Regather 2.0. As part of our regathering, I am calling another church fast. Some may be wondering pastor why call another church fast? Didn’t we do this before? Yes, we fasted in the past before we came back together in August. And just like then, a corporate fast is necessary for us to set our hearts right as we navigate this new normal. Here are the parameters for our Regather 2.0 fast.  

This is a partial fast where we will abstain from certain foods from MONDAY, MARCH 21ST– FRIDAY, MARCH 25TH. During this time, I am asking for our members to abstain from meat, sweets, and treats. Meat (beef, pork, lamb) Sweet (candy, desserts, sodas, sweet tea) Treats (chips, snack crackers). On this fast you can eat unlimited fruit, vegetables, and water along with chicken, turkey, and fish. If you are on dietary restrictions, please consult your physician before participating in this fast. We are abstaining from physical foods for a spiritual purpose. 

The themes of our fast correspond with the teachings we’ve learned during our time in our Bible study series JUICY FRUIT. If there were ever a time for us to show demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit, it’s now. 

Each morning during the time of our fast we will come together at 6:30am on our conference line to pray about the themes for the day. 

Date: Monday, 3/21/22 Theme:  Love & Joy  (Lessons 4 & 5) Scriptures: Galatians 5:16-24 Focus: Use this day to ask God to flood our hearts with love and joy. More love for Him. More love for our fellowman. More joy so that our lives reflect His grace.

Date: Tuesday, 3/22/22 Theme: Peace & Longsuffering (Lessons 6 & 7) Scriptures: Galatians 5:16-24 Focus: Use this day to pray that we know the peace that only Jesus gives and to pray for longsuffering with people and in situations.

Date: Wednesday, 3/23/22 Theme: Gentleness & Goodness  (Lesson 8 & 9) Scriptures: Galatians 5:16-24 Focus: Use this day to ask for God to allow our lives to show concern for others and display God’s infinite goodness.

Date: Thursday, 3/24/22 Theme: Faithfulness & Meekness (Lesson 10 & 11) Scriptures: Galatians 5:16-24 Focus: Use this day to ask God to help us be as faithful as He is and to allow us to walk in power under control.

Date: Friday, 3/25/22 Theme: Self-control  (Lesson 12 & 13) Scriptures: Galatians 5:16-24 Focus: Use this day to ask God to give us self-control and all of the fruit of the Spirit without measure.