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FROM THE PASTOR
Suffering Saviour When we consider the many attributes of God, we often think of his awesomeness and grandeur. And so we should. However, perhaps the most powerful characteristic of our God is that of a suffering saviour. This is significant because even though we live in a world filled with suffering, pain and injustice, the God of all creation did not stand outside of the human condition to judge a lost humanity. Instead the scriptures tell us that God became a man and as a man He endured the worst that the world could impose on a person, including the torturous death of the cross. As a man our Lord Jesus experienced that gamut of human misery; in that He was homeless (Matt 8:20), rejected by society (Isa 53:3), suffered hunger and thirst (Matt 21:18, Jn 19:28), He was falsely accused, abandoned, tempted, stressed, He was beaten and tortured (Jn 19). His suffering ultimately culminating on the malevolent, Roman instrument of killing, the Cross.
While God has not removed suffering and pain from our existence, He stands with us in our suffering with nail scarred hands and feet, and a pierced side. He lets us know that He has suffered with us and that suffering and death has brought redemption to us, that regardless of what our lot is in this life, we can live with Him in eternal joy. He proved this by being resurrected after being dead for three days. He demonstrated that He is indeed who He said He is, the Lord of Glory, the Word made flesh. When you live your life in Christ, you too shall live again because He died for all humanity. This is God’s great love. 1 John 4:14-16 - And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
PASTOR STAN & ROBYN HARVEY SENIOR PASTOR
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NEXT STEPS LIFE STUDIES Life Studies are an enjoyable, nonthreatening 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. Speak to one of our greeters if you would like to start a Life Study.
KONNECT GROUPS These are groups that meet throughout the week all across Sydney. It is a great time of growing and spending time together. You will not want to miss out on these exciting groups that will launching 12 March!
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!
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UPCOMING THIS MONTH 30 MAR - 1 APR
EASTER WEEKEND SEVRICES This Easter Weekend we are going to have a Special Guest Speaker from Houston, TX with us, Rev Loammi Diaz! He is a powerful preacher who has ministered at the POS on previous occasions. This will be wonderful opportunity for you to invite friends and family along to experience why we celebrate Easter! Weekend Services Friday, 30 March - 6:30pm Saturday, 31 March - 6:30pm Sunday, 1 April - 9:15am & 11:15am
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NSW/ACT REGIONAL YOUTH CAMP NSW/ACT Regional Youth Camp is fast approaching! It is the 20-22 April at Greenhills Conference Centre in Canberra. Rev Cortt Chavis, a dynamic preacher, will be the Guest Speaker for the weekend. Registration is $220 per person and closes on 10 April. Our young people will not want to miss this life changing event!
46 MAY
UPRISING CONFERENCE 2018 Join us at The Pentecostals of Sydney as Kingdom Elevated Youth presents UpRising Conference 2018. This is going to be an incredible weekend of services with our guest speaker Josh Carson from the United States. Conference Schedule Friday, 4 May - 6:30pm Saturday, 5 May - 6:30pm Sunday, 6 May - 9:15am & 11:15am
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APRIL 2018 SUN
MON 02
1 APRIL Easter Sunday with Loammi Diaz 9:15am & 11:15am
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Church Prayer 7:30pm
09
Chinese Class9:15am
Church Prayer 7:30pm
TUE 03
WED 04
AABC
FRI
SAT
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07
Music Practice
KEY Youth- 7:30pm
Working Bee- 10am
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Midweek Service 7:30pm
Music Practice
KEY Youth- 7:30pm
Men's BBQ and Fishing Day
AABC
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THU
School Term Ends
Fijian Prayer
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17
Church Prayer 7:30pm
AABC
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24
Regional Youth Camp
Church Prayer 7:30pm
Chinese Class 9:15am
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Midweek Service with Bro. Cortt Chavis- 7:30pm
Music Practice
Regional Youth Camp
Regional Youth Camp
Fijian Service- 3pm
Chinese Class- 9:15am
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WOW31 Fundraiser
Church Prayer 7:30pm School Term Begins
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Anzac Day
Music Practice
Midweek Service 7:30pm
27 Key Youth- 7:30pm Church Prayer7:30pm
28 Feeding the Homeless- 4pm