1. Pentecostalism

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

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

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. Our Visit to Christ Apostolic Temple Church

13. Picture from the back

14. Picture of the Front of the Church

15. 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”

16. 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