine service for the … seated during the introductory address and the introductory musical contribution. The congre­ gation rises for the … intercession and also remains standing for the concluding musical contribution.The musical contributions have a … …

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… … for brothers and sisters who cannot be presentA further musical contribution can then follow. This is followed by … included, these can also be read aloud from Holy Scripture.Musical contributions can enrich the prayer service.As part … …

… … Eucharistic prayer, and can be introduced with a piece of music. If other sacraments or acts of blessing are planned … …

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… … In each case, the congre­gation responds with “Amen”.Musical contribution when calling ministers to assistIf possible, there should be a musical contribution after the main sermon and when other … In each case, the congre­ gation responds with “Amen”.Musical contribution following the sermon part (optional)The … …

… … of the sacraments is introduced and concluded with musical contributions (see below). The two ministers who … departed souls come to the altar before the introductory musical contribution and remain standing with the officiant until the end of the con­ cluding musical contribution.Following the musical contribution and … …

… … a lectern. As a rule, the ceremonial act is accompanied by musical contributions.If a separate ceremonial act is not … …

… … the Eucharistic prayer, and can be introduced by way of a musical contribution. If several acts are planned before the … …

… … other ministers receive Holy Communion.Announcement of musical contributions for the celebration of Holy … …

… … acts can be introduced and concluded with a musical selection.The forgiveness of sins provides the … Communion from the officiant. This can be accompanied by a musical con­ tribution.Announcement of musical contributions for the celebration of Holy … …

… … out of the decommissioned church following the final musical con­tribution. …

… … and the Euchar­istic prayer, and can be introduced with a musical contribution.If several acts are planned before the … to their seats in the congregation.If no other acts or musical contributions are planned, the congregation remains … …

… … be with you all. Amen.” (2 Corinthians 13: 14)Final musical contribution …

… … of the wedding service. This can be accompanied by music, for which the congregation rises. There­after, the … benediction, and the threefold “Amen”.A wider scope of music is possible for weddings. All musical contributions … …

… … act of confirmation can be introduced by a piece of music. The officiant, or a member of the congregation … If the act of confirmation is concluded with a piece of music, the congregation takes a seat.Introduction of Holy … …

… … benediction.Sequence of the funeral service as an overview:musical contribution (optional)Trinitarian formulaopening … (optional)dermonreading of the curriculum vitae (optional)musical contribution when calling ministers to assist … the bodypossible funeral blessingLord’s Prayer (optional)musical contribution or moments of silence (optional)closing … …

… … altar or at the seat of the anniversary couple.A piece of music is usually performed as an introduction to this … the officiant has congratulated the couple, a piece of music may follow. This is followed by the closing … …