Week of Prayer & Fasting
January 4 - 10, 2026
Isaiah 49:3
He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, and you will bring me glory."
a note from your Pastors
We start the year dedicating ourselves to the Lord through prayer and fasting. It's like handing our physical, spiritual, and mental selves to God to be purified and dedicated to Him. As we fast, we deny ourselves food and in many cases - media, social media, and other distractions - to allow time to seek God wholeheartedly and to hear from Him freely. In prayer and reading of God's Word, we are pouring ourselves out to God to grant Him the delight of filling us back up again.
Take part in this week consecrated to God, and we encourage you to take part in the prayer gatherings happening at church throughout the week.
prayer times during the week
All are welcome to join for prayer at any of the following times. Prayer will last about 1-1.5 hours.
Sunday at 6:00 PM | Chapel
Monday at 6:00 PM | Chapel
Tuesday at 6:00 AM | Sanctuary
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Adults, youth, and kids will start at 6:30 PM in their usual respective areas, and all groups will end with prayer together in the Chapel
Thursday at 6:00 PM | Chapel
Friday at 6:00 AM | Sanctuary
information about fasting
What is fasting?
Quite simply, it’s the Biblical practice of abstaining from food for spiritual purposes.
What is the purpose of fasting?
Fasting is a means of humbling yourself before God. It enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition, resulting in brokenness, repentance, and a transformed life.
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Did Jesus want all believers to fast?
In Matthew 6:16, Jesus taught fasting as a believer’s duty, saying, “When you fast ….” Notice He said when you fast, not if you fast. Jesus expected His disciples to fast as a natural result of discipleship — just as He expects us to give to the needy and pray passionately (Matthew 6:2,5,16).
What if I cannot fast for health reasons?
It is important for you to be wise when fasting. If you have health concerns, chronic medical conditions, etc., seek your doctor’s instruction before you begin fasting. If you are unable to fast, we welcome you to participate in praying and worshipping fervently with the church this week.
during the week of prayer and fasting
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Plan ahead and set aside specific time to seek God in prayer and worship every day. If we do not plan for this significant time, it will either be rushed or missed altogether.
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Repent of sin and ask God’s forgiveness so there is no barrier between you and the Lord as you seek him.
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Read God’s Word - take time to listen as God’s speaks to you through His Word. Write things down to remember what God spoke to you.