“The rain is pouring down!”. This isn’t a comment about the Wellington weather. This is a phrase uttered by eyewitnesses of the Latter Rain Assembly of God’s humble beginnings in 1948. The Latter Rain Assembly of God traces its roots to a remarkable revival that swept through Pentecostal Christianity. The movement was so named for its emphasis on the “latter rain” prophecy from the Book of Joel, believing a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit was imminent. The Latter Rain Assembly of God didn’t shy away from controversy. They embraced the idea that spiritual gifts, dormant since the time of the early church, were being revived. They practiced the laying on of hands for healing and prophecy, a practice that drew sharp criticism from established Pentecostal denominations who saw it as a dangerous deviation. This, however, only fueled the movement’s growth as those hungry for a more intense spiritual experience flocked to their gatherings. The Latter Rain Assembly of God, a testament to the enduring power of faith and the enduring allure of the divine, stands as a reminder of a time when the spiritual landscape was shaken. They dared to believe in a new Pentecost.
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