Phillips CME - 2010 Corporate Fast
As we begin this new decade, I offer the Phillips Family a simple 40 Day “Trust God” Challenge. In Romans 4:3, we find these words “What does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” The Trust God Challenge affirms the Biblical principle that the blessings of Abraham belong to us and if we, like Abraham will believe God, God will be faithful to His word. For the next 40 Days the body of Phillips will operate in the Trust God mode through fasting, praying, evangelizing and all other aspects of our faith. Ps. 37:3-5 says “…commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.” Ps. 37:3-5. Phillips, if we trust God, we have divine assurance that ”He will act!” Together, let’s accept the “Trust God” Challenge. In keeping with the Trust God Challenge, we have interwoven the corporate fast with the Friendship Evangelism Campaign and our ongoing Intercessory Prayer Ministry. This year we will Trust God for an increase in spiritual growth and discipline through our Corporate Fast. Additionally, we will Trust God for 100 souls through our Friendship Evangelism Campaign and Intercessory Prayer Ministry. The goal is high, but all things are possible through Christ. Trust God!
Our corporate fast is structured to be appropriate for most members, however, please remember that persons who are diabetic, on medication and/or recovering from surgery should consult their physician. Youth should not participate in the “liquids only” portion of the fast, unless it is from 6am to 6pm.
The best rule for fasting is the rule of good old
God-given common sense, so if in doubt, ask a health professional.
Phillips Metropolitan C.M.E. Church
Trust God Commitment Pledge
- I will seek God’s guidance during Fasting, and CONSECRATE my body through a period of self denial and humility.
- I will pray about taking a step above my present level of giving and seek God’s guidance in becoming a more generous giver.
- I will commit to evangelizing at least one person to Christ by April 5th. I will set aside time to share the Gospel with at least one person each week during this time of consecration.
- I commit to a time of praise, encouragement and support once per week to be spent with my Devotional Partner and my family.