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Monthly Theme: Mar 2026

In view of the cross

This month, we walk with Jesus towards Jerusalem. In view of the cross, Jesus acts in many ways. He is always the protagonist; always the One in control of what is happening, always the One moving willingly toward His death. Every experience is interpreted through His coming sacrifice, for His disciples then and today.

• March midweek: As the Great Physician, we come to understand that Jesus heals both body and soul, and He has come for all.

• March 1: After hearing of his death, Jesus calls forth Lazarus from the tomb, to life and to fellowship.

• March 8: On the mountaintop, Jesus transfigures, an encounter of revelation, response, and return.

• March 15: Before celebrating the Passover meal with His disciples, Jesus washes their feet, sanctifying them and teaching them true salvation, fellowship, and service.

• March 22: Prefiguring His death, Jesus institutes the Last Supper, and shares bread and wine, His body and blood, with the disciples.

• March 29: On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem, the city of peace, revealing the tension between the people’s expectations and what He has come to accomplish.

As we move through these holy moments of Lent, “Turn your eyes to Christ. He is our King, our Priest, our Prophet. He is our justification, our sanctification, our wisdom, our redemption. He is our peace, our meditation, our atonement, our reconciliation, our all in all.

Alas! I look on myself, and I see I am nothing; I have nothing without Jesus Christ. Here is temptation; I cannot resist it. Here is corruption; I cannot overcome it. Here is persecution; I cannot endure it. But Christ is mine...

Oh, the joy this brings my soul! My soul is nothing but Christ, and therefore I cannot but rejoice in Christ, or I must rejoice in nothing at all.”

May these words of Isaac Ambrose (1604-1664) bring direction to your thoughts as we journey towards Good Friday and Easter.

John S. Schnabel [USA District Apostle]

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2026 Annual motto: "Don’t be afraid. Just believe!" 

A special message from Chief Apostle Schneider - video

New motto for 2026 - "Don’t be afraid; just believe!" - Learn more about this new theme from the church theologian

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Jan 2026 - Chief Apostle service in Panama City, Panama - video

Feb 2026 - District Apostle service in SF Metro area - video

2025 A special message from Chief Apostle Schneider - video

Here are some additional resources:

• Doing good: high time to take some time - additional thoughts from Chief Apostle on motto

• New Apostolic Church Southern Africa | Behind the Word -  "It’s time to do good!" - theological background

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. ~ Galatians 6: 9–10

Dist AP Schnabel Christmas service  - video

Apostle Fendt - teaching on thanksgiving - video

Chief Apostle service from Canada - video

Chief Apostle service from India - video

Chief Apostle service from Zambia - video

Chief Apostle service from Germany - video

Apostle Fendt - teaching on prayer - video

For your journey - God of the Old Testament or God of the New Testament? - video

Apostle W. Schmidt teaching on concept of "Being Engaged Dual Citizens" [video]

Apostle W. Schmidt teaching on concept of "The Church and You" [video]

Pentecost 2025 - Pentecost service, here are links to a summary, service transcript, and service video in English. Additionally, you can read here about our new Chief Apostle Helper Helge Mutschler.

Apostle Fendt - teaching on Spiritual blessings - video

District Apostle Schnabel preached a sermon in Dallas, Texas on March 23, 2025  - video

A special Christmas message from Dist Apostle Schnabel  - video

Apostle Fendt - teaching on Thanksgiving - video

Special Thanksgiving message from District Apostle Schnabel on Youtube - video

Apostle Fendt - teaching on CAp service - video

Chief Apostle service from SF, USA - video

Apostle Fendt - teaching on repentence - video

Chief Apostle J-L. Schneider | SHINE, Pan-American Youth Summit - video

For your journey - Mental Health and Suicide - video

Apostle Fendt - Why we go to church - video

Interview with CAp Schneider at a Youth event 

Apostle Fendt - Teaching on Most Holy Faith - video

Chief Apostle DIvine service - Zambia  6.30.24 video

NAC Community Magazine - enjoy the latest publication about the church around the world

Service for the departed

Our next Service for the departed will be conducted on Sunday, 1 March 

Here's a few resources to help us prepare for this special day:

Being a help to the dead is an expression of God's will

In all churches there are memorial ceremonies and services—defined to a greater or lesser extent—for loved ones who have passed away. Some Orthodox denominations celebrate with bread and cake at the grave. Other churches celebrate services of remembrance. The New Apostolic Church celebrates divine services for the departed three times each year.

NAC Catechism Questions and Answers version - See Section 9 Life after death [starting on pg 177]

Sacraments can also be of help to the departed. 

This is not only professed by the New Apostolic faith, but is also taught in the Catholic Church and in Orthodox Christianity. Following is a look at the bigger picture.

The other side of creation

Before a divine service for the departed, the hereafter seems to be especially near. Yet, what can we say offhand about this other world? Here are some answers from the Bible and the Catechism.

Dist Apostle Schnabel NAC USA Announcements - Winter 2025

Please click here to read the letter sent by our District Apostle for the Advent season.

"When we make the effort to make the return of Christ​ more existent, more concrete in our lives, a greater hope is awakened in us, and a source​ of comfort is unleashed. This will have a major effect on our souls if done properly: we will​ experience godly peace and joy in the assurance that nothing can delay His coming or​ prevent the plan of salvation from being completed."

• NAC USA continues to publish new Small Group discussion content based on the series "The Chosen". 

• Together Conference in June 26-28 2026: visit www.together.nac-usa.org for more information. Registration is now open.

For more information, please contact us 😇