“What if…” What if an entire church committed to stopping together every day to reflect on scripture, fast from something and consider giving a thank offering during the season of preparation? What would happen? What would that look like? How would that church be different? For the next seven weeks, you are invited to enter a rhythm of reflecting on Ephesians, fasting and giving. Prayerfully Reflect on Scripture. Each day there will be a verse from Ephesians on which to meditate. Some days there will be an action step and some days there will be just a question for you to ponder as you go throughout your day. Each Sunday, we receive from God, who provides for our needs through the Sabbath rest and through fellowship with His Body, the Church. We will mediate on The Lord’s Prayer on Sundays and be affirmed in the common prayer that Jesus taught us.
Fasting. You are encouraged to give something up for this season, with the hope that you will thank Jesus for suffering for you and also pray that those Jesus suffered for, who do not know Him, will come to the Easter services and hear the gospel. Giving. As we prepare for Easter, we think about Jesus’ sacrifice for us, which should stir our hearts toward gratitude. During these weeks, perhaps you might consider putting aside some money that could be used toward a special offering that will be taken during the Good Friday service. The offering will be used to help with the Manasseh Project, a shelter and recovery center for children who are victims of sex trafficking in West Michigan. You are invited to enter this season, every day at 7:00am and 7:00pm, stopping together with hundreds of others to still and quiet your soul (Psalm 131:2). Would you join us as we prepare for Easter, and see how God answers our “What if…”?