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To: Corin Stormhands

Assemblies of God are Pentecostal in doctrine, stressing speaking in tongues, divine healing, women pastors, slain in the Spirit, and their theology is Arminian, meaning they believe salvation can be lost. They are very ecumenical in their associations and cooperation, and encourage the use of the newer Bible versions. Unlike, their Holiness forefathers, they do not hold to the strict guidelines on dress, women's hair, make-up, etc. as do other Holiness Churches. Church services are very informal, avoiding the dry, formal, ritualistic liturgy of many mainline denominational churches. Music is more of a contemporary nature, and absent is the dry, old fashion singing of hymns nowadays. People feel free to dance during the service and go to the altar when desired, and praise God in a heavenly prayer language of 'tongues'. Services tend to be very emotional. Emphasis is put upon Music in Assemblies of God, as well as the preaching.

http://www.gospelcenterchurch.org/assembliesofgod.html


211 posted on 05/25/2006 10:03:00 AM PDT by Full Court (¶Let no man deceive you by any means)
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To: Full Court
women pastors

gads !

213 posted on 05/25/2006 10:22:13 AM PDT by Revelation 911 (nnnnnneeeeet)
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