21 Days Of Prayer and Fasting
January 7 - January 28 | A New Beginning ChurchOur Annual 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting starts January 7th! We would love for you to join us in this amazing time! To receive DAILY DEVOTIONS during the fast please text “fast” and your email address to 912 545 3141.
WHY DO CHRISTIANS FAST?
In Matthew 6:16, Jesus looks tells His followers, “When you fast” and proceeds to give specific instructions about how they are to fast and pray. It’s interesting that Jesus didn’t say ‘if’ you fast, He said ‘when’ you fast. This tells us that Jesus assumed His followers were going to fast. This means fasting is a spiritual discipline that every Christian must devote themselves to.
All throughout The Bible, God’s people consistently took time to fast and pray in order to grow closer to God and experience breakthroughs in specific areas. If you are wanting to deepen your relationship with God or see Him move supernaturally in a specific area, this is a great time to fast and pray.
WHAT IS FASTING?
Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline that aligns our hearts more closely with the heart of God and also empowers us to see breakthroughs in specific areas. Fasting is when we go without food (or specific types of food) for a period of time and instead direct our attention more fully to God. It helps us as believers to not be ruled by our physical desires but to grow in spiritual power and authority over the desires of our flesh.
HOW DO I FAST
When you decide to fast, the first thing to do is make a plan. Start by choosing the amount of time and the type of fast you are going to do. Fasting can take place for any specific amount of time and can include a complete fast, partial fast, or selective fast (ex. Daniel Fast).
It’s important to note that fasting without prayer is simply not eating. Remember that the goal is to not eat (or only eat specific types of food) for a time so that you can redirect your focus, energy, and attention toward God. The goal is to replace consuming food with time reading God’s Word and in prayer.
TYPES OF FASTS
There are a wide variety of types of fasts, which we’ve simplified into three main categories:
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Complete Fast :Also known as a full fast, a complete fast is when you do not eat any food (and consume liquids only) for a specific period of time. Please consult a medical professional in advance if you intend to do a complete fast for a prolonged period of time.
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Partial Fast: A partial fast is when you fast all food for a set specific time throughout the day. For example, you may decide to fast from sunrise to sunset and eat food only in the evenings.
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Selective Fast (ex. The ‘Daniel Fast’): A selective fast is when you fast only specific types of foods. The most popular selective fast is known as the Daniel Fast. A Daniel Fast is where you avoid meats, sweets, and treats for a specific amount of time. During a Daniel Fast, you normally consume rice, beans & lentils, vegetables, and fruits, while avoiding bread, meats, dairy products, sugars/ sweeteners, and alcoholic beverages.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
If you are new to fasting, please remember that this is a spiritual discipline that you can grow in over time. We encourage you to start small (ex. a 1-day fast or Daniel Fast) and then work your way up. Ask God what He wants you to fast, and for how long, over this next season, and step out in faith.
MORE EVENTS
Bingo Night
Saturday, April 27Join us for a fun time playing $Bingo$!
This will be a time of adult fellowship. Fun, Food, Prizes and more!!!
We will do this the last Saturday of every month from 6 pm until 8 pm.
Please text “BINGO” to 912 545 3141 so we can get a count on the food/snacks needed.
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Baptism Sunday
Sunday, April 28After Salvation the Next Step is BAPTISM! If you have been saved and never got baptized, please schedule your baptism NOW! We will baptize during BOTH services April 28th! (9:15 + 11 am)
Text “Baptize Me!” to 912-545-3141
For More on What Baptism Is and Why We Do It check out “Will You Be Obedient”, Part One of the sermon series “After Salvation”. https://anewbeginningchurch.com/series/after-salvation/
Remember to invite your friends and family and bring a change of clothes and a towel for your baptism!
Please fill out the form below so our pastors have your baptism info ahead of time.
Bloom Where You Are Planted
Saturday, May 4Ladies, join us for a great event! It will be Saturday May 4th from 6-7:30 in the evening! We will have a devotion, a great meal and really fun crafts! Everything is Free and everyone is welcome! Invite some friends and come enjoy some time of fellowship and encouragement as Sis. Libby Gardner brings a message about Blooming Where You Are Planted! We will be meeting in the Youth Building!
RSVP so we can have a good count for food and crafts! Text “ladies” to 912 545 3141 and let us know how many people you are bringing!
UNAFFILIATED MINISTRIES
Tuesday, January 1UNAFFILIATED MINISTRIES
It is important for Christians to live a life of continuous spiritual growth with the goal of becoming more Christ like each day. For this purpose, the Lord has equipped the individual as well as the Church (his bride) with everything needed to be successful in carrying out all he has commanded.
2 Peter 1:3 – as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue
Ephesians 4: 11-16 – and He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ— 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.
2 Timothy 3: 16-17 – All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Here at ANBC, we believe it’s essential to disciple the children of God as well reach the lost. Because of this, we offer multiple ministry opportunities for the individual as well as the family looking to further their relationship with the Lord.
In addition to internal resources within the church, there are several outside of ANBC designed to assist you in your walk with the Lord.
Many of these can be fruitful if pursued with spiritual discernment. Whether a Christian conferences or three-day spiritual renewal retreat, it is important for the believer to do their research (1 John 4:1).
A. If a website is available, visit it. Most Christian based movement/ministries have policies and practices available to the public. Many also provide a frequently asked question section that helps paint a better picture of the organization’s values as well as intentions. If information on the movement/ministry is difficult to attain, then we recommend considering other options.
B. If sponsorship is part of the process, make sure your sponsor is forthcoming about all aspects of the movement/ministry they represent. There should be no secrecy when it comes to the discipleship process. (for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:15)
C. Seek guidance from an ANBC Elder. The Elders have been appointed and entrusted with the care of the flock (1 Peter 5:2), a responsibility not taken lightly. There are many deceivers out in the world (2 John 1:7), as well as blind guides (Matthew 15:13-14). The ANBC Elders are not only here to assist you in your spiritual growth, but to protect you from those who seek to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10).
D. Before attending an unaffiliated ministry, take your time in prayer. Make sure that your decision is prompted by the Holy Spirit and not peer pressure. When you come to your decision, let your yes be yes, and your no be no (Matthew 5:37).
Here at ANBC, we believe the utilization of unaffiliated ministries can be beneficial to our member’s walk with the Lord if approached from a biblical perspective. If you are considering or are currently scheduled to attend an upcoming event and would like some assistance with the process, please contact us @ 912-545-3141.