tuesday, september 22
“Water is life; because we have no water, life is miserable” a voice from Kenya.
A child dies every 15 seconds of a waterborne disease. Imagine if you woke up today and every water-related fixture or appliance in your home was gone— your fridge, sinks, dishwasher, sprinklers... all gone. Your only access to water now is a murky pond or stagnant canal. Your choice is to go without water or fetch the potentially disease-ridden water, which, when consumed, could introduce deadly parasites and bacteria into your body. The quest for clean water would probably begin to dominate your daily thoughts and activities. Choose today to experience the reality of 1.2 billion people in our world by relinquishing your water supply in some way.
How much water do you think you use or consume on an average day? What if you found out it was all unsafe?
Read...Matthew 25:35, John 4:1-15
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Take a small glimpse into the lives of millions of our global neighbors by giving up something different every day. Go without your bed, shoes, money, voice, entertainment, water, electricity, and more. May you experience the transforming power of God as you are being changed and causing change in the world around you.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 to SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2009
:::THE CHALLENGE:::
WHAT IS IT?
*30 days and 30 ways to practice fasting and praying
* A glimpse into normal life for many of our global neighbors
* A chance to live radically and love authentically
WHY DO IT?
*You feel called to live life differently as a disciple of Jesus
*You need to be reminded of the things you take for granted
* You desire a Biblical perspective on your priorities
*30 days and 30 ways to practice fasting and praying
* A glimpse into normal life for many of our global neighbors
* A chance to live radically and love authentically
WHY DO IT?
*You feel called to live life differently as a disciple of Jesus
*You need to be reminded of the things you take for granted
* You desire a Biblical perspective on your priorities
:::ABOUT US:::
THE GROVE COMMUNITY CHURCH
We are followers of Jesus living out His love in Riverside, CA. Our youth and young adults have practiced these 30 days of fasting for the past 2 years, concluding with the 30 Hour Famine-- going without food for 4 meals to raise awareness about hunger. We do this again, and now invite our entire congregation to participate together. Through this 30 Day Challenge, we seek to prepare our hearts for the World Vision: Step Into Africa Experience which lands on our doorstep October 18.
We are followers of Jesus living out His love in Riverside, CA. Our youth and young adults have practiced these 30 days of fasting for the past 2 years, concluding with the 30 Hour Famine-- going without food for 4 meals to raise awareness about hunger. We do this again, and now invite our entire congregation to participate together. Through this 30 Day Challenge, we seek to prepare our hearts for the World Vision: Step Into Africa Experience which lands on our doorstep October 18.
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- :::day thirteen::: FAST FROM THE INTERNET
- :::day twelve:::FAST FROM SLEEP
- :::day eleven::: FAST FROM HURRY
- :::day ten::: FAST FROM INDEPENDENCE
- :::day nine::: FAST FROM FEAR
- :::day eight:::FAST FROM ENTERTAINMENT
- :::days six and seven::: FAST FROM OPTIONS
- :::day five::: FAST FROM NECESSITIES
- :::day four::: FAST FROM RUNNING WATER
- :::day three::: FAST FROM ELECTRICITY
- :::respond:::
- :::day two::: FAST FROM CONVENIENCE
- before we begin...
- :::day one::: FAST FROM COMFORT
- :::a prayer of committment:::
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Many of the thoughts, stats, ideas, and quotes presented here were gleaned from these books
- The Hole in Our Gospel, by Richard Stearns
- Irresistible Revolution, by Shane Claiborne
- Crazy Love, by Francis Chan
- Compassion, Justice, and the Christian Life, by Robert Lupton
- Under the Overpass, by Mike Yankoski
- Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger, by Ronald J. Sider
- Freedom of Simplicity, by Richard Foster
- The Bible
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