“It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God’”
Join us for "The Prayer Room"
a Church-Wide 3-day fast from Monday to Wednesday Worship Night
October 12-14
Monday through Wednesday, we're coming together for prayer, worship, and fasting (choose the fasting style that works for you, below). Join us at any of these sessions:
Monday: Mid-Day 12-1:30pm & Evening 5-6:30pm
Tuesday: Mid-Day 12-1:30pm & Evening 5-6:30pm
Wednesday: Mid-Day session 12-1:30pm
Wednesday (6-7pm): Worship Night (closing gathering)
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we'll host Mid-Day and Evening sessions; a space to pray and reflect in the Main Auditorium. Feel free to come and go as you'd like. The final session will be a special Prayer Room Worship Night, where we'll end our fast together by taking communion.
Come for one session or all of them. We'd love to have you!
WHAT IS FASTING?
Biblical Fasting is refraining from food for the purpose of greater spiritual focus, saying “no” to food in order to say a bigger “yes” to seeking God.
YES to Prayer - prayer and fasting go hand in hand. Through fasting you will become more aware of God’s Presence. The hunger in your body will remind you of the hunger in your soul, which can easily be turned into prayer.
YES to Scripture - during your fast you’ll be reading through the Bible. While fasting, God’s Word will speak with powerful clarity to your heart and journey. Time normally spent on food, can easily be turned into time feeding your soul with the Scriptures.
YES to Nudges - fasting sensitizes you to God’s presence and God’s voice. As you fast you will become alert to God’s nudges and promptings to obey Him in the moment. The more you respond, the greater God’s leading, the more amazing your experience.
WHY FAST?
According to Jesus, Christian spirituality involves a lifestyle of prayer, giving, and fasting.
Jesus Christ fasted in preparation for being used by God: the same necessity holds true for His followers.
For God to do something big THROUGH you, He must first do something big IN you.
GREEN VALLEY
FAST OPTIONS
DAYTIME FAST - this fast is perfect for those brand-new to fasting. It involves refraining from food from sunup to sundown. Food is only eaten moderately after sundown each day.
ABSOLUTE FAST is recommended for experienced fasters only and under a doctors supervision
SKIP A MEAL FAST - we suggest you skip a meal that you always have. Lunch is a popular choice. Make sure to replace this time with prayer.
DANIEL FAST - this fast is great for beginners and involves a limited diet of only simple foods. It follows the Biblical example of Daniel in the Old Testament.
JUICE FAST - this moderate fast involves taking in only fruit and vegetable juices and water. You can research various types of juice fasts and choose one you like.
SOCIAL MEDIA FAST - this fast chooses to not post or log on to social media for the length of the fast.
Whichever fast you choose, remember to drink plenty of water!
IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ATTEMPTING.