Message from Dr. David Ireland
Senior Pastor & Founder, Christ Church
"Toward the end of the year I usually have to run to God for a fresh touch of the Holy Spirit. When I slog through the spring, summer, and now, fall seasons I find myself crying out to the Lord for a fresh anointing. If you feel the same way, please join me for 10 days of prayer and fasting. We all need a fresh anointing.
The anointing is the unique movement and manifestation of the Holy Spirit through the life of a Christ follower. I have discovered , as I'm sure you have, that whenever I seek God through prayer and fasting "He Responds" in power (Hebrews 11:6).
I want the same for you and our church family. That is why we have set aside 10 days - Monday, October 31st through Friday, November 11th, 2011 to seek God. Let's believe the Lord for miracles of salvation, healings, blessings, and transformed lives.
Our corporate fast will end with an evening of prayer coupled with the laying on of hands and the anointing with oil. The West Campus will meet for prayer and personal ministry on Thursday, November 10th at 7:30 p.m., while the East Campus will meet on Friday, November 11th at 7:30 p.m. Come expecting a fresh touch from God!
Our King Cometh,
Pastor David Ireland
WHAT KIND OF FAST ARE WE DOING?
Our two-week fast will be a partial one. This means that we're asking you to choose four days each week when you'll eat just one meal each day. The other two meal times in the day should be turned into prayer times.
HOW DO I STAY STRONG DURING THIS 10-DAY PERIOD OF PRAYER & FASTING?
Join us in spiritual exercises that will keep you focused and strong during our season of fasting and prayer.
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT FASTING?
To learn more about the discipline of fasting, we recommend any of the following resources:
The Biblical Side of Fasting
- Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough: A Guide to Nine Biblical Fasts by Elmer Towns
- Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship with God by Jentezen Franklin
- A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer by John Piper
The Medical and Nutritional Side of Fasting
- The Miracle of Fasting by Paul C. Bragg, N.D., Ph.D.
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fasting by Eva Adamson and Linda Horning, R.D.
WHAT IS THE CHURCH'S PRAYER REQUEST DURING THE FAST?
We have three items that we're asking you to incorporate in your daily times of prayer. Please pray that:
1. Your friends and family will meet Christ during our four special weekend services for Friends and Family starting the weekend of November 12th & 13th.
2. We experience a spiritual breakthrough and fresh anointing in our ministry.
3. Our nation's economy and that of each family connected to our church experiences healing and supernatural blessings.
CORPORATE PRAYER TIMES:
West Campus -- Thursday, November 10th @ 7:30 PM
East Campus -- Friday, November 11th @ 7:30 PM
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