Be not afraid of G r o w i n g S l o w l y Be Afraid only of S t a n d i n g S t i l l Chinese Proverb
PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 Don’t Stay O u t d a t e d Start Your U p g r a d e
U P G R A D E YO U R S P I R I T U A L G R O W T H W I T H FA S T I N G Upgrade your spiritual growth with fasting Time Period: January 2, 2016-January 31, 2016 Benefits of Fasting: To build your faith and increase your spiritual discernment Choose a purpose(s) for your fast: (Isaiah 58:6-14) • Freedom from addictions • Problem solving • Winning unchurch/unsaved people to Christ • Overcoming negative emotions and habits • Provide for the needy and financial breakthrough • Decision making • Influential testimony • Protection from the evil one Type of fasting for 2016: The fast includes both of the restraints below • Restrain from eating any type of flesh (No chicken, beef, turkey, pork, seafood or water animal) • Refrain from any foul language
Fast plus option: In addition to your regular fast, you may choose any additional item below. • You may refrain from any solid foods from sun-up until to 5pm • You may refrain from all sweets or sugar based products • You may refrain from all soda products • You may refrain from all products that contain yeast 9350 Natural Bridge Rd ~ 314.669.2419 ~ Pastor Willie E. Kilpatrick, Senior Pastor