Christian Congregation In France
The Christian Congregation in France is a small Pentecostal church Protestant French.
The Christian Congregation was launched in France in the 1970s , in the north, in the Portuguese community. Today there are ten churches, whose head office is located in Tourcoing.
The main beliefs are outlined in the twelve articles of faith. They believe in the Trinity, the Bible and faith in redemption through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. They believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, divine healing and miracles. The church has two sacraments - baptism by immersion and Holy Communion.
The Christian congregation has its roots in the Pentecostal tradition, but differs in several areas: the pastors, deacons and elders called cooperators are secular and are not paid. The congregation lives through voluntary donations from brothers and sisters.
The hymns are sung in unison accompanied by the orchestra. Women who wear the veil during the service. Members traditionally greet with the words "peace of God" and a holy kiss on the cheek.
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