Pentecostalism

Early History of Pentecostalism ● Acts 2:1-4 - Pentecost – Glossolalia ● Evidence of “Baptism in the Holy Spirit” – “Second Blessing” ● Definitive and concrete sign of salvation – Also evidence of this occurring in 1800s ● Charles Parham – 1901, Bethel Bible College in Kansas ● Azusa Street Revival – 1906 – William Seymour – Thousands sought Baptism in the Spirit (as evidenced by tongues)

Acts 2:1-4 ● 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. ● 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. ● 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. ● 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (KJV)

History – 1906 till present ● 1914 – Assemblies of God Formed – “Finished Work” Theory – vs. “Third Blessing” ● Oral Roberts – Healing Evangelist of the 50s ● Full Gospel Business Men ● Current Status

Other Significant Practices ● Baptism – Believer’s Baptism – Immersion ● Communion – Symbolic meal ● Worship (In addition to tongues) – Prophesying, healings, exorcisms, hand-clapping, shouting, “slain in the Spirit” – Free worship, often involves an altar call, music, and sermon

Rituals ● Communion – 4 or 5 times a year – Focus on fellowship ● Marriage – Takes one of 3 forms ● Funeral – Looked at as a celebration of a person’s life, rather than in mourning

Rituals (cont.) ● Sins should be confessed, often encouraged to meet with the Pastor – Pastor will pray a Prayer of Restoration with them ● For the sick – Anointing with oil occurs – Also praying over for healing ● Ordination – Takes place Friday evening of the Council for the larger District of Congregations (CATC a part of PAW – Pentecostal Assemblies of the World)

Tracing Pentecostalism Methodist/Holiness Movement Pentecostalism Charismatic Renewal Classic Pentecostalism “Oneness”Trinitarian Aboriginal Movements “Finished Work”“Holiness”/ “Second Blessing”

Churches in the Pentecostal Movement ● 4 Largest Organizational Structures Under the Classical Movement – Assemblies of God - Trinitarian – Church of God (“Oneness”) – Church of God in Christ – Pentecostal Assemblies of the World – P.A.W ● Includes various independent churches, such as Faith Apostolic Temple

Pentecostalism in Minnesota ● Some of the early events preceding Parham’s glossalalia and Azusa had origins in parts of Minnesota ● Formally, Pentecostal Movements came to Minnesota immediately following Azusa (1907)

History of Christ Apostolic Temple Church ● Founded Sept. 17, 1935 ● New assembly begun to combat bigotry from three other congregations – Thirteen people (referred to as “saints”) undertook this mission ● Chose to be a part of P.A.W ● Elder Alfred Lawrence as the first pastor ● August 1997, moved into the current church home

Our Visit to Christ Apostolic Temple Church

Picture from the back

Picture of the Front of the Church

Order of Worship ● Opening prayer ● Music led by the “Praise Team” ● Testimonials from the congregation ● Offering ● Bishops welcome ● Reading from selected text and the “homily” ● Anointing and blessing- “call to discipleship”

Music ● Gospel music ● English with a common language register ● Music interacts with whole service and emphasizes their praise and worship ● The instruments need professional skills but the songs do not