encounter nights | Wednesdays 6:30pm
on january 7th, 14th, 21st 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.
12 day daniel fast
Jan 5th - Jan 16th we’ll be daniel fast as a church.
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.