Emphasis Preaching Journal
In July 2008, youth from...
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In July 2008, youth from all over the world converged on Sydney, Australia, for World Youth Day, an event of the Roman Catholic church. Walking through the crowd it was not hard to imagine what the people at Pentecost felt. In Sydney, one saw people of every color, heard languages from every corner of the earth, and witnessed the dress of many different cultures. The amazing thing about the connection between Pentecost and World Youth Day 2008 was the theme: "You Will Receive Power when the Holy Spirit Comes Upon You and You Shall be My Witnesses."