FASTING AND PRAYER
September 1-21,2024

Please join us as we fast and pray for three weeks, beginning on September 1, 2024, and
concluding on September 21, 2024. We are in an important season for our church, and we
want to ensure that we remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit as He directs us. We have
opportunities to be more impactful with those around us for the cause of Christ.
In responding to His disciples’ question about their inability to cast out a demonic spirit, Jesus
said, “Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard
seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and
nothing shall be impossible unto you.  Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and
fasting.” We want mountain-moving faith at work in our lives as we advance the kingdom of
God. We want every hindrance to advancing the kingdom to be removed from our lives.
The fast will include giving up sweets, including sodas, for the entire time. Everyone is asked to
fast the first six hours of the day during the first week, the first nine hours the second week,
and twelve hours the last week. If anyone is not able to fast the entire time each day, fast as
long as possible. In addition to fasting, everyone is asked to pray at least three times each day.
We will be praying to overcome personal challenges in our walk with Christ, to become more
committed to discipleship, and for a greater commitment to personal evangelism.
If anyone is medically unable to fast, choose to give up something else during the fast.
Suggestions include television, cellphone use, social media, or unnecessary shopping.
We will conclude our fasting and prayer with an in-person prayer meeting on September 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM.