SAINT ANDREW'S PARISH SEVEN-DAY CORPORATE FAST

"So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer."

Ezra 8:23

 

Fasting Schedule, Purpose & Scriptures

Monday - Sunrise To 3pm

            Core Focus: Outpouring Of God's Holy Spirit Upon Parishioners

            Scripture: Acts 2: 15-21

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Tuesday - Sunrise To Sunset Or 6pm

            Core Focus: Marriages & Families With Our Parish

            Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6; Joshua 24: 15; Psalm 127: 3-5

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Wednesday - Sunrise To Sunset Or 6pm

            Core Focus: Youth, Youth Discovery & Youth Ministry Of Our Parish

            Scripture: 1 Peter 5: 5-9; Jeremiah 29:11-14; 1 Timothy 4:12-16

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Thursday - Sunrise To Sunset Or 6pm

            Core Focus: Spiritual Growth & Increase

            Scripture: Colossians 1: 9-14; Ephesians 4: 1-5; 1 Chronicles 4: 10

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Friday - Sunrise To Sunset Or 6pm

            Core Focus: Spiritual Warfare  

            Scripture: Ephesians 6: 10-19; 2 Corinthians 10: 4-6

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Saturday - Sunrise To 3pm

            Core Focus: Personal Peace, Contentment & Rest

            Scripture: Isaiah 26: 3-4; John 14: 27; Philippians 4: 7-8

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Sunday - Sunrise To Church Service Time

            Core Focus: (Your Personal Choice)

            Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2: 1-12

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**parishioners who cannot fast complete may eat fruits & vegetables

but absolutely no meat during fast periods.

** these scriptures are suggestions not limitations

By Fr. E. P. J. Ferguson, Rector