Assyrian Pentecostal Church

The term Pentecostal is derived from Pentecost, or the Jewish Feast of Weeks, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus Christ (Esho Mshexa in Assyrian Neo-Aramaic) as described in the Book of Acts, Chapter . Thus, the Church's name originates from the biblical passages contained within the Acts of the Apostles which refers to the day of Pentecost. ==Statement of beliefs==

• The scriptures: The Bible is the inspired Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16) • The God Head: Our God is one, but manifested in three persons, The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (John 16: 13-15) • Man, His Fall and Redemption: Through Adam's transgression and fall, sin came into the world. (Romans 5:12-21) • The New Birth: Through Jesus' death and resurrection, righteousness comes to all who believe. (John 3:3-5) • Water Baptism: Baptism in water, by immersion. (Matthew 28:16) • Baptism in the Holy Ghost: The baptism in the Holy Ghost and fire is a gift from God. (Matthew 3:11, Acts 1:8, Acts 2: 1-4) • Divine Healing: It is provided in the atonement of Christ and is the privilege of every member of the church today. (James 5: 14-15, Mark 16:18, Isaiah 53:4, Matthew 8:17) • Resurrection of the just and the return of our Lord Jesus Christ: His coming is imminent. The dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we that are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. (I Thess 4: 16-17, Acts 1:11) ==Current Leaders==

• Pastor Robert Sawra of Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Turlock • Pastor Robert Barcham of Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Urmia • Pastor Yonathan Nader of Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Chicago • Pastor William Nisan of Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Los Angeles • Pastor Isac Warda of Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Sydney • Pastor Victor Tamraz of Assyrian Pentecostal Church in Tehran • Pastor Johnson Bayati of Assyrian Pentecostal Church in San Jose ==Language==

The liturgical language spoken by the members, church choir, and the pastors is Assyrian Neo-Aramaic, a language descended from the Mesopotamian Aramaic introduced into the Assyrian Empire during the 8th century BC. Prayers and scripture are read and recited from a Syriac Aramaic Bible. ==Observed Holidays==

The adherents of the Assyrian Pentecostal Church observe the following holidays: • Christmas: (Eda Surah) also referred to as Christmas Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. • New Year's Eve: (Sheetah Khatah) • Easter: (Eda Gurah) Assyrian Pentecostals celebrate Jesus Christs resurrection from the dead three days after his crucifixion, and celebrate this resurrection on Easter Day, or Easter Sunday, two days after Good Friday. • Pentecost: (Yomit Pantacostayeh) Assyrian Pentecostals commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus as described in the Book of Acts, Chapter . ==See also==