encounter 2024
When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” And Moses said, “Here I am.”
encounter nights | Wednesdays 6:30pm
on january 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th at 6:30pm we will gather to encounter christ. there will be powerful worship, guest speakers, and a time of prayer & reflection as we seek the presence of God.
3 day water fast
Jan 1st - Jan 3rd we’ll be fasting as a church. This year we’re choosing to do a 3 day water fast.
Why fast?
For spiritual preparation: Fasting is a discipline that is often seen in Scripture as preparing us for our next season.
· Before a major project. Nehemiah fasted and prayed before setting out to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 1:4).
· Before a time of spiritual renewal. “Blow the trumpet in Zion, declare a holy fast, call a sacred assembly. Gather the people, consecrate the assembly” (Joel 2:15–16a).
· Moses fasted for 40 days in preparation for receiving the Ten Commandments (Exodus 34:28).
· Daniel fasted for three weeks before receiving his vision (Daniel 10:2–6).
· Elijah fasted for 40 days before receiving fresh direction from God (1 Kings 19:8).
· The church fasted in preparation to launch into a new season of planting other churches (Acts 13:2-3).
· JESUS fasted for 40 days in preparation for HIS NEW SEASON OF PUBLIC MINISTRY (Matthew 4:1–11).
What if I have physical limitations?
If you have a medical condition that may prevent you from fasting, consult with your physician first before engaging in a fast.
What is a fast?
According to the dictionary, the word “fast” means “to suffer hunger” or “abstain from food or drink.” There are over 100 Bible verses that refer to fasting.
Fasting is the voluntary abstinence from food or water for a designated period of time. Its purpose is to more intensely pursue God regarding certain matters.