fts-mc500 post for 12/01/10 class

Today in class we covered alot of information about the Pentecostal Church in Brazil. Pentecostal worship is mainly made up of liturgical dance, singing, praise, and preaching. God speaks through all these elements of worship. The Word has a lot of authority. Holy Spirit is welcome as speaking through everything. Alot of preaching is done through stories. There is an understanding of God speaking to us through the anointed against evil. The Pentecostal Christian Community is more for poor, majority of congregation is women, with preaching of stable family/home. Call men to live a particular way. There is the healing of addictions. Most often have strong leaders; Often men but sometimes women who have the power to speak authority into the lives of others. The Pentecostal Christian Mission is better jobs, bring faith, witness, victory over devil and tight communities.