What's Going On?

March 04, 2005

Author: Rev. Kip B. Banks, Sr.

Dear East Washington Heights Family:

Greetings in the name of Jesus! This a reminder about several upcoming events. Please spread the word and invite family and friends to join us!

Day of Fasting - Today has been designated as a day of fasting for our 40 days of purpose campaign. Please fast and pray for the success of our spiritual growth campaign. There are many different ways to fast. A list of options can be found below -- and please only fast if you are medically able to do so.

Friday Night Out - Tonight at 7PM is our children and youth night out. Please bring your children for a time of food, fellowship, bible study and fun.

40 Days Kickoff - Our 40 Days of Purpose Spiritual Growth Campaign Kickoff is set for tomorrow at 12 noon. Please come out to hear Rick Warren's inspirational story and for an old fashioned fish fry.

Sunday School and Church - Come out at 9:30AM to hear a black history devotoinal presentation, to attend the first Sunday School 40 days of Purpose Small Groups and to hear the first 40 Days of Purpose sermon.

Information About Fasting
A renewed closeness with God and a greater sensitivity to spiritual things are usually the results of a fast. Do not be disappointed if you do not have a "mountaintop experience," as some do. Many people who have successfully completed extended fasts tell of feeling a nearness to God that they have never before known, but others who have honestly sought His face report no particular outward results at all. For others, their fast was physically, emotionally, and spiritually grueling, but they knew they had been called by God to fast, and they completed the fast unto Him as an act of worship; God honored that commitment.

Your motive in fasting must be to glorify God, not to have an emotional experience, and not to attain personal happiness. When your motives are right, God will honor your seeking heart and bless your time with Him in a very special way.

MAINTAINING NUTRITIONAL BALANCE:

There are many types of fasts, and the option you choose depends upon your health, the length of your fast, and your preference:

· A Water Fast – means to abstain from all food and juices

· A Partial Fast – means to eliminate certain foods or specific meals (like lunch or sweets)

· A “Juice” Fast – means to drink only fruit or vegetable juices during meal times


Peace and Blessings!
Pastor Kip Banks