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About Apostolic Life Center
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| Pastor John Ratka and Sister Gay Ratka |
Who we are:
We seek to evangelize and equip people with the gospel of Jesus
Christ, in spirit and truth, for the glory of God.
There is a place for
everyone to be a part, but more importantly to be involved and to make a difference.
We firmly believe that people
are most happy and fulfilled when they have discovered God's purpose for their lives and are actively pursuing it.
We are committed to helping everyone find their purpose and uncover the gifts that God has given them to serve Him
and to bless others.
Our Mission:
Our mission is
to provide a connection for all people to Jesus Christ
Our
Vision:
Our vision is to be a 21st-century apostolic church in principle, practice, and power.
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What we believe: Apostolic Life Center is a church striving to become a 21st Century Apostolic Church.
We are founded upon the belief that the Bible is the inspired, infallible
Word of God.
We believe in the great commission and are endeavoring
to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with love, mercy and compassion.
We believe there is
only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4 ). He is the creator of heaven
and earth, and of all living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), as the Son (Savior), and
as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit).
We believe in water baptism by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ
for the remission of sin. Through baptism we identify with the death, burial and resurrection
of Jesus Christ Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14; Acts 2:38. We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial
sign of speaking in other tongues. Acts 2:4
We believe in the manifestation of the gifts
of the Holy Spirit. He ministers to His people through tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy; words of knowledge
and wisdom, discerning of spirits,
faith, working of miracles, healing, helps and government. Mark 16:15-18; Acts 5:16; 2 Corinthians 12:1-11
 How we worship:
As a Spirit-filled, Bible-based church, we seek to worship God in spirit and truth according to worship practices
found in the Bible.
We
raise our hands because 1 Timothy 2:8 says: "I
will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands."
We clap our hands because Psalm 47:1 says: "O clap your hands, all ye people."
We sing and play music because Ephesians 5:19 says to worship: "in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,
singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord," and Psalm 150 says to praise God with musical instruments.
We worship with a joyful noise because Psalm 66:1 says: "Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands."
We pray aloud because the early church: "lifted up their voice to God with one accord" in prayer (Acts
4:24).
We dance
in the Spirit because Psalm 149:3 says: "Let
them praise his name in the dance."
We
include testimonials, teaching, preaching, and spiritual gifts because 1 Corinthians 14:26 says: "Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching,
has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation" (NKJV).
Apostolic Life Center in Manchaca; Austin,Texas
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