april 2015 Hello and welcome to The Pentecostals of Sydney where you can experience new life in Christ! For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV) Though perhaps the most famous verse of scripture associated with Christians, yet these words of Jesus are more than just a catchphrase, it reveals a truth about the nature of God. John emphatically declares that God is Love (1 Jn 4:16). He does not say that God has love but that He is actually the personification of love. Subsequently, the Bible does not say that God is forgiveness or that God is power, though, He does posses those qualities. Yet love is revealed as who God is. One of the qualities of love is that it gives out. ‘..God so loved….that He gave’. This truth is evident everywhere including God’s creation. “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead…” Romans 1:20 God designed this world to give; from the water cycle where the water in the sea evaporates to provide clouds, which in turn precipitates as rain to quench the parched earth, to the plants that give out oxygen for humans to
live and in return man breathes out carbon dioxide to supply back to the flora. The physical world is a reflection of God’s love that gives. The Genesis narrative describes the creation of animals and plants with it’s seed embedded within it’s physiological make up, in order to give out and perpetuate the life of love. Love was personified in Jesus Christ, taking nothing in this world; he owned no property, having nowhere to lay his head and even in death, he had to borrow another man’s tomb. Yet he gave his life “He poured out His soul unto death” Isaiah 53:12. In God’s ultimate demonstration of love, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for Us! (Romans 5:8) God’s love is to give and when we give, denying ourselves, pouring out our lives, God’s life continues to flow and His love is perpetuated. So give! Let this catchphrase remain with you “When in doubt, give out!” Give of: your time, your mercy, forgiveness, energy, support, encouragement, resources and love. And I assure you, you will find them return to you manifold. “Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.” Eccl 11:1 (NLT)
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The POS Online There are many different ways to connect with the POS online. Here are a few: 1. The POS Blog We have designed a blog to keep you up-to-date with everything that is happening at the POS. If you subscribe to our blog you will be sent an email whenever there is a new post so you won't miss out on anything! 2. Social Media Nearly everybody has a Facebook page or Twitter account. We have found that it is a great way to keep people informed and connected throughout the week. Twitter - POSydney Facebook - The Pentecostals of Sydney
Easter Sunday Sunday, 5 April 2015 10:00am service only
people from across Australia as well grow in their relationship with God.
Nearly two thousand years ago an event took place that would change the world forever.
Guest Speakers - Ryan O’Neil & Trey Kiessling
Easter, since it’s inception, has been a celebration of that event.
Special Guest Speaker
We invite you to join the Pentecostals of Sydney this April as we celebrate and remember the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ! It is going to be a special occasion and you will not want to miss it!
National Youth Camp 3 April - 6 April 2015 The Tops Conference Centre Australian Youth’s National Youth Camp will be at The Tops Conference Centre, Stanwell Tops NSW this year. It is always a great time for our ReWired Youth to spend time with other young
Sunday, 12 April 2015 AM & PM services We are blessed to have an Evangelist from Altanta, USA ministering at our church, Rev Trey Kiessling. He graduated from Gateway College of Evangelism and is a gifted preacher. He will be traveling and ministering across Australia over the coming months. We are looking forward to his ministry, here at the POS.
3. Podcast On our weekly podcast you will be able to watch and listen to sermons from past weeks as well as watch services LIVE online. 4. POSydney App The POSydney app is cool! You are able to connect to our Facebook, Blog, YouTube Channel, and Podcast. You can get directions to church and even watch our services LIVE within the app! It’s available on Android and iPhone. 5. YouTube Channel Want to share your experience at the POS with your friends? We have videos from many guest speakers as well as from our pastors. Enjoy songs from the POS Choir and ReWired Youth Choir.
Our website: www.pentecostalsofsydney.com
New to the POS? Thank you for being our guest today. We are so delighted and privileged that you came! We would like to give you a gift in appreciation for your visit. Please visit the Welcome Desk to pick up your gift.
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“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” - John 11:25-26 (NKJV)
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Easter Monday National Youth Camp
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WED
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Bible College
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Home Groups
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Music Practice
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Church Prayer 7:30pm
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Midweek Service 7:30pm
Home Groups
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Church Prayer 7:30pm
Music Practice Church Prayer 7:30pm
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National Youth Camp
Easter Sunday
Good Friday
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Men’s Prayer 8 - 10am
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Guest Speaker Rev Trey Kiessling AM & PM
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ReWired Youth 7:30pm
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National Youth Camp
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Fijian Service Prayer 6:30pm
Chinese Class AM service
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Fijian Service 3pm
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Anzac Day
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Chinese Class AM service
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Guest Speaker Trey Kiessling PM service
ReWired Youth 7:30pm Church Prayer 7:30pm
Home Groups These groups meet during the week in homes all across Sydney’s many suburbs. Here is a list of the suburbs we are currently holding groups:
Bankstown
Glenwood
Villawood
Belmore
Horningsea Park
Wentworthville
Campbelltown
Liverpool
Campsie
Moorebank
Castle Hill
Oatley
City
Redfern
Earlwood
Roselands
New Life Journey We invite you to join NLJ; a teaching program conducted on Sunday mornings following worship. These classes will cover questions you may have about doctrine, why we worship the way we do, what God really has in store for your life and how God’s love for you can conquer all. These classes are very beneficial to your Christian walk, so take your first steps with Jesus today!
ReWired Youth We understand that High School, Uni and Tafe are times of much change- Physical, Mental and even Spiritual. Whether you're the big man at school or the quiet one in the back of the class you have a place at Rewired Youth. Come along to a dynamic service on Friday nights at 7:30pm- with skits, games and a message aimed right at you, we guarantee you'll have a great time. We would love to have you!
We Offer Services in Other Languages We are blessed at the POS to have a very multicultural church. Because of that we offer translating, services and Bible studies in different languages. Mandarin - Sunday AM - 10am Fijian - Third Sunday of every month - 3pm Please speak to a volunteer at the Welcome Desk for more information and to join.
Pushpay Recently we introduced a new way to give using your credit card at the POS called Pushpay. This is an incredibly safe new system that allows you to give any time and anywhere using either the Pushpay App or our online Giving page. If you would like to give online today please scan the QR code and it will take you to a secure giving page.
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If you would like to join the Home Group nearest you please see one of our friendly hosts and they will assist you.
Other Ministries: Sunday School Sunday school operates every Sunday morning following the worship service. We have classes that accommodate children from 4 to 12 years old. Classes are always fun and exciting so make sure your children are getting the most out of the their visit to the POS.
Life Studies Life Studies are an enjoyable, non-threatening way to learn more about the Bible. We can meet with you in your home, our home, or a coffee shop. The studies are less than an hour but have the power to change your life. Contact one of our hosts if you would like to start a Life Study.
THE PENTECOSTALS OF SYDNEY
24-26 HARP STREET CAMPSIE, NSW 2194 PH: 02 9718 8086 FAX: 02 9718 2679 WWW.PENTECOSTALSOFSYDNEY.COM