As we approach the close of this year, Pastor Shaddie’s challenge to us remains steady and powerful: to set aside the last week of every month for intentional prayer and fasting. This call isn’t just to pray once or fast at the year’s beginning; it’s a way to build a rhythm, a consistent heartbeat of faith that fuels us monthly. 

This October, our theme is "Finishing Strong" – a reminder that God empowers those who wait on Him, just as Isaiah 41:30 tells us, “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” Click here to share your prayer request.

Why Pray and Fast Every Month?

In the Bible, Jesus teaches us to “always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). Regular prayer and fasting fuel our spirit, realign us with God’s will, and strengthen our commitment to living with purpose. By setting aside the last week of each month, we keep our hearts open to God's guidance, stay refreshed, and allow God to speak into our lives consistently.

When we fast, we draw closer to Him by laying down our earthly distractions. Fasting doesn’t just strengthen our spirit; it also humbles our heart, allowing us to recognize our need for God in every area of our lives. It’s not always easy, but in sacrifice, there is power, purpose, and peace.  Click here to share your prayer request.

Make This Week Count: Join Us in Prayer

This month’s focus is on finishing strong. Let’s complete October with renewed strength and spirit, looking to God to refresh us as we step forward with intention and purpose. So, here’s your invitation to join us:

1. Commit to Pray and Fast: Decide today to set aside this last week for God. Whether it’s fasting from food, social media, or anything else that occupies your focus, give it to God and watch how He moves.

2. Send Us Your Prayer Requests: As a church family, we want to stand with you. If there’s a prayer request on your heart, reach out and share it. You’re not alone, and together, we can lift one another’s burdens.

3. Gather Together for Prayer: This month’s prayer and fasting will culminate with a time of communal prayer at the church office on Friday. Join us as we bring October to a close, praying for God’s strength, presence, and guidance as we aim to finish the year well.  Click here to share your prayer request.

God is calling us to go deeper. To pray more fervently, to fast with intention, and to commit our lives fully to His purpose. As we respond to this challenge, let’s finish October – and the year – with hearts full of faith, minds renewed, and spirits ready to soar like eagles.