july 2015 Hello and welcome to The Pentecostals of Sydney where you can experience new life in Christ!
out, not on us, but on the man Christ Jesus as the expression of God’s love to us. Jesus Christ took our
The old Sunday School song which asserts that our
punishment and the justice that’s due to all sinners upon himself, sinless and pure, and gave his life as
God is so big and so mighty and there’s nothing that He can not do, is lost to a generation that instead perceives a God that is subjective and malleable to personal tastes and preferences. A God created in
the payment. When we can see God through the face of Jesus Christ, knowing that He would go all the way, even in death for us, then we can rest in the
man’s image which contravenes the very first of the
knowledge of His great care and consideration. When we can walk in this understanding and belief, it can
Ten Commandments.
revolutionize our lives and our thinking.
We expect this from the post-modern mindset that
Daniel 11:32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall
dominates our society today but even in the Church our view of God is one of our own making. Many view Him as a mean, legalistic deity whose main task is to
he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.!
watch us when we mess up and then mete out the appropriate punishment. Alternatively, He rewards us
God bless you,!
for our good performance. This gives rise to a superstitious approach to God. Further still, some
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view God as merely a God of love who would never let one soul perish in hell despite how they have lived. Thank God the Bible has revealed to us that he is a just God as well as love itself. His justice was meted
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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 -10am & 6:30pm Fijian - Third Sunday of the 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.
DIRECT CREDIT TITHES AND OFFERING TO THE PENTECOSTALS OF SYDNEY Account Name:! ! BSB:! ! ! Account No: ! !
United Pentecostal Church Belmore Inc Direct Credit 062 116 1017 8121
Please leave your name and designation in the description box.
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
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!
UpRising Conference 10 - 12 July 2015 Join us at The Pentecostals of Sydney as ReWired Youth presents UpRising Conference 2015. This is going to be an incredible weekend of services.
will be a blessing to your life. Register today! Guest Speaker Rev Art Hodges is the Senior Pastor of South Bay UPC in Chula Vista, CA, USA. He is a gifted biblical teacher and preacher. Registrations close 12 August 2015
Come and be a part of a movement of young people who are rebelling against the cultural and generational expectations of today's society and living out the destiny that God has for them! Be not conformed... Be ye transformed! Guest Speaker Rev David McGovern is a tremendous preacher that has ministered at youth events all over the world. He currently serves as the Pastor of Angeles Church in Glendale, California USA.
National Men’s Camp 2015 21 - 23 August 2015 Stanwell Tops Conf Centre $165 per person Men from across the country will be coming together in Stanwell Tops for a weekend of preaching, teaching, worship and fellowship. Men’s Camp
ACT/NSW Ladies Conference 17 - 19 July 2015 Stanwell Tops Conf Centre, NSW $165 per person $40 for a day visit Every year the ladies of the churches in NSW and ACT get together for a weekend away of fun, fellowship and spiritual growth. It is always a tremendous time for our ladies and you will not want to miss out! Guest Speaker Sis Teri Spears is based in Texas, USA. She travels, along with her husband, across America and ministers. Sis Spears terminal illness, which lasted 10 long years, and was ended by a special miracle, gives the platform for mighty moves of God. Registrations close 28 June 2015
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 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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“O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together.” - Psalms 34:3 (KJV)
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Midweek Service 7:30pm
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Chinese Class AM service
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Men’s Prayer 8am - 10am
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Fijian Service 3pm
WOW31 Fundraiser
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