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The Church Of Pentecost (Cop), Finland

Tue, 14 Dec 2004 Source: --

INFORMATION AND INVITATION:

The Church of Pentecost (CP) Finland, is a branch of the church of Pentecost worldwide with the Headquarters in Accra Ghana, that was founded in the beginnings of 1937 by an Irish born, Rev James McKeown, who was sent to the then Gold Coast by the Bradford Apostolic Church of the United Kingdom in response to a call by the Apostolic Faith Church of the Gold Coast for missionary assistance. The COP started in Finland as a small prayer group in 2001 and now with more than 20 active members under the leadership of Presiding Elder Alex Asiedu.

The COP is a vibrant home for people of all race and cultural background.

WE INVITE YOU TO WORSHIP THE LORD JESUS CHRIST TOGETHER

MISSION STATEMENT (MS)

The Church of Pentecost, is a non-profit-making Pentecostal church with its headquarters in Accra, Ghana. It exists to bring all people everywhere to the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ through the proclamation of the gospel, the planting of churches and the equipping of believers for every God-glorifying service. It demonstrates the love of God through the provision of social services in partnership with governments, communities and other like-minded organizations.

BELIEF STATEMENT:

The Bible: We believe in the divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures. That the Bible is infallible in its declaration, final in its authority, all-sufficient in its provisions and comprehensive in its sufficiency (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).

The One True God: We believe in the existence of the One True God, Elohim, Maker of the whole universe; indefinable, but revealed as Truine Godhead - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - one in nature, essence and attributes; Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent (Genesis 1:1; Matthew 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Matthew 28:19; Genesis 1:26).

Man's Depraved Nature: We believe that: "all men have sinned and come short of the glory of God;" are subject to eternal punishment; and need repentance and regeneration (Genesis 3:1-19; Isaiah 53:6).

The Saviour: We believe that man's need of a Saviour has been met in the person of Jesus Christ, because of His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection and ascension; His abiding intercession and second coming (John 8:46; 14:30; Colossians 1:15; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Romans 3:25; Acts 2:36; Philippians 2:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:3).

Repentance, Justification, Sancification: We believe all men have to repent of and confess their sins before God and believe in the vicarious death of Jesus Christ to be justified before God. We believe in the sanctification of the believer through the working of the Holy Spirit and in God's gift of Eternal Life to the believer (Acts 2:38; Luke 15:7; Romans 4:25; 5:16; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:3).

The Sacraments of Baptism and The Lord's Supper: We believe in the Sacrament of Baptism by immersion as a testimony of a convert who has attained a responsible age of about 15 years (Luke 3:21; Mark 16:16). [Infants and children are not baptised but are dedicated to the Lord] (Luke 2:22-24, 34; Mark 10:16). We believe in the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper which should be partaken of by all members who are in full fellowship (Luke 22:19-20; Matthew 26:21-29; Acts 20:7).

Baptism, Gifts and Fruit of The Holy Spirit: We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with signs following; and in the operation of the gifts and the fruit of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers (1 Corinthians 12:8-11; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:4; Galatians 5:22).

Next Life: We believe in the Resurrection of both the saved and the unsaved; they that are saved to the resurrection of life, and the unsaved to the resurrection of damnation (John 5:28-29; Daniel 12:2; Romans 2:7; 6:23; Acts 20:35).

Tithes and Offerings: We believe in tithing and in the giving of free-will offerings towards the cause of carrying forward the Kingdom of God. We believe that God blesses a cheerful giver (Malachi 3:10; Hebrews 7:1; Luke 6:38; Acts 20:35).

Divine Healing: We believe that the healing of sickness and disease is provided for God's people in the atonement (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:7, 17; Mark 16:18; James 5:14-16; Luke 13:10-16). The Church is, however, not opposed to soliciting the help of qualified medical practitioners.

VENUE: In Lukas Church Building

ADDRESS: VESPERTIE 12A, ETELA HAAGA

(HUOPALAHTI) HELSINKI

OUR MEETING TIMES:

DAYS TIME EVENT

Saturdays ...... praise and worship practice

Sundays 11.45-12.30pm Bible study

12.30-2.30 pm Sunday Service

Lord's Super Sunday Service (1st Sunday of Each Month)

CONTACTS alexgo@evtek.fi +358(0)405522179

samuelan@email.com +358(0)405939630

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